I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 179: Giant Mountain Monster

Crack!

At the moment the blade of the Red Blood Divine Soldiers pierced the spider’s head, the latter shattered like a glass vessel struck by a heavy hammer, producing an exceptionally crisp cracking sound.

The spider’s head suddenly split open with numerous cracks, and within an instant, they spread across its entire body.

Including its plump body and its eight hairy long claws!

A streak of red light flashed, and the shattered giant spider turned to ashes.

Zhang Yuan retracted the Red Blood Saber.

He felt quite astonished.

The destructive power of this Divine Soldiers was evidently stronger than before.

The giant spider it had just exterminated was undoubtedly an anomalous entity as well.

Yet, without absorbing Zhang Yuan’s blood, the Red Blood Saber autonomously activated its power, instantly annihilating the target.

This was different from the last time!

Similarly, Zhang Yuan did not acquire even a fragment of Source Material.

Its greed was as voracious as ever.

Zhang Yuan rushed upwards.

Inside the long passageway, there were densely packed white spider webs, and a few large spiders were spinning webs.

They also noticed Zhang Yuan and screamed as they pounced toward him.

With the Divine Soldiers in hand, Zhang Yuan stood fearless, wielding his short knife to cut through the webs blocking his path.

He engaged in a fierce battle with the oncoming giant spiders.

However, calling it a fierce battle was actually a one-sided massacre!

The Red Blood Saber in Zhang Yuan’s hand emitted an eerie red glow, slicing through the dense webs effortlessly, and any spider it pierced turned to ashes, completely unable to withstand.

These giant spiders looked gruesome, with thick and tough exoskeletons, covered in dense sharp bristles.

They were by no means easy targets.

Yet none could withstand a mere gentle strike from the Red Blood Saber!

In the span of just a few moments, Zhang Yuan had already cleared the underground tunnel, reclaiming his territory.

Immediately afterwards, he cautiously approached the entrance.

The covering had disappeared, and light shone in.

It was already daylight?

Out of caution, Zhang Yuan didn’t rashly climb out.

He summoned the Red-eyed Crow to fly up and inspect the house.

Only after confirming it was safe did he return to the surface.

The room was in chaos, with the bed and table overturned.

However, that was nothing significant.

Through the Red-eyed Crow’s perspective, Zhang Yuan saw that the West Mountain Settlement was truly devastated.

This area seemed to have been ravaged by a powerful storm, with many houses reduced to ruins.

Less than two or three-tenths of the intact ones remained!

Many people were rummaging through the collapsed houses, some looked as if they were lost souls.

In the distance, cries of grief could be heard.

In contrast, Zhang Yuan’s three rooms were mostly intact, with only half of the eastern wall collapsed.

It would be easy to repair.

Additionally, his front door was also missing!

Seeing the situation, Zhang Yuan hurriedly ran to inspect the kitchen.

Immediately, he breathed a sigh of relief.

The items in the kitchen, whether firewood, coal, or food and preserved meat, were all safe and sound.

As for the most precious medicinal herbs.

Zhang Yuan stored them in the cellar he recently dug.

Just beneath the kitchen.

Since the kitchen was fine, there naturally wouldn’t be any problem with those herbs.

But Zhang Yuan’s mood was still gloomy.

He had underestimated the dangers brought by the rainy season, never expecting such terrifying anomalies to appear.

Zhang Yuan couldn’t help but touch his chest.

The five Suppression Talismans he kept close to him didn’t come into use at all last night!

"Brother Zhao Yun!"

At this moment, a figure appeared at the doorway.

It was none other than Qu Hong.

The manager of the West Mountain Collection, upon seeing Zhang Yuan standing in the courtyard, flashed a glance before quickly displaying a broad smile: "It’s good that you’re alright!"

Zhang Yuan asked, "Manager Qu, what exactly happened last night?"

Qu Hong’s smile turned bitter, and after a moment, he uttered three words: "Giant Mountain Monster!"

The Giant Mountain Monster was one of the great monsters inhabiting Taiwu Mountain, usually not encountered unless venturing deep into the mountains.

But during the rainy season, such terrifying anomalies might descend from the mountain.

Hunting humans!

The Giant Mountain Monster was enormous, resembling a toad in appearance, preferring to swallow people whole.

Last night, a Giant Mountain Monster suddenly broke into the West Mountain Collection, destroying numerous houses and devouring many people.

The exact casualties are currently unassessable.

After hearing Qu Hong’s account, Zhang Yuan was quite startled: "Since the Giant Mountain Monster is so terrifying, why do people still live here?"

Qu Hong forced a smile: "The Giant Mountain Monster hasn’t appeared in several years now."

These anomalies, after satiating themselves, would return to the mountains, disappearing for several or even over a dozen years.

Many know it’s dangerous.

But they hold onto a sense of luck, unwilling to easily leave the West Mountain Collection.

After all, there are no gang forces here, allowing for a free life.

Some have even recently settled here, unaware of the circumstances like Zhang Yuan, and suffered misfortune last night.

Suppression Talismans cannot counter the Giant Mountain Monster.

And such an anomaly is not something ordinary martial artists can deal with.

It can even dig out those hiding underground and swallow them whole!

"The Giant Mountain Monster had its fill this time."

Qu Hong said, "The West Mountain Settlement can now remain stable for a few years, and if we’re lucky, maybe even over a decade."

Zhang Yuan nodded: "That’s good then."

Despite his words.

He didn’t truly believe what Qu Hong said.

The Giant Mountain Monster may indeed disappear for a few years, no longer attacking the West Mountain Collection.

Does that make the West Mountain Collection safe?

Zhang Yuan wasn’t so naive as to believe whatever Qu Hong said!

With Taiwu Mountain spanning thousands of miles, grand and imposing, the depths of the mountain hiding who knows how many fierce beasts and anomalies.

Is the Giant Mountain Monster the only creature that comes down to eat humans?

Impossible!

Should he consider moving to the Ruins City to live?

This thought surfaced once more in Zhang Yuan’s mind.

But it was quickly suppressed.

Though dangerous, the West Mountain Collection is very suitable for Zhang Yuan’s cultivation.

Moreover, even when faced with great dangers, he has the Red-eyed Crow to detect advance threats and can instantly escape into the Long Celestial River to avoid them.

Like how he evaded danger last night.

However, moving to Ruins City wouldn’t afford such convenience.

And it would greatly increase the risk of exposing his secrets and identity!

If he truly decides to move to the city, it should be after some time.

Or until his cultivation reaches Tier Four.

"I’m heading back for now."

Qu Hong looked deeply at Zhang Yuan and then said, "Brother Zhao Yun, if anything comes up, feel free to come to me."

Zhang Yuan clasped his fists and said: "Thank you."

After Qu Hong left, Zhang Yuan returned to his room to organize his belongings.

And see if he could repair the broken door.

In comparison to those unfortunate individuals, he was extremely fortunate.

He truly shouldn’t ask for too much.

What Zhang Yuan didn’t expect was that as evening approached, a group of people suddenly appeared at his front door.

A dozen or so people, all carrying weapons, and exuding a menacing aura, similar to ferocious demons.

Clearly, they were not friendly!

Leading them was a brawny man with a beard.

He swaggered into the courtyard and shouted in a deep voice, "Come out!"