Chapter 33: The First Appearance of the Demon Race, Golden-Grade Shadow Demon
From this, it seemed that either Tang Yurou was still in danger and he had not actually saved her.
There was also another possibility—the old man in front of him was no longer her grandfather.
Thinking of this, Zhou Han couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.
"Xiaorou, let's go! We're going home!"
The old man said kindly, a gentle smile in his eyes.
Zhou Han stared at him closely and noticed that there were no wrinkles at the corners of his eyes—he didn't look like an old man at all.
As expected, something was off!
"Okay, Grandpa, let's go. Hmph!"
Tang Yurou nodded obediently, then made an angry face at Zhou Han, clearly meaning, just you wait.
With her grandfather backing her up now, she was no longer afraid of Zhou Han.
As for what Zhou Han had done to her, she had remembered it clearly. One day, she would definitely get her revenge.
Zhou Han immediately used his Appraisal Skill to investigate.
[Shadow Demon]
Level: 41
HP: 4600
Attack: 1200
Defense: 616
Weapon: Blood Slaughter Blade
Equipment: Nether Soul Set
Accessory: True Flame Ring
Skill: Soul Control Art
The opponent's level had actually reached 41. If Zhou Han's Appraisal Skill hadn't been enhanced, he definitely wouldn't have been able to detect it.
No wonder the other party had been able to sneak into Azure Thunder City without a sound.
This kind of Shadow Demon was one of the races of the Demon Clan, specializing in concealment and disguise.
Zhou Han hadn't expected to encounter one. If not for the abnormality in the mission, he wouldn't have noticed this guy at all.
So the current situation was that Tang Yurou was still in danger.
The Shadow Demon's target was obviously Tang Yurou,
though it was unclear what was special about her.
Zhou Han didn't have time to think too much about it now.
Without any sense of fairness, he directly launched a Void Slash from behind at the Shadow Demon.
"Hm? Are you courting death?"
With its keen senses, the Shadow Demon quickly detected the fluctuation of energy in the air.
Its sinister gaze turned toward Zhou Han, filled with fury.
At the same time, it rapidly formed a black sphere of light and collided with the sword energy, instantly dissolving Zhou Han's attack.
"Human, I truly didn't expect that despite my perfect disguise, you still managed to discover me."
Seeing the sword energy neutralized, the Shadow Demon revealed a sinister smile and spoke calmly.
At the same time, its body instantly transformed.
Black, armored skin emerged, its face ferocious and bloodthirsty.
A layer of black mist covered its body, eerie and sinister.
"Grandpa, y-you're not my grandpa! What did you do to my grandpa?"
Seeing this, Tang Yurou was shocked and uncertain, shouting loudly.
"Heh, you mean that old man? Like an ant—killed with a single slap."
The Shadow Demon grinned cruelly as it spoke.
"I'll kill you! Give me back my grandpa's life!"
After hearing this, Tang Yurou nearly broke down.
Drawing her Azure Wave Sword, she slashed toward the Shadow Demon, her eyes filled with madness.
The Shadow Demon stood still, not even bothering to defend.
Suddenly, a beast soul shot out from its body, darting forward.
In a single exchange, Tang Yurou was severely injured and collapsed to the ground, unable to get up.
"Hmph! Overestimating yourself. If not for the higher-ups specifically naming you, you'd already be a corpse."
The Shadow Demon withdrew its gaze and instead fixed a venomous stare on Zhou Han.
Like a hunter staring at prey it was determined to capture.
"Human, you should never have discovered my identity. Now, you can die."
"A mere brat of the Demon Clan dares to act arrogantly on human territory? Who gave you that courage?"
Zhou Han's tone was full of mockery, completely disregarding the Shadow Demon.
"Very well, arrogant brat. Let me show you true cruelty!"
"Shadow Soul Spike!"
Dark elements in midair rapidly condensed into several sharp spikes, carrying eerie power as they shot toward Zhou Han.
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Hm?
"My skill can't cancel it?"
Zhou Han's skill struck the Shadow Soul Spikes but didn't collide—it passed straight through.
A soul-type attack?
This kind of skill was difficult to resist; he could only endure it with his body.
"Fortunately, the damage isn't that high. My HP is still sufficient."
Zhou Han could withstand it—there wasn't much of a problem.
"What? You took my skill and you're still fine?"
The Shadow Demon's expression suddenly turned serious.
It hadn't expected this low-level player to have such immense vitality, showing no signs of injury at all.
"Soul Seizing Wave! I'll tear your soul apart!"
This was its signature move. Even if the opponent had some strength, escape would be impossible.
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Another strange soul fluctuation appeared.
Black ripples spread through the air,
a fusion of sound waves and soul attributes, impossible to guard against.
It struck Zhou Han directly.
Fortunately, his HP pool was massive—otherwise, he'd be finished today.
"How is this possible?"
The Shadow Demon's eyes showed shock. It knew exactly how powerful these two attacks were.
Yet it couldn't kill him—this was the first time it had encountered such a situation.
"Done attacking? Now it's my turn!"
Zhou Han shot forward like lightning, his sword aimed directly at the Shadow Demon's vital point.
So fast that the Shadow Demon couldn't react before Zhou Han was already within close range.
Although Zhou Han had high HP, if he kept taking hits, he would eventually be worn down.
Against this kind of soul attack, only close combat would prevent him from being a sitting target.
"Pfft…"
Seizing the moment while the Shadow Demon was casting,
a flash of sword light pierced through its body, leaving a cross-shaped wound.
But it didn't fall. With the Demon Clan's powerful vitality,
it desperately retreated, trying to create distance from Zhou Han.
"This speed is terrifying! This isn't something a human should have!"
Its heart was filled with shock. It had never imagined that with such a high level, it would be severely wounded by a mere swordsman.
This was a great humiliation for a demon. Rage filled its heart, yet it had nowhere to vent it.
"Trying to run? Let's see where you can go!"
Zhou Han charged forward quickly and then activated the Jump skill.
In an instant, he appeared right in front of the Shadow Demon.
The fleeing Shadow Demon didn't even have time to react before Zhou Han knocked it to the ground with a single strike.
The reason he didn't kill it was to find out where Tang Yurou's grandfather was.
Only then could his mission be completed successfully.
"Y-you… how are you this strong?"
The Shadow Demon lay on the ground like a dead dog, its face filled with terror.
Zhou Han's massive HP, speed, and jumping ability had completely stunned it.
All these terrifying attributes gathered in one person—it was simply invincible.
"Speak! Where is her grandfather's body? Tell me honestly, and I'll give you a quick death."
Zhou Han pointed at Tang Yurou and asked with a dark expression.
"Not far from here… by the corner of a wall…"
The Shadow Demon was completely terrified. Knowing it had no hope of survival, it confessed honestly,
saving Zhou Han the trouble of interrogation.
"And why did you approach her? What's your purpose?"
"That involves secrets of the higher-ups. I won't say it even in death."
"Human, don't be too proud. When my Demon Clan army descends, you—"
"Pfft…"
Before it could finish its threat, Zhou Han cut it down, ending its sinful life.
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