Chapter 154: Alien Beast Devouring Kun

Shi Kun's subordinates had already set up defensive measures. Of the remaining five, the four strongest were tasked with intercepting him, while the weakest fed medicine to Shi Kun.

Having witnessed Zu An's ghostly movements and swift sword techniques before, they dared not be careless this time. They all brandished their weapons, holding them defensively in front of themselves, not aiming to attack, but only to defend.

Zu An charged several times but was ultimately unsuccessful. After all, each of these individuals had a higher cultivation level than him, making it difficult for him to break through in a direct clash of weapons.

By this time, the remaining subordinate had taken out the medicine and given it to Shi Kun. Shi Kun was now in such agony that tears and snot streamed down his face. At this point, he would probably not hesitate even if someone told him eating feces could relieve the pain.

He quickly emptied the pills into his mouth. After a short while, the pain genuinely began to subside. Although still present, it was now barely within an acceptable range.

"How do you have medicine like this?" Shi Kun's face was drenched in sweat, and his hair clung damply to his skin. He looked at Qiao Xueying with a mix of approval and surprise.

Qiao Xueying glanced at Zu An, her face slightly flushed. "I used to have stomachaches, so I prepared some medicine for emergencies."

Her previous experience had left her with lingering fear, and given the unknown cause, she had specifically paid a high price to obtain these pain-relieving and calming pills from Doctor Ji, just in case she encountered the issue again. She had never expected them to actually come in handy.

At this moment, Zu An was dumbfounded; his skill had been countered in such a way!

Did I not check the almanac before leaving today? This is a painful loss!

"Billionaire Charm" had wasted 100,000 taels of silver, "Trust Brother Chun" hadn't worked as expected, and now another precious use of "Stare-to-Impregnate" was wasted.

Using so many skills consecutively would be acceptable if the crisis for both of them had been resolved. But now, not only had they not taken effect, but their crisis still persisted. This was a tremendous loss!

Since Shi Kun had recovered, Zu An dared not press further and quickly retreated to Chu Chuyan's side. Chu Chuyan and Qiao Xueying also tacitly ceased their struggle.

"Well done!" Shi Kun clutched his stomach, his face pale, still feeling some lingering dread.

"Brother Ri Bi, congratulations on becoming the first man in the history of the Great Zhou Dynasty to get pregnant and experience the agony of childbirth. Does this make you appreciate the greatness of mothers more, and will you be more filial from now on?" Zu An's voice came. This was a huge loss, so gaining a bit of Rage points back would be good.

"Was that your doing just now?" Remembering the pain, Shi Kun's expression changed. "Wait, what do you mean by 'pregnant'?"

Rage points from Shi Kun +233!

"Isn't it obvious? The intense stomach pain you just experienced is precisely a symptom of pregnancy and childbirth. Actually, I'm quite curious: as a man, you shouldn't have a uterus, so where exactly did that pain come from?" Zu An asked with some curiosity.

Shi Kun was speechless.

The pain just now had indeed been caused by him. The mere thought of that hellish experience made a wave of fury rush to his head.

Rage points from Shi Kun +1024!

Qiao Xueying was also utterly shocked. So, that really was the feeling of pregnancy. The thought that she had been made "pregnant" by this annoying fellow made her fair face flush bright red.

Rage points from Qiao Xueying +1024!

"I'll kill you!" Veins bulged on Shi Kun's hands, and densely packed wind blades gathered around him once more.

Zu An did not dodge or evade; instead, he took a step forward. "What, do you want to get pregnant again?"

Hearing his words, Shi Kun's mind replayed the excruciating pain he had just endured. He was so startled that his aura faltered, and the wind blades around him instantly dispersed. "How...how did you do that?!"

Zu An smiled faintly. "This skill of mine is called 'Stare-to-Impregnate.' Once activated, anyone I look at will experience the joy of pregnancy. So, how about it? Who wants to give it a try?"

Wherever his gaze fell, not just Shi Kun but even his subordinates instinctively took a few steps back. What normal man would want to experience pregnancy?

Even Qiao Xueying, a woman herself, changed expressions several times. Among those present, she was probably the only one who could truly understand Shi Kun's feelings, as she had experienced that agony worse than death.

"Nonsense! How can there be such... such a bizarre skill in this world?!" Shi Kun's voice trembled uncontrollably as he spoke, clearly still reeling from the indelible trauma of his recent experience.

"Didn't you just experience it firsthand? If you don't believe me, want to try again?" Zu An said, taking another step forward.

The group instinctively took another step back in unison, waving their hands in refusal.

"If there's nothing else, then we'll be leaving." Zu An went over and took Chu Chuyan's hand. "Wife, let's go."

Chu Chuyan was still somewhat dazed. Everything that had just happened was so incredible—a skill that could make someone pregnant?

Doesn't that mean he could make me pregnant anytime he wanted?

At this thought, Chu Chuyan's pretty face flushed hot. What nonsense was she thinking?

Just then, her expression suddenly changed. With a wave of her hand, another ice shield rose behind them, and countless wind blades clattered against it.

Zu An whirled around and saw that Shi Kun and his subordinates had caught up to them.

"Hahaha, you almost bluffed me." A mocking smile appeared on Shi Kun's face.

Zu An's expression darkened. "What, do you really want to try the feeling of pregnancy again? Even if you have medicine, there aren't enough for everyone here, are there?"

As soon as he said this, apart from Qiao Xueying, Shi Kun's subordinates all changed expressions. They wondered if their young master would give them medicine if they were affected by this skill. The young master and Miss Qiao would certainly have it, but it would be difficult for the rest of them.

Shi Kun scoffed, "Don't let him bluff you. There's no such thing as a pregnancy skill in this world. Even if there were, activating it would surely come at an enormous cost each time. Otherwise, with his vengeful nature, why would he have let us off just now? He could have just stared at each of us and made us surrender. Why would he waste so much breath talking to us?"

Zu An's expression flickered slightly. He had underestimated this guy. To cultivate to this level at such a young age and command so many loyal soldiers, he was indeed no ordinary person.

Although he could use "Stare-to-Impregnate" one more time, there were still so many people on the other side, and they had painkillers. It would be a huge waste to use it on them.

He couldn't act on impulse. It was better to save it for tricking others in the future. It was unlikely that everyone else would coincidentally be carrying painkillers.

Chu Chuyan stepped forward, shielding him, and looked coldly at Shi Kun. "Our last battle wasn't decisive. Let's continue."

Shi Kun's expression changed. "Your aura... how are you seemingly uninjured?"

After their recent exchange, he knew that under normal circumstances, he was no match for her. Moreover, he had just been hit by "Stare-to-Impregnate," and his limbs were still somewhat weak. It was even less possible for him to defeat her now.

Someone quickly explained that Zu An had just given her medicine. Shi Kun gazed deeply at Zu An. "I must admit, my initial judgment that you were an insignificant good-for-nothing was entirely mistaken. Now it seems you possess so many extraordinary abilities, which makes it even more imperative that I can't let you live."

The more exceptional he was, the greater his chances of winning Chu Chuyan's heart and mind. Even without Chu Chuyan, making an enemy of such an unpredictable genius meant he had to be eliminated while still weak, as he would become a massive threat if allowed to grow.

"Aren't you a bit too confident?" Chu Chuyan frowned. Her injuries had recovered significantly, and Shi Kun's condition wasn't good either. Even if he and Qiao Xueying teamed up, she was confident she could hold them off.

As for the remaining individuals, having just witnessed Zu An's miraculous footwork, while their side might not necessarily win a full-scale fight, they wouldn't easily lose either. However, the opponent's tone conveyed absolute certainty of victory, which made her feel uneasy.

"You're right, it's unlikely I could defeat you in my current state. At another time, perhaps we would have shaken hands and called a truce," Shi Kun paused, his gaze falling on Zu An. "But this guy's abilities are far too strange. I must eliminate him at all costs."

"Come forth, exotic beast — Devourer Kun!"

Shi Kun raised the ring in his hand, muttering obscure incantations. Then, the ring flashed with a gray light, and an immense oppressive aura swept over them.

His surrounding subordinates trembled, completely overwhelmed by the powerful pressure, collapsing to their knees and unable to get up. A green light barrier appeared around Qiao Xueying, allowing her to barely hold on.

Zu An was in no better shape. The sudden oppressive force made his breathing quicken, and it felt as if he was carrying a mountain on his back, making his bones creak.

Even those at the fourth rank couldn't withstand it and knelt. How could he, merely at the third rank, possibly endure it? Yet, having lived two lives, an unyielding spirit resided within him. He could rely on others for support, but kneeling was absolutely out of the question.

However, in the face of absolute power, even the strongest will is often helpless.

Just as he was about to collapse, a cool, soft hand gripped his, and the pressure on his body instantly vanished.

A familiar blue light barrier rose around them; Chu Chuyan had activated her Blue Shield again.

Although it was broad daylight, the sky suddenly turned dark. He looked up, and his face instantly changed dramatically.

Because a massive beast floated in the sky, roughly a hundred meters long, entirely dull gray. Its body resembled a colossal whale, but it was far more ferocious, with two blood-red eyes glowing with a reddish light, paired with a gigantic maw capable of swallowing the sky and countless glistening teeth, enough to strike terror into any creature.

"This oppressive aura... Ninth rank?" Chu Chuyan's face was extremely pale. "No, while the aura is of the ninth rank, its actual strength is clearly much weaker."

But even in its weakened state, it was beyond her ability to contend with.

A triumphant smile appeared on Shi Kun's face. "This is the foundation of our Shi clan, a protective item specially prepared for me by the family. I would never use it unless absolutely necessary. Zu, to die by the divine beast Devourer Kun, even death would be worthwhile..."

He was interrupted by Zu An before he could finish. "Did you just say this thing is called Devourer Kun? So it shares your name, huh? It wouldn't happen to be your father, would it?"