The Spider Demoness’s Wedding and Qin Yan’s Escape

It was nearing midday.

Deep within the Hundred-Legged Mountain’s cavernous abode, lights blazed brightly.

The ‘cavernous abode,’ as its name implied, was an intricate labyrinth, for the entire Hundred-Legged Mountain had been meticulously excavated by these insectoid demons, serving as their sprawling den.

Within a vast, empty cavern, numerous minor demons—ants, centipedes, and earthworms among them—were raising their cups in boisterous celebration.

They had slaughtered pigs and sheep, creating a lively spectacle, for today marked the wedding day of their Great Queen.

A human male cultivator, whose origins remained unknown, had audaciously trespassed into their Hundred-Legged Mountain, slaying many of their kin.

Fortunately, the Great Queen, with her divine power, had captured the male cultivator.

“You wouldn’t believe it, but that male cultivator’s cultivation was heaven-defying, and his beauty was extraordinary.

Many of our sisters fell victim to his hands.”

“Hmph, yet he was still captured by the Great Queen’s might.

A mere human cultivator, and on our Hundred-Legged Mountain no less.

The moment the Great Queen made her move, he could only obediently become her groom.”

“Enough talk! The Great Queen is approaching.

Let us raise a toast to her.”

The horde of demons chattered noisily, then turned their attention to the Spider Demoness as she drew closer from a distance.

Those with claws used them to hoist their wine cups, while others, lacking such appendages, curled their tails around their cups to lift them.

The Spider Demoness, adorned in festive red robes, gracefully maneuvered her massive form through the throng of lesser demons.

A flush of excitement colored her cheeks, and her face beamed with joy.

As the Spider Demoness observed the small demons raising their cups to her, her happiness of the day allowed her to shed some of her usual regal demeanor.

Lifting her own cup, she gazed out at them before proceeding towards a stone table.

Seated around the stone table were the managerial 妖怪 of Hundred-Legged Mountain, including the Centipede Demoness and the Scorpion Demon.

None of them had yet fully transformed into human shape, and their gathering around the stone table presented a somewhat motley sight.

Yet, it was rumored that many Great Demons outside also conducted themselves in this manner; for even as demons, they were keen to follow the latest trends.

The Centipede Demoness and the Scorpion Demon possessed the highest cultivation among Hundred-Legged Mountain’s inhabitants, second only to the Spider Demoness.

They were the first to raise their wine cups, offering their congratulations to the Spider Demoness.

“Congratulations, Great Queen, and joyous felicitations!

May this auspicious union lead you swiftly to the Golden Core Dao!”

The Centipede Demoness was the first to speak.

“Congratulations… Great Queen!”

The Scorpion Demon echoed the sentiment, though their words came out somewhat clumsily and with a stammer.

“Well said, well said!

I won’t linger here drinking with you all; I must go see my groom!”

The Spider Demoness laughed heartily, then set down her wine cup and made her way toward her own cavern.

Along the path, a fervent warmth stirred within her heart; never had she encountered such a handsome male cultivator.

As the Centipede Demoness and the Scorpion Demon watched the Spider Demoness depart, the two exchanged a meaningful glance.

****

Qin Yan currently lay upon a massive earthen pit.

Gazing at the dim surroundings, he realized that were he not a cultivator with sharp senses, he would be utterly blind in such darkness.

After being brought to this cavern by the demons, he remained bound by tough spider silk, unable to move even an inch.

It seemed this Spider Demoness was indeed a bold yet meticulous individual.

“Thump-thump, thump-thump—”

Just then, Qin Yan heard the sound of heavy footsteps approaching from outside.

Following the sound with his gaze, he saw a colossal figure enter the cavern.

Who else could it be but the Spider Demoness?

“Heh heh, my dear husband, this beautiful night is fleeting, and I am here!”

The Spider Demoness’s words drifted into Qin Yan’s ears.

To be honest, the Spider Demoness’s voice wasn’t unpleasant, and her human form was strikingly beautiful.

However, upon seeing her enormous arachnid lower body, Qin Yan couldn’t help but shiver involuntarily.

“Despicable! Shameless! Don’t you know that a forced melon isn’t sweet?”

Qin Yan spoke, finally understanding why the captured fairies in some novels he had read in his previous life were so fond of uttering such phrases.

After all, beyond these words, he had no other recourse.

“While a forced melon may not be sweet, it can still quench one’s thirst,” The Spider Demoness advanced towards Qin Yan, then reached out and pinched his chin, lifting it high.

“Human cultivator, do you know how my clan cultivates?

Black widow spiders are known to devour their mates, you know~”

A cold glint flickered in her eyes.

“Though I know not whence you came, nor how you found your way into my Hundred-Legged Mountain, none of that matters.

Once I devour you, I shall ascend to the Golden Core stage and depart from this Hundred-Legged Mountain.”

Hearing these words, Qin Yan realized that this Spider Demoness harbored grand ambitions, her motives extending far beyond mere carnal desires.

“Therefore~” A faint smile, revealing sharp fangs, stretched across the Spider Demoness’s face.

“Human male cultivator, I require your assistance in my cultivation!!!”

With that, she prepared to pounce upon Qin Yan.

“St-Stop!”

At that very moment, a sharp, delicate female voice echoed imperiously throughout the cavern.

With a dark expression, the Spider Demoness turned around, only to see the Centipede Demoness and the Scorpion Demon standing outside the entrance.

She then spoke, asking, “Second Queen, Third Queen, what are you doing here?”

“What are we doing?” A chill emanated from the Centipede Demoness’s face.

“Spider Maiden, a century ago, you came to my Hundred-Legged Mountain and massacred my entire clan.

Did you truly believe I hadn’t awakened my spiritual intelligence then? I have remembered that hatred, enduring humiliation until this very day.

Of course, I’ve come to finish you!”

“With just you?”

A hint of disdain crossed the Spider Demoness’s face, and she then turned her gaze to the Scorpion Demon.

“Little Scorpion, are you also here to confront me with her?”

“I…”

The Scorpion Demon spoke, their voice delicate and seemingly hesitant.

“Don’t hesitate! Let’s attack together, kill this damned spider, and this human male cultivator will be yours!”

The Centipede Demoness declared, then charged at the Spider Demoness, and the two quickly engaged in a fierce battle.

Meanwhile, the Scorpion Demon glanced at Qin Yan lying on the ground, his black hair splayed in the dirt.

Though he appeared somewhat disheveled, he was utterly beautiful!

“I, I’ll help you, Sister Centipede!”

With these words, the Scorpion Demon joined the fray.

All three possessed peak Foundation Establishment cultivation, and for a moment, the entire cavern seemed to tremble as if struck by an earthquake.

Yet, within moments, the Spider Demoness was ultimately no match for the combined assault.

A vulnerability exposed itself, and the Scorpion Demon seized her head, tearing it clean off, organs and all.

“Sister Centipede, you promised me; that, that male cultivator is mine.”

The Scorpion Demon tossed aside the Spider Demoness’s head they held, then rushed towards Qin Yan, embracing and kissing him.

Qin Yan could only hold his breath.

At this moment, he felt it would have been better to be drained to death by the Spider Demoness, for the Scorpion Demon, apart from standing upright, displayed no semblance of a human form elsewhere.

The Centipede Demoness gazed at the deceased Spider Demoness, seemingly lost in thought, as if her great vengeance had finally been achieved.

Killing the Spider Demoness was not solely for revenge.

As a peak Foundation Establishment cultivator, she naturally yearned to advance further, and the cultivation methods of centipedes often included techniques to consume opponents for progress.

“Uh, Sister Scorpion, could you perhaps untie me first?”

Qin Yan offered a smile, looking at the Scorpion Demon before him.

“No—”

Just then, the Centipede Demoness seemed to snap back to reality, shouting loudly.

Alas, the Scorpion Demon’s claws had already severed the spider silk binding Qin Yan.

Regaining his freedom, Qin Yan immediately drew his long spear.

Flames surged along the spear’s length, illuminating the entire cavern in a blink of an eye.

After a fierce battle, both the Centipede Demoness and the Scorpion Demon perished, their Dao extinguished.

Not only that, but Qin Yan also slaughtered all the other demons who came to investigate the commotion, finally venting the vexation in his heart.

Knowing he couldn’t linger, Qin Yan, upon exiting the cavernous abode, retrieved the flying magic treasure his Shizun had given him—the one named ‘Void’.

The moment he activated it, Qin Yan felt himself phase into a wondrous space.

With a single step outward, he found himself already a hundred meters away.

****

Yet, not long after Qin Yan’s departure.

A powerful aura of coercion manifested above Hundred-Legged Mountain.

“Who, who dares to ruin this True Person’s decades-long scheme?!”