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Chapter 518: The Hidden Dragon (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Chapter 58: The Hidden Dragon (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Deep within Taiyin Star.

Inside an abandoned research institute.

The void was filled with incredibly pure demonic qi; a cultivator arriving here might even feel suffocated.

Around them lay ruins and broken walls, amidst which grew grotesque flowers with petals of pure black, exuding a strange fragrance.

These were the 'Demon Spirit Flowers' unique to the Demon Realm, purifying demonic qi with each bloom.

Taiyin Star had long since become a paradise for the Demon Race.

Within these ruins, powerful figures of the Demon Race stood like sentinels, jointly guarding a central altar made of white bones.

Upon the bone altar stood a bronze gate. The gate was ancient in its design, its leaves covered in various blurred silver seal scripts. Now, the grand gate lay open, with an object vaguely positioned in the center, propping open the two leaves and preventing them from closing.

"Why are only ancient demon beasts coming through? Though these beasts fear no death, they aren't even cannon fodder against those cultivators' Sky Patrol Warships. . ."

Red Refining Demon Venerable frowned upon seeing this scene.

She wore a black battle armor with minimal material, her figure enchanting. Even her incredibly delicate face, when slightly annoyed or angered, seemed to exude a thousand charms. Only the demonic eye on her helmet, darting left and right, emitted a mesmerizing glow that seemed to ensnare souls.

"Maintaining this gate open consumes a vast amount of resources, not to mention. . . that 'Blood Fiend Banner,' one of the seven great sacred artifacts of the Demon Realm. . ."

Next to her, a tall, red-haired demon, clad in crimson demonic armor, replied coldly, "What's more. . . the higher the rank of the demon crossing realms, the greater the consumption. . . These ancient demon beasts are perfect. Anyway, the Demon Realm has over-bred them, so it's just right to send them all to fight to the death. Even if they only consume the energy in the enemy's warships, it's a gain."

After so many years of Realm Descent, the Demon Race also had some understanding of the Kyushu Realm.

"What Fire Vault Demon Venerable said is not wrong. . ."

Another ancient voice sounded, "It's just that the human race has suddenly stopped the Twelve Yuanchen All-Heaven Divine Fiend Grand Array, which is quite strange. . . Red refining Demon Venerable, do you seem to know something?"

Gazing at the hunched figure of the green-robed demon venerable, Red-did not dare to be careless. "I just suddenly recalled a transaction I made with a demon summoner decades ago. . . He promised to do this, and now it just so happens to be perfect."

"Hehe, I think this is just a trap."

Fire Vault Demon Venerable spoke carelessly, "I see the Kyushu Realm is incredibly troublesome. Originally, there was only one Demon Venerable commander, but now several have been added, and even Lord Ao Kun has personally come to take charge, yet the stalemate persists. . . After we return to the Demon Realm, I fear we will become a laughingstock!"

At these words, even Reddy felt a pang of vexation. . .

Just then, Reddy's expression suddenly changed. "Not good. . . My demon servant has reported to me through sacrifice that the Dao Master of the Fang Xian Dao Palace in the Kyushu Realm is undergoing Soul Transformation!"

"What? !"

Fire Vault Demon Venerable's eyes, wide as copper bells, widened further. "Is that true or false. . . If that Dao Master successfully achieves Soul Transformation, we might as well just return to the Demon Realm directly. . ."

"This matter is likely true. . . The demonic shadow I deployed has also sent back a message."

The Green Robe Demon Venerable sighed. "It seems this is an open scheme, forcing us to either return immediately or initiate a decisive battle. . . Quickly notify Lord Ao Kun!"

"No need to notify. I already know everything. . ."

A cold voice rang out, "Since they wish to gamble, why should our Demon Race not dare? You all, follow this Venerable to the Kyushu Realm and give it your all!"

"As you command!"

The Green Robe Demon Venerable and the other two respectfully obeyed. The Green Robe Demon Venerable's eyes darted. "We must guard against the human race luring us away. This old man has an avatar that can just take charge here."

With a shake of his body, a green demonic shadow appeared, settling before the bronze gate.

Seeing this, Red-haired Demon Venerable could only curse him as an old sly fox in her heart, yet she could do nothing.

Above Taiyin Star, four beams of demonic light shot skyward, while countless Nascent Soul and Core Formation level demons charged out of Taiyin Star like mad, causing the Taiyin defense line to erupt in full bloom. Innumerable magnificent artillery shells exploded in the cosmos, like a series of breathtaking fireworks displays. . .

"Fellow Daoist Ghost Axe, it's up to us now."

Bai Mei Zhenjun stroked a white eyebrow, his voice calm.

"Even if it costs me this life, I will not let the Demon Venerables disturb the Dao Master's Soul Transformation!"

Ghost Axe Zhenjun replied, his honest face devoid of any expression.

"Excellent!"

Bai Mei Zhenjun quickly transmitted orders via AI: "Quadrant C-D 12, Hanhai Zhenjun, abandon your battleship immediately and evacuate. . ."

Swoosh!

Beams of powerful demonic light swept past, casually scattering bursts of Yin Thunder.

A Black Heaven Battleship, over ten li wide, burst into a ball of gloomy flames from bow to stern, astonishingly turning into ashes just like that!

Bai Mei Zhenjun watched the four approaching Demon Venerables, his Divine Consciousness boundless, connecting with the 'Sun's True Fire Shield'.

A colossal light membrane unfurled, drawing power from the Sun Star, transforming into streaks of 'Solar God-Slaying Extinction Light'.

Carrying the terrifying power of the Sun Star, rays of light capable of destroying heaven and earth instantly erupted, forming a massive net that swept towards the four demonic lights.

"Hmph!"

Fire Vault Demon Venerable's escape light halted, and streaks of demonic qi converged in the void, forming a blazing cauldron.

The 'Solar God-Slaying Extinction Light,' capable of destroying heaven and earth, struck the blazing cauldron, slicing its body into scattered pieces, but the light rays also dissipated completely.

"Bai Mei. . . do you wish to die?"

"What if you add me?"

Ghost Axe Zhenjun stood shoulder to shoulder with Bai Mei Zhenjun. "If sacrificing the two of us can stall you all and allow the Dao Master to successfully achieve Soul Transformation, then it will all be worth it."

"Noise!"

Ao Kun Demon Venerable's voice resonated. His form flickered between substantial and insubstantial, belonging to the 'Formless Demon' clan, an exceptionally noble lineage within the Demon Race.

At this moment, a faint demonic shadow appeared, grasping at empty air, and a demonic blade materialized.

Upon the demonic blade, a vengeful dragon soul of the Soul Transformation level seemed to be roaring, howling, and struggling. . .

"Weeping Dragon Blade? !"

Ghost Axe Zhenjun's eyes flickered, and he stepped forward. "Don't you all wish to know the power of my Primordial Spirit Magical Artifact?"

Ao Kun knew something was amiss. The Weeping Dragon Blade erupted with ten thousand feet of demonic light, but it was still a step too late.

The speed of thought is unimaginable.

And at this moment, Ghost Axe Zhenjun had already activated his Primordial Spirit Magical Artifact—the Hidden Dragon!

"The first nine: A hidden dragon must not be used!"

Ghost Axe Zhenjun used his Divine Consciousness to activate the AI password controlling the Hidden Dragon.

From an aerial view in space, one could see a colossal Dragon Vein in the Kyushu Realm, stretching from the western mountains to the eastern sea, stirring to life!

The Hidden Dragon, concealed beneath the nine earths, was a Dragon Vein!

But it was more than just a Dragon Vein!

...

At Fang Xian University.

Jing Yi was scrolling through a post—[Spirit energy gathering across ten thousand li of desolate plains, suspected Dao Master undergoing Soul Transformation! ]

His lips curled slightly, and he expertly typed a refutation with his spiritual sense: "Instantly certified as fake. If the Dao Master were to achieve Soul Transformation, they would either succeed without a sound—as true warriors achieve glory without fanfare—or it would be a public broadcast. How could it be done stealthily and still be discovered by you? !"

Jing Yi, filled with a 'dejected' aura, was immersed in the virtual network. Just as he was about to click send, he suddenly jolted, and a black screen appeared before his eyes.

"How is this possible?"

Jing Yi checked around, his mouth gradually falling open. "The virtual network. . . it's actually disconnected? This can't be!"

And at this moment, countless cultivators in the Kyushu Realm were horrified to discover that the virtual network, which they had believed to be incredibly stable—even connectable from outer space—had suddenly all disconnected. . .

It was fine for these ordinary cultivators.

In the dark recesses of the virtual network—the Happy Land—it was even more a scene of doomsday arriving!

"What's happening? Why can't I log out?"

"Help, help me. . ."

At this moment, countless spiritual thoughts immersed in the Happy Land were crushed and assimilated by a vast power. . . then transformed into a 'consciousness'!

—Alaya Consciousness!

Buddhism speaks of the Eight Consciousnesses—eye, ear, nose, tongue, body, mind, Manas, and Alaya!

The eighth consciousness is precisely a supreme achievement!

Yet now, it was achieved through a clever stratagem.

So-called resentment, hatred, love, separation, unfulfilled desires. . . all were transformed into emptiness, creating the ultimate Happy Land!

The Alaya Consciousness transformed into a spiritual giant dragon, merging with the Dragon Vein's qi. In space, a dragon shadow ascended, sweeping past the four Demon Venerables.

Heaven and Earth like dragons, cultivators like dragons, everyone like dragons!

The so-called 'Hidden Dragon' was, in essence, a one-time Divine Consciousness attack artifact, unleashing the spiritual power accumulated for years within the virtual network in a single burst, its might capable of destroying heaven and earth!

Ao Kun Demon Venerable sensed something was wrong. The Weeping Dragon Blade slashed down, but it could only cut fruitlessly through the giant dragon's phantom.

The next instant, the giant dragon swept past. Ao Kun Demon Venerable's demonic consciousness blurred slightly for a moment, then returned to normal.

Red refining Demon Venerable and Fire Vault Demon Venerable were also the same.

Only the Green Robe Demon Venerable's green robe exploded, his hunched demonic body completely devoid of aura. Even a green shadow near the bronze gate screamed and burst apart. . .

According to the pre-battle plan, Ao Kun was too strong, and the Hidden Dragon might not be able to achieve an instant kill. Rather than injuring ten fingers, it was better to sever one. Therefore, Ghost Axe Zhenjun abandoned targeting the strongest and weakest Demon Venerables, choosing instead the second strongest, Green Robe Demon Venerable. He concentrated the power of the Hidden Dragon, using this one-time Primordial Spirit Magical Artifact and the Alaya Consciousness accumulated over many years in the Kyushu Realm to launch a Divine Soul attack, annihilating Green Robe Demon Venerable's Divine Soul!

"Green Robe. . ."

Red refining Demon Venerable and Fire Vault Demon Venerable were greatly alarmed, filled with lingering fear.

If the Hidden Dragon had focused its fire on any one of them just now, their fate would likely have been the same as Green Robe Demon Venerable!

"You seek death!"

Ao Kun was enraged, yet he saw the Solar God-Slaying Extinction Light sweeping in from all directions. A divine light descended, protecting Bai Mei Zhenjun and Ghost Axe Zhenjun within it.

Bai Mei Zhenjun spoke loudly, "Fire Vault Demon Venerable, please stay your hand and grant Bai Mei some pointers!"

He voluntarily opened the formation, targeting only Fire Vault Demon Venerable, clearly making a gamble.

Ao Kun hesitated for a moment, but then quickly made his decision: "Fire Vault, you stay. Red refining, come with this Venerable!"

Two beams of demonic light rapidly descended into the atmosphere, entering the Kyushu Realm's territory.

Witnessing this scene, Bai Mei Zhenjun could only secretly pray in his heart while fully concentrating on confronting Fire Vault Demon Venerable. . .