Book 6: Chapter 93: Exterminate the Nine Hells! Li Ci displays her power in the Divine Capital Luojing |
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"Your Majesty of the Nine Hells, look at what you're saying," Dragonblood Demon God Yuntai An said with a playful expression, "As the saying goes, 'A wise man submits to circumstances.' Now that the human race is strong, joining hands for a win-win future is the big trend."
"You!!"
The Nine Prison Demon God was so infuriated that a surge of hot blood almost burst out.
Its sinister gaze swept across the room and suddenly landed on Mo Yu Demon God: "Mo Yu, you've been my loyal subordinate for years, are you also betraying me?"
"Your Majesty... I..." Mo Yu Demon God's face was equally unsightly, filled with shock and disbelief, clearly unaware of the situation beforehand.
It stared sharply at the Dragonblood Demon God: "Dragonblood, tell me this isn't true. How could you betray the demon clan?!"
"Yu'er." The playful smile on Dragonblood Demon God Yuntai An's face faded, and with a flash, he moved to Mo Yu Demon God's side, wrapping his arm around her waist, speaking sincerely, "Trust me, I haven't betrayed the demon clan. I'm merely overthrowing the tyrannical rule of the old dog of the Nine Hells. Everything I've done is for the good of the demon clan."
"But..." Mo Yu Demon God's expression was uncertain.
"Hmm, I believe you." Mo Yu Demon God's eyes softened.
"Thank you, Yu'er." Dragonblood Demon God Yuntai An looked at her with a tender gaze, "Rest assured, I will bring prosperity, peace, and wealth to the demon clan. When I become the Demon God Emperor, you will be the Demon God Empress, and together we will create a future for our demon domain, just as I promised you before."
Yuntai An painted a picture of a glorious future, his tone filled with longing and anticipation.
"Dragonblood, I've always believed in you." Mo Yu Demon God was moved, embracing his strong waist, her cheek pressed against his chest, seemingly filled with infinite hope for the future.
"Hmph~ It seems I shouldn't have come."
Watching this scene, Yincha Demon God pursed her lips, her gaze distant and displeased.
"No, you're just in time."
Dragonblood Demon God extended an arm, pulling Yincha Demon God into his embrace as well.
In an instant, with Mo Yu Demon God in his right arm and Yincha Demon God in his left, his face showed happiness and contentment: "From now on, we'll live happily together, building the demon domain."
"Poof!"
Such a melodramatic scene made the Nine Prison Demon God's anger surge again, unable to hold back, spitting out a mouthful of old blood.
In extreme anger, its voice was nearly hysterical: "Dragonblood! Mo Yu! Yincha! I'm not dead yet!!"
"Nine Hells, why waste words." Seeing them dawdling, Yun Tiange grew impatient, her face cold as she spoke icily, "Do you think you have a chance to survive today?"
With that, she extended her right hand, and a radiant sacred sword appeared in her palm, the [Tianyuan Sacred Sword].
With the sword in hand, Yun Tiange's entire aura transformed.
A majestic sword intent soared to the sky, spreading with her as the center, causing the surrounding void to tremble faintly.
In the next moment.
She flicked her wrist, and a sword light suddenly slashed toward the Nine Prison Demon God.
This sword, grand and magnificent, was earth-shattering.
Where the sword light passed, the turbulent energy tides in the void sea were forcibly torn open, creating a massive rift.
Within the rift, light was extinguished, as if connecting to an endless hell.
The Nine Prison Demon God felt a chill in its heart.
When did Yun Tiange become so powerful?! It's like she's cheating~!
It dared not be careless, immediately igniting fierce demonic flames around it, engaging in a fierce battle with Yun Tiange.
As soon as they clashed, the Nine Prison Demon God felt more deeply the terrifying power of Yun Tiange. Despite being a superior demon god, it was suppressed in every aspect, almost unable to fight back.
The Nine Prison Demon God's demon king-level guards were anxious, about to step forward to help, but were blocked by Yincha Demon God with a flash.
She looked down at them, her voice cold and indifferent: "You fools, are you in such a hurry to die?"
A surging demonic might exploded from her, sharp and murderous.
The demon king-level guards immediately felt that if they dared to help, she would mercilessly kill them on the spot.
The guards exchanged glances, feeling chills in their hearts, and their steps retreated in unison, not daring to make any move.
In the void, Yun Tiange and the Nine Prison Demon God continued their fierce battle.
In the thirty years since returning from the Crystal Ancient Clan's research base, Yun Tiange, under Wang Shouzhe's continuous treatment, had stabilized her bloodline power, gradually reintegrating it, now almost fully under her control.
In her current state, as long as she didn't fight recklessly or suffer life-threatening injuries, it was unlikely for her condition to relapse.
The power of her fused bloodline was fully displayed in this battle.
A thirteenth-level True Immortal bloodline, undoubtedly a Dao Child's qualification.
Even though this bloodline wasn't self-cultivated, and any potential hidden dangers were unknown, the boost to her combat power was still formidable. This was evident as her cultivation remained at the fourth level of the True Immortal Realm, yet she could suppress the superior demon god Nine Prison Demon God.
However, despite Yun Tiange's significant advantage in battle, defeating the Nine Prison Demon God in a short time seemed unlikely.
Wang Shouzhe, seeing this, immediately said, "To avoid complications, let's save time and finish this quickly."
With that, he glanced at his wife.
Liu Ruolan nodded at him.
After years of marriage, despite occasional bickering, they had developed an unparalleled tacit understanding, communicating with just a glance.
In the next moment.
Both reached out simultaneously, and the Primordial Water Sacred Sword Bobo and the Green Emperor Sacred Sword appeared in their hands.
As the dazzling sword light soared, their figures also rose into the air, crossing the void to join the battlefield.
It had been over forty years since they advanced to the Void Realm, and both had reached the second level of the Void Realm.
With their qualifications, their explosive power on the battlefield was comparable to an average True Immortal Realm, and with sacred swords in hand, even Wang Shouzhe, who rarely engaged in direct combat, could hold his own against an average True Immortal Realm expert. Liu Ruolan, with the Primordial Water Sacred Diagram and her past life's experience, could unleash power approaching a mid-level True Immortal Realm expert.
Together, their threat level increased exponentially.
Even the superior demon god Nine Prison Demon God dared not be careless against them.
In the fierce sword light, one attacked while the other supported, their figures flying up and down, suppressing the Nine Prison Demon God alongside Yun Tiange.
At this time, Wang Shouzhe hadn't used the Crystal Ancient Elite Armor.
That was reserved as a trump card for emergencies, and each battle consumed a significant amount of Source Crystals or Immortal Spirit Stones. In this certain victory situation, it was unnecessary to reveal it, better to conserve and keep it hidden.
Seeing this, Yuntai An also joined the battle.
At this moment, Yuntai An had almost fully absorbed the remnant soul of Great Demon Lord Chilong. Though his strength hadn't reached the level of a superior demon god, he was stronger than an average mid-level demon god.
Now that the facade was torn, he no longer needed to hide his strength. Unleashing his full power, his combat prowess was indeed astonishing.
With four against one, each formidable, the Nine Prison Demon God was thoroughly suppressed.
Despite its furious roars, various demonic techniques and trump cards emerging one after another, and even several attempts to escape, all were thwarted.
Half an hour.
In just half an hour.
The Nine Prison Demon God was pierced through the heart by Yun Tiange's sword, its body falling in the void sea.
However, demons were born with extraordinary talents, and almost simultaneously with the fall of its body, a demonic soul burst from its body, frantically fleeing toward the void sea.
Unexpectedly, Dragonblood Demon God was prepared, and as soon as it escaped a few feet from its body, it was caught by Dragonblood Demon God and swallowed in a few bites.
The Nine Prison Demon God had once devoured the remnant soul of Eclipse Moon Demon Lord. Although the power of this remnant soul had been absorbed and digested by the Nine Prison Demon God, the genetic information it contained wouldn't disappear.
As the Nine Prison Demon God's soul entered his stomach, countless pieces of information bombarded his soul.
However, Yuntai An, having successfully fused with the remnant soul of Great Demon Lord Chilong, was no easy target. His expression didn't change, silently enduring the bombardment of information, frantically absorbing all useful bloodline information.
Gradually, Dragonblood Demon God Yuntai An's soul transformed once more.
His dragonblood body also began to change, the golden hue on his scales becoming more pronounced, the dragon horns on his head growing more radiant, exuding an inexplicable sense of nobility and sanctity, inspiring awe.
Clearly, the Nine Prison Demon God's remnant soul had brought him significant benefits, elevating his strength and potential to a new level, granting him the true potential and hope of ascending to a Great Demon Lord.
"Congratulations, Young Master, on successfully slaying the Nine Prison Demon God. But such matters can be left to Old Cai to handle in the future, why bother to act personally?"
At this time, an elderly voice came from the nearby void.
Cai Youdao, who had been secretly overseeing the situation, appeared out of thin air, his face still filled with amazement.
He marveled at the terrifying combat power and boundless potential displayed by Wang Shouzhe and his wife, and also at the unity of the Shenwu World.
He had never seen a world, a country, or a force like this, seemingly disjointed on the surface, yet displaying extraordinary unity when faced with challenges.
But he had come to realize that all of this was due to Wang Shouzhe's presence.
Perhaps even Wang Shouzhe himself hadn't noticed that he was subtly changing those around him, unknowingly becoming the backbone of the entire Shenwu World.
With him, it was the fortune of Shenwu, and perhaps, also...
"Since it was a sure win, it was just practice." Wang Shouzhe smiled lightly, cupping his hands in thanks, "Thank you, Elder Cai, for overseeing in the shadows."
"Of course, of course."
Cai Youdao humbly replied.
Seeing Wang Shouzhe's calm demeanor, as if everything was under control, his heart settled, and his confidence in restoring the Seven-Colored Grotto Heaven surged.
Meanwhile, having digested the Nine Prison Demon God's soul, Dragonblood Demon God Yuntai An also regained clarity.
He shifted to the Nine Prison Demon God's body, tearing off its head with a dragon claw, holding it aloft as he declared loudly, "The Nine Hells is dead, Dragonblood shall reign. Who dares oppose, step forward!"
His voice, amplified by demonic energy, resonated far and wide in the void, powerful and resounding.
Every demon present was shaken.
"Hail Dragonblood Majesty."
Yincha Demon God was the first to bow.
Mo Yu Demon God quickly followed suit. The remaining Nine Prison guards, base garrison, and Intelligent Demons all bowed fearfully, chanting "Dragonblood Majesty."
In the distance.
Inside a room in a base, Wang Fugui and Lady Huandie watched the scene through a transparent porthole.
Seeing the Nine Prison Demon God fall, Lady Huandie's eyes trembled, feeling the long-held fear and hatred in her heart finally dissipate, leaving her feeling unprecedentedly light.
She bowed to Wang Fugui with gratitude: "Thank you, Young Master, for your planning, allowing me to avenge my great hatred and fulfill a long-held wish."
"No need for thanks, Lady. Over the years, while I served as the commander of the demon domain, you have also worked diligently. You deserve credit for the Nine Prison's downfall." Wang Fugui said, supporting her, "Now that your great hatred is avenged, what are your plans?"
"From now on, I no longer have to live in fear. I plan to reunite with Yongyan." Lady Huandie said softly, "However, I also hope to continue serving the Wang Clan, becoming a benefactor and making a name for myself."
"That would be excellent." Wang Fugui smiled, "Since you possess the Nine Prison Demon God's bloodline, you must be most compatible with the Nine Prison True Demon Seed. I will apply for it on your behalf."
Lady Huandie was overjoyed: "Thank you, Young Master Fugui."
"But don't be too happy too soon." Wang Fugui warned, "With gains come responsibilities. The demon domain will undergo significant reforms and development. How to govern the demons, balance the relationship between demons and humans, and so on are all challenges that cannot be taken lightly. As a half-demon, half-human, you have a unique position to assist Dragonblood Majesty in managing the demons, preventing him from becoming too autocratic."
Lady Huandie's eyes flickered, nodding: "I understand, I won't disappoint you."
With the Nine Prison's fall, the demon domain's structure would inevitably change dramatically, bringing numerous challenges, especially given the long-standing enmity between demons and humans. A prudent approach was necessary to ensure stability.
Of course, that's a story for another time.
For now, Yun Tiange, Yuntai An, and the Wang Clan, led by Wang Shouzhe and his wife, had completely taken over the Hyperspace Corridor base. Wang Shouzhe also pulled Yuntai An aside to discuss the handling of the Hyperspace Corridor.
Wang Shouzhe's idea was for Yuntai An to concoct a "story" to deceive the demon clan's headquarters, explaining the Nine Prison Demon God's death. Then, as the new leader of the demon clan, gain their trust and continue to maintain information exchange with the demon clan's headquarters, reaping benefits from them.
Over the years, the demon clan's headquarters had provided substantial resources, and it would be a waste not to take advantage of it.
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At the same time.
Divine Capital Luojing.
High above the Nine Heavens, in the Divine Palace.
Inside the Dingyun Divine Palace, in the Cangping Divine Emperor's study, the [Self-Reflection Pavilion].
The Cangping Divine Emperor, as usual, sat behind the large desk, dealing with the complex and overwhelming affairs of the Divine Dynasty.
Since taking this seat, his furrowed brow had never relaxed. The affairs that reached his desk were mostly difficult and thorny issues, and rarely good news.
"Ancestor, the leader of the Stone Hammer Tribe of the Giant Barbarians, Gangbadié Stone Hammer, has been sitting in protest outside the Divine Palace for ten days with his family, demanding compensation and back pay." The royal member responsible for various barbarian affairs, [Dingjiang Holy King], complained to the Cangping Divine Emperor with a worried face, "I used all my persuasion to temporarily appease them and convinced them to stay at the [Foreign Affairs Hall]."
"Perhaps you could summon Gangbadié Stone Hammer, even if just to offer some comforting words or promises."
"Hmph! No meeting." The Cangping Divine Emperor waved his hand impatiently, "That barbarian Stone Hammer may appear honest, but he's always been cunning. He's causing trouble now because he sees the front line in chaos, taking advantage of the situation to extort benefits."
"If I give in to him, what will the other barbarian tribes think? Will the Divine Palace ever be peaceful again?"
"No meeting, no meeting. I need to let that old thing cool off and clear his head. Dingjiang, you may leave."
Dingjiang Holy King knew the ancestor's temper and understood that the barbarian king's provocation had triggered the ancestor's suspicion. He dared not persuade further, bowed, and withdrew.
After he left, the Cangping Divine Emperor remained indignant, his expression displeased: "Outrageous, truly outrageous. I've always treated the Stone Hammer Tribe well, yet they always cause trouble at critical moments. Must I drive them out of the realm?"
"Your Majesty, please calm down." Eunuch Old Tan hurriedly advised, "Perhaps the Stone Hammer Tribe is facing difficulties. Let me investigate discreetly and report back before making a decision."
"What's there to investigate? They're ungrateful wolves, never satisfied." The Cangping Divine Emperor grumbled, "Fine, fine. What about the matter I asked you to investigate about Lici?"
"Your Majesty, I was just about to report." Eunuch Old Tan smiled, handing over a stack of documents, "I heard that Lici is an external bloodline of the Sima Clan of the Tianrui Holy Dynasty. Due to her extraordinary talent, she was taken as a disciple by the Holy Master of Cloud Sea Cave Heaven."
The documents detailed Lici's journey, including her expulsion and subsequent acceptance by the Sima Clan.
"The Tianrui Sima Clan is truly shameless." The Cangping Divine Emperor, reading the documents, expressed his displeasure, "Expelled her over some baseless rumors and because she ate too much, only to take her back later? How shameless. No wonder the girl feels so strongly about being expelled."
"The Tianrui Sima Clan was indeed excessive." Eunuch Old Tan chimed in, "Ultimately, they're a small Holy Clan with limited vision. But this shows Lici's kind and forgiving nature. She even advised Your Majesty, saying 'Every meal is a grace.'"
"That girl has such a mindset, truly remarkable." The Cangping Divine Emperor nodded, "By the way, did you find a permanent residence for her? Did you send the address to Lici?"
"I found a suitable place, and the address was sent to Lici. However, the servants reported that Lici visited twice looking for you." Old Tan admitted sheepishly, "I didn't dare disturb you, seeing how busy you were."
"You old thing, why didn't you say earlier?" The Cangping Divine Emperor scolded, "Lici must be anxious not finding me. Never mind, I'm free now, I'll visit her. Oh, and bring a fifteenth-level dragon leg from the food storage, the one I hunted in the void sea."
"That child has had a hard time; I can't let her down."
"Your Majesty... that's not appropriate." Old Tan quickly advised, "You're supposed to be playing a poor scholar; this would give you away."
"..." The Cangping Divine Emperor was speechless, "Then cut a small piece, a few hundred pounds, as if it's a family heirloom."
Old Tan was speechless, unable to help but mutter internally.
What poor scholar's family heirloom is a piece of fifteenth-level dragon leg?
"Hurry up." The Cangping Divine Emperor glared, "Knowing Lici, she won't think too deeply if there's food."
"Yes, yes."
Eunuch Old Tan quickly complied.
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Later.
The square in front of Yingxian Tower was packed with people, surrounding the stage, watching some excitement.
In recent decades, the "renowned" Big Eater Wang Lici was accepting a challenge from a young warrior of the Giant Barbarians, competing to see who could eat more.
The Stone Hammer Tribe of the Giant Barbarians was well-known in the Dongxia Divine Continent. This tribe was famous for their great strength and appetite, and their warriors were renowned on the void sea front lines.
The young giant warrior competing with Lici, even after using the size-altering divine ability to shrink, still exuded a wild and fierce aura.
At this moment, large bowls of baozi were rapidly disappearing into his mouth.
But Wang Lici seemed even wilder. She mimicked "Old Cang's" trick from some time ago, inflating her belly and inhaling, causing the large baozi to pour into her mouth like a tidal wave.
Her belly seemed like an endless abyss, easily accommodating any number of baozi.
"Bravo! As expected of the Big Eater of Luojing." The human spectators cheered, encouraging Wang Lici with enthusiasm.
Despite their usual complaints about Wang Lici's money-making through eating competitions, this was a contest between humans and the Giant Barbarians, so they naturally supported Wang Lici.
"Young Clan Leader, keep it up, you must win." A group of robust Stone Hammer Tribe members stood by the stage, cheering for their own.
The young giant warrior competing with Lici was the current Young Clan Leader of the Stone Hammer Tribe. Though young, with only eleventh-level strength, he was a fearsome presence on the void sea battlefield, having torn apart an injured demon god.
He was the pride of the Stone Hammer Tribe, their future hope.
On the sidelines, a burly, steady Giant Barbarian stood with arms crossed, watching quietly.
This was the king of the Giant Barbarians, Gangbadié Stone Hammer.
Seeing his son's face gradually pale, he sighed and shook his head: "Yamie, this child, is likely to lose."
Indeed.
As soon as he spoke, the young Giant Barbarian Young Clan Leader, Yamie Stone Hammer, staggered back several steps, his face pale as he vomited.
"Lici is mighty, Lici is domineering!"
The human spectators cheered, as if they themselves had won the competition.
"I refuse to accept this!" Yamie Stone Hammer, having finally finished vomiting, looked up at the innocent-looking girl opposite him, full of indignation, "What good is just eating? If you have the guts, compete with me in strength."
This statement immediately drew ridicule from the humans, questioning why a Giant Barbarian would compete in strength with a human, and why not compete with a void dragon instead?
However, Wang Lici was unfazed, even excitedly gesturing: "Come on, let's wrestle and see who's stronger."
With that, she kicked off with one leg, charging forward to wrestle with Yamie Stone Hammer in the square of Yingxian Tower.
Bang, bang!
With each loud crash, the ground was pounded into one giant pit after another.
Their competition was devoid of any flair, purely a test of strength, where the stronger one would prevail. Even though the square was built with sturdy materials and reinforced with formations, it couldn't withstand the two of them wrestling.
Unknowingly, the square was already battered and broken, looking quite miserable.
However, aside from the people of Yingxian Tower, no one had the time to worry about the square.
Wang Lici's strength and resilience were surprisingly comparable to Yamie Stone Hammer! The two of them, throwing each other around, seemed evenly matched.
The human spectators were stunned.
The Giant Barbarian warriors were also stunned.
Even the Cangping Divine Emperor, secretly watching from the side, couldn't help but twitch his mouth.
He hadn't expected Lici to be evenly matched with the Giant Barbarian Young Clan Leader. After all, Yamie Stone Hammer wasn't an ordinary Giant Barbarian youth but the heir of the Stone Hammer Tribe, renowned for his youthful prowess.
"No more, no more, it's hard to determine a winner." After a stick of incense, Yamie Stone Hammer finally waved to stop, looking at Wang Lici with admiration, "You're a respectable warrior; losing to you is no shame."
The Giant Barbarian King couldn't help but approach, looking at Wang Lici with amazement: "Human girl, you wouldn't happen to have the blood of our Giant Barbarian ancestors, would you? I've never seen a human with such strength at your level."
"No, no, I just eat a lot and have a bit of strength, nothing special." Wang Lici quickly denied.
She couldn't help but pat the Young Clan Leader's shoulder, exclaiming: "You're impressive~ I've never met anyone at my level with strength comparable to mine. Although your appetite is small~~ I find you quite likable."
"Really?" Yamie Stone Hammer scratched his head, equally excited, "I've never met a warrior like you either. How about we become sworn brothers, and from now on, we're life-and-death siblings."
"Sworn brothers, sounds interesting, sure..."
Wang Lici was about to agree when the Cangping Divine Emperor rushed over, grabbing her: "Lici, fighting is one thing, but why the need for sworn brotherhood?"
He had always disliked the Giant Barbarians and naturally didn't want Lici to become sworn siblings with Yamie Stone Hammer.
"Oh~ Old Cang, it's been a while." Wang Lici happily patted his shoulder, "Aren't you staying at your new place? I've been looking for you, and let me tell you about my money-making plan...""The plan can wait. I went back to my hometown and brought you some delicious treats," the Cangping Divine Emperor said mysteriously. "I guarantee you'll love them."
Unexpectedly, Wang Lici, who usually loved to eat, swallowed hard but shook her head. "Let's talk about that later. Yami, let me introduce you. This is Old Cang, my partner. Don't be fooled by his greasy and sleazy appearance; he can eat even more than I can."
"Really? I wouldn't have guessed. Someone who can eat that much must be a warrior," Yami Stonehammer said in shock, then patted the Cangping Divine Emperor on the shoulder. "Since fate has brought us together, let's become sworn brothers. From now on, I'll have your back."
The Cangping Divine Emperor's eyelids twitched.
Is my shoulder something anyone can just pat? Do you believe I could issue a heavenly decree and banish your entire giant clan?
"By the way, Yami, I heard you came to collect wages this time?" Wang Lici noticed Old Cang seemed displeased and changed the subject. "Did you get the money?"
"Ugh, don't even mention it," Yami Stonehammer's face fell, and he sighed. "We didn't even get to see that guy at the Divine Capital."
"Is it really that outrageous?" Wang Lici frowned indignantly. "These days, debtors are more arrogant than creditors? No way! We can't let this slide! Come on, I'll treat the giant warriors to a meal, and you can tell me all about it. I'll help you come up with a plan."
"Great, great~"
The Stonehammer clan of the giants was delighted.
They all liked this bold and brave young girl, feeling she was particularly suited to their tastes. If it weren't for the difference in race, they might have even asked for her hand in marriage for one of their sons.
"Old Cang, come along." Seeing the Cangping Divine Emperor standing still, Wang Lici wrapped her arm around his shoulder, dragging him towards Yingxian Tower regardless of his willingness. "Let's all denounce that debtor at the Divine Capital together."
The Cangping Divine Emperor had no choice but to move forward as she dragged him, his expression indescribable.
He felt utterly wronged and even a bit aggrieved.
When did I ever not repay a debt? It's clearly these greedy giants causing trouble on purpose. How is this my fault?
And they have the nerve to criticize me? Is there no justice in the world?