Chapter 1338 |
Chapter 1338: Demonic Aura in This Place
"Not good! Retreat!"
"This... this is the power of a half-step Demon King!"
"How can the Demon Warrior Legion be this strong!"
"..."
Seeing the successive killing intent energy balls flying toward them, the legions that had just attacked the Demon Warrior Legion were filled with terror.
Just from the fluctuations emanating from those energy balls, they knew they stood no chance.
"Boom! Boom! Boom..."
However, no matter how terrified these guys were, the appearance of those killing intent energy balls signaled the end of their fate.
Violent and blazing energy swept out in all directions.
The dozen or so legions closest to the explosion were instantly obliterated.
Even though many weren’t killed, they were still severely injured.
At this moment, the light faded, and at the gate of the Ancient Mystic City, Su Jingzhen and the Demon Warrior Legion stood unharmed.
Even the five Divine Flame Family legions protected by the killing intent dragon were completely unscathed.
"Don’t run!
Attack together!
Even if they’re half-step Demon Kings, they’re not true Demon Kings. They can’t withstand all of us.
Don’t hold back!"
Some still refused to believe it and continued to launch attacks at the Demon Warrior Legion.
But in the next moment, they saw the killing intent dragon fly out.
Wherever its violent aura passed, the legions it touched were torn to shreds.
And as its tail lashed out, it continued to unleash killing intent energy balls.
The courage of all the surrounding legions was instantly shattered.
Just like in the Earth Ancient City, it was a one-sided massacre!
Moreover, after absorbing the hundreds of strands of legion killing intent from the Earth Ancient City, the Demon Warrior Legion’s power had grown even stronger.
Strands of legion killing intent floated in the void.
The five Divine Flame Family legions that had chosen to stand by Huo Yang’s side were now filled with relief.
At the critical moment, they had stood with Huo Yang. Although they hadn’t contributed much, their attitude had earned Huo Yang’s approval.
They knew that if they had shown even the slightest hint of opposing Huo Yang, they would have been the first to turn to ash.
"Is this the Demon Warrior Legion?
Why do they seem even stronger than when they were at the Divine Flame Family’s central square?"
"I feel like their current power is infinitely close to that of a true Demon King."
"With this kind of strength, forget monopolizing the Ancient Mystic City. Even if they wanted to monopolize the entire trial grounds, who could stop them?"
"..."
All the core disciples of the five Divine Flame Family legions were filled with awe.
"Spare us!
Miss Huo Yang, spare us!
We were wrong. It was all a misunderstanding."
"Please, for the sake of the long-standing friendship between the Nine Dragons Demon Sect and the Divine Flame Family, let us go!"
"If you continue this massacre, you’ll face retribution from all Demon King-level forces after the trial ends!"
"Huo Yang! Your bloodlust is too great. Once the trial ends, it will be your death!"
"..."
Many legions, seeing no hope of escape, cursed in despair as the Demon Warrior Legion’s killing intent energy balls flew toward them.
But Huo Yang’s lips curled into a disdainful smile as her excitement grew.
"So what if they’re Demon King-level forces? In the future, my Demon Warrior Legion will be a Demon King itself!"
She muttered confidently to herself.
In just the time it takes to burn an incense stick, the over three hundred legions that had attacked them around the Ancient Mystic City were all reduced to strands of legion killing intent floating in the void.
Although a dozen or so managed to escape, as before, these fleeing legions could serve as witnesses once they left.
This time, they were still just defending themselves.
At this moment, You Yue was the most excited.
She controlled the killing intent dragon, which circled in the void, absorbing strand after strand of legion killing intent.
All members of the Demon Warrior Legion could feel the killing intent dragon growing stronger, inching closer to that final step.
However, even after absorbing the killing intent of the over three hundred legions they had annihilated, the Demon Warrior Legion still hadn’t crossed that threshold.
You Yue frowned again.
"Husband, I still feel like we’re just a bit short.
Infinitely close, but we just can’t reach it."
Hearing this, Su Jingzhen frowned but then smiled reassuringly.
"Wife, there’s no need to rush.
Think about it. When I first joined, the Demon Warrior Legion was only at the third or fourth stage of the Demon General Realm.
How much effort and time did it take you to reach that level?
And now, from that level to being infinitely close to a Demon King, how long has it taken? How much effort has it cost?
Isn’t cultivation like this? Slow and steady!
Moreover, the realm you’re trying to reach now is the pinnacle below the Demon God in our Starry Sky Demons.
It’s not something that can be achieved easily."
Hearing this, You Yue was stunned.
Then, a bright smile appeared on her face.
"I was too impatient before."
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As soon as she finished speaking, another triple notification appeared.
At this moment, Huo Yang also smiled and said, "We’ve only been to three of the eight regions in the trial grounds.
So far, we’ve absorbed less than a thousand strands of legion killing intent.
If we visit a few more regions, we might just reach it."
You Yue nodded again.
Then, Su Jingzhen looked into the Ancient Mystic City and said, "Wife, this time, you and the Demon Warrior Legion will enter the city with me.
There’s something inside that might require the power of the Demon Warrior Legion to deal with."
The Ancient Desolate Demon King and the Ancient Earth Demon King had said that no matter what had gained sentience inside, its strength might have already reached the high-level Demon General Realm.
Even with the power of the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, Su Jingzhen couldn’t reach that level.
So, he needed the Demon Warrior Legion to feel somewhat safe.
Hearing this, You Yue nodded.
She vaguely knew that the things inside these ancient cities were extremely important to Su Jingzhen.
Huo Yang, on the other hand, was excited.
She had been very interested in the core power at the center of the ancient cities during the previous two visits.
But Su Jingzhen hadn’t taken her. This time, she could finally see it for herself.
She immediately turned to the other five Divine Flame Family legions.
"You five, take your legions and guard this place.
If any other legions approach, you can retreat into the Ancient Mystic City. Don’t engage them.
Just protect yourselves. We’ll decide everything once we return."
Without waiting for their response, Huo Yang and the others entered the Ancient Mystic City.
The five Divine Flame Family legions left behind were also excited.
Huo Yang’s words suggested that she might be considering grooming them as her trusted subordinates.
Huo Yang’s status in the Divine Flame Family was well-known, and now she had such a powerful Demon Warrior Legion.
If they could follow Huo Yang, it would undoubtedly be a path to great success.
As soon as they entered the Ancient Mystic City, Su Jingzhen and the others keenly sensed a strong demonic aura.
"A demon causing trouble?"
Su Jingzhen muttered to himself, growing more puzzled.
This demonic aura didn’t seem like it came from some sentient divine weapon.
Su Jingzhen’s consciousness once again entered the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss to find the Ancient Desolate Demon King and the Ancient Earth Demon King.
"Two elders, there’s a strong demonic aura in the Ancient Mystic City. What’s going on?"
Knowing your enemy is the key to victory.
If this demonic aura had existed since the time of the Ancient Mystic Demon King, then the Ancient Desolate Demon King and the Ancient Earth Demon King would surely know something about it.
Hearing this, the two frowned.
"Demonic aura?
Could it be that Ancient Mystic’s mount hasn’t perished?"
The Ancient Desolate Demon King exclaimed in surprise.
Hearing this, the Ancient Earth Demon King also frowned. "If that’s the case, then that beast might not be just a high-level Demon General as we previously thought.
Back in the day, Ancient Mystic’s mount was exceptionally skilled at survival.
It’s possible that it has reached the half-step Demon King level, or even the Demon King level."
Hearing this, Su Jingzhen’s expression grew even more serious.
Seeing this, the Ancient Desolate Demon King smiled again. "Envoy, there’s no need to worry.
Since that beast has kept the Ancient Mystic City in such good order, it must be loyal to the Demon God, or at least to Ancient Mystic.
As long as the Envoy shows the mark of the Demon God or awakens Ancient Mystic as you did with us, that beast will be easy to subdue."
Hearing this, Su Jingzhen nodded.
Then, he asked curiously, "If that’s the case, what kind of creature was Ancient Mystic Demon King’s mount?"
The eight ancient Demon Kings of the trial grounds must have been invincible in their era.
To be their mount, the creature must have been extraordinary.
"A Void Devourer!"
The Ancient Desolate Demon King said directly.
Hearing these four words, Su Jingzhen was stunned again.
Then, with a thought, he summoned his companions Su Bingbing, Su Huohuo, and Su Tuntun.
Standing atop the Peak of Creation, Su Jingzhen looked at Su Tuntun.
"A Void Devourer? Is it like this?"
Seeing the sudden appearance of Bingbing, Huohuo, and Tuntun, the Ancient Desolate Demon King and the Ancient Earth Demon King were shocked again.
They could feel the intense and sacred demonic aura emanating from the three little ones.
"A Void Devourer!"
"To think the Envoy also has a Void Devourer!"
After observing for a while, the Ancient Desolate Demon King added, "However, the Envoy’s Void Devourer is still young and likely hasn’t developed the power of void.
Once a Void Devourer reaches the Demon General Realm, it can evolve the power of void.
With the power of void, a Void Devourer’s survival abilities increase significantly.
Even if this place were to fall into a state of great annihilation, it could withstand it using the power of void.
So, if there really is a Void Devourer in the Ancient Mystic City, it might be a great opportunity for the Envoy."