Chapter 1345 |
Chapter 1345: The Final Region
Before entering the Ancient Flood City, the Demon Warrior Legion had already condensed their killing aura dragon.
This time, the Half-Step Demon King-level aura was not concealed at all.
Aside from a few individuals from other forces, the majority of those present were from the Heavenly Water Family and their vassal forces.
Thus, nine out of ten legions deserved death!
The barrier around the Ancient Flood City had long been opened.
The chaotic energy in the surroundings was particularly intense.
Just before reaching the city gates, they encountered two legions from vassal forces of the Heavenly Water Family standing guard.
Upon seeing the arrival of the Demon Warrior Legion, the expressions of these two legions changed drastically, but they immediately recognized them.
"It’s the Demon Warrior Legion! Weren’t they in the Desolate Region? How did they get here so quickly?"
"Quick, quick, send a message to the city!"
Seeing the imposing presence of the Demon Warrior Legion, these two legions knew their limits.
They understood they were no match.
The moment their signal flare rose into the sky, the Demon Warrior Legion had already launched an energy sphere towards them.
The legions left to guard the gates were naturally weak, only reaching the fourth stage of the Demon General Realm.
The energy sphere from the Demon Warrior Legion exploded.
In an instant, the gates of the Ancient Flood City, along with these two legions, were reduced to dust.
Two strands of legion killing aura were left behind, easily absorbed by the Demon Warrior Legion.
"These two legions are likely the Red City Sect and Red Water Sect, vassals of the Heavenly Water Family. They were stationed here to block other forces from entering. It seems that about eighty percent of those inside are from the Heavenly Water Family and their allies."
As Huo Yang spoke, her excitement grew.
Without hesitation, the Demon Warrior Legion marched into the city.
Upon entering the Ancient Flood City, the water-attributed spiritual energy became even more concentrated.
Every few steps, they encountered legions in their line of sight.
Without hesitation, You Yue rewarded each with a killing aura energy sphere.
With the current strength of the Demon Warrior Legion, facing these legions rarely required a second attack.
This feeling of crushing everything in their path was exhilarating for Huo Yang and the others.
Wherever they went, no enemy could withstand a single blow.
Soon, they reached the furthest point that the Heavenly Water Family legions could advance within the Ancient Flood City.
This area was still not the core stage of the Ancient Flood City. Beyond this point, the spatial storms and chaotic energy made it nearly impossible to proceed.
Just like the Ancient Desolate City and the Earth Ancient City, this was not a place that the legions entering this time could explore.
Of course, Su Jingzhen was the exception.
In the area between the core stage and the middle stage, Su Jingzhen and the others encountered the most powerful legions of the Heavenly Water Family, including three that had reached the eighth stage of the Demon General Realm.
Similar to the Ice Phoenix Legion they had encountered on the previous island.
"No wonder the Heavenly Water Family was so confident this time. How many resources did they pour into these legions to build them up to this level?"
Seeing the strength of these legions, Huo Yang’s expression turned serious.
If not for her incredible luck in acquiring the Demon Warrior Legion, the Divine Flame Family’s other legions would likely have been wiped out by the Heavenly Water Family in this trial land.
Thinking of this, she couldn’t help but glance back at Su Jingzhen and You Yue.
"Sister Huo Yang, there’s no need to fear. We’ve already faced the Void Devourer, which was almost at the Demon King level. These Heavenly Water Family legions are nothing in comparison."
Seeing the change in Huo Yang’s expression, You Yue spoke softly.
Huo Yang smiled and said, "I’m not afraid, just marveling at it all. Meeting Sister You Yue and Brother Jingzhen is truly my fortune, and the fortune of the Divine Flame Family."
Her words were sincere and heartfelt.
Su Jingzhen and You Yue were momentarily stunned, then smiled without saying much.
At this moment, the core legions of the Heavenly Water Family at this level also noticed them.
Led by the three eighth-stage Demon General Realm legions, over thirty Heavenly Water Family and vassal legions of the sixth and seventh stages of the Demon General Realm followed behind.
This combined force, under normal circumstances, could sweep through most ninth-stage Demon General Realm legions.
Wherever they went, they could dominate the trial land.
"Huo Yang, I hadn’t even gone to the Desolate Region to find you, yet you’ve come to me."
At this moment, the leader of one of the eighth-stage Demon General Realm legions, the Ice Scorpion Legion’s commander, Shui Yunlong, stepped forward.
He was a graceful young man, his aura similar to Shui Ming’s, also at the eighth stage of the Demon Sage Realm.
"Yes, I’ve come to deliver merits to you, Shui Yunlong. I just wonder if you can handle it."
Huo Yang’s lips curled into a cold smile as she spoke.
At the same time, the auras of the three eighth-stage Demon General Realm legions of the Heavenly Water Family subtly connected.
The other legions followed closely, their auras bolstering the three eighth-stage legions. Seeing this, Su Jingzhen and the others’ expressions grew serious.
"No wonder the Heavenly Water Family was so confident this time. They have battle formations within their legions. If these three eighth-stage legions combine, they should be able to reach the ninth stage of the Demon General Realm. With the support of dozens of fifth and sixth-stage legions, they might even temporarily reach the Half-Step Demon King level. They do have some tricks up their sleeves."
Su Jingzhen chuckled lightly, a hint of disdain in his smile.
"But it’s still nothing more than that. Forcibly combining through battle formations will only result in a fragile facade."
As the couple conversed, the members of the Heavenly Water Family legions laughed again.
"You’ve come all this way, so you must have already destroyed many of our Heavenly Water Family legions. But it doesn’t matter. Today, this will be your burial ground."
As the Heavenly Water Family gazed at the enemy, their Heavenly Water Family allies’ spirits surged with excitement.
In their eyes, the head of a core disciple like Huo Yang would fetch a massive reward.
Without hesitation, the Heavenly Water Family legions gathered their power, focusing it on Shui Yunlong’s Ice Scorpion Legion.
A killing aura condensed, forming a massive ice-blue scorpion, its tail stinger glowing with a cold light.
It immediately struck towards the Demon Warrior Legion.
"So strong! This attack’s power should indeed surpass the ninth stage of the Demon General Realm, reaching the Half-Step Demon King level. But among Half-Step Demon Kings, it’s only mid to low tier."
You Yue’s expression remained calm.
The Demon Warrior Legion’s killing aura dragon unleashed its power, and an energy sphere shot towards the scorpion’s stinger.
"Half-Step Demon King level! Who said the Demon Warrior Legion was only at the ninth stage of the Demon General Realm?"
The moment Shui Yunlong saw the energy sphere coming, his expression changed drastically.
"Boom!"
In the next moment, without any surprise, the Demon Warrior Legion’s energy sphere slammed into the scorpion’s tail.
The current strength of the Demon Warrior Legion was at the peak of the Half-Step Demon King level, just a step away from breaking through.
Facing the Ice Scorpion Legion, which had barely touched the threshold of the Half-Step Demon King level, the outcome was still a crushing victory.
The massive scorpion tail shattered upon the explosion of the energy sphere, failing to hinder the Demon Warrior Legion in the slightest.
Seeing this, the expressions of the thirty-plus Heavenly Water Family legions changed drastically.
Shui Yunlong and the others were filled with terror.
"How… how is this possible!" they murmured, incredulous.
But no matter how shocked they were, it was already too late.
After launching the energy sphere, the Demon Warrior Legion’s killing aura dragon roared and swung its tail at the Ice Scorpion Legion.
The ice scorpion formed by the killing aura assumed a defensive posture, but it was still easily shattered by the tail strike.
Shui Yunlong and all the members of the Ice Scorpion Legion spat out mouthfuls of blood, suffering severe backlash and heavy injuries.
"It’s over! Our Heavenly Water Family is finished!"
Everyone murmured in disbelief.
But You Yue wouldn’t give them time to regret or fear.
The killing aura dragon opened its mouth and spat out another energy sphere.
With a deafening explosion, the entire Ice Scorpion Legion was obliterated.
The battle formation formed by the thirty-plus legions also collapsed.
Over thirty thousand members of the legions were left with weakened auras.
At this point, the battle had turned into a complete massacre.
Pleading for mercy or surrendering was nonexistent between the Heavenly Water Family and the Divine Flame Family.
In less than half an incense stick’s time, the gathered Heavenly Water Family legions and their vassals were completely annihilated.
However, even after absorbing dozens of strands of legion killing aura, the Demon Warrior Legion was still just a step away from breaking through.
"There should still be remnants of the Heavenly Water Family here. After all, on this trip, we’ve only destroyed about seventy or eighty legions. In the Flood Region, I estimate there are at least two hundred Heavenly Water Family legions. Now, I need to go and collect the core energy here. The rest will be up to you, my dear."
Su Jingzhen didn’t hide his intentions.
Looking at the core of the Ancient Flood City, his expression was filled with excitement.
Without waiting for You Yue’s response, he stepped forward and headed straight for the core of the Ancient Flood City.
The chaotic energy around him couldn’t affect him in the slightest.
Soon, in the central area, he indeed found the palace left behind by the Flood Demon Sect.
Activating the Demon God mark on his forehead, the aura it released ensured that none of the energy here could hinder him.
He easily opened the palace doors.
Stepping inside, it was the same as before.
This place was also a sea of stars. As he arrived, the energy from the Demon God mark awakened the aura of the Flood Demon King, which suddenly appeared among the stars.
Facing this situation, Su Jingzhen was already experienced.
This time, without the threat of the Void Devourer, after a brief conversation with the Flood Demon King, he brought him into the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
There, the Flood Demon King reunited with the Ancient Desolate Demon King and the others.
However, what puzzled Su Jingzhen was that, upon seeing him, the Flood Demon King, like the Ancient Desolate Demon King, immediately knelt on one knee and addressed him as "Demon God."
Having experienced this multiple times, Su Jingzhen began to feel a shadow of doubt.
"Could it be that my relationship with the previous generation’s Demon God is more than just this simple connection?"
He couldn’t help but murmur to himself.
Since entering the Starry Sky Demons and encountering the previous generation’s Demon God, the events around him had left him somewhat confused.
What was real, and what was false? He was no longer entirely sure.
But for now, he didn’t dwell on it.
His gaze swept across the sea of stars, and the dark light in his hand grew more intense.
Where the light passed, the area soon became a vacuum.
All the core energy was collected.
With the core energy gone, the entire Ancient Flood City, without any surprise, began to collapse.
All the buildings turned to dust, leaving behind a barren island.
The waters of the Flood Region also began to recede at a visible rate.
It wouldn’t be long before the area completely dried up.
At this point, Su Jingzhen couldn’t help but sigh with emotion. No matter which secret realm he entered, it seemed that realm would come to an end.
The legend of leaving no blade of grass in his wake continued.
As the Flood Region underwent such drastic changes, all the legions lingering in the area were forced to reveal themselves.
As soon as they emerged, they were spotted by You Yue and the others.
What awaited them was a Half-Step Demon King-level killing aura energy sphere.
"My husband has already collected the core energy here. The Flood Region is undergoing drastic changes. It’s likely that the scattered Heavenly Water Family legions on the outskirts will soon rush over to investigate. We don’t need to go looking for them; we can just wait here."
You Yue suddenly spoke.
They retreated back to the central island.
At this time, Su Jingzhen had also arrived.
Together, they waited on the island for two hours.
Sure enough, during those two hours, they annihilated nearly a hundred more Heavenly Water Family legions.
On the distant small islands, the legions from other forces watched this scene, trembling in fear.
"This is too brutal."
"The Heavenly Water Family has truly kicked an iron plate this time. If the Demon Warrior Legion continues like this, sweeping through all eight regions, the Heavenly Water Family might indeed be wiped out entirely."
"However, if the Divine Flame Family didn’t have the Demon Warrior Legion, their fate wouldn’t be much different from the Heavenly Water Family’s now. The enmity between the two families isn’t something that can be easily resolved. It’s a life-and-death struggle. Once they leave the trial land, war will likely break out immediately. Neither side can afford such losses."
As the remaining legions discussed, Su Jingzhen and the others left the Flood Region through the formed passage.
Even if there were still other Heavenly Water Family legions in this region, their numbers were few.
After leaving the Flood Region, their next destination was the Yellow Region.
In the Yellow Region, the situation was similar to the other regions.
Su Jingzhen and the others headed straight for the Yellow Ancient City, repeating the same process.
The core energy of the Yellow Ancient City was also absorbed into the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
At this point, the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss was nearly ninety percent complete.
Everything was progressing in the direction Su Jingzhen hoped for.
After Su Jingzhen absorbed the core energy of the Yellow Region, the hundreds of legions gathered in the Yellow Ancient City, as expected, launched an attack on them, hoping to gain a share of the spoils.
But in the end, the Demon Warrior Legion gained nearly three hundred more strands of legion killing aura.
Of course, as before, even after absorbing these strands, they still hadn’t reached the true Demon King level.
However, You Yue was now extremely calm, having completely come to terms with this issue.
Just as Su Jingzhen was about to create a passage to the next region, a line of golden text suddenly appeared before him.
[Daily Fixed Points: Shuang Jiang: 48, Zhang Xiu: 70…]
[Remaining Available Points: 61,315]
The arrival of the daily fixed points at this moment was somewhat unexpected for Su Jingzhen.
"Has it already been a full day since we entered?"
After muttering to himself, Su Jingzhen looked at You Yue and the others.
"It seems only the Heaven, Cosmos, and Universe regions remain. We’ve already destroyed over three hundred Heavenly Water Family legions, along with nearly a hundred of their vassals. In the next three regions, there should still be around one to two hundred more.
Eliminating them should bring us close to completion. The trial was supposed to last a month, but that’s too long. For us, wrapping this up in two days from now would be ideal."
Hearing this, You Yue nodded.
"One more day should be enough. I just wonder what will happen to the trial land after absorbing the core energy of all eight regions. Will it automatically open a passage?"
In previous central trials, no one had ever been as dominating as Su Jingzhen.
Thus, even Huo Yang didn’t know what would happen after tomorrow.
But everyone was filled with anticipation.
Soon, they passed through the Yellow Region’s passage and entered another region.
This was a vast and profound area, known as the Cosmos Region.
Among the eight regions, none was inherently stronger or weaker, but each had its unique characteristics.
The Demon Warrior Legion naturally continued their path of destruction.
However, there were few Heavenly Water Family legions in the Cosmos Region.
By the time they reached the Cosmos Ancient City, they had only destroyed three Heavenly Water Family legions.
Following the usual routine, Su Jingzhen reached the core of the Cosmos Ancient City, the palace left behind by the Cosmos Demon Sect, in less than an hour.
He absorbed everything inside into the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
With the core energy completely absorbed by Su Jingzhen, the massive Cosmos Ancient City was utterly destroyed.
However, the various forces here didn’t dare to provoke the Demon Warrior Legion.
Even though many were furious about the Demon Warrior Legion monopolizing the spoils, no one dared to recklessly engage them in battle.
This left You Yue and the others somewhat disappointed.
Now, they had swept through six regions.
Only two regions remained, with likely over a thousand legions.
The Heaven Region had always been the most populous.
There, You Yue estimated they would reap a great harvest.
After waiting another hour and destroying over a dozen more Heavenly Water Family legions, the Demon Warrior Legion set off again.
This time, reaching the Universe Region took less than two hours.
They swiftly swept through the Universe Region as well.
Including the nearly five hundred legions there, most of whom resisted, at least three hundred were annihilated by the Demon Warrior Legion.
An hour later, Su Jingzhen and the others finally set foot in the Heaven Region, ranked first among the eight.
This region was equally vast.
The spiritual energy here was pure and abundant, and the ancient ruins scattered throughout were remarkably well-preserved.
It didn’t feel like an ancient battlefield at all.