Chapter 1361 |
Chapter 1361: The Siege of the Heavenly Water Family
"Demon King, you've finally arrived."
Only after the old tree left did Su Jingzhen dare to emerge from the forest.
He looked at the Fire Pupil Demon King and smiled.
Seeing Su Jingzhen suddenly appear, the Fire Pupil Demon King was visibly startled.
He hadn’t sensed Su Jingzhen’s presence earlier.
"Envoy, you truly are extraordinary."
Upon seeing Su Jingzhen, the Fire Pupil Demon King respectfully bowed once more.
Witnessing this, Mo Xuanling and Mo Xuantian also nodded slightly at the Fire Pupil Demon King.
The Fire Pupil Demon King immediately asked again.
His divine consciousness had already covered most of the Lost Forest.
Yet, he hadn’t detected any trace of the Demon Warrior Legion.
If Su Jingzhen alone had some hidden means to evade his detection, that was understandable.
But for the entire Demon Warrior Legion, with its massive numbers and varying cultivation levels among its members, to also evade his detection was somewhat unreasonable.
Hearing this, Su Jingzhen smiled again.
In the next moment, a dark light flashed from the black brick in his hand.
Instantly, You Yue and all the members of the Demon Warrior Legion appeared in the Lost Forest.
Seeing the Demon Warrior Legion materialize out of thin air, the Fire Pupil Demon King was once again shocked.
"This..."
Even though he was one of the Ten Great Demon Kings of the Starry Sky Demons, he had never seen a divine artifact capable of containing an entire legion.
However, remembering that Su Jingzhen was the Demon God’s Envoy, he quickly accepted it.
Any means Su Jingzhen possessed seemed reasonable to him.
"Greetings, Demon King!"
At this moment, Huo Yang and the others respectfully bowed to the Fire Pupil Demon King.
Huo Yang’s expression was filled with excitement, like a child who had just aced an exam and was eager to show their parents.
"Girl, you’ve done well this time. You are a great hero of our Divine Flame Family!"
The Fire Pupil Demon King looked at Huo Yang with a smile, his eyes filled with pride.
Hearing this, Huo Yang became even more excited.
"Next, that old tree will likely cause trouble for the Heavenly Water Family.
And that old fool Shui Fu is severely injured this time, so he won’t be able to make a move easily.
It’s indeed time for the final showdown between the Divine Flame Family and the Heavenly Water Family."
As he spoke, the Fire Pupil Demon King’s excitement was accompanied by a surge of intense killing intent.
Huo Yang was momentarily stunned, her heart filled with shock.
They had been in the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss for some time and had no idea what had happened outside.
At this moment, Mo Xuanling and Mo Xuantian also approached Su Jingzhen.
Seeing this, the Fire Pupil Demon King’s eyelids twitched.
Initially, he had thought Mo Xuantian and Mo Xuanling were merely enemies of Shui Fu.
"Envoy, who are these two?"
Su Jingzhen smiled and said, "They are my friends. In critical moments, they can also fight for your Divine Flame Family."
At this point, Su Jingzhen himself wasn’t sure what the future held.
But since the Divine Flame Family was firmly standing behind him, he naturally wanted to support them as much as possible.
Moreover, from what the Fire Pupil Demon King had said, it seemed the Heavenly Water Family was aligned with the current Demon God.
With the current Demon God about to awaken, it was necessary to suppress the forces supporting him as much as possible.
Regardless of what the future held, they needed to move in this direction for now.
Hearing Su Jingzhen’s words, the Fire Pupil Demon King’s expression became both solemn and excited.
"That’s excellent!"
Having fought alongside them, the Fire Pupil Demon King knew exactly how powerful Mo Xuantian and Mo Xuanling were.
If these two joined forces with him, along with the tree demon that was bound to cause trouble for the Heavenly Water Family, the earlier lineup would be more than enough to overthrow the Heavenly Water Family.
"In that case, we can easily crush the Heavenly Water Family."
Excitedly saying this, the Fire Pupil Demon King continued, "There’s no time to waste. While Shui Fu hasn’t restageed, I’ll go make some arrangements.
Envoy, you can lead the Demon Warrior Legion back at your own pace."
With that, the Fire Pupil Demon King prepared to leave the Lost Forest.
At this moment, Su Jingzhen looked at Mo Xuantian.
"Follow the Fire Pupil Demon King and assist him in whatever he needs!"
Mo Xuantian had no objections to Su Jingzhen’s arrangements.
With Mo Xuanling by Su Jingzhen’s side for protection, it was more than enough.
After saying this, Mo Xuantian followed the Fire Pupil Demon King and left the Lost Forest.
Su Jingzhen then stageed his gaze to Huo Yang and You Yue.
"Everything is about to be settled.
If all goes well today, the Heavenly Water Family will soon cease to exist in the Moluo Realm."
Hearing this, You Yue and Huo Yang were once again shocked.
"Brother Jingzhen, what exactly happened?"
Su Jingzhen briefly explained what had transpired.
After that, they didn’t linger in the Lost Forest.
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You Yue looked at Su Jingzhen with pride.
As they left the Lost Forest, they saw thick smoke rising from various parts of the forest.
The World-Suppressing Flame and the Nine-Colored Purifying Flame were still burning.
Once they extinguished, the forest would likely be completely destroyed.
However, the Demon King-level tree demon had already left, clearly not too concerned about the Lost Forest.
Su Jingzhen and the others didn’t pay it much mind either.
The birth and destruction of all things follow their own destiny.
Today’s destruction might be tomorrow’s blessing.
Just as they exited the Lost Forest, they saw Lie Shan waiting anxiously outside.
Seeing Su Jingzhen and the Demon Warrior Legion emerge, Lie Shan was momentarily puzzled.
After a brief pause, he exclaimed joyfully, "Girl, how did you all get out!
Where’s the Demon King?"
Hearing Lie Shan’s excited voice, Su Jingzhen and the others were also taken aback.
"Elder Lie Shan, weren’t you waiting here?
Didn’t the Demon King take you with him when he left?"
Su Jingzhen then explained what had happened in the forest to Lie Shan.
"Han Che is dead?
Even the Heavenly Water Family’s Shui Fu Demon King was severely injured and fled?
This… this is our Divine Flame Family’s opportunity!"
After saying this, Lie Shan trembled with excitement.
"This is truly wonderful!
In fact, we can now take the Demon Warrior Legion and seize the territories and key secret realms under the Heavenly Water Family’s control!"
Hearing this, Huo Yang’s eyes also lit up.
Back in the trial grounds, Lie Shan had made a heavenly oath with Han Che, promising to reward the Demon Warrior Legion with a treasure from the Heavenly Water Family’s treasury.
Now, everything under the Heavenly Water Family’s control would belong to the Divine Flame Family!
"About five hundred miles northeast of the Lost Forest is an important territory of the Heavenly Water Family, called the Cold Water Realm!
It’s a crucial source of Cold Water Spirit Crystals for the Heavenly Water Family!
There should be at least two Demon General Realm experts guarding it.
While the Demon King restages to the family to arrange the expedition, our Demon Warrior Legion can act as the vanguard.
We’ll draw the Heavenly Water Family’s attention to us first!"
Lie Shan immediately suggested.
Huo Yang and the others had no objections.
Lie Shan then led the Demon Warrior Legion straight toward the Cold Water Realm.
The current situation felt reminiscent of their time in the Purgatory Demon Sect.
They were wreaking havoc in the territories under the Heaven Slaying Demon Sect’s control.
Looking at the massive Demon Warrior Legion, Lie Shan smiled again.
"Given the distance, let me handle the travel."
Lie Shan’s Spatial Jump technique had been crucial back in the Purgatory Demon Sect.
Hearing this, Su Jingzhen glanced at You Yue and the others.
"Wife, have the Demon Warrior Legion relax and not resist!"
Understanding his meaning, You Yue instructed the Demon Warrior Legion to relax.
In the next moment, a dark light flashed from the black brick in Su Jingzhen’s hand.
The entire Demon Warrior Legion vanished.
Seeing this, Lie Shan was once again stunned.
"What… what kind of technique is this?"
Having lived for countless years and reached the half-step Demon King level, Lie Shan had seen many things.
But a technique that could make an entire legion disappear in an instant was something he had never encountered before.
"This makes things much more convenient.
Elder Lie Shan, let’s move."
Su Jingzhen didn’t explain much to Lie Shan.
He simply said this.
Lie Shan, still in shock, nodded.
In the next moment, his immense half-step Demon King energy enveloped Su Jingzhen.
A Spatial Jump later, they appeared near the entrance to the Heavenly Water Family’s Cold Water Realm.
The entrance to the Cold Water Realm was between two snowy mountains.
As soon as they arrived, the temperature around them dropped sharply.
Su Jingzhen and the others didn’t conceal their presence.
They were immediately detected by the Heavenly Water Family’s experts stationed there.
"Who goes there!"
A Demon Sage Realm expert from the Heavenly Water Family quickly approached Su Jingzhen and Lie Shan, demanding an answer.
Hearing this, Lie Shan didn’t hesitate.
With a single finger, a blazing flame engulfed the Heavenly Water Family’s Demon Sage Realm expert, reducing him to ashes.
This scene caused a special ripple to spread across the Cold Water Realm.
"Enemy attack!
Enemy attack!"
Two Demon General Realm experts guarding the Cold Water Realm quickly arrived.
However, upon seeing Lie Shan, they were terrified.
"Divine Flame Family’s First Elder, Lie Shan!
What is the Divine Flame Family trying to do? Are you declaring war on the Heavenly Water Family?"
The two immediately questioned Lie Shan, their battle intent rising as they locked onto him with their auras.
"Two sixth-stage Demon General Realm experts are usually quite impressive.
But daring to show such battle intent in front of me is simply seeking death."
As Lie Shan spoke, his aura also surged.
In just two moves, the two strongest guardians of this realm were completely annihilated by Lie Shan.
At this moment, the dark light from the black brick in Su Jingzhen’s hand flashed again.
In the next instant, the Demon Warrior Legion appeared out of thin air.
"Slaughtering such a secret realm should be second nature to you by now, right?
Before you is the Heavenly Water Family’s important territory, the Cold Water Realm.
Kill all members of the Heavenly Water Family within!"
As soon as the Demon Warrior Legion appeared, Su Jingzhen issued the order.
His killing intent was equally intense.
Hearing this, all members of the Demon Warrior Legion were filled with killing intent.
Without needing further instructions from Su Jingzhen, You Yue led them into the Cold Water Realm.
With their near-Demon King level strength, they feared nothing in this realm.
The Heavenly Water Family might have more than just Shui Fu as a Demon King-level expert.
But it was impossible for such a powerhouse to be guarding the Cold Water Realm.
In less than an hour, You Yue led the Demon Warrior Legion out.
The members were all visibly excited.
Clearly, the spoils from the Cold Water Realm had satisfied them greatly.
"It didn’t take long to destroy the Cold Water Realm.
The news about the Lost Forest likely hasn’t spread widely yet.
Before the Heavenly Water Family can react, let’s continue!"
Lie Shan looked at Su Jingzhen and the others, his excitement palpable.
The sudden full-scale war between the Divine Flame Family and the Heavenly Water Family was unexpected.
But all the advantages favoring the Divine Flame Family were things Lie Shan was happy to see.
In his view, at their current pace, by the time the central forces learned of this, the Heavenly Water Family’s territories would already be mostly under their control.
After plundering the Cold Water Realm, Lie Shan led the Demon Warrior Legion to other territories of the Heavenly Water Family.
With his Spatial Jump technique, the thousands of miles between these territories were nothing to them.
Lie Shan, being a half-step Demon King, combined with the Demon Warrior Legion’s strength, made the Heavenly Water Family’s territories feel like they were entering unguarded lands.
Meanwhile, after restageing to the Divine Flame Family, the Fire Pupil Demon King quickly mobilized the various branches of the family.
Each branch’s Demon General Realm experts led their Demon Marquis Realm cultivators to attack the Heavenly Water Family’s territories.
Their targets were also the various realms controlled by the Heavenly Water Family.
Both the Divine Flame Family and the Heavenly Water Family had been preparing for this day for countless years.
Although the event was sudden, everyone quickly adapted.
Moreover, this time, it was the Divine Flame Family launching a surprise attack.
With the Divine Flame Family’s large-scale movements, news naturally spread quickly.
Soon, all the Demon King-level forces in the central region, such as the Nine Dragons Demon Sect, the Heavenly Battle Demon Sect, and the Barbarian God Demon Sect, received the news.
These families began to watch closely.
All their Demon Marquis Realm cultivators received secret orders and were ready to move.
Once the situation between the Divine Flame Family and the Heavenly Water Family became clear, and one side was on the verge of collapse, these families would swarm in to claim their share.
"I never expected the central trials to trigger an all-out war between these two ancient enemies.
I wonder what the root cause is.
Could it be that the Demon Warrior Legion was truly wiped out by the Heavenly Water Family?"
"That’s highly possible.
After all, if the Divine Flame Family had successfully retrieved the Demon Warrior Legion, they wouldn’t have had a reason to initiate such a war."
"Regardless, the various branches of the Divine Flame Family are already on the move.
The war has begun. We just need to keep a close eye and support the winning side at the right moment.
Both the Divine Flame Family and the Heavenly Water Family are top-tier forces in the central region. Whichever side falls will leave a lot of benefits up for grabs."
"..."
The Nine Dragons Demon Sect, the Heavenly Battle Demon Sect, and other forces were all extremely excited.
They sent out numerous scouts, constantly relaying information.
However, they soon noticed that the reports were mostly about the Heavenly Water Family’s secret realms and key territories falling.
And the situation was almost entirely one-sided.
"Is the Divine Flame Family really that much stronger than the Heavenly Water Family?
It’s been less than two hours, and it feels like more than half of the Heavenly Water Family’s territories have already fallen.
With this… how have they been on par with the Divine Flame Family for so long?"
"And with the Heavenly Water Family in such a state, why hasn’t their Demon King made a move?"
"Could it be that their Demon King has already been secretly eliminated?"
The leaders of the Nine Dragons Demon Sect and other forces gathered to discuss, their expressions filled with confusion and shock.
The Divine Flame Family’s sudden display of strength and efficiency was truly astonishing.
"Perhaps we should make our move now.
It seems the Heavenly Water Family is already on the verge of collapse. If we wait any longer, we might not even get a taste."
At this moment, the Nine Dragons Demon King said excitedly.
The other Demon Kings were also tempted.
They could accept the Heavenly Water Family’s complete downfall, as the internal struggles within the Starry Sky Demons were always brutal.
But they couldn’t accept the Heavenly Water Family being entirely swallowed by the Divine Flame Family.
After all, the Divine Flame Family was already stronger than them.
The Fire Pupil Demon King was one of the Ten Great Demon Kings of the Starry Sky Demons.
No other Demon Kings in the Moluo Realm held such a title.
If the Divine Flame Family fully absorbed the Heavenly Water Family, they would likely become the undisputed rulers of the Moluo Realm.
"Let’s act now. If we wait too long, we might get nothing."
After the other families agreed, the Demon Kings didn’t hesitate and immediately issued orders.
The armies of the Nine Dragons Demon Sect, the Heavenly Battle Demon Sect, the Barbarian God Demon Sect, and other forces, along with all their Demon General Realm experts, marched toward the Heavenly Water Family’s heartlands.
They aimed to seize the resources and secret realms under the Heavenly Water Family’s control.
What had started as a decisive battle between the Divine Flame Family and the Heavenly Water Family had, in less than a day, stageed into a full-scale siege of the Heavenly Water Family by all the central forces.
The Heavenly Water Family had no chance of recovery!