Chapter 1363 |
Chapter 1363: An Unexpected Threat
The headquarters of the Heavenly Water Family had already been destroyed by the combined efforts of the Fire Pupil Demon King and his allies.
Meanwhile, Su Jingzhen and his group were still rushing through the various barriers within the Heavenly Water Family’s territory.
However, as they progressed, they noticed that the defensive forces within these barriers were growing weaker.
In some areas, there were no guards at all.
It seemed that the defenders had fled upon hearing the news of the Heavenly Water Family’s downfall.
"It looks like our task is going to be much easier than expected.
Perhaps the battle at Heavenly Water City has already ended by now.
Now, we just need to race against the other factions to secure the remaining resources."
Initially, he had intended to use the Demon Warrior Legion to draw the Heavenly Water Family’s attention.
But it seemed he had underestimated the results of the Fire Pupil Demon King’s assault.
Su Jingzhen also smiled. "If there are no surprises at Heavenly Water City, there should be at least three Demon Kings attacking simultaneously.
With Demon King Shui Fu severely injured and unable to intervene, the Heavenly Water Family likely only has one Demon King left.
It would be incredibly difficult for them to hold out.
Elder Lie Shan, just lead us to the most important areas of the Heavenly Water Family.
As for the other secret realms, factions like the Nine Dragons Demon Sect and the Heavenly Battle Demon Sect will undoubtedly take their share.
Our Divine Flame Family won’t be able to claim everything."
Su Jingzhen didn’t need to think too deeply to understand the current situation.
Hearing this, Lie Shan nodded. "After all this rushing around, we’ve basically covered all the important areas of the Heavenly Water Family.
Now that the Heavenly Water Family’s members have received news of the fall of Heavenly Water City, they’ve likely already taken the most valuable resources from the secret realms.
At this point, it might be better for us to head straight to Heavenly Water City and clean up the remnants."
They were well aware that figures like the Fire Pupil Demon King, after eliminating the enemy’s high-level combatants, might not bother with the lower-level cultivators of the Heavenly Water Family.
Hearing this, Su Jingzhen’s eyes lit up.
Heavenly Water City had been the Heavenly Water Family’s stronghold for countless years, filled with numerous treasures and secret vaults.
While many of these items might not be useful to Su Jingzhen, You Yue, or the others, they would be invaluable to the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
"In that case, let’s not waste any time. We should head to Heavenly Water City immediately."
As he spoke, Su Jingzhen glanced at You Yue.
The black brick in his hand flashed with a dark light, and the entire Demon Warrior Legion was once again absorbed into the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
With Lie Shan’s Spatial Jump technique, they arrived at Heavenly Water City in no time.
"Indeed, the battle here is already over.
From now on, the Heavenly Water Family will be erased from the Moluo Realm."
When Su Jingzhen and his group arrived, they saw that Heavenly Water City was in ruins.
Fights over resources were breaking out everywhere.
Many of the Heavenly Water Family’s core disciples were hiding and fleeing the city in panic.
High above, the Fire Pupil Demon King and Mo Xuantian stood quietly.
As expected, they had not intervened in the battles involving the lower-level disciples of the Heavenly Water Family.
Seeing this, Su Jingzhen immediately released the Demon Warrior Legion.
The current situation was something Huo Yang and the Demon Warrior Legion could handle.
In places like the Cold Water Realm they had visited earlier, no matter how many treasures there were, they required time to extract.
Their brief visit hadn’t yielded much in the way of ready resources.
However, over countless years, the resources from those realms had been continuously sent to Heavenly Water City.
Thus, no other realm could compare to this place.
The moment Su Jingzhen released the Demon Warrior Legion from the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, he suddenly felt a chilling sense of danger.
A powerful aura locked onto him and the Demon Warrior Legion.
"Youngster, I’ve been searching for you!
Prepare to die!"
A deep, angry voice rang out from the distance.
A hunched old man with white hair and beard suddenly appeared before Su Jingzhen and his group.
His aura was unmistakably at the Demon King level.
It was none other than the old tree from the Lost Forest.
Back in the Lost Forest, Su Jingzhen had provoked the old tree while disguised as a disciple of the Heavenly Water Family.
Although the Heavenly Water Family had been destroyed, the old tree’s anger had not yet subsided.
He had been searching for Su Jingzhen and his group.
Now that they had suddenly appeared, the old tree’s killing intent erupted uncontrollably.
Seeing this, Lie Shan’s aura surged.
His half-step Demon King-level power rose as he instinctively stepped in front of Su Jingzhen.
"Who are you?"
Lie Shan had not entered the Lost Forest earlier, so he didn’t recognize the old tree.
He assumed this was some hidden Demon King from the Heavenly Water Family, seeking revenge by targeting the Divine Flame Family’s promising younger generation.
The Demon Warrior Legion’s killing intent condensed into a ferocious dragon, forming a defensive shield.
Against the old tree, no amount of caution was excessive.
Without hesitation, the old tree extended a gnarled, bark-like hand and pressed it toward Su Jingzhen and his group.
The full might of a Demon King was on display.
The old tree’s sudden attack was something the Demon Warrior Legion, despite being close to the Demon King level, could not withstand.
However, in the next moment, a bright light appeared above Su Jingzhen and his group.
A mechanical Black Tortoise materialized in front of them, radiating a heavy green light.
This powerful puppet’s defenses were at their peak, completely neutralizing the old tree’s strike.
No harm came to Su Jingzhen and his group.
Su Jingzhen’s heart raced with fear.
Thankfully, he had kept Mo Xuanling by his side.
If he had sent both Mo Xuantian and Mo Xuanling with the Fire Pupil Demon King, they would have been in grave danger from this sudden attack.
Earlier, Su Jingzhen had only thought about the endless treasures waiting to be claimed in Heavenly Water City, the secret lands and items imbued with the Dao that could be taken into the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
He had momentarily forgotten that the tree demon, an ally of the Divine Flame Family, was also an enemy of him and the Demon Warrior Legion.
Mo Xuantian and the Fire Pupil Demon King, who had been standing high above to intimidate the other Demon King-level factions, immediately noticed the commotion.
"Sir, there must be some misunderstanding!"
The Fire Pupil Demon King hadn’t paid much attention to what had happened in the Lost Forest earlier.
But he knew that Su Jingzhen had only appeared after he had left, so he could understand if there was some tension between them.
However, the old tree’s intense killing intent upon seeing Su Jingzhen was unexpected.
"There is no misunderstanding. This legion and this boy deserve to die!"
The old tree’s aura grew even stronger.
In the blink of an eye, it transformed into its true form—a towering tree thousands of feet tall.
It was clear that the old tree would not rest until Su Jingzhen and the Demon Warrior Legion were completely annihilated.
"How dare you!"
Mo Xuantian roared in anger.
He stood side by side with Mo Xuanling, glaring at the old tree.
Just moments ago, they had fought alongside the old tree to destroy the Heavenly Water Family’s barrier.
But compared to Su Jingzhen, that camaraderie meant nothing.
"Sir, the Demon Warrior Legion has always been a part of the Divine Flame Family, and Su Jingzhen is a valued guest of ours. There must be some misunderstanding here."
The Fire Pupil Demon King frowned as he looked at the old tree.
If possible, he didn’t want to clash with the old tree.
Even though their combined strength was enough to eliminate the old tree, it was better to avoid unnecessary conflict.
Hearing the Fire Pupil Demon King’s words, Su Jingzhen clasped his hands and bowed to the old tree.
"Back in the Lost Forest, my companions and I were in a difficult situation and had no choice but to act as we did.
If we offended you in any way, I sincerely apologize.
Since you have formed a connection with the Divine Flame Family, we are willing to offer you compensation.
Moreover, the Divine Flame Family’s territory has many unique places that surpass the Lost Forest in quality.
If you’re interested, I know of a perfect place where there is a tree demon even stronger than you.
Perhaps you could exchange insights with them."
Su Jingzhen’s tone was respectful.
It was better to resolve conflicts than to let them fester.
Moreover, Su Jingzhen was well aware of the old tree’s strength.
He was genuinely interested in recruiting the old tree.
If he could bring the old tree into the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, it would be a tremendous gain.
Once the old tree saw the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, it would likely be so impressed that it wouldn’t want to leave.