Chapter 1416 |
When those eyes locked onto Su Jingzhen, he felt as if his soul was about to explode.
It was a pressure that originated from the very depths of his soul—overwhelmingly powerful.
Noticing this, Mo Xuanling, Mo Xuantian, and the old tree beside him were suddenly startled.
They immediately unleashed their Demon King-level auras, enveloping Su Jingzhen in a protective shield.
However, even with the three of them joining forces, they were unable to withstand the oppressive pressure emanating from the demon dragon.
"Ants!"
At this moment, the demon dragon actually spoke in human language, its tone filled with utter disdain.
As soon as the words fell, it opened its mouth and unleashed a torrent of black demonic flames, aiming directly at Su Jingzhen and the others.
However, just as it began to unleash its power, the massive chains binding it erupted with a terrifying energy, instantly interrupting the dragon's attack.
Seeing this, Su Jingzhen curled his lips into a cold smile.
Although this creature was incredibly powerful, with a pressure that ordinary beings could not withstand, the thick chains binding it were its shackles, preventing it from breaking free.
"A mere prisoner, yet still so arrogant."
Su Jingzhen could tell that although the demon dragon was confined, it remained fiercely unyielding.
Moreover, judging from the power of the attack it had just attempted to unleash, its strength was undoubtedly above that of the No Thought Demon King.
However, where it ranked among the Ten Great Demon Kings of the Starry Sky Demons was still unknown.
Faced with Su Jingzhen's mockery, the demon dragon simply closed its eyes, refusing to engage further.
It had acted on instinct earlier, wanting to annihilate Su Jingzhen and his companions, but had momentarily forgotten about the chains binding it.
Now that it had come to its senses, it no longer bothered with such futile efforts. It also disdained any further interaction with Su Jingzhen and the others.
Of course, Su Jingzhen and his group dared not venture any further into this place.
Even the slightest movement from the demon dragon could generate energy waves that they might not be able to withstand.
As Su Jingzhen observed the demon dragon's silence, his gaze swept across the surroundings.
"Where is the World Spirit that Ling Hua mentioned? Could it be this demon dragon? It doesn't seem like it," Su Jingzhen muttered to himself.
With this thought, his consciousness shifted to the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, where Ling Hua resided. He projected the image of the demon dragon and the surrounding environment to her.
"Miss Ling Hua, where is the World Spirit you mentioned?" Su Jingzhen asked.
Seeing the scene before her, Ling Hua frowned once more.
During her previous visit, she had not sensed the presence of this demon dragon.
"Perhaps the place you are currently in is beyond the limits of what I was able to explore before. I don’t know the origins of this demon dragon, nor did I encounter it during my last visit," Ling Hua replied.
Hearing this, Su Jingzhen frowned but nodded in understanding.
He believed that Ling Hua had no reason to deceive him at this point.
Therefore, he would have to rely on his own judgment to figure out what was going on here.
His gaze then returned to the demon dragon before him.
"I can help you escape," Su Jingzhen stated directly.
The demon dragon's eyes snapped open once more, still filled with disdain.
It glanced at Su Jingzhen indifferently, offering no response.
In the demon dragon's eyes, Su Jingzhen was nothing more than an ant at the Demon Sage Realm.
Even Mo Xuantian, Mo Xuanling, and the old tree beside him were beings it could crush with a mere wave of its hand.
Su Jingzhen had anticipated this reaction and was not bothered by it.
He then pulled out the black brick, which began to radiate a fierce, dark light.
A surge of world power, imbued with profound Dao principles, emanated from it and spread toward the demon dragon.
This was the highest level of world power, containing endless mysteries of the Great Dao. Sensing this aura, the demon dragon's eyes widened in shock.
"This aura... this aura is incredibly profound! What is this?"
In all likelihood, no being in existence, especially one at the Demon King level, could ignore the aura of the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. As it spoke, a glimmer of hope appeared in the demon dragon's eyes.
Beings of this level often had accurate premonitions.
The demon dragon sensed that the aura Su Jingzhen had just released could indeed help it break free from its imprisonment.
Hearing the demon dragon's words, Su Jingzhen smirked coldly but did not respond.
He knew that once the aura of the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss was revealed, no matter how powerful this creature was, it would have no choice but to seek his help.
"Who are you? You're not a disciple of the Boundless Demon Sect, are you?" the demon dragon asked.
Earlier, the demon dragon had regarded itself as superior, viewing Su Jingzhen and the others as mere ants. But now, it was beginning to show a desire to engage with Su Jingzhen, even with a hint of flattery.
Su Jingzhen still did not respond.
The demon dragon pressed on, "Sir... the aura you released earlier... could it be the legendary Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss?"
Su Jingzhen was not surprised that the demon dragon recognized the aura of the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
After all, many Demon Kings and even Demon Generals had immediately recognized it upon sensing it. The fact that the demon dragon could identify it was only natural.
Su Jingzhen had deliberately released this aura to ensure that the demon dragon would recognize it. If it hadn’t, his efforts would have been meaningless.
Finally, Su Jingzhen's gaze locked onto the demon dragon. "Now, I will ask you questions, and you will answer them. If you cooperate, I may help you escape."
Su Jingzhen did not directly address the demon dragon's question.
In his view, the demon dragon was a prisoner, and he, who possessed the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, had the means to free it.
Therefore, Su Jingzhen needed to maintain absolute control over the situation.
With a calm expression, Su Jingzhen continued, "Now, tell me: Who are you? Why are you imprisoned here? And what is this place?"
Before deciding on his next move, Su Jingzhen needed to clarify these basic questions.
Upon hearing this, the demon dragon's massive eyes flashed with a fierce light.
It was about to instinctively rebuke Su Jingzhen, but then it noticed the black brick in Su Jingzhen's hand radiating an intense dark light.
The rich world power emanating from it made the demon dragon take a deep breath.
In the end, it chose to answer Su Jingzhen's questions one by one.
It had been imprisoned here for countless years.
If it had truly wished to die, with its power, it could have ended its own life long ago. The fact that it had endured for so long was a testament to its unyielding hope for survival.
"This place was once the Demon Dragon Realm. I am the ruler of this realm. Ten thousand years ago, the Starry Sky Demons invaded.
They were powerful and came with overwhelming force. My Demon Dragon Clan was no match for them.
My people were slaughtered, and I was personally subdued by the Demon God and imprisoned here!
He wanted to make me his mount, which is why he didn’t kill me outright."
As the demon dragon spoke, its tone was filled with despondency, and its eyes dimmed, as if recalling the tragic events of the invasion by the Starry Sky Demons.
With just these few words, Su Jingzhen understood the situation.
The Demon Dragon Realm was likely what was now known as the Boundless Demon Realm.
As the ruler of an entire realm, it was no wonder the demon dragon possessed such immense power. Of course, being subdued by the Demon God was not surprising.
"So, you and the Starry Sky Demons are mortal enemies?" Su Jingzhen asked with a faint smile.
At these words, the dragon's aura grew even more intense.
"More than mortal enemies! This is a grudge of genocide! I, Ao Rong, wish I could devour their flesh and drink their blood!
If given the chance, I would annihilate every last one of the Starry Sky Demons!"
As Ao Rong, the demon dragon, spoke, its emotions surged, causing its massive body to twist slightly.
This movement caused the chains binding it to tremble, and a powerful energy once again acted upon its body, forcing a look of pain into its eyes.
After Ao Rong finished speaking, Su Jingzhen's aura suddenly shifted.
The demonic energy of the Starry Sky Demons that had surrounded him vanished, replaced by a pure immortal energy unique to the Immortal Realm.
"As you can see, I am not one of the Starry Sky Demons. Therefore, it is only natural for us to cooperate.
In the future, I may even help you seek vengeance for the genocide of your clan. Now, I wonder what your sincerity is."