Chapter 1417 |
When Ao Rong, the demon dragon, saw the intense spiritual energy emanating from Su Jingzhen, the light in his eyes grew even brighter.
Su Jingzhen possessed the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss and was not affiliated with the Starry Sky Demons. For Ao Rong, this was the best possible scenario.
His greatest desire was to break free from his imprisonment and, if possible, exact revenge on the Starry Sky Demons—or at least the faction that had invaded his Demon Dragon Realm.
Su Jingzhen's identity and abilities made it highly likely that Ao Rong could achieve this goal.
"As long as you are willing to help me escape and assist me in seeking revenge when the time is right, I, Ao Rong, am willing to submit to you!" Ao Rong declared.
He was well aware that his greatest value lay in his immense power.
Compared to the ordinary Demon Kings like Mo Xuanling, Mo Xuantian, and the Old Tree by Su Jingzhen's side, Ao Rong was far stronger.
"Words alone are not enough,"
Su Jingzhen replied, though he was inwardly thrilled.
If Su Jingzhen were to recklessly bring Ao Rong into the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, there was a risk that Ao Rong might betray him.
Su Jingzhen's current level of control within the Pure Land might not be enough to suppress someone of Ao Rong's strength.
After all, Ao Rong had once been the ruler of the Demon Dragon Realm, and his cultivation level surpassed even that of the No Thought Demon King.
When dealing with such a powerful being, caution was paramount.
Understanding Su Jingzhen's concerns, Ao Rong immediately swore an oath to the heavens.
"I, Ao Rong, swear by the Heavenly Dao that if you help me escape, I will acknowledge you as my master!
If I break this oath, may the vengeance of the Demon Dragon Realm never be fulfilled!"
Ao Rong's deepest obsession was avenging the Demon Dragon Realm, and this oath represented his utmost sincerity.
Su Jingzhen nodded, accepting Ao Rong's vow.
He then focused his energy, and the black brick in his hand began to glow even more intensely.
Within the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, Su Jingzhen's consciousness fully activated his authority, causing the black brick to radiate a dazzling light.
He directed this light toward Ao Rong, enveloping the demon dragon in its glow.
Su Jingzhen and his companions, including Mo Xuantian, watched intently.
However, despite Ao Rong relaxing all resistance, his massive form remained unmoved.
The chains binding him erupted with a brilliant light, resisting the world power emanating from the black brick.
Su Jingzhen was startled. This was the first time the world power of the Pure Land had failed to achieve its purpose.
"This is interesting. These chains must be a treasure of immense power,"
Su Jingzhen muttered, his brow furrowing as he examined the chains.
The Dao runes etched into them were sacred and profound, far beyond Su Jingzhen's current ability to decipher.
He glanced at Mo Xuantian and Mo Xuanling, but they shook their heads, indicating they were powerless to help.
Even as Demon Kings, they were unable to overcome the violent energy of the abyss, let alone the chains binding Ao Rong.
"Sir... even the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss cannot free me?" Ao Rong's expression grew tense.
The Pure Land was the highest-level existence he knew of.
If even it couldn't help him escape, he would be trapped here forever.
Perhaps it would be better to end his own life and spare himself the torment of endless isolation.
"Wait a moment. That was just a preliminary attempt," Su Jingzhen reassured him.
He then approached the chains, stopping within ten feet of them.
The oppressive aura emanating from the chains was overwhelming, yet Su Jingzhen sensed a strange familiarity.
"This feeling... could it be...?" Su Jingzhen's eyes widened as he realized something.
The mark on his forehead suddenly flared to life, but this time, it wasn't the aura of an immortal—it was the Mark of the Demon God!
Ao Rong had mentioned being imprisoned by the Demon God, and Su Jingzhen had assumed it was the current Demon God.
However, the energy radiating from the chains unmistakably belonged to the previous Demon God!
As the previous Demon God's emissary in the mortal realm, Su Jingzhen wondered if these chains had been waiting for his arrival.
The light from the mark on Su Jingzhen's forehead fell upon the chains, causing them to tremble violently.
Countless Dao runes flew out from the chains, and their power surged to its peak. The entire abyss rumbled with the intensity of the energy.
Ao Rong's massive dragon eyes filled with excitement.
Every scale on his body glowed with a brilliant demonic light, and countless innate demonic runes appeared. It seemed he was also exerting his full strength.
The chains, now devoid of their Dao runes, could no longer restrain Ao Rong. With a deafening roar, the chains shattered under his immense power.
A blinding demonic light filled the abyss, forcing Su Jingzhen and his companions to shield their eyes.
Mo Xuantian, Mo Xuanling, and the Old Tree immediately unleashed their Demon King-level auras, forming a protective barrier around Su Jingzhen.
The three of them looked grave.
As Ao Rong unleashed his full power, they felt an overwhelming sense of danger, realizing the vast gap between themselves and the demon dragon.
Su Jingzhen hadn't expected that his actions would lead to the destruction of the chains and Ao Rong's liberation before he could be brought into the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
If Ao Rong were to break his heavenly oath now, they would be in serious trouble.
After all, Ao Rong's oath only prevented him from seeking revenge. For many powerful beings, revenge wasn't always a necessity.
Su Jingzhen grew tense, but soon the demonic light subsided.
The thousand-foot-long dragon had vanished, replaced by a tall, burly old man clad in black robes. His eyes gleamed with wisdom and excitement.
With a single step, he appeared before Su Jingzhen and his companions. After a moment of silence, he bowed deeply.
"Ao Rong pays his respects to you, Lord."