Chapter 1422 |
"Boom!"
A deafening explosion erupted from the point of impact.
Accompanied by an intensely blinding light, the residual energy rippled outward like waves.
The energy spread in concentric circles from the point of contact, sweeping across the Boundless Demon Sect.
Wherever the energy passed, everything—whether buildings or unique landmarks—was reduced to nothingness!
The surviving disciples of the Boundless Demon Sect, who had been watching from a distance, turned pale once more.
"Retreat! We need to retreat further! If we’re caught in this energy wave, we’re dead for sure!"
"So strong, unbelievably strong! I never thought that even with the Boundless True Demon King emerging from seclusion today, he wouldn’t be able to suppress the enemy with a single move!
When did the Blood Empress Demon King become so powerful? And what exactly is the origin of that demon dragon?"
After fleeing in panic, the core disciples of the Boundless Demon Sect were both shocked and confused.
Within the Starry Sky Demons, they had always held a lofty status. Never had they imagined that their sect would one day be attacked at its very core, facing such a dire situation!
Moreover, everyone knew that if it weren’t for the Boundless True Demon King and the others controlling their energy with such precision, the entire headquarters of the Boundless Demon Sect would have been utterly destroyed by the residual energy.
After a long while, the dazzling light faded, and the energy waves subsided.
The Boundless True Demon King, Blood Empress Demon King, and Ao Rong remained standing in their original positions.
The Boundless True Demon King once again clasped his hands behind his back, his aged face still calm and composed.
Blood Empress and Ao Rong, however, still wore serious expressions.
In fact, Blood Empress looked somewhat pale, with a trace of blood at the corner of her mouth.
For Blood Empress, participating in a battle of this level between the Boundless True Demon King and Ao Rong was somewhat beyond her capabilities.
Before obtaining the opportunities in the Abyss, she had only been a mid-to-upper-tier Demon King, far from the level of the top ten Demon Kings.
Even after her breakthrough, she was still at the bottom of the top ten Demon Kings.
In a one-on-one fight, she might not even be a match for the No Thought Demon King.
However, the fact that she only suffered minor injuries in such a fierce collision was still something to be proud of.
"Now, you’ve tested what you wanted to test. Leave. The Boundless Demon Sect and you are even. Don’t come back."
As he spoke, the Boundless True Demon King’s tone was calm but carried a hint of weariness.
His aura, however, showed no signs of weakening. Relying on the Boundless Demon Sect’s protective formation, he had held the upper hand against two opponents.
Hearing this, Blood Empress and Ao Rong exchanged a glance.
Without hesitation, they stepped forward and left the territory of the Boundless Demon Sect.
Although Su Jingzhen had instructed them to cause destruction and then head to Tianyan Peak, and later enter the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, now was clearly not the time to go to Tianyan Peak.
No matter how they disguised themselves, as long as they were within the headquarters of the Boundless Demon Sect, the Boundless True Demon King would easily detect them.
At this moment, they were even a bit worried that with the Boundless True Demon King’s strength, Su Jingzhen’s disguise as Yan Xiao might be discovered.
But even with these concerns, they could only choose to trust Su Jingzhen.
Watching the two leave, the Boundless True Demon King’s expression grew increasingly complex.
However, his hands, clasped behind his back, trembled slightly.
"Why do these two carry such immense fortune? Blood Empress’s great fortune is understandable, but the demon dragon, a figure from the past, with the Demon Dragon Realm no longer existing—his fortune is somewhat unreasonable.
Could the so-called great change in our Boundless Demon Sect be just this?"
Muttering to himself, the Boundless True Demon King’s eyes filled with confusion.
Of course, if he knew that both of them had entered the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss and obtained opportunities there, he might not be so puzzled.
But after a moment of contemplation, he stopped overthinking.
At his level of strength, he had already learned to let go of many things.
Moreover, as he had said earlier, Blood Empress and Ao Rong had their reasons for attacking the Boundless Demon Sect.
Now that they had caused some damage, the debt could be considered settled.
After this, the karma was resolved.
Thus, after the previous clash, he wasn’t overly concerned about Blood Empress and Ao Rong.
He believed they wouldn’t return to cause trouble without reason.
If they did, he would have every justification to strike with full force.
Even if he couldn’t do much to Ao Rong, Blood Empress would certainly not escape his grasp.
"However, I still feel that the affairs of the Boundless Demon Sect are not yet concluded. What else have I failed to foresee?"
After another moment of contemplation, the Boundless True Demon King waved his hand.
A vast energy spread out, restoring the destroyed areas of the Boundless Demon Sect.
In an instant, mountains were rebuilt, rivers flowed again, and the land was filled with vibrant life!
All the damaged areas of the Boundless Demon Sect were restored to their original state, as if the previous calamity had never occurred.
This was the power of someone infinitely close to the Demon God.
With a single thought, life could be created or destroyed!
The Boundless True Demon King then looked at the countless souls of the Boundless Demon Sect’s core disciples still floating in his hand.
He sighed softly and formed a spiritual seal in the void.
With a gentle push, the void twisted and split open.
A phantom river flowing within was revealed—this was the River of Reincarantion of the Boundless Demon Realm.
He tossed the souls into the river, letting them drift downstream.
At the same time, he imprinted a unique mark of the Boundless Demon Sect on them.
"I’ve left a mark of enlightenment on you. If the Boundless Demon Sect still exists when you are reborn, we shall meet again."
With these words, the Boundless True Demon King stepped forward and vanished.
The other core disciples of the Boundless Demon Sect, witnessing this scene, were filled with excitement and awe.
They rushed to the site of the battle, hoping to glean some remnants of the profound insights left behind by the Boundless True Demon King and the others.
Many of them even sat down cross-legged on the spot.
Places where such powerful figures had battled often became sacred grounds for cultivation.
This place would be no exception.
In the future, no matter how the Boundless Demon Sect developed, this area would undoubtedly become a place of great opportunity.
As for the events unfolding in the Boundless Demon Sect, Su Jingzhen and Boundless Snow in the Abyss were completely unaware.
At this moment, Su Jingzhen was still absorbing the core energy of the seventeenth level of the Abyss.
"I wonder how Blood Empress and the others are doing. I should probably hurry and check out the eighteenth level. If they really provoke the Boundless True Demon King, we might not be able to handle it."
With this thought, Su Jingzhen put away the black brick in his hand.
He even concealed his aura, adopting a cautious demeanor as he wandered through the seventeenth level.
Unbeknownst to him, just as he finished his disguise, an invisible divine sense swept through the Abyss from the first level all the way to the eighteenth.
This was none other than the Boundless True Demon King.
However, after scanning, he did not enter.
Before long, Su Jingzhen reached the end of the seventeenth level.
The seventeenth level had lost a significant amount of its core energy due to him.
Even the void storms and other attacks that rose from it posed no threat to him.
At the boundary between the seventeenth and eighteenth levels, there was a body of water.
The water was filled with extremely violent energy, and the waves had yet to settle.
Clearly, someone had forcefully crossed it recently.
Without a doubt, it was Boundless Snow and her group.
In the water, Su Jingzhen sensed countless powerful auras.
These auras were fierce and savage!
As soon as Su Jingzhen reached the edge of the water, numerous grotesque and massive heads of various demonic beasts emerged from the surface, staring at him menacingly.
The auras emanating from these beasts were at least at the Demon General level.
Among them, there were even one or two that had reached the Demon King level.
The sheer number of them made Su Jingzhen’s scalp tingle.
Su Jingzhen instinctively looked toward the edges of the water.
The body of water stretched to the ends of the space.
Clearly, to cross to the eighteenth level, one would have to face these demonic beasts!
The seventeenth level was already an abyss that ordinary Demon Kings could not cross.
The eighteenth level, at least on the surface, appeared even more terrifying.
However, Su Jingzhen was puzzled.
From the violent waves earlier, it was clear that Boundless Snow and the others had already crossed.
Under normal circumstances, if they had fought these beasts, there would have been some casualties.
Yet there was no blood on the water’s surface, nor any corpses.
"It seems there might be a clever way to cross from the seventeenth to the eighteenth level."
As he muttered to himself, Su Jingzhen formed a hand seal.
Using his energy, he conjured a massive black serpent, which shot toward the opposite shore.
The serpent was incredibly lifelike, resembling a real demonic snake.
However, as soon as it entered the water, the various aquatic demonic beasts surged forward, tearing it to pieces in an instant.
The ferocity of their auras left Su Jingzhen speechless.
Another chasm to cross.
"How am I supposed to get past this? If I try to force my way through, it’ll be like entering the eighteenth level of hell!"