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Chapter 142: The City Falls, the Demons Rise
Chapter 142: The City Falls, the Demons Rise (Additional Chapter for Patriarch 'Qtso Xiaoxiong')
Zhou Haitang was defeated.
Defeated in both body and soul.
He was defeated by the Martial Arts Intent condensed in that single finger, by the Grandmaster's overwhelming power!
But immediately after Zhou Haitang's defeat, another Grandmaster stepped onto the Discussion Platform, ready to challenge the radiant young man by the Dragon River!
Most of the Grandmasters present were also stirred by the same mindset as Zhou Haitang. Beyond the promise from Wuliang Mountain, they were drawn to the young man's display of Martial Dao intent and power. They wanted to experience it, to pursue it, and to witness the peak of strength that surpassed their imagination!
Bang!
Bang!
The Grandmasters who stepped up were one by one defeated and sent flying.
They unleashed their secret techniques, wielding swords, spears, staffs, and fists, as well as divine arts. But before the radiant young man, all their Martial Dao variations seemed to have corresponding counters, and ultimately, no one could shake him!
A single move that subdued all Grandmasters!
No one in the crowd could budge a single finger!
As no more Grandmasters stepped up, the entire crowd, including their relatives and the geniuses from the Nineteen Provinces, fell silent, like a grave in deathly stillness!
Only the Heaven and Earth Dharma Image, enveloped in divine flames, sat calmly with a cold gaze, looking down upon all beings!
No one stepped up again, unable to challenge him any further!
Whether it was Martial Dao intent, physical strength, overwhelming divine sense, or Grandmaster divine might, the fourteen-year-old young man had reached the pinnacle in every aspect!
Unmatched!
The challenge initiated by Qin Wuque lasted for two hours, yet the young man never personally made a move.
He merely released his external divine soul, which subdued everyone, even protecting the fragile Go stone!
After all, with the power of a Grandmaster, even a sneeze could shatter that stone.
Yet, this ordinary little stone, which subdued all Grandmasters, pinned down the first-ranked Buddhist Disciple on the Qianlong List, rendering him immobile like a despondent worm!
Indeed, apart from the many Grandmasters, the one most shocked and devastated was Qin Wuque.
For two hours, he watched as Grandmasters took turns challenging the young man, only to be defeated one after another, while he himself remained pinned down, unable to resist.
The young man not only immobilized his body but also crushed his Dao Heart!
Qin Wuque's eyes had lost their luster. As a prodigy who had dominated the Qianlong List for three years, unbeaten, and who had reached the Grandmaster realm at nineteen, he was on par with the Li Family's Divine General Manor's Li Tiangang, the now-famous Duke Xingwu, who had also entered the Tianren Realm at nineteen.
In other words, their talents were equal!
If all went well, he was destined to reach the peak, to be revered and worshipped by the world, becoming a Bodhisattva seated on a lotus throne, receiving incense from millions and adoration from all!
But now, his Dao Heart was shattered.
The sun had set, and the twilight glow illuminated the faces of everyone outside the Discussion Platform, casting a dismal, golden hue.
This was not just the twilight of the world but also the twilight of the Grandmasters!
From this day forward, the legend of the first-ranked prodigy would rise.
A young man would rise on the wind, subduing all at fourteen with a single finger!
They understood that from today, the name on the Heaven and Earth List would shine like a blazing sun, suppressing all prodigies in Dayu for eight years!
This record, no one could break!
The middle-aged Arhat's face was ashen, his eyes filled with shock, anger, and a hint of fear and apprehension.
The young man's cultivation speed was unparalleled, and his combat strength and Martial Arts Intent were beyond imagination. His talent was like that of a reincarnated sage, unmatched by anyone.
In time, within a decade, he might even stand alongside those in the Fourth Establishment Realm!
He took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and said solemnly:
"Layman, now that no one can challenge you, will you let him go?"
Li Hao replied coldly, "I said it needs to come from him. Otherwise, how will I know if he has conceded? Perhaps he still has a trump card. You should give him the chance to use it, don't hinder him."
Even with the middle-aged Arhat's thirty years of cultivation in chanting, he almost spat out a mouthful of blood at Li Hao's words.
Even the Buddha would be enraged.
How could I be mistaken? Go to hell!
Qin Wuque was almost losing consciousness, his Dao Heart dispersing, yet Li Hao still refused to let up.
Admit defeat in person?
That was Qin Wuque's last shred of resolve. If it shattered, he would live in Li Hao's shadow for the rest of his life.
The middle-aged Arhat gritted his teeth, suppressing his anger, and said, "Young Master Li, it's better to show mercy when you can. Are you really going to make enemies with us Wuliang Mountain?"
Li Hao sneered inwardly. The enmity had been formed long ago, but such matters could be dealt with behind the scenes. On the surface, it was different. He replied coolly, "Elder, you're overthinking it. This is just a normal Dao discussion and competition. How can it be considered making enemies? He was the one who challenged me, and if he wants to end it, he should speak for himself. If you want justice, why didn't you speak up when he challenged me?"
"With the title of first on the Qianlong List, he challenged me, who is ranked fifth. Isn't that clearly bullying? Why didn't you say anything then?"
The middle-aged Arhat was speechless, his anger boiling. He glanced at the Tianji Mountain Man. They all said that the Heavenly Mechanism Tower could predict the future and nothing could be hidden from them.
Yet, this young man had become famous in Qingzhou, revealing his Fifteen Li Realm cultivation, and the world only then knew of such monsters.
He had reached the Divine Wanderer Realm at an even younger age, and no one knew!
Now, after that great battle, everyone assumed the father had gone easy on him, which was why Li Hao was ranked fifth.
But who would have thought that, based on the partial strength Li Hao displayed today, if he unleashed his full power, he could easily take on the Three Immortalities. After all, Li Tiangang had broken his Heart Oath and was severely injured, his realm falling, no longer as invincible as he was during the Yanbei campaigns.
The world could underestimate him, but could the Heavenly Mechanism Tower also underestimate him? Wasn't that just harming people?!
Seeing the middle-aged Arhat's gaze, the Tianji Mountain Man snapped back to reality, feeling his anger. He was somewhat resentful and had to step in. Just as he was about to speak, a massive rumbling sound suddenly echoed from a distance!
The sound was deafening, like a meteor striking the ground.
Everyone, including Li Hao, turned to look. They saw a brilliant purple Array pattern appear on the nearby city wall, but it quickly faded, as if burned away by a flame!
At the same time, the top of a massive arrow tower and a cannon tower in the city crumbled!
The faces of those present turned pale, then abruptly changed to shock as they stared at the scene.
The way the Array disappeared clearly indicated it had been broken!
This was the divine array protecting Daiyue City. With this array, even if only a Heavenly Master was stationed in the city, they could use the City Defense Array to resist a Three Eternities Realm demon leading a tide of monsters for half a day!
With that half-day, they could call for reinforcements and receive support from stronger beings.
But now, the city's divine protection array had been broken!
And it was broken without being activated, indicating it was dismantled from the inside.
The only ones capable of doing this were people or demons that had infiltrated the city!
However, for demons to enter the city, they would need to be registered and hold a Command Token. Otherwise, the divine array would have been activated to kill them immediately.
As everyone was puzzled, two more arrow towers suddenly crumbled. From one of them, two black figures shot out. One figure shot straight toward the city wall and smashed into it, while the other pursued, wearing a long robe and towering in size, pressing the head of the one who had crashed into the wall and then crushing it.
After cultivating the Jade Clarity True Demon Art, Li Hao's vision had become even sharper. Even from a distance of several miles, he could clearly see the scene, even the gaps between the bricks on the wall.
The one whose head was crushed was a City Defense Officer in battle armor.
The towering figure, with his robe billowing, revealed large, red muscles, thick fur, and slightly protruding horns on his head—clearly a demon!
Moreover, his aura was as strong as a furnace, not that of a Heavenly Human Realm, but of a Three Eternities Realm Great Demon!
Because of this, he didn't need to transform and could easily crush the Heavenly Human Realm officer!
"It's a demon!"
"A demon has infiltrated the city!"
It wasn't just Li Hao who could see; other Grandmaster Realm experts could barely make it out, and some used their Divine Souls to focus and understand the situation.
In an instant, the faces of all the Grandmasters at the Discussion Platform changed.
A demon had taken advantage of the situation to attack Daiyue City. This was the heart of the northwest, far from the border!
"It's a Three Eternities Realm Great Demon!"
The middle-aged Arhat, named Wen Tianen, his face turned extremely grave. A Great Demon's infiltration and the destruction of the array revealed too much.
He realized something was wrong and glanced at the Tianji Mountain Man. Their eyes met, and both sensed a looming crisis.
The Liangzhou border was in turmoil, and this news wasn't just known to the Li Family; the Heavenly Mechanism Tower had also uncovered some information. Before setting out, Wentai En met with his master, the Bodhisattva, who warned him about the situation, urging him to be cautious on the journey and not to linger at the border.
However, they never expected the Demons to be so brazen, daring to invade the city, and from the looks of it, they seemed intent on breaking through!
"Damn it, there are Demon army formations outside the city!"
Suddenly, one of the Grandmasters shouted.
Several Grandmasters had already sent their Soul Essence soaring to investigate other directions, and they had detected the commotion outside the city.
Outside Daiyue City lay a vast plain, stretching for a hundred miles with no place to hide. Now, a dark, tide-like line was rolling in from the horizon.
"These Demons have planned this well. Quickly, contact the City Lord's Mansion!"
"Damn it, the City Defense Array is broken. How can we defend against this?"
"Don't be afraid. The Demons have chosen the wrong time. We have gathered the Grandmasters from all over the world here, and they have just kicked a steel plate!"
"Everyone, the Demons are approaching. As martial artists, it is our duty to slay monsters and demons. Is there anyone willing to join me in fighting these beasts?"
There were a large number of Grandmasters present. Although not all Grandmasters from the world had come, at least eighty percent had, so there was no fear.
Boom!
As they spoke, the last cannon tower on the eastern wall shattered, and a figure in a gray robe flew out, casting a casual glance toward the Dragon River.
Just that one glance made Wentai En and Tianji Mountain Man, who were about to charge forward, stiffen.
From a distance of several miles, the glance made them feel a chill and a terrifying shadow of death.
In the next moment, a chorus of screams echoed from a distant part of the city. The towering figure revealed its true form, transforming into a massive Ox Demon.
It rampaged through the city, destroying houses with its body. With a single breath, it summoned a gust of demonic wind, sweeping up the fleeing civilians and swallowing dozens of them in one gulp. As it chewed, fresh red blood spurted from its mouth, like the juice of ripe fruit.
"Delightful!"
The Ox Demon laughed and continued its pursuit.
Seeing this, everyone was enraged. Lin Qingfeng, who had been defeated by Li Hao, swallowed a pill, and his injured arm began to heal at an astonishing speed, visible to the naked eye.
He stepped forward, his Grandmaster Perfection realm strength giving him the courage to face the Three Eternities Realm Ox Demon, intending to block its path.
With the combined strength of many Grandmasters, they might have a chance to stop its hooves.
But just as he took a step, a black shadow suddenly shot from the distant sky, landing on the discussion platform and creating a deep crater in the stone.
Inside the crater was a figure with a cracked helmet, vacant eyes, and a split skull.
Recognizing his face, Tianji Mountain Man's expression changed dramatically. It was the City Lord of Daiyue City!
With a loud boom, the ground shook.
Two figures descended from the sky, landing before the crowd and creating deep craters in the ground.
As dust and debris rose, one of them waved his hand, dispersing the dust to reveal his towering form.
His face was handsome, but his cheeks were covered in thick fur, and his eyes were a deep purple, emitting an eerie glow. He casually surveyed the crowd, his gaze lingering briefly on Li Hao's Heaven and Earth Dharma Image.
"Such a delicious aura..."
His robe revealed its original color, a regal purple and gold.
Behind him stood the Gray-Cloaked Elder.
He smiled, seemingly looking at everyone, but his eyes seemed to see through them.
"Two Great Demons!"
The crowd was stunned, feeling a tremor in their hearts from the intense aura.
Although the Grandmasters present were powerful in their own right, they were still at a disadvantage against the Three Eternities Realm Great Demons.
Fortunately, their numbers were sufficient, and with Wentai En and Tianji Mountain Man present, they weren't entirely outmatched.
"Finally, I can let loose. I've been stifled for days."
The young man in the purple-gold robe stretched his arms and twisted his neck, a playful smile on his face as he approached the crowd.
The apprentices and followers of the Grandmasters involuntarily retreated, their faces pale.
They were not Heavenly Masters, and under the Demon's overwhelming aura, they trembled as if they were in an ice cave.
At that moment, the two to three hundred Grandmasters present were completely overpowered by the two Great Demons, feeling a chill run down their spines.
The Heaven and Earth Dharma Image, which had been pressing a finger against Qin Wuque, withdrew its hand. The Go Stone in its hand glowed intensely and was suddenly thrown, like a flying star, toward the young man in the purple robe, tearing a gap in the overwhelming Demon aura.
(End of Chapter)
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