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Chapter 151: Ascension to Immortality (Part 2)
Chapter 151: Ascension to Immortality (Part 2)
Bang!
At close range, the sword and claw clashed instantly.
The overwhelming Power of Heaven and Earth surged along the blade, like a breach in a dam, rushing forward with immense force.
The inevitable resonance of the Dao was severed by the Dragon Dawn Sword. The Black-robed Man had initially thought that a mere Tianren Realm strike would be easily crushed, but the moment their weapons met, the vast power transmitted through the sword nearly made him lose his composure.
A devastating shockwave rippled outward, causing Li Hao and the Black-robed Man to be pushed back. However, as Li Hao retreated, he manipulated the Hidden Threads to yank the fishhook, embedding it deep into the Black-robed Man's ribcage. The pull caused the fishhook to tear a large chunk of flesh, making the Black-robed Man gasp in pain and rage.
As a Demon King, it was unimaginable to be injured by a human at the Tianren Realm in just a single exchange!
"Die!!"
Enraged, the Black-robed Man pointed at Li Hao, unleashing a deadly strike.
Nine Abyss Cloud-Shattering Finger!
Guided by the resonance of the Dao, this finger strike was guaranteed to hit, carrying a terrifying demonic might that seemed to silence the howling wind and snow.
Li Hao's expression turned grave. The Hidden Threads extended, forming a web around him.
At the same time, he unleashed the power of the Yin-Yang Dual Meridians, channeling Immortal Qi to draw the Power of Heaven and Earth into his body. The Major Meridians then acted like a gyroscope, gathering the surrounding power and focusing it all into the sword!
The dragon soul sealed within the Dragon Dawn Sword drank thirstily from this power, and the dragon's might emerged from the blade. A condensed True Dragon coiled around Li Hao's arm, enhancing him with its formidable power.
Li Hao felt his heart contracting painfully, pounding violently. He knew that the devastating finger strike was aimed directly at his heart.
The opponent intended to deliver a fatal blow!
Whoosh!
With a single step, he unleashed a fierce sword slash.
Immortal Dao, Taiji Universe Sword!
Before the sword, the Yin and Yang forces evolved, forming a virtual array that rushed forward with the blade.
Boom!!
A cataclysmic explosion swept through the area, sending shockwaves that distorted the air like white ribbons. The ground behind Li Hao caved in, leaving a deep finger-shaped crater.
However, Li Hao did not budge. His black hair flew wildly as the Yin-Yang array shattered, dissipating much of the finger strike's power. He took another step forward and slashed through the fading shadow, completely nullifying the attack!
High in the sky, the Black-robed Man's entire body trembled with shock and rage.
As a Demon King, he had never expected anyone below the Fourth Establishment Realm to withstand his attack, let alone a mere Tianren Realm human!
He was both stunned and terrified. If this human monster were allowed to cultivate further, would he not become the second True Person in the Great Yu Divine Dynasty?!
If that were to happen, he could not imagine where the Demons of the Great Yu Divine Dynasty would find a place to survive!
"Divine Speed!"
The Black-robed Man's eyes were filled with coldness, his mind consumed by murderous intent. He activated his Martial Dao will and pointed again, unleashing another finger strike.
The second finger strike was just as powerful as the first, drawing on the boundless energy around him.
Li Hao, recognizing the same technique, felt a mix of surprise and joy. This meant that the previous attack was likely the Black-robed Man's strongest killing move.
In the brief exchange, Li Hao had already sensed that this Fourth Establishment Realm Demon King, though powerful, was not invincible as he had initially thought.
Had it been half a month ago, he might not have been able to resist, but now, with the Power of Heaven and Earth, he could fight back!
This realization filled Li Hao with excitement, and without hesitation, he swung his sword again.
Using the same Sword Move, the Yin-Yang shadow reappeared.
But halfway through his furious sword slash, that finger was already closing in, moving even faster than before.
Li Hao's pupils constricted. In this critical moment, he swiftly mobilized the Hidden Threads he had set up around him, which pulled his body away like a puppet on strings.
Using his own strength, he rapidly increased the distance between himself and his opponent.
At the same time, his sword technique was already formed.
With a loud bang, another fierce collision shook the entire camp.
The Black-robed Man's expression changed. In a fit of rage, he raised his hand to press down once more.
He couldn't believe that a mere human could possess such vast energy, capable of continuously performing such terrifying sword moves.
Under the continuous barrage of Nine Abyss Cloud-Shattering Finger, combined with the Divine Speed martial intent, Li Hao could only dodge around the camp. However, while dodging, he also maintained his distance and retaliated with a sword strike.
His internal energy was enduring, and a continuous stream of Immortal Qi connected him to the power of heaven and earth. He wouldn't run out of strength anytime soon, effectively putting him in a semi-Unfading State, but with the duration being permanent.
After seven or eight consecutive fingers, the original camp and the walled courtyard were shattered by the battle.
But Li Hao had no time to spare, focusing all his attention on the current fight.
The Black-robed Man grew angrier and more alarmed with each strike. Despite his continuous strongest attacks, he felt a sense of fatigue, almost reaching the point of invoking the Unfading State. Yet, this human youth was still full of energy!
Finally, seeing that he couldn't kill Li Hao, the Black-robed Man could no longer bear the humiliation. Facing this Tianren Realm human, he unleashed his true strength and invoked the Unfading power!
As the Unfading force surged, his depleted energy quickly recovered, and his spirit became invigorated. His eyes emitted a terrifying glow as he roared and charged forward.
Bang!
He raised his hand and delivered a palm strike, and within the palm, another Nine Abyss Cloud-Shattering Finger pressed down.
At the same time, he spat out a ball of black demonic wind, which seemed to contain countless sharp blades.
With an endless supply of power, his killing move exploded.
Li Hao's face changed, and he quickly shifted his sword technique. The barely balanced energy within him tilted at that moment.
"Immortal Dao, Cycle!!"
Li Hao slashed again, the sword light forming an arc, which then transformed into a full moon, swiftly pushing forward.
The black demonic wind was instantly annihilated, and the massive palm print shattered upon contact with the sword arc, though the arc itself flickered with lightning, seemingly struggling to hold.
The finger that followed the palm strike completely shattered the sword light. However, this finger was also torn apart, and the successive impacts sent the camp tents flying.
Li Hao's internal qi and blood slightly churned, but he quickly regained control and delivered a second slash with his sword.
The Black-robed Man's pupils constricted, and his face turned pale with shock.
Still alive?
This kid was holding back earlier?!
He felt his blood rush to his head, nearly exploding with rage. His eyes turned red and fierce, and his body began to transform into a half-demon, his hands turning into claws that emitted sharp whistles.
The same attacks came again in rapid succession, and his entire body was covered in black feathers, the demonization growing deeper with each strike.
Both sides unleashed their most powerful moves, causing the earth to tremble and the sky to roar.
But they seemed to be at a stalemate, neither able to gain the upper hand.
In the Unfading State, the Black-robed Man revealed his true form, transforming into a massive black bird with a few golden feathers on its back, a sign of its thin Ancient Demon King bloodline.
It roared and flapped its wings, causing the heavens to darken. A towering demonic aura descended like a black cloud, from which a massive finger extended.
Li Hao stomped his feet and soared into the air, carrying the might of the Immortal Dao Cycle, charging towards the finger of destruction.
His body plunged into the demonic aura, then split the black mist and shattered the finger, but he spat out a mouthful of blood in the process.
Under the Cyclic Sword Technique, his Immortal Qi began to run low, and he could only rely on his formidable constitution to keep going.
The black bird Demon King, whose attack was broken, was extremely enraged. Its Unfading State was not long-lasting.
Once the state waned, it would become even more weakened.
This filled it with anger and unbearable shame. Could it, a noble Demon King, really be killed by a mere Tianren Realm youth?!
Bang!!
As both sides were gathering their strength for another round of the strongest collision, a gray shadow suddenly shot from the sky, smashing violently into the adjacent camp.
Li Hao turned his head and saw a figure in a gray robe struggling to climb out of a deep pit, looking extremely disheveled. His robes were torn, and a large, bloody gash had ripped open on his emaciated chest!
It was Old Feng!
Li Hao's pupils constricted to pinpricks, and his blood seemed to turn icy cold, freezing in his veins.
But then, a fierce flame seemed to ignite in his heart, threatening to burn and tear apart his very soul!
"Old Feng!!"
He let out a hoarse roar and charged forward.
Feng Boping, standing up from the pit with a look of utter defeat, spat out a mouthful of blood. His face was ashen and ghastly. Upon hearing Li Hao's shout, he turned his head and noticed the black bird that had transformed back to its original form. His heart skipped a beat—had Li Hao actually forced the Demon King to reveal its true self?
"Run!!"
Those thoughts were quickly pushed aside as he saw Li Hao rushing towards him. Feng Boping urgently shouted.
But Li Hao did not stop. As he reached Old Feng, he suddenly felt two vast and overwhelming waves of Demonic Aura suppress him.
Turning his head, he saw two demonic figures flying in from the horizon. One had revealed its true form, a massive lion with golden fur and scales covering its limbs.
The other wore a dark silver robe, with intricate patterns on his chest. He was tall and handsome, a young man. His palm was stained with blood, and he was idly playing with a rib bone.
"The old man is quite agile, managing to dodge", the silver-robed youth said with a light laugh, though his eyes were cold with murderous intent.
Li Hao's face changed abruptly. This was another Demon King!
Besides the Dragon Lord, the Myriad Mountains Demon King had actually invited another one!
Seeing the severely injured Feng Boping and Li Hao, the Myriad Mountains Demon King, now in the form of a giant lion, stepped out of the void. Noticing Li Hao's change in expression, he let out a cruel and triumphant laugh:
"To prevent you from having any hidden aces, I specifically had him join the fray. Now it seems that your earlier posturing was just a bluff!"
"When it comes to strategy, don't even try to match me. Don't worry, I won't kill you easily. I'll refine your Divine Soul and imprison you in the Mourning River, where you'll beg for death but find none!"
A chill ran down Li Hao's spine. This old Demon King was too cautious.
He had guessed that the Demon King would be suspicious and steady, but he hadn't expected such thoroughness.
The appearance of the Dragon Lord earlier was likely a deliberate move to lull them into a false sense of security, making them think there were only three.
In reality, another one had been hidden, and his Hidden Threads had been destroyed and disrupted by the Myriad Mountains Demon King, causing him to miss this hidden threat during the battle.
Four of them!
To kill just one Tianren Realm cultivator, they had mobilized so many Demon Kings. This was far from the typical villain in a story, who would send minions one by one to allow the protagonist to level up gradually.
This ten-thousand-year-old Great Demon struck with the intent to kill, leaving no room for hope or escape!
It was like when he was a six-year-old child, and the Demons had sent an assassin from the Zhou Tian Realm to kill him. This time, the gap and the danger were far greater than before.
"You go first; I'll hold them off!"
Feng Boping grabbed Li Hao, standing in front of him. His aged face, usually ruddy, was now pale, but his eyes were sharp and focused, staring down the enemy.
"The Demon King ambushed me, but I managed to dodge. There shouldn't be a fifth one nearby!"
Li Hao looked at the withered body standing in front of him, a fist-sized blood hole in the old man's abdomen, piercing through his ribs and tearing his tattered robes.
If it had been just a few inches higher, it would have been his heart!
Li Hao felt his blood trembling, the veins on his forehead throbbing with pain and madness.
"Together!"
Li Hao clenched his fists, his gaze fixed on the three Demon Kings in the sky, feeling an overwhelming urge to destroy everything.
"I can Defy Heaven and Alter Fate, and I will find a way out. Don't worry about me; you go first!"
Feng Boping did not turn back, his voice urgent and authoritative.
But Li Hao bit his lip until it bled, his heart aching. He tightened his grip on the sword in his hand.
"Old Feng, have you forgotten? Five or six years ago, you said that if you ever had a chance to Defy Heaven and Alter Fate, you would give it to me!"
Back then, he was still considered a waste by others.
Old Feng's casual remark while fishing had stuck with Li Hao.
But it seemed Old Feng had forgotten.
Old Feng's body trembled at Li Hao's words, as if he had been stunned for a moment. Then, he suddenly burst forth with a fierce, wind-like force that enveloped Li Hao, sending him flying.
"Avenging me is enough, go!!"
This was the first time Feng Boping had roared at Li Hao in anger.
"Hah, no one is leaving, you think you can escape?!"
The Myriad Mountains Demon King sneered, giving Brother Gao a meaningful glance. He was somewhat surprised and puzzled that Brother Gao hadn't taken care of this kid yet. Although he had told Brother Gao not to kill him but to capture him alive so he could torture the human brat slowly, Brother Gao seemed to be getting a bit too carried away.
The Blackbird Demon King didn't say much, only feeling ashamed. As Li Hao flew away, he quickly used his Divine Speed to chase after him.
Feng Boping's aged and withered body let out a roar to the sky, his flesh seeming to swell. However, the gory wound on his abdomen oozed even more blood, staining his tattered robes.
He leaped up, trying to intercept them.
But the Myriad Mountains Demon King and the young man in the silver robe seized the opportunity and attacked simultaneously.
From a distance, Li Hao waved his hand, dispelling the wind force. Seeing Old Feng's frail body standing alone against the three Demon Kings, his eyes widened in fury, and he let out a mournful and piercing roar to the sky.
At that moment, the immortal energy within him was unleashed in full force.
Li Hao broke free from the restraints on his body, desperately drawing in the Power of Heaven and Earth.
When he had mastered the Land Immortal Realm, he had borrowed the power of heaven and earth. Feeling the vast, overwhelming might, he had also sensed that if he overused the Power of Heaven and Earth, his body would merge with the cosmos.
The more his body merged with the cosmos, the deeper he became a part of it, and the more power he could harness!
However, this would also cause his body to disintegrate, completely merging with the cosmos and losing his self, becoming a force within the universe.
He might disintegrate into mountains and rivers, birds and beasts, or even a single snowflake.
Becoming one with the cosmos!
This was the taboo Li Hao dared not cross, the ultimate limit of the Land Immortal Realm!
But at that moment, he took that step.
His body absorbed the Power of Heaven and Earth to an extreme degree, his flesh tearing and his body swelling!
A violent force like a hurricane rolled over Li Hao.
The heavens and earth changed, and all living things fell silent.
A vast, overwhelming pressure suddenly descended upon the scene!
At that moment, the three Demon Kings attacking Feng Boping all looked up in shock.
Feng Boping was also stunned, turning his head to look.
He saw the energy of the cosmos surging like a tidal wave, rapidly converging on the enraged young man.
The young man's black hair stood on end, his eyes bloodshot and gleaming with a terrifying light. His body swelled, as if an ancient Divine Demon had awakened.
"Aaaaaahhhhh!!!"
Li Hao's roar shook the entire Heavenly Gate Pass, a mix of pain, anger, and madness!
He raised the sword in his hand, and at that moment, the Dragon Dawn Sword, imbued with the power of heaven and earth, unleashed its true might.
The Divine Sword, as if unsealed, radiated a blinding light. The power of the cosmos converged on the sword, condensing and concentrating. Finally, with the young man's step forward, a vast and powerful sword wave swept out!
"Heavenly Cycle!!"
The terrifying sword wave transformed into a vortex that seemed to devour everything, like a black hole, sweeping out.
The surrounding space distorted as it approached the three Demon Kings.
Behind the vortex, the spirit of the Dragon Dawn Sword emerged, transforming into a resplendent True Dragon. It bit the Blackbird Demon King, its body instantly coiling around him.
"Shatter!!"
The Blackbird Demon King, filled with terror, struggled fiercely, but his body's bloodline seemed to have a deep-seated fear and trembling towards the True Dragon coiling around him.
He struggled in anger, seeing the sword shadow's black hole approaching, a shroud of death looming over him.
"Brother Nie, help me!!"
He disregarded his Demon King dignity and roared urgently.
Without waiting for his plea, the Myriad Mountains Demon King had already stepped forward. Shocked by the young man's terrifying might, he didn't hesitate, roaring and unleashing several palm strikes. The palm strikes overlapped, forming a demonic hand that shot towards the sword shadow.
With a loud boom!
The heavens and earth exploded, the *Sword Shadow Cycle* emitted a thunderous roar. The *Demonic Hand* was filled with terrifying power, but its palm was constantly being rubbed, and it finally burst apart.
The *Myriad Mountains Demon King* felt a surge of blood rising in his throat, his eyes filled with shock.
The *Sword Shadow Cycle* black hole, shaken by the *Demonic Hand*, showed signs of fluctuation and disintegration. It then suddenly split on its own, transforming into countless *sword shadows* that shot out like dragons.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
In an instant, the *Blackbird Demon King* was bombarded by countless *Sword Qi*.
These *Sword Qi* rained down, leaving small puncture wounds on its wings, but the damage was not severe.
However, one inconspicuous *Sword Qi* slipped through a torn feather and shot into the *Blackbird Demon King*'s body. Instantly, the *Blackbird Demon King*'s pupils constricted sharply.
It felt as if all its bones had been suddenly extracted, leaving it powerless.
The strength, *Divine Soul*, and will within its body were rapidly fading.
What... is this?
It couldn't believe it, its eyes wide with shock.
Then, its massive body plummeted straight down, crashing to the ground.
Its eyes still held an expression of disbelief, but the light in them rapidly dimmed, and the life force in its body quickly faded. It was dead!
This scene left the *Myriad Mountains Demon King*, who had just caught his breath, stunned. The young man in the silver robe, who was about to attack, was also taken aback.
Then, they both widened their eyes, staring in horror at the *Blackbird Demon King* lying dead on the ground.
It actually... died?!
The *Sword Move* in its most terrifying form had been fully blocked by the *Myriad Mountains Demon King*, who had shattered it, leaving only the residual *Sword Qi* rain.
They could sense that the killing power in the *Sword Qi* was not strong, yet... it had killed him?!
The *Myriad Mountains Demon King* and the young man in the silver robe turned to look at the approaching young man, their expressions filled with dread.
The young man's body, which seemed to have been shattered like a divine demon, appeared to have used some kind of *Secret Art*, exuding an extremely terrifying aura.
It felt as if the young man carried the entire world behind him, pressing down on them.
Just a *Tianren Realm* cultivator, how could he have such power?!
They couldn't understand; everything before them was too bizarre.
At this moment, Li Hao raised his hand and roared, slashing out his second sword.
This sword's power was even greater than the last, like the gates of death opening, *sword shadows* like dragons charging toward the *Myriad Mountains Demon King*.
The *Myriad Mountains Demon King*'s face changed. This level of power and attack could be used again, and he couldn't imagine what kind of *Secret Art* could elevate a *Tianren Realm* cultivator to such a degree.
In his anger, he roared and once again shot out a *Demonic Hand*, colliding with the *Reincarnation Sword Shadow*.
The *sword shadow* dispersed, then merged with the *Dragon Dawn Sword Soul* and charged toward the *Myriad Mountains Demon King*.
The *Myriad Mountains Demon King* felt a chilling death aura envelop him, and his heart was filled with fear. He suddenly shrank back, turning to retreat.
"Run!"
He didn't dare to face this bizarre *Sword Qi* rain head-on and chose to flee.
The death of the *Blackbird Demon King* had been too strange, and seeing the same scene again made his scalp tingle.
Even though he felt no great power from those *Sword Qi* raindrops, that very fact made it all the more bizarre!
Beside him, the young man in the silver robe also changed expression, not lingering any longer as he quickly withdrew.
The *Sword Shadow Cycle* pursued them, but their escape speed was extremely fast, and Li Hao could only disassemble the *Reincarnation Sword Shadow* into countless beams of sword light to fly out.
Although the speed increased, it was still not fast enough to catch up.
In the blink of an eye, the two *Great Demons* had retreated beyond the *Heavenly Gate Pass*.
At the same time, a violent tremor came from a distance, where the *Dragon Lord* and Song Qiumo were battling.
Li Hao saw that as the two *Great Demons* left, they had taken the opportunity to attack Song Qiumo, severely injuring her. The *Dragon Lord* was still in a daze when the *Myriad Mountains Demon King* called for him to retreat.
(End of Chapter)
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