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Chapter 161: Beyond the Pass - Demon Slaying
Chapter 161: Beyond the Pass - Demon Slaying
Beyond the Pass, the cold wind howled.
Li Hao flew swiftly, heading toward a distant destination.
This time, he no longer had to worry about being ambushed by a Demon King and needing Old Feng's protection to escape.
Although he was only at the Peak of the Three Immortalities, Li Hao felt that even if he encountered a Dao Mind Realm Demon King, he could stand his ground without needing to Transcend to Immortality.
Unfortunately,
When he added another point, advancing from the seventh to the eighth stage of Flesh Dao, he received a prompt that he needed to refine his Dao Heart.
The Four Establishment Realm had four steps, and while the first step, Dao Mind Realm, was the weakest, it was also the most crucial.
Li Hao could only rely on himself to find that Dao Heart and then add points to advance.
Li Hao felt that once he found the Dao Heart and added points, he might leap directly to the peak of the Fourth Establishment Realm, reaching the level of that Buddhist Master.
By then, apart from the Imperial Court, there would be no place within the Dayu territory that could impede his steps.
Three hundred miles beyond the Pass, Li Hao had already cleared the area during his previous Fishing trip.
Now, as he flew through it again, Li Hao only saw a few Lesser Demons that had wandered over, settling down to find food. He casually eliminated them.
In this wilderness, the Demons were like weeds; if not cleared regularly, they would sprout again.
Li Hao planned to make some military banners and plant them in these areas to let the Demons know that this was their forbidden zone.
Seven hundred miles away was the Myriad Mountains Region.
Originally, this was a Forbidden Area for humans, and anyone who entered would be hunted down by the Myriad Mountains Demon King. Even the Great Yu Divine Dynasty could not apprehend him.
But now, Li Hao directly entered this region.
Along the way, he casually slew four Tianren Realm Demons.
These Demons ruled their own mountain ranges, each with a territory of about a hundred miles, and they did not infringe upon each other.
Li Hao didn't give them a chance to speak; he simply raised his hand and exterminated them, leveling their mountain strongholds.
When Li Hao arrived at the former Forbidden Area, he saw that the dense, layered mountains were now silent.
Inside, there were only a few Zhou Tian Realm Lesser Demons with limited intelligence.
The other Demons had either perished in the great battle or fled upon hearing the news.
As he flew through the area, Li Hao saw caves that the Demons had carved into the mountains, reeking of foul odors.
On the mountain peaks, there were flags made by the Demons, emulating human designs, with the words "Myriad Mountains" inscribed. These flags were now tattered and leaning against the mountain slopes, losing their former grandeur.
Li Hao summoned his Divine Soul and patrolled the entire Myriad Mountains domain.
When he encountered some Lesser Demons, he simply bared his teeth and crushed them.
As he approached the central area, he came to the mountain stronghold of the Myriad Mountains Demon King. The mountain was treacherous, with a stone staircase leading to the peak, built with great splendor.
At the summit stood a grand hall, resembling a palace in the deep mountains, radiating both grandeur and a hint of malevolence.
Around the hall were statues of the Myriad Mountains Demon King's original form, a giant lion, with dragon and phoenix motifs carved into the bases, as if to flatter the giant lion.
Li Hao flew past, casually shattering the statues.
With his current million-pound strength, he could easily cleave through mountains and rocks.
If he used Object Manipulation Power, a single thought could move a mountain, and another could split a peak.
"They didn't leave in a hurry."
Li Hao saw that the halls contained nothing but decorative jewels and emeralds embedded in the walls.
But to the Demons, these gems were valuable only for their shine.
After a thorough search, Li Hao found nothing of value. The Three Eternities Realm Demons had clearly prepared their escape routes and left their lairs empty before the great battle.
Li Hao kicked the grand palace of the myriad demons to pieces, then soared into the sky and left.
He changed direction and headed south toward the Dragon Mountain Daoist Ground.
...
...
At the Dragon Mountain Daoist Ground.
The once bustling and vibrant Daoist training ground was now empty.
The incense that once filled the air was now reduced to a few smoldering sticks, with barely any ash left.
Two Lesser Demons, still in their unformed state, stealthily crawled in through a dog hole at the back of the Daoist ground. Seeing the empty training area, they bared their teeth in a sneer of delight.
They ran to the incense and puffed out their chests, trying to inhale the fragrance.
Suddenly, a shadow loomed over them, followed by a foul smell and the buzzing of insects. The two Lesser Demons were quickly covered and turned into blood, their demonic essence being absorbed by a withered-looking Demon.
"Country Lesser Demons, daring to come and feast on dragon incense."
The Corpse Demon sneered. This incense was no ordinary blend, but a mixture of special demon flesh and blood. The burning incense carried a unique demonic aura that could enhance cultivation by absorbing spiritual energy.
"The Dragon Lord hasn't returned yet. The news we gathered earlier suggests that the attack on Heavenly Gate Pass failed."
A woman with an alluring upper body and a centipede-like lower half glided over, her hand fanning her face as she spoke softly, "My lord, now that only we are left here, why don't we leave? The Dragon Lord probably won't return."
"Leave? Where could we go?"
The Corpse Demon shook his head. "If the Dragon Lord returns and finds us gone, he will hunt us down."
"We can escape to another place, perhaps to the north of the Great Yu Divine Dynasty. The Yanbei region just ended a battle, and many demons are dead. There should be plenty of territory to claim, and we can rule there."
The alluring centipede woman suggested.
"That area is under the Holy Palace's influence. Although they retreated after a defeat, we would need to align ourselves with them, as we are not mere lesser demons."
The Corpse Demon shook his head. "Moreover, I suspect the Dragon Lord might have sought refuge with the Dragon Gate. I heard the Dragon Gate plans to attack Liangzhou and might choose Heavenly Gate Pass as their breakthrough point. If so, the Dragon Lord will return. By then, we can follow him into battle and claim our share of the spoils."
"Dragon Gate..."
The alluring centipede woman's eyes gleamed at the mention of these two words. As a scaled demon, she yearned to enter the Dragon Gate, where it was said that true dragons resided and taught cultivation techniques for transcending into dragons.
"Since my lord has made such plans, I will follow your lead."
The alluring centipede woman spoke softly, her voice laced with seduction.
The Corpse Demon smiled, about to embrace her and say something, when he suddenly sensed something and turned to look.
His eyes widened in shock.
Not far away, a young man dressed in fine attire stood on the training ground, quietly observing them.
"It's you!"
The Corpse Demon recognized the young man and was terrified, his soul nearly fleeing his body.
He was the only one of the Three Immortalities Demons to escape the attack on Heavenly Gate Pass and had witnessed the young man's power firsthand.
Ordinary Three Eternities Realm demons were no match for him!
For the young man to track him down from a thousand miles away was astonishing.
"Human?"
The alluring centipede woman looked at Li Hao with confusion, intending to seduce and eliminate him. However, hearing her husband's shocked exclamation, her heart contracted with a sense of foreboding.
"You just mentioned the Dragon Gate. Tell me more about it."
Li Hao smiled.
"How dare you come here? This is our demon territory!"
The Corpse Demon glared at Li Hao, but transmitted a mental command to the alluring centipede woman, "Kill this boy. I'll deal with whoever is behind him."
The alluring centipede woman glanced around, seeing no other presence, but she did not dare to be careless. She released a seductive smile and said, "What a cute human. Little brother, do you think I'm beautiful?"
Her lower body, a centipede's form, contracted and transformed into slender, white legs as she swayed seductively toward Li Hao.
A wave of demonic wind swept through, and the seductive demon art took effect, influencing ordinary Tianren Realm cultivators.
Li Hao stood unmoving.
Thud!
Suddenly, the alluring centipede woman's head exploded as if struck by an invisible force.
Blood splattered, and the seductive smile on her face remained frozen.
Her body flew backward, landing on the ground and transforming into a large centipede, but her head was shattered, and a divine soul emerged, its eyes filled with terror.
What kind of human is this? Clearly a Three Eternities Realm, yet my husband ordered me to kill him?
The Corpse Demon, who was about to flee, froze in place.
He couldn't even hold him off for a moment?
"I have little patience. Speak clearly."
Li Hao said calmly, a thread of sword qi rising from the ground like a star, piercing the Corpse Demon's shoulder and then retracting to hover before his eyes.
The cold killing intent made the Corpse Demon's heart race.
Compared to their last encounter, the young man's strength seemed to have reached a level he couldn't comprehend.
Could he have advanced to the Fourth Establishment Realm?
It seemed impossible, and the Corpse Demon thought he must be going mad.
Under the shadow of death, the Corpse Demon swallowed hard and, under Li Hao's pressure, revealed everything he knew.
Once he finished, Li Hao didn't hesitate, sending a thread of sword qi to pierce his body and then destroy his divine soul.
As for the alluring centipede woman's divine soul, Li Hao showed no mercy, raising his hand to summon the power of heaven and earth, annihilating it.
The Corpse Demon, only at the Indestructible Realm, attempted to reveal his true form and fight Li Hao, but the power disparity was too great.
"...Liangzhou, Dragon Gate..."
Li Hao's eyes flickered. The mummy didn't know much, but the Demons' interest in Liangzhou and their restless movements aligned with the information from the Military Report Li Xuanli had previously sent.
However, according to Second Uncle, the Dragon Gate was one of the top forces among the Demons. The powerful figures within their ranks were on par with those of the Divine General Manor. If the Dragon Gate were to gather all their strong members to attack Liangzhou, the city would likely be engulfed in flames from all sides. The Li Family alone might not be able to defend such a vast territory.
Shaking his head slightly, Li Hao didn't dwell on it. For now, it was just some rumors. He needed to focus on defending Heavenly Gate Pass first.
Patrolling the Divine Soul Dojo, Li Hao found some leftover Demon supplies, but nothing particularly rare or valuable. He discovered four Demon Cultivation Techniques and added them to his interface. They were all Body Cultivation Techniques.
Standing on the dojo, he practiced each of the four techniques one by one. However, many of the areas they strengthened overlapped, only adding three hundred thousand pounds of strength to his physical power. Now, his physical strength had increased to one million three hundred thousand pounds. In the Divine Power State, this would be thirteen million pounds, making his physique extremely formidable even among the Demons.
Leaving the Dragon Mountain Dojo, Li Hao stomped his foot in the air, causing the entire dojo to collapse and be utterly destroyed. He then turned and headed toward the Holy Peak of the Holy Demon King.
However, when Li Hao arrived, the place was deserted. The three Beyond the Pass Demons who had gathered to kill him had abandoned their lair and fled to some unknown location. Li Hao felt a bit regretful. Initially, he had been afraid of encountering these Demon Kings and only dared to fish around the edges of Beyond the Pass. Now, he wanted to find a Demon King to practice on, but he couldn't.
With no other choice, Li Hao had to look further afield. He severed the Holy Peak, left the area, and ventured deeper into the unknown.
...
Fire Magma Cave.
The area outside the cave for a hundred miles was barren, covered in black rock. Inside, there was an active volcano with lava flowing. Red snakes and fire lizards coiled around the edges of the lava pool. Some had transformed into half-demon forms, with lizard torsos and snow-white human legs, clinging to the walls like geckos.
At this moment, a small black-winged bird flew into the cave. Upon landing, it transformed into a girl around six or seven years old, with a delicate appearance but a mature demeanor. She quickly scanned the surroundings and then lowered her head to whisper.
Soon, the lava began to churn, and a massive red-scaled, three-headed python emerged from the pool, its powerful Demonic aura unbridled and evident.
Most peculiarly, its neck branched out, revealing three snake heads.
"Tianji Hall, how did the investigation go? Has the Void Realm truly entered the mortal world?"
The little girl, seeing the massive Red-Scaled Tri-Headed Python, maintained a respectful demeanor and replied in a clear voice:
"Tri-Headed Leader, you can rest assured about the matters assigned to Tianji Hall. We have gathered all the information you need."
"The Void Realm has indeed entered the mortal world. They plan to attack Liangzhou, invited by the Holy Palace and the Dragon Gate. This time, the Dragon Gate will lead the charge, with the Void Realm and the Holy Palace supporting them."
"Additionally, the Myriad Mountains Demon King's attack on Heaven's Gate Mountain failed, and he, along with the Dragon Lord and the Holy Demon King, have fled. Their territories are now vacant."
"The National Master of Beilin Kingdom, who was under the Myriad Mountains Demon King, has also retreated. The Beilin Dynasty currently lacks a National Master. If you are interested, Tri-Headed Leader, you can send one of your subordinates to take the position."
Hearing the little girl's words, the red-scaled three-headed python's eyes glinted. One of its heads sneered:
"That old Demon King is truly foolish. His foolish son deserved to die, especially since he was killed by a human. We should thank that person."
"Since the Dragon Gate has invited us, should we join them?"
Another head asked. The three heads seemed to have independent thoughts, and their voices were distinct.
The largest head in the middle remained silent, its gaze stern and deep. It then spat out two blood-red, jewel-like objects, which flew toward the little girl:
"This is your reward."
"Thank you, Tri-Headed Leader."
The little girl caught the items, her face lighting up with joy. She then respectfully asked, "Do you have any other requests?"
"Not at the moment. You may leave."
"Alright."
The little girl replied, and then a demonic aura enveloped her, transforming her back into the black flying bird. She flew out of the cave.
As the black bird ascended, it quickly reached the clouds and used a Secret Art to make its body invisible. However, just as it was about to disappear, a beam of Golden Sword Light shot out, severing one of its wings.
(End of Chapter)
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