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Chapter 183: Too Terrifying for Words!
Chapter 183: Too Terrifying for Words!
Black Hatred Demon King felt his right shoulder being pressed down, and his instinctive reaction was to dodge and jump away. However, his demonic energy froze in an instant, and he was unable to mobilize it at all.
His expression changed drastically, and a sense of panic arose in his heart.
Red-scaled Little Serpent and Di Xie also widened their eyes in shock. They saw a magical shadow appear behind the Black Hatred Demon King—it was a mysterious figure enveloped in dark purple demonic energy.
Fu Dao Jian Zun!
Di Xie instantly guessed the true identity of the magical shadow, and his entire body stiffened as he dared not move.
He dared not move, and the Black Hatred Demon King was unable to budge.
Gu An stood behind the Black Hatred Demon King. He had intended to get some information from him, but then he changed his mind. What was there to listen to? Soul-searching would reveal everything.
It was enough to confirm that the Black Hatred Demon King had hostile intentions towards humanity!
The Black Hatred Demon King struggled with all his might, but he couldn't mobilize his demonic energy, nor could he separate his spirit from his body. His peripheral vision vaguely glimpsed a figure that brought his fear to its peak.
Having lived for tens of thousands of years, he had never been so afraid.
Even when he was defeated by the Demon Emperor, he hadn't been this scared.
This was a fear of the unknown!
The fact that his opponent could suppress him with just one hand shattered his understanding of the world.
He struggled to open his mouth to speak, but suddenly, a terrifying divine sense rushed into his mind, causing his eyes to lose their luster instantly.
Red-scaled Little Serpent quickly jumped down from the tree branch. It crouched on the ground, shivering, and said, "I mean no harm... Elder, please spare me..."
Di Xie remained silent. Although he knew that Fu Dao Jian Zun wouldn't kill him, the sudden appearance of Fu Dao Jian Zun still startled him.
It reminded him of the scene where the Demon Master was killed.
Just how powerful was Fu Dao Jian Zun's cultivation?
It was worth noting that although the Black Hatred Demon King was not one of the seventy-two Demon Kings, his cultivation was not much weaker than that of the Demon Master. His domain was a demonic region that even Di Xie's father, the Emperor, couldn't annex.
Seeing that Fu Dao Jian Zun didn't respond, Di Xie and Red-scaled Little Serpent could only wait.
They dared not run.
If even the Black Hatred Demon King was suppressed, how could they possibly escape?
As for taking action against Fu Dao Jian Zun, that would be suicide!
"So this is Fu Dao Jian Zun... The rumors were true after all..." Red-scaled Little Serpent thought fearfully.
Hearing that the Demon Master was smashed to death by Fu Dao Jian Zun with a single axe, it had seemed absurd to the serpent, and it hadn't believed that it could be so exaggerated. But even if it wasn't that dramatic, the fact that Fu Dao Jian Zun could kill the Demon Master was enough to make it fearful.
When the Demon Emperor assigned it this task, it had almost collapsed.
Along the way, it had barely managed to adjust its mindset, and now, tonight, it almost collapsed again.
Too terrifying!
No, too terrifying for words!
This was even more frightening than facing the Demon Ancestor!
After all, the Demon Ancestor wouldn't suddenly appear...
The two demons waited for what felt like two hours, and during that time, they experienced what felt like the longest moments of their lives.
At that moment, Gu An's right hand ignited with green flames, which quickly engulfed the Black Hatred Demon King.
Under the gaze of the two demons, the Black Hatred Demon King was reduced to ashes in a very short time, without even his soul remaining.
[You have successfully taken the life of the Black Hatred Demon King (Nirvana Realm, Layer 3) and gained 7,090 years of lifespan.]
Not bad!
This trip wasn't in vain!
From the Black Hatred Demon King's memories, he learned that he was a famous genius among the demon race and had even overshadowed the Demon Emperor in terms of fame at one point. Unfortunately, the Demon Emperor later gained a great opportunity, surpassing him.
If he hadn't come to Tai Xuan Gate, he could have lived for another seventy thousand years.
Why seek trouble when you can live a peaceful life?
Gu An thought to himself, his gaze shifting to the Red-scaled Little Serpent.
The Black Hatred Demon King's demon core fell into Gu An's hands, and he tossed it into his storage bag for future use.
It was just a pity that the Black Hatred Demon King didn't carry a storage bag or storage ring. This fellow was too arrogant and hadn't used any artifacts in many years.
The Red-scaled Little Serpent quickly said, "Are you, Elder, Fu Dao Jian Zun?"
Although it had already guessed as much, it still had to ask, as it concerned the task assigned by the Demon Emperor.
"Mhm," Gu An replied.
The Red-scaled Little Serpent breathed a sigh of relief and continued, "His Majesty the Demon Emperor sent me here in the hope that we could join forces to fight against the existence behind the Demon Master, as well as the Demon Ancestor. After the Demon-Magic Great Calamity is over, the demon race is willing to live in peace with humanity. After all, this continent is too vast, and there's no need to fight until one race is annihilated."
"Who is behind the Demon Master?" Gu An asked.
From the Black Hatred Demon King's memories, there was no indication of the Demon Master's backer, nor were there any scenes of him interacting with a Seven-star Spirit Realm cultivator. However, as a confidant of the Demon Master and a piece cultivated by him, the Black Hatred Demon King was specifically kept out of the circle of the seventy-two Demon Kings so that he could be used to counter the Demon Emperor if he became too powerful.
The Red-scaled Little Serpent replied, "His Majesty said that the being calls himself Heavenly Mandate Ancestor, and it's unclear whether he is human or demon. His cultivation is extremely powerful, capable of easily sealing His Majesty's demonic energy. Heavenly Mandate Ancestor is very likely a wandering immortal, two whole levels higher than the Great Vehicle Realm!"
A wandering immortal!
This was the first time Di Xie had heard of such a realm, and he stood by stiffly, feeling very constrained.
Gu An asked, "How exactly do you propose we cooperate?"
He needed to see some sincerity.
The Red-scaled Little Serpent said, "His Majesty is in the land of demons and finds it inconvenient to launch a war. However, he will send demons to support humanity. Those demons are ones he has secretly cultivated. At that time, they can fight under the guise of being demon companions of Tai Xuan Gate, with Di Xie as their leader. His Majesty can announce to the outside world that Di Xie has betrayed him!"
"How many demons, and of what realm?"
"Three Great Vehicle Realm demons, ten Mystical Heart Realm demons, and a thousand demon followers, all of whom have at least reached the Void Crossing Realm."
Upon hearing these words, Di Xie looked at Red-scaled Little Serpent in surprise. He hadn't expected the Demon Emperor to secretly cultivate so many powerful demons.
It seemed the Demon Emperor had planned for this all along!
A smile appeared on Di Xie's face; this was the first time he truly approved of his father's actions.
Gu An also felt that the Demon Emperor had shown great sincerity, and this force could indeed be of great help to the human race.
Seeing that Fu Dao Jian Zun remained silent, the Red-scaled Little Serpent added, "Since ancient times, demons have exterminated humans, and humans have exterminated demons, in an endless cycle. Only the sacred sites remain unchanged. His Majesty finds this situation suspicious and wishes to alter this cycle of vengeance. To quote a phrase from your Tai Xuan Immortal Venerable's book, 'When will this cycle of grudges ever end?'"
Gu An turned around and said, "Let him take you to meet the elders of the Tai Xuan Gate."
With that, he walked into the darkness, as if he had never been there.
"Thank you, Sword Sovereign, for making this possible. In the future, when peace reigns on the continent, the demon race will definitely remember your kindness!" The Red-scaled Little Serpent exclaimed excitedly.
Di Xie bowed to Gu An, expressing his gratitude with utmost courtesy.
After a while, the Red-scaled Little Serpent heaved a sigh of relief and exclaimed, "Sword Sovereign, you're truly terrifying. That was the Black Hatred Demon King, yet you ended his life without giving him a chance to resist."
Di Xie's eyes shone with determination as he said, "Just as you said, when will this cycle of grudges ever end? In the heavens above, someone is watching over everything. Perhaps, the Fu Dao Sword Sovereign is the savior destined to change the continent's plight."
The Red-scaled Little Serpent nodded, sharing the same sentiment.
...
The mountains were painted with autumn hues as Gu An strolled through the Third Medicine Valley, inspecting the various sections. An Xin accompanied him quietly, following in his footsteps.
It had been a month since the night they slew the Black Hatred Demon King.
The Tai Xuan Gate remained peaceful, but Gu An noticed that at the edge of the sect, a large number of disciples were busy constructing teleportation arrays, and Di Xie was among them. It was evident that the Tai Xuan Gate was willing to cooperate with the demon race.
At this critical juncture, as the human race continued to retreat and the situation grew more dire, the Tai Xuan Gate decided to take a gamble. And this gamble was rooted in their trust in Fu Dao Jian Zun.
Time passed.
Gu An paused in his steps and gave a few instructions to An Xin before leaving alone.
An Xin watched her master's departing figure, blinking as she felt that his aura had become even more remarkable, giving her an indescribable feeling.
It was this aura that made her want to stay by his side more and more. Whenever she saw him, she wanted to get closer, and even if they didn't speak, she didn't feel bored.
Gu An rode the wind on his sword, swiftly arriving at the teleportation platform and heading towards the Xuan Valley.
Upon reaching the Xuan Valley, he quietly left, not for the Tianya Valley, but for another borderland of the Great Tang Dynasty.
In a forest, trees lay toppled, blood and flesh were scattered everywhere, and countless demon corpses lay in a gruesome sight.
Zhang Bukou, his entire body drenched in blood, leaned against a cliff, panting heavily. His long hair was matted with blood, his chest was riddled with gruesome wounds, and his eyes reflected exhaustion.
He had just emerged from another fierce battle.
Ever since the outbreak of the Demon-Magic Great Calamity, he often encountered demons who wanted to devour him, and even the evil spirits would attack him.
Almost every three or four days, he had to fight for his life.
Endlessly injured, endlessly recovering, and sometimes barely escaping death, he was utterly exhausted.
There were countless times when he wanted to give up, but every time he thought of Gu An's encouragement, he felt a surge of strength and grit his teeth to persevere.
"I wonder if Master Gu is safe... Nowadays, powerful demons are rampant in the world. I hope he doesn't encounter any danger..." Zhang Bukou thought silently as he looked at his bloodstained hands.
He had no family left in the world, not even friends. All he could do was think of Gu An to divert his attention from the pain.
He didn't notice that above him, a figure was watching him—it was Gu An.
Gu An's aura had become imperceptible, and with Zhang Bukou's cultivation, he couldn't sense it at all.
Seeing Zhang Bukou's injuries, Gu An's heart softened.
Ever since their last parting, he would occasionally use his divine sense to check on Zhang Bukou.
Based on Gu An's observations, Zhang Bukou was kinder than most people in the world. He never bullied others or demons, and when he encountered the weak, he would stand up for them. However, few humans or demons were willing to accept him, and even those he saved would only stay with him for a few days before parting ways.
Zhang Bukou had always been searching for companions to alleviate his loneliness. No matter how many times he was injured, he never held grudges. The most depressed he had ever felt was when he wanted to end his life after meeting Gu An.
Given Zhang Bukou's temperament and experiences, Gu An ultimately couldn't bear to leave him to fend for himself and decided to lend him a helping hand.
He manifested the divine ability, 'Heavenly Transformation of the Nine Changes', transforming into a sparrow and descending from the sky, landing in front of Zhang Bukou.
He chirped a few times, attracting Zhang Bukou's attention.
Zhang Bukou lifted his gaze to the sparrow, a faint smile appearing on his face as he asked, "Little Sparrow... Are you concerned about me?"
Gu An, in his sparrow form, hopped forward, then turned back and chirped again.
Zhang Bukou didn't respond, so Gu An continued forward and turned back once more.
Understanding what the sparrow wanted, Zhang Bukou gritted his teeth through the pain and asked, "Do you want me to follow you?"
The sparrow chirped a few more times. Seeing this, Zhang Bukou mustered his strength and stood up, limping after the sparrow.
He left a long trail of blood behind, and as the sunlight shone on him, the blood on his body began to glisten.
(End of Chapter)
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