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Chapter 256: Overwhelming
Chapter 256: Overwhelming (Additional Update 2)
Upon hearing Li Hao's angry shout, Xia Linglong and Xia Yuanwu's faces changed dramatically. They had been planning to discuss a strategy to sneak around and launch a surprise attack, but Li Hao had directly exposed their presence.
They quickly surveyed the battlefield, keeping a wary eye on the Overlord of Gluttony Valley.
Meanwhile, behind the Demon Tide, four Demons with fierce postures stood, their eyes fixed on the chaotic battlefield, ready to join the fray at any moment.
Behind them, a girl in a golden silk dress stood on a hill.
A golden, curved feather adorned her head, and her Demon aura was thin. Her face was tense, her hands hanging by her sides, and she looked at the towering, muscular man in front of her with a respectful gaze.
At his feet lay numerous bones, not just of the Human Race but also of other Demons.
His body was covered in thick brown fur, with curved ram horns on his head. His pale green eyes held no emotion, radiating a cold, demonic aura.
"King Tai Sui, do you really have no plans to withdraw? The news from the western part of Youzhou is mostly true. If that young man is invited by the Xia Clan to participate in the battle, this region of Youzhou will likely not fare well."
The girl in the golden robe respectfully advised again.
The muscular man before her was King Tai Sui, the Overlord of Gluttony Valley, a figure with great renown among the Demons. Gluttony Valley was feared by many Demons, as they were a ruthless group that would eat anyone they encountered without hesitation.
"Hmph, are you trying to scare me off with just a piece of news? If I, King Tai Sui, retreat because of a mere rumor, what face will I have to command the Demons in the future?"
King Tai Sui's eyes were cold and sharp, like a blade, as he glanced at the girl.
"Even if I haven't seen it with my own eyes, even if that Human Race brat really comes to Youzhou, I still want to test a few moves. What the Candlelight Deity couldn't accomplish, I will try!"
"But if that young man participates and teams up with the Xia Clan, our side will likely suffer heavy losses. The Wasteland Deity only wants us to keep them pinned down. It's best not to push them too hard at this moment..."
The girl in the golden robe lowered her head as she spoke.
"Hmph!"
King Tai Sui's cold snort reverberated in the girl's chest, making her face pale.
"You Tianji Hall only need to provide information. Do your part, and when did it become your place to give orders?"
Seeing his slightly bared fangs, the girl shuddered, hurriedly crouching down and bowing her head, not daring to say another word.
The other four Demons, seeing the girl's frightened state, showed a glint of bloodlust and disdain in their eyes. If it weren't for the Tianji Hall, they wouldn't mind tasting this little thing.
"Don't compare us, Gluttony Valley, to that bunch of failures from the Void Realm. They couldn't even capture a single Liangzhou, and it was a surprise attack—ridiculous!"
King Tai Sui crushed a skull he had finished gnawing on, his eyes filled with disdain.
Initially, when he heard that the Candlelight Deity had reached the Half-Step Dao Realm, he was somewhat surprised and taken aback. But later, when he learned that the Candlelight Deity couldn't even deal with a Human Race youth, he felt that the Candlelight Deity's Half-Step Dao Realm was nothing but a facade.
Below the Dao Realm, one had almost no resistance against a Dao Realm cultivator. This was a widely accepted fact, unless the Dao Realm was just a facade.
Moreover, a Half-Step Dao Realm—everyone could claim to be one... King Tai Sui thought to himself. This was his secret. He knew the overwhelming power of a Half-Step Dao Realm against the Ultimate Mastery Realm, which was why he found the Candlelight Deity's claims laughable.
When he attacked the Xia Clan's Divine General Manor earlier, he had only gone to test it out, not revealing his true strength. It was precisely because of his confidence in his Half-Step Dao Realm that he dared to challenge them. After all, these ancient Divine General Manors might have Sacred Heart Celestial Treasures and perhaps a few old monsters at the Ultimate Mastery Realm. A direct attack by the Ultimate Mastery Realm wouldn't be enough to deter him.
However, during his test, he didn't uncover the true strength of the Divine General Manor. But he could sense that even if he did, he could still escape with all his might.
At that moment, as he waited to enjoy the upcoming second feast, a sharp, young man's voice suddenly echoed from the sky.
The voice, like a thunderclap, shook the battlefield. King Tai Sui and the four Elders of Gluttony Valley were momentarily stunned, their faces filled with murderous intent as they looked toward the source of the voice.
"It's the Xia Clan!"
"That's Xia Linglong. She actually dared to step out of the Xia Clan. Is she not afraid of dying?"
"Do they plan to fight us to the death here?"
The Gluttony Valley Elders recognized Xia Linglong and Xia Yuanwu, the two pillars of the Xia Clan, who had actually left the protective Array.
"Since you've come, you won't be leaving!"
King Tai Sui's eyes gleamed with a chilling killing intent. Not long ago, he had clashed with Xia Linglong and Xia Yuanwu, but that was outside the Divine General Manor. He had been constantly distracted by the possibility of other ancient monsters emerging from within, so he had only probed their strength, not daring to unleash his full power.
Now, here, he could act without restraint.
They can't really think I'm just at the Ultimate Mastery Realm, can they... A cruel smile curved on King Tai Sui's lips as he rose into the air, leading four Elders toward Li Hao.
"This young man?"
At the same time, they noticed Li Hao, the one who had boldly shouted earlier.
The Gluttony Valley Elders were not fools; they immediately recalled the intelligence about the Tianji Hall Bird Demon... Is this the General Haotian of Liangzhou?
They were startled. The General's reputation was no less impressive than that of the older generation of the Xia Clan. His ability to match the Ultimate Mastery Realm and defeat the Dragon Gate Grand Elder Lu Yuan was a testament to his formidable strength. He could not be treated as a mere youngling.
"Here they come!"
In mid-air, as King Tai Sui and the Demon Kings flew closer, Xia Linglong and Xia Yuanwu saw them and their faces turned serious.
Among them was an Ultimate Mastery Realm Grand Elder from Gluttony Valley, and King Tai Sui, the head of Gluttony Valley, was at the pinnacle of the Ultimate Mastery Realm. Previously, when they had joined forces outside the Divine General Manor to attack him, they hadn't inflicted much damage. His flesh was condensed to the extreme, comparable to an Eight-Forged Divine Weapon, making him extremely formidable.
Only a Nine-Cast Divine Weapon could cause some damage, but even that was limited.
After all, it wasn't easy for a Nine-Cast Divine Weapon to sever an Eight-Forged Divine Weapon.
"Be careful..."
Xia Linglong quickly transmitted a message to Li Hao, "This Gluttony Valley head's physical body is incredibly resilient. We need to deal with the others first before we can team up to kill him."
"You're the Human Race young man who even the Candlelight Deity couldn't kill?"
King Tai Sui's gaze fell on Li Hao, his eyes narrowing, the killing intent growing even more intense.
Li Hao was somewhat surprised that the other party didn't recognize the Candlelight Deity. The Void Realm's seclusion seemed to be quite thorough.
"Is it just you Gluttony Valley here?"
Li Hao asked.
"What do you think, we Gluttony Valley are not like those trash from the Void Realm", one of the Gluttony Valley Elders snarled.
"Answer my questions."
Li Hao didn't bother with pleasantries. He decided to make an example first, and his Dao Domain shot out like a sharp sword.
With a loud explosion, the Gluttony Valley Elder, who had been snarling just moments ago, suddenly burst apart, his body crushed.
His divine soul emerged from the mangled flesh, already in a state of terror, but before it could struggle to escape, the power that followed swiftly covered it, erasing it from existence.
All of this happened in the blink of an eye, so fast that no one had time to react.
Not only King Tai Sui and the others, but even Xia Linglong and Xia Yuanwu were taken aback. They only realized what had happened when the Demon King's divine soul was erased without a single cry, and they looked at Li Hao with shock.
At this moment, only Li Hao could accomplish such a feat.
"This..."
King Tai Sui and the remaining three Gluttony Valley Elders were dumbfounded, their previously cold expressions now filled with fear. They couldn't discern Li Hao's method of attack.
"You... You are at the Great Peace Dao Realm?!"
King Tai Sui sensed the traces of Dao Domain, but he found it hard to believe. His once imposing figure seemed to shrink, his aura completely gone, as he looked at Li Hao with a horrified expression.
Instant Dao Domain?
This was not something a half-step Dao Domain could match. This was the true Great Peace Dao Realm!
Upon hearing King Tai Sui's words, Xia Linglong, Xia Yuanwu, and the three Gluttony Valley Elders were all stunned, their hearts pounding, as they stared at Li Hao in disbelief.
The Great Peace Dao Realm, a rarity even in the entire Great Yu Divine Dynasty, and now, this young man before them?
"You have some discernment."
Li Hao glanced at the burly man and said, "You must be the master of Gluttony Valley. What was the purpose of attacking Youzhou? Was it your plan? And what do you know about the earlier attack on Liangzhou? Are the Demons planning to break ties with the Great Yu Divine Dynasty? Who gave you the courage? Who is backing you?"
He fired off the questions one after another, then calmly fixed his gaze on the man. "Don't waste my time with nonsense. Answer my questions one by one, and I'll give you a quick end."
Silence.
The air was completely still.
Everyone looked at the young man, whose calm and composed demeanor betrayed a hint of impatience.
Facing King Tai Sui and the Elder of Gluttony Valley, this young man seemed to have already regarded them as fish on a chopping block, ready to be butchered at will!
Xia Linglong and Xia Yuanwu were both dazed, having expected a fierce battle, only to find themselves in this situation.
Only now did they understand why Li Hao had said it was a side task.
Great Peace Dao Realm—second only to the True Person. In the face of the Great Peace Dao Realm, Gluttony Valley was as weak as an infant, easily crushed!
No wonder Li Hao had directly called out to the master of Gluttony Valley, no wonder he could act so recklessly. It was all because of his overwhelming strength!
Bang!
Suddenly, another Elder of Gluttony Valley's body exploded. As his divine soul burst out, he screamed for mercy, but was quickly extinguished like ashes.
It was as if an invisible hand had picked him up and gently rubbed him away, like ash from a fingertip.
The sudden attack made the remaining two Elders of Gluttony Valley kneel before Li Hao, trembling and shaking, even wetting their pants, their gall almost seeping out.
"Spare us, General, spare us..."
"We are willing to serve as your mounts, to be your oxen and horses..."
They repeatedly bowed and pleaded, their former ferocious and brutal demeanor completely gone.
"Looks like someone wants to carry me", Li Hao said to the Candlelight Deity beneath him.
The Candlelight Deity's flames suddenly intensified, his eyes cold. "Can I eat them?"
"Go ahead."
Li Hao naturally agreed.
The Candlelight Deity's Dao Domain suddenly extended, flames burning and spreading out.
The two Elders of Gluttony Valley dared not evade, only begging more desperately in despair.
The Dao Domain mercilessly enveloped them, the intense burning rules igniting their bodies instantly.
"You, you are the Candlelight Deity?!"
King Tai Sui, who had just come to his senses, changed his expression again, finally recognizing the fire-lion-like Demon as the ruler of the Void Realm!
He felt as if struck by five thunderbolts, looking at the other in disbelief.
Although he didn't respect the Candlelight Deity, the other was still the ruler of the Void Realm, with ten thousand years of cultivation. What had happened to the Demon King's pride?
To be tamed into a mount!
Hearing King Tai Sui's trembling voice, Xia Linglong and Xia Yuanwu were also stunned, their faces showing shock as they looked at the Demon beneath Li Hao. This was the ruler of the Void Realm?
They were dumbfounded, suddenly understanding why Li Hao had appeared in Youzhou, why the Liangzhou Mourning River had been quiet. It wasn't a problem with the Xia Clan's intelligence; Li Hao had subdued the Candlelight Deity in the Mourning River!
This was a Half-Step Dao Realm Demon King, willing to humbly serve as a mount. This was even harder than killing him!
Xia Linglong looked at Li Hao, suddenly feeling that the meal she had just eaten was a waste. The familiarity she had just begun to feel was now gone, leaving her feeling that this young man was so unfamiliar, and she knew nothing about him.
"Hurry up, don't waste my time."
Li Hao frowned, urging King Tai Sui.
King Tai Sui came to his senses, his face turning grim. He felt a sense of despair, knowing that he likely wouldn't escape today.
His Reversing Fate opportunity was long gone, and he had no second life. He was bound to perish here.
"Fine, I'll talk, I'll talk..."
King Tai Sui's face was ashen, his head lowered. "No wonder the Candlelight Deity failed. A monster like you, it's a pity I didn't realize it sooner, but today..."
His whispering trailed off, and he suddenly looked up, his face twisted in rage. "Even if you kill me, you will die too!!"
While whispering, he had quietly extended his Dao Domain, which now suddenly swept out, enveloping his body and pushing forward, aiming to kill Xia Linglong and Xia Yuanwu, hoping to drag them down with him.
"Dao Domain!"
Xia Linglong and Xia Yuanwu were startled, not expecting the master of Gluttony Valley to be a Half-Step Dao Realm.
As the Dao Domain rapidly expanded, the two of them hastily unleashed their Enduring Power to create some distance. However, in the next moment, the Dao Domain began to dissipate like melting snow, rapidly contracting and being forcefully pressed back into King Tai Sui's body, unable to overflow even the slightest bit.
"A half-step Dao Domain, and you dare to be so arrogant?"
Li Hao raised an eyebrow. "There are many ways to die. Do you really want to choose the most painful one?"
King Tai Sui's roar had turned into a choked silence, his expression stunned.
He had anticipated that it would be difficult to escape in front of Li Hao, a true Great Peace Dao Realm cultivator, especially with the added threat of Candlelight Deity. Fighting two against one, he was likely to perish here. But he never imagined the gap between them would be so vast, beyond his comprehension.
His Dao Domain, which he had been so confident in, was being forced back, unable to be released at all!
What was the difference between this and having his Dao Domain completely nullified?
"You, you..."
King Tai Sui stared at the young man as if he had seen a ghost. In his eyes, the young man was a nightmare.
"Enough, die."
Li Hao saw that King Tai Sui had no intention of speaking and lost his patience. Suppressing his Dao Domain, he unleashed a force that made King Tai Sui's physical body explode with a loud bang.
An Eighth-Cast physical body was utterly defenseless against his Dao Domain, and he had only used one layer of it.
Against a half-step Dao Domain, there was no need to use two layers.
King Tai Sui's divine soul burst out of his physical body, still standing in the air, dazed, as if he had realized that any struggle would be futile.
Only by coming into contact with a Dao Domain could one truly understand its terror.
Li Hao didn't completely erase King Tai Sui's divine soul but wiped out most of it, leaving only a tiny fraction to hand over to Xia Linglong. "Senior Xia Linglong, I'll leave the interrogation to you. I'll head to Qingzhou first and come back to you for the details when I return."
As the leader of a top-tier demon faction, King Tai Sui was inevitably involved in the grand scheme. Li Hao had no intention of letting him off so easily.
Xia Linglong took the remaining divine soul, feeling honored. She was momentarily stunned but quickly nodded. "I will, you can count on me!"
She quickly released her power, suppressing and sealing King Tai Sui's divine soul.
"General Haotian, be cautious on your journey to Qingzhou. Once the Xia Clan has quelled the chaos in Youzhou, we will immediately come to your aid", Xia Yuanwu said hastily, not wanting to delay Li Hao's departure.
Li Hao nodded.
He raised his hand, and the Heaven-Earth Meridian extended out, drawing boundless power from the surrounding world to his fingertips. This surging power instantly transformed into an endless stream of Sword Qi, with countless sword lights converging and splitting in the air above the battlefield, forming a vast, cloud-like expanse of swords.
The overwhelming momentum and power left Xia Linglong and Xia Yuanwu in awe. Although they could also gather such destructive forces, the scale and intensity were far inferior to what the young man could achieve with just a wave of his hand.
"Kill."
Li Hao spoke a single word, and countless streams of Sword Qi fell like rain, accompanied by the roaring sound of wind and thunder, landing on the Demon Tide below.
The demons still rushing to the battlefield were instantly covered by this torrent of sword rain. Each stream of Sword Qi struck with lethal force, leaving no survivors.
Even Tianren Realm demons were no match for a single stream of Sword Qi.
Only Three Eternities Realm demons could barely resist, but under the continuous bombardment of Sword Qi, they quickly became riddled with wounds, and after enduring hundreds or even thousands of strikes, they inevitably succumbed to the 1% chance of a fatal attack and met their end.
The range and quantity of the Sword Qi were so vast that they almost covered the entire battlefield.
Most terrifyingly, these streams of Sword Qi could be precisely controlled. Under Li Hao's command, they weaved through the defensive lines where the Xia Family soldiers were engaged in fierce combat, accurately claiming the lives of demons amidst the chaos.
For a moment, everyone on the defensive line, stretching for hundreds of miles, witnessed the overwhelming descent of the sword rain.
The sky seemed to collapse into a massive whirlpool, spewing out countless raindrops.
The rain fell densely, almost obscuring the entire battlefield.
With the Flight Segment Attribute doubling the attack range, the sword rain easily covered more than two hundred miles.
With each sweep, countless demons fell.
Xia Linglong and Xia Yuanwu stood beside Li Hao, stunned into silence.
Without King Tai Sui, the Grand Elder of Gluttony Valley, and the remaining elders, they would have had to expend considerable effort and time to clear all the demons.
But now, under the sweeping sword rain from Li Hao's fingertips, the ground's cries of rage were gradually being completely drowned out...
(End of Chapter)
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