Chapter 273: A Single Strike, Slaying Over Ten Thousand Demons

Chapter 273: A Single Strike, Slaying Over Ten Thousand Demons

November 26, 2024

The Heavenly Demon Sanctuary!!

Gu Qingfeng's words caused Gu Xiu's expression to freeze, as if he couldn't quite process what he had just heard.

"What is Father doing at the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary?"

"You were humiliated by the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary, so as your father, I must restore our honor and let them know that my son, Gu Qingfeng, is not someone they can bully."

Gu Qingfeng spoke with an overbearing tone.

Since the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary had only produced one Great Sage, there was nothing for Gu Qingfeng to fear.

Even if that Great Sage was only pretending to be dead and hadn't truly fallen, he still held no fear.

"Father..."

Gu Xiu's face was filled with emotion, but he hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but stopped himself.

After all, the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary was incredibly powerful, and it wasn't certain that his father would gain the upper hand by taking the initiative.

Just then, the voice of the Grand Sage of the Imperial Realm echoed in Gu Xiu's mind.

"Kid, your father is not simple. I never thought that I had underestimated him back then. This trip to the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary shouldn't be a problem.

Even if we can't destroy the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary, with your father around, retreating unscathed is not an issue!"

The Grand Sage of the Imperial Realm couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder. He had dared to break into the Life Forbidden Zone and exchanged blows with the Emperor Corpse deep within.

Even though it was just a brief encounter, it was enough to boast about for a lifetime.

In the time of the Grand Sage of the Imperial Realm, very few powerful beings could achieve such a feat.

When he first met Gu Qingfeng, the Grand Sage had already given him the highest possible estimation, but now it seemed he had still underestimated him.

This person's existence was even more monstrous than Gu Xiu.

No.

The word 'monstrous' couldn't fully describe it anymore.

Even the Grand Sage of the Imperial Realm couldn't see through Gu Qingfeng's potential.

However.

The Grand Sage of the Imperial Realm now viewed him as an equal.

Gu Xiu, who had wanted to say something, paused after hearing the Grand Sage's words, his expression slightly dazed. He swallowed the words that had reached his lips.

—

"How dare you, humans!"

"You humans dare to brazenly intrude into the Demon Realm, seeking death?!"

As Gu Qingfeng led Gu Xiu towards the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary, their journey was noticed by numerous demons.

Without exception, these demons were killed instantly upon encountering Gu Qingfeng.

Whether they were in the Divine Transformation Realm or the Dao Palace Realm, none could last more than a single round against Gu Qingfeng.

Gu Qingfeng shattered the body of a Dao Palace Realm demon with a palm strike, extracted its demon core, and casually tossed it to Gu Xiu beside him.

Gu Xiu skillfully collected the demon core.

"Let's go!"

Gu Qingfeng spoke calmly and continued towards the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary.

He didn't fly or hurry, as if openly announcing his presence to the powerful beings of the Demon Realm.

Witnessing this,

Gu Xiu's face was filled with admiration.

For the first time,

He felt a sense of security he had never known before.

Ever since entering the Demon Realm, Gu Xiu had been either running for his life or on the run, always cautious and afraid of exposing his whereabouts.

Openly walking through the Demon Realm like this was a first in history.

But it had to be said,

This feeling was incredibly wonderful.

Just then,

A terrifying aura descended. A nine-fold Dao Palace Realm demon with six arms looked down at the two below and spoke in a cold voice.

"Humans, this is not a place for you to run wild. Leave now, and you might have a chance to live!"

"Nonsense!"

Gu Qingfeng didn't even lift his eyelids. He summoned a divine thunder from the void, and the world-ending thunderbolt struck down, instantly turning the demon to ashes.

Dao Palace Realm, ninth level.

Slaughtered with a wave of his hand.

"Hiss! The Sky Net Demon Commander has fallen!"

"It is said that the Sky Net Demon Commander is one of the top experts of the Zhang Clan, having reached the peak of the Dao Palace Realm long ago, just a step away from the Half-Sage Realm. I never expected him to be killed instantly. Could this person be a Sage?!"

Some demons hiding in the shadows witnessed this scene, and their pupils contracted in shock.

The sudden fall of a top-tier Demon Commander at the ninth level of the Dao Palace Realm was indeed startling.

Just then,

Gu Qingfeng's divine sense moved, and in an instant, countless thunderbolts gathered in the sky.

"Since you're all here, none of you will leave!"

As his words fell,

Thunder descended upon the world.

Within a hundred li, world-ending thunderbolts struck down, causing the demons hiding in the shadows to turn pale in fright. Without hesitation, they fled towards the distance.

The next moment, thunderous lightning descended.

The demonic creatures were instantly reduced to ashes, annihilated.

With this single strike, over ten thousand demons were eradicated, including powerful cultivators at the Dao Palace Realm.

The demons outside the range of the thunderous attack witnessed this scene, their bodies freezing as if in an ice cellar. They stood motionless, not daring to move an inch.

It wasn't until Gu Qingfeng left that they gradually regained their senses from the grip of terror.

"A...a devil!"

"This person is absolutely a devil!"

"Killing tens of thousands of demons in one strike, the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary is in deep trouble this time!"

Looking at the devastated land and countless demon corpses, the remaining demons swallowed hard, their fear lingering in their hearts.

The divine thunder that illuminated a hundred li in all directions was like an indelible nightmare, deeply etched into their minds.

This scene would be unforgettable, even after hundreds or thousands of years.

Many demons who had intended to intercept and kill Gu Qingfeng involuntarily halted in their tracks.

This was no joke.

A single attack had wiped out tens of thousands of demons within a hundred li radius. Such a being was far beyond the capabilities of ordinary cultivators.

Only a Sage-level expert could possess such formidable abilities.

However, this was the Age of Decline, and it was impossible for a new Sage to emerge in the Ancient Desolate Realm, just as it was impossible for a Demon Lord to appear in the Demon Realm.

Unless...

An ancient Sage or Demon Lord had awakened within the Life Ancient City.

On the other side, Gu Xiu followed behind Gu Qingfeng, his face still filled with shock.

His father's strength constantly exceeded his expectations.

The sight of his father annihilating tens of thousands of demons in an instant left Gu Xiu in awe.

He couldn't help but secretly communicate with the Grand Sage of the Imperial Realm, asking, "Master, what realm has my father reached now?"

"Even I cannot see through it. The methods he displayed did not harness the power of heaven and earth, and it doesn't seem like he has already broken through the Sage Realm. Moreover, in this Age of Decline, it's impossible for a new Sage to emerge."

"However, the strength he has demonstrated is far superior to that of an ordinary Sage."

"Your father must have a great secret. His foundation is beyond my comprehension."

The Grand Sage of the Imperial Realm readily admitted that he couldn't see through Gu Qingfeng's cultivation.

Especially the way he manipulated thunder, it gave the Grand Sage the feeling of facing a true Great Sage.

But upon further thought, he wondered if he was overthinking it.

After all, Gu Qingfeng hadn't attained the Dao and become a Sage, so his cultivation was, at most, at the Half-Sage level.

For a Half-Sage to possess strength comparable to a Sage was already an incredible anomaly.

To suggest that he could rival a Great Sage was something the Grand Sage couldn't bring himself to believe.

Therefore, he felt a sense of uncertainty.

For the first time, he was so curious about a junior.

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Heavenly Demon Sanctuary.

In the grand hall, the atmosphere was oppressively heavy. The Heavenly Demon Lord, seated at the head, wore a grim expression.

"The latest news is that the Zhang Clan's Sky Net Demon Commander has fallen, and it is said that he was killed by a single strike from a human. Such strength is beyond the capabilities of a Half-Sage.

I have reason to suspect that this is a resurrected ancient Sage!"

As the Heavenly Demon Lord spoke, a deep sense of apprehension filled his eyes.

Ancient Sage! The weight of these four words was evident.

The Heavenly Demon Lord himself was a powerful cultivator at the Half-Sage Realm, but he was well aware of the vast gap between himself and a true Sage.

A mere half-step separated them, yet the difference was as vast as heaven and earth.

In the face of a true Sage, a Half-Sage was but a slightly larger ant, incapable of causing any significant disturbance.

At this moment, a middle-aged demon with red hair and eyes spoke in a deep voice, "That person is now heading towards the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary. If he is indeed an ancient Sage, with our current strength, it will be difficult to resist him!"

This was a legitimate concern for the Red-Eyed Demon Commander.

Although the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary had a solid foundation and possessed cultivators at the Ninth Level of the Dao Palace Realm, facing an ancient Sage, their numbers would hardly make a difference.

Of course, the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary also had Sacred Weapons and Great Sage Weapons, but who could guarantee that the ancient Sage didn't have hidden trump cards?

If it came to a battle, in the Red-Eyed Demon Commander's opinion, the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary's chances of victory were slim.

The other elders of the sanctuary also wore heavy expressions.

"If only we hadn't made a move against that human in the first place!"

One of the elders regretted their actions.

The Heavenly Demon Sanctuary Lord glanced at the other party and said indifferently, "The humans and our demon race have always been irreconcilable. If we should not allow that human prodigy to grow, or countless demons will perish at his hands in the future."

"In a racial conflict, how can the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary have a way out?"

"However, although an ancient Sage is powerful, the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary's foundation of tens of thousands of years is not for show. If we truly fight with all our might, even a Sage can be killed!"

At this point, the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary Lord's expression became firm, as if he had made a certain decision.

Hearing this, one of the Demon Commander elders' expressions flickered, "Is the Lord planning to awaken that person?"

"At this point, we can only let that person awaken!"

The Heavenly Demon Sanctuary Lord nodded.

"Although he didn't become a Great Demon, he is still one of the top Demon Lords. Dealing with an ancient Sage shouldn't be a problem."

The other elders also relaxed their faces at this moment.

If that person were to appear, an ancient Sage would indeed be nothing to worry about.

A moment later.

The Heavenly Demon Sanctuary Lord arrived at the Forbidden Zone, where a terrifying pressure filled the air, and an ancient city stood tall, as if it had endured countless years of erosion. With each step closer, the pressure intensified.

Even with the strength of the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary Lord, when facing this pressure, his expression was filled with reverence.

Upon reaching the ancient city, the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary Lord bowed and said, "The 58th Lord of the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary seeks an audience with the Azure Dragon Immortal Lord!"

His voice echoed.

The Life Ancient City was silent.

The Heavenly Demon Sanctuary Lord maintained his bowing posture, not moving a muscle.

Time passed.

The Life Ancient City trembled slightly, and a calm, ancient voice suddenly reached his ears.

"Disturbing this Demon Lord's slumber, you better have a good explanation!"

With just these simple words, a majestic holy aura overwhelmed him, making it difficult for the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary Lord to breathe.

Immediately, he respectfully replied, "Reporting to the Demon Lord, an ancient Sage from the Ancient Desolate Realm intends to attack the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary. This junior feels he is no match, so I have come to seek guidance from the Demon Lord!"

"An ancient Sage..."

Upon hearing these words, the voice within the Life Ancient City paused for a moment before speaking again.

"If that Sage truly arrives, this Demon Lord will take action."

"Thank you, Azure Dragon Demon Lord!"

With the Demon Lord's promise, the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary Lord's expression relaxed, and he bowed and retreated.

With this Demon Lord's agreement to take action, even if an ancient Sage from the human race appeared, it wouldn't cause much trouble.

Just as the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary Lord had left the Forbidden Zone for less than half a day, a terrifying pressure descended from the sky, suppressing the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary.

"Boom!"

Space shattered inch by inch, and all the demons in the vast Heavenly Demon Sanctuary looked up at the void, their eyes filled with fear.

"He's here!"

The Heavenly Demon Sanctuary Lord's expression changed, and he immediately activated the Clan Protection Formation of the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary. A powerful force rose, instantly protecting the entire sanctuary.

This formation was set up by the strong experts of the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary twenty thousand years ago. It was a powerful sixth-rank formation that could even withstand the arrival of a Sage for a period of time.

The other elders of the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary also breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the Clan Protection Formation.

"With this grand formation, we can surely withstand a Sage!"

The Red-Eyed Demon Commander's eyes flickered.

He was well aware of the power of the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary's formation. If that ancient Sage wasn't powerful enough, he might not even be able to break through the formation.

In that case.

There would be no need for the Azure Dragon Immortal to awaken.

This outcome.

Was the best-case scenario for the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary.

After all, if an ancient Demon Lord truly awakened in this Age of Decline, it might not be a good thing.

However.

Before the Red-Eyed Demon Commander could finish his thought, a figure suddenly appeared, and the sky was covered with thunderclouds, blocking out the sun. Thick and terrifying divine thunder power poured down from the heavens.

Divine Sky Thunder!

Ultimate Yang and Rigidity!

The sixth-rank grand formation, set up by the strong experts of the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary in the past, could only withstand this terrifying divine thunder for a few breaths before cracks appeared. Then, to the Red-Eyed Demon Commander's horror, it shattered with a loud boom.

The formation collapsed.

The remaining thunderbolts fell into the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary, causing mountains to collapse and palaces to be annihilated. Countless demons couldn't even scream before they were completely wiped out by this power.

(End of Chapter)

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