Chapter 321: The Great Battle
Chapter 321: The Great Battle
Boom!
The Dark Moon Mirror's light struck the Cosmic Node within Solitude Valley, causing a series of deafening rumbles.
"It's been over a decade since I last saw Senior Brother Qi in action, and his skills are still so formidable."
"If it were me, I probably couldn't even withstand a single strike from this Dark Moon Mirror's light."
As they witnessed Qi Zhiyuan wielding the Dark Moon Mirror, unleashing its overwhelming power, numerous grandmasters like Feng Hongsheng couldn't help but exclaim in awe.
Even these veteran grandmasters had rarely seen Qi Zhiyuan harnessing the might of the Dark Moon Mirror. After all, the Dark Moon Mirror was one of the Seven Xuan Sect's foundational spirit armaments, and it was rarely taken outside the sect.
Mu Ranyan, who was also among the top ten on the Wind and Cloud Rankings, observed this scene with a racing heart. She felt her heart palpitating just by looking at that beam of mirror light, and she knew that even without being hit directly, a mere brush of that light could cause severe injury or even instant death.
"It truly possesses unparalleled might."
At this moment, Chen Mu also stared at the destruction caused by the Dark Moon Mirror's light, sensing the surging power of the Dark Moon. In his mind, he estimated how he would fare if he faced it head-on.
Based on his rough assessment, the overwhelming power of this beam of Dark Moon Mirror light indeed far surpassed that of a top-tier grandmaster. It was difficult to gauge its strength, and if forced to evaluate, it might exceed two hundred portions, surpassing the power he could currently muster.
However.
If given the task to block the mirror light, Chen Mu was confident he could handle it. After all, this was the power Qi Zhiyuan harnessed through the Dark Moon Mirror, and not his own strength. The level of refinement was insufficient.
Even though his Heaven-Earth Seal might be slightly inferior in a head-on confrontation, he had numerous other means to respond.
The most apparent difference was in their speed and agility.
The Viscera Realm practitioners often executed their techniques like 'casting spells,' although they were instantaneous, there was still a process of gathering and manipulating the power of heaven and earth, no matter how fast.
Grandmasters, on the other hand, did not require this. After Bone Marrow Cleansing, they cultivated their martial bodies, sanctifying their physical strength. Their power was hidden within simple punches and kicks, incomparable to the others. Although Qi Zhiyuan's control of the Dark Moon Mirror was indeed formidable, if Chen Mu fought against him, he could forcibly break through with his speed, leaving Qi Zhiyuan no time to fully unleash the mirror's power.
From this perspective, while Qi Zhiyuan's control of the Dark Moon Mirror might surpass that of a top-tier grandmaster, in a real confrontation, he would likely still lose. It was fundamentally difficult to match up.
This spirit armament was more effective in large-scale offensive and defensive battles rather than one-on-one duels.
Finally.
Just as the Dark Moon Mirror's light was wreaking havoc on Solitude Valley, a voice filled with rage echoed from within, accompanied by a surge of overwhelming demonic energy.
"Dark Moon Mirror! Qi Zhiyuan!"
It was like a demon's roar, instantly changing the face of heaven and earth.
In the next moment.
Including Qi Zhiyuan, all the grandmasters present had their expressions slightly altered. They all sensed a surge of overwhelming demonic energy erupting from Solitude Valley. This energy was so powerful that it caused the earth to tremble, like a pitch-black dragon rushing towards the beam of mirror light, intertwining and tearing at it, preventing the Dark Moon Mirror's light from advancing.
"A Heavenly Demon?"
Feng Hongsheng exclaimed.
"No, it's the power of an array."
Shi Zhenyong's gaze turned solemn as he stared at the surging black demonic energy, and he spoke in a deep voice.
Qi Zhiyuan's face sank slightly as he watched the black dragon tearing at the Dark Moon Mirror's light, attempting to counterattack. However, he showed no fear and pointed his finger like a sword, accelerating the surge of heavenly power. The Dark Moon Mirror's light instantly became even more vast and mighty, forcefully suppressing the black demonic energy dragon.
"It's an array! Everyone, attack!"
Qi Zhiyuan used the Dark Moon Mirror's light to forcefully suppress the demonic energy, but he was clearly under pressure. His body tensed, and without looking at Feng Hongsheng and the others, he spoke in a deep voice.
At this moment, they didn't need Qi Zhiyuan's instructions. The numerous grandmasters present all took action!
"Break!"
Feng Hongsheng's eyes flashed with cold light. He drew the Moonslayer Bow, nocked the Starshatter Arrow, and infused it with a surge of Primordial Energy. The entire spirit armament longbow shone with a dazzling light, like a crescent moon.
The Starshatter Arrow glowed brighter, like a shining star, as the overwhelming power of heaven and earth surged and condensed within it. Finally, Feng Hongsheng released the arrow, transforming it into a beam of light that pierced through the air and descended towards Solitude Valley below.
Whoosh!
The Starshatter Arrow tore through the air, piercing the head of the black dragon!
"Roar!"
Black demonic mist filled the air as the dragon, condensed from demonic energy, let out a roar. However, its severed head instantly disintegrated, allowing the Dark Moon Mirror's light to instantly gain the upper hand and press down.
The Starshatter Arrow had pierced through the dragon's head, but it didn't end there. After slicing through with a beam of light, it returned and attempted to pierce the dragon again.
However.
This time, it didn't succeed.
"Starshatter Arrow, hmph!"
A cold snort echoed from within Solitude Valley, followed by another surge of demonic energy. It enveloped a thick earth energy and burst out, transforming into a withered yellow hand spanning dozens of zhang. It grabbed the tiny Starshatter Arrow and crushed it in its palm.
Seeing this, Feng Hongsheng's expression remained unchanged. Instead, he coldly laughed and said,
"You demonic scum, finally showing yourself.
"Hmph, is it the Loam Demon Sovereign? You can only rely on your array and terrain, daring to be slightly rampant before us."
Shi Zhenyong stood with his hands behind his back, a mocking expression on his face. He then lifted his foot and stomped, causing the cliffside to shatter into fragments. These fragments exploded and transformed into enormous boulders, accompanied by surging Primordial Energy and the power of Heaven and Earth, colliding in a mountain-splitting impact as they smashed towards the large, withered yellow hand.
Crash!
With a series of clattering sounds, the yellow hand, which had emerged from underground and was infused with Earthly Malefic Energy, quickly succumbed to the onslaught and was crushed to pieces, revealing the faintly glowing Starshatter Arrow within. The arrow flew back towards Feng Hongsheng.
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The Loam Demon Sovereign, a seventh-rank Demon Sovereign of the Demon Gate, was not exceptionally powerful but excelled in earth-based evasion techniques. He was a constant headache for the Ice Extinction Palace, and now, in the Solitude Valley, he harnessed the power of arrays and terrain, making him even more formidable. However, even with these advantages, he was no match for Shi Zhenyong, and could only barely hold his ground.
"Eight Directions Finger!"
"Great Sun Seal!"
"Clashing Heavenly Wind Fist!"
...
Almost simultaneously, Fang Yuan, Liu Tong, and numerous other Qiuan Sect Grandmasters unleashed their unique techniques, each striking from afar towards the azure dragon formed by the combined power of demonic energy and earth veins, attempting to aid Qi Zhiyuan in breaking through its defenses.
At that very moment, the Solitude Valley erupted with various demonic auras. Black mist and blood-red light intertwined, and different demonic energies surged, converging to create various demonic forms. These forms leaped into the air, engaging the attacks of Fang Yuan, Liu Tong, and the other Grandmasters.
The battle raged on.
Nearly twenty Qiuan Sect Grandmasters, each possessing the strength of a Grandmaster, stood at various points along the cliff, unleashing their diverse skills. The valley below, though devoid of any Demon Sovereigns, was filled with terrifying demonic auras due to the combined might of the Demon Gate's headquarters, its advantageous terrain, and powerful arrays. The two sides clashed in mid-air, causing the hundred-zhang-deep valley to shake incessantly, as if the very earth was about to shatter.
"Heavenly Sword!"
Mu Ranyan also joined the battle, standing beside Chen Mu. She raised a sword, a Spirit Armament, but not of the Heavenly Sword. It was a Wind-Fire Spirit Armament. Nonetheless, with the activation of the Heavenly Domain, she instantly unleashed dozens of Heavenly Sword beams, showering them down into the Solitude Valley.
Chen Mu witnessed such a large-scale battle between Grandmasters for the first time. The combined forces of the Qiuan Sect, the Demon Gate's headquarters, and the various Demon Sovereigns created a truly spectacular scene, with nearly twenty Grandmasters engaging in a mid-air confrontation.
At this point, the Qiuan Sect clearly held the upper hand in the Solitude Valley. Qi Zhiyuan controlled the Dark Moon Mirror's light to suppress the valley's array and demonic energy, while the other Grandmasters completely overwhelmed the magnificent demonic forms created by the arrays. It was evident that the Demon Gate's headquarters lacked sufficient forces, and despite their advantageous terrain and the power of their arrays and Earthly Malefic Energy, they could only barely hold their ground, clearly outmatched.
Swish!
Although Mu Ranyan's Heavenly Domain did not restrict him, he still took a step back, moving away from her domain. He stood at the edge of the cliff and raised his hand, summoning the power of Heaven and Earth, which condensed into an eight-colored seal.
"Heaven-Earth Seal."
Chen Mu also joined the battle, unleashing a Heaven-Earth Seal towards the Solitude Valley. This move caught the attention of several Qiuan Sect Grandmasters.
Given the Qiuan Sect's dominant position, Chen Mu's action was calm and composed, blending in with the crowd. Nonetheless, his Heaven-Earth Seal still caused many Qiuan Sect Grandmasters to focus their gaze on him, as they could sense that his power on the battlefield was almost on par with Qi Zhiyuan, and certainly capable of rivaling Feng Hongsheng, Shi Zhenyong, and others!
"His Heaven-Earth Seal has reached this level; no wonder he could easily kill the three Demon Sovereigns of the Demon Gate."
"Such power, such refinement, he's truly a little monster..."
Fang Yuan, Liu Tong, and other Grandmasters who were less familiar with Chen Mu were astonished by his display. As they witnessed his Heaven-Earth Seal, their eyes widened in awe.
Seeing is believing. Although they had not witnessed Chen Mu's defeat of the three Demon Sovereigns of the Demon Gate, the power of his Heaven-Earth Seal left them in no doubt of his prowess. The force he wielded was comparable to that of Feng Hongsheng and the others.
It is worth noting that only a few Grandmasters within the Qiuan Sect have reached this level, and not everyone has attained such heights. While they may not be at the pinnacle, it is the peak that most ordinary Grandmasters can aspire to.
When White Feather and the other two Demon Sovereigns joined forces to assassinate Chen Mu, they likely never anticipated his terrifying strength. With a slight lapse in their guard, it was no surprise that Chen Mu consecutively killed them. If they had dared to engage in close combat with Feng Hongsheng or others, their fate would have been sealed.
Boom!
Chen Mu's Heaven-Earth Seal descended, directly striking a demonic form of a strange beast, piercing its skull and nearly causing the entire form, which was sustained by Earthly Malefic Energy, arrays, and demonic power, to dissipate.
(End of Chapter)
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