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Chapter 326: Underground Pursuit
Chapter 326: Underground Pursuit
Just as the Loam Demon Sovereign was doing his utmost to escape underground, his expression suddenly changed as he detected a completely different aura swiftly approaching amidst the mottled earth pulses. This aura didn't contain demonic energy, but it gave him a subtle yet intense sense of threat.
"This is..."
The Loam Demon Sovereign's face paled.
Among the Demon Sovereigns and Guardians of Solitude Valley who could escape through the earth, there were many, but very few human martial artists could move through the earth at a depth of a hundred zhang faster than he could. Even Qi Zhiyuan couldn't do it, and the only person he could think of was Chen Mu.
Chen Mu!
Having cultivated the complete Heaven and Earth Concept, he could do anything, even entering the earth.
"Chen Mu? Hmph!"
The Loam Demon Sovereign sensed the aura rapidly approaching, but he didn't panic. A cold glint flashed in his rodent-like eyes.
If they were on the ground, he would admit that he wasn't Chen Mu's match. Even if three of him joined forces, they probably wouldn't win against Chen Mu. But at a depth of a hundred zhang underground, this was his territory. Although he wasn't confident he could use the terrain to his advantage against Chen Mu, it wouldn't be easy for Chen Mu to pursue him underground either!
"Earthquake and Rat Surge!"
The Loam Demon Sovereign coldly snorted, and with a wave of his hand, he infused a surging demonic energy into the earth pulses, merging it with the nearby earth pulse power, causing a region spanning a hundred zhang to tremble!
At a distance of about a hundred and fifty zhang from the Loam Demon Sovereign, Chen Mu was walking through the mud and rocks, his body shimmering with specks of glow, as if he were in a state of ethereal flight.
Hmm.
Just at that moment, the entire earth pulse power surged and boiled, creating a strong repelling force that prevented Chen Mu from maintaining his 'intangible and formless' state, forcing him back into the solid mud and rocks.
His Heaven and Earth Concept's escape technique didn't truly turn him into a state of nothingness; instead, it transformed the earth, wood, water, fire, and metal elements he came into contact with into 'Heaven and Earth Power,' allowing him to directly pass through them.
When the external Heaven and Earth were shaken, and the earth pulse power surged and changed, it made it impossible for him to easily transform the mud and rocks he touched into ethereal Heaven and Earth Power, and he was pushed out of the solid state.
Whoosh!!
The nearby earth pulse power was stirred, not only expelling Chen Mu from his ethereal state but also causing the surging earth pulse power from a hundred zhang deep underground to press in from all directions, attempting to immobilize him.
"This is interesting."
Chen Mu wasn't surprised. His Primordial Essence True Force expanded, forcefully creating a void where the mud, rocks, and surging earth pulse power couldn't bury him.
He had sneaked into the underground of Solitude Valley for two reasons: first, it was safer for him, and he wouldn't have to deal with nine-rank heavenly demons like the Sacred Turtle; second, with Solitude Valley breached, many demons would be escaping underground, and only a few in the entire Qiuan Sect could fight comfortably in such conditions, so he naturally took on the challenge.
Along the way, he had already killed four Guardians and over a dozen executives of the Demon Gate.
The Loam Demon Sovereign ahead of him was the biggest catch he had encountered so far. As a Demon Sovereign escaping during the fall of Solitude Valley, he surely had many valuable items with him. Additionally, he had been wreaking havoc in Ice Province, causing headaches for many Grandmasters and creating much destruction. With Chen Mu having him in his sights, he naturally wouldn't let this opportunity pass.
"Eight Aspects Rotation, Heaven and Earth Transformation."
Although the Loam Demon Sovereign had used his demonic energy to disturb the earth pulses, forcing Chen Mu to abandon his ethereal escape, Chen Mu, having cultivated the Heaven and Earth Concept and possessing the Heaven and Earth Body, wouldn't be trapped at a depth of a hundred zhang underground.
As Chen Mu's intention moved, his Primordial Essence True Force instantly transformed into Earth Essence Power, and his concept rotated through the eight aspects, settling on the Earth aspect. In an instant, the pressure he felt underground significantly decreased.
Swish!
Chen Mu raised his left hand and sliced through the mud and rocks in front of him, carving a path as he pursued the Loam Demon Sovereign, following the fluctuations of his demonic energy.
The Loam Demon Sovereign had initially been only about a hundred and fifty zhang away from Chen Mu. After disrupting Chen Mu's underground escape technique and increasing the distance between them to two hundred zhang, Chen Mu, by rotating through the eight aspects and using the Earth Essence Power to forge ahead underground, quickly closed the gap once more, reducing the distance to a mere hundred zhang in just a moment!
"..."
The Loam Demon Sovereign sensed Chen Mu's approach and furrowed his brows. "The Heaven and Earth Concept is so troublesome. It's truly hateful to be chased relentlessly. If I, as a Demon Sovereign, could cultivate an eighth-rank demonic body, I'd dare to take your life underground!"
Unfortunately, he was only a seventh-rank Demon Sovereign. With Chen Mu's record of slaying the White Jade Demon Sovereign and two other Demon Sovereigns, even though the Loam Demon Sovereign had the advantage of the underground terrain, he still dared not turn back to face Chen Mu.
However, when he thought about the eighth rank, a faint glow appeared in his eyes.
Among the entire Qiuan Sect, only a few could engage in such underground pursuits at a depth of a hundred zhang. Chen Mu's bold pursuit made him consider setting a trap to bury Chen Mu.
A rare talent among the Heaven-Earth lineage, a genius in his own right, Chen Mu was barely over thirty years old, an age when his blood essence was at its most vibrant. If he could consume the essence of Chen Mu's five viscera, it would undoubtedly enhance the tempering of his Demon Body.
However, the Demon Sovereign alone was not enough to deal with Chen Mu. Even if he summoned two other Demon Sovereigns, it would still be challenging to handle Chen Mu, especially since Chen Mu could freely utilize his powers underground, whereas the other Demon Sovereigns might not fare much better in the same environment.
But on their side, the Heavenly Demon Sect had an Upper Supreme Venerable of the Eighth Rank.
The Loam Demon Sovereign's eyes flashed with a hint of demonic light. He spat out a drop of Demon Blood, infusing it with a strand of his Demon Energy, causing it to instantly transform into a red thread that spread and vanished into the underground soil.
After completing this step, he didn't hesitate. Sensing Chen Mu's approaching aura, he coldly snorted, flipped his hands, and exerted a powerful pressure on the nearby soil, causing his Demon Energy to surge forth and merge with the Earth Pulse Energy a hundred feet below.
"Ten Thousand Rats Blood Devouring!"
Buzz!!!
In an instant, the Earth Pulse within a hundred-foot radius underwent a bizarre transformation.
Under the surging Demon Energy, the nearby soil began to churn, forming countless rats from the loamy earth. This hundred-foot-deep underground space seemed to have suddenly become a rat's nest.
Countless giant rats surged like a tidal wave, rushing towards the pursuing Chen Mu.
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However, Chen Mu, traveling through the Earth Pulse, remained unfazed by the overwhelming onslaught of rats. He lifted his hands and clapped them together towards the center.
As the Earthly Essence Power surged, the Earth Pulse shook once more. The nearby ground suddenly cracked and shifted, forming two giant palms that clapped together towards the center.
Boom!!!
With a resounding boom, the rat tide was squeezed into the center, collapsing and shattering in pieces, turning back into scattered mud and stones.
The force continued to spread, affecting the area beyond a hundred feet, causing the soil around the Loam Demon Sovereign to harden like rock. It seemed to transform into a layer of rock, moving towards the center, attempting to grasp him tightly.
"Not good!"
The Loam Demon Sovereign's face changed abruptly. He hadn't expected Chen Mu's strength to be so terrifying. Even from a hundred feet away, Chen Mu could launch an attack that reached him. Even with the mastery of the Heaven-Earth Concept, Chen Mu seemed to have an even greater advantage underground.
Without hesitation, the Loam Demon Sovereign unleashed his Demon Energy, causing his entire body to surge forward, forcefully breaking through the hardened soil. Like a burrowing yellow-skinned rat, he evaded the layers of compressing mud behind him.
"No wonder many Grandmasters in Ice Province had no solution. Even the top Grandmasters of Ice Extinction Palace couldn't handle him."
Chen Mu sensed that the Loam Demon Sovereign had evaded his suppression from afar, but his expression remained unchanged. Indeed, the Loam Demon Sovereign was not an Eighth Rank Supreme Venerable, but he was one of the most troublesome Demon Sovereigns in Ice Province. Even top Grandmasters, including Qin Mengjun, would find it difficult to deal with him. After all, Qin Mengjun cultivated the Heavenly Concept, not the Earthly Essence Power, and underground, not only was his strength limited, but his earth-traveling speed would undoubtedly be inferior to the Loam Demon Sovereign, who possessed innate demonic attributes.
However, the Loam Demon Sovereign's encounter with Chen Mu meant there was no escape.
Chen Mu slightly closed his eyes, slightly adjusting his Primordial Essence True Force, and took a step forward, effortlessly traveling through the mud and Earth Pulse towards the Loam Demon Sovereign.
The Loam Demon Sovereign's expression shifted as he continuously employed various evasive techniques, but he couldn't shake off Chen Mu's pursuit. He could only watch helplessly as Chen Mu gradually caught up, closing the distance to within thirty feet.
"Eight Aspects Rotation, Earth Merges with Mountain."
As Chen Mu judged the distance between them to be sufficient, he finally made his move. His gaze remained calm and unchanging as he lifted his hands and clapped them towards the center.
In an instant, the Loam Demon Sovereign, who was attempting to escape, felt the nearby soil harden and solidify. The mud and stones began to fuse together, transforming into a solid mountain, even though he was deep within the Earth Pulse!
"Damn it!"
The Loam Demon Sovereign's heart sank, and he desperately unleashed his Demon Energy, trying to break through the mountain barrier. But his speed slowed down, and he could no longer maintain the distance between them.
In just a couple of breaths, Chen Mu's figure emerged from the underground hole behind the Loam Demon Sovereign. Without saying a word, he raised his hand and struck with the Heaven-Earth Seal, a powerful attack that was impossible to resist, piercing through the Eight Directions!
"Ah!!!"
The Loam Demon Sovereign cried out, restricted by the solidified Earth Pulse. He had no room to dodge, so he turned around and channeled all his Demon Energy, transforming it into a yellowish light to block Chen Mu's Heaven-Earth Seal.
But when the two powers collided, the Heaven-Earth Seal seemed to effortlessly shatter his Demon Energy, eventually piercing through the Earth Pulse and creating a clear, visible hole in his chest!
(End of Chapter)
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