Chapter 330: The Might of the Celestial Demon
Chapter 330: The Might of the Celestial Demon
As Mu Ranyan soared through the clouds in her escape, Chen Mu's figure appeared faintly in the distant sky, following the trail of the Mystic Turtle's demonic energy.
Chen Mu, who had previously mastered the Three-Foot Forbidden Domain and was capable of aerial flight, had now cultivated the Heaven-Earth Body. His speed in the air was unparalleled among Grandmasters, and even those in the Blood Replacement Realm who specialized in aerial flight techniques would struggle to catch up with him. Among the demons, only a select few, such as the Tenth-Rank Golden-Winged Garuda, could surpass his speed.
Of course, this was before he reached the Blood Replacement Realm.
"Celestial Demon Mystic Turtle."
Chen Mu was still at a distance, but he could vaguely perceive the Mystic Turtle's path through the dark clouds, his eyes gleaming slightly as he sensed the surging demonic energy emanating from it.
Though slightly puzzled, he wondered why the Mystic Turtle was flying instead of seeking out water veins. However, Chen Mu soon realized the reason for this anomaly. The massive Mystic Turtle in the dark clouds was pursuing another, smaller figure, which had been too far away for him to notice earlier. The Mystic Turtle's size and dense demonic energy had completely masked the other's presence.
As Chen Mu drew closer, he could discern the identity of the smaller figure.
The sensation of the Heavenly Domain was familiar and distinct, and its energy was not as powerful as Qin Mengjun's. Instantly, Chen Mu knew who the Mystic Turtle was chasing—Mu Ranyan, the Guardian of the Main Peak.
"So that's how it is. Although there are Grandmasters who can fly, few can match her speed. Since she has cultivated the Heavenly Domain, it's a good strategy for her to lead the Mystic Turtle astray."
As Chen Mu approached, a thoughtful expression crossed his face.
The Mystic Turtle excelled in water, but was not adept at flying. If it entered a vast river or ocean, it could utilize the terrain, making it difficult even for a Blood Replacement Realm cultivator to capture it again. In the open sea, its power would be even more formidable. However, on land or in the air, it was not as fearsome, and even Mu Ranyan could keep up with it.
However, Chen Mu soon realized the situation was not as he had expected. Although Mu Ranyan was leading the Mystic Turtle astray, her energy seemed flustered, and the turtle kept roaring in the clouds, each roar filled with the unique demonic aura of the Celestial Demon. This aura spread, causing Mu Ranyan, who was only in the Six Viscera Realm, to become visibly disoriented.
Moreover, Mu Ranyan seemed to have been tainted by an unfamiliar energy, similar to the 'Lavender' essence. This very essence was drawing the already crazed Mystic Turtle to relentlessly pursue her.
"Hmm?"
Just as Chen Mu sensed something amiss, the Mystic Turtle let out another thunderous roar, causing Mu Ranyan's Heavenly Domain to waver slightly, slowing her down momentarily.
This brief delay allowed the Mystic Turtle to close in, and it opened its massive maw, unleashing a torrent of demonic power that caused the surrounding clouds to tremble.
"Not good!"
Mu Ranyan, sensing the disturbance behind her, realized the danger. She understood that although the Mystic Turtle wasn't adept at flying, the dark clouds were filled with water vapor, which it could also utilize.
The dark clouds quickly condensed into water waves, driven by the immense demonic power, rushing towards Mu Ranyan to engulf her.
These water waves moved faster than the Mystic Turtle's flight, reaching her in an instant. Like a towering wave in the clouds, they crashed down upon her.
Sizzle!
As the water waves reached twenty yards behind Mu Ranyan, they started to sizzle and clash with her Heavenly Domain, causing constant disruption.
Due to the distance between Mu Ranyan and the Mystic Turtle, and the fact that the attack came from behind, it was not powerful enough to break through her Heavenly Domain, even after colliding with it.
Nevertheless, Mu Ranyan's face paled.
Although her Heavenly Domain withstood the attack, it absorbed the impact, slowing her flight significantly. Meanwhile, the Mystic Turtle continued its pursuit, narrowing the distance between them.
This situation was extremely unfavorable.
At a distance of two hundred yards, Mu Ranyan felt relatively safe, but at a hundred yards, the Mystic Turtle posed a significant threat. At this range, it could attack her without relying on the cloud water.
Just as Mu Ranyan felt helpless and was about to use secret techniques to create distance, her gaze shifted, and she spotted a figure not far from the Mystic Turtle, keeping pace with it and closing in on her at a much faster speed.
"Who..."
She instantly recognized the newcomer.
Among the numerous Grandmasters of the Seven Xuan Sect, many could fly, but few could match her speed. Chen Mu was one of the few who could keep up with her in flight.
"Senior Sister Mu Ranyan."
Chen Mu traversed through the dark clouds, moving faster than the Sacred Turtle's visible speed. In the blink of an eye, he had overtaken the Sacred Turtle from behind and caught up to Mu Ranyan. He sized her up and asked, "How are things?"
Mu Ranyan shook her head with a bitter smile. "I was ambushed by a demon. Some unknown substance infiltrated my inner energy, and I can't get rid of it for a while. That's why the Sacred Turtle has been chasing me relentlessly."
"So that's why it's been relentlessly pursuing you, no wonder it's paying no heed to my Qi flow."
Chen Mu turned to glance at the Sacred Turtle behind them.
When he had caught up from behind, he intentionally released some of his Qi flow to gauge the Sacred Turtle's reaction. However, the Sacred Turtle completely ignored his Qi, its eyes fixed solely on Mu Ranyan.
Roar!!!
As Chen Mu and Mu Ranyan spoke briefly, the Sacred Turtle let out another thunderous roar. Its massive body, akin to a small mountain, gathered an overwhelming demonic energy, once again stirring the churning sea of clouds.
The sea of clouds surged, forming tidal waves that rushed towards Chen Mu and Mu Ranyan.
Mu Ranyan felt the oppressive force approaching from behind, and her heart sank. This time, due to the closer distance, she sensed an even stronger demonic energy and pressure, but her expression remained relatively calm. After all, she wasn't alone; Chen Mu was right beside her, and his strength far surpassed hers.
In the next moment—
The tidal waves, spanning over a hundred zhang, swept towards Chen Mu and Mu Ranyan. Chen Mu, facing this overwhelming force, simply raised his right hand and waved his sleeve backwards.
In a flash, the surging cloud waves froze, as if paused by an invisible force. Then, centered on the area Chen Mu struck, the clouds dissipated, spreading out for dozens of zhang.
Boom!!!
A deafening boom reverberated.
It seemed like a simple action, but in reality, Chen Mu had harnessed the power of heaven and earth, combining it with his Primordial Energy. From a distance of over a hundred zhang, he clashed with the Sacred Turtle, and the resulting force was naturally earth-shattering.
"So strong..."
Mu Ranyan, glancing at the clash behind her, couldn't help but gasp. Her eyes, fixed on Chen Mu, were filled with astonishment. She had learned that Chen Mu had recently killed the Bone Marquis of the Wu Meng Clan, a strength far beyond that of a Seventh-Rank Demon Sovereign of the Heavenly Demon Sect. Defeating the White Feathers Demon Sovereign and others didn't guarantee victory over the Bone Marquis, let alone slaying him.
Witnessing this clash with the Sacred Turtle, Mu Ranyan finally grasped Chen Mu's true power. Even at a distance of a hundred zhang, he withstood the Sacred Turtle's attack, and it was the Sacred Turtle! The previous attack from two hundred zhang away had nearly shattered her Heavenly Essence Domain.
Now, with the distance reduced to a hundred zhang, the incoming attack's power had multiplied. Yet, Chen Mu effortlessly withstood it, showing no signs of pressure. Clearly, the gap between their strengths had widened significantly.
What left Mu Ranyan most astonished was how Chen Mu possessed such power, especially since her perception didn't reveal the might of his Heaven-Earth Domain. He relied solely on his Ultimate Realm and Primordial Energy. Could such intense Primordial Energy truly be achieved in the Six Viscera Realm?
"No wonder he's a Ninth-Rank Sky Demon. Even in weakness, he retains such strength."
Chen Mu narrowed his eyes, observing the Sacred Turtle. The brief clash at a hundred zhang's distance had given him a rough assessment of the Sacred Turtle's power, which indeed surpassed that of the Onyx Demon Sovereign.
Even in its weakened state, the Sacred Turtle still felt like a formidable threat. After all, Chen Mu's strength had reached the pinnacle of the Blood Transformation Realm, making him one of the top experts below the Blood Transformation Realm. Yet, even against a weakened Sacred Turtle, he couldn't sense a clear advantage.
Of course.
Chen Mu wasn't too surprised by this gap. After all, the Sacred Turtle was a Ninth-Rank Sky Demon, a true match for the Blood Transformation Realm, the ultimate realm of the Martial Way. It was no surprise that its strength far surpassed that of a Grandmaster in the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm.
"Good."
"Let me experience it firsthand and see how great the gap is between me and the Blood Transformation Realm."
Merely probing wasn't enough. This rare opportunity allowed him to gauge the difference between himself and a true Blood Transformation expert by borrowing the Sacred Turtle's power. This way, when he further tempered his Martial Body or even cultivated the Heaven-Earth Domain, he would know how close he was to that realm.
In the next moment, Chen Mu halted his pursuit, no longer following Mu Ranyan's retreat. Instead, he stood his ground, facing the massive Sacred Turtle, a small mountain of a demon, bearing down on them.
"..."
Mu Ranyan noticed Chen Mu's action and was momentarily stunned, unconsciously slowing down. Although the Sacred Turtle was focused on her, Chen Mu's deliberate approach towards the Sacred Turtle, a dangerous move considering it was a Sky Demon.
What was Chen Mu up to?
(End of Chapter)
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