Chapter 331: Demon Ogre Invasion

Chapter 331: Demon Ogre Invasion

January 27, 2025

The void trembled, and a powerful aura surged.

As Qin Xiongdao followed the trail of the demon ogre's aura, he arrived at an ancient altar where blood-red light swirled, and an ancient formation, its existence unknown for countless years, had been activated.

A massive horde of demon ogres emerged from the formation, transforming the area into a ghostly realm.

"Demon Ogre Invasion!"

Qin Xiongdao's eyes turned cold, and the terrifying aura of a Saint King erupted from him. With a single palm strike, he blasted countless demon ogres below.

In an instant, over ten thousand demon ogres exploded, their bodies turning into a bloody mist that filled the sky.

This sudden turn of events shocked the powerful beings among the demon ogres.

"Not good! A powerful human cultivator is attacking!"

"Kill!"

Numerous Half-Saint demon ogres rose into the air, but upon seeing Qin Xiongdao, the oppressive might of a Saint King descended upon them, causing all the Half-Saint demon ogres to pale in fear.

"A Human Saint King!"

Saint King!

This was a being equivalent to the level of a Demon King.

And in the Demon Ogre Realm, a Demon King was an existence of supreme power.

After all, to be crowned a king was a testament to their terrifying strength.

Now, the birth of a being rivaling a Demon King naturally terrified these Half-Saint demon ogres.

But before they could flee, Qin Xiongdao struck out with a palm, his terrifying power instantly slaying all the Half-Saint demon ogres.

In the face of absolute power, even Half-Saints were as insignificant as ants.

Moreover, they were no different from any other insignificant ants.

After killing dozens of Half-Saint demon ogres, Qin Xiongdao unleashed another attack, annihilating all the demon ogre cultivators who had emerged from the formation.

A bloody massacre unfolded, and it ended swiftly.

This was the advantage of overwhelming power.

After eliminating all the demon ogres, Qin Xiongdao raised his hand and punched, shattering the ancient altar and formation into pieces.

With this, the connection between this space and the Demon Ogre Realm was completely severed.

Qin Xiongdao did not venture into the Demon Ogre Realm.

The reason was simple; the Demon Ogre Realm was unfathomably dangerous, and even as an ancient Saint King, Qin Xiongdao dared not enter recklessly.

Although it was currently the End-Law Era, many ancient demon ogres should have been in a state of slumber.

However, with the sudden large-scale invasion from the Demon Ogre Realm, no one could be certain if something had happened within it.

Therefore, Qin Xiongdao did not take any unnecessary risks.

His survival to this day was due to his cautious and prudent actions.

In Qin Xiongdao's time, there were many so-called geniuses with heaven-defying talents, but in the end, only a tiny fraction lived as long as he did.

Ultimately, these geniuses lacked prudence, embraced risk, and some even sought to temper themselves through life-and-death trials.

Unfortunately, most of these geniuses who sought such trials ended up truly dead.

Thus, without fully understanding the Demon Ogre Realm's plans, Qin Xiongdao would not put himself in harm's way.

"The Demon Ogre Realm's invasion is not as simple as activating a formation. If the demon ogres truly return in full force, it could bring about a calamity no less severe than the malevolent spirits!"

Qin Xiongdao's expression grew solemn.

Although the altar formation before him was now shattered, he was well aware that countless years of war had left countless Demon Ogre Realm formations hidden within the Primeval Wastes.

Over the years, various powers in the Primeval Wastes had been searching for these ancient formations but had failed to completely destroy them.

This was partly because the formations were well-hidden, making them difficult to locate.

Additionally, many human cultivators were secretly keeping an eye on the Demon Ogre Realm, hoping to use these formations to pinpoint its location and find an opportunity to counterattack.

After all, demon ogre inner cores were highly beneficial to human cultivators, and with enough of them, they could nurture countless powerful beings.

Similarly, human flesh and blood were treasures to the demon ogres.

This alone ensured an eternal conflict between the two races.

The humans sought to suppress the demon ogres, while the demon ogres desired to enslave humanity.

Qin Xiongdao's thoughts shifted, and he extracted all the inner cores from the demon ogre corpses before him.

These inner cores held no value for someone of Qin Xiongdao's caliber.

However—

They would be of great use to other cultivators from the Qin Clan.

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"Kill! By the Demon King's decree, slaughter the humans!"

"Kill!"

As Qin Xiongdao shattered the formation, just as he had anticipated, demon ogres began appearing in various parts of the Primeval Wastes. In more remote areas, large armies of demon ogres were formed, and they unleashed a slaughter upon the humans.

Many human forces were caught off guard by this sudden attack.

In the blink of an eye, the human forces suffered heavy casualties.

Within the Jingyunfu Manor.

Tianyinshan, a top-tier sect, was now a scene of carnage, with corpses and blood everywhere.

Hordes of demons continued to pour in, inflicting heavy losses on Tianyinshan.

Xia Yunchuan, the head of Tianyinshan, was surrounded by several demons, his body covered in blood, indicating severe injuries.

"You demons, even if I die, I will make you pay for killing my Tianyinshan disciples!" Xia Yunchuan roared, his vital energy surging as he unleashed the power of the Half-Step Daoist Palace Realm, but to no avail against the demons.

There was nothing he could do.

Half-Step Daoist Palace Realm! It was still only a half-step away.

Over the years, as the Jingyun Alliance conquered Jingyunfu Manor and then pledged allegiance to the Divine Martial Empire, Tianyinshan had reaped many benefits.

This allowed Xia Yunchuan to rapidly advance from the Eighth Layer of the Spirit Transformation Realm to the Half-Step Daoist Palace Realm within just two to three decades.

One more step, and he would break through the barrier and attain the Daoist Palace Realm.

At the same time, Tianyinshan's strength had increased significantly, surpassing its former glory.

However, just as Tianyinshan was thriving, the demons suddenly launched a massive invasion, catching them off guard.

The demons were incredibly powerful, with three to five Half-Step Daoist Palace Realm experts among them, not to mention those of other cultivation realms.

Consequently, Tianyinshan was at a disadvantage from the start, and their forces were quickly pushed back.

"Puchi!"

Xia Yunchuan felt a sharp pain in his left shoulder as a demon tore off a large chunk of his flesh and began devouring it, a horrifying sight.

Such an injury would usually be insignificant for Xia Yunchuan, but now, even the slightest loss of strength could change the outcome of the battle.

Soon, Xia Yunchuan's injuries worsened, with flesh missing from many parts of his body, exposing the white bones beneath.

"Huff!"

Xia Yunchuan's breathing became labored as his injuries grew more severe, and he felt his life force slowly ebbing away.

Just as he was about to be defeated and torn apart by the demons, a terrifying sword light tore through the void, instantly slaying several Half-Step Daoist Palace Realm demons.

This turn of events shocked the demons and greatly encouraged Xia Yunchuan.

As he saw the figure clearly, a look of joy appeared on his face.

"Alliance Leader!"

The person who arrived was none other than Gu Wu, the current leader of Tianwuzong and the Jingyun Alliance.

Seeing Gu Wu, Xia Yunchuan's hanging heart finally settled.

With Tianwuzong's arrival, the demons were no longer a concern.

Without any hesitation, Gu Wu swiftly dispatched the demons besieging Xia Yunchuan with his formidable skills.

Seeing Xia Yunchuan's dire injuries, Gu Wu furrowed his brows.

"Is Mountain Lord Xia alright?"

"I'm fine, just some minor external injuries. Now that the demons have invaded, please, Alliance Leader, help us slay these demons and save Tianyinshan!"

Xia Yunchuan didn't have time for formalities and directly asked for assistance.

Gu Wu nodded, "Rest assured, I will ensure these demons never return!"

This battle was not just about Gu Wu's arrival; other powerful experts from Tianwuzong also joined the fight.

Tianwuzong now had several Daoist Palace Realm experts.

Dealing with these demons was not a problem for them.

In just a short time, all the demons were slain.

However, after the battle, as they assessed the losses, Xia Yunchuan's expression turned grim.

Tianyinshan had suffered heavy casualties.

Seventy percent of their disciples were lost, especially among the core strength of the Spirit Transformation Realm cultivators.

This battle had set Tianyinshan back to its state from several decades ago.

No, it was even worse than before.

Seeing Xia Yunchuan's expression, Gu Wu said, "Although Tianyinshan suffered a calamity in this battle, it's not all bad. The demons' remains, especially their inner elixir, are great supplements for cultivators.

Mountain Lord Xia is now just a half-step away from the Daoist Palace Realm. If you use these demons' inner elixirs to enhance your cultivation, breaking through to the Daoist Palace Realm should be achievable!"

"If Mountain Lord Xia can successfully break through, it's only a matter of time before Tianyinshan rises again."

These words finally eased Xia Yunchuan's expression.

Then, he asked, puzzled, "Alliance Leader, do you know why the demons appeared here?"

January 27, 2025

Xia Yunchuan was somewhat familiar with the existence of the Demon Ogre clan. However, what he didn't expect was their sudden appearance and their direct attack on Tianyin Mountain without any warning.

If Tianyin Mountain had been given some time to prepare, the battle might not have resulted in so many casualties.

"According to the information I've received, there have been sightings of Demon Ogres in various locations within Jingyunfu. Even my Tianwu Sect has been attacked by them." Xia Yunchuan's expression grew solemn. "The only fortunate thing is that these Demon Ogres aren't very strong, or else I would have had difficulty supporting Tianyin Mountain!"

"Ten million years ago, the Eastern Domain experienced a Demon Ogre invasion, leading to a fierce war with the human race. Most of the Eastern Domain's powers were destroyed, and the number of strong cultivators drastically decreased."

"Now, after ten million years, the Demon Ogres have appeared again. Who knows if the events of ten million years ago will repeat themselves!"

Gu Wu's expression was grave. Although he hadn't personally experienced the events of ten million years ago, he had learned about them from numerous ancient texts.

The battle back then was a nightmare for the entire Eastern Domain. If it hadn't been for the emergence of a Great Emperor from the Central Domain who lent a helping hand to the Eastern Domain, perhaps all the powers in the Eastern Domain would have been annihilated.

Therefore, with the Demon Ogres returning, Gu Wu naturally felt immense pressure. He was not only concerned about the future of Tianwu Sect but also worried about the impact of this incident on the Divine Martial Empire. After all, Gu Wu hadn't forgotten that he was from the Divine Martial Empire.

"The Great Calamity of ten million years ago!" Xia Yunchuan's face paled, and a hint of fear flashed in his eyes.

It was clear that he had also considered this possibility. If the Great Calamity of ten million years ago were to reoccur, even Tianyin Mountain might not be spared. After all, countless ancient powers had been destroyed in that war. Even those as powerful as Saints, or even beyond, had shed blood in the war between the two races, let alone other powers and cultivators.

Not to mention Tianyin Mountain, even the entire Jingyun Alliance would be like a sailboat in a raging sea, easily overwhelmed by a single wave.

There was no other way. The Jingyun Alliance was too weak, with only a few Daoist Palace Realm experts to defend it. Such a force was barely enough to deal with the Empire of Return to Origins, let alone others.

"But when the sky falls, there will be tall men to hold it up. Jingyunfu is now under the jurisdiction of the Divine Martial Empire, and they won't stand idly by while the Demon Ogres invade!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Wu shook his head. "I'm afraid the Divine Martial Empire is struggling to protect itself!"

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As soon as the Demon Ogre invasion began, an urgent report reached Gu Yang's hands.

Out of the 373 prefectures in Shen Yuanzhou, Demon Ogres had been spotted in more than half of them. Many sects affiliated with Shen Yuanzhou had been attacked and suffered heavy losses.

When Gu Yang received this news, his face turned grim.

"The Demon Ogre clan..."

Every sect in Shen Yuanzhou was considered a valuable asset to the Divine Martial Empire. Now, with the Demon Ogre invasion causing heavy losses to these sects, it was as if the foundation of the Divine Martial Empire was being indirectly weakened.

Gu Yang couldn't tolerate such a situation, especially since this invasion wasn't limited to the sects. Numerous civilians were also being slaughtered by the Demon Ogres.

"Your Majesty, with the Demon Ogre invasion, the Marquis of Zhen Guohou dispatched troops immediately, but the Demon Ogres are endless, and many of them possess strength comparable to the Half-Saint Realm."

"Your Majesty, the Marquis of Zhen Guohou has sent a message requesting additional troops to reinforce us!" said Yin Liang, the Minister of War, stepping forward.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yang immediately issued an order. "Send a decree to summon the head of the Enforcers' Hall to the Imperial Court!"

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Soon after, Chu Daoxuan arrived.

"This subject, Chu Daoxuan, pays respects to Your Majesty!"

"The Demon Ogres have invaded Shen Yuanzhou. Although the Marquis of Zhen Guohou dispatched a large army to suppress them, there are too many powerful Demon Ogres. Therefore, I command the Enforcers' Hall to send ten Half-Saints and thirty Daoist Palace Realm cultivators to assist the Marquis in suppressing the Demon Ogres!" Gu Yang said in a deep voice.

The Enforcers' Hall had changed significantly over the years. Despite the strict requirements for its members, the Divine Martial Empire had recruited a total of 136 cultivators over the years.

Among them, there were thirteen Half-Saint Realm experts, and the remaining hundred or so were all at the Daoist Palace Realm. However, they were rarely called upon for action.

But now, with the Demon Ogre invasion, it was time for the Enforcers' Hall to take action. As the saying goes, 'Raise an army for a thousand days, use it for one.' The Divine Martial Empire had invested a vast amount of resources into the Enforcers' Hall, and this was the moment they had been waiting for.

"This subject obeys Your Majesty's command!" Chu Daoxuan responded solemnly, accepting the order with a serious expression.

(End of Chapter)

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