Chapter 333: Slaying the Ku Mountain Sacred King

Chapter 333: Slaying the Ku Mountain Sacred King

"Demon King!"

Gu Qingfeng gazed at the array before him, and in an instant, his eyes narrowed as the Executioner's Blade appeared, falling into his hand.

Then, Gu Qingfeng slashed through the air, aiming his strike at the array.

This was the first time Gu Qingfeng had truly unleashed his full power since entering the Ninth Stage of Great Sage.

With this strike, the array instantly vanished.

At the same time, in the Demon Realm, within the Ku Mountain Sanctuary, a terrifying force erupted, and the massive sanctuary seemed to be cleaved in two by the earth-shattering blade light.

An ancient Demon King, upon witnessing this scene, had his pupils constrict in shock.

"An Emperor's Weapon!"

In the blink of an eye, the Demon King's wings on his back flapped, and his body transformed into a streak of light as he attempted to flee.

But in the next breath, the blade light swept across, and the Demon King didn't even have time to scream before his body was split in two.

A thunderous roar shook the heavens!

The Demon King bled, and the sky seemed to weep.

All the powerful demons who sensed this force paled in shock, their gazes turning towards the direction of the Ku Mountain Sanctuary.

The once vast Ku Mountain Sanctuary had now become a complete ruin.

The annihilating sword energy raged uncontrollably, and millions of demons within the sanctuary perished.

This sight shocked the hearts of the demon elites.

"The Ku Mountain Demon King is dead!"

"It's the aura of the Human Race!"

"Could it be that a Human Emperor has struck down the Ku Mountain Demon King from afar?"

The Ku Mountain Demon King was a top-tier powerhouse from tens of millions of years ago, and these ancient beings were well aware of his strength.

However, a Demon King, a being of such a high caliber, had been slain by a mysterious powerhouse with a single strike, and the entire Ku Mountain Sanctuary had been reduced to ruins.

Such power couldn't help but shock these demons.

All the powerful demons knew that even if the attacker wasn't an Emperor, they must be a Human powerhouse on par with a Demon Emperor.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to achieve such a feat.

Demon Kings were rare, and Demon Emperors were supreme.

Even in the endless years of the Demon Realm, only a handful of demons had ever reached the Demon Emperor level.

Each Demon Emperor was a force that dominated an era.

Soon, a Demon King arrived at the Ku Mountain Sanctuary.

Just as he was about to step into the sanctuary, a terrifying sword energy swept over, effortlessly breaking through the Demon King's true body, and blood began to flow.

"Such powerful sword energy, even its remnants can injure a Demon King!"

"What kind of existence has the Ku Mountain Sanctuary offended?"

The ancient Demon King's pupils constricted, and the wound in his palm healed in less than a breath.

But even so, he dared not enter the Ku Mountain Sanctuary again.

The lingering annihilating sword energy there was too terrifying; even a Demon King might perish if they forced their way in.

The power of this strike made this Demon King extremely wary.

At the same time, other powerful demons who intended to enter the Ku Mountain Sanctuary also hesitated upon witnessing this scene.

The destruction of the Ku Mountain Sanctuary and the fall of the Ku Mountain Demon King made the resources of this ancient sanctuary enticing, but with the lingering annihilating sword energy, no one dared to venture inside.

Moreover, the annihilation of the Ku Mountain Sanctuary made it clear to the other powerful demons that even in the End of Dharma Era, the Human Race was not to be underestimated.

They should be more cautious in their invasion of the Human Realm.

...

Within the Ancient Beast Mountains, Gu Qingfeng witnessed the destruction of the Ku Mountain Sanctuary through the shattered void.

Then, the broken space healed, as if nothing had ever happened.

"The annihilation of the Ku Mountain Sanctuary will teach the Demon Race a lesson; they can't think that our Human Race is easy to bully!"

Gu Qingfeng's expression was cold.

Although he possessed the memories of his past life, he was, after all, a native of the Ancient Realm.

The innate wisdom of his past life couldn't influence his stance in this life.

Moreover, Gu Qingfeng's memories from his past life only spanned a mere two to three decades, while in this life, he had already lived for over a hundred years, with a large family and many descendants. He was even less willing to see the demons rampaging.

In the struggle between races, there was no right or wrong.

From the perspective of the Human Race, Gu Qingfeng naturally leaned towards exterminating the demons.

Originally, Gu Qingfeng could have used this array to enter the Demon Realm and slaughter them.

But with the existence of the Demon Ancestral Court in mind, he suppressed this impulse.

The Ninth Stage of Saint was not enough to rampage in the Demon Realm.

When he broke through to the Saint King or even the Quasi-Emperor level later, and gained mastery over an Emperor's Weapon, it would be a different story.

Then, Gu Qingfeng turned and left.

After a long while, powerful cultivators finally arrived.

When they saw the ground littered with demon remains and the terrifying, indestructible blade energy still lingering, they exchanged glances, their faces revealing shock.

"The blade energy here is terrifying. It seems a supreme expert has taken action and slaughtered the demons!"

"This is the Ancient Beast Mountains, neighboring the Nine Provinces. It's likely that person has made a move—"

As someone spoke, they looked towards the direction of the Nine Provinces.

The person they were referring to was well-known to everyone present.

The master of the Gu family!

Gu Qingfeng!

Known as the strongest cultivator in the End of the Dharma Era.

Only he could have achieved such a feat.

Thinking of this, everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, he was willing to take action against the demons.

Otherwise, if another demon portal opened here, it would have been a significant problem for the Eastern Domain.

Especially after sensing the powerful auras from these demon remains, these cultivators realized that these demons were not weak in life.

If such a force hadn't been suppressed by a powerful cultivator, the consequences would have been dire.

"Boom!"

"Boom! Boom!"

War drums rumbled, and battle intent surged into the sky.

On the battlefield, millions of demons filled the land, so dense that it was difficult to see the true end.

In front of the countless demons, a majestic ancient city stood, enduring the tests of time and nature, still standing tall and unyielding.

On the city walls, flags fluttered in the wind.

The massive 'Xuan' character was clearly visible.

This was the territory of the Tai Xuan Empire.

At this moment, Wang Junze stood atop the city wall, his gaze fixed on the vast demon army, his expression cold and stern. The treasure armor on his body had turned dark brown, emitting a pungent stench.

"General, the demon offensive is fierce. If this continues, we may not be able to hold on!"

Beside Wang Junze, a deputy general looked at the endless stream of demons, his face turning grim.

These demons seemed endless, and their innate physical prowess was far superior to that of humans.

Since the demon invasion began, half a month had passed.

In this half-month, the Tai Xuan Empire's army had defended the ancient city, withstanding hundreds of waves of demon attacks. The original defenders had already suffered heavy losses.

Seeing that the number of demons showed no signs of decreasing, it was hard not to feel despair.

"We must hold on, even if it's difficult!"

"We must defend, even if we can't stop them!"

"Behind us are millions of innocent civilians. If this city falls, the demons will invade further, and the Tai Xuan Empire will suffer catastrophic losses!"

"We soldiers fear not death on the battlefield, even if our bodies are wrapped in horse leather!"

Wang Junze understood their meaning and raised his hand to stop them, his expression resolute and determined.

He was indeed a military god.

However, in the face of absolute power, no matter how well he strategized, the room for maneuver was limited.

Especially with the endless stream of demons, it seemed like an unending force.

To have held on for half a month was already a remarkable feat.

But—

Wang Junze had no intention of retreating.

As he had said, this city was a crucial strategic point, and behind it lay a vast, open area. If the demons weren't stopped here, the consequences would be dire.

Although Wang Junze was a loyal dark guard to the Gu family, he couldn't allow the Tai Xuan Empire to be trampled by the demons.

At this moment, as a demon stepped onto the city wall, Wang Junze thrust his spear, piercing the demon's chest and splitting its body into four. The spear trembled, and the demon's body shattered into pieces.

"As long as the city stands, we stand!"

Wang Junze roared, his killing intent soaring, completely devoid of his usual refined demeanor.

Seeing their general's determination, the morale of the Tai Xuan Empire's forces soared.

At the same time, within the Tai Xuan Empire's territory, war broke out in multiple places.

Countless arrays were activated, opening up the channels between the two worlds.

The demons launched a massive invasion, and reports of battles flooded the imperial court.

"Nine Half-Saints from the demon clan have taken action. General Wu Jin has slain three Half-Saint demons but ultimately succumbed to exhaustion. Half a million troops have been annihilated, and the demons are advancing, causing numerous casualties!"

"General Zhang Zhen has slain a Half-Saint demon and crushed the demon clan's forces!"

"It's suspected that a Demon Lord from the demon clan has taken action, wiping out three million troops of the Tai Xuan Empire in a single battle!"

"General Wang Junze is leading the defense at Tian Xiang Pass. The demons have been attacking for half a month, and the situation is critical. We request court reinforcements!"

"Your Majesty..."

With each battle report, the atmosphere in the imperial court grew heavier.

The demons' onslaught was fierce, and the Tai Xuan Empire was caught off guard.

Despite the numerous Demon Clan, they seemed completely unconcerned about their casualties.

"Demon Lord!"

Then, he turned to a middle-aged cultivator beside him, who was wearing a python robe, and said, "The Demon Clan has dispatched a Demon Lord. I hope the River King will take action next!"

"Your Majesty, please rest assured. A mere Demon Lord cannot cause much trouble. During the Demon Clan's invasion ten million years ago, I was unable to truly participate, which has been a great regret of mine.

This time, if the Demon Clan dares to invade again, I will ensure they won't return!"

The powerful cultivator known as the River King had cold, cruel laughter on his lips, and his eyes flashed with a chilling light.

Although it wasn't yet the Great Strife Era, the Demon Clan's invasion was of great significance, and there was no room for hesitation.

Moreover, in the River King's opinion, awakening in the End of Dharma Era wasn't necessarily a bad thing.

Even though the Great Strife Era was still over a thousand years away, the Demon Clan's Demon Cores were highly beneficial to the human race.

However, the Demon Clan resided in the Demon Realm, and the only way to obtain their Demon Cores was to venture into the Demon Realm.

Even for a Sage, entering the Demon Realm was fraught with risks.

In comparison, hunting and killing Demons during their invasion, and seizing their Demon Cores, was much easier.

As long as there were enough Demon Cores, the River King was confident that he could directly break through to the Great Sage Realm when the Great Strife Era arrived.

After all, he was already at the ninth level of Sagehood, just one step away from achieving Great Sagehood.

Seeing the River King's agreement, Nan Gongzhu's heart relaxed.

He had some understanding of this ancestor's strength.

Then, Nan Gongzhu looked at another person.

For this battle, I ask Sheng Wang to lead a million-strong army to Tian Xiang Pass!"

The powerful cultivator known as Sheng Wang respectfully accepted the command.

This war, which concerned the survival of their race, left no room for Nan Gongzhu's hesitation.

Furthermore—

If the Demon Clan were allowed to rampage unchecked, even if it didn't lead to the Empire's destruction, it would undoubtedly erode the Empire's foundations.

This was something Nan Gongzhu could never tolerate.

This battle caught the attention of numerous powers in the Eastern Domain.

When news of this victory spread, it greatly uplifted the Eastern Domain's human race.

"As expected of an ancient imperial dynasty, its foundation is truly formidable!"

"By killing a Demon Lord and annihilating millions of Demons, we've undoubtedly weakened the Demon Clan's strength!"

In the face of the Demon Clan's invasion, this great victory was indeed uplifting.

However, the Demon Clan's invasion of the Five Domains meant that war was rampant in the Eastern Domain. The death of a single Demon Lord and millions of Demons was not enough to significantly alter the situation.

Nevertheless, this victory was undoubtedly a good thing.

At the same time, in the Divine Primal State, Chu Daoxuan and many other venerators arrived.

The Shenwu Emperor Court's army, led by Zhen, was under significant pressure from the Demon Clan's invasion.

But with the arrival of Chu Daoxuan and the other venerators, the pressure on the Shenwu Emperor Court's side was greatly reduced.

In the absence of Sages, every Half-Sage who took action could influence the outcome of the battle.

(End of Chapter)

Chapter end