Chapter 396: Crushing a Demon Emperor with Bare Hands

Chapter 396: Crushing a Demon Emperor with Bare Hands

"Too bad!"

"Even a venerable clan like the Ancient Xia Family knows very little about the Primordial Immortal Body!"

"Furthermore, after the Divine Emperor of the Taiyi Divine Dynasty fell, the Primordial Immortal Body vanished completely. No one since has been able to possess such an immortal body."

"Because of this, the Primordial Immortal Body does not appear in any of the rankings of immortal bodies!"

This result left Gu Qingfeng somewhat helpless.

He had hoped to learn the secrets of the Primordial Immortal Body from the Three Emperor Clan, thereby advancing it further.

But alas.

Reality did not align with Gu Qingfeng's expectations.

Moreover, if it weren't for the Ancient Xia Family, which has been passed down since the Primordial Era, they might not even be certain that the Primordial Immortal Body truly exists.

If even the imperial clans of the Primordial Era are like this, then other forces are even less likely to know anything.

Therefore, in the current Ancient Realm, few can truly understand the Primordial Immortal Body.

However, despite his regret, Gu Qingfeng did not waste too much time on this.

Since the Three Emperor Clan knew nothing about the Primordial Immortal Body, he would have to uncover its potential himself.

At that moment, Gu Qingfeng suddenly looked out into the void, sensing a terrifying force descending, as if it were about to destroy the entire Wilted Mountain Immortal City.

At the same time, within the Wilted Mountain Immortal City.

Jiang Nanfeng and Hongye both immediately sensed something amiss.

"Demons are attacking!"

"Everyone, be on high alert!"

Jiang Nanfeng let out a long cry, and the aura of the Ninth Heaven Sage erupted from him, sweeping across the entire city. The city's protective array was immediately activated, enveloping the Wilted Mountain Immortal City in a shield.

"A Ninth Heaven Sage..."

A voice full of surprise and uncertainty echoed from the void, clearly shocked by the appearance of a Ninth Heaven Sage in Wilted Mountain Immortal City.

But soon, a finger pierced through the void, descending upon Wilted Mountain Immortal City with overwhelming force.

Jiang Nanfeng's face turned furious, and his Ninth Heaven Sage cultivation erupted, unleashing a terrifying power that shook the nine heavens and the eight directions.

"Boom!"

In just a moment, Jiang Nanfeng fell from the void, his physical body torn apart, nearly killed on the spot.

"A Demon Emperor!"

His face pale with terror, he stared at the domineering figure emerging from the void. The terrifying aura emanating from the Demon Emperor left the Commander of the Demon Suppression Bureau in awe.

Jiang Nanfeng never imagined that his first battle after breaking through to the Ninth Heaven Sage would end so quickly.

The strength of a Ninth Heaven Sage, in the face of a true Demon Emperor, was as weak as an ant.

Of course, compared to before his breakthrough, it was still much better.

After all, if he hadn't broken through to the Ninth Heaven Sage, that single strike would have left him dead and dismembered. Now, despite being injured, he was still alive.

"Two Ninth Heaven Sages!"

"Didn't expect such a strong foundation—"

"But alas, in the presence of this Emperor, Ninth Heaven Sages are merely ants. Without Gu Qingfeng, Wilted Mountain Immortal City has no reason to exist!"

"Remember... it is the Lishan Demon Emperor who slays you!"

The Lishan Demon Emperor's eyes were filled with disdain, his words arrogant, as if all the cultivators in Wilted Mountain Immortal City were mere ants to be crushed at will.

When Gu Qingfeng appeared in the Primordial Ancient Land, the Demon Clan realized he was no longer in Wilted Mountain Immortal City.

Moreover, that battle was intense, and it was rumored that an ancient Emperor had intervened.

Thus, the Demon Clan speculated that the old ancestor of the Gu Family might have been injured.

After much consideration, the Ancestral Court of Ten Thousand Demons decided to send a Demon Emperor to wipe out Wilted Mountain Immortal City.

In the past, with Gu Qingfeng as the guardian, the Ancestral Court of Ten Thousand Demons dared not move against Wilted Mountain Immortal City. After all, even the Rakshasa Demon Emperor, who was also a Half-Emperor, had been defeated by him.

If they were to face him, they would surely not be a match.

But without Gu Qingfeng, Wilted Mountain Immortal City was nothing more than a city to be destroyed with a wave of the hand.

The existence of Wilted Mountain Immortal City was a thorn in the side of the Ancestral Court of Ten Thousand Demons. If they couldn't eliminate it, they would never be at ease.

This was the reason for the Lishan Demon Emperor's arrival.

However—

Just as the Lishan Demon Emperor finished speaking, a terrifying pressure erupted from Wilted Mountain Immortal City, instantly suppressing the vast expanse of the sky.

In the face of this terrifying pressure, the Lishan Demon Emperor felt an unprecedented and intense warning in his heart, as if he were being watched by some dreadful presence, making it difficult for him to move.

Cold sweat!

It trickled down the Lishan Demon Emperor’s forehead.

A mighty Demon Emperor, and yet he was now trembling, his eyes filled with uncontrollable fear.

"Gu... Gu Qingfeng..."

The Lishan Demon Emperor’s voice quivered; he was afraid. This person was still in Wilted Mountain Immortal City, and the aura he emitted gave the impression of facing a Great Emperor.

"A mere Demon Emperor dares to invade my Wilted Mountain Immortal City? You're courting death!"

A cold, indifferent voice rang out, and then a large hand emerged from Wilted Mountain Immortal City, reaching out to the Lishan Demon Emperor in the void.

Seeing this, the Lishan Demon Emperor’s face changed drastically. Terrifying vital energy burst forth, breaking free from the oppressive force, and he fled through the void without looking back.

However.

Despite his quick reaction, it was utterly useless.

The seemingly ordinary hand effortlessly grabbed the Lishan Demon Emperor, and with a terrified look in his eyes, the hand tightened, causing the Demon Emperor’s body to explode instantly, his soul and spirit perishing on the spot.

Then.

The hand, now holding a blood-stained inner core, returned to Wilted Mountain Immortal City.

Silence!

A deathly silence!

All the cultivators in Wilted Mountain Immortal City, as well as the demons who witnessed this battle, were dumbfounded. The hand that had crushed the Lishan Demon Emperor was etched into their minds like a nightmare, impossible to forget.

"Lishan... Lishan Demon Emperor is dead!!"

A great demon, his face filled with terror, stuttered involuntarily.

It wasn't surprising that the Lishan Demon Emperor was no match for Gu Qingfeng. After all, a Demon Emperor had already paid with his life to warn them that the Gu family’s patriarch was terrifying, even among the ranks of Half-Emperors.

However—

Being no match was one thing.

Being crushed like a chick was something entirely different.

A mid-rank Demon Emperor, being killed so easily, was a shock that resonated deeply with the other demons.

Even in the Ancestral Court of Ten Thousand Demons, where other Demon Emperors were watching the battle in Wilted Mountain Immortal City, their faces paled, and the grand hall fell into a deathly silence.

After a long while.

Vast Sea Demon Emperor spoke slowly, his voice hoarse.

"The Lishan Demon Emperor has fallen. What are your thoughts, my fellow emperors?"

Even Vast Sea Demon Emperor didn’t realize that his voice trembled slightly, as if he were afraid of something.

The other Demon Emperors, though they noticed the tremor, didn’t fault Vast Sea Demon Emperor for his reaction.

It was impossible to remain calm after such a shocking event.

The Lishan Demon Emperor was not just any new Demon Emperor but a mid-rank Demon Emperor who had reached the pinnacle a million years ago, his strength far from weak among the many Demon Emperors.

Even among the few Demon Emperors in the hall, not all could claim to be stronger than the Lishan Demon Emperor.

In other words.

If Gu Qingfeng could crush the Lishan Demon Emperor with one hand, he could do the same to them.

The thought of a Demon Emperor-level powerhouse falling so easily left these Demon Emperors feeling as if they were still asleep, unsure if they were living in a dream.

Hearing Vast Sea Demon Emperor’s words, Rakshasa Demon Emperor finally spoke.

"Rumors from the Ancient Realm say that this person once severely injured an ancient Great Emperor. Now, it seems those rumors are true. His strength is on par with a true Great Emperor!"

"During that battle, either he was hiding his true strength, or he has made a breakthrough in a very short time—"

Rakshasa Demon Emperor stopped speaking here.

If it was the former, that would be manageable. If it was the latter, that would be terrifying.

However.

If he truly had the strength of a Great Emperor, there would be no need to hide it. Moreover, if he had hidden it before, why reveal it now?

Therefore.

Despite the improbability,

Rakshasa Demon Emperor understood that this person had gradually reached this level over the years.

"This person must have a Heaven-defying opportunity. Otherwise, it would be impossible to reach this level. Even if he were a reincarnated Great Emperor, it would be impossible to achieve such a breakthrough in just a few years.

If he is not a Great Emperor, this opportunity might come from the Immortal Realm!"

When Rakshasa Demon Emperor mentioned the Immortal Realm, the entire hall fell silent, with only the sound of rapid breathing breaking the stillness.

All the Demon Emperors had bloodshot eyes, as if the words "Immortal Realm" held some irresistible magic for them.

"The Immortal Realm... Can the Rakshasa Demon Emperor confirm this?"

A demon emperor asked greedily.

The Immortal Realm!

That was the Immortal Realm!

The place rumored to hold the secrets of eternal life!

Why had they sealed themselves away for so long?

Wasn't it for the chance to one day open the Immortal Gate and truly step into the Immortal Realm to seek out the secrets of eternal life?

Now that news of the Immortal Realm had surfaced, how could they remain calm?

The Rakshasa Demon Emperor took a deep breath and said solemnly, "It's almost certain. Otherwise, it would be hard to explain why this youth has made such a breakthrough in such a short time.

"Furthermore, based on the information I've gathered, a century ago, he was nothing more than a mere ant, not even at the Demon General Realm.

"But now, after just a hundred years, he has reached this level. Even an ancient emperor could not have achieved this.

"If it weren't for the Immortal Realm, I can think of no other explanation!"

Upon hearing this, the other demon emperors understood that the Rakshasa Demon Emperor's speculation was correct.

Such a heaven-defying rate of advancement—if it weren't connected to the Immortal Realm, they could offer their heads to the other side to sit on.

However—

Greed aside, these demon emperors also understood the terrifying power of Gu Qingfeng, which was beyond what they could handle.

A century ago, he would have been a mere ant they could crush with a flick of their fingers. But now, only a Great Emperor could stand against him.

The Rakshasa Demon Emperor continued, "As enticing as the opportunities in the Immortal Realm are, they are not something we can claim. This youth's strength is such that only a Great Emperor can contend with him. Our task now is to awaken the Great Emperor.

"Only the Great Emperor can truly deal with this youth and seize the opportunities in the Immortal Realm. If we can even get a small share of the benefits, we can advance further, and perhaps even accompany the Great Emperor through the Immortal Gate to the upper realms to seek the secrets of eternal life!"

For a moment, the Rakshasa Demon Emperor had the idea of claiming the Immortal Realm's opportunities for himself.

But this thought quickly vanished.

He was joking.

A being so terrifying that it could crush the Lishan Demon Emperor with one hand was not someone he could handle.

Even if he were a peak demon emperor, with strength comparable to a Half-Emperor, what good would that be?

In front of such a being, not even ten of him would be enough.

There was a vast, insurmountable chasm between a Half-Emperor and a Great Emperor. Crossing this chasm was not something that could be achieved through mere numbers.

Therefore, instead of courting trouble, it was better to awaken the Great Emperor. Perhaps, after the Great Emperor obtained the opportunities, he would grant them some rewards.

The other demon emperors nodded in agreement with the Rakshasa Demon Emperor's words. This was indeed the best course of action.

However—

Just as these thoughts crossed their minds, a terrifying force suddenly descended, making the demon emperors' hair stand on end. Without a second thought, they fled the grand hall.

The next moment!

Boom!!!

The entire Ancestral Court of Ten Thousand Demons violently shook, countless palaces collapsed, and an untold number of demons who were caught off guard exploded, their physical bodies completely annihilated.

When the demon emperors regained their senses, the vast Ancestral Court of Ten Thousand Demons seemed to have been cleaved in two by some immense force. A deep chasm, like a bottomless abyss, emitted a chilling aura that made even the demon emperors hesitant to approach.

The residual blade qi from above was so terrifying that not even a demon emperor dared to get close.

This single strike.

Spanned a million miles.

Not only was the Ancestral Court of Ten Thousand Demons split in two, but the ancient mountains where it was situated were also affected. A mountain range that had existed for billions of years was now split, the deep chasm etched into the landscape and the minds of countless demons.

At the same time, a cold voice echoed in their ears.

"Should any of you dare to lay a hand on Wilted Mountain Immortal City again, this will be your fate!"

"..."

The Rakshasa Demon Emperor and the other powerful beings remained silent, the immense gash that cut through the entire mountain range leaving them speechless. The fear in their eyes revealed their inner turmoil.

None of them had expected that, after killing the Lishan Demon Emperor, the attacker would still not be satisfied and would go on to attack the entire Ancestral Court of Ten Thousand Demons.

More importantly, the attacker hadn't even been present at the Ancestral Court. A single strike from a distance of billions of miles had nearly destroyed the entire Ancestral Court, rendering the so-called defenses meaningless.

Even the residual power left behind was enough to slay a demon emperor.

In other words, if the target of that strike had been any one of the demon emperors, they would have had no chance of survival.

How many years had it been?

The Rakshasa Demon Emperor couldn't remember the last time the Ancestral Court of Ten Thousand Demons had suffered such humiliation.

The immense insult turned into a burning rage in his heart, but the thought of Gu Qingfeng's terrifying strength instantly extinguished it.

Such a being was not something he, a mere demon emperor, could contend with.

To deal with Gu Qingfeng, only the revival of You Di will do. (End of Chapter)

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