Chapter 502: Unsheathing the Sword

Chapter 502: Unsheathing the Sword

In the dark waters, three powerful demons walked side by side. One of them took a deep breath and turned back to look at the group of soldiers, each adorned in exquisite fish-scale armor. "I feel a chill in my heart. We should hurry back to our territories as soon as possible."

The demon beside him, with a lion-like appearance and snake-like hair, gave a slight smirk.

All three were Demon Generals of the White Jade Capital, and although they might have been considered weaker among the eight who had blocked the Cloud Peak Pavilion, their strength, vision, and courage were all impeccable.

But that was relative.

They had already heard of Su Hongxiu's formidable reputation in the Heavenly Sword Sect, but after witnessing her in action, even though the aquatic demons had retreated in advance to minimize casualties, they couldn't shake off the sharpness of her sword aura.

It was hard to imagine how many Demon Generals could withstand her attack if they were truly struck by it.

"It's said that she wasn't even in her prime yet."

The three demons exchanged glances, each seeing the lingering fear in the others' eyes.

If that woman had shown such prowess in her youth, even the Fourth Young Lord might have struggled to escape her sword.

The Fifth Prince might have had a chance, but it would have been a close battle... We are all generals of the Southern Dragon Palace, and even though we lean towards Ke Shiliang, it's hard to say that he could defeat Su Hongxiu."

Being intimidated by a woman's sword aura was not a shameful thing.

They just felt a bit strange about it.

It seemed that the Daoists of the Immortal Sect were gradually surpassing the younger generation of the Southern Dragon Palace, and even the Fifth Prince, an older generation Dragon Son, found it challenging to deal with these talented young elites.

If they couldn't even match the Southern Flood Seven Sons, the Southern Dragon Palace's status would be solely reliant on the Southern Dragon King.

Among the four older princes, although they had strength comparable to the Fusion Dao Realm, they still seemed a bit inexperienced compared to the Immortal Sect's Sect Masters, and there were also two fewer of them.

Only the Southern Dragon King was undoubtedly stronger than any Fusion Dao Realm Sect Master and could even take on two at once.

Furthermore, the Southern Dragon King and the Western Dragon Palace shared an unbreakable bond.

This was how, for tens of thousands of years, they had managed to suppress the Southern Hong Seven Sons within the Fusion Dao Mystic Land and control over seventy percent of the Southern Flood Territory.

But the Dragon King would eventually grow old and pass away, and with the decline of the Southern Palace's power after his death, the close relationship with the Western Palace would also fade over time.

On the other hand, the Immortal Sect's Mystic Land could be passed down from generation to generation, almost never facing any unexpected issues.

The fact that the Fourth Young Lord, one of the most outstanding Dragon Descendants, was outclassed by Su Hongxiu further indicated the decline of the Southern Dragon Palace.

"It's not our place to worry about these matters."

The tallest demon waved his hand, interrupting the silence of the other two. "Among the Daoists, there are not only formidable figures like Su Hongxiu but also those like Bai Wu, who only excel in cunning and sharp words. The Dragon Descendants have yet to fully receive the Dragon King's teachings, so it's too early to determine who is stronger."

"Perhaps we were just startled by that sword." The other demon sighed.

Opening three great cities was already considered the pinnacle of strength below the Fusion Dao Realm, and only a few Dragon Descendants could rival them.

According to the current information, the Primordial Heavenly Soldiers might not be limited to just one.

"What's there to fear now that we're back in the water?"

The last demon shook his head and took a step forward, comforting them, "A close call like this will bring good fortune in the future."

It was only due to the Fifth Prince's temporary restraint that they had escaped with their lives. Undoubtedly, the prince had anger in his heart, which was why he had led the troops back to the Dragon Palace.

These generals under his command should return to their territories as soon as possible to maintain order and avoid causing trouble at such a critical juncture.

In the straight underwater canyon, an eerie atmosphere prevailed.

The disciplined march of the demon soldiers echoed with the clatter of their exquisite fish-scale armor.

There were over three hundred of them, the weakest among them possessing strength close to the late Return to Void Realm. They moved in a well-drilled formation, with scouts keeping watch in all directions.

"..."

A barely perceptible sound seemed to come from above.

Shen Yi stood calmly, gazing into the depths of the canyon. His ink-colored robe blended with the surrounding darkness, and as he examined the jade slip in his hand, a hint of ruthlessness appeared in his clear eyes.

Opportunities like this, where the enemy troops paused to rest, were rare.

Moreover, there were three Demon Generals of the White Jade Capital walking together.

They weren't dumb pigs waiting to be slaughtered.

Silently taking out this group of Dragon Palace soldiers was nearly impossible, and they would surely send out a message.

After patiently waiting for a long time and finding no better opportunity, Shen Yi decided to step out of the shadows.

If that's how it was going to be, then so be it.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

The demon soldiers immediately sensed something amiss and, without any orders, assumed a defensive stance, looking back and forth along the canyon.

As if sensing something, they stared intently into the darkness, their expressions changing dramatically!

The three Demon Generals of the White Jade Capital looked up, noticing the figure in the ink-colored robe gazing down at them from above. Their eyelids twitched, and in an instant, they gripped their weapons.

The thick demonic aura soared into the sky!

The attack was lethal, as if intending to stir up the entire watery domain, transforming it into a massive vortex, or like a roaring dragon, it rushed towards the underwater canyon.

Boom—

The roar had barely risen when it seemed to be choked in the throat.

The terrifying vortex quickly weakened, and the entire watery domain returned to tranquility.

In front of the canyon, amidst the pitch-black water curtain, seven figures of varying heights emerged, stepping out slowly. As their faces became clearer, their expressions were utterly indifferent.

"Heh... heh..."

The three White Jade Capital Demon Generals reacted swiftly, gathering together, each holding a weapon, feigning composure.

As the seven figures gradually approached, they felt a chill down their spines, and even the long handles in their palms became slippery.

It wasn't that the three Demon Generals had weak mental fortitude.

But to think that these White Jade Capital Demon Generals, to put it bluntly, even the Fifth Prince only had six of them under his command.

Their influence... seemed even more terrifying than that of a Dragon Palace prince! When did such a powerful aquatic force emerge in Southern Flood, and how could the Southern Dragon Palace be completely unaware of it?

As they finally calmed their minds and recognized the familiar faces, the three Demon Generals felt even more terrified. Their hands trembled involuntarily, and it was hard for others to imagine the feeling of seeing so many former companions, expressionless and filled with killing intent, marching towards them.

It even made them think that the Dragon Palace was settling scores with them.

"Retreat and send word to the Dragon Palace!"

The Demon General with a face like a blue lion and hair like a long snake managed to suppress his emotions and noticed the oddity of these "companions." Beneath their lifelike appearances, they clearly carried a non-living aura.

He took out a conch shell to send a message, only to find that it was blocked by an invisible restriction.

He roared, then leaped into the air!

But as he rose, he was instantly engulfed by several Guardian Stones that flew towards him.

"Heh!"

The other soldiers and generals reacted swiftly, jumping to escape the canyon.

Over three hundred figures emerged, scattering like a school of fish, dazzling the onlookers.

And they weren't fish.

Each of them, if not for joining the Dragon Palace's demon army, would be renowned demons outside.

At this moment, their seemingly chaotic movements were actually well-coordinated, secretly protecting the fastest-moving aquatic creatures, escorting them out of the canyon without any conflict, even in their escape.

More terrifyingly, they didn't need any discussion before making these moves.

Just then, above the canyon, a colossal head emerged, slowly revealing itself, blocking out the sky. It had antlers on its head, a flowing beard, and a pair of eyes flashing with malevolence. Its body, partially visible, was covered in green dragon scales.

A pair of dragon claws quietly gripped the canyon's edge.

The green dragon looked down, opening its huge mouth, revealing sharp teeth gleaming with cold light and a crimson tongue. A near-tangible roar escaped from between its teeth!

Roar! Roar! Roar!

The numerous demons at the forefront were swept back by the sound wave, and inexplicably, gun marks appeared on their fish-scale armor, quickly turning into ashes before their eyes. Their flesh, skin, and scales shattered, peeling away from their stark white bones.

The demons behind them were also forced to retreat.

Unable to bear the terror, they summoned their demonic energy to resist but were still forced to retreat, even pinned down by the mighty aura!

Azure Dragon Shattering Star Spear.

With just one spear thrust, three hundred demons were subdued!

The green dragon raised its head, and amidst the shadow of its horns, the youth in the ink-colored robe stood tall, his eyes filled with purple intent. With the spear's blade, he drew a line of despair in the watery domain, a terrifying chasm that seemed impossible to cross in a lifetime.

In the canyon's rear, a deafening roar echoed, like a mountain shaking the earth.

A massive golden turtle, as heavy as a mountain, strode forward on its four limbs, its formidable body trampling countless demons beneath it!

Pfft! Pfft!

The appearance of the eighth White Jade Capital Guardian Stone left the demons utterly hopeless.

On the panel, the demons' lifespans began to skyrocket!

"..."

Shen Yi silently scanned the surroundings, realizing that the grand array he had set up earlier might not have completely blocked the messages sent by the conch shells.

With this thought, he casually sheathed his spear and descended into the canyon.

Following Wu Jun, wherever they went, countless severed limbs were collected into the finger ring.

"Move faster."

Shen Yi nodded slightly, then, in front of the remaining demons, began categorizing the corpses and skillfully reconstructing their demon souls, condensing them into Guardian Stones.

The three Demon Generals worked seamlessly together, making up for their lack of strength.

Even when facing seven Guardian Stones at once, they managed to hold out until now without losing their breath.

In comparison, Shen Yi's Guardian Stones, when he didn't plan ahead, seemed to act independently, occasionally even harming their allies.

But at that moment, the three Demon Generals suddenly sensed the ninth White Jade Capital aura, and they turned around in shock.

Another familiar face appeared in their line of sight, but the realm aura emanating from that person made their hearts race, and they couldn't help but find it absurdly comical.

In their painstaking cultivation, these elite warriors had failed to break through the White Jade Capital.

Yet, in the hands of the youth in ink-colored robes, they achieved this feat with unimaginable speed and ease.

The complex emotions quickly turned into a suffocating fear.

"Heretic! Heretic! We must inform Ascendant Hongze of this heaven-defying demon!"

The shrill howls echoed endlessly through the canyon.

They were already at a disadvantage, outnumbered.

The three Great Demons were momentarily stunned, and as their mental defenses crumbled, the Guardian Demons seized the opportunity. Within a few breaths, they defeated and killed them one by one!

The moment the system prompt appeared.

Shen Yi had already retrieved all the Guardian Stones and placed them between his eyebrows. One by one, the Demonic Essences condensed and flowed into the Demon Soul.

He didn't even want to waste time adjusting his posture.

He quickly headed towards the next location mentioned in the jade slip.

There was no heretic or demon; it was just a hungry guest.

He must act before the Dragon Palace's Fusion Dao Realm Great Demon realized and seize as many delicacies as possible.

...

The Palace of the Fourth Dragon Son.

Delicate glass cups emitted a faint white light, illuminating the entire magnificent hall as if it were broad daylight.

Even a single piece of furniture here was a priceless treasure.

Everyone knew that a single Red Dragon couldn't become the Dragon King. To keep Ko Laosi's heart, the Southern Dragon Palace offered him many compensations.

For example, a palace far more luxurious than those of the other Dragon Sons, various heavenly treasures that only a Dragon Son could enjoy, and even the command of the Dragon Son's troops, entrusting him with five exceptional White Jade Capital Generals.

With such generous treatment.

The only request from Ko Laosi was to watch over the waters near the Southern Flood Seven Sons and report any changes to the Dragon Palace immediately.

As time passed.

He would become a Great Demon comparable to the Fusion Dao Realm, guarding the Southern Dragon Palace.

But at this moment, the palace was empty, leaving only two figures drinking together.

The strong aroma of wine was obviously not ordinary.

On a normal day, these two Great Demons, even as the most favored White Jade Capital Demon Generals under the Fourth Young Lord, would rarely enjoy such fine wine, let alone drink enough to fill their stomachs and become slightly tipsy.

The Dragon Palace's request of the Fourth Young Lord was indeed very low.

But even this single request had been defied by the other party.

From the moment Ko Laosi concealed the news of Xiao Shisan's death, he couldn't afford to lose... Now that things had come to this, he could only bring his family and troops to the Dragon Palace, surrendering his military command to seek the Dragon King's forgiveness.

"Is there really no hope?"

The tall Insect Demon's eyes were blurry with drunkenness as he slowly put down his cup. His eyes flashed with fierceness, "What's the point of guarding these dead things here? If the Dragon King won't show mercy, our future is over, and our lives are in danger."

"Not necessarily." The other Great Demon was also slightly drunk, but it was clear that he still maintained his basic rationality.

He shook his head and suddenly lowered his voice, "That news came from Xiao Qige... Xiao Qige has already died at the hands of Su Hongxiu from the Heavenly Sword Sect... There's still a chance to turn this around."

"The Fourth Young Lord will surely try to provoke the Dukes and shift all the blame onto the Southern Flood Seven Sons... When that time comes, you and I must kill more, kill even more, and preferably behead a thousand Immortal Sect disciples... There's still a chance."

"Trample the Southern Yang Mystic Land!"

The Great Demon clenched his fist, as if comforting himself. His rough voice became more determined, "As for now, let's get drunk, don't think too much, and wait for the Fourth Young Lord's news."

"Get drunk..."

The tall Insect Demon shook his head and looked at the white jade throne in front of the hall, smiling foolishly, "I think I'm already drunk."

On that pure white throne.

The youth in ink-colored robes swayed gently, his handsome face calm as he examined the glass cup in his hand. He slightly shook the wine within, then gently placed it on the table.

Bang.

A faint sound echoed through the hall, like an introduction, followed by the sound of footsteps as an accompaniment.

The other Great Demon stared blankly at the outside.

Shadows of figures appeared, entering the hall without haste. Their bodies were covered in blood, as if they had just emerged from a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. The entire hall trembled from the aura they exuded.

One... six... twelve... eighteen...

Eighteen figures stood quietly before the two demons. Wu Jun bowed, took the wine cups from their hands, and carefully handed them to another Guardian Stone, saying softly, "Put them away carefully; these are all my master's things, don't break them."

Before he finished speaking.

Wu Jun's palm had already pressed against the Insect Demon's head, smashing it onto the stone table.

Boom! The stone table shattered, and the entire hall's floor sank with a rumble.

He bent down, picked up the Insect Demon's head, brought it close to its ear, and asked softly, "What did you say you wanted to trample just now, hmm?"

(End of Chapter)

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