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Chapter 556: Fierce Battle Against the Apex Demon Overlord!
Chapter 556: Fierce Battle Against the Apex Demon Overlord!
"Is that the Apex Demonic Overlord of the Third Stage?"
As Luo Chen swiftly flew through the air, his expression turned solemn.
Below him, the battlefield was scattered with sporadic flames, indicating that he had gradually flown to the rear outskirts of the island, away from the main combat zone.
His speed remained unchanged, but the distance between him and his pursuers had widened considerably, allowing Luo Chen some time to reflect on the previous battle.
After careful contemplation, he gained a precise understanding of his current strength.
With a surge of spiritual power, his sword could slay an Early Third Stage Demonic Beast with a single strike.
Using his signature spell, even a Mid Third Stage Demonic Beast would struggle to withstand him.
However, when facing an Apex Demonic Overlord of the Third Stage, his current abilities would be somewhat inadequate.
The Toxic Claw King Crab Clan's Demon Overlord, although taking advantage of its rested state, had to contend with Luo Chen's consecutive releases of the Fiery Poison Mist he had cultivated for many years, along with the Soul-Shattering Tridents.
With these two formidable techniques unleashed, the Fiery Poison Mist was largely consumed by the Demon Overlord's venom, and the Soul-Shattering Tridents lost the Armor-Breaking and Qi-Shattering Tridents, leaving only the Soul-Breaking Trident intact.
Even so, she had only gained a slight upper hand.
If it came down to a life-or-death struggle, she would have to employ even more methods.
Moreover, considering the contaminating nature of the Toxic Claw King Crab Clan's venom, her Mystic Fire Sword and Primordial Cauldron were not ideal for direct confrontation, giving her only a 40% chance of victory.
To win without any doubt, she might have to transform into her Heavenly Phoenix True Form!
"Apex Demon Overlord..."
Luo Chen muttered to himself, feeling a sense of awe.
Having reached this level, he was gradually catching up to his human counterparts of the same stage, and even if he was slightly inferior, the racial advantage of the demons made up for most of the difference.
At his current strength, without unleashing his full potential, fighting opponents of higher stages was indeed challenging.
If others were to learn of his thoughts, they would likely roll their eyes in exasperation.
With merely a Fourth Level Core Formation cultivation, he had consecutively broken through the defenses of several Demon Overlords, even briefly gaining the upper hand against an Apex Demon Overlord.
Even after all that, he still wasn't satisfied, which was truly hateful!
After some analysis, Luo Chen came to a conclusion.
In his human form, his Fourth Level Core Formation cultivation, whether it was the abundance of spiritual power, the depth of his soul, or the various techniques at his disposal, was no less than that of a Third Stage Apex Demon Overlord.
When translated to the cultivation stages of human cultivators, it corresponded precisely with his previous assessment.
In the hands of a Late Core Formation Great Cultivator, he already possessed formidable strength.
With adequate preparation, he might even be able to contend with a Seventh Level Core Formation Great Cultivator!
If he were to unleash the full potential of his Ancient Third Stage physique, the scales of victory would begin to tilt in his favor.
Just as Luo Chen was deep in thought.
His expression suddenly changed.
With his eyes empowered, a colossal figure emerged from the sea, holding a lifeless, giant Ring-Topped Turtle.
As soon as it left the water, its double claws lifted the turtle's corpse and hurled it towards Luo Chen.
This scene resembled the throwing of a mountain peak!
The attack was sudden, and a faint aura of Demonic Soul Pressure enveloped the area, leaving Luo Chen with nowhere to escape.
Luo Chen's face paled, and he began to retreat, his right hand wielding the Mystic Fire Sword, tracing intricate trajectories.
His left hand continuously formed intricate hand seals.
Finally, he pointed the sword directly at the colossal turtle's corpse.
"Collapse!" he roared.
A torrent of spiritual power surged from the Mystic Fire Sword, erupting brilliantly in the sky.
A deafening boom reverberated.
Boom!!!
In the sky, the colossal Ring-Topped Turtle's corpse, akin to a mountain, crumbled.
Its blood splattered like lava, and its flesh and bones shattered like rocks.
The already cracked turtle shell, under the impact of the spiritual power, fragmented into sharp pieces, exploding in all directions.
With the Mountain Collapse technique, the sword's aura screeched.
Whoosh!
It shot towards the oncoming enemy.
Clang!
In that split second, the sword seemed to have struck an indestructible steel plate.
Luo Chen focused his mind and examined the situation, then couldn't help but gasp.
In the sky, a colossal being, akin to an island, stood suspended.
Its double claws gleamed like gold, their sharpness unparalleled.
The Mystic Fire Sword's unmatched sword aura, faced with the closing claws, struggled to advance even an inch.
Luo Chen's mind stirred, intending to recall the sword, but no matter how he manipulated it, the Mystic Fire Sword remained immovable.
His heart began to sink.
Gazing at the colossal being, a familiar feeling surfaced in his mind.
"It's him!"
A familiar sensation emerged in his heart.
If his eyes didn't deceive him, this demon was the same Tyrant Crab that had pursued the Black King in the past.
Back then, this demon had not revealed its true form, appearing unremarkable, and Luo Chen, not wanting to stir up trouble, had even considered letting it go.
But now, with its true form fully revealed, it spanned seventy zhang in all directions, hovering in the air like a sky city.
Its aura was awe-inspiring and overwhelming.
At the Third Stage's later stage, he was almost at the pinnacle of perfection.
Luo Chen swallowed his saliva, his eyes filled with an intense and solemn expression.
This was already comparable to the existence of a clan leader among the five great clans' Crab Demons.
This time, he had truly hit a brick wall!
As he sized up his opponent, the Golden Claw also glared at Luo Chen with a ferocious gaze.
"So, you're the mastermind behind Tianxuan Island?"
In front of the demonic beast, Luo Chen didn't bother to hide his identity.
Moreover, with the opponent blocking his path, a full-power attack was inevitable, and there was no room for negotiation.
"So what if it's me?"
The Golden Claw grinned hideously, and his massive golden body erupted with layers of bone-shaking sounds.
"In that case, I'll make sure you stay here!"
As his words fell, the giant claw clamped down.
Crack!
Under Luo Chen's gaze, the trembling Mystic Fire Sword shattered into pieces, falling to the ground like iron scraps.
"Hmph..."
A muffled grunt escaped Luo Chen's mouth, and a strand of blood involuntarily trickled out.
Unlike the unrefined Soul-Shattering Tridents, this Mystic Fire Sword had been with him since the Foundation Establishment stage, and he had refined it for over a hundred years.
Especially after forming his Golden Core, as his most handy treasure, even though its quality was not exceptional, he had spent a lot of effort nurturing and refining it.
It could be said that among all the treasures connected to his spiritual sense, this sword ranked in the top three.
It was only second to the Worn Black Chess and even more cherished than his Lifebound Treasure.
Now that this treasure was destroyed, the spiritual connection caused Luo Chen's soul to suffer a heavy blow.
It was as if someone had torn a piece of flesh from his body.
Luo Chen had always known that one day, this sword would reach the end of its lifespan, as its quality was indeed mediocre and could no longer withstand the mighty and pure spiritual power of his Golden Core's middle stage.
But he never imagined that the Mystic Fire Sword would be crushed by the enemy's claws in such a manner.
Those Golden Claws!
Luo Chen took a deep breath, his body surging with qi and blood, and the Azure Flame began to swirl around him.
The blood flowing from the corners of his mouth evaporated into thin air.
A powerful aura started to erupt continuously.
"How dare you think you can stop me?"
Sensing the distinct aura, the Golden Claw was momentarily taken aback.
Demonic energy?
No, it was human qi and blood, but it was heavily mixed with demonic energy.
Moreover, the demonic energy gave him a strange feeling, as if... they were of the same clan? Upon this realization, the Golden Claw flew into a rage.
"Damn you! You dare to use our clan's bloodline to refine your body! I'll tear you to shreds!"
As he spoke, he moved his massive body towards Luo Chen.
This charge was like a giant beast colliding with a mountain, unstoppable!
Facing this impact, Luo Chen remained fearless and charged forward head-on.
As he rushed forward, his body began to transform.
Endless qi and blood surged like a waterfall, washing over every muscle and bone in his body.
His crystal-like skin ruptured and reformed, creating layers of armor-like, beast-like shells.
White armor plates covered his body, gradually darkening in color until they became a blazing red, resembling fiery feathers.
His hands transformed into indestructible claws, and his eyes widened like a bull's, emitting a sharp glow. At the corners of his eyes, thin, scale-like membranes formed.
Swish!
The Moon-Cracking Feather Wings suddenly unfurled, descending from the sky, blocking the sun and clouds!
The Azure True Flame surged like a tidal wave, engulfing his entire body and forming a circle of azure light that completely enveloped him.
At this moment, a Fire Phoenix appeared.
This was the first time Luo Chen had revealed his true form of the Heavenly Phoenix since advancing to the later stage of the Third Stage.
In his first move, he faced a peak Tyrant Crab, almost at the pinnacle of the Third Stage!
The Azure Flame boiled, rolling towards the sky.
A loud shout echoed in the air.
"Come!"
In an instant, the transformation was complete.
Two colossal creatures clashed with unwavering determination, leaving no room for retreat.
Boom!!!
An unstoppable force turned into a shockwave, sweeping through the surroundings.
A nearby low mountain silently shattered under the impact of this shockwave.
The ground trembled as if dragons were writhing beneath it.
The struggle began!
It started from the moment of first contact.
And it ended in the blink of an eye.
Bang!
In just one move, the giant crab fell to the ground, creating a massive crater.
The Phoenix, however, was knocked back hundreds of zhang, frantically flapping its wings in the air to stabilize its body.
"Again!"
From the ground, the Golden Claw burst forth, charging towards the sky.
Luo Chen's expression turned stern, and he pounced downward.
Boom!
After a brief clash, they separated.
Then, they collided again! Once, twice, three times...
After the ninth round, the two giant beasts, breathless, separated to opposite sides.
Both of them were heavily injured.
Luo Chen looked at his body, covered in countless wounds of various sizes, with blood and flesh hanging, making him appear hideous.
This was all caused by the Golden Claw's massive claws and eight crab legs during their close-quarters combat.
As he looked on, even the Golden Claw was not unscathed.
Its golden armor was covered in various wounds.
The Moon-Cracking Feather Wings released a treasure's killing move, unleashing a sky full of fiery feathers—a move it rarely used in normal circumstances. Only after years of nurturing and refining the Ruyi did it release this move for the first time, striking the Tyrant Crab with countless cuts like tiny knives.
Aside from the fire feathers, the golden armor was also pitted and scarred, as if corroded by some toxic liquid. This was due to the remaining Fiery Poison Mist, which spread to the Tyrant Crab, its malevolent Qi corroding its body.
Among the many wounds, the most noticeable was a five-finger claw mark. This claw mark had already shattered the weaker parts of the armor, penetrating deep into the bones.
This was the result of the Heavenly Phoenix True Form's full power, unleashing the Cloud-Probing Divine Claw at its peak!
The most intense physical combat, yet also the most dangerous exchange of injuries!
But it was clear that Luo Chen's physical defense had not been perfected, and so the injuries he sustained were direct.
The Golden Claw, on the other hand, had clearly refined its armor and claws to be as formidable as a treasure, a perfect balance of offense and defense!
"I've underestimated it!"
Luo Chen took a breath, feeling a bit annoyed.
He rarely used the Heavenly Phoenix True Form in combat, and he had felt there was room for improvement before, which was now evident.
However, there was no time for improvement during the battle.
This body was one he had painstakingly cultivated, with immense potential.
Even though he hadn't fully exchanged it, he had considered corresponding combat methods in his earlier years.
With a thought, a small cauldron emerged from his mouth.
It grew rapidly in the wind, transforming into a terrifying giant cauldron fifty zhang tall.
Luo Chen grabbed one of the cauldron's legs with one hand, only wishing he still had the Mystic Fire Sword to hold in the other, as that would have been his ideal combat state.
Nevertheless, even without the sword, he was more than prepared.
He glared at the Golden Claw with a fierce expression.
"This time, I won't hold back."
Before he finished speaking, he took a mighty step forward.
A loud explosion echoed through the void.
The massive body suddenly disappeared, reappearing above the Golden Claw.
Holding the giant cauldron, he smashed it down!
The Golden Claw's eyes widened in fury, and it swung one of its massive claws.
With a single strike,
Crack!
The giant claw broke off and fell, like a meteor, crashing onto the ground.
Luo Chen's body trembled, and he flew backward several dozen zhang, leaving a clear yet empty white trail in the void.
The Primordial Cauldron slipped from his grasp, flying out of his hand.
The backlash from the colossal force was unbearable for both of them.
Not only that, but Luo Chen's wounds began to bleed profusely, as if rivers of blood were flowing from them.
"This battle can't continue."
As he forcibly recalled the Primordial Cauldron, this thought emerged in Luo Chen's mind.
If they continued fighting, they would both be severely injured!
Moreover, if he wanted to leave, he had already discovered it wouldn't be an issue after several battles.
With the Heavenly Phoenix True Form's boost, his speed exceeded ninety thousand li again.
For a slow-moving Crab Demon like the Golden Claw, there was no way it could keep up with him.
However, before leaving, Luo Chen had one more thing to do.
"Do you have a name?"
The Golden Claw glared at Luo Chen with rage, raising one of its claws, "I am Golden Claw, the strongest warrior of the Tyrant Crab Clan. I don't kill nameless foes. What's your name?"
Luo Chen nodded, "Good, Golden Claw, is it? I, Qing Yang, will remember you."
As he finished speaking, his wings fluttered, and he flew towards the outside of Obsidian Island.
The Golden Claw was stunned for a moment, then burst into a fit of rage.
After fighting to this extent, the opponent wanted to flee!
In his entire life, he had never suffered such a humiliating defeat, even having his claws broken.
He was prepared to fight to the death with this cultivator named Qing Yang, but the latter was escaping.
"Coward! You're not worthy of knowing my name. Stay and fight!"
In his furious roar, he took a step forward, chasing after Luo Chen.
But just as he was about to leave Obsidian Island, his steps suddenly halted, and he turned back to look at the center of the battlefield.
A powerful aura rose into the sky, encompassing all directions.
His expression changed dramatically.
"That's the aura of the Obsidian Demon Emperor. Could it be that Seven Rings and Helo have made their move?"
At that moment, five massive Demon Clouds rose from the sea, ascending towards Obsidian Island.
A deafening rumble echoed in all directions.
"All Demonic Overlords of the Five Clans, join us in killing Helo, show no mercy!"
The Golden Claw hesitated upon hearing these words.
Finally, he glared at Luo Chen with hatred and flew towards the center of Obsidian Island.
In this battle, personal gains and losses were insignificant compared to the interests of the clan!
(End of Chapter)
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