Chapter 604: The Demon Palace is Mine

Chapter 604: The Demon Palace is Mine

In the vast expanse of cloudy blue sky, a petite figure stood gracefully, adorned in a dark black robe that fluttered in the wind, its dark golden runes resembling clouds and dragons, adding a touch of regal elegance.

She gazed downward with a serene and quiet demeanor.

Below, on the land and water, a robust and ferocious beast was desperately fleeing. It resembled a kirin, but without a hint of serenity, its entire body was jet-black, adorned with long feathers. As it ran, it seemed to ride the clouds and mist—a true disaster kirin.

At this moment, the disaster kirin was covered in wounds, its aura so weak that it was on the verge of death.

"Huff... Huff..."

It panted heavily, its eyes filled with fear as it looked up at the relentless pursuer in the sky.

It was said that the Demon Palace had a habit of recruiting demons, but this person had shown no mercy from the moment they appeared, not uttering a single word from start to finish! Moreover, the pursuer was clearly a cultivator in the Heaven Realm, and even with the use of the Dark Cloud Technique, the kirin knew it couldn't escape.

"I'm willing... I'm willing to join the Demon..."

Just as the kirin was about to finish its plea, the petite figure in the sky suddenly vanished, and under the terrifying pressure, the kirin's pupils constricted. Forgetting its pride as a Northern Flood demon, its only thought was to survive.

Before it could finish speaking, its vision suddenly changed, and a small, tender hand appeared, as if passing through the void, reaching towards its forehead.

The palm, like that of a child, carried an immense power, as if the heavens themselves were overturning!

The disaster kirin's breath caught in its throat, and even its heart stopped beating. It couldn't muster any resistance, its ferocious expression frozen in place as its eyes gradually lost focus.

The pursuer wasn't trying to subdue the kirin; she truly intended to kill it! The next moment, a thunderous roar filled the kirin's ears, followed by complete deafness. Inside its skull, it felt like thunder had exploded, and its vision changed again, revealing a withered and aged hand blocking the tender hand.

The old man stood hunched, waving his hand as if shooing away a fly.

With a flick of his hand, the surrounding land and water seemed to be pushed outward, and a powerful surge of demon energy erupted in front of the tender palm!

Boom! The dark golden runes trembled, and the entire dark black sleeve robe was caught in the blast. An Yi was sent flying backward, returning to the sky and stabilizing herself after thousands of feet.

She adjusted her breathing slightly and silently observed the additional figure below, while a hoarse voice reached her ears.

"This palm will not kill you, but it will serve as a punishment."

Yue Gonggui slowly straightened his body, retracting his hand and glancing sideways at the petite figure in the sky, "You can now try to call your disciples. I'll give you the time of one incense stick."

In interrogations, the more suspects, the better, as their confessions could be cross-referenced.

After seeing this disciple of the Demon Palace, Yue Gonggui's initial apprehension vanished.

The dark golden robe did have the effect of concealing one's aura, but it couldn't hide from the eyes of a late-stage Heaven Realm demon like him. Of course, the disciple likely had other means of concealing her presence, making it challenging to get a clear perception.

Aura could deceive, but actions would reveal the truth.

Especially for Yue Gonggui, a grand elder tasked with guarding the disaster kirin clan, his experience was vast.

The previous confrontation had given him a good understanding of An Yi's strength.

Even though she was close, she hadn't reached the mid-stage of the Heaven Realm.

For ordinary cultivators, this realm was an unreachable sky, but compared to the Demon Palace's style, her strength was slightly lacking. It was insufficient to support their ambition to consume the entire Western Dragon Palace, this strength was somewhat lacking and far from enough to support their ambitions of consuming the entire Western Dragon Palace.

An Yi quickly averted her gaze, without hesitation, and fled into the distance.

"Tsk."

Seeing this, Yue Gonggui let out a mocking laugh but made no move to stop her.

Just as An Yi's figure was about to disappear into the clouds, she seemed to hit an invisible barrier, and her small body flew backward. She looked forward, and the once-clear sky suddenly began to flicker.

Stars appeared in broad daylight, a total of fourteen, connected by lines, forming a colossal flower that covered the sun and moon.

An Yi was at the heart of the flower, seemingly trapped in a giant cage, her petite figure appearing even more minuscule, evoking a sense of pity.

"Hiss."

The various sect masters, standing on the land, couldn't believe that a group of Earth Realm cultivators could trap a true Heaven Realm expert, especially with the Greedy Wolf Array frantically draining their energy.

Was this the depth of the Northern Flood? Just a glimpse of their power was enough to change the Western Flood's situation.

Not only the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect, but even the slightly inferior Yue Family, with a slight show of force, could turn the feared Demon Palace into a plaything.

Now, it seemed that their disdain wasn't just arrogance but a genuine difference in perspective...

"Focus your minds and stop your idle thoughts."

Schyan's amused voice echoed through the spirit jade, clearly enjoying the reaction of these Western Flood 'country bumpkins.'

"Alright, Yue Gonggui, dismiss the array."

Of course, capturing more would be better, but given the Demon Palace disciple's reaction, if she could call for help, she wouldn't have fled.

Schyan's voice suddenly turned serious.

Each sect master's spirit jade received different instructions.

In his eyes, these cultivators were like chess pieces, and with his command, the Greedy Wolf Array would awaken, baring its fangs at the Demon Palace disciple.

With his power alone, he controlled an array that required seventeen Boundless Dao Emperor Sect masters to activate, and he did so with ease, solidifying his reputation as the Northern Flood's number one Celestial Talent!

"Why aren't you moving?!"

Obviously, he would never allow anyone to escape his control, not even the slightest mistake.

The various sect leaders all looked around, and their gazes immediately fell upon the ink-robed figure.

The handsome young man stood leisurely in place, a spirit jade flashing in his palm, seemingly representing Schyan's current rage. However, this rage couldn't make him budge an inch.

"This..."

The sect leaders were all a bit taken aback, as this expression didn't seem like a mistake.

Only Huang Wenfa seemed to have anticipated something, his eyes widening in an instant. Finally, he understood why Shen Zongzhuang had returned.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone.

Shen Yi gently caressed the spirit jade, and in the next moment, this precious jade shattered into dust between his slender fingers!

Crack!

A faint, crisp sound reverberated through everyone's minds like thunder.

"What happened?!"

"Speak!"

Schyan's voice echoed around, filled with surprise and anger, but under Shen Yi's calm gaze, not a single person dared to respond.

Crack! Crack! Crack!

The spirit jades in everyone's hands shattered one after another, causing them to shiver involuntarily.

This commotion finally caught the attention of Yue Gonggui.

The thin, old man slowly turned around, staring intently at the ink-robed figure, his gaze falling on the young man's face. After a moment's hesitation, he curled his lips, and a chilling killing intent emerged from his hoarse voice, "Are you looking for death?"

He didn't quite understand what this young man was thinking.

To choose to betray at this moment when the situation was already so clear.

Had he lost his mind?

"..."

An Yi turned around, looking back with a hint of reminiscence at the ink-robed youth.

It had been a long time since she had seen the master take action himself.

Thinking of this, she felt like she had truly become a little girl, clutching her sleeves and standing obediently in the sky.

"This is good enough, don't move."

Shen Yi glanced at the peach blossom in the sky, then took a calm and unhurried step forward, entering the Greedy Wolf Star Chart.

The other sect leaders looked at each other, unsure of what to do.

"I told you not to move! Can't you understand?!" Huang Wenfa scolded, then cleared his throat and turned his gaze forward.

"Heh."

Yue Gonggui stared at the youth in front of him and suddenly laughed, "Before you die, answer a question for me. What made you suddenly go mad? Could it be that you're also a member of the Demon Palace?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Yi shook his head and said softly, "Why did you come to Western Flood?"

Yue Gonggui paused, his eyes narrowing slightly, "To find the murderer of my clan's Celestial Talent."

Before he finished speaking, he saw a playful smile on the young man's face, a smile that quickly faded, turning into indifference in the blink of an eye.

"You've found him now."

The young man's voice wasn't loud, echoing like a whisper in the ears of every member of the Yue family, causing their faces to change drastically, and a boundless killing intent instantly erupted from their chests, surging into their minds!

"How dare you!" A roar echoed around them.

The only one who remained quiet was Yue Gonggui, because he felt the changes around him. In the instant his voice sounded, the atmosphere of the entire place seemed to be forcibly drawn and concentrated in one spot, such an overbearing method—

"Immortal technique..."

Yue Gonggui muttered to himself, his cloudy eyes gradually clearing, and a strong excitement emerged.

In this desolate place, he had the opportunity to encounter an immortal technique that had reached perfection.

A sinister smile appeared on his face, and he suddenly looked towards a certain direction, "I've found you."

This aged Disaster Kirin maintained its human form, its thin arms seeming capable of lifting ten thousand mountains, as it thunderously struck forward!

In the void, a slender hand with distinct knuckles slowly emerged.

Shen Yi stood suspended in front of Yue Gonggui, his gray eyes calm, his ink-robed figure appearing slender. He calmly pressed his hand down.

The identical movements made Yue Gonggui feel a sense of familiarity.

But in the blink of an eye, the hand pressed against his arms.

The demon body capable of lifting ten thousand mountains suddenly sank downward, and the thin old man's entire body emitted cracking sounds, like bamboo bursting beans. Thick demon energy surged out, turning the surrounding sky and earth into a faint red color.

The two figures seemed to stand out from this piece of heaven and earth.

The world spun, without a roar or a wave of energy, leaving only an endless buzzing sound in everyone's ears.

Until the sudden explosion!

Boom!

Yue Gonggui's clothes tore, and his entire body flew backward, transforming into a hundreds-of-zhang-tall demon body in mid-air, tearing the relatively vast land in two as he fell towards the water.

Smoke and dust filled the air, and the mountain ridge cracked.

The ink-robed youth's sleeves fluttered, and he gazed calmly at the aged Disaster Kirin, slowly retracting his hand.

"..."

When the roaring sound abruptly stopped,

The various sect leaders' minds were still blank. They couldn't understand how the young man, who had just been used as a pawn and array stone along with them, had suddenly transformed into this state.

Even Huang Wenfa, who knew Shen Yi the best, was left speechless.

Although he was aware of Shen Zongzhuang's terrifying strength, this Disaster Kirin was no less powerful than the Southern Dragon King. When Shen Zongzhuang dealt with the Southern Dragon King earlier, he wasn't as relaxed and carefree as he was now.

The members of the Yue family looked around in confusion, as if their worldviews had been shattered.

The Great Elder, the strongest after the clan leader, had protected the clan for tens of thousands of years. Even in Northern Flood, he was an existence that could sit alongside the elders of the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect and the Northern Dragon Palace.

In the Western Flood region, an unknown young man had just sent a powerful palm strike that knocked the creature back and forced it to reveal its true form.

"Huff... huff..."

Amid heavy breathing, the smoke and dust cleared, revealing a massive Disaster Kirin.

The tips of its feathers had turned gray, no longer as dark as they were in its youth. The hair and beard by its head were dry and tangled, showing signs of old age.

But what drew the most attention was the set of armor covering its body, made entirely of treasure iron emitting a dark golden light. The armor was covered in fly-like talismans, each the size of a fingertip, adorning this suit that could encompass a body hundreds of feet long.

The dense array of talismans was almost overwhelming to look at.

Even someone with little knowledge could tell that this was a precious treasure!

"What a powerful Immortal technique!"

Yue Gonggui raised his head, his spine undulating, and slowly emerged from the collapsed mountain. His crimson eyes exuded a calamitous aura.

As he moved, a vast dark cloud erupted, quickly obscuring the celestial peach blossoms and stars above, transforming the once clear and desolate blue sky into a sinister and eerie realm.

For the demon race, they cared little for enlightenment.

"Killing is a simple matter."

"Resisting the opponent's spells, tearing their robes, and destroying their Dao bodies is enough."

"What's the point of all these fancy tricks?"

As his words fell, the Disaster Kirin instantly disappeared into the dark cloud, and its roars reverberated from all directions.

"..."

Shen Yi stood suspended in the air, quietly listening to these words. To the surprise of onlookers, he nodded in agreement.

Despite the formidable Dark Cloud Technique of the Disaster Kirin, Shen Yi seemed unaffected. He extended his right palm, spread his fingers, and slowly clenched his fist.

With this subtle movement, a massive, ominous mansion, as vast as the sun and moon, abruptly descended from the sky, shaking the dark clouds and accurately pinning the Disaster Kirin.

Supreme Nether Mansion!

Divine Yue Stabilize Sky!

With the simultaneous display of divine abilities and Immortal techniques, Yue Gonggui was left flustered, falling out of the dark cloud. He looked up in disbelief.

The dark cloud encroached upon Shen Yi.

But as it approached the young man, a similar dark cloud emerged from his black robe, connecting with the surrounding clouds, and they began to pulsate together like a breathing entity.

The Disaster Kirin's technique, which obscured others' vision, only made things clearer for Shen Yi.

As for the calamity carried by the dark cloud...

Shen Yi's gray eyes slowly lowered, gazing at his right palm. In this ominous realm, who could be more calamitous than him?

Golden and black light converged in his palm, transforming into a long sword.

Unlike before, the intricate golden patterns on the sword now took the form of dragon claws gripping the blade's spine, as if devouring the heavens and plunging the world into a deathly darkness.

[Demon Emperor Armament: Azure Dragon Sun Devourer]



This was part of Shen Yi's meticulous preparation.

He suddenly tightened his grip on the hilt, and a dragon's roar reverberated across the four seas!

With that roar, Shen Yi vanished from his original spot.

The black robe fluttered, blocking Yue Gonggui's view.

His slender right leg, like a tearing whip, lashed out at the demon's massive body.

The fly-like talismans on the black armor glowed in unison, firmly blocking the strike, leaving the surface of the armor intact without a scratch.

"Do you know that this treasure armor belongs to the Yue family...?"

Yue Gonggui let out a sinister laugh. Although his entire body was being pushed down by an immense force, he remained calm.

Before he could finish his sentence, Shen Yi had already stomped heavily on his head, forcing him to lower his head.

The golden-black sword slashed through the air, aiming for his neck.

The fly-like talismans shattered one after another!

The blade penetrated the thick armor but failed to injure Yue Gonggui's flesh.

Even so, it was enough to make the old demon's heart pound with fear. He raised his head in shock, wanting to see what was happening, but Shen Yi's boot pushed him back down.

Shen Yi stared intently at the demon's neck.

The old demon was right.

In a battle of spells, setting aside countless variations, it was ultimately about offense and defense.

Unfortunately for the Disaster Kirin, its armor was not thick enough, nor hard enough!

The long sword transformed into a thousand-foot-long golden blade, emitting a sharp dragon's cry from Shen Yi's palm.

He tightly gripped the hilt.

In a fleeting moment, unseen by others, a dark golden dragon shadow appeared on each of Shen Yi's wrists, like bracelets or some kind of talisman, suddenly imprinting itself on his skin.

Pfft—

The golden-black light, empowered by an unknown force, fiercely slashed into Yue Gonggui's neck, drawing blood.

"Who... who... who are you?"

Yue Gonggui finally panicked. He had never imagined that someone in the Western Flood region could break through his treasure armor.

This was not something an unknown person could accomplish.

Impossible! Impossible!

The demon started to struggle frantically, but it was too late. The intense pain within its body and the torment of its devoured divine soul left the aged Disaster Kirin with little strength to resist.

Shen Yi, with utmost precision, severed the thick cervical vertebra, and the golden-black light split into four pieces, greedily tearing at the massive demon's body.

As the crimson color dominated his vision, the gray in his eyes gradually faded.

Only then did a calm voice finally reach Yue Gonggui's ears, providing an answer to his confusion.

"I am not from the Demon Palace."

"The Demon Palace is mine."

"And you, are also mine."

(End of Chapter)

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