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Chapter 809: Encountering Thunder Prison Phoenix Again, the Eastern Wilderness Demon Sovereign Pays
Chapter 809: Encountering Thunder Prison Phoenix Again, the Eastern Wilderness Demon Sovereign Pays a Visit
In the depths of the Azure Sky Domain.
Seven figures stood side by side, their powerful demonic auras swirling around them without end.
Occasionally, Sky Worms would fly by, but upon sensing the formidable presence of these seven individuals, even the fearless Sky Worms would become clear-eyed and retreat.
Leading them was a figure with a rhino horn on his head, his body robust and towering.
He gazed down at the boundless sea of clouds below, as if he could see through the clouds to the ancient city sprawling across the land, a formidable fortress that stood between the human and demon races.
"Humans excel in array formations, connecting with the grand power of heaven and earth, wielding infinite might."
"If we were to launch a direct assault, even with the combined strength of our seven demons, it's uncertain if we could break through."
"Therefore, when the time comes, we'll need everyone to act together, distracting the array formations on all sides, and helping me break through in one fell swoop!"
The Sevenhorn Overlord scanned the six demons behind him; four were temporarily under his command, while the other two were personal acquaintances he had invited.
"Brightcrown and Thunderhowl, you two attack the North City and draw their attention!"
"Yes, Commander!"
"Lightless and Shadow Firefly, you two are skilled in combo attacks, so the South City is yours to handle."
"Rest assured, it's said that the South City is guarded by only one Idle Crane True Man. The two of us can easily break through."
Then, the Sevenhorn Overlord turned his gaze to the remaining two demons.
"The Eastern City Gate is personally guarded by Qin Baixiang of the Hundred Beasts Sect, who is of average cultivation, but he has a Fourth Rank Spirit Beast protecting him. I've arranged an ambush, but it's still not enough. Fellow Daoist Shachatamo, I'd be grateful if you could lend a hand."
The demon named Shachatamo smiled and nodded, seemingly unconcerned.
However, he had every reason to be confident.
If one were to compare cultivation levels, his mid-Fourth Rank cultivation was equivalent to the mid-Nascent Soul stage. Taking on an opponent of the same level, even in a two-on-one situation, was not a problem at all.
As for the so-called Fourth Rank Spirit Beast, he didn't even consider it a threat.
A beast tamed by humans had long lost its wild nature and posed no real challenge!
At that moment, the Sevenhorn Overlord politely addressed the last demon.
Just standing there, this demon was nearly two to three zhang tall!
His originally loose black robe was stretched tight over his muscular body, fitting like a second skin.
His face was long and narrow, his eyes pure white, with only a hint of golden yellow in his pupils.
Upon closer inspection, the white color wasn't his skin at all but countless flickering arcs of electricity.
Thunder Prison!
This wasn't unusual; most top-tier demon sovereigns in this realm had some sort of connection to ancient beasts.
However, it was rumored that he had fought a late-Nascent Soul stage human cultivator for hundreds of rounds.
Although he had suffered severe injuries, he had managed to survive.
After that battle, Thunder Prison's name had become known to all the top experts in the Million Mountain Range. It was said that no demon didn't know of him.
Some demon sovereigns even believed that Thunder Prison possessed the strength of a Ninehorn Overlord!
It was unexpected that the Sevenhorn Overlord could invite such a person.
"Thunder Prison, there's no need for formalities between us. Among the four city gates of Lingtian Pass, the Western City Gate at the rear has the weakest defense and is relatively the easiest to break through. I'll leave that one to you!"
Thunder Prison looked down at the group from above, his narrow face and slightly protruding mouth forming a sinister smile.
He clenched his fists, and his knuckles cracked loudly.
"After a hundred years of recovery, it's time to stretch my muscles and bones."
The Sevenhorn Overlord thought for a moment before reminding him, "That place is guarded by a True Man whose background is unknown, but his divine sense is approximately at the mid-Nascent Soul level. Human experts are skilled at borrowing external forces and have countless tricks up their sleeves, so you should also be cautious."
Upon hearing the words, "Human experts are skilled at borrowing external forces and have countless tricks up their sleeves," Thunder Prison's face darkened with anger.
"There's no need for your reminder; I know better than anyone!"
A hundred years ago, after that battle, countless demons believed that simply surviving against a human cultivator was an honor.
But only he knew just how badly he had been suppressed in that fight.
Moreover, the old man's bag of tricks had far exceeded anything he had ever seen.
The phrase "countless tricks" perfectly described the situation.
Crack!
From below, the sound of thunder rumbled through the clouds.
The Sevenhorn Overlord took a deep breath.
"It's time!"
...
At the Eastern City Gate.
Qin Baixiang stood tall on the city wall, his robe fluttering in the strong wind.
Ever since he received the news brought back by Luo Chen from the Alchemy Sect, he would occasionally come here in person to check, just in case something unexpected happened.
Especially today, he felt a sense of unease in his heart.
Suddenly, his gaze froze.
In the distance, a cloud of dust rose.
Several streaks of escaping light descended outside the city walls.
Before they even entered the city, Qin Baixiang sent a message.
"What's happening over there?"
Below, a patrol team that had just returned reported, "Reporting to the True Man, Flame Ridge has been breached, and some fellow cultivators have escaped. However, a massive number of demons are still pursuing them from behind. Our patrol team alone cannot eliminate them, so we've come back to request reinforcements."
Has Flame Ridge been breached?
Qin Baixiang frowned, and his Divine Sense surged out.
Very soon, he detected a faint trace of a presence among the crowd a hundred miles away.
"Senior Gao Ling is still alive, but he doesn't seem to be in a good state!"
The owner of the presence also sensed Qin Baixiang's unrestrained Divine Sense and hurriedly spoke up, "Is it Fellow Daoist Qin from the Beast Sect? Please come out of the city and lend me a hand. My sect only has these elites left, and I can't afford to lose any more. I will definitely reward you handsomely afterward!"
Qin Baixiang lifted his foot to take a step, but he quickly retracted it.
"It's only a hundred miles away, I'll be there in an instant. Fellow Daoist, hold on a little longer."
"You!"
Gao Ling Zhenren shouted angrily but didn't insist.
He slashed out several sword lights in succession, slaughtering a large number of demons behind him, thus buying enough time for his disciples.
Tick, tock!
Large raindrops fell from the sky.
The billowing smoke and dust seemed to be extinguished by the rain.
From a distance, they saw several disheveled figures supporting each other as they arrived beneath Lingtian Pass.
But at this moment, the city gates remained closed!
A woman with loose hair and a hint of charm held a long sword as she flew towards the city.
She glared angrily at Qin Baixiang, who stood unmoving on the city wall, "Fellow Daoist, aren't you going to open the gates?"
Qin Baixiang's gaze swept over the dozens of cultivators below the city. Flame Ridge, once renowned for its abundant underground resources, boasted a hundred thousand disciples. Now, only this small group remained.
"The gates will open immediately, but before entering the city, you must undergo an inspection by the Demon-Revealing Mirror. Please be patient, Fellow Daoist."
Below the Eastern City Gate tower, a round mirror hung high, emitting a brilliant glow.
The woman couldn't wait any longer and soared into the sky.
"At this critical moment, do you really want to stand by and watch as my entire Flame Ridge sect is annihilated?"
Seeing her shrewish behavior, Qin Baixiang's expression turned displeased.
"Fellow Daoist, you know the rules of Lingtian Pass... Wait, something's wrong!"
Ten miles away from the city was a no-fly zone.
Below the Nascent Soul realm, without a token of identity empowered by the no-fly array, even Nascent Soul-level cultivators would face significant suppression.
Despite this, the woman flew recklessly...
The impatient young woman flew into the air, and a dark golden light suddenly flashed from her crown. It rushed towards Qin Baixiang with lightning speed.
This sudden change left no room for reaction.
Qin Baixiang's eyes widened, and the dark golden light in his pupils revealed its true form—a Six-Winged Golden Cicada! However, the cicada could only advance ten zhang before being halted.
A surging sound wave emerged.
"Demonic creature, retreat!"
A yellow light flew out from Qin Baixiang's body, transforming into a lively ape that angrily pounded its chest.
Thunderous roars erupted from its mouth, forming sound waves that swept across the area outside the city.
The remaining Flame Ridge disciples, unaware and lost, were blasted into mist by the sound waves.
"Dusk Monkey!"
The Six-Winged Golden Cicada screeched, emitting a sound that no human could hear, but it too responded with surging sound waves.
"Fellow Daoist, if you don't act now, when will you?"
At that moment, amidst the flashing lightning and thunder, a figure descended from the heavens, heading straight for Qin Baixiang.
Qin Baixiang remained calm and said, "Quickly activate the grand array," before soaring into the sky.
Boom!
Without any further words, the two began to fight.
The battle at the Eastern City Gate was the fastest to commence.
However, it also provided enough reaction time for other areas.
Inside Lingtian Pass, array lights flashed continuously.
At the Northern City Gate.
Xiao Shi Niang, the master of the Ancient Smoke and Flowers Isle, watched as two powerful demon emperors charged through the no-fly array. She smiled lightly and opened her mouth, releasing a puff of smoke.
A cloud of smoke enveloped her figure, and the two demon emperors were also shrouded within it.
"Guests have arrived. Why be so rash, Fellow Daoists?"
At the Southern City Gate.
Idle Crane True Man's expression turned solemn. He waved his Dust Whip, transforming it into three thousand white lights that struck the rain curtain.
Two figures slowly emerged from within.
Their brows were filled with killing intent, and their bodies exuded a murderous aura.
...
The Western District was located behind Lingtian Pass, connecting the five regions of Lingtian. It was the safest area.
On the city wall, Zeng Yilong was talking to Yang Pingdu.
"Has Senior Uncle gone out of the city to test his techniques again?"
"Yes, the Supreme Elder has been leaving the city frequently lately."
"Senior Uncle is already so powerful, yet he remains diligent in his research of techniques. He is truly an example for us to follow. I must not slack off either. During my break, I must master the body refinement art passed down by my master."
Looking at Zeng Yilong's enthusiastic face, Yang Pingdu felt a hint of envy.
Zeng Yilong was the personal disciple of Elder Wang Yuan and the son of an old friend of the Supreme Elder. In the Heavenward Sect, he received endless favor.
From a young age, he had never lacked resources.
When the Supreme Elder returned, he gifted Zeng Yilong with his famous Break Moon Wings, a treasure from his early years. He also bestowed upon him a heavy halberd, directly compensating for Zeng Yilong's shortcomings.
Upon arriving at Lingtian Pass, relying on the Supreme Elder's reputation in the Alchemy Sect, he lavishly bought the hearts of the people.
If this continues, given time, Zeng Yilong will undoubtedly become the most famous genius of the Eastern Wastelands.
But admiration is all it is.
He didn't feel much jealousy, as the Heavenward Sect had treated him well.
The Supreme Elder giving him the Dark Essence Pill and not his own younger brother was a sign of great importance.
Later, when he was appointed as the Law Enforcement Elder, he was given the authority to discipline the entire sect, a position of great power.
As an outsider, he received such importance, so why would he be jealous of others' treatment of the direct lineage?
In the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of a white figure.
"The Supreme Elder has returned."
Zeng Yilong also saw this and excitedly said, "I'll go open the city gates for him!"
At that moment, Yang Ping suddenly turned around and looked towards the distant Ling Tian Pass.
Several streams of light descended from the heavens, and various formations were activated instantly.
Recalling the Supreme Elder's instructions from a month ago, he shouted, "Enemies are attacking! Everyone, be on guard!"
However, only a few people could hear his shout.
Because the sudden thunderous roar overwhelmed the entire Western District.
High in the sky, a great demon descended!
Below the city.
A white figure soared into the sky without hesitation.
As he surged forward, a giant palm print appeared and continued to grow larger.
The surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth madly converged towards that palm print.
The white figure pushed forward with a single palm, and the enormous green palm print roared forward until it collided with a bolt of lightning.
The heavenly thunder and earthly fire instantly created an immense explosion!
Boom!
A wave of destruction, centered on the point of collision, surged and spread.
The rain curtain rolled back, and the wind howled.
Even the miles of dark clouds covering Ling Tian Pass were torn open by the impact, creating a huge gap.
The light of heaven shone straight down.
Luo Chen stood at the center of the heavenly light, and a figure slowly descended amidst the aftermath of the explosion.
In his ears, he heard the other's sinister laughter.
"Such keen spiritual sense, such powerful cultivation... No wonder that Sevenhorn guy warned me to be careful... Hmm?"
The nearly three-zhang-tall giant looked at the white-clothed man in the distance, and his face showed hesitation.
"Identify yourself, intruder!"
Seeing the giant's face, Luo Chen's pupils constricted.
Without hesitation, his body was covered in dark armor, and he held his hands in front of him, saying coldly, "You are the intruder!"
The giant let out an 'oh' and was about to launch a thunderous attack, but in front of Luo Chen, he felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity, and he hesitated.
It was him!
The great demon of Cangwu Mountain, who had once faced the Five Elements Divine Sect's old ancestor, Shen Yuan Zhenren, head-on.
Originally thought to have died at the hands of the Divine Yuan True Man, but unexpectedly, he was still alive.
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Luo Chen took a deep breath, and his hands slowly rose.
A fire phoenix soared from behind him, and the raging fire seemed to want to incinerate everything in the world.
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"Not willing to reveal your name and origin?"
"Never mind, once I capture you, I'll naturally know the source of this familiar feeling!"
He strode forward, running faster and faster, and arcs of electricity burst out from his body, transforming him into a thunder giant.
Facing the rushing fire phoenix, he showed no fear.
Not only that, he waved his hand, and a black hammer suddenly appeared.
The fire phoenix arrived in an instant!
Screaming, it passed through a phantom.
The fire phoenix was startled, then turned around and flew towards Luo Chen's location.
Crackling!
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With just one strike, Luo Chen was reduced to dust.
A residual image?
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He turned around abruptly, facing the fire phoenix that was hot on his trail, and slammed the hammer down.
"The phoenix is a divine bird by nature, and you dare to use such a mimicry technique?"
Boom!
The electric light trembled, and the fire phoenix seemed to have been heavily struck, its condensed body shattering inch by inch.
Luo Chen, who had narrowly avoided the hammer using Moon Step, appeared in another location.
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"This demon is the strongest enemy I've ever encountered, and it's difficult to defeat him with just techniques."
"Perhaps I can use the power of the Ling Tian Pass formations to obstruct him, or wait for fellow cultivators to come to aid."
"But, I must not hold back!"
Luo Chen's right arm trembled, and a red light, like blood, was about to materialize.
Just at that moment.
He suddenly looked towards the center of the city.
Amidst the deep dark clouds, a five-hundred-zhang-tall rainbow-colored giant, like a mountain, descended through the raging rain, rushing downwards.
The violent spiritual energy of heaven and earth madly gathered towards him.
It was a rhinoceros with seven-colored light surrounding its body, like a mythical divine beast of good fortune.
With its arrival, the vast demonic pressure shook the protective formation covering the Ling Tian Pass, creating layer upon layer of ripples.
From the rhinoceros's mouth came a roar like an earthquake.
"Mountain-Flattening Lord, Sevenhorn, comes to challenge the pass!"
(End of Chapter)
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