Chapter 597 - 357: Might as Well Dance
"You fiends! I am Guangmu Tianwang, newly decreed by the Celestial Court! Now hurry up and come receive your death!" After spotting Zou Feng and the others, all the eyes on the many-eyed monster’s body snapped open, glaring furiously.
The many-eared monster was just as proud. "I am Duowen Tianwang. Tell me, how would you like to be sent on your way to paradise?"
’Are these two bizarre creatures transformed Loose Cultivators, or are they Celestial Generals who’ve snuck in?’
He glanced back at Lian Zexing, who had caught up. Lian Zexing immediately understood and said, "They’re Loose Cultivators who’ve been bewitched by the Celestial Generals. They’ve Fallen into Demon and are beyond saving!"
"Be careful, Brother Zou. These demonic things have no fear of death!"
In truth, even without Lian Zexing’s reminder, anyone could see that monsters who had completely lost their reason would naturally have no fear of death.
The moment the fight started, they might immediately unleash all sorts of suicidal attacks.
Guangmu Tianwang and Duowen Tianwang were just the beginning. More and more of these transformed monsters began to emerge from the building.
Just by looking at the other monsters’ appearances, Zou Feng could guess their identities without needing them to introduce themselves.
A giant monster fused from a mass of corpses was probably the one decreed as "Juling Shen."
Another, with a body made entirely from a pile of severed human feet and a single, lone head placed on top, was most likely the "Barefoot Immortal"...
In short, the scene before them was becoming more and more disturbing. The mental pollution was off the charts.
Moreover, these monsters weren’t just unsettling to look at. Empowered by the "Immortal Realm," and with the transformation having drained all their Life Force, the combat power they could Burst forth with in a short time would be absolutely ridiculous.
Although this combat power, gained by overdrafting everything they had, certainly couldn’t be maintained for long, it was more than enough to bring disaster upon the Jade Dragon Marketplace.
A great battle was on the verge of erupting.
Lian Zexing’s subordinates, influenced by the Immortal Realm, were too excited to remain calm. As if high on stimulants, they roared and launched their attacks.
Only Lian Zexing, for some unknown reason, held back.
He kept glancing over at Zou Feng, as if he was waiting for Zou Feng’s lead and would only act on his command.
Of course, Zou Feng wasn’t afraid. He held back for other reasons.
’These monsters are clearly just cannon fodder.’
’But fearless, greatly enhanced cannon fodder could still cause me significant trouble.’
’And the true Celestial Generals of the Ninefold Celestial Court have yet to appear. They’re likely still lying in wait nearby, ready to strike at the right moment.’
’If I let this cannon fodder expose a weakness in my defense, I’ll be put on the back foot, and things could go horribly wrong.’
’Besides, everything Lian Zexing has done so far feels off. He can’t be trusted...’
"What are you standing around for? Kill them! Or do you want Jiang Zhenchuan to come over and do it himself?!"
Su Qingyu, influenced by the Immortal Realm, was itching for a fight. She channeled some unknown craving into bloodlust and was about to strike.
Seeing this, Zou Feng grabbed Su Qingyu’s shoulder. "Palace Master, please be patient. The real Celestial Generals are probably still hiding nearby. A rash move will put us at a disadvantage!"
"You mean... we should retreat first?"
Zou Feng shook his head. "No. Allow me to dance first!"
Su Qingyu had no idea what he meant by that, but in the next moment, she saw Zou Feng actually start to dance...
The Shaking Flower Hand dance, which she had seen once before, was now even more dazzling and beautiful to behold.
Zou Feng hadn’t suddenly started dancing because he’d been bewitched by the Immortal Realm. Rather, he believed that in this situation, it was better to be clever than to use brute force.
’The best way to counter a Domain is, naturally, to deploy one’s own.’
’Ever since his Great Universal Hand broke through to the Unity of Heaven and Man Realm, his "Universal Salvation Burial Flower Domain" had yet to be used in actual combat.’
The Immortal Realm could excite people into a mindless frenzy, but the Universal Salvation Burial Flower Domain had a similar effect, making people feel immense pleasure and thus be led astray by Zou Feng.
Although those monsters were extremely powerful, their intelligence was a critical weakness, making them highly susceptible on a mental level.
Thus, after Zou Feng had been dancing for only a few breaths, the grotesque bodies of the "Immortals" who had been crazily trying to "slay demons" all shuddered in unison.
Immediately after, those with hands began to wave their hands, those with feet began to tap their feet, and those with neither just shook their heads. All of them seemed to instantly awaken a Talent for dance, and they began to follow along joyfully.
It wasn’t just the monsters. Lian Zexing’s subordinates were also affected, and they too began to copy the moves, waving their Flower Hands.
Within the Universal Salvation Burial Flower Domain, the only two who could still resist dancing were the two Dao Foundation Realm Cultivators, Su Qingyu and Lian Zexing.
However, even though they weren’t dancing yet, their bodies had already started to move to the rhythm.
As the power of the Universal Salvation Burial Flower Domain gradually intensified, it was likely only a matter of time before they too would be unable to hold out...
As for Zou Feng, he had naturally entered a state of complete self-forgetfulness, pouring his entire being into his artistic creation.
’This was only normal. For any form of art to move others, it must first move the artist.’
’So, if Zou Feng himself wasn’t fully invested, how could he hope to affect anyone else?’
As for whether his self-absorbed dancing would give the lurking Celestial Generals an opportunity to strike...
That wasn’t a concern. After all, the Universal Salvation Burial Flower Domain was already fully formed, and its effects were stronger the closer one was to Zou Feng.
So, for any Celestial Generals who might be lurking nearby, just resisting the urge to dance would be an achievement. How could they possibly launch a proper surprise attack?
Even if they managed to charge over with all their might, they would most likely be influenced into a face-to-face dance battle with Zou Feng.
The best-case scenario for them would be fighting while dancing.
Back in the day, Zou Feng’s Universal Salvation Burial Flower Domain had been able to trigger a massive dance party in the open space outside the Battle Sage Hall, a testament to its power.
Not to mention, Zou Feng’s strength had grown since then. The afterimages created by his dance formed a special effect like the Master of the Shadow Stream, elevating its power even further!
The more Zou Feng danced, the more hyped he got, and the monsters naturally couldn’t stop at all.
The only thing Zou Feng was slightly dissatisfied with was the lack of fitting music; otherwise, the effect of the Universal Salvation Burial Flower Domain would have been even stronger.
BANG!!
SPLAT—
After they had been dancing for about the time it takes to eat a meal, a continuous series of explosions echoed across the scene.
The monsters danced so energetically that they exhausted what little Life Force they had left and exploded!
Their transformed demonic bodies were supposed to burn out their final strength and bring a storm of calamity down on the Jade Dragon Marketplace.
However, under Zou Feng’s guidance, they ended up dedicating themselves to art, taking their final bow in a splendid, dazzling, and dignified manner.
Then, without exception, every one of the frantically dancing fiends in sight exploded, offering up brilliant "blood flowers" for the dance party.
As for Lian Zexing’s subordinates, each of them was on the verge of collapsing from exhaustion, yet they recklessly continued to dance, looking as if they too wanted to dedicate themselves to art.
And that was only because Zou Feng hadn’t intentionally targeted them with his Domain Power. Otherwise, some would have already danced their legs off or snapped their arms from all the waving.
As the last monster exploded, the mist formed by the Immortal Realm rapidly dissipated.
Zou Feng had perfectly neutralized a disaster and a potential crisis at the smallest possible cost.
Huuu—
Letting out a long breath, Zou Feng froze his pose within the phantom image of a massive Holy Lotus.
But although he had stopped, Su Qingyu, who had finally succumbed, was still twisting restlessly across from him.
And since Su Qingyu was floating in the air, she danced with a unique flair all her own...
She wasn’t performing a Shaking Flower Hand, but a Shaking Flower Foot, and the effect truly embodied the phrase "lotuses blooming at every step."
"Palace Master, that’s enough. You don’t have to dance anymore..." As Zou Feng spoke, his gaze shifted to Lian Zexing beside him.
’This man actually managed to resist dancing until now.’
Although Lian Zexing was clearly struggling to hold back, his face flushed the color of liver.
’It seems I’ve underestimated him...’