Chapter 1200 - 1199: Endless Masters Emerging
"Demon Cave Secret Realm!"
"There really is a demon!"
Li Muran and Tie Yi’s expressions shuddered, and they simultaneously took action to seal the space near the Grotto Heaven Gate.
In the next moment, the demonic Qi at the entrance of the water Grotto Heaven suddenly transformed into countless Water Swords soaring skyward.
"Boom!"
The Water Swords exploded against the constraints of the two.
"A master!"
"Activate the array!"
Following behind Li Muran, Huang Ruoxing hurriedly waved his hand, and an array plate appeared in his hand. Spiritual Qi surged from inside him into the array plate, causing strands of Spiritual Qi to spread out from the array plate.
In just three breaths, a total of 472 array nodes responded, shrouding the entirety of Lianzhou Prefecture.
At the same time, as the array’s Spiritual Qi spread, all the commoners fell into a deep sleep, then were protected by the aura of the array.
Only Marquis Teng’s Mansion was spared.
"Heh heh heh..."
The iconic sinister laughter of the demon suddenly echoed in everyone’s mind, indicating the opponent’s Divine Soul Cultivation is quite deep.
However, though the voice laughed, the tone sounded somewhat annoyed.
"You’ve found my dwelling and ruined my plans, now go to die for me!"
With those words, it seemed as though endless demonic Qi surged madly from the Grotto Heaven Gate, ascending through the well passageway.
Then, that demonic Qi transformed into clusters of demon clouds and demon rain, spreading outward while descending, suppressing Lianzhou Prefecture.
Simultaneously, the endless demonic Qi also seeped into the Water Vein and Earth Vein, moving along the veins, further and further.
"Not good! So much demonic Qi!"
"He wants to assimilate Lianzhou Prefecture, turning this place into a Demon Realm!"
"Form the array! Channel the spirit!"
"We cannot let him succeed, channel the stellar and lunar brilliance to the Lower Realm, gather the Spiritual Qi over a hundred miles, counteract the demonic Qi, and wear it down!"
The experts from the Observatory and Anomaly Bureau soared into the sky, either casting spells or taking out magical treasures to gather Spiritual Qi and dissipate the demonic Qi.
"Heh heh heh..."
"My Demon Realm is already forming, and the accumulation of demonic Qi quickens. In just twenty years, I can transform the entire Pingdong Dao into a Demon Realm!"
The demon’s voice sounded somewhat reluctant, "A bunch of ants, disrupting my plans, die for me!"
The next moment, an immense hand covering the sky took form within the demon cloud, crashing down towards the position of Li Muran and Tie Yi.
Simultaneously, the demon’s voice echoed through the sky again, "Seven Demon Gods, deal with those little bugs. Even if we can’t turn the entire Pingdong Dao into a Demon Realm, I want the area within a thousand miles of Lianzhou Prefecture to be barren!"
"Heh heh heh!"
"Ha ha ha!"
"Kill kill kill!"
The next moment, seven demon shadows shot out from the Grotto Heaven Gate, immediately breaking through Li Muran and Tie Yi’s blockade, revealing powerful auras.
Each one exceeds the Heartless True Desire Demon Ancestor’s disciples. The foremost three, with their demonic Qi surging, stand out far more, the leading one almost comparable to the Heartless True Desire Demon Ancestor.
Could it be...
Lu Zheng’s eyes widened, wondering if the demon’s ability to train underlings was too strong or if the Heartless True Desire Demon Ancestor was too weak.
...
Actually, Lu Zheng misunderstood the Heartless True Desire Demon Ancestor.
The Heartless True Desire Demon Ancestor was initially besieged by experts from the Southern Border, then by those from the Central Plains, and after expending much effort trying to outwit Si Lingxi without success, was not at his peak.
Even so, his magic and secret techniques couldn’t be compared to these quickly cultivated demons.
If both engaged in magical combat, the Heartless True Desire Demon Ancestor could easily dominate the demon.
...
Regardless, even if cultivation is rapid and the foundation shaky, the demon still exudes an aura of five or six thousand years of cultivation.
Moreover, demons are fierce and fearless, with demonic skills and secret techniques that are bizarre and manifold; one fighting two in the same realm poses no problem, truly formidable foes.
Truly terrifying!
But Li Muran and Tie Yi didn’t move; the Observatory and Anomaly Bureau belonged to the Da Jing Heavy Division, and they weren’t the only experts present.
Vice Director Huang Ruoxing and two other Observatory experts, alongside two from the Anomaly Bureau, totaling five, soared into the sky.
Simultaneously, two streams of light flashed across the northern Lianzhou Prefecture, two figures imbued with military ferocity flying across the sky, one wielding a spear, the other a saber, rapidly approaching.
"Luo Zhen of the Celestial Might Army!"
"Gu Donglai of the Mountain Guard Army!"
"Demon, meet your end!"
These are military experts, Martial Dao communication with Divine, not at all inferior to Buddhist Path masters.
The next moment, three streaks of starlight shot from the east of Lianzhou Prefecture, jumping and flashing close, exuding intense incense and candle Spiritual Qi.
Among them, Lu Zheng recognized one, having met once in Zhongjing—the Golden Jade Star, Duan Anjie.
These are Court Star Officials, ghost god incarnations, practiced in incense and candle Daoist skills, their spirit secret techniques deep and immeasurable.
...
"Wow..."
Lu Zheng stood agape, finally witnessing the foundation of the Da Jing Court.
Li Muran and Tie Yi might be far from matching Dongyangzi and Si Lingxi, but their support was substantial, although bolstered by various sects, technically under Court command.
This was all to deal with one demon, and twelve top experts were mobilized!
Li Muran and Tie Yi countered the immense hand covering the sky, one scattering starlight, imbued with Daoist essence, while the other clasped hands, a fist bearing Buddha Power and Blood Qi confronting directly.
Simultaneously, Li Muran exhaled and coldly said, "You two old ghosts if you don’t make a move now, don’t blame me for holding a grudge!"
"Ha ha ha..."
"Heh heh heh..."
A hearty and a sinister laughter suddenly resounded, two black shadows darted from the city, ascending to mid-air, intercepting a demon.
A corpse ghost faced head-on, while a fierce ghost darted from side to side, intercepting a relatively strong demon.
From afar, Lu Zheng’s eyes flashed; the torn clothes during the corpse ghost’s transformation were worn just days ago by the firewood-selling old man he encountered.
Sure enough, a master, but unfortunately exposed.
"Unlucky for us, being trapped in the city; let’s agree beforehand, after we slay this demon, we deserve at least one Netherworld’s Ultimate Treasure." The corpse ghost shouted harshly.
"Wishful thinking!" Tie Yi snorted coldly.
However, Li Muran smiled leisurely, "If you can get your hands on it first, I swear, I won’t snatch it."
This was indeed an enticement, clearly to ensure those ghost creatures give their all.
"It’s a deal!"
The fierce ghost shouted coldly, his fingers sharp as swords, stabbing directly at the demon’s eyes.
Meanwhile, the Golden Jade Star, Duan Anjie, exuded the most intense aura, seeking out the strongest of the demons alone.
Then, the Observatory and Anomaly Bureau’s five experts, along with two military and two Star Officials, engaged the other five demon heads, embroiled in a melee.
"Boom!"
With a loud sound, the surrounding was suffused with Daoist essence as the Buddha-martial fist clashed with the descending immense hand covering the sky.
After the sound, both the immense hand and Buddha-martial fist vanished, forming a shockwave, oscillating and sweeping outward.
Tie Yi’s aura soared, "Demon, declare your name, Tie doesn’t kill nameless counterparts!"