Chapter 1318 - 700: Ascending to Demon Lord?
Compared to puppets refined by ordinary Demon Venerables.
The physique of a Half-step Demon Lord can accommodate more Great Daos.
More importantly, the physique of a Half-step Demon Lord naturally carries a portion of the Time Dao, and the Supreme Sect Leader of the Heavenly Puppet Sect can further his comprehension through the Time Dao understood by the Heaven-Burning Ancestor.
They can advance to closely approach the Returning Void Realm Dao Master.
Or retreat by refining the Heaven-Burning Ancestor’s body into a brand new Lifebound Puppet.
The Supreme Sect Leader of the Hidden Sword Sect wanted to say something but glanced at the Taiwu Daoist Venerable and ultimately remained silent.
If they truly want to eliminate the Heaven-Burning Ancestor this time, the main force lies with the Taiwu Daoist Venerable.
They are merely cooperating.
The body of a Half-step Demon Lord is indeed good, but even if he wants it, refining it into a sword might not necessarily surpass his current Lifebound Dao Sword.
It’s better to offer a favor to the Supreme Sect Leader of the Heavenly Puppet Sect and the Taiwu Daoist Venerable.
"This is great."
Seeing the Supreme Sect Leader of the Hidden Sword Sect remain silent, the Taiwu Daoist Venerable nodded slightly, flipping his right palm to retrieve the Earth Suppression Seal.
"Let us first make some arrangements here. Subsequently, there will certainly be another fierce battle."
All Daoist Venerables nodded repeatedly.
The two Dao Yi Sect Daoist Venerables wished to relay the information to the Supreme Sect Leader, but unfortunately, the Supreme Sect Leader of the Dao Yi Sect is currently in seclusion and cannot be disturbed easily.
They could only sigh and follow the Taiwu Daoist Venerable.
This place is their Dao Yi Sect’s territory, and hopefully, the spoils they will divide later will not be few.
In just a moment, a vast Great Array was constructed, with each Array Plate seemingly possessing the mighty power of the sun and moon in the sky.
Ordinary Demon Venerables entering such a Great Array face certain doom.
Even with mastery of formations, escape would be impossible.
But for a powerhouse like the Heaven-Burning Ancestor, this Great Array can only serve as a trap array.
After all, time is too limited.
If the Taiwu Daoist Venerable were given years, a formation could be set up to potentially trap and kill the Heaven-Burning Ancestor.
Yet, even so.
In the fierce battle with opponents of comparable strength, this Great Array can still play a significant role.
In battles with evenly matched opponents, if any trouble arises, it might significantly impact the balance.
In just a moment, several Venerables concealed themselves within the Void.
Silently awaiting the Heaven-Burning Ancestor to appear at any moment.
Time passes minute by minute, second by second; the surroundings remain as usual.
Yet, none of these Daoist Venerables relaxes their vigilance.
Even the Taiwu Daoist Venerable keeps his eyes closed, adjusting himself to his optimal state.
The two Dao Yi Sect Daoist Venerables with the weakest strength have prepared everything in their hands to their utmost.
The Heaven-Burning Ancestor is, after all, the presence of a Half-step Demon Lord.
If he chooses mutual destruction, perhaps the Taiwu Daoist Venerable will be fine.
But for them, they might be the torn net.
Although there is another Taixuan Daoist Venerable, Jiang Shu, the latest to ascend to the Mixed Cave Realm among them.
However, they have already noticed that Jiang Shu has reached the Middle Stage of the Mixed Cave Realm.
His strength is even stronger than theirs.
With such a cultivation talent, no wonder even the Supreme Sect Leader of one sect must guard him.
Nearly an hour later, a sudden thundering sound emerged from the underground. The Taiwu Daoist Venerable, sitting cross-legged at the cliff’s edge with an aura as steady as the Ancient Divine Mountain, suddenly opened his eyes!
"It’s coming!"
As his words fell, the present Venerables were each prepared to act; an unexpected occurrence took place.
The earth-shattering explosion erupted, and dazzling light shot skyward from the fissures below. Terrifying power formed a collapsed, chaotic abyss among them.
"This is..."
At the bottom of the deep pit, a Fire Phoenix engulfed in crimson flames, its massive physique menacingly roaring appeared before everyone.
As if a vast sun had evolved into being.
Almost instantly, a pair of icy eyes suddenly turned, fixating tightly on the present Daoist Venerables.
"Kill!"
The Supreme Sect Leader of the Hidden Sword Sect wielded his sword, showing no hesitation as hundreds of Daos surged forward together, concentrating into one Supreme Slaughter Dao, set to transform into a sword light and slash straight ahead.
Facing the presence of a Half-step Demon Lord, the Supreme Sect Leader dared not hold back.
This was his peak strike.
Nurtured for this moment.
For the sake of slaying the Heaven-Burning Ancestor, shattering the demon form.
"Be careful!"
The sword light roared, and the Taiwu Daoist Venerable furrowed his brow, instinctively sensing some change.
Yet time was too short to discern it.
And since the Supreme Sect Leader of the Hidden Sword Sect had already made his move, he could only follow suit instantly.
As the words fell.
Everyone present was suddenly shocked, as the earth vein below began to tremble more violently, mountains crumbled, the earth shattered, and heaven and earth shook.
A sun-like flame soared upward, gazing down from on high, then low murmurs emanated from its mouth, sound waves rolled, and terrifying whirlwinds lifted in all directions.
"You, who are you... kill! Kill you all!"
In an instant, the Heaven-Burning Ancestor exploded with countless Soul Fires, and the Phoenix True Flame surged out, directly confronting the Supreme Sect Leader of the Hidden Sword Sect’s peak strike.
Subsequently, each fragment of flame was like a descending sun, with terrifying burning power that could incinerate any Daoist Venerable completely.
"Crazy! The Heaven-Burning Demon Lord is crazy!"
A Dao Yi Sect Daoist Venerable’s eyes sparkled with brilliance, knowing that the strength of everyone present was definitely not weak.
Even at the Heaven-Burning Ancestor’s peak, he might be thoroughly slain.