Chapter 421 - 210: Battle (Part 2)
He said he’d never seen the Celestial Evil, but in reality, he had personally witnessed the power of the Devouring Yuan Demon Technique, watching helplessly as his own elder was drained into a dry corpse by the Celestial Evil Demon Venerable!
Eventually, even the corpse turned into a gust of flying ashes, showcasing the dominance of this demon technique, leaving an indelible impression on the young Sikong Luoyan’s mind...
After speaking, seeing Chu Xuan and Primordial Monarch Taixu unmoved, Sikong Luoyan sighed regretfully.
"I’ve always heard that Monarch’s mastery is unparalleled. In that case, today I shall seek guidance from Monarch."
Saying this, he looked at Shangguan He, speaking in a cryptic tone: "Today, your Shangguan family swore that Chu Xuan was the Celestial Evil, which led us to act."
"But if the world finds out one day that Shangguan He fabricated stories, merely using us as pawns, your Shangguan family’s disciples will be slain one by one. Don’t blame us for disregarding rules then."
The other demonic cultivators immediately chimed in, "Exactly, exactly, don’t blame us for being rude then!"
Shangguan He simply maintained a sullen face without responding.
Upon hearing that, Ji Mingyu remarked eerily, "Anyone who dares make a move today will be noted in my mind, and I will come for you, one by one. Don’t blame me for disregarding rules then."
Her cold and murderous words immediately silenced the jeering demonic cultivators, who shrank in fear, worried they’d truly be remembered by this ancestor.
Sikong Luoyan clapped with a smile, "Good! Monarch’s words bear the style of us demon cultivators. Please!"
With that, he led the way, flying out of the Grotto Heaven, unafraid if Primordial Monarch Taixu would come out to fight.
Afterward, Shangguan He, Shangguan Congrou, and Nangong Wang flew out together, followed closely by Li Fanzhou and Yu Zhanfeng.
Only Ji Mingyu and Su Mengqing paused momentarily, both looking at Chu Xuan.
Chu Xuan remained calm, nodding to them, "It’s okay, I can fight out myself, just take care of yourselves."
Qingqing immediately beamed, "Since my husband is so confident, I’ll make my move first~"
Without minding the peculiar gazes cast her way, she unhesitatingly transformed into a streak of cyan light and flew away.
Ji Mingyu hesitated a bit but still nodded to Chu Xuan, "Be cautious, call my name if anything feels wrong."
Then she dissolved into a wisp of Taixu energy, vanishing from the spot.
Finally, only Chu Xuan remained alone, surrounded by numerous cultivators, with even the little snow ferret already entrusted to Jiang Yiyi.
But peculiarly, once his protectors left, no outsider dared to make a move, plunging the scene into silence, only broken by the Shangguan family silently tightening their encirclement.
The reason was simple, Primordial Monarch Taixu’s earlier threats were still effective. Though she had left the Grotto Heaven, who knows if she left behind a trace of Divine Sense, persistently watching.
Yet, the group led by Shangguan Ming weren’t worried. As long as the siege was set, someone would definitely become impatient enough to join.
Chu Xuan surveyed the area; there were twenty-two people here, with realms ranging from the fourth to the sixth. Today, with his strength, he wasn’t afraid of a sixth realm individual in single combat, but there were too many people!
Though sixth realm cultivators weren’t common in the Shangguan family, like cabbages that can be grabbed by handfuls, there were four here; six in the fifth realm, and twelve in the fourth realm.
More critically, they secretly began forming an array early on, only refraining from igniting it until Primordial Monarch Taixu departed, at which point 108 array banners were immediately deployed, with a fiery red Array Plate like the sun disappearing into the array, forming the "Heavenly Fire Kunhuan Demon Refining Grand Array."
The one within this array would not only be locked in this place but also suffer the scorching of the great sun’s heavenly fire within the array, along with all-pervasive chains of demon refining; a typical fourth realm cultivator entering here would undoubtedly be dead beyond dead.
Seeing the Shangguan family leave four to manage the array while the remaining eighteen charged into it, under usual circumstances, Chu Xuan wouldn’t last long.
Those eager since long couldn’t resist any longer, led by the Blood Robe Old Monster of Mo Luo Palace, storming into the array first, shouting:
"Chu Xuan, hand over the demon technique! Hand over the Blood God Armor!"
Soon others couldn’t suppress their greed, hiding behind people or disguising their appearance, changing attire, sneakily joining the fray.
Ultimately, compared to the initial "demonic throng response," the participants were reduced by seventy percent, with the remaining thirty percent consisting mostly of fearless brutal types, largely demonic cultivators, yet still enough to drown Chu Xuan in a sea of people.
Among them was even a seventh realm demon cultivator, secretly suppressing his realm to muddle through.
But Chen Yixian from Purple Heaven Jade Mansion immediately intervened to stop him, clearly indicating a stance that righteous sects don’t allow three yuan realm individuals to participate.
In the outbreak of battle, Gu Haitang, intending to rush in for aid, was bound in place by Gu Jianjia, unable to move.
"Mother?!" Gu Haitang couldn’t believe her mother would suddenly act against her, almost crying in panic.
Gu Jianjia remained unperturbed, "If Chu Xuan can fight his way out, your presence would be useless; if he can’t, you’ll also die if you go, won’t you?"
"Watch carefully, foolish daughter."
On the other hand, Qingqing couldn’t escape her own mother’s "discipline," Yao Yufei finally understanding what unsettled her mind earlier...
Truth be told, after learning Chu Xuan might be the Celestial Evil, she grew interested in him, even contemplating secretly drawing him into the Li’an Demon Sect.
But Yao Yufei was astute, naturally refraining from action at this moment; though she could provide timely help, it would offend too many.
Moreover, today numerous significant figures stepped forth to support Chu Xuan. If he couldn’t overcome this calamity, there wouldn’t be anything worth drawing in.
"Mother!" Qingqing wept bitterly, "If you won’t let me act, at least let my..."
Yao Yufei gently covered her daughter’s mouth, secretly transmitting, "Patience, the ’Devouring Abyss Demon Dragon’ can be a valuable ace. If Chu Xuan truly fights his way out, then I’ll let you find him."
On the East Sea Dragon Palace side, Chu Xiang’er pleaded with her father to act, yet he remained unmoved, stopping her when she wanted to charge forward herself.
Ultimately, Xiang’er could only cast a pleading glance towards the two elder sisters from Wa Emperor Palace.
The twin girls from the Wa Emperor Palace, clad in cyan and purple skirts, showed no intention of acting, merely watching with keen interest.
Yet that chirping skylark jumped back and forth on their shoulders, flapping tiny wings to shield its eyes, eager yet hesitant to watch.
In truth, not just Chu Xiang’er, even the curious-eyed Gan Yun had been swiftly secured by Songxue Zhenren, not allowing him to enter and deliver himself to death.
Within the array, one could enter but not exit, thus in a short time, many cultivators crammed inside, with a riot of spell lights and various treasures all bombarding Chu Xuan. Though many wanted captives, the chaos likely meant they’d turn living ones into dead ones.
At the moment Chu Xuan’s figure was swallowed by the masses, suddenly, countless streaks of dusky green radiance erupted from him!
This radiance carried an ancient, profound significance, nullifying spells, sweeping away treasures.
Simultaneously, a flawless female head emerged from the light; her skin was white as jade, closed eyes shedding two streaks of blood tears, trailing a long, blood-stained spine.
The beauty’s head opened its mouth, spitting a mist of immortal energy, accompanied by a bizarre and eerie platinum light, sweeping in all directions!
In an instant, numerous cultivators screamed as they were obliterated amid the light, with even corpses turning to dust and ashes.
This radiance possessed devastating power, shattering the "Heavenly Fire Kunhuan Demon Refining Grand Array," causing all 108 array banners to blaze, the Array Plate to shatter, and four array leaders to vomit blood and retreat, one unlucky enough to be slain by the platinum light.
The formation surrounding Chu Xuan scattered in disarray, screams and wails filled the air, those brushed or scraped by the light plummeting down, survivors fleeing in terror.
This scene left the spectators, including those hesitant about joining, utterly speechless and jumpy, scarcely able to believe their eyes.