The demon monarchs carefully surrounded him from all directions.
“Demon Monarch, you sure are strong. Take a few more strikes from me.” Meng Chuan charged over with killing intent as his figure turned ghost-like.
Swoosh! Swoosh!
The ox demon monarch brandished his staff. His terrifying might caused the void to distort. The surrounding soil and rocks were reduced to dust, but he was still in a sorry state when facing Meng Chuan’s speed. Swallow Stance. Meng Chuan instantly split into more than ten blurry figures. Every time, he struck out with his saber, the ox demon monarch tried his best to block it. Two of his saber strikes landed on his body, leaving only two wounds.
Pfft.
Finally, the next saber attack stabbed through the ox demon monarch’s ear with great difficulty. It seemed like it was very difficult for Demon Slayer to pierce through the ox demon monarch’s ear.
“Scram.” The ox demon monarch sensed the danger of death and quickly slapped Meng Chuan.
Meng Chuan took the brunt of the strike and thrust his saber into the depths of the ox demon monarch’s head.
Meng Chuan’s Quintessential Essence completely destroyed the interior of his head. The ox demon monarch’s eyes widened. He had clearly lured Meng Chuan over, but he ended up as the one dying? “Hahaha, cough cough cough.” Meng Chuan was sent flying by the slap. He couldn’t help but cough out blood. However, his face was filled with excitement as though killing a powerful fourth Firmament demon monarch was a great accomplishment. “Brother.”
“Brother.”Boom! Two other ox demon monarchs rushed out from the soil and rocks. Their eyes widened as they looked at their dead brother in disbelief.
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
A large number of tentacles extended from the soil and attacked Meng Chuan.
Black fog floated over and enveloped Meng Chuan.
“Marquis Eastcalm Meng Chuan, you have nowhere to run!” The five angry demon monarchs had completely surrounded Meng Chuan. They were furious that they had lost one of their teammates despite clearly holding the absolute advantage. Previously, they were afraid of Meng Chuan’s legendary speed, so they carefully surrounded Meng Chuan to ensure that he wouldn’t escape.
Now that one of their teammates had died, the remaining five were even more furious.
“Revenge for Big Brother!” The remaining two ox demon monarchs roared. The other three demon monarchs attacked Meng Chuan simultaneously.
“What? Five demon monarchs?” Meng Chuan’s expression changed drastically. He frantically tried to escape upward, luring the demon monarchs into trying their best to stop him.
Chapter 292 - Marquis West Sea
“Don’t let him escape.”
“Kill him!”
The tentacles attacked Meng Chuan the fastest and most unpredictably. The tentacles completely blocked Meng Chuan’s path. As for the two ox demon monarchs, they charged toward Meng Chuan. Very good. Meng Chuan was satisfied. If he had revealed his overwhelming strength the moment he appeared, these demon monarchs would’ve fled at full speed! Additionally, they were scattered underground when he arrived. If they were to flee separately, it would be a miracle if he could kill half of the demon monarch team.
So he deliberately showed weakness! He revealed the strength of a typical Marquis Godfiend. This made the demon monarchs take the initiative to surround him. They moved closer to Meng Chuan so he couldn’t escape.
This the way for a clean wipeout. Meng Chuan calmly brandished his saber. Demon Slayer’s dark-red blade easily stabbed into one of the tentacles of him. The tentacle’s tough skin couldn’t block the blade at all. The moment Demon Slayer stabbed into the tentacle, Demon Slayer forcefully plundered its lifeblood.
Chi! Chi! Chi! One tentacle after another was pulverized.
The black-robed demoness—who controlled the tentacles that grew on her back-turned to dust as her tentacles were pulverized. Her eyes widened just before she died. Demon Slayer’s lifeblood absorption speed was just too insane. A mere fourth Firmament demon monarch was unable to resist such absorption speed.
What? The two ox demon monarchs—who had both rushed forward-saw the thick, huge tentacles turn to dust. Their hearts could not help but tremble.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The Soul-Buster Bell rang!
An invisible fluctuation surged towards the remaining four demon monarchs’ Essence Souls. Meng Chuan’s body also began to glow.
Ah! The two ox demon monarchs clutched their heads in pain. Both of them only had first-level Essence Souls. They were in a daze, unable to maintain absolute lucidity.
Pfft.
Demon Slayer flashed and pierced through their heads.
They had come right in front of him and had no ways to resist, so killing them was naturally simple and quick! After piercing through their heads, Demon Slayer immediately absorbed their lifeblood, causing the two ox demon monarchs’ bodies to disintegrate.
What?
“This… This…” The snake demon monarch, who had cast a poisonous fog domain, and the fox demon monarch-whose illusions were of no use—were stunned.
The three ox demon monarch brothers, who had been baited, were killed. Since four of their companions—three of which were extremely skilled in melee combat-were reduced to dust in front of them, the snake and fox demon monarchs felt instinctual fear. Meng Chuan didn’t hide his terrifying aura at all. The surrounding void distorted when a layer of light covered his body.
It’s a trap. The two naturally understood and did not hesitate to flee.
Boom!
Meng Chuan realized that he was a distance away from the remaining two demon monarchs. Without any hesitation, he waved his hand and shot out a bolt of lightning.
Boom!
The blinding lightning bolt blasted out instantly. Soil and rocks were reduced to dust as it flew towards the fox demon monarchwho was trying to escape.
Divine power-Heaven’s Wrath!
Although he had only released ten percent of the lightning contained in his body, it was still a Regis Godfiend-level attack. Releasing 30 percent of the lightning in his body at once was Meng Chuan’s limit. This divine power, Heaven’s Wrath, was Meng Chuan’s fastest move. It had the speed of pure lightning. The moment the fox demon monarch fled, he was struck by the lightning bolt and instantly died. Smoke rose from the charred corpse.
Whoosh. Meng Chuan transformed into a bolt of lightning and chased after the snake demon monarch.
You’re the only one left. Meng Chuan was filled with confidence. He would’ve had a headache if the six demon monarchs had fled separately. However, by deliberately acting weak, he had lured them into attacking him. There was only one snake demon monarch left… In a one-on-one battle, how could this snake demon monarch escape from Meng Chuan’s electromagnetic domain?
Just three seconds later, the snake demon monarch was reduced to dust by Demon Slayer.
The team of fourth Firmament demon monarchs had all died.
Whoosh.
Meng Chuan flew toward the surface and stored the other three Godfiend corpses into his Grotto-Heaven Magic Bead.
I’ll find time to send the five of you back to Archean Mountain. The final battle was currently underway, so he could only temporarily place the corpses inside his Grotto-Heaven Magic Bead.
Meng Chuan flipped his hand and looked at the token. Eastcalm City and Changfeng City are still green. The other World Entrances didn’t request for reinforcements. Archean Mountain’s hunch was correct. The probability of those at World Entrances asking for help is extremely low.
Suddenly, the green glow of Eastcalm City transformed into a striking blood-red color.
A life-and-death request for help? Eastcalm City? Meng Chuan was astonished. Just moments ago, everything was still under control at Eastcalm City. Why did it suddenly become a life-and-death situation?
Quick! Without any time to think, Meng Chuan transformed into a bolt of lightning and rushed to
wards Eastcalm City. Eastcalm City is 525 kilometers away from Eastcalm City. I’ll need about a minute to reach Eastcalm City.
A blood-red glow definitely means they have encountered a huge problem. You have to hold on. Just a minute! Meng Chuan was very anxious. A minute wasn’t a long time, but it wasn’t a short time either. Marquis Godfiends could usually travel 50 kilometers in a minute. In a life-and-death battle, one could be killed dozens of times in a minute if the difference in strength was huge.
…
Before the sun had set, parts of Eastcalm City’s southern region had already been reduced to ruins.
Pfft.
An old man vomited blood and clutched his chest; a gaping hole on his chest could be seen.
An azure-scaled demon monarch stood opposite the old man. He suddenly clenched his left claw—which was holding onto the old man’s heart. He looked at the old man with pity. “Godfiends have very weak bodies. You’re a Marquis Godfiend, but you’ll die since I dig out your heart. I can save you… However, you are already so old. It’s best you die.”
An invisible wave struck the old man’s body, causing him to fall to the ground. His eyes were completely dark and lifeless.
“Senior Brother Yu.” A sword-wielding, middle-aged man’s face was pale as he watched this scene in grief.
“Go. Leave this to me.” The azure-scaled demon monarch waved his hand. The six fourth Firmament demon monarchs looked at each other and bowed respectfully before quickly leaving “Fifth Firmament demon monarch.” The sword-wielding, middle-aged man stared at the azure-scaled demon monarch. He and Marquis Purple Rain jointly guarded Eastcalm City. They fought the six-member demon monarch team when they had attacked the city; they even held a slight advantage. However, the fifth Firmament demon monarch suddenly launched a despicable sneak attack! He heavily injured Marquis Purple Rain. Following that, he joined forces with the six demon monarchs. They easily killed Marquis Purple Rain and severely injured the middle-aged man.
This fifth Firmament demon monarch had a unique treasure. He was much stronger than ordinary Regis Godfiends. The azure-scaled demon monarch looked at Marquis Purple Rain’s corpse and turned to look at the sword-wielding middle-aged man. “Marquis West Sea, you are still very young. You have a bright future ahead of you. I’ll give you a chance to live.” A fiery red pill appeared in the azure-scaled demon monarch’s left claw. “As long as you join us demons and consume this demon core, you will be able to live.”
“My Yan family is a Godfiend family clan. We have one Regis Godfiend and three Marquis Godfiends. Why would we submit to demons?” Marquis West Sea gritted his teeth angrily.
“Time is precious. You only have 30 seconds to decide,” said the azure-scaled demon monarch indifferently. “Once your time is up, you will die if you do not surrender.”
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Marquis West Sea’s face was pale as he looked at his surroundings. Marquis Purple Rain lay dead on the ground. The area around him was in ruins, and a large number of mortals had died from the shockwaves.
Many Godfiends died in this war. It’s finally my turn today. Marquis West Sea had just exchanged blows with the fifth Firmament demon monarch and knew the difference in strength between them! In a one-on-one battle, he would lose his life in a few moves.
“You have only cultivated for 100 years.” The azure-scaled demon monarch chuckled and said, “In the future, you can become stronger. As long as you consume this demon core, you will still remain as Marquis West Sea to the humans. The humans will have no idea of your betrayal. You will still be able to bask in glory. However, you will have to do something for the demons. When you humans are defeated in the future, you will lead your family clan to pledge allegiance to the demons; thus, enjoying wealth and power.
“In this world, as long as you treat yourself and your family clan well, isn’t that enough?” said the azure-scaled demon monarch as he smiled. “There’s a saying among you humans. Heaven destroys those who don’t look out for themselves!”
The azure-scaled demon monarch tried to persuade Marquis West Sea. A dead Marquis West Sea was worth limited credit. If Marquis West Sea submitted to the demons and became a spy in the human camp, it would be much better for the demons. He would earn many more credits than if he killed Marquis West Sea.
Marquis West Sea looked at the azure-scaled demon monarch. “Do it.”
“I don’t understand. Isn’t it only right to bow your heads to the strong?” The azure-scaled demon monarch was puzzled. “We demons are much stronger than you humans. Why don’t you bow your heads?”
“Bow our heads?” Marquis West Sea looked at the azure-scaled demon monarch, laughed, and said, “It’s too stifling and frustrating to be a dog for the demons! As a Godfiend of this world, I will be upright and steadfast. I will not shame the heavens or the earth. How can I be a lackey for the demons?”
“Just because it’s stifling and frustrating?” said the azure scaled demon monarch in surprise.
“Just thinking about such a fate makes me unhappy,” said Marquis West Sea as he smiled. “It’s already been 30 seconds. Don’t waste your efforts.” Marquis West Sea was already prepared to die. Death was inevitable since time immemorial. It was just a matter of when one would die.
At that moment, Marquis West Sea recalled his life. He was born in a Regis Godfiend family—the Yan family. He had been diligent and talented since he was young. He loved his wife greatly. Although his son, Yan Chitong, was more unruly than his father, his cultivation speed was faster than his father’s.
My dear wife, pardon me for being unable to accompany you any further.
“Thirty seconds are up. What a pity.” The azure-scaled demon monarch shook his head gently as his figure suddenly moved.
Marquis West Sea’s eyelids twitched as madness appeared in his eyes. Although he was prepared to die, it didn’t mean that he wouldn’t resist! Instantly, he cast a forbidden Godfiend spell and used his sword arts to attack the incoming azure-scaled demon monarch.
Clang! Clang! Clang! The azure-scaled demon monarch only used his right claw to block the attacks. Every single nail on his right claw was extremely sharp. He easily parried the sword beam when he gently tapped on it.
He completely crushed Marquis West Sea in all aspects, be it strength, speed, or realm.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Marquis West Sea instantly split into seven.
The azure-scaled demon monarch also moved. He kept staring at Marquis West Sea’s true body, easily fending off his attacks.
I will die, but we humans will definitely win this war. Marquis West Sea turned increasingly deranged. Huh? The azure-scaled demon monarch’s expression changed slightly as he noticed something a distance away in the corner of his eyes. An expert had entered his domain and was charging over.
Chi! Chi! Chi!
The void distorted and collapsed. A saber beam flew out from the distorted void, instantly arriving before the azure-scaled demon monarch.
Fast! It was inconceivably fast!
Meng Chuan specialized in swift saber arts; thus, his saber beams were naturally fast. Coupled with his divine power distorting the void, the saber beam could be said to have teleported in front of the azure-scaled demon monarch. A dark-red saber came closer to him. The azure-scaled demon monarch was a fifth Firmament demon monarch. Since he had reached the Dharma Domain realm, he was extremely sensitive to attacks. The saber caused black cracks to appear in the world, making his heart tighten.
The azure-scaled demon monarch moved his right claw—which had been approaching Marquis West Sea—to meet the stunning saber beam. The azure-scaled demon monarch’s claw was extremely gentle, more gentle than a lover’s caress. His five fingers were soft and boneless as they clashed with the saber beam.
Pfft.
The two parties split up immediately.
The lightning instantly retreated with Marquis West Sea in tow. Only then did Marquis West Sea’s savior rev
eal his appearance. It was Meng Chuan, who had rushed over at full speed. Meng Chuan’s glowing body caused the surrounding void to collapse and distort constantly.
“Marquis Eastcalm.” Marquis West Sea looked at Meng Chuan in excitement and shock. Marquis West Sea felt repressed by Meng Chuan’s Indestructible Divine Armor.
“If I had come a little later, I wouldn’t have been able to save you, Marquis West Sea,” said Meng Chuan. He was rather glad that he arrived just as the azure-scaled demon monarch used his killer move. Marquis West Sea would’ve died in two or three moves. Thankfully, he managed to arrive in time and saved Marquis West Sea. It could be said that Marquis West Sea was quite lucky.
After all, he had arrived too late to save Marquis Purple Rain—who had died earlier.
Meng Chuan looked at Marquis Purple Rain’s corpse, and his heart ached. Another Marquis Godfiend had died in battle.
“Marquis Eastcalm, be careful of the fifth Firmament demon monarch. Its domain is unpredictable. Invisible threads will appear out of thin air. That’s how he killed Senior Brother Yu,” warned Marquis West Sea via voice transmission.
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“Got it.” Meng Chuan nodded slightly and looked at the azure-scaled demon monarch solemnly. Fifth Firmament demon monarch… This was the first time he was facing a fifth Firmament demon monarch! Although he had fought with Archean Mountain Lord, it hadn’t been a life-and-death battle.
“What a powerful saber move,” praised the azure-scaled demon monarch. “Marquis Eastcalm Meng Chuan, you really amaze me with your attainments in void manipulation. It looks like staying in Eastcalm City for 30 more seconds was the right decision. I met an expert like yourself.”
Meng Chuan sent a voice transmission to Marquis West Sea. “Leave first.”
“Alright.” Marquis West Sea also understood that staying behind would only affect Meng Chuan. From the saber strike just now, this Marquis Eastcalm—who was about the same age as his son-definitely had the strength of a Regis Godfiend.
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