The feelings of weightiness arose. The radiances condensed together and formed a rune. Then, a blurry silhouette was projected atop Yan Zhaoge’s head.
The silhouette was massive as if it was carrying the entire skies. Its stalwart figure seemed as if it controlled everything that happened in the world and the interchangement of yin and yang.
In the very next moment, nine-light pillars were erected. As if they were pillars that supported the skies, they arose from the ground.
Seven of them seemed vibrant yet dim. While they might look vibrant at first look, clumps of dark radiances were descending downwards.
As the formation operated, densely-packed strength and an abundance of vitality were displayed at the same time. Various formation patterns connected, fusing as one.
Under the Later Earth Text support, the Yin Yang Nine Splendour Seven Treasures Array Formation was formed, instantly imposing pressure upon the Demons’ group.
Whenever they moved, they felt as if an endless amount of pressure were pressing unto them. Their speed had also decreased drastically.
Upon being affected by the formation, they even felt that their Demonic powers had gone stagnant.
“The Earth Queen’s Yin Yang Nine Splendour Seven Treasures Array Formation?” The Old White Deer was startled for a while. After a moment of contemplation, he rolled on the ground and presented his original form.
A snow-white sika-deer spread his limbs in all directions and walked towards the formation. His speed became quicker and quicker, and in no time, he reached the speed of sprinting.
As Yan Zhaoge looked towards him, he realized that the Old White Deer’s hoofprints left behind faint yellowish radiances.
The Longevity God was familiar with the Earth Queen. As such, the old deer never lacked the opportunity to visit her along with his master.
As a result, he was extremely familiar with the Yin Yang Nine Splendour Seven Treasures Array Formation.
At the same time, the arts he learned specialized in the transformations of earth.
As he sprinted, the oppressive power inflicted upon the group of Demons weakened, allowing the Demons to regain their movements.
However, after being slowed down for a while, Yan Di, Gao Qingxuan, and the others had already arrived at their locations, blocking the Demon Race experts’ path.
“Go!” Upon seeing this, the Jade Rabbit Demon, Dragon King Huanchen, and the other Great Demons yelled in unison, and their Demonic powers surged from their body. Then, they flung it towards the Chaotic Heavenly Devil Slaying Ritual.
All of a sudden, the entire void was filled with luster. However, albeit being plenty colorful, they were filled with the intent of destruction.
Yan Zhaoge frowned, and a serious expression took over his face.
He pointed his finger towards afar, and changes happened by the Chaotic Heavenly Devil Slaying Ritual.
The eighty-one light spheres that were orbiting in their tracks halted and contracted. The ritual’s appearance faded from the translucent light sphere and became a solidified metal sphere.
The metal sphere’s entire body was pitch-black, and its surface was flat and smooth. The metal ball then hung heavily by the void.
The first wave of attacks came crashing on the metal sphere, causing huge dents to appear on the smooth metal surface.
However, while the metal ball was forced backward, and its entire body was damaged, it hadn’t shattered apart completely.
While the Great Demons’ attacks were fierce, and their attacks left numerous marks behind, they couldn’t penetrate the metal sphere, nor could they injure the center part of the metal sphere.
Chen Xuanzong and Chu Lili, who were within, suffered no form of damage.
Under the guidance of Yan Zhaoge, Chen Xuanzong, and the others, Feng Yunsheng, who was of the Virtual Immortal Realm, created the Chaotic Heavenly Devil Slaying Ritual. She had spent countless amounts of time, as well as innumerable amounts of precious treasures, to improve the ritual and make it much sturdier.
Their previous efforts had finally come to fruition. Even when withstanding the Demon Race Small Saints’ attacks, the ritual managed to remain intact.
Only, this treasure was ultimately used for killing. While it took the defensive stance using the metal sphere form, it couldn’t just keep receiving its enemies’ blows.
If it was attacked a few more times, it might just break apart.
Most importantly, to withstand the Demons’ attacks, the Chaotic Heavenly Devil Slaying Ritual had reverted to its metallic sphere form. As a result, it lost its previous effectiveness.
Within the metal sphere, Chen Xuanzong and Chu Lili’s bodies instantly trembled.
The Domain of Thousand Scales was damaged, and the Chaotic Heavenly Devil Slaying Ritual temporarily stopped functioning.
Originally, ninety percent of the devilish intent had already been extracted. Now, it recoiled backward and re-entered their body once again!
Chen Xuanzong’s expression remained stern. He calmed his mind down and attempted to suppress the Water Devil’s recoil.
However, at that very moment, vividly-colored mists wreathed around Chu Lili and him.
Under the interference of the Heart Devil, Chen Xuanzong was immediately affected.
The Water Devil took advantage of the situation and started taking over their bodies.
His speed was beyond imagination.
Yan Zhaoge, Chen Xuanzong, and the others extracted the devilish intent by taking advantage of the fact that the Water Devil was reincarnating. With the two sides fighting on an equal level, the victor would depend on which side was stronger.
The closer one side was to victory, the closer to failure the other side would be.
However, if the tables were overturned, the side initially closer to failure would instantly be much closer to victory!
A layer of gloomy thin ice started surfacing from Chen Xuanzong’s body, causing ice-cold radiance to glitter.
The area between his brows cracked open once again, causing all-encompassing devilish intents to be displayed from within. They became so unprecedentedly strong; it was as if the Water Devil was about to descend into the world once again!
Outside of the metallic sphere, Yan Zhaoge and the others were facing an overwhelming sense of threat.
Yan Di and the others chased after the Demons group, preventing them from further destroying the Chaotic Heavenly Devil Slaying Ritual.
The White Deer Demon evaded their attacks, making it hard for him to influence further the Yin Yang Nine Splendour Seven Treasures Array Formation. The formation’s power then displayed its might once again, preventing the group of Demons from advancing.
However, the Blissful Devil Monarch and the other Infernal Devils used the opportunity to infiltrate the Domain of Thousand Scales using the gap-hole the Demon Race had created. Then, they rushed towards the Chaotic Heavenly Devil Slaying Ritual.
Seeing the Yin Yang Nine Splendour Seven Treasures Array Formation blocking their path, the Blissful Devil Lord, who was proficient in formation arts, stood at the front and guided the group of Devils.
While their aims weren’t the same, the Nine Underworlds’ Devils and the Mountain Seas’ Demons were rushing towards Yan Zhaoge and the others.
Devilish qi and Demonic qi filled up the entire skies. They bore overwhelming ferocity as if they were waves unable to be overturned.
However, at that very moment, chilly lights shot out from Yan Zhaoge’s eyes.
“Rise!” With a thunderous yell, the prancing streams of lights by the Domain of Thousand Scales exploded together!
As if fishes were leaping out of the water and falling back within. At the current moment, myriad streams of lights started bursting out and endlessly circulated.
They only leaped out of the water and never fell back in anymore.
Streams of lights skyrocketed. As if they were dragons made out of light particles, they started flying towards every single
corner of the void!
Thousand Scales Leaping the Dragon Gate! [1]
The myriad of scaly fishes instantly transformed into dragons and traversed through the boundless void. They traversed far away and ceased to return any longer.
The entire Domain of Thousand Scales ceased to exist any longer.
Even the devilish domain which previously enveloped the entire void was severely damaged.
The devilish domain initially broken apart by the Nine-Headed Great Sage was thoroughly torn apart and disappeared into thin air.
The Blissful Devil Monarch and the other Great Devils who were at the front weren’t expecting such changes. With insufficient time to retreat, they flew directly towards the group of flying dragons!
Then, the light dragons passed through their bodies…
Their limbs were torn apart by the light dragons…
Then, their heads were bitten off by the light dragons!
The group of Devils was initially dancing around. Yet, at the very next moment, they were devoured by these flying groups of dragons!
[1] Reference to a Chinese historical quote. In this story, fishes would attempt to leap over the Dragon Gate to transform into dragons. [Source]
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 1432 - The New Ice Devil
To destroy the Yin Yang Nine Splendour Seven Treasures Array Formation, the Blissful Devil Monarch had taken the lead during the attack. Yet, now, he was also the first to receive the Thousand Scales Leaping the Dragon Gate attack.
“The Domain of Thousand Scales countering our Nine Underworlds Devils wasn’t anything new. Its power was merely scarce. Yet, I’ve never heard of the Domain of Thousand Scales having such transformations!”
Being unable to evade, the Blissful Devil Monarch could only dissipate the layers of Devilish qi and formed two devilish golems that seemed to be hugging, containing him within.
The nebula intertwined with the color of red and black expanded with him as the center.
However, as the myriad of light dragons lunged towards him, their oppressive powers held towards the Devils were displayed to their maximum.
The Domain of Thousand Scales already had the effects of countering the Nine Underworlds’ Infernal Devils. Now, the Carp Leaping the Dragon Gate displayed such effects to the fullest. With their burning passion, they caused a destructive impact on the Infernal Devils.
The light dragons shot through the sky and tore apart the red-black nebula.
The golems hugging together were reduced into powders. Then, the dragons group passed through the Blissful Devil Monarch’s body, “tearing” him to pieces.
An ancient Devil Monarch that had survived for such a long time perished.
Under the Domain of Thousand Scales’ unique Devil-countering powers, the Devils would face insurmountable difficulties if they wanted to be reincarnated.
It wasn’t limited to the Blissful Devil Monarch alone. Even the four-headed four-armed Devil Monarch, the Gigantopithecus Devil Monarch that succumbed to the Nine Underworlds, and the other Great Devils were overwhelmed by the wave of light dragons.
The Devils had all rushed forward together and placed themselves entirely in the Domain of Thousand Scales.
With the destruction of the Domain of Thousand Scales, the group of Great Devils had also perished.
The minority who were in the outer area was currently grateful for being a little slower. Then, they quickly took the chance and fled away.
However, the group of dragons continued flying around. The domineering streams of lights shot towards all directions, traversing through the void, and chased after the Great Devils attempted to flee.
In the end, no more Devils were left.
The entire universe transformed into a blood-infested purgatory. Only, this wasn’t a purgatory for humans, but one for Devils!
The Devilish qi that previously enshrouded the entire area suddenly dissipated.
The Grand Heavenly Level Devil Lord attempted to prevent such events from transpiring. However, while being held back by the Nine-Headed Bug, Feng Yunsheng had also specifically held him back when Yan Zhaoge made his move.
As a result, the Domain of Thousand Scales exploded, perishing along with the Great Devils group invading it!
While the light dragons held no special effects against the Demon Race, they were still extremely vicious. It caused the Great Demons’ momentum to decelerate.
Without the few Devil Monarchs and the group of Infernal Devils, Yan Di, Gao Qingxuan, and the others immediately regained their composure.
With all the Devils gone, their pressure had decreased drastically. They quickly regained their footing and stopped the Great Demons from advancing further to the Chaotic Heavenly Devil Slaying Ritual.
Yan Zhaoge let out a long breath, and his expression remained stern.
He took control over the Domain of Thousand Scales and governed over the transformations happening within.
The Thousand Scales Leaping the Dragon Gate was his final resort.
If he could, he would never resort to such a tactic.
After all, the Domain of Thousand Scales wasn’t only used for defending against the Devils’ attacks. It was also helping Chen Xuanzong and Chu Lili to suppress the Water Devil.
As the Domain of Thousand Scales exploded, it burned into cinders and turned into nothingness. Yan Zhaoge’s mind also went blank, as he was also heavily fatigued.
He had the strong urge to sleep thanks to the fatigues.
After pushing himself to stay awake, Yan Zhaoge didn’t even care about stabilizing the Yin Yang Nine Splendour Seven Treasures Array Formation anymore. Instead, he quickly operated the Chaotic Heavenly Devil Slaying Ritual.
The metal sphere, which was filled with dents, regained its brilliance and turned invisible once again. Eighty-one light circles appeared and speedily circulated.
However, at that very moment, vigorous Devilish qi exploded from the center of the light circle.
Its might wasn’t as strong as the Grand Heavenly Level Devil Lord outside. It even paled in comparison to some Grand Virtual Level Devil Monarchs.
However, the eerily horrifying intent leaking from within made one feel a chill down their spine.
It was a horrifying aura on par with top-notch Devils like the Heart Devil and the Wood Devil!
The ice-blue devilish light permeated, became more and more vigorous. Then, it started expanding outwards, as if it was about to fill up the entire Chaotic Heavenly Devil Slaying Ritual.
“This is bad…” The hearts of Yan Di, Gao Qingxuan, and the others sank.
During the most crucial moment, the Demon Race had disrupted the Chaotic Heavenly Devil Slaying Ritual. The Domain of Thousand Scales exploded to prevent the Devils from attacking any further.
Upon losing these two layers of protection, Chen Xuanzong had no way of contending against the Water Devil any longer!
There only existed a subtle line of thread between the two’s competition.
Yan Zhaoge and the others finally snatched the upper-hand through insurmountable efforts. Combined with Chen Xuanzong’s efforts, they were only one step away from victory.
However, if an accident occurred, and the Water Devil managed to regain the upper-hand, Chen Xuanzong’s progress would be flipped over and turned into the Water Devil’s progress!
All their previous efforts would then belong to the Water Devil.
As for the very last step, the Water Devil finally managed to advance at this very moment!
Chen Xuanzong couldn’t escape the fate of becoming the Water Devil’s reincarnation.
Ice-cold aura spread around endlessly. The Water Devil’s transformation this time was still the Ice Devil.
Just like Chu Heng in the past.
Upon witnessing this, the Nine-Headed Great Sage closed in to the Chaotic Heavenly Devil Slaying Ritual, with no changes in his emotions.
He didn’t care whether the Nine Underworld succeeded or not, nor di
d he care whether the reincarnation physique was still a human or the Water Devil’s reincarnation. His aim was merely to kill Chen Xuanzong on the spot. Whether he was still a human or Devil doesn’t matter at all.
The Grand Heavenly Level Devil Lord was initially annoyed by the unexpected Thousand Scales Leaping the Dragon Gate.
After feeling the ice-cold aura, he became overjoyed and immediately exerted his full force to hold back the Nine-Headed Bug.
While Feng Yunsheng also held the Nine-Headed Bug back, hints of worries appeared within her ice-cold eyes as she looked at the glittering Chaotic Heavenly Devil Slaying Ritual.
With a stern expression, Yan Zhaoge was entirely concentrated on communicating with the ritual.
While cracks appeared by the light circles from time to time, the strong power capable of suppressing Devils started displaying its might once again.
Upon being suppressed by the Chaotic Heavenly Devil Slaying Ritual, the ice-cold radiance became quiet for a while, as if it transitioned from boundless lights into tangible ice.
Within the ice, the devilish pattern by Chen Xuanzong’s forehead had already vanished.
However, his gaze wasn’t as calm as it was in the past. Instead, it was replaced with ice-cold darkness, with maliciousness lurking within.
They weren’t the gazes of the Exalted Water Illuminary – Chen Xuanzong anymore.
They now belonged to the Ice Devil.
However, under the illumination of the Chaotic Heavenly Devil Slaying Ritual, his gaze flickered slightly.
As if the ice layer was defrosted and cracked open, Chen Xuanzong’s face was filled with struggle. His gaze ceased to remain calm anymore and was instead filled with the fluctuation of emotions.
“It’s too late already. You’ve no way of replicating what I just did.” Chen Xuanzong spoke, yet his tone was queer and deep, “This time, it’s my win.”
He raised his head and looked towards the light circles, “This ritual is merely keeping your soul intact. There’s no way to suppress me anymore.”
Because he had already returned to the mortal realm.
“To me, the only problem now is how I should leave without being killed by the Demon Race. It would be a pity if I were to die the moment I was reincarnated.”
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