Chapter 319: The Dominance of the Nether Fiend
The gathering of formidable warriors was clandestine, most lurking in the shadows of the Gemini Plains. Aware of these latent powers, the Great Dragon of Da Wei turned a blind eye; for it was the presence of many strong beings that heightened the allure for the Nether Fiend.
Merit? What concerned the Great Dragon was the inner demons that plagued one's soul. With these demons vanquished, finding merit was trivial for one of his stature.
The time approached, drawing nearer and nearer to the appointed hour! As it approached, tension gripped everyone tighter, suffocating the Gemini Plains in anxious anticipation. When would the Nether Fiend arrive?
At the periphery of the central formation, Da Wei Tianlong sat cross-legged, eyes closed in meditation. Behind him stood numerous peak-level experts of the realm, awaiting the arrival of the Nether Fiend.
Suddenly, Da Wei Tianlong's tightly shut eyes snapped open! A piercing hostility emanated from his gaze.
To the onlookers, this sight instilled nervousness simultaneously in all. It meant that the Nether Fiend had arrived. It had truly been lured here!
"Rumble... Rumble... Rumble..."
The vast Gemini Plains, suddenly trembled. Towns of mortals shook as if in a massive earthquake, countless houses crumbling to the ground.
Zhongshan, accompanied by Ada and Zhihuo, soared to a small mound, silently observing Da Wei Tianlong in the distance.
Da Wei Tianlong had risen to his feet, fists clenched, eyes focused and filled with excitement.
It had arrived, finally! The Nether Fiend had been successfully lured out!
Excitement and cautious vigilance pervaded all the strong figures present.
"Sir, where do you think the Nether Fiend will appear first?" Ada asked Zhongshan beside him.
Looking around, Zhongshan pondered briefly before replying, "The Nether Fiend lacks wisdom; previously, it only sought blood. But now, it can discern the quality of blood. Undoubtedly, it will seek the finest blood here on the Gemini Plains. One is at the center's blood pool formation, and the other is among all of you strong warriors. Whose blood is of the highest quality?"
"It must be Da Wei Tianlong. He stands beside the blood pool formation, so the Nether Fiend will surely emerge there," Ada analyzed.
After Ada spoke, Zhongshan's pupils suddenly contracted.
"Oh no, I've been careless!" Zhongshan exclaimed suddenly.
Just as Ada and Zhihuo were puzzled, Zhongshan swiftly donned a monk's robe.
"Boom!"
In the surroundings of Zhongshan's hill, the mountains, forests, and earth exploded upward! Countless blood lights soared into the sky. In an instant, the realm where Zhongshan stood was dyed crimson by the blood.
The Nether Fiend had appeared. This time, it did not emerge where Da Wei Tianlong stood but rather where Zhongshan stood. At this final moment, Zhongshan understood. On the Gemini Plains, the most superior blood must have been his own.
How careless! How could I have overlooked this crucial detail?
Xianxian, Xianxian had once left a trace of her blood within him, forming a bond. This blood, Xianxian's blood, was the most supreme kind on the continent. The blood of the origin! The bloodline of the Wolf Tribe's origin!
Sensing this, the Nether Fiend naturally surged towards Zhongshan!
However, despite Zhongshan's negligence, the Red Phoenix and the Pink Lotus on his forehead did not emit a blue light, indicating he could still protect himself.
The blood, an overwhelming sea of blood, surged into the sky, enveloping everything. In an instant, Zhongshan was surrounded from all sides by a torrential sea of blood.
The sea of blood, originally in the form of blood clouds, had now condensed into a liquid state! Torrents of blood surged forth, starting from where Zhongshan stood and spreading farther and farther.
In the blink of an eye, it covered half of the Gemini Plains! More and more experts were engulfed within, the entire Nether Fiend resembling a sea of crimson, madly corroding the powerful beings from all directions.
The rolling sea of blood dyed the four directions red. The sky above was completely stained by the blood sea.
In the distance, Da Wei Tianlong and others couldn't help but feel a slight pause. The pool of optimal blood they had prepared was unexpectedly ignored by the Nether Fiend? Could there be even more superior blood elsewhere?
Despite their doubts, their objective had finally been achieved. As they watched more and more blood surging from underground, Da Wei Tianlong grabbed his Zen staff and charged forward.
The experts at the peak of the Emperor Extreme Realm took a deep breath as they beheld the blood sea surging into the sky. The momentum released by the Nether Fiend was overwhelming! Truly overwhelming! This force pressed heavily on the hearts of all the experts.
However, with Da Wei Tianlong among them, the confidence of the other warriors surged once more.
"Everyone, form up!" one of the Emperor Extreme Realm experts commanded.
"Yes!" everyone nodded.
Taking up positions in a peculiar formation, dozens of Emperor Extreme Realm experts simultaneously exerted their powers. Instantly, they were engulfed in a strong light, rendering them invisible but revealing the shapes of their weapons—giant swords, shimmering swords, each extending for kilometers.
Following Da Wei Tianlong, with an infinitely sharp aura, they slashed toward the torrential blood sea.
Around the shimmering swords, endless sword qi seemed to form a colossal sword domain, fiercely charging at the Nether Fiend.
Where the shimmering swords passed, it seemed as though they tore open the air, the turbulent airflow ringing across the Gemini Plains.
"Boom!"
The swords pierced through the Nether Fiend with a resounding impact, penetrating its insides and wreaking havoc within.
At the spot where the swords pierced, the blood sea churned violently, but in an instant, it returned to its original state.
Apart from those swallowed by the blood sea, there were also warriors who voluntarily entered. Others watched from afar, unsure if they should intervene.
The powerful warriors entered the Nether Fiend's body. Its colossal blood sea body remained motionless, indicating an internal struggle was underway to contain the Nether Fiend.
On the periphery, people retreated further. Even the Emperor Extreme Realm warriors dared not risk themselves against the overwhelming aura of the blood sea! The blood sea surged to the sky, its might reaching the heavens!
Despite the retreat of countless individuals, some remained nearby, showing no fear!
Above a small town on the Gemini Plains, people fled in all directions. In an empty tavern, however, a man in a golden robe sat quietly. He watched the Nether Fiend in the distance, sipping his wine delicately, as if waiting for something.
This man was Bai Ye, who had taken the Ninth Rank Executioner's Blade from Da Ye City!
Sitting alone, Bai Ye observed the Nether Fiend with a mocking glint in his eyes. It seemed he had another plan in mind!
Inside the blood sea,
The moment Zhongshan was enveloped by the blood sea, the Purple Cotton Kasaya had already draped over him. The Ninth Rank Kasaya radiated a brilliant golden light.
The moment he entered the blood sea, terrifying suction force pulled Zhongshan from all directions. However, as soon as the Kasaya's golden light was released, the force dissipated into nothingness.
As Golden Cicada had foretold, even the Nether Fiend was powerless against it.
Ada and Zhihuo, sensing the terror within, swiftly flew to Zhongshan's side.
Within three zhangs, they were unaffected.
Ada and Zhihuo swallowed hard, feeling the terror within the Nether Fiend's body.
"Ah~~~~~~"
"Screams echoed endlessly within the blood sea, hauntingly piercing through the air. It was a harrowing sound, a testament to the excruciating pain of being drained of blood. Those with lesser strength were swiftly drained dry, their bodies reduced to powder and expelled by the Nether Fiend.
Even for the stronger warriors, if they couldn't resist, their fate was even more dire—they would slowly experience the depletion of their blood. It was too terrifying; there was no escape from the blood sea's relentless onslaught.
"Boom~~~~~~"
Suddenly, a thunderous roar erupted from the Nether Fiend's blood sea, causing the surging blood to churn even more violently. Clearly, a significant area inside had suffered a powerful blow.
"Boom~~~~Boom~~~~Boom~~~~Boom~~~~"
The battle intensified, and the blood sea surged more horrifically.
The terrifying impact caused even Zhongshan, standing far away, to feel the relentless waves crashing upon him, though Ada and Zhihuo shielded him by his side.
It was Da Wei Tianlong and the others.
Rather than rushing forward out of curiosity, Zhongshan looked towards the blood sea, contemplating how to escape.
Watching the tumultuous blood sea, Zhongshan gave Ada a meaningful glance.
Understanding his intent, Ada brandished his black sword and slashed wildly at the blood sea.
"Boom~~~~"
A streak of black light flashed as Ada unleashed his most powerful strike. Yet, it only tore a small rift that quickly closed up, rendering the attack ineffective.
Zhongshan was trapped. Although the Purple Cotton Kasaya protected him from harm, it couldn't alleviate the crushing pressure that confined him and his two companions. The immense squeezing force made every step a struggle, surrounded by endless red light that seemed to imprison them.
"Ao~~~~"
Within the blood sea, a roar akin to a mighty dragon resonated, intensifying the turmoil.
The screams of agony had mostly faded, indicating that most lives had been extinguished.
"Ao~~~~"
A stronger roar followed, emanating an overwhelming aura that surged forth. Instantly, the entire interior of the blood sea seemed hollowed out.
The Nether Fiend's blood sea formed a completely sealed space, blazing with intense crimson light.
For the struggling warriors, this meant even greater difficulty in movement. However, Zhongshan could now see the scene inside.
Among the Emperor Extreme Realm experts, only thirty remained. Each struggled within the crimson glow, their eyes filled with horror. They had underestimated the Nether Fiend's strength.
A sword formation of over seventy people had been scattered by the Nether Fiend upon entering.
It was too formidable! The Nether Fiend was overwhelming, slaughtering indiscriminately. Even the Emperor Extreme Realm warriors couldn't evade its aggressive blood extraction. Many were reduced to dust, their very souls shattered. It was too horrifying. Had it not been for Da Wei Tianlong's thunderous roar that forced the blood sea open, the remaining thirty would have perished as well.