The Profound Iron Demon Staff!
Chapter 24: The Profound Iron Demon Staff!
Translator: Krukist
"How dare you!"
Just as the massive palm print was about to crush Wang Feng, a thunderous roar erupted. A terrifying aura burst forth beside him—it was Great Demon Xuansha!
His face twisted with rage, and with a single palm strike infused with Profound Qi, he shattered the enormous palm print into countless fragments of light, scattering them like fireworks across the sky. The dazzling scene left Marquis Changlin wide-eyed in disbelief.
"Peak Stage Sovereign!!!" Marquis Changlin exclaimed, his voice trembling.
He had never imagined that a small sect in the outer regions of the Starry Mountain Range would harbor a Peak Stage Sovereign—and one who had killed his beloved son, no less.
The imposing aura of the Changlin Army wavered, its soldiers equally stunned. As elite forces of the Radiant Sun Empire, they understood what a Peak Stage Sovereign represented. Such an expert could rival even the empire's most powerful marquises!
Marquis Changlin, though influential, was far from the empire's true upper echelons. Only those at the Peak Stage Sovereign level held such status. Typically, only the empire's most prestigious sects could boast such experts. Yet here, in this remote corner of the Starry Mountain Range, a mere fledgling sect possessed such a terrifying powerhouse.
Elder Lin, standing beside Marquis Changlin, trembled uncontrollably. Never in his wildest dreams had he imagined that the man who humiliated the Lingyun Sect was backed by a Peak Stage Sovereign. Had he known, he would never have dared to provoke Wang Feng and his group.
Even Marquis Changlin himself was only at the Mid Stage Sovereign Realm.
"So what if you're a Peak Stage Sovereign? You killed my son, and I will make you pay, no matter the cost!" Marquis Changlin's eyes gleamed with ferocity as he gritted his teeth, his voice filled with rage.
His son's death was an unforgivable crime. Though Great Demon Xuansha's cultivation level filled him with dread, Marquis Changlin was not alone. Behind him stood the Changlin Army—and the might of the Radiant Sun Empire itself.
"Changlin Army, follow me! We will annihilate this wretch!"
Marquis Changlin raised his arm, his aura exploding with power. The authority of an imperial marquis radiated through the heavens, causing the very air to tremble.
"Yes, my lord!"
The Changlin Army roared in unison, their voices shaking the earth for miles. Each soldier unleashed their full strength, their combined aura rivaling that of Great Demon Xuansha.
Yet, faced with this overwhelming might, Great Demon Xuansha remained unfazed. Instead, a sinister smile spread across his lips, his killing intent surging. However, he did not act immediately, instead turning to Wang Feng for instructions.
As a demon who had once terrorized the Radiant Sun Empire, Great Demon Xuansha understood its power all too well. He knew the consequences of killing an imperial marquis. Even if Marquis Changlin was not among the empire's strongest, his death would undoubtedly provoke a massive response.
That old rival of his, in particular, would be furious.
If Marquis Changlin died here, the outer regions of the Starry Mountain Range would soon be swarmed by imperial forces. The Divine Immortal Sect would face endless trouble.
Yet, Great Demon Xuansha had faith in the sect's strength. The Radiant Sun Empire would find it far from easy to destroy the Divine Immortal Sect. In fact, a suspicion had been growing in his heart—the empire was underestimating this sect. If they dared to stand against it, it might not be the sect that fell.
That feeling only grew stronger with each passing moment.
The Divine Immortal Sect was no ordinary sect—it was an ancient, hidden force with unfathomable depths.
"Kill them."
Noticing Great Demon Xuansha's questioning gaze, Wang Feng's expression turned cold and ruthless. His voice carried an undeniable finality.
Indecision would only invite greater trouble. Wang Feng had no intention of repeating the mistake he made with the Lingyun Sect. Had he wiped them out completely, Marquis Changlin would never have found him so easily.
Moreover, the enmity between him and Marquis Changlin was irreconcilable. Letting him go now would be like releasing a tiger back into the wild. Killing him might bring consequences, but it would at least delay them.
"Yes, Sect Master!"
Great Demon Xuansha's sinister smile widened. His gaze turned toward Marquis Changlin, his killing intent so sharp it sent shivers down the marquis's spine.
Boom!
A massive staff covered in intricate runes materialized in Great Demon Xuansha's grip. The moment his fingers wrapped around it, his aura transformed, becoming ferocious and beast-like—like a predator ready to devour its prey.
Wang Feng's sharp eyes narrowed. His instincts screamed that this was no ordinary weapon.
"The Profound Iron Demon Staff!!! You're Xuan—!"
Marquis Changlin's face turned pale with horror. But before he could finish his sentence, Great Demon Xuansha's attack was already upon him.
Great Demon Xuansha channeled his power into the staff, causing it to tremble and emit a dark, ominous glow.
Bang!
With a mighty swing, he unleashed a devastating force that tore through the air, splitting the sky itself. The terrifying energy surged toward Marquis Changlin and his army with unstoppable momentum.
"Attack together!"
Marquis Changlin shoved aside his fear and roared. His body erupted with power, his hands glowing with concentrated energy. Behind him, the Changlin Army poured their strength into him, amplifying his power to unprecedented heights.
In that moment, Marquis Changlin and his army became one.
With the combined strength of five hundred General Realm experts, his aura surged, momentarily rivaling even Great Demon Xuansha's.
Confident in his newfound power, Marquis Changlin unleashed twin fists of energy, each one colliding with Great Demon Xuansha's attack.
"Boom!"
The collision created an earth-shattering explosion. Shockwaves tore through the forest, reducing towering trees to splinters. The ground cracked open, forming deep fissures like yawning chasms.
The force of the explosion threatened to sweep into the Divine Immortal Sect's valley—but an invisible barrier blocked it, preventing any damage.
Elder Lin, caught in the blast, was sent flying. He crashed into the ground far away, his body battered and broken. He crawled away in terror, desperate to avoid another clash.
"Cough!"
As the dust settled, the figures of Marquis Changlin, his army, and Great Demon Xuansha came into view.
Marquis Changlin was bleeding from the mouth, his face deathly pale. The Changlin Army soldiers were equally shaken, their bodies trembling.
Great Demon Xuansha, though unharmed, gripped his staff tightly, his hand trembling slightly. He had yet to unleash his full strength—had he done so, it would have undoubtedly drawn attention from his old rival. The attack he had just used was less than half of his true power.
Without the Changlin Army's support, Marquis Changlin would have been obliterated. But with the combined strength of five hundred General Realm experts, he had barely managed to withstand the blow.
"Step aside. I'll handle this."
Just as Great Demon Xuansha considered risking exposure to fulfil Wang Feng's orders, a cold, enchanting voice reached his ears.
He turned to see the stunning figure of Yaoyue.
He nodded and stepped back, stowing the Profound Iron Demon Staff. With her taking over, Marquis Changlin and his army were as good as dead.
Yaoyue floated into the air, her beauty matched only by the chilling killing intent radiating from her. Her presence alone struck terror into the hearts of all who beheld her.
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