Chapter 127: Dead Just Like That?
The golden roc did not slow down at all, carrying Li Changsheng and Mo Chengkong as it charged straight towards the Divine Phoenix Mountain.
Crack!
The sound of a barrier shattering echoed.
The golden roc plunged into the Divine Phoenix Mountain, entering a sea of surging demonic energy.
"Good heavens, these demons have turned the Divine Phoenix Mountain into a demonic domain!"
Even Mo Chengkong was startled by the concentration of demonic energy within the mountain. It was even denser than the Demon Abyss.
"There are also so many pure-blooded demons here. Could there be a connection to the rift to the Demon Realm?"
With their cultivation, the demonic energy could not obstruct their vision. Hidden within the black mist were at least dozens of demons.
"That area ahead has traces of a formation."
Li Changsheng spoke softly.
Although the formation behind these demons was well-hidden, as a peak ninth-tier formation master, Li Changsheng still noticed some clues.
However, while the formation's power was impressive, it was still incomplete. It might be able to deal with a peak Human Immortal, but to him, it was nothing.
"Young Master, let me deal with these demons!"
Mo Chengkong wrinkled his old face, his expression ingratiating. "The essence blood of these demons is quite useful for my recovery. Back in the Blood Demon Sect, I was too weak, and there were True Immortal-level demons in the demonic cave, so I dared not enter to cultivate. Now, the strongest of these demons is only at the Tribulation Transcendence level. Although the quality is lower, the quantity is sufficient, perfect for my cultivation."
"By refining all their essence blood, I might be able to recover to the mid-Earth Immortal level."
"Go ahead." Li Changsheng nodded.
Mo Chengkong had cultivated to the peak Earth Immortal level in the Blood Demon Sect, a sect as ferocious as a breeding pit for demons. Naturally, he had his own trump cards. Without some tricks up his sleeve, he would have long become a stepping stone for others.
Hearing this, Mo Chengkong's face lit up with joy.
The Blood Demon Scripture he cultivated required vast amounts of fresh blood, especially demon blood, to rapidly increase his strength.
Such an opportunity to encounter so many demons without any danger was rare even in the immortal realm.
Mo Chengkong transformed into a streak of blood light and charged straight towards the tens of thousands of demons.
Li Changsheng also descended from the golden roc, instructing it to stay in place, while he rode a jade boat straight towards the summit of the Divine Phoenix Mountain.
Summit of the Divine Phoenix Mountain.
The Demon Crown Prince and his allies, seeing Li Changsheng riding the jade boat and entering the Nine Nether Blood Transformation Array, all showed delight on their faces.
The moment Li Changsheng stepped into the formation's range.
Demonic energy surged.
A blood-red curtain of light enveloped Li Changsheng, and thirteen figures appeared within the formation.
The other twelve demons were of various grotesque forms, all hideously ugly, while the Demon Crown Prince had a pale, somewhat delicate face, and his body was indistinguishable from that of a human.
Li Changsheng's divine sense swept over the thirteen figures, his expression unchanged as he spoke indifferently:
"Is this all the foundation the demons have left in the Cangqing Realm?"
"Only five Human Immortals and eight half-step Human Immortals?"
What did he mean?
The demons' faces contorted with anger. In the entire Cangqing Realm, there were no more than ten sects with Human Immortals. Even the imperial family, including their retainers and hidden power, had only five or six Human Immortals.
With their lineup and the Nine Nether Blood Transformation Array, they could dominate any force. Yet, facing him, Li Changsheng's eyes held a hint of disdain?
"How audacious!"
A Human Immortal-level demon with a bull's head and a human body, holding two giant bronze axes, said coldly:
"You managed to kill Xiao Huangmen in a few moves. Your cultivation is indeed not weak. But today, I will test your mettle."
"You? Not worth it." Li Changsheng said indifferently.
"You brat…"
The bull-headed demon was enraged!
But before he could finish.
Li Changsheng lightly stepped forward, appearing beside the bull-headed demon in an instant, and punched out fiercely.
"Ah…"
The bull-headed demon let out a roar, crossing his half-immortal artifact-level axes in front of his chest.
Boom!
The moment Li Changsheng's fist struck the bronze axes, the half-immortal artifact-level axes shattered, and his fist slammed into the bull-headed demon's skull.
The bull-headed demon's head exploded like a watermelon smashed against the ground.
The corpse slowly slid from the sky.
Li Changsheng retracted his fist, which was untainted by a single drop of blood.
Li Changsheng looked at the falling corpse and said indifferently, "Is this all it takes to test my mettle?"
This…
The other demons within the Nine Nether Blood Transformation Array turned pale. The bull-headed demon's strength was second only to the Demon Crown Prince, and his cultivation had reached the peak Human Immortal level.
Moreover, he practiced a renowned body-refining technique from the Demon Realm, granting him terrifying defensive capabilities. Even when surrounded by multiple Human Immortals, he could escape unscathed.
Back in the Demon Realm, he had even withstood three punches from a mid-Earth Immortal-level demon powerhouse and managed to flee.
But now, he had been killed by a single punch from Li Changsheng.
The demons exchanged glances, all seeing fear in each other's eyes.
"Rely on the formation to fight!"
The Demon Crown Prince roared, his figure disappearing, completely hidden within the blood-red demonic energy.
The others also began to dissipate, but before they could fully merge with the formation, Li Changsheng lightly stomped his foot.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
The bodies of the half-step Human Immortals suddenly exploded, their souls unable to escape.
"Attack!"
"The Nine Nether Blood Transformation Array is a peak ninth-tier formation. With our combined power, we can contend with an early Earth Immortal!"
"Do not hold back!"
As the Demon Crown Prince's words fell.
The blood-red light enveloped the entire formation. The blood-red mist seemed alive, frantically burrowing into Li Changsheng's body. Even the void around him began to decay, as if corroded by the blood-red mist.
Unfortunately, Li Changsheng's body had already reached the immortal state. Golden light radiated from his body, exuding an aura of indestructibility and eternity.
"How is this possible?"
"How can someone in the mortal realm refine their body to such a level?"
Within the formation, the Demon Crown Prince's eyes widened in disbelief.
The aura emanating from Li Changsheng's body was unmistakably that of a peak body-refining state, the hallmark of a young divine demon. Those who could refine their bodies to such a level before reaching the immortal realm were all top-tier prodigies.
With this body alone, he could remain invincible at the Earth Immortal level!
'I can't hold back anymore!'
The Demon Crown Prince thought to himself.
"Attack with full power!"
As the Demon Crown Prince roared, the Nine Nether Blood Transformation Array underwent a sudden transformation. The blood-red mist enveloped the remaining demons, coalescing into a ten-thousand-foot-long blood dragon that lunged towards Li Changsheng, who was bathed in golden light.
The Nine Nether Blood Transformation Array wasn't designed for direct combat. It corroded its victim over time. Even a Human Immortal would dissolve into a puddle of blood after half a day within the array.
But now, the array's corrosion had no effect on Li Changsheng's body!
They could only gather their strength and unleash the array's full power in a single strike!
The blood dragon soared into the sky, visible to all the cultivators in the capital.
"What is that?"
"Is the battle so intense?"
Even the Emperor, clad in his dragon robe, gazed at the rising blood dragon with a grave expression.
"That strike could rival an early Earth Immortal!"
The Emperor murmured:
"If even Li Changsheng loses…"
His eyes were filled with unwillingness. Over the years, more than a dozen ancestors of the South Li imperial family had ascended to the immortal realm. But tens of thousands of years ago, they had lost all contact with their ancestors in the immortal realm.
After being poisoned, he had also tried to contact his ancestors in the immortal realm, but there had been no response.
If even Li Changsheng were defeated, even with the imperial family's Human Immortals wielding immortal artifacts, it would be difficult to stop the demon possessing his son's body.
Above the Divine Phoenix Mountain.
Looking at the ten-thousand-foot blood dragon rapidly approaching, Li Changsheng's expression remained unchanged. He simply spoke a single word:
"Kill!"
His body swayed slightly, and a ten-thousand-foot-tall dharma body materialized. The dharma body was identical to his own, radiating golden light. Its massive hand reached out, grabbing the blood dragon.
Boom!
The blood dragon was instantly crushed by the dharma body's hand.
"Ah…"
The Human Immortal-level demons within the blood dragon were crushed into a mist of blood. Only the Demon Crown Prince, hidden within the dragon's head, spat out three mouthfuls of blood, his face twisted with maniacal glee.
As the dragon's head neared the dharma body's hand, he drew a sinister green-glowing demonic artifact and thrust it towards the hand.
This Three Yin Needle was his life-bound demonic artifact. Although it had been damaged when crossing the rift to the Demon Realm, it was still a demonic artifact capable of piercing the protective immortal energy of a Heavenly Immortal. Most importantly, the needle was coated with a poison potent enough to kill a Heavenly Immortal. Even a scratch would be fatal to Li Changsheng, a Human Immortal.
Clang!
The Three Yin Needle shattered upon contact with the dharma body's hand.
The dharma body's arm continued to smash towards the Demon Crown Prince.
Boom!
Pfft!
When Li Changsheng had refined the Divine Demon Nine Transformations to the peak of the ninth stage, he could already kill an early Earth Immortal with a single punch. After cultivating the Heavenly Vault Physique, his strength had multiplied several times over.
Although the Demon Crown Prince had once been a Heavenly Immortal, his body was not particularly strong. There was no way he could withstand this punch. He was sent flying, crashing into the ground and creating a thousand-meter-deep crater.
No movement.
"Playing dead?"
Li Changsheng frowned slightly, raised his right foot, and stomped down forcefully on the crater.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
Li Changsheng stomped three times, and the Demon Crown Prince's body was crushed into fine powder, leaving no trace of its existence.
"This…"
Li Changsheng's body rapidly shrank back to its normal size. He descended into the crater, a slight frown on his face.
"Did I kill the Demon Crown Prince with a single slap?"
"That shouldn't be the case. He still had a trump card he hadn't used!"
Li Changsheng muttered.
But as his divine sense swept the area, he detected no signs of life. After confirming that the Demon Crown Prince had indeed been killed by a single slap, Li Changsheng exhaled deeply and said indifferently:
"It seems I underestimated myself."
"Even before cultivating the Heavenly Vault Physique, the Demon Crown Prince could only withstand a dozen of my moves. Now that my strength has multiplied several times, it's natural that I killed him with a single slap."
"It's just a pity I prepared so many spirit talismans and formation arrays for nothing."