Chapter 34: Battle with the Demon King

In the dark forest, an invisible killing intent filled the air, creating a tense atmosphere. The Demon King, with the might of a heavenly blade unsheathed, glared at Lin Jiufeng, his terrifying killing intent causing the surrounding trees to shake with fear.

At this moment, the Demon King's killing intent spread like wind, engulfing Lin Jiufeng at the center of it all.

Standing beside him, Yue Xianzi gazed coldly, her eyes devoid of emotion—neither sadness nor joy. Her icy demeanor reflected utter indifference. Even though the Night Demon Prince had pursued her for so long, she had remained unmoved.

As for the Golden Lion King and the Great Ape King, they silently watched from the sidelines, not showing any particular interest in the unfolding drama. The Invincible King, standing alone, observed without making a move.

"I'll give you three breaths of time to think it over. After that, if I want to kill you, no one will be able to save you," the Demon King declared as he stepped forward, exuding an air of dominance. He looked down on Lin Jiufeng.

At this moment, dark light emitted from his body, making him appear like an invincible demon god, untouchable and proud, his gaze filled with killing intent as he coldly spoke, "One breath!"

Lin Jiufeng, however, grew increasingly furious at the Demon King's arrogance. He couldn't hold back and retorted, "You don't need three breaths. I can answer you right now. If you want the key to the Taoyuan Immortal Mansion, come take it yourself. But if you lose to me, I'll take your life."

The Demon King sneered, "I kill opponents of the same level as easily as slaughtering dogs. If it were the Night Demon King in front of me, I might have given some face. But unfortunately, you are just the Night Demon Prince."

"I've never killed a young king of an entire tribe. Today, you'll serve as a lesson to erase the shame I've suffered," the Demon King said with disdain, stepping forward to engage Lin Jiufeng.

"Come and die, Demon King!" Lin Jiufeng declared in anger, mimicking the tone of the Night Demon Prince, with a killing intent that surged to the skies.

"Good! Good! Good!" The Demon King laughed in fury. The next second, his form soared, his black hair flowing like a waterfall. His eyes gleamed with rage as a dark aura surrounded him, radiating a malevolent force.

"No one has ever dared to tell me to die. You'll be the first. I'll tear you apart!" the Demon King growled coldly.

Boom!

With those words, the Demon King's power surged. His wild hair fluttered as the energy within his body exploded, and the surrounding space was locked by an invisible force. Movement became difficult, and with incredible speed, he struck.

Buzz!

The Demon King froze the surrounding space with his energy, then shot forward at lightning speed. He raised his fist, condensing his power into a crushing blow that shattered the void and barreled toward Lin Jiufeng.

Lin Jiufeng felt the space around him solidifying. He understood that the Demon King was using his own Qi to fix the space, not the kind of spatial confinement used by the Holy Beast Qilin.

This wasn't something to fear. When the Demon King's fist came crashing down, Lin Jiufeng remained unafraid. He raised his own fist, energy surging within him. Behind him, a colossal figure of a Human Immortal appeared.

Human Immortal Fist!

At this moment, Lin Jiufeng unleashed the Human Immortal Fist, colliding directly with the Demon King's blow.

Boom!!!

The sound of thunder rang out as a terrifying energy wave exploded, expanding outward in all directions. Countless ancient trees were shattered, and the mountain peaks trembled under the shockwaves.

The golden energy inside Lin Jiufeng and the Demon King's dark energy clashed violently, surging against each other. The force rippled outward like a tide, sweeping the area.

Yue Xianzi soared into the sky, the Golden Lion King and the Great Ape King retreated rapidly, and the Invincible King stepped forward, vanishing in an instant.

In the span of several dozen miles, everything was destroyed. The trees were uprooted, the rocks shattered, and everything in its path turned to dust.

The ground where Lin Jiufeng stood cracked open, deep fissures forming beneath his feet.

The earth itself was torn apart, but Lin Jiufeng remained unharmed, standing firm.

As for the Demon King, while he moved with tremendous speed, he was sent flying backward just as quickly.

Though he wasn't injured, the Demon King's pride was wounded. He was arrogant, self-assured, and conceited—how could he accept being knocked back by a mere Night Demon Prince?

"Chaos Ancient Fist!"

At this moment, the Demon King lost control of his fury. His eyes blazed, and his body surged forward as his fist, wrapped in black energy, swirled like an inferno. It burned fiercely, vibrant and almost impossible to comprehend, a fist of unimaginable power.

Boom!

Lin Jiufeng, unwavering, responded with his own Human Immortal Fist. The giant Human Immortal behind him continued to supply him with boundless energy, while his cultivation techniques—the Power of the War God and the Demon Body Refining Method—glowed brightly. The sixty war spaces within him resonated, amplifying his combat abilities.

In this moment, Lin Jiufeng was fighting against the fifteen-level Demon King despite being at the early stage of the thirteen-level.

Yes, the moment their fists collided, Lin Jiufeng understood the true extent of the Demon King's power.

Fifteen Forbidden: Opening Heaven and Earth.

This realm was not about external "Opening Heaven and Earth" but about an internal breakthrough. In Taoism, it's akin to the "inner landscape of the earth," in Buddhism, it's referred to as the "Buddha realm in the palm," and in demonism, it is the "universe of myriad forms." The idea was to open up the potential within one's body, creating a miniature world inside oneself.

The Demon King had unlocked his inner potential, making him incredibly domineering. He thought he had Lin Jiufeng in the bag.

But no one expected the first exchange to end with the Demon King being knocked back.

Boom!

During their second clash, the Demon King unleashed all his power and struck with his ultimate skill—the Chaos Ancient Fist—forcing Lin Jiufeng to elevate his physical strength to the peak to barely defend against it.

At this moment, their energies collided—gold and black intertwined and collided with such ferocity that neither could gain the upper hand. The energy surged like a tsunami, sweeping everything in its path.

Crack, crack, crack!

The surrounding mountains could not withstand the pressure and began to crack. A deafening noise echoed as an entire peak crumbled, sending rocks crashing down. The battle between Lin Jiufeng and the Demon King continued to escalate in intensity.

Their fight was like two gods clashing, a battle between the divine and the demonic, each striving for dominance.