Chapter 175: 30,000 Years - The Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor

In the following days, Dai Chengfeng and Qian Renxue did not continue advancing into the core region of Death Canyon. Instead, they wandered through the middle section.

Along the way, they encountered countless soul beasts and evil soul masters.

Perhaps due to Qian Daoliu's concerns, or perhaps because the strongest soul beast in this area was only 10,000 years old, and the most powerful evil soul master was at the Soul King level.

Although a Soul King wasn't weak, with Qian Renxue and Qian Daoliu present, Dai Chengfeng didn't need to worry at all.

Thus, for the first time, Dai Chengfeng tested all his abilities outside of the Life-and-Death Arena.

In the end, under the overwhelming pressure of the opponent's soul power, Dai Chengfeng managed to barely kill an evil soul master at the Soul King level by relying on his advanced preemptive judgment, the fully concentrated state of his Dark Golden Terror Claw external soul bone, and the White Tiger Holy Spirit Transformation.

"It seems that my current maximum combat effectiveness, without using my ultimate trump card, is at the Soul King level…"

As Dai Chengfeng wiped away the remaining blood from his halberd, he followed Qian Renxue, his eyes reflecting deep thought.

As for the Killing God Domain?

Dai Chengfeng still hadn't solidified it.

No.

To be precise, Dai Chengfeng had temporarily abandoned condensing the Killing God Domain, choosing instead to quietly familiarize himself with the sudden surge of killing intent and strengthen his control over it.

Dai Chengfeng wasn't in a rush.

After all, the Killing God Domain hadn't yet fully taken shape. He could create it according to his own will.

But if he waited until after the Killing God Domain was condensed before attempting modifications…

By then, he might have to start everything over again, which would waste even more time.

"As long as I can fully condense the Killing God Domain before leaving Death Canyon, this trip won't have been in vain."

"But it shouldn't take that long. After all, I already have some ideas…"

As Dai Chengfeng was lost in thought, his steps suddenly halted.

In an instant, he felt the damp air around him freeze, and a terrifying oppressive force—enough to make one's teeth ache and soul tremble—emanated from deep beneath the ground.

Dai Chengfeng's pupils contracted sharply, and the hairs on the back of his neck stood on end—a primal instinct warning him of extreme danger.

This sudden surge of killing intent far exceeded any opponent Dai Chengfeng had encountered in Death Canyon so far.

Without hesitation, Dai Chengfeng activated the Mustard Seed Realm, spreading his spiritual energy like a fine spiderweb across the surroundings.

"Be careful!"

At the same time, he quickly warned Qian Renxue, "Soul Emperor level—at least 30,000 years…"

Whoosh—

However, before Dai Chengfeng could finish speaking, a purple-black shadow shot toward them with lightning speed, carrying a suffocating stench of blood.

Qian Renxue reacted swiftly, her six-winged angel spirit instantly manifesting behind her. "Second Soul Skill: Angelic Wings."

As a soul ring beneath her feet lit up, two pairs of pure white angel wings radiated a sacred and dazzling golden light.

With that, Qian Renxue transformed into a streak of golden light, dodging tens of meters to narrowly avoid the fatal attack.

Dai Chengfeng also unfurled his Nine Nether Dark Wind Wings. A vortex of dark green airflow rapidly formed behind him, propelling his body upward like a cannonball.

As his wings flapped, a sharp whistling sound tore through the air.

At this moment, where they had just been standing, an enormous human-faced spider twisted its grotesque body.

Its body was several stories tall, with a carapace of eerie dark purple covered in mysterious, distorted patterns. Its eight compound eyes glowed like eight ghostly purple flames, cold and cruel.

The human face on its abdomen was lifelike, its features twisted in agony, as if expressing endless pain and resentment.

A half-rotten limb of a soul beast dangled from its mouth, emitting a nauseating stench.

"The Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor!"

Dai Chengfeng looked at this soul beast, a flicker of realization flashing in his eyes. "If it's this creature, it makes sense. It has invisibility abilities, which explains why it appeared so suddenly."

While Dai Chengfeng observed the enemy, the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor, enraged by its failed attack, let out a spine-chilling screech.

The sound was filled with savagery and fury, its compound eyes glaring fiercely at Qian Renxue and Dai Chengfeng in the sky.

The next moment, its tail suddenly opened, and a white web shot out.

Seeing this, Qian Renxue summoned a massive sword composed of golden flames. The blade was three meters long, radiating intense heat and a powerful purifying force.

She gripped the hilt with both hands and shouted, "Purify!"

The next second, a blazing flame from the holy sword slashed through the web, igniting it.

"Dai Chengfeng, it's at the Soul Emperor level. This time, we'll attack together."

"I'll restrain it. You have that special power—deliver the finishing blow!"

While maintaining the holy sword and continuing to destroy the webs of the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor, Qian Renxue spoke seriously to Dai Chengfeng.

"Got it!"

Hearing this, Dai Chengfeng nodded. Instantly, golden qi erupted around his body, resembling burning golden flames, enveloping both his form and halberd.

Meanwhile, the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor, having failed its initial attack, did not strike again.

Instead, it vanished from their sight once more, attempting to use its invisibility to launch another ambush.

However, earlier, Dai Chengfeng had been distracted, allowing it to catch him off guard.

Now, with his Mustard Seed Realm state fully active, Dai Chengfeng's perception of the environment was incredibly acute. He clearly detected the subtle fluctuations in the ground and air caused by the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor's movements.

"Look at me…"

Unsure whether Qian Renxue could see the invisible Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor, Dai Chengfeng called out to her.

At the same time, he abruptly turned.

His halberd shot forward like a bolt of golden lightning, piercing precisely toward the location where the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor was hiding.

Clang—

A loud, resounding noise erupted, sparks flying everywhere.

The invisibility of the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor was shattered as its chelicerae blocked Dai Chengfeng's attack. However, the razor-sharp effects of the Innate Origin Metal Qi instantly took effect.

Even the chelicerae of the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor were injured at this moment, black viscous liquid seeping from the cracks, emitting a foul odor.

"Pay attention to its wounds—it's invisible, but the blood will still flow."

"Understood."

Qian Renxue nodded.

With that, she gripped the hilt of the holy sword with both hands, and another soul ring beneath her feet flashed. The massive sword slashed down fiercely at the joints of the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor.

Swish—

Instantly, countless golden flame sword beams erupted, crashing down on the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor, which hadn't had time to turn invisible.

Wherever the flames landed, the carapace of the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor sizzled with a burning sound, releasing a charred smell.

Ssssss!

The Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor was clearly enraged by the consecutive attacks from these two "insignificant ants," Dai Chengfeng and Qian Renxue. It let out a hiss, its eight spider legs thrusting downward like eight massive stone pillars, embedding deeply into the ground.

The next moment, the ground instantly caved in.

Its massive body surged into the air, lunging toward Dai Chengfeng and Qian Renxue.

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