Chapter 233 - One Versus Two, The Invincibility of The Demon Lord, The True Mastermind, The Mysterious Black Shadow

The Demon Lord Bai Suzhen looked down at the Stitched Cloth Guard Leader and the Longevity Immortal God with disdain.

Especially the Longevity Immortal God.

"You're becoming more and more disgraceful. Now you even associate with trash like him?"

"With this kind of company, you'll never become a god."

The Longevity Immortal God's face turned purple with rage upon hearing such scornful words from the Demon Lord.

"Demon Lord, if it weren't for you using the grand formation to imprison this god and preventing my cultivation from recovering, why would I need to ally with him?"

He roared in frustration.

The Stitched Cloth Guard Leader beside him was also fuming with anger.

Fine.

Being looked down upon by the Demon Lord was expected.

But the Longevity Immortal God? He had helped him escape the grand formation, yet not only did he not express any gratitude, he even mocked him.

Did he think he had no temper?

If it weren't for that lord's order to subdue her, he would've already acted.

However, now was not the time for internal strife.

First, they needed to deal with the Demon Lord, who was the greater threat.

He glanced at the ranking floating high in the sky.

Being ranked 3rd on the Demon God Ranking truly wasn't to be underestimated.

Previously, he had indeed underestimated this woman.

"So this is the hideout of your Stitched Cloth Guard?"

"Interesting. A dignified force under the Han Dynasty has now degenerated into a secret manipulator. Seems like you're plotting something big!"

"But all of that has nothing to do with me."

"Hand over the Longevity Immortal God, and I'll spare your lives!"

"Arrogant. Do you think you can threaten the Stitched Cloth Guard? Just because you're on the Demon God Ranking, you think you can do whatever you want?"

The Stitched Cloth Guard Leader no longer exchanged words. He launched a strike at the Demon Lord.

A terrifying surge of energy stirred the heavens.

The shockwaves spread in all directions.

The entire city took notice.

Many so-called cultivators rushed toward the source.

"Courting death!"

The Demon Lord flew into a rage. Her arms rotated in an extremely mysterious martial technique.

In the next instant.

That terrifying force was inconceivably deflected back.

Its target, the entire manor below.

Especially the guards within.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

A series of earth-shattering explosions followed.

The deafening roars completely shook the city.

Countless people looked up, eyes filled with shock.

A nameless fear gripped their hearts.

Some even had the urge to flee the city.

"Another battle between cultivators. If we get caught up in it, we'll surely die."

"This is bad. These cultivators are too strong!"

"This aura... I can't breathe!"

"Oh my god, this has to be the strength of a Great Grandmaster."

"Impossible. I've seen Great Grandmasters before. Even their strongest strike doesn't come close to this."

"Could it be... a Land Immortal?"

"This is bad. When immortals fight, the innocent suffer. We need to escape!"

"If Land Immortals go mad during the fight, the whole city won't be able to withstand it. It might even be destroyed!"

"Run! If we don't flee now, we're going to die here!"

The nearby residents, both ordinary and martial, all panicked.

A battle involving Land Immortals wasn't something they could even approach.

If truly caught in the crossfire...

Forget the common people.

Even a Great Grandmaster could be wiped out instantly.

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Boom!

A deafening explosion rang out.

The entire manor was instantly reduced to rubble.

Except for the Longevity Immortal God and the Stitched Cloth Guard Leader, both in the God Demon Realm, no one else survived.

Against attacks at the God Demon Realm, so-called Grandmasters and Great Grandmasters were utterly powerless.

They were reduced to dust.

Completely annihilated.

"Dammit, Demon Lord, you...!"

The Stitched Cloth Guard Leader was consumed with rage.

Though this wasn't their main base, it was still a significant outpost.

Now it was destroyed for no reason.

How could he not be furious?

He realized the Demon Lord had done it on purpose.

"Besides you two, there isn't even one Land Immortal?"

The Demon Lord frowned slightly.

She had intended to use this opportunity to uncover the real base of the Stitched Cloth Guard and give Zhu Houzhao a surprise.

But it seemed she had miscalculated.

She had appeared too early.

This was probably just one of the Stitched Cloth Guard's branch outposts.

Their real headquarters must be hidden much deeper.

"This god's power hasn't fully recovered yet. I'm leaving!"

Sensing the overwhelming demonic power emanating from the Demon Lord, the Longevity Immortal God, though furious, chose to back down.

Being sealed again would be worse than losing face.

So what if he lost face?

It wouldn't be the first time in front of the Demon Lord.

Freedom first. Everything else could wait.

With that, he ignored the others and fled toward the outskirts of the city.

"Trying to run? Stay right there!"

The Demon Lord called out softly, casting a deep glance at the Stitched Cloth Guard Leader before chasing after him.

The leader was stunned.

Then came uncontrollable rage, frustration, and hatred.

Neither the Demon Lord nor the Longevity Immortal God had taken him seriously.

"Chase them!"

He couldn't allow the Demon Lord to succeed.

His mission from the lord was not yet complete.

Otherwise, that lord would be gravely disappointed.

As the three terrifying figures rapidly left the city, the people inside let out a collective sigh of relief.

Too terrifying.

If the three Land Immortals had fought within the city, everyone would've died.

There would've been no chance of escape.

Since the emergence of the Golden Ranking, even the most common people had come to understand the cultivation realms of the Nine Provinces' cultivators.

And Land Immortals were revered with awe and fear.

Their ability to destroy mountains and overturn seas was unimaginable.

It was the difference between mortals and gods.

They were completely unapproachable.

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Thirty miles outside the city.

Three figures were locked in battle in midair, moving like shadows.

Each strike released devastating power.

The surrounding landscape was laid to waste.

Pfft!

Unexpectedly, the first to falter was the Stitched Cloth Guard Leader.

The Demon Lord, fighting one against two, still held the upper hand.

"Trash!"

The Longevity Immortal God looked down at the fallen leader in disgust.

A God Demon Realm cultivator, yet so pathetic.

He had been stronger than this when he first entered the God Demon Realm.

He had thought the leader, though weaker, would at least hold his ground.

But to be defeated in a single round, and with his help?

How could someone like that be qualified to invite him to join the Stitched Cloth Guard?

"Demon Lord, don't push too far. Do you really want mutual destruction?"

"The fish may die, but the net won't break."

The Demon Lord replied indifferently.

"Rubbish!"

"This god just doesn't want to inflict more wounds. Do you really think you can defeat me?"

"How laughable. You're already consorting with trash. You'll be one yourself soon enough."

"Better come back to the Divine Search Palace and remain sealed in the grand formation."

"That way, at least you won't be a complete disgrace."

"You've gone too far! I'd rather die than be sealed again!"

Thinking of the formation that had imprisoned him, the Longevity Immortal God's hatred surged.

He looked at the Demon Lord as if he wanted to tear her to pieces.

Unfortunately...

"Heaven Shifting Divine Art!"

"Kill!"

The Longevity Immortal God launched his strongest attack, hoping to injure the Demon Lord and escape.

But he overestimated himself.

"World Destroying Demon Physique!"

The Demon Lord roared.

A terrifying demonic aura erupted.

A majestic demonic avatar manifested.

The overwhelming pressure descended.

Even the Longevity Immortal God paused his breath.

His eyes filled with disbelief.

"How is your World Destroying Demon Physique this strong?"

"No... This isn't the same technique!"

He knew the World Destroying Demon Physique, but it was never this powerful.

He had no idea this version had been improved by Zhu Houzhao.

Stronger by dozens or even hundreds of times.

He couldn't beat the original. Let alone this.

Sure enough.

Boom!

Another massive explosion.

The Longevity Immortal God was sent flying.

He coughed up a mouthful of blood in midair.

Crashing into the ground, forming a deep pit.

He trembled in pain.

"I don't believe it! How can you be this strong?"

"Why are you so powerful?"

"No... it must be that guy who helped you."

"That's the only explanation!"

A youthful yet terrifying figure flashed through his mind.

His eyes showed a flicker of fear.

If it were him, it might indeed be possible.

"Come back to the Divine Search Palace. That's where you belong."

"Never. I'd rather die than be sealed again!"

The Longevity Immortal God sneered coldly.

"Demon Lord, since you've humiliated me to this extent, let's die together!"

Though he feared death, he feared eternal imprisonment more.

If it came to this, he would take them down with him.

At least then, he'd have some dignity.

He immediately gathered all his true essence, letting it surge.

A God Demon Realm self-detonation, even the Demon Lord couldn't survive.

But her expression didn't change. No fear in her eyes.

The heavily injured Stitched Cloth Guard Leader, however, panicked.

"Longevity Immortal God, what are you doing? Stop!"

"Hahaha, die with me!"

The Longevity Immortal God was hysterical. A chaotic aura surged.

The Demon Lord stepped forward, when suddenly she sensed danger.

Instinctively, she turned and struck.

Boom!

Her palm clashed with a sudden sneak attack.

The explosion was monstrous.

Though she wasn't hit directly, she hadn't been prepared.

The Demon Lord was blasted back, flying over a hundred meters before stabilizing.

The residual shockwave spread out.

The Longevity Immortal God was hit again, coughing up more blood.

His self-detonation was interrupted.

He collapsed, severely injured once more.

"Lord!"

The Stitched Cloth Guard Leader looked at the newcomer with joy.

"Useless fool. Can't even handle such a small task."

"If I hadn't come personally, your life would be forfeit."

The newcomer wore black robes, a face exceedingly ordinary, square-jawed, but with a sharp presence.

The killing intent around him was suffocating.

He had definitely taken more than ten thousand lives.

A true killing machine.

Most importantly, his aura was also at the God Demon Realm.

Unlike the Stitched Cloth Guard Leader, this was real power.

Even the Demon Lord felt a trace of threat from him.

"Who are you?"

She asked solemnly.

"Demon Lord, you're impressive. Would you like to join the Stitched Cloth Guard?"

Unexpectedly, the mysterious man spoke gently.

"So you're the real mastermind behind the Stitched Cloth Guard?"

"That one's just your puppet."

"Haha, want to know the truth? Join us, and all secrets will be revealed."

"You'll even learn the hidden truths of the Nine Provinces!"

"What do you say?"

"Hmph, with your Late God Demon Realm strength, you're not qualified to recruit me."

"The Longevity Immortal God belongs to the Divine Search Palace!"

"I'm taking him back!"

The Demon Lord sneered.

She stepped forward, preparing to strike and test him.

But the black-robed man seemed to know her intent.

Without further talking, he laughed loudly.

"Demon Lord, I look forward to our next meeting!"

He grabbed the leader and the incapacitated Longevity Immortal God and vanished like a shadow.

So fast it defied belief.

Even the Demon Lord couldn't catch up in time.

Her expression darkened.

Her tracking method left on the Longevity Immortal God was gone.

It must have been erased by the black-robed man.

Stitched Cloth Guard...

There really was a deep secret here.

She had to inform that guy!

With no way to pursue them, she flew off swiftly.

But before she left.

She looked in a certain distant direction, her gaze thoughtful.

Someone was hiding nearby?

She didn't linger on it.

After all the figures had left...

Roughly an hour later.

A shadowy figure emerged from the darkness.

"Stitched Cloth Guard, huh?"

"I didn't expect there to be so many God Demon Realm cultivators."

"Looks like I'll need to be more careful from now on."

Muttering to himself, he vanished again.