binnovel Chapter 923 The Great Evil Demon King
Chapter 923 The Great Evil Demon King
The Flame Lord's expression suddenly turned solemn, and the immense pressure of the Tribulation of Reincarnation swept across the surroundings. His deep, fiery eyes were fixed on Xiao Ling in front of him, and his tone was heavy with a hint of inquiry.
"You not only possess the aura of the Lord of Life and Death and the Lord of Ice, but also faintly exude the unique Daoist fluctuations of the Great Desolate Stele and the Ancestral Stone. Furthermore, judging from your aura, you are clearly not a native of my Tianxuan Continent. May I ask where you come from?"
Xiao Ling remained unmoved upon hearing this, having already anticipated that his identity would be exposed. Reaching the third level of the Reincarnation Realm already placed him among the top experts at the pinnacle of the Tianxuan Continent, possessing extraordinary vision and perception.
He never switched to the cultivation system of this world, nor did he deliberately conceal his original aura. It was only natural that his identity as an extraterrestrial was seen through at a glance.
Facing the scrutinizing gaze of the Flame Lord, Xiao Ling's lips curled up slightly, revealing a calm and composed smile, his expression relaxed and unhurried.
"Let me introduce myself. My name is Xiao Ling. As for my background, I might as well tell you that I am an extraterrestrial aid specially invited by the Ancestral Stone to aid the Tianxuan Continent."
The moment he finished speaking, Xiao Ling's body suddenly erupted with boundless power without warning!
A vast imperial aura, surpassing reincarnation and overlooking eternity, suddenly swept across the entire Demon Suppression Prison. The terrifying aura, invisible and intangible yet powerful enough to suppress all the myriad paths of the heavens, spread out in a mighty wave.
Unlike any other cultivation aura on the Tianxuan Continent, this imperial might was vast, domineering, and supreme, carrying an unparalleled foundation that transcended the rules of this world, instantly overwhelming the surrounding airspace.
The surging, rushing river of magma around them suddenly froze, and the blazing flames that filled the sky all fell silent. The once overwhelming power of the Flame Lord's Triple Reincarnation Tribulation was like a firefly meeting the bright moon before this supreme imperial might, completely suppressed and unable to raise its edge in the slightest.
The entire dark prison area fell silent, and even the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth seemed to bow down in submission to this unparalleled power of the Supreme God Realm.
Xiao Ling stood tall and straight in the silent, fiery void, his expression calm and composed, a faint smile always playing on his lips, as he looked at the Flame Lord before him, whose expression was trembling.
"However, the Ancestral Stone and the Great Desolate Stele did not accompany me to this Demon Suppression Domain. Otherwise, I could have summoned them to appear and verify my identity."
"But in the end, with my level of strength, I have no need to rely on external objects to prove my Dao, and I disdain to speak falsehoods to an ancient Eight Lords."
The overwhelming pressure of the Emperor Realm, which swept across the heavens and suppressed all ages, suddenly enveloped him. The Flame Lord's body stiffened abruptly, and a storm of shock surged in his heart.
As one of the eight ancient masters, he has reached the peak of the third reincarnation realm and stands at the pinnacle of the Tianxuan Continent.
But this vast and domineering imperial might, powerful and supreme, has already reached the top level on par with his master, the Ancestral Symbol Master!
The extreme pressure invaded his limbs and bones, penetrating the very source of his soul. Even with the Flame Lord's profound foundation and his physical body and Dao body having undergone countless ages of tempering, his body still trembled slightly uncontrollably.
A profound sense of awe arose in his heart, stemming from the difference in their realms. Even though he wielded the power of the Heaven-Burning Flame and held the Demon-Suppressing Array, he was still as insignificant as dust before this unparalleled power of the Emperor Realm.
Fortunately, Xiao Ling showed no intention of intimidation or difficulty. Seeing that his goal had been achieved, with a slight thought, the terrifying imperial might that had enveloped the entire Demon Suppression Prison suddenly receded like a tide and vanished into nothingness in an instant.
As the pressure subsided, the stagnant void returned to normal, and the surging river of magma began to flow slowly again.
Yan Zhu let out a long sigh of relief, his tense body slowly relaxed, and the heavy, suffocating pressure in his chest completely dissipated, finally allowing him to breathe steadily. His eyes were now filled with deep shock and fear.
Immediately, the Flame Lord suppressed his shock, his expression becoming solemn and dignified. He respectfully clasped his hands in a fist and bow to Xiao Ling, his tone full of humility and respect:
"With your extraordinary strength, I am now certain that you would never deceive us."
After a moment's thought, he spoke again, frankly revealing the truth:
"Since you are someone specially invited by Zu Shi to help the Tianxuan Continent, you must have come to eliminate the great threat of the Otherworldly Demons. You witnessed what happened just now. This disturbance was caused by the Otherworldly Demons. The one who made the move just now was the Great Heavenly Demon of the Otherworldly Demons."
"This beast was the mount of the Demon Emperor, and its strength ranks among the top three in the entire Demon race. Back then, many powerful figures from our Tianxuan Continent exerted their full strength to capture and suppress it, and paid an extremely heavy price."
"For many years I have sealed it in this Demon Suppression Prison, hoping to slowly wear down its evil power with the power of the Flame Fire Array. But who would have thought that after being trapped for endless years, not only was it not refined and destroyed by the array, but its cultivation has also improved day by day. Its current strength is even far greater than when it was sealed."
This Great Heavenly Demon King possesses terrifying power, and his cultivation level has already approached the legendary Ancestral Realm.
Even though such top-tier experts are sealed for eternity and their strength is restricted in layers, they still pose endless hidden dangers and are extremely troublesome.
Moreover, as an extraterrestrial demon, its original evil power is cunning and violent, transcending the laws of heaven and earth, and its energy level is strange and unpredictable, making it far more difficult to completely eradicate than local powerhouses of the same level.
That is precisely why Lord Yan was so cautious and vigilant just now; it was by no means an overreaction.
He was telling Xiao Ling the whole truth at this moment to solemnly explain the extreme danger and serious consequences of this matter.
If the sealing of the Demon Suppression Prison fails and the Great Heavenly Demon King is not completely suppressed and killed, and instead this terrifying demon takes the opportunity to break out of the prison and escape, the consequences will be unimaginable.
"Hehe, you don't need to worry. With my current strength, suppressing this beast is just a matter of a thought. I never do anything without a certainty of success."
Xiao Ling saw through the hidden concerns in Yan Zhu's words, his expression remained calm and composed, his eyes showed no ripples, and his demeanor was steady and self-assured. He casually offered words of comfort.
He knew that the other party was wary of the Great Heavenly Demon King's terrifying strength, and he was also aware of the catastrophic disaster that would result if he were allowed to escape. However, in the face of the absolute difference in strength, these hidden dangers were not a difficult problem for him.
"Since you are confident, then please give it a try."
Hearing Xiao Ling's resolute tone, Yan Zhu, though still harboring some reservations, had already made up his mind to agree, tacitly allowing Xiao Ling to lift the seal and personally deal with the Great Heavenly Demon King.
Based solely on the overwhelming aura that Xiao Ling exuded earlier, he knew that Xiao Ling's strength was unfathomable. Such a top expert would not make empty boasts, and he must be confident in dealing with that alien demon giant.
Furthermore, given the terrifying cultivation level the opponent has displayed, if they insist on forcibly breaking through the restrictions of the Demon Suppression Prison, even if I want to stop them, I will be powerless to resist.
After much deliberation, the Flame Lord finally chose to put aside his grudges and follow Xiao Ling's wishes, entrusting the matter entirely to him. He silently hoped that this operation would end successfully and completely eliminate this scourge.
"Since that's the case, temporarily loosen the sealing power and release that beast. I will personally deal with it." Seeing that the Flame Lord was relatively sensible, Xiao Ling calmly gave the order.
Upon hearing this, the Flame Lord nodded slightly and immediately activated his own Yuan Power, causing the surrounding array patterns to flow and slowly moving the crimson stone coffin that was suspended in the center of the lava, thus removing it from the core of the magma array.
As soon as the stone coffin moved, the endless darkness below surged and churned, and the sinister and malevolent aura in the entire airspace suddenly intensified several times over.
Within the ancient and deep abyss of darkness, the Great Heavenly Demon King, sealed for eternity, keenly sensed that the suppressive power of the external demon-suppressing array had greatly weakened. He immediately ceased his dormancy and frantically unleashed his evil power, launching a fierce attack on the sealing barrier.
As the Flame Lord gradually withdrew most of his suppressing power, the shackles that had bound him for eternity loosened, and this terrifying demon, which had been dormant for many years, finally broke through all the layers of restrictions.
Suddenly, a massive, pitch-black vortex, tens of thousands of feet in size, tore open in mid-air. A torrent of bone-corroding black demonic energy surged out like a burst dam. A colossal black shadow, obscuring the sky and the sun, burst forth from the depths of the vortex and stretched across the entire Demon Suppression Prison.
The moment this demon appeared, the surrounding blazing red magma paled in comparison, and the intense heat of the world was suppressed by the dense demonic energy.
The demonic creature was towering thousands of feet tall, its body as black as refined black iron. Countless hideous and terrifying old scars crisscrossed its body, all marks left by fierce battles over countless ages.
It lacked the eyes of ordinary creatures; its head was merely a gigantic maw filled with chilling, sharp fangs, exuding boundless ferocity. Eight incredibly thick, gigantic demonic arms stretched out and swung wildly, their malevolent power overwhelming.
Its appearance is exactly the same as the Great Heavenly Demon parasitized by the three giants of the Yuanmen in the past. The only difference is that ordinary demons of the same kind only have four demonic arms, while this supreme demon in front of us has eight arms. Its bloodline and original foundation are far beyond those of ordinary demons.
Due to years of suppression by the great formation, coupled with the fact that its past serious injuries had not fully healed, its aura was fluctuating and chaotic, and it was still in a state of incomplete recovery. Even so, the true combat power it was displaying at this moment still firmly surpassed that of the Flame Lord.
If it weren't for the layers of restraint and suppression provided by this 100,000-foot-tall fiery array, the Flame Lord alone would have been unable to keep such a terrifying existence sealed here for so long.
"Flame Lord! How dare you release me from the seal and let me escape? Do you intend to abandon the darkness and join my demon race?"
The colossal demonic body hovered above the Demon-Suppressing Prison, the Great Heavenly Demon King's enormous maw suddenly opened, unleashing a deep, booming roar. The roar, amplified by the howls of countless ferocious beasts, swept across the entire dark void, causing the surrounding rivers of magma to churn. This demon possessed exceptional intelligence; though blind, it perceived everything through its demonic nature, instantly locking onto Xiao Ling and the Flame Lord above.
"Abandon darkness for light? You extraterrestrial demons dare to utter such words?"
The Flame Lord stood amidst the flowing flames, a cold, mocking smile on his face. His gaze was fixed on the towering demonic shadow before him, and his words were filled with icy resolve. "You beast, you're quite resilient. You've been sealed away by me for eternity, enduring the torment of being melted by the flames, yet you've still managed to survive until now. It's just a pity that your days of lingering on are coming to an end today."
He sighed inwardly, realizing that countless powerful figures on the Tianxuan Continent had fought valiantly and paid a heavy price to severely damage and suppress this demonic giant, who was close to the Ancestral Realm, before finally imprisoning it in the Demon Suppression Prison to be worn down for eternity. He never imagined that, after countless ages, he himself would be the one to remove the seal, releasing this unprecedented scourge once more.
"Humph!"
A chilling snort reverberated from the depths of the demonic shadows, its sinister and piercing sound echoing through heaven and earth, carrying with it endless resentment and bitterness.
"If it weren't for the fact that you and your group of powerful individuals joined forces to launch a sneak attack and rely on numbers to win, the outcome of a head-on confrontation would still be uncertain!"
"Still dare to use words even now?" The Flame Lord's eyes blazed with fury as he coldly rebuked him.
"Don't bring up the past again! I'm releasing you this time not because I'm powerless to keep you under control, but because I'm now absolutely confident that I can completely eliminate this major threat and prevent future problems!"
The Great Heavenly Demon King completely disregarded the Flame Lord's words. His massive demonic tail suddenly lashed out violently, unleashing a howling black demonic wind as he prepared to retreat.
It was cunning and deep-thinking, knowing that it had just broken free from the eternal seal, and that its original injuries had not yet healed, with its strength only recovered to less than half.
While he currently appears to have a superior combat strength compared to the Flame Lord, he is not yet fully recovered and should not engage in prolonged combat. Moreover, the fact that the opponent dared to release him on his own initiative suggests that he must have something to rely on. If a true fight to the death were to break out, the outcome would be unpredictable.
Knowing the pros and cons well, it had no intention of engaging in a prolonged battle. It only wanted to temporarily escape, avoid its sharp edge, and wait until it was fully recovered and at its peak strength before making a comeback to overthrow Tianxuan.
"Want to leave? Too bad, you won't have the chance."
Just as the Great Heavenly Demon King was about to escape, Xiao Ling chuckled softly, his tone lazy yet carrying an undeniable domineering air.
Before he finished speaking, he casually waved his hand, and the vast and boundless power of the origin of space suddenly swept across the entire void.
The invisible spatial Daoist energy instantly locked down the surrounding tens of thousands of miles of airspace, forcefully imprisoning the massive, ten-thousand-foot-tall demonic body of the Great Heavenly Demon King!
The surrounding space froze completely, freezing the surging and rampant demonic energy, the swaying demonic tail, and the figures trying to break through the air to escape.
"Damn it! Who are you?"
With his body firmly bound by the power of space and unable to move, the Great Heavenly Demon King was filled with overwhelming shock and rage, as well as fear. His chilling voice resounded throughout the heavens and earth.
"The aura emanating from you is definitely not native to the Tianxuan Continent; you are clearly from beyond the realm! How dare you rashly interfere in the grand plans of my Otherworldly Demon Clan! I advise you to carefully consider the consequences and lest you bring annihilation upon yourself!"
"You talk too much nonsense. You're so ugly, I'm too lazy to waste my breath on you. It's better to get rid of you as soon as possible and use you to test the power of this spatial ancestral symbol."
Xiao Ling spoke calmly, his expression nonchalant, and then his five fingers began to slowly close.
As soon as the thought crossed his mind, the invisible and unparalleled power of space surged violently, and the originally solidified void instantly transformed into countless incomparably sharp spatial blades, layer upon layer, fiercely cutting and shredding towards the Great Heavenly Demon King.
The entire world was filled with chaotic spatial currents, and sharp spatial energy was everywhere, tightly enveloping the enormous demonic body.
Despite the Great Heavenly Demon King's roars and howls, and his desperate struggle to resist with all his evil power, he could not withstand the terrifying spatial crushing force.
A series of cracking sounds echoed as his body crumbled and disintegrated inch by inch, instantly torn apart by the sharp spatial energy. The overwhelming demonic energy scattered and dissipated along with it. (End of Chapter)