The First Immortal of Destiny

Chapter 521: Chapter 521: Take Action _1

The number of great demons from the Outer Zone was no less than that of the Class IV powerhouses from the Outer Zone’s moderate faction!

Shen Mo’s premonition proved correct. Not only were the Thousand-eyed, Smoke Demons, and other great demons present on Golden Light Ridge, but hidden within the fog atop the peak were hundreds of Class IV Demons from different tribes.

No wonder they used a method that conjured fog to hide from the prying eyes of outsiders...

From the perspective of the native creatures of the Red Flame Zone, the forbidden lands under the control of demonic forces were clearly colluding, becoming a unified front!

Furthermore, more than ten great demons had joined forces to annihilate the Sword Light unleashed by the Heaven Sword Sect.

The shattering of the Sword Light also marked the beginning of a bloody battle between the two sides.

Various offensive techniques, displaying dazzling colors and lights and echoing with all sorts of sounds, were hurled towards Golden Light Ridge.

The Sword Light from the giant mountain-peak sword, magic from the Heavenly Monarch’s Ghoul, the realities and illusions reflected by the Illusionary Mirror, the spell power of the Seven Stars Altar...

There were also Class IV powerhouses from the Outer Zone who did not fall behind.

The beautiful Flower Fairy scattered vast green light, inducing the growth of lush vegetation on Golden Light Ridge. Besides her strong combat power, the seeds of plants and roots of trees that landed on the great demons could quickly absorb their Essence and Qi. These absorbed nutrients caused them to start growing vigorously.

The dark ice creature, with a translucent body like a block of ice, could freeze thousands of miles with a wave of its hand, turning Golden Light Ridge into an Extreme Northern Zone and freezing the Evil Demons into ice sculptures.

The three-meter-tall Gold Man radiated bright golden light; its every punch and kick carried tremendous power, enough to shatter hills and split rocks.

Spots of colorful light flickered on the Glitter Jellyfish. Much like a cultivator’s Soul Curse, this light could directly damage the souls and minds of Evil Demons, making the Glitter Jellyfish the greatest rivals of the Smoke Demon Tribe.

The Flame Worm tribe controlled various Dao Bodies and wielded strange and powerful magic treasures. They possessed terrifying Killing Power that targeted the great demons from the Outer Zone!

...Such offensive techniques were more than plentiful!

Meanwhile, the Outer Zone Demons atop Golden Light Ridge were also showcasing their various abilities and Skills, joining in a melee with the invading cultivators from the immortal sects and the powerful beings from the moderate faction of alien tribes.

Since the great demons from the Outer Zone had superior numbers, they quickly gained the upper hand against the aggressive righteous path forces after a short while.

In the meantime, the scene in the sky was changing!

Despite it being daytime, with the sun hanging high and scorching, the Stars and the Bright Moon suddenly became visible, their lights beginning to flicker not long after.

This was not due to some powerful creature interfering with the normal operation of the sun, moon, and stars. Instead, it was because the magic, Skills, Mana, and profound techniques unleashed in the battle beyond the Ninth Heaven distorted the view of the Beyond the Heavens. Various exotic divine lights and profound melodies even spread across the sky...

Shen Mo sensed the presence of Class V creatures. They, in a manner unknown to both the righteous and demonic beings in the world, had begun clashing beyond the Ninth Heaven.

Upon realizing this, the doubts in Shen Mo’s heart instantly vanished.

No matter what the Protectors of the forbidden lands of the demonic forces are planning, there are powerful entities of the corresponding level confronting them. For now, they will certainly not have the time to bully weaker creatures and wipe out those below Class V!

The powerful beings from both sides were fighting beyond the Ninth Heaven in a way unknowable to me... I can understand this.

Firstly, the Class V powerhouses from the Outer Zone have their concerns and do not intend to leave their forbidden land, hence they fight remotely.

Secondly, even the cruelest and most violent Outer Zone Demons do not wish to ruin the Red Flame Zone and lose this habitat. Therefore, they set the battlefield beyond the Ninth Heaven.

The vast emptiness Beyond the Heavens is boundless and infinite; even a chaotic battle there would not damage the Red Flame Zone!

As for a battle at this level, I cannot even comprehend or understand the battlefield, let alone intervene and disrupt the situation.

With my current strength and abilities, I might be able to fight one-on-one with weaker Class IV Demons. But now that there are nearly three hundred Class IV powerhouses slaughtering each other on Golden Light Ridge, if I get involved, I’ll likely be obliterated without a trace! However, just because I cannot assist the righteous path forces at this moment doesn’t mean I can’t do so in the future...

「In Seven Stars Valley」

These dozen or so Evil Demons, equivalent to Spirit Sea Realm Class III, had all displayed cruel expressions, ready to fight the righteous creatures rushing in from all directions!

In their eyes, whether Human Cultivators or other creatures, all were priceless resources—like gold and silver to mortals, or Spirit Stones to cultivators.

At this moment, these ”fortunes” were practically delivering themselves to their doorstep.

Especially when their side held the advantage, how could they possibly restrain themselves?

”Fellow Daoist Blood Demon, let me have a hearty slaughter! If I collect more flesh and blood from extraordinary creatures, will you help me refine another batch of Flesh Pills then?” The Human-faced Willow Demon swayed its branches, its old face wreathed in smiles that couldn’t hide its overwhelming malice.

Using flesh and blood with extraordinary characteristics to refine Elixirs... their medicinal effect and quality would obviously be far superior to that previous batch of Flesh-Blood Melding Pills.

This Human-faced Willow Demon certainly had a good plan!

”Alright,” Shen Mo replied faintly.

The next moment, a flash of Sword Light passed directly through the Human-faced Willow Demon’s torso, splitting it in two.

After the Demon Slaying Sword produced its Sword Spirit and was upgraded to a Spiritual Artifact, it was as if the sword body had gained a soul. It could be manipulated with ease and hidden in his Dantian or a Chakra, and Shen Mo would not be injured by the sword’s blade.

If it were a profound-level magic artifact, unless it was a treasure like the Nine-Extreme Crystal Sand Energy or Green Lotus Flame, it couldn’t be stored inside the body at all. Forcing it would only harm one’s Dao Body.

Coming to Golden Light Ridge this time, where all the Demons gather, it’s not appropriate to reveal this spiritual-level magic sword... Therefore, the Demon Slaying Sword had always been hidden in Shen Mo’s Dantian. With a thought, it could move to any part of his body along with his Mana and True Yuan, passing through the body’s Chakras.

Just now, when his killing intent arose, the Demon Slaying Sword had silently appeared in his hand.

This Human-faced Willow Demon had no time to react before it was cut in two. However, Shen Mo’s primary target hadn’t been the Human-faced Willow Demon; it was merely too close, so he had casually struck it with his sword.

As Sword Light flowed, Shen Mo immediately activated the Skill [Universe in the Sword]!

Suddenly, a strange Sword Zone world enveloped the peak Class III Smoke Demon that had transformed into a middle-aged man.

At the same time, the Skills of Demon Soul Generals like the Ghost Bride also struck the young man and woman beside it—two late-stage Class III Smoke Demons with Spirit Sea Realm cultivation!

The Skill, [Universe in the Sword], persisted for only a brief moment.

The peak Class III Smoke Demon caught within it ultimately could not withstand the crushing and killing pressure of the entire Sword Zone world and died a clean and swift death.

No sooner had its figure disappeared than it reappeared at the same spot in the blink of an eye.

However, it had turned into a plume of constantly collapsing and dissipating black smoke, which still emanated traces of astonishment, unwillingness, and fearful resentment!

Meanwhile, the two late-stage Class III Smoke Demons that had transformed into a young man and woman were also gravely injured by the Skills of the Demon Soul Generals like the Ghost Bride. A few breaths later, they were torn to pieces by the attacking Demon Soul Generals, following in the footsteps of their kinsman.

SLURP! SLURP!

The residual black smoke from the three dead Smoke Demons was entirely swallowed by the Ghost Bride.