Dead Fire Abyss.
Located at the border of Qing Province and Chu Province, it is a dangerous mountain area, desolate within, and filled with a reddish poisonous grass resembling flames, making it difficult for ordinary people to enter, hence its name, Dead Fire Abyss.
And the Demon Sect branch was located within it.
Normally, this place was rarely visited, but starting two days ago, a large army began to blockade the area.
In recent years, the Demon Sect had been restless, constantly probing, and the Great Yan Dynasty decided to take a tough stance to deter them.
The Demon Sect branch had already noticed and attempted to break out.
But they were all pushed back.
There were things within the Demon Sect branch that could not be abandoned, but the imperial court's pressure was not great, and the strength of both sides was roughly equal, gradually forming a stalemate.
Of course, this was something both sides were happy to facilitate.
The Demon Sect was trying every means to buy time to pack up their valuable items for transfer and to break through to transmit information to other branches, while the imperial court was waiting for Old Ancestor Wang's reinforcement.
When Dragon Mountain Daoist and others arrived at the scene, they witnessed this spectacle.
Dozens of figures descended from the sky, attracting the attention of many imperial court experts.
And Dragon Mountain Daoist and the others were also sizing up the people opposite them.
Everyone's spirits were lifted.
On the imperial court's side, there were also five Heavenly Human Realm experts.
Especially the one leading them.
Wearing azure armor and wielding a blood-red spear, this middle-aged man's gaze was cold and filled with killing intent; just looking at him felt like seeing a sea of corpses and blood, and everyone had already recognized his identity.
Twenty-eighth on the celestial human rankings, Divine Feather Great General.
This was one of the Great Yan Dynasty's renowned Great Generals, each not only commanding troops like a god but also a martial arts expert with astonishing cultivation.
Even Qing Niu Daoke couldn't help but feel a chill, as the celestial human rankings only listed thirty-six individuals, and each few positions higher meant a stronger tier of strength, with a qualitative gap every ten ranks.
"We greet Divine Feather Great General!" Everyone cupped their fists in salute.
Old Ancestor Wang laughed even louder:
"Divine Feather Great General, this old man has not failed in his mission; I have brought reinforcements."
He respectfully offered the Great Yan Martial Saint Token.
Divine Feather Great General nodded slightly. His gaze swept over everyone, resting on the five Heavenly Humans, especially lingering on Qing Niu Daoke for a moment, his eyes showing even more satisfaction. This surprised him; he had originally thought Old Ancestor Wang would at most bring two Heavenly Humans, but he didn't expect him to bring four, and even one of them was a celestial human rankings expert.
With this, their side's Heavenly Human experts directly surged to ten, double the number of Heavenly Human experts in this Demon Sect branch.
The original expectation was eight against five; now it was ten against five.
Even if these temporarily conscripted individuals weren't as desperate, it was still a sure thing!
The less power he needed to accomplish this, the greater the merit for him.
Otherwise, if ten Heavenly Human Realm experts were directly dispatched from the imperial court, there probably wouldn't be anything for him to do.
A smile played on his lips.
"Well done, Old Ancestor Wang, you've worked hard." These words made Old Ancestor Wang laugh even more heartily.
Then the Great General continued:
"This must be the newly advanced Heavenly Human Realm expert, Dragon Mountain True Person, I've long heard of your name."
Dragon Mountain Daoist quickly returned the greeting.
"It was my idea for Old Ancestor Wang to bring you all here on short notice, simply because the Demon Sect is detestable, stirring up trouble in recent years. If we can curb their arrogance, Qing Province and Chu Province will also be quieter in the future. This time, I used True Person's Heavenly Human Grand Ceremony to gather you all; please do not blame Old Ancestor Wang."
These words sent a chill down everyone's spines.
This was clearly a declaration to back the Wang Clan; if anyone were to trouble the Wang Clan afterward, they would have to think carefully.
"We wouldn't dare. It is our duty to serve Great Yan."
Everyone waved their hands, saying.
Seeing that everyone was at least outwardly cooperative, Divine Feather Great General's mood became even more pleasant. He continued:
"Rest assured, everyone, the imperial court will not be stingy in rewarding your efforts for Great Yan. Upon success, this general will report to His Majesty, and there will be rewards for all."
"Now, I will inform you all of the situation at this Demon Sect branch."
Everyone's expressions tightened.
Rewards aside, the immediate priority was to get through this challenge first; this intelligence concerned everyone's lives.
Divine Feather Great General chuckled:
"You all need not worry. This Demon Sect branch only has five Heavenly Human Realm experts. Although one of them is not on the celestial human rankings, his strength should be comparable to this general and Brother Qing Niu. With Brother Qing Niu and this general suppressing him together, there will be no mistakes."
The first sentence immediately made several Heavenly Human Realm experts feel relieved.
This way.
It would be two against one, which was much safer. What everyone feared most was when the number of Heavenly Human combatants was not vastly different, where they would not only have to fight their opponents to the death but also guard against sneak attacks appearing from nowhere, in which case luck sometimes became very important.
And the various Core Formation experts also relaxed a lot, as with the Heavenly Human Realm experts being contained, they at least didn't have to worry about being instantly killed by stray Heavenly Human aftershocks.
Qing Niu Daoke asked:
"May I ask, Great General, did these Demon Sect members not think of breaking out?"
He was somewhat puzzled.
Two days, and they just obediently waited here for reinforcements, without any precautions?
A hint of playful amusement flickered in Divine Feather Great General's eyes:
"This Dead Fire Abyss is most suitable for cultivating blood demon flowers. The blood demon flowers in this Demon Sect branch are almost mature, and those old demon heads naturally wouldn't abandon them. It would take several days of preparation time to transfer the blood demon flowers roots and all without damaging their medicinal properties."
"During this time, as long as this general doesn't push them too hard, they naturally won't resort to desperate measures."
blood demon flower!
A fervent gleam appeared in Old Ancestor Wang's eyes. That was a peerless treasure that could enhance Essence, extremely useful for Heavenly Human Realm experts. If one's foundation was deep enough, it could even allow the Essence Flower to reach completion in one go.
Divine Feather Great General clapped his hands, and immediately, people brought out martial arts experts with disheveled hair, some with their scapulae pierced, their auras weak, and their eyes dull without any ferocity, among them not a few Gang Yuan Realm experts.
"Old Demon Lin thought I didn't know he secretly sent people out for reinforcements. In reality, this general had already set up an inescapable net. None of these demon brats who went out will escape. He is destined not to wait for reinforcements, and this general's reinforcements have already arrived!"
He laughed loudly.
But everyone was amazed by the Great General's methods, having the Demon Sect completely cornered.
Was this not also a display of power to them?
Some Core Formation Realm experts who had been discontent on the way here fell silent, forcing out obsequious smiles and extinguishing that unwarranted thought in their hearts.
Divine Feather Great General observed their expressions, chuckling inwardly.
A combination of grace and power was enough to maximize the combat potential of these people before him.
Then, he looked at the distant, flame-like poisonous grass, his eyes gradually filling with killing intent, his voice growing colder:
"You all rest for an hour. After an hour, we annihilate the demons!"
...
Boom!
Thunder rumbled, and rain poured down.
With the power of many Heavenly Human Realm experts, changing the weather was not difficult.
The reddish poisonous grass of Dead Fire Abyss also emitted a faint glow under the night sky, looking like tiny flames from afar. Led by Divine Feather Great General, Heavenly Human Realm experts ascended into the sky, while Qing Niu Daoke and others concealed themselves behind him.
Divine Feather Great General's azure armor glowed, and an astonishing malevolent aura circulated around the blood-red spear in his hand.
He did not conceal his aura.
A sneak attack was impossible.
Divine Feather Great General let out a long roar, brandishing his spear. Streaks of blood-red spear light, like swimming dragons, surged into the dangerous area. Heaven and Earth Power followed, and these spear lights possessed astonishing malevolence and a fierce might.
The four Heavenly Human Realm experts behind him acted in unison, sending streaks of energy into the dangerous area, erupting with earth-shattering fluctuations.
Boom boom boom!
Light bloomed from the dangerous area in the distance, and earth-shattering sounds illuminated the night sky.
A sinister, cold roar, as if rising from the netherworld, echoed:
"Divine Feather, can you not hold back any longer?"
Divine Feather Great General laughed wildly, looking up at the sky:
"Old Demon Lin, I've let you live for two more days. Today, this general will send you to the Yellow Springs!"
Old Demon Lin snorted coldly:
"This venerable one wants to see what abilities you have."
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The grim-faced, white-haired old man shot into the sky. As he rushed out, he had already transmitted a command:
"Forget everything else, break out!"
The most precious blood demon flowers were already secured. Although it pained him to abandon the other things, he had no choice but to discard them and slowly reclaim this debt in the future!
Behind him, four Heavenly Human Realm experts also ascended into the sky.
In an instant.
The great battle was on the verge of breaking out.
The battle of ten Heavenly Human Realm experts was an extremely spectacular sight. The night sky was constantly illuminated by flashes of light, which were Heaven and Earth Power colliding, continuously emitting roaring sounds.
And within the Demon Sect branch, battles also erupted under the leadership of various Core Formation Realm experts.
The entire Dead Fire Abyss.
Became unprecedentedly lively.
Many Demon Sect experts had realized that the Great Yan Dynasty was determined to fight them to the death this time!
The rain poured, stained with blood.
Qing Niu Daoke and Dragon Mountain Daoist exchanged glances, preparing to act according to the plan.
They could hold back somewhat, prioritizing their own safety, but they couldn't genuinely not exert any effort, otherwise the consequences would be severe.
Old Demon Lin wielded his battle saber, his white hair flying wildly. He swept away Divine Feather Great General's spear with a single strike, then glanced downwards, gradually realizing something was amiss.
This Great Yan offensive was much fiercer than before.
As he was filled with doubt and uncertainty, a scream suddenly rang out.
A new Heavenly Human Realm expert charged out—it was Old Ancestor Wang. He was the most zealous, seizing the opportunity to rush forward, delivering a punch that forcefully shattered a Demon Sect Heavenly Human Realm expert's right arm.
Then, two of them surrounded one, and that Demon Sect expert immediately found himself in perilous straits.
Old Demon Lin was furious.
But before his rage could erupt, a dazzling saber light sliced through the night sky, suppressing all his anger back down.
"Qing Niu Daoke!"
Old Demon Lin gritted his teeth. As a fellow saber expert, he was naturally very familiar with this saber expert on the celestial human rankings.
Qing Niu Daoke said nothing, and the dull saber on his back unleashed astonishing sharpness.
Heavenly Human Realm experts charged out one by one.
True Person Baihe, Xiaoyao Jun, and Dragon Mountain Daoist all found their opponents, catching the Demon Sect experts off guard.
In an instant.
All the Demon Sect Heavenly Humans were fighting one against two, unable to cope, especially the one whose arm was broken by Old Ancestor Wang, who was in even greater peril. Old Ancestor Wang was full of killing intent, eager to earn merit, and his moves were ruthless.
Divine Feather Great General's momentum grew even stronger:
"Old Demon Lin, your death day has arrived!"
Old Demon Lin looked at the five Heavenly Human Realm experts who had suddenly appeared, completely bewildered. He couldn't understand where so many Heavenly Human Realm masters had suddenly come from, as Heavenly Human Realm experts weren't common, and if they gathered, he would have received news in advance.
Until he saw two faces.
He hadn't seen these two in person, but he had their portraits.
"Is that True Martial Sect's Dragon Mountain Daoist? And Qing Province Wang Clan's Wang Quan?"
"Isn't Dragon Mountain Daoist a newly advanced Heavenly Human, currently holding his Heavenly Human Grand Ceremony? How could he suddenly..."
As soon as this thought arose, he immediately understood.
He coldly glared at Divine Feather Great General, brandishing his battle saber, tearing through spear light and saber qi, his voice hoarse:
"Divine Feather, what a tactic!"
He only then realized that these Heavenly Human Realm experts had probably all attended Dragon Mountain Daoist's Heavenly Human Grand Ceremony and then rushed here together as reinforcements.
Old Demon Lin fought while listening to the sounds from all directions. Those Core Formation Realm masters who had suddenly appeared were probably also here for the same reason. He had already pieced together the cause and effect from their sporadic words, and his eyes were fierce and filled with hatred.
He hated Divine Feather Great General's schemes, hated Old Ancestor Wang for bringing so many reinforcements, and also hated Dragon Mountain Daoist for not holding his Heavenly Human Grand Ceremony earlier or later, but precisely at this moment!
"Still daring to be distracted?" Divine Feather Great General coldly shouted.
He and Qing Niu Daoke, one on the left and one on the right, seized this opportunity and together slammed Old Demon Lin from the sky into the ground, causing a tremor. Old Demon Lin lost an arm and suffered heavy injuries, his fate unknown.
Qing Niu Daoke was slightly silent, while Divine Feather Great General laughed loudly.
Neither of them relaxed; instead, they approached the spot where Old Demon Lin had fallen.
Seeing this situation.
The Demon Sect members were filled with panic.
This was already a certain death situation!
Old Ancestor Wang laughed loudly, fighting even more fiercely, even willing to exchange injuries. He had performed a great service this time, and the Wang Clan would have an even brighter future.
The Demon Sect expert opposite him felt as if the guy in front of him was on steroids, and could only curse inwardly, but the terror in his eyes grew even thicker.
Today, they were doomed.
Just then.
A terrifying blood-red saber light ascended into the sky, slashing towards Old Ancestor Wang. Its might was enough to make even ordinary Heavenly Human Realm experts tremble.
It was Old Demon Lin!
In desperation, he consumed an immature blood demon flower and activated the Burning Blood Great Method, forcefully suppressing his physical injuries. He could not contain the hatred in his heart; he wielded his battle saber with Heaven and Earth Power, turning it into a blood-red saber light that slashed towards Old Ancestor Wang and Dragon Mountain Daoist, both to vent his hatred and to attract attention, while he himself transformed into a streak of blood light and fled to the other side.
Old Ancestor Wang's pupils widened, and the threat of death made his heart pound, but he had been fighting with all his might, so his reaction was half a beat slow. His body glowed, and he could only punch back.
But the blood-red battle saber contained Old Demon Lin's hatred and anger, so it wasn't so easily blocked.
Saber light scattered, and Old Ancestor Wang's right arm was instantly pulverized, turning into a bloody mist. He let out a miserable shriek.
Cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and his eyes were filled with terror. If he hadn't severed his own arm, sacrificing his right arm, he might have been split in half!
Heavenly Human Realm experts of the celestial human rankings level were too terrifying!
Old Ancestor Wang turned his head to look.
He saw the blood-red battle saber charging forward relentlessly, continuing to kill towards Dragon Mountain Daoist!