1240: Sun Swallow Appears

Rumble!

As the Sword Light transformed by White Jade City just flew to the border area of the First Defense Line, a thunderous roar suddenly echoed between heaven and earth. A colossal beast head, so massive it covered half the sky, abruptly appeared. Its ferocious maw opened, directly facing White Jade City.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

An incomparably violent devouring force erupted, dragging White Jade City's body, attempting to suck him into its mouth.

Seeing this, White Jade City had no choice but to stop, and it was only by surging his Sword Qi that he broke free from the restraining force that enveloped his entire body.

"Devouring Sun Senior, what is the meaning of this?"

Looking up at the giant beast head in the sky, White Jade City's face was extremely ashen, and his tone was chilling.

"Hahahaha!"

"Fellow Daoist Bai, this King was just joking with you, why get so angry?"

A hearty laugh rang out, and then the enormous beast head suddenly disintegrated. Following that, a purple-clad, strangely handsome young man strolled down from where the beast head had dispersed.

After he appeared, White Jade City's raging Sword Intent was completely suppressed, and the light between heaven and earth seemed to gather on the young man.

Devouring Sun Demon God King.

Thirteen-Order Middle Stage, undoubtedly the strongest among the Human Race and Yao Race in this Realm now.

"Devouring Sun Senior actually appeared at this time? Could it be that he wants to stop White Jade City?"

"Hiss! White Jade City is probably in trouble now!"

The surrounding crowd, upon seeing this scene, all bowed slightly in respect to the Devouring Sun Demon God King, but they secretly began to murmur among themselves.

After the Devouring Sun Demon God King came to this Realm to help stabilize the war, he had been staying in the palace at the First Defense Line. Aside from issuing an order to hold the line and not leave without cause, he basically did not interfere with other matters of the defense line.

Now, he suddenly appeared to block White Jade City, which made everyone start to murmur.

"Is Devouring Sun Senior restless today, or does he have some plan to completely take over all authority of the defense line?"

The Heavenly Evolution Sect Grand Elder's gaze was solemn as he transmitted a message to the person beside him:

"If it's the former, it's fine. If it's the latter, after today, our days will likely be even harder, and those Yao cubs' tails will probably be wagging up to the sky."

Around them, the Golden Light Temple Ancestor, Taiyi Gate Sect Leader, Huangtiandao Sect Master, and others felt a chill in their hearts upon hearing this, and secretly worried for White Jade City.

If things truly went as the Heavenly Evolution Sect Grand Elder said, White Jade City would likely become the chicken used by the Devouring Sun Demon God King to establish his authority today.

Whoosh!

Just then, the purple-clad Devouring Sun Demon God King arrived in front of White Jade City, saying somewhat casually:

"Fellow Daoist, why are you in such a hurry? What has happened?"

"Could it be that your Sect's headquarters have been attacked by thieves?"

"Devouring Sun Senior, you jest. This Bai merely has some private matters to attend to."

White Jade City naturally heard the mockery in the Devouring Sun Demon God King's words, but since the other party was stronger than him, he could only suppress his temper and reply, his tone very stiff.

"Oh... So it's Fellow Daoist Bai's private matter."

The Devouring Sun Demon God King smiled and nodded, but then his tone suddenly shifted:

"Since it's a private matter, why did Fellow Daoist Bai not report to this King before leaving the First Defense Line without permission?"

"Could it be that you took this King's previous order as mere wind in your ears?!"

At this point, the Devouring Sun Demon God King stared at White Jade City, and an eerie light surged in his eyes. The sharpness within it was even more intense than the Sword Qi on White Jade City's body.

"...I..."

Upon hearing this, White Jade City's Sword Intent surged wildly, his black hair moving without wind. For so many years, he had never been questioned so directly to his face, and by a beast at that.

At this moment, the entire sky, even the air, solidified. Even the light was distorted under the surging, vast Qi.

The Devouring Sun Demon God King quietly watched the enraged White Jade City, his eyes full of interest, even mixed with a hint of subtle anticipation.

The silence lasted for a moment, finally ending when White Jade City spoke first.

"Devouring Sun Senior, this matter was due to my insufficient consideration. I lost my composure because my beloved disciple was harmed by a villain. This Bai apologizes to you here. Please allow me to leave, and I will return to offer my apologies later."

White Jade City almost gritted his teeth to utter these words.

"Hahahaha, Fellow Daoist Bai, wouldn't it have been fine if you had done this earlier?"

Looking at White Jade City's ugly expression, the Devouring Sun Demon God King chuckled, his expression very subtle.

Upon hearing this, White Jade City felt a sense of relief, thinking the matter was over. However, the Devouring Sun Demon God King opposite him suddenly withdrew his smile.

"Not allowed!"

"Fellow Daoist Bai, you should just go back!"

"Damn it! Are you messing with me?!"

White Jade City's face turned cold, and he glared at the Devouring Sun Demon God King.

The Sword Light in his eyes was blazing like fire, and an overwhelming Aura erupted from his body, continuously rising, instantly surpassing its previous level. The incomparably violent Sword Intent made everyone in the area below shiver, feeling the surrounding temperature turn bone-chillingly cold.

For a moment, most people still didn't know what was happening, but the Heavenly Evolution Sect Grand Elder and others observing from afar in mid-air all changed their expressions simultaneously.

Damn it, White Jade City, that idiot, has lost his head.

"Stop him! That madman's killing Sword Intent has entered his mind. Once he attacks Devouring Sun Senior, he'll give him a reason, and then that madman will drag all of us down with him!"

The Heavenly Evolution Sect Grand Elder said solemnly, preparing to immediately act to stop White Jade City from seeking death. The others also prepared to act upon hearing this.

But just then, they discovered with extreme horror that their bodies were unable to move.

No, it wasn't that their bodies couldn't move; accurately speaking, they couldn't control even a sliver of the power of heaven and earth. Their entire beings seemed to be isolated from the surrounding world.

To be able to put a group of Twelve-Tier cultivators in such a state without them realizing it, there was only one person in this Realm who could do it!

"Devouring Sun Senior actually... was already wary of us... This is trouble!"

The Heavenly Evolution Sect Grand Elder sighed, his entire being seemingly aged by several decades. The expressions on the faces of the surrounding people were also very complex.

And in the distance.

"So what if I am messing with you?"

"This King was being polite, calling you a Fellow Daoist, but you actually think you are worthy of being my friend?"

The Devouring Sun Demon God King looked at White Jade City with a mocking gaze, his tone incomparably disdainful, his posture high and mighty, as if looking at an ant.

"Beast, how dare you insult me so?!"

White Jade City stared fixedly at the Devouring Sun Demon God King, his Sword Intent erupting from his body, and the heaven-piercing Sword Qi tore through the sky. Even the violent and chaotic Void Realm turbulence was frozen at this moment by his chilling killing intent and icy sharpness.

White Jade City, exerting his full power, had reached a strength that could be considered half-step Thirteen-Order at this moment.

But unfortunately...

"Heh heh! Sword Cultivators are indeed a bunch of brainless fellows. You bare your fangs in front of me? Are you afraid you won't die fast enough?"

Facing White Jade City's violent might, the Devouring Sun Demon God King was as unaffected as if a gentle breeze had brushed his face. Instead, he sneered disdainfully.