158: Chapter 158 Let's face it head-on!

Inside the Nirvana Hall.

The air seemed to have frozen.

Ling Tian and Xia Youchu watched the bird-bodied, human-faced figure on the throne, their expressions grave.

Demon Phoenix.

From the moment Xia Youchu recognized her identity, she knew that they were in big trouble this time.

"Demon Race……"

Xia Youchu took a deep breath and said to Ling Tian in a low voice: "Be careful, this thing is not an ordinary Phoenix remnant Soul; it is a Demon Phoenix corrupted and fallen due to demon blood."

"Demon Race?" Ling Tian's heart stirred.

He remembered that Xia Youchu had mentioned before that there was a catastrophe in the ancient times that swept through the heavens and myriad worlds, causing powerful races like the Dragon and Phoenix to wither.

However, she didn't say much about the specific situation of the Demon Race.

"The Demon Race is one of the most powerful and bizarre races in the heavens and myriad worlds."

Xia Youchu explained quickly, her voice kept very low so only Ling Tian could hear.

"They can hardly reproduce naturally; their clansmen are all created by assimilating other races. They use demon blood to contaminate the consciousness and Bloodline of other living beings, transforming them into new members of the Demon Race."

"Those who are transformed will retain some characteristics and abilities of their original race, but their thinking will be eroded by demonic nature, becoming crazy and full of desire for destruction."

"What's even more terrifying is that demon blood is contagious. If a member of the Demon Race runs to the outside world, she can transform all living beings in an entire city into demonic creatures in a short time, forming a so-called Demon Tide!"

Xia Youchu looked at the Demon Phoenix on the throne, her eyes full of wariness.

"This Demon Phoenix should be the result of the Phoenix will that originally guarded this Phoenix Ruins becoming corrupted and falling."

"Her current strength is still in a weak period because she has only recently fallen, far from the Phoenix will at its Peak."

"But…… the growth rate of the Demon Race is extremely terrifying!"

"As long as she is given enough flesh and Soul, she can recover to the Quasi-Emperor level in a short time, or even surpass the original Phoenix will!"

Xia Youchu's voice carried a trace of trembling.

"If she is allowed to escape from the Phoenix Ruins and enter the territory of the Human Race……"

The consequences would be unimaginable!

An entire city would turn into a demonic den within a few days!

The entire northern part of the Great Xia could be reduced to a demonic domain!

Ling Tian understood.

Simply put, this Demon Phoenix is a walking biological weapon, and her growth potential is extremely high.

She must be killed here!

"Then does she have any weaknesses?" Ling Tian asked with his will.

Xia Youchu shook her head: "The Demon Race has almost no obvious weaknesses."

"The only way is to use absolute power to blast her into slag completely, and even evaporate every drop of demon blood!"

"Otherwise, as long as a single drop of demon blood remains, she could potentially be reborn!"

Ling Tian frowned.

This is troublesome.

His current power, wanting to completely annihilate a Demon Phoenix with strength approaching the Quasi-Emperor level…… is quite difficult.

On the throne.

The Demon Phoenix seemed to enjoy the grave expressions of the two.

She slowly stood up, dark red demonic flames swirling around her body; every step she took left burning footprints on the ground.

"It seems you know something about my origins?"

The Demon Phoenix's voice carried a strange sense of seduction, as if it could drill directly into the depths of the Soul.

"That's right, I was indeed born from that stubborn Phoenix will."

"That old thing, guarding this broken Phoenix Ruins for ten thousand years, wanted to wait for a suitable successor to continue the Legacy of the Phoenix race."

"Ridiculous!"

The Demon Phoenix sneered, her eyes full of sarcasm.

"The Phoenix race has long been extinct! What Legacy is there to continue?!"

"I devoured its will and occupied its remains; now, I am the master of this Phoenix Ruins!"

She spread her arms, and dark red demonic flames erupted, sweeping through the entire hall!

"Do you see? This is true power!"

"Chaos! Madness! Destruction!"

"What glory of the Phoenix race, what Nirvana Rebirth, it's all bullshit!"

"Only demonic nature is eternal!"

The Demon Phoenix's maniacal laughter echoed in the hall.

Xia Youchu's face turned pale.

She could feel that the Demon Phoenix's demonic nature was extremely deep; she had completely fallen.

The original Phoenix will probably didn't even have a trace left.

"Be careful, she is using demonic sounds to erode our consciousness."

Xia Youchu reminded him, while simultaneously circulating the Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art to build a defensive line in her Sea of Consciousness.

Ling Tian also felt a bit dizzy.

The Aura of this Demon Phoenix was indeed very strong.

Although Xia Youchu said she was still in her weak period, the feeling she gave Ling Tian was far beyond the Golden Feather Demon Emperor from before!

Moreover, this is the Phoenix Ruins, the home field of the Demon Phoenix.

She can mobilize the power of the Phoenix Ruins and occupy the geographical advantage.

"Can't drag this out, must end the battle quickly."

Ling Tian made a decision in his heart.

He looked at Xia Youchu: "You step back, stay further away. You cannot get involved in this battle."

Xia Youchu bit her lip and finally nodded, stepping back.

She knew that in a battle of this level, as a Yuan King, she really couldn't help and might instead become a burden to Ling Tian.

She retreated to the hall entrance and took out several pieces of protective Magic Treasure to activate them, while transmitting her voice to Ling Tian: "Be careful of her demon blood, do not get contaminated. Also, the Demon Race is good at attacking the mind to create a Heart Demon, you must guard your heart!"

Ling Tian nodded.

He looked at the Demon Phoenix, and Battle Intent rose in his dark golden Dragon eyes.

"Are you done?"

The Demon Phoenix tilted her head and smiled strangely.

"Then let's begin."

The moment the voice fell.

The figure of the Demon Phoenix disappeared!

She had actually merged directly into the surrounding dark red demonic flames!

The next second.

The demonic flames on Ling Tian's left side suddenly condensed, and a sharp claw burning with dark red flames tore through space, fiercely clawing at his neck!

So fast!

Ling Tian's pupils shrank, and he subconsciously dodged to the side.

But he was still half a beat too slow!

Chila——!!!

The dark red sharp claw grazed Ling Tian's Undying Dragon Flame Armor, actually leaving three deep cracks on the surface of the Dragon armor!

Sparks flew everywhere!

Ling Tian felt a burning pain in his neck!

Defense broken!

The Undying Dragon Flame Armor was actually broken by one claw?!

This is too exaggerated!

"Surprised?"

The Demon Phoenix's voice came from all directions, carrying mockery.

"Did you think I would be stupid enough to attack you with True Phoenix Fire?"

"You possess all Five Elements and have extremely high resistance to flames; I saw that long ago."

"So……"

"I won't use fire."

Boom——!

The demonic flames on the right condensed, and another claw struck!

This time, Ling Tian was prepared; he flapped his Dragon wings and retreated rapidly.

At the same time, he clenched his Dragon claw into a fist and, carrying terrifying power, fiercely struck at that demonic flame figure!

However.

Just as the fist wind arrived, the demonic flame figure dissipated again, merging into the surrounding environment.

Immediately after, it appeared behind Ling Tian!

"Too slow! Too slow!"

The Demon Phoenix's mocking laughter rang in his ears.

Puchi——!

Another claw, fiercely grabbing Ling Tian's back!

The Undying Dragon Flame Armor was torn apart again, and blood splashed!

Ling Tian let out a muffled groan and turned around to sweep with his Ying Dragon Heaven-Breaking Tail!

The tail tore through the air, emitting a piercing sonic boom!

But…… it swept through empty air.

The Demon Phoenix disappeared again.

"Hahaha! Is that it? Is that it?!"

The Demon Phoenix's maniacal laughter echoed in the hall.

"Aren't you quite capable of eating? Come on, eat me!"

"I am standing right here, let you eat!"

Provocation.

Naked provocation.

In Ling Tian's dark golden Dragon eyes, anger began to burn.

This Demon Phoenix is too slippery.

Once she lands a hit, she immediately flees far away, never lingering in battle.

Moreover, she can freely merge into the demonic flames and is almost everywhere in the Phoenix Ruins; her mobility is maxed out.

Although Ling Tian's power and defense are strong, speed is indeed not his strong suit.

Especially for this kind of short-distance maneuvering and dodging, his hundred-meter body is indeed not flexible enough.

Even with the bonus of two entries, it is very difficult to catch up with the Demon Phoenix.

"Can't go on like this……"

The Demon Phoenix is trying to provoke him, making him lose his sanity.

The Demon Race is good at creating a Heart Demon.

Anger, fear, despair…… these negative emotions are all nourishment for a Heart Demon.

Once a Heart Demon is planted, it can be said that there is no chance of winning.

"Want to provoke me?"

A trace of coldness flashed in Ling Tian's eyes.

"Then let's see who loses their patience first!"

He no longer tried to chase the Demon Phoenix.

Instead, he stood in place and opened his large mouth.

Hum——!!!

Terrifying destructive energy began to condense deep in his throat!

Red-gold light illuminated the hall!

Dragon Fission Breath!

"Hmm?"

The Demon Phoenix in the darkness sensed danger.

She could feel that the energy condensing in Ling Tian's mouth had already reached a level that could threaten her!

"Want to use a range attack to force me to appear?"

The Demon Phoenix sneered.

"Naive!"

She didn't appear at all, but continued to hide in the demonic flames, waiting for the weak period after Ling Tian released his breath.

However.

Ling Tian did not release the breath immediately.

He was charging up.

Three seconds…… five seconds…… ten seconds……

The red-gold light in the Dragon's mouth became more and more dazzling, and the energy fluctuations became more and more terrifying!

The hall began to shake violently!

Cracks appeared on the red crystals on the walls!

"This guy…… wants to destroy the Phoenix Ruins?!"

The Demon Phoenix's expression changed slightly.

Although she didn't mind destruction, the Phoenix Ruins is her home field, and destroying it would do her no good.

Moreover, she could feel that the power of this breath from Ling Tian had reached the Peak of the Emperor level!

If she took it head-on, even if she could merge into the demonic flames, she would be injured!

"Cannot let him continue to charge up!"

A trace of ruthlessness flashed in the Demon Phoenix's eyes.

She no longer hid, appearing directly from the demonic flames above Ling Tian's head, her two claws burning with dark red demonic flames, tearing through space, and fiercely clawing at Ling Tian's head!

Besiege Wei to rescue Zhao!

However.

Just at the moment she appeared.

A gleam of light flashed in Ling Tian's Dragon eyes.

"I've been waiting for you for a long time!"

Boom——!!!

Dragon Fission Breath erupted fiercely!

The red-gold torrent of destruction was like a heavenly river rushing backward, instantly engulfing everything in front!

Walls, stone pillars, throne, pool……

Everything, under the impact of the breath, instantly vaporized!

The Demon Phoenix's pounce missed.

She narrowly avoided the main range, but the aftermath still grazed her.

Chi——!

The dark red demonic flames were torn open, and the Demon Phoenix let out a painful groan, her figure retreating violently.

She looked down at her left wing.

There, where it had been grazed by the breath, the demonic flames dissipated, revealing charred feathers and flesh.

Injured!

Although it was only a minor injury, she was indeed injured!

"You…… seeking death!!!"

The Demon Phoenix was completely enraged.

She didn't expect Ling Tian to be so cunning.

Using charging up to force her to appear; if she didn't appear, Ling Tian would just keep charging up.

As soon as she appeared, Ling Tian would directly attack indiscriminately!

This fighting style really got the Demon Phoenix by the throat.

She cannot watch the Phoenix Ruins be destroyed; that would not only lose the geographical advantage, but also release the Quasi-Emperor level combat power of Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing.

Once the Phoenix Ruins are gone, she would be taken down by Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing in an instant.

"Damn it……"

"I will tear you to pieces!!!"

The Demon Phoenix no longer played guerrilla tactics.

She spread her wings, and dark red demonic flames erupted, her entire body expanding to nearly a hundred meters; although she was a size smaller than Ling Tian, her Aura was even more ferocious!

She wanted to fight head-on!

However.

Ling Tian grinned.

"Finally willing to come out?"

He was waiting for exactly this moment!

The Demon Phoenix's guerrilla tactic of merging into the demonic flames is indeed disgusting.

But fighting head-on…… he has never been afraid of anyone!