64: Slaying two demon kings

Dao techniques, a rain of arrows, and bladed weapons converged into a torrent, crashing into the demonic dark clouds and erupting in bursts of blood mist.

Four phantom images of Demon Kings pierced through the Void Realm, manifesting their true forms as they arrived at the city walls.

"Red Blood, Scorpion Tail, Mountain Lord... only the Golden Scale Demon King is missing," Yue Tuyao identified them one by one.

Boom—

The ground shook as a giant beast in golden armor suddenly burst from beneath the earth. Its massive hooves slammed down, causing the city defense Formation to vibrate violently, threatening to shatter.

"Golden Scale Demon King!"

Old Master Chen's eyes turned cold.

Among the Demon Kings of the Suspended Mountain, aside from the Great Compassion Tree King, this Golden Scale was the most troublesome, possessing extremely high defensive capabilities.

"The city defense Formation cannot withstand repeated attacks from Demon Kings. Leave this Golden Scale to me."

As soon as he finished speaking, golden light emerged from the armor around Old Master Chen's body, and a hazy humanoid phantom appeared.

This was the Yin Spirit body condensed from incense offerings.

The Yin Spirit could travel a thousand miles by day and amplify Dao techniques; this was how Old Master Chen was able to rush here from Dao Feng Cliff within a single day.

Whoosh—

The aura of a Divine Ability erupted, and infinite power from incense offerings converged into a golden long spear.

"Go."

The Yin Spirit suddenly threw the long spear, piercing through the Void Realm.

This strike could have pierced through a massive mountain, yet the Golden Scale Demon King curled its body into a ball. The moment the spear's qi force struck the scales, countless sparks erupted.

The intense force pushed the Golden Scale Demon King back ten miles, leaving a long, narrow trail on the ground.

However, there was only a shallow white scratch left on its entire suit of scales.

Crack—

The curled scales unfolded, revealing a pair of blood-colored eyes.

"Embracing the Core... so it is that legendary Demon-Suppressing General who has arrived. What a pity..." The Golden Scale Demon King sneered.

Just then, Old Master Chen felt the wind in the Void Realm stir. A sharp claw suddenly struck from behind. He hurriedly cast a Dao technique to dodge, but a large chunk of flesh was still torn from his lower back.

There was another Demon King!

The wind swept past, revealing a giant cyan monster bird. Every feather radiated wind Qi, and its speed was as fast as a ghost.

"Old thing, you have suppressed Dao Feng Cliff for hundreds of years. Today, it is time for this King to settle the score."

Whoosh—

The Storm Demon King flicked its claw, and a bloody, mangled human head floated over, causing Old Master Chen's heart to freeze.

This head belonged to the Personal Guard he had stationed before leaving Dao Feng Cliff.

"Damn it."

Old Master Chen's face was filled with hatred.

He had not expected the Demon Kings of the Suspended Mountain to secretly collude with other Demon Kings in Qingzhou.

"Today, there is only one choice: fight to the death!"

A spiritual bead was thrown into the air, and a massive amount of power from incense offerings transformed into a torrent, falling onto the Yin Spirit phantom. The Yin Spirit phantom immediately became more solid, revealing Old Master Chen's face.

"The old man is desperate," the Storm Demon King said, feeling wary.

"Heh heh, no matter. Below the God Viewing Grandmaster level, no one can break my Earth Vein Golden Scale Armor. The incense offerings are limited; once they are exhausted, I will surely take this man's head."

A moment later, the Void Realm trembled, and the power of the Divine Ability erupted.

"Nine Spears as One."

The Yin Spirit's long spear was like a Dragon, transforming into nine golden Dragons. Just as they were about to strike the Golden Scale Demon King, they converged into one. The intense wind force made the Golden Scale Demon King feel a trace of terror.

In the nick of time, it shifted its body, dodging its vitals.

Puchi!

Blood sprayed like a pillar, leaving a three-zhang-long wound.

The Golden Scale Demon King felt a wave of lingering fear. If not for the warning in its heart, which allowed it to dodge its vital heart at the critical moment, it would have likely been severely injured on the spot.

Opposite him, Old Master Chen was panting heavily. The Yin Spirit phantom appearing around his body had faded significantly, clearly indicating that the previous consumption was not small.

"Golden Scale, didn't you say that below the Grandmaster level, no one could break your armor? Why did you dodge?"

"You are courting death!"

The Golden Scale Demon King was furious. Its claws tore through the Void Realm, transforming into three intense bursts of qi force that struck out.

A look of determination to die appeared in Old Master Chen's eyes. He opened his mouth and spat out his Golden Core. He formed hand seals, and cracks spread across the Golden Core, while its aura surged rapidly.

"Not good, the old man wants to take us down with him." The Storm Demon King's body radiated wind Qi as it retreated instantly.

The Golden Scale Demon King had astonishing defense, but its speed was much slower.

If it were at the center of the Golden Core's self-detonation, even with its defensive power, it would be severely injured on the spot.

"Heh heh, my Lifespan is nearly exhausted. To have two Demon Kings as companions in death, it is worth it!"

Just as Old Master Chen was about to detonate his Golden Core, green light surged through the world, piercing through the demonic clouds. A massive amount of Yimu Essence Qi drilled into Old Master Chen's body, constantly repairing his injuries.

Just as Old Master Chen was puzzled, a scream came from far away in the sky. A sword strike that spanned the heavens swept past, instantly slicing the escaping Storm Demon King into two halves.

A miniature demon soul flew out from the mangled remains, but an ancient umbrella floated in the Void Realm, casting a clear radiance. A suction force emerged, pulling it inside.

An image of a storm eagle flying appeared on the surface of the umbrella.

【Slayed Storm Demon King *1, obtained Grade 3 Wind-type Divine Ability — One Breath Thousand Miles.】

"Old General Chen, this Junior has arrived a step late. I have slain this Demon King first as an apology." Li Jiangchen sucked with his palm, and the ten thousand spirits umbrella landed in his hand.

At this moment, Old General Chen's eyes widened, filled with disbelief.

How long had it been since they last parted? That boy who hadn't even reached Aperture Convergence back then had actually reached such a level of strength.

The Demon King, whom he had fought for hundreds of years, had been slain by him with a single sword strike.

"The younger generation is to be feared, truly to be feared." Old General Chen grinned and laughed, "Today, I shall accompany you in slaying this demon on the battlefield."

He immediately stopped the self-detonation of his Golden Core and formed hand seals, drawing Origin Qi from the Golden Core to merge into the Yin Spirit phantom. The power of the long spear surged rapidly.

Seeing the situation was bad, the Golden Scale Demon King turned and fled.

Seeing this, Li Jiangchen snorted coldly.

Creation Spirit-Devouring Domain, activate!

The Yimu Essence Qi contained within the umbrella handle was continuously refined into the power of creation, surging into his body, faintly causing a Yimu flower to appear above his head.

"Still not enough..."

A massive amount of True Qi burned, and the invisible Sword Domain spread across the entire field.

At the same time, the Demon Kingdom expanded, and a deep blue water bead floated in the Void Realm, transforming into a monstrous water Domain.

In an instant, the power of the three Domains merged into one. The immensely powerful suppression caused the Golden Scale Demon King to feel like a clay ox entering the sea, its speed dropping sharply.

"The aura of a Grade 1 Sword Domain Divine Ability... you are that person..."

The Golden Scale Demon King's eyes were bursting with rage.

"Slay!"

Li Jiangchen pointed a finger, and the Sword Domain erupted with infinite Sword Qi, landing on the Golden Scale Demon King's scales and causing countless sparks to erupt.

However, it only left a few white spots.

Li Jiangchen frowned; he had not expected this demon's defensive power to be this strong.

"Little Brother Li, restrain this demon for ten breaths. After that, leave it to me." Old Master Chen's voice came from the sky.

He was seen floating in the Void Realm with his eyes closed, pointing a finger at the center of his brow. A drop of refined source blood flew out and merged into the long spear.

Instantly, his few remaining black hairs turned completely white.

Seeming to sense a crisis from the previous spear strike, the Golden Scale Demon King crashed frantically within the Sword Domain, attempting to escape.

"Go."

The ten thousand spirits umbrella rotated, and head after head of demon souls flew out, baring fangs and brandishing claws as they spewed Dao techniques.

Ordinary demon souls were scattered in a single blow by the Golden Scale Demon King.

However, the Red Blood split soul and the Storm Demon King that had just been absorbed were not so easily dismissed.

Their bodies were covered in wounds, but they still stubbornly held onto the Golden Scale Demon King's movements, preventing it from escaping.

Finally, the ten breaths were about to end.

Clang—

A spear shadow flashed past. In an instant, it seemed as if only this spear remained in the world. As if piercing into tofu, it instantly pierced through the Golden Scale Demon King's chest, scattering demon blood across the Void Realm.

At the same time, a burst of Sword Qi followed the wound and entered the Golden Scale Demon King's body. The Sword Qi erupted, instantly mincing its internal organs into paste.

The Golden Scale Demon King's aura vanished rapidly.

【Slayed Golden Scale Demon King *1, obtained Grade 3 Defensive Divine Ability — Earth Vein Golden Scale Armor】

A smile hung on the corner of Li Jiangchen's mouth.

Successfully stole the kill!