Chapter 964

As expected, using the Profound Armor to ram into people was too reckless. I wonder how much it affected him; hopefully, he can still fly.

The Vermilion Bird Profound Armor is designed for high-speed mobility, and its defensive capabilities are not as robust as Si Ming's physical body. Moreover, the correct way to use the Heavenly Pivot Spiritual Fire Formation is to surround and kill the enemy with raging fire, rather than to encase oneself in a shell of flames. Si Ming had already anticipated this outcome when he made his move, so he was not surprised.

He looked at Nether Lord and retorted sarcastically, "If I were you, I would choose to run away now. Anyway, the Orthodox God pillar can't be destroyed. Staying to fight will only cause you to miss your chance to escape. Once our forces surround this place, you won't even have the last bit of hope of escaping. Rather than sitting and waiting to die, you'd better make the decision to cut your losses. You have to give up something to gain something. Since you use these words to advise others, you must have a profound understanding of this."

Upon hearing this Nether Lord was not angered, but smiled and said, "That's excellent advice, I will seriously consider it."

The Moth Emperor glared and said, "The Heaven-Defying Society, are you now planning to abandon us after we've served our purpose?"

It has to be said that Heavenly Dao is truly cyclical, and retribution comes swiftly. First, it was Moth Emperor begging Nether Lord for help, then it was Nether Lord begging Moth Emperor to stop Si Ming, and now it's Moth Emperor begging Nether Lord again.

Si Ming interjected, "Aren't allies just for betraying each other? They unite when there's profit, and separate when there isn't. The Monster Race is destined to perish here today. Heaven-Defying Society really intend to be buried with her?"

He tried his best to persuade Nether Lord to leave, not because he was afraid of him, but because if he could persuade Nether Lord to leave, Ji Shichen would be able to free up his hands to help him deal with Moth Emperor. A high-speed enemy like Moth Emperor needs a Spirit Transformation expert who is good at long-range sniping and intercepting her, otherwise it would be difficult for him to keep her by himself.

Nether Lord said, "There are only Xuan Kai and I here, which doesn't represent the Heaven-Defying Society. The Mohist School says, 'Those who do not keep their word will not succeed.' One should always be true to one's word. Even if we ultimately choose to give up, we should still try our best. Didn't Mad Ink just say that we should still try our best? What if we can turn things around?"

"It seems there's nothing more to say; let's let strength speak for itself."

While Si Ming was still talking, Ba Shenhuang had already decisively started the battle, raising his palm and striking out with a violent palm force that roared like a hurricane towards the Demon King Mengying.

Mengying transformed into a swarm of insects to avoid the palm strike. Having witnessed the domineering power of the War God, he was unwilling to confront him head-on. Instead, he dispersed into billions of poisonous insects, sweeping across the sky and the earth like a vast sea of insects.

"A boring trick!"

Ba Shenhuang slammed his fist into the ground. This punch was domineering and powerful, yet it did not appear violent or ferocious. It was like the bright and righteous sunlight of the rising sun, and like the endless mountains. All the power of the punch was contained within, without being released. Only the majestic Fist Intent suppressed the mind like Mount Tai.

The sea of insects was suppressed by the Fist Intent, and they all froze, as if they had encountered a natural enemy, and retreated rapidly in fear.

"Trying to escape? Do you think you can?"

Ba Shenhuang strode forward, like the mythical Kuafu chasing the sun. His body was like a chariot, bringing with it a hurricane and creating a long, deafening airwave. As he swept across the land, all buildings were shattered, and anything that stood in his way was swept away. Large swaths of soil were blown away as if bombarded by artillery shells.

In just three steps, he caught up with the fleeing swarm of insects. Then, his figure came to an abrupt stop, transforming from a thunderous charge into a rock-solid stillness. He threw a punch, striking the void!

"The Evil Phoenix Creates the Infernal Realm!"

In the void where there was no one, a phantom suddenly appeared. With this punch, the airflow erupted like a tsunami, producing a series of explosions. The space trembled and shattered like a mirror. Mengying's true form was thus forcibly pulled out from the horde of insects. His face showed a hint of astonishment, clearly indicating that this was the first time he had encountered such a situation.

"The Earth Sandworm Peers into the Secrets of Yin!"

Mengying manipulated the black insects around her, emanating Evil Qi. The chirping of the insects sounded like the murmur of an evil god, darkening the surrounding space. Countless twisted demonic shadows and all sorts of indescribable and terrifying creatures sprang out. Just one glance was enough to corrupt one's mind and drive one insane.

"So noisy!"

However, Ba Shenhuang merely showed annoyance, rubbed his palms together to form a knife and slashed out, splitting the Evil God Space in two. Then, he stepped into the center and seized the center line, striking Mengying squarely in the chest with a very ordinary half-step inch punch. The force penetrated in and exploded from within!

A muffled thud came from inside Mengying's body, as if his internal organs had been blown apart. He groaned in pain, his eyes bulged outwards, and he retreated with blood flowing from all seven orifices.

Just as Ba Shenhuang was about to press his advantage and kill the Demon King with a single blow, he suddenly saw the Black Armor General raise his sword and charge towards the Divine Pillar, coldly snorting, "Provoke me again and again, Heaven-Defying Society! You've worn down my last bit of patience!"

He flashed forward, quickly moving back to the Divine Pillar and blocking the path of the Xuan Kai. Although he was smaller than his opponent, who was fully armored, his imposing presence completely overwhelmed him.

Ba Shenhuang slapped the Soaring Flood Dragon Giant Sword away with one palm, then struck the Black Armor General's breastplate with another, producing a resounding bronze bell sound while leaving a clear five-finger palm print. The general was then sent flying a hundred meters away, crashing into a pile of ruins. However, the sensation he felt upon impact caused Ba Shenhuang to exclaim in surprise.

Taking advantage of this opening, Mengying transformed, first scattering into a swarm of insects, then coalescing into human form, thus fully recovering from her injuries. She then asked, "The War God, instead of leading the army at the front lines, has come here to engage in private combat. Aren't you afraid of committing the offense of neglecting military affairs?"

"Speaking such ignorant words, are you underestimating the wisdom of the War God?" Ba Shenhuang stared at his opponent and said, "As long as you are killed, the demon army will collapse and be defeated without a fight."

"Before I arrived, the order to launch a general offensive had already been given, but as the commander-in-chief, you were not stationed at the front line. Aren't you afraid that without a leader, the morale of the army will waver?"

"Stop with such foolish and provocative words. My Nation of Valor soldiers are all battle-hardened veterans, as fierce as tigers and leopards. How could we easily shake their morale? Moreover, we have many talented generals who can command their own territories. It's not like we can't function without me. You underestimate the depth of Military School."

Mengying was about to speak again, but Ba Shenhuang did not want to waste words with him. He raised his hand, and boundless Devil Qi engulfed the surrounding area. His unparalleled Devil Cultivation Method stirred the heavens and earth, causing the earth to tremble. Eight pitch-black phoenixes coiled around him.

"Eight Phoenixes Defy the Dao, slaughtering all ghosts and gods!"

As Demon Race, there was no need for her to risk her life for the Monster Race or the Heaven-Defying Society. Cutting down the Divine Pillar would bring little benefit to the Demon Race. Due to her momentary hesitation, Mengying missed the opportunity to interrupt Ba Shenhuang's attack. Seeing the eight phoenixes circling around her, she knew that ordinary moves could not break through the opponent's protective aura, so she had no choice but to bite the bullet and force her way in.

"The Divine Sandworm Bukong's Shadow-Shooting Sand!"

With his hands, Mengying conjured a blazing sun and a waning moon, their interplay of light and darkness dividing the world. The sun and moon circled, light and darkness intertwined, creating a scene of flickering light and shadow. However, he did not go all out. The strength of the War God secretly alarmed him, especially since the opponent had forced him to reveal his true form. He was even more wary and secretly withdrew three-tenths of his power to protect himself.

At the same time, the Black Armor General also launched another attack with the Soaring Flood Dragon Giant Sword. His vast divine power enveloped his body, transforming into a huge four-clawed black dragon. As if to avenge the previous destruction of spirituality, he let out an angry roar and broke through the air.

The three ultimate moves clashed. Ba Shenhuang raised both arms, unleashing dark flames and demonic fire that instantly ignited the earth. The collision of the immense Yuan Power created a scene of mountains collapsing and the earth splitting apart, with basins suddenly forming around the Divine Pillar.

The power of the Eight Phoenixes Defy the Dao, attacked from both sides. One side broke through the millions of golden insects and rushed straight for the Demon King's true form, while the other side grabbed the Black Dragon by the throat and slammed it heavily to the ground.

With 30% of his power still protecting Mengying, the moment he was injured by the blow, he immediately used the force to escape, dispersing into a swarm of insects that scattered in all directions, making it impossible to discern where his true form was hiding.

Without the Demon King's multiple escape routes, the Black Armor General was immediately suppressed, his lower body being slammed into the ground. After withdrawing the power he had used against Mengying, Ba Shenhuang attacked the Black Armor General with all his might. He first clenched his fists and struck the two sides of the sword from the left and right sides. With a loud clang, the Soaring Flood Dragon Giant Sword was smashed in two.

Without giving him a moment to breathe, Ba Shenhuang slammed his palms into the ground, causing the earth to tremble. The Black Armor General burst from the ground and was thrown into the air. Then, Ba Shenhuang spun his palms, and a vast Devil Qi formed a demon god image behind him. He then attacked upwards with his palms, and with a loud explosion, the heavy black armor shattered and scattered in mid-air!

Ba Shenhuang glanced at the mangled "corpse" on the ground and said in a deep voice, "Sure enough, it's hollow inside."

There was no flesh and blood hidden inside the pitch-black heavy armor, not even anything else, just a simple suit of armor. However, the gloomy and heavy aura that had been surrounding the armor disappeared as it exploded.

Having witnessed the entire battle, Nether Lord sighed, "Devil Cultivation Method Devil Qi, truly the aura of a great demon. To an uninformed person, they might even think that the righteous are declining and the demons are rising, and that our Heaven-Defying Society the side of justice... Things are hopeless, it seems that we have no choice but to retreat today."

He gave a self-deprecating laugh, and then his figure gradually faded away, like a shadow disappearing into the sunlight. Until he was completely gone, he didn't even glance at the Monster Race fighting fiercely on the other side.

Si Ming and Moth Emperor clashed for the third time, and the situation was completely different from before. This was because in the previous two encounters, either Si Ming wanted to entangle Moth Emperor, or Moth Emperor wanted to block Si Ming. Neither of them had any intention to kill the other, and their goal was not to kill each other. This time, however, it was a real life-or-death battle. The hidden dangers and the intensity of the struggle were ten times greater than before.

"Mist of Illusory Darkness!"