Demon Realm Devours Mountains

Ming Xin's tearful transmission was like a splash of ice water, instantly washing away Li Su's joy at gaining power.

Black Wind Mountain devoured by the Demon Realm? Yang Jian and Long Ji's auras vanished?!

How could this be?! Yang Jian's combat power was heaven-defying, and Long Ji had a treasure bestowed by Cihang Daoren. Both were outstanding disciples of Jade Void Palace, how could they fall so easily?

Even the so-called "Nightmare Demon" shouldn't be able to... so quickly...

Li Su's heart sank violently, realizing the situation was likely a hundred times worse than Quicksand Spirit Venerable had predicted!

Behind that Nether Rift, it wasn't just the Nightmare Demon!

"Ming Xin! Calm down! Explain clearly! What exactly happened? Where are you now?"

Li Su suppressed his shock and immediately transmitted back through the jade token.

A moment later, Ming Xin's voice, slightly steadier but still trembling, came through: "Senior Brother... we followed the mark you gave us and just rushed out of Quicksand Marsh.

We received a final distress talisman from Senior Sister Long Ji... it only said 'Demon Realm... hurry and leave...' before it was cut off... We rushed to the outskirts of Black Wind Mountain with all our might, only to see the entire mountain range shrouded in boundless, pitch-black demonic clouds. The Demonic Qi was denser than we could have ever imagined!

We couldn't see anything inside, and any probing spells were swallowed... We tried to get closer and were almost corrupted by the Demonic Qi... Senior Brother Yang Jian and Senior Sister Long Ji's auras.

We can't sense them at all anymore... It's like, like they were completely swallowed by that Demon Realm..."

A Demon Realm! It had actually formed a Demon Realm! This meant the Nether Rift had expanded to a terrifying degree, possibly even temporarily connecting to the origin of the Nether Blood Sea.

Only then could a piece of land be transformed into demonic territory so quickly! Yang Jian and Long Ji were trapped within, their chances of survival slim!

Li Su's expression turned extremely grim. He had originally planned to stabilize his cultivation before going to support them, but now it seemed he couldn't delay for a moment! Every second of delay would diminish Yang Jian and the others' hope of survival!

"You immediately retreat to a safe area, contact Kunlun Mountain, and report the situation here in detail! I will head to Black Wind Mountain immediately!" Li Su decisively ordered.

"Senior Brother! That Demon Realm is too dangerous! You alone..." Ming Xin said anxiously.

"No more words, execute the order!" Li Su's tone was resolute, and he directly cut off the transmission.

He took one last look at the majestic fragment of Buzhou Mountain, bowed deeply, then turned without hesitation, transforming into a dark golden stream of light. He sped back along the original path at several times the speed he had arrived!

Having ascended to Celestial Immortal and merged with the origin of Buzhou Mountain, his speed had skyrocketed! Crossing Quicksand Marsh was almost like walking on flat ground. In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, he had rushed out of the desert.

Identifying the direction, Li Su pushed his speed to the limit, like a dark golden meteor streaking across the sky, heading straight for Black Wind Mountain!

The closer he got to the Black Wind Mountain area, the denser the Demonic Qi in the air became. The world was dim, with no sun or moon. Even the spiritual energy had become thin and polluted, making it suffocating.

The land withered, rivers dried up, as if all life had been devoured by the Demon Realm.

Finally, on the distant horizon, a boundless, churning expanse of pitch-black demonic clouds, like thick ink, came into view.

Beneath the demonic clouds, the outline of the mountain range was faintly visible, but it was silent, exuding a heart-palpitating despair and evil.

That was the Demon Realm! Even more terrifying than Ming Xin had described!

Li Su stopped his escape light at the edge of the Demon Realm and cautiously probed inward with his Immortal Sense.

However, as soon as his Immortal Sense touched the demonic clouds, it was like a mud ox entering the sea, instantly swallowed and dissolved. A cold and malicious intent even counterattacked along his Immortal Sense!

He hurriedly severed his Immortal Sense, his face slightly pale. What a powerful Demon Realm! It could even devour Immortal Sense!

Forcing his way in was impossible; he had to find a weak point or... create an opening!

Li Su's gaze swept across the Demon Realm, searching for any possible gaps or nodes.

At the same time, he attempted to mobilize the "Buzhou Dao Rune" he had recently comprehended.

As the Dao Rune lit up, a heavy, stable, and ancient aura of the Primordial World emanated from him. The churning demonic clouds seemed to be suppressed slightly, becoming a little sluggish.

Effective! The power of Buzhou Mountain could indeed restrain Demonic Qi!

He took a deep breath and decided to attack proactively, testing the strength of the Demon Realm and attempting to tear open a gap!

Li Su gathered his power into the tip of his bamboo, the dark golden Buzhou Dao Rune appearing. He drew upon the sparse earth energy around him, and even faintly resonated with the distant fragment of Buzhou Mountain!

"Buzhou Mountain Suppression!"

He let out a low cry and thrust the tip of his bamboo forward towards the demonic clouds!

BOOM!

An incredibly condensed, majestic power, manifesting as a dark golden mountain phantom, shot out and fiercely collided with the Demon Realm's barrier!

This time, the demonic clouds could not easily swallow this attack!

The dark golden mountain phantom, imbued with unparalleled weight and the Primordial will to suppress demons, smashed the thick demonic cloud barrier into a violent depression. The surface Demonic Qi evaporated and dissolved frantically, emitting a piercing hiss!

CRACK!

A faint cracking sound rang out! The Demon Realm's barrier had actually been struck with a tiny crack!

Although the crack was quickly filled by the subsequent surge of Demonic Qi, it had indeed been broken!

There's hope! Li Su's spirits lifted! This Buzhou Mountain Suppression divine ability was far more powerful than expected!

However, his attack had also thoroughly alerted the beings within the Demon Realm!

"ROAR!"

An enraged roar echoed from the depths of the Demon Realm, filled with ferocity and bloodlust!

Immediately after, the demonic clouds churned and condensed into a massive, terrifying beast claw formed entirely of Demonic Qi. Carrying a soul-tearing might, it violently clawed out from the crack, lunging straight for Li Su!

This claw's might far surpassed the Quicksand Spirit Venerable's giant quicksand hand from before; it had already reached the Golden Immortal level!

Clearly, a powerful demon from the Demon Realm had been provoked and was acting personally!

Li Su's expression drastically changed. He didn't dare to meet the attack head-on. While retreating rapidly, he fully activated his Profound Star Swirl Body Protection (even stronger after its upgrade) and Heaven-Supporting Defense (a newly acquired passive defensive Spiritual Power)!

Dark golden radiance intertwined with ancient Dao runes, protecting him firmly!

Boom!

The demonic beast claw fiercely struck the protective radiance!

Li Su felt an indescribable surge of immense force. The protective radiance vibrated violently, dimming by nearly half. He was sent flying backward as if struck by a meteor, his throat turning sweet, almost spitting out bamboo sap (blood)! Cracks appeared on his bamboo body once more!

A Golden Immortal's strike, terrifying indeed!

But he endured it! He was merely injured, not instantly killed! If it were before, this claw would have annihilated his body and soul!

"Eh? You could actually take a claw from this ancestor?

This is interesting... Such a pure blood and flesh treasure, perfect for this ancestor to snack on!"

A surprised and greedy voice echoed from the Demon Realm. The demonic claw condensed again, becoming even more solid and terrifying, reaching for the flying Li Su!

Li Su was horrified; this demon's strength was far beyond his imagination! Just as he was about to desperately activate his Willow Leaf technique to fight for his life, suddenly--

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Three incredibly sharp sword rainbows, imbued with pure Jade Clarity Celestial Light, shot out like celestial beings from beyond the heavens from the side. They precisely struck the wrist of the demonic beast claw!

Squelch!

Celestial light and demonic Qi clashed and annihilated each other! These three sword rainbows actually severed half of the demonic claw, its attack abruptly halting!

"What impudent scoundrel dares to injure a disciple of my Jade Void Sect!" a cold, majestic, and sharp, commanding female voice rang out.

Li Su looked in the direction of the sound and saw, not far away, three female Immortals dressed in Jade Purity Daoist robes, exuding profound and sharp auras. They were all True Immortals, holding immortal swords and glaring angrily at the Demon Realm! The one leading them had a beautiful face but eyes as sharp as swords, with sword Qi soaring around her. It was the one who had just acted!

Reinforcements?! True Immortals from the Jade Void Palace had arrived!