The terrifying Upright Ape Demon King
The Western Territory War has captured the world's attention.
Under the long night, the cities, like candlelight, seemed to be shrouded in a heavy curtain, creating a dull and oppressive atmosphere, as if even the air itself had frozen.
The once bustling streets are now rather deserted. Many shops closed early, and people hurried by, their faces etched with anxiety and heaviness.
The bloody battle on the God's Fall Plain is a matter of life and death for the clan. If they are utterly defeated, all their prosperity will be reduced to ruins, and the vast city will be reduced to rubble... where crows will devour the rotting corpses.
Even in remote villages and towns, people wore expressions of melancholy. Some elderly people muttered to themselves at home, as if in prayer, gazing blankly into the distance, passively awaiting their unknown fate.
The Demon Civilization is advancing eastward in force. Once it breaches the West Border Frontier, it will sweep in unimpeded, leaving no paradise on earth but rubble.
Even those who live a life of debauchery are now sober and muttering to themselves that they must achieve a great victory. Otherwise, when blood is spilled all over Night Prefecture, they will not be able to protect what they have now, and may instead become snacks and appetizers for demons in their revelry.
Apart from the Western Territory Battlefield, the entire world of Night Prefecture seemed to be put on pause. People were all gazing westward, their hearts filled with unease and fear, each day feeling like an eternity.
Without a doubt, the Sixth Realm powerhouses on both sides are the absolute protagonists on the God's Fall Plain; their success or failure is related to the fate of their respective races.
Indeed, this is the case. Whenever a top expert from either camp charges forward and rushes into the opposing camp, there are always corresponding experts who quickly intercept them.
Otherwise, once such a creature breaks through, everything in its path will be overturned and destroyed beyond recognition.
Both sides have reached a tacit understanding: first, eliminate the enemy's high-level combat forces, and everything else will fall into place.
On the main battlefield, both the land and the night sky were already shrouded in blood. Terrifying creatures would explode from time to time, causing an astonishing rain of blood to fall.
On the battlefield of Grandmaster, all the experts were bloodthirsty. If this battle was similar to that of 450 years ago, with the Ancestor fighting to the last man and leaving the rest of the clans devastated, then the final outcome and the fate of the clans would be decided by them.
"He's still a young man, yet he's already Master. What would he be like if he were given another hundred years? He must be killed!"
The battlefield of Master is equally bloody, especially with a group of toothless old men who risk their lives to drag their "young" opponents to their deaths.
They had no hope left, no glimmer of hope in their path, and were determined to eliminate their arch-enemy during this bloody battle.
With a clang, Qin Ming drew his Mutton Fat Jade Iron Saber and stared ahead!
The world was shrouded in darkness, the night illuminated by bursts of Heavenly Light and flashes of Consciousness Spirit Light, tinged with crimson—the disintegration of a powerful figure in the distance.
Now even people from the third and fourth realms have rushed up, and the entire plain is filled with shouts of battle, with blood everywhere. It's hard to say how many people will survive in the end.
Under the long night, Qin Ming, holding Mutton Fat Jade Iron Saber, strode forward with an unwavering expression. It was time for someone like him to take the stage.
Located in a remote place, it is the battleground for the third and fourth realms.
Behind him, a large number of troops rushed out from Green Maple Town, all clad in gleaming armor. Among them were experts summoned from the Three Great Dynasties, as well as soldiers from the Aristocratic Clan.
Qin Ming glanced back and even saw some old acquaintances, all from prominent Lineage. Regardless of their past relationships, they were now on the battlefield, and their grudges had temporarily been put aside.
When an old acquaintance saw his profile, he was immediately intimidated and avoided eye contact.
Qin Ming said, "Those in the Third Realm, follow along; those in the Second Realm, keep your distance."
He charged forward wielding his Jade Iron Saber, and this area naturally centered around him. Recently, he had killed Heavenly Demon Seed, and his reputation had become extremely high.
Soon, Qin Ming encountered demons.
A young demon, carrying a long spear, had sharp eyes and immediately fixed his gaze on him; he was at least a Quasi-Heavenly Demon Seed.
With a whoosh, the wings on the young demon's back flapped, and he soared through the air. The sonic boom was terrifying, accompanied by a large cloud of white mist. He and his spear became one, cutting through the low sky, flowing with dazzling light, like a stunning rainbow sweeping across the heavens.
The demonic youth who was leading the charge took the initiative, intending to pierce the leading human youth right away and demoralize the opposing side.
Behind him, a group of demons shouted, "Kill him! Pierce those Upright Demon Ape with one spear and overturn their town!"
Qin Ming maintained his pace, advancing with his sword in hand. The night wind ruffled his long hair, and his deep eyes watched as his opponent came flying in with overwhelming momentum. He had only one move—to swing his sword!
Puff!
A gleaming blade pierced the night sky, accompanied by the sound of a spear snapping and a spray of blood. This formidable young demon was severed from his body and spear by Qin Ming.
The clamor and noise from the other side immediately ceased, and silence fell.
With a single strike, he slew Quasi-Heavenly Demon Seed of the Third Realm, a scene that left many demons bewildered.
The human boy looked very young and was younger than them, yet he killed their leader demon with a single move?
"Don't be afraid, there are Heavenly Demon Seed in this territory, and more than one. Strong reinforcements will arrive soon!"
Demons howled, sending out unusual signals, clearly calling for help.
Five-colored clouds appeared beneath Qin Ming's feet. He briefly soared through the air, as if he had sprouted a pair of wings with the Five Elements Attribute, traversing the sky and swooping down at top speed.
"Ah..." the demon screamed in agony.
In an instant, he created a blood-red storm in the area. Wherever his Mutton Fat Jade Iron Saber went, weapons, armor, and flesh were all shattered.
With a single strike, he slew Famous Fiend.
Qin Ming remained true to his original aspiration and used the sword technique he had obtained in Black White Mountain in his early years. Instantly, it was as if waves appeared, the Sky-Sea Line, and a glint of sword light cut off the boundary between the vast ocean and the night sky, Severing Heaven Sword Intent was unleashed.
Blood stained the night mist, and the Demon Race were like crops being harvested. Some heads flew off, and some were instantly cut in half at the waist, with large amounts of blood splattering.
Qin Ming was surrounded by crimson, which made the bright blade light even more dazzling. It was as if he was wiping the blade with demon blood, making it even more brilliant.
A group of Demon Race corpses lay on the ground like felled trees, and they only collapsed with thuds after Qin Ming rushed over.
Behind Qin Ming, whether they were cultivators from the Three Great Dynasties or young scions of the Aristocratic Clan, they all stared wide-eyed, then roared and charged forward.
"Kill!"
In this atmosphere, selfish motives and distractions are meaningless. If the other side is either human or a spineless coward who wants to defect, the other side may not welcome them. Different races, defecting to the enemy could lead to a miserable end, becoming food for demons.
A group of people roared and followed Qin Ming forward to kill.
Of course, there are always cowards who run slower and fall behind.
But soon these people had to quicken their pace, because Qin Ming's attacks were as swift as lightning, and his speed in killing enemies was too fast, clearing a large area of the battlefield ahead.
The demons from both sides attacked, and those who fell behind realized that it was far safer to stay close to Qin Ming, so they began to fight back passively.
With a bellow, the earth shook, and a golden Old Elephant charged forward, its two tusks several meters long, like two broadswords aimed at Qin Ming.
At the same time, its nose was covered with many sharp spikes, like a golden whip lashing through the void, striking Qin Ming fiercely and swiftly.
This is considered a powerful demon, not only in terms of its large size, but also in its cultivation level, which is close to the Late Third Realm.
"Huh?" Qin Ming was very perceptive. He saw that it was radiating a precious light and covered in Golden Haze glow. Although it was not Heavenly Demon Seed, it looked quite extraordinary.
In their first encounter, the Golden Elephant's ferocity was extinguished. It had just charged in from afar, unaware of its opponent's strength, and its trunk, capable of Severed Mountain, was gone in the blink of an eye!
In the blinding flash of the blade, the golden elephant trunk fell to the ground. The Old Elephant howled in agony, tears streaming down its face. All the suffering of its life seemed to be concentrated in this moment, forced to be swallowed down.
"Strange-Blooded Creature!" Qin Ming exclaimed in surprise, noticing a faint, pleasant fragrance.
Even among the Heavenly Demon Seed, only about half possess Strange Blood. The birth of such an extraordinary substance is indeed a complex matter, making it difficult to determine the exact nature of the species.
Qin Ming wielded his sword forward, using the Immortal Path as its skin and the New Life Path as its bones. The Heavenly Light surged, and after two slashes, the golden giant elephant was cleaved into four large pieces. Blood gushed out like a stream, filling the depressions.
In an instant, a ball of golden blood appeared and he stored it in the Torn Cloth Space.
"Boom!"
Swarms of demons charged forward, followed by the humans behind them. The two sides clashed, like two torrents of steel meeting.
The dense forest on this plain crumbled in an instant. The roars of beasts, the cries of birds, the shouts of men and the neighing of horses filled the air with blood and chaos. One could clearly see humans being lifted up by the horns of ferocious beasts and thrown into the air, while monsters had their bodies torn apart by the Heavenly Light.
In an instant, bone knives, Spirit Artifact, and rare treasures met and clashed like countless fireflies in the night sky.
The piercing screams, accompanied by the low growls of beasts, blended together. In such a massive collision, those who were not exceptionally strong were in grave danger and their fate could be dire.
In the first charge, a large number of creatures fell, including animal heads, torn bird wings, and human arms gripping spears.
The dense forest was razed to the ground, and the ground was stained with blood—a truly horrific sight.
An old demon shouted, "Everyone, come quickly! There is a 'human race' here, the future Ancestor the Upright Demon Ape Clan! Join forces to kill him!"
He has little time left and is not afraid of death. They are fighting so bravely now in order to suppress any occasionally discovered Immortal Seed or God Seed.
Because they themselves were unsure whether they could completely conquer Night Prefecture. If there was no hope, these demons who were nearing the end of their lives would try their best to destroy any seeds of future hope the enemy might have.
However, they ran into a brick wall. When a sphinx-like monster with its followers attacked, and a golden eagle over ten meters long led a flock of ferocious birds in a swoop, the space here seemed to distort.
As Qin Ming stood there, drawing his sword to slay his enemy, an invisible Spiritual Field expanded. Although it was still in its nascent stage, it was already terrifying beyond imagination.
As soon as they made contact, a flock of ferocious birds cried out in agony, were torn apart in mid-air, and then fell to the ground like dumplings being dropped into a pot, leaving carcasses scattered everywhere.
The Demon Race army led by the sphinx trembled, as if trapped in quagmire, unable to break free. Then they felt as if they were being struck by a heavy blow, their bodies beginning to shatter.
Centered on Qin Ming, ripples expanded in layers, and they were three-dimensional, like extraordinary magnetic field lines. The fluctuations were terrifying, distorting weapons, demonic bodies, and so on.
Even their Mental Field could not escape collapse.
"The consumption is not small." After testing the method, Qin Ming gained a deeper understanding of the Spiritual Field.
This time, the bloody scene caused by his "Spirit Field Wave" truly frightened many demons. A dozen old demons led their men to hunt them down. Even though they were not afraid of death, their hands trembled as they held their knives and spears.
"Since you've all come this far, then I'll send you all on your way." Qin Ming said, and even he himself felt that his words had the air of a villain from a popular novel.
But when two races are at war, talking about benevolence and righteousness is a joke. In such a battlefield, the greatest justice is to kill all the opponents and let them rest in peace here forever.
This time, Qin Ming rode his sword, with the Heavenly Light Force earth, fire, wind, and water surging around him. The Mutton Fat Jade Iron Saber flew out, faster than a flying sword, like a bolt of lightning flashing past different enemies.
Some demons clutched their throats, blood flowing from between their fingers, before their heads fell to the ground. Some old demons had blood streaming from their foreheads, their eyes glazed over, their heads pierced.
Some old demons would start from between their eyebrows and cut down their face and abdomen, leaving a line of blood. Then, with a "poof," their bodies would split in two.
Even more striking was the old demon's skull, with a tuft of beast hair still attached, splattering blood as it flew away, only to be torn apart by the snow-white blade.
Clearly, even some veteran players were devastated. Although they were not afraid of dying in battle, they felt that dying in this way was unacceptable because it was meaningless. Not only could they not kill their opponents, but they could not even restrict or weaken them.
"No, we can't beat them! We're no match for them! Why haven't our Heavenly Demon Seed arrived yet? Quickly, summon an expert!" an old demon roared.
With a bang, he exploded in an instant. A snow-white palm slammed into his body, shattering him into pieces. He couldn't escape, he couldn't dodge; this was the consequence of a head-on collision.
Qin Ming killed countless enemies, yet not a single drop of blood stained his body. His Consciousness Spirit Light served as his skin, Heavenly Light as Bone, flowing ceaselessly. This not only helped him block the various weapons of the demons but also dispersed the splattered demon blood.
Today, dressed in white, he stood out conspicuously as he walked amidst the flying blood and treading on the bones scattered on the ground. Although he held a blood-dripping Jade Iron Saber, he possessed an indescribable sense of clarity.
His aura, combined with the severed limbs and bloodstains scattered on the ground, made him look rather eerie.
Even those on the human side, while shocked and excited by this scene, also felt that his extraordinary, untainted purity was somewhat unusual.
In fact, in the eyes of many demons, he was indescribably terrifying, becoming a veritable Upright Ape Demon King. The clearer his mind became, the more ruthless his methods and the stronger his killing intent!
From a distant mountaintop came a long howl, and a demon's eyes shot out golden light as it saw the scene in this region and heard the report.
With the Wind-Thunder Wings on his back, he swooped down from the high mountain at a speed far beyond people's imagination, skimming over the trees on the plain.
Along the way, the shockwaves generated by his body shredded many tree canopies, and some trees were even blown apart entirely.
A Heavenly Demon Seed has arrived!
Moreover, he was a powerful demon skilled in Thunder Method, and even before getting close, he began throwing Lightning Spear from a distance, his power quite astonishing.
This future Heavenly Fiend, brimming with murderous intent and surrounded by lightning, stood majestically in the night sky, dazzlingly bright, looking down upon his opponent.
The demons cheered, their morale soaring once more, and they called out his name.
"Feng Xinglei!"
"Future Heavenly Fiend, slay the seed of the Upright Demon Ape Clan!"
Qin Ming remained expressionless as he shattered the lightning spears falling from the sky, and then took out his bow and arrow, aiming directly at the demon.
Now, his arrows no longer have to be made of Jade Iron or iron; ordinary iron arrows can also bear the Heavenly Light of the heavens.
The next moment, everyone witnessed an incredibly terrifying scene: the Arrow Feathers Qin Ming fired did not make a whooshing sound, but rather sounded like a thousand-meter waterfall cascading down, deafeningly loud.
Boom! Boom!
Its arrows were so fast, like Heavenly Thunder breaking through the clouds, that the air exploded the moment they were shot out.
This Heavenly Demon Seed arrived with boundless Yao Qi, its ferocious aura intimidating and causing many powerful figures on the human side to be wary.
But now, his powerful aura has been broken, and he has begun to constantly dodge the Arrow Feathers.
He soon realized that this was an unimaginable seed, and the archery skills were so superb that he could not avoid it all.
Puff!
He had already been hit by an arrow, and blood was gushing from his shoulder. Even his lightning had not deflected all the Arrow Feathers, let alone shattered them.
His heart sank. This meant that the other party's Consciousness Spirit Light was too terrifying. No, he felt that the core should be the Heavenly Light, which could actually penetrate his protective lightning!
Puff puff puff!
Feng Xinglei was hit by three more arrows in quick succession, his battle clothes stained red with blood, and the gleaming armor was torn apart.
The demons who were just cheering loudly were suddenly speechless and fell silent. Just how terrifying was this Upright Demon Ape boy?
"Kill!"
Enraged, Feng Xinglei threw his lightning spear, but instead of injuring his opponent, he became the target and bled.
He dove at top speed, during which he was hit by an arrow again.
Qin Ming put away his bow and arrows at the opportune moment, stood with his sword in hand, and waited quietly for him to approach.
Clang! Clang!
A blinding light burst forth in the night sky. Feng Xinglei, wielding a three-pointed double-edged sword, slashed repeatedly, but the shockwave left his arm numb.
"You're not from the Immortal Path!" He was certain. The spiritual light this guy was radiating was actually Heavenly Light Force, extremely terrifying, capable of impacting his Mental Field.
That kind of Heavenly Light looked no different from lightning; it was extremely powerful and domineering.
Qin Ming didn't give him a chance to Say More. The light of his blade illuminated the night sky, yin and yang alternated, Black and White Light bloomed, and heavy Saber Qi shattered the opponent's protective lightning.
After more than a dozen exchanges of blows, with a soft "thud," as the thirteenth strike slashed through the night sky, Feng Xinglei screamed in agony as one of his arms was severed.
Even in his most passionate moments, he knew he was no match for this Upright Demon Ape, so he flapped his wings and tried to escape into the sky.
However, Qin Ming was on guard against his escape. He stomped his feet hard, and the entire ground exploded instantly. He leaped into the night sky, and the invisible Spiritual Field expanded, with unseen ripples layering on top of each other, locking onto his opponent and pulling him to the ground.
Qin Ming said, "Being able to withstand more than a dozen of my strikes is something you can be proud of!"
"You!" Feng Xinglei tried to speak, but was silenced. What awaited him was the Two Forms Saber Light, clearly distinguishable by its Black and White colors.
Puff!
He was first beheaded with a single strike, then his Mental Field was destroyed with another strike, and a Heavenly Demon Seed was killed.
"Hmm?" Qin Ming's face lit up with joy; this time, his opponent possessed Strange Blood.
"Roar!" An old demon roared, requesting reinforcements and informing the distance that there was a young Upright Ape Demon King here, considered one of the best among the seedlings.
"Come kill with me!" Qin Ming said.
Those following him raised their swords and spears, their morale soaring. They had all come prepared to die, but now, seeing this scene, with this young man who could slay the Heavenly Demon Seed, this place seemed less dangerous. Perhaps they could survive to the end.
Qin Ming encountered his second Heavenly Demon Seed, and this time it was an exceptionally powerful Fiend Sword Immortal.
Clearly, after receiving the news, the enemy deliberately charged over from a distance to kill him.
In an instant, Sword Qi and blade light crisscrossed the area. Without saying a word, the two launched into a fierce battle. There was a low hill there, and they cut off a section of its top.
The sword light and the blade's edge resembled two burning dragons locked in a fierce battle, exchanging blows and engaging in a brutal fight.
With a soft thud, the Fiend Sword Immortal met his end, his head flying off at an angle, his eyes wide open, dying with unresolved grievances. He had been completely suppressed during the sword fight.
The young demons collapsed. No matter how fearless they were, they couldn't withstand the psychological pressure of facing an invincible opponent, and they all began to flee.
"Good luck, I've obtained another Strange Blood." Qin Ming took out the glowing blood and refined it while chasing demons to replenish his strength and enhance his foundation.
"!" Upon seeing this, the fleeing demons were horrified, realizing that he was an exceptionally terrifying young ape king.
Qin Ming fought his way through his own territory to the neighboring area, where he encountered the third Heavenly Demon Seed. He shattered a large area of dense forest and killed the fiend in battle.
He felt extremely lucky today, having received another piece of Strange Blood.
Then, Qin Ming went on a killing spree, traversing the battlefield and slaying demons one after another. He even killed the fourth Heavenly Demon Seed, a feat that naturally terrified the demons in the vicinity.
He discovered that no more Heavenly Demon Seed were actively seeking him out.
Later, when he killed an old bear, he actually took out a silver bear gallbladder, which was obviously a Great Medicine that could strengthen his foundation and help him practice the Vajra Sutra and the Flesh Body Chapter.
He successively obtained Strange Blood Elixir, something he would never have dared to dream of under normal circumstances; it was only possible to acquire them in such a terrifying battlefield.
Qin Ming fought his way through until he was exhausted. Wherever he went, the demons collapsed, and he was no longer in the area he had originally been in.
He then harvested two more types of Blood Medicine.
He stood atop a great mountain in the plains, and with his Eye of New Life, he pierced through the night fog, seeing the fierce battle taking place in the distance.
The young and strong fought a bloody battle with the old monsters. On the ground, corpses were trampled into bloody mud, crushed under the feet of the powerful, and broken bones were everywhere. The entire battlefield was bleeding.
Qin Ming discovered Jin Xiang. After twenty years of Mortal World Heart Tempering, he had fought his way through countless battles and killed many enemies, but he himself was also seriously injured. One of the horns in his long golden hair was broken off, and there were weapons stuck in his body. He was in a terrible state.
In an instant, Qin Ming's surging emotions and inflated ego quickly subsided. In such a large-scale confrontation between the two camps, many people would probably die in battle.
He glanced at it silently, but didn't rush in. He didn't approach that area and began to fight his way back.
Qin Ming wondered if the Master where Yu Gensheng, Zhao Ziyuan, and Jin Yuan were located would be even more brutal.
For a moment, his heart sank. Could such an old Master have survived?
His chest felt tight, because he knew very well that after this battle, he might never see some of his acquaintances again.
The entire Western Territory trembled as the battle reached its climax, the roars of demons and the shouts of humans shaking the entire plain.
In this late autumn season, yellow leaves flutter down, carrying a heavy chill in the air.
In the villages and towns along the border, many ordinary people were trembling, accompanied by cries.
They are all praying now, hoping for a great victory for Night Prefecture, otherwise they will soon be killed by the demons.
Under the long night, they had nowhere to escape.
The invading enemy is not an ordinary bandit or brigand, but a Demon Civilization that is invading. Once the Western Territory is breached, the entire Night Prefecture will fall.
Even those with power and wealth who move their entire families to a small town a hundred or two miles away will only die a little later if the demons succeed in their attack.
Qin Ming fought his way through the demon army, fighting until he was almost numb. He felt like he had become a ruthless killing machine.
During this time, after defeating the demons in his own region, he went on to fight across regions and saw some familiar faces, such as Zeng Yuan lying on the ground groaning in pain, having lost a leg.
He also saw Lu Zhenyi die in battle, but it was too late when he rushed over. He also saw Chen Bingyan with five swords stuck in her body, staggering away.
"Even people from the Second Realm have rushed up. Is it really this fierce?" Qin Ming's numb heart began to pound again, and he fought bravely against the enemy!
Amidst surging Immortal Mist, a colossal figure appeared high in the sky, its outline only partially visible, devoid of any human characteristics.
However, he was indeed once a human, and is suspected to be the Ancestor of the gods in the Night Prefecture!
Back then, just before the demons launched their attack, it was he who, wielding the imperial edict from the old Jade Capital, went alone to the meeting, forcing back the Godlike creatures and causing a split among them.
"In the end, they still launched a frenzied attack. Were they forced to act as the vanguard for the king?" the enormous figure in the Immortal Mist murmured to itself.
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