Demon Heart

Although the Great Tang Dynasty National Fortune beginning to decline, a person who could become the Imperial Preceptor was absolutely a top-tier figure, even in the Void Realm.

From the words of the Square Face- faced Imperial Preceptor Niu Dali, one could tell that the Fire Control King's cultivation level was probably at the so-called Dao Seeking Realm, but Niu Dali didn't take him seriously.

Holding a Thunder God Hammer, their power was truly unparalleled when swung. The force of each strike surpassed that of a mountain. In such a battle between powerful figures, Zhuge Xiang and the others naturally could not intervene and could only watch. However, they had to admit that the Three Great Imperial Preceptors were indeed extraordinary in strength. Even Niu Dali alone was enough to suppress the Fire Control King.

The hundreds of surviving Cultivator secretly breathed a sigh of relief. With the Three Great Imperial Preceptors present and observing the current situation, these Cultivators all looked like survivors of a calamity, knowing they had been rescued.

However, Zhuge Xiang did not completely relax, because, up to this point, Zhuge Xiang still had not seen the mastermind behind the Heaven-Piercing Tower incident.

Who is the mastermind behind the Heaven-Piercing Tower incident? Zhuge Xiang doesn't know. What is their strength? Zhuge Xiang doesn't know either. But from the clues, it's clear that the Demonization of these Fire Control Tribe is inextricably linked to the mastermind. Therefore, the mastermind's strength shouldn't be weaker than the Fire Control King, right?

"A frog in a well, a mere Dao Seeking Realm, dares to spout such nonsense?" Niu Dali ripped off his Dharma Robe, revealing his bulging muscles, truly resembling a humanoid Tyrannosaurus Rex. The Thunder God Hammer in his hand possessed immense power, completely suppressing the Fire Control King Ming Yan, making it difficult for him to turn the tables.

Each strike sent Ming Yan repelled. The once arrogant Ming Yan was quickly injured by Niu Dali's shockwaves, and blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.

"Hahaha..." Despite his internal injuries, the Fire Control King Ming Yan showed no fear on his face. His expression remained one of overwhelming rage as he glared at Niu Dali and the others. "You're the ones who are narrow-minded and ignorant. The Three Great Imperial Preceptors? Haha, so what? Today, you Three Great Imperial Preceptors will also die here."

"Nonsense! If you're so capable, show me your strength. A mere Dao Seeking Realm cultivator is hardly enough..." Niu Dali didn't take Ming Yan's stubbornness to heart at all. With his Dao Seeking Realm cultivation suppressing his opponent, Niu Dali actually felt that the battle wasn't satisfying enough.

"Fellow Daoist Bai, do you think this guy is just being stubborn?" On the sidelines of the battle, the beautiful young woman exuding a mature and charming aura, the Imperial Preceptor Hu Xian'er, still wearing her captivating smile, turned her head and asked the Imperial Preceptor beside her, whose hair and beard were all white and Childlike Face and Crane-White Hair.

With a slight furrow in his pale brows, the leading Imperial Preceptor spoke in a grave voice, "While the Fire Control King's strength is considerable, it's insufficient to fill the entire Heaven-Piercing Tower with Demonic Qi. His words may not simply be empty boasting."

Speak of the devil, and he appears; as if to confirm the words of the White National Teacher, at that very moment, within the battlefield, two hands suddenly appeared, then split to the left and right, forcefully tearing space apart with bare hands...

Man with golden bone wings on his back, with jet-black hair, walked out of the Void. His expression was calm, but his brows carried an air of arrogance and disdain for the world.

"Who are you?" Upon hearing the young man's appearance, the White National Teacher's heart skipped a beat. The man effortlessly Space Rend with his bare hands, a feat that even he himself admired.

Moreover, with the appearance of this man, he could feel an instinctive threat, as if this man who came out was an ancient Fierce Beast.

The man with golden bone wings did not answer the White National Teacher's words. Instead, he glanced around the arena, and with a flash, he appeared between Ming Yan and Imperial Preceptor Niu Dali like a ghost. He gently extended a finger and blocked the Thunder God Hammer with a force of tens of millions of jin.

"So powerful..." Seeing the Golden-Winged Man block Niu Dali's Thunder God Hammer with a single finger, Hu Xian'er's alluring face showed a hint of solemnity.

As a fellow Imperial Preceptor, she knew Niu Dali well; he relied on brute force to overcome skill. In terms of pure offensive power, there were very few people in the entire Great Tang Empire who could surpass him. Yet, this Golden-Winged Man had blocked it with just one finger?

"I'm sorry, I failed to fulfill my promise to you..." Looking at the Golden-Winged Man who appeared, the Fire Control King Ming Yan had a look of Guilt on his face. He had given him power, and the power for his entire clan to avenge themselves, but his only request was that he kill these humans who had entered the Ninth Layer of the Heaven-Piercing Tower, and he had failed to do so.

"This isn't your fault..." The Golden-Winged Man turned his head, glanced at the Three Great Imperial Preceptors of the Great Tang Dynasty, and said calmly, "With these three Imperial Preceptor of the Great Tang Dynasty here, it's not surprising that you couldn't complete it."

"Who are you?" The White National Teacher stepped forward, staring intently at the Golden-Winged Man who Space Rend, and asked again in a deep voice.

"Me?" A smug, arrogant smile played on his lips as the Golden-Winged Man spoke, "Your Great Tang Dynasty is on the verge of collapse. You originally intended to wait until another time to strike, but unexpectedly, you have dared to obstruct my plans. Therefore, I have no choice but to take action and annihilate you all here."

"Hmph, what arrogance! Try taking another blow from my hammer!" Hearing the Golden-Winged Man's words, how could the hot-tempered Grand Imperial Preceptor Niu Dali possibly hold back?

Having just struck with his hammer, only to have it blocked by a single finger, Niu Dali Thunder God Hammer erupted with terrifying lightning, its power several times greater than before. The muscles in his arms bulged, and veins bulged like earthworms on his body. Clearly, he had given it his all in this attack. The force of the hammer even caused the space around him to tremble.

"A frog in a well..." Facing Niu Dali's all-out attack, the Golden-Winged Man merely smiled contemptuously. The words he had spoken to Ming Yan earlier were now being spoken to him by the Golden-Winged Man.

With a single, unadorned punch, Niu Dali met the Thunder God Hammer head-on. Seeing that the Golden-Winged Man wasn't even drawing his weapon, but instead using his fist to fight back, Niu Dali's anger flared even more, and he increased the force of his punch by three points.

Bang!

As the fist collided with the Thunder God Hammer, Niu Dali's face was filled with astonishment. Lightning flashed, and the Golden-Winged Man 'Niu Dali simple punch not only easily shattered the Lightning on the Thunder God Hammer, but also unleashed an irresistible force that sent Niu Dali Knockback. He felt a tightness in his chest and coughed up a mouthful of blood.

"Impossible!".

On the ground, the hundreds of surviving Cultivator stared intently at the battle between the Three Great Imperial Preceptors. They had initially breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the Three Great Imperial Preceptors appear, thinking they were saved. However, when the Golden-Winged Man appeared and effortlessly sent the renowned Imperial Preceptor Niu, known for his strength, flying with a single punch, these Cultivator widened their eyes in disbelief. Who was this suddenly appearing Golden-Winged Man? How could his strength be so terrifying?

Yes, this Golden-Winged Man is truly terrifying. He didn't even use a weapon, yet he couldn't withstand the Thunder God Hammer from the Imperial Preceptor Niu. So, what level of strength would he reach if he used a weapon?

Could the three Imperial Preceptor really save them all? Thinking this, the hundreds of Cultivator felt a growing sense of unease.

"As expected..." All the Cultivator were shocked by the power of the Golden-Winged Man's punch, but Zhuge Xiang had a knowing look on his face.

Zhuge Xiang would never mistake this Golden-Winged Man. Back in the Land of Death, in the Lost Myriad Buddha Temple, the Golden Winged Corpse King was him. He never expected that he would leave the Great Qin Empire and come to the Great Tang Dynasty.

The Golden Winged Corpse King was Zombie. What is the strongest thing about Zombie? Of course, it's its physical body. You could say that the strongest weapon of Zombie is actually itself. And this Golden Winged Corpse King was only half a step away from becoming Gods and Buddhas of all Heavens. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that his cultivation was unparalleled at the time.

However, after injuring the Imperial Preceptor Niu with a single punch, the Golden Winged Corpse King did not press his advantage. Instead, he turned around, his gaze falling on the Fire Control King, Ming Yan, and said calmly, "Regarding the feud between humans, do you need me to take action, or will you do it yourself?"

"What is he saying?" The Golden Winged Corpse King's words caused many to exchange bewildered glances. Fire Control King Ming Yan —how could he possibly be a match for three Imperial Preceptor? Why would he need to take action himself? How could that be?

However, the Fire Control King Ming Yan was not surprised by the Golden Winged Corpse King's words. He simply lowered his head and remained silent for a moment before raising his head with a resolute expression. He nodded emphatically and said, "Although I, Ming Yan, am not a good person, I will do my best to fulfill my promise to you. I refused the Demon Heart you offered me back then, but today, I hope you will grant it to me so that I may be completely transformed into a demon."

The Golden Winged Corpse King laughed, his face filled with a broad smile. He raised his hand, and space distorted. Then, a thumping heart appeared in his palm.

A jet-black heart pounded powerfully. The heart, normally the central Demon Heart that pumps blood, was instead pumping out incredibly pure Demonic Qi...

"Although you have been Demonization, you are still Demi-Human Clan, and that has never changed. This Demon Heart can make you a true demon. In the future, you won't even have to face the Immortal-Demon Tribulation. Once your cultivation reaches a certain level, you can directly ascend to the Demon Realm..."

The Golden Winged Corpse King handed the Demon Heart to the Fire Control King Ming Yan and spoke calmly. His words sent chills down everyone's spines. Even the Three Great Imperial Preceptors stared wide-eyed at the Demon Heart.

Demon Heart —the heart of a demon from the Demon Realm —is equivalent to the heart of Gods and Buddhas of all Heavens. Just who is this Golden-Winged Man? How can he possess even a demon's heart? (To be continued...)