Campaign in the Asura Path (Part Two)
On that day, although Zhuge Xiang's cultivation level was not high, after taking down Demon Hand Mountain, he went to the Blood Sea and Flame Plains to meet the two strongest beings in the Asura Path, Blood King and Four Arms King.
Judging from the strength Zhuge Xiang displayed back then, it should have been more than enough to shake the small town. The fact that no one has dared to covet the strength of Demon Hand Mountain for so long speaks volumes. But recently, those Asura Kings have actually joined forces, seemingly intending to attack Demon Hand Mountain?
It's certain that the power of Demon Hand Mountain is coveted by other Asura King in this Asura Path world. However, no one has dared to make a move for so long because of Zhuge Xiang's strength. But now, they have begun to target Demon Hand Mountain. There must be something fishy about this.
"Reporting to the chief, we have carefully investigated the specific reasons, but we have no concrete Evidence. However, the Great Strength King did visit these Asura King separately," the leader of the Asura said to Zhuge Xiang after a moment of contemplation.
"The Great Strength King?" Upon hearing this, Zhuge Xiang frowned slightly.
This was indeed the situation Zhuge Xiang least wanted to see. If it concerned the Great Strength King, then it was very likely that the secret of Demon Hand Mountain had already been leaked. Otherwise, it would be difficult to explain the sudden and inexplicable actions of those Asura King against Demon Hand Mountain.
"Cold Arrow King, Hegemon Fist King, and Four-Eyed King? I understand..." Zhuge Xiang had no intention of staying any longer. He lifted his foot and walked out of the Great Hall, a chilling killing intent flashing deep in his eyes.
"Boss, where are you going?" Seeing Zhuge Xiang's unfriendly expression, he left the Great Hall without saying a word. The Asura host behind him were secretly surprised, and then asked, "If we are to officially begin, please allow us to gather our forces."
"No need. A few Asura King are enough for me," Zhuge Xiang, waving his hand lightly as he heard the words of the Asura host behind him. He then walked out of the Great Hall. After determining the direction, he flew directly towards the Arrow Forest where the Cold Arrow King was located.
With Demon Heart and Demon Body, surging Demonic Flame appeared like an invincible Peerless Demon King. Without concealing his aura, Zhuge Xiang flew straight towards the direction of the Cold Arrow King.
"Your Majesty, haven't we been making a bit too much of a move against Demon Hand Mountain lately? Although we haven't seen any trace of the Strange King a long time, if he gets angry, a great battle is inevitable..." In the Arrow Forest, beneath the Cold Arrow King, some of the Asura host couldn't help but stand up and speak to him. In the eyes of these Asura host, attacking Demon Hand Mountain without provocation was indeed not a wise move.
"What? As Asura, are you afraid of fighting?" However, Cold Arrow King did not agree with such advice. He just glanced at the Asura who had spoken and said coldly.
"As Asura, how could I fear battle? It's just that this war is pointless, without any reason or necessity." Upon hearing Cold Arrow King's words, the Asura's expression changed, and he hurriedly shook his head. As Asura, how could he fear battle? Without the Battle Will, how could one enter the Asura Path?
Inside the Great Hall, the other Asura host exchanged bewildered glances, their eyes filled with varying degrees of confusion. Lately, the Cold Arrow King had been subtly and overtly instructing his Asura to attack Demon Hand Mountain, a move that truly puzzled them. The Strange King's strength was such that even the Four Arms King of the Flame Plains was still missing, let alone the Arrow Forest.
"I have already considered this matter; you only need to follow my orders," Cold Arrow King waved his hand, stopping the Asura host from continuing to ask questions.
What other reason could there be for Cold Arrow King to attack Demon Hand Mountain? Naturally, it's for the sealed demon arm, which can rapidly increase one's cultivation level.
Indeed, the Strange King's strength is extremely powerful, but I am the Asura King, and I also have the Hegemon Fist King, the Four Arms King, and even the Great Strength King —four Asura Kings. How could we be afraid of the Strange King alone?
However, the real reason for dealing with Demon Hand Mountain could not be told to others. Great Strength King was only eager for revenge, so he had to reveal this secret to a few of them in order to drive away the Strange King.
Boom...
At that moment, suddenly, a powerful and terrifying Demonic Qi appeared, rapidly approaching. It felt as if a towering mountain was pressing down on them, instilling fear in everyone's hearts.
"What's going on with this aura? Such powerful Demonic Qi..." The terrifying Demonic Qi that suddenly appeared, and it was heading straight towards the Arrow Forest, even Cold Arrow King couldn't hide the look of horror on his face.
This terrifying Demonic Qi made him feel a terrible threat, and the fear in his heart even told him that if he fought against it, he would die!
"Is Cold Arrow King here? Come out..." Zhuge Xiang, alone, arrived directly above the Arrow Forest where Cold Arrow King was located. Without any beating around the bush, he spoke, his deep voice like rolling Thunderclap, which could be clearly heard within a hundred miles.
"That voice... it's the Strange King!?" Although Zhuge Xiang was practically a fleeting presence in this Asura Path world, rarely appearing in public except for the Blood Sea and the Flame Plains, those who heard Zhuge Xiang voice would never forget it, much less dare to forget it.
The surging Demonic Qi, like Peerless Demon King, caused Cold Arrow King's expression to change slightly upon hearing Zhuge Xiang's voice. Although he knew that Demon Hand Mountain would react to his actions, Cold Arrow King did not expect that Strange King would come to his door without any warning.
Why did Cold Arrow King dare to attack Demon Hand Mountain? It was because he had the Alliance of Hegemon Fist King, Four-Eyed King, and Great Strength King. But now, Zhuge Xiang had arrived without warning, so he didn't dare to face the Strange King alone. The Four Arms King of Flame Plains was still missing, and the Four Arms King's Slaying Luo Sword had fallen into the hands of the Strange King.
"You guys, hurry up and contact Four-Eyed King and Hegemon Fist King, tell them about the situation here, and go quickly..." Upon hearing that Zhuge Xiang had come to visit, Cold Arrow King spoke up and called out to the two Asura in the Great Hall. Although this Asura Path world was not small, it was not particularly large either. At the speed of the two Asura, he believed they could arrive in the time it takes to drink One Incense Stick of tea.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" As Cold Arrow King's subordinate, although he didn't understand why he was asked to inform Hegemon Fist King and Four-Eyed King, the two Asura in the Great Hall nodded emphatically and then got up to leave.
The Seeking Aid had already been sent. Now, all he needed to do was stall for time until they arrived. Taking a deep breath, Cold Arrow King ordered the Great Hall doors to open and personally came out to greet Zhuge Xiang...
"I've seen the Strange King before. It's been a while, and you're even more impressive than before," said Cold Arrow King with a smile as he stood before Zhuge Xiang, feeling the aura emanating from him firsthand. Inwardly, however, he was secretly alarmed. The last time he saw Zhuge Xiang in the Blood Sea, his aura was far weaker than it was now. Did this mean that his strength had increased dramatically in recent days?
"Hmph, don't give me that nonsense. That guy Great Strength King has seen you. Did he tell you the secret of Demon Hand Mountain?" Zhuge Xiang held the Slaying Luo Sword. He wasn't easy to talk to just because Cold Arrow King put on a smiling face. His intense killing intent was undisguised.
"The secret of Demon Hand Mountain? What secret? I really don't know," Cold Arrow King felt a tremor in his heart as he sensed the killing intent emanating from Zhuge Xiang, and he vehemently denied it.
"Hmph, no need to play dumb with me. Let's see who's right and wrong first, take my sword first..." Zhuge Xiang, how could he be so easily fooled? Could it be that the Asura host of Demon Hand Mountain couldn't even find out these things? Without giving Cold Arrow King any more time to stall, Zhuge Xiang slashed at Cold Arrow King with his sword. It was a simple sword strike, but it was unmatched in its domineering power.
Brush...
As the name suggests, Cold Arrow King's most proficient weapon is the bow and arrow. Seeing Zhuge Xiang approaching, Cold Arrow King retreated rapidly, his speed was incredibly fast.
Since his primary weapon is the bow and arrow, the Cold Arrow King naturally has his own methods for dealing with powerful enemies who launch surprise attacks.
"Hmph! You think you can shake me off?" Zhuge Xiang smiled faintly as he watched Cold Arrow King Jianwang retreat. His figure also transformed into a shadow too fast for the naked eye to see as he chased after him, Three Consecutive Slashes!
Blood splattered, and a cry of pain rang out. The Slaying Luo Sword had left a deep, bone-revealing wound in the Cold Arrow King's chest. This single strike had severely injured him.
"Retreat!" Despite the pain, Cold Arrow King unleashed a powerful punch at Zhuge Xiang, shouting as he yelled. With that shout, Zhuge Xiang was forced to retreat uncontrollably!
"Oh? Forbidden Technique?" Zhuge Xiang's eyes flashed as he was forced back by the Cold Arrow King's roar.
To the Dao Seeking Realm, one needs to have a certain level of comprehension to glimpse even a corner of the Heavenly Dao. Among all Cultivator, humans are the easiest to reach this level because human nature is fickle, which also means that human thinking is active.
Asura are madmen who fight and kill in a frenzy; they don't have much time for so-called thinking. Therefore, in this Asura Path, not a single Asura has reached the Dao Seeking Realm, no matter how powerful they are. Thus, Forbidden Technique play a significant role here.
"However! So what if it's Forbidden Technique?" Although he was repelled by the Forbidden Technique, Zhuge Xiang 'Zhuge Xiang expression remained unchanged. He opened his palm, and a simple yet exquisite Ninth Layer pagoda appeared in his hand. (To be continued...)