Earth Beast Niu Kui

Zhuge Xiang was sizing up the various Demon Monster in the Heavenly Demon Hall. Similarly, the Demon Monster in the Heavenly Demon Hall were also sizing up Zhuge Xiang. Even though they lived in the Far North, they had heard of Zhuge Xiang's name.

The battle at the Great Qin Imperial Palace, where he forcibly closed the Gate of the Hungry Ghost Path with his physical strength, and his ability to escape unscathed from the Great Qin Emperor's pursuit, all demonstrate Zhuge Xiang's strength.

When Zhuge Xiang arrived at the Heavenly Demon Hall, he saw Lu Yuling already standing beside the Demon Queen. Zhuge Xiang had been waiting outside the Heavenly Demon Hall when Kong Kong and Lu Yuling entered, which meant that Lu Yuling's identity had been confirmed by the Demon Queen.

"Zhuge Xiang, Ji'er has already said that she was able to break free from the seal this time thanks to your help. For this matter, my Heavenly Demon Hall owes you a favor. I wonder what reward you would like?" The Demon Queen said to Zhuge Xiang, sitting high on the Imperial Throne.

Even in a loose robe, the Demon Queen could not conceal her curvaceous and beautiful figure. She appeared to be a woman in Demon Queen early twenties, yet she possessed a nobility and grace that ordinary women lacked. However, amidst her dignity, she also exuded a cold and aloof aura, a quality she shared with Lu Yuling.

"Actually, I came here today on behalf of the Asura Sect to discuss something with the Demon Queen," Zhuge Xiang said, not paying much attention to the so-called reward, and getting straight to the point.

At Zhuge Xiang's current level, ordinary rewards are no longer worthy of his attention; they must be at least of the value of Half-Immortal Artifact.

"Oh? Representing the Asura Sect? What important matter could it be? And why didn't your Asura Sect's Sect Master Luo come in person?" The woman, with an air of elegance and nobility yet tinged with aloofness, looked at Zhuge Xiang and asked.

"What? Do you look down on our Myriad Monster Kingdom? If you're here to discuss matters with the Demon Queen, shouldn't Luo Ba come in person? Sending a mere brat like you is disrespectful!" As the Demon Queen finished speaking, the other powerful Demon Monster in the Heavenly Demon Hall also spoke up, expressing their displeasure. For a moment, the Heavenly Demon Hall was filled with angry shouts from Demon Monster, and the billowing Demonic Qi, emanating from the fury of countless Demon Monsters, was terrifying.

It's no wonder these Demon Monsters are so angry. Since it's an important matter to discuss, and Asura Sect, Luo Ba should naturally come in person. After all, at this level, let alone the same empire, even other countries can arrive in a very short time if they want to.

"It's not that my Asura Sect looks down on your Myriad Monster Kingdom, but my strength is enough to represent my Master..." Hearing the cries of condemnation from the many Demon Monsters in the Heavenly Demon Hall, Zhuge Xiang remained silent for a moment before speaking to explain.

No matter how you explain yourself in this Heavenly Demon Hall, you won't be able to quell their anger. Since that's the case, then just use your strength to gain their recognition.

"You mean you can represent the Asura Sect? Represent Luo Ba? You greenhorn, aren't you afraid of biting off more than you can chew?" As Zhuge Xiang finished speaking, the Heavenly Demon Hall fell silent for a moment, and then, even louder condemnations rose up one after another.

"Indeed, although you, Zhuge Xiang, have recently gained fame, you are still far inferior to the Demon Queen and your Sect Master Luo."

"With your status, what qualifications do you have to speak with Her Asura Sect on behalf of the Demon Queen Your Majesty?"

Amidst the rising and falling clamor, filled with anger, the Demon Queen remained seated gracefully on her Imperial Throne, quietly observing Zhuge Xiang expressing her own opinion, waiting to see how he would handle the situation.

As for what the Asura Sect wants to discuss with me, that's not urgent. The most important thing is to see if Zhuge Xiang is qualified to discuss things with me.

"Qualifications!?" Remembering his Master's instructions on behalf of his Big Brother Liao Wufa —that he needed to be assertive in this Myriad Monster Kingdom— Zhuge Xiang's aura suddenly changed. A surge of killing intent, like a raging storm or a landslide, pressed down on the surrounding Demon Monster. Zhuge Xiang's words became resounding. "It's simple! My qualifications are my strength! With my strength, I am qualified to represent the Asura Sect!"

Although Zhuge Xiang's cultivation level was only at the eighth level of the Spirit Severing Realm, his strength far exceeded what his cultivation level could measure. Along the way, Zhuge Xiang killed countless Void Returning Stage Cultivator, Corpse King, and Demon Monster, many of whom were powerful beings comparable to those at the Great Accomplishment Stage. His killing intent surged out like a flood, causing the Heavenly Demon Hall to fall silent. Zhuge Xiang's killing aura was truly not to be underestimated.

"Such a strong killing intent! Just how many powerful figures has he killed?" The monkey, who was holding an iron rod, stared at Zhuge Xiang with warlike eyes and muttered to itself. Although it was shocked by Zhuge Xiang's killing intent, it was even more so by its own intense fighting spirit.

"As expected of someone who managed to escape the emperor's pursuit, he certainly has some skill," said the three-eyed Corpse-Bone Bird, staring at Zhuge Xiang. As an ancient beast, the Corpse-Bone Bird was born with the ability to devour the souls of the dead.

"However, daring to run wild in my Heavenly Demon Hall, even if Luo Ba Sect Master himself comes, we cannot tolerate it. This guy must be taught a profound lesson!" said another black bull, its eyes filled with rage, in a deep, gruff voice.

As he spoke, the bull transformed into human form, a dark-skinned, burly man. His bull horns turned into a pair of crescent-shaped cleavers. Without further ado, he slashed fiercely at Zhuge Xiang with the Ox-Horn Saber.

"Good! Let this guy suffer a bit!" The Demon Monster of the Heavenly Demon Hall shouted in support as they watched the bull make its move, while the Demon Queen, sitting on her Imperial Throne, remained silent, simply watching quietly.

Although Zhuge Xiang's strength surprised the Demon Monster of the Heavenly Demon Hall, his wanton display of killing intent within the Heavenly Demon Hall was tantamount to provocation, naturally enraging them. Consequently, the Six-Star Heavenly Demon Hall Demon Monster Niu, attacked Zhuge Xiang.

Six-Star Demon Monster is comparable to Cultivator at the Great Accomplishment Stage. In this Myriad Monster Kingdom, it is clear that it holds a very high status. When these two great cleavers are slashed down, their power is astonishing, giving people the feeling of cutting down everything and destroying everything in their path.

"Such powerful force!" Even before the blade arrived, the force it contained was enough to startle Zhuge Xiang. Bulls are inherently creatures of immense strength. Zhuge Xiang's Body-Refining Technique, known as the Great Strength Bull Demon Technique, demonstrates the strength of bulls.

This raging bull is an Ancient Times mythical beast with the Innate Divine Ability Earth Divine Power, capable of endlessly drawing power from the earth for its own use. It is evident how terrifying the strength of this raging bull, comparable to the Great Accomplishment Stage, must be.

In terms of sheer strength, this bull's power ranks among the top in the entire Great Qin Empire. Therefore, even a cultivator at the Great Accomplishment Stage would have to avoid its sharp edge when this fierce slash comes down...

"Hehe! Strength? This suits me just fine!" However, looking at the man transformed from a bull, who was fiercely slashing down, Zhuge Xiang's face was filled with a smile.

Facing the bull's attack, he neither dodged nor evaded. With a wave of his hand, the 13,500-jin (approximately 6,750 kg) Sea Calming Divine Needle appeared in his grasp. With a flourish of his hands, he used the Sea Calming Divine Needle to arc through the air, heading straight for the pair of large cleavers...

"Heavens! He actually dares to meet Elder Niu Kui's attack head-on? You know, Elder Niu Kui's attack has a record of killing three Great Accomplishment Stage Cultivator in one go!" Seeing Zhuge Xiang actually facing Niu Kui's attack head-on without fear of death, many Demon Monsters in the Heavenly Demon Hall exclaimed in low voices.

"However, Zhuge Xiang also seems to be known for his physical strength. I heard that during the war in the Great Qin Imperial Palace, he forcibly closed the Gate of the Hungry Ghost Path with just his physical strength." Although Zhuge Xiang's head-on confrontation with Niu Kui's attack shocked the Demon Monster of the Heavenly Demon Hall, some Demon Monster quickly realized what was happening.

"This makes things even more interesting. Niu Kui's strength ranks among the top in the Great Qin Empire, while Zhuge Xiang is also Cultivator renowned for his physical strength. I wonder who would have the upper hand if they clashed head-on?" Thinking of Zhuge Xiang's formidable physical strength, the Demon Monster in the Heavenly Demon Hall were all curious: was Niu Kui stronger, or would this rising star, Zhuge Xiang, prevail?

The Ox-Horn Saber was formed from Niu Kui's own horns. Although it did not reach the level of Half-Immortal Artifact, but was only comparable to Twelfth-Rank Lingbao, these horns were arguably the most suitable weapon for Niu Kui himself. In his hands, the power unleashed by this pair of Ox-Horn Saber was no less than that of Half-Immortal Artifact. What is the most powerful attacking part of an ox? It is its horns, not to mention the horns of a beast comparable to Great Accomplishment Stage Realm Ox Demon.

"Strength? I don't believe there's anyone in the Cultivation World whose physical strength is stronger than mine..." Zhuge Xiang, who had already successfully completed the Great Strength Bull Demon Technique Fourth Layer, was not afraid of anyone when it came to a contest of strength. He slammed the Sea Calming Divine Needle in his hand down hard.

Boom!

Under the watchful eyes of all the Demon Monster in the Heavenly Demon Hall, the iron rod of the Sea Calming Divine Needle collided with Niu Kui's pair of cleavers, and a powerful force surged from the Sea Calming Divine Needle.

This was a force Zhuge Xiang had never felt before. Unable to stop himself, he staggered back three steps, leaving three deep and clear footprints on the ground of the Heavenly Demon Hall.

However, while Zhuge Xiang retreated three steps, Niu Kui felt an unprecedented force emanating from his pair of cleavers. Zhuge Xiang had retreated three steps, but Niu Kui had retreated a total of seven steps, four steps more than Zhuge Xiang...

"What! His strength is even greater than Niu Kui's!?" This scene caused a series of exclamations from the Demon Monster of the Heavenly Demon Hall. Demon Monster knew very well just how strong Niu Kui was. (To be continued...)