Reaching the Immortal-Demon Level Through Equipment
Zhuge Xiang and Ying Qianshan were locked in a fierce battle in the skies above Xianyang City, but the Qin Emperor and his entourage were suffering greatly. The power emanating from their battle was enough to turn the entire Xianyang City into ruins. Therefore, the Qin Emperor and his entourage all intervened to block the shockwaves generated by the battle between Zhuge Xiang and Ying Qianshan.
Zhuge Xiang's cultivation has now reached the Sixth Layer of the Great Accomplishment Stage. Although his cultivation is slightly inferior to Ying Qianshan's, his journey through the Asura Path and the Immortal Realm, and his battles with many powerful Zhuge Xiang Immortal-Demon level, have given him an incredibly rich combat experience and set of skills. Therefore, when facing Ying Qianshan, Zhuge Xiang not only did not fall behind, but actually gained a certain degree of advantage.
"Your growth is indeed astonishing, but now it's time to show you my Twelve Demon Gods." Feeling that Zhuge Xiang's strength actually surpassed his own, Ying Qianshan was shocked and had no choice but to summon the Twelve Demon Gods.
In truth, Ying Qianshan's Twelve Demon Gods could confidently deal with anyone, except for Zhuge Xiang. Back then, with the Twelve Golden Figures, Zhuge Xiang, relying on Xiao Yue's Innate Ability, tore several pieces off their bodies, causing Golden Man damage. Now, the Twelve Golden Figures have been strengthened, but Ying Qianshan still fears that Zhuge Xiang will devour the Twelve Demon Gods as if they were delicacies. However, Zhuge Xiang's current combat power surpasses his own, Ying Qianshan with no other option but to use the Twelve Demon Gods.
"Alright! Let me see just how strong your Twelve Demon Gods really are." Sensing the spatial fluctuations behind Ying Qianshan, and the overwhelming aura emanating from him, Zhuge Xiang's expression was equally solemn. Holding the Sea Calming Divine Needle, his Divine Sense spread out like a tide, and a figure Hundred Zhang tall emerged from the Void. Its body, as black as ink, gave off a profound and weighty feeling, and its majestic aura was no less than that of Ying Qianshan himself. The surging Demonic Qi was incredibly pure, as if it shouldn't exist in the Cultivation World. As Zhuge Xiang's gaze fell on this figure as black as ink, his Data Eye also displayed the other party's information.
"The Twelve Demon Gods (Elite level), at the Tenth Layer of the Great Accomplishment Stage, are formed by fusing Twelve Golden Figures with incredibly pure Demonic Qi. They possess almost the limit of power that the Cultivation World can withstand."
The Data Eye sent back information about the enormous figure, and Zhuge Xiang's heart sank. This was just one of the demon gods among them.
Sure enough, as the first demon god emerged from the Void, the other eleven demon gods appeared one after another, their auras no weaker than the first. "It seems this guy successfully integrated the Demonic Qi Crystal into the Twelve Golden Figures?" Zhuge Xiang murmured to himself, looking at the information on these Twelve Demon Gods. Their overall strength had increased significantly. After the fusion, the Golden God, originally at the Immortal-Demon level, might have their combat power increased from the Asura Emperor level to the Asura Emperor level?
"Well? Do my Twelve Demon Gods still meet your approval?" Looking at Zhuge Xiang's gaze and seeing that he was staring at his Twelve Demon Gods without saying a word, Ying Qianshan asked Zhuge Xiang with a smug look on his face.
"As to know their true strength and whether they are worthy of my attention, I will only find out after I have fought them." Although Zhuge Xiang felt a sense of unease about the strength of these Twelve Demon Gods, his face remained calm and composed.
As he spoke, divine light flashed around Zhuge Xiang, and the dark, deep-colored Bull Demon God Armor appeared on Zhuge Xiang body.
Originally, although Zhuge Xiang possessed great physical strength, the weight of Bull Demon God Armor and the Sea Calming Divine Needle- Sea Calming Divine Needle was terrifying. Therefore, Zhuge Xiang could only choose one of the two. However, now that Zhuge Xiang's cultivation has reached the Sixth Layer of the Great Accomplishment Stage, and he has even successfully cultivated the Great Strength Bull Demon Technique to the Fifth Layer, Zhuge Xiang physical strength has increased several times over. Equipping both the Sea Calming Divine Needle and the Bull Demon God Armor is no longer necessary.
With the appearance of the Bull Demon God Armor, Zhuge Xiang's aura became even stronger, causing the Heaven and Earth to change color. Although his cultivation level remained at the Sixth Layer of the Great Accomplishment Stage, the aura emanating from Zhuge Xiang at this moment had completely reached the Immortal-Demon level.
Although Ying Qianshan's Twelve Demon Gods were powerful, Zhuge Xiang's equipment was equally terrifying. In the Cultivation World, Half-Immortal Artifact Grade equipment was extremely rare, but now Zhuge Xiang had five pieces of Half-Immortal Artifact Grade equipment on him, which made his aura surpass the limit and reach the Immortal-Demon level Zhuge Xiang.
The Sea-Stabilizing Needle (Semi-Immortal Weapon): Attack +280,000, Critical Hit Chance 20%, Critical Hit Damage Triples Attack, Passive 1: Change at Will, Description: Can freely change the size of the Sea-Stabilizing Needle, its weight remains constant. Passive 2: King of Weapons, Description: Any weapon below Semi-Immortal Weapon grade that comes into contact with the Sea-Stabilizing Needle will have its durability reduced by 5% with each collision. Passive 3: Stabilizing the Sea, Description: The Sea-Stabilizing Needle is an object used to calm the storms of the East Sea, capable of immobilizing any water-based spells. Special Effect: Blessed by the offerings of millions of subjects of the Tang Dynasty, Attack Power against Tang Dynasty cultivators +35%, Attack Power from Tang Dynasty cultivators reduced by 35%, Durability 1000/1000, Weight 400.
Mysterious Dragon Body (Half-Immortal Artifact): Defense +50000, Active: Spirit of Ten Thousand Dragons, can summon ten thousand True Dragon Phantom Image, transferring the HP of the Phantom Image dragons to oneself. Each True Dragon Phantom Image has 1000 HP. Cooldown: 3 days. Duration: 380/500. Weight: 100.
Sun Chasing Boots (Half-Immortal Artifact): Movement Speed +100%, Defense +80000, Passive: All negative status effects are reduced by 30%, Active: Three Sun-Chasing Steps, can be activated three Sun Chasing Step, instantly moving within a radius of 1000 meters, and can return to the previous standing position within 3 seconds after activation, Cooldown 3 days, Durability 380/380, Weight 6.
Divine Head Chain (Half-Immortal Artifact): Requires Great Accomplishment Stage cultivation, Defense +80000, Passive: Mind Clears, all Skill casting cannot be interrupted, Casting speed +20%, Skill critical hit rate +10%, Durability 360/400, Weight 5.
Bull Demon God Armor (Half-Demon Artifact): Requires demonic bloodline, Defense +200,000, Passive 1: Immovable as a Mountain, unaffected by any Skill Dao Item, and unable to move against one's will. Passive 2: Bull Demon Power, every 10 points of HP increases attack power by 1 point. Active: Unyielding Will, enters a defensive state from all directions, increasing defense by 50%, but the user cannot move. Durability 650/750, Weight 500.
Not counting the Immortal Slaying Sword, the Blood Transformation Divine Saber, and the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow, Zhuge Xiang is currently equipped with five Half-Immortal Artifacts. His equipment adds 400,000 defense points, and his physical body adds another 200,000. Zhuge Xiang's defense value is close to one million. With the top-tier Half-Immortal Artifact, the Sea Calming Divine Needle, it is only natural that Zhuge Xiang's strength has reached the Immortal-Demon level.
"Where did you find so many Half-Immortal Artifacts?" As Zhuge Xiang donned the Bull Demon God Armor, his aura surged once more, causing Ying Qianshan to exclaim in disbelief. Even for an ordinary person, or a king, obtaining a single Half-Immortal Artifact was no easy feat, yet Zhuge Xiang possessed five?
Staring intently at Zhuge Xiang, Ying Qianshan felt a heavy weight in his heart. He could use the Twelve Demon Gods to exploit loopholes in the Heavenly Laws, and similarly, Zhuge Xiang could use Half-Immortal Artifact to further enhance his strength. The restrictions of Heavenly Dao only limited the cultivation level in the Cultivation World and one's own strength, but the enhancement of equipment and treasures did not count. Therefore, Zhuge Xiang's use of Half-Immortal Artifact to enhance his strength to the Immortal-Demon level, just like Ying Qianshan's Golden God, was also not within the restrictions of the Heavenly Laws.
"You have the Golden God, and I also have Half-Immortal Artifact and Half-Demon Artifact." With five Half-Immortal Artifact Grade artifacts on his body, Zhuge Xiang's aura was also different. He spoke to Ying Qianshan, showing no intention of backing down in the face of the Twelve Demon Gods Zhuge Xiang was full of fighting spirit.
"Where did this guy get so many Half-Immortal Artifacts?" Looking at Zhuge Xiang's Bull Demon God Armor, Sea Calming Divine Needle, Mysterious Dragon Body, Divine Head Chain, and Sun Chasing Boots, Ying Qianshan felt his eyes were almost blinded. A full Half-Immortal Artifact —even the Great Qin Emperor couldn't possibly have such a lineup, right?
The Great Tang Dynasty was famous for Three Great Half-Immortal Artifact: the Dragon Binding Rope, the Demon Mirror, and the Rainbow Skirt and Feather Robe. The Great Qin Empire was famous for only three: the Eastern Emperor Bell, the Demon Emperor Spear, and the Heaven -Heaven-Turning Seal, which served as the Imperial Jade Seal.
Back then, the powerful figures led by True Person Changfeng of Kunlun Mountain intercepted the group from Heavenly Dragon Temple, and it was because they brought the Eastern Emperor Bell with them that they were able to achieve the feat of almost completely annihilating Heavenly Dragon Temple. Even a country might only have a few Half-Immortal Artifact on the surface, yet Zhuge Xiang alone possesses five? How could this not cause people to turn pale with shock?
Since he began cultivating, Zhuge Xiang's greatest skill has been defeating the strong with the weak. Now, Zhuge Xiang's strength surpasses that of the Twelve Demon Gods, so his strength will naturally be much greater than that of the Twelve Demon Gods when he makes another move.
The Sea Calming Divine Needle (a magical staff) was wielded by Zhuge Xiang. Zhuge Xiang's speed was unbelievable. With his Instant Slash, Three Consecutive Slashes, and Explosive Steps, combined with the Sun Chasing Boots' Three Sun-Chasing Steps, his movement was truly like a ghost. Even when facing the combined forces of the Twelve Demon Gods and Ying Qianshan, he seemed to be handling the situation with ease.
Furthermore, Zhuge Xiang's Sea Calming Divine Needle has tripled critical strike damage, and the Divine Head Chain further increases the Skill's critical strike rate. When they start fighting, if Zhuge Xiang's Sea Calming Divine Needle strikes down and triggers a critical strike, the terrifying power is enough to almost sweep a demon god in half. This power is truly astonishing.
The shockwaves from the battle between Zhuge Xiang and Ying Qianshan were already terrifying, and now with the addition of these twelve demon gods, even the combined efforts of the Qin Emperor and his allies to isolate these shockwaves were proving difficult. The Qin Emperor even raised his hand and took out an ancient bronze bell to suppress the aftershocks of the battle.