Intimidation
On the edge of the Sacred Flame Realm's radiation range, there was actually a fifth-rank expert hidden!
The Sky Swallowing Demon Lord did not come alone at all.
He had been hiding his fifth-rank strength and hadn't made a move yet. Now that he was revealing his true form, it was a signal to the other party to show themselves.
Moreover, the one hiding there was clearly Baiyue Sovereign!
A golden road stretches endlessly through the void, and a magnificent chariot with a blue ox and white horse, carrying a canopy, speeds along this golden road.
The king stood on the carriage, surrounded by a strong aura of power. He wore a seven-tassel crown and Flood Dragon robe, surrounded by the national fortune. He held power in his hands and stood on the imperial steps. He exuded nobility and presented a Wang Family aura in the void!
Dragons hold jeweled canopies, phoenixes spit out tassels, twin towers stand with connected eaves, and silk curtains and emerald quilts adorn the walls.
Auspicious air rises from the mortal world, darkening the sky. Golden branches and jade leaves spread all around, clouds of five colors shimmer with countless pearls. Strolling leisurely up the steps, a thousand auspicious signs gather, and ten thousand blessings arrive. Heaven presents auspicious omens, earth responds with divine grace, and the South Pole arches around the star Tai.
The carriage, the canopy, the fan, and the guards were as usual. Attendants, servants, dancers, and various Law Treasure flew about, accompanied by melodious music that echoed through the air.
Judging from their demeanor, they don't seem to be fighting in foreign lands; they seem more like they're here for a vacation.
However, under normal circumstances, that is sufficient.
Even if a Baiyue Sovereign wasn't that strong, he was enough to secure victory and completely tip the scales in favor of the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord.
That old fox, the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord, is truly meticulous, planning everything meticulously, considering defeat before victory.
Unfortunately, Li Qi's side also had a good grasp of the situation.
At the same time that unknown ruler descended, on the other side, the great sun of this world group suddenly erupted, and a golden crow burning with flames flew out from it!
The power of the blazing sun converged into one, and a sharp cry echoed through the void.
The blazing light cannot be heard near. It gathers and burns. The fire shines in the sky! (: gèn, time or space continues continuously)
The blazing flames spread across the vast wilderness, their power illuminating the distant horizon. The golden crow spread its wings, its momentum soaring towards the sun. The raging fire of the furnace, its flames blazing and radiant, seemed to have ignited a furnace of creation, the raging flames gushing forth and splashing recklessly into the void!
She arrived a long time ago.
They were simply following Li Qi's instructions and had been hiding in the sun. The Golden Crow was the essence of the sun, so hiding in it was no problem at all.
The Sky Swallowing Demon Lord's eyes widened in disbelief.
The third fifth-rank official?!
The other side really has a third fifth-rank official? How is that possible?!
If they truly possessed this level of skill, with the resources of Mount Luofu, they could easily occupy a world cluster on their own. Why would they need to compete for a Sixth-Rank World?
That's unrealistic!
In the eyes of the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord, the situation had now reversed.
The first rank five, the jade rabbit before me, Essence of Taiyin.
The second fifth-rank Shaman the one who hid within the Sacred Flame Realm and used bizarre methods to seize the Jin Chi.
The third fifth-rank official is the newly emerged Golden Crow.
However, he never imagined that Li Qi was actually just a worthless seventh-rank official, not qualified to participate in such a battle at all, and that Green Mountain God Jin Chi was simply tricked.
The Five Aggregates Demonic Blood contained in the Kapala Bowl held by Black Heaven, Guardian Spirit of Buddhism, Sky Swallowing Demon Lord probably wouldn't even dare to dream of.
And the same was true for that king.
Upon seeing the Golden Crow appear, he turned and left without hesitation.
Without the slightest hesitation.
Are you kidding me!
The golden crow's body reverberated, and its true fire nearly spread for billions of miles, seemingly about to incinerate all matter. It was clear at a glance that it was not to be trifled with.
He and the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord weren't exactly sworn brothers, so seeing the situation was turning against him, he naturally made a hasty retreat.
But then Yang Ning saw the king, with his regal bearing, retreat directly, which made her laugh.
There was still some distance between them, and Yang Ning couldn't stop him.
Therefore, Yang Ning decisively turned back, passing by a streak of fire.
On Shen Shuibi's side, the Pill Furnace suddenly received two more energies, Taiyin and Taiyang, which gave rise to the Primal Beginning fire, greatly increasing the pressure on the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord!
In fact, Shen Shuibi and Yang Ning only occupied half of the main road of the Sun and Moon Path.
Therefore, the Yin and Yang energies naturally revolve around each other, with each having its own place.
Now, only by joining forces can the power of the Dao Path of the Sun and Moon Path be truly demonstrated.
The golden crow spreads its wings and flies in.
The jade rabbit leaped up and walked over.
The Jade Rabbit and the Golden Crow, the two spirits that are the sun and moon, combine to strengthen Shen Shuibi's Pill Furnace, and even the speed of Yang Condensation increases.
It's even approaching the limit of the fifth rank, which is close to nine hundred times the Heavenly Way Limit!
Li Qi couldn't understand what it was.
However, Li Qi couldn't understand it, but the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord understood it perfectly.
One of the powers of the Sun and Moon Path.
Time.
The sun and moon revolve, time flows by, the golden crow flies swiftly, and the jade rabbit shuttles away—all these phrases inherently imply the rapid passage of time.
This is not merely the power of cosmic light, but rather represents an 'arrow' that accelerates action; time flows forward forever, faster and faster, never reversing.
This is the true essence of Mount Luofu.
The Polaris Golden Core Method is the zero on the coordinate system, and the current journey of the Wu Tu is an arrow destined to move forward on this coordinate system.
This represents... a special view of space and time, a unique way of understanding the universe and all things.
This is what Shen Shuibi meant by the true 'Tao'.
The perspective is focused on the battlefield.
For Yang Ning, her speed hadn't changed, and she had indeed been flying for a long time.
But to others, Yang Ning's speed appeared to be many times faster.
The time flow rates of the two parties have become different.
Yin and Yang unite, the sun and moon revolve, the Jade Rabbit and the Golden Crow come and go in a dream.
The Dao Path that the Sun and Moon Path on has been coveted and even plundered by several major Dao Lineage throughout the world.
And now, in this nameless void beyond the realm, it is displaying a trace of its power.
Yin and Yang are two energies, mingled as one.
The Wu Tu runs alongside, the arrow flies swiftly like a shuttle.
The Alchemy Fire blazed fiercely, and the cauldron roared.
The universe is simple, and the seasons come and go.
The Sky Swallowing Demon Lord was truly panicked now.
He was terrified and sensed a strong sense of danger.
So, almost without hesitation, the purplish-red star behind him exploded!
Originally, he wanted to resist the refining and then seize the opportunity to counterattack, but now the Golden Crow and Jade Rabbit joined forces, and the Yin and Yang merged into one, already possessing the power of Hunyuan. The quality of Hunyuan Qi far surpassed his Demon Star, which was not something he could digest.
If swallowed, it will directly rupture the stomach.
Shen Shuibi frowned slightly as she self-destructed her Dharma form, then retreated without hesitation and released her Pill Furnace.
Furthermore, even her speed increased several times over.
In the blink of an eye, the rabbit had already retreated out of the blast radius.
The Demon Star exploded, unleashing boundless power that shook billions of miles!
At the center of the explosion, a meteor shot out and fled into the far distance.
The Sky Swallowing Demon Lord abandoned the Green Mountain God and fled for his life.
With the self-destructing Dharma Form and the Wu Tu of special Secret Method, even the two of them, who were working together, could not catch it. Unless they were willing to face the aftershocks of the self-destructing Dharma Form, they would have to take a long detour.
If they take a longer route, the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord will surely escape without a trace.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Yang Ning and Shen Shuibi sisters probably wouldn't be able to do anything to the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord.
But at that moment, Li Qi was on OB in the distance, spoke up. He shouted loudly through the communication array, "Now, little sister-in-law!"
Yang Ning glared angrily, but her hands continued to move.
But then they saw a wisp of energy being thrown from her hand.
The moment this wisp of aura appeared, a mysterious fluctuation spread out, and strange phenomena appeared in the void.
Heaven possesses a mysterious and natural energy that harmonizes the five tones and the eight scenic wonders of Yuqing, thus forming the boundless celestial realm.
The six-tiered jade platform is located above the Nine Heavens Map, upon which are golden slips, jade tablets, and 100,000 chapters of purple phoenix and cinnabar.
The cave chapter is complete. In the void, heaven and earth have no roots, the sun and moon have no light. The Unseen dark and mysterious, without ancestors or lineage. The spiritual text is dim and hazy, sometimes existing and sometimes disappearing.
Then suddenly the two polarities appeared, waiting to divide the sun, waiting for it to shine. The spiritual diagram changed the course of the universe, the mysterious phenomena shifted, and the opportunity arose to respond to the times, and thus it came into existence.
Thus, heaven and earth were separated, and the three stems, when combined, emitted light. Their spiritual patterns were rich and beautiful, reflecting the clear sky above. They originated from the azure sky, their color without fixed form, their branches twisting and turning, impossible to fathom.
A figure emerged amidst the many strange phenomena, his posture leisurely. He rode a purple cloud chariot, pulled by a nine-colored dragon, carrying the Heavenly Innocent Strategy, wearing the Vajra Spirit Seal and a yellow brocade robe that shone brightly. He was adorned with flying cloud patterns, wore the Heavenly True Morning Tassel Crown, and shod in the Jade Phoenix Pattern Shoes. His appearance was ethereal and his aura was full of immortality.
The fleeing Sky Swallowing Demon Lord turned pale!
This is... the aura of a fourth-grade cultivator?
This is a trap set for him. When did he offend someone he couldn't afford to mess with?!
In that instant, the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord's mind raced with a multitude of thoughts.
He began to review everything he had done before, to see if he had touched the interests of a certain party, which had prompted a powerful figure to plot against him.
Clearly, the other party also had some concerns; otherwise, they wouldn't have sent only a wisp of energy, indicating that they still had a chance to survive.
The fact that only a junior was used to ambush him, and that he himself only revealed a trace of his aura, showed that the other party did not want to kill him.
So, the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord immediately stopped and bowed to the strange phenomenon in the void. "Junior Jue Chiling, a disciple of the Mountain Moving Great Sage, greets senior. I do not know where I have offended you. I hope you will forgive me and give me some pointers."
"As a junior, I have always been mindful of your arrangements and spared your life. Now, you have even shown yourself in person. All of this is natural and unpretentious, which shows the sincerity of your character."
"Many things have been said, and there is much truth to them. Senior, you are a magnanimous and dignified person. Why don't you speak frankly with me and teach me how to conduct myself? It would be good to have the kindness of a mentor and settle this grievance."
He politely bowed to the mysterious phenomenon in the void and said this.
The sound traveled through some mysterious fluctuations, and Shen Shuibi and Yang Ning both stopped and slowed down.
Yang Ning glanced at Shen Shuibi, then closed her eyes and ignored her.
She has always been arrogant and indifferent to people.
Shen Shuibi had already rehearsed, so she stopped and used Secret Method to transmit her voice, saying, "Demon Lord, there is no need to be so formal. Demon Lord, this matter was actually just an accident. If you trust me, please come with us, and then everything will be resolved."
Upon hearing this voice, the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord frowned slightly, secretly gathering his strength, and then casually asked, "Shall we go for a trip? May I ask where you two fairy maidens are headed?"
"It's not far away, it's right in the Sacred Flame Realm," Shen Shuibi said softly.
She couldn't kill the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord, and she probably couldn't stop him from escaping. Besides, if she did kill him, it would cause a lot of trouble.
Everyone has a powerful backer; who doesn't have someone supporting them? They've already brought in the Mountain Moving Great Sage. Although the Mountain Moving Great Sage probably doesn't know him, he's from the same lineage, so they can probably make some kind of connection.
So, we still need to talk about it.
However, the matter to be discussed must be left to Li Qi.
After hearing Shen Shuibi's words, the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord pondered for a long time before saying, "Since you have extended such a warm invitation, how can Jue Chiling refuse? Please lead the way, Fairy."
Although he was worried about a trap, he thought that the Sacred Flame Realm was only a few minutes away from here, not far away. If it was an ambush, it could be launched here, without having to go all the way over there.
Besides, he was already curious about who he had offended and why the other party said it was an "accidental injury."
Moreover, these two fifth-rank individuals are clearly remnants of Mount Luofu. The fourth-rank aura that appeared earlier, judging from the Dongxuan Liangyi Method, also belonged to the Daoist sect. So who could possibly be connected to all of these?
So, after thinking it over, the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord decided to go and take a look.
Having reached a verbal agreement, the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord no longer hesitated. He saw Yang Ning and Shen Shuibi take the lead, while he followed behind, millions of miles behind, all the way to the Sacred Flame Realm.
Upon arriving in the Sacred Flame Realm, he saw the Green Mountain God and the chaotic Demon Soldiers.
As soon as the Demon Soldiers saw the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord arrive, they immediately knelt down and prostrated themselves, calling out loudly, "Master! Master!"
His expression remained unchanged. He waved his hand, and a Dharma image appeared. It was the purplish-red star, but now it had no suction power at all and looked ordinary.
However, the people of the Sacred Flame Realm were greeted by another wave of strange phenomena.
The crimson stars filled the entire sky, and countless people were unable to sleep.
Of course, most people don't care anymore.
Faced with the basic needs of survival, few people care about the strange phenomena in the sky that change every few days.
Who cares? As long as it's not a sword falling on their heads, everything else... doesn't matter. They only care about finding something that will allow them to survive tomorrow.
The Demon Soldiers seemed to have found a lifeline and rushed towards the Demon Star. After landing on it, they transformed into numerous murals and runes on the Demon Star's land, vivid and lifelike.
So this is how the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord gathered these million Demon Soldiers.
After accepting the million Demon Soldiers, he cupped his hands in apology to the two sisters, Yang Ning and Shen Shuibi, saying, "I apologize for making you two immortals laugh. They have been with me for many years, and although they were somewhat rude, their crime does not warrant death..."
"It's alright. Since he's the Demon Lord's follower, we'll just keep him safe," Shen Shuibi replied calmly.
Yang Ning didn't say a word from beginning to end; she seemed even more aloof than Shen Shuibi.
Having received confirmation, the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord nodded slightly, while glancing at the Green Mountain God standing blankly outside the World Barrier the Sacred Flame Realm.
Possessed by an evil spirit?
What kind of bizarre method is this? Is it the work of that Shaman? Although I've heard that Shaman's methods are strange and insidious, how could it be this bizarre?
With that in mind, he entered the Sacred Flame Realm as if nothing had happened.
However, he was stunned.
The person who appeared before him was a young man who was only a seventh-rank official.