Demonic Ape Commander

"Boom!"

"Da da da da!"

"Roar!"

A deafening roar.

The clanging sound of machine gun fire.

The screams of Demonic Beasts and ferocious beasts before their death.

These sounds, along with flames, blood, and dust kicked up by explosions, intertwine to create a cruel yet magnificent symphony.

This horrific scene of slaughter deeply affected the nerves of Zhan Hongying, Zhao Qian, and their group on the other side of the river.

Although they had learned countless times from various sources that a large number of killing Spirit Artifact had been crafted Gu Jinlai, and that the very name given to these Spirit Artifact as "killing" suggested Spirit Artifact high killing efficiency.

However, when they witnessed firsthand the overwhelming firepower of dozens of machine guns, close-in weapon systems, and howitzers, which transformed the Jade Belt River, a mere few hundred meters wide, into an insurmountable chasm of life, turning it into a river of blood strewn with the corpses of Demonic Beasts and ferocious beasts, they truly realized just how terrifying these killing Spirit Artifact were.

"Terrible! Absolutely terrifying!"

"Demonic Beasts! Demonic Beasts! Those are Demonic Beasts that can fight against even the weakest human experts at the Gang Condensing stage! Yet, in front of the killing Spirit Artifact invented and crafted by the Ancient Heavenly Lord, they are as fragile as paper, easily torn to shreds!?"

"Demonic Beasts are incredibly resilient. Even if they are struck by a cultivator's sword once or twice, or even ten or eight times, they won't die on the spot. But if dozens or hundreds of bullets are fired at them in less than a second... what Demonic Beasts could withstand that?"

"I can't hold on! It's shooting too fast, I can't hold on at all!"

From those who had Spirit Refining to those Qi Refining, these cultivators, who had all achieved some success in their cultivation, were horrified and felt a chill run down their spines as they watched the Demonic Beasts being shot down so quickly.

Demonic Beasts!

Each one is a symbol of terror!

The High-ranking Demonic Beast known as the "Black Demon" caused immense destruction in Star Province, resulting in the deaths of at least tens of thousands of people.

To fight such a Demonic Beasts, even Core Forming might not be confident of success; only True Person of Spirit Refining could personally intervene to ensure absolute victory.

And how many True Person Spirit Refining are there in the entire Star Province?

Out of nearly 60 million people, it's not possible to find even one hundred.

What an astonishing proportion!

In the context of the Middle Kingdom on Blue Star, this would be equivalent to a provincial or ministerial-level official.

For ordinary people, the county level is already the limit of what they can access, let alone the provincial level, which is above the city level.

That's practically equivalent to the existence of another social class.

High above, perched in the clouds, overlooking the earth.

But now...

Such beings, beings of this level, were swiftly and decisively shot down. Their corpses and blood stained the Jade Belt River, a scene that deeply shocked everyone present.

Those cultivators who have gone through countless hardships to finally achieve true enlightenment and cultivate True Qi are especially bewildered at this moment.

They spent decades, working day and night, honing their physiques to cultivate True Qi, but now...

Under machine gun fire, all beings are equal.

Whether it was High-ranking Demonic Beast that only a True Person Immortal of Spirit Refining could absolutely kill, or an ordinary Demonic Beasts that would be considered a top-tier existence in a county, they were all torn to shreds and blasted into blood mist as flames burst forth and bullets rained down.

This inevitably made them deeply doubt their years of arduous cultivation.

If...

If the number of these killing Spirit Artifact increases further, will their cultivation still be meaningful?

"This is... the true power wielded by the Ancient Heavenly Lord..."

At this moment, Zhan Hongying felt an immense sense of relief.

Fortunately, they Gu Jinlai been allies.

Fortunately, they were on the same side.

Otherwise...

With the terrifying power displayed by these Gu Jinlai killing Spirit Artifact in annihilating Demonic Beasts, even if the Star Alliance were to mobilize all its forces, it would not be enough to kill them all.

"Roar!"

At this moment, on the opposite bank of the Jade Belt River, a nimble figure leaped into the air, attempting to use a leaping motion to jump across the river and reach the other side.

"A great Demonic Beasts! It's a great Demonic Beasts!"

Zhan Hongying couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Gu Jinlai, with a slight lift of the eyelids, the muzzle of the close-in weapon system moves up slightly.

"Sizzle!"

Flames burst forth.

A large number of metal cartridge cases were ejected.

Along with this, a laser-like beam of light struck the great Demonic Beasts that was about to leap forward.

These great Demonic Beasts leaping into the void are like live targets to Gu Jinlai.

Even great Demonic Beasts are no exception.

This great Demonic Beasts thought it could leap hundreds of meters across the river to the other side with its agile speed, amazing jumping ability, and gliding ability. However, as it was targeted by close-in weapon systems, the kinetic energy of the bullets it fired stopped its leaping motion.

Furthermore, its defensive capabilities are insufficient to render close-in weapon system (CIWS) bullets ineffective.

With a painful wail, the great Demonic Beasts sprayed out a large amount of blood mist from its body and quickly fell from mid-air, crashing into the Jade Belt River and splashing water more than ten meters high.

This probing by the great Demonic Beasts seemed to have finally allowed the ape demon commander in the rear to figure something out.

"Roar!"

Amidst the roar, the most threatening high-ranking Demonic Beasts manifested its indestructible demonic form.

However, unlike its time in Taihe City, the immortal demonic body it manifested was only about twelve meters tall, its hair was denser, like steel needles, and the muscles bulging on its body were filled with a violent sense of power.

It imitated the Demonic Beasts from before, leaping up in the same manner.

"I've been waiting for you."

They've been whispering about it Gu Jinlai.

Both close-in weapon systems were aimed simultaneously.

Fire and light shot out in a dazzling display.

The visible torrent of metal almost blotted out the sky.

However, the Demonic Beasts leader blocked the bullets fired from the close-in weapon system with its arm, and the bullets were deflected by its incredibly resilient muscles and hair.

Even the kinetic energy contained in the bullet could not stop its soaring figure. With a loud roar, it landed almost on the opposite bank of the Jade Belt River, smashing down a large amount of soil and rocks and splashing up towering waves.

"Focus fire!"

At his command, Gu Jinlai immediately said to the mirror beside him, "Change to armor-piercing shells! Fire!"

The two close-in weapon systems remained fixed on the demonic ape leader, firing at its eyes and other vital points, forcing it to parry with its arms outstretched.

Behind him, demon warriors drew their bows and shot arrows loaded with explosives at the demon ape commander who had just landed.

These arrows were made with high explosives refined by the Celestial Master, and the amount of explosives was so plentiful that it was comparable to that of an artillery shell.

As the arrow struck, the explosives detonated, and a deafening roar, accompanied by towering flames and smoke, completely engulfed the great Demonic Beasts.

The shockwave from the explosives reached a distance of over 100 meters, sending dirt and weeds flying hundreds of meters into the air. Mixed with water waves that shot into the void, the shockwave rained down on Gu Jinlai and the group of demon warriors at the forefront.

However, none of the demon warriors blinked; those who were to fire their guns fired, and those who were to shoot their arrows released them.

"Roar!"

At that moment, a roar filled with pain and anger rang out.

Immediately afterward, amidst the raging flames, the Demon Ape Commander, though somewhat battered and bloodied from the bombardment, was still alive.

Emerging from the flames, it resembled an unparalleled demon god, its twelve-meter-tall physique exuding a suffocating pressure.

This scene turned Zhao Qian, Zhan Hongying, and other Spirit Refining True Person pale.

"A high-ranking Demonic Beasts! This is the power of a high-ranking Demonic Beasts!"

"Too strong! Too terrifying! This great Demonic Beasts looks a bit disheveled, but those of them who cultivate the Undying Demon Body have an extremely amazing recovery ability. It won't be long before it recovers from this kind of injury."

"The ancient Heavenly Lord's killing Spirit Artifact are useless against Demonic Beasts... What should we do!?"

The reinforcements from the Purgatory Sect and the Starry Sky Alliance looked somewhat panicked.

This is a powerful Demonic Beasts of a high rank!

Their defenses are too high, and their regeneration is too strong; even Primordial Spirit True Lord might not be able to kill them.

"That's about it."

Gu Jinlai calm, calculated for a moment, and then ordered Gu Chifeng and the others beside him, "Restrict its range of movement!"

Instantly, all close-in weapon systems shifted their guns, and at the same time, dozens of demon warriors fired arrows again. Bullets and rockets almost completely engulfed the great Demonic Beasts.

Almost simultaneously, a sharp whistle came from behind them.

The next moment, eight shells landed simultaneously. Three of them missed, but the remaining five landed precisely on the Demon Ape Commander, who was engulfed in flames, explosions, and bullets.

"Boom!"

"Roar!"

A low, explosive sound and a painful roar rang out simultaneously.

"This kind of shell!?"

Zhao Qian sensed something immediately.

These newly fired shells seem... a little different.

He could clearly feel that under the bombardment of these shells, the Demon Ape Commander's aura had dropped significantly.

But...

"They're still alive?"

Gu Jinlai's expression was solemn. "Although our armor-piercing projectile technology is not top-notch, the defensive capabilities of this great Demonic Beasts... are still comparable to those of a heavy tank."

So...

Gu Jinlai reached out and touched the hilt of his battle sword. At the same time, he leaped off the mechanical tyrannosaurus and landed steadily on the ground.

Then, stride forward and begin to accelerate.

As he accelerated, his body began to expand rapidly, and in an instant, he transformed from about 1.9 meters tall into a 3.6-meter-tall little giant.

The length of the battle sword in his hand, which had been repeatedly imbued with spiritual energy, had also increased dramatically from just over two meters to nearly four meters.

Almost simultaneously with the Gu Jinlai of the offensive, the Demon Ape Commander, roaring in agony, suddenly strode out from the flames and smoke created by the artillery bombardment.

At this moment, five visible bloody holes appeared on its body, and the pale bones and churning internal organs could even be clearly seen inside.

However, the Undying Demon Body's powerful regenerative ability and the Demonic Beasts's astonishing vitality allowed it to survive despite its injuries.

The intense pain, on the contrary, completely unleashed its frenzy.

"You... all must die!"

With a low growl, the demonic ape, enveloped in terrifying flames and blood, along with billowing, malevolent demonic fire, stepped onto the riverbank and launched its charge.