Douluo: Thunder Dragon Seeks the Dao
Chapter 169

Spirit-Demon Blood Battle, Mid-Battle Arrival (4K)

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Far away in the core territory of the Demon Race, deep within the Demon Capital Heart City Demon Emperor Palace City.

Demon God Emperor Feng Xiu sat high on the pitch-black throne, with the Moon Demon God Agares and the Star Demon God Vassago standing below him.

Behind the throne, the towering, earth-shattering, and terrifyingly powerful Heaven-Defying Dragon Pillar, inscribed with countless strange runes and radiating a chilling aura, stood silently. Its body shimmered with light, seemingly connected to the figure on the throne by blood.

"Your His Majesty, everything is ready." Agares bowed and reported, his voice low. "The selected Planar Coordinates are located at Weak Point in Space. By combining the power of our Seventy-Two Pillar Demon Gods with a massive amount of resources, we are seventy percent confident that we can forcibly open a Temporary Passage."

The Star Demon God Vassago held a crystal ball that constantly evolved the trajectory of stars in his hands, and added, "According to astrological calculations, the Space Tide will be at their calmest in three days, making it the best time to act. However... this action will consume a huge amount of resources and will inevitably trigger a backlash from the laws of this realm, and may even... alert some unknown beings."

Demon God Emperor Feng Xiu lightly tapped the armrest of the throne with his fingertips, a barely perceptible shadow flashing deep in his cold eyes. Five years had passed, and Di Tian's seemingly absurd yet incisive warning from back then still haunted his mind like a nightmare.

It's better to believe it exists than not. Leaving a way out for the Demon Race is imperative!

"Proceed according to plan." Feng Xiu spoke slowly, his voice carrying an undeniable authority. "Regardless of the outcome, my clan must take control of its own destiny!"

"Yes!" Agares and Vassago responded in unison, a resolute glint in their eyes.

Three days later, in the far west of the Demon Race Realm, in a desolate wasteland known as the "Space Rift Valley".

This is no longer an ordinary underground palace, but a Chaotic Void where the Space Law have been forcibly created and distorted.

Seventy-two Demon God Pillar, each with a unique shape but radiating overwhelming demonic power, stood in the void in an incomparably profound formation. The pillars shimmered with light, echoing each other, forming a terrifying array that enveloped the heavens and earth— the Ten Lands Nine Heavens God Annihilation Array!

At the center of the grand formation, where the Demonic Energy was most concentrated, Demon God Emperor Feng Xiu stood proudly. He was clad in Dark Purple Dragon-Patterned Demon Armor, held the Heaven-Defying Demon Dragon Sword, and the illusory image of the Heaven-Defying Dragon Pillar behind him, which reached to the heavens and the earth, was as solid as a real person, exuding an unparalleled pressure that suppressed all heavens.

To its left, the Moon Demon God Agares wields the Moon Demon Scythe, and the Moon Demon God Pillar casts a cool, clear light; to its right, the Star Demon God Vassago holds the Star Compass, and the Star Demon God Pillar evolves into the Celestial Cycle Star Dou. The auras of the three Super Divine Artifact are connected, forming the "Sun Moon Star Three Lights Demon Annihilation Array," which serves as the core and spearhead of the great array.

Each of the Seventy-Two Pillar Demon Gods occupied its position, pouring their own Demon Essence into the Demon God Pillar without reservation, thus activating the great formation.

The vast Power of Faith, like a golden ocean, surged and flowed among the runes of the array, supporting this peerless and ferocious array capable of God Slaying Demon Slaughtering!

On the opposite side of the great formation, bathed in the endless Demonic Energy and the light of the formation, a figure floated silently.

He wore a simple white robe, his hair and beard were all white, his face was kind, but his eyes were as deep as the starry sky, carrying an indifferent and majestic air as he looked down upon all living beings. There was no dazzling light around him, but he seemed to be one with the entire world, and with every move he made, he resonated with the laws of the entire Saint Demon Continent. He was the manifestation of the Planar Spirit of the Saint Demon Continent!

At this moment, the initial composure on the face of this Planar Spirit was gone, replaced by a solemn and cold killing intent.

The battle has been going on for several hours.

The Planar Spirit never expected that the Demon Race would actually dare to construct Planar Passage, and even more so, they never expected that the "Ten Lands Nine Heavens God Annihilation Array" they had secretly set up would be so terrifyingly powerful!

Since the power of the Planar Spirit is mostly distributed evenly across various locations on the Holy Saint Demon Continent Saint Demon Continent to maintain its laws, the power they can gather in a short time without attracting the attention of the powerful Demon Race is only at the God Level.

However, he lacked martial ethics and immediately launched a sneak attack, killing one of the top twenty Demon God. In an attempt to weaken the power of the Ten Lands Nine Heavens God Annihilation Array, he casually chose the nineteenth-ranked Terrifying Bull Demon God. With a single strike, the Spear of Judgment, condensed from the laws of the universe, pierced through the void, easily succeeding.

The Terrifying Bull Demon God died on the spot, but fortunately, the Demon God Pillar was not damaged. Before dying, the Terrifying Bull Demon God desperately moved the Demon God Pillar away, thus avoiding the attack of the Planar Spirit.

The Planar Spirit wanted to continue, but Demon God Emperor Feng Xiu reacted with astonishing speed. The Heaven-Defying Dragon Pillar unleashed its overwhelming demonic power, causing the Demon God gods to join forces to set up the Ten Lands Nine Heavens God Annihilation Array, while he directly confronted the Planar Spirit and stopped it.

Seeing that it could no longer kill the other Demon God, the Planar Spirit no longer concealed itself and frantically gathered the power scattered throughout the continent!

In just a few breaths, his aura soared from the God Level to a terrifying level comparable to First-level Deity! The entire Saint Demon Continent trembled slightly due to the rapid flow of power!

But just as his power was rising, the Demon God Emperor, who was originally able to fight against the Planar Spirit, realized that he was no match for him and immediately retreated rapidly. The Ten Lands Nine Heavens God Annihilation Array was completely formed!

The Seventy-Two Demon God Pillars shone brightly, forming a complete Law Cage that forcibly severed the connection between the Planar Spirit and the Heaven and Earth Origin!

"Hmph! A mere trick!" The Planar Spirit sneered. Although isolated, he had already gathered more than 95% of his power.

The remaining half of his power is scattered across the continent to maintain basic stability, enough to prevent frequent Natural Disaster for six months. That's enough time for him to deal with these insects that have seized his "property"!

However, the battle that followed was completely unexpected.

Demon God Emperor Feng Xiu, Moon Demon God Agares, and Star Demon God Vassago, wielding three Super Divine Artifact and forming the Sun Moon, and Star Array, were forcibly elevated to the level of Third-level Deity under the blessing of the Ten Lands Nine Heavens God Annihilation Array! Especially the Demon God Emperor, Heaven-Defying Dragon Pillar unleashed unprecedented power in his hands, with sword light tearing through the laws and Dragon Roar shattering the void!

With the Seventy-Two Pillar Demon Gods working together, the suppressing, sealing, and attacking power of the great formation was pushed to its limit! The Power of Faith transformed into purplish-black chains, constantly Entanglement and weakening the power of the Planar Spirit; the space within the formation was layered upon layered, evolving into Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, frantically eroding its manifested form!

Although the Planar Spirit possessed the power of First-level Deity, it was temporarily suppressed by this peerless and ferocious array specifically created to kill supreme beings! The attacks of the laws were distorted and fragmented by the array, and its powerful Divine Power was constantly eroded by the chains of faith. It was like a giant beast trapped in a swamp, possessing immense power but unable to fully unleash it.

"Damn ants! They actually possess such methods!" The Planar Spirit was both shocked and furious. He had underestimated the power of this grand formation, and even more so, he had underestimated the Demon Race' determination to fight to the death!

The battle reached a stalemate. The Planar Spirit, with its power far exceeding that of its opponents and its exquisite control over the laws, held its ground firmly and even occasionally launched fierce counterattacks, forcing the Demon God Emperor and his two companions into a frantic struggle. However, the Demon Race, relying on their great formation and their willingness to expend their Power of Faith, also managed to hold on.

But Demon God Emperor Feng Xiu's heart sank little by little.

He originally thought that with the Ten Lands Nine Heavens God Annihilation Array, and by gathering the power of the entire clan, even if they couldn't kill the Planar Spirit, they would be able to severely injure and suppress it. At that time, they would have the upper hand in both negotiations and evacuation.

However, reality slapped him hard in the face! The power of the Planar Spirit far exceeded his expectations! Even when isolated by the great formation, its power was still terrifying!

Although the formation is powerful, it is frantically consuming the Power of Faith accumulated by the Demon Race over thousands of years every moment! At this rate, it can only last for seven or eight more days before the Power of Faith is exhausted! At that time, the Demon Race race's people will need to sacrifice their Life to maintain the formation!

Even so, he was not confident of winning; the Demon Race could not outlast the Planar Spirit.

A hint of regret quietly crept into Feng Xiu's heart. He recalled the suggestion of "joining forces" that the Black Dragon expert who called himself "Yu Yuanchen Di Tian" and whose bloodline purity was even higher than his own had subtly conveyed to him several months ago.

Yu Yuanchen had also been wary of the power of the Planar Spirit and considered temporarily suppressing his grudge against the Demon God Emperor and joining forces with the Demon Race Clan to deal with the Planar Spirit.

However, the Demon God Emperor had too much faith in the power of the Ten Lands Nine Heavens God Annihilation Array, and also distrusted the extraterrestrial gods like Yu Yuanchen, so he expressed his refusal by remaining silent.

Although Yu Yuanchen sent Di Tian to give the Demon Race advice on matters concerning the Planar Spirit, Demon God Emperor Feng Xiu could naturally see that Yu Yuanchen's intentions were not entirely good and that he had his own calculations. Naturally, he would not allow Yu Yuanchen and the others to interfere in the battle that he thought was a sure thing, thus adding unnecessary variables.

"Your His Majesty! The Power of Faith is being depleted rapidly! If this continues, I fear it is not a long-term solution!" the Moon Demon God Agares transmitted, his voice tinged with anxiety. As he controlled the Moon Demon God Pillar, his senses were most acute.

Star Demon God Vassago also said in a deep voice, "The Planar Spirit's control over the laws is unparalleled; the suppressive effect of the great formation is slowly weakening! It seems to be adapting to the operating rules of the great formation!"

Demon God Emperor Feng Xiu's face was grim. The Heaven-Defying Demon Dragon Sword in his hand erupted with even more violent sword light as he shouted sharply, "Activate the great formation with all your might! At any cost, you must severely injure him! Otherwise, our clan will be in grave danger!"

He has to take a gamble! If he can severely damage the Planar Spirit, he might be able to force it to sign a humiliating treaty!

"Stubborn fools!" The Planar Spirit's eyes flashed with cold light as it formed hand seals, its body surrounded by frantically flickering runes of law. "I'll show you what... the Heaven and Earth's Might truly is!"

He held nothing back, unleashing the terrifying divine Divine Power of First-level Deity! The entire array space trembled violently, as if it were about to collapse under the force! Countless chains of law appeared out of thin air, no longer Entanglement and weakening, but transforming into the purest Torrent of Destruction, crashing towards the Sun Moon, and Star Array at the core of the array!

Rumble--!!!

An unprecedentedly terrifying collision erupted! The Sun Moon, and Star Array shook violently, and the three Demon God Emperor simultaneously coughed up blood, their auras instantly weakening considerably! The light of the Seventy-Two Demon God Pillars also dimmed slightly! The rate at Power of Faith was consumed suddenly accelerated!

"Not good!" All the Demon God felt a chill in their hearts. The Planar Spirit was going to fight desperately!

At this critical moment, a sudden change occurred!

At the edge of the grand formation, in a rather inconspicuous location at the formation's core, a strange glint suddenly flashed in the eyes of the Evil Emperor, who was ranked low and mainly responsible for maintaining the formation's operation rather than launching attacks.

That's right, it's the Evil Emperor! Although Yu Yuanchen had no choice but to play the victim, he was afraid that the power of the Planar Spirit was beyond his expectations and that it would still have considerable strength left after dealing with the Demon Race, Yu Yuanchen also kept a secret plan.

With the isolation provided by the Ten Lands Nine Heavens God Annihilation Array, Yu Yuanchen figured that even if he had the Hell Gate, he might not be able to open the spatial gate leading to the array. So he sent the Evil Emperor secretly with a Hell Gate Replica, so that he could coordinate with him from within the array, which should be enough.

Although the Evil Emperor was not Demon Race, his "fake brotherhood" with Agares meant that Aregas, who desperately needed combat power, would not forget him. The Evil Emperor's strength was enough to relieve a considerable amount of pressure on the powerful Demon Race.

At this moment, seeing that the Planar Spirit was sitting calmly on the sidelines while the Demon Race had clearly run out of tricks, the Evil Emperor made his move.

A palm-sized, ancient-looking, Dark Silver Portal emanating faint spatial fluctuations quietly appeared in his hand—the very replica given to him by Yu Yuanchen, a Level Nine Soul Tool with a secret connection to the real Hell Gate. Without hesitation, the Evil Emperor frantically poured his immense Spiritual Power into the portal.

Buzz--!

The portal suddenly erupted with a blinding silver light, and a thin spatial rift was forcibly torn open!

Almost at the same time, outside the great formation, in the Secret Realm of the distant Alliance headquarters, Yu Yuanchen suddenly opened his eyes!

"Now!"

He let out a low shout, his hands forming a seal, and the true Hell Gate before him burst open. Yu Yuanchen pushed his divine Divine Power and understanding of the Space Law to their limits, following the faint resonance emanating from the gate in the Evil Emperor's hand, forcibly locating and penetrating it.

Working together from the inside and outside!

Boom!

The Ten Lands Nine Heavens God Annihilation Array Formation, which was said to be able to isolate the inside from the outside, was actually torn open by a short-term Space Channel under the guidance of the "coordinates" inside and the forceful impact of the God Level power outside!

At the other end of the passage, four figures stepped out!

The leader, Yu Yuanchen, was covered in purple-gold Thunder Battle Armor, with flowing black hair, eyes like stars, and restrained lightning around him. He held Thunder Dragon Spear, yet exuded an unparalleled Divine Might that commanded all laws and surpassed all living beings!

To his left, there was a woman with silver hair and purple eyes, an unparalleled beauty, and an ethereal aura, who seemed to be the supreme goddess who controlled the Elemental Origin — Gu Yuena!

To his right, Holy Light shone brightly, six wings spread out, holding Sword of Light, his face solemn, like the angel king who judges the world— Qian Daoliu!

The last one, with Blood Essence like a dragon and fighting spirit soaring to the sky, seemed to have volcanic energy surging beneath his bronze skin. He could distort the force field simply by standing there— Tang Chen!

Yu Yuanchen, Gu Yuena, Qian Daoliu, Tang Chen, four powerful figures, have arrived!

The Space Channel closed swiftly the moment the four appeared, as if it had never existed.

But the entire battlefield fell into an eerie silence the moment these four people suddenly appeared!

Demon God Emperor Feng Xiu's pupils constricted as he stared at the suddenly appearing Yu Yuanchen and his companions, his face filled with disbelief and shock. But deep in his eyes, an uncontrollable glint of surprise flashed—a surprise he himself didn't even realize... a surprise of escaping a desperate situation?

For the first time, the benevolent face of the dimensional Planar Spirit turned completely grim, its eyes flashing with unprecedented killing intent and a hint of... fear? "You... you've actually joined forces."

He instantly realized that he had been tricked! The Demon Race had also been tricked! All of this was probably part of the schemes of these extraterrestrial gods.

Yu Yuanchen's gaze swept calmly across the entire scene, finally landing on the Planar Spirit face was grim, a faint smile curving his lips.

"It seems we've arrived just in time."

The Planar Spirit stared intently at Yu Yuanchen with eyes as cold as icy ice. "Very well! A god from beyond the realm! I underestimated you."

Yu Yuanchen smiled calmly, stepped forward, and formed a triangular formation with Gu Yuena, Qian Daoliu, and Tang Chen, subtly surrounding the Planar Spirit in the center. Thunderous Thunder Divine Essence began to slowly rise around him, elemental light flowed around Gu Yuena, Qian Daoliu's holy sword hummed, and Tang Chen's fighting spirit surged.

Yu Yuanchen slowly raised his hand, Purple Gold Lightning crackling at his fingertips.

"Planar Spirit, your origin... I, Yu Yuanchen, will take it."

The great battle has begun again! This time, the balance of power has shifted, and the roles of hunter and prey are about to be reversed!

The storm has finally reached its climax!

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