Whoosh!
Fierce flames sprang from thin air, crimson as blood, winding upward like serpentine dragons and ribbons to coil around the Heavenly Maiden form Xuan Yehua had assumed.
A spark gathered on his forehead, blooming into a fiery lotus. His Heavenly Maiden form radiated dazzling light, like a divine being descending from the highest heavens, utterly holy.
The many Qi Refiners in the surrounding waters and the countless martial artists watching the battle all felt their souls sway at the sight. Thuds rang out one after another as untold numbers dropped to their knees and prostrated themselves in worship.
Even some weaker first-level Qi Refiners felt their minds tremble, seized by the urge to bow down and submit.
Master Water Moon's expression shifted, her pupils contracting. She saw clusters of flame rise and form a lotus throne beneath Xuan Yehua's feet, suffusing him with a boundless compassion that sought to deliver all living beings.
Earlier, when Xuan Yehua had assumed his Heavenly Maiden Aspect, no matter how wondrous its outward appearance, she had still perceived threads of demonic intent within it. Yet now, the red lotus flames seemed to have burned that intent away, making him appear like a true god or Buddha manifested in the world.
"The Six Desires Heavenly Demon-"
The Undying Demon Venerable's calm words sounded beside her ear, also reaching Yu Chaoshen, Yan Tianlie, Lingyin, Immortal Zi Hengyue, and the other Xuanhuang Qi experts.
"The six desires are sight, sound, scent, taste, touch, and mental phenomena. If one could bring all six arts to perfection and become a supreme Heavenly Demon, only then would one truly possess boundless power and limitless abilities. Even a Buddha descending into the world might be unable to do anything against them."
"Unfortunately, our Limitless lineage acquired only the sight branch,