The Nether Lotus Demon Aura was Demon Lotus's signature divine ability. Its defensive power far surpassed all manner of spirit treasures. Now that Demon Lotus had stolen the netherworld qi, his cultivation had soared to the half-immortal realm, and when activated, it was actually comparable to a near-immortal supreme treasure.
Even so, it was still far from enough to contend against Chen Nianzhi's Primordial Chaos Giant Hand.
The Primordial Chaos Giant Hand was an immortal-tier divine ability. As Chen Nianzhi spared no mana in wielding it, it was as though Gods and Devils of the Ninth Heaven had personally struck. In an instant, he crushed the Nether Lotus Demon Aura to pieces.
"Pfft—"
With his natal divine ability broken, Demon Lotus immediately spat out a mouthful of blood.
He glanced at Chen Nianzhi in horror and instantly understood that the man before him could not be fought head-on. Taking advantage of the Nether Lotus shattering, he fled for his life.
"You cannot escape."
Chen Nianzhi murmured. Like a heavenly deity descending into the mortal world, he no longer employed divine abilities in battle. He merely took a step forward and suppressed him with his bare hands.
Though Demon Lotus was powerful, his cultivation had not yet reached perfection. How could he possibly contend with that immortal body, unparalleled throughout the ages?
Chen Nianzhi cleaved down with one palm, and in a single exchange, the Black Lotus was sent flying.
Nor did the palm's remaining force diminish. It continued onward, suppressing the figure in green robes, intent on utterly subduing Demon Lotus.
Demon Lotus had only smuggled himself into the Netherworld Sea by borrowing Ancestor Qingxu's body. His Primordial Spirit was lodged within Ancestor Qingxu's body.
Now, Chen Nianzhi's palm strike was certain to land. If Demon Lotus was struck, both