Chen Wei was completely annihilated, his body and soul reduced to dust.
However, the terrifying energy that was enough to completely evaporate even Heaven Realm Third Level expert did not return to nothingness at the moment it dissipated.
Strands of dark red blood energy, as if summoned by some invisible yet domineering force, flowed like rivers into the sea, frantically converging towards the blood-red vortex that had quietly appeared in mid-air!
Glug... Glug...
The withered heart that Chen Wei had forcibly sealed away before has reappeared.
Having absorbed all the power that dissipated after Chen Wei's death, it was no longer shriveled up. Instead, it expanded and recovered at a speed visible to the naked eye. The wrinkles on its surface were quickly smoothed out, and it became full, vibrant, and full of explosive power.
Thump!
Thump! Thump!
The heartbeat was stronger and heavier than ever before, like a demon from the deepest hell beating its death knell.
With each pulsation, the entire underground furnace trembled violently, and large chunks of flesh peeled off the dome, as if the space itself were about to collapse at any moment.
An ancient, ferocious power, more than ten times more terrifying than Chen Wei at his peak, descended like a bursting dam of a galaxy!
"Puff--"
Having just been rescued by Su Yu and barely able to catch their breath, Commander Liu, Li Ping, and the others were so overwhelmed by this oppressive aura that they didn't even have the right to stand.
As if struck head-on by an invisible, ancient divine mountain, they were once again crushed to the ground. Their faces, which had just regained a trace of color, instantly turned deathly pale, and they coughed up blood. It felt as if their very souls were about to be crushed into powder by this oppressive force.
"Amitabha..."
Abbot Yuanxin struggled to maintain his seated posture. The [ Golden Body Bodhi ], which embodied the century-old heritage of Xuankong Temple, had exhausted all its Buddhist essence and turned into a mortal object. At this moment, only endless bitterness and despair remained in his eyes.
"This... this kind of ferocity... it's probably already... beyond the Heaven Realm..."
The old patriarch Li Ping's voice trembled, and the sword in her hand hummed, not with excitement, but with fear.
The fleeting joy of surviving a disaster that had just begun to rise in everyone's hearts was instantly replaced by a deeper and more suffocating despair.
It turns out that what they fought so hard to defeat was merely an appetizer.
This is the real main course!
Su Yu's expression was more solemn than ever before.
He slowly exhaled a breath of stale air. The fusion of Buddhist and demonic power within his body was rapidly calming down, but his heart sank to the bottom.
Although the [ Blood Wisdom King Manifestation ] is powerful, it is an extreme killing move that was barely generated by relying on the Buddhist energy of the abbot at the Abbot Yuanxin and the vast energy of the blood array. It consumes a lot of energy and cannot be used again in a short period of time.
The monster gestating within this heart exudes an aura that belongs to another dimension.
"That old bastard Chen Wei thought he was the head chef, but it turns out he's not even qualified to cook; he's just a fire starter."
A chilling self-mockery flashed through Su Yu's mind.
Just then...
Click--!!!
A crisp sound, like glass shattering, came from the surface of the enormous heart that had expanded to its limit.
A pitch-black crack suddenly appeared!
Immediately afterwards, a huge, bloodless claw with nails as black as ink tore through flesh and blood, and fiercely emerged from the crack!
"I'm so hungry..."
That ancient, hoarse thought, seemingly capable of freezing the soul, resounded once more, carrying a hint of satisfaction after awakening and boundless greed.
Its five claws were spread out, seemingly choosing which of the immobilized "prey" below to eat first.
Despair, like a plague, spread in everyone's heart.
However, just as that sharp claw was about to fall...
Boom--!!!
A deafening thunderclap, without warning, exploded deep within everyone's soul!
A slender golden bolt of lightning, seemingly capable of severing eternity, appeared from nowhere, tearing through the layers of spatial barriers of the underground furnace. Like a divine sword from beyond the heavens, it struck the outstretched pale claw with unparalleled precision!
Sizzle--!
The golden light collided with the black mist, producing a corrosive sound that made your teeth ache.
That once arrogant, pale claw was actually cleaved in a deep, bone-revealing wound by this bolt of lightning, and black blood splattered out, corroding the ground into deep pits.
"Roar!"
A painful, angry roar came from deep within his heart.
As if electrocuted, the claw abruptly retracted into the crack!
The sudden turn of events left everyone stunned.
The next moment, a figure, bathed in the lingering golden lightning, Soundless appeared in front of everyone.
Dressed in black casual clothes, with an ordinary face and a not particularly imposing physique, he was like a divine spear that suppressed the heavens and earth, forcefully repelling that overwhelming ferocity.
Demon Suppression Envoy Qing Province, the Wang Du!
" Wang Du King!"
" The Demon Suppression Envoy has arrived!"
"We pay our respects to Wang Du Majesty!"
The deathly silent battlefield suddenly erupted in ecstatic joy at surviving a catastrophe.
Commander Liu, Ding Gui, and others struggled to rise and bow, their eyes filled with fervent reverence.
In their hearts, the Wang Du is the sky of Qing Province, a symbol of invincibility!
As long as he comes, even the biggest trouble won't be a problem!
Wang Du ignored everyone's greetings. He simply turned his back to them, his gaze sharp as a knife, fixed on the giant heart that was writhing wildly, trying to repair the cracks. His voice was calm but carried an undeniable authority.
"A bunch of useless trash, they almost wiped out my headquarters."
Although they were cursing, Commander Liu and the others were not angry at all; on the contrary, they felt relieved.
Being able to swear means the situation is under control!
However, amidst the atmosphere of jubilation, Su Yu's brows furrowed even deeper.
He didn't speak, but simply watched Wang Du's not-so-tall figure from behind.
To others, the arrival of the Wang Du was like a divine army descending from the heavens, with overwhelming momentum; a single bolt of lightning was enough to force back the terrifying great demon.
However, in Su Yu's perception, it was not the case at all.
The aura surrounding the Wang Du was indeed vast as the sea, and the power of the Law of Thunder, which was so pure as to be almost unparalleled, was even more domineering.
But... it's too unrealistic.
It's like a giant water bag riddled with countless tiny holes; it looks enormous, but the water inside is constantly leaking out.
His breathing was extremely unstable.
Especially after unleashing that stunning bolt of lightning, Wang Du's seemingly stable body showed a slight, almost imperceptible, heavier landing of his left foot compared to his right.
This is a sign that the body's strength is failing, and the person is subconsciously searching for a point of support.
Su Yu's heart sank.
The situation in the Wang Du was worse than he had imagined.
Seemingly noticing Su Yu's gaze, Wang Du shifted his eyes from the heart, looked past the crowd, and met Su Yu's gaze.
A flicker of undisguised shock flashed in those sharp, eagle-like eyes, which then transformed into a complex mixture of approval and... a wry smile.
[This kid... he actually managed to fuse the " Acala Body " and that demonic technique into one? And he even caused such a commotion?]
[monster.]
Two words flashed through Wang Du's mind.
[It seems this small pond in Qing Province really can't hold this dragon.]
He withdrew his gaze, looked at the heart again, and slowly raised the standard Demon Suppression Saber in his hand.
"You wretched creature, now that you're awake, get out here."
Wang Du's voice echoed throughout the space, "Let me see who this person is, daring to play tricks on my territory."
He took a step forward, his momentum rising once more, and lightning crackled wildly across the blade.
However, Su Yu clearly saw that the moment he took that step, Wang Du's left hand, hidden behind his back, clenched tightly, his knuckles turning white from the excessive force.
He's forcing himself to stay upright.
Hehehehe...
A laugh, colder and more venomous than before, came from the crack.
That ancient thought, filled with mockery and greed, resonated directly within the souls of Wang Du and Su Yu.
"Yet another... seemingly delicious but actually hollow delicacy."
"Perfect timing, I've just awakened and am lacking some nourishment."
"Plus that amusing little creature from before, you two, come together and be the... opening dish of my feast!"