The Stars Beyond

Chapter 354: Slaying A Demon Ancestor

The vicinity was crowded with extraordinary beings who couldn't help but gasp at the scene, their hearts surging. Wang Xuan of the human realm was about to face three top masters alone?

Qi Chengdao's face was cold, his pride preventing him from joining forces. The idea of ganging up against one opponent made him feel ashamed. What happened to the fair Dao duel they had talked about? How did it become a joint attack?

"Blowing hot air, are you? I just love killing geniuses. It'll be fun to pop your head off like a bubble!" The Blood God Ape taunted.

His speed was astonishing. While he spoke, he had already turned into a streak of red light, closing in on Wang Xuan. His six hands moved in unison, dazzling with demonic light.

From his thirty fingers, each shot out a crimson ray, transforming into chains of demonic gods, intertwining into a net aimed at capturing Wang Xuan alive.

"I think your idea is quite good. You have three heads; it'd be interesting to pluck them off one by one and stomp them into oblivion," Wang Xuan replied calmly.

As he spoke, his right hand turned a pale gold, forming a sword gesture and unleashing the Chop Dao Sword technique!

It wasn't just a simple sword light that flew out. Accompanied by his pale golden palm, beams of light poured down like a dense sword rain, whistling as they slashed towards the Blood God Ape.

This display of skills made many onlookers inhale sharply in shock, knowing well that if it were them in the fray, they'd be utterly defeated without a fight.

The golden sword rain clashed with the crimson celestial net, sparks flying everywhere, with many fine sword rains piercing through the net's holes, striking directly at the opponent.

"Heh heh!" At this moment, Qi Liandao made his move too. With a flip of his palm, thunderous sounds erupted, as if countless meteors were falling from his hands. This was a divine technique of the demon race, reputed to be able to summon an "energy mountain" with a mere gesture, overpowering immortals.

This technique was, of course, a creation of the unparalleled strong being—the Demon Ancestor.

The bystanders, a throng of superbeings, watched in utter disbelief, their hearts pounding. Wang Xuan, a mere mortal, was taking on three top powerhouses alone?

Qi Chengdao's face was frosty. The thought of three against one embarrassed him. Wasn't this supposed to be a fair Dao duel? How could they justify ganging up on their opponent?

"Blowing hot air, I do enjoy slaying geniuses. It'll be fun to crush your head like a bubble!" The Blood God Ape spoke as he transformed into a streak of red light, moving with incredible speed to confront Wang Xuan. His six hands moved simultaneously, emitting blinding demonic light.

From his thirty fingers, crimson rays shot out, transforming into chains of demonic gods, weaving into a net aiming to ensnare Wang Xuan alive.

"I like your idea. You have three heads; plucking them one by one and crushing them sounds delightful," Wang Xuan replied with composure.

As he spoke, his right hand turned pale gold, forming a sword gesture to unleash the Slash Dao Sword Technique.

It wasn't just a single sword beam that flew out but a downpour of sword rain, whistling through the air, aimed at the Blood God Ape.

The onlookers gasped at such techniques. Had they been in Wang Xuan's place, they would have been annihilated instantly.

The golden sword rain clashed with the crimson demonic net, sparks flying everywhere, with many strands of sword rain piercing through the net to strike directly at the opponent.

"Hehe!" Qi Liandao made his move, his hands turning over with thunderous roars, as if countless meteors fell from his palms, showcasing a demonic tribe's divine ability to summon an "energy mountain" that could suppress immortals with a flip of the hand.

This technique was indeed created by the demon ancestor himself.

Unfazed, Wang Xuan's entire being shone brightly, a soft light curtain rising around him, forming a domain where he stood unassailable.

But this was not for defense; it was for a more aggressive approach. The light curtain, based on a technique from a golden bamboo scroll of the pre-Qin sorcerers, built an energy reservoir, acting like reflective light.

Despite the demon ancestor's offspring's impressive technique, countless energy meteors converged into mountains, flying towards Wang Xuan to suppress him.

Boom, boom, boom! The drumbeats of ancient godly wars seemed to echo as Wang Xuan's light curtain withstood the energy meteors, beginning to absorb them.

The curtain acted like a mirror, adhering to supermaterial, devouring it greedily. In moments, it blazed fiercely, with lightning coursing over it and flames burning intensely.

Then, the light curtain rapidly compressed, concentrating in front of his left hand, transforming into a soft mirror light.

Qi Liandao's technique—the energy mountain—was all absorbed into the gentle mirror light and vanished.

Simultaneously, Wang Xuan's right hand's sword rain clashed and collided with the Blood God Ape's demonic net, with sparks flying and the net breaking.

Suddenly, Wang Xuan shifted, slashing towards Qi Liandao with the Slash Dao Sword, then directing the mirror light towards the Blood God Ape.

In the hissing sounds, the sword qi surged, the dense sword rain left Qi Liandao, who had just unleashed his technique and was preparing a new attack, somewhat in disarray as he quickly adapted, narrowly avoiding being struck.

Wang Xuan's left hand, with its gentle mirror light, emitting a pale golden brilliance, flowing with a hazy light, then shot out heaps of energy meteors from within, all smashing towards the Blood God Ape, turning into a massive energy mountain, pressing him down.

"Monkey, suppressed for five hundred years!" Wang Xuan chuckled.

The Blood God Ape, caught by the large net, struggled against the overwhelming energy mountain piled on by Wang Xuan, who concentrated his own power into Qi Liandao's summoned energy mountain, burying the red-furred ape with a thunderous crash.

The Blood God Ape glowed all over, attempting to burst the energy mountain apart. Wang Xuan, ignoring Qi Liandao for the moment, danced his pale golden right hand in the air, the Slash Dao Sword slicing towards the ape's head.

"The audacity of this man..." Zhou Qinghuang muttered, nearly dropping her glasses from her delicate, upturned nose. She whispered, "Mingxi, what do you think? Your body ended up in his hands unexpectedly, but at least you weren't disgraced, right?"

Blood God Ape's expression fluctuated between dark clouds and clear skies. Upon seeing Wang Xuan's utter disregard, turning his back to him as he drew near, he could no longer contain himself. "Who do you think you are, turning your back on me?" His hand, covered in red fur, clenched into a terrifying fist and smashed down with a force that seemed to split heaven and earth, shaking the entire Thunder Marsh.

To everyone's astonishment, as Wang Xuan slightly turned, his right fist clashed with Qi Lian Dao's, while his left hand, shaped like a palm, fiercely struck at the Blood God Ape's fist. With a thunderous sound, it seemed as if the heavens were about to be pierced, and amidst dazzling light, Wang Xuan shockingly repelled the mighty fist of the Blood God Ape's offspring.

"What difference does one more make? Those who must be slain will be slain!" Wang Xuan said calmly, engaging the Blood God Ape in combat alongside fighting two other top-notch opponents, single-handedly.

Qi Cheng Dao's expression turned gloomy as the situation exceeded his expectations. The human he intended to challenge for supremacy was far stronger than he imagined, provoking a surge of killing intent within him.

"Come, if you wish to fight, then come!" Wang Xuan gestured to him, inviting him into the fray, ready to face three of the pinnacle masters alone.

Nearby, a host of transcendent beings gasped at the scene, witnessing Wang Xuan, a mere human, daring to confront three mighty figures alone.

Qi Cheng Dao's face turned cold, struggling with the indignity of potentially ganging up three against one. He found it embarrassing, far from the fair competition he envisioned.

"Blow all the hot air you want. I relish killing geniuses. Plucking your head off and stomping it to burst will surely be amusing," the Blood God Ape sneered. His speed was incredible; as he spoke, he had already dashed towards Wang Xuan in a blur of red, his six arms casting a dazzling yoke of demonic light, attempting to ensnare Wang Xuan in a trap of divine chains.

"I think your idea's not bad. You have three heads; plucking them one by one and stomping them to burst," Wang Xuan responded calmly as he prepared his counterattack with a golden hand, unleashing a sword technique that turned his palm into a torrent of sword rain, aiming straight for the Blood God Ape.

The two's clash startled many onlookers, who realized they would have been easily defeated in their place, with no chance of survival.

The golden sword rain met the Blood God Ape's red net, sparking fiercely and breaking through the net to strike directly at the opponent.

"Hey hey!" Qi Lian Dao joined the fray, his movements creating a thunderous sound as if celestial bodies were falling from his palms. This was a divine technique of the demonic race, capable of summoning an "energy mountain" to suppress all beings, a technique pioneered by the Demon Ancestor himself.

Wang Xuan stood unafraid, his body shimmering as he conjured a soft light barrier around him, turning it into a domain where he was invincible. This was not for defense but for a more effective offense, using a technique from ancient scrolls to build an energy reservoir, reflecting and absorbing attacks.

The showdown between these titans of power left everyone in awe, as Wang Xuan held his own against the onslaught, turning the tables on his assailants with strategic brilliance and unmatched might, daring to challenge the supremacy of the realm's fiercest beings.

The Blood God Ape was horrified, not because Wang Xuan had blocked his six broad energy blades, but because of the high-grade red mist that transformed into thunder and fire, unsettling him deeply. With a bizarre cry, he flipped backward, leaving behind streaks of blood-colored afterimages as he moved at an unbelievable speed throughout the Thunder Marsh. Wherever he passed, the ground exploded, and the void was filled with light. Despite his swift movements, he was significantly impacted, with many parts of his body covered in lightning, crackling intensely.

His face darkened as he realized... he was losing fur again. Some areas turned scorched and bloody, dripping with fresh blood, tarnishing his dignity.

Only then did he seriously acknowledge the human's formidable strength, understanding that he needed to exert his full power to stand a chance; otherwise, he might be killed in retaliation. His mood soured to the extreme, irritated that a human of a lower realm forced him into a life-or-death struggle for victory. He felt an urge to curse out loud.

"You go, kill him for me!" the Blood God Ape commanded, ordering some demonic cultivators to eliminate Chen Yongjie, visibly displeased with the rebel.

"Who dares move?" Wang Xuan spoke up, his gaze deterring the group of demons, causing many to retreat, unwilling to meet his stare.

Then, turning to the Blood God Ape, Wang Xuan declared, "It seems I'll have to start with you." The red-haired giant ape, unable to tolerate the repeated setbacks and constantly being at a disadvantage, urgently sought to assert his dominance by killing his opponent with a show of overwhelming force.

The aura of the Blood God Ape completely transformed, his body growing significantly, from over two meters to more than ten meters tall, without employing any transformational techniques. His physical form underwent a dramatic change purely from a surge in his true energy.

Simultaneously, his snout and deep-set eye sockets became more pronounced, and most shockingly, his blood-red fur seemed to ignite, becoming dazzlingly bright.

With a thunderous roar, all traces of red vanished from his body as golden fur erupted, transforming him into a formidable golden deity ape, with the divine rings behind his head becoming even more resplendent.

"The resurgence of the Demon Emperor's bloodline?!" exclaimed a great demon in shock.

Nearby, every supernatural being felt their hairs stand on end, stunned by the sight before them. The Blood God Ape had mutated, its strength magnified. Only those of the demonic race understood, recognizing the lineage of the Blood God Ape. In ancient times, their ancestors boasted a Demon Emperor who had once unified the demonic tribes.

Throughout ancient history, there were several Demon Emperors who had shaken the realms of the immortals, invincible in their era, among them was an ape. But those days had long passed, and the contemporary age revered the Demon Lords and the Demon Ancestors.

"You've really done it now, forcing me to reveal my second true form!" The Blood God Ape, tinged with irritation, had intended this form as a surprise to eliminate powerful enemies like the demonic Four at crucial moments.

Of course, he wouldn't hesitate to turn on the offspring of the Demon Ancestor or Qu Chengdao if the opportunity arose, aiming for a lethal strike.

Now, he had no choice but to display his most formidable state, his frustration and helplessness evident in not being able to subdue this human youth.

"This is a bloodline akin to the Demon Emperor himself, indeed, the Blood God Ape's potential is boundless!" Many from the demonic race were exhilarated.

"Move out, let's kill that traitor, eliminate that demonic scoundrel!" A portion of the demonic race, buoyed by the resurgence of the Demon Emperor's bloodline, felt their morale soar.

"Come then, I am the Demon Emperor, standing here to annihilate you all!" Chen Yongjie, facing the approaching crowd, showed no fear, instantly irking them.

Especially the Blood God Ape, a descendant of the Demon Emperor himself, who could not stand to be taken advantage of.

"Kill!" The Blood God Ape, enveloped in surging golden light and significantly stronger in his second true form, unleashed a chaotic and earth-shattering punch from the Demon Emperor's scriptures.

In an instant, the land of the Thunder Marsh cracked open, all lightning absorbed by his golden power.

Qu Chengdao's pupils constricted. As a direct descendant of the Demon Ancestor, he had a deep understanding of the ancient Demon Emperors. Yet, he remained expressionless, resolved to join the fray, convinced that if this human anomaly wasn't eliminated now, he would become an insoluble threat in the future.

He struck instantly, and in a flash, the area was overwhelmed by demonic energy as the two powerful beings of the demonic race went berserk, overshadowing Wang Xuan's presence.

Puff, puff, puff!

"Bloodline of the Demon Emperor awakened?!" a demon exclaimed in shock.

Nearby, all the extraordinary beings felt a chill run down their spines, stunned by the sudden turn of events. The Blood God Ape had mutated, growing even stronger.

Only the demons truly understood, being familiar with the Blood God Ape's lineage. In ancient times, their ancestors had seen the rise of a Demon Emperor who had unified the demon races.

During the primordial era, several Demon Emperors had shaken the heavens, invincible in their time, among them a monkey. But those days had long since passed, and now the titles of Demon Lord and Demon Ancestor were held in the highest regard.

"You really are something, forcing me to reveal my second true form!" The Blood God Ape, annoyed, had planned to use this trump card against the formidable Demon Four in a critical moment to strike unexpectedly.

Of course, against the progeny of the Demon Ancestor and others like Qi Chengdao, he wouldn't hesitate to strike fiercely if the opportunity arose.

Now, forced into a corner, he had no choice but to reveal his most powerful state, frustrated and helpless at not being able to defeat this human youth otherwise.

"This is a bloodline akin to that of a Demon Emperor, indeed, the potential of the Blood God Ape is boundless!" Many demons were exhilarated.

"Go, kill that turncoat, take down that demonically whimsical fellow!" Some demons, emboldened by the resurgence of the Demon Emperor's bloodline, boosted their morale tremendously.

"Come at me, for I am the Demon Emperor, standing here, ready to annihilate you all single-handedly!" Chen Yongjie, unfazed by the approaching crowd, provoked a wave of irritation among them.

Especially the Blood God Ape, a descendant of the Demon Emperor, how dare that wretch take advantage of him?

"Kill!" The Blood God Ape, now surging with golden light and significantly stronger in his second true form, unleashed chaos with his Heavenly Shaking Fist from the Demon Emperor's manual.

The ground of the Thunder Marsh cracked open, all lightning absorbed by his golden power.

Qi Lian Dao's pupils contracted. As a scion of the Demon Ancestor, he had a deep understanding of the ancient Demon Emperors, but he remained expressionless. Determined, he joined the assault, convinced that the human anomaly before them must be eliminated now or never.

He too, struck out in an instant.

The demonic aura soared to the heavens as the two mighty demon forces went berserk, dimming Wang Xuan's light.

Puff, puff, puff!

Chen Yongjie, facing eighth and ninth stage demon cultivators, unleashed dazzling sword lights from his black longsword, decapitating three heads in an instant, displaying remarkable bravery.

But Qi Chengdao, with a smile, slowly approached, stepping forward.

At the same time, Zhou Qinghuang also made her move, as the indignant Gu Mingxi within her sought to regain control of her body.

On the battlefield, Wang Xuan's expression shifted slightly. He took a deep breath, having hoped to keep some trump cards hidden, but now he had to reveal them to swiftly alter the tide of battle.

He circulated the stone tablet scriptures, resonating flesh and spirit with secret forces, activating all his potential. Surrounding him, specks of light envisioned from the golden bamboo scripts in ancient sage texts burst forth in dazzling brilliance.

Engaged in fierce combat with the two powerhouses, he released super-energy substances tinged with red, diverting their focus.

Hum!

The void trembled lightly, and as light rain boiled, he seized this chance to silently deploy a newly acquired ability. Intricate patterns in the depths of his eyes swiftly spread, locking down the space ahead, trapping the golden deity ape.

The Blood God Ape, terrified and roaring, struggled violently against the mysterious patterns slicing through his flesh, facing unilateral slaughter.

"Demon Emperor's physical law!" He unleashed a mental roar, an incantation resonating, invoking the imminent appearance of the Demon Emperor's physical law to avoid being slain in this confined space.

At the same moment, Qi Lian Dao felt a chill, sensing something amiss. Without hesitation, he launched a full-force attack on Wang Xuan, aiming to disrupt the astonishing patterns before his eyes and block the area.

Qi Chengdao accelerated, shrinking the distance like a comet rushing towards Chen Yongjie, intent on killing him to retrieve Gu Mingxi's body.

Wang Xuan, going all out, faced interference with his patterns and the emergence of the Demon Emperor's physical law, indeed making his strike less effective.

Yet, he had no regrets. Utilizing the last of his eye patterns to momentarily restrain the Demon Emperor's physical law, he unleashed the Slash Dao Sword with full force, charging forward to execute a direct strike.

In the midst of dazzling sword light, Qi Lian Dao tried to block, but a terrifying wound opened on his shoulder, causing his body to stagger. The golden God Ape roared to the heavens, forcefully breaking free from the binding and lethal entanglement of mystical patterns in the confined space. His strength was undeniable; he managed to dodge a major calamity. Yet, with a "puff," he was still decapitated. The Slash Dao Sword came down as Wang Xuan charged past, and a massive golden head rolled onto the ground.

Simultaneously, Wang Xuan traversed the skies, almost as if flying, catching up to Qi Cheng Dao. Sword light enveloped him like rain. "The Golden God Ape's head has fallen?!" The crowd was shocked, and a sense of fear crept into the hearts of all yao beings present. Zhou Qinghuang also stopped in her tracks, taken aback.

"Come on, as I said, I'm taking you three on by myself!" Wang Xuan declared, his sword cutting off any retreat, engulfing Qi Cheng Dao in endless sword qi

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