Chapter 319 - 276-277: Demon Race Holy Hall, Stone Gate Restriction

Chapter 319: Chapter 276-277: Demon Race Holy Hall, Stone Gate Restriction

"A Marvel of Heaven and Earth!"

The moment the Black Lotus appeared, Xu Chang’an recognized its origin.

The lotus petals were closed, pulsing with black energy. It was clearly extraordinary.

Streaks of cold light shot toward the Black Lotus.

CHINK! CHINK! CHINK!

The cold light seemed effective, but in reality, it accomplished nothing.

Black energy swirled over the lotus petals, neutralizing the assault of the cold light, one strike after another.

"It blocked it!"

Inside the Black Lotus, a look of delight crossed the face of the round-faced, white-haired old man.

This Black Lotus was his trump card, a true life-saving treasure. As expected, it hadn’t disappointed him.

"More Demons are coming!"

Xu Chang’an sensed several auras rapidly approaching them.

The cold light had failed to breach the Black Lotus. Chu Xianyi’s expression remained unchanged as she retracted the light and looked ahead.

Clearly, Chu Xianyi had also noticed the arrival of the enemy’s reinforcements.

In less than two breaths, four figures appeared before their eyes.

They had humanoid forms, but they were undoubtedly all from the Demon Race.

One Divinity Transformation, and three Late-stage Nascent Soul!

"Earth Profound Demon King!"

Chu Xianyi looked at the group of Demons and spoke.

"Peacock King!"

Among the group of Demons was a large man with bronze-colored skin. Though in human form, he stood a full two zhang tall.

His gaze fell upon Chu Xianyi, a trace of surprise in his eyes.

Xu Chang’an sized up the bronze-skinned man.

Late-stage Nascent Soul, his Cultivation approaching perfection. Compared to the other Late-stage Nascent Souls, he was one of the stronger ones.

Hearing the Earth Profound Demon King’s words, a woman with a red dot between her brows looked over.

The woman was beautiful, appearing to be in her twenties, but a closer look revealed an ancient, world-weary aura, like that of an old crone.

Among the Demons, she was the only Great Cultivator of Divinity Transformation.

Xu Chang’an glanced at her but found he couldn’t discern her origins. He had no idea what type of Demon she was.

"Earth Profound, is she the Peacock King?"

The woman’s voice rang out, carrying a subtle, magnetic quality.

"That is correct, Jiyue Demon Emperor."

The Earth Profound Demon King’s tone was deferential, showing extreme respect.

While the two Demons were talking, Chu Xianyi sent a message to Xu Chang’an.

"Demons from the Demon Race Holy Hall!"

Xu Chang’an’s heart stirred.

The Earth Profound Demon King was the very same Unparalleled Demon King who had previously come on behalf of the Demon Race Holy Hall to invite the Peacock King to join the Holy Hall.

"They all say the Peacock King is astonishingly talented and can fight above her station! Today, this Emperor shall see for herself!"

Before her voice had even faded, the Jiyue Demon Emperor waved her sleeves, and streams of Crescent Blades shot toward Chu Xianyi.

The Crescent Blades were numerous and impossibly sharp, looking as if they would slice through space itself.

The Jiyue Demon Emperor’s assault wasn’t over. A phantom image appeared behind her, shimmering with five-colored Spiritual Light.

It was the Jiyue Demon Emperor’s Primordial Spirit!

A mirror, its edges inlaid with numerous gemstones, appeared before her.

The mirror radiated a faint yellow light, exuding an immense pressure, as if it would utterly crush them in the next moment.

A Spiritual Treasure!

Xu Chang’an’s expression was grave, as if he were in a hopeless situation. Inwardly, however, he was far calmer than he appeared!

’With my current combat strength, a single Divinity Transformation Demon Emperor is nothing to be afraid of!’

Hm!?

Xu Chang’an detected a strand of Demon Sense being sent from beside him.

It was Chu Xianyi’s Demon Sense!

Although he intercepted the Demon Sense, he didn’t know what she had said.

BUZZ—

The light from the phantom image behind the Jiyue Demon Emperor dimmed. The Crescent Blades, halfway to their target, dissipated one by one, and the immense pressure from the Treasure Mirror gradually receded.

"Is that true?"

The Jiyue Demon Emperor looked at the Peacock King, Chu Xianyi.

Chu Xianyi nodded slightly.

Although he hadn’t caught the contents of Chu Xianyi’s Demon Sense message, judging by the current situation, it was obvious she had told them something about the Secret Realm.

For example: the intelligence she had previously obtained within the Core Secret Realm!

"In that case, Peacock King, you shall explore the Secret Realm with us!"

the Jiyue Demon Emperor said coolly.

Then, her gaze fell upon Xu Chang’an.

"What is this Demon’s relationship to you?"

The Jiyue Demon Emperor’s gaze wasn’t sharp in the slightest, but Xu Chang’an understood that she had developed the intent to kill.

’It makes sense. Exploring a Secret Realm is an extremely secretive matter.’

’Besides, if there are any rewards, every extra Demon means the spoils must be divided further!’

’They’re sparing Chu Xianyi’s life because she provided something of equivalent value. But as for me...’

Xu Chang’an gave a bitter smile inwardly.

Still, he prepared himself to fight at any moment!

’I was hoping to keep something up my sleeve, but it looks like I’ll have to reveal some of my strength now!’

"He is my Dao Companion!"

Chu Xianyi’s expression was as cold and beautiful as ever, her gaze meeting the Jiyue Demon Emperor’s directly.

Xu Chang’an hadn’t expected Chu Xianyi to give such a reply.

"Dao Companions?"

The Jiyue Demon Emperor paused, reconsidering the words she was about to say.

So-called Dao Companions were partners who pursued the Great Dao and walked the Demon Path together!

The bond between Dao Companions was stronger than that of immediate family or even personal disciples.

’Since they are Dao Companions, if we were to attack him, the Peacock King would obviously not stand idly by.’

’The Peacock King’s earlier message is of immense help to our exploration of the Secret Realm!’

’Now is not the time for a complete falling-out.’

’In any case, once the exploration of the Secret Realm is over, it will all be the same!’

"Very well, let’s go!"

the Jiyue Demon Emperor said, before flying deeper inside.

The scene beyond the massive gate was largely the same as before, only the space was larger. There didn’t seem to be much of a difference.

The round-faced, white-haired old man also emerged from the Black Lotus. He glanced at Chu Xianyi and Xu Chang’an before following the Jiyue Demon Emperor.

The other few Demons did the same.

Xu Chang’an and Chu Xianyi exchanged a look but said nothing.