Chapter 401: First Kill – The Dread of the Demonic Beast King!
In an instant, the Demonic Wolf General—who had been fiercely struggling—froze in place, as if embedded within a rift between time and space!
"Whoosh!"
Almost at the same time, a figure cloaked entirely in black robes, wielding a massive black blade, appeared out of thin air. With a thunderous swing, the blade came crashing down toward the Demonic Wolf General's head!
As the blade slashed downward, even the sky seemed to darken. A terrifying devouring force surged upon the long blade!
"Splurt!"
In the blink of an eye, the Demonic Wolf General was split cleanly in two from head to toe by the black-robed figure's blade!
"Boom!"
Immediately after, the bisected corpse exploded under the force of violent energy, turning into a mist of blood that filled the sky!
Yet, that black-robed figure wielding the long blade vanished just as silently as he had appeared, leaving behind no trace.
That figure was none other than Lin Fan's Devouring Celestial Corpse. As for the massive black blade in its hand—it was the Devouring Blade Lin Fan had acquired through a prize draw.
With the Devouring Blade in hand, the Devouring Celestial Corpse possessed terrifying might!
Coupled with the fact that the Demonic Wolf General had been bound by the formation and temporarily frozen in time by Lin Fan's Temporal Seal Token, it was no surprise he was slain so easily.
Worried the Demonic General wasn't completely dead, Lin Fan activated the Prison of Space. Scarlet flames flared from his body as a blazing sun, a thousand feet across, ignited the space where the general had just been—turning it into a sea of fire!
"Ahhhh…"
A miserable, agonizing scream echoed out, but was soon drowned by the roaring flames. The Demonic Wolf General's fragmented body and even his blood were burned into nothingness. He was finally, completely annihilated!
It had all happened so fast. By the time the others realized what had occurred, the Demonic Wolf General was already dead—beyond any doubt!
Outside Fireflame City, countless spectators watched the scene unfold, their expressions filled with awe and shock.
A super powerhouse of the Wheel Realm… just died like that?
Everyone instinctively looked up at the lone, upright figure standing in the air—their eyes full of respect.
In the sky, Tang Xinlian and the others finally showed a trace of relief upon confirming the general's death. Unable to hold on any longer, their bodies began to go limp.
That brutal battle just moments ago had drained nearly all their strength.
Clatter!
Four legions from the Flame God Temple also collapsed in waves. Many disciples fell to their knees, their energy completely depleted.
"Are you okay?" Lin Fan's figure flickered and appeared beside Tang Xinlian, gently supporting her as he asked softly.
"I'm fine," Tang Xinlian shook her head slightly and gave Lin Fan a rare soft smile. "Thank you."
Lin Fan smiled in return. "The Demonic Beasts are our shared enemy. No need to thank me. Besides, if you hadn't restrained the general first, I wouldn't have been able to finish him off. I have to say, you were really impressive just now."
Hearing Lin Fan's words, an inexplicable emotion flickered across Tang Xinlian's heart. Her cheeks flushed faintly. The fiery heroine known for her valiant presence now bore a hint of delicate charm.
Lin Fan momentarily dazed, quickly refocused. "Come on, let's go down first. You've all exhausted too much strength. Go recover—what's next depends on your master and Elder Qingzhi."
"Mhm," Tang Xinlian averted her gaze and nodded lightly.
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"Hehe, Heavenly Nether King… it seems you've already lost your first battle," from far above in the skies, Mo Luo looked down with a pleased smile.
Far off, the smile on the Heavenly Nether King's face had faded considerably.
He never expected the Demonic Wolf General to die so quickly.
"Seems I've underestimated you," the Heavenly Nether King said coolly, eyes fixed on Mo Luo. "That black-robed figure just now… who was he?"
When Lin Fan had unleashed the Devouring Celestial Corpse, it was fully cloaked in black, so no one realized it was a puppet. Many believed it to be another hidden super expert.
Qingzhi chuckled. "Why would we tell you?"
"Maybe we'll let you know—after we take you down," Mo Luo grinned, his tone cold and grim.
"Even the two of you together can't defeat me outright. And even if that hidden man joins in, you still can't keep me here!" the Heavenly Nether King sneered.
"Leaving today might not be so easy," Qingzhi replied with a smile.
The Heavenly Nether King's eyes narrowed as he snorted coldly. "Qingzhi, even if you've stepped into the Samsara Realm, who do you think you are? One of the Eight Ancient Masters? Those guys likely fell into Samsara long ago!"
Qingzhi merely smiled, not responding. His long hair drifted in the wind, but his eyes grew increasingly serene.
Suddenly, a colossal Azure Dragon beneath his feet let out a thunderous roar toward the sky. Azure light burst forth, transforming into a massive disc tens of thousands of feet wide.
As the Azure Disc appeared, the sky dimmed, the earth turned pitch-black, and the ambient energy became violently unstable.
Elders Mu Lan and Chi Yun, who were locked in combat with two other Demonic Generals, paused as the massive disc encompassed even them.
"What is that?" Chi Yun frowned, eyes filled with astonishment.
Mu Lan's eyes narrowed. As if recalling something, his expression shifted subtly.
Standing atop the disc, Qingzhi smiled at the distant Heavenly Nether King. "Heavenly Nether King, have you ever heard of this?"
"What?" The Heavenly Nether King glanced at the disc, replying indifferently.
"The King-Slaying Heaven Disc!"
Those four words made the Heavenly Nether King's pupils constrict sharply. Behind him, space exploded.
For the first time, his expression completely changed. Clearly, the name from Qingzhi's lips struck genuine fear into his heart.
"The King-Slaying Heaven Disc ranked sixth on the Ancient Divine Artifacts List?" Mo Luo exclaimed, clearly shocked—he hadn't known this either.
"Yes. I searched for years and finally found it on an ancient battlefield," Qingzhi nodded with a smile.
Confirming the artifact's identity, Mo Luo's eyes lit up with joy. Even in ancient times, this was a fearsome divine weapon. It had once slain King-tier Demonic Beasts!
The two then discussed the conditions for activating the disc.
When Mo Luo learned that Mu Lingshan possessed the Life-Death Ancestral Symbol, he was visibly surprised.
After Qingzhi explained the situation to Mo Luo, Chi Yun, and Mu Lan, he raised his palm. The massive Azure Disc slowly began to rotate. Its surface gleamed like an endless ocean, filled with azure light and devastating energy.
On the other side of the disc, the Heavenly Nether King and his two Demonic Generals watched with solemn faces.
Clearly, the King-Slaying Heaven Disc's reputation had shaken them deeply.
Qingzhi clenched his fist. The massive disc suddenly trembled. From its center, layers of azure light peeled back, and a beam of blue light shot upward—forming a palm-sized jade disc in the sky. It shone like a full moon, crystal clear and beautiful.
Then, with Lin Dong, Mo Luo, and Mu Lingshan's approval, Qingzhi activated the four Ancestral Symbols to empower the King-Slaying Heaven Disc.
Buzz!
With the added power, the jade disc trembled violently. Ancient and cryptic runes surfaced and rapidly covered its surface.
As the runes spread, the jade disc grew even more radiant. The space around it warped and fractured. Subtle yet intense waves rippled out, shaking the very heavens.
"King-Slaying Rune! Impossible!"
Upon seeing the clear, gray rune atop the jade disc, the Heavenly Nether King's face contorted in shock. He roared, "Retreat!"
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