Translator: AnubisTL
"Just barely made it in time! Chi Demon Tribe, you dare launch a preemptive strike? Today, none of you will leave alive!"
A black-robed elder strode through the sky, each step dispelling an inch of demonic qi around him.
The Lingyun Sect disciples, who had been sent sprawling by the residual demonic qi, looked up in joyous surprise.
"It's the ancestor! Ancestor Devourer of Heaven!"
"Ancestor Devourer of Heaven is back! Thank heavens!"
"Wait, why is he alone? Didn't he go to seek reinforcements?"
"..."
This matter was no secret among the sect's elders. They all knew that the Chi Demon Tribe possessed a formidable ancient ancestor in the nascent soul realm.
However, the fact that only Ancestor Devourer of Heaven had returned left the other elders uneasy.
Could it be that he failed to secure reinforcements?
Yet, in the next instant, Ancestor Devourer of Heaven launched a ferocious attack against the Chi Tribe Old Ancestor.
Boom!
In the blink of an eye, all the spiritual energy in the air converged toward him. A black, diamond-shaped ring materialized in his hand—the Heaven Devourer Ring, his natal magic treasure!
The moment the treasure was unleashed, it radiated an overwhelmingly powerful aura, nearly matching that of the Chi Demon Tribe's ancient ancestor in the nascent soul realm—a force capable of standing on equal footing.
Sensing this, Sect Leader Xu Yun trembled as he asked, "Martial Uncle Devourer of Heaven... Could it be... you've succeeded?"
Clang!
The Heaven Devourer Ring vibrated violently, instantly clearing the demonic qi within a radius of dozens of kilometers.
The ancient demonic ancestor conjured a Demonic Seal to counter the Heaven Devourer Ring's power, preventing further casualties among the Chi Demon Tribe.
"Excellent! Human, even if you've reached the nascent soul realm, Chi Ming will settle accounts with you today!" Ancestor Chi Ming roared, surging toward Heaven-Devouring True Monarch with a tidal wave of demonic qi.
Indeed, he was no longer Heaven-Devouring True Lord. The Lingyun Sect's ancestor should now be addressed as Heaven-Devouring True Monarch.
"Then come and try! Let's see if you'll settle accounts with me today, or if I'll vanquish demons here!" Ancestor Devourer of Heaven roared back, his voice equally defiant.
Hearing this exchange, the Lingyun Sect elders below revealed expressions of joyous surprise.
It was true! Ancestor Devourer of Heaven had actually succeeded in advancing to the nascent soul realm!
This marked a historic milestone for the Azure Ridge Domain. After countless years, the domain had finally produced a nascent soul realm cultivator!
"Hahahaha! Heaven blesses our Lingyun Sect!" Sect Leader Xu Yun exclaimed, tears streaming down his face.
A cultivator in the nascent soul realm! This was a realm almost impossible to reach in the Azure Ridge Domain.
A devastating Great War had shattered countless Spiritual Veins, draining the domain's very foundation.
Though the method by which Ancestor Devourer of Heaven had ascended to the nascent soul realm remained a mystery, it no longer mattered. If the Lingyun Sect could survive this calamity, they would undoubtedly become the supreme power in the Azure Ridge Domain!
No matter how formidable the Shangqing Sect might be, or how extraordinary Exquisite True Lord's cultivation talent, neither could threaten the Lingyun Sect.
And all because of one nascent soul realm ancestor!
"Children, charge! Slaughter every last human here!" Ancestor Chi Ming roared.
A massive wave of ancient demons surged forward, darkening the sky. The two core formation realm Chi Demon Tribe ancestors also lunged toward Heaven-Devouring True Monarch.
"Don't let Ancestor Devourer of Heaven fight alone! It's our time to act!"
"Kill! Annihilate these demonic hordes!"
The battlefield erupted into chaos. Without the protection of the formation, the Lingyun Sect disciples were forced into close-quarters combat with the Chi Demon Tribe.
Yet no one felt fear. Every member of the Lingyun Sect was filled with fervent excitement. Now that they had the protection of a nascent soul realm expert, and with the remaining ancient demons only at the foundation establishment realm, what was there to fear?
"Kill!"
Ancestor Bing Yun and Ancestor Ziqing immediately soared into the sky to assist Ancestor Devourer of Heaven in facing his opponents.
The three-on-three battle quickly settled into a delicate balance. Whichever side could eliminate their opponents first would gain the upper hand.
"Chi Shang, don't underestimate them this time."
"No need to remind me. You should worry about yourself."
After exchanging a few words, the two core formation realm ancient demons ceased interfering in the battle between Chi Ming and Heaven-Devouring True Monarch, each turning to face their own adversaries.
Of course, they weren't the only ones engaged in combat. The Chi Demon Tribe below had stormed through Lingyun Sect's mountain gate, clashing fiercely with the remaining elders.
Amidst the chaos, Li Qing gazed up at the descending Chi demons, his eyes devoid of emotion.
"Ancestor Devourer of Heaven has finally returned. The greatest crisis of today has been averted... but why do I still feel uneasy?"
Li Qing had no time to ponder further. Two Chi demons had already locked onto him from the sky, charging toward his position with savage intent.
"Roar!"
Seeing this, Li Qing sneered, "So they think I'm an easy target?"
Just as he was about to retaliate, a crisp, delicate voice rang out beside him:
"Hmph! Trying to gang up on him? Senior Brother Li, I'll help you!"
The temperature around them suddenly soared, making Li Qing feel like he was back in his weapon-forging workshop.
Boom!
In the next instant, four or five massive fire dragons materialized in the sky, their bodies wreathed in blinding flames, a truly terrifying sight.
Li Qing's brow twitched as he instinctively dodged.
Boom!
The fire dragons swept across the battlefield, unleashing a scorching wave of heat. The two ancient demons who had tried to ambush Li Qing were engulfed in flames, their demonic bodies searing under the relentless heat.
"Junior Sister Chu, ease up a bit! You almost caught me in that blast!" Li Qing said, his face darkening with exasperation.
He had indeed been caught in the edge of the attack.
Chu Lingyi tilted her head playfully, her smile showing no remorse as she offered a half-hearted apology: "Sorry, Senior Brother Li! I figured you're tough as nails—a little roasting wouldn't hurt you."
"Damn humans! You're despicable!"
"Kill that female cultivator first!"
The two heavily wounded ancient demons erupted in fury and lunged toward Chu Lingyi.
"Oh no, this is bad! Senior Brother Li, hurry and save your brilliant junior sister! Don't let my beauty fade away!"
Seeing this, Li Qing shook his head helplessly, but he couldn't stand by and do nothing.
He surged his vital energy, then let out a low roar:
"Hoo!"
Brahma King True Body!
Boom!
His vital energy erupted within him like a volcanic eruption, each heartbeat pumping torrents of blood through his veins.
His fleshly body instantly swelled, tearing through his Daoist robes in the blink of an eye. In their place materialized a layer of silver-glowing gilded battle armor.
"Die!"
Li Qing took a massive stride forward, moving with blinding speed. He intercepted the two ancient demons just as they were about to reach Chu Lingyi.
Boom!
Having cultivated his fleshly body to the late second-tier, Li Qing could shatter a small mountain with a casual strike.
Facing the two snarling, clawing ancient demons, he showed no fear. He unleashed a pair of thunderous punches.
The terrifying force tore through the air, pulverizing the demons' demonic bodies in a single blow!
Bang! Bang!
With two explosive blasts, the once-menacing ancient demons were instantly annihilated.
"Senior Brother Li," Chu Lingyi murmured timidly from behind him, "I think you're scarier than the demonic race..."
(End of the Chapter)
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