Chapter 250: Chapter 249: Settling Old and New Scores
In the Northern Boundary, after the thunder and dark clouds passed, the vast expanse of ice and snow on the ground melted away. Molten lava that had rained down from the sky covered nearly every region, sending scalding steam billowing upward.
The heavens and earth had cleared. A flood of Spirit Charm poured in from Blue Star, and the snow had stopped falling near the Northern Boundary Mountain. Jiang Qiu stepped forward alone, his spear tip aimed directly at Feng Li of the Kunlun Demon Clan!
Everyone held their breath, having unknowingly retreated over a thousand meters. The various Grandmasters shielded the members of their respective factions behind them. Zhu Weiyi’s brows gradually furrowed, like a bolt of lightning poised to strike.
He said nothing, but the thunder crackling along his Overlord Spear was answer enough.
Clashing with the Kunlun Demon Clan now would undoubtedly be disadvantageous. After all, their leader was the renowned Demon Marshal, Cangyuan. Back when Demon King Chen emerged during the Kunlun City college entrance exams, it was Cangyuan who had been responsible for his rescue!
Under Chen’s leadership, the overall strength of the Kunlun Demon Clan had now risen to an unimaginable level. Chen would never abandon a Great Demon who had performed such a great service. He had surely provided Cangyuan with aid and guidance; it wasn’t even out of the question that he had passed down Secret Techniques.
In other words, Cangyuan was undoubtedly much stronger than he had been half a year ago. But since he hadn’t yet made a move, it was impossible to gauge his true level.
But even the newly promoted Demon Marshals who had fought in the Northwest Province were already strong enough to cause trouble for the Northwest’s most powerful Grandmaster, Luo Beixing. The strength of a veteran Demon Marshal like Cangyuan could not be underestimated.
’I must ensure Jiang Qiu isn’t harmed by Cangyuan when he strikes!’
As if sensing his thoughts, the ape-like Cangyuan narrowed his deep eyes, clutching a swirling mass of Kun Earth Spirit Charm in his hand. He sneered, "Little whelp, you’ve barely set foot in the Peeping Dao Realm. I’d advise you not to be so arrogant."
’Lord Chen himself ordered this. I must ensure Feng Li returns to Kunlun. He is the most talented Great Demon of the Kunlun Demon Clan’s current generation. How could I possibly let him die here?’
’Ever since Lord Chen was reincarnated into this world, the Kunlun Demon Clan’s fortunes have soared. All the various demon clans near Kunlun, as well as those who have sworn allegiance to it, have experienced tremendous boosts in power.’
’Condensing Spirit Charm to create a Grotto Heaven Blessed Land is a legendary feat he performs with ease. Activating bloodlines and bestowing his grace to accelerate cultivation has been an incredible blessing for the Kunlun Demon Clan. He even imparts ancient Secret Techniques to those who have proven their merit and has set a date to lecture on the ancient cultivation system for all of Kunlun’s demons, enlightening them all!’
’Chen is the one and only Demon King, whose will cannot be defied. Without him, most demons would still be mindless spiders, birds, monkeys, and river fish.’
’Why does the Great Secret Realm of Kunlun Mountain cause the demonization of nearby creatures, allowing them to gradually gain sentience?’
’It is because when Chen’s previous incarnation fell, his Harmonization Realm cultivation infused that fragment of the world. Just like most Demon Emperors, any Secret Realm containing their legacy will demonize the surrounding life forms.’
’It would be no exaggeration to call him "Father"!’
’Besides, there are differences even among Demon Emperors. I’ve always been proud to belong to Kunlun. We are in no way comparable to easily crushed factions like the Three Great Demon Clans of the North Wilderness.’
’I would rather sacrifice myself than betray Lord Chen’s trust.’
The onlookers keenly sensed Cangyuan’s attitude and the palpable tension in the air. They all readied their defensive measures, lest they be caught in the aftershocks of the coming battle.
"Whether I’m arrogant or not is not for you to judge."
Jiang Qiu shot Cangyuan a glance, then his piercing gaze fell upon Feng Li once more, his killing intent solidifying.
’Old scores and new, it’s time for a reckoning.’
’The grudge for intercepting the Hundred Machines Giant Kite when I first entered Northwest Martial University, leading to the deaths of two Dharma Realm instructors. The grudge for leading the Demon Race to hound the Elder Witch Priest to his death after entering the Northern Boundary, and for his attempt to wipe out the North Snow Tribe.’
’Clear and profound.’
VMMMM—
With a flick of the spear’s tip, a Dragon’s Roar bellowed forth. An utterly murderous Spear Intent tore through the air, kicking up a howling gale. The cold glint of the attack made Feng Li’s heart stop. His pupils widened as he frantically manipulated his Gale Spirit Charm, trying to form a wall of wind to block it.
But the wall of wind, condensed from the roaring gale, was as fragile as cotton candy. The Dragon Roar Spear Intent crushed it with contemptuous ease, and the certainty of his own death flooded Feng Li’s mind!
At that moment, a vast draconic might crashed into his mind, bringing with it the crushing realization of an unprecedented power gap.
’It was one thing for his own bloodline to tremble before the might of the Dragon Race. After all, his opponent was blessed by True Dragon Breath and had even forged a Dragon Form; his talent was undeniably astonishing.’
’But who could have imagined that just half a year ago, this guy had only just broken through to the Jade Sinew Realm? At that time, I was already at the Peak of the Dharma Realm, equivalent to a Half-Step Grandmaster. I was on a mission to kill him, and I let him escape.’
’By our next meeting, he had reached the Dharma Realm, while I hadn’t progressed much from half a year ago.’
’Now, after we both entered the Northern Wilderness Great Secret Realm and the competition of the chosen is over, he’s already at the Peeping Dao Realm!’
’A Peeping Dao Realm cultivator with a Dragon Race bloodline who has comprehended a powerful Mental Realm!’
’I can even see a shadow of Lord Chen in him... that magnificent, towering figure...’
BOOM—
In a flash, Cangyuan’s massive body appeared before Feng Li. He threw up his arms to block, his entire suit of armor rattling. The blast of wind, unable to break through his flesh, thundered out to either side, whipping Feng Li’s hair into a frenzy and causing the veins in his eyes to bulge.
"You bastard!"
Enraged, Cangyuan swung a massive fist and charged through the air, intending to eliminate Jiang Qiu.
Just then, Zhu Weiyi, who had been wary of him all along, made his move. He met the charge with the force of a thunderclap, his white hair streaking like silver lightning. "Do you think you can interfere?"
BOOM—
The collision sent a massive shockwave of Spirit Charm blasting outwards, sending both Zhu Weiyi and Cangyuan reeling. Cangyuan was inwardly shocked. ’This old coot was holed up in North Border City for over three months, and his strength hasn’t regressed at all?’
He had only feigned anger to test Zhu Weiyi’s strength while Jiang Qiu was attacking, never expecting the old man to still be so capable. He’d actually blocked the attack.
’It seems we can’t stay here any longer!’
With that thought, he wasted no more time on words. With one hand, he grabbed the dispirited Feng Li, whose eyes were vacant, while using the other to forcibly tear open a passage into a Secret Realm. He sent a secret message to the dozen or so Great Demons beside him, "Go! Complete Lord Chen’s mission!"
Just as he single-handedly tore open a spatial vortex and was about to lead the other demons through it...
"Feng Li must die!"
A murderous roar echoed through the air, and an extreme chill seemed to freeze the very heavens. Frost condensed on Cangyuan’s arms, and the flow of his Spirit Charm unexpectedly began to slow.
’What is this?’
In that instant of stunned surprise, an extreme flame erupted before his eyes. A phantom True Dragon manifested behind Jiang Qiu. The Chuyuan spear in his hand slashed downward in a crescent arc, as if drawing the line that arbitrated between ice and fire.
The supreme Spear Intent sundered the space that had suddenly become a dichotomy of ice and fire. Powered by the last wisps of the True Dragon’s breath, it cleaved down with unstoppable force!
This single strike even posed a faint threat to him, a master at the High Tier of the Dao Entry Realm!
’And I can’t block it—it’s passing right through my arms!’
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