blenderwars Chapter 257 The War Begins! How Can You Fight If You Have Been Seen Through? (6500 Words)
Chapter 257 The War Begins! How Can You Fight If You Have Been Seen Through? (6500 Words)
Chapter 257: The Great Battle Begins! How Can We Fight When We're Already Exposed? (6500 words)
Within Sea Demon Island, accompanied by a command from the high-ranking members of the Demon Race, the sky above San Yuan City was immediately enveloped in rolling demonic clouds. A Heavenly Demon's hand emerged from the void, boundless and infinite, and with a single palm, it destroyed the ancestral land of the Earth Demon Elephant Clan, causing countless members of the Demon Race to fall, screaming in agony as their limbs and body parts flew in all directions.
Many members of the Demon Race hadn't even had time to react before they were turned to dust by this attack.
In the horrified gazes of countless onlookers, the giant hand grabbed the Elephant Mountain and tore through the Shattering Void, disappearing into thin air.
Leaving behind a resounding voice: "Earth Demon Elephant Clan's Elephant Mountain, having betrayed the Demon God, is a traitor to the Demon World. There is no forgiveness for their crimes. By order of the Demon Emperor, they are to be immediately detained and executed as a warning to others!"
Upon hearing these words, countless demons cried out in shock, their eyes filled with rage.
"Pontiff!"
"It's over, they've taken the Pontiff!"
"The Pontiff was right after all. Their compromise was just a temporary measure to make us feel at ease and lead us to our deaths. Now that the Pontiff has exposed their conspiracy, they are furious and determined to kill!"
...
The Zu Mo Sect has now sprung up everywhere, with its followers visible everywhere, numbering in the millions, like stars in the sky.
Upon hearing this news, riots quickly erupted in various places. There were protests, demonstrations, looting, and even conflicts with major pure-blooded families, regardless of the consequences.
For a while, chaos and war broke out, turning the entire Sea Demon Island into a mess.
"Can this really work?"
"It's like poking a hornet's nest. Now all the demons are in chaos!"
"If we had known earlier, we should have decisively cut off the Zu Mo Sect when it first emerged. Then we wouldn't be in this situation today!"
The high-ranking members of the Demon Race were filled with regret.
They shouldn't have underestimated the Zu Mo Sect. They knew that even if there were many lowly demons, they were nothing more than ants in the eyes of true Demon Race powerhouses and could be easily crushed.
But they never expected that the mastermind behind the scenes wasn't trying to overthrow the high-ranking members of the Demon Race at all.
What they wanted was to subvert the beliefs of all the demons.
To make them turn away from the Demon God and awaken an awareness they shouldn't have.
"How did they manage to do this? I really can't understand!"
"There must be humans who secretly entered Sea Demon Island and manipulated things behind the scenes!"
"Nonsense, such a big scheme couldn't have been accomplished by just one or two people. I even suspect that a group of humans has infiltrated!"
"What were those people guarding the seal entrance doing? Didn't they notice anything?"
"They're all useless!"
The high-level members of the Demon Race are furious and frustrated. Their carefully planned scheme is about to go down the drain!
Most importantly, until now, they still don't know who their enemy is and they have been played around like fools!
"No matter what, we must suppress their thoughts again! The glory of the Demon God has shrouded this world for thousands of years, while their so-called Ancestral Demon Sect has only been established for a little over a month. I don't believe... that their faith is so firm!"
The demonic light surges, and the chaotic mist churns as a terrifying demonic shadow appears and disappears.
"The lower-level demonic beings are the most afraid of death. As long as our methods are ruthless enough, kill a portion of them, kill until they are afraid, and then kill their leader, they will definitely have a mental breakdown!"
"Perhaps, there is still a chance for remedy!"
"We can only do this!"
...
Boom!
Above Sea Demon Island, a light curtain covers the sky, like a scroll slowly unfolding, blocking out the sun.
Countless demonic beings raise their heads, looking at the sky with changed expressions.
In the image, the Ancestral Demon Sect's leader, Xiangshan, who is regarded as the object of faith by countless demonic beings, is bound tightly to a dark demonic mountain.
The demonic mountain is covered in eerie demonic flames, surging and burning as if it can corrode the void.
Terrifying high temperatures constantly assault Xiangshan's body, and various demonic birds descend, gnawing at his body, causing his demonic body to decay and endure unimaginable pain.
"Xiangshan of the Earth Demon Elephant Clan, disrespectful to the Demon God, betraying our Demon Race faith, a sinner of our Demon Race! Today, publicly executed, beheaded as a warning to others! I hope you all don't repeat the same mistakes and bring death upon yourselves!"
Deafening voices resound from the image, like heavenly thunder, shaking the hearts of countless demonic beings.
The high-level members of the Demon Race want to kill one to warn a hundred, and they want to follow the example of Nicholas, cutting off the newly established faith in the hearts of these demonic beings and bringing them back to the "right path"!
"Lord Pontiff!"
"Pontiff!"
Countless demonic beings kneel down, weeping bitterly, looking at the image in the sky, continuously kowtowing.
They were once the most undignified demonic beings in this world, and it was the Ancestral Demon Sect that saved them, allowing them to experience fairness.
At this moment, the person who led their resistance is bound on the execution mountain, about to face death.
But they are powerless.
Unimaginable frustration, regret, powerlessness, and heartache fill their hearts, causing immense suffering.
"Hahaha..."
At this moment, in the image, Xiangshan laughs loudly, his eyes filled with disdain and contempt for the world: "What joy is there in life, what fear is there in death? Do you think that by killing, you can silence the voices of this world? Do you think that through death, you can scare the countless hearts that yearn for freedom and equality? Dream on! You bunch of dogs of the demonic race, one day, the Demon Ancestor will awaken from his slumber and cleanse all of you! You have already found the path to death but are unaware, you are the true pitiful creatures!"
Upon hearing this, many high-level members of the Demon Race exchange glances and furrow their brows, "Dogs of the demonic race? Who is that?"
"I've never heard of it, but the name sounds formidable!"
"He speaks as if he knows the truth. Could he really have discovered some secret?" A powerful member of the Demon Race hesitated slightly. Xiangshan's demeanor did not seem like empty threats; he appeared confident.
"Don't be fooled by him! He excels at deception and manipulating the hearts of demons. Otherwise, he wouldn't have gained so many followers!" Another female demon spoke sternly. Xiangshan must die today.
"Take action, execute him!"
With the command given, the sky tore open, and countless demonic lights rained down like meteors. Each one carried a destructive aura capable of instantly annihilating the powerful bodies of the Demon Race, tearing apart their souls, and subjecting them to endless agony.
"Followers of the Demon Ancestor, listen!"
Under the radiance of the Heavenly Demon light, Xiangshan's expression was solemn. He seemed to disregard death, radiating brilliance all over his body, as if transcending the mortal realm.
"We could have accepted the darkness, but we have seen the light! The world that Nicholas spoke of is not impossible to achieve. This failure does not mean future failures! Today, if one of me dies, thousands and millions more will rise up against all oppression! Long live the Demon Ancestor!"
In the end, he almost shouted those last four words.
The next moment, he was engulfed by terrifying demonic light. The world trembled, and everywhere was filled with blinding light, illuminating the entire land.
"Pope!"
"Long live the Demon Ancestor!!!"
"..."
Countless demonic beings prostrated themselves on the ground, their eyes filled with sorrow and determination. They shouted "long live" until their voices grew hoarse.
"Damn it, they're causing trouble even when they're about to die!"
In the void, the higher-ups of the Demon Ancestor grew angry and ashamed. Undoubtedly, after Xiangshan's words, the rebellious hearts of these demonic beings grew stronger.
"Hmph! No need to worry. Since Xiangshan is dead, this group of demonic beings is leaderless, nothing more than a group of lambs waiting to be slaughtered!"
"A dead demon is nothing! As long as we have some time, whether through temptation or coercion, we can always turn their thoughts around!"
They were very confident, after all, the belief in the Demon God had been circulating in the Demon World for so many years.
Could it be that in just over a month, the hearts of these demonic beings had completely lost any trace of belief in the Demon God?
Absolutely impossible!
Boom!
Just then, the entire Sea Demon Island shook and underwent a tremendous change.
The seal that enveloped the entire Sea Demon Island suddenly rippled, endless waves sweeping through the void, as if it was about to open at any moment.
"Not good!"
The demons' pupils contracted, their faces changing drastically. Terrifying demonic shadows appeared one after another in the void, looking towards the direction of the commotion with expressions of fear.
Night Emperor City.
Boundless darkness surged out from that ancient demonic city, flooding the entire void like an ocean. An ancient demonic thought transmitted, carrying an unimaginable demonic emperor's will, shaking with anger: "Have these humans gone mad?"
Nightmare Imperial City.
A woman with a seductive figure and exquisite beauty, but with a murderous intent in her eyes, stood on a high staircase, looking into the distance: "You've come at the right time!"
In a deep abyss-like rift.
A demonic dragon filled with the flames of death soared into the sky from the abyss, roaring in anger.
The core of Sea Demon Island.
Here stands a dilapidated ancient city, reaching the sky and the earth, exuding boundless power. One can vaguely see its past glory, as if it is located at the end of the river of time and space.
However, the ancient city is now damaged and the runes have faded.
Although the demonic energy is strong, it gives people a sense of desolation.
This is the forbidden land of Sea Demon Island - the City of Originating Demons.
At this moment, in the center of the City of Originating Demons, a figure dressed in a black robe is sitting cross-legged in the center of an ancient altar. Five-colored stones are arranged around it, each covered with intricate demonic patterns, mysterious and elusive, as if containing unspeakable secrets.
This figure is not tall, and its body is broken, only half of it remains, with only one-third of its head left, resembling a corpse.
However, its aura is terrifying. With each long breath, the demonic patterns on its body surge, each containing terrifying power capable of destroying the heavens and the earth. They continuously strike the surrounding void, causing it to collapse and reassemble. The scene is horrifying.
And this is not an intentional display of power, but merely the inherent might it possesses, causing such terrifying movements.
Boom!
A strong movement comes from the horizon and reaches this place.
In the void, terrifying demonic shadows appear, covering the sky and blocking the sun. Their aura is immensely powerful, far surpassing the Demon Race Lords. Clearly, they are individuals at the level of a Sovereign of Demons.
"What's going on? The human race is actually launching an attack?"
"In the battle back then, our race did suffer heavy losses, but the human race's casualties were definitely more severe. It hasn't been long since then, it's impossible for them to recover so quickly. How dare they?"
"Something unexpected happened. The human race has set up a trap, and there is a major problem with the sacrifice!" A Demon Emperor slightly closes his eyes, seemingly receiving news from an unknown source, a hint of fierceness flashing in his eyes.
"What? How could something like this happen? What are those guys outside doing?"
"The human race came prepared. This is troublesome!"
Many powerful Demon Emperors look at each other, seeing the worry in each other's eyes.
According to their original plan, after everything was successful, they would repair the City of Originating Demons, harness the power of the Abyssal Tide, and revive the top powerhouses who were sleeping beneath Sea Demon Island. With their restored strength, they would easily crush the cultivators of the South State.
It could even be said that they could effortlessly defeat all enemies and establish a foothold in the Ashen Essence World, and then plan for more.
But now, the plan has been severely disrupted, and they no longer have the overwhelming advantage. The situation has taken a turn for the worse.
This kind of unprepared battle is unsettling.
"If only the Supreme could awaken!" Suddenly, someone said, looking towards the distant figure of the Daoist.
Others also expressed the same sentiment. If the Supreme could awaken, no matter how difficult the battle, they would be invincible.
In today's world, there is not a single person among the human race who can be a match for Supreme!
"Ah, in the battle of the past, Supreme suffered the heaviest injuries, with even half of their divine soul extinguished. We have been guarding here for many years, barely maintaining the vitality of the Lord, but there is no sign of improvement!" The demons sighed.
"Don't be too pessimistic. Although the human race caught us off guard, the speed of our race's recovery in recent years far surpasses theirs. This battle... even if we cannot sweep through as we originally planned, it is only a matter of not being able to sweep through!" A demon emperor coldly snorted, exuding an aura of dominance and superiority.
"That's right, the human race, the toughest bone to chew, was already gnawed to pieces by us a thousand years ago. Now... the pace of our race's dominance in this world is unstoppable by anyone!"
...
The sudden attack by the human race obviously caught the demons of Sea Demon Island off guard, causing panic among them.
In the void.
The high-ranking members of Sea Demon Island cursed and complained. They had originally planned to deal with Xiangshan first and then take some time to redirect the thoughts and beliefs of the demons, with the possibility of remedying the situation.
But... the human race unexpectedly launched an attack at this very moment, taking the initiative!
They didn't give them any time!
Now, there is an internal struggle erupting within Sea Demon Island, with countless demons shouting slogans to overthrow the rule and oppose oppression. They are completely out of sync with them. In this situation, how can they face the enemy?
Outside Sea Demon Island, in the sky.
The Town Demon City floated in the air, with chaotic mist constantly descending, exuding an extraordinary and divine aura, as if standing at the end of the river of time, immortal and indestructible.
Streams of immortal light rushed out from the city, forming a sea of runes in the sky, outlining vast expanses.
Several immensely powerful auras were faintly discernible, causing all living beings to tremble.
At the seal, the Demon Race responsible for observing the enemy situation looked from afar, shocked and bewildered.
The human race actually brought a fairy city here?
Just looking from afar, it was difficult to imagine its grandeur and sacredness!
They didn't know how to resist.
On the city walls, several immortal figures appeared and disappeared, shrouded in dense immortal light, gazing at Sea Demon Island.
"In the blink of an eye, nearly a thousand years have passed! We have returned!" It was the Earth Immortal ancestor of the Three Purities Immortal Gate, gazing at Sea Demon Island with complex emotions, recalling the fierce battle of the past, where countless disciples and masters died tragically. This sky was once stained with the blood of a hundred thousand spirits of the Three Purities Immortal Gate, a place of sorrow, and now it will once again become a battlefield.
"What is the situation on the island now?" Zhuo Canglang spoke, asking the incarnation of Wang Xiu.
"Everything is going smoothly. It is the most suitable time to take action!" Wang Xiu calmly replied.
The overall strength of Sea Demon Island is stronger than that of the South State Immortal Alliance.
In the battle of the past, if it weren't for the presence of the Three Purities Immortal Gate, the other Immortal Gates, even if they joined forces, would probably have a hard time resisting the invasion of the Demon Race.
Nowadays, the Three Purities Immortal Gate has been severely damaged, with only one top expert remaining out of ten.
Although the Demon Race on Sea Demon Island has also suffered heavy losses, they are in a much better position than the Three Purities. This is because the ancestors of the Three Purities Immortal Gate sacrificed their lives to destroy the Demon Race's Shimo City, preventing them from having a continuous source of reinforcements and fresh forces. They ultimately managed to severely damage Shimo City and cut off the passage between the two realms.
Many Earth Immortal ancestors did not die in battles with the Demon Race's top experts, but rather on the way to destroy Shimo City.
In comparison, even though the Demon Race's Sovereign Level experts have also been heavily injured, it is extremely difficult for individuals of this level to die unless they truly desire death. Even if they suffer severe injuries, as long as they have a way to retreat, they can sleep for thousands of years and recover to their original state with abundant celestial materials and treasures, supplemented by immortal medicine and demonic treasures.
If the Demon Race's plan succeeds and they set up the Heavenly Demon Formation, activate the Great Sacrifice, and borrow the power of the Demon God to heal the injuries of their top experts, they will be able to repair Shimo City and attract the incredibly pure Abyssal Qi, taking advantage of the terrifying amplification effect of the Abyssal Tides.
With the combination of favorable timing, geographical advantage, and human resources, the human race has no advantage at all. It is almost certain that they will lose.
And now, after Wang Xiu's layout, chaos reigns on Sea Demon Island, and the Demon Race is in disarray. The Heavenly Demon Formation is almost self-destructing, and even if it is activated, it is difficult to obtain the expected power of the Demon God. Moreover, the human race is now taking the initiative to attack, and there is still some time before the eruption of the Abyssal Tides.
Under these conditions, it is naturally the most appropriate time to take action. If they delay for a few more days, the Demon Race might come up with other methods.
"Unseal and charge!"
Above the void, a voice resounded like thunder, echoing loudly.
Immediately after,
On the Town Demon City, 108 figures flew out, all of them with immortal demeanor and powerful aura. They represented the 108 Immortal Gates, each holding an ancient talisman and imprinting it.
Boom!
The vast Sea Demon Island trembled violently, and the barrier that had been inverted over Sea Demon Island for nearly a thousand years distorted continuously, creating layers of ripples.
Finally, a crack opened, expanding continuously to form a huge portal connecting the inside and outside of Sea Demon Island. The scene inside Sea Demon Island, filled with demonic energy, could be clearly seen.
"Kill!"
A series of intense sounds erupted from the Town Demon City, and chaotic energy fell from the tall city walls, opening countless passages.
One after another, treasure ships and war chariots emitted a strong light, with dazzling runes, like suns shooting out from the passages, crossing the sky with a menacing momentum and entering Sea Demon Island.
Each ship possessed a powerful aura, intimidating in all directions, comparable to Supreme Grade Spirit Weapons, with astonishing power.
On them, disciples of the Immortal Gates stood in formation, holding various Law Treasures, exuding a solemn and murderous atmosphere, charging into the battle.
Boom!
The Demon Race quickly reacted, and massive figures tore through the void.
There were pitch-black demonic birds that spread their wings and crossed thousands of miles of empty space.
There were crimson magma giants with crimson eyes, crawling out from the depths of the earth, hundreds of zhang tall. With a wave of their hands, a large amount of scorching magma burned through the void, splashing out and burning the earth, turning it into red juice that bubbled and sizzled.
They were the Flame Demon Race, a powerful pure-blooded clan that was born with the ability to control demonic flames, possessing the power to burn the heavens and destroy the earth.
There was a silver-haired demonic ape with spikes all over its tail, extremely irritable. It pounded its chest, producing a thunderous sound like a heavenly drum, directly shaking countless demonic creatures to death.
"Lowly human race, dare to take the initiative to attack, come and die!" The demonic ape was extremely irritable, roaring at the incoming ships and war chariots.
"You damn monkey, you're so noisy! This Sword Sovereign only needs one sword to take your dog head!" On a war chariot, a young man soared into the sky with his sword. He held the sword seal in his hand, surrounded by runes, and endless sword shadows transformed into twenty-four sword lights, reflecting each other and forming a united front, like twenty-four heavenly realms with boundless power.
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging nearby, congratulations to the host for gaining +233 mana!]
That young man was Li Zuoyue. In the past few months, he had immersed himself in the Soul Dueling Machine, constantly honing his swordsmanship and greatly improving his strength.
The Heavenly Time Sword Sutra was nearing perfection.
He had sparred with Zhang Yuge and others, not falling behind, and his reputation had soared, becoming known to countless people.
"Roar!"
The demonic ape roared in anger. How dare these puny humans insult him like this.
You're the one with the dog head!
Your whole family has dog heads!
I am the Furious Heavenly Demon Ape!
He leaped into the air, his body expanding, surpassing mountains. With a punch, the void shattered, with boundless power. Countless mountains collapsed along the way, causing a great commotion.
Li Zuoyue flew through the sky on his sword, his speed extremely fast. Only a few sword lights flashed by, like the ethereal moonlight, evading this punch.
Then, the sword followed the person, and sword radiance from all directions slashed towards the demonic ape, with sharp edges that were hard to avoid.
"Rainwater!"
"Vernal Equinox!"
"Awakening of Insects!"
"Qingming!"
"..."
Twenty-four swords were unleashed together, sword qi turning into a vast ocean, slashing at various parts of the demonic ape, leaving behind deep wounds that exposed bone.
The sky was filled with sword qi, like a blizzard, densely packed and difficult to avoid.
"Shameless human race!" The demon monkey felt extremely frustrated. They had agreed to only use one sword, but now they were slashing with hundreds, even thousands of swords in an instant!
Bullying an honest monkey!
The demon monkey fought back, but Li Zuoyue, despite his arrogant words, was actually very skilled and agile. He seemed to understand the special characteristics of the Heavenly Demon Monkey clan, avoiding its attacks and leaving wounds on the demon monkey's body.
It was like playing with a doll.
Before long, the demon monkey's body was covered in blood, as if soaked in it. It was on the verge of madness and death!
"Chirp—"
A figure that covered the sky and blocked the sun rushed towards the crowd. It was a demonic bird, seemingly with the bloodline of a Kunpeng, completely black, and spanning thousands of miles.
Its wings shook, creating a raging hurricane as it charged towards the human army.
Boom!
Purple thunder suddenly appeared, tearing through the shattered void, and crushing the hurricane.
The sky was filled with lightning.
In the midst of endless electric light, Zhang Yuge stepped on the thunder, staring at the demonic bird with shining eyes. "Black Moon Peng, you've come at the right time. The creatures I'm best at killing are ones like you, Saint Child!"
The demonic bird frowned, staring at the young man. It thought he was just boasting and let out a scream, flapping its wings and attacking. Its claws were like supreme treasures, incredibly sharp, capable of easily tearing mountains apart.
But little did it know, all the human warriors who joined the battle had experienced countless battles in the Soul Dueling Machine. Although it wasn't a real battlefield, it was not much different from reality. They were very familiar with the characteristics and methods of various common Demon Race creatures.
Zhang Yuge stood firm, full of confidence. He casually took out three talismans and threw them, forming a triangular seal that blocked the void, turning it into a sea of thunder.
The demonic bird didn't react in time and crashed into it.
Instantly, its body convulsed and lost control.
"Five Thunder · Demon Sealing Seal!"
The next moment, Zhang Yuge appeared above the sea of thunder, stepping on the back of the demonic bird. He drew symbols in the air with his blood, and the blood emitted golden light. The sky cracked, and divine thunder descended, bombarding the demonic bird's body.
In an instant, the demonic bird's body exploded, blood splattering everywhere, falling dead on the spot.
Similar scenes played out all over the battlefield.
These powerful pure-blooded Demon Race creatures felt something was off when they fought against the human elites. Why did it feel like... the other side was so familiar with them? It was as if every move they made was predicted by the enemy.
"Damn it, it feels like I'm being seen through!"
"Weren't the humans supposed to be weak? Why is their fighting instinct so terrifying? It's clearly our first encounter, but it feels like they understand me better than my own mother!"
"This is unbelievable. I just wanted to deceive that human, pretending to attack with punches while actually using my tail blade. But as soon as I swung my tail, he caught it and directly tore it off!"
"..."
These Demon Race creatures were going crazy. How could they fight like this? They couldn't even land a single blow!
(End of this chapter)