Li Mu sat cross-legged on the Chaos Altar, his body surrounded by Chaos Qi surging like a raging tide. His brows were slightly furrowed as he looked inward at his Sea of Consciousness. He saw two dark-gold Evil Qi, like malevolent Dragons, coiling and madly gnawing at his Meridians—this was precisely the Origin killing intent left behind by the Peak Cultivators. Two Chaos Supreme Treasures floated in the air: the Chaos Zhenyuan Disk suppressed his Qi Sea, the Chaos Spirit Banner cleansed his Divine Soul, and the Chaos Treasure Mansion absorbed heaven and earth. The Chaos Domain formed by their resonance had lasted for seven days and seven nights.
"Still not enough."
Li Mu suddenly opened his eyes, Chaos rotating in his pupils. The Chaos Dao Scripture operated to its extreme. The seven stone pillars around the altar vibrated violently, and the nine-rank divine objects enshrined upon them simultaneously radiated divine light. The power of Yin and Yang and Five Elements intertwined above the altar, transforming into a continuous flow of Chaos Power that poured into him.
Inside Li Mu's body, Chaos Power surged like a river, fiercely clashing with the two strands of extreme Dao Power. They transformed into two malevolent Dragons, madly tearing at his Meridians, attempting to break through the blockade of Chaos Power.
Li Mu looked inward at his Sea of Consciousness. Two strands of extreme Dao Power raged and churned in his Meridians. On the left, the Devilish Evil Qi transformed into a dark-gold Dragon Python, its scales overflowing with viscous, asphalt-like turbid Evil Qi. On the right, the extreme water power condensed into a deep blue vortex, a seemingly calm liquid mass secretly containing immense pressure. Wherever it passed, even Chaos Qi was crushed, forming crystalline cracks.
The Devilish Evil Dragon Python bore the brunt, struggling frantically in the Chaos vortex. The foul blood it spewed even corroded the Void Realm with sizzling sounds. Li Mu sneered, deciding to divide and conquer, resolving them one by one. He activated Chaos Power, transforming it into Chaos Fire, carrying the power of sky-burning flames into his Dantian. The foul blood ignited upon contact with the fire, gradually refining under the calcination of Chaos Fire. Wisps of green smoke rose as the Devilish Evil Origin was forced into his Sea of Consciousness and Sea of Consciousness, suppressing the extreme water power to a certain acupoint in his Meridians.
The Devilish Evil Dragon Python surged into Li Mu's Sea of Consciousness and Sea of Consciousness, immediately becoming incomparably rampant. It transformed into a dark-gold Devilish Cloud that blotted out the sky, letting out deafening roars as it rolled. Within the Devilish Cloud, countless hideous faces were faintly visible. Each face was filled with resentment and brutality, as if they were evil spirits crawling out of the Nine Nether Hell, howling to tear Li Mu's Divine Soul to shreds.
Li Mu's Divine Soul stood in the center of his Sea of Consciousness. Facing the overwhelming might of the Devilish Evil Dragon Python, he remained completely unmoved. His eyes were like lightning, coldly staring at the rampaging Devilish Cloud, a mocking smile playing on the corner of his lips: "Just a wisp of residual extreme Devilish Power, and you dare to be so arrogant in front of me?"
Before he finished speaking, Li Mu's Divine Soul suddenly erupted with a majestic Chaos Power. The Sea of Consciousness instantly became turbulent. Chaos Power transformed into countless sharp swords, their blades gleaming with cold light, slashing towards the Devilish Evil Dragon Python.
"Roar!" The Devilish Evil Dragon Python cried out in pain, letting out an angry roar. Its body suddenly swelled, transforming into a gigantic Dragon that blotted out the sky. It opened its bloody maw and lunged to devour Li Mu's Divine Soul. From its mouth, it spewed viscous, asphalt-like turbid Evil Qi. Wherever it passed, even the space of the Sea of Consciousness was corroded with sizzling sounds.
"Chaos Fire, appear!"
Li Mu snorted coldly, Chaos rotating in his eyes. He swiftly formed hand seals. Chaos Fire ascended, transforming into a gigantic fire Dragon, rushing directly to engulf the Black Vulture Demon God's phantom.
The Black Vulture Demon God's phantom twisted frantically in the Chaos Fire, condensing into 129,600 cursed Devilish Runes in the blazing flames, transforming into a sky-blotting Devilish Vulture that pounced towards Li Mu's Divine Soul and Sea of Consciousness.
A cold light flashed in Li Mu's eyes. The Star Cloud Contemplation Method operated to its extreme. The Divine Soul within his Sea of Consciousness suddenly erupted, transforming into a vast Star Cloud. Countless stars flickered within it, each containing majestic Divine Soul Power. As the Star Cloud rotated, it formed a giant vortex, swallowing all 129,600 cursed Devilish Runes.
"A dying struggle!"
Li Mu shouted coldly. The Star Cloud vortex suddenly contracted. The cursed Devilish Runes shattered under the crushing force of the star power, transforming into specks of black light that vanished into nothingness.
"Ant, even if this Lord only has a remnant soul, you are not capable of contending with me!" The Black Vulture Demon God's phantom laughed sinisterly, its Origin Power completely erupting, attempting to self-detonate with world-destroying might.
"Want to self-detonate? Not so easy!"
Li Mu shouted lowly, swiftly forming hand seals. The Chaos Dao Scripture operated to its extreme. The Chaos Power within his body surged like a furious tide, instantly condensing into a thick barrier in front of him. At the same time, the two Chaos Dao Artifacts floating in the air—the Chaos Zhenyuan Disk and the Chaos Spirit Banner—vibrated simultaneously, releasing majestic Chaos Power, which transformed into a giant light curtain, enveloping the Black Vulture Demon God's phantom.
"Suppress!"
Li Mu let out a sharp cry. The Chaos Zhenyuan Disk pressed down fiercely, while the Chaos Spirit Banner released endless Divine Soul Power, transforming into countless chains that firmly bound the Black Vulture Demon God's phantom.
The Black Vulture Demon God's phantom's self-detonation momentum was forcefully suppressed, but it did not give up. Instead, it let out a frantic roar: "Ant, do you think you can stop this Lord like this? Extreme Dao Power is not something you can imagine!"
Before its voice fell, a terrifying fluctuation suddenly erupted from the core of the Black Vulture Demon God's phantom. The pulsating, pitch-black heart suddenly swelled, and scarlet blood light seeped from the cracks on its surface, as if it was about to completely explode in the next moment.
Li Mu's expression was solemn. He suddenly clasped his hands together, fully activating the Chaos Treasure Mansion, and shouted in a deep voice: "Chaos Fire, burn the heavens and refine the spirits!"
In an instant, the Chaos Power above the altar of the Chaos Great Hall frantically converged, transforming into a blazing sea of Chaos Fire that completely enveloped Li Mu, yet did not harm his body. Within the flames, golden Chaos True Fire was mixed in. The temperature was so high that even the Void Realm was distorted and deformed by the burning.
The Chaos Fire Sea rapidly contracted in Li Mu's Sea of Consciousness, completely enveloping the Black Vulture Demon God's phantom. The Chaos True Fire, like a maggot in the bone, frantically burned its Origin.
"Ah—!"
The Black Vulture Demon God's phantom let out a desperate shriek. Its form rapidly melted in the flames, revealing a pulsating, pitch-black heart. Under the calcination of the Chaos True Fire, it gradually shrank, and more and more cracks appeared on its surface. Finally, with a "crack," it completely shattered.
As the pitch-black heart shattered, the Black Vulture Demon God's phantom's self-detonation momentum was also completely disintegrated. Its form gradually dissipated, transforming into countless black light spots, and was finally completely refined by the Chaos Fire Sea.
Just as Li Mu was refining the Black Vulture Demon God's extreme Devilish Origin, far away in the depths of the endless Void Realm, in the Demon Hall, the Black Vulture Demon God's true body suddenly trembled. Its scarlet eyes suddenly opened, and a trace of unbelievable shock and anger flashed within them.
"How is this possible... My extreme Devilish Origin was refined so quickly!"
The Black Vulture Demon God's roar echoed like thunder in the Demon Hall, causing countless Devilish creatures within the hall to tremble. Its massive body suddenly stood up, Devilish Qi surging around it like a pitch-black ocean. However, at this moment, this ocean appeared exceptionally turbulent.
The Black Vulture Demon God looked down at its chest. A pitch-black Devilish heart originally pulsed there, but now a deep crack had appeared. Scarlet blood light seeped from the crack, and the aura it emitted weakened by several points. Clearly, the destruction of its extreme Devilish Origin caused it immense backlash.
Just as the Black Vulture Demon God was enraged, a low chuckle suddenly came from the depths of the Demon Hall. The laughter carried a hint of mockery and disdain.
"Black Vulture, you have this day too?"
Before the voice faded, a figure slowly walked out from the shadows of the Demon Hall. It was a man clad in a black robe, his face as pale as paper, his eyes as deep as an abyss. A strange aura emanated from his entire body.
"Eternal!" The Black Vulture Demon God suddenly turned its head, a trace of anger flashing in its scarlet eyes: "Why are you here instead of recuperating in the Demon Pool!"
The Eternal Demon God chuckled softly, its voice as bone-chilling as ice: "Naturally, I came to see your joke. Didn't you say you could take down Li Jianxian? How did you end up in such a state? It's utterly ridiculous."
Upon hearing this, the Black Vulture Demon God burned with rage. Devilish Qi surged around its body, transforming into countless black sharp blades, pointing directly at the Eternal Demon God: "You seek death!"
The Eternal Demon God, however, showed no fear. Instead, it laughed even more wildly: "What? Embarrassed and angry? Black Vulture, in your current state, you may not be my opponent."
The Black Vulture Demon God snorted coldly, forcibly suppressing the anger in its heart. The Eternal Demon God was right. With its extreme Devilish Origin refined, its strength was greatly diminished. Fighting it now would only add to its injuries, and the chances of victory were slim.
"You even joined forces with Yu Lin, two Peak Cultivators, against one Dao Realm Cultivator, why did you still lose so miserably!" The Eternal Demon God looked at the Black Vulture Demon God, asking in confusion.
Upon hearing this, a hint of gloom flashed in the Black Vulture Demon God's eyes. It said in a cold voice: "That fellow has extraordinary methods. Not only does he possess the Chaos Spirit Banner and Chaos Dao Artifacts, but he has also refined a Chaos Supreme Treasure. Its power is extremely formidable. Even if Yu Lin and I joined forces, it was difficult to shake him."
"Chaos Supreme Treasure! It seems he has finally gathered all seven nine-rank divine objects!"
A cold light flashed in the Eternal Demon God's eyes, and a solemn expression appeared on its pale face.
The Black Vulture Demon God snorted coldly, a hint of unwillingness flashing in its scarlet eyes: "If not for his strange methods and the Chaos Supreme Treasure protecting him, how could this Lord have lost so miserably! However, he was injured by Yu Lin and me. Even if he refined my extreme Devilish Origin, it was not without cost. His Meridians have been corroded by the extreme Dao Power, and it will be difficult for him to recover to his Peak state in a short time."
"In that case, it's an excellent opportunity. Striking while he is weak might allow us to completely kill him and eliminate future troubles!" The Eternal Demon God couldn't help but show a hint of eagerness, saying in a deep voice.
The Black Vulture Demon God glanced at him, its tone carrying a hint of mockery: "You are already his defeated opponent. Now that he has refined a Chaos Supreme Treasure, even if he is severely wounded, he is by no means someone you or I can easily shake!"
The Eternal Demon God was unconcerned, saying indifferently: "By our strength alone, it might be difficult to succeed. But if we unite with the other few Demon Gods, there might be a chance."
"What are you saying?" The Black Vulture Demon God frowned, asking in confusion: "Could it be that Jue, Huang, Demonic God Tian Ao, they have awakened?"
"No, but they have been suppressing the Netherworld for some time. Now that the turmoil in the Netherworld is gradually subsiding, it's the right time to awaken them and completely occupy this realm." A cold light flashed in the Eternal Demon God's eyes as he suggested.
The Black Vulture Demon God's scarlet eyes narrowed slightly, its tone carrying a hint of apprehension: "Those three are not easy to deal with. If we awaken them, they will definitely attack us first to avenge being forced to suppress the Netherworld back then. Have you thought this through!"
Upon hearing this, a flicker of hesitation appeared in the Eternal Demon God's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a ruthless glint. He said hatefully: "I know what you're worried about. Jue, Huang, and Demonic God Tian Ao are indeed not benevolent, but that kid holds a Chaos Supreme Treasure, and his strength is unfathomable. If we don't borrow their power, we have no chance of winning at all."
A hint of gloom flashed in the Black Vulture Demon God's scarlet eyes, its tone carrying a hint of mockery: "Eternal, you'd best think clearly. If we awaken them, the first ones they'll deal with will probably be us. In our current state, do you think they'll let us go?"
The Eternal Demon God was silent for a moment, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes. How could he not know the risks of awakening Jue, Huang, and Demonic God Tian Ao? But the current situation no longer allowed him to hesitate. Li Mu's strength far exceeded their expectations. If he was allowed to recover and his strength continued to increase, he would definitely become a major hidden danger in the future.
"Black Vulture, you are right." The Eternal Demon God slowly spoke, his tone carrying a hint of heaviness, "Awakening Jue, Huang, and Demonic God Tian Ao is indeed a risky move. But now we have no other choice. If that kid grows strong, by our strength alone, we simply cannot contend with him. If we sit idly by and wait, only destruction awaits us."
The Black Vulture Demon God snorted coldly, a hint of unwillingness flashing in its scarlet eyes: "Is there no other way? Awakening them is tantamount to inviting a wolf into our home!"
"Other than this, I can't think of a better way, unless..." The Eternal Demon God shook his head, suddenly as if he had thought of something, with some reluctance.
"Unless what?" A hint of confusion flashed in the Black Vulture Demon God's scarlet eyes, its tone carrying a hint of urgency.
The Eternal Demon God was silent for a moment, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes. He said in a deep voice: "Unless we temporarily abandon the territory of the Spirit Realm and give that area to Jue, Huang, and Demonic God Tian Ao. Let them clash head-on with that kid, and when they are both heavily wounded, we will reap the benefits."
The Black Vulture Demon God's expression changed slightly, and it said reluctantly: "Abandon the Spirit Realm? Our thousands of years of planning, our hard-won foundation, if we give it to Jue, Huang, and Demonic God Tian Ao, they will definitely take this opportunity to greatly expand, and may even completely occupy the Spirit Realm. By then, trying to reclaim it will be as difficult as ascending to heaven!"
The Eternal Demon God sneered, his tone carrying a hint of mockery: "Black Vulture, when did you become so short-sighted? The Spirit Realm is important, but what does it count for compared to the Chaotic Great Dao? As long as we can seize the Chaos Supreme Treasure when that kid and Jue, Huang, and Demonic God Tian Ao are both heavily wounded, then not to mention the Spirit Realm, the entire Demon Abyss will fall under our control!"
"This matter, let's discuss it at length, discuss it at length!"
The Black Vulture Demon God was silent for a long time, a hint of struggle flashing in its eyes, unable to make a decision.
"Black Vulture, time is running out." The Eternal Demon God's voice was low, with a hint of urgency: "That kid is recovering from his injuries. Once he fully recovers, we will lose even our last chance."
A hint of struggle flashed in the Black Vulture Demon God's scarlet eyes. Finally, it let out a long sigh, its tone carrying a hint of helplessness: "Fine, if that's the case, then I'll follow your suggestion. However, this matter must be handled cautiously. We must never let Jue, Huang, and Demonic God Tian Ao detect our intentions."
The Eternal Demon God nodded, a cold light flashing in his eyes: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
