The Eternal Demon God's black robe billowed without wind, suddenly transforming into a wisp of Undying Demon Qi and vanishing into the Demon Hall. The Black Vulture Demon God manifested his true form, his wings spreading wide, turning into a black streak, following closely behind.
In the blink of an eye, the two Demon Gods arrived at the intersection of the Three Realms Passage, plunging into the Demon Abyss World.
Passing through the Three Realms barrier, the scenery of the Demon Abyss World assailed them. The sky was a solidified scab-like color, with asphalt-like clouds flowing, from which giant demon infant phantoms occasionally extended purplish-blue arms. The ground was not soil, but a plain paved with countless overlapping skeletons. Between the bone seams grew vein-like vines, and the fruits hanging from the ends of the vines were pulsating black hearts… Those hearts, with the Creep of the vines, sometimes contracted and sometimes expanded, as if breathing. The air was filled with a heavy smell of blood and decay, making it suffocating.
In the distance, mountains piled high with white bones pierced the sky, and between the peaks, countless demonic creatures were locked in frenzied combat. A massive Hellhound, its entire body burning with Green flames, was fiercely battling a pack of demon wolves with sharp bone spurs; each swing of the Hellhound's claws could tear apart several demon wolves, but the demon wolves seemed endless in number, rushing forward relentlessly, madly pouncing on the Hellhound, attempting to pierce its body with their bone spurs.
In the sky, a flock of fierce demons with bat wings circled, emitting piercing shrieks. They held long spears burning with black flames, diving down onto the demonic creature groups on the ground, each dive taking the lives of several demonic creatures. The demonic creatures on the ground were not to be outdone; a giant rock golem wielded a massive hammer made of skeletons, smashing it fiercely at the fierce demons in the air, instantly knocking down several of them.
Further away, a river of lava meandered, with countless burning skeletons floating on its surface. Along the riverbank, a group of demonesses with snake tails were casting eerie curses; as their hands waved, the skeletons on the ground revived one after another, transforming into skeletal warriors, joining the chaotic battle.
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Every inch of the Demon Abyss World was a scene of bloody slaughter. The roars, wails, and bone-shattering sounds of the demonic creatures intertwined, forming a frantic symphony. Here, there were no rules, no mercy, only endless killing and devouring.
However, as the two Demon Gods' figures entered the Demon Abyss World and swept across the sky, the once bustling Demon Abyss World suddenly fell into dead silence.
In the Corrupted Blood Forest, the ten-zhang-tall flesh-and-blood giant trees suddenly trembled violently. The seven tooth-filled mouths that had split open on their bark all closed simultaneously, and the acidic liquid they spat out flowed back into the tree trunks, making gurgling swallowing sounds. The intestinal-like threads hanging from the canopies swayed without wind, and the Cultivator Nascent Souls hanging from their ends trembled, their shriveled faces showing expressions of terror.
The skeleton plain on the ground began to tremble, and countless overlapping skeletons collided, making clicking sounds. The vein-like vines growing between the bone seams rapidly contracted, and the black heart fruits at their ends pulsated violently, as if trying to break free from the vines' restraint and escape the place. Some vines that couldn't contract in time were crushed by the oppressive force of the two Demon Gods sweeping past, and the black juice that splattered solidified into cursed characters in the air, only to disintegrate the moment they touched the Demon Gods' presence.
In the distance, the bloodthirsty bone butterfly swarm in the Skeleton Mountains suddenly exploded, with tens of thousands of bone butterflies scattering and fleeing. Their massive bodies, with wingspans of three zhang, appeared so tiny under the Divine Might of the Demon Gods. Some slower bone butterflies were caught in the gale stirred up by the Black Vulture Demon God's wings, instantly turning into dust. The poisonous scales formed a ghastly green mist in the air.
The bronze coffins floating on the surface of the Eternal Silence Sea suddenly sank, and the pale arms extending from the coffin lid gaps rapidly retracted. Gurgling sounds came from beneath the sea, as if countless creatures were frantically fleeing in the deep sea; the blood tides that periodically erupted also eerily subsided, no longer showing coffins on the wave crests, and the entire sea surface became as calm as a blood-colored mirror.
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The appearance of the two supreme beings caused the entire Demon Abyss to tremble incessantly. However, everything was just beginning.
The Devilish Qi transformed from the Eternal Demon God suddenly solidified in mid-air. Countless twisted faces emerged from the inky black mist, each face opening its maw and letting out a silent roar. The fleeing bloodthirsty bone butterflies were suddenly bound by an invisible force, falling into the Devilish Qi. The bone butterflies' massive bodies disintegrated the moment they touched the Devilish Qi, transforming into pure Demonic Essence and being completely devoured.
"It's still not enough," the Eternal Demon God's voice emerged from the Devilish Qi, carrying a heart-chilling coldness. The Undying Demon Qi suddenly expanded, enveloping an area of a thousand li.
The ten-zhang-tall flesh-and-blood giant trees in the Corrupted Blood Forest suddenly twisted violently. The seven tooth-filled mouths that had split open on their trunks let out shrill screams, and the entire trees were uprooted and drawn into the Devilish Qi. The intestinal-like threads hanging from the canopies snapped one after another, and the Cultivator Nascent Souls at their ends were devoured by the Undying Demon Qi before they could escape.
The Black Vulture Demon God flapped his wings, casting a sky-obscuring shadow over the land; he opened his gigantic mouth, and a terrifying suction burst from his throat. The skeleton plain on the ground trembled violently, and countless overlapping skeletons lifted off the ground, being sucked into the Black Vulture Demon God's mouth. The vein-like vines growing between the bone seams twisted wildly, and the black heart fruits at their ends pulsated violently, yet they could not break free from this suction; tens of thousands of black hearts were devoured, transforming into pure Demonic Essence within the Black Vulture Demon God's body.
"Boom!"
The surface of the Eternal Silence Sea suddenly exploded, and countless bronze coffins were forcibly dragged out of the sea. The pale arms extending from the coffin lid gaps struggled frantically, but they could not resist the devouring power of the two Demon Gods. The demonic creatures that had sunk to the bottom of the sea let out shrill wails, but could only watch helplessly as their Demonic Essence was extracted.
The Eternal Demon God's Devilish Qi grew denser, with scarlet light occasionally flashing within the inky black mist. The essence of the devoured demonic creatures circulated within the Devilish Qi, gradually repairing the Eternal Demon God's damaged Origin. The Black Vulture Demon God's feathers grew even darker and brighter, each feather seemingly capable of devouring light. He raised his head and let out a piercing cry that shattered the space within ten thousand li.
When the last trace of Demonic Essence was completely devoured, the entire Demon Abyss World fell into a deathly silence. The Corrupted Blood Forest disappeared without a trace, the Skeleton Plain became a desolate wasteland, and the Eternal Silence Sea was as calm as a mirror. Hundreds of millions of demonic creatures perished at their hands in an instant, and the aura of the two Demon Gods became even more terrifying.
"Damn Li Jianxian, this time my Origin was damaged and even devouring billions of demonic creature essences couldn't fully restore it!" The Eternal Demon God's voice came from the inky black Devilish Qi, carrying suppressed rage.
The Black Vulture Demon God retracted his sky-obscuring wings, transforming into human form, standing beside the Eternal Demon God. His face was stern, with a sharp killing intent in his brows, and black flames subtly flickered in his eyes. He was no different.
"Getting down to business is important!" the Black Vulture Demon God urged.
The Eternal Demon God nodded, then transformed into a black streak and sped towards the depths of the Demon Abyss.
The Black Vulture Demon God followed closely behind.
The two sped along, passing through layers of Demon Abyss space. The scenery along the way grew increasingly bizarre. The scab-like color of the sky grew denser, as if it could drip down at any moment. The skeleton plain on the ground gradually disappeared, replaced by pulsating flesh-and-blood swamps. From time to time, huge demonic creatures would poke their heads out of the swamps, but upon sensing the aura of the two Demon Gods, they quickly retracted.
"We've arrived!" The Eternal Demon God's voice came from the black Qi, carrying a hint of solemnity.
Ahead, a massive altar gradually appeared. The altar was entirely inky black, its surface covered with ancient demonic runes. Countless demonic runes seemed alive, wriggling incessantly, emitting a heart-chilling aura.
Surrounding the altar stood twelve giant stone pillars. Black demonic chains were entwined around the stone pillars, the other end of which was deeply embedded in the center of the altar, as if suppressing something.
The Eternal Demon God and the Black Vulture Demon God appeared together before the altar. The Eternal Demon God waved his hand, breaking the Restrictions around the altar.
"Do we really want to awaken them? Those three old geezers have been suppressed here for thousands of years. If we summon them back from the Netherworld, I'm afraid they'll attack us first! We were the ones who sealed the Netherworld back then, blocking their passage back to the Demon Abyss," the Black Vulture Demon God hesitated, reminding the Eternal Demon God with considerable apprehension.
The Thirteen Domains of the Demon Abyss were originally governed by thirteen Demon Gods. Seven or eight Demon Gods, in pursuit of Breakthrough to the Ultimate Path Realm, crossed realms and have been missing for tens of thousands of years.
Thousands of years ago, the Eternal and Black Vulture Demon Gods, while the Jueling, Huangwu, and Demonic God Tian Ao Demon Gods were expanding the Netherworld, sealed the Netherworld Passage, cutting off their path back to the Demon Abyss.
"Hmph, do you think I want to awaken them?" The Eternal Demon God snorted coldly, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes: "We finally managed to open the Spirit Realm Passage. Now, both our Origins are severely damaged, the Immortal Spirit Realm is eyeing us, and the Demon Abyss is at a critical juncture of life and death. If we don't borrow their power, we simply cannot contend with Li Jianxian. As for their backlash after returning... hmph, if they dare to make a move, we'll just fight again!"
The Black Vulture Demon God was silent for a moment, then finally nodded and said, "Since that's the case, then let's do it! However, before awakening them, we must make preparations, lest they turn on us."
The Eternal Demon God sneered, full of confidence: "Don't worry, unless they make a Demon God's Oath, don't even think I'll completely open the Seal!"
Before his words fell, the Eternal Demon God suddenly clapped his hands together, and a ball of inky black Undying Demon Qi condensed between his palms. Countless tiny demonic runes subtly flowed within the Undying Demon Qi, emitting heart-chilling fluctuations. He let out a low roar and thrust the ball of Undying Demon Qi into the center of the altar. Instantly, the demonic runes on the altar seemed to come alive, wriggling frantically and emitting piercing hissing sounds.
Six of the twelve demonic chains on the stone pillars began to vibrate violently, making rattling sounds, as if something was breaking free from its restraints. The crack in the center of the altar gradually widened, and an ancient and terrifying aura permeated from the crack, like a whisper from the endless abyss, making one's mind tremble.
Seeing this, the Black Vulture Demon God immediately retreated several steps, rapidly forming hand Seals, vigilantly watching the changes in the altar, ready to respond to any sudden developments at any time.
"Boom—"
With a loud bang, the crack in the center of the altar suddenly exploded, and three inky black figures shot up from the crack, hovering in mid-air. The three figures gradually solidified.
The three Demon Gods hovered in mid-air, Devilish Qi surging around them, forming a patch of inky black demonic clouds that enveloped the entire altar. Their gazes all fell on the Eternal Demon God and the Black Vulture Demon God, filled with deep-seated hatred.
The leading Jueling Demon God was as tall as a mountain, enveloped in a layer of ethereal spiritual light. His body was semi-ethereal, sometimes as ethereal as smoke, other times as solid as a physical entity.
The Huangwu Demon God was as burly as a beast, his entire body covered in thick black scales. His head was like a Dragon, yet not a Dragon, like a beast, yet not a beast, with a pair of curved giant horns on his forehead, their tips gleaming with scarlet light.
The Demonic God Tian Ao on the left had the most bizarre form. His lower body was like a giant scorpion's tail, covered in hard carapace, its tip gleaming with Green poisonous light. His upper body was human-shaped, but his arms had transformed into two massive pincer claws. The pincer claws were covered in sharp barbs, and his head was like a human's, yet not a human's, his face covered by a bone mask, revealing only a pair of cold eyes. In his eyes, countless poisonous insects seemed to wriggle, and his aura was cold and Weird, like a venomous creature from the abyss, carrying a deadly threat that made one shudder.
"Eternal, Black Vulture... you dare to awaken us?" The Jueling Demon God stared fixedly at the Eternal Demon God, roaring.
The Eternal Demon God sneered, meeting the other's gaze fearlessly: "Jueling, still well, I see! If not for the great calamity facing the Demon Abyss, we wouldn't disturb your slumber."
"Great calamity?" The Huangwu Demon God on the right snorted coldly: "You sealed the Netherworld back then, cutting off our path back. Now you speak of a great calamity? How laughable!"
The Eternal Demon God's gaze was cold, and a mocking smile played on his lips: "Laughable? Do you think we wanted to awaken you? If not for the dire circumstances, would we let you out?"
The Black Vulture Demon God also stepped forward, his voice low and cold: "Three of you, now that the Three Realms Passage has opened, the Immortal Spirit Realm is eyeing us covetously, seeking to unite with the Human Race of the Spirit Realm. The Demon Abyss is at a critical juncture of life and death. If we don't join forces, the Demon Abyss will surely be annihilated, and even if you return, you'll have no place to stand."
Upon hearing this, a strange look flashed in the Jueling Demon God's eyes, and the ethereal spiritual light around him subtly fluctuated: "The Three Realms Passage has opened? The Immortal Spirit Realm dares to covet the Demon Abyss?"
The Huangwu Demon God sneered, his giant claws suddenly clenching, making a cracking sound: "Do you take us for three-year-olds? Will we easily believe your one-sided story?"
In the Demonic God Tian Ao's cold eyes, a Green light subtly flickered. He sneered: "Even if that's the case, so what? You sealed the Netherworld back then, cutting off our path back. That debt hasn't been settled yet!"
"What happened back then was for our respective benefits. I presume the three of you also gained quite a bit in the Netherworld, didn't you? Why bring it up again?" The Eternal Demon God chuckled, reminding them: "Now the Demon Abyss is in peril. If you insist on dwelling on old grievances, then wait to perish with the Demon Abyss!"
"No need for alarmist talk. You awakened us, what exactly are your intentions? Just say it directly, no need to beat around the bush," a hint of abyss flashed in the Jueling Demon God's eyes, as he stared fixedly at the Eternal Demon God and went straight to the point.
A glint flashed in the Eternal Demon God's eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "Simple. As long as you make a Demon God's Oath and join forces with us against the Immortal Spirit Realm and the Spirit Realm, I will completely lift the Seal and allow you to return. Furthermore, the Spirit Realm Passage has opened, and we can cede the Spirit Realm for you to recover your strength. How about it?"
Upon hearing this, the Jueling Demon God frowned slightly, seemingly weighing the pros and cons; the Huangwu Demon God, however, snorted coldly, clearly not entirely trusting the Eternal Demon God's proposal.
A moment later, the Jueling Demon God slowly spoke: "Cede the Spirit Realm? You're willing to part with it?"
The Eternal Demon God sneered: "Though the Spirit Realm is good, what does it amount to compared to the survival of the Demon Abyss? As long as you make a Demonic Path Dao Heart Oath, the Spirit Realm will be yours."
The Huangwu Demon God sneered: "Good! Since that's the case, then let's make the oath! However, if you dare to play tricks, don't blame us for being merciless!"
The Demonic God Tian Ao nodded, and said coldly: "Making the oath is fine, but if you break your promise, we will make your lives worse than death."
"Since that's the case, then let's make the Demon God's Oath!"
The Eternal Demon God and the Black Vulture Demon God exchanged glances, a successful smile flashing in their eyes.
The three Demon Gods looked at each other, then simultaneously raised their hands, condensing a drop of inky black demonic blood at their fingertips. The demonic blood hovered in the air, emitting a rich Devilish Qi, slowly fusing together to form an ancient demonic rune. (End of Chapter)
