Chapter 489 - 338: Ambush by a Late Stage Great Demon, Three Infant Foxes!
Chapter 489: Chapter 338: Ambush by a Late Stage Great Demon, Three Infant Foxes!
This overwhelming demon aura far surpasses anything Gu Yuan has seen in his life, like a black torch blazing in the night sky, its terrifying momentum skyrocketing, carrying a potent and intimidating presence felt across dozens of miles.
Moreover, the demon aura advances at an incredible speed, like a streak of black lightning, tearing through the night sky, heading straight towards Gu Yuan.
Late Stage Great Demon!
A Great Demon tantamount to Late Stage Golden Core!
"Swish!"
Gu Yuan’s heart stirred, and he immediately activated the Water Moon Celestial Escape Seal, his figure flickered, and he suddenly vanished from his original spot, fleeing rapidly to the other side.
"Huh?!"
This scene was naturally perceived by the distant Great Demon, who let out a surprised and suspicious sound.
It seemed unexpected that his movements would be detected by a Mid-Stage Golden Core cultivator.
"Boom!!"
Along with the sound of surprise and suspicion, a mighty and vast demon aura surged, stirring the spiritual qi from all directions. Suddenly, a gigantic black eye condensed in the sky, appearing like a black star standing in the celestial vault.
The black eye trembled slightly, its gaze sweeping sideways, penetrating everything within hundreds of miles, every concealed thing seemed unable to hide.
Gu Yuan’s Water Moon Celestial Escape Seal was incredibly fast, with exquisite precision, allowing him to shift a hundred miles with a mere thought, and leaving an extraordinarily lifelike illusion in his original spot, yet the black eye just gave a light glance, and the illusion immediately shattered like water, disappearing without a trace.
Furthermore, Gu Yuan’s true body was illuminated and revealed.
"Swish!"
Gu Yuan once again urged the Water Moon Celestial Escape Seal, and within a moment, escaped another hundred miles.
But when he looked up, he found the black eye above the sky still hovering in the firmament, staring unblinkingly at him, seemingly suspended right above his head.
"Golden Core Peak Soul Power!"
"No wonder you detected my presence ahead of time, seems like you’ve reaped a great bounty from this secret realm!"
Just then, in front of Gu Yuan, under the giant black eye, suddenly appeared a youth with twin horns on his head, wearing a golden brocade robe, his gaze sharp like blades.
This youth, though youthful in appearance, had nearly completely black eyes filled with cold indifference and ancient profundity. Within his body, demonic power surged like boiling magma, rolling and spreading furiously, his terrifying momentum soared to the skies, distinct from any Great Demon Gu Yuan had ever seen!
Moreover, the youth merely waved his hand, as if gripping the entire void with giant hands reaching for the sky, nullifying all shifting techniques.
Gu Yuan intended to activate the Water Moon Celestial Escape Seal, but the seal appeared to be trapped within an invisible cage. Despite how his mana surged, the seal only trembled, unable to draw from the external spiritual qi.
Although standing in the void, Gu Yuan felt like a monkey in the hands of Buddha, as if the whole world was gripped by giant hands, knowing he wasn’t in reality within the Profound Yellow Great World.
An intense sense of crisis surged within his heart instantly.
Compared to this demon, the so-called "Late Stage Golden Core" Blood Soul Strange Insect was utterly negligible.
However, feeling the Golden Core within him ready to transform into a dragon and the slightly trembling Muddy Cloud Boundary Determining Gui, Gu Yuan felt slightly relieved. He looked up at the Great Demon before him and asked solemnly:
"Senior, if you are indeed interested in the opportunities within this secret realm, why not send your subordinates inside to fight for them, why bother waiting here for me?!"
On hearing this, the Great Demon laughed loudly: "Though I have many Great Demons and Golden Core among my subordinates, compared to the true inheritors of you famous sect disciples, it still falls short by far. Sending them in might just tally up more battle achievements for you, so it’s better for me to intervene directly, avoiding trouble."
"Even a lion goes all out to catch a rabbit!"
The Great Demon cast a deep look at Gu Yuan, his eyes carrying a hint of dread.
The person before him, despite being merely Mid-Stage Golden Core in cultivation, possessed soul power already at Golden Core Peak, which was an even stronger soul power than his, and if paired with a Divine Soul Killing Secret Technique, could indeed pose a significant threat to him.
"Since Senior knows of my distinguished background from a major sect, you should understand I am not without foundation."
"Master Cangming of Thousand Waves Sect, Senior Brother Shenyi, are widely famed within East Mountain Realm. My Senior Sister Sword Fox Ascendant and Senior Brother Master Tiandou, along with Dean Master Yunyang, all command respect across the South Mountain Domain."
"Though Cloud Dream Marsh spans tens of thousands of miles, it cannot withstand the pressure of a Daoist Embryo!"
"Cyan Peak Daoist School falls under the jurisdiction of the Celestial Palace; though True Immortals perish, the Celestial Palace remains. Senior’s actions should be prudent!"
Gu Yuan cupped his fists and bowed to the Great Demon before him, yet his words carried an undertone of formidable warning.
The being before him was an unquestionably authentic Tier Three Late Stage Great Demon, practiced over countless years, possessing unknown means, even with dragon transformation, Gu Yuan was uncertain of victory, thus leveraging the situation was a necessary measure.
Major sect disciples travel far and wide, slaying myriad demons but seldom fall victim to plots or die wretchedly because of their formidable foundations.
Leverage when one can leverage!
Otherwise, what is the point of joining a major sect?
"Are you threatening me?"
On hearing this, the Great Demon coldly smiled, the ink in his eyes growing even thicker.
"Junior dares not, simply aware that cultivation is arduous, with centuries of hard work and efforts, if all is destroyed due to one magical combat, it would indeed be too regrettable!"
Gu Yuan lowered his eyes and cupped his hands, adopting a humble posture.
But soon after, not waiting for the Great Demon to reply, he slightly raised his head, revealing his forehead.
On his forehead between his eyebrows, a light blue Dao Seal suddenly shone, accompanied by tiny sparks of lightning. The vertical Dao Seal, at first glance, appeared like a third eye, carrying a soul-stirring power.