0p0 Chapter 415 Demon Realm
Chapter 415 Demon Realm
Xu Nian stood quietly on the battlefield, where piles of blood were piled up like mountains and rivers flowed. He was surrounded by a strong stench of blood and the shadow of death, but his expression was unusually indifferent, as if all the tragic scenes before him had nothing to do with him.
“It’s over…” he murmured softly, his lips barely moving. But at that moment, his sharp brows furrowed slightly, as if he had caught something subtle and unusual.
With his extraordinary and keen senses, Xu Nian detected a faint energy fluctuation emanating from the scattered corpses of low-level demons beneath his feet. With a casual wave of his arm, a powerful suction force suddenly erupted, instantly drawing one of the low-level demon corpses firmly into his hand.
Immediately afterward, Xu Nian closed his eyes and poured his powerful divine sense into the corpse, beginning to examine it carefully. A moment later, when his divine sense touched a certain corner, his eyes snapped open, a flash of surprise crossing his face.
It turned out that deep within the body of this low-level Heavenly Demon, there was a mysterious crystal as small as dust! Although this crystal was extremely small, it emitted a very weak energy fluctuation, and this energy fluctuation was exactly the source that had alerted Xu Nian earlier.
"Such a weak crystal, yet it contains such peculiar energy..." Xu Nian stared at the crystal in his hand, muttering to himself. At the same time, an extremely audacious guess quickly surfaced in his mind: "Could it be that the reason why these extraterrestrial demons possess such terrifying power lies in this special crystal?" Thinking of this, Xu Nian's heart couldn't help but tremble.
Filled with doubt and curiosity, he once again turned his gaze to the densely packed corpses of low-level demons around him. Sure enough, after a quick scan, he discovered that almost every corpse contained a tiny crystal, lying quietly within the demons' bodies, like sleeping sprites waiting to be awakened.
If my guess is correct, the crystal contained within the Heavenly Demon King's body must be incredibly powerful! Thinking this, a sharp glint flashed in Xu Nian's eyes, seemingly capable of piercing through all fog and obstacles. Then, his figure moved like a ghost, instantly arriving beside the scattered fragments of the Heavenly Demon King's corpse.
Xu Nian crouched down and began to search meticulously and attentively. Time passed by, and finally, his efforts paid off. Among the many fragments, a fragment that was noticeably larger caught his attention. He carefully picked up the fragment and looked closely. Inside, he saw a black crystal no bigger than a thumb.
This crystal was a deep, jet-black color, like an endless abyss of darkness, sending chills down one's spine at first glance. Even more astonishing was the constant, terrifying energy fluctuations it emitted. Simply approaching it revealed an immense and terrifying pressure. Compared to the ordinary crystals within the bodies of low-level demons, this one was worlds apart, its power increasing many times over!
"Haha, just as I expected!" Seeing this, Xu Nian couldn't help but cheer inwardly. At the same time, he was even more certain that his previous guess was completely correct. "So, this mysterious crystal is the core of the extraterrestrial demons, and the inexhaustible source of their power!" However, amidst his excitement, new questions welled up in his mind: "But how exactly are these crystals formed? Where do they come from? Why do they possess such terrifying power?" A series of questions plunged Xu Nian into deep thought.
The more he thought about it, the more he felt that there must be a huge, earth-shattering secret hidden behind this matter. This secret might be related to the safety of the entire world, and might even change the long-standing confrontation between humanity and the extraterrestrial demons.
"It seems that to unravel this mystery, I must personally venture to the deepest part of the realm!" Xu Nian silently resolved in his heart. No matter what difficulties and dangers awaited him, he was fearless. Only by understanding the origin of these crystals and the true nature of the extraterrestrial demons could he find a way to completely destroy them and protect all things in the world from their harm.
Perhaps, at the farthest and deepest edge of the Demon Realm, lies the key to unraveling all the mysteries. Xu Nian slightly raised his head, his gaze like a torch shooting straight at the unknown region swallowed by endless darkness. In his eyes, an unwavering light flickered, as fiery as a burning flame.
It was a forbidden land that instilled fear in countless living beings, shrouded in a thick haze, permeated with an aura of death and mystery. However, all of this posed no obstacle to Xu Nian. He knew that his strength was virtually invincible, and no matter what hardships and turbulent waves awaited him, he firmly believed that he could face them with ease thanks to his powerful abilities.
In the blink of an eye, Xu Nian's figure blurred, transforming into a dazzling golden streak of light. She pierced the sky with lightning speed, vanishing into the vast expanse of heaven in the blink of an eye. Only scattered corpses and fragmented remains remained, along with the still-lingering, chilling energy fluctuations that slowly dissipated in the air like ripples.
Not far away, a few low-level demons who had luckily escaped the calamity witnessed firsthand the terrifying divine power displayed by Xu Nian. At this moment, their bodies trembled violently, and their eyes were filled with undisguised fear.
"He...he's like a god or demon straight out of mythology!" one of the low-level demons screamed in terror.
"It's terrifying! Even our supreme Demon King was so easily defeated in front of him and was killed on the spot!" Another low-level demon muttered to himself, his voice trembling.
"Run! Run as far as you can! Never come back to this horrible place again in your life!" another low-level demon shouted in a panic. Immediately afterward, these low-level demons, who were already trembling with fear, turned around and ran away as fast as they could, fleeing in all directions away from Xu Nian.
Their hearts were consumed by fear, and only one frantic thought swirled in their minds: Escape! They had to escape far, far away! Never, ever set foot on this terrifying land that Xu Nian had firmly controlled and ruled! It was as if staying even a second longer would plunge them into an abyss of no return.
Just then, Xu Nian's figure flashed like lightning, disappearing from the spot in the blink of an eye, and plunged straight into the deep, endless depths of the Demon Realm. The spiritual energy here was extremely thin compared to the outside world, almost negligible. However, in stark contrast was the suffocatingly dense demonic energy, billowing black smoke throughout the entire space.
"As expected of the Demon Realm..." Xu Nian stood quietly in place, took a deep breath, and felt the surging demonic energy around him. A cold glint flashed involuntarily in his eyes.
Suddenly, without warning, an extremely violent energy fluctuation came from ahead. This energy fluctuation swept in like a raging storm, causing the surrounding space to tremble slightly.
"Hmm?" Xu Nian's eyebrows twitched, a look of surprise on his face. Then, without hesitation, he transformed into a streak of light and sped off in the direction from which the energy fluctuations were coming from.
Not long after, the scene before Xu Nian made him pause in surprise. Not far ahead, an enormous demon was engaged in a fierce life-or-death battle with a group of lower-level demons. This demon was entirely black, exuding a terrifying demonic aura that chilled the heart, its power far surpassing that of the demon king they had encountered before.
"Fifth level of Tribulation Transcending?" With just a glance, Xu Nian easily saw through the true realm of this Heavenly Demon. By the standards of human cultivators, this Heavenly Demon's strength had already reached the fifth level of Tribulation Transcending.
"Interesting..." Watching the breathtaking battle unfold before him, Xu Nian's lips curled into a faint smile. It had been a long time since he had encountered such a powerful and challenging opponent.
The colossal, mountain-like demon seemed to possess incredibly keen senses, detecting Xu Nian's presence the instant he stepped onto this land. Previously engrossed in a bloody battle, it suddenly halted, slowly turning its head, its gaze fixed intently on Xu Nian's location. A flicker of apprehension flashed across its eyes.
"Human?" The demon opened its gaping maw and spoke in a low, hoarse voice, as if from the deepest hell, sending chills down one's spine. "How dare you be so bold as to venture alone into the depths of my demon realm? Don't you know this place is forbidden territory?"
Faced with the demon's questioning and threats, Xu Nian remained unfazed, her expression as calm as still water as she said, "What is there to be afraid of? Today I will raze this demon realm to the ground, ensuring you will never have a chance to rise again!"
No sooner had the words left his mouth than the demon, enraged, roared to the sky with a deafening roar: "Kill!" Then, its massive body, as large as a small mountain, suddenly soared into the air, carrying a terrifying, world-destroying power, and pounced on Xu Nian with lightning speed.
However, facing the Heavenly Demon's fierce attack, Xu Nian merely raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a disdainful sneer, and at the same time snorted: "Overestimating yourself." In the blink of an eye, he suddenly swung his right arm, and his fist, like a shooting star shining with dazzling golden light, streaked across the sky and struck straight at the Heavenly Demon that was rushing towards him.
In an instant, the golden fist light shone brightly, its radiance dazzling, as if the sun had descended from the heavens to the mortal world, illuminating the entire dark and gloomy demon realm as bright as day.
With a deafening roar, the massive body of the Heavenly Demon was sent flying like a kite with a broken string the instant it collided with Xu Nian's golden fist. Its heavy, mountain-like form then crashed to the ground in a pathetic display, kicking up a cloud of dust. Simultaneously, a mouthful of thick, jet-black blood gushed from its mouth, forming a horrifying column of blood in the air.
This scene terrified the low-level demons who were originally itching to attack, leaving them speechless and trembling uncontrollably.
"Too...too powerful!" one of the low-level demons exclaimed in a trembling voice, his face filled with terror.
"He...he actually defeated our leader with just one punch! How is that possible?" Another low-level demon murmured in disbelief, his voice trembling.
"Run! Run now! It'll be too late if you don't run now!" Someone shouted this first, and then many low-level demons seemed to wake up from a dream and scattered in all directions, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.
A low-level demon, pale-faced and terrified, cried out, "Run! This guy is terrifying!" Hearing this, the other low-level demons panicked, turning and fleeing like headless flies, desperately trying to escape Xu Nian's clutches. However, Xu Nian ignored the fleeing demons, remaining completely unmoved. His gaze, like two beams of cold lightning, was fixed on the enormous demon ahead.
Xu Nian spoke slowly in a calm yet authoritative tone, "Your power originates from the endless dark elements." Then, he narrowed his eyes slightly, as if he could see through all secrets, and continued, "And the mysterious crystal hidden within your body is the key to your continuous absorption of dark elements." With that, Xu Nian's lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile.
Before he finished speaking, Xu Nian's figure flashed away like a ghost, appearing before the Heavenly Demon in the next instant. He raised his right hand and gently pointed with a finger. In an instant, a dazzling golden light shot out, piercing through the Heavenly Demon's thick chest with lightning speed.
With a muffled bang, the crucial crystal within the Heavenly Demon's body shattered! Instantly, countless fragments scattered and flew everywhere.
"Ah!" The demon, suffering such a severe blow, couldn't help but let out a heart-wrenching scream. At the same time, its once incomparably powerful aura rapidly weakened like a deflated balloon.
Looking at the Heavenly Demon who was now powerless to fight back, Xu Nian said calmly, "It's all over." Then, he suddenly swung his right fist again. A dazzling golden fist beam roared out of the sky, like a blazing sun shining in the sky, instantly engulfing the Heavenly Demon completely.
With a deafening roar, the massive, mountain-like body of the Heavenly Demon was blasted to pieces by the terrifying energy impact, turning into dust that flew everywhere and eventually slowly dissipated into the air, as if it had never existed at all.