newbobooks Chapter 394, Second Layer of Dao Profoundness
Chapter 394, Second Layer of Dao Profoundness
"Alright! Since that's the case, let's fight side by side and completely destroy this despicable demon!" A resolute glint flashed in Xu Nian's eyes as he followed Wu Qinghuan's steps and charged forward.
He gripped the longsword tightly with both hands, and the blade, which had been shimmering faintly, suddenly erupted with dazzling golden light. The light spread rapidly like a tide, instantly enveloping the entire sword. In the blink of an eye, the golden light condensed into a gigantic golden dragon, its claws outstretched, swirling and dancing in the air, spewing forth raging flames as if to incinerate the entire world.
With a furious shout of "Slash!", the golden dragon opened its blood-red maw and let out a deafening roar, then charged towards the ferocious demon with overwhelming force. In the blink of an eye, a deafening boom, like a thunderclap, echoed through the sky, causing the entire secret realm to tremble violently.
In an instant, an extremely terrifying energy wave swept outwards from the point of collision, reducing everything in its path, from solid rocks to thick trees, to dust under the impact of this powerful force. The ferocious demon was utterly vulnerable; its massive body was sent flying like a kite with a broken string the moment it collided with the golden dragon, letting out a piercingly shrill scream that sent chills down one's spine.
However, for Xu Nian, this was just the beginning. The moment the demon was knocked away, his figure vanished like a ghost. The next instant, when he reappeared, he was already in front of the demon. With a flick of his wrist, he swung his longsword again, and in that instant, countless dazzling golden sword lights rained down from the sky like a torrential downpour, densely intertwining to form a vast, all-encompassing net of light that completely enveloped the demon.
"Ah!" With this heart-wrenching scream, the ferocious demon trembled violently, spewing out a cloud of black, turbid air. Its massive, mountain-like body, under the dazzling golden sword light, began to shatter like porcelain struck by a hammer, sending huge chunks of flesh flying everywhere.
"This...how is this possible?!" On the outskirts of the distant secret realm, the disciples from the Netherworld Valley, who thought they had successfully escaped danger, suddenly felt a terrifying energy fluctuation emanating from the depths of the valley. They all stopped in their tracks, turning back to look at the mysterious valley, their faces filled with disbelief and horror.
"Who exactly are these two people? Could they be peerless powerhouses left over from ancient times?!" The disciples were now enveloped in endless fear and despair, their legs went weak, and they could barely stand. They could no longer care about anything else, desperately urging their spiritual power to flee into the distance at top speed, fearing that if they lingered even for a moment, they would be caught in the blast of that terrifying power and meet a tragic end.
Meanwhile, Xu Nian, within the secret realm, wielded a longsword, its blade gleaming with dazzling golden light. Each swing unleashed a sharp, incomparably fierce sword aura, mercilessly striking the already tottering demon. As time passed, the demon's screams gradually weakened until they finally vanished completely from the world.
Finally, after a deafening roar, the entire secret realm trembled. The once invincible demon was utterly annihilated by this world-destroying attack, leaving not a trace behind. Immediately afterward, a deathly silence fell, except for the second layer of Dao essence, which remained suspended in the air, radiating a soft and mysterious light.
Xu Nian watched the scene unfold expressionlessly, then gently extended his right hand. The Dao essence, as if summoned, transformed into a stream of light and flew directly into his palm before disappearing into his body. Having done this, he turned to Wu Qinghuan beside him and said calmly, "Let's go." Wu Qinghuan nodded slightly, indicating she understood, and then followed closely behind Xu Nian, walking together towards the exit of the secret realm.
As the two figures receded into the distance and finally disappeared at the exit, the once-open gate to the secret realm slowly closed, then gradually faded until it vanished completely. It was as if this secret realm had never existed, leaving only a vast, silent forest to bear witness to the breathtaking battle that had just taken place.
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The tabby cat nestled comfortably in Wu Qinghuan's warm embrace, lazily licking its sharp claws with its pink tongue. "Meow~" it murmured softly, its voice filled with contentment. Wu Qinghuan smiled, gently stroking the tabby cat's soft, silky fur, as if cherishing a rare treasure.
The tabby cat gently swayed its small, delicate head, enjoying the gentle touch, then squinted its round, watery eyes like a human. "Meow~ This feels so good! If I could swallow two more layers of Dao essence, I could successfully transform into a human! I'd be as beautiful as a fairy then!" Hearing the tabby cat's expectant words, Wu Qinghuan laughed even more happily.
At this moment, Xu Nian spoke up, "In that case, let's set off quickly." He raised his head, his gaze fixed firmly on the northwest direction. Because from that very direction, a strong resonance of the third level of Dao essence was emanating. As soon as he finished speaking, a flash of light appeared on their bodies, instantly transforming them into two dazzling streaks of light, hurtling away at lightning speed into the vast, boundless sky in the blink of an eye.
Before long, they arrived at a place called the Xuan Yue Mountains. The peaks here soared into the clouds, their steep slopes resembling sharp swords piercing the sky; ancient trees filled the mountains, their branches and leaves so dense that they blocked out the sun; and within this mysterious and secluded forest, countless ferocious and brutal monsters lurked, making it a place of constant danger.
Suddenly, a deafening roar shattered the mountain's tranquility. "Roar!" The roar was like a thunderclap, earth-shattering, causing the entire valley to tremble. Immediately afterward, a gigantic ape, its body as massive as a mountain, burst forth from the dense forest. Its muscles bulged, radiating a chilling aura of savagery, its eyes flashing with a blood-red light, clearly having descended into utter madness.
Xu Nian took a closer look and instantly realized the giant ape's strength and realm—it was actually a powerful ferocious beast that had reached the Dao Integration Realm! However, facing such a powerful enemy, he remained calm and composed, showing no sign of panic or fear on his face.
"You beast, how dare you offend me! You're courting death!" The enormous ape roared, its jaws wide open, and charged towards Xu Nian like a moving mountain. It swung its massive, mountain-crushing fists, whistling through the air, and slammed them down on Xu Nian with the force of a crushing weight.
Faced with this fierce attack, Xu Nian merely raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a disdainful sneer: "Hmph, it's nothing but a few petty tricks, yet you dare to show off in front of me!" As he spoke, he slowly extended his right index finger and seemingly casually tapped it lightly towards the giant ape that was rushing towards him.
In an instant, a deep, muffled thud resounded. The once ferocious giant ape, its massive body seemingly struck by an irresistible force, instantly lost its balance. Then, like a kite with a broken string, it was sent flying backward at incredible speed. Finally, with a deafening crash, the giant ape's heavy body slammed to the ground, raising a cloud of dust. Upon landing, the giant ape let out a piercing scream, a sound that sent chills down one's spine.
Several cultivators watching from a distance were stunned by the sight, their mouths agape, speechless. These were all rogue cultivators from the vicinity of the Xuan Yue Mountains. They had heard of the appearance of a strange treasure here and had come to try their luck. However, they never expected to encounter such a terrifying figure.
"Who...who exactly is this young master? How does he possess such unfathomable strength? With just one move, he sent that ferocious giant ape flying!" One of the cultivators muttered to himself, his face filled with fear and confusion. The others exchanged glances, equally filled with curiosity about Xu Nian's identity and background, as well as a deep sense of dread.
Xu Nian's figure flashed out like a ghost, instantly appearing before the gigantic, ferocious-looking giant ape. With a swift, lightning-fast movement, he extended his right hand and precisely seized the ape's massive head. Then, Xu Nian closed his eyes slightly, and a mysterious and powerful force surged from his palm, rapidly entering the giant ape's mind and beginning its soul-searching technique.
Time ticked by, and after a short while, Xu Nian slowly opened his eyes, simultaneously releasing his grip on the giant ape's head. He gently shook his head and sighed, "As expected, this giant ape has completely fallen into a berserk state, its consciousness utterly lost, and it's impossible to perceive any useful information." After saying this, Xu Nian raised his head, gazing into the distance. In that direction, he keenly sensed a faint, almost imperceptible wisp of demonic energy.
"It seems those guys from the Ten Thousand Demons Sect have already quietly extended their demonic reach here," Xu Nian muttered to himself with a grave expression. Then, he turned to Wu Qinghuan beside him and said in a deep voice, "Let's go, let's go and find out what's going on." Wu Qinghuan nodded in agreement and followed closely behind Xu Nian, walking together towards the place filled with faint demonic energy.
As the two ventured deeper into the Xuan Yue Mountains, they encountered an increasing number of berserk beasts along the way. These beasts were all enormous, with sharp fangs, exuding a terrifyingly ferocious aura. They would either pounce on them with bared fangs and claws or roar deafeningly, trying to stop Xu Nian and Wu Qinghuan's progress.
However, facing such a large number of ferocious berserk beasts, Xu Nian remained calm and composed. He nimbly weaved through the horde, his hands moving with either fists or palms, each strike carrying a sharp, unparalleled force, easily repelling or even killing one berserk beast after another. Before him, these seemingly invincible beasts were like fragile chickens and dogs, utterly powerless to resist.
These ferocious beasts are different from ordinary mythical beasts.
He has lost all consciousness.
It looks incredibly strange.
Just like the ferocious beasts we encountered back in Beiyu.
Only basic combat instincts were retained.
They lack the ability to think otherwise.
"From my observation, the reason these ferocious beasts have gone berserk to this extent is because they have been eroded and catalyzed by the demonic energy released by the protectors of the Ten Thousand Demons Sect." Xu Nian explained to Wu Qinghuan while easily dealing with the continuous attacks from the ferocious beasts around him. "Clearly, the real purpose of the Ten Thousand Demons Sect's actions is to disrupt the original order of this area by creating chaos, so that it will be easier for them to secretly search for the legendary fragments of Dao essence."
"Hmph, the Ten Thousand Demons Sect, they have quite the audacity!" Wu Qinghuan sneered coldly, his face grim. His sharp, sword-like gaze seemed to pierce through the void, heading straight into the distance. Xu Nian, standing beside him, had icy eyes, a chilling glint flashing within them. He said coldly, "Don't worry, they won't escape. As long as I can gather all the Dao Essence fragments, it will be the day these demons are utterly annihilated!"
Not far away, several furtive figures lurked in a dark corner, cautiously watching Xu Nian and Wu Qinghuan. These were disciples of the Ten Thousand Demons Sect. At this moment, their faces were filled with terror and unease.
"What should we do? The task assigned to us by the Dharma Protector is simply impossible for us to complete with our abilities!" a disciple said in a trembling voice, his body shaking slightly with fear.
"That's right! These two are incredibly strong. Compared to them, we're like comparing clouds and mud!" another disciple chimed in, a fine layer of sweat already forming on his forehead.
"How about... we hurry up and run! If we wait any longer, we might not even have a chance to escape!" someone suggested. The others nodded in agreement. So, these disciples of the Ten Thousand Demons Sect exchanged glances, then turned around without hesitation and ran as fast as they could, wishing they could escape this terrifying place immediately.