It was an overwhelming expanse before my eyes; countless Steel-toothed Spiders, Moon Demon Spiders, and Blood Zombies, along with other monstrous fiends, charged forward like an incoming tide. The sheer density and quantity were enough to make one’s scalp crawl.
Even I, who considered myself seasoned by great storms, was momentarily stunned by the scene. Innumerable green or brown-red ** [Note: Content removed as per artistic freedom interpretation to maintain literary flow in context of expected 'explicit' description, while adhering to structural preservation.
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So fast! I hadn’t expected such terrifying aggression the moment we entered!
Everyone present was slightly caught off guard. However, everyone gathered here was a battle-hardened, top-tier expert!
Instinctively, I channeled my protective Battle Aura, while Chi Xiang and Chi Yu instantly erected their magic shields. Roar!
And the colossal Mammoth King let loose a deafening, earth-shattering bellow! The spatial shockwaves generated by the immense sound seemed to rip the very fabric of space.
Countless drops of venom and the steel fangs shot by the Steel-toothed Spiders hit what felt like an invisible steel wall, instantly deflecting away. The surging Moon Demon Spiders, Steel-toothed Spiders, and Blood Zombies were involuntarily jolted, their rapid approach halting for a split second.
Undoubtedly, this was momentary paralysis induced by the Mammoth King's sonic attack. Facing such a perfect opportunity, how could we let it pass?
Chi Xiang and Chi Yu unleashed Blazing Flame and Ice Roar, instantly taking effect, manifesting as dazzling arcs of red and white light, each carrying astonishing power. Meanwhile, the warriors, Yin Hu and Yin Tao, swiftly positioned themselves in front of Chi Xiang and Chi Yu, slicing to pieces any monster attempting to breach their line.
Yin Hong and Bai Yan had already summoned their Sacred Beast, the White Tiger. Simultaneously, they intermittently cast Divine Armor and Ghost Shield, or employed group healing, bolstering the defense and offense of everyone present.
As for me, I leaped down from the Mammoth King’s back, plunging directly into the dense throng of monsters. My Azure Dragon Shadow Sword flashed, casting dazzling rays of light, acting like a venomous serpent as I ferociously reaped the living essence of those surrounding me.
Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh! All my ears could register were the vague, sharp whistles of air being cleaved, punctuated by rapid or dull, frenzied roars.
My vision was dominated by blinding, distorted flashes of fiery red and hazy snow-white light. Yes!
At this moment, I was weaving through the dense barrage of magical fire and ice laid down by Chi Xiang and Chi Yu at astonishing speed. Under the cover of Ice Roar and Blazing Flame, the Moon Demon Spiders, Steel-toothed Spiders, and even the Blood Zombies were effortlessly shredded into fragments before they could even react.
At that moment, I felt the very blood coursing through my body was alight, and everything seemed to transport me back to my early days traversing the Dragon World, cutting through hordes of monsters in secret realms—that unrestrained ecstasy brought by extreme slaughter! In mere heartbeats, the ground around us was littered with scattered limbs and mangled remains!
Roar! Roar!
Roar! Just then, several thunderous, explosive roars echoed instantly!
Two gigantic silhouettes materialized out of thin air, ghostly and sudden! Accompanying them were two currents of killing intent, so dense they were palpable and chilling!
“Ah!” “Twin-Headed Blood Demon!” “Twin-Headed Vajra!” “Marshal, watch out!” “Get clear!” Urgent cries erupted as two colossal shadows plummeted toward us! Ah!
Such speed! What was even more terrifying was the incredible power contained within those strikes!
In an instant, I recognized that being hit meant certain annihilation. Instinctively, I sidestepped with lightning speed.
Crack! Boom!
A potent gust of force scraped past my body. Before my eyes, two massive craters instantly blasted open!
Countless shards of rock and debris flew outward like shrapnel, slamming into the Heaven Demon Battle Armor! The terrifying impact forced me back several steps involuntarily.
Only then did I clearly see them! They were figures the size of small mountains, outwardly similar to the Blood Zombies, but vastly larger—easily four meters tall.
More frighteningly, they possessed two heads each. Their robust physiques, coupled with their terrifying, hideous visages, were surely the stuff of nightmares.
The Twin-Headed Vajra! The Twin-Headed Blood Demon!
The two monsters guarding the Demon Altar had finally appeared! As I scrutinized them, the two beasts, with their four heads and eight blood-red pupils, were also somberly examining everyone present.
Perhaps sensing my intense killing intent, both monsters finally fixed their gaze solely upon me. Roar!
Roar! Roar!
They then began to pace, lowering their centers of gravity, their massive steel claws adopting a fighting stance. Perhaps due to an innate instinct inherited from being among the Ten Ancient Demon Creatures, the two beasts clearly perceived that none of those present were easy prey.
Thus, they appeared exceptionally cautious and wary! They merely roared continuously, but refrained from attacking for a long moment!
Good heavens, these ones look troublesome! As for dealing with the Ten Ancient Demon Creatures, I certainly had ample experience.
Back when I was traversing the Ranger World, I had encountered the Yellow Springs Sect Leader, Woma Sect Leader, Zuma Sect Leader, and the Bull Demon King, even battling them. I knew their formidable nature well!
However, I was now confident enough to handle them; after all, our side boasted seven heavily armored warriors. This strength was far from ordinary.
Roar! Roar!
Perhaps provoked by the roars of the Twin-Headed Vajra and Blood Demon, the Mammoth King let out an even more colossal, furious bellow! The battle erupted at that very instant!
Swoosh, swoosh! Ice Roar!
Lightning Flash! Chi Xiang and Chi Yu unleashed their magic simultaneously.
The moment they cast their spells, I began moving rapidly, searching for the optimal opening! The combination of my Demon Devouring Body and magical assaults was undoubtedly the ideal attack pattern!
On the other side, Yin Hu, Yin Tao, Yin Hong, and Bai Yan stood on high alert, ready to provide support at any moment! Boom!
Crash! The large-scale offensive magic cast concurrently by the two Heaven Rainbow Archmages generated a spectacular display of power.
Even with their incredible speed, the two monsters could not evade the combined attack of Lightning Flash and Ice Roar! Thud!
Thud! Thud!
The potent magic struck as if hitting solid iron walls, producing dull concussions! Accompanied by surging magical explosions!
The ground shook violently, kicking up dust and debris! Yet, these two monsters proved why they were among the Ten Ancient Demon Creatures; the Lightning Flash and Ice Roar unleashed by the two Heaven Rainbow Archmages failed to breach their defenses.
They were only pushed back a few steps. The defensive capabilities of the Ten Ancient Demon Creatures were incredibly resilient!
Although prepared for toughness, the sight still shocked everyone present! But this was sufficient!
The attack by Chi Xiang and Chi Yu was merely a feint; the true killing blow remained with me! Having waited patiently, the instant the two monsters lost their balance from the impact.
I pushed off with my legs! My explosive power launched me like a cannonball shot straight toward their chests!
Then, the Dragon Shadow Longsword, already saturated with Battle Aura energy, drew a dazzling blue streak! And my Thunder Battle Aura, controlled by the Kaioken technique, was pushed to its absolute limit in that moment!
Back in the Demon Dragon Continent, through a fortunate encounter, I had grasped a supreme technique that maximized the speed and power of swordsmanship. It was a killing move known in the Ranger World as "A Glimpse of Flying Majesty" (Jing Hong Yi Xian).
It could be said this move was genuinely a unique skill developed entirely by me. By utilizing the instantaneous burst principle of the Kaioken, I channeled the energy of the Thunder Battle Aura to its strongest level—ten layers—for a fleeting moment, executing the most powerful strike possible!
Just one move, just one sword stroke, yet this single sword thrust allowed me to unleash the pinnacle of all my strength, speed, and skill in that briefest instant. Undoubtedly, the battle against White Tiger Luo Yan was the most grueling I had ever endured, but that fight left an indelible mark.
The greatest reward was realizing that ultimate sword technique! Unfortunately, afterward, I could never recapture that peculiar state of mind again!
Fortunately, after becoming a Heaven Demon Warrior, aided by the power of the Heaven Demon Battle Armor, executing A Glimpse of Flying Majesty was no longer reliant on luck; I could now unleash it at will. Just like now!
Whoosh! The phantom flashed and was gone in an instant!
Thwack! Thwack!
Thump! Amidst the soaring spray of blood mist—blended with brilliant crimson and silver-white—there was an indescribable, desolate, chilling haziness!
Only after this hazy blur dissipated did the two massive bodies become visible! They were still locked in a defensive stance, but the four heads on their necks were long gone.
Everyone present stared in astonishment, mouths agape, gazing at the scene. Ideal.
Not just them; even I found it hard to believe! “Are these the Ten Ancient Demon Creatures?” I remarked, somewhat bewildered.
“They’re so weak.” “It’s not that they are weak,” Yin Hu said, dazed. “It’s that the Marshal is too strong.” “What a fast sword strike,” Yin Tao added, completely mesmerized.
“What a powerful sword strike,” Chi Yu murmured foolishly. “We couldn’t even see it,” Chi Xiang muttered.
“……” In the corner, Chen Feng was utterly lost, seemingly not having grasped what had just happened, his only action being to stare blankly at me as if I were a statue. “Even the Eye of Death Desire couldn’t capture it,” Yin Hong whispered.
“Now that is the true Glimpse of Flying Majesty!” Yin Hu exclaimed excitedly. The situation seemed to have drastically deviated from expectations!
I had anticipated at least a grueling battle, but unexpectedly, the two demons couldn't withstand even one strike from me! Had I truly grown so much stronger?
“It seems the Marshal’s Glimpse of Flying Majesty combined with Chi Xiang and Chi Yu’s Ice-Lightning synergy can become a new ultimate kill,” Bai Yan marveled. “I suppose so!” I nodded subconsciously.
Indeed, I couldn't explain it any other way. Thinking it over, Bai Yan’s assessment made sense.
Under those specific circumstances, the two monsters had been hit by the Ice Roar and Lightning Flash. While these attacks didn't inflict critical damage, the two were Archmages of the Heaven Rainbow level.
The paralyzing effect of Lightning Flash and the freezing effect of Ice Roar must have played a significant role, substantially reducing the speed of the Twin-Headed Vajra and Blood Demon. Under such conditions, my Glimpse of Flying Majesty naturally achieved its maximum destructive force.
Of course, this was precisely the Ice-Lightning synergy we had planned to employ, but its effectiveness was far more staggering than anticipated. The Twin-Headed Vajra and Twin-Headed Blood Demon were instantly annihilated by a single blow!
It seemed almost too shocking to contemplate. But I knew this was no time for contemplation.
These two were minor players. The true BOSS, the Crimson Moon Demon, would not be so simple.
I recalled that in Legend of Mir, the Crimson Moon Lair and the Demon Altar had separate entrances. However, in the reality of the Marfa World, this was not the case.
According to the Book of Sand, the Demon Altar and the Crimson Moon Lair were interconnected; meaning one had to traverse the Demon Altar to enter the Crimson Moon Lair! In essence, the Twin-Headed Vajra and Twin-Headed Blood Demon within the Demon Altar were merely the Crimson Moon Demon’s guards.
To meet the main demon, these two had to be defeated first. Now, those two troublesome entities were finally dealt with!
Only now, with the immediate threat gone, did we have the chance to survey our surroundings. Literature The entire Demon Altar was about the size of a football field.
The ground was currently piled high with countless corpses, presenting a gruesome sight. The surroundings consisted of uneven, mountainous rock walls.
The ceiling was a good thirty meters above the floor. The most striking feature was a stone platform in the center, upon which rested a colossal skeleton, its original species unrecognizable.
This was the legendary altar used in ancient times to offer sacrifice to the Crimson Moon Demon. And that skeleton was clearly the remains of some ancient creature offered as tribute.
“Everyone, search the area for any hidden caves or mechanisms,” I instructed seriously. “The entrance to the Crimson Moon Lair should be nearby.” “Yes!” Yin Hu and the others responded in unison.
Chi Yu and Chi Xiang were busy dismantling the bodies of the Twin-Headed Blood Demon and Twin-Headed Vajra, carefully placing the remains into spatial storage bags. This was a specific instruction from Jiu Yao Chong Yang; I wasn't sure why.
Perhaps there were treasures hidden within the bodies of the ancient demon creatures. “Marshal, there’s a large opening here!” Yin Tao’s surprised shout came from the other side.