Chapter 2027: Outside the Blood God Sect
The Blood-Eyed Demon Wolf moved with incredible speed, and before long, it arrived at the territory of the Blood God Sect.
"Shua."
Figures flashed out from the black palace, welcoming Mo Sheng's arrival.
The next moment, Mo Sheng was ushered into the palace and seated in the central seat, with the Blood-Eyed Demon Wolf coiled at his side.
"Why haven't you launched the attack?" Mo Sheng spoke calmly.
The group of strong experts from the Dark Demon Realm exchanged uneasy glances, unsure how to respond.
After a brief silence, Zuo Li braced himself and said, "Senior Brother Mo Sheng, we had already made a move against the Blood God Sect, but Zhang Ruochen's appearance disrupted our plans. For the details, you can ask Luo Yu."
"What happened?" Mo Sheng turned his gaze to Luo Yu.
Under Mo Sheng's cold, indifferent stare, Luo Yu's body trembled slightly. She quickly replied, "I encountered Zhang Ruochen with Teng Gu. We intended to suppress him together, but unexpectedly, Zhang Ruochen's strength had greatly increased. The two of us were no match for him. Teng Gu was captured, and I barely managed to escape."
"To be able to defeat the two of you does show some skill. But I wonder if he's worthy of me making a move." Mo Sheng's expression remained calm, clearly not taking Zhang Ruochen too seriously.
Even knowing about Zhang Ruochen's astonishing feats in Shengming City and the Peacock Manor, Mo Sheng was still unimpressed. Such strength was far from enough to catch his attention.
"There's no need for Senior Brother Mo Sheng to act. Leave Zhang Ruochen to me."
Just then, a very arrogant voice suddenly rang out.
Involuntarily, Zuo Li and the others turned their gazes toward the entrance of the palace.
At the palace gate stood a tall and imposing figure, surrounded by surging demonic energy and a myriad of visions. The vast power of heaven and earth swirled violently around him.
In his hand, he held a purple-gold demonic spear, its tip incredibly sharp, as if it could tear through space.
"It's Senior Brother Zhuo Gu."
Except for Mo Sheng, all the other Dark Demon Realm experts in the hall rose to greet him.
No wonder they acted this way. Who was Zhuo Gu? He was the second-strongest expert below the Great Saint realm in the Dark Demon Realm, second only to Mo Sheng.
Zhuo Gu cultivated the Heavenly Demon Overlord Spear Diagram and was a notorious battle maniac. His strength was formidable, placing him in the third tier below the Great Saint realm, capable of contending with ordinary Immortal Great Saints.
Legend had it that Zhuo Gu once accidentally entered a cold pool. Though he nearly lost his life, he gained immense benefits there. His physical body was tempered to an extraordinary degree, and his raw physical power could rival that of ancient divine beasts.
Carrying the purple-gold demonic spear, Zhuo Gu slowly entered the palace and casually sat down in the first seat on the left.
Mo Sheng glanced at Zhuo Gu and said, "Attack the Blood God Sect immediately. I don't want to see any more mistakes."
"Yes."
Everyone, including Zhuo Gu, responded loudly.
Without a doubt, Mo Sheng held immense prestige among the strong experts of the Dark Demon Realm. No one dared to defy his orders.
Immediately, the group of experts walked out of the palace and arrived outside the protective formation of the Blood God Sect.
"Not a bad formation. I wonder how many of my spear strikes it can withstand."
Zhuo Gu licked his lips and suddenly thrust his spear forward.
His strike seemed ordinary but carried the force of ten thousand mountains, like a star crashing into the protective formation.
"Boom."
Under the violent impact, the protective formation trembled, showing signs of collapse.
"As expected of Senior Brother Zhuo Gu. With just one casual strike, he can shake the Blood God Sect's protective formation."
"Of course. In terms of physical strength alone, Senior Brother Zhuo Gu is the number one below the Great Saint realm in our Dark Demon Realm. Back in the Western Domain Merit Battlefield, he punched a primordial wild ox to death."
"It seems there's no need for Senior Brother Mo Sheng to act. Senior Brother Zhuo Gu alone can sweep through the Blood God Sect."
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For a moment, many Blood God Sect cultivators grew excited, looking at Zhuo Gu with reverence.
Zhuo Gu's achievements were what countless Dark Demon Realm cultivators aspired to reach.
"Zhang Ruochen, are you ready? There's a tough guy outside. I'm afraid the formation I set up won't hold him off for long," Xiao Hei said anxiously.
Ripples spread through space, and Zhang Ruochen's figure appeared out of thin air. He pondered for a moment and said, "Almost. Let's go out and meet those Dark Demon Realm experts."
"Go out?" Xiao Hei looked surprised.
Zhang Ruochen said, "Of course we have to go out. Are we going to wait for them to break in? That would be very disadvantageous for us."
"What's your plan?" Xiao Hei quickly asked.
A slight smile curled at the corner of Zhang Ruochen's mouth. "You'll know soon enough."
"You're keeping secrets from me again," Xiao Hei said, glaring, feeling quite displeased.
But this was clearly not the time to argue with Zhang Ruochen about such things.
Led by Zhang Ruochen, all the Saint King realm experts of the Blood God Sect walked out together.
"Hmm?"
Zhuo Gu was about to unleash his second spear strike when he suddenly sensed something and stopped.
Ripples spread across the Blood God Sect's protective formation, and figures appeared outside the formation.
Zhang Ruochen had already released his Space Domain, enveloping everyone on his side. If anything happened, he could quickly lead them back into the Blood God Sect.
"Zhang Ruochen, you actually dared to come out. That takes some courage," Zhuo Gu said, his eyes gleaming.
In his eyes, Zhang Ruochen was already his prey.
The Dark Demon Realm experts all moved, quickly forming an encirclement.
Zuo Li sneered, "Zhang Ruochen, you're walking right into the trap. Let's see who can save you this time."
"Du Mosheng, Pei Linhu, you actually dared to betray the Dark Demon Realm. Even if you die ten thousand times, you can't atone for your crimes," Xiao Wuchang roared.
Yin Fan Demoness's eyes flashed with killing intent. She said in a low voice, "The shame brought upon the Dark Demon Realm must be washed away with your blood. Rest assured, I won't let you die easily."
When it came to torture, few in the Dark Demon Realm could match her.
The few Dark Demon Realm Saint Kings who had been subdued by Zhang Ruochen all changed color. They knew very well that if they fell into these people's hands, they would not end well.
Du Mosheng laughed heartily. "Every man for himself, and the devil takes the hindmost. You are all disciples of gods, having the best of everything from the start. But what about me? I can only rely on myself. Why should I fight for the gods behind you?"
In the harsh survival environment of the Dark Demon Realm, many people became selfish, because only by doing so could they survive.
Du Mosheng was not as lucky as Yin Fan Demoness, who was taken as a disciple by a god. He had endured countless hardships to reach his current level of cultivation, and because of that, he valued his life even more.
In fact, everyone who had submitted to Zhang Ruochen had no significant background in the Dark Demon Realm. If they had gods backing them, they probably wouldn't have dared to betray.
"Du Mosheng, you have some nerve, blaspheming the gods. Prepare to die," Yin Fan Demoness shouted. A large hand formed from deathly energy condensed and reached out to grab Du Mosheng from a distance.
Du Mosheng's face changed drastically as he felt a tremendous threat. He was about to fight for his life.
But before Du Mosheng could act, Zhang Ruochen had already struck out with a palm, unleashing a surge of masculine energy hundreds of thousands of times stronger than an ordinary person's.
"Boom."
The deathly energy hand that Yin Fan Demoness had condensed exploded on the spot, turning into streams of deathly energy.
Seeing this, Yin Fan Demoness's expression turned extremely dark. A large amount of deathly demonic energy surged out from her body. Vaguely, an ancient tomb could be seen behind her, as if it could bury everything.
Zhang Ruochen was not afraid. A dragon and an elephant appeared on either side of him, releasing an extremely terrifying pressure.
"Trying to kill someone from my Blood God Sect right in front of me—you really don't take me seriously. Mo Sheng, I know you're here. Why not show yourself?"
Zhang Ruochen didn't pay much attention to Yin Fan Demoness. Instead, he turned his gaze toward the black demonic palace in the distance.
For a moment, the Dark Demon Realm experts also turned their heads.
"As you wish."
Mo Sheng's indifferent voice rang out, and then his true body walked out of the palace.
"Ao wu."
The Blood-Eyed Demon Wolf stared fiercely at Zhang Ruochen, letting out angry howls.
"Hiss."
Elder Yuan Xing and the others couldn't help but draw in a breath of cold air. They felt a chill run down their spines, and their saint souls trembled involuntarily, as if they were about to leave their bodies.
"Hmph."
Zhang Ruochen let out a heavy snort, releasing an invisible aura.
Instantly, the strange demonic power that had been pressing down on Elder Yuan Xing and the others was shattered, no longer affecting them.
At the same time, the Blood-Eyed Demon Wolf took a step back. Though its eyes still held a fierce light, a hint of wariness had appeared.
Mo Sheng held the Greed Wolf Demon Blade in one hand, the other hand behind his back. He looked at Zhang Ruochen with an emotionless gaze and said, "Zhang Ruochen, do you want to fight me?"
Zhang Ruochen locked his gaze on Mo Sheng, sizing him up.
This was actually the first time he had met Mo Sheng. He had long wanted to test this top-tier titan of the Dark Demon Realm.
After a careful look, Zhang Ruochen's heart stirred. Although Mo Sheng did not deliberately reveal his aura, he could still feel how powerful he was.
Within that not-so-tall and sturdy body lay an incredibly terrifying power. Once released, it could probably destroy heaven and earth.
Cultivating three pieces of the "Heavenly Demon Stone Inscription" simultaneously, a once-in-ten-thousand-years unparalleled genius of the Dark Demon Realm, flowing with the powerful bloodline of a demon god, possessing a supreme perfect physique that countless cultivators envied.
It could be said that Mo Sheng was shrouded in too many halos. He was a true proud son of heaven.
Under the Heavenly Court, there were countless Saint King realm cultivators across the myriad realms. Even those who had reached the Nine-Step Saint King realm were numerous. But those who could enter the second tier below the Great Saint realm were as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns. Most major worlds didn't even have such geniuses.
Yet Mo Sheng could enter this tier, showing just how extraordinary he was. He truly stood at the peak of his peers.
As his thoughts turned, Zhang Ruochen said calmly, "Mo Sheng, chaotic slaughter is really boring. I know what you want. How about we change the approach? You might find it easier to get what you want."
"Oh? What approach do you have in mind?" Mo Sheng showed a hint of interest.
With his strength, he wasn't worried about Zhang Ruochen playing any tricks.
Zhang Ruochen said, "You've been in the Kunlun Realm for quite some time. I think the Dark Demon Realm has already collected some pieces of the 'Heavenly Demon Stone Inscription.' How about we use them as stakes for a battle wager? What do you think?"
"What? Zhang Ruochen, have you lost your mind? You want to gamble the 'Heavenly Demon Stone Inscription' with the Dark Demon Realm? No way. I won't agree to it," Xiao Hei objected firmly before Mo Sheng could even respond.
At this moment, the others also showed puzzled expressions, not understanding why Zhang Ruochen would do such a thing.
Since it was a wager, there was a risk of losing. If the "Heavenly Demon Stone Inscription" ended up being handed over to the Dark Demon Realm, he would become a sinner of the Kunlun Realm.
Zhang Ruochen naturally knew what everyone was thinking. He secretly transmitted his voice with his spiritual power, saying, "The reason I want to use the 'Heavenly Demon Stone Inscription' as a stake to wager with the Dark Demon Realm is to seize the pieces they have. The ones belonging to the Kunlun Realm must not fall into their hands."
"I also know there are risks, but I've already thought of a foolproof plan. Don't worry, I will never hand over any piece of the 'Heavenly Demon Stone Inscription' to the Dark Demon Realm."
"Are you really confident?" Xiao Hei immediately transmitted back.
Zhang Ruochen transmitted, "Would I joke about something like this?"
"Little junior brother, your idea is good, but will the Dark Demon Realm agree to wager with you?" Jin Yu transmitted.
The Dark Demon Realm had come with overwhelming force this time, believing they had an absolute advantage. They probably wouldn't easily accept Zhang Ruochen's proposal.
Sure enough, as soon as Jin Yu raised this question, Mo Sheng said coldly, "As long as I kill all of you, the 'Heavenly Demon Stone Inscription' will naturally fall into my hands. Why go through all this trouble?"
"Is that so? Mo Sheng, you underestimate me too much. If I want to leave, are you sure you can stop me? I'm giving you a chance now. Don't waste it," Zhang Ruochen said with a light snort.
Mo Sheng's thoughts turned, and a faint smile appeared on his face. "So you want the pieces we've collected. Not a bad idea."
"That's right, I do have that intention. Could it be that you have no confidence in the people of the Dark Demon Realm? I was planning to use these people as an additional stake. If you're unwilling to wager, then there's no need for them to live any longer."
As he spoke, Zhang Ruochen took out a Space Spirit Ball. Inside were the hundreds of Dark Demon Realm Saint Kings he had previously suppressed.
From the moment he had suppressed Teng Gu and the others, Zhang Ruochen had already planned how to use them.
Given Teng Gu's cultivation and strength, he must hold a very high status in the Dark Demon Realm. Using him as an additional stake, Mo Sheng would probably find it hard to refuse.
Mo Sheng's gaze swept over the Space Spirit Ball, and a cold light flashed in his eyes. "Are you threatening me? Do you really think I can't do anything to you?"
At this moment, all the Dark Demon Realm cultivators released powerful auras, waiting for Mo Sheng's command to attack immediately.
"Want to fight? Fine. You might be able to breach the Blood God Sect, but I can guarantee that you won't come out unscathed. And you definitely won't get a single piece of the 'Heavenly Demon Stone Inscription,'" Zhang Ruochen's expression also turned cold, confronting Mo Sheng head-on.
The Space Spirit Ball glowed, and the hundreds of suppressed Dark Demon Realm Saint Kings appeared outside.
"Kneel."
Zhang Ruochen let out a cold shout.
A terrifying aura erupted, pressing down on Teng Gu and the others.
Instantly, many Dark Demon Realm Saint Kings knelt down, unable to withstand the pressure.
"Ah."
Teng Gu roared, struggling desperately to resist, but it was futile.
"Boom."
Teng Gu's knees slammed heavily into the ground, shattering a piece of bluestone.
"Zhang Ruochen." Teng Gu's eyes were bloodshot, gritting his teeth in hatred. He had never suffered such humiliation before.
"Slap."
Zhang Ruochen placed one foot on Teng Gu's shoulder, pressing him completely to the ground, unable to straighten his back.
"It's Mo Sheng who won't give you a chance to live. Don't blame me," Zhang Ruochen said coldly.
Hearing this, the hundreds of Dark Demon Realm Saint Kings couldn't help but tremble, a shadow of death hanging over their hearts.
They didn't want to die, but in this situation, they couldn't say a word, nor could they beg Zhang Ruochen for mercy. They could only cast pleading looks at Mo Sheng.
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I've been updating at night, which means I have to stay up late. So I plan to adjust and update at noon from now on.
The next chapter will be updated at noon tomorrow.
Also, Xiaoyu's new book, "The Legend of the Heavenly Emperor," is already fat and ready for slaughter. ()