Chapter Fifty-Eight:Demon God

In the perspective of the Frosty Shadow Demon, Xian Yu indeed seemed utterly incapable of breaking free.

Even someone more robust would find it challenging to escape.

Little did the demon expect, Xian Yu was genuinely an exception.

"Getting closer. Just a bit more, and I'll have a better chance!"

As the illusory figure approached, Xian Yu's elemental fluctuations intensified.

To "Lu Bei," this appeared to be the struggling of someone on the brink of death.

Mortals resisting a deity?

How miraculous could that be?

But the Frosty Shadow Demon didn't believe in miracles because it considered itself a "miracle"!

As the phantom drew nearer, the power fluctuations on Xian Yu began to stabilize.

"What's this? Giving up already?"

"Well, as a mere mortal, showing such resistance is commendable."

Xian Yu: "Oh! So, I should thank you for the praise?"

"If your true self descended, I might indeed be in a bind. But alas, in your current state, thinking you've truly got me cornered?"

As Xian Yu spoke, he suddenly erupted.

At that moment, "Lu Bei" was also somewhat surprised, seemingly not expecting the other party to break free of his influence.

Moreover, the opponent's attack carried a dangerous aura. Xian Yu intended to dodge, but due to the sudden turn of events and the close proximity, there was no time.

A cold gleam flashed, and the sword energy soared.

To ensure success, Xian Yu exerted full force in this strike.

The outcome was indeed pleasing.

However, the commotion was a bit excessive, even dispersing the layer of dark clouds in the sky.

"Decent attack, but ordinary power won't harm me a bit."

"Hmm? What is this... what kind of power?"

"How could a mere mortal possess such strength?"

Watching his body being torn apart and feeling his dissipation, "Lu Bei" didn't panic much, just astonishment.

As a demon god, such matters weren't worth causing a fuss, especially considering his current state was just a strand of consciousness.

It was the young man before him who seemed exceptionally unique, even more so than the person who dispersed him earlier.

As he neared disappearance, "Lu Bei" revealed a faint smile.

"Well done, you're quite interesting. I'll remember you. I believe we'll meet again soon."

Watching the figure completely vanish in the air, Xian Yu grabbed the items that fell after his disappearance, without a moment's pause. He didn't even bother clearing the traces he left behind, swiftly descending towards the mountain.

The sword energy just now was his divine technique, and such a display of power would undoubtedly attract the attention of others. To avoid unnecessary trouble, he chose to leave directly.

As for whether the residual consciousness of the Frosty Shadow Demon would "revive" again, he wasn't too concerned. Xian Yu was well aware of his own abilities. The Art of Sky Severing wasn't just about annihilating the physical body; it could also have the same effect on the soul and consciousness of the struck individual.

Since the opponent had dissipated, it meant that even the remaining consciousness couldn't escape. So, Xian Yu didn't pay much attention to the words spoken; perhaps the Frosty Shadow Demon might sense it, but knowing exactly who did it? That was highly unlikely!

If you don't know, how can you remember?

The real concern was his own actions; it wasn't time to reveal himself yet.

...

About half an hour later, a figure descended from the sky.

Looking at the fallen trees, he pondered. He remembered using immortal techniques to restore this area when he left. But now, there were these fallen logs, and the area affected wasn't small.

"It seems the person tainted by the demon god wasn't completely killed by me. Instead, they used some covert means to conceal themselves."

"But after that, who did they engage in a battle with? Looks like they lost as well?"

"Who could it be? Who possesses such capabilities?"

"Could it be that girl?"

The girl mentioned by Xiao, the owner of the Welcoming Afterlife Hall—Hutao.

Xiao was familiar with the girl, and she occasionally came to Wuwangpo, so he thought it might be her.

"But her strength, while good, might not be enough to handle such matters..."

Unable to figure it out, Xiao didn't continue guessing, just keeping it in mind.

Although the battle had ended, the residual aura of the opponent's techniques hadn't completely dissipated. As long as he encountered it again, he would be able to identify the person.

Someone capable of dealing with the power of a demon god couldn't be a simple character. Xiao was genuinely curious about who did it.

After leaving a considerable distance from Wuwangpo, Xian Yu finally stopped.

"This far away, no one should notice me. Let me see what the demon god dropped."

Throughout the journey, Xian Yu had stashed the items in his spatial pouch without looking at them. Now was the time.

Besides the lack of time, he was also worried about potential changes in the items, hence choosing this remote mountainous area for inspection.

Being cautious with items related to demon gods was never a bad idea.

Looking at the white crystal in his hand, Xian Yu was momentarily fascinated, taking a while before snapping back to reality.

The crystal was different from what he expected. Xian Yu initially thought it might be similar to the Extremely Cold Heart Core, but it turned out to be something else. Although the coldness remained intense, it contained more than just that.

Xian Yu couldn't precisely explain what it was. If he had to say something, it resembled "rules" to some extent. However, this was merely Xian Yu's speculation. He had never encountered "rules" and couldn't confirm if this item truly belonged to that category. He instinctively felt it was not simple, but there was a possibility that it could be just an ice block.

After observing for a while, Xian Yu reluctantly stowed it away. The power system in the Teyvat continent was essentially composed of "rules," converging at the end into something similar to his own abilities. The difference lay in the formation, intensity, and manifestation.

Thinking too much about it was futile. Xian Yu hadn't reached that realm yet. While his skills might resemble the existence of "rules," being able to use them didn't mean he fully understood them. This was a case of knowing the result without understanding the process, and the gap in levels was too significant to bridge.

"Heh, thought my strength was decent, didn't expect I can't comprehend even this thing. Seems like I've been getting a bit too arrogant lately..."

"Well, this is good. After this incident, it serves as a reminder. Otherwise, I'd keep trying to take advantage of demon gods, and if things go south, there'd be no saving me."

Xian Yu wasn't sure about the realm of demon gods. In the past, he had seen demon gods in games, and they didn't seem too powerful, although he knew real-life versions wouldn't be like those in games.

He had somewhat elevated their status in his mind, but this incident and the pure white crystal made him underestimate the existence of demon gods. Thinking about the Dragonspine and the heart of Durin, Xian Yu hadn't seen similar crystalline objects, making him doubt whether Durin was truly a demon god.

However, it seemed the other party hadn't died, and it was normal not to see them. Thoughts about demon gods naturally led him to think about Morax, the God of Contracts. How powerful must he be?

"I can't figure it out! I really can't figure it out..."

"Forget it, cross that bridge when we come to it. As long as I persist in practicing, I'll eventually understand."

"Regardless, with this crystal, I should study it carefully when I get back."

"Although this time was a bit dangerous, what I gained is truly worthwhile."