Chapter 17

Amidst the pitch-black Demon Mountain, explosive sounds echoed like furious thunder, shattering the otherwise silent sky.

"What's happening?" "Is there a Transcendent Realm powerhouse fighting?" Nearby Human Race cultivators and Demon Race entities were astonished by the visible volatility of the battle. The intense demon qi, unmistakably Earth Level Demon Race, was palpable even from a distance.

The ominous aura emanating from the mountain tempted many, despite the fearsome reputation of the pitch-black Demon Mountain, to contemplate entering.

"Take my fist!" With Vigorous Ox Demon still recovering, Long Hao unleashed a relentless offensive, determined to eliminate his adversary.

"Big Dipper Breaking Void!" "Crap-Myrtle Subduing Heaven!" "Star River Lightless!" Long Hao executed the 36 styles of the Star Battle Fist, each move resembling starry rivers and vast clouds. Every punch stimulated his heart, bones, meridians, and even cells, bringing his entire being to life.

Peng peng peng... The relentless barrage of punches pounded Vigorous Ox Demon, causing its majestic body to hemorrhage dark demon blood, creating a gruesome river on the ground.

With a mighty crash, Vigorous Ox Demon crashed into the ground, gasping for breath, its scarlet eyes filled with shock and fear.

"It's hard to believe that a Fleshy Body Realm Human Race possesses such terrifying divine strength." Long Hao reflected on his newfound power, thankful for the Primal Chaos Ancestral Dragon Secret Art.

Not long ago, he was a mere Fleshy Body Realm 1st Layer cultivator, easily vulnerable to any demon. The drastic transformation was attributed to the Primal Chaos Ancestral Dragon Secret Art, preventing him from being trampled by Vigorous Ox Demon during the demon sound harassment.

He chuckled awkwardly, observing Vigorous Ox Demon climb back to its feet, casting a hateful glance in Long Hao's direction before swiftly retreating towards the cave.

"Not even dead!" Earth Level Demon Beasts possessed vitality beyond Long Hao's expectations. "It seems I have to show my unique skills!" "I also want to witness the martial arts within Primal Chaos Ancestral Dragon Secret Art. How arrogant!" Summoning the remaining strength within him, Long Hao adopted a claw stance, eagerly anticipating the confrontation with Vigorous Ox Demon.

With a surge of energy, the ten awakened dragon veins within Long Hao thundered.

Boom! Long Hao stepped forward, creating a seismic force that shattered the boulder beneath him. Utilizing this force, he soared through the dark sky at lightning speed.

"Heavenly Tribulation Dragon Claw Hand!" Long Hao's eyes glowed as he unleashed his unique skill, his right hand ablaze with a powerful thunder glow, targeting Vigorous Ox Demon's head.

Vigorous Ox Demon, in its rage, charged back. But as it turned around, its eyes widened in shock, its imposing aura collapsing completely.

In Long Hao's right hand, a fearsome and ferocious Dragon Claw formed from nine Heavenly Tribulation Thunders. The creature witnessed the most terrifying moment of its life.

An Immemorial Thunder Dragon lunged!

Hong long long! A resounding noise echoed like thunder, shaking the entire Subduing Demon Abyss.

In the pitch-black Demon Mountain's cave, Vigorous Ox Demon abruptly halted, as if time in that space froze.

Pu chi... A spray of demon blood accompanied a massive bull's head, the remnants still faintly glowing with thunderous radiance.

Hu hu... After violent gasps, Long Hao retrieved his right hand from the bull's head, grasping a fist-sized Demon Bead.

With a thud, Long Hao fell to the ground, his body curled up and shivering. He felt every inch of his flesh and blood, even every cell, in excruciating pain, as if engulfed in searing flames.

"Good, overpowering martial arts!" After a while, Long Hao struggled to sit up, examining his swollen and scarlet right hand with a mix of awe and shock.

The Heavenly Tribulation Dragon Claw Hand, despite its potency, exacted a toll on the body.

From a skill perspective, it was at least high-grade martial arts, possibly even top-grade, typically controlled by Transcendent Realm powerhouses. If his strength hadn't surpassed Fleshy Body Realm 10th Layer, he might have become crippled.

"It seems I must use it cautiously before breaking through to Transcendent Realm." Long Hao grinned, acknowledging the thrilling nature of the Heavenly Tribulation Dragon Claw Hand. Despite the risks, its power was a formidable asset.

After his excitement settled, Long Hao's attention shifted to the fallen Demon Bead.

"Earth Demon Bead!" A single glance allowed Long Hao to sense the immense demon qi contained within, far surpassing typical demon beads.

"I wonder if absorbing this Earth Demon Bead will awaken more dragon veins." With that thought, Long Hao swallowed the Earth Demon Bead and initiated the Primal Chaos Ancestral Dragon Secret Art for rapid refining.

Hu hu hu... The demon qi surged, enveloping Long Hao like a Peerless Demon King.

As the last trace of demon qi was absorbed, a crisp sound echoed within Long Hao's body. Accompanied by a clear dragon roar, another dragon vein lit up.

Majestic strength surged into Long Hao's body, revitalizing his original fleshy body.

However, Long Hao's expression soured. "I only awakened one dragon vein?" Waking up ten dragon veins had significantly slowed his cultivation speed. It appeared challenging to awaken a new dragon vein.

"At this rate, I need to slay hundreds of thousands of Earth Demons to awaken them all!" Tens of thousands of Earth Demons equated to hundreds of thousands of Transcendent Realm powerhouses—equivalent to the might of a Great Holy Land's Transcendent Realm.

"This Primal Chaos Ancestral Dragon Secret Art is truly extraordinary!"