Chapter 229: The Army Confrontation

"Men, the hunt begins!"

Facing the incoming army of magical beasts, the extraterrestrial demons didn't fear but instead erupted into arrogant laughter, reverberating through the heavens and the earth.

From the army emerged colossal demonic shadows, their blood-red eyes brimming with greed, brutality, and ferocity. They magnified all evil thoughts without a trace of kindness, appearing as the embodiment of all negativity in the world.

These demonic shadows were surrounded by pitch-black flames, exuding an overwhelming evil aura, as if infernal flames would incinerate all living beings. With their appearance, wicked energy rampaged even more fiercely, transforming into demonic winds and flames wreaking havoc everywhere.

Following the appearance of these shadows came a wave of ghostly wails and wolf howls. More and more demons emerged, smaller in size and aura but in vast numbers, forming elite squads, spewing mocking and wild laughter.

A squad led by Dou Sheng quickly split off, darting towards the magical beast clans.

"Boom—"

The ground trembled under the combined might and formidable battle intent of the advancing army, enough to cause fear in any heart. Leading them was Zi Yan, clad in purple-golden armor. Gazing at the sky filled with evil aura, her purple-golden eyes showed rare solemnity.

She sensed suppression within it, the kind typically experienced between higher and lower energy levels, similar to the spiritual energy she had once briefly tasted. This energy was of the same level as spiritual energy, maybe even stronger.

"Stop!"

Zi Yan's icy command echoed through the army as her gaze bore into the overwhelming demonic shadows.

"Form the array, cleanse the demonic aura!"

"Yes!"

Countless voices responded in unison. Then, many Taixu Ancient Dragons soared into the sky, while the Tian Yao Phoenix clans divided into flanks. Further out, more powerful magical beasts lined up neatly.

Under Zi Yan's command, a vast tide of Dou Qi surged, directly piercing into the black fog. As the energy swept through, the originally dark sky regained some of its original clarity.

As a supreme beast in the magical beast world, Zi Yan could not only harness unparalleled bloodline power but also unify the strength of all beast races, maximizing their collective might.

Boom!

Vast Dou Qi erupted, transformed into a gigantic golden dragon appearing in the sky.

"Attack!"

In her cold and dignified dragon eyes reflecting endless demonic shadows, Zi Yan's icy voice emanated, reverberating across the heavens and the earth, chilling those who heard it.

"Roar—"

Upon Zi Yan's command, the magical beasts behind her roared vigorously, charging towards the demonic shadows.

"A true dragon tribe?"

Within the extraterrestrial demon ranks, upon seeing Zi Yan, a leading demonic shadow uttered in surprise, then in an icy tone:

"Hehehe, a lower realm still harbors such a potent bloodline of the true dragon tribe. The clan once sought both a true dragon and a nine-colored swallowing python. Could they be from here?"

"What a fortunate coincidence!"

"Which tribe of the extraterrestrial demons do you belong to?" Zi Yan slowly stepped forward from the golden dragon, clad in form-fitting purple-golden armor that accentuated her alluring curves. Her hem was adorned with dragon-phoenix motifs exuding royal grace. Her tall figure and waterfall-like purple hair added a faint allure hiding piercing coldness.

At this moment, Zi Yan appeared like an invincible goddess of war, gripping an adamantine spear, coldly watching the flame-wrapped demonic shadow.

"Oh~~~" The demonic shadow's gaze flickered at her question, then with faint arrogance, laughed, "So you know my tribe. Indeed, you are the true dragon. Listen well, I hail from the great Fire Demon Tribe, my name is Bert Lyle."

"Fire Demon Tribe? Never heard of such a minor tribe!" Zi Yan shook her head. Jiang Yun had briefed them on the thirty-two major extraterrestrial demon tribes, which didn't include the Fire Demon Tribe, hence Zi Yan's dismissive stance.

"Hahaha—" Deep and angry laughter emanated from Lyle, his eyes growing more savage. With a sinister grin, he snarled, "I'll tear apart this arrogant woman!"

"Attack!"

Shadows surged, and demonic sounds raged.

Terrifying wicked energy erupted from Lyle, chilling and polluting the land with malevolence, seemingly transforming Dou Qi Continent into a demonic realm.

"Roar—"

A massive rift opened in the sky, like the collapse of heavens and earth.

A demonic god with horns and crown of flames, his evil face grinning violently, spread his powerful arms, enlarging the rift further as if releasing evil spirits back to the world.

"Infernal Demon Fire!" Unbounded wicked energy burst out, transforming into black flames coiling around the colossal figure. These flames exuded an aura that repelled all life, almost infernal in their intent to destroy the world.

Boom!

A gargantuan hand reached down towards Zi Yan, blotting out the sky, inducing fear.

"Dragon-Phoenix Heavenly Sound!"

Faced with the descending demonic claw, Zi Yan's eyes flashed terrifyingly, and from her mouth erupted a fearsome sonic wave.

Wherever the sound wave passed, space fragmented, dimming even the black flames.

"Interesting attack!"

Lyle chuckled, then terrifying wicked energy rippled from him. He extended his hands and abruptly tore downwards, sending two pitch-black beams directly at Zi Yan!

Boom!

The black beams shattered, and Lyle was forced back several steps, his eyes filled with shock, unable to believe he'd been bested by a lower realm practitioner.

"Whoosh—"

A piercing sound broke the air as Zi Yan, seizing the moment, lunged at Lyle like a meteor, her wings casting wind and thunder.

"Supreme Dragon-Phoenix Slash!"

A long roar escaped her lips, her right hand transforming into a dragon claw, emitting an extreme cold light that chilled the northern continent once heated by the Fire Demon Tribe.

With a resounding crash, slashes appeared, stretching far and wide, cleaving boundlessly.

Even Sacred Pill City might have been split open by this slash.

The attack was unstoppable, with blood spraying like rain. A massive wound appeared on Lyle's chest, the descending blood rain turning into black flames, like a fiery downpour.

"Ah—" A pained wail escaped Lyle.

Before he could utter a threat, a colossal tail shot from the rift, smashing him into fragments.

"Tch, I could handle this alone. According to Xiao Yun, you're just stealing the spotlight!" As Lyle's massive body vanished, leaving only a black flame in the air, demurely picked up by a white jade-like hand, Zi Yan pouted.

The flame, imbued with radiant light, was quickly devoured, strengthening the energy within her. Medusa chuckled, "Alright, stronger foes haven't emerged yet. Let's avoid heavy casualties on the Dou Qi Continent."

"Understood!" Zi Yan promptly sobered, glancing solemnly at the black space rift.

Then, the two women attacked with full force, charging towards the Fire Demon Tribe army on the northern continent battleground.

With Medusa and Zi Yan joining the battle, the Fire Demon Tribe's advance was stymied, even pushed back. However, this brief success was abruptly halted by the arrival of a formidable adversary.

"Haha, I didn't expect this lower realm to harbor a Nine-Colored Swallowing Python and a True Dragon Tribe. Upon hearing this, I was skeptical, but now? Truly a stroke of fortune!"

On the battlefield, an evil aura gathered, revealing a black-robed figure. Watching the rampaging Zi Yan and Medusa with a smile, his gentle voice echoed through the entire battleground.

It was Laidon, a presence equivalent to a peak Earth Sovereign. Even under worldly suppression, he retained the near semi-emperor strength of a nine-star Dou Sheng.

"Hmm?"

Laidon's appearance heightened Zi Yan and Medusa's alertness. The solemnity in their eyes deepened as they sensed a pressure surpassing even Gu Yuan, Zhu Kun, and Hun Tiandi.

A troublesome character indeed!

Sharing a glance, the two women instantly concluded.

"Who are you?" Zi Yan shattered an incoming demonic shadow with her spear, calmly inquiring at Laidon.

"I am Laidon, commander of this legion!" Laidon smiled, speaking conversationally, "I discovered this continent."

"It's you!"

The women's pupils constricted, eyeing Laidon warily.

"Dirty creatures, leave this realm. It's not yours."

At this moment, distant roars and figures approached from Central Plains, accompanied by an enraged shout.

A closer look revealed countless figures from the three great imperial clans and various Central Plains factions rushing towards the northern continent.

Lei Ying had been the one to shout.

Noticing the arrival, Danta's and Yao Chen's disciples finally saw the situation clearly.

Yao Chen, standing beside Xiao Yan, remarked in surprise, "Xiao Yan, that young lady beside Jiang Yun—is she the Dragon Queen of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan?"

"Teacher, it's not just her. That woman must be the infamous Queen Medusa. Who'd have thought she could evolve into a Nine-Colored Swallowing Python. Truly astounding!" Xiao Yan stared at Medusa and Zi Yan in admiration.

Meeting familiar faces in unexpected places!

Xiao Yan hailed from the Jia Ma Empire, geographically close to the snake tribe ruled by Medusa. It was like meeting a countryman.

A small empire like Jia Ma producing two top-tier continental powerhouses was remarkable!

"But, where is Jiang Yun?" Scanning the battlefield, Xuan Kongzi couldn't spot the person he was looking for, and asked in confusion.

"Likely in seclusion," Xiao Yan speculated, recalling the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan's dominant performance in the ancient emperor's abode.

Perhaps Jiang Yun was harnessing the opportunities gained there. When he next appeared, he'd likely surprise everyone once again.

Laidon remained indifferent to the army's arrival. Smiling, he looked around the fierce battlefield. "Leave? Impossible. This continent, producing such strong individuals, must also harbor a vital treasure—the embryo of the universe. How could we leave without it?"

"If you don't wish to leave, then stay forever!" Gu Yuan, stepping forward in midair towards Laidon, icily replied.

"You think you can stop us?" Laidon sneered. Alongside him, black mist surged, revealing several figures.

One figure, with an aura no less than Laidon, sneered, "Ignorant fools. It's your honor to be graced by our tribe's presence."

"So, we should thank you for your invasion?" sneered Zhu Kun, appearing silently beside Zi Yan.

The quiet appearance of Zhu Kun startled Gu Yuan and the others, making them elevate their regard for the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan.

Zhu Kun nodded at Gu Yuan, indicating their alliance against the demons.

As both armies converged, splitting the sky in halves, a somber killing intent permeated their ranks.