txolops Chapter 393 Plotting Against the Demon Bird
Chapter 393 Plotting Against the Demon Bird
With this in mind, Dongmen Tu stopped arguing with Wang Tiansheng and simply gave him a cold glance. Then he sent a few instructions to Han Chan Shangren, who was fighting with Yan Lie of the Demon Flame Sect in the distance, and several other Nascent Soul elders.
He then activated the flying centipede beneath his feet with all his might, colliding fiercely with Wang Tiansheng's phantom once again, holding his opponent back and buying time for Master Lieyang.
……
In the distance, the newly transformed Sunbird had already left the core battlefield and was now flying rapidly towards the eastern outer area of the Spirit Control Sect, the direction where Luo Ming, Liu Yu, and the others were stationed, as a streak of light trailing a long crimson-gold tail.
Clearly, after successfully transforming and initially breaking free from some of the divine soul restrictions, its first choice was not to stay and fight to the death with the Spirit Control Sect, but to escape the cage that had imprisoned and controlled it for thousands of years!
At this moment, the Fiery Sun Bird had mostly transformed into human form. It was nearly ten feet tall, with a robust and muscular physique, covered in a layer of magnificent crimson-gold armor that looked like solidified flames, and its muscle lines contained explosive power.
However, its head was not fully transformed, still retaining many characteristics of a demonic bird: a hook-shaped, sharp beak that gleamed with a metallic cold light and could easily pierce through magical artifacts; its cheeks and neck were covered with fine and gorgeous crimson-gold feathers; and its eyes were as sharp as a hawk's, yet burning with crimson-gold flames, full of wild arrogance.
"Hmph! I never imagined that I would be enslaved and controlled by these despicable human cultivators for nearly two thousand years!" As the Fiery Sun Bird flew away at full speed, it scanned the Fiery Sun Venerable and the others who were hot on its heels with its divine sense, its eyes flashing with cold killing intent.
"Fortunately, during this transformation tribulation, I unexpectedly awakened some ancient memories and primordial true fire deep within my bloodline, which also burned and loosened those hateful soul restrictions considerably! As long as I escape the sphere of influence of these human cultivators, find a secluded and deserted place, and devote myself to seclusion to slowly and completely wear away the remaining restrictions in my sea of consciousness, I, Lieyang... will be completely free! No longer bound by anything!"
Thinking of this, a sliver of vengeful pleasure and childish anticipation even rose in its heart: "Once I am completely free and have regained my full strength, I will definitely come back and properly 'repay' the humans who have 'taken care' of me all these years! I'll devour them one by one! With my speed and the power of the Golden Crow True Fire, which of these weak human cultivators can do anything to me? Who can capture me?"
Although it has now taken human form, its understanding of the cruelty, cunning, and true power levels of the human cultivation world is extremely superficial.
The sudden acquisition of power and the hope of "freedom" at this moment inevitably gives rise to some unrealistic and arrogant fantasies, typical of "caged birds."
If there were any other transformed demonic beasts of the same level here, upon hearing its plan, they would probably do their utmost to dissuade it. To fight against the entire Tiannan human race with one's own strength? Especially in a place like Tiannan where Nascent Soul cultivators are so concentrated, it's simply courting death!
The reason the group behind didn't immediately launch a full-scale attack was simply due to their own calculations and the delicate balance of mutual restraint. If it dares to frequently appear and slaughter human cultivators in the future, it will likely become the target of everyone's attacks and be jointly hunted down by all the Nascent Soul cultivators in the entire Tiannan cultivation world!
However, at this moment, the Fiery Sunbird clearly couldn't think that far ahead. It only felt that the future was vast and boundless, and freedom was within its grasp.
"Huh?" As it flew away at full speed, the Fiery Sun Bird's sharp eagle eyes suddenly locked onto a mountain peak below, where several weak human cultivators were "blindly" looking up, seemingly stunned by the battle in the distance.
The female cultivator at the head of the group, dressed in a dark green dress and possessing a charming appearance, was at the early stage of Core Formation. However, at this moment, she only had a desire for "blood food" and hatred for the human race in her heart.
"Perfect timing! I just survived the tribulation of lightning, my blood and energy are depleted, and my demonic power is also mostly used up! Devouring these few ants will replenish my blood and energy and demonic power, allowing me to recover faster!" A fierce glint flashed in the eyes of the Fiery Sun Bird. Without hesitation, it flapped its huge wings, and the crimson-gold stream of light suddenly turned, like a hawk hunting its prey, and plummeted towards that mountain peak!
"Eh-!!!"
A sharp cry filled with violence and greed echoed through the mountain! At the same time, a giant claw of fire, tens of feet in size and composed entirely of extremely refined crimson-gold flames, slashed down fiercely at the few cultivators who were standing "stuck" on the mountain, especially the female cultivator in the dark green dress who was in the lead!
Before the claws even arrived, the intense heat and terrifying pressure instantly ignited and scorched the vegetation on the summit, and even the rocks began to melt!
"ah--!"
Liu Yu was initially filled with excitement and anticipation, gazing up at the guardian spirit bird of her sect, which had just successfully transformed and was flying "majesticly" towards her from high above. In her view, the successful transformation of the Fiery Sun Bird meant the sect's crisis could be resolved, which was a cause for great joy.
However, the sudden, murderous shriek and the flaming giant claw that came crashing down on her head instantly plunged her from heaven to hell!
The excitement on her face froze instantly, then turned deathly pale, devoid of any color! Her beautiful eyes were filled with extreme horror, disbelief, and... despair after a moment of sudden realization!
"The Sunbird has gone out of control!" This thought exploded in her mind like a thunderclap! As intelligent as she was, she instantly understood!
In that life-or-death moment, the instinct for survival overwhelmed everything. Without the slightest hesitation, she mustered all her strength and let out a sharp scream, simultaneously slamming her hands on the storage pouch at her waist!
"Buzz!"
A golden talisman, radiating a powerful aura, was instantly activated by her, transforming into a thick, condensed golden shield with countless runes flowing across its surface, completely enveloping her!
This was precisely the high-level "Diamond Talisman" that she had spent a considerable sum of money to prepare specifically for herself, powerful enough to withstand several full-force attacks from a late-stage Core Formation cultivator!
It's her strongest trump card right now! She's just formed her core and hasn't yet refined her natal magic weapon. Faced with such a terrifying attack, she can only hope that this talisman can hold out for a little longer and buy her a chance to survive!
"Snap!"
That seemingly impenetrable "golden shield" crumbled under the furious blow of the transformed demon beast.
Before the giant flaming claw containing the power of the Golden Crow True Fire, it was as fragile as paper!
It lasted for less than a breath before the surface of the shield was covered with spiderweb-like cracks. Then, with a tooth-grinding cracking sound, it collapsed and vanished into countless golden specks of light!
"It's over..." The last light in Liu Yu's eyes went out completely, leaving only boundless darkness and despair.
She could even feel the terrifying heat from the giant fiery claws, enough to instantly vaporize her, touching her hair and skin!
However, at this critical moment, when Liu Yu had already closed her eyes and awaited death—
"well……"
A very soft sigh, seemingly tinged with a hint of helplessness, suddenly rang in her ears.
Immediately afterwards, Liu Yu felt a darkness before her eyes as a gentle yet irresistible force enveloped her, isolating her from the terrifying heat and oppressive force of the outside world.
In her last moments of consciousness, she felt as if she had crashed into a broad, solid, and steady embrace, and she seemed to catch a faint whiff of a man's scent. Then, she completely lost consciousness and softly collapsed into unconsciousness.
The one who saved Liu Yu was naturally Luo Ming, who had been "lurking" in the shadows and had seen everything.
In a flash, he silently used the Earth Escape Technique, appearing beside her like a ghost and blocking most of the fatal blow for her.
This woman will still be of some use to him in the future, and he can't just stand by and watch her be killed by that demonic bird.
"puff!"
The giant flaming claws gripped Luo Ming's (Li Feiyu) back firmly! The crimson-gold flames instantly incinerated his ordinary blue robe, revealing skin beneath that appeared thin, yet subtly shimmered with a dark golden sheen. The raging fire and tearing energy surged forth, attempting to rip him and Liu Yu apart and incinerate them together!
However, the envisioned scene of blood and flesh flying everywhere and everything turning to ashes did not occur.
Luo Ming's body swayed slightly, the rocks beneath his feet shattered, and he sank half a foot into the ground. The dark golden light suddenly shone on the part of his back that came into contact with the giant fiery claw, and the pale golden patterns on his skin, which originated from the Xuanwu True Blood, faintly appeared.
"laugh……"
Like a red-hot iron pressed onto millennia-old ice, it emitted a faint annihilation sound. That fiery giant claw, powerful enough to severely injure or even kill an ordinary late-stage Core Formation cultivator, only left a few pale white burn marks on Luo Ming's back!
He quickly looked up, his gaze sweeping coldly over the crimson-gold figure in the sky, who seemed slightly surprised as his attack was thwarted. The figure had missed its target, grabbed two Foundation Establishment cultivators nearby, and then strode away.
A cold smile slowly curved Luo Ming's lips.
He originally did not want to get involved in this chaotic struggle involving multiple forces at the Nascent Soul level; he only wanted to remain hidden and achieve his goal.
However, the attack that the Fiery Sun Bird launched against Liu Yu just now, though terrifying in its power, allowed him to keenly capture a crucial piece of information—this newly transformed, seemingly invincible level eight demon beast was actually all show and no substance!
The demonic power contained in that claw strike, seemingly vast and violent, was actually weak and lacked follow-through. The core power of the "Golden Crow True Fire" also appeared scattered and unstable, far from the condensation and control that a true transformed demon beast should possess.
More importantly, at the moment it launched its attack, Luo Ming's powerful divine sense clearly perceived that its blood and qi were severely depleted, and its demonic soul fluctuations also carried the weakness and disorder of being seriously injured.
Judging from all factors, its strength is probably not even 30% of its peak! Right now, it is only relying on its powerful beastly body instincts and its naturally flying wings to hold on and escape!
Meanwhile, the Yu Ling Sect was chasing after it!
The leader, Venerable Lieyang, also seemed to be struggling with his aura. The other four late-stage Core Formation cultivators used some kind of combined secret technique, and their speed was barely keeping up, but Luo Ming didn't take them seriously.
"The method for refining the Myriad Demon Banner that I'm looking for is probably in the hands of that Blazing Sun Venerable, or one of the other four Core Formation cultivators who control the Thousand Demon Banner, plus that seemingly strong but actually weak demonic bird..."
The immense temptation instantly overwhelmed the idea of continuing to hide and avoid risks.
"We can certainly make some plans!" Luo Ming no longer hesitated. A yellow light flashed beneath his feet, and his figure seemed to merge into the earth, instantly sinking into the mountain rocks beneath him and disappearing from sight.
Luo Ming sneaked underground and quietly chased after them for about ten breaths.
"Whoosh!"
A crimson streak of light, accompanied by a rapid whooshing sound, swept across the sky above Wangdong Peak. It was none other than the Venerable Lieyang, who had been closely pursuing the Lieyang Bird.
As he passed over the spot where Liu Yu had fallen unconscious, the powerful divine sense of the Blazing Sun Master habitually swept downwards. When he "saw" that Liu Yu's breath was weak but steady, and that she was merely unconscious and not in mortal danger, the last trace of concern in his heart instantly vanished.
"It's good that Junior Nephew Liu is unharmed. He must have used some kind of life-saving trump card to survive by sheer luck." This thought flashed through the mind of Venerable Lieyang. Without even stopping to check the details, his escape light continued unabated, and his speed even increased, transforming into a crimson rainbow that relentlessly pursued the increasingly distant crimson-golden stream of light ahead.
His entire focus was now on the out-of-control Fiery Sun Bird ahead! He had already suppressed the injuries to his soul with pills and secret techniques! He had to seize the best opportunity while the beast's transformation realm was still unstable and take it down!
Otherwise, once it escapes into the depths of the wilderness, heals its injuries, and completely stabilizes its transformation realm, capturing it will be as difficult as ascending to heaven! At that time, the Spirit Control Sect will have gained a terrifying nemesis with extreme speed and the Golden Crow True Fire, causing endless trouble!
As for the details of how Liu Yu miraculously survived the attack of a severely injured transformed demon beast, and how her injuries appeared to be minor, he had neither the time nor the inclination to delve into them.
For a disciple in the early stage of Core Formation, it is already extremely fortunate to have survived in such a chaotic and critical moment. Any slight abnormalities may just be good luck, or there may be life-saving methods that he is unaware of, which are not important.
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