txolops Chapter 128 The Power of the Demon-Summoning Banner
Chapter 128 The Power of the Demon-Summoning Banner
Kunpeng was pressed to the ground by the Mountain and River Map, but it let out a piercing, cold laugh.
"I have traversed countless eons in the primordial world, yet today I have truly suffered a loss at the hands of you two juniors."
Even more unexpectedly, Nuwa broke the tacit agreement and attacked me directly!
"Senior, you are mistaken. What suppressed you was the power of a magic weapon I borrowed, and it was I who made the move."
The Empress did not break any promises; she merely provided the means.
Without saying another word, he stepped forward to search for the Hetu and Luoshu.
However, just as his fingertips were about to touch the sleeve of the Kunpeng robe...
The Kunpeng, which had been suppressed to the ground, suddenly blurred, swayed, and then transformed into a jet-black feather, which floated lightly to the ground.
The immense suppressive power was now entirely focused on this substitute feather.
Almost simultaneously, from the deepest shadow on one side of the main hall, the true form of the Kunpeng stepped out.
His aura was completely intact, a mocking smile on his face, his gaze fixed on the astonished Taibai and Xuandu.
"Boy, I've survived this long not just because of my cultivation. Every inch of darkness in this Northern Underworld is my eye!"
Before he finished speaking, he made a very subtle slash in the air with his right index finger in the direction of Taibai.
A thin, jet-black line flashed past Taibai's side out of thin air.
"laugh!"
Just as Taibai was about to retreat, his body suddenly stiffened. His right arm was severed at the shoulder, and his right leg was separated from the knee. The cut was as smooth as a mirror, and no blood gushed out immediately.
Before the severed limbs even hit the ground, they turned to ashes in the residual, eerie power.
"Senior Brother!"
Xuan Du exclaimed in horror and instantly appeared beside Tai Bai, supporting his swaying body.
Taibai did not scream; the power of the Five Elements within his body was already operating on its own.
Five-colored light shone sequentially from the locations of his five internal organs, circulating endlessly.
At the severed wound, flesh and blood regenerated at a speed visible to the naked eye, and black energy was forced out.
In just three breaths, a brand new arm and leg had been formed.
"Cough cough..."
Taibai coughed lightly, pushed away Xuandu's hand that was helping him up, steadied himself, and looked intently at the Kunpeng in the shadows.
"Young friend, the Five Elements Law is indeed ever-renewing."
If I had used even a fraction more force in that attack, you probably wouldn't have had time to regenerate.
However, young friend, you are, after all, a direct descendant of a sage; I must give you this much face.
As he spoke, he flipped his palm, and the Hetu Luoshu appeared in his hand.
"This is what you have been seeking. So, young friends, what do you intend to offer in exchange?"
"Please speak frankly what you desire, senior."
Xuandu secretly attempted to communicate with the Taiqing Sage using his divine sense, only to discover that this world was completely isolated.
His heart sank, and he could only look anxiously at Taibai.
A glint of light flashed in Kunpeng's eyes, clearly indicating that he had already anticipated this, and he spoke unhurriedly:
"The Hetu and Luoshu are top-grade innate spiritual treasures, and are also related to the Emperor's attainment of enlightenment."
Its value is immeasurable; I request a twelve-petaled pure white lotus and merit coins.
"Senior, please use one top-grade innate spiritual treasure and one mid-grade innate spiritual treasure."
"To exchange it for another top-grade innate spiritual treasure—this deal, no matter how I look at it, seems like a complete loss, an utter rip-off."
Seeing that Kunpeng was making such an outrageous demand, and having already revealed all his trump cards, Taibai began to consider backing down and thinking he would make further plans later, or simply let Nuwa come and take it herself.
However, Taibai had already attacked Kunpeng, even if it was just an avatar, it was still a blatant provocation.
How could Kunpeng let him leave so easily?
Kunpeng waved his hand and set up a barrier on Taibai and Xuandu's retreat route, completely cutting off their escape.
"Now that you've attacked me, you think you can just walk away? You have no choice now. This exchange is yours to make, whether you like it or not!"
Seeing that Kunpeng refused to let him pass and was even willing to make a move here, Taibai felt a chill in his heart.
He immediately summoned the Gengjin Longsword, drawing upon the power of merit within it to protect himself and Xuandu.
"Please give me the Hetu and Luoshu first, and I will offer you those two spiritual treasures in return."
"Oh?" Kunpeng's eyes darkened. "Young friend Taibai, are you worried that I might go back on my word?"
Taibai looked at the Hetu Luoshu floating beside Kunpeng, his eyes narrowed, his vigilance deepening.
Seeing that Taibai did not answer, a trace of displeasure flashed in Kunpeng's eyes, but he was helpless against this barrier of merit.
He then thought that this place was, after all, his own training ground, and even if Taibai regretted it later, it would still be under his control.
Unless he is willing, Taibai and Xuandu will never be able to leave the Demon Master's Palace.
"Fine, I won't bother with a junior like you. But if you dare to mock me, I'll make sure you both die here!"
After saying that, he manipulated the Hetu Luoshu and slowly pushed it in front of Taibai.
Just then, Kunpeng suddenly opened his eyes wide and clutched his chest.
"Ugh!"
His magical power suddenly dissipated, and he fell to the ground, writhing and rolling violently.
Blood seeped from his seven orifices, causing the entire Demon Master Palace to tremble, and the barrier that had trapped Taibai and Xuandu shattered in response.
"Senior Brother, this is... you actually possess such methods that can cause a Quasi-Saint to suffer unbearable pain?"
Upon seeing this, Xuandu looked at Taibai with admiration.
Looking at Xuandu's expression, Taibai could only sigh helplessly.
He truly didn't know where this junior brother got the confidence to think that a Great Luo Golden Immortal could harm a Quasi-Saint in the slightest.
Seeing Kunpeng's appearance, Taibai immediately deduced that the problem probably lay with the Demon-Summoning Banner.
The Demon-Summoning Banner is a supreme treasure for controlling all demons in the primordial world. Since a wisp of Kunpeng's primordial spirit is imprinted in the banner, it can naturally hold their life and death and control their minds.
Even though Nuwa had stated that she would not personally attack Kunpeng, her shaking of the demon banner could not be considered direct intervention.
Taibai composed himself, knowing full well that the situation was far beyond his control.
The current situation is urgent and cannot be investigated further.
His gaze swept across the ground, and with a flick of his sleeve, he put away the Hetu and Luoshu diagrams. His other hand gripped Xuandu's arm, and he hissed, "Go!"
The two moved with lightning speed, swiftly fleeing out of the Demon Master's Palace.
As soon as they stepped out of the palace gate, Taibai stuffed the Hetu and Luoshu into Xuandu's hands, then gently pushed him against the back, saying quickly:
"Don't look back, take it and leave Beiming first!"
Xuan Du, knowing the gravity of the situation, did not hesitate and transformed into a beam of light, shooting swiftly towards the outer perimeter of the Northern Underworld.
Taibai turned around in mid-air, facing the majestic Demon Master Palace with a solemn expression.
He silently recited the mantra, and the Taoist aura flowed around his body. Suddenly, he manifested a three-headed, six-armed form.
Simultaneously, all six arms formed hand seals, with lightning flashing between their fingers, causing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to surge.
In an instant, dark clouds gathered above the Demon Master's Palace, lightning bolts crackled, and three divine thunderbolts—Taiqing, Yuqing, and Shangqing—simultaneously condensed and took shape, enveloping the entire palace.
At this moment, Kunpeng is restrained by the Demon-Summoning Banner, and the Demon Master Palace's defenses are greatly reduced, presenting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
"fall!"
Taibai pressed down with his finger, and three divine thunderbolts crashed down.
In an instant, lightning crackled through the sky, deafening roars filled the air, and blinding electric flames swept across palaces and pavilions, while countless restrictive runes flickered and shattered amidst the lightning.
Amidst the continuous roars, the outer palaces and pillars of the Demon Master's Palace collapsed one after another, and smoke and dust mixed with fragments of spiritual energy shot into the sky.
As the thunder subsided, Taibai focused his gaze and discovered that the core building of the Demon Master's Palace still stood.
"As expected of a postnatal treasure forged from the Northern Darkness Mystic Crystal, its foundation is so solid that even a full-force attack only damaged the outer perimeter."