A tidal wave of terror crashed through the hearts of every Great Demon present. This Lu Xuan was simply too monstrous! His power defied all their understanding! He had single-handedly shattered the Giant Lizard Demon's Dao Pattern defense—a feat of offensive might even the formidable White-haired Giant Ape couldn't hope to match!
"Attack together! Suppress this fiend!" the White-haired Giant Ape bellowed, his voice echoing with primal fury. In a flash, several Great Demons and dozens of Ancient Yin Soldiers surged forward, launching a coordinated assault.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Dozens of Supreme Killing Powers, each a devastating force, hurtled towards Lu Xuan. A surging divine radiance coalesced into a river of stars, like a Heavenly River Pouring Down from the highest heavens, reflecting off the void as it completely engulfed Lu Xuan. This wasn't just any attack; they had woven in a trace of Rule Power they'd painstakingly comprehended, believing it to be the pinnacle of offensive might! Dao Patterns, dense as a spiderweb, crackled like lightning through the torrent.
The White-haired Giant Ape stared at the maelstrom, his eyes cold as ice. "This attack alone could obliterate me ten times over," he snarled. "I refuse to believe it won't kill Lu Xuan!" The other Great Demons nodded grimly. "Even if he survives," one added, "he'll be gravely wounded!"
Meanwhile, in the distant reaches of this vast domain, powerful figures from Dark Shadow Island, the Witch Race, the Silent Destruction Sect, and other formidable factions were converging. Their gazes were fixed on the terrifying, star-river-like assault.
Xiao Chen of Dark Shadow Island, cloaked in black, his eyes blazing with a divine rainbow, observed with a hint of surprise. "What hidden power does this Lu Xuan possess?" he mused. "To actually push the Demon Court to unleash such a terrifying assault?" A fellow Dark Shadow Island expert beside him chimed in, "This Lu Xuan is truly peculiar. Our Dark Shadow Island's ultimate 'Night Feast' technique can be effortlessly seen through by him. That's precisely why our Great Emperors have consistently met failure in his presence."
A grim expression settled on Xiao Chen's face. "Regardless of his tricks, Lu Xuan must die! And we will acquire his secret art that shields against the Heavenly Dao Killing Intent!"
From a different trajectory, three withered elders of the Silent Destruction Sect strode through the starry void. Eerie Power and Ominous Power pulsed visibly around them, and beneath their tattered sleeves, their arms were disturbingly matted with red hair. The Thousand Remnant Elder, their leader, his gaze heavy with grim realization, muttered, "Who would have imagined this Lu Xuan was the very White Robe Great Emperor we placed a bounty on?"
"Exactly!" the other two elders chimed in, their voices raspy. "We were all played for fools by Lu Xuan!" The thought of their sect having offered a measly low-grade spirit stone as a bounty for the White Robe Great Emperor sent a wave of humiliation and fury through them. How could it be? In the boundless Southern Wilds, teeming with countless magnates, had no one truly seen through Lu Xuan's disguise? It was just as their Silent Destruction Old Ancestor had always declared: "I observe the myriad forces of the Southern Wilds, and they are nothing but rabble."
A sinister grin stretched across the Thousand Remnant Elder's face, revealing jagged teeth. "No matter the cost, we cannot leave empty-handed today. Even if the tides turn against us, we will infect Lu Xuan with this Eerie Power and Ominous Power!"
From the opposite flank, a linen-robed old man of the Witch Race clutched an Ancient Round Disk, his cloudy eyes fixed on the distant battle. He spoke slowly, his voice a low rasp. "So many Half-step Supremes have converged today to annihilate the Grand Dao Sect. I simply refuse to believe this Lu Xuan possesses three heads and six arms, or some truly heaven-defying ability!" Today, with such a grand alliance of major powers, it was the perfect opportunity for their Witch Race to unleash their unique might. They could lurk in the shadows, activating their Curse Power to strike down foes invisibly!
Suddenly, from multiple directions, Half-step Supremes from various formidable factions converged, rushing towards the fray.
Within the heart of the battlefield, the Great Demons of the Demon Court fixated on the point where their divine radiance had descended. This was the culmination of their combined might! Lu Xuan was undoubtedly dead!
Moments later, the dust settled, and the boundless Supreme Killing Power finally vanished into nothingness. The next instant, Lu Xuan stood exactly where he had been, completely unscathed. His white robe billowed as if caught in an unseen breeze, his long green hair flowing freely, his sword-like brows and starry eyes shining with an ethereal light. Divine radiance swirled around him, and a perfectly calm, almost bored, expression graced his face as he regarded the stunned Great Demons. He spoke, his voice a casual murmur, "Too weak."
The entire Demon Court contingent froze, utterly dumbfounded. Even the Grand Dao Sect's Old Ancestors, including Xuanhang Old Ancestor, gaped in disbelief! How was this even possible? That had been the combined, ultimate assault of dozens of Half-step Supremes! Even in their peak condition, the five Grand Dao Old Ancestors would have been reduced to dust. Yet, Lu Xuan stood there, not a scratch on him?
A beat of stunned silence hung in the air. Then, Xuanhang Old Ancestor clapped a hand on the shoulder of a fellow Old Ancestor, his voice brimming with incredulous delight. "Remarkable! Our Grand Dao Sect has finally secured a foothold in this outer starry sky!" The other Old Ancestors' faces lit up with excitement. "There's less than three months before the Bronze Ancient Palace closes," one exclaimed. "We can still find plenty of Star Stones! From this moment on, this entire outer starry sky belongs to us!" Xuanhang Old Ancestor nodded, his eyes gleaming, unable to contain his elation.
Back in the thick of it, the White-haired Giant Ape stared at Lu Xuan, his face a mask of utter shock. "How did you do that?" he roared, bewildered. "Is it some kind of body-refining art?" Lu Xuan offered a faint, almost amused smile. "It's quite simple," he said. The White-haired Giant Ape's expression shifted, a flicker of anticipation in his eyes, thinking Lu Xuan was about to divulge some profound secret. Lu Xuan, ever casual, simply stated, "Just stand still. You don't need to do anything at all."
At that, the White-haired Giant Ape's face contorted into an ugly snarl. "You're toying with me!" he bellowed, rage boiling over. How could anyone just stand still? What kind of heaven-defying trump card allowed Lu Xuan to effortlessly shrug off their combined assault? They were utterly dominated, their will to fight crumbling. If they couldn't uncover Lu Xuan's secret, their numbers meant absolutely nothing!
Lu Xuan merely shrugged. "I'm telling you the truth." The White-haired Giant Ape, his face beet red with fury, roared, "If what you say is true, I'll swallow ten pounds of shit!" Lu Xuan's lips curled into a faint, knowing smile. "No need for such theatrics," he said, his voice calm. "You won't get the chance. It's my turn now."
As his words hung in the air, the faces of all the Great Demons turned ashen. Lu Xuan, a figure of serene power in his white robe, divine radiance swirling, began to walk towards the White-haired Giant Ape and his allies. Each step he took manifested brilliant Dao Patterns, forming illusory stone steps that shimmered in the profound darkness of the starry void. Lu Xuan's aura surged, growing exponentially with every stride!
In a flash, his speed became a blur, like a bolt of lightning. He vanished from his spot, only to reappear an instant later directly before the White-haired Giant Ape. Boom! A single, devastating punch shot out! It carried the Invincible Momentum of the Desolate Heaven Art, shattering and reforming space in its wake, an overwhelming torrent of power!
The White-haired Giant Ape's face contorted in terror. There was no doubt: he couldn't possibly withstand this punch! In a desperate gamble, he instantly activated the faint trace of Supreme Bloodline Essence within his body. In a flash, his Blood Essence Power surged like a boiling lake, his entire white fur bristling. Bloodline energy coursed through his limbs and bones, and his internal Dao Foundation erupted with an endless divine light, unleashing every ounce of his potential. He felt as if he was burning alive! "Block it, damn you!"
The very next moment, Lu Xuan's fist descended. The White-haired Giant Ape's massive body was sent hurtling tens of thousands of feet through the void. The trace of Supreme Bloodline Essence he'd activated was utterly consumed, but it had bought him his life—for a moment. Then, Lu Xuan's second punch descended!
Boom! A gaping, bloody hole instantly appeared in the White-haired Giant Ape's chest, his life force rapidly draining away. He stared at Lu Xuan, his eyes wide with disbelief. "How... how did you do that?" he gasped, "I couldn't even withstand two of your punches!" Lu Xuan shook his head, a hint of amusement in his eyes. "You, a mere Half-step Supreme, managed to take two of my punches," he said casually. "You can certainly be proud of that."
At that, a final, furious "Pfft!" escaped the White-haired Giant Ape's lips as he spat out a mouthful of vital blood, his eyes wide with rage and humiliation, before he finally collapsed, utterly dead.
The remaining Great Demons were utterly paralyzed with terror. They were no match for Lu Xuan! Continuing this fight was suicide! They had to seek a truce, immediately! With that thought, an Insect Race Old Crone, her ancient eyes gleaming with fear, suddenly spoke up. "Lu Xuan," she rasped, "let's not fight anymore!"