Checking in for 100,000 Years Chapter 1085: Ashes to Dust

"Master, the last time you released me, I consumed a tremendous amount of death Qi. However, a significant portion was seized upon my return, which hindered my cultivation breakthrough..."

The Devouring Beast of Shadow Souls gazed with eagerness at the vast number of shadow souls contained within the formation, murmuring to itself.

"Haha! All these shadow souls are yours. Feast until you are satisfied, digest them, and then I shall send you back into storage..."

Ye Yun chuckled heartily.

"Thank you kindly, Master, for your unparalleled generosity!"

The Devouring Beast of Shadow Souls rejoiced and then opened its massive maw, taking a deep, powerful inhalation.

Whoosh...

An immense power surged through the entirety of the Yin-Soul-Devouring Sky Formation.

A multitude of shadow souls within the formation were irresistibly drawn towards it.

"Hurry, manipulate the formation! Deploy the artifacts and neutralize that demonic beast immediately!"

The Master of the Devouring Heavenly Demon Sect exclaimed urgently upon witnessing the unfolding events.

Numerous artifacts were released from the hands of the sect members, emitting a brilliant glow and raining down like celestial tears.

At that critical juncture, the high-ranking figures of the Devouring Heavenly Demon Sect spared no expense, unleashing all their treasured artifacts.

"Imitation Mirror, it is now your moment to shine!"

Ye Yun declared with a smile.

"Excellent! All these artifacts are now mine. Thank you, Master, for your munificent bestowal!"

The Imitation Mirror, resting upon his shoulder, chortled, launched itself into the air, and transformed into a colossal mirror. It opened its immense mouth and absorbed all the incoming artifacts in a single, sweeping gulp.

"Wh-what kind of artifact is this?"

Witnessing the sudden appearance of the bizarre mirror, the Master of the Devouring Heavenly Demon Sect felt his heart ache with profound loss.

Every single treasure had been consumed by this accursed mirror.

"Master, the situation appears dire. We must flee without delay!"

A tall, gaunt elder clad in black robes offered his counsel.

"Depart!"

The Master of the Devouring Heavenly Demon Sect swiftly formed hand seals towards the formation, and with a decisive gesture, they turned to make their escape.

At this precise moment, all the shadow souls within the Yin-Soul-Devouring Formation coalesced into a dark, flowing river, continuously pouring into the Devouring Beast of Shadow Souls’ gaping maw.

Its physique, much like the previous occasion, began to expand at an astonishing rate.

A hundred feet,

A thousand feet,

Ten thousand feet...

Ultimately, it surpassed the ten-thousand-foot mark.

Having absorbed every last shadow soul, the Devouring Beast of Shadow Souls descended gracefully from the heavens.

Upon landing beside Ye Yun, it reverted to its customary size of approximately ten feet.

"Imitation Mirror, afford it temporary refuge within your dimension..."

Ye Yun observed the retreating figures of the Devouring Heavenly Demon Sect’s elite with an indifferent smile.

"Understood..."

The Imitation Mirror grudgingly assented.

"Your designation is Imitation Mirror, correct? Fret not, for I am a most pristine demonic beast. I shall maintain immaculate conditions within..."

The Devouring Beast of Shadow Souls, its rotund form exuding cheerfulness, offered a broad grin.

The Imitation Mirror gracefully circled the Devouring Beast of Shadow Souls and let out a light chuckle, "A cursory inspection reveals no discernible exit. I surmise you possess no excretory functions, is that not so?"

Devouring Beast of Shadow Souls: "..."

Indeed, it lacked any posterior opening; its spherical body featured only a large mouth that opened and closed.

Its sustenance comprised shadow souls and other forms of undead Qi, rendering an exit for waste entirely unnecessary.

Ye Yun witnessed this exchange and erupted in hearty laughter.

This Imitation Mirror truly possesses an inexhaustible supply of amusement.

Utterly fascinating!

Despite its jesting at the Devouring Beast of Shadow Souls’ expense, the Imitation Mirror obediently dilated its mouth to allow the creature entry.

In the distance.

The prominent members of the Devouring Heavenly Demon Sect ascended to a mountain peak and swiftly activated three teleportation arrays.

The radiant light of teleportation surged forth, enveloping each individual.

"Merciful heavens, we have narrowly averted utter annihilation..."

Clutching his rapidly pounding chest, the Master of the Devouring Heavenly Demon Sect gazed at the solitary youth in white still present in the plaza, his voice laced with residual trepidation.

This individual is absolutely terrifying; how could he possibly be a disciple of Cang Ming?

Yet, he could not fathom any reason for offending someone who would impersonate a Cang Ming disciple to launch an attack on the Devouring Heavenly Demon Sect.

The Devouring Heavenly Demon Sect had suffered the complete loss of all their shadow souls during this encounter.

Even given their escape, it would require a considerable duration to amass such an abundance of shadow souls once more.

The brilliant light emanating from the teleportation arrays did not ascend into the sky.

"Curious, has the teleportation array malfunctioned? Why does it not seem to be activating?"

The Master of the Devouring Heavenly Demon Sect furrowed his brow, diligently examining the teleportation formation.

"There is no need for inspection; this teleportation array will no longer function!"

A figure clad in white materialized as though conjured from thin air.

"What have you done?"

The leader of the Devouring Heavenly Demon Sect stared at Ye Yun, his eyes wide with terror.

"Nothing much, I've simply arrived to cleanse the world of scum like yourselves!"

A faint smile graced Ye Yun's lips as he casually waved his hand.

With dull thuds, the elders positioned within the other two teleportation arrays dissolved into crimson mist, meeting their demise.

Only the leader of the Devouring Heavenly Demon Sect and a lanky elder draped in black robes remained within the final teleportation array.

At this instant, a profound chill enveloped them as they trembled, feeling as though they had plunged into an icy abyss.

This individual was no less than a bloodthirsty demon king.

His power was overwhelmingly immense; a mere flick of his wrist had annihilated numerous experts at the God Venerable Realm.

"Speak, and I shall grant you a dignified end."

Ye Yun drew closer, a smile still playing on his face.

As he approached, the luminescence of the teleportation array abruptly ceased.

His Stasis Technique had immobilized the teleportation array, rendering it incapable of transmission.

"Very well! I pray that once I have spoken, you will refrain from tormenting me and instead grant me a swift demise!"

Despite his quivering form, the Master of the Devouring Heavenly Demon Sect clenched his jaw, mustering all his resolve to speak in a deep, resonant voice.

He understood his predicament.

Facing an overwhelmingly powerful being like this, the notion of negotiation was utterly futile.

The sole concession he could anticipate was a merciful, honorable death.

Otherwise, a cultivator of such caliber might opt for prolonged, varied methods of torture, subjecting him to torment for millennia before a tragic end.

Such a fate was unthinkable.

"Speak!"

Ye Yun's expression remained placid.

"It was the Lei Family from the Thunder Wood Region. They ambushed Palace Master Cang Ming on his return journey..."

The leader of the Devouring Heavenly Demon Sect stated gravely.

"Thunder Wood Region..."

Ye Yun's gaze sharpened, and details regarding this territory surfaced in his mind.

The Thunder Wood Region lay vastly distant from the Taigu Region.

Furthermore, this Lei Family held considerable renown within the Thunder Wood Region, recognized as the foremost power in that domain.

"Esteemed Sir, the Lei Family commands the might of a Divine King. The Devouring Heavenly Demon Sect lacked the capacity to oppose them, hence we were compelled to relinquish your master into their custody!"

The leader of the Devouring Heavenly Demon Sect explained.

"Very well!"

Ye Yun gave a slight nod.

His pupils contracted subtly, as he scanned the memories of the Devouring Heavenly Demon Sect's leader, confirming the veracity of his account.

Bang! Bang!

Two muffled impacts echoed as the bodies of the Devouring Heavenly Demon Sect's leader and the black-robed elder disintegrated into twin clouds of blood mist, their lives extinguished instantly.

These two had, in the past, attempted to end Ye Yun's life.

While their efforts proved unsuccessful.

Ye Yun saw no justification for sparing them.

After all, the Devouring Heavenly Demon Sect had launched an assault on the Ten Thousand Monster God Temple, resulting in grievous casualties.

Ye Yun pivoted, his gaze sweeping towards the direction of the Devouring Heavenly Demon Sect's headquarters.

By this point, the preceding events had already sown widespread panic amongst the disciples of the Devouring Heavenly Demon Sect, with many scattering in every direction.

A chilling glint of killing intent flickered within Ye Yun's usually serene eyes.

The disciples of the Devouring Heavenly Demon Sect were inherently inclined towards violence; the numerous shadowy souls within the formation had been harvested from their brutal massacres.

Such a diabolical organization posed a persistent threat if left unchecked.

Whoosh!

Ye Yun unleashed the power of his Sky Exterminating Phantom Eye, and an immense force, akin to a colossal hand, descended, enveloping the entire area.

In that single, decisive moment, all the disciples of the Devouring Heavenly Demon Sect were reduced to mere dust.