The Martial Emperor with Dragon Blood Chapter 1408 - 1409: Lord of Myriad Demons Ascends

Ye Mo's countenance shifted abruptly, and he urgently declared, "Senior Sister Zang Lian, we must depart at once; otherwise, it shall be too late."

"Let us observe the unfolding situation!"

Concealed nearby, Dantai Zanglian witnessed the events transpiring, her expression one of extreme gravity.

Rumble!

The Four Great Protectors serving the Lord of Myriad Demons simultaneously detonated themselves.

"Four Great Protectors, your demise shall not be in vain. All those cultivators who sought my end will meet their own annihilation."

The Lord of Myriad Demons bellowed once more, drawing a deep inhalation, as four beams of light, born from the explosion, surged into his body.

Instantly, the Lord of Myriad Demons' aura intensified, exuding an oppressive pressure that enveloped everyone present.

However, concurrent with the Lord of Myriad Demons' ascension, the most formidable Heavenly Tribulation manifested. Streaks of lightning contorted into various demonic visages, launching themselves towards him.

Wielding a battle halberd, the Lord of Myriad Demons vigorously repelled the lightning assaults, each collision reverberating with immense power.

Undeniably, the Lord of Myriad Demons sustained substantial damage in the process.

Despite absorbing the sacrificial power of the Four Great Protectors, elevating to Divine Venerate Eight Souls is an arduous endeavor. Many formidable cultivators falter at this very bottleneck, unable to progress. Even those endowed with superior natural talent might overcome it, only to perish during the tribulation, their physical forms utterly annihilated.

Following several onslaughts of the tribulation, it became evident to all observers that the Lord of Myriad Demons was significantly weakened, not yet reaching the level of Divine Venerable Seven Souls.

"Haha, he ultimately could not withstand the Heavenly Tribulation. Ascending to Divine Venerate Eight Souls is no simple feat. Attack!"

A potent individual among the Divine Venerable Seven Souls immediately surged forward, aiming to vanquish the Lord of Myriad Demons and claim the Myriad Demon's Fire. Other unaffiliated cultivators, unwilling to be left behind, also rushed into the fray.

"Attack!"

Ao Zi also issued a command. However, unlike the disorganized rush of the scattered cultivators, the dozen disciples from the Dead Soul Royal Family advanced in a structured formation, targeting the Lord of Myriad Demons.

"They are making their move. Sister Zang Lian, once the Lord of Myriad Demons falls, we will provide cover. You must seize the Myriad Demon's Fire and retreat immediately. We two will ensure your escape!"

Qin Yong stated.

"Thank you!"

Dantai Zanglian gritted her teeth, offering no further words.

"Kill!"

The unaligned cultivators unleashed their most savage attacks upon the Lord of Myriad Demons.

"Die!"

The dozens from the Dead Soul Royal Family also commenced their spectral and piercing assaults against the Lord of Myriad Demons.

A barrage of multicolored beams, fierce barrages, and relentless offensives converged upon the Lord of Myriad Demons.

Bang bang bang bang!

Under their combined onslaught, the Lord of Myriad Demons' aura diminished further.

"Haha! Die!"

A loose cultivator, identified as a Divine Venerable Seven Souls, chortled loudly, launching another strike with a fearsome palm imprint imbued with the power of the Divine Venerate Late Stage, hurtling forward.

Boom!

With a deafening explosion, the Lord of Myriad Demons' physical form was obliterated, fragments of flesh and blood scattering in all directions.

"Haha, the Lord of Myriad Demons is deceased!"

"Seize the Myriad Demon's Fire!"

"Seize the Demon Core!"

A chorus of fervent shouts erupted from the crowd.

"No, the Lord of Myriad Demons has not truly perished. This is a process of disintegration for rebirth; danger!"

Ye Mo activated the Eye of the Divine Beast, instantly perceiving that the Lord of Myriad Demons had not failed but was instead undergoing a transformation, utilizing the attacks from the rogue cultivators and Dead Soul Royal Family disciples to shatter his existing form and forge a more potent one.

"We are going in!"

Dantai Zanglian, transforming into an ethereal wisp, surged forward, with Qin Yong and Li Xiuyuan shielding her advance.

"Damn it!"

Ye Mo had barely a moment to react before following them, his own body propelled forward in pursuit.

"Haha, you pathetic insects, now allow me to reveal my true might."

From within the chaotic mass of flesh, a wild laughter resonated. Drawn by an immense force, the scattered pieces of flesh began to coalesce, forming a colossal mass.

This immense fleshly form abruptly ruptured, revealing a demonic wolf, easily tens of meters in length.

The demonic wolf, adorned with snow-white fur and piercing green eyes, possessed a tail stretching three meters long. Each undulation of its tail through the air produced continuous sonic booms overhead.

This was the unveiled true form of the Lord of Myriad Demons. By embracing his primal form, the Lord of Myriad Demons had successfully achieved the ascension to Divine Venerate Eight Souls.

Wailing!

A prolonged howl erupted from the Lord of Myriad Demons, its sonic waves rippling outwards. The surrounding peaks, vegetation, and forests were obliterated in rapid succession. Beings at the Divine Venerable Five Souls level were annihilated by the sheer force of the sound, while those of the Divine Venerable Six Souls realm coughed up blood.

Following this, the colossal demonic wolf shapeshifted into a human figure adorned in a Purple Gold Robe.

"How is this possible? He's actually managed to ascend?"

A rogue cultivator, at the Divine Venerable Seven Souls stage, observed the unfolding spectacle with wide, disbelieving eyes. A palpable sense of dread washed over him, compelling him to flee immediately.

"You think you can escape?"

The Lord of Myriad Demons roared in fury, brandishing his battle halberd. He swung it with blinding speed, a formidable current of battle energy slicing through the sky like the Milky Way, bisecting his fleeing opponent. Then, from his eyes, two emerald flames shot forth, directly engulfing the opponent's soul body. The rogue cultivator, a Divine Venerable Seven Souls, was dispatched by the Lord of Myriad Demons with utter ease.

"Run, or we'll surely perish!"

The remaining loose cultivators scattered in every direction, but their efforts were in vain. The Lord of Myriad Demons casually swept his battle halberd, felling a rogue cultivator with each measured strike.

"Young clan master, we must depart!"

Ao Yuntian, witnessing the dire circumstances, alongside a contingent of a dozen Dead Soul Royal Family disciples, rapidly retreated into the distance.

Whoosh!

A sudden flash of light materialized, obstructing their escape route. This individual was, predictably, the Lord of Myriad Demons, Demonic Blood Sky.

"Do you truly believe you can leave? It won't be that simple."

The Lord of Myriad Demons stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his voice laced with cold authority.

"Lord of Myriad Demons, we are disciples of the illustrious Dead Soul Royal Family, and this is our young clan master. Should you dare to harm us, even with your ascension to Divine Venerate Eight Souls, the consequences will be dire."

Ao Yuntian addressed the Lord of Myriad Demons, his Dantian beginning to churn with wraith energy.

"You are Ao Cangwu's son?"

The Lord of Myriad Demons turned his gaze towards Ao Zi, inquiring with apparent calm.

In truth, he hesitated to kill Ao Zi. Ao Cangwu possessed only this one son, and regardless of his perceived insignificance, he remained Ao Cangwu's heir. If Ao Cangwu's sole offspring were to be slain by the Lord of Myriad Demons, retribution would surely follow, relentlessly pursued across all realms.

However, no hint of this apprehension was visible on his countenance.

"Precisely!"

Ao Zi affirmed with a nod, his face swelling with evident pride.

"I shall not take your life, for your father's sake. Nevertheless, releasing you so effortlessly would be a grave blow to my reputation as the Lord of Myriad Demons."

The Lord of Myriad Demons stated this plainly.

"What is it that you desire?"

Ao Zi's complexion paled, and he inquired with a touch of apprehension.

"Nothing too demanding. I wish for you to facilitate a meeting between myself and your esteemed father. I intend to explore the possibility of forming an alliance."

The Lord of Myriad Demons articulated his intentions calmly.

"You seek to ally with him?"

Ao Zi felt a surge of secret delight, his excitement mounting. Should he succeed in securing the Lord of Myriad Demons' allegiance, even without acquiring the Myriad Demon's Fire, Ao Cangwu would undoubtedly acknowledge his significant contribution.