The Quest for Immortality Chapter 2349: Awakening (3)

With a grave tone, True Man Situ commanded, "Find this wicked creature!"

This Red Powder Demon possesses the ability to conceal its true form, subtly preying on human desires. If it is not eliminated promptly, it will undoubtedly unleash immense havoc.

Following this, everyone commenced their search, employing their Divine Thought Techniques or Divine Thought Treasures in pursuit of the hidden Red Powder Demon, yet not a single trace could be uncovered.

A frown creased True Man Situ's brow. His mind focused, and he swiftly joined his fingers, unleashing a beam of red-gold light directly towards the altar where Yu Er, the nascent form of the Evil God, rested.

As anticipated, the red-gold light shimmered in the air, and the Red Powder Demon materialized, expelling pink Evil Qi to intercept the beam.

It serves as an attendant demon to the Evil God True Embryo, existing solely for the protection of the nascent evil being.

The others, grasping the situation, began directing their Divine Thought Techniques toward the Evil Embryo.

Should their lord be attacked, the demonic entity would surely intervene to defend it.

Indeed, the Red Powder Demon roared in defiance but found itself compelled to endure True Man Situ's assault in defense of its "master."

Despite its classification as a Fetal Demon, it wielded considerable power; its primary strength lay in its elusiveness, its capacity to ignite human desires and corrupt the Primordial Spirit.

However, beyond this, its true might peaked only at the Third Grade. In a direct confrontation, it was naturally outmatched by True Man Situ and the others.

Before long, the Red Powder Demon fell victim to the Peach Wood Sword, was consumed by the flames of the Six Yang Red Gold Lamp, and was ultimately subdued by the Soul Suppressing Talisman wielded by the elder from the Spirit Talisman Sect.

The Red Powder Demon was utterly vanquished.

True Man Situ let out a relieved sigh, preparing to "eradicate evil completely" and bring about the final demise of the Red Powder Demon. At that precise moment, visions of Fetal Demon Eggs cracking flashed through his mind once more.

True Man Situ engaged in a moment of deep contemplation, then, a jolt of shock coursing through him, he declared:

"Something is amiss!"

Accompanying Demon Eggs are not meant to hatch prior to the awakening of the Evil God.

This holds true for the Red Powder Demon as well; its premature hatching implies it was intentionally released.

Confirmation came as "scratches" were observed upon the Demon Egg.

This indicated that someone had already preceded them to the altar and released a Fetal Demon Egg ahead of schedule, setting a trap for them.

"There is another presence!"

The instant this realization dawned, True Man Situ's heart turned to ice.

Almost concurrently, a shadowy black figure materialized within the void. A colossal, ink-black hand, imbued with potent Divine Thought Power, launched a sudden assault upon True Man Situ, intent on his demise.

An alarm blared within True Man Situ's mind. He hastily invoked the protection of the Six Yang Red Gold Lamp and executed a rapid retreat.

The three brothers from the Xuanmen sect promptly positioned themselves as a shield before True Man Situ.

Yet, the black shadow's Divine Thought Power proved overwhelmingly formidable. With a single palm strike, it repelled the three brothers, its malevolent telekinetic force penetrating their bodies and causing them to spew blood.

The black shadowy entity continued its relentless onslaught towards Mr. Tu.

A man adorned with tattoos stepped forward to intervene but was still grievously wounded by a solitary blow.

Witnessing the black shadow's hands, resembling a Devil's Claw, poised to strike True Man Situ,

The elder of the Daluo Sect brandished a Heavy Sword, channeling the profound Divine Thought unique to the Heaven Void Realm to impede the shadowy figure.

A palm met a sword in a violent collision, unleashing powerful ripples of Divine Thought Power.

The elder of the Daluo Sect was forced back three paces.

However, the black shadow merely retreated one step.

This disparity clearly demonstrated that the black shadow's Divine Thought Power surpassed even that of the elder from the Daluo Sect.

Curiously, though shrouded in miasma of malevolent energy, heavy with Evil Thoughts, the silhouette of the black shadow appeared more human than monstrous.

The elder of the Daluo Sect narrowed his eyes and inquired:

"Are you... human?"

The black shadow, enveloped in a shroud of sinister fog, offered no response.

"You wretch, hiding your face while revealing your form! I have despised vile individuals like you my entire life!"

The elder of the Daluo Sect admonished, then, raising his Heavy Sword, infused with the Daluo Unification Sword Skill, he struck forcefully towards the black shadow.

His Daluo Unification Divine Thought Sword Technique, derived from his fervent desire and attempts to emulate the True Jue of the Taixu Gate, was his own creation. It barely qualified as a Divine Thought Sword Skill, lacking intricate finesse.

Positioned within the Heaven Void Realm and being a Sword Cultivator himself, as long as his Divine Thought possessed the capacity to cut, its power remained considerable.

The elder of the Daluo Sect utilized this unrefined Daluo Unification Divine Thought Sword Skill to engage the black shadow in combat.

The other three cultivators in the Heaven Void Realm also moved to provide assistance.

A profound Divine Thought emanated from the shadowy figure, hinting at mastery of such techniques. This Divine Thought, interwoven with sinister energy, surpassed that of any Primordial Spirit present.

Yet, even with his formidable power, he could not withstand the united assault of four Heaven Void Realm cultivators. After numerous exchanges, he began to falter.

After a period, the elder from the Daluo Sect detected an unusual aura from the black shadow, one that felt eerily familiar. Narrowing his eyes, he channeled all his Divine Thought, his Sword Qi erupting forth, faster than lightning as he struck towards the black shadow’s head.

The black shadow had no choice but to evade the swift attack.

Capitalizing on the opening, the Daluo Sect elder discarded his sword. Instead, he unleashed his fists, amplified by telekinesis, and drove them directly into the black shadow’s face.

The intense blow contorted the black shadow's head, deforming its shape.

A moment later, sinister energy coalesced, reforming a head. However, the obscuring black fog had already been dispersed by the sheer force of that punch.

The Daluo Sect elder, now able to see the black shadow’s face clearly, gritted his teeth and roared:

"Xiao Zhengming!"

Xiao Zhengming was the name of an elder from the Xiao family.

Given the frequent interactions between the Xiao family and the Daluo Sect, the elders from both factions were acquainted.

However, it was precisely this familiarity that fueled the Daluo Sect elder's intensified fury.

Xiao Zhengming, his face etched with malevolence, appeared unperturbed.

The elder of the Daluo Sect quelled his rage and inquired coldly, "Since when did you become a lackey for the Evil Demon?"

This question seemed to irk the Xiao family elder. His countenance twisted, a flicker of fanatical devotion appearing.