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Camberto stepped into Kongtong Cave Heaven, and what he saw was a world that was perfect and flawless.
In ancient China, "Xu" referred to a land that did not exist in the present world.
A naturally formed "Xu" is vast and boundless, with infinite space. However, a "Xu" created by human immortals or powerful "Yao" is limited. In reality, space cannot be created; these artificially constructed "Xu" are merely small portions carved out by immense power.
This kind of Spell has been passed down in both Eastern Immortal Path and Western Magic. However, without stepping into the Divine Realm, no one is qualified to cast it.
Although Camberto is also a master of Divine Extremity, his abilities are insufficient to establish such a perfect realm of reading. The power of Black Flame he possesses is incredibly strong and destructive, but when it comes to the art of creation, it is beyond his capability.
Guang Chengzi's cultivation in his time was legendary. The Kongtong Cave Heaven he created, though only covering a few dozen miles and consisting of a single verdant peak floating amidst a sea of mist, is remarkably stable.
This space is the simplest yet the most difficult to establish. Guang Chengzi aimed to allow his disciples to cultivate in an area rich in spiritual energy. This cave heaven does not isolate itself from the original "Xu." Within his magical barrier, Kongtong Cave Heaven is incredibly stable, but once outside his magical barrier, it resembles an abyssal demon realm, with energy flows from cosmic storms raging endlessly.
The violent energy forms a current-like abundance. The crimson fiery flow, the blazing white cold tide, and the azure Eastern Wood energy—various elemental energies are immense and overwhelming, carrying tremendous momentum. They are a hundred times more intense than the tides, storms, hurricanes, and tsunamis on Earth.
Even Camberto, with all his abilities, was left astonished and awestruck.
Soon after, Allen, the Repairing Master, entered Kongtong Cave Heaven. He too was shaken by this spectacle. Smiling, he remarked, “The Eastern Immortal Path truly possesses marvelous power. I can feel that this place is filled with various elemental energies. The abundance here far exceeds that of the mortal realm by a hundredfold; cultivating here will surely lead to rapid progress.”
Camberto did not respond to Allen, as the imminent threat had heightened his mental focus to its peak. Above the central floating peak of Kongtong Cave Heaven, nine crimson fire dragons roared and soared. The pressure emanating from these divine beasts made even Camberto, who had already entered the Divine Realm, wary.
Nine Dragon Flame Wall—
Camberto had long heard that the first Grandmaster of the Daoist Sect, Zhuang Lou, possessed such a Celestial Artifact.
It was said that this artifact was a treasure lost from the celestial realm of nine heavens that had fallen to Earth. It was imprisoned within by an ascended immortal using supreme magic. Any user who understands the incantation can command this nine-headed divine beast for their own use, wielding unmatched power that is unfathomable.
Before even showing himself, Zhuang Lou activated this artifact, clearly determined to confront enemies beyond his base. Taking a deep breath, Camberto unleashed his internal Black Flame Power.
At the same time, the platinum holy light surrounding Allen, the Repairing Master, radiated dazzling brilliance. The powers of Platinum Glory and Black Flame appeared strikingly brilliant in this divided space. The contrast between black and white evoked strong sensations in those who witnessed it.
Although the Kongtong Sect did not have as many disciples or a vast influence as Kunlun, it still boasted hundreds of followers who were now anxiously watching from Skyward Divine Peak, facing the strongest invading enemy since the establishment of Kongtong.
Skyward Divine Peak, part of Kongtong Cave Heaven, had been cultivated over thousands of years and was adorned with tens of thousands of various magical formations. It was originally a primordial mother stone from the ancient times, making it a top-tier treasure in its own right. Zhuang Lou faced two individuals from Kyo Kusanagi, joining forces to challenge him, and even with the advantage of terrain, he showed no signs of weakness.
"Black Fire True Flame! Blazing Sky Slash!"
Blazing Sky Slash, one of the Twelve Divine Techniques of True Flame Sect, was unleashed by Camberto. Its power and presence were entirely different from Sdeck's. While Sdeck wielded a half-meter-long Black Flame curved blade, Camberto's version stretched over a hundred meters long, engulfed in fierce black flames that scorched the earth and sky alike. A fire dragon surged within the target of Camberto's Blazing Sky Slash. The ferocious beast roared loudly, its dragon cry piercing the heavens as it turned to confront Camberto's Black Flame curved blade.
The two contrasting flames collided violently. The fire dragon's scales were torn apart by the Black Flame curved blade as it roared in anger. In retaliation, it bit down hard, shattering Camberto's Black Flame-formed Blazing Sky Slash and scattering black flames everywhere. As the flames touched its body, they corroded away a patch of its scales.
Camberto let out a muffled groan; although he had severely injured the fire dragon, he was not unscathed himself. Allen Shuding knew that if he allowed Camberto to face Zhuang Lou alone, the latter would likely take full advantage of his position within Kongtong Cave Heaven to easily defeat the distant Camberto and secure victory. Allen Shuding's mind stirred as a long spear began to materialize from the void in his hand.
The Eight Gods, Extreme Human—each had surpassed worldly limits in their cultivation. Ordinary weapons and treasures held little significance for them; they might even collapse under their immense power. Thus, to elevate their combat capabilities further, only weapons at the level of Zhuang Lou's Nine Dragon Flame Wall could potentially shift the balance on the battlefield. Allen Shuding hailed from the Demon Hunting Team, and both weapons he possessed were Divine Weapons from that team.
The weapon in Allen Shuding's hand was commissioned by the Demon Hunting Team from the world's only modern spirit-cleansing weapon manufacturing company—the German company Krüger’s Psycho Weapon Masterpiece designed by the late Dr. Marconio, specifically crafted as a Destruction Cannon.
This spear was created by utilizing half of the team's resources: mithril, dark gold, magic stones... along with one of the Three Sacred Artifacts—the Holy Core—putting forth their utmost effort into its creation.
Though this weapon had appeared for the shortest time, its power ranked first among the Ten Divine Weapons of the Demon Hunting Team. It was unique in being both one of the Three Sacred Artifacts and also classified among the Ten Divine Weapons—a formidable weapon indeed.
This spear differed significantly from all firearms on Earth; to maximize the Destruction Cannon's power, its muzzle diameter reached an unprecedented 6.8 centimeters. Its length surpassed that of cavalry lances from ancient times—longer than Allen Shuding’s height of 192 centimeters by half.
Made purely from Holy Mithril and magical dark gold, the Destruction Cannon’s hardness exceeded that of diamonds; even in close combat against any Divine Weapon on Earth, it would not falter.
Allen Shuding channeled Holy Power into the Destruction Cannon, reaching the twelfth layer's pinnacle state known as Platinum Glory. With his aim set diagonally, a beam of white light shot forth, cleaving through the sky. A fire dragon that was about to pursue Camberto was accurately struck in its head by the Destruction Cannon. Despite its sturdy scales, it could not withstand such overwhelming destructive force; Allen Shuding delivered a fatal blow.
With one fire dragon slain, the remaining eight became even more enraged. Camberto felt frustrated after Allen Shuding had preemptively dealt heavy damage to their enemy; gathering black flames once more formed sixteen formidable Black Flame blades that struck towards each of the remaining eight fire dragons—each receiving two Black Flame strikes from Camberto.
Boom! Roar!
The clash between fire dragons and Black Flame blades echoed throughout Kongtong Cave Heaven with thunderous sounds. True to his reputation as one of Kyo Kusanagi’s members, Camberto unleashed his fury; four fire dragons were shattered due to their slightly weaker power and ceased to exist altogether. The remaining four were also gravely injured.
"It turns out Zhuang Lou is just an empty name; this Nine Dragon Flame Wall is far less powerful than rumored."
Camberto struck decisively, his pride swelling. With a sudden movement, he prepared to charge through the protective barrier of Skyward Divine Peak.
"I have cultivated for hundreds of years, and it seems I am truly getting old. The younger generation has indeed made rapid progress! However, my Nine Dragon Flame Wall won't be so easily breached. Gather, Nine Dragons, and unleash the blazing inferno! Swift—"
An elderly Taoist with a head of white hair and five long strands of beard suddenly appeared outside Skyward Divine Peak. His massive form flickered, not much smaller than the divine beast fire dragon from earlier.
"This is the pure spiritual body of the Eastern Immortal Path. Camberto, you must be cautious!"
Allen pointed his Destruction Cannon directly at Camberto, urgently warning him as he was about to leap into battle. He understood that in Chinese Xian Dao, there exists a peculiar method that allows practitioners to condense their spirit into a highly concentrated energy form known as “Yuan Shen.” Compared to the physical body, Yuan Shen is unbound by corporeal limitations, allowing for swifter and more agile manipulation of the world's Vitality. The energy it can wield is far greater than that of a fragile physical form. Although this method has its drawbacks, Allen could not find a way to counter this on the battlefield.
With Zhuang Lou’s Yuan Shen manifesting, the power of the Nine Dragon Flame Wall surged once more. The flames, which had previously weakened, blazed back to life. The severely injured fire dragon regained its vigor, while the five fire dragons killed by Allen and Camberto were resurrected in flames, now even stronger than before. Their divine beast forms transformed significantly; their dragon horns sharpened into seven points, and their fiery eyes glowed like torches. The bodies of the fire dragons became pure burning entities composed entirely of flame energy. They roared across the skies, howling as Zhuang Lou finally revealed his true strength.
"The Demon Hunting Team and my Middle-Earth Taoist Sect have no grievances against each other; however, your doctrine is barbaric and tyrannical. You regard all non-believers as heretics. Entering my homeland, I have a duty to protect the sacred land of China. The True Flame Sect is but an evil cult; today I shall eradicate you all!"
"Zhuang Lou, old man, you should just go to the West!"
Suddenly, a dark red light appeared from the void and struck down towards Zhuang Lou's Yuan Shen.
"Wu Dong Shen! How despicable of you to launch a sneak attack despite being one of the Kyo Kusanagi!"
This dark red spirit rainbow was one of Wu Dong Shen's seven Divine Weapons, the Seven-Style Spirit-Slaying Blade. It specifically targets the spiritual bodies of cultivators. He had been lying in ambush nearby, waiting for Zhuang Lou’s Yuan Shen to materialize. It took immense effort from Zhou Qingzhe and Zhang Rongying to summon this killing god into action, even borrowing the Celestial Ring from him.
In response to Zhuang Lou's accusation, Wu Dong Shen laughed heartily. The Seven-Style Spirit-Slaying Blade, infused with countless vengeful spirits' wrathful energy, relentlessly pursued and slashed at Zhuang Lou’s Yuan Shen. "Old man Zhuang Lou! You are too naive! If I kill you today, there will be one less person in this world who can stand against me. The fewer people like you there are, the happier I will be. My future actions will be even more reckless without fear of anyone nagging at me."
As Zhuang Lou’s Yuan Shen soared and transformed, it desperately sought to descend upon Skyward Divine Peak, returning to its physical form. But since Wu Dong Shen had made his move, he would not give Zhuang Lou such an opportunity. The Seven-Style Spirit-Slaying Blade transformed into a crimson spirit rainbow, blocking the path between Zhuang Lou’s Yuan Shen and Skyward Divine Peak. He was determined to slay this top master of the Daoist Sect.
Clang! Clink!
In its spiritual state, the speed of the flying Yuan Shen was several times faster than usual. However, it was not so easy to cut down. Yet, Wu Dong Shen was far from finished; with a flick of his wrist, he unleashed his cultivated weapon—the Thousand-Year Red Serpent Scissors. This crimson dragon scissors were unlike any other divine weapon; they were crafted by Wu Dong Shen specifically to destroy others' paths.
The energies in heaven and earth are divided into various attributes; using his unique technique, Wu Dong Shen mixed dozens of different types of true qi into a foul energy. As soon as someone came into contact with the crimson dragon scissors, their cultivated spiritual energy would be depleted by more than half. Even if their power surpassed that of Wu Dong Shen, prolonged combat would lead them to lose their spiritual energy under the scissors' influence.
Seeing no way to evade any longer, Zhuang Lou, with golden rainbows flashing behind him, split into dozens of sword lights that defended against these two unparalleled deadly weapons from both sides.
"Innate Sword Artifact! Zhuang Lou, are you not afraid of me destroying the precious treasure you have devoted your life to?"
Wu Dong Shen laughed arrogantly. Zhuang Lou's beard bristled, and the golden crystal at the center of his Yuan Shen radiated dazzling light. The sword light that split off grew even more formidable.
Camberto and Allen from the Repair Division could not stand by idly. The Destruction Cannon and Black Flame were unleashed simultaneously, leaving Zhuang Lou overwhelmed and immediately at a disadvantage. The Nine Dragon Flame Wall and Innate Sword Artifact were both top-tier celestial weapons that combined offense and defense. Even with the three of them working together, they could not subdue him in a short time. Wu Dong Shen was notorious among the demon clan; just looking at his nickname, "Demon Severing the World," one could tell how ruthless he was.
Watching Zhuang Lou struggle, Wu Dong Shen felt an immense sense of satisfaction. He practiced Dual Cultivation of Magic and Martial Arts, having refined and stolen countless treasures throughout his life, and his martial prowess was exceptionally strong. Taking advantage of the openings created by the Grass-Soaring Seven Repairs Spirit-Slaying Blade and Crimson Dragon Scissors, he boldly closed in on Zhuang Lou and threw a punch.
Wu Dong Shen's true form was that of an Azure Mountain Red Eagle. While he might be slightly inferior to Yuan Qian Kun in agility, he was unmatched in speed among the demon clan and indeed across the world. No matter how fast Zhuang Lou wielded his sword light, Wu Dong Shen could break through with sheer speed.
Zhuang Lou's sword light failed to stop Wu Dong Shen, but his expression became extremely complex—a mix of regret and determination.
Seeing Wu Dong Shen breach Zhuang Lou's Sword Formation formed by the Innate Sword Artifact, Camberto exerted all his strength to entangle nine fire dragons. Allen from the Repair Division unleashed 186 consecutive shots from the Destruction Cannon, creating a complex magical array with energy bullets condensed from Platinum Glory. A loud explosion sent white feathers flying, and amidst it all, an image of a Destruction Angel with six wings radiated incredible brilliance as it surged toward Skyward Divine Peak.
Allen from the Repair Division had challenged Yuan Qian Kun multiple times, making him exceptionally experienced in battle. He possessed some of the richest combat experience among peers like Kyo Kusanagi. He wondered why, despite Zhuang Lou's inevitable defeat, Kongtong Sect had yet to send any reinforcements.
While Wu Dong Shen and Camberto focused on eliminating Zhuang Lou, Allen from the Repair Division suddenly activated his strongest Destruction Angel attack, aiming to destroy Kongtong Sect's stronghold—Skyward Divine Peak—in one fell swoop.
Zhuang Lou realized that Allen's attack was directed at Skyward Divine Peak, causing a pang in his heart as he shouted, "Come forth! Western Sea!"
Wu Dong Shen's fist generated an incredibly strong vortex of pulling force, containing dozens of different types of power within a single strike. Even if Zhuang Lou could only endure this blow head-on, it would likely scatter his protective energy and jeopardize his internal organs' safety.
Although Wu Dong Shen heard Zhuang Lou's shout, he had no time to reconsider; a gun barrel even larger than Allen's Destruction Cannon had already connected with his fist, causing him to realize something was amiss. Wu Dong Shen did not withdraw or escape because it was already too late.
Wu Dong Shen's fist collided with Western Sea's gun.
The strongest impact since this battle began occurred.
On the other side, however, Allen from the Repair Division's Destruction Angel attack seemed to encounter an astonishing turn of events. The imposing Destruction Angel suddenly vanished into thin air without touching a single blade of grass or stone from Skyward Divine Peak.
As the energy turbulence gradually dissipated, a small figure stood proudly in the sky beside Zhuang Lou.
This person whom Zhuang Lou referred to as Western Sea had golden hair and wore a baseball cap turned backward. Dressed in an Arizona Diamondbacks jersey along with cowboy pants and sneakers, he looked like any child one might see on American streets—if not for his wrinkled face that revealed he was no longer young.
With a body like that of a child and a face resembling an old man, this was none other than the President of the American Exorcist Guild, Western Sea.
In Western Sea's hand was a Psycho Weapon, a Psycho Gun even thicker than the Destruction Cannon. His small stature wielding such a large weapon would have been comical, but the killing intent radiating from this President of the American Exorcist Guild silenced everyone, even Wu Dong Shen, who was known for his fierce temperament, managed to suppress his rage.
Just moments ago, he had been ambushed by Western Sea, suffering significant internal injuries from a blow that rivaled the Destruction Cannon.
"This war has only just begun!" Western Sea said coldly.
Although Zhuang Lou had practiced for hundreds of years, he was not a rigid old fossil. Yuan Qian Kun was with Camberto and Allen. The defeat suffered by the Exorcist under his command left him deeply puzzled. There was also a noticeable gap between Kyo Kusanagi and others; Yuan Qian Kun held the title of Demon Realm's Number One not without challengers, yet all had failed against the ever-changing tactics of this Ancient Demon Ape.
The last two to step into this realm alongside Kyo Kusanagi were Camberto and Allen. In other words, while these two possessed great talent, their strength was undoubtedly the weakest. The accumulation of power could not completely transcend the barrier of time.
Even if they teamed up, Zhuang Lou had a seventy percent confidence in defeating them. In other words, it was impossible for Yuan Qian Kun, who might still surpass Zhuang Lou in strength, to lose to Camberto and Allen.
Following this line of reasoning, the battle between Yuan Qian Kun and Camberto and Allen would inevitably involve other decisive factors affecting the outcome. Zhuang Lou, being an experienced individual, would be foolish not to take precautions at this moment.
With Western Sea's assistance, although Zhuang Lou's side did not have numerical superiority, their combat strength was roughly equal.
Allen could not help but say, "Why has Senior Western Sea come to stir up this mess? You should know that while our Demon Hunting Team harbors some hostility towards the Eastern Immortal Path, we have no conflict with the American Exorcist Guild."
Despite his short stature, Western Sea exuded an air of pride.
Confronted by Allen's accusation, he merely glanced sideways at Wu Dong Shen and bluntly stated, "Yuan Qian Kun has already vanished. If Zhuang Lou goes missing as well, I would like to know if I will be next on the list."
Allen replied earnestly, "Senior Western Sea can rest assured; I dare to..."
Western Sea slightly curled his lip, interrupting Allen's speech. "Put away your ridiculous oaths! I only trust my own wisdom and my weapons. Trusting others is less reliable than trusting oneself. Besides, I have no interest in living according to others' whims."
Western Sea's outright rejection instantly heightened the tension in the room.
At that moment, Wu Dong Shen had already calmed his chaotic internal energy. Although he too belonged to Kyo Kusanagi, he had never met Western Sea before. Apart from knowing that this Western Sea had the physique of a seven or eight-year-old child and an affinity for admiring beautiful women's legs—being an extraordinary alchemist—he had little information about him. Coming from the Eastern world, Wu Dong Shen also did not fully understand what alchemy entailed or how it manifested in battle. However, he felt no fear facing off against Western Sea.
"Three against two doesn't necessarily mean we will lose!"
The Seven-Style Spirit-Slaying Blade buzzed with a sharp sound as Wu Dong Shen displayed his wild demeanor, and Western Sea showed no fear. He rested the massive Psycho Gun on his shoulder, while his other hand reached into the void. The material energy in the air was drawn together by a strange force, decomposed, and recombined. Soon, a three-meter-long broad sword appeared in Western Sea's hand.
"I’m not afraid of fighting with a Flying Sword either. I've had my eye on you for a long time, Wu Dong Shen."
Watching Western Sea conjure the enormous Flying Sword out of thin air, Allen Shuding felt a sinking sensation in his heart. Among the three on his side, he was the one who understood the Western cultivation system the best. Western Sea was renowned for his alchemy, but his fame stemmed not just from his skills in alchemy but from his reforms of it.
Since alchemy fell into Western Sea's hands, its original research-oriented nature had transformed into a combat technique of immense destructive power. Decomposing materials, merging structures, creating magical constructs, and soul reassembly became possible. He could change material structures during battle at any time and forge suitable weapons, making combat alchemy the ultimate secret.
Camberto could hardly contain himself and said to Western Sea, "How do you know we are three against two? What if there are other ambushers?"
As soon as Camberto spoke these words, not only did Zhuang Lou’s expression change slightly, but even the arrogantly confident president of the American Exorcist Guild, Western Sea, could no longer suppress his anxious emotions.
"Has the leader of the Demon Hunting Team given up their duty to suppress the Abyss at the Europe headquarters and come here?"
Just as Western Sea finished speaking, someone laughed loudly from an uncertain location: "That's right! The leader of the Demon Hunting Team has not only arrived but has also been playing hide-and-seek for quite some time."
The voice came from an elusive source; among Kyo Kusanagi's group of five present, none had detected what method was used to transmit the message.
Allen Shuding's expression finally changed at this moment. The leader of the Demon Hunting Team was their last trump card. He hadn't expected Zhuang Lou to not only contact Western Sea but also have other allies.
"Who else from Kyo Kusanagi might appear?"
If the most mysterious final member of Kyo Kusanagi showed up, aside from Yuan Qian Kun, who had gone missing, everyone else would be present. Such an event was likely to happen only once in a millennium.
As Allen Shuding calculated their chances of winning, suddenly a bolt of azure lightning appeared beside Wu Dong Shen without warning. The attack came with no forewarning; Wu Dong Shen didn't have time to summon his Seven-Style Spirit-Slaying Blade or Crimson Dragon Scissors. He casually set up a layer of demon power barrier in front of him; with a flash of golden light from his body, he released his treasured item, the Purification Bell.
The power of this lightning bolt was overwhelming. Wu Dong Shen's demon power barrier was instantly shattered and collided hard against the protective golden light of the Purification Bell.
Wu Dong Shen's response was slightly delayed; although the Purification Bell managed to block the lightning strike, it couldn't unleash its full power. The tremendous force contained within struck him fiercely, causing unbearable pain in his internal organs. With a gasp, he spat out a mouthful of purple blood.
"Good! Remember this; I will come for you!"
Wu Dong Shen had previously been ambushed by the Western Sea, and after a fierce struggle, he was left even more injured. His demonic power was diminished, and his combat strength was reduced to at most seventy percent. In such a state, how could he dare to fight? He transformed into a beam of demonic light, breaking through the spatial boundaries of Kongtong Cave Heaven and escaping swiftly.
At that moment, the voice continued to echo: "The Leader of the Demon Hunting Team is indeed quite skilled in spatial magic. After chasing for so long, I managed to land a punch, and then he fled faster than a rabbit. What a pity!"
Allen. The Demon Hunting Team held a deep-seated fear of this elusive enemy. It was said that he had injured their captain, leaving them in doubt. Just then, a familiar Spiritual Wave reached his ears: "Allen. The Demon Hunting Team should leave quickly; the enemy is formidable. I have never seen this person before; he must have some hidden background."
As the warning arrived, Allen felt the space around him slightly collapse. At that moment, the captain of the Demon Hunting Team forcibly opened a spatial transmission signal for him. Seeing the situation change rapidly, Allen did not hesitate; he pulled Camberto with him, and the two vanished into thin air.
Left behind, Zhuang Lou and Western Sea exchanged glances. After a while, Zhuang Lou spoke loudly: "I wonder which friend intervened; could you please reveal yourself so I can express my gratitude!" The powerful Spiritual Wave spread out, reaching even those in other spatial crevices. However, after waiting for a long time, there was no response.
Zhuang Lou turned to Western Sea with confusion: "Though I have never heard of the last person from Kyo Kusanagi, I have sensed their power fluctuations before. It seems completely different from what we just witnessed."
Western Sea remained silent for a moment before tilting his baseball cap back lazily and saying, "So you're saying that there are actually more than just the eight of us who have stepped into the Divine Realm?"
Outside Skyward Divine Peak, energy torrents continued to crash against the defenses of the cave heaven. Some of the energy scattered by the sturdy shield reassembled and circumvented the obstacles, while some seeped into the shield itself, absorbed by the cave heaven and becoming an endless source of energy supply.
In the present world, a young man was carelessly drinking Pepsi, tossing aside a half-full metal can without a second thought.
He looked up at the sky and murmured to himself: "Going back and forth through time and space all day is really exhausting. After some time has passed, that old man Yuan Qian Kun should return from his abandoned place. With him around, these people should have a hard time; I won't have to bother myself with it. Heh! Is it really that easy to seal that monkey? Although the leader of the Demon Hunting Team is unparalleled in spatial magic… you’re facing someone who could be considered the best in this world!"
(To be continued)
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