ROAR——
A deafening roar exploded. The demonic shadow, resembling a deity from the mythical era, looked down from above, its gaze fixed on this Quasi-Monarch. Within the billowing demonic mist, a pair of eyes flickered into view, radiating a hellish, sinister light.
BOOM——
Immediately after, everyone saw a colossal claw, large enough to blot out the sky, suddenly slam down.
The Quasi-Monarch from the Ultimate Ancient Domain sneered coldly, "A sealed demonic creature dares to resist? Seeking death!"
This Quasi-Monarch instantly took action, unleashing boundless radiance that surged forth, carrying multiple Monarch Rules—twelve in total—as they charged towards the sky-blotting giant claw.
Yet, it was clear to the naked eye that the sky-blotting giant claw shattered all attacks from the Monarch Rules with a single slap, its momentum undiminished as it continued its descent.
PUFF——
Blood light erupted into the heavens. A Mid Stage Quasi-Monarch powerhouse was annihilated in the blink of an eye.
BOOM——
All the flesh, blood, and bones of this Mid Stage Quasi-Monarch transformed into a stream of blood light, devoured by the demonic shadow. Faintly, the roiling black demonic energy around its body grew denser, and the bloody glint in its eyes intensified slightly.
"The taste... is quite good. I... want more... I want them all..."
The Heavenly Demon looked down upon all the powerhouses from the two great ancient domains, revealing an extremely bloodthirsty desire. Then, that sky-blotting giant claw fiercely grabbed down, launching a violent attack on the powerhouses of the two great ancient domains below.
BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM——
In the blink of an eye, over twenty Divine Kings were slain, transforming into streams of blood light that shot into the sky before being absorbed into the Heavenly Demon's body.
"Attack!"
All the powerhouses from the two great ancient domains chose to act simultaneously. Instantly, endless attacks blotted out the sky as they surged toward the Heavenly Demon.
BOOM——
Although the Heavenly Demon was immensely powerful, it was ultimately sealed. The strength it could display was merely at the early Sovereign level, unable to be fully unleashed.
Under the onslaught of numerous powerhouses, the Heavenly Demon's figure immediately staggered, and its boundless demonic energy grew significantly fainter.
Especially the attacks from the Quasi-Monarchs, which contained the power of Monarch Rules—a force at the true Sovereign level. Although there was still a gap compared to a genuine Ancient Monarch, it remained extremely terrifying, inflicting considerable wounds upon the Heavenly Demon.
BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM——
Massive amounts of demonic blood rained down from the sky, transforming into torrents of pitch-black demonic rain.
This demonic rain possessed terrifying corrosive properties. Some Divine Kings, unable to dodge in time, were wounded, suffering horrifying injuries—some so deep that bone was visible—truly fearsome.
At the same time, Tai Yi, the Divine Emperor's Son, and Huang Di—the three Quasi-Monarchs—suddenly launched an attack, targeting the Heavenly Demon's head. Numerous Monarch Rules manifested around each of them, with every individual possessing over thirty, swirling around their bodies before bursting forth through their Dao Weapons, unleashing extremely fearsome offensive techniques.
Under the combined assault of the three, such a terrifying offensive technique would likely severely wound even an Ancient Monarch if struck, with a certain chance of causing death.
SWISH——
Suddenly, the Heavenly Demon, which had just been severely wounded, fixed its gaze upon them. Three sky-blotting demonic claws extended from before it, fiercely grabbing toward the trio.
BOOM BOOM BOOM——
The expressions of the three changed. Disregarding the backlash from abruptly changing their attacks, they immediately redirected their offensive techniques, clashing fiercely with the Heavenly Demon's three sky-blotting demonic claws.
Amidst earth-shattering explosions, the figures of the three were sent flying like cannonballs, each coughing up blood toward the sky. Their indestructible Quasi-Monarch battle bodies nearly cracked and shattered, suffering severe wounds.
Shock flashed across their faces, as if they hadn't expected the Heavenly Demon to unleash such a terrifying attack even after being seriously wounded.
The powerhouses from the two great ancient domains also grew solemn.
But Ye Chen's expression remained unchanged. If an Ancient Monarch could be dealt with so easily, it wouldn't be worthy of being revered throughout the ages as an Ancient Monarch.
From the very beginning, he had understood the fearsomeness of the Heavenly Demon. That was precisely why he hadn't acted when the Heavenly Demon was wounded.
Moreover, a severely wounded, dying creature was often the most terrifying.
"The only plan now is to completely suppress it before we can truly kill it," Silver Moon Divine King spoke. He was as transcendent as the moon, elegant and peerless. At this moment, no one could ignore his presence, for it was he who had slain a Great Perfection Quasi-Monarch guardian not long ago.
"How do we suppress it?" Tian Ji Zi asked.
"Use the Four Extremes Vast Cosmos Divine Pillars to suppress it," Silver Moon Divine King said succinctly.
Huang Yao furrowed her exquisite phoenix-like brows. "The Four Extremes Vast Cosmos Divine Pillars were left by four Supreme Ones solely to seal the Heavenly Demon. They cannot be used. How can we borrow them for suppression?"
Others nodded as well. It wasn't that no one had thought of this idea; on the contrary, over half had attempted, openly or secretly, to refine them. But each of the Four Extremes Vast Cosmos Divine Pillars seemed like artifacts of Supreme Ones, as if the Supreme Ones still existed within them, making them unrefinable. Every method had been tried, yet none succeeded. How could they be used?
Silver Moon Divine King said indifferently, "Being unable to refine them is merely a reflection of your incompetence."
"You——"
Hearing this, the vast majority glared angrily at Silver Moon Divine King. These words were simply too excessive, trampling everyone underfoot.
But Silver Moon Divine King snorted coldly, the aura of a Great Perfection Quasi-Monarch emanating from him. Instantly, the angry gazes from the powerhouses of the two great ancient domains turned cold with fear.
They suddenly remembered that even if Silver Moon Divine King looked down on them, he possessed the qualifications to do so.
Ye Chen's expression remained calm. "You believe they can be refined?"
Silver Moon Divine King looked at Ye Chen with a slightly more serious expression, clearly showing some recognition. "Yes. To refine these Four Extremes Vast Cosmos Divine Pillars, one must have slain a Great Perfection Quasi-Monarch guardian and mastered their Monarch Rules. Only then does one qualify to attempt refinement."
"If you don't believe me, the three of you can try refining them."
"Very well, we shall heed your words."
The towering figure, resembling a deity, actively walked toward one of the Vast Cosmos Divine Pillars. Over a hundred Monarch Rules manifested around him—precisely the Monarch Rules of the Great Perfection Quasi-Monarch guardian he had slain. They were gathered in his palm, transforming into a ball of pitch-black Dao Fire before being violently struck into the Vast Cosmos Divine Pillar.
BOOM——
Visible to the naked eye, that Vast Cosmos Divine Pillar, which had remained completely motionless and unchanged even under the assault of countless Dao Fires, now manifested countless Great Dao Runes, rapidly undergoing refinement.
Upon seeing this, the various powerhouses realized it was indeed so.
Another Supreme One possession body also acted, using the same method to refine a Vast Cosmos Divine Pillar, which also began to emanate countless Great Dao Runes.
Silver Moon Divine King paid no further attention to Ye Chen and proceeded to refine one himself.
In an instant, three Vast Cosmos Divine Pillars began to emanate countless Great Dao Runes, illuminating the heavens, presenting an exceptionally magnificent sight.
SWISH——
Ye Chen did not hesitate either. He approached a Vast Cosmos Divine Pillar. Although he hadn't completely refined all the Monarch Rules of the Great Perfection Quasi-Monarch of the Sword Dao, it didn't affect his ability to use them. Wrapped in a ball of Chaos Dao Fire, he directly slapped it onto the pillar. With a thunderous boom, boundless runes shot into the sky, densely packed.