Chapter 895
The Situation on the Xuanwu Continent
The Qiankun Demon-Suppressing Tower retracted into the palm of the hand. The tower body was still warm, and faintly, the humming sound of the eight demon statues, which had become more ferocious due to absorbing the Earthly Supreme Demon Qi, could be heard.
In the deep pit, the traces of the Bone-Eating Demon General had completely disappeared, not even a trace of demonic energy remained. Only the scorched earth, plowed by pure power, testified to the brief but terrifying battle that had just taken place.
Lin Langtian turned around and removed the Xuanhuang protective shield that was protecting the survivors.
The invisible force field dissipated, and the sunlight once again shone on them without obstruction, but it could not dispel the deep-seated shock and bewilderment on their faces.
More than twenty pairs of eyes stared blankly at the figure in the green robe who was walking slowly towards them, as if they were looking up at a divine mountain that had appeared out of nowhere and was supporting the sky that was about to collapse.
"thump!"
The most seriously injured fifth-rank supreme elder, who had previously held the rear guard with his sword, was the first to react.
He struggled to push away the disciples who were helping him, ignoring his injuries and almost depleted life force, and knelt heavily before Lin Langtian like a mountain collapsing and a jade pillar falling, his forehead pressed against the cold ground, his voice trembling uncontrollably with excitement, fear, and supreme awe.
"This junior, Zhao Xuanfeng, an elder of the Liuyun Sect of the Xuanwu Continent, kowtows to express his gratitude to the Supreme One for saving his life! The Liuyun Sect and the billions of living beings of the Xuanwu Continent will never forget the Supreme One's grace of rebirth!"
His kneeling seemed to awaken the others.
The other survivors, whether young disciples or middle-aged guards, all knelt down and kowtowed repeatedly to Lin Langtian, their mouths full of words of gratitude.
The way they looked at Lin Langtian was no longer just looking at a powerful savior, but more like drowning people grabbing onto the only piece of driftwood, seeing the only glimmer of light in the darkness.
Lin Langtian did not immediately ask them to stand up, but accepted the bow.
His gaze swept over these people; most of them were ragged, wounded, and weak, their eyes filled with not only relief at surviving but also deep fear and despair for the future.
Clearly, the situation on this continent is far more dire than it appears on the surface.
"Get up." Lin Langtian's voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable power, instantly calming everyone's agitated emotions.
"Where on the Xuanwu Continent do you come from? Tell me in detail about the current situation on the continent."
The world is vast and the lower planes are boundless; it's impossible for Lin Langtian to know the situation on every continent.
Lin Langtian had never set foot on the Xuanwu Continent before, so it was extremely unfamiliar to him. However, since this plane belonged to the Great Thousand World, its energy level seemed to be much higher than that of the Tianxuan Continent.
At this moment, Zhao Xuanfeng, supported by his disciple, struggled to his feet, bowed respectfully, and then, despite his injuries and grief, began to recount his story.
"Reporting to Your Excellency, we are the remnants of the Flowing Cloud Sect in the Northern Region of the continent. This Xuanwu Continent... alas, it has already reached the brink of extinction!"
His voice was filled with sorrow as he recounted all the information he knew.
It turns out that about half a year ago, several huge, irreparable cracks appeared without warning in the spatial barrier of the far west of the continent.
The surging dark demonic energy, like a burst dam, gushed out from the cracks, rapidly polluting and eroding large swathes of land.
Following closely behind was the terrifying extraterrestrial evil creature that called itself the "Dark Demon Clan".
The Dark Demon race is individually powerful, and is particularly adept at devouring spiritual energy, polluting life force, and eroding souls.
They did not kill indiscriminately, but rather like locusts swarming across the land, they systematically attacked nodes rich in spiritual energy, such as spiritual veins, sects, and ancient cities, constantly building "demon nests" and transforming the earth, seemingly carrying out some kind of long-term occupation and sacrificial ritual.
Humans, demons, and other intelligent races fought valiantly, forming an "anti-demon alliance," but they were repeatedly defeated by the strange and powerful forces of the Dark Demons.
Especially in high-end combat capabilities, the gap is enormous.
"According to the latest reliable intelligence from the Alliance," Zhao Xuanfeng's face showed deep fear, "among the Dark Demon Clan currently entrenched on the Xuanwu Continent, besides the Bone-Eating Demon General who was just killed by the Supreme Being... there are at least five other general-level experts of the same or even stronger level as him!"
They are stationed at the four corners of the continent and in the largest demon lair in the center, controlling the most crucial spiritual vein nodes and sacrificial arrays!
Five demon generals mean at least five lower-level Earthly Sovereigns!
This is an absolute force that is almost impossible for a lower plane to resist.
The strongest elders in this anti-demon alliance had only touched the threshold of Earthly Sovereign, or possessed some incomplete pseudo-Earthly Sovereign techniques. In the face of a true demon general, they were utterly vulnerable.
“And that’s not the worst part…” Zhao Xuanfeng’s voice grew lower and lower, trembling with a hint of despair.
"Above all the Demon Generals, there is one... the Dark Demon King! He rarely appears, always residing deep within the spatial rift in the far west. But once, a top scout from the Alliance risked his life to glimpse a trace of his aura... The Dark Demon King's power far surpasses that of the Demon Generals, and is unfathomable!"
The last few ancestors in the alliance who had reached the threshold of Earthly Sovereign once joined forces to try to ambush a lone demon general, but... they were attacked from a distance by the Dark Demon King, resulting in three deaths and two serious injuries!
If it weren't for the Dark Demon King maintaining the spatial rift in the far west and being unable to act, the entire Xuanwu Continent would probably have already completely fallen...
Five Lower-Rank Earthly Supreme Demon Generals!
A Dark Demon King whose strength far surpasses that of a lower-level Earthly Sovereign and is suspected to have reached the upper-level or even higher level!
Upon hearing this, even Lin Langtian's eyes flashed with a hint of seriousness.
This lineup would be devastating for an ordinary lower plane.
No wonder the mainland fell so quickly.
Zhao Xuanfeng continued, saying that their Liuyun Sect was originally a major sect in the Northern Region, and they held out for several months by relying on a medium-sized spiritual vein.
Three days ago, the Frost Marrow Demon General who was stationed in the Northern Region personally led a large army to attack the mountain. The mountain's protective formation was shattered, and the sect leader and many elders died in battle. Only this small elite force, with Zhao Xuanfeng fighting desperately to cover the rear, escorted the sect's last hope to break through the encirclement.
Having fled all the way here, intending to reach the legendary last secret stronghold of the Alliance, "Sleeping Valley," they were unexpectedly overtaken by pursuers halfway there...
After finishing his narration, Zhao Xuanfeng was already in tears, and he bowed deeply once again: "Your Excellency's divine powers are unparalleled. I beg Your Excellency to have mercy and save the billions of lives on the Xuanwu Continent!"
Now that the alliance has collapsed and people are filled with fear, without external intervention, this realm will inevitably be completely transformed into a demonic domain within a month at most, and all living beings will either die or become demon slaves!
The other survivors also knelt down again, pleading in sorrow.
They witnessed firsthand Lin Langtian's terrifying power in annihilating the Bone-Eating Demon General with a flick of his wrist. This was the only hope they could imagine for fighting against the Dark Demon Clan!
Lin Langtian remained silent for a moment.
He was just passing by, and rescuing the person was something he did on a whim.
But with five demon generals and an even stronger dark demon king... this is no longer something that can be easily resolved by simply passing by.
However, he felt little fear; instead, a strange…interest arose within him.
Five lower-level Earthly Sovereign-level Demon Generals, and one Dark Demon King who is suspected to be an upper-level Earthly Sovereign... What kind of enormous and pure demonic energy does this represent?
The Qiankun Demon Suppression Tower had just absorbed and refined a Bone-Eating Demon General, and the eight demon statues inside the tower had been significantly strengthened, increasing their power.
If only we could absorb and devour the remaining five demon generals, and even that Dark Demon King...
To what extent will the eight demon statues inside the tower be strengthened?
Although Lin Langtian's current Eight Heavenly Demons are still far from the legendary Eight Floating Pagoda, which is one of the thirty-six peerless divine powers, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
As Lin Langtian slays more and more powerful members of the extraterrestrial evil race, he believes that one day the Eight Heavenly Demons will be able to rival those top-tier, peerless divine abilities!
The extraterrestrial evil race is the enemy of the entire world and even all the planes of existence. Eliminating them is not only a righteous act, but also... an opportunity!
This is especially true for someone like him who possesses sacred objects specifically designed to suppress evil spirits and needs to accumulate power rapidly.
While risks certainly exist, the Dark Demon King's strength is unknown, and he may be hiding some trump cards.
But Lin Langtian, too, had his trump cards. The power of the Primordial Ancestral Symbol, which he had just advanced to, had not yet been fully revealed.
The potential of the Qiankun Demon Suppression Tower has yet to be fully explored.
More importantly, he is now a supreme being, possessing enough strength and confidence to plan a... hunt!
Thinking of this, a cold and sharp light flashed in Lin Langtian's eyes, like a hunter locking onto a delicious prey.
He looked at the group of survivors before him, filled with both hope and despair, and spoke in a calm voice that carried a decisive power.
"We should not stay here any longer. Let's find a safe place for you to heal your wounds."
He paused, his gaze seemingly piercing through layers of murky clouds and darkness, looking towards those directions deep within the continent that exuded intense demonic energy.
"As for those five demon generals, and that Dark Demon King..."
A faint yet dangerous smile curved at the corners of Lin Langtian's lips.
"I want their demonic energy." (End of Chapter)