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Chapter 701 The Spear of Heavenly Punishment
The witch spirit stood frozen in place.

The eyes hidden behind the mask, which were originally filled with resentment and madness that even the waters of the Three Rivers and Five Lakes could not wash away, were now replaced by an even stronger emotion—a deep, almost overflowing surprise and profound bewilderment.

In his field of vision, only that dark yellow figure remained, blocking his way like a mountain.

Closest friends?

absurd!

What the leader of the Taiping Dao truly desires is nothing more than the countless secrets in her mind, and to use her blood-soaked hands as a poisonous blade to expand his territory!

Just like back in the Wuxu days! Like birds of a feather!

Can……

Why?

Why did he dare to stand up when the Queen of Yaoshui groveled like a dog, when the demonic power of Wuxu pressed down like a mountain, and when the entire city of Yaoshui was turned into a purgatory?
For her?

For her, this infamous sorceress, she was willing to step forward and confront the terrifying demon lord.

Is he really... not afraid of death?
Or perhaps, beneath his seemingly calm and rational exterior, he truly regarded her, the witch spirit, as a kind of... "friend"?
This thought gave Wu Ling a strange sense of disorientation.

She felt that everything in front of her had become incomprehensible!
In the land of Nanzhou, she was already a "wicked witch" condemned by thousands, an outcast who associated with the Demon King, and an object of contempt and fear by countless tribes.

People avoided her like the plague, or even wanted to kill her.

It was precisely because of this loneliness and resentment at being abandoned by the whole world that she ultimately chose to follow Wuxu Demon Lord, a demon king who was also unacceptable to the world. At least on the road to revenge, they were "fellow travelers".

Throughout her life, she crawled in the darkest corners, accompanied by poisonous insects and venomous creatures. She witnessed the most extreme wickedness and betrayal of human nature, and personally used the most vicious and despicable means to take revenge on her enemies.

She had long since decided that she was a completely depraved, heartless, selfish person who lived only for herself.

I no longer have any expectations of anyone, nor do I believe in the existence of unprovoked kindness in the world.

But rather...

Just when she was at her most desperate and wretched, about to be executed by the lord she had once served, this man, in an almost reckless manner, stood in front of her.

This action was like a faint yet persistent ray of light, unexpectedly piercing through the desolate wasteland in her heart that had been frozen for countless years, filled with darkness and frost.

It made her soul, which had long been accustomed to scheming and betrayal, feel a long-lost, almost forgotten... thrill.

The Demon Lord of Wuxu sat atop the giant owl.

His dual pupils captured the fleeting change in Wu Ling's expression. Far from being angered, he let out a loud, mocking laugh:

"Wonderful!!!"

His laughter echoed through the rain and the broken canopy of trees:

“Great and wise teacher, I was just thinking that I would come to find you after I finished my housework. I didn’t expect you to be so sensible as to come to me on your own initiative.”

His double pupils gleamed with a playful, cat-and-mouse-like glint:

"That's...saving me the trouble of searching."

At this point, the smile on the face of the Demon Lord Wuxu vanished abruptly, like a face-changing act in Sichuan opera. His eerie four eyes were now filled only with a chilling, bone-deep coldness and an intensely pure killing intent.
"Since you're so eager to be buried with this ungrateful and treacherous slave..."

He slightly raised the bone spear in his hand, its tip pointing at Liang Jin, his voice resolute:
"Then, I will grant your wish today! So that you will have each other's company on the road to the underworld!"

With a casual flick of his spear, the cold tip of it, in an insulting gesture, lightly patted the silver-ornamented head of the Queen of Yaoshui beside him, as if patting a tamed pet.

"Now that you have submitted to me, it is time for you to prove your worth."

"Go, kill him for me."

Queen Yaoshui's delicate body trembled almost imperceptibly, but she quickly regained her docile demeanor.

She bowed slightly in the direction of the Demon Lord of Wuxu, her movements still elegant, but she had lost her former regal bearing.

Then, she slowly turned around and walked forward with composed steps.

She remained graceful and beautiful, radiating a holy aura, like a goddess untouched by worldly concerns.

But at this moment, this "goddess" has become a lackey of the demon king, and this extreme contrast makes it all the more ironic.

Her deep, beautiful eyes, as deep as an autumn pool, gazed at the massive Liang Jin with a complex mix of emotions: inquiry, regret, and a hint of...pity.

Her lips parted slightly, and a clear, melodious voice rang out, yet it carried a condescending, judgmental tone:

“Great wise teacher, I… no, I have repeatedly ordered a city-wide search for your whereabouts, sincerely wishing to form an alliance with you to fight against the Demon Lord.”

"But you have always avoided me, hidden your whereabouts, and ignored my kindness."

"Now that the dust has settled, you are risking your life to stand up for a shaman who is infamous and abandoned by everyone in the Southern Continent..."

She shook her head slightly, a hint of regret and disdain appearing on her exquisite face:

"It seems that the wisdom and vision of the leader of the Way of Peace are much lower than I originally expected."

"Soon, you will pay a heavy price for this foolish and impulsive decision and regret it deeply."

The moment she finished speaking, the surrounding environment seemed to respond to her will, producing a strange humming and sound that originated from life itself!
It is this sacred tree that has suffered so much damage!

Its remaining, still lush branches and leaves trembled wildly without any wind at that moment!
Countless leaves rubbed and collided with each other, making a dense "rustling" sound. The sound was initially faint, but it quickly gathered into a tide, as if the whole world was filled with the restlessness of life!

Queen Yaoshui exuded a rich and pure turquoise aura!
The aura was full of vibrant life, like a forest in early spring, yet it also carried an ancient and mysterious power.

What's even more astonishing is that this verdant aura seems to resonate and connect with the surrounding giant trees and even all the plants in the rainforest further away!
Liang Jin sensed this unique and powerful force, and his brows furrowed slightly.

"What a strange martial arts style!"

"The Southern Continent truly has its own unique and profound aspects, quite different from the martial arts of the Central Plains."

He could clearly sense that the way Queen Yaoshui's true energy circulated was extremely special. It was not entirely confined to her own meridians, but rather seemed to have built an invisible bridge, forming a strange connection with the huge divine tree under her feet and even the surrounding plants!
More precisely, the source of her power seems to be a close, symbiotic connection with the surrounding green plants!

This martial arts philosophy, which relies on external objects and resonates with nature, is an anomaly among the Central Plains martial arts that Liang Jin has seen, which mostly emphasize self-cultivation and exploring the treasures of the human body. It is something he has never heard of before!

Queen Yaoshui waved her jade hand gently, as if starting a dance.

In an instant, countless emerald green leaves, drawn by an invisible force, detached from the branches and, like summoned spirits, surrounded her, forming a flowing green barrier.

Her original white robe, as radiant as moonlight, was transformed into a vibrant turquoise by the rich green internal energy and the surrounding green leaves!

Her stunningly beautiful face was now as cold as ice, as if covered by a layer of ice that had never melted for millennia; only her eyes were sharp as knives.

“Great and wise teacher, I know that you have come from afar with the intention of spreading your Great Way of Peace and Heaven.”

"But unfortunately, the 'Dao' of your Northern Great Qian is fundamentally different from the 'Dao' of the Southern State. They are destined to be incompatible and cannot truly integrate into this land."

Her voice carried a pronouncement-like certainty:
"In spring, flowers and trees awaken, sprouting new branches and buds; in summer, all things grow, lush and verdant; in autumn, leaves fall and return to their roots, desolate and withered; in winter, all things fall silent, accumulating strength—this is the way of your North."

"And in the Southern State!"

Her tone suddenly rose, carrying the pride that belonged to this land:
"The trees are forever green! Here, there is only eternal spring and summer! This is the way that belongs to our Southern State!"

Upon hearing these remarks, Liang Jin shook his head slightly.
"What Her Majesty said is nothing more than clinging to appearances and 'minor matters'."

"The trees in the Southern Continent may appear evergreen, but they too experience life, death, withering, and flourishing. Every flower and leaf will eventually fall; this is the great way of heaven and earth!"

"From this day forward, all the tribes of the Southern Continent will also have the opportunity to hear the great gospel of my Way of Peace, which benefits all living beings and pursues a peaceful and prosperous world!"

Before he finished speaking, Liang Jin's already enormous body suddenly underwent another dramatic change!
He pushed the "Hundred Evils Body Technique" to its limit, and terrifying blood and true essence surged wildly within his body!

Before the horrified eyes of the crowd, his body swelled and grew taller at a visible speed! His muscles bulged and bulged like a coiled dragon, instantly tearing his bright yellow Taoist robe into pieces that drifted down!
In just a few blinks of an eye, Liang Jin had completely transformed into a terrifying humanoid dragon beast, five meters tall and exuding a primordial aura!
His entire body was covered with a layer of pure black dragon scales with perfectly curved edges. Each scale shimmered with a cold, hard metallic luster. When rain hit it, it splashed up fine water droplets, as if striking the Nether Iron!
On his ferocious dragon head, a pair of dark red vertical pupils with gold flecks in the center, like two ancient embers burning with endless war and destructive desires, were embedded in the deep eye sockets, coldly watching all things in the world.

Above its head, two thick, sharp dragon horns, as if just pulled from volcanic lava, arrogantly pierced the sky, exuding a terrifyingly fierce aura!
A strong, powerful dragon tail covered in the same black scales swung nimbly behind him, each swing accompanied by a shrill whooshing sound. Occasionally, it would sweep across the remaining stone pillars or railings on the platform, and those solid stones would be easily shattered like tofu, turning into dust!

What's most striking about him are his forepaws, which have become completely dragon-like!

The muscles were intertwined and full of explosive power, ending in a pair of huge, long, and terrifying dragon claws that shimmered with a dark red metallic luster!
This ferocious monster that suddenly descended upon the world exuded a savage, violent, and terrifying aura that seemed to come from ancient times. Like a tangible shockwave, it instantly swept across the entire dilapidated cloud platform.

It even spread downwards, causing countless soldiers and civilians on the battlefield below to feel a chill and fear that came from the depths of their souls!
Queen Yaoshui is a genuine second-rank master, and her martial arts style is unpredictable and closely connected to the natural environment.

Faced with such a formidable enemy, Liang Jin immediately unleashed the battle form of the Hundred Evils Body!
Seeing Liang Jin's terrifying transformation, which far exceeded ordinary people's imagination and was more like a monster than a monster itself, even the resolute Queen Yaoshui couldn't help but furrow her brows, a trace of solemnity flashing in her beautiful eyes.

The soldiers and civilians below, whether they were demons or remnants of the Yaoshui Kingdom, all felt their scalps tingle and their breath catch in their throats at that moment!

In a daze, many people even had an absurd thought:

The Liang Jin before them, transformed into a dragon beast, was so ferocious and terrifying that he seemed more like a demon king from the abyss than the Wuxu Demon Lord sitting atop the giant owl!
Only the Demon Lord of Wuxu and the Witch Spirit, who had seen Liang Jin in this state before, were able to remain relatively calm at this moment.

Liang Jin's massive body leaned forward slightly, his heavy steps about to take off, carrying an aura that could crush everything, his target was the Demon Lord of Wuxu!
Just now.

The spirit witch who had been standing silently beside him suddenly moved.

Beside Liang Jin's colossal five-meter-tall dragon body, the already petite witch spirit appeared even smaller, not even reaching Liang Jin's knees.

However, she resolutely stretched out her arm and blocked Liang Jin's dragon leg, which was like a giant pillar.

She raised her head, and the confusion and bewilderment in her eyes beneath the mask were gone, replaced by a chilling killing intent, as cold as ancient ice, directed at Queen Yaoshui.
"Great Master!"

Her voice was hoarse but resolute:
"I'll deal with this bitch!"

"Today, it's either her or me! The feud between us must be settled at this moment!"

Liang Jin lowered his enormous dragon head slightly, his dark red vertical pupils glancing at Wu Ling.

That Wuxu Demon Lord is very powerful, and he really needs to concentrate all his energy to deal with him.

So he did not object. With a flick of his enormous dragon claw, he took out a delicate little porcelain bottle and handed it to the witch spirit.

The bottle contained his miraculous healing medicine, with extraordinary effects.

He had once given Wu Ling similar medicine in the Demon Palace, but Wu Ling was wary and distrustful of him at the time, preferring to expend her own life force to use the Gu insect secret technique to heal herself rather than accept it.

But this time, the situation is completely different.

Wu Ling barely hesitated before reaching out to take the porcelain bottle, uncorking it, and without even looking at it, poured the fragrant pill into her mouth and swallowed it.

As the medicine took effect, her previously somewhat disordered breathing immediately became much more stable.

She felt the warm current growing within her body, raised her head, and fixed her gaze on Queen Yaoshui, the hatred in her voice seeming to freeze into ice:
"She takes the sacred tree as her spirit and considers herself noble and holy... while I am just an insect clinging to the tree!"

"Today, I will hollow out this 'tree' from the inside, gnaw it dry, and devour it until it dies!"

Queen Yaoshui's icy gaze, like two sharp swords, shifted from Liang Jin and fixed firmly on Wu Ling:
"Witch Spirit, the grudges between us have dragged on for many years, and it is indeed time to put an end to them completely!" Queen Yaoshui really didn't have much confidence in Liang Jin, this completely unknown "monster" whose power and form were both bizarre and terrifying.

But Queen Yaoshui believed she knew Wuling, her former "defeated opponent," inside and out, and was full of confidence and a good chance of winning.

The air between the two seemed to freeze into ice at that moment, filled with the smell of gunpowder.

A terrifying aura was brewing and colliding around them, and a great battle was about to break out!
And the other side.

Liang Jin's enormous, mountain-like dragon-beast body no longer paused.

He took heavy steps, each step landing with a loud "thud!!!" like the beating of war drums, causing the broken platform beneath his feet to tremble violently, and shattered stones to tumble down.

He was like a humanoid tank from the ancient wilderness, with an unstoppable momentum, approaching step by step towards the Wuxu Demon Lord, who was still sitting calmly on the back of the giant owl!

"Wow——!!!"

Under the increasingly terrifying pressure of Liang Jin's approaching dragon might, the majestic and ferocious king of giant owls could not help but let out a cry filled with fear.

The enormous claws retreated several steps uncontrollably, instinctively trying to get away from the ferocious beast that made its soul tremble!

The Demon Lord of Wuxu yanked the reins sharply, forcibly controlling his somewhat restless mount.

His double-lidded, demonic eyes scrutinized the ever-approaching Liang Jin with keen interest, his tone still carrying that innate, all-powerful arrogance:

"You are much stronger than those pathetic trash from before."

He slowly raised the white bone spear in his hand, the tip pointing towards Liang Jin's heart.

"You! You can withstand three of my spears."

These words were like a death sentence!
Liang Jin had no interest in engaging in such a pointless verbal battle with him.

The moment the Demon Lord of Wuxu finished speaking, his seemingly slow and heavy steps suddenly accelerated!
Its massive body unleashed an astonishing speed completely disproportionate to its size, charging fiercely towards the Demon Lord of Wuxu with a violent force capable of crushing everything!

Wherever he went, the solid stone slabs of the cloud platform under his feet cracked and popped up like fragile biscuits!
The entire platform, built upon the branches of the divine tree, groaned under his violent impact, as if it were about to collapse completely at any moment!
A fierce glint flashed in the eyes of the Demon Lord of Wuxu, and the white bone spear in his hand, like a venomous snake emerging from its hole, pierced out fiercely towards Liang Jin who was charging forward, accompanied by a piercing shriek!
"The first spear!"

The moment the bone spear pierced through, the exact same scene as before played out again!

Endless, pale white spear shadows appeared out of nowhere, densely packed and overwhelming, as if they had transformed into a deathly metallic storm, completely enveloping and sealing off Liang Jin's massive body and all the space around him where he could dodge!
This spear was the very same terrifying killing move that had effortlessly killed dozens of Yaoshui Kingdom experts and terrified the Yaoshui Queen into giving up all resistance!
Seeing that familiar and deadly spear appear again, everyone, whether it was the demon army below or the remnants of Yaoshui Kingdom who were concerned about the battle, felt their hearts involuntarily rise to their throats!

Countless tense, fearful, and expectant gazes converged on the point where the sky full of spear shadows met the charging dragon shadow!
However, facing this storm of spear shadows that could tear even steel to shreds, Liang Jin, who had transformed into a dragon beast, showed no fear in his dark red vertical pupils, only a cold fighting spirit!

Without dodging or avoiding, he let out a deafening dragon roar, and his terrifying dragon claws, capable of tearing mountains apart, swung fiercely towards the dense shadow of spears with a shrill sound that ripped through the air!

"Clang clang clang clang—!!!!"

In an instant, a series of extremely loud and almost simultaneous clanging sounds of metal clashing rang out!

The terrifying spear shadows, powerful enough to pierce through heavy armor and tear apart true energy, struck Liang Jin's giant claws covered in black dragon scales. They were shattered, scattered, and annihilated like fragile glass!
Sparks flew everywhere, and energy turbulence erupted wildly!

Liang Jin's charging pace slowed noticeably due to the dense resistance, as if he were moving against a torrent.

But his momentum was as firm as a rock, showing no sign of being blocked or repelled!
In the end, when the last spear shadow also dissipated and disappeared under the slash of the dragon claw, Liang Jin's terrifying dragon claws were... completely intact!
Not even a trace of white was left on those jet-black, glossy scales!

This scene struck the hearts of every witness like a heavy hammer, causing a collective gasp to rise from the battlefield!
Everyone was shocked by this incredibly powerful physical defense!

Even Wu Ling, who was confronting Queen Yaoshui, couldn't help but feel a hint of excitement in his eyes behind his mask when he saw Liang Jin so easily deflect that terrifying spear.

She abruptly turned her head, unleashing all her hatred and murderous intent upon Queen Yaoshui, gritting her teeth as she said:
"You wretch! Your backer doesn't seem so reliable after all! Prepare to die!"

Before the words were even finished, another unexpected event occurred!
From the shadows around the platform, from the cracks in the stone slabs, from the charred wooden stakes... countless dark figures suddenly darted out at a speed too fast for the naked eye to perceive!

These dark shadows are the strange Gu worms that the witch spirit released earlier, which can grow rapidly in the wind!

At this moment, they seemed to be injected with some kind of violent energy, and they shot out at an astonishing speed, leaving only straight, ink-like afterimages in mid-air!
Their target was crystal clear—Queen Yaoshui!
Thousands upon thousands of "black lines" came from all directions, above, below, left, and right, completely sealing off all possible space around her to dodge, forming a death cage!

These Gu worms, refined using the secret methods of witchcraft, are not only as fast as lightning, but their bodies are also harder than iron, and their mouthparts are incredibly sharp!
Wherever the dark shadow passed, it pierced and destroyed everything in its path, from the remaining stone carvings and wooden railings to the fallen leaves, leaving behind a series of tiny holes!
Despite the sudden attack that threatened her life, Queen Yaoshui's beautiful face remained as cold as ice.

The green aura around her suddenly surged, and the emerald green leaves that swirled around her seemed to transform into countless emerald green flying knives under the frenzied infusion of her inner energy!

“Swish, swish, swish—!”

Green leaves shot out, making a sharp whooshing sound as they cut through the air!
They seemed to possess their own life and will, each piece precisely meeting the incoming black line of the Gu worm!
The originally soft and fragile leaves, under the blessing of the Queen of Yaoshui's unique life energy, have become more resilient and sharp than refined steel!

The leaf spun, carrying a force that could tear everything apart, and collided violently with those tough Gu worms!
"Clang clang—puff puff puff!"

The sounds of intense collisions and slight cracking were incessant!
Emerald light and black insect shadows intertwined, annihilated, and fell wildly in the air...

The fight between the two immediately turned into the most dangerous and intense close combat, which was exquisite and full of killing intent!
However, at this very moment, the attention of the vast majority of people on the battlefield was still firmly drawn to the even more breathtaking duel at a higher altitude—the ultimate battle between Liang Jin and the Demon Lord of Wuxu!
The Demon Lord of Wuxu seemed unsurprised that his first tentative attack had failed.

He remained seated on the owl's back, his double pupils calmly watching the enormous dragon beast that had charged several feet in front of him.

Looking at Liang Jin's body, which exuded a terrifying dragon's might, the Demon Lord of Wuxu slowly and ritualistically raised the white bone spear in his hand once again!

"The second spear!"

This time, the speed at which the bone spear was thrust out was completely opposite to the swift and violent first spear; it appeared unusually slow and heavy!
It was as if the bone spear bore the weight of a mountain, and every inch it advanced required immense strength, causing the surrounding air to distort and groan under the unbearable burden!
As the bone spear slowly advanced, the vast and boundless internal energy surged, compressed, and condensed wildly, forming a gigantic and terrifying spear shadow in front of the spear tip!
The spear was so enormous that even Liang Jin's five-meter-tall dragon-beast body appeared somewhat... insignificant in comparison to this colossal spear!
“Boom, boom, boom—!!!”

The terrifying power contained within this spear, which has not yet been fully unleashed, has already affected everything around it!
The entire space was shaking violently, emitting a low-frequency rumble!

On the dilapidated ground of the Cloud Platform, thick cracks spread wildly in all directions like a spider web, centered on the Demon Lord of Wuxu. They even extended to the walls of the already crumbling and magnificent palace behind it, completely shrouding it in the shadow of destruction!
At this moment, Liang Jin's enormous dragon body had already charged to the front of the Demon Lord of Wuxu!
And the second spear of the Demon Lord of Wuxu, which had been accumulating power to its peak, the huge spear shadow that seemed to be able to pierce the sky, finally... carrying the destructive will to crush everything, like a falling star, slammed down towards Liang Jin's head!

Before the giant spear even arrived, the terrifying wind pressure had already pushed away all the rainwater around Liang Jin and crushed the stone slabs beneath his feet into dust!

Faced with this terrifying attack that seemed capable of piercing the earth, Liang Jin's dark red vertical pupils burned with the ultimate fighting spirit!
He let out a roar that tore through the sky, his huge right forepaw clenched its five fingers, the joints cracking, gathering all his strength, and punched fiercely at the tip of the huge spear!
The ultimate secrets of the "Great Demon Subduing Fist" were pushed to an unprecedented peak by Liang Jin!
This punch seemed to pierce through space itself, suppressing and shattering all evil and heretics!
The enormous fist, shimmering with dark red dragon light, collided violently with the towering spear shadow that condensed the terrifying power of the Demon Lord of Wuxu in mid-air!
"Thump—!!!!!!!!!!!!"

A deafening roar, indescribable in its deafening power, suddenly erupted!
The sound was no longer a simple collision, but more like two ancient sacred mountains clashing violently at a speed beyond sound!

The terrifying sound waves, like a real tsunami, swept wildly in all directions!

At the center of the collision, a visible circular shockwave, a mixture of pitch-black dragon power and pale spear energy, suddenly spread out like a ring of destruction!
Wherever the shockwave passed, the magnificent palace, which was already riddled with cracks, could not withstand it for even a moment. It collapsed like a sandcastle, turning into countless pieces of broken stone and wood, which were swept into the sky by the violent energy!
The massive cloud platform beneath Liang Jin and the Demon Lord of Wuxu was completely shattered into countless pieces by this irresistible force, falling downwards!

Even the thickest branches of the divine tree, which required several people to encircle, were broken and shattered like fragile matchsticks under the sweep of this shockwave, turning into wood chips that filled the sky!

The Witch Spirit and Queen Yaoshui, who were engaged in a fierce battle not far away, both changed their expressions drastically when they felt the earth-shattering energy eruption behind them.

They dared not linger for even a moment, almost simultaneously abandoning their opponents and fleeing at top speed into the depths of the treetops, far from the center of the explosion, quickly shifting their battlefield to a distant place to avoid being swallowed and crushed by the aftershocks of this terrifying power!
When this destructive impact energy poured down from hundreds of meters in the air like a waterfall to the ground, it caused a disaster!
"boom--!!!"

A violent hurricane spread wildly outwards from the divine tree as its center!

On the ground, countless dilapidated houses had their roofs blown off and their walls collapsed like paper!

Whether they were fearless demon soldiers or panicked Yaoshui people, they were all blown over and rolled around like gourds in this sudden hurricane, their screams drowned out by the wind!
After a long while, the devastating hurricane gradually subsided.

The survivors struggled to their feet from the ruins and mud, ignoring their disheveled state and injuries, and disregarding the search for their lost companions.

Almost everyone, at the same time, subconsciously looked up, their eyes filled with fear, anticipation, despair, or hope, gazing at the nearly half-damaged canopy of the sacred tree—

Inside the small restaurant, Feng Wu lowered her arms, which were a little sore and numb from resisting the strong wind, and looked up eagerly, her heart almost leaping out of her chest.

"What a terrifying power..."

She murmured to herself, her voice trembling:

"With such a single spear thrust... I'm afraid the Great Teacher of Virtue... has already met with misfortune..."

A profound sense of grief and despair gripped her heart once more.

She raised the bronze longsword that had been resting across her neck once more; the cold blade pressed against her skin, sending a distinct chill through her.

She had made up her mind that as soon as she confirmed Liang Jin was dead, she would immediately follow him and would never live on alone.

The once magnificent, towering canopy of trees had nearly half of its area completely destroyed by the residual force of the second spear.

The palaces and spacious cloud platforms of the Yaoshui Kingdom have completely vanished, as if they had never existed.

In the midst of the chaotic scene, where wood chips, dust, and rain were falling everywhere.

suddenly!

A dark shadow suddenly broke through the obstruction, braving the still torrential rain, and soared straight into the sky with an indomitable spirit!

That's the Demon Lord of Wuxu riding a giant owl!
Beneath the pitch-black, thick sky filled with clouds that let in no light, he held the white bone spear that seemed to draw upon the power of the underworld, and as the giant owl beneath him spread its wings with all its might, it flew straight toward the depths of the clouds where the lightning was most concentrated!
Within the thick, dark clouds, the raging thunder, like an enraged dragon, rolled and surged wildly, emitting deep and majestic roars, as if warning any being that dared to defy the might of heaven!
Seeing that not only was the Demon Lord of Wuxu unharmed, but he also soared into the sky and entered the thunderclouds, all the demon army below were stunned at first, and then burst into a deafening, frenzied cheer!

In their eyes, this was undoubtedly a symbol of the Demon Lord's victory!
When Feng Wu saw the figure of the Demon Lord Wuxu in the restaurant, her face turned ashen, and the last glimmer of hope in her heart was extinguished, sinking into an abyss.

She closed her eyes, two lines of tears silently sliding down her cheeks, and her fingers gripping the sword hilt tightened—

And just then!
Mutations reborn!

"BOOM—!!!!!!!!!"

A terrifying bolt of lightning, thicker and brighter than ever before, seemingly condensing the power of all the thunder from the heavens, tore through the dark clouds like a sword of judgment. With the majestic power to purify all evil in the world, it struck down on the Wuxu Demon Lord, who had already flown higher than the top of the divine tree!
"Crack!!!!!"

The deafening thunderclap silenced the entire world!
The Demon Lord of Wuxu, high in the sky, naturally became the most conspicuous target of this heavenly lightning because he was at the highest point!
However, faced with this heavenly might that was enough to split mountains in two, the Demon Lord of Wuxu not only showed no intention of dodging, but seemed to be... coming to meet this lightning bolt!

He stood steadily on the back of the giant owl, and raised the white bone spear in his hand high into the sky, towards the bolt of lightning that was striking down!

next second!
The terrifying lightning bolt, as thick as a pillar of heaven, struck the raised white bone spear squarely and accurately!
“Sizzle!!!!”

The blinding lightning instantly engulfed the Demon Lord of Wuxu and the Giant Owl!
The immense electric current caused the magnificent giant owl to let out a painful cry, its feathers charred and smoking, its body trembling and swaying violently in the air, almost falling to the ground.

However, the Demon Lord of Wuxu, who sat atop it, remained as immovable as a rock!
His arm muscles bulged as he gripped the spear tightly, managing to guide and absorb the power of heaven and earth into the bone spear!
In an instant, the originally pale and sinister bone spear was wrapped with countless wildly leaping azure lightning snakes!

Crackling arcs of electricity flowed and converged on the spear, emanating a destructive and terrifying pressure that sent shivers down one's spine!
It was as if this spear had transformed into a divine weapon that wielded divine punishment!

next moment!
The Demon Lord of Wuxu suddenly turned his spear around, aiming the bone spear, whose eyes burned with lightning and was wrapped in endless lightning, at the broken divine tree directly below!
His voice, like thunder, rolled down from the sky, filled with boundless killing intent and absolute confidence:
"Great Master!"

"Third spear! You—are doomed!!!"

Then, with a mighty swing of his arm, he thrust the bone spear, which had drawn upon the power of thunder from the heavens, downwards with tremendous force!
The incredibly thick pillar of lightning, guided down from the depths of the dark clouds, seemed to merge with his spear, transforming into a thunderous spear connecting heaven and earth, filled with destructive power, which shot down towards the divine tree at a speed beyond comprehension!

The third spear of the Demon Lord of Wuxu was actually able to... invoke and control the power of heaven and earth, and carry out punishment on behalf of heaven!
This made him, at this moment, standing on a giant owl, holding a thunder spear, and bathed in lightning, truly resemble a thunder god descended to the mortal world, wielding the power of life and death!
Countless demon soldiers, and even many Yaoshui Kingdom citizens whose minds had been taken over, could no longer muster any thoughts of resistance in the face of this miraculous scene. They involuntarily knelt down and prostrated themselves in fear and devotion to the lightning-wrapped figure in the sky.

Inside the restaurant, Feng Wu, who had been heartbroken and ready to commit suicide, suddenly trembled when she heard the murderous roar of the Demon Lord of Wuxu. Her hand gripping the hilt of her sword loosened involuntarily!
She...she understood the meaning behind Wuxu Demon Lord's words!

That second spear, so terrifying it could destroy the heavens and the earth... Liang Jin... he's not dead?!
Liang Jin's strength is... unbelievably powerful?! He was able to survive that kind of attack?!

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But the third spear that followed was ten or even a hundred times more terrifying than the second one!
This is no longer ordinary martial arts; it's practically... divine punishment and heavenly retribution!
In this mortal world, is there truly anyone who can withstand this destructive judgment, as if descended from the gods?!

(End of this chapter)