Chapter 331: Chapters 129-130: Strong Suppression (Two in One, Asking for Monthly Tickets)
Half a day passed quickly.
BOOM—
Inside the Yamen, an earth-shattering Yin Evil Aura erupted. The terror of that aura caused even the winds and clouds to change color. At that moment, a fierce wind suddenly rose, and the Yin Evil Aura screeched and howled.
"The Demon Evil has succeeded in its breakthrough!"
「A hundred li away,」
The complexions of the people from the Demon-Subduing Division changed. They had received news early on that a Demon Evil in Luoyang City was about to breakthrough, but they had not taken action because they knew Shen Changqing was coming. They had originally thought that Shen Changqing, upon arriving in Luoyang City, would directly eliminate that Demon Evil. However, the Demon Evil had now successfully broken through. In that case, the Demon Evil had already become an existence of the Demon Evil level. It could not be suppressed unless by a Grandmaster Peak or a Defender Envoy.
Suddenly, an Earth Rank Demon Hunter’s expression turned grave. "The Demon Evil of Luoyang City has successfully advanced to a Demon Evil. Where exactly is Elder Shen now? If he doesn’t act, we’ll have to gather our forces to intercept that Demon Evil."
The matter of the Demon Evil could not be taken lightly. If they allowed it to escape Luoyang City, the problems would become serious.
Upon hearing this, Du’er spoke in a deep voice, "According to news from the Heavenly Inspection Guard, Elder Shen entered the vicinity of Luoyang City half a day ago. Since he hasn’t made a move, it’s very likely he is deliberately waiting for the Demon Evil to breakthrough."
"You mean to say—"
"A Grandmaster Martial Artist, by slaying Demon Evils, can plunder Spiritual Power. The Spiritual Power provided by a peak Fiend Level Strange Monster, how can it compare to that of a Demon Evil? Elder Shen entered the vicinity of Luoyang City half a day ago, but there has been no sign of him."
"In my opinion, he intends to wait for the Demon Evil to successfully breakthrough and then take action," Du’er said.
He hadn’t been clear about the situation before, but now that the Demon Evil had successfully broken through, he had managed to figure out the underlying details. Of course, this was just speculation without much evidence. But thinking it over, it was the most likely possibility.
Upon hearing this, the Earth Rank Demon Hunter felt much of his worry lift.
Du’er continued, "Right now, the Demon-Subduing Division is gathering forces to fight the Myriad Buddhas Sect. Although we’ve reported the news, the Division might not be able to spare help in time. For now, our only hope is Elder Shen."
"Inform everyone else to also be prepared. It’s too risky to put all our hopes on one person," the Earth Rank Demon Hunter said, taking a deep breath.
Placing all hopes on one person was the least reliable bet. If something unexpected occurred, then it would be a total loss. Despite this, he had great confidence in Shen Changqing. But the necessary preparations still had to be made.
Du’er didn’t object, as he also agreed with this approach.
At this time, the commotion of the Demon Evil’s breakthrough caused alertness among all parties. But before receiving orders, no one made any move.
「Inside Luoyang City,」
The Demon Evil, which had stood about a zhang tall, shrank to the size of an ordinary person after its successful transformation. However, the aura it constantly emitted had become several times more terrifying than before. Standing before it, the man in the black robe also felt immense pressure.
"Congratulations to the master for your successful breakthrough!" He bowed deeply, his tone much more respectful than before.
A Demon Evil is counted as a higher being in the Demon Evil Clan. Proper respect was necessary, especially when its strength far surpassed his own.
"My name is Gu Cang!" the Demon Evil stated calmly.
Every Demon Evil had a name of its own. Gu Cang had once fantasized about what name he would take if he ever broke through one day. Now, at last, that day had come, and he had a true name of his own.
"For hundreds of years!"
"I have finally succeeded!"
Gu Cang stretched out his arms, his green face beaming with a wild and unrestrained smile. His laughter started as a deep chuckle that later resounded throughout Luoyang City.
"Hahaha!"
His laughter was filled with a mixture of centuries of frustration and the exhilaration of his present triumph.
Transformation! He had succeeded in his transformation! From this moment on, he was no longer a lowly Strange Monster but an upper-level Demon Evil.
The man in the black robe also offered timely congratulations, "Master, on behalf of the Eternal Alliance, I present our sincere congratulations on your breakthrough success!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Cang laughed even more unrestrainedly. He seemed intent on venting all the years of repression in one go.
「At this time, outside the city,」
An aura as blazing as the Great Sun rose sharply, instantly dispelling the various Yin Evil auras. The remaining Yin Evil auras, sensing the threat, began to churn violently.
The laughter ceased abruptly.
Gu Cang turned to look towards the direction outside the city, his red eyes filled with intense murderous intent after his transformation.
"It seems a powerful warrior from the Demon-Subduing Division has arrived. This aura, powerful as the Great Sun, must have reached the Grandmaster Peak!" he said. Then he extended his crimson tongue and licked his lips.
Before his transformation, Gu Cang would have fled at the first sign of a Grandmaster Peak warrior. But now, with his transformation complete, even in the face of a Grandmaster Peak warrior, he was confident he could fight and consume him.
Perfect timing, just after my breakthrough. If I could devour a Grandmaster Peak Martial Artist, surely my strength would become far more stable and see a significant increase!
While Gu Cang was eager to test his new powers, the man in the black robe grew much more solemn.
"It’s best to be cautious, Master!" he offered a word of caution.
In the world, there weren’t many Grandmasters who had reached the Great Sun Furnace Realm, and within the South Nether Prefecture, they were even rarer.