Chapter 5823: Night Demon
Long Chen had experienced countless trials and seen a myriad of treacherous techniques throughout his life, but nothing like this. The detonation of the golden war chariot, utilizing the essence of eight fierce Flame Warhorses, created an earth-shattering impact, capable of annihilating the heavens and the earth.
Even a group of mid-level Divine Emperors would be reduced to ashes without adequate defense in the face of this cataclysmic force. Everything happened so swiftly, catching even Long Chen off guard. He hadn't anticipated such a move from his adversary. Upon seeing the Flame Warhorses pulling the golden war chariot, his initial instinct was to speculate about the occupants inside it.
But just as they pondered the enemy's intentions, the golden war chariot advanced alongside them and suddenly exploded. It was undoubtedly a fatal blow. Long Chen had no time to conceal his strength as he attempted to summon the Universe Cauldron to shield everyone. However, Huai Yushan, like a streak of lightning, charged directly toward the bursting chariot.
"Buzz."
Huai Yushan formed seals with her hands, her long hair fluttering, and thirteen dragon veins surged behind her, forming a peculiar pattern. The moment the pattern appeared, the space in front of Huai Yushan distorted in an instant. During that distortion, Long Chen unmistakably felt the space being torn asunder. The imagery of the exploding golden war chariot became disjointed.
"Time manipulation?"
Long Chen was greatly surprised. Huai Yushan had actually become so powerful that she had reached the level of controlling time itself. Even Long Chen, up to this point, had not reached such heights.
"Buzz."
The distorted space formed a shield. What was originally a horrifying strike was utterly unable to break through. However, not only did Huai Yushan distort space, but she also manipulated time, delaying the explosion of the golden war chariot and buying precious time for everyone. In the meantime, they hastily retreated.
"Boom."
With a thunderous explosion, the tremendous gusts of wind sent everyone flying. The leaves beneath their feet transformed into shields, protecting them from the impact. The leaves were shattered directly, but the disciples of the Undying Dragon Huai Clan were still sent reeling, their vision filled with stars, and they felt extremely uncomfortable, though they remained unharmed.
"Great Lady Yushan..."
They exclaimed in astonishment. They saw that Huai Yushan's hands had already disappeared. She had bought them a chance, but she had also borne the brunt of the most powerful impact. Blood oozed from her mouth, her face was as pale as paper, and the thirteen dragon veins on her back dimmed rapidly. Her aura also plummeted instantly.
"Quick, run."
Huai Yushan's face was pallid, but her gaze remained sharp. She felt that something was amiss. This attack had been meticulously calculated; it was no coincidence. The enemy had to be nearby.
"Wishing to escape? Don't even think about it!"
Just then, a cold snort resounded, and the void in all four directions exploded. Countless figures surrounded them. As these figures appeared, a demonic aura surged into the sky, instantly shrouding the entire world. Upon seeing these figures, Huai Yushan's complexion changed. She had never expected to be targeted by a group of formidable demons.
All four directions were blocked off, and there was no possibility of escape unless they could vanish into thin air or take to the skies.
"Is the Demon Clan seeking enmity with our Undying Clan?" Huai Yushan said coldly.
The Demon Clan had countless powerful individuals, with dozens of them being late-stage Divine Emperors, each exuding formidable auras and overwhelming pressure. Still, Huai Yushan remained unafraid.
"You bunch of greenhorns don't know your place. Today, you're in for some bad luck," sneered an elderly member of the Demon Clan, his lips curling into a sinister smile, revealing yellowed teeth, giving him a malevolent appearance.
"We have no intention of opposing the Undying Clan. However, I need to advance to the rank of Divine Emperor and must use your lives for it. I have no other choice," a voice chimed in at this moment, and a myriad of Demon Clan strongmen made way to reveal a pathway. Following this, sixteen fierce Flame Warhorses pulled a massive golden war chariot.
Behind the golden war chariot were dozens of smaller ones, all identical to the one that had attacked them. The curtains of the golden war chariot swayed open with a whoosh, revealing a man in purple attire with a golden crown upon his head.
As the man with the golden crown appeared, all the Demon Clan strongmen in attendance bowed, including those who were late-stage Divine Emperors. This man clearly held a high position.
"Lord Nightwind, it was I who discovered them. However, they were too fast, and their leader is very powerful. I feared they might escape, so I self-destructed the war chariot. Please..." A young Demon Clan member stepped forward, his tone hurried.
"You've done well. Losing one golden war chariot is a small price to pay for so many top-grade Dragon Huai Tree Hearts, which is exactly what I need the most. I'll reward you handsomely when we return," the man with the golden crown said with a slight smile.
"Thank you, my lord!" The young Demon Clan member's joy was evident, and he seemed eager to kneel before the man with the golden crown.
Just as the man with the golden crown was speaking, Long Chen stole a glance at him from the crowd. He noticed the man had pointed ears, narrow eyes, fair skin, and two short horns growing from his head.
Physically, he was quite presentable, but when he spoke, he revealed a set of yellowed teeth. Moreover, his aura carried an earthy force. At that moment, Long Chen realized that this group of the Demon Clan was likely comprised of earth-element cultivators who could manipulate the power of the earth. The reason they were willing to risk offending the Undying Clan was because they wanted the Dragon Huai Tree Hearts possessed by Huai Yushan and her group.
If earth-element cultivators could also control the power of wood, it would be a significant advantage. Furthermore, judging by their demeanor, this man's subordinate had discovered Huai Yushan and her group and secretly gathered reinforcements before self-destructing the war chariot, leaving them with no opportunity to escape.
Their ruthlessness, precision in judgment, and calculated actions were all apparent. Even though they were adversaries, Long Chen couldn't help but admire their intelligence.
"Trouble. We've been outsmarted," Huai Yushan transmitted to the group.
Even though she was powerful, being surrounded by so many formidable individuals and injured, her complexion couldn't help but change.
"You won't escape. Surrender peacefully. With the Night Demon Clan surrounding you, your Undying Clan's Earth Shifting Art is useless. Hand over the Tree Hearts, and I might spare your lives," the man with the crown stood on the golden war chariot, looking down on them with a victorious smile, as if he were gazing at his prey.
"Do you actually believe anyone will buy your lies? If the Undying Clan learns of this, your Night Demon Clan will face their wrath," Huai Yushan scoffed.
"In that case, prepare to meet your end!" The man with the crown's face turned cold when his lie was exposed. He raised his hand to give the command.
"Buzz."
However, before his hand had even reached its zenith, a hand holding a brick came down hard on the back of his head.
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