Chapter 724: 719. The Vein Array condenses, infinitely approaching the power of Earth Unrestricted Demon Ancestor Cliff.
It is said that thousands of years ago, the first Demon Emperor of Heaven and Earth Lake was born here. It’s unclear what kind of magic power this place holds, but subsequent Demon Emperors also choose to break mirrors here. Eventually, even the Demon Race Secret Realm was established at this location.
However, for ordinary members of the Demon Race, this place is known as somewhere they cannot enter. Only the Demon Emperor or the chosen successor can appear around Demon Ancestor Cliff. Any unauthorized intruder is considered a traitor to the race.
The Demon Ancestor Cliff, which has not been visited by anyone for decades, welcomed dozens of Human Powerhouses today.
These individuals are naturally from Long Ye’s faction and the troops led by Tian Mu.
In front of everyone stands a magnificent great hall; its ten-zhang tall structure is embedded in the cliffs, quite peculiarly, as if the entire hall was chiseled into shape.
On the walls of the splendid great hall are many murals of grim demon creatures emitting unsettling auras. Their eyes, seemingly alive, stare intently at Long Ye and his companions in confrontation, making one’s heart feel uneasy.
Long Ye’s side, at this moment, is unlike in Vast City, flanked mainly by some Guards of Mountain Suppression Realm. Today, behind Long Ye, ten experts of the Upper Realm of Mountain Suppression stand solemnly clad in black armor, each with a different hued Meridian Gate behind them.
Tian Mu’s side, despite leading many, does not have as many robust Upper Realm of Mountain Suppression experts as Long Ye’s. However, beside him stands an elder with an inch-long green tusk exposed. With his presence, the aura he emits, nearly close to Half-Step Earth Unrestricted, is comparable to the combined presence of the ten individuals behind Long Ye.
After a brief confrontation, Long Ye spoke, "Tian Mu, do you wish to die?"
Tian Mu shook his head, displaying a friendly smile, appearing harmless, and said, "I’m simply noticing that Brother Long has been trying to break the door for so long without success, I thought to help. The Long Family is the target Prince Longyang wishes to ally with. I, Tian Mu, being alone, dare not offend."
"Since you don’t want conflict, then leave Demon Ancestor Cliff," Long Ye didn’t like the feeling of being followed by someone who isn’t a friend.
Tian Mu dared to follow, which did not surprise him.
What surprised him is that Tian Mu chose this moment to jump in.
Even though the items within the Demon Realm Secret Realm have yet to emerge, Tian Mu’s timing seems only to promise a drawn-out battle.
However, facing Long Ye’s expulsion, Tian Mu showed no intention of retreat. With the same demeanor as before, he said, "Brother Long, lately the Great Demons in Demon Emperor Lake have been attracted by the Demon Realm, but if you keep smashing like this, it’s likely you’ll be found out. I know you don’t fear those creatures, but if they return now, they’ll undoubtedly cause you trouble. I reckon you drove them away to reduce hassle, right? I truly harbor no intention against Brother Long, nor do I wish to compete with Brother Long. I merely ask for one chance. My friend here and I can definitely become your right-hand men, assisting you to smash open the Stone Door and smoothly seize what you desire."
After speaking, Tian Mu quietly observed Long Ye’s expression.
Worried that Long Ye would reject him sternly, Tian Mu didn’t mention what he wanted but focused on what Long Ye needed and how he could assist Long Ye.
Indeed, after Tian Mu’s speech, Long Ye couldn’t help but stare at the massive Stone Door, furrowing his brow. This sight caused Tian Mu to feel joy. Thankfully, the sturdy Stone Door gave him such an opportunity.
As expected, Long Ye asked, "What do you want?"
Upon hearing this, Tian Mu smiled, "Just a chance to sip the soup."
Long Ye immediately turned back to signal his team to temporarily retract their hostility; while he didn’t say anything, he did not refuse Tian Mu again. Tian Mu rejoiced at the sight and hurriedly led his group to run toward Long Ye, opening their Meridian Gates and joining Long Ye’s side.
Long Ye’s side, with ten Upper Realm of Mountain Suppression experts and Long Ye himself, forms an incredibly powerful Vein Array. Adding Tian Mu and the Great Demon with the infinitely close to Half-Step Earth Unrestricted power, the Vein Array’s potency instantly rose another level.
A conservative estimate would place the Vein Array’s power infinitely close to Earth Unrestricted.
"Brother Long, give the command!"
Long Ye nodded, "Concentrate your Vein Qi with all your might... Vein Array, activate... focus on one point, and we’ll blow it open together."
A giant blue Meridian Gate suddenly appeared above everyone.
It resembled an erupting volcano, accompanied by the loud Vibrating Vein Sound, as a pillar of energy formed from Vein Qi surged forth.
Boom!
The energy column struck the Stone Door of the great hall, shaking the mountain. In just a few breaths, the Demon Ancestor Cliff, standing tall and firm, instantly collapsed, countless giant stones detaching from the cliff, rolling downward amidst thunderous sounds, continuously raising dust like fog.
With such an intense attack, the Stone Door at present, though hard, no longer suffices.
The great hall might have been crafted by Earth Unrestricted experts, and the materials for this door might be special, yet a single door cannot resist the power infinitely close to Earth Unrestricted.
Under the concentrated attack from the Vein Array, the thick Stone Door soon revealed a one-zhang long crack. With the crack appearing, everyone’s morale was boosted, Spirit Bodies emerged, and the capacity of the Meridian Gates for gathering Qi rose once more.
Bam!
A loud explosion followed.
The Stone Door was broken open with a large hole!
As Long Ye retracted the Meridian Gate, others followed suit, and with the dispersing of the Vein Array, the energy column vanished without a trace.
Long Ye and Tian Mu both felt delighted simultaneously. Just as they were about to speak, a thick Demonic Aura rushed out from within the hall, sweeping towards them.
However, the two did not mind, after all, this is the Secret Realm of the Demon Race, having such a vast amount of Demon Qi is quite normal.
Long Ye turned to a black-armored expert behind him and said, "The gate has already been broken, go bring forth Shifeng, the Demon Race’s Third King who hides and dares not show his face, to guide the way."
"Yes!" The black-armored expert took the order and left.
As he left, Tian Mu smiled and asked, "Brother Long, since the gate is already open, why do you still need him?"
Tools, once used, should be discarded, right?
Long Ye responded, "Prince Longyang may look down upon a Heaven and Earth Lake Demon Race, but our Long Family values them."
"Understood." Tian Mu nodded his head and fell silent.
As Long Ye’s group waited for Shifeng to arrive, at the entrance connecting Demon Emperor Lake to the Demon Realm, a giant brown Nine-headed Serpent coiled atop a stone peak suddenly raised its head. Its nine pairs of eyes all looked toward the direction of the Demon Ancestor Cliff.
This serpent was precisely the Great Demon King of the Demon Race.
After watching the direction of the Demon Ancestor Cliff for a while, its body began to wriggle, and its nine heads simultaneously spoke human words: "Something has happened at the Demon Ancestor Cliff!"
With these words, several massive Giant Demons surrounding the entrance to the Demon Realm turned their heads.
Beside the swarm of Demon creatures was a person, whose weak aura amidst the dense wave of Demons indicated that his power was not strong. Clearly, this was a weak Demon showing a human form.