The First Immortal of Destiny

”I’ll tear you apart alive!” Shan Hao let out a ferocious roar, sending shivers down the spines of all the demons and cultivators present.

Fortunately, they were protected by the Creation Array; otherwise, his roaring alone could have robbed the Red Flame Sect disciples of their combat strength. After all, before he became a great demon, he was the king of the mountain, taming all beasts, and his roar naturally carried the pressure of a superior being!

He was shrouded in demonic light, accompanied by gusts of cold wind. Countless phantoms of creatures, their faces contorted in ghastly expressions, flickered in and out of existence.

These phantoms were creatures that had died by his hand, consumed by him. Under Shan Hao’s Innate Divine Ability, they were transformed into ghost accomplices. They were somewhat similar to Demon Soul Generals, retaining most of their former strength and becoming even more unpredictable. Not only did they not harm Shan Hao, but they also served his will, aiding him in battle. This is precisely the meaning of the saying, ”to be the tiger’s accomplice”!

Besides the sinister wind ghost accomplices, Shan Hao also brandished the Lower-grade Spiritual Treasure, the Ocher Immortal Slaying Bracelet, granted by a True Immortal. It transformed into a streak of deadly ocher light, shooting straight towards Shen Mo.

The other Class V great demon, the Fox Demon Pei Wanchen, likewise unleashed Spells and magic treasures, following closely behind Shan Hao to attack Shen Mo.

Facing the onslaught of the two great demons, Shen Mo reacted swiftly. He unleashed a wave of Fairyland Sword Qi towards Shan Hao. When the Sword Light dissipated, the God Slaying Array, formed by 58,000 Demon Soul Generals, descended with a deafening crash. The manifest Killing Power enveloped Shan Hao, his accompanying sinister wind ghost accomplices, and the assault from the Ocher Immortal Slaying Bracelet!

Compared to the Red Flame Sect disciples’ grand formation, the Demon Soul Generals Array more closely resembled the Demonic Array of the Hou Corpse Cave. It radiated a dim, blood-red Demonic Qi, instantly revealing itself as a malevolent formation.

Shan Hao’s eye twitched, endless regret welling in his heart. I never should have taken in ”Demon Lord Pei Yu,” that harbinger of disaster! he lamented, the situation now utterly ruined because of it. His killing intent towards Shen Mo surged to an unprecedented peak.

But no matter how profound his regret, he now had to face the onslaught of the Demon Soul Generals Array.

The ocher spirit light from the Ocher Immortal Slaying Bracelet returned to his side, enveloping him in a tight defense. It continuously blocked the manifested forms of killing intent: dark red lightning, savage weapons, blazing demonic flame, bone-chilling ghostly winds, and more.

Simultaneously, he opened his mouth and spat out a bronze halberd coated in brownish-green rust. He swung it, unleashing sharp attacks against the Demon Soul Generals Array!

Seeing Shan Hao trapped, Shen Mo turned his gaze towards the Fox Demon Pei Wanchen, who was rushing to attack him.

So far, the situation has developed entirely according to my calculations. Tiger Demon Shan Hao, a great demon who received a decree from a True Immortal, is the toughest nut to crack in the Hou Corpse Cave. His Cultivation Realm is extremely high, making him difficult to kill quickly. Even if defeated, he cannot be slain easily. Otherwise, the True Immortal-level entity backing him might sense it and turn its attention directly to the South Slope of Five Dragon Mountain! Therefore, in my previous calculations, I planned to use the Demon Soul Generals’ God Slaying Array to trap Shan Hao directly. Then, I will personally take action, eliminating the other great demons one by one, dismantling their Demonic Arrays, and thoroughly clipping Shan Hao’s wings. Once Shan Hao is isolated, whether to kill, imprison, or release him will be entirely up to me.

At this thought, the power of chaotic Yuan within him began to surge and billow.

In an instant, Shen Mo deployed True Immortal Magic, transforming his Dao Body into the form of a Three-headed Six-armed Demon God. He then activated Special Destiny abilities one after another: ”Insight into All Beings,” ”Danger Perception,” and ”Indestructible Body”!

Under the scrutiny of ”Insight into All Beings,” Shen Mo thoroughly investigated the origins of Pei Wanchen, Shan Hao, Heisha, the Corpse King, and other Class V great demons.

Simultaneously, he activated Skills such as Cloud Thunder Wing and Crystal Brahma Flame. A pair of magnificent wings, formed from astral winds, clouds, and lightning, materialized on his back. His Dao Body was enveloped in a crystal flame. Combined with his Three-headed Six-armed form, he exuded an awe-inspiring might, resembling a divinity descending upon the mortal world!

Shen Mo did not activate the Sword Escape Skill. Or rather, this teleportation Skill, known as ”Body Follows the Sword,” had been imbued upon the Demon Slaying Sword many days prior. Now, the Demon Slaying Sword, carrying a trace of Clear Spirit Qi, had already flown far from Five Dragon Mountain, tens of millions of miles distant.

He could not activate the same Skill repeatedly while it was already in effect.

The movement-enhancing effect of Cloud Thunder Wing was unique; its power and efficacy varied dramatically depending on the prevailing celestial phenomena in Shen Mo’s vicinity.

However, with Shen Mo’s current cultivation level, summoning wind and rain was a trivial matter.

”The Thunder Fire Essence of Great Master Taiyuan Hao, congealing yin and gathering yang to guard the Thunder City! Let Guan Bo’s wind and fire ascend to the Abyssal Court, stirring wind and raising lightning to awaken the spirits... By my command: Wind, come! Rain, come! Thunder and Lightning, be summoned!” one of Shen Mo’s heads intoned. With a pair of arms forming a seal, he used magic to summon the energies of wind and clouds.

In the next instant, a fierce gale swept across the southern slopes of Five Dragon Mountain. Dark clouds roiled, and bolts of lightning flashed incessantly. Within the blink of an eye, torrential rain poured down, transforming the surrounding thousands of miles into a raging storm world of wind, thunder, and rain.

Empowered by the celestial phenomena, a beat of Shen Mo’s Cloud Thunder Wings produced a sharp CRACKLE.

His form blurred into an afterimage, smoothly evading a blood-arrow magic artifact unleashed by the Fox Demon Pei Wanchen, and he reappeared directly above and behind his opponent.

Pei Wanchen’s expression darkened. He immediately produced a Blood Brush, dipping it into an ink of dark red, almost black, concocted from unknown materials. With a few swift strokes, he began to paint images of fierce tigers, True Dragons, phoenixes, and Kylins in the air.

I myself am a Grade V Talisman Maker, not far from reaching Grade Six in the Talisman Path. I know a technique that requires no talisman paper, allowing one to directly inscribe runes in the void, craft a talisman, and then activate its power for magical attacks. It appears to be a Spell, but it’s actually a variation of talisman crafting. Its power depends on the Talisman Maker’s proficiency in the Talisman Path, the grade of the talisman itself, and the Divine Power contained within the beast blood and cinnabar used. However, this Fox Demon before me is painting images of exotic and immortal beasts, not the usual runes found on talismans. If he were truly skilled in the Talisman Path, the tiger demon Shan Hao wouldn’t have asked Fairy Pei Yu to craft the Grade Six Spirit Control Talisman back then! Regardless of what Pei Wanchen intends, interrupting his casting is undoubtedly the right move.

Shen Mo immediately summoned the Taiyi Sword from his Dantian. Gripping the Spirit Sword, he slashed directly at the blood-inscribed patterns in mid-air and at the Fox Demon Pei Wanchen positioned behind them.

”Universal Demon Slaying!” The Sword Light flared dazzlingly, and the sword hummed like thunder.

As the sword Qi surged forth, the blood-inscribed figures of fierce tigers, True Dragons, phoenixes, and Kylins painted by Pei Wanchen all opened their eyes. They roared, transforming into beasts of flesh and blood.

The Blood Brush Pei Wanchen wielded was crafted from his own fox fur. The ink was a concoction of countless precious spiritual items and his vital blood essence, all to awaken a trace of the True Spirit within the exotic beasts depicted by the blood patterns.

Instantly, dragons roared, tigers snarled, phoenixes soared, and Kylins bounded forth.

All these exotic and immortal beasts, each exuding a terrifying aura distinct from humans, lunged head-on towards the Demon Slaying Sword Qi!