Immortality begins with becoming a master weapon refiner

Chapter 256 Demon King-level Thousand Feathered Eagle
The ten Eagle King clans supported by the Sky-Soaring Eagle Emperor sound impressive, but in reality, they were forced into this role, lacking sufficient foundation and powerful bloodlines.

In the Southern Wilderness Demon Realm, there are countless demons whose bloodline talents surpass those of the Eagle Clan.

Overall, the eagle clan itself is lacking in some bloodline.

Although not as famous as the demon bloodline races, how did the Sky-Piercing Eagle Emperor do it? He suppressed the powerful demon races, using every means to weaken their clan power, weakening them in three aspects: resources, numbers, and combat strength.

It has a similar feel to the situation of founding emperors who, in order to consolidate their power, eliminate meritorious officials. In Gu Qing's eyes, it is very similar to the situation of Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang.

Therefore, the ten great eagle kings are not necessarily powerful.

Even with substantial resource support, in just a few thousand years, each race only has one or two sixth-rank demon kings, which is far inferior to some demon races that existed in ancient times.

The Sky-Piercing Eagle Clan has inherited the title of Demon Emperor for several generations, but in recent years the clan has been experiencing a generational gap, which is why they have cultivated the Ten Eagle Kings as an aid. Their start was indeed a bit late.

This explains why, despite possessing a larger and more prosperous spiritual land, the Demon Realm is still evenly matched with the human race. Compared to the ancient and prehistoric eras, the demon race has declined.

Furthermore, due to the ruthless methods of the Sky-Piercing Eagle Emperor, the demon race is internally divided and indignant. If they can establish an external threat, they can reduce the probability of a rebellion.

After all, there is a difference between conflicts between enemies of the same race and conflicts between one's own people.

Therefore, in the view of the Ninth Ancestor, the atmosphere of the demon race will reach a certain peak in about a thousand years, at which time the third war between humans and demons may break out.

Gu Qing, however, had a different opinion.

The term "demon race" is a general term, but in reality, each race is different. For example, the wolf demon and the sheep demon, even when faced with pressure from human cultivators, cannot abandon all prejudices and unite to resist powerful enemies.

Just like there's regional discrimination within the human race, right?

If placed in the Southern Wilderness, the possibility of unity is high. However, if they are different from other races in the Four Seas and Eight Deserts, they will be regarded as aliens.

Let's return to the present.

The Thousand Feather Eagle Clan ranks low, with only one sixth-rank lower-level demon king, who is none other than the Eagle King.

If he dies at the hands of Mo Xuan, not to mention the benefits of his fame, the most important thing is that it will attract those powerful demon races with unique bloodlines, who have been persecuted terribly in recent years.

Even among the human race, Mo Xuan would become famous. After all, killing the Eagle King head-on is like challenging the authority of the current Demon Emperor. Perhaps the Xuan Tian Black Market could become a market that both humans and demons would be willing to gather in.

Of course, to do this, Mo Xuan must have an identity.

Half-demon!

This is where the Thousand Feather Eagle King's help comes in.

“Young man, considering that you are also a demon and have the blood of a true dragon, I will spare your life and let this prince leave.”

Amidst the dark, heavy clouds, a pair of pure white eagle eyes emerged, and eagle wings covered with thick feathers stretched for three miles.

The true form of the Eagle King actually covered the entire Xuan Tian Black Market. Compared to the size of the Dragon Transformation Secret Technique, the true form of the Demon King was undoubtedly more eye-catching.

This terrifying power was like an insurmountable chasm for cultivators of the lower three ranks; the gap was simply too great, and they couldn't even muster the thought of resistance.

But who is Gu Qing?
Bai Sanzu had already been worn down to death by him, and now that his cultivation has broken through, why should he hesitate to fight?!
"Spare me? Aren't you afraid of biting off more than you can chew? How dare you talk such nonsense! Let's fight first!"

Gu Qing transformed himself and unleashed the Dragon Transformation Technique.

When the Flaming Dragon True Form was unleashed, it was clearly a size smaller than the Thousand Feather Eagle King. Its dragon tail swayed, black demon lightning mixed with blood demon lightning, black and red lightning flashed, and it slapped towards the eagle's beak.

How arrogant.

The Thousand Feather Eagle King was also burning with rage. When Mo Xuan fought him, the Ten Thousand Serpent Flame Formation was not dispelled and continued to inflict heavy casualties on his subordinates.

Kill!

A cry rang out as the giant eagle unleashed its unique demonic feather magic, comparable to divine powers. Its feathers, like swords, split into countless pure white feather swords, forming a sword array that surrounded Gu Qing.

"Endless Falling Petals Sword Formation, activate!"

Wind! Strong wind!

The storm bound Gu Qing to the ground, and countless feather swords came crisscrossing, deeply slashing into Gu Qing's dragon body. In terms of body tempering, his foundation was still a bit lacking, and he was not as outstanding as his other specialties, but in fact, he was also at the top level among his peers.

It is not enough to fight against a sixth-grade demon king who is of a higher rank.

By intentionally feigning weakness, Gu Qing used the Devouring Dharma Wheel to aid his vital points, making it appear as if black holes had appeared around his dragon body, completely devouring the Feather Sword.

Gu Qing's mastery of the Devouring Dao was known only to a few patriarchs of Baiyue Mountain.

Using the identity of Mo Xuan is also a precaution, an endorsement of the future Xuan Tian Black Market, to prevent it from becoming a hidden danger.

in this way.

After a hundred or so moves, Gu Qing was forced out of his dragon form and reverted to his dragon-human appearance.

It looks like it's been reduced to its original state.

The Thousand Feather Eagle King laughed heartily, his voice carrying for miles.

"I knew you were so powerful, but you're nothing but a half-demon with mixed blood. With such a lowly status, how dare you spout such nonsense in front of me? Die!"

Countless falling feathers coalesced into an eagle's claw, piercing through the clouds.

Despite the huge size difference, Gu Qing looked like an ant.

At the same time, the words of the Thousand Feather Eagle King caused a great ripple. The little demons who were watching from afar looked at Mo Xuan with more disdain and superiority.

They will spread this news; this is the status of half-demons among the demon race—deeply entrenched, almost like slaves.

If this matter is confirmed, there will be both good and bad aspects. However, since Gu Qing is powerful enough, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. It will make it easier for the Xuan Tian Black Market to expand its customer base, and it will seem natural for him to betray the interests of the demon race. No one will think it's wrong.

"So what if you're a half-demon? Old man, today is your death day!"

The Chongshan Seal suddenly magnified countless times, from bottom to top.

The sword collided with the eagle's claw, causing a violent explosion that dispersed countless clouds. Gu Qing muttered incantations as he held the pure white demon-slaying sword in his hand.

With a horizontal slash, the sword energy rapidly expanded to a hundred feet.

The Thousand Feather Eagle King didn't take it seriously. No matter how talented an individual is, it is extremely difficult for them to challenge a sixth-grade demon king if they want to be above the required level. Throughout the history of the Cangwu Realm, there have only been a handful of such individuals.

Given such a long time span, a hundred people is an extremely small number, and the probability of encountering them is practically nonexistent.

Unfortunately, he encountered it today.

The Demon-Slaying Sword revealed its ferocity, its affinity for attacking demons was brought to the extreme, and the Eagle King, who only used four-tenths of his strength to resist, quickly realized that something was wrong.

It wasn't until the sword flashed across the wings, severing a third of the right wing, that he realized what was happening and shouted in alarm.

"What magic weapon is this?!"

"Demon-Slaying Sword!"

"Is it profitable?"

Words disrupted the opponent's mind, and lightning surged around Gu Qing, instantly appearing above the Eagle King's head. The demonic sword rose into the air, imbued with the dual power of magic and demonic essence, possessing a unique aura of a half-demon.

(End of this chapter)