Zongwang: Unspeakable fear!

Chapter 879 Personally Opening the Prelude to the Great War (3K6 votes needed, please vote!)

The Jade Dragon King will never forget the owner of that voice, for its father died by the sword of that voice's owner.

Little did it know that its father's past experiences would now befall it in the same way.

Mo Ye, the Jade Dragon King, had bloodshot eyes and raised his massive head, roaring menacingly, "Zhang Poyue!"

Seeing Mo Ye's expression of wanting to skin him alive, Po Yue Sword Lord stood with his hands behind his back, still smiling calmly, and said, "Hehe, you little worm from back then, now you dare to yell at this old man? Have you forgotten how your father died a tragic death?"

"Zhang Poyue!"

Mo Ye's eyes suddenly turned blood red, and his huge, winding body roared toward Po Yue Sword Lord.

A massive, dark jade-colored dragon, hundreds of feet long, rushed towards them, like a mountain range stretching across the sky, carrying an unparalleled sense of oppression. But Po Yue Sword Lord simply waved his hand casually and said, "Save your breath. You should go and talk to Yan Luo True Lord instead."

As soon as he finished speaking, the raging flames suddenly surged even higher.

The terrifying flames instantly transformed into a pillar of fire, completely engulfing the body of the Jade Flood Dragon King and burning through its head in a very short time.

Boom~
The enormous dragon corpse crashed onto the mountain below, creating a deafening roar.

The Jade Dragon King deserved to die, but its body was full of treasures. Even if these treasures were useless to Yanluo Zhenjun and Poyue Jianjun present, it didn't mean that others couldn't use them.

After the death of the Jade Dragon King, the three-eyed giant ape, which split into three, had nowhere to escape.

Or rather, in the hands of the three Dao-Merging True Monarchs, they had no chance of survival to begin with.

Yanluo Zhenjun clenched his fist, and the raging fire that swept across the heavens and earth transformed into a wisp of fire that rushed into his palm. A smile appeared on his face as he said softly, "This time the harvest is quite substantial, with two top-tier Dao Integration Great Demons and eight Dao Integration Demon Kings."

Then, he turned to look at Gao Yang, who had returned to his normal size, his crimson eyes, still glowing with firelight, filled with satisfaction. "Young friend Gao, we owe you a great debt this time. If it were any one of my Qian Yuan human races, they would probably be dead by now."

Gao Yang put away Yongyao, cupped his hands in greeting to Yanluo Zhenjun, and said, "Senior is too kind. I was merely doing my best."

"Now that the demon race's ambush has been thwarted, they will surely react. We must hurry and send troops to the Eastern Wilderness. After we have pacified the demon race, we will thank you properly, young friend Gao."

With a flash, Po Yue Sword Master appeared in front of Gao Yang, a warm smile on his face, and continued, "Speaking of which, my grand-disciple's achievements are largely thanks to the encouragement from young friend Gao."

"If he hadn't met Young Friend Gao, that kid Jian Tianxia wouldn't have been so diligent in his studies."

"Fellow Swordsman is naturally gifted, and with your diligent and hardworking cultivation, it is only natural that you have achieved such success." In response to Po Yue Sword Lord's gratitude, Gao Yang spoke his mind truthfully without being humble or arrogant.

"Alright, Poyue, let's go."

With a wave of his hand, Yanluo Zhenjun unleashed flames from his body. In the next instant, the flames vanished, and his figure disappeared, leaving only a voice in Gao Yang's ears:

"Young friend Gao, these demon king corpses are your spoils of war, remember to keep them safe."

Although both the Jade Flood Dragon King and the Three-Eyed Giant Ape King were killed by True Lord Yanluo, neither True Lord Yanluo nor Sword Lord Poyue were blind. Anyone with discerning eyes could see that Gao Yang already possessed the strength to kill these two top-tier demon kings.

However, compared to a True Lord like Yanluo Zhenjun, it will take a little longer.

Yanluo Zhenjun only took action to save time.

But this doesn't mean that these demon kings have become Yanluo Zhenjun's spoils of war. As Dao-Merging Zhenjuns, they wouldn't do something so shameful.

Gao Yang cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you very much, Senior Yan Luo."

"No need to thank him, you inherently possess this power."

After speaking, Po Yue Sword Master casually swept one hand across his body, and space instantly cracked open. He took a step forward and disappeared into the spatial rift.

As for the Netherworld True Lord, he never showed himself or made a move from beginning to end.

Thus, the siege against Gao Yang has come to a complete end. One member of the Qian Yuan human race has died, while ten demon kings of the Eastern Wilderness demon race have perished.

The loss of these ten demon kings, plus the four demon kings who died earlier, totaling fourteen demon kings, is a devastating blow even to the former overlord, the Eastern Wilderness Demon Clan. It has also brought the Qian Yuan Human Clan to almost equal strength with the Eastern Wilderness Demon Clan in terms of the number of Dao Integration combat power.

Under these circumstances, the Qian Yuan human race has already seen the possibility of completely pushing the Eastern Wilderness demon race off its throne and then ascending to the top of Qian Yuan.

In particular, after learning from the Xuan Yuan Sect Leader about the existence of heavens beyond heavens and the possibility of ascending to the upper realm, these True Monarchs, who stood at the very pinnacle of humanity and had nowhere left to go, naturally yearned for it immensely.

Given this possibility, how could beings like Po Yue Sword Lord and Yu Yan Luo True Lord, who possess the foundation of the human race, remain calm?

The only reason they were able to have a brief chat with Gao Yang was because of the strength he had demonstrated and his tireless help to the Qian Yuan human race.

Milofina perched on Gao Yang's shoulder and said, "Meow~ Gao Yang, those two people just now looked really strong."

Gao Yang nodded slightly and said with a hint of estimation, "They should have reached the realm of legendary rules, and being able to transform their bodies into rules makes them terrifyingly strong."

"A rule-based legend on par with the pinnacle legends? I never imagined that such an existence would exist in a plane that isn't even connected to the multiverse." Milofina was quite surprised.

"The systems are different. The Eastern lineage has a great advantage in terms of cultivation and lifespan. As their strength increases, their lifespan also becomes longer, and there are various ways to prolong their lifespan. However, in the absence of resources to improve their strength, comprehending the rules to become stronger is their only option."

After Gao Yang finished speaking, he reached out and put the demon king's corpse in the valley into his inventory bag.

This trip to Qian Yuan only lasted a few days, but they already obtained more than ten enormous monster corpses that were equivalent to legendary level.

Once they return to the Immortal Wasteland, the Chro Fruit Tree will undoubtedly receive a significant boost.

Furthermore, it is foreseeable that as the final battle between humans and demons unfolds, he will be able to obtain more corpses of demon kings who have attained the Dao.

A few breaths later, Gao Yang flew out of the Void Cicada Valley. He glanced back at the valley behind him, then took a step and vanished instantly.

It took a lot of time to get there, but the return trip took less than half the time it took to get there.

When Gao Yang arrived at the Human Alliance's headquarters, the place was already engulfed in an unprecedentedly intense and heated atmosphere.

Countless cultivators shuttled back and forth in the air, and groups of cultivators dressed in standard Taoist robes rushed into the teleportation array in unison. A large number of domesticated spirit beasts followed their masters into the teleportation array and headed to the designated battlefield.

Clearly, upon learning of the failed ambush by the demon race, the original plan was quickly put into action.

Subtle spatial fluctuations rippled outwards, and Sect Leader Xuan Yuan appeared before Gao Yang.

With a smile on his face, he looked at Gao Yang and said, "Young friend Gao, this time you broke the demon race's sure-kill trap, making our human race almost equal to the demon race in terms of the number of Dao Integration warriors. If the human race wins the championship, your contribution will be indispensable."

Gao Yang replied with a smile, "Senior Xuan Yuan, isn't this exactly what we wanted to see?"

"Yes, since the rise of our human race, it has been ten thousand years. In these ten thousand years, our human race has grown from being food for demonic beasts to finally being able to say 'no' to those former overlords of heaven and earth."

We are human beings, not food, much less resources that we can eat or play with as we please!

The Xuan Yuan Sect Leader's tone revealed a barely perceptible excitement; the human race's millennia of progress was finally about to bear fruit.

This glory that would go down in history would shine upon him, the head of the Xuanmen Dao Sect, causing even this True Lord to experience a slight emotional fluctuation.

Sect Leader Xuan Yuan composed himself and then looked at Gao Yang, continuing, "Our human race has launched a full-scale attack on the demon race of the Eastern Wilderness. With their intentions on the sidelines, the demon race will inevitably be caught off guard and unable to defend themselves."

This time, the Qian Yuan human race aims to conquer the demon race's royal court in one fell swoop.

"Young friend Gao, would you be willing to join us in witnessing the moment when humanity ascends to the pinnacle?"

"Of course I'm willing," Gao Yang said with a smile upon hearing this.

He knew very well how important his top-tier combat strength was to the Qian Yuan human race. Every bit of extra strength he possessed would increase their chances of winning the decisive battle ahead.

At this critical moment involving the life and death of both races, it is only natural to try to make use of such a powerful force and make it play its role.

Moreover, he came here specifically for this purpose.

Sect Leader Xuan Yuan nodded slightly and then said, "All of the human race's combat forces have now been mobilized and are heading to the front lines of the war. Jian Tianxia and Leng Xin will be with you later."

In the battles that follow, you can choose your opponent according to your own will; no one will interfere with your choice.

Upon hearing this, Gao Yang cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, senior."

The arrangement made by the Xuan Yuan Sect Leader was undoubtedly to Gao Yang's liking. It was a favor that Gao Yang, as a visitor from another region, was able to provide assistance, but he should not be allowed to be arbitrarily driven by people like him from the Qian Yuan clan, otherwise he would be going against his duty.

Allowing Gao Yang to move freely at this moment is itself a gesture of goodwill.

"Alright, the curtain has been raised on the war. Whether we live or die is up to fate."

Sect Leader Xuan Yuan looked at Gao Yang, paused for a moment, and then said, "If the situation is not in our human race's favor, I urge you, young friend Gao, to leave this realm quickly, lest you waste your life."

Faced with the undisguised worry and concern of Sect Leader Xuan Yuan, Gao Yang respectfully cupped his hands and slowly said, "Thank you, senior. I have my own judgment."

"If things become unavoidable, I promise that when my strength is sufficient, I will return to Qian Yuan and slaughter all the demons."

As soon as he finished speaking, Gao Yang looked up at Sect Leader Xuan Yuan and silently said in his heart, "To fulfill the cause and effect."

After Sect Leader Xuan Yuan left, Jian Tianxia and Fairy Leng Xin quickly flew out from the main camp, followed by Audreyville and the two-headed golden lion.

"Fellow Daoist Gao, shall we set off now?"

Jian Tianxia flew to Gao Yang's side, full of vigor and high spirits.

Gao Yang nodded and replied, "Okay."

Upon seeing this, Jian Tianxia immediately flew towards the outside of the main camp, asking as he flew, "Fellow Daoist Gao, how is the Hundred Beasts True Person during this ambush by the demon race?"

"I killed him," Gao Yang said casually.

"Well done!"

Jian Tianxia clapped his hands and said, "Fellow Daoist Gao, Leng Xin and I have decided to become Daoist partners after this decisive battle. We will hold a ceremony after the battle, and you must come and have a drink at the wedding."

Gao Yang glanced at Jian Tianxia and saw his face full of joy. A strange light flashed in his eyes.

Saying such things before the start of a major war is tantamount to planting a flag for oneself. Given the current state of films and television shows on Earth, anyone who says something like this is almost certain to die in the war.

However, reality is not like a movie. Gao Yang nodded and said, "Congratulations to both of you. In that case, Fellow Daoist Jian should be careful in the battle. When the great battle is over, I must be included in the celebratory feast."

"Haha, Fellow Daoist Gao, don't worry, I'm not the same person who was surrounded and killed by the Demon King before."

As Jian Tianxia spoke, a sharp sword intent soared into the sky, radiating a magnificent sword aura.

The sword's power flashed and disappeared in an instant. Jian Tianxia looked at Gao Yang and said:
"By the way, Fellow Daoist Gao, in this battle, our human race will unite as one and strike straight at the demon race's royal court. If you encounter an enemy you cannot defeat in the subsequent battles, remember to hide in the human race's great formation."

"Rest assured, fellow Daoist, if I am unable to do so, I will not force myself." Gao Yang nodded slowly.

(End of this chapter)