At the peak of Blackwind Mountain, a thunderous spear radiating terrifying divine light descended from above, carrying a fearsome destructive force, as if it could pierce through everything!
Mo Fan plummeted towards the earth, his body tattered, countless bones broken, every part of him aching.
His entire right arm had turned to stark white bone, with only a few charred scraps of flesh clinging to the seams, the blood already crusted over.
This was the most brutal battle Mo Fan had faced since beginning his cultivation.
He had even exited his Fire Spirit Body state, his entire being utterly weakened, like a candle flickering in the wind, ready to extinguish at any moment.
At that moment, a tall figure appeared above Mo Fan, shielding him from all attacks.
Looking at this familiar silhouette, Mo Fan felt a sense of relief, his eyes welling up with tears.
This battle had been too hard for him!
The appearance of that figure brought him immense warmth, like a lost child suddenly seeing their kin, a flood of emotions surging within him.
So, in this world, there was still someone protecting him.
Though, strictly speaking, it wasn’t exactly a person.
But this warmth was long-forgotten, buried deep in Mo Fan’s heart for who knows how long…
“Senior…”
Mo Fan murmured, his gaze gradually firming.
The thunderous divine spear descended, then vanished.
The White Tiger Holy King did not act, merely standing there, yet it was enough to make Leiyu Zidian hastily retract his demonic technique.
He even suffered a degree of backlash for it!
“White… White Tiger Holy King!”
Leiyu Zidian’s pupils contracted, and despite his usual composure, he stammered.
“Do you wish to fight me?”
The White Tiger Holy King spoke calmly, his voice soft, yet it made Leiyu Zidian instinctively retreat a few steps.
“No… you, aren’t you supposed to be dead?!”
Leiyu Zidian’s heart raced, his expression unnatural, his words bordering on incoherent.
Who was the White Tiger Holy King?
The first great demon in a thousand years to step into the Holy Demon Realm in the Hundred Thousand Mountains!
The first to dare challenge the human race!
The terrifying demon who single-handedly destroyed two of the human race’s great mountains and shattered the fortune of their southern frontier!
A legend who triumphed in battle against a Heavenly Being!
Thus, even a Demon Ancestor like Leiyu Zidian felt a chill in his heart when facing the White Tiger Holy King.
“Are you cursing me?”
The White Tiger Holy King raised an eyebrow, looking at Leiyu Zidian, who paled and gave an awkward smile, “That’s not what I meant.”
“Then what did you mean?”
The White Tiger Holy King continued to stare at him expressionlessly.
“…”
Leiyu Zidian was speechless, visibly embarrassed, and changed the subject, “When the Holy King fought the Heavenly Being, it shocked all of Jiu Zhou. Even our Fire Phoenix Holy King often spoke of your invincible might!”
“Are you trying to pressure me with the Fire Phoenix Holy King?”
“Zidian wouldn’t dare…”
Leiyu Zidian quickly shook his head, though inwardly he gritted his teeth, his expression shifting constantly. Finally, he looked at Mo Fan on the ground and said, “Holy King, this demon is my enemy. I came here for him. Please, Holy King, show some leniency.”
“This demon is fated to me. Are you certain he is your enemy?” the White Tiger Holy King asked.
“…”
Leiyu Zidian was speechless again, his anger burning to its peak, but facing the White Tiger Holy King, he had to lower his stance and said gravely, “My Leiyu Family was ordered by the Fire Phoenix to invite this demon to serve at the Holy Mountain. Not only did he refuse, but he also ruthlessly killed our young family head!
This grudge is irreconcilable. Please, Holy King, make a ruling!”
“So, in the end, you still want to fight me?”
The White Tiger Holy King sighed, taking a step forward, a terrifying pressure instantly enveloping Leiyu Zidian!
“White Tiger Holy King, the one killed was my descendant. How can I stand idly by?!”
Leiyu Zidian roared in anger, stepping forward as well, his Demon Ancestor aura erupting fully.
Boom!!
Above the clouds, rolling thunderclouds gathered unnoticed, massive electric serpents weaving through them, a destructive aura blanketing the region.
“Do you truly wish to oppose this Saint?”
The White Tiger Holy King took another step, his aura becoming terrifying.
“I respect you as a Holy King and do not wish to clash, but you must not bully me too far!”
Leiyu Zidian’s forehead glowed, a lightning mark appearing. Bathed in thunder, he resembled a thunder god, his aura growing ever more fearsome.
“What are you?”
“Bullying you, so what!”
The White Tiger Holy King took a third step, and a massive white tiger phantom appeared behind him, its vertical pupils staring coldly at Leiyu Zidian.
At the same time, shadowy figures emerged from the White Tiger Holy King’s body. Though their faces were indistinct, each seemed to exude an incomparably terrifying aura!
Seeing this, Leiyu Zidian’s pupils contracted again, the lightning around him dimming slightly.
His expression wavered, but then he suddenly sneered, “White Tiger Holy King, battling a Heavenly Being must have been tough, right?”
The White Tiger Holy King did not respond, merely looking at him calmly.
“I’ve heard you’ve always been domineering. Now that you’ve broken through to the Holy Demon Realm and even killed a Heavenly Being, you must be even more so!
So, by your usual style, why would you waste so many words with me?”
Leiyu Zidian sneered, growing more excited as he spoke, increasingly convinced his guess was correct.
“And so?”
“What are you trying to say?”
The White Tiger Holy King remained calm.
“Honestly, I do fear you, so much so that I lost my composure the moment I saw you.”
“But now, I’ve remembered something.”
Leiyu Zidian said, grinning fiercely at the White Tiger Holy King, “That was a Heavenly Being! A being beyond the creatures of our Jiu Zhou continent, certainly no weaker than you, perhaps even stronger!
Even if you killed the Heavenly Being, it must have come at a great cost!
So, I think you may no longer be yourself!
White Tiger Holy King, am I right?”
The White Tiger Holy King did not speak, only looking calmly at Leiyu Zidian, then suddenly bursting into laughter.
His laughter shook the heavens, full of vigor, causing Leiyu Zidian’s expression to shift, though he gritted his teeth and said, “If you truly still had the power to fight a Heavenly Being, you would have killed me already instead of playing these mysterious games!!”
“Perhaps you’re right. Why don’t you try attacking me and see if I’m all show now?”
The White Tiger Holy King’s laughter subsided, and he looked at Leiyu Zidian again, his lips curling slightly, “Go on, try it!”
“Why… why do you insist on protecting this minor demon?!”
Leiyu Zidian growled, visibly frustrated. Though he had his suspicions, he still dared not act.
He couldn’t understand why, if the White Tiger Holy King truly possessed the power of a Holy Demon, he didn’t strike directly but instead forced him to make a move?
“Every demon cultivator in these Hundred Thousand Mountains started as a minor demon, rising step by step. Who is born a Holy Demon King? Who dares to truly stand above all?”
“The heavens and earth are vast; we must hold reverence in our hearts!
Not killing you doesn’t mean this Saint is cowardly or merciful.
On the contrary, this Saint is mindful of the presence behind you!
You, Leiyu Zidian, are insignificant. Your life or death matters little, but the Fire Phoenix Holy King’s stance is something this Saint cares about, as it concerns the future fate of the demon race in these Hundred Thousand Mountains.
I cannot let a small figure like you disrupt this Saint’s grand plan, can I?”
Bai Xiaosu turned away, no longer looking at Leiyu Zidian, exposing his back completely, leaving himself wide open.
Staring at Bai Xiaosu, so close yet so far, a ruthless glint flashed in Leiyu Zidian’s eyes, but it quickly turned to deep fear, his expression shifting constantly.
