radiothebook Chapter 499 Straight to the Heart of the Demon, Myriad Transformations
Chapter 499 Straight to the Heart of the Demon, Myriad Transformations
Chapter 499 Straight to the Heart of the Demon, Myriad Transformations
The orders of the evil gods were quickly relayed.
Naturally, it was quickly obtained by the hidden agents planted by Bai Ze and then passed on to Bai Ze.
Outside the Baxia base, Bai Ze listened to Li Xiuge's report with his divine sense, and his thoughts raced.
The followers of the evil god are all reckless, and suicide attacks are a basic operation for them. The various strongholds and fronts under Dongxia will definitely suffer heavy losses. As for Cheng Peng, this martial artist of the Heavenly Gate, he is the kind of good person in the universal sense, who is eager to help others and saves people from danger everywhere.
While they are ruthless when dealing with enemies, they are absolutely ruthless when it comes to their own side.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have become Dongxia's top firefighter.
Given the status and position of a Heavenly Gate warrior, if he were unwilling, who could force him to run around all day? Even a divine enemy could not arbitrarily command a Heavenly Gate warrior.
After all, these are the pillars of a country.
Cheng Peng's kind-hearted nature may be somewhat out of step with the current world, but the martial artists of Tianguan are capable of what ordinary people cannot, and they will not compromise with the so-called world.
Just as Principal Lu Mingzhou once said, martial arts masters are often idealists, because those who cannot hold on to their ideals succumb to reality and have long been defeated by it.
Cheng Peng is a prime example of this statement. His character has been known to everyone through his experiences over the decades.
If Bai Ze, disguised as "Cheng Peng," did not take action after learning of this news, then not only the enemy, but even his own people might have become suspicious, and then that suspicion would be exploited by the other side without hesitation.
Suspect me? That's understandable. After all, the five evil gods who severely injured Cheng Peng were right across from us. If I hadn't intervened, Cheng Peng would already be dead in the Northwest.
After considering various factors, Bai Ze decided that he had to take the initiative.
Just then, a message arrived via the communication jade slip.
After reading it, Bai Ze turned into dust again and flew into Baxia's base.
It was the same stone chamber, but this time there were two more people inside.
They were a monk and a Taoist priest, respectively.
The Taoist priest wore a Bagua robe, had a long beard under his chin, and his black hair was combed into a Taoist bun on his head and tied with a Yuanshi crown, showing the style of an ancient person.
Although the people of Dongxia admire ancient styles and often see martial arts experts wearing long robes, it is quite rare to see one that is completely replicated like this.
This is the head of the Daoist Chunyang Palace, and also Xi Yuheng's senior master—the contemporary Chunyang Master, Lü Qingyang.
As for the other side, it was a monk dressed as a martial monk, with a face like yellow jade, with a hint of gold, and a wheel of flames faintly visible behind his head.
Judging from his appearance alone, one can tell that this person must have broken through the Heavenly Gate of the body, and is none other than Fazang, the Heavenly Gate warrior of Daxing Temple, known as the "Dragon Subduing Arhat".
Fazang and Lü Qingyang stood on opposite sides of the tactical table. Although neither of them spoke, they did not seem to have a good relationship.
After all, Buddhism and Taoism are different, and even in modern times, the relationship between the two remains quite delicate.
For certain reasons, the two sides even have a direct conflict of interest.
For example, Daxing Temple has always opened numerous martial arts schools and recruited lay disciples, ostensibly to seek fame and fortune, but in reality, to collect the power of faith. Under such circumstances, it is natural for fellow practitioners to be disliked, and there have even been several clashes between Buddhism and Taoism.
This is just Daxing Temple. If it were another major Buddhist temple, Dade Temple, then the conflict would be even more intense.
Because Qin Daoan, the elder of Chunyang Palace and now the principal of Yangping Martial Arts University, stole away the fiancée of Shiyin of Dade Temple when he was young. In response, Shiyin took the initiative to become the principal of Mingxin Martial Arts University, and has been at odds with Yangping Martial Arts University for many years.
As the sect leader, Lü Qingyang clashed with the Dade Temple multiple times over this issue.
He Dingguo's decision to have Lü Qingyang and Song Tianyuan, the principal of Yujing Martial Arts University, work together was probably also due to this factor.
Upon seeing Bai Ze suddenly appear, both Lü Qingyang and Fazang showed expressions of awe and surprise.
"Amitabha! It has been many years since we last met. Benefactor Cheng's lightness skill has become even more unpredictable." Fazang praised with his palm raised.
Lu Qingyang could not hide his amazement and said, "If you were to fight against Mercury, the Grand Master of Shinra, Brother Cheng should be able to defeat him."
Mercury of the Shinra Empire is the god of speed, thief, and commerce. The Grand Duke Mercury, who worships Mercury, also inherited the power of this god. Although his combat strength is average, his speed is not to be underestimated.
He once fought Cheng Peng in the wasteland for territory, and they were evenly matched in terms of speed.
The fact that Lü Qingyang could directly mention this matter shows that he and Cheng Peng are acquainted.
Another monk, Fazang, also had a good relationship with Cheng Peng.
This firefighting expert has accumulated a vast network of connections; he has many close friends throughout Dongxia.
Bai Ze didn't dare to exchange pleasantries with the two men, so he looked at He Dingguo and changed the subject, saying, "What brings you here in such a hurry?"
"Take a look."
With a gloomy expression, He Dingguo projected the information from a jade slip.
The above text briefly summarizes the attacks on several Dongxia positions.
The oracle of the evil god could be directly transmitted to the ears of his followers. Before Bai Ze received the message, the followers of the evil god had already begun to take action in various places.
Even though some have already entered the primeval forest, there are still many followers of evil gods in other places.
This attack did indeed cause a lot of damage.
These believers, whose minds have been corrupted, disregard life and death. Suicide attacks are a basic operation for them, and they often use the "Heavenly Demon Disintegration Technique" to self-destruct, making them impossible to defend against.
"This is an attempt to delay our progress and throw us into disarray. We must not let the enemy lead us by the nose at this time," He Dingguo said.
This was clearly meant for Cheng Peng, whose personality everyone knows. He Dingguo didn't even wait for Cheng Peng to speak before adding his own comment.
Unlike Cheng Peng, He Dingguo, as a general, knew the principle that "a kind heart cannot lead an army," and at this time, he must not be led by the nose by the enemy.
"But the fact that they did this means they probably already know the combat power we can deploy." Bai Ze didn't directly mention the rescue, but instead brought up another matter.
The opponent's attempt to force us to divide our forces and even subtly target "Cheng Peng" clearly indicates that they have a rough idea of our combat strength.
"Another mole?" He Dingguo's gaze darkened. "Has the military been infiltrated to this extent?"
Even the military has been infiltrated in this way; He Dingguo has no idea how riddled with problems must be in other departments as well.
And this was the result after a crackdown that forced a large number of Da Zizai believers to flee.
Thinking of this, He Dingguo felt a surge of anger.
However, as a high-ranking military officer, no matter how angry he was, it wouldn't affect his judgment.
"We've already discussed it and plan to take the initiative."
He Dingguo suppressed his emotions and said, "Since the enemy has sent out followers everywhere, let's concentrate in one place and decapitate them directly. Abandon the Baxia base, gather the Tianguan warriors, and launch a surprise attack on the primeval forest."
"Principal Song, who is still on his way, will also head directly to the primeval forest. The six of us will then work together to break through the array's spatial barrier. The question now is, how are your injuries? Will they affect your ability to participate?"
The original intention of sending out the Baxia base was to clear out the spies, but now that the enemy has spread their followers everywhere, the role of the Baxia base is not as significant.
Furthermore, there is an internal traitor within the Baxia base, and internal information has been leaked, posing a potential threat.
To abandon a base that has been seized is to abandon a potential threat.
But without He Dingguo in charge, the Baxia base is missing its backbone.
It must be admitted that He Dingguo truly has the courage and determination to achieve great things.
Moreover, even if there was an internal traitor, he trusted his subordinates quite a bit and believed that they could keep the situation under control and prevent the traitor from succeeding.
The question now is whether Cheng Peng, whom Bai Ze is impersonating, will make a move.
If I can make a move, then facing the evil god will be six against five, giving me the advantage.
Even if the Bashe joins the battle, it will still be six against six.
But this means we'll have to test the true nature of Bai Ze, this fake Cheng Peng.
In the end, I still had to make the move. Knowing Cheng Peng's personality, he would never back down at this point. Even if he was injured, he would forcefully suppress the pain. Was this also within your expectations, Kosch'e?
Bai Ze thought of that immortal being.
The other party's response perfectly grasped Cheng Peng's personality, targeting him both openly and covertly.
Kosh'e has truly studied the Heavenly Gate Warriors of Dongxia thoroughly over the years.
"Alright, then so be it."
Bai Ze nodded slowly and said, "Okay."
A streak of blue light streaked across the sky like a shooting star chasing the moon, heading towards the primeval forest.
Within this beam of azure light was none other than Song Tianyuan, the principal of Yujing Martial Arts University, who was a step behind the others.
However, given Principal Song's speed, after turning off into the primeval forest, if others hadn't hitched a ride with Yun Cheng Wanlipeng, they would probably have arrived a step later than him.
Besides its powerful capabilities, the most significant characteristic of the Cantongqi is its comprehensiveness.
Although Song Tianyuan did not master the ultimate secret formula, he did inherit the comprehensiveness of the Cantongqi.
However, just as Song Tianyuan flew over a mountain again, layers of folds suddenly appeared in the sky ahead, space folded, and a huge crack opened in the center. A dark pupil peeked out from the crack, and its eerie gaze fell on Song Tianyuan.
The blue light paused for a moment, and Song Tianyuan's figure appeared in mid-air.
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At the same time, black flame marks appeared in all directions, distorting space as if it were being scorched by flames, forming a huge circle that surrounded Song Tianyuan.
"The Great Demonic Eye!"
Song Tianyuan's gaze was solemn as he focused on the demonic eye and the figure beneath it.
Shiva, one of the three principal deities of Brahma, was once known as Mahadeva, and his other name is Mahasthamaprapta. This demonic eye is a manifestation of Shiva's power and the result of the blood sacrifice of four hundred million people in Brahma.
The lifeblood of four hundred million believers gave birth to this demonic eye.
However, the Great Demon Eye was destroyed by three divine enemies during the Third Demon Extermination Movement, and should not have reappeared.
Even more so—it shouldn't have appeared on the person in front of me.
"Great Freedom Demonic Sect Leader, Myriad Transformations Heavenly Demon, you actually broke through the Heavenly Barrier!"
Song Tianyuan could not hide his surprise.
The Heavenly Gate Warriors are a unified entity, with their three souls and seven spirits in harmony, while the most prominent characteristic of the Evil God's followers is that their spiritual will has been corrupted and distorted.
While the members of the Great Freedom Demonic Cult have indeed received the blessing of the Great Freedom, possessing an additional physical supernatural power compared to other martial artists, and ranking among the top in strength among those of the same realm, the weaknesses of followers of the evil god are unavoidable.
It is virtually impossible for them to unify their three souls and seven spirits, because the control over their three souls and seven spirits does not reside in themselves, but in the Great Freedom.
Even the leader of the Great Freedom Demon Sect—the Myriad Transformations Heavenly Demon—could not break this constraint.
The Myriad Transformations Demon King was virtually invincible in the ten-star realm. He once fought three opponents alone and killed them. However, he could only be considered invincible within the ten-star realm and could never break through to the next level.
The only exception is probably Ananda, who has already become an evil god.
Even Ananda followed the path of a heretical god, having long since strayed from the true way of martial arts.
To gain followers at the level of a Heavenly Gate Warrior, one would have to be a Heavenly Gate Warrior who is so foolish as to insist on being assimilated and corrupted by an evil god.
But once you reach the Heavenly Gate level, no matter how desperate you are, you can't possibly entrust your life and death to an evil god.
This is why all the Heavenly Gate warriors who appeared in the primeval forest were evil gods, and none of them were followers of evil gods.
Now, the Myriad Transformations Heavenly Demon, which has reappeared after many years, has broken through this shackle that should not have been broken through, and stepped into the realm of the Heavenly Gate.
Below the Great Demon Eye, a man dressed in a black robe with loose black hair stood quietly.
His face was blank, like a sheet of white paper, shrouded in a faint mist, revealing only a pair of dark eyes and a twisted black vertical line between his brows.
Those two pupils held all the emotions and desires of the world; the myriad aspects of life unfolded, appeared, and then vanished within them.
"The power of God is beyond the comprehension of you mere mortals."
The Myriad Transformations Demon scoffed, his voice rising and falling, carrying a variety of emotions, transforming into invisible sound waves that ripped through the sky and shattered minds.
He was already an almost invincible being within the ten-star realm, and now that he has broken through the Heavenly Barrier, he also exudes an aura of invincibility.
Based on that single moment of revelation, Song Tianyuan was certain that the opponent had broken through more than one Heavenly Gate.
"The Heavenly Gate of the Gods... and the Heavenly Gate of the Body?" Song Tianyuan wondered to himself.
The Heavenly Gate of the Gods has been identified, and the other Heavenly Gate is most likely the Body Gate.
The Demon Lord of Myriad Transformations had already mastered the Great Freedom Dharma Body back then. If he wanted to break through the Heavenly Barrier, he would naturally choose the aspect he was good at first.
Thinking of this, Song Tianyuan felt a sense of urgency.
Because he was blocked here, the other side of the primeval forest lost one of their fighting forces.
The opponent has already confirmed that there are five evil gods. If we add Shui Yunze's serpent, it will be six against five.
But this "six" is on the other side.
This moment of anxiety was fleeting, but the Myriad Transformations Demon seemed to see right through Song Tianyuan's emotional fluctuations.
"You can't leave," he said with a mocking laugh.