The Great Ruler (Web Novel)

Chapter 690 - Blood Shadow Celestial Body

“Dilating Demonic Runes!”

The deep roar rang from within Mu Chen’s heart and the scarlet ancient runes on the surface of the Great Meru Demonic Pillar lit up. Those runes looked like they were spreading out on the Great Meru Demonic Pillar, making it look like it could crumble any moment.

However, it was precisely in this crumbling state that an indescribable ominous aura swept out from those cracks, causing the Great Meru Demonic Pillar to look like a demonic god that was about to awaken. It was incredibly terrifying.

The Great Meru Demonic Pillar was a primordial Ominous Artifact, to begin with, passing through the hands of many experts since the ancient times. Although it was damaged right now, with the increase in Mu Chen’s strength, the might of it was also slowly being unleashed. Such ferocious might wasn’t something that an ordinary Divine Artifact could be compared to.

Boom!

Along with torrential ominous aura, the Great Meru Demonic Pillar heavily smashed down. In an instant, space was distorted, and even the air had exploded when it clashed against the Blood Hawk Spear that was stunningly whistling over.

Boom!

The two clashed together and a low ear-piercing noise rang out. Terrifying Spiritual Energy shock waves were like waves that were a myriad of feet high that swept over in all directions.

Rumble!

The violent Spiritual Energy shock waves wreaked havoc, almost as if they had brought along a never-ending thunderous explosion.

Everyone had their attention glued on the spot that had the most violent Spiritual Energy shock waves. At that spot was a slender youth that was standing upright with both of his hands hugging the Great Meru Demonic Pillar, his feet had drawn along the ground and was slowly moving back.

With every step, the ground below would crumble into dust.

A scarlet light flowed into Mu Chen’s eyes, and a deep bark came from his throat as he stomped his feet, causing the golden ground to crack within the radius of ten feet.

“Break!”

The veins on both of his arms were wriggling like dragons. With a bark, torrential ominous aura surged above the Great Meru Demonic Pillar.

Liiii!

A sharp hawk cry resounded as well. Fine cracks appeared on the large Blood Hawk as it swiftly extended and, in the end, a crisp noise resounded, before the Blood Hawk exploded, turning into sparks of bloody light as it fell.

In the sky, there was also a muffled noise as a figure staggered within the tremendous Spiritual Energy shock wave. Mu Chen had forcefully broken Cao Feng’s attacks, so Cao Feng had apparently suffered an aftershock from it as well.

Rustle!

Mu Chen’s face was cold as he stomped his feet against the ground and his figure flew up. He was like a Great Roc unfolding his wings as he skimmed over the horizon before the Great Meru Demonic Pillar was ferociously slammed down against the rampant Spiritual Energy.

Mu Chen’s attacks were exceptionally sharp and were actually able to obtain a trace of advantage, so he definitely wouldn’t let his opponent have the chance to catch his breath.

The Great Meru Demonic Pillar had violently torn through the rampant Spiritual Energy as it smashed down towards the figure.

Boom!

When the Great Meru Demonic Pillar charged into the Spiritual Energy, Mu Chen’s eyes abruptly narrowed.

A violent shock wave exploded and the Spiritual Energy instantly dispersed. Everyone directed their gazes over, and then abruptly shrunk…

In the location where the Spiritual Energy light was spreading, there was a light figure the size of a few hundred feet. That figure was red in colour, as if it was forged from fresh blood. On the surface of the massive body, there were also weird runes refined by the fresh blood and waves of horrifying Spiritual Energy fluctuations were coming from the light figure, causing space to ripple and distort around it.

Right at this moment, that massive figure blocked the Great Meru Demonic Pillar that was slamming down with a huge hand flickering with a bloody lustre. The bloody lustre surged as if there was fresh blood continuously flowing down.

That massive figure was the Sovereign Celestial Body that Cao Feng had refined!

“This Sovereign Celestial Body…”

Mu Chen was also staring at the scarlet Sovereign Celestial Body. He sensed a powerful Spiritual Energy fluctuation from the Sovereign Celestial Body. His gaze flickered as he muttered in a soft voice, “It’s actually the Blood Shadow Celestial Body that is 99th in rank...”

Although this Blood Shadow Celestial Body was just ranked 99, it was still a ranked Sovereign Celestial Body. Naturally, it would be more powerful than an ordinary Sovereign Celestial Body. Looks like this Cao Feng is viewed with great importance by the Blood Hawk Hall. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to obtain the cultivation method for this Blood Shadow Celestial Body. It’s no wonder why he betrayed the Nine Nether Palace back then and joined the Blood Hawk Hall.

“Since you’re able to force me to use my Blood Shadow Celestial Body, it proves your capability.” The Blood Shadow Celestial Body that was formed by Cao Feng was staring at Mu Chen with a ferocious gaze similar to that of a beast as his cold voice resounded between the heavens and earth.

Rage was contained in his voice, since he initially thought that he could easily suppress Mu Chen with his strength at the Second Grade Sovereign Realm. But when they fought, he realised that he could not gain any advantage. On contrary, he felt a little suppressed from the strange demonic pillar that was emitting the torrential ominous aura. How could he accept this?

If he lost to Mu Chen under the view of the entire Great Havenlaw Domain, he wouldn’t have any footing in the future.

Thus, no matter what, he definitely had to kill this Mu Chen before him!

Dense killing intent flashed in the eyes of the Blood Shadow Celestial Body as he slammed his palm against the Great Meru Demonic Pillar. The terrifying Spiritual Energy exploded as it sent the demonic pillar flying away.

Mu Chen’s figure abruptly retreated as he waved his hand, summoning the Great Meru Demonic Pillar as it flew over while whistling against the wind. The pillar stood towering on the ground while he stood above the pillar. His gaze was cold as he looked at the massive Blood Shadow Celestial Body.

“Blood Explosion Art!”

Killing intent surged in Cao Feng’s heart as his bloody palms abruptly formed seals. Shortly after, they were like the claws of a hawk as they clawed at Mu Chen.

Boom!

His claws whistled against the wind, even the sky seemed to have turned red. Far away, Mu Chen’s figure stiffened for a brief moment as the blood in his body showed signs of boiling and exploding.

Cao Feng’s Blood Shadow Celestial Body was actually able to cause the blood in a person’s body to explode despite such a distance, it was indeed a bizarre method.

Boom!

Mu Chen’s feet suddenly stomped on the ground as brilliant lightning exploded. His body was swiftly turning into lightning, flickering with silvery light, looking like a descending lightning god and threw a punch out. Enraged lightning rolled. There appeared to be hundreds upon thousands of lightning pythons slithering about as the punch smashed against that bloody light.

“Blood Shadow!"

Cao Feng let out a wicked smile at the sight of it as countless bloody rays shot from his body. It was as if there were myriads of shadows flashing across as it wrapped around Mu Chen from every direction.

Those blood shadows were shrieking as the sound waves caused intense pain in one’s head, making it seem as if the brain was about to explode.

Mu Chen lightly frowned his brows as he tapped his feet and his figure suddenly retreated. Thunder resounded near his ears, resisting the shrieking sound waves as he threw two fists forth.

Boom! Boom!

Earth-shattering amounts of lightning fists flew out as they clashed with those blood shadows. In an instant, the booming noise that resounded in this region was never-ending. But with every impact, Mu Chen’s figure would be sent flying out a few hundred feet.

Anyone could tell that in this confrontation, Mu Chen was actually at a disadvantage.

In the location of the Nine Nether Palace, Tang Bing and Tang Rou had their hearts racing as they watched. They did not say anything, since they knew how powerful Cao Feng was at this moment.

“Right now, you are no different from a stray dog. Where is that awe-inspiring ability from earlier?”

Cao Feng coldly sneered as his attacks became even sharper. Shortly after, he looked at the retreating Mu Chen as the killing intent in his eyes abruptly grew to a new height, and he suddenly formed a bizarre seal with both of his hands.

“You think that you can keep running?”

“Demonic Blood Bell - Corroding Heavens and Refining Earth!”

Boom!

Suddenly, the heavens and earth grew dark, as if even the sky had turned scarlet-red. A bloody rain descended everywhere, covering this region.

Mu Chen stabilised his figure as he slightly knitted his brows because he could sense the abnormal Spiritual Energy fluctuations in this region. Clearly, Cao Feng had started to use his killing move.

“It’s almost time…”

Mu Chen lowered his head as he muttered to himself. The hand in his sleeve silently formed the last seal.

Buzz!

The space around Mu Chen suddenly turned blood-red and the countless blood shadows that were like vines shuttled through space. In just a few breaths’ time, they had already wrapped around his body.

Those blood shadows enveloped Mu Chen and a massive blood bell appeared, shrouding him within.

Buzz! Buzz!

The blood bell stood in the sky, there were countless savage faces on the surface of the blood bell as they issued piercing shrieks that resonated in the sky non-stop. This caused a sharp pain to the mind, as if it was about to explode.

When the blood bell appeared and shrouded Mu Chen within, countless people had their faces changed as they inwardly shook their heads. This killing move of Cao Feng’s could even cause a similar Second Grade Sovereign to be in a tough situation.

This Mu Chen is probably gone.

In the Blood Hawk Hall’s direction, the Blood Hawk King, who had a dark expression, revealed a smear of a faint smile on his face. His gaze was as venomous as a snake as it made a shudder.

This time, I will see if the Nine Nether Palace still has any face left.

“Die!”

Up in the sky, Cao Feng eerily smiled as killing intent surged and his seals changed shortly after. The blood bell suddenly trembled as the bloody light exploded. As long as he detonated the bell, Mu Chen, who was in it, would definitely die!

“Demonic Blood Bell - Explode!”

Boom!

The large blood bell thoroughly exploded. In that instant of the explosion, there was an endless sea of blood sweeping out and the reeking of blood covered this region.

Even space showed signs of shattering at this moment as spatial cracks swiftly expanded…

Innumerable gazes were directed over.

The faces of Tang Bing and Tang Rou turned pale as their figures lightly trembled. Everyone in the Nine Nether Troop also had pale faces as their expressions dulled down.

Only Nine Nether maintained her calm.

In the area where the sea of blood had spread out, endless lights abruptly shot out from the sea of blood. The sea of blood evaporated from those lights, and in a few breath’s time, the sea of blood that filled that region was thoroughly wiped out.

Cao Feng’s face abruptly changed as he looked up.

Many experts between the heavens and earth had also sensed it as they looked at the distant sky with astonishment in their eyes. Shortly after, many people were blinking their eyes.

Between that heaven and earth stood a colossal light figure with a blazing sun hovering behind it’s head, emitting an endless light. The surging light had spread out, causing the Spiritual Energy in this region to boil.

A heart-alarming Spiritual Energy pressure had also enveloped out.

In the sky, the three Emperors that had been watching this battle had their eyes abruptly narrowed as shock emerged in their eyes.