Chapter 2909: Eastern Wasteland Empress vs. Great Saint Demon

Chapter 2909: Donghuang Nüdi vs Dacheng Shengmo

Boom!

The stars trembled and swayed violently, all because of the first pulse Dacheng Shengti, whose oppressive aura was overwhelmingly powerful.

To call it a Shengti wasn't entirely accurate.

It was more fitting to call him a Shengmo.

No matter how you looked at him, he resembled a great demon lord, with black eyes and blood-red hair, exuding boundless murderous energy. His entire body radiated a demonic essence, surrounded by terrifying visions that materialized around him—visions of mountains of corpses and seas of blood.

"This is... Zhutian?"

The outer domain Zhizun who had previously fallen into Zhutian, this Dacheng Shengmo, was equally stunned. In the previous moment, he had been chasing Hongyan and Di Huang along the Taigu Road, but in an instant, he had unwittingly stepped into a trap and ended up here.

"That is... a Shengti?"

"The Dacheng Shengti of the first pulse."

"It's even unlocked the Xueji Xianjie."

Voices of astonishment rose one after another, with many furrowing their brows. It was well-known that Shengti had two pulses; those inherited in Zhutian belonged to the second pulse, while the first pulse Shengti, in relation to Zhutian, were the antagonists, having caused chaos on more than one occasion.

The origins of the two pulses of Shengti were unknown to most, but it was clear that the first pulse Shengti was more domineering than the second. Whatever the second pulse had, the first pulse generally possessed as well, and additionally, it had a divine ability that allowed it to activate Xueji Xianjie at specific times.

The state of immortality and indestructibility was the strongest in the world. For instance, Ye Chen wouldn't have withstood the assaults of nine peak emperors without Xueji Xianjie. Similarly, the two Nüdi wouldn't have slain ten peak emperors without it.

"First, there were the Tianmo and Emo, and now the first pulse Dacheng Shengti. Where are all these coming from?"

"They're ancient secrets known only to Zhizun."

"I wonder if the Nüdi can defeat him."

"What about the other Nüdi?"

Discussions erupted everywhere, but the cultivators of Zhutian wore grim expressions. No one dared approach, and no one could; the oppressive aura of Dacheng Shengmo was too terrifying. Anyone who ventured into that stretch of starry space—be it Dasheng, Shengwang, or even Zhun Di—would be crushed to dust.

Speaking of the other Nüdi, the Zhutian cultivators instinctively turned their gazes toward the direction of Da Chu.

Unfortunately, Ruoxi showed no reaction whatsoever.

The same went for Chuxuan and Chuling.

As for Wulei, she had already left Wulei City.

Boom!

Accompanied by a thunderous roar, Ji Ningshuang descended, shattering the oppressive seal of Dacheng Shengmo.

Upon seeing her arrive, the Dacheng Shengmo, who had been scanning his surroundings, raised an eyebrow. Zhutian actually had an emperor, and a Nüdi at that—a newly ascended Dadi.

"Interesting."

Dacheng Shengmo chuckled darkly, his lips curving into a playful, mocking smile as he gazed at Donghuang Nüdi. His pitch-black eyes flickered with blood-red light, and his demonic aura rampaged wildly, each strand as heavy as a mountain.

The Nüdi remained silent, the tears in her eyes having burned away. Across the vast expanse, she stared indifferently at the Shengmo.

She had encountered first pulse Shengti before, but this was her first time facing a Dacheng Shengti.

A Shengti standing on par with an emperor—the second pulse could achieve it, and so could the first. Moreover, this Dacheng Shengmo was in the state of Xueji Xianjie.

In a certain sense, this Dacheng Shengmo was even more fearsome than a peak-level Tianmo Emperor.

"Submit to me, and you may live."

Dacheng Shengmo stepped forward, advancing step by step. His ancient Shengxu was immensely heavy, causing the universe to rumble with each footfall. His mocking smile grew more intense, and his already sinister, violent face now carried an added hint of lewdness.

As a Zhizun himself, he had no interest in ordinary women, but a Nüdi—especially one from Zhutian—was another matter entirely.

The taste of a Nüdi must be exquisite.

Ji Ningshuang suddenly turned and stepped into the Taishang Tian.

The opponent had arrived, and this battle was inevitable.

However, it wouldn't be fought here.

The Wan Yu Gui Yi had only recently occurred, and the universe was still unstable. A clash between Dadi would disrupt the cosmos, so the designated battlefield for emperors was most appropriate.

Dacheng Shengmo was powerful, but she, as a Dadi, was no pushover. Xueji Xianjie was formidable, but it had its limits. Once the state of immortality ended, Dacheng Shengmo wouldn't stand a chance.

Dacheng Shengmo licked his lips and ascended step by step into the Da Dao Taishang Tian.

What could he say? He simply enjoyed feisty Nüdi; it ignited his hidden bestial and conquering desires.

"This is my first time seeing a Dacheng Shengmo."

"What a powerful oppressive aura."

"Quick, over here."

The people of Zhutian had gathered, positioning themselves at the four corners of the starry sky, standing on ancient stars and straining their eyes to watch from afar. The Zhizun battlefield was incredibly distant, yet they could vaguely make out the scene.

"The era of emperors is full of turmoil."

The son of the realm had also arrived.

Accompanying him was Wulei.

Among Zhutian's strongest peaks who could still stand and move about energetically, it seemed only these two remained.

"Back in the day, you beat me up, and I haven't settled that score yet."

Xichen spoke leisurely, glancing sideways at Wulei. Years ago, while diligently patrolling the realms, he had accidentally encountered her, and this mad woman had given him a thorough thrashing, leaving him hanging from a tree for several days.

To this day, he still didn't know why he had been beaten.

Wulei didn't respond, only gazing at the Da Dao Taishang Tian. Her indifferent expression seemed to convey:

"Don't you have any idea why I beat you?"

Xichen took a deep breath. Even someone as restrained as he felt an urge to curse, but in this situation, swearing was hardly appropriate.

If Ji Ningshuang could hold her ground, that would be fine. If not, things would get awkward. Zhutian still had many people, but few who could fight a Zhizun.

"Could you two merge again?"

As he thought this, Xichen looked at Wulei. A merged Nüdi was no less powerful than Donghuang Nüdi. He still remembered that day when even the peak emperors had been hammered until they could barely stand.

Wulei shook her head lightly. She wanted to merge again, but it wasn't possible in the short term.

The great catastrophe of Zhutian had drained too much of their foundation, and the Wan Yu Gui Yi had drained even more. Even the Xueji power collected from the Naihe Bridge had been completely exhausted. At this moment, Ruoxi couldn't offer any help.

Boom!

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Dacheng Shengmo entered the Taishang Tian, his laughter laced with excitement.

Ji Ningshuang's expression remained indifferent as she struck with a palm.

Dacheng Shengmo regarded it with utter contempt, wielding no weapon or tool, and punched straight through the cosmos.

Boom!

Their palm and fist collided, sending waves of destructive light rippling outward.

Glancing at the combatants, the Nüdi's jade hand was stained with blood, and the Shengmo's palm bone had fractured, but it regenerated instantly. Xueji Xianjie was domineering, and so was its recovery speed.

"I underestimated you."

Shengmo chuckled darkly.

Before his words faded, the Nüdi was already upon him, unleashing a Meng Huan Qian Gu strike at close range, thrusting a finger forward.

"The Dao of Meng, how intriguing."

Shengmo's lips curled slightly as he executed the Ba Bu Tian Long, his massive dragon form radiating dark light. The dragon's tail swept across the heavens and earth with unparalleled force, even stronger than that of the second pulse Shengti.

Pfft! Pfft!

Two streaks of blood light, both pitch-black and piercing, sprayed out.

Dacheng Shengmo's Shengxu was pierced by the Nüdi's finger, but although he summoned the Ba Bu Tian Long, it didn't land a hit. In that instant, the Nüdi had vanished into the dream and reemerged, appearing behind Shengmo. Her palm, like a divine blade, nearly split him in two.

"Very good."

Shengmo sneered, transforming into a beam of dark light soaring into the void. His fractured Shengxu had already healed under Xueji Xianjie. From on high, he activated his Ba Ti Wai Xiang, manifesting as a colossal demon god that blocked out the sky. With a devastating palm, he crushed down toward the Nüdi, his dark-golden fingers inscribed with seal scripts, exuding unmatched pressure.

Zing!

In the Nüdi's hand, a Dao Jian materialized, slicing out an immortal river that shattered the sky-covering palm seal.

In the same instant, four ancient copper pillars descended from the heavens, forming a cage designed to trap Zhizun. It enclosed the Nüdi, filled with flashing lightning and destructive light that ignored her imperial body, targeting her Yuanshen directly.

"Forbidden!"

Shengmo uttered softly, and from within the cage came the clanking of iron chains. Pitch-black chains of order emerged, lunging toward the Nüdi. If they struck, they would devour her imperial divine power and seal her imperial Yuanshen—a forbidden technique specifically against Zhizun.

Unfortunately, he had underestimated Donghuang Nüdi. Trapping arrays were useless against her, unless they were Tian Di-level prohibitions targeted at the Dao of Meng.

In a single moment, the Nüdi vanished and reappeared outside the cage, her sword cleaving Dacheng Shengmo in half.

This time, Shengmo's smile faded, replaced by a ferocious grin. You clever little Nüdi, clearly cultivating the Dao of Wan Wu, yet wielding the Dao of Meng so masterfully.

"Seal!"

Shengmo snorted coldly, and on his forehead, an ancient black Sheng Wen was etched.

In that instant, a identical Sheng Wen appeared on Ji Ningshuang's forehead.

The Nüdi frowned, sensing clearly that the Sheng Wen had sealed all her immortal techniques of the Dao of Meng.

He had underestimated her, and she had done the same to him. The methods of a Dacheng Shengmo were indeed heaven-defying.

"Little lady, submit to me."

Shengmo's laughter turned demonic as he charged forward, summoning a sea of demonic blood that engulfed the heavens and earth, instantly submerging Ji Ningshuang with forces of sealing and annihilation.

The Nüdi disrupted the cosmos, stepping out of the demonic sea and striking with another sword, felling Shengmo for the second time.

Buzz!

Before Shengmo could steady himself, a blazing sun, a full moon, and countless stars appeared in the void above, their sunlight, moonlight, and starlight illuminating the Taishang Tian. Each ray that struck Shengmo's Shengxu carved deep bloody gashes.

The caster was Ji Ningshuang, an imperial immortal technique that attacked indiscriminately.

"Very good."

Shengmo sneered, a Zhan Mao appearing in his palm, which he wielded like a staff. One swing extinguished the sun, another flipped away the moon, and as for the stars, they were swept aside by a single palm.

Boom!

In the same instant, Donghuang Nüdi struck again, activating her Wan Wu visions, manifesting a vast realm of all things. Within it, every mountain, river, plant, and tree possessed imperial spirituality, entwined with ultimate Dao principles, crashing down from the skies and causing Shengmo to stagger, his Shengxu cracking and even slowing the recovery speed of Xueji Xianjie.

"Break!"

Shengmo roared in fury, punching through the realm of all things. The Nüdi suffered backlash, stumbling back a step with blood overflowing from her lips. Before she could regain her footing, Shengmo was upon her, firing a Yuanshen Jian from his forehead into her divine sea.

The Nüdi was wounded, blood spilling from her mouth.

This Shengmo was more sinister than she had imagined—or perhaps all Dacheng Shengmo possessed a divine power that even emperors couldn't defend against, capable of severely damaging an emperor's Yuanshen.

"Emperors are just a facade."

Shengmo laughed mockingly, launching another punch.

Ji Ningshuang dodged instantly, retreating into the Nine Heavens.

"Where do you think you're going?"

Shengmo transformed into a dark light, pursuing her relentlessly through the void, his overwhelming demonic might enhancing his aura like that of a demon god.