C12 The Demon Mountain

Ye Fann had achieved the cultivation level of a Peak Golden Immortal.

Despite having recently endured a tremendous battle,

he could still wield the formidable power of the Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure known as the God Slaying Spear.

Once the thirty-six seals were released,

the once dim and lifeless God Slaying Spear began to radiate with divine brilliance,

emitting billions of blood-red demonic lights that were captivating and soul-piercing.

It seemed capable of penetrating the Thirty-three Heavens.

Merely witnessing it,

Wing Immortal felt a stabbing pain in his soul, as if pricked by needles.

"What kind of demonic weapon is this?!"

Due to a system-imposed seal,

the God Slaying Spear had undergone significant transformations.

Moreover,

after Dao Ancestor Hong Jun vanquished the Demon Ancestor Luo Luo, the spear had vanished without a trace.

Creatures from that era had never laid eyes on the God Slaying Spear.

Thus, while Wing Immortal could sense the extraordinary nature of the weapon in Ye Fann's grasp, he was unaware of its exact identity as a Spiritual Treasure.

"The demonic weapon that will slay you!"

Ye Fann furiously channeled all his divine power into the God Slaying Spear.

The spear quivered subtly,

as if it possessed its own life force.

The dreadful Killing Power seemed poised to erupt at any moment.

Wing Immortal perceived an immense threat.

He no longer dared to underestimate Ye Fann,

and with a swift motion, he drew the Immortal Sword from his back, gripping it firmly, ready for battle.

"Kill!"

Ye Fann bellowed, his voice thunderous,

resonating like a grand bell and causing mountains and valleys to crumble.

A boundless surge of Killing Power was unleashed,

engulfing the heavens and earth like a tempestuous sea.

The God Slaying Spear in Ye Fann's hand transformed into a blood-red beam of light,

carrying with it the force to obliterate all in its path.

It shot straight towards Wing Immortal.

At that moment, the world seemed to freeze.

All that remained was the eerie red glow of the "meteor," the God Slaying Spear, hurtling at an incredible speed, as if it were traversing the void. In the blink of an eye, it reached Wing Immortal, who instantly tensed up, his hair standing on end, sensing an immense danger.

Yet, as a Sage's Registered Disciple, Wing Immortal had some tricks up his sleeve. In the fraction of a second, he tracked the trajectory of the God Slaying Spear and made a decisive slash with his sword. The blade met the spear's tip, creating a shower of dazzling sparks. The spear, initially aimed at Wing Immortal's head, was deflected by the force, veering off course and piercing through his chest, shattering half his shoulder.

But that wasn't all. A relentless and domineering Killing Power surged into his body from the wound, ravaging his flesh and destroying his vitality. Wing Immortal's complexion turned ashen as he caught Ye Fann's piercing gaze, a wave of uncontrollable fear washing over him. He lifted his hand, only to find that his life-bound Immortal Sword had been notched, which left him utterly aghast. Had it not been for that sword strike against the demonic weapon, his head would have burst like a smashed watermelon.

Facing a life-threatening peril, Wing Immortal cast aside his Demon King pride and, tapping into the Golden Roc's swift speed, he fled. In an instant, he vanished into the sky.

Ye Fann's body shook as he released the Heavenly Dharma and returned to his normal size. The strike had depleted all his strength. Had Wing Immortal decided to risk a fatal blow in retaliation, the outcome would have been uncertain. Fortunately, these ancient demons, having lived for eons, were quite fond of their lives.

The Devil Subduing Army, tens of thousands strong, could hardly contain their excitement. They had, with their combined might, gravely wounded a Taiyi Golden Immortal—a feat beyond their wildest dreams, as most of them were merely at the Earth Immortal Stage. To them, the Taiyi Golden Immortal was a lofty existence, one that could extinguish their lives with a mere thought. But today, they had collectively managed to inflict such damage on a being of the Golden Immortal Stage.

To them, the realm of a Taiyi Golden Immortal was unattainably high. Even the Wing Immortal at that stage could only flee in terror, like a stray dog. Their excitement was palpable. Yet, the Devil Subduing Army was well aware that their success hinged largely on Ye Fann. The looks they gave him were filled with fervent adoration, as if he were a deity.

Ye Fann gazed upon the elated faces around him, feeling a genuine sense of joy and accomplishment. After five or six years of relentless battle, nearly a third of the Devil Subduing Army had been replaced. 'Damn, you've made it!' he thought. Today marked the day he had successfully forged the Martial Army Soul. From now on, the Devil Subduing Army would stand as the mightiest force within the Heavenly Court, unmatched by any.

"Well done," Ye Fann commended with a smile. The members of the Devil Subduing Army couldn't contain their grins. Receiving the recognition and praise from the god in their hearts was the ultimate reward.

Though the Martial Army Soul was complete, the battle was far from over. Ye Fann called forth the God Slaying Spear, sealing it to the state of a Low Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure. He then plunged into the fray of demons. In a flash, many demons met their end, their bodies torn asunder, bursting into showers of blood.

With Ye Fann's supremely powerful physique, even drained of divine power, slaughtering these lesser demons, not even at the Golden Immortal Stage, was effortless. Their attacks were like mere tickles, unable to inflict the slightest damage on his body, as durable as a Low Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure.

As Ye Fann charged into battle, the Devil Subduing Army's morale soared. They launched into a ferocious assault amidst the endless horde of demons. This time, however, the entire army was arrayed in a vast formation, their collective strength amplified exponentially. Their pace of destruction rivaled that of Ye Fann's.

At this juncture, the battle had reached a point of no return, with both sides locked in a fight to the death, where no quarter was given or expected.

The Devil Subduing Army rallied their spirits once again.

Amidst the countless hordes of demons, they unleashed a massacre.

This time, the entire Devil Subduing Army formed a massive formation.

Their power surged exponentially.

Their killing speed was nearly on par with Ye Fann's.

The battle had reached a point where neither side would rest until the other was annihilated.

There was no room for mercy.

These demons had long since abandoned the need to eat for sustenance.

Their consumption of humans was purely to satisfy their gluttonous desires.

Over the years, these million-strong demons had obliterated countless human nations.

They turned each thriving country into a wasteland.

The feud between the demon and human races dated back to ancient times.

It began with the demons slaughtering billions of humans to forge the Lich Killing Sword.

From that moment, it was destined that the two races would be locked in an endless struggle.

For countless ages, it had been a cycle of demons preying on humans and humans slaying demons.

Moreover, these demons were steeped in heinous sins.

When Ye Fann commenced his slaughter, he felt not a twinge of remorse.

He was exacting vengeance for the humans who had perished tragically.

Simultaneously, he was intensifying the Devil Subduing Army's ferocious aura.

It was indeed a case of serving two purposes with a single action.

As dusk fell, Ye Fann and the Devil Subduing Army finally ceased their onslaught.

Within a thousand-mile radius, over a million demons had been eradicated.

Not one was left alive.

From now on, the human nations nearby could breathe a sigh of relief.

Having accomplished this, Ye Fann led the Devil Subduing Army skyward.

They vanished from the land.

In the Cloudy Palace of the Golden Arches, Taibai Jinxing was operating an ancient circular mirror.

This mirror, neither gold nor jade, was etched with Dao patterns and emitted a soft green glow.

Within the mirror, scenes of floral rain, golden light, and the elements of wind, water, and fire were all visible.

This was a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, bestowed upon the Heavenly Emperor by Dao Ancestor Hong Jun.

A Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure that oversaw the primeval world, it was known as the Heavenly Mirror.

And now, the Heavenly Mirror was activated.