Great Demon Sun Wukong

At this moment, Mo Wu could think of only one phrase, "The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind," and this oriole had an even greater appetite. It didn't just want to eat the mantis, but from the look of things, it seemed intent on swallowing the cicada as well. What the people of Netherworld World did not realize was that the alliance between Annihilation Demon Nation, Ancient Primordial World, and Myriad Gods Hall seemed close-knit, but in reality, it could be said to exist in name only. And it was all due to the emergence of the Underworld God Army.

The Underworld God Army was not only large in number but also had many strong fighters among them, so in the Patrolling Celestial World, they could be considered the absolute lords of the land. After receiving help from the Underworld God Army, Myriad Demons Country no longer valued the tripartite alliance. With a fierce tiger's assistance, who would care about a pair of goats? So, when one of the Netherworld World's allied forces retreated, Ling Weiyang had already come into conflict with Mo Wu.

However, after persuasion from the others, no swords were drawn. Subsequently, Ling Weiyang and the Underworld God Army's Qian Yuye, along with the Underworld God Army that had come to the aid, returned to the Myriad Demons Palace. The Annihilation Demon Nation, after a secret consultation with the Ancient Primordial World, not only did not dissolve the alliance due to the isolation of Myriad Demons Country, but instead formed an even more solid alliance, truly becoming reliable allies in both advance and retreat. They were well aware that if they did not unite, after the great war, Myriad Demons Country would surely use the Underworld God Army to eliminate both of their powers and become the foremost power of the Patrolling Celestial World and leader of the Divine Kingdom.

This was also the reason why, during the previous sneak attack on Myriad Gods Hall, only the Underworld God Army and Myriad Demons Country's people were involved, and the Underworld God Army did not dispatch a single soldier to help defend the Annihilation Palace. It was precisely because of this that the people from Ancient Primordial World were able to appear so quickly—as they had actually already arrived at the Annihilation Palace. It could be said that after the union of Myriad Demons Country with the Underworld God Army, Annihilation Demon Nation and the Ancient Primordial World became the weakest power within the Patrolling Celestial World.

Yet what Mo Wu and the Soul Devouring Monk could never have anticipated, was that, without even waiting for the great battle, they had been nearly completely annihilated by Dao Zhun alone. It could be said that the trial of the Patrolling Celestial World had nothing to do with both of their powers anymore. Unless, the current Netherworld Alliance Army, along with Dao Zhun, could start a war immediately with Myriad Demons Country's Underworld God Army and both sides ended up in a mutually damaging fight, then they might still have a slim chance. Otherwise, if they did not want to die, they could only give up.

All the powers participating in the trial of the Patrolling Celestial World had the opportunity to voluntarily resign, and to do so, they only needed to place their Supreme Order on top of their own World Suppressing Stele and then infuse it with their power's unique spiritual power. After properly resigning, all members of that power would be teleported away from the Patrolling Celestial World, and of course, the resigning parties would naturally be deemed failures.

Previously, after sensing Dao Zhun's incomparable strength, both Mo Wu and the Soul Devouring Monk felt as if their hearts were dead ashes, along with a profound unwillingness. They had not yet fully exerted their strength, yet they were about to be eliminated. However, the arrival of the Underworld God Army, instead of causing them alarm, brought them joy. They did not expect the Underworld God Army to come to their rescue; rather, its arrival at least hinted at a possible turn in the current situation. Just like how when a raging tiger was slaughtering a flock of sheep, if another tiger arrived, the most likely scenario would not be both tigers sharing the sheep, but rather a fight breaking out between them first to determine a victor. Find your next read on My Virtual Library Empire

Of course, as the weakest in strength, the most likely outcome for them might still be to be devoured to the bone by others, but there was still that slim hope. "It turns out that the honorable members of the Underworld God Army have arrived. Today, I am truly lucky. Now this is good, those that need to be eliminated have all come; otherwise, after cleaning up here, I would have to go find you at Myriad Demons."

"Old fool, spouting madness. You have actually managed to not die in these nearly hundred thousand years, your life span is indeed impressive. But it ends here. Back then you were indeed strong, and it could be said that it was your appearance that tilted the balance of victory in that war. Otherwise, this universe would surely be under the rule of my lord Underworld Venerate. But that's okay, it won't be long before my lord will be resurrected, and then he will kill all the dissenters— you, you, and you are all going to die, hahaha!"

"I never imagined that, after being a human-shaped cauldron for a million years, you still couldn't shed that arrogant and conceited nature of yours. I really don't know what right you have to be so clamorous now. The current universe is no longer the universe of a million years ago. Forget about Underworld Venerate being revived, even if he were, there would only be two outcomes: either being kicked out of this universe or being sealed once again. But enough of this useless talk, as for you, you still have your uses, I won't kill you!"

"Pah, oblivious to your approaching death. You think I can't see that you're at the end of your rope? Heh, Dao Zhun, now you are no more than a toothless, clawless old tiger ridden with disease. And you still dream of annihilating my Underworld God Army? Today, I shall have you pay for your sins. Underworld God Army, heed my order: kill everyone on the field, spare no one!"

As Qian Yuye's command rang out, all three thousand of the Underworld God Army roared in unison. In an instant, they split into three groups. A thousand of them, though their armor was equally damaged, could still be recognized by their dark green with black cloud patterns. These thousand were expressionless, clearly the undead puppet type. Following Qian Yuye's order, these black-armored soldiers pressed forward, instantly halving the size of the encirclement. From another two thousand soldiers, a thousand had armor traced with light red water patterns, while the remaining thousand were adorned with light red thunder patterns. Though the three colors were distinct, they were not strikingly so; one would have struggled to discern the differences without meticulous observation or deep familiarity with the Underworld God Army.

Yet Dao Zhun noticed the difference among the three thousand instantly and, in that moment, he understood the Underworld God Army's intentions. "Black cloud patterns for defense, red thunder patterns for offense, yellow water patterns for control—quite flattering that you think so highly of me." Within the combined unique skills of the Underworld God Army, different purposes are represented by different glows. The army's unit structure is similarly distinguished by color.

The moment the thousand soldiers in black cloud-patterned armor lined up, a surge of black light flowed from each individual, connecting into one mass. Soon, this black light spread rapidly, engulfing Dao Zhun, Mo Wu, Soul Devouring Monk, and others within it. Then, the thousand in yellow water-patterned armor formed the second layer, with yellow light radiating from each and casting another layer over the black sphere.

The last thousand soldiers were wrapped in surging red light, but unlike the others, their light did not form a continuous field but rather converged into Qian Yuye's body. Melding the combined offensive power of a thousand attacks, the might they wielded would surely shock the world. Those enveloped within the yellow and black spheres felt a jolt of fear as they sensed the red light beginning to gather outside, and both Soul Devouring Monk and Wan Jun acted immediately. In Wan Jun's grasp, the Seven-Star Dragon Abyss Sword shone with a sudden brilliance from its seven studded stars, and a terrifying, wildly oppressive aura rose around him, turning his eyes blood-red in an instant. He gripped his sword with both hands and, without hesitation, thrust it forcefully downward.

Mind and energy merged, body and sword became one; at this moment, Wan Jun and the Seven-Star Dragon Abyss were unified. The power and destructive force of this sword would astonish countless mighty beings. Indeed, Dao Zhun himself was internally shocked, for he had not realized that the disciple of the once Supreme Sword Sovereign, having fallen into the Demon Path, had cultivated to such an extraordinary level.

In the next instant, the sword, carrying an unparalleled terrifying momentum, pierced directly into the bottom of the black light barrier. Subsequently, the black sphere cracked, and as blood light erupted from Wan Jun, the sword's might surged anew, piercing straight through the black veil. However, that was all it could achieve. This unstoppable sword immediately disintegrated upon touching the yellow light barrier, and Wan Jun roared like a man seeing a ghost before he fell unconscious.

Simultaneous with Wan Jun's roar was Soul Devouring Monk's.

He too fell unconscious. Just now, with a single hand transforming into a gaping maw that devoured the heavens, he had shattered the black light barrier. But upon contact with the yellow light barrier, everything dissipated in an instant, and Soul Devouring Monk soon followed into unconsciousness.

"To think you've mastered the heart of fear that comes with the name. It seems in these million years, you have not been without gains!" (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you're welcome to cast your vote for a recommendation ticket or monthly pass at Starting Point (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)