Chapter 1710 Black Fiend
Chapter 1710 Black Fiend
The old man had a sinister face and cold eyes. A strange black aura surrounded him, and his aura had reached the early stage of the Dao God realm, comparable to that of the Profound God realm.
"Xuan Shen, congratulations!"
The old man in black robes spoke in a hoarse voice, "A birthday banquet spanning ten thousand years, truly a cause for celebration!"
Xuan Shen smiled when he saw the old man in black robes, and stood up to greet him: "Black Fiend God, you've finally arrived! I thought you were going to be late."
Black Fiend God, another powerful figure at the early stage of Dao God, controls a territory and has always kept to himself with Profound God. It was somewhat unexpected that he would come to offer birthday wishes in person today.
The Black Fiend's gaze swept across the hall, finally landing on Ying Zheng, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "And who is this young friend?"
"This is my young friend Ying Zheng, Mo Chenzi's benefactor, and he is quite powerful," Xuan Shen introduced.
The Black Fiend sized Ying Zheng up and down, a meaningful smile playing on his lips: "Peak Immortal Lord?"
Ying Zheng frowned slightly, pondering to himself, but said nothing more.
In the time that followed, the guests offered their birthday wishes to the God of Mystic God, presenting him with various precious gifts...
Xuan Shen accepted all the gifts with a smile, but his gaze kept sweeping over Hei Sha Shen, his expression carrying a hint of barely perceptible vigilance.
He has lived next to the Black Demon God for tens of thousands of years and knows that this man is sinister and never acts without self-interest. His personal visit to offer birthday wishes today is definitely not just a simple act of neighborly friendship!
The Black Fiend God seemed completely unconcerned about the Mystic God's scrutiny. He slowly took out a black brocade box from his sleeve and handed it to the Mystic God: "Mystic God, for my ten-thousand-year birthday, I have nothing of great value. This 'Shadow Soul Devouring Pearl' will serve as a congratulatory gift."
The moment the brocade box was opened, a chilling aura filled the air, and the temperature inside the hall plummeted.
The bead was dark black, with spiderweb-like cracks covering its surface. Countless vengeful spirits could be faintly seen wailing within it. It was an evil treasure containing the power to devour souls.
Many guests' expressions changed slightly. This "Shadow Soul Devouring Pearl" was infamous throughout the world. It was said to be forged from the souls of billions of living beings and was an evil artifact that was explicitly prohibited by major powers.
By presenting such a treasure at the birthday banquet, the Black Demon God was undoubtedly provoking the public.
Xuan Shen's smile faded slightly, but he did not refuse. He raised his hand and accepted the brocade box: "Thank you for the generous gift, Black Fiend God. This item is indeed unique."
"Young friend Ying Zheng."
The Black Fiend suddenly turned to look at Ying Zheng, his hoarse voice carrying a hint of probing, "I just heard that you, with your peak Immortal Lord body, directly confronted the Limitless Power of Nephew Golden Roc, which has certainly broadened my horizons. I wonder if you, young friend, could show us your skills?"
Upon hearing this, the hall fell silent, and all eyes were focused on Ying Zheng.
Even Ying Zheng's drinking motion froze slightly, clearly stunned!
Many guests looked on with a sense of schadenfreude, curious about Ying Zheng's true strength and eager to see how Xuan Shen would respond to Hei Sha Shen's provocation.
Mo Chenzi's expression changed slightly, and he quickly said, "Senior Black Fiend God, today is Master's birthday banquet, why must you force me to do this?"
“Nephew Mo Chenzi, you are mistaken.”
The Black Fiend waved his hand, a sinister glint in his eyes. "In the universe, strength reigns supreme among the gods. Young friend Ying Zheng has such talent; wouldn't it be a pity to keep it hidden? Besides, the Xuan God's birthday banquet will be a grand occasion, with many guests gathered. It would be a wonderful thing to witness such a prodigy!"
Jin Peng fanned the flames from the side: "That's right! Ying Zheng, if you really have the ability, then show us what you've got."
Ying Zheng put down his wine cup, his expression remaining calm, though his eyes had turned somewhat cold.
Xuan Shen seemed to sense Ying Zheng's concerns and tried to smooth things over: "Black Fiend God, since young friend Ying Zheng is unwilling, there is no need to force him. Today is a birthday banquet, so let's value harmony."
"My old friend Xuan Shen, is this how you protect him?"
The Black Fiend chuckled, his body writhing with dark energy. "Are you afraid this kid isn't up to par? Or do you think he's not up to par?"
These words were a blatant provocation. Xuan Shen's face darkened, and his divine aura leaked out slightly, causing the air in the hall to freeze instantly.
He and the Black Fiend God were both at the early stage of Dao God, and their strengths were roughly equal. If they were to really fight, today's birthday banquet would probably turn into a battlefield.
Just then, Ying Zheng slowly stood up, his gaze sweeping over the Black Fiend and the Golden Roc, his tone indifferent: "Since you are so eager to see, then I will make a fool of myself."
"Good!" A triumphant smile flashed in the Black Fiend's eyes. "Young friend Ying Zheng is indeed straightforward!"
Without wasting words, Ying Zheng raised his hand and gently tapped the alchemy furnace in the center of the hall.
A wisp of pale purple aura overflowed from her fingertips, transforming into a slender thread of light that flew toward the alchemy furnace.
The alchemy furnace was several meters tall, forged from ten-thousand-year-old black iron mixed with volcanic rock, weighing a thousand kilograms. Its body was engraved with flame runes and was burning fiercely, emitting terrifying high temperatures.
However, after the pale purple light fell on the alchemy furnace, the originally blazing flames were instantly extinguished.
Immediately afterwards, the alchemy furnace, weighing a thousand pounds, slowly rose up, as light as a feather, and began to rotate in mid-air.
As it rotated, the flame runes on the furnace body were activated by the purple light threads, but instead of releasing high temperatures, they transformed into soft bands of light that intertwined and entwined within the hall, forming a magnificent light curtain.
Within the light screen, the shadowy figures of dragons could be faintly seen moving about, emitting deep dragon roars. The imperial aura spread out, causing all the cultivators in the hall to subconsciously hold their breath.
Even a Dao God Realm expert felt a sense of awe emanating from the depths of his soul.
The most important reason for this is that Ying Zheng possesses the legacy of the Reincarnation Emperor!
"This... what kind of power is this?"
A guest at the early stage of the Dao God realm muttered to himself, his eyes filled with shock.
Black Fiend's expression changed completely. He stared intently at the ray of light, his eyes filled with greed.
"The power of the Emperor... the power of the Reincarnation Emperor! Could it be that you obtained the inheritance of the Reincarnation Emperor?" The Black Fiend God's voice was hoarse, and the black energy around his body surged violently, clearly indicating that he was extremely excited.
"The legacy of the Reincarnation Emperor?" Ying Zheng's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile, his tone remaining indifferent. "You have a good eye, sir. However, whether or not it is a legacy is none of anyone else's business."
The reputation of the Reincarnation Emperor resounded throughout the universe in ancient times, and even today, his legacy is still coveted by countless gods!
Very few dare to openly covet it, after all, those who can inherit the Emperor's legacy are no ordinary people!
However, the greed in Black Fiend's eyes did not diminish; instead, it burned even brighter.
"Young friend Ying Zheng, you are only at the peak of the Immortal Lord realm; I'm afraid you cannot protect such an opportunity. Why not offer up your inheritance, and I can guarantee you a lifetime of wealth and honor? What do you say?"
These words caused an uproar in the hall!
No one expected that the Black Fiend would dare to covet someone else's inheritance in public at the Xuan God's birthday banquet, and even make blatant threats.
Xuan Shen's expression darkened completely, and he no longer concealed his divine aura, which subtly confronted the black energy of Hei Sha Shen: "Hei Sha Shen, young friend Ying Zheng is an honored guest of my Xuan Shen Palace. You must not be so presumptuous!"
"Mystic God, this matter has nothing to do with you."
Black Fiend God sidestepped the oppressive aura of Xuan God, his gaze still fixed on Ying Zheng. "The inheritance of the Samsara Emperor should be chosen from among the virtuous. He's just a greenhorn; he's not worthy of such an inheritance!"
Jin Peng chimed in from the side, "That's right! Ying Zheng, if you know what's good for you, hand over the inheritance, and Senior Black Fiend God might spare your life. Otherwise, don't even think about leaving the Xuan Shen Palace alive today!"
Ying Zheng slowly raised his hand, and the dragon shadow instantly condensed, transforming into an ancient purple-gold dragon seal that hovered in front of him.
"Choose a place based on merit?" Ying Zheng's eyes were icy, his voice not loud but extremely penetrating. "You think you're worthy?"
Before he finished speaking, the dragon seal suddenly swelled up to several meters in size, carrying the power to suppress the universe, and crashed down on the Black Fiend God.
Wherever the Dragon Seal passed, the black aura surrounding the Black Fiend God dissipated as if it had encountered its nemesis, and could not form an effective defense at all.
Ying Zheng no longer hides his true intentions!
Black Fiend's expression changed drastically. He never expected that Ying Zheng not only possessed the Emperor's inheritance, but also had a true cultivation level of half-step Dao God, and his combat power far exceeded that of his peers!
"boom!"
The Purple-Gold Dragon Seal slammed into the black shield, and Black Shark God was forced back several steps!
"You dare to hurt me!"
The Black Fiend was both shocked and furious, his eyes filled with murderous intent. "Since you refuse to listen to reason and insist on drinking the penalty cup, then I will have no choice but to forcibly seize the inheritance!"
He formed hand seals, and black energy surged around him, transforming into a gigantic black demonic lion. The lion opened its mouth and spewed out pitch-black demonic flames, containing terrifying power to devour souls, and pounced towards Ying Zheng!
Ying Zheng remained expressionless, raised his hand and pointed at the Black Fiend Lion. The Purple-Gold Dragon Seal flew out again, and reincarnation runes appeared on its surface. Golden light and purple energy intertwined to form a purifying light screen.
The moment the demonic flames came into contact with the light barrier, they melted instantly, like ice and snow meeting fire. The body of the Black Fiend Lion also disintegrated continuously under the illumination of the light barrier!
"This is impossible!!" Black Fiend's eyes widened in disbelief.
"You were already vulnerable."
Ying Zheng spoke calmly, and with a thought, the Purple-Gold Dragon Seal transformed into a stream of light, once again hurtling towards the Black Fiend God!
This time, the Black Fiend could no longer resist. He was struck squarely in the chest by the Dragon Seal, letting out a shrill scream as he flew backward and crashed heavily into the jade pillar of the main hall!
He spat out a mouthful of black blood, his breath weak, clearly indicating that he was seriously injured.
The guests inside the hall were already terrified and fell silent!
Mo Chenzi was completely dumbfounded.
A hint of shock flashed in Xuan Shen's eyes, which quickly turned into a sense of apprehension!
"Black Fiend, you coveted someone else's inheritance and committed violence in public. I think you should give me an explanation for what happened today." Xuan Shen stepped forward, his Dao God aura directly locking onto Black Fiend, his tone icy cold!
The Black Demon God struggled to his feet, glaring venomously at Ying Zheng: "Explain?"
"Heh, why should I need to give anyone an explanation?"
Black Fiend sneered, casually took out the token from his waist, squeezed it hard, and as a layer of black mist appeared, he stepped straight in and disappeared from the spot in front of everyone.
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