An unbelievable scene unfolded.
Where the Crab Daoist pointed his finger, a speck of golden light suddenly emerged. With a swift rotation, it transformed into a golden sphere about ten feet in diameter.
When the black axe’s blade struck the sphere, there was no sound—utter silence.
Yet, in the next moment, the sphere flickered violently before exploding on its own, transforming into waves of golden ripples that surged back toward the axe’s blade.
In an instant, the black radiance and golden waves intertwined, freezing the black waves in midair, rendering them unable to advance even an inch.
In the distance, the golden-armored giant’s expression shifted, a flash of surprise crossing his eyes.
Meanwhile, from the void on either side of Han Li, sharp hissing sounds erupted as bursts of golden light exploded, unleashing countless crisscrossing slender sword rays.
Amidst these sword rays, spatial fluctuations rippled, and two figures flickered into existence where the golden light had burst.
One was shrouded in a white mist, with raging whirlwinds swirling around him, forcibly dispersing all the sword rays.
The other crackled with arcs of lightning, effortlessly extinguishing any golden radiance that approached.
These two were none other than the robed elder and the three-eyed giant.
Clearly, neither had expected to be forcibly expelled from the void. The three-eyed giant, especially taken aback, shot a venomous glare at Han Li.
The two demon women, witnessing this, momentarily froze the demonic energy roiling around them. Exchanging a glance, expressions of surprise flickered across their faces.
“Hmph, you’ve got quite the nerve. Do you truly believe the two of you can take on all five of us at once? Or do you fancy yourself one of those old monsters at the Mahayana stage? Or are you simply courting death?” The robed elder’s expression darkened as he snorted coldly.
“Though I may not be at the Mahayana stage, neither are you the true forms of the Sacred Ancestors. What do I have to fear?” Han Li replied lazily, stifling a yawn.
“Such arrogance! Fellow Daoists, it seems we must deal with this nuisance before proceeding. Let’s eliminate them swiftly and be on our way.” The robed elder narrowed his eyes, a glint of frost flashing in his pupils as he addressed the others.
Though he couldn’t discern what gave Han Li such confidence, an inexplicable sense of danger suddenly arose in his heart. Suppressing his unease, he resolved to eradicate the threat before him with full force.
“No one moves! These two are mine! Do you really think I can’t handle two mere Body Integration cultivators?” The golden-armored giant roared, his face contorted with fury.
The three-eyed demon and the two demon women, who had been poised to strike, hesitated at his words, their aggressive momentum faltering.
“Brother Niu, have you forgotten our orders? This mission concerns the outcome of the entire war—this is no time for personal vendettas. If this battle fails because of your recklessness, you’ll have to explain yourself to *that* lord.” The robed elder’s expression darkened further, his tone laced with unmistakable threat.
“Ah… haha, I spoke rashly in the heat of the moment. Brother She, don’t take it to heart. This mission is far too important for me to disobey orders. Let’s attack together. These two seem somewhat capable—best to eliminate them quickly.” The golden-armored giant’s demeanor shifted abruptly, his face breaking into an ingratiating smile.
The speed of his change left Han Li speechless.
The robed elder, however, showed no surprise. With a cold command, the five demons encircled Han Li and the Crab Daoist, advancing slowly but deliberately.
Though their movements appeared measured, vast reserves of magic power surged within them, their terrifying auras no longer concealed.
“So, all of you are Sacred Ancestor avatars. Brother Crab, how many can you handle?” Han Li narrowed his eyes slightly as he addressed the Crab Daoist.
“Two, I can kill outright. Three, I can hold to a stalemate,” the Crab Daoist replied flatly, as if discussing the weather.
“Then take on three. I’ll deal with the remaining two,” Han Li said, his eyes gleaming with sharp light.
“Agreed. No problem,” the Crab Daoist answered without hesitation.
“Heh, still putting on airs? Take this axe first!” Enraged by their exchange, the golden-armored giant roared. Channeling his magic power, a shadowy bull’s head the size of a small mountain materialized behind him. With demonic energy billowing from his arms, he swung his massive black axe toward Han Li with devastating force.
This attack was different from before.
The axe blurred, multiplying into thousands of axe shadows, each the size of a basin and wreathed in black demonic energy, raining down upon Han Li and the Crab Daoist in a dense onslaught.
His strike seemed to ignite the killing intent of the other demons, who launched their own attacks simultaneously.
The robed elder’s face twisted savagely as he flicked his sleeves, unleashing two swarms of crimson wasps, each the size of a finger.
The wasps, their bodies a vivid red and exuding a pungent stench, surged forth like a meteor shower.
The three-eyed demon formed a hand seal, his third eye snapping open. Its pupil swirled, flashing with red, yellow, and green light before releasing three dazzling beams.
In a flash, the beams appeared before the Crab Daoist without a sound.
The petite demon woman rubbed her delicate hands together before flicking them forward, sending countless pink threads hissing through the air. Interweaving overhead, they formed a vast pink net that descended like a shroud.
Before the net even landed, Han Li caught a whiff of a faint, sweet fragrance. Despite his cultivation, his head grew slightly heavy, sending a chill down his spine.
The final demon woman, her black wings spread, radiated an eerie cold. Black specks of light materialized behind her before shooting forth, coalescing into sinister black ice spikes that blotted out a portion of the sky.
Faced with this barrage, Han Li arched an eyebrow. With a crack of thunder, a pair of crystalline wings shimmering with lightning appeared on his back.
With a low shout, he flapped them violently.
A thunderclap boomed across the sky!
Amidst arcs of lightning, Han Li vanished without a trace, leaving the Crab Daoist alone in the void.
Yet the puppet ignored the attacks entirely. Instead, it stepped forward, its body erupting in golden light as a thick golden barrier shimmered into existence around it.
In the next instant, beams, axe shadows, ice spikes, and the pink net struck simultaneously, triggering a deafening explosion.
Blinding radiance, freezing cold, pink light, and black energy intertwined around the golden barrier, erupting ceaselessly.
Balls of light burst, cyclones surged skyward, and the surrounding space twisted violently. Shockwaves rippled outward in all directions.
The two crimson wasp swarms, arriving belatedly, hesitated before diving down, joining the assault with a barrage of crimson streaks.
A cacophony of clanging echoed as the golden barrier stood firm, unshaken by the relentless onslaught.
Within the barrier, the Crab Daoist remained motionless, showing no intention to counterattack despite the storm of attacks.
The robed elder and the others paled at the sight, their expressions darkening.
Just then, a spatial ripple disturbed the sky as a silver lightning bolt flashed. Han Li reappeared with a thunderous boom.
Glancing downward, a cold smile played on his lips. Forming a hand seal, a three-headed, six-armed golden dharma manifestation materialized behind him in a blaze of light.
As soon as the colossal golden figure appeared, its six arms blurred, striking downward.
Golden spheres, composed of countless shimmering runes, materialized in each palm, spinning rapidly.
“What are you doing?” The winged demon woman’s face darkened as she spotted Han Li above. With a flick of her wings, two streaks of black light shot toward him.
Simultaneously, the robed elder’s sleeve lashed upward, a withered purple hand emerging to form a massive claw that lunged at Han Li from below.
True to their status as Sacred Ancestor avatars, their reactions were swift and deadly.
Yet Han Li, rather than alarmed, felt a flicker of satisfaction. Channeling his full power into the dharma manifestation, he triggered an explosive surge.
“Boom!”
The golden figure blazed brighter, its spheres expanding before hurtling downward like meteors.
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