Both masters were speaking using sonic techniques. Chen Nan was greatly surprised upon hearing this. He hadn't expected the Great Demon King of Chaos to appear here. He had just seized the Fangtian Halberd from the sect, and if the Great Demon King discovered this, he would certainly not be spared. However, he was not afraid. He gripped the Houyi Bow in his right hand, a cold smile appearing on his face.
Long Wu, Kelly, Dongfang Fenghuang, and the others quickly pushed open the doors and windows, went out into the corridor, and looked down. They saw a tall figure leap over ten feet, rushing forward across the street like the wind. An old monk with white hair and beard arrived from afar as if his feet didn't touch the ground, following the Great Demon King of Chaos.
The two were truly like two bolts of lightning; ordinary people could hardly see their figures clearly, and even the many young masters in the restaurant could only vaguely see their images.
Kelly exclaimed, "Eastern martial arts are truly amazing. This speed is probably close to the limit of human potential."
Chen Nan laughed and said, "Wrong, it can be even faster. When the two of them take another step forward, they will take off and fly at top speed."
Dongfang Fenghuang was extremely surprised and said, "I never expected that the Great Demon King of Huntiandao and the eminent monk of Xiaolin Temple would appear in Chudu. I really don't know how many other extraordinary people have arrived here!"
At this moment, Leng Feng looked at the gleaming halberd beside Chen Nan with a surprised expression and said, "Brother Chen, is this divine halberd really a divine artifact of the Hun Tian Dao? It even has the words 'Hun Tian' engraved on it. I noticed this halberd from the beginning. I really don't know how you obtained this divine weapon?"
Kelly also looked surprised and said, "It is said that the Little Demon King appeared in Chu Capital a few days ago. His first battle after his birth was an extremely fierce fight with the fairy of Tantai Holy Land, which alarmed all the cultivators in Chu Capital. Later, the two mysteriously disappeared. I wonder how Brother Chen obtained this divine halberd? Could it be that Brother Chen is the Little Demon King?"
Upon hearing this, everyone except Long Wu turned to look at Chen Nan. After all, the six holy lands of the heretical path were extremely mysterious, and since Chen Nan's debut, no one knew about his sect, which easily aroused suspicion.
"Hehe, if I were the Mischievous Little Demon King, would I need to wait until now to fight the fairy of Tantai Holy Land?"
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately understood.
"That little devil was too blind; even when he was seriously injured, he still tried to attack me. I had no choice but to ask him for some souvenirs." Chen Nan spoke casually, as if he were a harmless person, but everyone knew that there must be a hidden story behind it, and that a fierce battle must have taken place.
Everyone learned from Kelly that a considerable number of people from the Western cultivation world had come to witness the extraordinary treasure that was about to emerge from the ground. The older generation of extraordinary individuals were a given, and among the younger generation alone, there were three or four experts who were no less than the pinnacle masters of their respective regions.
Time flew by, and before long, it was the night of the full moon. Amidst the gathering of powerful forces, the atmosphere in Chu was unusually oppressive that night. An invisible killing intent seemed to permeate the entire capital, and the people of Pingyang City seemed to sense the strangeness of the night as well. They all closed their doors and turned off their lights early.
The Chu Kingdom's royal palace was brightly lit, with 30,000 imperial guards surrounding it completely.
Under the cover of night, the cold gleam of iron armor shone. The atmosphere was tense; all soldiers stood ready, prepared to be swarmed and slaughtered should any intruder dare to cross the line.
"flutter"
A soft sound came from the night sky, and all the archers drew their bows to the sky. "Whoosh," "whoosh," "whoosh"... arrows flew in unison, and a night bird with dozens of arrows stuck in its body fell to the ground.
The night sky became unusually quiet again. Only the soldiers' heavy breathing could be heard, and the cold air caused puffs of white vapor to rise from their mouths and noses.
"flutter"
The night bird flew overhead again, but this time no one fired an arrow. Suddenly someone shouted, "Oh no! Fire arrows into the air!"
The soldiers looked up, their mouths agape in astonishment. A tall, imposing figure was perched atop a tiny bird, no bigger than a palm. The soldiers, skilled in martial arts, were not unfamiliar with the extraordinary abilities of martial arts masters, yet they were still utterly shocked by what they saw. Just how high was this person's cultivation level? To be able to fly on a bird! It was simply astonishing!
"Whoosh," "whoosh," "whoosh"...
Thousands of white-feathered arrows were unleashed simultaneously, shooting high into the sky. The newcomer waved both palms, unleashing two orbs of deep blue energy that surged downwards like two shields of light, blocking all the arrows and causing countless arrows to fall to the ground. However, the sheer number of arrows was overwhelming. Some powerful arrows fired from bows and crossbows managed to penetrate the blue light, but as soon as they approached the tall figure, they were sensed by his protective aura and pulverized.
Riding on birds, the tall figure easily entered. Some soldiers tried to follow and shoot arrows, but were stopped by an officer.
"Do not pursue. Our duty is simply to guard this place. That person has already entered the ranks of peerless masters, and is probably not far from the realm of invincible power. He is qualified to go in."
The army has received personal instructions from the old monster to stop all those who try to enter the palace, but if they encounter someone strong enough to resist, they can be allowed to enter.
"Amitabha, Great Demon King of Chaos, do you really no longer keep your promise?" The old man's voice was like the sound of an ancient bell, carrying for miles, and could be heard clearly throughout the entire imperial city.
A furious voice, like a rolling thunderclap, echoed through the night sky: "You old bald monk, stop your nonsense! You've been following me for days now, aren't you tired of it? Now that I've returned, I will never go back!"
The Chu soldiers were terrified. The rolling, intense sound waves caused their blood to surge, and many of them collapsed to the ground. A tall figure rushed to the vicinity of the palace with lightning speed, and numerous soldiers quickly fired arrows at him.
But the newcomer ignored him and continued to rush forward. However, his protective aura was pushed to its limit, and hundreds of arrows were pulverized by the intense red light around him. It seemed as if flames were burning around his body.
Soon, the Great Demon King of Chaos burst into the crowd. His hands moved like water, unleashing palm strikes that pushed aside the soldiers blocking his path. However, he dared not go on a killing spree, for he knew that within the Chu royal family lay an extremely powerful old monster. If he truly offended him, that old monster would surely make his life miserable if he ever had the chance.
Soon, the Great Demon King of Chaos broke through the barriers and rushed towards the depths of the palace. Chasing after him was an old monk, who also quickly broke through the heavy army's blockade and forced his way in.
The palace boasts red walls and yellow tiles, carved beams and painted rafters, and is resplendent in gold and jade. The palaces and pavilions, rising and falling in a magnificent and imposing manner, are truly awe-inspiring.
The royal guards have all evacuated, and now each courtyard is filled with numerous experts, including military masters and cultivators. They also possess bows and crossbows, but these are all magical crossbows; they form the second line of defense against the invaders.
"Situation in the air! Fire the arrows!"
"Whoosh," "whoosh," "whoosh"...
As the magical arrows were fired simultaneously, a mournful roar echoed through the air. A dragon that was about to land was struck by nearly a hundred magical arrows, and it and its master instantly exploded, turning into a cloud of blood mist that dispersed and scattered in the air.
"Overestimating oneself. A second-tier expert may be a super expert in the eyes of ordinary people, but he is far too insignificant to the important person tonight!" An old man shook his head and sighed.
In every courtyard of the palace, many experts gathered, all holding magical arrows and crossbows, calmly observing the surrounding movements.
The Royal Library is shrouded in an ethereal mist, with countless rays of light swirling around it.
At this moment, the library was guarded by peerless masters on all four sides. The little princess's master, Zhuge Chengfeng, guarded the east, while the south, west, and north were guarded by three grandmasters personally invited by the Chu Emperor. The three men appeared to be in their forties, just like Zhuge Chengfeng, but the oldest was over ninety years old, and the youngest was over fifty.
Chen Nan stood in the center, holding Hou Yi's bow, atop the ancient library hall. The old monster floated in the air, coldly surveying the surroundings, two beams of green light, each over half a meter long, shooting from his eyes. At this moment, he no longer concealed his true cultivation level; a vast, ocean-like power surged outwards from him, completely exposed to everyone.
"Awoo..." With a dragon's roar, another flying dragon was shot to pieces in the northwest corner and fell to the ground.
But several dragons were still high in the sky, approaching the ancient library in the center of the palace.
"Hmph," the old monster snorted coldly, beckoning to the distance. A set of arrows was drawn to him with his formidable power. He drew the bow, nocked an arrow, and shot it into the sky. The arrow, originally ordinary, instantly became extraordinary under the old monster's almost invincible power, radiating a dazzling light, like a rainbow piercing the sky.
"puff"
The arrow struck the head of a flying dragon, and the immense power contained within it instantly shattered the dragon into pieces. Its master also shattered, exploding into a large cloud of blood mist in the air.
The old monster roared, "Anyone who is not a fourth-rank expert or above who forces their way into the palace will be killed without mercy! Any fourth-rank expert who dares to approach the ancient library will be killed without mercy! Any other experts who commit massacres or destroy the palace will be visited by me when I have time!"
The old monster's aged words seemed to come from the primordial universe, vast and boundless, echoing throughout the entire imperial capital.