Chapter 688: Don't Come Near Me, I've Been Polluted by the Invisible Tainted Flower
Hui Xie and the other Filth Tribe Demon Venerates had already altered their forms, blending into the ranks of the Thunderfiends as they drew near the Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Prison.
The Filth Tribe demons were like masses of slime.
But precisely because of this, their transformations were the simplest.
Their speed at altering shape was the fastest among all demon races.
Humans, beastkin, spirit beasts, jiao dragons, even true dragons—there was no race they could not imitate.
"The Thunderfiends are becoming more violent, be careful everyone!"
Lei Daoheng shouted sharply, still holding the front line.
His body was covered in more and more wounds.
Even so, he showed no sign of retreat.
Lei Jinglong watched his injuries, the pain striking him deep in the heart.
"More Thunderfiends incoming!"
Xiang Gu, tall and far-sighted, immediately spotted a massive force charging from the southeast.
The number of Thunderfiends surged once more.
Even the Supremes began to feel the strain.
"Fall back, everyone. I'll use my divine power."
Lei Daoheng spoke in a low growl.
At once, the others stepped back.
Cultivators of the Supreme Realm had each condensed a Supreme Bone within their bodies.
When forming the Supreme Bone, one martial art could be sealed within, elevated into a "divine power."
The might of divine powers far surpassed Saint-level techniques.
They were the final trump cards of every Supreme.
Now, in this desperate hour, there was no choice but to use them.
"Divine Power, Great Sun Thunder Law!"
Lei Daoheng roared.
He soared into the sky, hovering above the countless Thunderfiends.
Lightning erupted from his entire being.
At that moment, his eyes turned completely silver-white.
As if the Thunder God himself had descended!
The Thunderfiends leapt in groups, rushing to kill him.
In the next instant—
A terrifying violet lightning burst from Lei Daoheng's body.
Crackle! Crackle!
The dreadful thunderbolts leapt from demon to demon.
Wherever they passed, the Thunderfiends died instantly.
Normally, Thunderfiends were highly resistant to lightning.
Ordinary bolts could not harm them.
But this violet thunder was of another order entirely.
Just as water can quench fire—yet when flames burn fiercely enough, the water evaporates in an instant.
Within ten breaths, the lightning storm ended.
Below Lei Daoheng, a cleared space spanning tens of thousands of zhang had formed.
Every Thunderfiend within had been annihilated.
Even their bodies had been blasted to ash by the violet thunder.
Bai Supreme sighed in awe. "Worthy indeed of being the old Supreme of the Lei Prison Clan. Such power is rarely seen in this world."
Xiang Gu, Hu Qing, and the other Supremes all nodded, agreeing with the Creation Heaven Sect's Bai Supreme.
But after unleashing his divine power, Lei Daoheng's body plummeted from the sky.
Xiang Gu hastily extended his long trunk, catching him.
Lei Daoheng's face was ghastly pale.
His hair had gone completely white.
He was clearly at his limit—his lamp oil exhausted, his flame about to die out.
"I will heal him."
Hu Qing stepped forward to protect him.
But Lei Daoheng suddenly shoved her away, growling, "Don't come near me! I've been polluted by the Invisible Tainted Flower!"
All the Supremes froze in shock.
The Invisible Tainted Flower?
Wasn't that the Filth Tribe's secret method?
How could it appear within the Thousandfold Thunder Prison?
Splash.
No sooner had his words left his mouth than his right arm began melting before their eyes.
In the blink of an eye, it had turned into a heap of sludge.
"Truly worthy of an old Supreme who survived the War of Gods and Demons. To sense the Invisible Tainted Flower so quickly."
From within the horde of Thunderfiends came a laugh.
The Supremes turned toward the sound—
And at once, a vast mound of slime revealed itself.
"Filth Tribe Demon Venerate!"
The hearts of all the Supremes trembled.
How had the Filth Tribe demons entered the Thousandfold Thunder Prison?
For nearly one hundred thousand years since its formation, never once had demons infiltrated this place.
What in the world was happening now?
"Filth Tribe demons, do you seek to reclaim your White Bone Yinsha Scripture?"
Xiang Gu's deep, booming voice rang out.
Hui Xie chuckled darkly. "Of course I do. Every single day, I've thought of nothing else."
"You cannot imagine how long my Filth Tribe has schemed for this day!"
Lei Daoheng forced himself upright, his voice solemn. "Your plan will not succeed!"
Bai Supreme, Hu Qing, and the other Supremes stepped to stand beside Lei Daoheng.
"All together, slay this fiend!"
Lei Jinglong barked coldly.
Hui Xie laughed wildly. "Lei Jinglong, how can you be so heartless? Did we not agree you would help me deal with these pests?"
"Once the deed was done, my Filth Tribe's Demon Saint would have rebuilt your body. With your abilities, becoming first among our Demon Venerates would be no problem at all!"
Xiang Gu and Hu Qing glanced at Lei Jinglong, brows furrowing.
Lei Daoheng's body shuddered, though he did not turn back.
The other Supremes frowned as well, each harboring their own suspicions.
Lei Jinglong spoke calmly, "Our paths differ—we cannot walk together."
"You wish to sow discord among us? Delusional."
"I, Lei Jinglong, was born human. In this life I will never fall to demonhood, nor will I become the filthy, defiled scum that is the Filth Tribe."
Hui Xie's expression twisted in anger. "Very well, Lei Jinglong! So cleanly you cut ties!"
"Everyone, together—slay these Supremes!"
He roared.
At once, three Filth Tribe Demon Venerates burst forth, pouncing straight for the Supremes.
Lei Daoheng was already battered and exhausted, his divine power expended, incapable of further battle.
The other Supremes, after prolonged struggle against the Thunderfiends, had consumed much of their spiritual power and lifeblood.
Now, caught off guard, they were further afflicted by the Invisible Tainted Flower's pollen.
On top of that, the very environment of this place worked against them.
Their strength was limited to scarcely two or three tenths of their full power.
Meanwhile, the Filth Tribe Demon Venerates had preserved their strength for this very moment.
And with over one hundred thousand Thunderfiends driven by the Thunderfiend Lord aiding them—
The instant battle erupted, the human and beastkin Supremes were forced onto the defensive.
They had to divide their focus to resist the Invisible Tainted Flower's corruption, guard against Thunderfiends recklessly self-destructing, and fend off the venomous assaults of the Filth Tribe Demon Venerates.
No one dared to relax even a breath.
Lei Jinglong, however, turned his gaze behind him.
At the demonic pillar of light earlier, he had seen five Filth Tribe Demon Venerates, Hui Xie among them, along with a host of demonic cultivators.
Now, only four Demon Venerates had revealed themselves.
That meant one remained hidden, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
The goal was obvious.
To seize the White Bone Yinsha Scripture directly.
Thus, Lei Jinglong spun on his heel.
Sure enough—
A patch of inconspicuous slime shot across the ground, streaking straight toward the Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Prison.
The Thunder Prison, having ceased its attacks, did nothing to stop the Demon Venerate.
"Just a little further, just a little further!"
The Demon Venerate stretched out a hand, nearly touching the White Bone Yinsha Scripture.
"How could I allow you to ruin my plan?"
Lei Jinglong's face remained cold as he drew forth a great banner and thrust it into the earth.
Boom!
Instantly, the Demon Venerate shrieked in agony, as if plunged into corrosive acid.
His sludge-like body rapidly shriveled into a single mass.
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