The moment Yu Yuanchen completely refined the Hell Gate and the divine artifact changed ownership, the three Demon Kings deep within the other three vast territories of the Demon Plane felt a sensation almost simultaneously!
In the three Demon King's Courts of the Lake of Decay, the Eternal Dark Mire, and the Wailing Canyon, three terrifying entities of varying forms, all possessing power at the Demigod level, were jolted awake from their thrones!
They sensed that the divine artifact "Hell Gate," which was closely linked to the origin of the Demon Plane and symbolized the authority of invasion and plunder, had its consciousness imprints—left behind by Salvos and themselves—forcibly erased and overwritten by an incredibly domineering power in an instant! The divine artifact had changed owners!
"What is happening?!"
"The connection to the Hell Gate... is severed!"
"Who is it? Is it Salvos? Does he want to monopolize the artifact?!"
In that first moment, the same thought flashed through the minds of the three Demon Kings—Salvos had gone mad! He actually wanted to rely on his own strength to oppose the three of them and swallow the Hell Gate whole!
But the next moment, they calmed down and dismissed this ridiculous idea. Although Salvos was strong, he was certainly no fool; he lacked the courage and the strength to take on three opponents at once.
Then, there could only be one truth...
"Salvos... crashed and burned?!"
"The invasion failed, his lair was taken, and he even lost the divine artifact?!"
"Is it that invaded plane... launching a counterattack?!"
Realizing this, the three Demon Kings were both shocked and furious! They were shocked that Salvos, whose strength was not weak, could be defeated so thoroughly that he couldn't even protect the divine artifact! They were furious that mere ants dared to counterattack the Demon Plane and snatch food from the tiger's mouth!
More importantly, the loss of the Hell Gate was an unbearable blow to them! Although the Demon Plane was naturally prone to connecting with other planes, that was built upon the foundation of the Hell Gate, a source-level divine artifact, for precise positioning and stable channels. Without it, the difficulty of invading other wealthy planes in the future would skyrocket exponentially, and the time required would likely increase more than a hundredfold! This meant that their shortcut to plundering resources and increasing their strength had been almost completely severed!
"We must reclaim the divine artifact!"
The three Demon Kings made the decision almost unanimously. They immediately began to mobilize their most elite high-level demon legions—Great Demon Knights, Azure Flame Demons, Fallen Angels, and various powerful mutated demons—preparing to gather their strength, march toward the Scorching Purgatory of Salvos, and take back the Hell Gate!
At the same time, they attempted to communicate with the other kings through the special contact method between Demon Kings to discuss joining forces against the enemy. However, when their thoughts attempted to connect with the strongest, Adost, it was like a stone sinking into the ocean, receiving no response at all!
An ominous premonition shrouded their hearts. They immediately dispatched trusted aides to the "Amethyst Imperial Domain" ruled by Adost to gather information. The returned news made the three Demon Kings feel as if they had fallen into an ice cellar: Adost had been forcibly teleported away a day ago, and his direct subordinates—several peak Great Demon and Fallen Angel leaders—all sensed that their sovereign... had already fallen!
"Adost... is dead?!"
"How is this possible?! He is of royal blood, a peak Demigod!"
"Defeating Salvos is understandable... but even Adost..."
Panic spread through the hearts of the three kings like a plague. To what terrifying extent must the strength of someone capable of killing Adost reach? If the three of them fought alone, they were likely no match for him!
Driven by extreme fear and greed (greed for the divine artifact), the three Demon Kings, after incidentally carving up the territory and forces left behind by Adost, made a decision that seemed wise but was actually born of helplessness: they would immediately lead their most elite forces to rendezvous at the "Bone Plain" on the edge of the Scorching Purgatory! Only by combining the strength of all three parties would there be any hope of confronting that unknown, powerful enemy and reclaiming the divine artifact!
As for whether the enemy had already fled with the artifact... at this moment, the three Demon Kings felt a contradictory and shameful expectation: perhaps... they had already left? If they could avoid bloodshed and wait for the enemy to leave, then slowly find a way to re-establish contact with the divine artifact and secretly summon it back (they did not know the artifact had been completely refined), that would seem... not bad, right?
After all, facing a terrifying existence capable of killing Adost, even if the three of them joined forces and won, they would inevitably pay a heavy price, and there might even be a king who would fall! They did not want to die!
Unfortunately, heaven did not grant the demons their wish.
Just as the three demon armies had finished converging on the Bone Plain, with the black, overwhelming demon legions filling the sky and demonic energy surging, and the three Demon Kings were nervously discussing their march route—
On the distant horizon, a brilliant purple-gold lightning bolt, like a sharp sword tearing through the dark red sky, raced toward them! Behind the lightning were hundreds of human Soul Masters with powerful auras!
Yu Yuanchen, leading the human Coalition Army, had taken the initiative to come to them!
After refining the Hell Gate, he easily locked onto these three gathered, most powerful demon auras by relying on the artifact's sensing ability within the Demon Plane. Rather than waiting for the opponent to come to his door, it was better to strike first and solve the problem once and for all!
"They... they didn't leave!"
"They actually took the initiative to attack!"
"How bold!"
The three Demon Kings were shocked and furious, but since things had reached this point, there was no retreat!
"All troops, obey! Slaughter these human ants and reclaim the holy relic!" The master of the Eternal Dark Mire, the "Shadow Demon King" Demogorgon, who excelled in curses and mental attacks, let out a sharp mental roar.
"For the glory of the demons! Kill!" The ruler of the Wailing Canyon, the "Destruction Demon King" Baroque, known for his violent melee combat, swung his massive chain hammer and let out a heaven-shaking roar.
"Form up! Meet the enemy!" The last one, from the Lake of Decay, who drove undead and highly toxic creatures, the "Plague Demon King" Anate, commanded his undead demon legion with relative calmness.
The great battle erupted instantly!
On the Bone Plain, over three hundred human elites faced tens of thousands of the three-party demon coalition! The numbers were vastly disproportionate, but in terms of quality, the human side held a partial advantage!
"Form the battle array! Support Soul Masters, boost with all your might!" Yu Boxuan commanded on the spot, and the Coalition Army quickly formed a tight defensive and counter-attack formation. The light of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda enveloped the entire army, and Ning Zhiyuan, with a solemn expression, pushed the amplification effect to the limit.
"Demon brats, die!" Tang Gan took the lead, his Clear Sky Hammer transforming into a mountain, and with a "Shock Character Art" blast, he directly smashed dozens of demons in front of him into meat paste!
"Savage Sword Sweep!" The Azure Peak Douluo achieved Man-Sword Unity, his sword light like a dragon, and wherever it passed, demons were beheaded one after another.
Feng Zaiyun, Dai Jingxuan, Shi Feng, and other Titled Douluo displayed their unique skills, like tigers entering a flock of sheep, crazily harvesting the lives of the demons.
And at the very core of the battlefield, the most intense combat unfolded in the sky!
Yu Yuanchen alone faced the three Demon Kings directly!
The Shadow Demon King Demogorgon transformed into countless twisted shadows, emitting invisible mental shrieks in an attempt to erode Yu Yuanchen's soul; the Destruction Demon King Baroque was like a violent chariot, the space collapsing as his chain hammer swung, his power terrifying; the Plague Demon King Anate released toxic clouds and undead armies from afar, conducting long-range harassment and consumption!
The three Demigod-level Demon Kings joined forces, their momentum heaven-shaking! The three distinct Evil Laws of shadow, destruction, and plague intertwined, forming a domain of death!
However, Yu Yuanchen remained calm in the midst of it all. His purple-gold Thunder Battle Armor shone with immense light, isolating all mental attacks, evil curses, and toxic plagues. He held the Thunder Dragon Spear, thrusting or sweeping, releasing violent thunder prisons or pointing out Annihilation Divine Thunder, resolving the offensives of the three Demon Kings one by one.
He was one against three, yet he did not fall into a disadvantage at all! In fact, he was faintly holding the upper hand! His speed was faster, his power more condensed, and his understanding of the Law was deeper! The Thunder Power was of Extreme Yang and Extreme Hardness, possessing a natural restraint against evil attributes!
But the three Demon Kings were not weaklings after all; they cooperated tacitly, each with their own strengths. Demogorgon's eerie mental attacks, Baroque's violent power as the main attacker, and Anate's long-range harassment and summoned creature consumption made it impossible for Yu Yuanchen to quickly defeat any one of them in a short time. The battle temporarily fell into a stalemate. Although Yu Yuanchen was strong, wanting to quickly defeat three Demigods joining forces would require paying a significant price, and he was searching for an opportunity for a one-hit kill.
With Yu Yuanchen entangled by the three Demon Kings, Qian Chongxiao, the other top combatant on the human side, was finally freed up!
"Evil, prepare to die!" Holding the Angel Sacred Sword, Qian Chongxiao transformed into a streak of golden light and charged into the demon army! He specifically targeted the powerful Titled Douluo-level Great Demons, Azure Flame Demons, and the detestable Fallen Angels. Indeed, the reason the various Titled Douluo were able to strike at lower-level demons was that most of the demons with Titled Douluo strength had been intercepted by Qian Chongxiao alone. If one's stamina for high-level combat was lacking, surely one's stamina for slaughtering lesser foes would not be?
The restraint effect of the Angel Sacred Sword against demons was extremely significant! Wherever the sword light passed, demons melted away like snow meeting the sun! Those powerful Great Demons could barely withstand three strikes before him! His presence greatly relieved the pressure on the Titled Douluo of the Coalition Army and rapidly depleted the high-level combat power of the demon legions.
"Satisfying!" Qian Daoliu spread the six wings on his back, the Holy Light shining down to specifically purify the troublesome undead demons and poisonous creatures with high efficiency. In the heat of the fierce battle, the Angel Mark at the center of his brow suddenly grew scorching, and a message entered his mind—the fourth trial of the God Position, [Glory Shall Not Be Profaned (I)], was complete! The reward was issued! He felt his affinity with the Angel God Position increase significantly, and his strength had subtly improved!
"Hahaha! Come again!" Tang Chen was even more exhilarated by the slaughter! The Clear Sky Hammer in his hands seemed to possess a life of its own; it was no longer just a bombardment of raw power, but contained a unique rhythm and artistic conception. He seemed to have entered a profound state of Enlightenment, every swing of the hammer condensing power to the extreme without the slightest waste, its trajectory mysterious as if it secretly aligned with the fundamental principles of heaven and earth! A flavor of "skill approaching the Dao" began to permeate his being.
He did not use any powerful Soul Skill, relying only on the simplest chops, smashes, sweeps, and tremors, yet the power was astonishing. Often, a single hammer strike would shatter the bones of several powerful demons, leaving them dead on the ground! Immersed in this realization of the ultimate control of power, he grew more courageous the longer he fought.
Far beyond the endless void, in the God Realm.
Inside the palace of the God of Destruction, a massive water mirror reflected the battle situation on the Bone Plain of the Demon Plane.
Seated upon the divine throne, the God of Destruction, his gaze containing endless implications of destruction, pierced through layers of space and landed on Tang Chen, who was fighting in a bloodbath.
"Oh? This little fellow..." A faint, surprised smile appeared on the majestic face of the God of Destruction. "His comprehension of power has actually touched the edge of the 'Dao'? His mind is pure, his battle intent is innate; he is a good seedling."
He nodded slightly: "If placed in an ordinary era, with this child's temperament and talent, it would not be impossible for him to create his own second-level deity position focused on power and combat, or even touch the threshold of a first-level god position. It is a pity that he was born at the wrong time..."
His gaze seemed to glance at Yu Yuanchen, who was locked in a fierce battle with the three kings, then swept over the radiant Qian Daoliu, and he shook his head gently: "The destiny of this generation is focused on more than one person. With an anomaly like Yu Yuanchen, and an inheritor of the Angel, for him to suppress the world with the resources of this realm and create a first-level god position is as difficult as ascending to heaven. It is somewhat a waste of this uncut jade..."
The God of Destruction pondered for a moment, a glimmer of light containing the origin of the Law of power flowing at his fingertip: "Just right, the 'God of Strength' position under my command has been vacant for a long time. This position governs power, combat, will, and destruction; not only is it a first-level god position, but it also has great potential, and it is quite compatible with this child. Very well, I shall bestow this opportunity upon you."
He flicked his finger, and that glimmer of light instantly traversed endless time and space, silently sinking into the body of the fighting Tang Chen.
Tang Chen, who was in the midst of a heated battle, felt nothing, only that his comprehension of power in his heart became increasingly clear and thorough. His hammer swings became more fluid and natural, as if he had an inexhaustible supply of strength, and his state was incredibly good! He simply assumed it was his own breakthrough in Enlightenment, and his battle intent soared even higher, his hammer technique becoming increasingly fierce!
On the battlefield, after the addition of Qian Chongxiao, a Demigod-level combatant, the high-level battle situation for the human Coalition Army became one-sided. The Titled Douluo-level demons were quickly cleared, the morale of the Coalition Army was greatly boosted, and they began to push back the demon army.
In the sky, although Yu Yuanchen had not achieved a quick victory, he had completely suppressed the three Demon Kings. The shadows of Demogorgon were scattered by thunder, the chain hammer of Baroque was cracked by the Dragon Spear, and the poison clouds of Anat were purified by Holy Light. The three Demon Kings grew more alarmed and desperate the longer they fought! This human was too strong! Ridiculously strong! If this continued, they would undoubtedly be defeated!
"No! We cannot keep fighting!" Demogorgon sent out a sharp mental transmission.
"Retreat! Saving our lives is what matters!" Baroque had also been frightened.
"Split up and flee!" Anat was the most decisive.
The three Demon Kings feinted an attack; Demogorgon transformed into thousands of shadows and fled in all directions, Baroque roared and smashed the space in an attempt to drill into the turbulence, and Anat detonated a large area of poison clouds to obscure their vision, her true form quietly retreating!
They were going to escape!
"You want to leave?" A cold light flashed in Yu Yuanchen's eyes as his thunder domain suddenly expanded, attempting to seal the space. Although he was strong, it was extremely difficult to keep three Demigods who were determined to flee at the same time.
The great battle entered the most critical stage of pursuit! The rout of the three Demon Kings marked the complete defeat of the top-tier power of the Demon Plane! The human Coalition Army's campaign to counterattack the Demon Plane had achieved a decisive victory!
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