Chapter 1886: The Second Demon City (Part 1)
Chapter 1886: The Second Demon City (Part 1)
Within the Territory of the Blood Desolation Sect.
Pinghuang Demon City.
Once a lifeless region in the Demon Realm, today it surged with demonic energy, billowing upward like a reverse waterfall. A pitch-black sun hung high above the demon city, burning furiously, releasing a terrifying aura that blotted out the sky.
Within a thousand miles, everything was tainted by demonic power—corroding, warping, and disintegrating into nothingness. The void itself hissed with smoke, and even the wind that swept by had turned jet-black, gloomy and chilling.
Inside the demon city, things were starkly different from the past. No longer was it chaotic and unrestrained. Countless demon cultivators stood silent and solemn, in full battle readiness.
In particular, those garbed in the blood-red uniforms of the Blood Desolation Sect wore expressions of grim resolve, as though prepared to die.
They were all waiting—for the arrival of a certain figure.
“Out of the way! Why aren’t you letting us leave?!”
“We are from the Heavenly Tiger Demon Society! You have no right to keep us here!”
“That’s right! Let us out! Since when does the Blood Desolation Sect act like this?!”
“You act so tyrannically! Are you going to betray the alliance now?!”
At that moment, chaos erupted around the city gates of Pinghuang Demon City.
Masses of demon cultivators in varying attire had gathered into a roaring crowd, shouting furiously. Clearly, these were not members of the Blood Desolation Sect, but came from other demon sects within the White Eagle Region.
While technically subordinate to the Blood Desolation Sect, their contracts marked them as allies, not vassals—they retained autonomy and weren’t under total control.
Such was the rule, but now, standing in their path were numerous elders of the Demon City, barring their exit. The furious clamor from the crowd met with nothing but cold, expressionless silence.
“The Patriarch has issued a decree! The entire Blood Desolation Realm stands on the brink of life and death!”
“The army of the Flowing Cloud Immortal Domain is pressing in—we require all demon cultivators to stand and fight! No one leaves the city!”
“Those who attempt to retreat will be executed on the spot—no mercy!”
At last, when the ruckus became unbearable, one of the city elders bellowed thunderously. His fearsome aura exploded outward, instantly silencing the crowd and leaving the angry cultivators stunned and fearful.
The Flowing Cloud Domain is invading?! Are they insane?!
The shocking revelation left the crowd of demon cultivators from various sects in disbelief. It was only then that they realized the true severity of the situation.
They had assumed the lockdown was due to some internal incident—never had they imagined it was this grave.
This concerned not just one or two sects—it was a war between the two great ancient domains, involving Golden Immortal-level powers!
For a moment, everyone exchanged glances, stunned and confused.
Had the reason been anything else, they might have appealed through the alliance treaty.
But now that the entire White Eagle Region faced a full-scale invasion, they had no ground to stand on.
According to the pact, when the Blood Desolation Sect faced catastrophe, all subordinate sects were required to assist without delay—or face punishment.
And now, with the Cloudmist Immortal Sect launching an extermination-level war, the terms of the treaty were clearly met.
They had to fight.
“Do you understand now?! If you do, fall back!”
“Anyone who causes trouble again—this elder will personally see you executed!”
The elder’s eyes flashed coldly as he shouted once more, shaking the crowd.
In the end, with bitterness in their eyes, the demon cultivators reluctantly backed off and remained within the city.
From that moment on, an oppressive, deathly atmosphere descended over every inch of Pinghuang Demon City.
Everyone knew what awaited them—a terrifying war.
Even cultivators at the Immortal Realm would be no more than specks of dust within it.
BOOM!
That moment came swiftly.
In the distant blackened sky, thunder roared without end, like the pounding of drums, shaking the heavens.
Thunderbolts ten thousand zhang long writhed through the void like dragons, crackling and howling, releasing searing light and heat—melting space and shattering demonic barriers.
This was an unprecedented thunderstorm.
Each bolt of lightning held the power to slay immortals!
In an instant, every demon cultivator in the city felt it.
Their hearts trembled, and as they looked to the skies, a chill pierced their souls.
“What is that…?!”
Even the Blood Desolation Sect disciples—already steeled for battle—were shaken by the sight, their eyes filled with fear and awe.
Within that terrifying sea of thunder, they saw two towering figures—so vast they seemed to blot out the sky.
In the blink of an eye, the storm swept across the heavens, blanketing nearly half of Pinghuang Demon City.
Raindrops of lightning pounded down, striking the city’s great defensive barrier and erupting into tidal waves of force.
In mere moments, the entire demon city was engulfed in dazzling thunderlight.
“They’re here! They’ve arrived!”
“Prepare for battle! Defend the city with all your might! Surround the Demon Sect!”