Chapter 495: Ambition
Within the Demon Palace, the young man in white spoke with a solemn tone, revealing a shocking and terrifying plan.
His All Souls Blood Magic Array is not only intending to utilize countless blood sacrifices but also involves summoning the legendary ancient Four Monstrous Beasts?
Each of those ancient Four Monstrous Beasts is exceedingly terrifying, to the extent that even the most formidable cultivators must give them wide berth, as they are far from being entities that belong to the realm of humans. If they truly fall under the control of the All Souls Blood Magic Array, merging their essence and life force into the blood array, it is foreseeable that the young man in white before us shall become an unprecedented demonic leader, surpassing the ancient demon who once crushed the Human Emperor Palace and suppressed the progenitor of martial immortals.
Such immense ambition, even the experienced and knowledgeable demon cultivators present couldn't help but change their expressions upon hearing it.
Because of how fearsome and monstrous the ancient Four Monstrous Beasts are, this Demon King dares to even consider such an idea… Isn't he just seeking his own demise?
Inside the banquet hall, many demon cultivators had expressions of shock and horror, and had the strong desire to escape and flee, unwilling to stay in this place and get involved in this mess.
It's not that they are cowardly, but rather the ancient Four Monstrous Beasts are too ferocious and ruthless. It is simply impossible for anyone in the world to survive being surrounded and attacked by the Four Monstrous Beasts and escape unscathed!
-- These four creatures are beings that have existed even longer than the Emperor Fu Xi himself!
Upon Demon King's command, they had no second thoughts about engaging in a bloody battle with righteous cultivators. However, the purpose of summoning them to this place was to engage in a blood duel with the ancient Four Monstrous Beasts… If it weren't for the consideration of the ruthless and cruel nature of the white-robed youth before them, whom they dare not offend, the demonic horde would have almost been unable to contain their desire to curse vehemently.
While ordinary demon cultivators fear the majesty of the Demon King, top-tier great demons are not included in this category.
The Red-Haired Patriarch stood proudly, his expression gloomy as he directly shouted in anger, "So, Demon King's intention is that you are the one who brought the ancient Four Monstrous Beasts here? They didn't appear on their own? Are you hosting this grand banquet to make us demonic beings lay down our lives as stepping stones for you, to assist you in deterring the ancient Four Monstrous Beasts and aiding you in achieving enlightenment?"
The ruthless interrogation by the Red-Haired Patriarch immediately cast a chilling atmosphere over the banquet hall.
All the gazes of the demonic cultivators present were focused on Sun Yan, who was seated at the head.
Under the convergence of various expressions filled with fear, surprise, anger, and resentment… amidst it all, the white-robed youth remained indifferent.
Facing the interrogation of the Red-Haired Patriarch, he directly stated, "Indeed, that is correct. All of you have assisted me in achieving the path of the supreme Great Demon. In the future, when the demonic influence covers the world, your names shall be recorded in the annals of great merit!"
The Red-Haired Patriarch chuckled coldly and said, "What use is having your name recorded in the annals of great merit when all the people are dead? Demon King's plan may be grand, but my narrow-mindedness prevents me from grasping the big picture. Farewell, Demon King!"
After finishing his words, the Red-Haired Patriarch swept his sleeves and departed.
In the midst of anger, however, they directly disregarded the dignity of the Demon King.
In the banquet hall, the demons' faces were tense as they all looked towards these two mighty figures from opposing demonic factions.
Whether it be the Red-Haired Patriarch from the East Sea or the Demon King from the North Sea, both are the utmost formidable figures in this realm. Now that the Red-Haired Patriarch has overturned the table, how will the Demon King respond…
In the banquet hall, hearts stirred with thoughts.
After the Red-Haired Patriarch swept his sleeves and departed, immediately, more than a dozen figures stood up, simultaneously bowing to the white-clad youth at the head and saying, "Demon King, take care!"
After saying that, all of these dozen figures also followed closely behind the Red-Haired Patriarch. They were all his subordinates, relatives, and also top-notch demons who held great influence in the region.
As more than a dozen demon cultivators departed, the banquet hall instantly descended into chaos.
The demon cultivators, seeing the situation unfold this way, couldn't help but feel restless, wanting to go with the flow.
Because Demon King Sun Yan, who was seated at the head, showed no response to the disrespectful departure of the Red-Haired Patriarch and the others! He simply gazed at them with a gloomy expression, remaining silent.
This silent reaction was a far cry from the cruel and ferocious Demon King of yore.
However, soon the demon cultivators also understood.
With the upcoming great battle drawing near, the Demon King alone is already overwhelmed by the imminent arrival of the four ancient ferocious beasts. It is simply impossible for him to engage in a conflict with the Red-Haired Patriarch at such a crucial moment!
After all, this Red-Haired Patriarch holds sway over one side, and is not an ordinary character. Even though the Demon King is renowned far and wide, he cannot simply manipulate things as he pleases! Besides helplessly watching the Red-Haired Patriarch depart, he truly has no other means at his disposal!
Thinking of this, the demon cultivators became restless.
They dared not incur the wrath of the ferocious Demon King, yet they also didn't wish to stay in this place and face the four ancient ferocious beasts. Therefore, they wanted to take advantage of the influence of the Red-Haired Patriarch to depart.
At that moment, over forty figures rose within the banquet hall, nearly occupying more than half of all the guests!
All of these forty-plus individuals simultaneously bowed to the Demon King seated at the head, about to speak, when suddenly they heard the enraged roar emanating from the departing Red-Haired Patriarch.
"How dare you, Sun Yan!"
In the astonished gaze of everyone, they noticed that the Red-Haired Patriarch, who should have departed, was standing at the entrance of the banquet hall, unable to step beyond the threshold.
An invisible barrier, remarkably, even prevented the formidable leader of the demonic path, from breaking through this oppressive might!
Unbeknownst to all, the entire banquet hall had unwittingly been ensnared by a formation! Despite the presence of numerous top-tier demon cultivators, not a single person realized it!
The terrified demons looked towards the white-robed youth at the head, only to see the Demon King's cold smile, as he finally spoke.
"Come as you please, leave as you wish… Do you all think that my Arctic Skyark Palace is merely an inn?"
The chilling words of the Demon King were heard, causing the faces of the demons to reveal a horrified expression, knowing that today's events could not end well.
The Red-Haired Patriarch, who was barred at the entrance, had an indignant and restless expression, as it immediately recognized the origin of the formation that trapped the demons. This formation, astonishingly, unfolded with the four green-bronze cauldrons in the banquet hall serving as the core of the array!
Therefore, the myriad demonic cultivators within the grand cauldron were oblivious to any anomalies, for indeed, the nefarious sorcery-infused Four-Sided Cauldron suppressed all traces of qi, catching them off guard!
The Red-Haired Patriarch angrily looked towards the distant white-robed youth and exclaimed, "Sun Yan! Do you wish to sacrifice us as well? The most outstanding demon cultivators in the world are gathered here. Can you handle them all by yourself?"
The Red-Haired Patriarch was filled with a mixture of astonishment and rage, unable to believe that there could be someone in this world with such audacious ambition and appetite. Not only did he intend to devour the ancient four fierce beasts, but he also aimed to devour even the hundreds of demon cultivators present!
Doesn't this madman fear being burst open?!
By what right does he swallow such a vast amount of demonic aura?!
Under the group of demons' astonishment, fear, and anger, the white-robed youth at the forefront, however, gave a cold smile and said, "Without giving it a try, how would one know if I can't handle it? Since you all are unwilling to assist me in subduing the enemy and resisting the adversaries, then you shall become my nourishment!"
"Devouring you all, and then proceeding to devour the ancient four fierce beasts, would yield the same result!"
In the banquet hall, a surging atmosphere of demonic energy and blood prevailed.
The originally harmonious and joyous gathering of demons unexpectedly transformed into a terrifying and gruesome battleground of carnage.
The white-robed youth standing above was surrounded by countless auras of blood. As his eyes turned crimson, numerous bloody patterns emerged on the floor and in the air throughout the entire grand hall.
The magic formation of the All Souls Blood Magic Array, in such an unforeseen moment, was activated!
And the first to be offered as a sacrifice, astonishingly, were the one hundred and three innate demons present in the banquet hall!
