"Wanxiang Divine Shield!" Ye Fan bellowed.
In the form of the Wanxiang Divine Shield, he launched into a battle for the ages against the Yun Xiao Demon God. Their two colossal phantoms enveloped the Outer Realm. Alas, he was still a step behind. The blue phantom was overwhelmed by the Yun Xiao Demon God, forcing Ye Fan to retreat.
"It seems a Divine General can never truly match a Main God like you!" Ye Fan said, unwilling to accept it.
The Yunxiao Main God replied coldly, "You are indeed a fearsome foe. The Little God Monarch did not die in vain at your hands. Given time, even we Main Gods might not be able to suppress you! Now, die!"
The Yun Xiao Demon God bore down relentlessly. The sun, moon, and stars that stood in his way were crushed, and the clouds shattered. A supremely domineering, world-destroying power surged toward Ye Fan.
Ye Fan was plunged into terror and tried to dodge, but he wasn’t fast enough.
Just then, the Nightmare Beast struck, landing a heavy blow on the Yunxiao Main God’s back, causing him to cry out in pain. He was actually stronger than the Nightmare Beast—at least on the level of the Demon Sky Monkey and the Misfortune Pangolin. Unfortunately for him, the Nightmare Beast was a master of concealment. From the beginning of the battle until now, he had only caught a faint trace of her presence.
With a cold voice, he said, "Annoying creature, I’ll kill you first!"
He spurred the Yun Xiao Demon God into action, breaking through the Nightmare Beast’s layers of Illusion Techniques. Ye Fan knew that if this continued, the Nightmare Beast would be at a disadvantage. Ignoring his own injuries, he charged forward to help. The Nightmare Beast’s power was rooted in illusion; she was not a physical combatant and always used her Illusion Techniques to kill.
Although Ye Fan intervened promptly, the Nightmare Beast was still struck by the Yun Xiao Demon God. She was sent flying, coughing up mouthfuls of blood. Ye Fan, rushing to her aid, was also severely injured by the Yunxiao Main God.
"Hold him off!" the Nightmare Beast said to Ye Fan.
"Alright!" Ye Fan nodded.
The Nightmare Beast began to act, chanting an incantation that enveloped both the Yunxiao Main God and Ye Fan.
Oh no, this is the Terrifying Fantasy! Ye Fan was shocked.
Terrifying Fantasy was the Nightmare Beast’s strongest Illusion Technique. It could kill within a dream, entrapping a peerless expert in an endless illusion. Such was its horror.
Does this mean the Nightmare Beast plans to trap me too?
Fortunately, the Yunxiao Main God was unaware of the Terrifying Fantasy’s methods. As he began to defend against the Curse Technique, the Nightmare Beast quickly pulled Ye Fan away. She and the Yunxiao Main God were now locked in a stalemate.
Then, the Nightmare Beast said to Ye Fan, "Lend me your strength! Let’s slay him within the fantasy!"
"Alright!"
Ye Fan channeled his Dragon Emperor’s Power to the Nightmare Beast, seeking to kill the Yunxiao Main God within the illusion.
***
"Farlan Unifies!"
Meanwhile, Farlan Main God looked grim. He had paid a hefty price to ensnare the Misfortune Pangolin, which was now imprisoned within his Farlan Unifies. Farlan Unifies was among the most exquisite arrays of the Spirit Sky Formation. Though it seemed simple, it comprised the refined essence of one hundred and eight different arrays. Only a being at the Main God Level was qualified to wield such a technique.
He breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the Misfortune Pangolin was trapped in the array, the price of his grave injuries would be worth it to slay it.
He mocked the Misfortune Pangolin, "You were defeated in this array in the past, and now, you’re about to tread that same old path again! Hahahaha!"
He was triumphant. Imprisoning the Misfortune Pangolin was half the battle won.
Yet, the Misfortune Pangolin retorted, "You underestimate me. Back when I was at my weakest, I couldn’t be bothered to break your pathetic array. Now, watch with your own eyes as I tear it to shreds!"
"My children, bite this array to pieces!"
Following the Misfortune Pangolin’s call, countless miniature versions of itself began gnawing at the Farlan Main God’s array.
"Grind them to dust!" Farlan Main God commanded.
Innumerable pangolins were shredded, but the Misfortune Pangolin was unconcerned. As long as it had enough energy, it could endlessly replicate these smaller versions. So what if Farlan Unifies was terrifying? Could it grind a thousand? Ten thousand? Or even a hundred thousand?
Despite the array’s destructive power, Farlan Main God’s expression soured as his formation was being endlessly worn down. He prepared to find another way to crush the Misfortune Pangolin. Unfortunately, at that very moment, the Misfortune Pangolin charged, appearing directly in front of him.
This is bad!
Farlan Main God only then realized that his Farlan Unifies had developed a tiny opening. It was this small gap that had allowed the Misfortune Pangolin to escape. He was about to react when the creature’s jaws clamped around his neck.
"AH!"
Farlan Main God let out a horrific scream. He couldn’t have imagined such pain. His neck was nearly bitten through. If he hadn’t retaliated with his full force and sent the Misfortune Pangolin flying, he would be a dead man.
"AH!" he screamed again as blood dripped from his neck. This was the first time in many years that he had suffered such a setback. He had always been known for dominating the world with his combat strength, but now, he was tasting the bitterness of defeat.
The Misfortune Pangolin licked the blood from the corner of its mouth and said, "Although I greatly desire your blood, it’s not very delicious. However, the thought of tearing you apart piece by piece is quite appetizing. Farlan Main God, are you ready?"
Farlan Main God didn’t hesitate. He activated the array again, not to attack the Misfortune Pangolin, but purely to protect himself. He knew it was the only way he could survive, so he constructed the sturdiest array possible to shield his body.
Within the array, he was safe for now, but he didn’t know how long it could last. He could only rely on Yunxiao Main God and the Demon Suppression Main God for help.
"Children, bite through his array for me!"
Tens of thousands of pangolins swarmed toward Farlan Main God. Although they were blocked by the array, the formation still had to withstand their relentless gnawing.
***
"Devour Heaven and Earth!"
Elsewhere, the Demon Sky Monkey bellowed. In the darkness, innumerable Demon Monkeys swarmed forward, tearing apart the Demon Beasts summoned by the Demon Suppression Main God. It was a clash between Demon Beasts and Demon Monkeys.
When the darkness receded, the Demon Suppression Main God was stunned. His army of a thousand Demon Beasts had vanished, not even a single bone remaining. He gasped. His techniques had been completely countered by the Demon Sky Monkey.
"Well done! I thank you on behalf of my children. After all, it’s been a while since they’ve had meat. Now, let me devour you!" the Demon Sky Monkey said mockingly.
The Demon Suppression Main God was terrified. He had never fought an ominous being like this before and had foolishly assumed they weren’t formidable. Only now did he realize how horrifying they truly were. With his current methods, he stood no chance against them.
The Demon Sky Monkey before him was just too terrifying—not only was its strength immense, but its techniques were also otherworldly. How can I fight this? To encounter such a freakish opponent right from the start, the Demon Suppression Main God was on the verge of a mental collapse.
He said to the monkey, "Why serve a boy who isn’t even a Main God? With your strength, if you joined the God Monarch Palace, your status would be no lower than ours! The God Monarch Palace will give you the best treatment, something that boy could never provide!"
The Demon Suppression Main God could only resort to persuasion. Otherwise, defeat was inevitable.
The Demon Sky Monkey replied, "Still trying to buy me over? A decent plan, but what a pity. The benefits our master provides are something you, or even your entire God Monarch Palace, are not qualified to give!"