Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start
Chapter 1048 - 106: Unrivaled in Ten Domains

East Profound Region, Yunzhou, somewhere on the outskirts of Canglei Ancient Ruins.

At this moment, there were figures in black lined up, each person radiating a thick intent to kill, their faces fierce, exuding the aura of bandits.

These people were none other than the infamous Devil Cloud Thirty-Six Knights of the East Profound Region!

They had evaded the pursuit of the Holy Brilliance Dynasty and now were secretly present here, intending to capture Princess Xidie once more.

"The chief indeed has a brilliant strategic mind, successfully shaking off the pursuers," said the second leader of the Devil Cloud Thirty-Six Knights.

The chief, clad in a black robe, had a stern expression and sinister eyes. He used the turmoil of the Evil King Mountain and the chaotic situation it caused in the East Profound Region, along with the forces behind him, to successfully mislead the pursuers from the Holy Brilliance Dynasty and led them elsewhere.

Meanwhile, the Devil Cloud Thirty-Six Knights, under this chief's leadership, had silently arrived near the Canglei Ancient Ruins.

"Chief, what do we do next, directly storm in?" the second leader asked.

At this moment, the remaining one-third of the Devil Cloud Thirty-Six Knights, all set their eyes on the chief clad in black.

"If we go further, we will be discovered by those old fellows of Qingyun Academy. Therefore, someone needs to draw their attention," the chief said coldly.

"Then who do you think, is suitable to be the decoy?" the second leader asked.

"This task can only be accomplished by me," the chief glanced at his subordinates and said, "Moreover, with my level of cultivation, I am not suitable to enter the Canglei Ancient Ruins."

Upon hearing this, the second leader and the other key members of the Devil Cloud Thirty-Six Knights nodded in agreement.

All the old fellows at Qingyun Academy were Great Powers; they weren't a match if used as decoys, only the chief, who was also a Great Power, could manage.

Moreover, as the chief said, the strength of Great Powers from the Heavenly realm was too strong. Once they entered the Canglei Ancient Ruins and triggered the tribulation of thunder, the magnitude would be immense, and the resultant destruction unimaginable, endangering everyone.

"Then chief, we will go now!" the second leader said solemnly.

"Remember, you are allowed only to succeed, not fail!" the chief of the Devil Cloud Thirty-Six Knights, his face stern and eyes sinister, said coldly.

Upon hearing this, everyone shuddered, familiar with the chief's methods, knowing what kind of punishment they would face should they fail this mission.

In the past, Chen Yan had failed, and when Princess Xidie escaped, he ended up dead. Had he survived, he definitely wouldn't dare return to the Devil Cloud Thirty-Six Knights.

Otherwise, Chen Yan would have lived a fate worse than death.

"Let's go!"

The next moment, led by the second leader and several other top masters from the Earth realm who were Consolidated in State, the group entered the Canglei Ancient Ruins.

Everyone knew the rumors about the Canglei Ancient Ruins well. If given a choice, including the second leader, none of them would want to risk their lives.

Regrettably, they had no choice. Should this mission fail again, there would be no need for others to act; the chief would personally kill them all mercilessly.

On this, including the second leader, none of them harbored any doubts.

If one weren't ruthless, one couldn't become the chief of the Devil Cloud Thirty-Six Knights and wouldn't have been able to establish such an infamous band of thieves.

"Only success is allowed, not failure!"

"Whoever stands in our way, annihilate all obstacles!"

"Our only target this time is Princess Xidie of the Holy Brilliance Dynasty, everyone remember that!"

The second leader of the Devil Cloud Thirty-Six Knights shouted coldly, the several leaders' faces extremely fierce, for this was a matter concerning their very lives.

"Yes!"

Everyone responded, by passing the positions of the Great Powers from Qingyun Academy and heading deep into the Canglei Ancient Ruins.

...

Meanwhile, at a deeper location within the Canglei Ancient Ruins, the birthplace of Primordial Yellow Energy.

When Gu Chen flicked a finger, the majestic sword light repelled the joint attack from the scholars of Qingyun Academy and the area suddenly became incredibly quiet, leaving everyone dumbstruck.

It must be known that Yan Qi, Ao Guang, Kui Xin, and Wang Yuan, among others, were all exceptional geniuses within their realms. But now, they had all been defeated by Gu Chen alone.

None in this group were weaklings, all having been listed in the gold rankings of their realms. It was understandable for Gu Chen to defeat them one-on-one.

However, in the final moments, Wang Yuan and several other formidable foes joined forces, yet they still lost, and so easily at that, which truly frightened the cultivators present.

Only Taoxu Road's Holy Woman, Chu Yue Ling, stood there, detached and calm.

Apart from her, even Bai Yu, the most formidable creature from the Tian Yu Clan, was very surprised, his gaze intense and thoughtful.

Apart from Chu Yue Ling, such a scene was beyond everyone's expectations, leaving them all dumbfounded, to the extent that when Gu Chen captured several strands of Primordial Yellow Energy, none could react in time.

"This... such strength is truly terrifying. Am I dreaming?"

Finally, after a long while, those people began to gradually react, yet still found it too surreal, continuously muttering to themselves.

Let alone others, even Yan Qi, Ao Guang, Kui Xin, and the rest of the formidable foes were baffled, unsure why Gu Chen possessed such strength.