Immortal of the Ages

Chapter 655: Thunderbolt Deity!

The serpent had green eyes and triangular heads. Its mouth, when opened, revealed a forked tongue sharp as spikes and venomous fangs hooked backwards. Its body was covered in thick scales, clearly forged over countless years by Desolate Essence, making its flesh as indestructible as a celestial treasure.

A celestial demon's body was heavy as a mountain with strength vast as the sea!

BOOM! Without another word, the three colossal serpent heads, like three great mountains, lunged at Yun Xiao.

"Be careful!" Pale Revenant gritted her teeth, her face ashen. Even as a deep-sea corpse demon who'd advanced into the Spirit Projection Realm, she was too frail against this celestial demon.

Yet, Yun Xiao hadn't expected this young girl to shield him so swiftly! Her action was clearly suicidal, yet it also revealed that in her eyes, only Yun Xiao mattered; she regarded her own life as insignificant.

RIP! As she transformed into a corpse demon surrounded by swirling sea waves, a mere touch from the Tri Dark Lord shattered her corporeal form, scattering blood and remnants across the ground.

"Yun Xiao..."

Among the scattered remnants, Pale Revenant still murmured, wishing to protect her Yun Xiao.

"You silly girl..." Yun Xiao couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time.

Pale Revenant was new to the Celestial Court. She was ignorant of the profound tiers of the Third Dao Tribulation, yet rashly she charged forward.

She knew neither Yun Xiao's true strength nor the vast gap between herself and the Tri Dark Lord.

"A corpse demon?" The serpent's eyes lit up at the collision, chuckling, "You've nurtured a fine creature indeed!"

Yun Xiao gave it a cold glance. "Indeed a fine creature, just terribly starved."

At that moment, with his left hand, he conjured a violet Runic Umbrella!

From the umbrella emerged the roars of nine divine dragons, violently unfurling, with the eyes of nine dragon heads on its ribs opening in solemn majesty, surrounded by 22 Sacred Dragon Rune Prisons!

Under the support of Yun Xiao’s current celestial power, the Runic Umbrella unleashed its formidable power.

And just then, one of the serpent’s heads was striking towards Yun Xiao!

BOOM! Around one of the serpent heads, a storm of thunder-charged snowflakes whirled and howled towards Yun Xiao, likely some supreme demonic sorcery.

Facing the serpent's head and its thunderous blizzard, Yun Xiao stood unflinching as a mountain, merely lifting his hand to thrust the Runic Umbrella right into the gaping maw of the Tri Dark Lord!

"Life Sigil? A mere snack... Ahhh!!!"

First, the Tri Dark Lord sneered with contempt, but in the very next moment, the Runic Umbrella, like nine massive dragons, instantly pulverized one of his heads into a bloody spray, turning the thunderstorm into a bloody mess, splattering everywhere!

"In just one day, you've grown this much stronger!" It was clear that the Tri Dark Lord had investigated Yun Xiao, thinking he had gotten a read of the young man. Yet upon engaging, his expectations were utterly crushed by the might of the Creator Immortal!

Shocked to his core, he didn't pause a moment, whipping his serpentine body around to flee.

"Boring." Yun Xiao, leaning on his umbrella, nonchalantly blocked the thunderous blizzard, then casually flung his Flying Sword with his right hand.

HUM! The azure sword burst forth with surging thunder, transforming suddenly into an azure bird with outstretched wings, striking right at the back of the Tri Dark Lord's head.

This was also one of the Thunder Department's Ten Dao Heaven Arts, a Flying Sword Technique named Thunderbolt Deity!

The Thunderbolt Deity was terrifying, derived from its ability to weave back and forth over 100 times. The Tri Dark Lord was so frightened that he exposed his back to Yun Xiao, which led to the Thunderbolt Deity’s sword piercing back and forth 30 times, finishing off his remaining two heads!

"This child is a freak; he must be killed quickly!" The mighty Tri Dark Lord, in his dying breath, let out a terrifying roar, warning someone unknown.

Just after his roar, his massive serpentine body collapsed to the ground, lifeless, his demonic spirit pierced through by the astral sword of Yun Xiao's manifested spirit.

There was nothing worth interrogating.

Yun Xiao knew all too well, even on his knees, that this was the Chaos Sovereign testing him; if he did not die, the tests would continue endlessly.

He sheathed his Runic Umbrella, walked forward smoothly, and plunged the Heaven Burial Sword Soul into the serpent's spine, beginning to absorb the demonic marrow from the bones.

A grand celestial demon in the Establishment Golden Immortal Realm!

Its bones were rich in essence, allowing the Heaven Burial Sword Soul to instantly condense millions of layers of Sword Aura, which then automatically contracted into a Sword Prison!

After finishing, Yun Xiao turned to the scattered pieces of flesh and said, "Hey, I'm not planning to refine this guy into a Sword Ring. Come and eat?"

The pile of remains made a few whimpering sounds, uncertain if it was moved or shocked.

Yun Xiao, caught between laughter and tears, said, "Do I need to feed you myself?"

With that, the remains slowly moved over and stuck to the Tri Dark Lord’s serpentine body, which then began to smoke as the body gradually became part of the remains, and the remnants began to bubble and consolidate—blood, flesh, and bone merging into one.

Truth be told, the process of consuming the meat was not a sight for the squeamish.

Yet, as the flesh and blood coalesced, a spirited young girl emerged before Yun Xiao. Her complexion was rosy, her skin fair, and she looked strikingly lovely. She cherished the outfit that Thunder Emissary Cao had given her; during the fray, she'd protected nothing but her clothes.

Now, regaining composure, she nervously began to redress in her black and white maid outfit.

Feeling Yun Xiao’s gaze, she grew even more anxious, which only slowed her dressing as her legs trembled.

"Do I need to help you dress?" Yun Xiao asked.

"No, no, no, no need," Pale Revenant quickly replied.

"Then I'll tie your hair." Yun Xiao walked behind her, retied her twin ponytails, and pulled them back slightly, chuckling, "Like two reins."

"Mmm..." Pale Revenant finally finished dressing, but her mood seemed downcast.

"What's the matter?" Yun Xiao inquired.

"Yun Xiao..." Pale Revenant’s voice quivered, tears ready to fall, "I'm sorry I wasn’t any help."

"Why the rush? It’s just the beginning." Yun Xiao pinched her cheek and used the Prison Warden Sigil to draw new undead energy into her, saying, "Besides, having devoured that little snake, haven’t you soared in strength? Don’t worry, I naturally attract trouble, there will be plenty more snacks coming our way."

"Mmm." Pale Revenant shifted her arms, stomped the ground, and the earth trembled.

She felt significantly stronger. To her, sometimes the level of power wasn't the most important thing—her strength was boundless and she was nearly indestructible.

"Let's go." Yun Xiao turned and headed toward the Cao Immortal Manor, with her quickly following behind.

Inside the Cao Immortal Manor, the Moon Sword Goddess and Gu Suwan stared in disbelief at the young man in flawless white.

With an umbrella in hand, he looked like he was on a leisurely stroll; with a flick of his Flying Sword, the Tri Dark Lord exploded!

After the death, whether it was the Tri Dark Lord's spirit, demonic bones, or the corpse itself, everything was consumed without a trace left behind!

Was Yun Xiao a wandering Immortal or a plague of locusts?

"Do you think you could defeat the Tri Dark Lord?" the Moon Sword Goddess asked Gu Suwan.

"No." Gu Suwan bit her lip and shook her head.

"Then this young man truly defies the heavens. Such a being, can you really not pledge your support?" The Moon Sword Goddess had been watching Yun Xiao's rise; her heart was so overwhelmed it felt suffocated.

It was terrifying! She couldn't even begin to describe how terrifying it was.

Yesterday, he defeated An Yao, a Mid-stage Golden Immortal, at the Divine Gateway. Today, he crushed the Tri Dark Lord, who was comparable to Gu Suwan... Could tomorrow be the day he surpasses even herself?

She even wanted to ask—if the Chaos Sovereign or White Emperor were truly his equals.

Such thoughts she kept to herself, unspoken.

And Gu Suwan was left utterly dumbfounded. Earlier today, the Nine Thunders Sovereign had sought her out alone, opening new avenues of thought, but now, she was thoroughly bewildered.

"Master, foster mother."

At that moment, Yun Xiao approached them.

The Moon Sword Goddess was the first to greet him, her face wearing a rare smile. "I also noticed this celestial demon, but I had a feeling you could handle it. So, I didn't intervene. You don’t mind, do you?"

"How could I?" Yun Xiao shook his head. "Master understands me, trusts me, and I am honored by it."

The Moon Sword Goddess’s usually frosty demeanor softened as she asked gently, "This young girl, is she a corpse demon?"

"My demonic pet," Yun Xiao responded.

"To earn your approval, she must have a boundless future," the Moon Sword Goddess remarked with approval.

Her change was becoming more pronounced.

"Foster mother? Is something bothering you?" Yun Xiao glanced at Gu Suwan, noting her anxious demeanor.

"No, not at all." Gu Suwan smiled sweetly. "All is well. I hadn’t expected the demons and devils from Naraka to become so excessive. Probably because the Ascension Pool was destroyed, outsiders have infiltrated. We need to report this, and get more forces deployed to protect you."

"Indeed! The more, the merrier," Yun Xiao nodded.

"What’s next?" the Moon Sword Goddess asked.

"I plan to continue my cultivation here in the Thunder Department; it’s the safest place," Yun Xiao replied, then looking back at the frosty beauty, he added, "By the way, Master, weren’t you going to teach me the Immortal Sword Court’s secret Dao Heaven grade techniques? How about now?"

The Moon Sword Goddess was taken aback. She had never mentioned teaching him techniques at the Dao Heaven grade. But she realized, this was her real chance to grow close to Yun Xiao…