Instantly, the solidified earthly evil energy seemed to ignite, bursting into huge flames. All the earthly evil true energy was burned by the demonic ape's palm strike from afar.
At the same time, a metal ball spun rapidly in Jiang Liu's palm. Its dark surface was tinged with a coppery red—it was the "Death Star." He made a throwing motion and smashed it down...
The dreamlike, seven-colored glass porcelain collapsed, shattering into a large piece like a mirror.
Boom!
It ultimately collapsed completely!
The group finally broke through the true magnetic layer and descended into the earth milk layer.
In the vast emptiness, wisps of earth's essence permeated the belly of the earth.
In the far distance, a towering, square monument stood deep within the essence of the earth's milk.
An immortal monument has finally appeared.
Chapter 455 An Immortal Monument
This is the Earth Essence Layer, but it is not as dangerous as the previous Lava Layer, Earth Fiend Layer, and True Magnetic Layer.
It's not dangerous at all; on the contrary, it's a case of hardship turning into happiness.
Because once a person reaches this layer of earth's essence, immersing themselves in it and absorbing the earth's essence can temper their physical body, nourish their soul, and strengthen their thoughts, bringing numerous benefits. Arriving here is like entering the embrace of Mother Earth, drawing nourishment from the earth to strengthen oneself; even being immersed in this environment is more effective than consuming dragon tooth rice year-round.
However, this essence of the earth is not so easy to absorb. First, one must break through the barriers of the lava layer, the earth's evil layer, and the true magnetic layer. A strong person with this strength does not need the essence of earth milk to nourish their physical body and soul.
Just like Jiang Liu, whose physical body has reached a state of endless transformation, only treasures of the caliber of ginseng fruit can nourish his body.
To reach this Earth Milk Essence Layer, one must possess the strength to have undergone at least eight or nine tribulations. If Ba hadn't listened to the teachings of Ancestor Hongjun in the small world within the river and comprehended the supreme divine powers of multiple worlds, entering this place wouldn't have been as easy as it is now.
Secondly, the essence of the earth is the very essence of the land. If too much is collected, it will affect the balance of the earth, causing volcanoes and earthquakes, withering vegetation, and even forming deserts and wastelands, with endless consequences. This is the very foundation of the earth.
Descending here to absorb the essence of the earth will cause endless troubles. This is all due to cause and effect, and will bring endless karmic burdens upon oneself, and may even be hated by the Heavenly Way.
Therefore, those with great supernatural powers would never descend here to collect the essence of earth milk, unless the essence of earth milk spontaneously flows out of the earth as the earth veins change.
Unless one is not afraid of getting entangled in major karma, like a transmigrator such as Jiang Liu, or a demon ape like Ba who can hide in Jiang Liu's inner world at any time, there is naturally no need to worry about the backlash from the "Yang God" Heavenly Dao.
With the immortal monument before him, Jiang Liu paid little attention to the surrounding earth essence.
An immortal monument.
A colossal, square monument, standing tall and imposing, rests quietly within the Earth's Essence Layer, sometimes sinking, sometimes floating, like a ghost ship adrift at sea, shifting and changing amidst the thick fog.
"Truly an immortal monument!"
Upon seeing the monument, the demon ape Ba trembled, its eyes flashing with earthly evil magnetic energy. Strands of black hair emerged from its golden fur, fluttering in the essence of earth milk. Its entire body erupted with earthly evil heavenly demon energy, as if it were about to fly out and seize the monument.
"Don't be impatient!"
Jiang Liu uttered four words, and the demon ape Ba suppressed his turbulent heart. Although he was itching to act, he did not take a step forward.
"Master, how do we retrieve this Immortal Monument? You give the instructions, and I'll handle the rest..." the demon ape said, baring its teeth.
As for Jingren and Chanyinsha, they were also aware of their own limitations, knowing that it was simply beyond their current capabilities to handle.
"The Immortal Monument seals a terrifying God-King who is probably not dead yet. This God-King's power is extremely terrifying, and his methods are mysterious. The shadow of the monument that appeared in the earth milk mist may not be the real monument. It is very likely an illusion of the Demon God King, just to lure us into a trap."
As Jiang Liu spoke, his eyes narrowed, and a purple light flashed. Even with the Divine Eye of Origin, he could not see through the truth of the Immortal Monument. Then he took a deep breath and exhaled sharply.
call……
Instantly, this breath, like a speedboat cutting through the waves, scattered the essence of the earth's milk, creating a straight, transparent channel that led directly to the distant, floating "immortal monument."
Buzzing, buzzing...
This surge of wind seemed to be getting close to the monument, but it always fell just a few dozen feet short, unable to hit it. It was as if there was an invisible black hole on the monument, constantly absorbing all kinds of forces.
"This is indeed an extremely powerful magic array! Let me see how to break it!"
As Jiang Liu pondered, the demon ape Ba clenched his fist and said, "How about we break it with our fists!"
"No need... Follow me. This mere small formation can be broken in the blink of an eye..."
As he spoke, he slowly approached the ever-changing monument, turning left and right. Sometimes he would direct a spirit stone under the Zen Silver Gauze, sometimes he would have the monk Jingren throw a punch to shatter a pattern invisible to the naked eye, and sometimes he would wave his hand to disperse the rich essence of earth milk...
Then, the invisible void near the Immortal Monument appeared as if a mirror had shattered, with countless spiderweb-like cracks deep within. The cracks then expanded and melted like ice and snow, transforming into rich spiritual energy that merged into the essence of the earth's milk.
The surrounding earth essence was even more concentrated, indicating that the great formation was also made by absorbing earth essence. Now that it was broken by Jiang Liu, it immediately returned to its original state.
In the future, that land on the Divine Wind Continent will surely become more prosperous, lush, and full of life.
Jiang Liu looked behind him, pointed his finger, and around him, streaks of five-colored light shot into the sky, the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth transforming into ancient runes that intertwined.
Then, a tremendous sound boomed, as if the heavens and earth were being created, the void trembled, and celestial light danced!
Just as he broke the formation, he secretly set up a large formation, using the essence of earth milk to generate endless energy.
It only quietly appeared at the very last moment.
At the same time, a terrifying laugh rang out.
Haha, haha, haha...
The essence of the earth's milk swirls and disperses, and a sound like the earth rippling resounds.
"Extraterrestrial Demon, you are indeed extraordinary. I didn't expect you to find this place so quickly, hahaha... It seems even the heavens are helping me escape. I will inherit your physical body!"
As they spoke, the surrounding earth essence seemed to be refined by some mysterious force, suddenly condensing and becoming as condensed as milk, firmly enveloping Jiang Liu and the others' bodies, making them feel incredibly heavy.
The demonic ape Ba sneered, unleashing a torrent of demonic energy from its countless pores, transforming into a jet-black, monstrous ape. It roared, "You really don't take me seriously! Terrifying God King, you've been imprisoned for tens of thousands of years, what skills do you still possess? I… Demonic Ape Ba, today I'll test my skills! Heavenly Demon God Slayer, Break…"
In an instant, the surrounding environment changed.
The immortal monument in the distance suddenly grew extremely tall, expanding violently. The inscription on it shimmered, and each character, like quicksand in a great river, gathered into a torrent of words that enveloped the underground space.
"Old Ba, I'm here to lend you a hand, let the Nine Dragons Soar to the Heavens..."
Instantly, within the grand array, one profound formation after another drew long streaks of lightning amidst the earth's essence mist, and nine giant dragons materialized, roaring incessantly.
Rumble, rumble!
Thunder and lightning raged, wind and fire raged, and nine dragons soared into the sky, emitting vast waves of energy that caused the earth to rumble incessantly. It was an astonishing sight. Each of the nine dragons roared and howled as they struck at the immortal monument, spewing out nine long, rainbow-like streams of energy that seemed to shake the heavens. Accompanied by a blinding sea of lightning, the earth seemed to churn and overturn—a truly awe-inspiring spectacle!
The electric dragon whipped up thousands of layers of silver waves.
The python lashed its tail with a thunderous roar.
As the demon ape Ba withdrew his supernatural powers, the nine giant dragons returned to their state of earth milk essence, and everyone witnessed a scene they would never forget.
Chapter 456 The Terrifying God King
As the momentum of the nine dragons soaring into the sky dissipated, the scenery before everyone's eyes changed dramatically, and they felt as if they had entered a strange space. This was a vast and boundless square, which was entirely inlaid with white jade-like materials. On each piece of white jade floor, there were many ancient poems written in the most mysterious characters.
In the center of the square, a square monument still stands tall, and on the monument is carved a demon god with the upper body of a handsome man and the lower body of a centipede and scorpion.
This demon god was tall and large. Although his entire body was imprisoned within the inscription, he showed no signs of dejection. His face was very relaxed, and as everyone's gaze fell upon him, his eyes also saw into their hearts.
Instantly, his form grew taller, and the demon god's body also moved slightly, seemingly unrestrained by the inscription. With a slight tremor, his hundred-foot-long centipede-scorpion body broke free from the inscription.
Having broken free from the immortal monument, yes, this demon god had actually escaped the shackles of the inscription.
Given Jiang Liu's mastery of divine runes, the inscription on the stele must be a profound array. Even if he had reached the level of a master divine rune expert, he would have difficulty comprehending it in a short time.
"The terrifying god king among the five ancient god kings! What a terrifying aura! I, who have stepped through eight tribulations, actually feel a little uneasy about my Dao heart..." The demonic ape Ba sneered, his eyes revealing a fierce light.
As for Monk Jingren, he clasped his hands together, chanting Buddhist scriptures, and a small lamp flickered between his brows. Although it seemed to be about to go out at any moment, Jiang Liu could sense that Monk Jingren was not in any serious danger. The pressure of this terrifying god-king was actually having a good tempering effect on his martial arts heart.
Zen Silver Gauze held a dark gray Bodhi seed, about the size of a walnut, with natural patterns on it that, when connected, formed a pattern of a Buddha. The Buddha image was naturally formed, entirely by natural evolution, dark and ancient, exuding a subtle Zen-like aura that warded off the aura of the terrifying creature.
But after resisting for a second, Zen Yinsha put away the Bodhi seed and faced the terrifying power that went straight to her mind.
As the half-human, half-centipede demon god escaped, an extremely terrifying aura descended, accompanied by the demon god's body, which was within arm's reach.
When the towering figure of the "Terrifying God King" descended into this mysterious hall, it was accompanied by endless pressure. Even Zen Silver Veil, who had one foot in the ground after six tribulations of lightning, felt like an ant looking up at the mighty demon god who ruled over heaven and earth.
Snap, snap... Jingren's monk's robes trembled violently, and then he uttered "Amitabha," his brow radiating a bright light, as if the Buddha had descended.
They had to suppress this terrifying demon god before them.
"Hmph! Terrifying God King, my martial arts, like an ever-burning lamp, shine through the ages. Your terrifying techniques, your external avatars and mental projections, are utterly useless against this humble monk. Evil and demonic paths, submit... submit... convert... convert..."
The monk Jingren assumed the posture of a fierce Vajra, and a vast and mighty pure Yang energy of Buddhism emanated from his body, forming a great Buddha radiating endless light. He reached out and suppressed the hundred-foot-tall demon god. In an instant, the terrifying god-king figure that appeared in the hall in his eyes became thin and eventually dissipated into nothingness.
"Peak of the Human Immortal realm? Extraterrestrial demon, you actually took in a great monk of such strength... And what about this Mighty Vajra Divine Ape? What is its strength?"
The terrifying god-king's body suddenly shrank, shrank, and shrank again, until it became the size of an ordinary person. The centipede and scorpion body on his lower body also disappeared, and he became a normal person. He looked like an immortal, ethereal and otherworldly. No one could imagine that this man was the demon god-king who roamed the world and looked down on the ancient times, a terrifying and unparalleled overlord.
"Extraterrestrial demon, I truly underestimated you. But even if you possess the strength of a Yang God, so what? The Eternal Emperor couldn't destroy me, he could only seal me... Hahahaha, as long as I discover even the slightest flaw, I will surely be reborn in your body... Hahahaha, come! Let me witness the power of extraterrestrial divine abilities..."
The terrifying god-king stood with his hands folded, not in his true form, but as a projection of an ancient, supreme demonic path. His eyes revealed a deep greed, as if he wanted to devour the mortal.
"Tch..." The demonic ape Ba revealed a mocking smile and said, "What a frog in a well!"
Jiang Liu smiled faintly, "It's a pity that your true body is sealed within the Immortal Monument, and you can only unleash one-tenth of your magical power. If you were at your peak, I would definitely run as far away as possible. However, after being sealed for ten thousand years, how much strength do you still have left?"
"Although I cannot unleash my full power, my mental projections can travel unimpeded and destroy anyone's soul and mind from a distance. Of course, this is just a minor technique; you are welcome to come and test my true power."
The terrifying god-king's robes fluttered and rustled, and he looked down on everyone, but no one could sense his arrogance.
“It’s not time for me to make a move myself. He’ll be watching me. Ba, go and test him.” Jiang Liu said coldly.
"Oh? Just what kind of strength do you, monkey, possess that you remain unmoved even under my mental projection? You are the Creator!" The expression of the Terror God King changed slightly, and suddenly a dreamlike demonic light shot out from his eyes. At the same time, he threw a punch from a distance.
"Ocean of Nightmares! Mind Storm!"
"Haha... Creator? Let me show you the true Earthly Fiend Divine Power—Nine Netherworlds!"
An incomparably sinister aura burst forth from every pore of the giant ape's body, transforming into a river. The river water was bright yellow, completely submerging the area and corroding everything. Even the space itself emitted a "sizzling" sound, as if it were being corroded.
The terrifying god-king's punch struck the Yellow Springs River, and in the blink of an eye, it was corroded at a speed visible to the naked eye.
The supernatural powers unleashed by the demonic ape not only corrode physical objects, but also space itself, and can even corrode illusory mental power and martial will.
"Nine tribulations of lightning, turning lightning into water, material transformation, the earth's evil energy has actually been refined into such power by you... No, no, you haven't even survived nine tribulations of lightning, yet you have reached such power with the strength of eight tribulations of lightning. Monkey, I underestimated you. Even the ancestor of your Vajra Mighty Divine Apes, 'Kong,' did not have such strength as you..." The voice of the terrifying god king echoed from the monument in the square.
The form of the terrifying god-king remained on the monument, never moving, yet a rumbling sound emanated from within, causing utter shock.
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