Once the Dark God breaks free of the barrier, who can stop it, and who... can trap it again?
"boom……"
The third impact occurred again, and that faint wisp of dark gold once more pierced through the barrier and arrived before them.
Long Shi and Feng Hua gritted their teeth and waited intently.
All their energy was focused on how to control the barrier. As the pressure inside increased, they dared not be distracted for any longer.
Therefore, when faced with the invasion of dark god energy, all they can rely on is their protective spiritual power and their own strong physical bodies.
However, do you think you can resist the attack of the Dark God by relying solely on your own protective spiritual power and physical strength?
Just then, the powerful, destructive energy split in two in mid-air, about to strike them...
Suddenly, a pair of withered hands appeared before them, reaching out and firmly grasping the two dark golden rays of light.
They both breathed a sigh of relief, because they saw a slender figure from behind. Although the figure was so thin, it seemed so solid at that moment.
"Hiss..."
The dark golden light danced unwillingly in those large hands, as if it were about to break free at any moment.
"Open it for me..."
With a roar from the Food King, the spiritual power in his hand intensified. With a crisp "crack," the dark golden light was crushed by him, dissipating into the air and vanishing into nothingness.
The Food King twisted his body slightly, his old face suddenly making a 180-degree turn, and laughed at the dragon and phoenix, who were full of satisfaction: "Your dragon and phoenix clans are nothing more than this."
Long Shi was furious and spat out a few words through gritted teeth: "You, come, try, try!"
After the king finished speaking, his feet suddenly sank deep into the mud, and in the unseen depths of the earth, his feet transformed into countless branches.
The saying "wood can overcome earth" is clearly a profound truth. These branches, like tree roots, move freely through the mud without any hindrance.
In just a short while, the ground beneath the dragon and phoenix barrier suddenly cracked open, and numerous branches, having absorbed the moisture and nutrients from the earth's veins, grew even thicker.
The vines, as thick as a child's arm, suddenly shot upwards, wrapping around the outer edge of the dragon and phoenix barrier layer by layer until they completely enveloped the barrier, obscuring the movement inside.
The power of the earth?
Feng Hua's face showed a slight look of surprise. They had already given the Food King a very high evaluation, but they still did not expect that this old monster with a lewd face would actually possess abilities far beyond what they knew.
With his hands behind his back and his lower body sunk into the ground, the Food King was now one with the earth's veins, and this land had become his powerful support.
Wood can overcome earth, but it can also thrive by borrowing from the earth. The King of Food has already transformed into a towering tree, deeply rooted here. To defeat him, one must first destroy this powerful earth.
He single-handedly created an earthen and wooden barrier, and the power of this barrier was in no way inferior to the dragon and phoenix barrier that the two of them had jointly created.
This old man's skill is indeed unfathomable. Long Shi and Feng Hua both thought to themselves, "Thankfully, he's not an enemy..."
"boom……"
Within the barrier, another deafening crash resounded, and the powerful impact relentlessly pressed down on the three of them.
Although the dragon and phoenix were still shaking, they were relieved. Despite the fact that the impact was far more powerful than before, the pressure on them was significantly less.
It goes without saying that all of this is thanks to the Food King.
Almost as soon as they breathed a sigh of relief, the Food King's eyes widened, and several changes flashed across his old face. Clearly, his first close encounter with the energy of the Dark God did not bring him any pleasure or pleasant memories.
The ground shook, and even the dragon and phoenix barrier seemed to tremble. The Dark God's impact was so powerful that it almost loosened the ley lines in this area.
The Food King muttered to himself, "This really isn't the kind of work a man-eating plant would do."
However, faced with danger, the old man-eating flower did not back down; its body sank even deeper into the ground. With each inch it sank, its underground trunk extended hundreds of feet, and all its roots continued to dive deeper, firmly embedding themselves in the earth's strata, perfectly integrating with the earth's veins.
However, just as they had made all the preparations and were on high alert, the fourth wave of attacks from the Dark God was nowhere to be seen.
The Food King turned his head again and asked the dragon and phoenix behind him, "What happened to the Dark God?"
"have no idea."
"This is a barrier you set up, how could you not know it?"
“Senior Food King, inside there is only a dark gold color, and there is no other sensation.”
Feng Hua explained softly that after witnessing the true strength of the Food King, even she was willing to call him "senior."
The King of Food nodded slightly, pondering the Dark God's strange behavior. But after a moment, he immediately gave up; naturally, he couldn't deduce anything from the Dark God, whom he was meeting for the first time.
"Let's just wait it out then, hopefully it can go on forever."
The Food King silently prayed in his heart.
Volume 4, The Divine Artifacts, Chapter 238: The Dark God Emerges from His Trap
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In an instant, an eerie silence fell within the dragon and phoenix barrier.
However, the more inactive the Dark God became, the more suspicious and anxious the Food King and Dragon Phoenix became.
If the Dark God is willing to endure this, they certainly won't mind. However, how could someone a level above immortals willingly be suppressed by a few juniors in the cultivation world?
Just as the Food King and the Dragon and Phoenix were looking at each other in bewilderment, the calm dark gold within the barrier suddenly began to surge violently. Faintly, the Dragon and Phoenix, relying on their intuition, seemed to "see" a tall figure.
Long Shi's mind raced, and he immediately realized who he had sensed. He immediately exclaimed, "Oh no, the Dark God has appeared!"
The King of Food's brow twitched slightly. Although he tried his best not to show any emotion, he couldn't help but feel an unprecedented pressure in the face of this demigod.
"The Dark God has emerged from the stone box; it's going to use its fists." Long Shi's face was pale, devoid of any color.
The King of Food's expression was equally grim. The Dark God's attack, relying solely on his oppressive aura and the remote control of divine power, had already forced the three of them to exert all their strength to barely hold on.
So, how terrifying would it be when the Dark God uses his true form to attack? Just thinking about it sends chills down one's spine.
The three people's eyes met in mid-air, and they all saw the fear in each other's eyes.
what to do?
With just that little bit of power detached from the body, the three of them suffered enough. So what kind of impact will the Dark God bring them when he uses his true body energy?
This question sent a chill down their spines and filled them with terror.
"Let's give it our all..." After a moment, the Food King suddenly gave a bitter laugh and said, "We... will do our best."
The dragon and phoenix exchanged a glance, then smiled bitterly at each other. Perhaps their path had come to an end...
Feng Hua quickly calmed down. She stretched out her arm, revealing a section of her forearm that was as white as a lotus root. She gently scratched it with her long fingernail, instantly creating a thin cut from which bright red blood flowed out.
Feng Hua remained unfazed, flicking her finger. The blood seemed to gain self-awareness, each drop sprouting wings and flying towards the dragon-phoenix barrier.
Long Shi, who was beside her, let out a long sigh and repeated the same action.
Without the Food King taking any action, the vines tightly binding the dragon and phoenix barrier suddenly split open, allowing the blood to flow into the barrier.
In an instant, the dragon and phoenix barrier suddenly turned blood red, and within the deep red flowed a wisp of pale gold that was visible to the naked eye.
The King of Food clearly noticed the changes in the barrier. Even the vines formed from his torso felt the scorching heat below. The Dragon-Phoenix Barrier, after absorbing the blood of Long Shi and Feng Huadi, had unleashed its maximum power.
Near the edge of the barrier, a figure faintly appeared—a giant of immense stature. Enveloped in dark golden light, its features were obscured; however, its eyes radiated a chilling light, like two large light bulbs, their beams penetrating the dragon-phoenix barrier and the Devouring King's vines, coldly staring at them.
The Food King and the Dragon and Phoenix both felt a chill run through their bodies, as if under its gaze, they had lost the courage and boldness to fight with all their might.
“Hey…”
A deafening roar erupted from the King of Food's mouth, and he spat out a mouthful of green liquid. Just moments before, he had bitten his lip and tongue, causing the essence of the earth flower within him to gush out.
As if awakened by the Food King's roar, the dragon and phoenix perked up, and the dragon pearl and phoenix pill above their heads operated at full power, with a continuous stream of dragon energy and phoenix power surging into the barrier without any reservation.
Although they all knew that the Dark God was definitely not someone the three of them could handle, they still couldn't believe that this demigod-like demon could steal souls and kill people with just a glance.
The light bulb's gaze flickered slightly, as if mocking their overestimation of their abilities, or perhaps enraged by these weak yet daring cultivators who dared to violate its dignity. Dark God…
It finally launched its first attack after waking up from countless years of slumber and standing up.
Under the watchful eyes of the Food King and the Dragon and Phoenix, the Dark God's body moved within the barrier. It made no move, but simply slowly raised one hand and gently pressed it onto the blood-red barrier.
The nerves of the three Food Kings instantly stretched and tightened.
They knew that they were about to face a super strong being who had been asleep for countless years and possessed the body of a demigod.
Slowly, as if it were just an extremely gentle force, it spread throughout the entire barrier.
Long Shi looked at Feng Hua in bewilderment. Was this its attack? It was so weak and limp, as if it posed no threat at all.
However, the next moment, his face was filled with immense fear.
The gentle force emanating from the Dark God, after filling the entire barrier, suddenly erupted into an extremely powerful explosive force.
That wasn't power erupting from a single point, but rather an indescribable, powerful force erupting simultaneously from every inch of the entire Dragon-Phoenix Barrier.
In just a moment, in the blink of an eye, the dragon-phoenix barrier containing the essence of Long Shi and Feng Hua completely collapsed.
Countless points of light lit up, and a strong light suddenly burst forth from under the tightly packed vines. Little by little, countless vines, which had started with a small crack, instantly broke and dissolved.
Long Shi and Feng Hua could no longer bear it, and dark blood spilled from the corners of their mouths. Fortunately, they were of dragon and phoenix nature, otherwise their internal organs would have been shattered by this powerful blow.
The King of Food was also severely affected. His body shuddered violently, and all the limbs bound by the dragon and phoenix barrier were reduced to dust by this terrifying attack. Moreover, what terrified him even more was that the powerful divine force was spreading upwards from his limbs buried deep in the ground.
He knew, of course, that once this force reached his entire body, he would be shattered to pieces, leaving not a trace behind.
Fortunately, the old man was experienced. Seeing that things were not going well, he immediately took the initiative and forcefully broke his lower limbs, quickly retracting part of the flower roots.
"boom!……"
A thunderous sound finally erupted. A powerful surge of air, accompanied by a dark golden pressure, rushed towards the three of them like a raging storm.
Long Shi and Feng Hua had lost all their composure and wealth. They rolled and tumbled backward, like kites with broken strings spinning twice in the gale, before crashing heavily onto the uneven, muddy ground.
Almost simultaneously, a burst of flying sand and stones suddenly erupted from the ground, with countless grains of sand and mud flying aimlessly towards the Food King. This was because the divine power could not find a place to vent underground, so it exploded prematurely.
The flower roots buried underground by the Food King could no longer hold onto the earth's veins and broke off inch by inch. Most of its body was thrown high into the air by the wind and sand, flying backward. Just as it was about to fly past the dragon and phoenix, Long Shi barely reached out and grabbed a withered arm, pulling it down.
It was a single, gentle, and utterly powerless strike. To the Dark God, such a blow was utterly ineffective, failing even to serve as a warm-up.
However, for the Food King and the three dragons and phoenixes who had withstood this attack, it was undoubtedly an earth-shattering, incomparably powerful attack. Even though the three of them had tried their best, the combined power of the three most outstanding cultivators of the era was still unable to pose any threat to the Dark God, or even cause him the slightest trouble.
The difference is the absolute power gap between gods and cultivators. Even a demigod controlled by a divine spark is beyond the reach of cultivators.