Demon Gate Player

Chapter 4: Decisive Battle

On the day of the decisive battle, the surroundings of Fallen Star Lake were filled with forests and pavilions, with thousands of cultivators present.

A auspicious cloud floated in the sky, above which was a vermilion-colored tower.

Several cultivators sat inside the tower, overlooking the entire Fallen Star Lake.

The cultivators below had already recognized that this was the Floating Cloud Immortal Residence of the Xu family.

The Xu family was established a thousand years ago.

The ancestor was once a true disciple of the Demon Talisman Sect's Origin Demon Temple, with a perfect Dao Foundation cultivation. After failing to break through to the Gold Core realm, his path was blocked, so he focused on cultivating the family and passed down the bloodline for a thousand years.

The Xu family attached themselves to the towering tree of the Demon Talisman Sect. Through generations of management, there were always descendants who joined the sect, starting from the outer sect, then the inner sect, and finally the true disciples.

The family gradually prospered.

Unfortunately, for a thousand years, no member of the clan has been able to achieve the Gold Core realm.

There are many cultivation families like the Xu family within the Demon Talisman Sect.

The Ning family is the same, but their heritage is even longer. Their ancestors had once achieved the Gold Core realm, and their foundation is deeper than that of the Xu family.

The two families had a grudge for three hundred years, seeking revenge against each other and fighting for decades. Neither side could do anything to the other, and both families almost faced extinction... In the end, a Gold Core cultivator from the Demon Talisman Sect couldn't bear to see this and personally intervened, establishing a life-and-death battle every ten years.

The descendants of the two families worked hard and gradually prospered again.

But the blood feud grew deeper and deeper.

In this decisive battle, the Xu family sent two people to observe.

Elder Xu Lijian and Xu Lihe.

According to convention, it should have been the clan leader who personally appeared. However, it seemed that the old clan leader of the Xu family couldn't even be bothered to put on a show.

Both elders were at the Late Stage of the Dao Foundation realm, each with seven or eight layers of cultivation. They were accompanied by several young disciples, sitting inside the Floating Cloud Immortal Residence, waiting quietly for the battle to begin.

Their only task on this trip was to retrieve the body of Daoist Xu.

In the void opposite the Floating Cloud Immortal Residence, there was also a magnificent flying boat, on which stood six or seven extraordinary experts at the Dao Foundation realm.

These were the representatives from the Ning family.

The clan leader of the Ning family did not come.

In the past hundred years, there was no suspense in this decisive battle.

On the flying boat of the Ning family, a beautiful woman in a long skirt smiled and said, "The Xu family is really spineless this time. In order to protect a few young talents, they resorted to such shameless means. From today onwards, we should establish a rule for future battles, where young cultivators will be the main participants, and the age difference between the cultivators of the two families should not exceed a hundred years."

"That Daoist Xu is also pitiful. I heard that the Xu family sent four elders at the Dao Foundation realm and forced him to use the life-and-death gu."

Another person sneered.

Ning Shuang, the beautiful woman, smiled as her eyes wandered. "For Daoist Xu to fall under the hands of my nephew, it can be considered that he didn't live a wasted life. In the future, when we mention my nephew, we will always mention him a few times."

Another Dao Foundation cultivator from the Ning family nodded and said, "Dao Yu's talent is outstanding, not inferior to Dao Zhen. He has the potential to become the second true disciple of our Ning family in Flame Demon Temple."

"Yes, our Ning family has great prospects. As for the Xu family, hehe..."

The group of people chatted leisurely, full of confidence in Ning Daoyu.

By the shore of Fallen Star Lake.

At the foot of Longji Mountain, on an empty piece of land, Zhao Mengyuan and six others stood solemnly, gazing into the distance.

"Mengyuan, what do you think are Elder Xu's chances of winning?" someone asked.

"I don't know," Zhao Mengyuan seemed to be in no mood to speak.

"Ah, I hope the Ghostly Frost Blade can kill Young Master Ning. Even if it can't kill him, at least it can half-kill him. Only then, after we cultivate the Dao Foundation, can we hope for revenge."

...

On the other side, Qin Shuyi and Lian'er stood on a giant rock, looking towards Fallen Star Lake.

"Sister Qin, I heard that Zhao Mengyuan, one of the Four Beauties of the Outer Sect, gave Daoist Xu a Supreme Grade Law Weapon. Do you think it poses a threat to Young Master?" Lian'er asked anxiously.

Qin Shuyi held a jade flute and said, "If it's a Law Treasure, it might still be useful, but a Supreme Grade Law Weapon is still lacking... I just didn't expect Zhao Mengyuan to have such courage, knowingly doing something impossible. This woman is worthy of admiration."

"I heard that Zhao Mengyuan is not only one of the four beauties of the Outer Sect, but also ranked fourth among the top ten disciples of the Outer Sect. It won't be long before she enters the Inner Sect," Lian'er said with admiration.

"Yes, I wonder which of the Five Veins she will choose in the future," Qin Shuyi said, thinking about herself. If she advanced to the Dao Foundation and became Young Master Ning's partner, she would also try to obtain a spot as an Inner Sect disciple.

It would be even better if she could go to the Ice Demon Temple...

"Sister Qin, today you played the flute to assist Young Master in battle. Have you chosen a good tune?" Lian'er looked around and suddenly thought of something, her thoughts jumping.

Qin Shuyi was about to speak when she saw a flash of fire in the sky, and a majestic figure appeared above Fallen Star Lake.

"He's here!"

There was a commotion among the spectators.

Ning Daoyu landed on the surface of the lake, as if it were solid ground.

He had a tall and imposing figure, with a square face. Although not handsome, he exuded a strong male charm, giving people a sense of resoluteness and integrity.

Today, he was wearing a red battle armor, with mysterious runes engraved on each piece, emitting intense heat that seemed to ignite the surrounding air and distort the vision.

This was the standard equipment for Inner Sect cultivators of the Flame Demon Temple, the Flame Demon Battle Armor.

Grade: Supreme Grade Law Weapon.

That's why Qin Shuyi said that even if Daoist Xu was given a Supreme Grade Law Weapon, it would still be lacking.

After Ning Daoyu appeared, he stood motionless on the surface of the lake, as if in a state of meditation, patiently waiting for his opponent to arrive.

In the sky.

Inside the Floating Cloud Immortal Abode.

Xu Lihe, with white hair and long beard, gently stroked his beard and looked at Ning Daoyu below with a complex gaze. He sighed softly, "Among the descendants of my Xu family for three generations, no one can contend with this person."

Xu Lijian also sighed, "This is just Ning Daoyu. The Ning family still has Ning Daozhen, who is truly despair-inducing. It's possible that a Gold Core will appear in the Ning family a hundred years later."

The Xu family disciples behind them all fell silent.

This battle should have been fought by someone from among them...

"Liming has grown old. In recent years, he has been indulging in worldly matters, neglecting cultivation and disregarding the family. This calamity can be considered as his contribution to the family."

Xu Lihe said indifferently.

Xu Lijian glanced at the younger generation of the Xu family and pondered, "What about the next decisive battle?"

Xu Lihe remained silent for a moment.

...

The sun rose three poles high.

A streak of light flew out from Longji Mountain, made a turn in the air, and landed on Fallen Star Lake.

A Daoist in a gray robe.

Xu Liming.

Within a ten-mile radius of Fallen Star Lake, thousands of cultivators suddenly fell silent.

All eyes were focused on the two figures on the lake.

"Long time no see."

Pang Yue greeted Ning Daoyu with a cupped hand.

"No need to wait any longer. I will send Dao Brother on his way now."

Ning Daoyu said expressionlessly.

In the next moment, flames erupted from his body, and then in a flash, the flames rushed towards Pang Yue!

He was so impatient, not wasting any words and immediately taking action.

Moreover, as soon as he made a move, he went all out!

Pang Yue felt as if he was being stared at by an ancient primordial beast, and the immense spiritual pressure made him feel there was no escape.

When Ning Daoyu appeared three zhang in front of Pang Yue, he threw a punch.

It was like the fist of an ancient demon god, rushing through the air!

Great Force Flame Demon Fist!

One of the seven divine abilities of the Flame Demon Temple.

In an instant, the spiritual energy within a radius of several miles was forcefully drawn and gathered into the fist.

The fist emitted an astonishing high temperature, causing a large area of Fallen Star Lake to boil.

There was no doubt that with this punch, even a mountain could be shattered and melted.

At this moment, everyone watching couldn't help but sigh.

Ning Daoyu was indeed worthy of being called a genius, going all out like a lion pouncing on a rabbit.

Such cultivation and temperament truly deserved the title of genius.

Pang Yue's hand flashed with a black light, revealing a black long knife.

The Dark Demon Cold Blade.

A golden light flashed on his body, and the blade struck directly at the fist of Ning Daoyu.

Clang!

The sound of metal clashing spread in all directions.

The dark blue cold light and the fiery red flames collided fiercely, producing a continuous explosion.

"Good!"

Ning Daoyu shouted loudly and continuously threw punches, with over a hundred fist shadows enveloping Pang Yue.

On the shore.

Zhao Mengyuan's heart tightened, a look of unbearable horror appeared on her face, and she turned her head slightly, unable to look any longer.

No one could understand the pressure of facing over a hundred Great Force Flame Demon Fists.

Like a collapsing mountain and a tsunami, each punch contained extreme high temperature and immense power, striking down like thunder.

Pang Yue remained calm, reflecting everything.

The experience accumulated from countless PK battles in his previous life made him extremely clear-headed and composed at this moment.

He swung the long knife in his hand, graceful and effortless.

Each strike contained just the right amount of force.

The blade blossomed, barely resisting the countless fist shadows.

In this battle, he had already realized the difference between the original host and Ning Daoyu.

The fundamental difference lay in the disparity in their cultivation techniques, resulting in a significant difference in the quality of their mana.

The Dragon Elephant Subduing Demon Fist Scripture that the original host cultivated was only a complete Dao Foundation technique.

On the other hand, Ning Daoyu cultivated the Flame Demon True Talisman, which was derived from the "Chaotic Profound Demon Talisman Secret Manual" and had the potential to break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm.

The difference between the two was like heaven and earth.

Therefore, at the same level, Ning Daoyu's mana was more abundant, vast, of higher quality, and had greater destructive power and profoundness.

Ning Daoyu's Great Force Flame Demon Fist was like a raging wave, forcefully trying to overwhelm Pang Yue and suppress him.

But to his surprise, his fist shadows were easily broken and dissipated by his opponent.

At this moment, he suddenly became serious, realizing that Daoist Xu in front of him was not as weak as rumored...

In the sky, the Dao Foundation cultivators of the Ning and Xu families also had changing expressions. They no longer had time for idle chatter and focused all their attention on the two fighters.

On Fallen Star Lake, the surging flames suddenly converged and gathered on a majestic figure.

Ning Daoyu stood with his hands behind his back, his battle armor shining, and his aura was like a volcano about to erupt.

"Great knife technique!"

Facing him, Pang Yue stood with his knife, and the Dark Demon Cold Blade in his hand twisted and deformed, with many cracks and traces of melting on the blade.

A Supreme Grade Law Weapon was destroyed like this.

Pang Yue put away the long knife and looked calmly at his opponent.

Although his mana quality was inferior to his opponent, his understanding of the Dragon Elephant Subduing Demon Fist Scripture far surpassed Ning Daoyu's understanding of the Flame Demon True Talisman.

Each had their own strengths and weaknesses.

(End of this chapter)