Level 36... what did that even mean? Even the Divine Beast Azure Dragon was only Level 35 when it first appeared.

The difference between Level Thirty-Five and Level Thirty-Six was only one level, but it was like the difference between heaven and earth.

It was like the difference between a Prince and an Emperor. For an Emperor to kill a Prince was all too easy.

Now that the three Super-level Creatures had fused, leaping to the heavens in a single step and reaching the Demon King Level, Tu Xiao’an understood. He could finally shed his skin in peace.

The White Demon King could no longer harm him.

Once Tu Xiao’an’s transformation was complete, it would spell the end for the White Demon King. It was time to settle all scores.

"Where is Huangquan?"

Tu Xiao’an seemed to murmur the words into the air. High above Yaoyao, the monster that looked as if it had clawed its way out of the Hell Abyss seemed to sense the call and abruptly vanished from the sky.

Beneath the massive tree, the air rippled, and leaves rained down with a RUSTLE.

"Master...!"

The voice of the large, imposing Chaotic Beast emerged from its cat-faced, bird-beaked mouth. It was not the clear, pleasant call of the Immortal Spirit Peacock, but a grim and terrifying sound—like a Fierce Ghost, a specter, the very voice of death. A single listen would send shivers down one’s spine. It sounded like the voices of three different creatures combined into one.

The three Snake Heads swaying behind its main head only enhanced its terrifying image.

This horrifying monster knelt on one knee before the shimmering light beneath the tree, its head, once held so high in pride, now lowered in deep reverence.

And the head it lowered belonged to a being at the level of a Demon King.

KREEEEE...

The majestic Cyan Dragon soared through the air with an imposing aura that could swallow mountains and rivers. It coiled directly above the massive tree, as if guarding its personal treasure. Any creature that dared approach would first have to face the Cyan Dragon’s wrath.

The scene left countless creatures utterly stunned. Whether it was the fused monster or the Divine Beast Azure Dragon, they were both there to protect the Snake Spirit transforming after surviving a deadly Celestial Tribulation.

Just what kind of snake could command such incredible power? Not even a Demon King could orchestrate a display like this.

Since when did the Yaoling Mountain Range have a snake like this???

Throughout history, if any of the five Great Demon Kings of the Yaoling Mountain Range wanted someone dead, that person would not live to see another day.

The mighty White Demon King, a hegemon of his generation, had personally moved to kill the Snake Spirit who had succeeded in Crossing the Tribulation. Everyone believed that even if the Snake Spirit had miraculously survived the deadly Celestial Tribulation, it would not survive the Demon King.

There was no such thing as luck when facing a Demon King.

And yet, the White Demon King had been on the attack for some time, and the Snake Spirit was still safely transforming beneath the tree. At this point, everyone’s opinion had undergone a fundamental shift.

It was becoming clear that the White Demon King would likely fail to kill the Snake Spirit.

The reason was simple: the Snake Spirit’s resources were too powerful, practically heaven-defying. First, it had a protector at the Pseudo Demon King Level, the Bull Demon King. When the Bull Demon King fell, the Divine Beast Azure Dragon appeared. Then, three Super-level Creatures fused into a monster straight from the Hell Abyss, with combat power reaching the Demon King Level.

The terrifying aura it radiated was barely inferior to that of the White Demon King himself.

Many at the Demon Spirit Level were now just waiting to see the White Demon King make a fool of himself, curious as to how he would handle this situation.

Oh, right. Where was the White Demon King???

The appearance of this new monster had captured everyone’s attention, causing them to completely forget about the White Demon King.

It was a pathetic situation for the White Demon King. His presence was dwindling. First the Divine Beast Azure Dragon, now this monster... his spotlight had been completely stolen.

Besides, he wasn’t very popular to begin with.

In truth, the entire process—from the successful fusion of the Chaotic Beast, Huangquan, to its appearance beneath the massive tree—had taken less than a minute.

During that minute, the White Demon King was still putting on a spectacular show of resisting the lightning.

He neither dodged nor evaded, arrogantly weathering the lightning strikes. He wanted the Spirit Monsters and Demons watching Monkey Mountain to know who was king, who was the true master.

Not even the Divine Beast Azure Dragon could threaten his sovereignty.

A field of lightning enveloped the White Demon King. Amidst the thunderclaps and crackling bolts, he stood firm. His feet moved in a blur, never pausing for breath as his hands whipped out like a tempest, scattering one bolt of lightning after another.

His robes remained immaculate, without a single scratch on him. Such dominance! Such disdain!

’What’s a Cyan Dragon? Compared to a snake, it’s just a slightly bigger reptile.’

Unfortunately for the White Demon King, no one saw his grand display. They had, in fact, already forgotten all about him.

BOOM...

The area around the White Demon King was a thunderous minefield, but the countless flashes of lightning all dissipated under the force of his powerful Demon Qi, leaving behind only wisps of white smoke.

"I shall slay a Dragon today! Those who follow me will prosper; those who oppose me shall perish!" The White Demon King’s voice boomed like a great bell. His every gesture exuded a world-defying power, displaying the full might of a Demon King.

’Hm? Where’s the Dragon?’

SWOOSH...

The White Demon King couldn’t see the Cyan Dragon coiled in the sky. Suddenly, the space before him warped violently, and a tall, imposing monster materialized in front of him.

’What the hell is this thing?’ After just one glance, the White Demon King froze, unable to stop himself from sucking in a sharp breath.

’It’s not quite human, but not quite a beast either. Is it just trying to scare me?’

’Insolent!’

’Who did this thing think he was? To dare appear so brazenly before me, the White Demon King, was to court death.’

Without a second thought, his Demon Qi erupted, intending to shatter the monster into a million pieces.

Make no mistake, a mighty Demon King could kill a Spirit Monster with a single breath.

The force of the blast warped the very air and set off a series of deafening CRACKS, yet the monster remained rooted to the spot, utterly unmoved.

’What...?!’

The White Demon King was stunned. ’Something’s wrong.’

In that instant, a violent, world-destroying aura erupted from the monster, flooding the heavens and the earth with a desolate, murderous intent.

’What?’

’An aura at the Demon King Level?’

The White Demon King felt as if he’d been struck by lightning. ’Did I miss something while I was showing off?’

He saw traces of a Peacock, a cat, and a snake in the monster’s form. In a flash of insight, he understood where it had come from.

WHOOSH...

While the White Demon King was still reeling, a long snake tail whipped out at a speed invisible to the naked eye and coiled tightly around his neck.

The scene that followed left the countless onlookers completely stupefied.

The mighty White Demon King, who looked down on all the world, was hoisted into the air by his neck and slammed repeatedly into the ground.

CRASH! CRASH! CRASH!...

The ground was torn apart, layer by layer. A body at the White Demon King’s level was harder than steel; he may not have been seriously injured, but the earth spiderwebbed with cracks wherever he struck.

"Heavens, this world has gone mad!"

"The White Demon King is getting thrashed! A Little Demon like me should get out of here and hide!"

"The times are changing... I’m afraid a great upheaval is upon us."

The White Demon King, ensnared by the snake tail, was whipped against the ground dozens of times a second. The sight was a dizzying blur, and the onlookers could scarcely believe their eyes.

BOOM!

With one final, powerful slam, the White Demon King was driven deep into the ground, leaving a massive crater in his wake.

The Chaotic Beast, Huangquan, was incomparably savage. It opened its bird-like beak, and an astonishing beam of Energy gathered, coalescing into a destructive blast of light. It fired the beam into the crater where the White Demon King lay, and the entire valley began to shake violently, as if in the throes of an earthquake.

GASP...!

A monster... this was truly a monster. To beat the White Demon King so brutally?

A terrifying aura instantly swept through the valley. The temperature seemed to plummet to freezing, and the fear of death pierced the heart of every living creature.

Too strong... Too monstrous.