Chapter 665: Chapter 630: Demonic-Winged Roc

This time, he held nothing back.

Even with a full-force strike, he couldn’t severely wound the Demon-winged Roc.

However, he did not show weakness.

A more than thirty-zhang Profound Ice Divine Dragon emerged from the river.

Its eyes were filled with battle intent, issuing a provocative dragon’s roar.

The Cold Iron Staff made of rare metal was raised high, ready to leap into battle at any moment.

Shen Xuan knew in his heart that this Demon-winged Roc must have awakened its intelligence.

Judging from how it transformed into a giant kun earlier, it wasn’t far from shapeshifting.

It might even originally be a shapeshifted demon monster.

Restricted by the laws of this land, it could only appear in the form of a Demon King.

At this moment, Shen Xuan’s attitude had to be strong.

The vast majority of monsters are bullies who fear the strong and prey on the weak.

In any case, Shen Xuan had the river waters as cover, and the Demon Venerable Wan Meng as an ally.

A mere Demon King at its peak.

As long as it wasn’t a shapeshifted demon monster, without suppression from a Great Realm.

Even if Shen Xuan couldn’t win, the Demon-winged Roc wouldn’t be able to do anything against him.

The two sides were evenly matched, equally strong, with a fifty-fifty chance of victory.

As expected, seeing Shen Xuan’s strong stance.

Recalling the damage from that strike by the Profound Ice Divine Dragon.

The Demon-winged Roc seemed to hesitate for a moment.

It swooped back and forth in the air several times.

Seeing the Profound Ice Divine Dragon show no fear, displaying its might and eager for battle.

Eventually, the Demon-winged Roc turned and flew towards the Fire Cloud Sect.

It had more important matters to attend to.

On the river’s surface.

With the Demon-winged Roc’s figure gone.

The Demon Venerable Wan Meng let out a sigh of relief.

Upon seeing the Profound Ice Divine Dragon, she was visibly moved.

She knew Shen Xuan had practiced a Body Refining Technique.

Her direct disciple and Shen Xuan had a deep connection.

And had told him all the secrets about Shen Xuan.

At this moment, the Profound Ice Divine Dragon’s body shook.

Shen Xuan returned to his human form.

He looked at the Demon Venerable Wan Meng, his eyes icy cold.

"Fellow Daoist Ming Zhu, don’t you owe me an explanation?"

Shen Xuan’s Divine Sense locked onto the Demon Venerable Wan Meng tightly.

The Ice Soul Divine Sword appeared before him, radiating a chilling aura.

Both were Water Cultivators.

Although the Demon Venerable Wan Meng was in the late stage of the Holy Pill Realm.

In terms of actual battle prowess, in a duel here, they were on par with each other.

However, Shen Xuan had many trump cards.

After transforming into a Flood Dragon, at the half-step Divine Power Realm, he was definitely stronger than the Demon Venerable Ming Yue.

Plus, with over a thousand Ice Soul Spirit Crystals at his disposal.

And three Treasure Talismans of Profound Ice nurtured for nearly thirty years.

The secret technique "Other Shore Demon Flower" that directly attacked the opponent’s life force and lifespan.

Shen Xuan was ninety percent confident he could kill the Demon Venerable Wan Meng.

It was only a matter of the cost involved.

"Fellow Daoist Profound Ice, this is not the place to talk. Let’s leave here, and I’ll elaborate on the causes and consequences of these matters."

The Demon Venerable Wan Meng bowed in respect: "I didn’t mean to scheme against you. Meeting you here was purely accidental."

"Is it really just a coincidence?"

Shen Xuan’s tone was indifferent.

He and the Demon Venerable Wan Meng had a slight bond of camaraderie.

But now, with his life at stake, he had to be careful.

It’s wise to be wary of others.

Especially when facing a formidable figure like the Demon Venerable Wan Meng.

"I..."

"Alright, I shall speak frankly. I am the Heavenly Jade Star of the Dark Star Alliance." 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"The Shadow Killer Sect is a branch of the Dark Star Alliance."

The Demon Venerable Wan Meng gazed at Shen, her eyes deep as the ocean, unreadable.

"What is the relationship between the Dark Star Alliance and the Demon Race?"

"Heh, what else could it be? They’re merely puppets controlled by the Demon Race."

Shen Xuan’s brow slightly furrowed.

The Demon Venerable Wan Meng’s tone seemed to lack much fondness for the Demon Race, Dark Star Alliance, or the Shadow Killer Sect.

"Since you’re aware of the dangers, why do you still serve them?"

Shen Xuan asked in puzzlement.

The Demon Venerable Wan Meng, originating from the Hehuan Sect, had achieved the Holy Pill Realm and advanced to the later stages.

With hopes of forming a Demon Infant.

For such a talented figure from the Demon Sect to secretly side with the Demon Race and Dark Star Alliance was surprising.

"Fellow Daoist Profound Ice, you’re from the Daoist Sect. You might have heard or seen some incidents involving the Demon Sect. But those are just hearsay at best."

"For people like us who have come this far, barely surviving, it’s because we have utility value."

"The Dark Star Alliance uses me to eliminate competitors and groom confidants. I also leverage the Dark Star Alliance to earn resources and trade for high-tier treasures."

"My actions are solely based on benefits, never on right or wrong."

"Fellow Daoist Profound Ice, you’re a good person. But the most crucial reason I’ve survived till now is that I trust no one."

"I assume every person I meet is an irredeemable villain. Only then can I preserve myself and stay alive."

Seeing that Shen Xuan had no intention to act, the Demon Venerable Wan Meng’s eyes brightened.

"This matter may seem complex, but it’s actually simple."

"True Master Primordial Fire from the Fire Cloud Sect is attempting a Nascent Soul Formation."

"The high-ups of the Fire Cloud Sect are a bunch of fools. They want to advance to a Nascent Soul Sect but are unwilling to make sacrifices and haven’t pledged allegiance, nor gained support from any of the five Nascent Soul Sects in Yan Country."

"The Shadow Killer Sect’s actions against the Fire Cloud Sect have the tacit approval of the five major sects of Yan Country."

"We use Xiang Tiandao to infiltrate Zhao Changming’s residence, setting up an Illusion Array at the entrance, killing Zhao Changming, and luring out True Master Yanghuo."

"Then ambush True Master Yanghuo mid-way, capturing him alive before killing him at the Fire Cloud Sect’s mountain gate, disrupting True Master Primordial Fire’s Nascent Soul Formation."

"As for the Demon-winged Roc and the channel to the Demon Realm, I’m truly unaware."

"I speculate it might be the upper echelon of the Dark Star Alliance connecting with powerful figures of the Demon Race from the Demon Realm."

"That Demon-winged Roc has remarkable origins, likely a shapeshifted demon monster in the Demon Realm."

"But due to the Heaven and Earth Laws of the Profound Origin Continent, it fell to the peak of a Demon King."