Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong-Chapter 338 - : The Fall of Duanmu Ci (Second Update)

Chapter 338: Chapter 338: The Fall of Duanmu Ci (Second Update)

“How has Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan, after being sealed in the Three Realms for so many years, remained so powerful? No, he’s even stronger than during the great war between immortals and demons!”

Duanmu Ci gritted his teeth, puzzled. Being a confidant of the Jidu Demon Emperor, he naturally knew about Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan being sealed within the Stellar Spiritual Qi. Logically, it should have been impossible for Mu Chenxuan to break free from the bond of the Light Sphere of Stellar Spiritual Qi, yet he had not only broken free but had also advanced his cultivation to the Half-Step Demon Saint level, giving Duanmu Ci the impression that he was no less powerful than the Jidu Demon Emperor himself!

How could this be possible?

“Duanmu Ci, I’m asking you one last time, will you surrender? If you do not answer, do not blame me for being merciless!”

Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan, holding the Great Halberd and pointing it at Duanmu Ci, had a chilling murderous intent in his eyes, ready to strike mercilessly should Duanmu Ci truly not surrender.

“I, Duanmu Ci, am not someone to be trifled with!”

Duanmu Ci gritted his teeth. As a confidant of the Jidu Demon Emperor, known throughout the Demonic Realm, switching allegiance to Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan would definitely not be forgiven by the Jidu Demon Emperor, and his reputation would be utterly ruined in the Demonic Realm!

Moreover, Duanmu Ci was very clear that Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan seemed to greatly favor his second son, Duanmu Bai, and there was a ninety percent chance he would pass the family head position to Duanmu Bai. In other words, even if he switched to serving under Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan, he might only save his life but not retain the family head position or the power in his hands, which was something Duanmu Ci, accustomed to holding power, could never endure!

With determination, Duanmu Ci concentrated all his efforts into powering his Demon Technique to withstand the oppressive aura of Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan, and took the initiative by launching an attack. Holding a broad-bladed longsword, very similar to Duanmu Bai’s, whirling black Demon Flame danced up its blade as he thrust it straight towards Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan’s chest.

Duanmu Ci was well aware that given the strength gap between Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan and himself, he would stand no chance if he didn’t strike first!

“Utterly stubborn!”

A flash of cold light flickered in Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan’s eyes while murderous intent rose from within him. He swung the Great Halberd, positioning it squarely in front of his chest to block Duanmu Ci’s attack, his form unwavering in the slightest.

“What?”

Duanmu Ci was shocked, feeling a tremendous suction force emanating from the Great Halberd that gripped his broad-bladed longsword tightly, followed by a sinister smile curling at Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan’s lips. With a flip of his palm, the Great Halberd twisted and slashed back towards him.

“Not good!”

Duanmu Ci tried to pull back, but his longsword was pinned too tightly; he couldn’t move it at all. Seeing the blade of the halberd approaching, he had no choice but to let go and leap backwards to dodge the sweeping strike.

“Clang!”

With a strike that forced Duanmu Ci to abandon his weapon and dodge, Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan’s mouth curled into a disdainful cold smile. He flicked the Great Halberd, flinging the broad-bladed longsword away and planting it into the ground in front of the nearest of the rushing demon race experts, creating a large hole; the longsword buried itself handle-less and became completely invisible.

“Hiss~!”

The group of demon race experts collectively gasped in shock, the foremost individual turned deathly pale, nearly collapsing in fright but managed to hastily retreat far back.

“Too terrifying! Is this the true strength of the Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor? Disarming Duanmu Ci with just one exchange!”

“A Half-Step Demon Saint level peerless powerhouse is simply incomparable to a Demon Emperor! The difference is too vast!”

“Looks like Duanmu Ci, the old fellow, is more likely doomed today!”

The group of demon race experts discussed animatedly, their eyes filled with awe when looking at Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan. A strong figure, no matter the circumstance, always commands respect, and though the name Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan might be somewhat unfamiliar to these experts, his demonstrated power was undeniably commanding!

“Brother Mu’s strength has become so formidable!”

Six-Eared Macaque’s eyes sparkled. They had been trapped in the Myriad Beast Mountains for over a decade, constantly cultivating hard in the hopes of one day escaping from the Heavenly Demon Dragon; though they seldom had the chance to confront the Heavenly Demon Dragon directly. Although it was known that Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan’s cultivation had reached the Half-Step Demon Saint Realm, Six-Eared Macaque lacked a full understanding of his current power. This moment of watching him battle Duanmu Ci was when he suddenly realized just how strong Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan had become!

Perhaps this was the true strength of Mu Chenxuan?

“Once I, Old Niu, reach the Quasi-Saint Realm, I’ll surely be stronger than Brother Mu! But for now, I’m no match for him!”

Bull Demon King spoke in a barrel-toned voice, eliciting a frown from Six-Eared Macaque. If Bull Demon King, whose cultivation strength was on par with his, admitted to being no match for Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan now, then he certainly wasn’t either.

Unknowingly, the power of Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan had already surpassed theirs!

Originally, when Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan was at the Quasi-Saint Cultivation level, Six-Eared Macaque and Bull Demon King could rival him with their cultivation at the Da Luo Golden Immortal Realm. After they all had advanced half a level, the gap in strength had widened. Indeed, the higher the level of cultivation, the greater the difference between each level!

“Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor, do you think the Demonic Realm is still the one you ruled over in the past? I, Duanmu Ci, will absolutely not submit to you! If Jidu Demon Emperor knows of your appearance, he will surely not let you go!”

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As Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan had predicted, Duanmu Ci did not choose to submit but stared at him with a sinister gaze and shouted furiously.

“It seems you truly are that bastard Jidu’s loyal dog! Since that’s the case, there’s no need for me to waste words with you!”

The killing intent on Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan grew stronger. Duanmu Ci’s weapon was knocked away by him, yet he still refused to submit, seemingly leaving no other choice!

Boom!

The surging Nine Nether Demon Fire blazed on the Great Halberd. Having absorbed the power of the Nine Nether Demon Fire for more than a decade in the Nine Nether Demon Cave of the Myriad Beast Mountains, Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan, upon breaking through to the Half-Step Saint, also mastered the Nine Nether Demon Fire. He had simply never revealed it until now. Seeing that Duanmu Ci was stubborn, he no longer held back, ensuring a fatal blow, leaving this man no chance to escape!

“Demon Fire Annihilation!”

A simple strike from the halberd unleashed, but the Nine Nether Demon Fire swept towards Duanmu Ci with a force that threatened to consume everything, blocking all his paths of escape, leaving him with no choice but to face it head-on.

“Break for me!”

Fully activating his Demon Primordial Force, Duanmu Ci converged a sphere of Demonic Qi in his hand and slammed it into the approaching Nine Nether Demon Fire, aiming to blast a gap for escape. However, instead of dispersing the Demon Fire, the collision only intensified its power, instantly enveloping Duanmu Ci completely and fiercely burning him.

“Ah~!”

Screams echoed as Duanmu Ci dashed wildly within the ring of fire, but he couldn’t break through the blockade of flames, emitting a series of inhuman shrieks. The watching Demon Race experts all gasped continually, feeling chills down their spines and nearly losing their footing from fear.

Too terrifying! Even a Demon Emperor level powerhouse like Duanmu Ci couldn’t resist, what kind of flame was that?

“Father…”

A trace of mercy flickered in Duanmu Bai’s eyes, but he then gritted his teeth and turned his head away. This was not the time for compassion. Even if he pleaded for Duanmu Ci, Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan would not spare an enemy’s key general. Moreover, he was well aware that Duanmu Ci wouldn’t appreciate his efforts; if Duanmu Ci didn’t die today, he might be the one to die in the future!

Duanmu Ci’s struggles began to diminish. He fell from mid-air, transforming completely into a giant fireball. After rolling on the ground a few times, the screams gradually faded, and finally, his body stopped moving and then shattered completely, turning into ash with the flames and disappearing without a trace.

A Demon Emperor level powerhouse, the family head of the Duanmu Clan, Duanmu Ci, had fallen, leaving no remains!

“Ah, father, why must you suffer so?”

Duanmu Bai sighed deeply, then suddenly soared up and landed on the back of the Chasing Wind Gryphon at the compound. Standing on the compound, he shouted to the Duanmu Clan members who were rushing from afar, “Duanmu Ci misunderstood the situation and didn’t know when to advance or retreat, showing disrespect to Lord Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor and has thus been executed by His Excellency. Starting today, the position of head of the Duanmu Clan will be assumed by me, Duanmu Bai, by the decree of the Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor. Does anyone amongst you object?”

“This…”

The Duanmu Clan members looked at each other. Duanmu Ci had rushed ahead alone earlier to try to seize a treasure. They hadn’t expected that without even seeing the treasure, he would perish at the hands of Heaven-Defying Demon Emperor Mu Chenxuan. Now that Duanmu Bai was declaring himself head of the family, these Duanmu Clan members did not know how to respond for a moment.

“Duanmu Bai, you are just the second son of our Duanmu Clan. The position of family head should be inherited by the eldest son, Duanmu Feng, not you!”

A voice rose up, belonging to the faction of Eldest Son Duanmu Feng, at the Demon Venerable Realm. Given that the family head, Duanmu Ci, had died, customarily, his master, Eldest Son Duanmu Feng, should have inherited the position of head of the family. However, he seemed to have forgotten one thing—Duanmu Bai had sided with Mu Chenxuan, and facing provocation from his own clan, how could Mu Chenxuan simply ignore it?

“Whoosh!”

“Ah~!”

A stream of Nine Nether Demon Fire shot from Mu Chenxuan’s Great Halberd and heavily struck the Duanmu Clan member who had spoken out, burning him to ashes amid his screams.

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