Chapter 504: The Three Lesser Sky Demon Phoenixes, Critical Moment
The sky shattered, and three terrifying figures emerged above the Majestic Lion Clan's territory.
When the Grand Elder of the Majestic Lion Clan saw these three, his expression changed abruptly, clearly recognizing them.
The Lion King took a step forward and shouted coldly, "You Sky Demon Phoenixes dare to barge into our territory? Do you really think so little of the Majestic Lion Clan? If you don't give us an explanation, no matter your status in the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan, don't think you can leave here unharmed!"
"An explanation? I think it's your Majestic Lion Clan that owes us an explanation! Are you handing over the Majestic Lion who carries our Sky Demon Phoenix blood, or not?!" A raspy voice came from an old man dressed in black robes on the left side of the leader, a middle-aged man in yellow. The old man's broad wings stretched behind him, exuding a terrifying destructive power—clearly a formidable Semi-Saint.
The yellow-robed middle-aged man looked at the Lion King with cold indifference and said, "You must be the current Lion King of the Majestic Lion Clan. Your strength is decent, but it's not enough. If this were the prime of the Majestic Lion Clan, we wouldn't dare act so boldly. But now, compared to the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan, your clan is at a severe disadvantage. In the spirit of our past neutrality, I'll give you one chance—hand over the Majestic Lion with our Sky Demon Phoenix blood. Otherwise, the Majestic Lion Clan will soon cease to exist in the Beast Domain…"
"You!"
The Lion King's face flushed with rage at the middle-aged man's words. He dared to threaten to destroy the Majestic Lion Clan!
Just as the Lion King was about to lose his temper, the Grand Elder subtly shook his head at him and then stepped forward, bowing slightly to the three Sky Demon Phoenixes.
"So, it's the three elders, Que, Diao, and Peng. I've long heard of your esteemed names," the Grand Elder said politely.
"Que, Diao, and Peng from the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan?" Mo Yu, who was watching from a distance, frowned slightly.
"The one in the center is named Que Huang, the one on the right is Diao Huang, and the one on the left is Peng Huang. They are the three most powerful elders in the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan, second only to the clan leader and the supreme elders. Together, they're known as the Three Lesser Sky Demon Phoenixes and are notorious in the magical beast world for their power. All of them are Semi-Saints," Zi Yan said, her expression serious.
"The Three Lesser Sky Demon Phoenixes, huh?" Mo Yu raised an eyebrow.
He had heard of the Sky Demon Three Phoenixes before. In the original story, Xiao Yan had once fought the Sky Demon Three Phoenixes, who were planning to unite with other dragon clans to attack East Dragon Island.
Those Sky Demon Three Phoenixes had been at the Dou Saint level.
Though these Three Lesser Sky Demon Phoenixes hadn't reached the Dou Saint level, they were still terrifying Semi-Saints. This meant the Majestic Lion Clan was in for big trouble.
Of course, Mo Yu wasn't going to stand idly by. With Zi Huo inheriting the Primeval Lion Body and limitless potential, Mo Yu wouldn't allow him to be taken by the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan.
"Oh, it's Grand Elder Yuan Cang. It seems the Majestic Lion Clan has had it too easy for too long. Do you really think you're strong enough to covet our Sky Demon Phoenix blood just because your clan once rivaled ours?" The yellow-robed middle-aged man, Que Huang, stared coldly at the Grand Elder.
"Elder Que Huang, you're misunderstanding the situation. Zi Huo has said that he acquired the Sky Demon Phoenix blood by accident. Our Majestic Lion Clan has no intention of sheltering him against your clan. Zi Huo is very important to us. Could the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan let this matter pass? Our clan is willing to compensate you generously," Yuan Cang replied humbly.
"Compensation? The blood of our Sky Demon Phoenix Clan is not something that can be compensated with mere worldly goods. I'll say it one more time—if you don't hand over Zi Huo, the Majestic Lion Clan has no reason to exist anymore," Que Huang coldly replied.
"You want my life? Let's see if you Sky Demon Phoenixes are strong enough!" Zi Huo's scarlet eyes blazed with fury at the Sky Demon Phoenixes' threats. With a furious roar, he transformed into a massive, several-hundred-meter-long purple-gold lion.
As Zi Huo revealed his true form, an overwhelming wave of primeval energy burst forth. The space around him began to warp, as if on the verge of collapsing.
This lion was the embodiment of pure power!
"Roar!"
Zi Huo let out a deafening roar and raised one of his giant mountain-like paws, slamming it fiercely towards the three Sky Demon Phoenix elders.
Boom!
As the massive paw descended, purple-gold light radiated out, shattering the surrounding space and leaving behind dark voids. The sheer force of it was utterly overwhelming.
"What…?"
Que Huang was momentarily taken aback by the immense power, but his Dou Qi surged like a storm, instantly erupting from within him.
Boom!
Que Huang shot forward, meeting Zi Huo's purple-gold paw head-on. The violent clash unleashed a terrifying wave of energy that swept through the area, making the ground tremble.
"Fall back!" Que Huang's icy voice, filled with killing intent, echoed through the battlefield. He transformed into a golden whirlwind, creating a spiraling vortex that blasted Zi Huo backward.
Boom!
The force of Que Huang's attack sent Zi Huo's massive body stumbling back dozens of steps before he managed to stabilize himself. The impact shook the air itself, causing the space around him to vibrate violently.
However, Que Huang, despite forcing Zi Huo back, was also pushed back by the rebound force by half a step!
Seeing this, Mo Yu's silver eyes narrowed slightly. Zi Huo had just broken through to the eighth tier, yet he had managed to push back a Semi-Saint. The Primeval Lion Body truly lived up to its terrifying reputation!
Que Huang, too, was stunned. He stared at Zi Huo in disbelief before muttering, "I never thought the long-lost Primeval Lion Body would reappear on the Dou Qi Continent!"
"What? The Primeval Lion Body?" Diao Huang and Peng Huang, standing beside Que Huang, were equally shocked as they gazed at Zi Huo's massive purple-gold form.
As members of the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan, they were well aware of the Primeval Lion Body's fame. It was a legendary physique in the Beast Domain.
Throughout the magical beast world's history, whenever the Primeval Lion Body appeared, it marked the peak of the Majestic Lion Clan's strength.
The Primeval Lion Body was a powerful battle physique capable of dominating entire eras!
"No wonder the Majestic Lion Clan is so protective of this individual. He possesses the Primeval Lion Body. In that case, we can't let him live!" Diao Huang's expression turned cold and sinister.
The potential of the Primeval Lion Body was undeniable. Zi Huo, only at the eighth tier, had already dared to clash head-on with a Semi-Saint. If he were given more time to grow, even the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan's leader might not be able to deal with him.
"Yes, Elder Diao Huang is right. The threat of the Primeval Lion Body is too great. If we don't eliminate it now, it will become a major problem in the future!" Peng Huang added, his face filled with dread.
Hearing his two companions, Que Huang nodded in agreement, his gaze icy as he stared at Zi Huo. "According to our clan's information, the Ancient Void Dragon Clan is currently in the midst of a civil war. This is the perfect opportunity for our Sky Demon Phoenix Clan to dominate the Beast Domain. Whether this Primeval Lion Body has devoured our blood or not, we must eliminate him now before he poses a threat!"
As he finished speaking, Que Huang's hand erupted in dazzling golden light. The light soared into the sky, transforming into a colossal, hundreds-of-meters-long golden palm that descended upon Zi Huo with a terrifying aura.
"Hmph! Que Huang, if you think you can take someone from the Majestic Lion Clan without a fight, think again!" The Lion King's face darkened as he leapt into action, his powerful aura exploding outward as he charged towards Que Huang.
"Lion King, I've heard of your reputation. Let me see what you're capable of!" Peng Huang sneered, his body erupting in dark energy as he intercepted the Lion King.
"Roar!"
"Screech!"
Two earth-shattering roars echoed through the sky as the Lion King and Peng Huang transformed into their half-human, half-beast forms.
Waves of destructive energy surged from both combatants, sweeping across the land like a storm, tearing apart the space around them.
The battle between the two Semi-Saints was like two meteors colliding, igniting the tension on the battlefield.
"Alas, it seems this fight is unavoidable…" Grand Elder Yuan Cang sighed, knowing that conflict with the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan was inevitable.
Though he had tried to avoid it, the Majestic Lion Clan couldn't afford to let Zi Huo, their greatest hope, be taken.
As Yuan Cang prepared to join the battle, a dark figure suddenly appeared before him—it was Diao Huang, one of the Three Lesser Sky Demon Phoenixes.
"Hehe, Grand Elder Yuan Cang, let me entertain you for a while. As for the Primeval Lion Body, Elder Que Huang will handle him," Diao Huang said with a cold smile.
Diao Huang extended his black talons, which resembled sharp swords, each about half a meter long. The terrifying power hidden within them could easily shred through any defense.
Yuan Cang's face darkened. Diao Huang, though the weakest of the Three Lesser Sky Demon Phoenixes, was still a true Semi-Saint. Even Yuan Cang wasn't certain he could win.
With Diao Huang blocking him and Peng Huang intercepting the Lion King, Que Huang was free to deal with Zi Huo.
Three Semi-Saints—like three towering mountains—cast a dark shadow over the Majestic Lion Clan.
"Great Splitting Eagle Claw!"
Suddenly, Peng Huang's massive wings, extending dozens of meters, flashed through the sky as he appeared above Yuan Cang. His enormous black talons slashed downwards, trapping Yuan Cang in a powerful vortex, before descending fiercely towards his head.
Reacting quickly, Yuan Cang gathered his Dou Qi, forming a gray shield that collided with the black talons.
As Yuan Cang fought off Diao Huang's attack, he shouted to his clan, "Elders, protect Zi Huo!"
At the same time, the Lion King roared, "Guards, protect Zi Huo!"
Following their commands, a dozen powerful figures from the Majestic Lion Clan rushed forward, forming a protective barrier around Zi Huo.
These dozen warriors, all high-level Dou Venerates, were the clan's strongest combatants, drawn from the Guard and the Council of Elders.
"Titanic Lion Demon!"
The group released their Dou Qi simultaneously, and the terrifying energy merged in the sky, forming a gigantic, hundreds-of-meters-tall black lion that radiated immense power.
As a former ruler of the magical beast world, the Majestic Lion Clan had deep reserves of strength. This combined Dou Skill, performed by a dozen Dou Venerates, even emitted the power to rival a Semi-Saint.
"Hmph, ants! No matter how many of you there are, you're still worthless!" Que Huang sneered in disdain. He quickly formed a series of hand seals, and a golden light shot from his mouth, fusing into the giant golden palm.
As the golden palm grew to nearly a thousand meters, its terrifying power became almost tangible. The very space around it began to crack under the pressure.
With a single strike, the massive palm shattered the sky, descending upon the black lion like an entire mountain crashing down. The sonic booms that followed were deafening.
As the enormous palm pressed down, the destructive power within it was overwhelming. Mo Yu's face grew serious as he felt the crushing force from a distance.
Boom!
The impact was like two meteors colliding, sending shockwaves rippling across the land like a tidal wave.
"Break!"
A cold command escaped Que Huang's lips, and under the horrifying pressure of the golden palm, the black lion began to melt like snow in the summer.
The dozen Majestic Lion Clan warriors sensed the change in the battle and their faces paled, but before they could retreat, the enormous golden palm came crashing down, shattering their defenses.
Boom!
With a chilling glare, Que Huang's golden palm slammed into the Majestic Lion Clan's strongest warriors, crushing them.
"Sss!"
Under the terrifying attack, the dozen Majestic Lion Clan warriors were torn apart, their flesh and blood splattering everywhere. The sound of internal explosions echoed from their bodies, leaving them completely incapacitated.
Seeing that Que Huang had defeated a dozen high-level Dou Venerates with a single strike, Mo Yu's expression changed.
Que Huang's power was terrifying!
But just as Mo Yu was about to use his Black Thunder Talisman to save Zi Huo, the purple-gold scales on his body suddenly heated up. A familiar voice echoed in his ear, bringing a flash of joy to his face.
"Hehe, Mo Yu, leave the Sky Demon Phoenix to me."
End of Chapter.
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