Chapter 139: The Demon Blade of Eight Wretched Cang Flames (Part Two)

Under another sharp rebuke from Jue, the demonic blade was completely refined by him, transforming into a streak of blood-red light. It flashed out from his Jiangshan vial and flew into his hand, flickering erratically like a bolt of crimson lightning.

“A fine demonic blade indeed!” As Jiang Feng grasped the Eight Ominous Azure Flames in his palm, he immediately felt the fierce roar of the blade’s spirit. Its rage was so intense that even he seemed to be infected with a hint of bloodlust.

The spirit of the Eight Ominous Azure Flames seemed perpetually eager to devour fresh blood, restless at all times. It required an immense amount of Underworld energy to suppress this murderous force. It was like a ferocious tiger or a double-edged sword: while it inflicted wounds on others, it also harmed its wielder.

Sensing the turmoil within the Eight Ominous Azure Flames, Jiang Feng understood why Liu Xiayuan was reluctant to wield it. The more one used the blade, the higher the risk of being consumed by its bloodthirsty spirit.

However, now that the blade was in his hands, Jiang Feng encountered no such obstacles. Thanks to the Sacred Tree of the Immortal Realm constantly drawing in worldly energies to replenish his Underworld power, he did not feel any depletion. Suppressing the blade’s unrest was merely a matter of exertion; the blade could not outlast him.

With a blade in hand, Jiang Feng’s confidence swelled.

“Huh? That blade!” No one could ignore the sudden appearance of such a weapon in Jiang Feng’s grasp. As a disciple of the Demon Sect, the Demon Commander was highly sensitive to demonic energy and was the first to notice the presence of the blade. His heart leapt in shock and uncertainty. “It seems to be my Demon Sect’s Eight Ominous Azure Flames! You truly surpass all my expectations, to the point where you can suppress even the killing intent of such a demonic blade!”

Jiang Feng smiled wryly, twirling the Eight Ominous Azure Flames in his hand, while his gaze drifted to Master Wanchun. Suddenly, a wicked thought flashed in his mind: to use this man as a sacrifice to the blade! A sudden ambush, killing and looting—he had already slain several disciples of the Langya Trade Association in Lingbo Town, so he had no qualms.

The man always acted and spoke arrogantly, which made Jiang Feng deeply uncomfortable.

Moreover, Master Wanchun was no trembling true disciple like the others. Judging by his level in the True Underworld Realm, it was obvious he held a prominent position in the Langya Trade Association in Lingbo Town. Though his current Underworld artifact was nothing special, he surely possessed some exceptional treasures.

Still, these were but fleeting thoughts. After all, killing Master Wanchun would require relying on the Demon Commander’s strength, meaning they would have to share the spoils.

And then, disputes would inevitably arise between him and the Demon Commander.

He did not want to quarrel with the Demon Commander, especially considering how vast the entire Demon Sect was—something beyond his reckoning.

“Hmph, so you not only possess the White Emperor Glazed Cauldron but also a demonic weapon. I never imagined you truly colluded with the Demon Sect. Let me teach you a lesson!” When Master Wanchun saw the Eight Ominous Azure Flames in Jiang Feng’s hand, his eyes practically turned green with envy. He never expected such a mere True Void Realm third stage youth to hold so many treasures.

“Seven Sons of the Yin River, hold back the Demon Commander. I’ll deal with this Jiang Feng!” Master Wanchun commanded without giving the Seven Sons of the Yin River any room to refuse.

Seeing Master Wanchun dart forward, the Seven Sons’ faces turned green with anger. They all saw the Eight Ominous Azure Flames in Jiang Feng’s hand and wanted to capture him. If successful, the White Emperor Glazed Cauldron and the Eight Ominous Azure Flames could be claimed by the Langya Trade Association as their own. But unexpectedly, Master Wanchun had beaten them to it.

Every one of them felt used and deceived, and looking at the Demon Commander, who had just been driven into a desperate situation, they no longer cared much.

“You really know how to steal the spotlight!” The Demon Commander felt embarrassed, watching all eyes instantly turn to Jiang Feng. He felt a pang of disappointment. Yet in the next moment, he noticed the Seven Sons of the Yin River’s gaze returning to him, each filled with murderous intent, as if they wished to tear him to pieces.

He chuckled bitterly and howled toward the sky, “Lesser Annihilation Technique!”

With Jiang Feng fighting alongside him, his mental pressure was greatly eased. Although he lacked enough Underworld energy to use the Soul Annihilation Technique, he wielded the lesser variant with ease and no strain.

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The turbulent sword qi in the air suddenly clashed with another chaotic current and was violently dispersed. What frightened the Seven Sons of the Yin River even more was that their sword qi lost connection with them, wildly out of control, and in the next moment, it collapsed with a thunderous crash.

The Lesser Annihilation Technique!

Though lacking grandiose momentum, it possessed unparalleled destructive power.

The Seven Sons’ faces turned pale.

They glanced sideways at Master Wanchun, who was effortlessly contending with Jiang Feng. An inexplicable fury surged within each of them. Enraged, they unleashed their most skilled Underworld techniques.

“Sevenfold Yin River Slash!”

The swirling sword qi began to recombine, forming a gigantic blade in the sky that blocked out the sunset’s afterglow. In an instant, the entire world seemed to be swallowed by this immense sword qi, plunging their vision into darkness.

“What a fine Underworld technique!” The Demon Commander was neither nervous nor afraid but instead admired the scene. His Lesser Annihilation Technique had not entirely failed but was utterly powerless against the Sevenfold Yin River Slash.

The massive sword qi hovered silently in the air, immovable like a statue.

Tilting his head, the Demon Commander stared intently at the sword qi.

Just as he was dazed, the sword qi suddenly sprang to life like a wild beast awakened from slumber, roaring fiercely and spitting forth another roaring sword qi from its tip. It shot forward with unmatched ferocity, smashing through all obstacles.

The loud sonic booms echoed repeatedly.

All the disciples of the Langya Trade Association in Lingbo Town present were stunned as if in a pilgrimage, standing motionless, forgetting everything else. The sword qi before them seemed like a deity worthy of their faith.

The atmosphere froze utterly.

Just as everyone thought the Demon Commander was doomed, he calmly declared, “Greater Annihilation Technique!”

Among the Underworld techniques he mastered, the Lesser Annihilation, Greater Annihilation, and Soul Annihilation Techniques increased in power and required correspondingly more Underworld energy.

The technique used by the Seven Sons of the Yin River left no time for the Demon Commander to think; he had to summon all his strength.

The gigantic column of light erupted from the sword qi, descending like a bolt of lightning. But just before striking the Demon Commander, it suddenly halted abruptly, causing everyone’s hearts to plummet. Moreover, the column’s surface began to darken and then collapse.

The light column disintegrated!

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Fragments of sword qi scattered like starlight, densely filling the air in a magnificent display. Everyone was struck speechless by the spectacle, having never witnessed such a perfect duel of Underworld techniques—a scene worthy of joyous festivals.

But this was the last thing the Seven Sons of the Yin River wanted to see. Their Sevenfold Yin River Slash was a technique that consumed tremendous Underworld energy. Their plan was to end the fight quickly, conserve their power, and then subdue Jiang Feng to claim their share.

Each true master prayed for the Demon Commander’s swift death and hoped Jiang Feng could hold out longer against Master Wanchun.

Though even they barely believed such an outcome was possible.

With no choice, they gritted their teeth and poured their continuous Underworld energy into the massive sword qi. The previously dimming sword qi suddenly flared with renewed brilliance.

A second wave of sword qi columns burst forth, even larger and more ferocious than the first.

The Demon Commander chuckled helplessly, shrugging as if disappointed. His voice was laced with sarcasm and amusement. “So this is how the Sevenfold Yin River Slash works. I think you should have just unleashed seven columns at once!”

His words and demeanor radiated immense confidence.

Still employing the Greater Annihilation Technique, the air remained calm. Everyone instinctively felt the Demon Commander had no chance against such a technique—but their assumptions were once again proven wrong.

Just as the light columns were about to strike the Demon Commander’s face, the radiance dimmed and quietly disintegrated.

The Greater Annihilation Technique was truly formidable!

Seeing Jiang Feng on the verge of defeat at Master Wanchun’s hands, growing anxious, belittled by the Demon Commander, and then having their own techniques shattered, the Seven Sons of the Yin River were filled with uncontrollable fury.

Finally, no one held back their Underworld energy. It surged like a tidal wave into the massive sword qi. Then, they shouted in unison: “Sevenfold Yin River Slash!”

Seven consecutive columns of light surged from the sword qi, one wave following another, pounding relentlessly toward the Demon Commander.

Victory or defeat would be decided in this moment.