Hundreds of people attacked simultaneously, their colorful spiritual energies clashing, and the resulting violent power finally blasted the blood arrow into nothingness.
Just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, the attack resumed.
Boom…
The ground erupted, and dark red roots, like the tentacles of an octopus, shot out from beneath the earth.
Countless roots, exuding billowing demonic energy and a nauseating aura, swept towards all the cultivators present.
Once entangled, one's flesh and blood would be quickly drained, leaving behind a desiccated corpse.
Seeing this, everyone was filled with dread, their souls scattered to the heavens.
Screams echoed once more.
The cultivators' attacks seemed to have little effect on the roots, and one by one, they were hunted and killed like pigs and dogs.
"Emperor Realm, this is a Demon Emperor!"
The cultivators' faces changed drastically, their courage to resist vanishing. They turned and fled.
If they had united and pooled their strength, there might have been a chance to resist.
Now, with everyone fearing for their own lives and morale shattered, their only thought was to escape individually, which would only lead to them being defeated one by one.
The Corpse Demon Ancestor reveled in the hunt, the cultivators rapidly dwindling.
"It's a demonic aura!"
Luo Mujin, walking through the forest with a lost soul, sensed the strong demonic aura and, without a second thought, flew towards its source.
By the time she arrived, she saw corpses scattered everywhere, and the last cultivator slowly fell into a pool of blood.
"Kill!"
Luo Mujin attacked without hesitation. Five-colored auspicious light erupted from her brow, and a brilliant sword energy, carrying an invincible aura, slashed through the air.
This sword possessed incredible power. The entire ground cracked, and several massive roots of the Corpse Demon Ancestor were directly pulverized.
Foul-smelling blood splattered everywhere, accompanied by the Corpse Demon Ancestor's pained grunt.
It was clearly injured by the sword strike.
"Luo Mujin of the Luo family? You dare to injure me, you're seeking death!"
The Corpse Demon Ancestor roared, and countless roots burst from the earth.
The roots, entwined with infinite demonic energy, pierced through the void like sharp arrows, continuously thrusting towards Luo Mujin.
"Corpse Fragrance Demon Lily!"
Luo Mujin's expression changed. She knew she had acted too rashly, attacking without discerning the opponent's true strength.
This was an Emperor Realm Corpse Fragrance Demon Lily, immensely powerful, and not something she could handle.
Even a peak Emperor Realm expert might not be able to destroy it.
Because the Corpse Fragrance Demon Lily's vitality was incredibly tenacious; as long as a single root remained, it could revive, making it one of the most troublesome demonic creatures.
The injured Corpse Demon Ancestor was utterly enraged. Countless roots danced in the air, weaving with runes, sealing off the space and trapping Luo Mujin within.
Today, it was determined to kill Luo Mujin.
"I'll fight you to the death!"
Luo Mujin touched her brow, and her entire aura changed.
Her forehead radiated dazzling auspicious light, a strong Dao rhythm permeated, and laws surged forth, enveloping her entire body.
In an instant, Luo Mujin's aura surged, and her cultivation rose to the peak of Spirit Saint. However, crimson blood flowed from her brow, and her brow bone seemed on the verge of cracking.
She was using a power that did not belong to her!
"Innate Dao Bone!"
The Corpse Demon Ancestor was somewhat surprised but quickly let out a wild laugh, "Haha, this is not your own Innate Dao Bone at all. You cannot unleash its true power."
If the Innate Dao Bone belonged to Luo Mujin, then after fully activating its power, she would be capable of exerting the strength of an early Emperor Realm expert, posing a threat to the Corpse Demon Ancestor.
But now, Luo Mujin, who had only reached the peak of the Spirit Saint realm, was clearly not taken seriously by the Corpse Demon Ancestor.
Hearing the Corpse Demon Ancestor's words, Luo Mujin's expression was extremely grim. This was indeed not her own bone.
Moreover, its origin was improper, causing her immense shame and torment over the years.
If it weren't for dire necessity, she would never have used the power of the Dao Bone, but now she couldn't afford to worry about it.
Luo Mujin let out a delicate cry, and her body split into three, transforming into three figures attacking.
The entire Annihilation Ridge shook, the earth was overturned, and mountain bodies were crisscrossed with cracks. Countless roots were chopped into powder.
Luo Mujin, worthy of being a monstrous genius, unleashed incredibly terrifying combat power.
Unfortunately, she had encountered the most troublesome Corpse Fragrance Demon Lily.
Within the bounds of Annihilation Ridge, it was nearly invincible.
Roots as thick as water buckets covered the sky, transforming into a sky full of flying feathers that pierced the firmament, split the void, and madly tore at Luo Mujin.
The light of laws around Luo Mujin's body gradually dimmed. She began to sustain injuries, blood trickled from the corners of her mouth, and her aura weakened.
"It's not my own bone after all!"
Luo Mujin revealed a bitter smile. Her spiritual energy depleted, she was smashed into the ground by a massive root.
Immediately, countless roots swarmed forward, completely enveloping her and dragging her into the soil.
"Innate Dao Bone, after I refine it, I will drain your essence and blood."
The Corpse Demon Ancestor did not end Luo Mujin's life immediately. It needed to use her vitality to maintain the activity of the Innate Dao Bone for easier refinement.
"Congratulations, Ancestor, for obtaining such a treasure!"
Hong Yan and Lu Ying congratulated her.
They were also extremely envious. Once the Innate Dao Bone was refined, there would be no obstacles to breaking through to the Emperor Realm, and reaching the Mortal Immortal realm would be within reach.
"Haha, it seems Ancestor is protected by the Heavenly Demon, hence this fortune. Does this not signify that I am highly likely to be the new Son of Destiny for the Demon Race!"
The Corpse Demon Ancestor was inwardly delighted.
Just a few days ago, there had been a projection of the Heavenly Demon's will. Perhaps it was truly favored by the supreme Heavenly Demon, bestowed with supreme destiny, otherwise, how could such good fortune have come its way.
"Hmm, another human has arrived. Could it be another opportunity?"
The Corpse Demon Ancestor sensed someone stepping into Annihilation Ridge and was overjoyed.
However, it detected no spiritual energy fluctuations from the person and was immediately disappointed. What use could an ordinary person be? They were just material for fertilizer.
"Zi Man, a human has arrived at the foot of the mountain. Go and kill him for me."
The Corpse Demon Ancestor looked at Zi Man and snorted coldly.
Now that it had obtained the Innate Dao Bone, it no longer needed human flesh and blood for nourishment. If Zi Man continued to be disobedient, there would be no need to keep her.
"As you command."
Zi Man keenly felt the killing intent emanating from the Corpse Demon Ancestor, and her heart skipped a beat. She knew that if she didn't comply, death was the only outcome.
To survive, she decided that no matter who it was, she would no longer be soft-hearted and would kill them.
Zi Man walked towards the foot of the mountain and, from afar, saw a white figure, immediately becoming stunned.
"It's him, that young gentleman with clear eyes. He's not dead."
This person was none other than Ji Mo, the simpleton. He had originally intended to head east, but by chance, he had come this way.
"Ah, young lady, what a coincidence!"
Ji Mo saw Zi Man appear and showed a hint of awkwardness, asking, "Excuse me, which way is east from here?"
"Run, hurry and run, get far away from here."
Zi Man rushed forward and said anxiously.