"Second? What do you think you are, to dare compare yourself to that person? Ridiculous."
The Heart Devouring Demon looked down at Ji Mo, scolding him with a condescending air. "Perhaps you have a good reputation in the Immortal Spirit Realm, looking down upon one region. But the vastness of the heavens and the thickness of the earth are not something a mere ant like you can comprehend. You are but a small frog in a well, completely unaware of how magnificent these myriad worlds are, and how terrifying I am."
As it spoke, the Heart Devouring Demon's entire body shimmered with dark light, its body continuously expanding. In the blink of an eye, it grew several times larger.
The aura it emitted became even more terrifying, like a demon god. The soul-stirring pressure swept out like a tide in all directions.
Lang Qihong bore the brunt of it, unable to withstand it and coughing up blood incessantly.
He could finally confirm that the Heart Devouring Demon must have reached the Divine level before. He didn't know what kind of misfortune it had encountered, causing its realm to drop.
Recalling the environment here, it was clear that a great battle had occurred a long time ago. It was highly likely that it had been crippled by some terrifying existence.
It must have been the person it mentioned who dared to threaten it.
Bai Jingjing and the other two also felt their scalps tingle and their hearts pound.
However, when they hid behind Ji Mo, the feeling of palpitation immediately disappeared.
"So, you think I'll be afraid of you just because you've grown a bit bigger? You probably don't know what 'compact and powerful' means."
Ji Mo's expression remained unchanged. The opponent's overwhelming pressure had no effect on him whatsoever.
This simpleton couldn't feel it at all.
"Compact and powerful?"
Lang Qihong coughed up several more mouthfuls of blood, feeling as if he had been subtly insulted.
He couldn't understand why Ji Mo was either arrogant or simple-minded, continuing to provoke the Heart Devouring Demon. Did he truly not know how to write the word 'death'?
However, being able to witness Ji Mo being dealt with right before his eyes was also a very satisfying thing.
"Presumptuous!"
The Heart Devouring Demon had always enjoyed messing with others' minds, but now it was almost driven to the brink of madness by Ji Mo.
"How dare you be arrogant in front of me? You're tired of living. Soon, I'll make you cry for your parents and beg for mercy on your knees."
The Heart Devouring Demon roared, its voice like thunder, the terrifying sound waves echoing in the underground palace.
It extended its vast, dark demonic claws, which instantly swept down as if it intended to swat Ji Mo like a fly.
Ji Mo remained motionless, merely raising an eyelid slightly to signal Bai Jingjing and the other two to retreat.
Then, he raised his palm.
*Bang...*
Lang Qihong's eyes widened, staring at the scene before him in disbelief, his expression as if he had seen a ghost.
He saw Ji Mo's fair and slender palm actually block the Heart Devouring Demon's demonic claw, which was as large as a millstone.
"This... how is this possible..."
The Heart Devouring Demon was stunned, momentarily lost.
In the next second, its expression changed drastically, its face filled with panic.
It saw Ji Mo grab its claw and directly swing it, smashing it heavily onto the ground.
*Thump!*
The ground shook.
The ground cracked inch by inch and then collapsed.
The scene was quite shocking. The pathetic Heart Devouring Demon had no room to resist and was almost smashed to pieces by Ji Mo on the spot.
Lang Qihong swallowed hard, his eyeballs nearly popping out of his sockets.
He had never taken Ji Mo seriously, viewing him as a freeloading pretty boy, a mere pretty vase.
He never expected this freeloading fellow to be so formidable, hiding his true strength.
He was well aware of the Heart Devouring Demon's combat power and was surprised that it was so vulnerable, being taken down by Ji Mo in a single move.
"Tell me everything you know about the Yanhuang people, and perhaps I can spare your life."
Ji Mo pressed, eager to know the inside story.
It was obvious that a long time ago, a fellow countryman had visited this place, and the murals here were left by that person.
"You know about the Yanhuang people too?"
The Heart Devouring Demon was quite surprised. This heaven-defying race was a taboo, known to very few.
Suddenly.
Its face was filled with shock. It stared intently at Ji Mo and had a sudden realization. "I seem to sense the same aura from you. Are you also of the Yanhuang tribe?"
"However, your aura is so weak. I can't sense any energy fluctuations from you at all. It seems the Yanhuang tribe suffered too heavy a loss to end the source of darkness and has completely declined."
The Heart Devouring Demon struggled to its feet, its expression filled with immense joy. It stared at Ji Mo like a pervert. "I never thought I'd be able to avenge myself in my lifetime and personally kill a Yanhuang tribesman."
Back then, it had been brutally tortured. Now, it saw hope for revenge.
"Honestly tell me everything you know, or I won't be polite."
Ji Mo was too lazy to waste words with the Heart Devouring Demon and intended to use harsh methods to extract information.
The Heart Devouring Demon said indifferently, "Do you really think you're invincible? I was just caught off guard and only lost half a move to you. My true power is not something you can resist."
As it spoke, an evil, cold aura erupted.
The Heart Devouring Demon's body was enveloped in an alluring red glow, with strands of immortal aura surging. Its injuries healed rapidly, and its aura became even more terrifying.
"Lackey of darkness!"
Ji Mo's eyes narrowed, his gaze instantly turning icy.
Any being that sided with darkness must not be spared.
It was likely for this reason that the countryman from back then had taken action against the Heart Devouring Demon.
"Lackey? I'm merely a wise man who knows when to adapt. By embracing darkness, one can avoid the harvest and embark on the path to eternal life. Only foolish people like you, Yanhuang tribe, who go against the heavens, will ultimately bring about your own destruction."
The Heart Devouring Demon was reprimanded by Ji Mo but felt no shame, instead taking pride in it.
In its opinion, its choice was the wisest. If you can't beat them, join them, and there are great benefits. Why not?
In contrast, the Yanhuang tribe, though courageous in their unyielding spirit, appeared foolish.
That being, who viewed all living beings in the myriad worlds as leeks, had been harvesting for eons and now sat at the highest peak.
Who could shake even a single hair of his? All resistance was futile.
"Your ancestor was very powerful, truly astonishing and brilliant, but ultimately he walked a path of no return. I suppose his ending was tragic. Knowing it's impossible but doing it anyway is too foolish. Today, I will personally end you, which can be considered avenging the past grievances."
The Heart Devouring Demon radiated killing intent and lunged at Ji Mo.
Its entire body was enveloped in immortal energy, which could corrode all life force and was naturally effective against all forms of energy.
In this combat form, it was enough for it to gain an advantage and remain invincible.
"How can you, of all beings, comment on my Yanhuang tribe?"
Ji Mo was angered, displeased with the other party's attitude.
He gathered his qi in his dantian, stepped forward, and threw a punch.
There were no interwoven laws, no flying runes, and not even any gust of wind from the punch.
This punch was the epitome of simplicity, containing unimaginable power that crushed everything.
*Boom!*
The rapidly moving Heart Devouring Demon instantly stopped. A shocking large hole appeared in its chest, and its body, like porcelain, was covered in dense cracks.
With just one punch, it was almost instantly killed.
If it hadn't been protected by its immortal aura, it would have likely turned into nothingness on the spot.
And this punch, after penetrating the Heart Devouring Demon's body, continued its momentum unabated, smashing through a wall and piercing the underground palace.
Upon seeing this, the Heart Devouring Demon burst into laughter. "Haha, foolish. You've actually broken the seal."