"Merit spiritual treasure?"
The demon leader sensed the spread of merit energy and quickly recognized the grade of the Heaven Measuring Ruler, exclaiming in surprise.
"You have some insight. Then how about I reward you with death?"
Xu Fang smiled and began to activate the Heaven Measuring Ruler hovering beside him. The vast power of the artifact rippled outwards, surging towards the demon leader like a tide.
"Hmph! So you had a reliance, no wonder you're so bold!"
The demon leader snorted coldly. It seemed this little grass wasn't without reason for its arrogance; it possessed a merit spiritual treasure, no wonder it was so fearless.
"However, if you think one spiritual treasure can bridge the gap between us, you underestimate my demon race!"
The demon leader shook his head. The physical bodies of his race were incredibly powerful. Revealing his true form was equivalent to possessing the strength of a mid-stage Da Luo Golden Immortal.
This immortal, born from a spiritual grass, actually thought a merit spiritual treasure could turn the tables? What a delusion!
As he spoke, the boundless power of the Heaven Measuring Ruler enveloped the demon leader. Immense pressure bore down from above, attempting to suppress him.
Seeing this, the demon leader remained unhurried. His aura condensed and climbed steadily. Once it reached its peak, it erupted fiercely.
Boom!
The potent aura instantly shattered the Heaven Measuring Ruler's power, and the demon leader regained his freedom.
He raised his massive claw, pointed at Xu Fang, and boasted triumphantly.
"Well? No matter how powerful your artifact is, can it break my demon race's defenses?"
"Truly a mantis trying to stop a chariot, ridiculously overestimating yourself!"
Facing the taunts, Xu Fang didn't reply.
He was slightly surprised by the demon's deep defenses, which even the Heaven Measuring Ruler couldn't suppress in one go.
It seemed he needed to think of another way to deal with this demon leader.
The Heaven Measuring Ruler, its attack thwarted, felt quite vexed and transmitted its thoughts to Xu Fang.
"Xu kid, this demon's body is too tough. Direct assault is useless. Find a way to trick him!"
Xu Fang understood immediately.
"Is Brother Ruler planning to use poison again?"
The Heaven Measuring Ruler contained the Sun, Moon, and Three Lights Divine Water, which was incredibly potent.
Back then, Dong Wang Gong had been dealt with in a similar manner by the Heaven Measuring Ruler and was still recuperating somewhere.
However, Xu Fang hesitated. This demon's physique was formidable, not comparable to Dong Wang Gong. If they tried the same trick again, it might not be as effective.
Seeing Xu Fang's silence, the demon leader assumed he was afraid and burst into laughter.
"Haha! Ignorant little spirit, you really thought a merit spiritual treasure made you invincible?"
"Apologies, I now declare this merit spiritual treasure to be mine!"
The demon leader spoke, his massive true form diving down, stirring up an endless whirlwind, heading straight for Xu Fang.
"Fellow Daoist!"
The four Dragon brothers, who were in combat, cried out in alarm upon seeing this.
Their escape this time completely depended on this fellow daoist. Only if he defeated the demon leader would they have a sliver of hope.
Seeing Xu Fang clearly at a disadvantage, they naturally became extremely anxious and were about to rush to his aid.
However, the demons fighting them would hardly allow that.
The demons' attacks instantly intensified, forcing the four Dragon brothers to defend themselves with all their might, leaving them no opportunity to help Xu Fang.
Facing the demon leader's fierce charge, Xu Fang hastily activated the Heaven Measuring Ruler to block in front, attempting to halt his assault.
Yet, the demon leader's true form and physical body were indeed incredibly robust. He directly withstood the Heaven Measuring Ruler's pressure and charged straight at Xu Fang.
"You"
Shock appeared on Xu Fang's face. As he was about to retreat, the demon leader struck with lightning speed, delivering a palm strike that hit Xu Fang.
Boom!
With a deafening roar, Xu Fang's figure was sent flying backward at incredible speed, quickly crashing onto the sea surface and plunging into the depths.
Countless waves were churned up, a spectacular sight. When the spray subsided and the sea returned to calm, Xu Fang's figure was nowhere to be seen.
"Hmph!"
The demon leader sneered at this and then let out a triumphant roar.
"Ignorant little grass, daring to oppose me! Even if you don't die, you'll be severely wounded!"
The demons heard this and were all excited. Their leader was indeed strong, and the demon race was mighty!
Even with the same cultivation realm as the demon leader and wielding a merit spiritual treasure, this immortal who transformed from a spiritual grass was still no match for the demon leader in his true form!
The four Dragon brothers looked at the sea surface, seeing that Xu Fang's figure did not reappear for a long time, their faces filled with a sense of shared misfortune.
"Fellow Daoist!"
They stared blankly at the spot where Xu Fang had vanished, crying out in grief and indignation.
This fellow daoist who had helped when seeing injustice was gone. Would they be next?
"Kill them! I'm going to refine the treasure!"
The demon leader glanced over and then ordered his subordinates.
Afterward, he approached the Heaven Measuring Ruler, his eyes fixed on the treasure.
Seeing the ripples and waves flowing on the Heaven Measuring Ruler, emitting a powerful aura, the demon leader felt a surge of joy.
"Indeed a fine treasure. Once I refine it, it will be mine, haha!"
Just as he was about to use his spiritual power to refine it, a wave of light rose from the sea surface and shot directly towards the demon leader.
Simultaneously, a voice rang out.
"Let go of my treasure! My treasure is hot to the touch, something you cannot covet!"
The demon leader was greatly alarmed and hastily dodged to the side, narrowly avoiding the attack. He exclaimed in disbelief.
"You're not dead!"
He hadn't expected this fellow to survive his palm strike, let alone be so full of vigor.
"Yes, I'm not dead. Now it's your turn to die!"
Xu Fang smiled slightly, his grin quite eerie, causing the demon leader to sense a killing intent.
Before he could discern it carefully, the Heaven Measuring Ruler suddenly unleashed three beams of light that shot straight out.
The demon leader was already close to the Heaven Measuring Ruler, and his attention was focused on Xu Fang. By the time he noticed the artifact's movement, it was too late to evade.
The Heaven Measuring Ruler showed no mercy. Accompanied by these three beams of light, the Three Lights Divine Water within it poured out, instantly engulfing the demon leader.
Drenched from head to toe, the demon leader rapidly retreated, putting distance between himself and the Heaven Measuring Ruler.
Looking at his soaked body, the demon leader became enraged.
"A scholar can be beheaded but not insulted! To dare toy with me like this, I will ensure you die a death worse than any other!"