Chapter 178: Chapter 178

"I have seen the young master."

Li stepped out, slightly bowed to Young Master Ye with a cold demeanor.

"How dare you! Who is this wild boy speaking to the young master?"

Beside Young Master Ye, a powerful Sect Martial Realm general's face darkened as he chided Li. In his view, Li's indifferent attitude was a serious disrespect to Young Master Ye.

"It's fine. Everyone with exceptional talent has their pride. This young master can understand," replied Young Master Ye nonchalantly, showing great magnanimity.

"Young master, Li's indifference stems from his practice of the Slaughter Demon Technique; it's not a deliberate slight towards you. I hope for your discerning understanding," explained General Deng with a bitter smile.

"Slaughter Demon Technique?"

Everyone was slightly taken aback and gave Li a deep look.

"Indeed, daring to cultivate the Slaughter Demon Technique shows his Martial Arts Heart must be unbreakable. Otherwise, he couldn't have achieved his current cultivation level. Unleash your demon technique; let this young master have a look," said Young Master Ye, his eyes showing approval as he nodded slightly.

Without a word, Li's body suddenly erupted with rolling Demonic Qi, an evil presence that was cold and menacing, instantly sweeping over the area and causing everyone to frown and involuntarily step back a bit.

"Very well, with your cultivation level, you are certainly capable of battling Han Ba. However, you must still be cautious. The Thunderhawk Tribe inherits the Thunder Eagle Martial Soul. Han Ba is surely adept at the Power of thunder and lightning, which has a restraining effect on Demonic Qi. You don't need to clash directly. Just winning this battle is sufficient," Young Master Ye cautioned.

"Slaughter Demon Technique breaks all laws; what is the Power of thunder and lightning compared to it?"

However, Li seemed unconcerned, indifferently responding and transforming into a surge of black Demonic Qi, rolling toward Han Ba.

"What an arrogant fellow."

The crowds all frowned, showing displeasure. Li was blatantly ignoring Young Master Ye's advice, which was a grave disrespect.

"Demon Cultivators are inherently wild and lawless. Those who practice the Slaughter Demon Technique are even more proud and overbearing. His temperament is actually quite normal, though he is indeed a bit too arrogant. He might suffer for it soon enough. The Prince of the Gray Wolf Kingdom is not so easy to deal with," Young Master Ye said with a shake of his head and a smile.

At the same time, the million-strong armies on both sides were looking towards Li, who had turned into a black mist of Demonic Qi, rolling forward. Tensions were high, as the first battle was crucial, and neither side wanted to lose. Now it was to see who between Han Ba and Li would have the superior skill. Enjoying the story? Discover more on *.

In the army of Dajin Country, Xiao Feng and Wang Zhen looked up at the rolling mass of Demonic Qi in the sky, their eyes revealing a hint of excitement. Li was the strongest disciple of the Galaxy Sect, representing them. Him being chosen to face the Prince of the Gray Wolf Kingdom was not only his personal honor but also one for Galaxy Sect and all of their fellow disciples.

"No wonder the Sect Master values Li so much and took him as his Direct Disciple. Now it seems that Li's talent is not only monstrous in the Southern Border but also peerless even here in War King City," Letian thought to himself as he gazed at the sky, reflecting on the fact that Li, as a High-level True Martial Realm expert, was formidable enough to confront Han Ba.

"Demon Cultivator? Hmph, those on the path of wickedness will never achieve anything great. Heavenly Thunder Strike, you shall have nowhere to hide, break!"

Seeing the rolling Demonic Qi coming towards him, Han Ba's brow furrowed. He coldly snorted in disdain and swung the pair of large hammers in his hands together, releasing a thick purple Thunder Arc. It carried terrifying power and shot towards the mass of Demonic Qi at an unbelievable speed.

"Demon Shadow Slash."

At the critical moment, Li, enveloped in Demonic Qi, suddenly roared, instantly splitting into multiple streams of Demonic Qi that circumvented the incoming arc of electricity. Blade light flashed, slashing towards Han Ba from different directions.

"Is it that simple? Naive, explode."

Han Ba gave a cold smile.

The next moment, the thick Thunder Arc suddenly burst open, turning into slender arcs of electricity, interweaving into a dense thunderous net. The Demonic Qi had no way to avoid it and was all struck.

A pained grunt rang out, the Demonic Qi dissipated, and Li's true form became visible. Blood streaked from the corner of his mouth, and his face was somewhat pale, clearly having suffered from that last strike.

"This prince told you, under the Power of Thunder and Lightning, there is nowhere to hide. Just accept your death obediently, Heavenly Thunder Hammer."

Han Ba's face revealed a mocking cold smile, his hand holding the thunder hammer that flickered with the power of thunder and lightning, raised high. Carrying the formidable power of destruction, it smashed directly toward Li.

"Slaughter Demon Blade, slash."

Li's face showed no fear, still cold as ice as he drew the black Demon Blade from his waist. With a flicker of his figure, he went to meet the attack head-on.

The next moment, the Thunder Hammer and Demon Blade collided, the chilling Demonic Qi and the ferocious power of thunder and lightning burst apart, interweaving into a magnificent scene. Wave after wave of residual forces spread out in circles from the center where the two stood.

Seeing the two locked in the air, neither retreating half a step, the crowd couldn't help but conjecture amongst themselves.

"To clash head-on with this prince is your biggest folly. Down you go."

Han Ba gave a cold laugh, swinging another thunder hammer hard at the one currently locked in confrontation with the Demon Blade.

The violent force of the lightning burst forth, transforming the surroundings into a sea of thunder and lightning. Arc after arc of electricity viciously struck Li's body. At the same time, the combined terrifying force of the two hammers, like a volcanic eruption, was simply unstoppable. It sent Li flying like a cannonball, instantly crashing into the ground, creating a black, deep crater.

"Such formidable strength; Han Ba truly deserves to be the Prince of the Thunderhawk Tribe, the monster genius of the Gray Wolf Kingdom."

The crowd exclaimed in surprise. Now it seemed that Han Ba's strength was far greater than anyone had anticipated. Although Li was also strong, compared to Han Ba, there seemed to be quite a gap.

"The resilience of a demon is not merely this. The victor is yet to be determined."

Just as everyone thought Li had no chance of winning, Young Master Ye remained very calm, lightly smiling as he spoke.

"If you're not dead, then why don't you hurry up and get back up here, Heavenly Thunder Strike."

Han Ba, in the sky, also knew that Li wasn't dead and the battle wasn't over yet. He swung the Thunder Hammer, unleashing thick bolts of lightning towards the pit on the ground.

"Heavenly Slaying Demon Blade, slash."

From the crater on the ground came Li's deep, cold shout, still as indifferent as ever, void of any emotion. At the same time, a massive black blade light surged toward the heavens, terrifyingly powerful, as if even the sky might be torn asunder.

This one slash instantly shattered all the arcs of electricity, cutting straight for Han Ba.

At the same time, Li's figure rose from the depths of the crater, leaping into the air. At this moment, his eyes had turned completely pitch black, no longer resembling those of a human, but rather like a true demon lord.