Chapter 854: Double Demon Gathering

**Volume Six: Spirit Treasures of the Heavens**

Han Li did not put away the Fiend-Slaying Puppet or his other puppets. Instead, while flying, he released over a dozen giant turtle puppets.

Old Ancestor Linghu and the white-robed woman, who were following close behind, were surprised by this, but also somewhat relieved. Although these puppets were not particularly formidable individually, if cleverly utilized, dozens of them attacking simultaneously could force even an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator to temporarily retreat.

However, despite their slight reassurance, Old Ancestor Linghu felt a surge of jealousy, and the white-robed woman also muttered to herself, both finding Han Li's seemingly endless abilities and unfathomable depths even more striking.

Han Li flew the ten-plus li distance in an instant, arriving near the battle. He slowly stopped over a hundred zhang away, clearly observing everything before him.

From this close distance, he realized that the so-called "black-purple strange light" was actually formed by countless tendrils of pitch-black demonic energy wildly dancing within a purplish-red demonic glow. The source of this demonic energy was a demonic creature at the center of the purple light.

This demonic creature had a single horn on its forehead and a ferocious face, closely resembling the two-headed, four-armed demon that had escaped. However, its body was indistinguishable from an ordinary human's, and its skin was exceptionally translucent, like fine jade.

The demonic creature was expressionless, its eyes slightly closed, as if it had not yet fully awakened.

What was surprising was that despite its lips being tightly sealed, a thunderous roar occasionally emanated from its abdomen. Just hearing this sound suggested the creature was extraordinarily enraged, yet its face remained utterly blank and wooden. Its two arms mechanically threw out clusters of ink-black fireballs downwards, their movements stiff and unusually sluggish.

Though they appeared to be just a few unremarkable black fireballs, upon exploding within the green cloud below, they would inevitably unleash black flames over ten zhang wide, scattering the surrounding green cloud into disarray.

However, Wei Wuya's poisonous cloud was also extraordinary. After a surge and counterattack, it would immediately extinguish the black flames. Simultaneously, large masses of mist would transform into countless green giant pythons, continuously lunging upwards to bite, attempting to break through the air and directly attack the human-headed demonic creature within the demonic light.

As a result, green mist, strange light, and black demonic flames intertwined and flickered, with thunderous roars echoing through the air intermittently.

"What's going on? That demonic creature seems not to have fully awakened, or perhaps it has some restrictions on it. This could be a good opportunity," Old Ancestor Linghu said, arriving shortly after Han Li and stopping nearby. Upon seeing the demonic creature in the air, his expression first changed, then shifted to surprise and delight.

"If it were that easy to kill, Fellow Daoist Wei would have already done so. Why would he be hidden in the poisonous cloud, struggling to hold on? It seems there's another mystery at play," Han Li said, shaking his head nonchalantly, while constantly sweeping his spiritual sense across the surroundings. "However, judging by the intensity of its demonic energy, this demonic creature must be closely related to the one that just escaped, and it's much more powerful."

He was puzzled as to why the transformed Marquis Nanlong, who had arrived earlier, was nowhere to be seen. His gaze paused, however, as he first spotted the silver-haired elder and a few others not far away. These individuals were already dumbfounded by the scene before them, and seeing Han Li and his companions arrive made them show even more surprised expressions. Upon seeing Han Li, Elder Cheng couldn't help but feel both shock and joy.

However, for reasons unknown, he simply nodded and smiled at Han Li from a distance, showing no intention of approaching.

Seeing this, Han Li gave a wry smile and could only transmit a message:"Senior Martial Brother Cheng, why are you involved here? This demonic creature is extremely dangerous; even Fellow Daoist Wei below might not be its match. Furthermore, there should be another two-headed, four-armed demonic creature nearby, not much weaker than the one in the field."

"What? That's Fellow Daoist Wei below, and there's another demon like this one? Junior Martial Brother Han knows so much, have you perhaps engaged in combat with it?" The silver-haired elder's heart jolted, and he transmitted a message with a slight movement of his lips.

"I briefly probed the other demonic creature. Although I couldn't ascertain its true strength, it shouldn't be weaker than a late-Nascent Soul cultivator. It took the combined efforts of myself and the two fellow daoists by my side just to barely manage it. Moreover, these demonic creatures can devour a cultivator's Nascent Soul. They move like the wind and are skilled at concealing their tracks. Senior Martial Brother, you must be careful! If we truly decide to engage, it would be safest if all of us act together." Han Li hastily described the ancient demon's formidable nature, issuing a few warnings.

"Understood. I will discuss it with the two fellow daoists here," the silver-haired elder replied hastily, his heart sinking upon hearing Han Li's grave tone.

Then, the silver-haired elder turned to speak to True Monarch Tianjing and the unfamiliar elder beside him, relaying Han Li's words.

True Monarch Tianjing had already recognized Han Li. Seeing the twenty to thirty tiger demon and giant turtle puppets by Han Li's side, he naturally had a face full of surprise.

At that moment, he smiled and nodded at Han Li while conversing with the silver-haired elder.

As for the heavily wrinkled elder, upon hearing Han Li's name, he looked at Han Li with an expression of surprise.

Although this was an old Nascent Soul eccentric who had cultivated in seclusion for many years and paid little attention to worldly affairs, Han Li's recent fame was simply too resounding. Moreover, he was the junior martial brother of his close friend. Naturally, a hint of curiosity arose in his heart, but on the surface, he merely gave Han Li a faint nod.

As for Old Ancestor Linghu and the white-robed woman, although they also had considerable renown, they had no particular connection with the individuals on the other side. Therefore, even though they knew Han Li was transmitting a message, they allowed him to communicate with the other three.

Against such terrifying demonic creatures, it was indeed better for everyone to act together.

Just then, Wei Wuya's voice emanated from the green cloud, low and with a hint of hoarseness.

"Is that Fellow Daoist Han? It's truly excellent that you all could arrive in time. This demon is an ancient fiend that invaded our Human Realm in ancient times, the mortal enemy of us cultivators. I never expected one to be sealed in this Devilfall Valley, only to be accidentally released by Sect Master Wang and his group. Sect Master Wang and Fellow Daoist Wang Tiangu have already died in the spatial rift explosion when it broke free from its seal. I barely survived by exhausting all my divine abilities, but I'm severely injured and cannot hold it for much longer. Fortunately, a small portion of the seals placed on it by ancient cultivators still remains within its body, and it's currently using its internal demonic flames to refine these restrictions. Fellow Daoists, you must stop it. Otherwise, once this fiend recovers its full demonic power, no one in Devilfall Valley will be its match, and you will all fall victim to its venomous hands."

Wei Wuya's voice was urgent and anxious, as if he was not lightly wounded. As soon as he finished speaking, the center of the green mist churned, and then a figure emerged in a green glow. His face was ashen and bloodless, and his eyes somewhat dim. It was indeed Wei Wuya.

Upon hearing this, Han Li understood, but inwardly he groaned.He had originally thought he was coming to assist Wei Wuya, but now they were suddenly the main force. This was a huge problem!

Old Ancestor Linghu, the silver-haired elder, and the others looked at each other, not knowing what to do after hearing these words.

If even a grand cultivator like Wei Wuya was no match for this demonic creature, then they were likely even less so. But if they were to scatter and flee, Wei Wuya had already used the "greater good" to pressure them. If news of them fleeing without a fight got out, they would no longer be able to establish themselves in the Heavenly South Cultivation World.

After all, this wasn't a fight between cultivators where fleeing when things looked bad wouldn't draw criticism.

"Fellow Daoists, there's no need to worry. I've already probed with my spiritual sense from afar. You only need to stall this demonic creature for a little while; other fellow daoists will arrive shortly. Also, not long ago, I sent a transmission talisman to the Mulan spellcasters. If the Mulan people wish to establish themselves in Heavenly South, they won't fail to provide support," Wei Wuya said, his voice softening, seemingly having noticed Han Li and the others' awkwardness. He finally delivered some good news.

Hearing this, all the cultivators, including Han Li, breathed a sigh of relief. Although they might not be a match for the demonic creature, holding it off for a short while seemed achievable.

However, the human-headed demonic creature floating amidst the pitch-black demonic energy seemed to understand their conversation. Its half-closed eyes trembled slightly, and a glint of cold light flashed through them. At the same time, the demonic flames in its hands ceased, and it slowly raised its head, looking around.

Wherever the demonic creature's eyes swept, black and purple demonic light flickered incessantly. Everyone instantly felt a chill rise from their backs, as if they were being targeted by a natural predator, and their hearts simultaneously skipped a beat.

Only Han Li, who cultivated the Great Development Technique, possessed exceptionally powerful spiritual sense. Though he felt uncomfortable after being stared at, his pupils contracted, and a blue light flashed as he met its gaze. If he had deliberately avoided its gaze, he might have developed a psychological shadow in the future, making him hesitant and constrained when facing this demon again.

The human-headed ancient demon, seeing Han Li's reaction, was clearly surprised. Its icy gaze swept around before settling back on Han Li.

Han Li, meanwhile, narrowed his eyes and silently observed the demon.

The others, seeing this, changed their expressions and involuntarily adopted a posture of readiness.

Just then, the demon raised a hand, and black flames flickered. A black fireball rapidly expanded, becoming head-sized in an instant. Then, with a wave of its arm, the fireball flickered and suddenly vanished.

Han Li's heart instantly chilled, then he was stunned.

Because the black fireball's target was not Han Li and the others, but rather it suddenly reappeared in an empty spot somewhere above the demon, then exploded.

An area of over ten zhang was engulfed in black demonic flames.

As Han Li was surprised, a figure flickered beneath the black demonic flames, and a two-headed, four-armed monster materialized. Its four arms glowed with purple light as they swung together, and the black demonic flames instantly contracted and condensed, reforming into a black fireball in the palm of one hand.

With a subsequent movement of that arm, the monster's front head swallowed the black fireball whole. It then raised its head, its gaze chillingly fixed on the human-headed demonic creature below.

"It's you indeed. You finally came," the human-headed ancient demon sighed, suddenly speaking in human language.

"You've got guts, daring to attack me. It seems you've started making your own decisions. When I let you out to devour that cultivator's Nascent Soul method back then, I truly don't know if it was the right choice or not," the two-headed, four-armed Marquis Nanlong said with a sinister grin on his front head, his tone unfriendly.