Chapter 146: Journey to the Underworld Sea

Xu Yang himself wasn't sure what kind of situation he would face once he formed an unbreakable bond with the Demon Empress. However, at this very moment, his only clear realization was that he had to take her and break free from these restraints.

When Ailusa regained consciousness, the surrounding flames were no longer a torment. Instead, they became a catalyst, helping the two of them reach the pinnacle of spiritual ecstasy.

This was destined to be an unforgettable night.

Xu Yang's bloodline was forever imprinted into Ailusa's life!

The powerful life essence, Xu Yang's most precious extract as a 100,000-year cultivator, merged into the Frost Scars of Wrath, integrating with Ailusa's innate demonic blood.

Boom!

Soon, as this uninhibited spiritual experience drew to a close, Ailusa's body received immense energy feedback!

"Oh my god, I feel your power, Yang! The sealed state of the Frost Scars of Wrath has disappeared, and I have now recovered to my peak combat strength!"

The powerful aura of the Demonic Empress revived once more. Her demonic heart began to pulse vigorously, and Ailusa's pupils unleashed incredibly powerful purple flames!

"Be annihilated!"

When the Empress raged, it mattered not if one was a supreme being from the forbidden demonic lands. Every adversary had to face her judgment!

Boom...

The Underworld Fire Divine Furnace shattered with a crash. Bultai was utterly desperate; he could even feel the rhythm of his own body bursting apart spreading through him.

"No, how is this possible? You actually broke through the seal of the Embrace of Underworld Fire?"

Seeing Xu Yang and Ailusa reappear in mid-air, both looking vibrant and refreshed, Bultai's soul had already heard the final note of his defeat.

"Kill!"

Ailusa raised the Frost Scars of Wrath high, officially sounding the horn of counterattack in her full power.

Instantly, not only on the surface of the Sea of Lava, but also on the main demonic battlefield above Outlook Cape, a full-scale counterattack began.

The Eight Divine Generals were successively slain by Dom and others. Severely wounded, Bultai had no chance to recover and ultimately died by Ailusa's sword.

"Long live the Empress!"

Shouts echoed across the mountains. At the end of the Outlook Cape battlefield, with the fall of Bultai and the Eight Divine Generals, all the forbidden demonic tribes who had followed them bowed in submission, becoming part of the Myriad Demon's Nest.

In just a few days, Xu Yang had helped Ailusa successively eliminate two major forbidden demonic territories, a truly indispensable contribution.

"From today onwards, Xu Yang, the human powerhouse, shall be the second-in-command of my Myriad Demon's Nest. You are to revere him as the Saint Lord! His words are my words, his commands are my commands! His will is the common will of my Myriad Demon's Nest!"

"Long live the Saint Lord!"

Millions of demons simultaneously shouting such words truly left Xu Yang feeling a bit helpless. He had never imagined he would one day achieve such an incredibly high status among the demon race.

In any case, with millions of demons as his backing, Xu Yang now had ample confidence to continue his search for Longzang's whereabouts in Daozhou.

The continuous chaotic battles had also resulted in significant casualties among the demon warriors of the Myriad Demon's Nest's old guard; they needed a period of rest and recuperation.

Xu Yang had initially intended to leave and infiltrate Guilda's stronghold alone, but Ailusa decisively refused.

"You said that from now on, we would face everything together! A battle between me and Guilda is inevitable. This is not only to save your friend but also my duty as the Demon Empress. Please allow me to go with you!"

At the peak of Outlook Cape, the twilight sunset was exceptionally beautiful. Xu Yang turned and, seeing Ailusa's firm and beautiful gaze, finally offered a smile.

As the spirit ship flew overhead, Xu Yang took Ailusa's hand and ascended into the air. Together, they headed towards Guilda's territory in the southeast of Daozhou, where the demon race's final decisive battle was about to unfold.

As Ailusa had said, Guilda, once the second candidate to inherit the demonic heart, was originally the demon race's strongest warrior. Now, the twelve individuals centered around Guilda each possessed combat power no weaker than a forbidden supreme being. The combined strength of these twelve, forming the Heavenly Demon Absolute Formation, was unimaginably powerful. This battle was destined to be extremely perilous.

"Are we... almost there?" Xu Yang couldn't help but ask, looking at the unfamiliar scenery outside.

This was a boundless ocean. The sky was perpetually gloomy, and while the rumble of thunder occasionally boomed, flashes of lightning were rarely seen. Mysterious tombstones stood on the surface of the sea, appearing to have been there for countless ages. They withstood the ebb and flow of the ocean and the surging waves, yet still bore engraved names.

And at the end of this endless darkness, a mountain peak radiating a ghostly green light gradually revealed its outline.

"This place is called the Underworld Sea. After Guilda established his own faction, he made this his base of operations. Those tombstones you see belong to the powerful individuals who sacrificed themselves under his command. That mountain is the purgatory where he imprisons criminals; your friend should also be held there."

Hearing this, Xu Yang flew out of the spirit ship and landed at the foot of the ghostly green mountain. The moment he disembarked, an extremely chilling aura quickly assailed him.

"Oh! After such a long wait, our guests have finally arrived."

It was clearly a woman's voice, the eerie chuckle of Erica, the masked female assassin among the Twelve Demon Lords.

Immediately after, Ailusa also left the spirit ship and landed beside Xu Yang, her expression cold as she surveyed their surroundings.

"Where is Guilda? Tell him to get out here. Wouldn't it be more straightforward to settle any grievances face to face, rather than playing these deceptive tricks?"

"Hahaha! Empress, you are indeed domineering. But unfortunately, this is the Underworld Sea, not your Myriad Demon Abyss. Since you've come, you must abide by our rules! If you have the ability to reach the summit of Purgatory Peak, you will naturally see the person you wish to meet."

Erica's ghostly voice drifted in and out, appearing and disappearing. She had no intention of personally confronting Xu Yang and Ailusa, choosing instead to use her home advantage to create as much trouble for them as possible.

"Careful!"

A chilling ghostly shadow unexpectedly rushed towards Ailusa's back. Xu Yang's terrifying perception detected it beforehand, and with a single finger, he blasted it into nothingness.

"Oh, quite powerful, aren't you? Do you like playing the hero rescuing the beauty? Very well, I'll enjoy playing with you!"

Another woman's voice emerged. Suddenly, massive purplish-red lotuses sprouted under Xu Yang and Ailusa's feet—terrifying flowers that seemed capable of devouring flesh and soul, rapidly proliferating!

Xu Yang pulled Ailusa, continuously flying and evading, dodging the attacks of these poisonous flowers while simultaneously launching continuous counterattacks.

"It seems this Underworld Sea is indeed more troublesome than I imagined. Guilda's lair isn't so easy to conquer!"