Chapter 570: Evil Demon Law

"Young man, if my judgment is correct, your phoenix bloodline isn't the most complete inheritance of the Phoenix lineage. You can't even activate the Phoenix Domain. It merely enhances your bloodline strength and doesn't form truly powerful combat capabilities. At best, it's a means of self-preservation. It seems today you are destined to become my prey, your power serving as a mere wedding gown for me."

At this critical juncture, Xu Yang, who had been observing the battle, made a decisive move.

"It seems you wish to witness the true power of the Phoenix lineage," Xu Yang declared. "Then my brother and I shall join forces to grant that wish."

In the next instant, Xu Yang descended like a meteor, diving from mid-air towards Karlos's main body. To onlookers, this appeared to be a suicidal embrace, and Karlos was equally thrilled, swiftly extending several sub-tentacles to meet Xu Yang in the air.

What Karlos never could have imagined was that the moment Xu Yang's feet touched the ground beside Long Kun, a burning phoenix totem erupted with breathtaking splendor! Xu Yang's Phoenix Domain merged perfectly with Long Kun's phoenix blood, finally unleashing the most complete form of the Phoenix lineage's inherited power.

"No one can underestimate the power of the Phoenix," Xu Yang declared, "not even a god is worthy of such arrogance!"

Xu Yang's resonant words immediately ignited the fighting spirit within Long Kun.

"Young man," Xu Yang continued, "I haven't had a chance to tell you yet: only when we combine our powers can we unleash the true might of the Phoenix lineage. The Phoenix Elder kept this secret from you, fearing you would become overly reliant on this strength. But now, it's time for you to grasp the true power of the 'Phoenix Dance of Nine Heavens'!"

In the very next moment, Xu Yang channeled a stream of mental energy into Long Kun's mind, guiding him to synchronize their movements.

The two souls merged into one. Amidst the endless, burning flames, a phoenix rose, letting out a sharp, piercing cry that echoed through the nine heavens!

At that moment, all black tentacles attached to Xu Yang and Long Kun were incinerated into nothingness by a qualitatively transformed flame power. This was true light, true flame, true Phoenix power!

"I told you," Xu Yang scoffed, "how could the power of the Phoenix be suppressed by a mere bug like you? Do you now see the might of the Phoenix lineage?"

Karlos was truly stunned. He had never imagined the full eruption of Phoenix power would possess such astonishing might.

"I must admit, I underestimated the power of this inheritance," Karlos conceded, "but what does that matter? Even if I can't devour your bloodlines, daring to trespass into my domain means you face nothing but death!"

The colossal phoenix totem, unleashing its ultimate profound power from the nine heavens, transformed into a fiery sword beam under the combined will of Xu Yang and Long Kun, striking towards Karlos's main body.

*Boom!*

Karlos was truly cunning. Witnessing the immense and unavoidable power, he decisively extended his tentacles and flung countless small fly offspring from around him into the void, using them as a living shield.

In a single clash, the divine power of the "Phoenix Dance of Nine Heavens" erupted. The dazzling flames it unleashed completely enveloped the vast majority of the flies, transforming the area into a world of fire in an incredibly short time. The terrifying demonic aura was suppressed to its absolute limit at that moment.

Karlos was utterly enraged. Had anyone, apart from Xu Yang's team, ever caused him such significant losses?

"You have truly enraged me," Karlos declared, his voice cold. "You are destined to pay a terrible price!"

As Karlos uttered his chilling words, he slowly raised the staff in his hand, which was inlaid with an ice crystal skull.

*Rumble!*

Suddenly, the power in Karlos's palm intensified. As he touched the staff's inherent terrifying might, the ice crystal skull at its tip unleashed a vast, purplish-red light that rapidly enveloped the entire battlefield. All traces of Phoenix power quickly disintegrated into nothingness.

"What kind of power is this?" someone exclaimed. "It's terrifying!"

The instant the purple light appeared, all four members of the team, including Xu Yang, were dumbfounded. The combined Phoenix entity split into two, with both halves landing steadily.

"In that brief moment, I felt an extremely potent mental energy fluctuation emanating from that violet crystal skull," Xu Yang explained. "As for the purple light itself, it isn't purely a product of mental energy. I can't pinpoint its exact attribute, but to sweep the battlefield clear so easily, it's definitely not an ordinary force."

"Hahahaha, how does it feel?" Karlos cackled. "How can mere ants like you possibly contend with the laws of demons? Prepare to die!"

Karlos regained his arrogant demeanor, clutching the crystal scepter, and actively advanced towards Xu Yang and his companions.

Without a word, Xu Yang utilized the Law of Earth, continuously altering the terrain beneath Karlos's feet, which temporarily curbed his advance.

"Boss," one of the team members asked, "that crystal skull possesses such power. What should we do next?"

Xu Yang sneered, "No matter how formidable, it's still borrowed power. The power of that demon law is fundamentally beyond what a vessel of Karlos's caliber can wield. He must have used the mystical power of that crystal skull to store a portion of the demon law, releasing it only in critical moments to preserve his life.

Power that isn't inherently one's own will always have a limit to its use! I'll find a way to draw his fire. You all continue to wait for an opportunity to strike, but don't try to inflict a crippling blow all at once. Focus on restraint and suppression!"

As Xu Yang spoke, his Asura Divine Sword materialized once more in his hand. He soared into the air, actively confronting Karlos.

Indeed, after activating the power of the crystal staff, Karlos appeared heavily reliant on its output, almost entirely abandoning his own innate combat abilities. Yet, it had to be said that each burst of purple light released from the staff exerted a terrifying suppressive effect on Xu Yang.

Had it not been for Xu Yang's exceptionally swift movements, which put him several levels above his opponent, he would likely have been completely on the defensive by now.

"I'm genuinely curious," Karlos taunted, "is your most boasted power merely scurrying around like a monkey?"

Karlos, thoroughly exhausted by Xu Yang's maneuvers, attempted to provoke him into a reckless assault, intending to use the immense stored power within his staff for a decisive killing blow.

Unfortunately, Xu Yang had long seen through his petty schemes and would not fall into his trap.

"I knew it," Xu Yang stated, "your excessive reliance on this staff is precisely because the power stored within it isn't your own. Of course, I understand the formidable nature of demon law, but you are not the one who controls it; you are merely borrowing its strength. The moment all the power within this crystal skull is depleted by your use will be the moment of your end!"

Karlos gritted his teeth and clenched his fists. He knew full well that Xu Yang had completely seen through his tactics, and if he continued to fight in this manner, his demise would only be a matter of time.

"This young man is truly clever," Karlos thought. "It seems I must change my combat strategy. I must lure him into my trap and finish him with a single blow. As long as I can eliminate him, the other three are nothing to fear!"

As Karlos entertained these thoughts, the ice crystal staff in his hand flared brilliantly, emitting an extraordinarily dazzling light!

The terrifying purple demon law descended once more, clearing Xu Yang's immensely powerful sword beam almost instantly. Concurrently, the demonic power augmenting Karlos intensified severalfold, and a massive, entirely purple demon illusion vaguely materialized behind him.

"Receive the judgment of the demon!"