In that moment, Chen Guo's grasp of the Mount Maoshan Dao Arts deepened profoundly.
He could discern the subtleties of the Mount Maoshan Dao Arts with ease, as though he were the very creator of the arts.
A trace of an immortal's essence seemed to emanate from Chen Guo himself!
It was the essence of the Dao!
Such was the fearsome might of a true immortal's power.
The Fiend Demon, unsettled, intensified its assault to no avail.
Chen Guo's Golden Light Shield had surged in strength by 200%, rendering its defense staggeringly formidable.
The Fiend Demon's tentacles were as futile as an ant shaking a tree, an exercise in sheer humiliation.
"The heavens are indeed on my side. Fiend Demon, your end is nigh!" Chen Guo exclaimed in delight, bursting into hearty laughter.
He then commenced the most exalted techniques of Mount Maoshan.
"By the decree of Primus, Divine Jade Thunder, hasten!"
"By the decree of the Great Monad, Divine Fire, depart!"
"By the decree of the Heavenly Worthy of Numinous Treasure, Five Gods Mercy Order, arrive!"
Unleashing three supreme Dao Arts in succession, their potency was amplified by 200%, a force so immense it was beyond comparison.
The first to manifest was the Divine Jade Thunder, heralded by the spectral image of an elder with a white beard, exuding an aura of supreme, immeasurable depth. This was none other than the spectral image of Primus, the Progenitor of All Laws!
"Primus!" The Fiend Demon was petrified. Once the visage of Primus materialized, it was paralyzed, overwhelmed by the aura of the Order of the Heaven.
The eyes of Primus' phantom sparked with electricity, unleashing the pure white Divine Jade Thunder, thick as a barrel, which wove into an electrifying net ensnaring the Fiend Demon's colossal form.
Then, the phantom of Primus vanished.
Amidst a symphony of crackles, the Fiend Demon's body was rent asunder, its dense mist dissipating. The Fiend Demon's screams echoed as it tried to coalesce into a blood mist, weakened to the extreme.
"The Divine Jade Thunder has invoked the Evil-Breaking effect. The Fiend Demon is now diminished, and the damage from the Daoist magic arts has increased by 50%!"
As the shadow of Primus faded, the visage of the Great Monad materialized behind Chen Guo.
Adorned with a purple-gold crown and clad in an Eight Trigrams Robe, the Great Monad held a banana leaf fan while astride a verdant ox. With benevolent eyes and a gentle wave of his fan, a massive column of fire enveloped the Fiend Demon, its soul scorched by the prismatic flames.
Soon after, the Great Monad's apparition vanished.
No sooner had the Great Monad's image disappeared than the Heavenly Worthy of Numinous Treasure emerged before Chen Guo. Dressed in a black Taoist robe, his white hair and beard exuded an aura of supreme majesty, as if his gaze held the cosmos and his heart, the very fabric of existence.
The figure of the Heavenly Worthy of Numinous Treasure ignited a talisman, instantly calling forth five primordial natural deities:
Zhu Rong, the Fire God!
Gong Gong, the Water God!
Xing Tian, the War God!
Nanniang, the Drought Goddess!
Lei Zhenzi, the Thunder God!
Following their summoning, the Heavenly Worthy of Numinous Treasure's phantom dissipated, leaving the five vibrant deities, more animated than those Chen Guo had called upon. They encircled the Fiend Demon, launching a unified assault.
Under their formidable onslaught, the Fiend Demon crumbled, vanishing into nothingness. The five primordial deities faded away just as quickly.
Chen Guo stood in awe, marveling at the sheer terror a mere fraction of an Immortal's power could wield, capable of altering the very nature of abilities.
Zhou Tao and the others watched in bewilderment.
"They've invoked the Three Pure Ones; what kind of technique is this?"
"Who's the real boss here, the Fiend Demon or...? I'm starting to think Boss Guangcheng is the one calling the shots."
"I'm beginning to wonder if Boss Guangcheng might actually be Guangcheng himself..."
Amidst their astonished chatter, the blood fog within the Blood Cave cleared, and the cave itself seemed to split apart. They found themselves abruptly transported outside, where the towering banyan tree collapsed amidst a fierce inferno.
The malevolent aura that once shrouded Doonatel vanished without a trace, leaving the city basking in clear skies with a gentle breeze and warm sunshine. The chilling, fearsome presence that had lingered was now swept clean.
The lesser Fiend Demons of Doonatel let out shrieks as they scurried into the shadows, too terrified to venture out into the daylight.
At that moment, the system unleashed a barrage of astonishing updates:
"Explorer? has slain the level 30 mythical Fiend Demon Dugu Hongying, earning 100,000 Slaughter Points!"
"Explorer? has advanced to level 19!"
"Explorer? has acquired the seventh-rank Cosmos Sword!"
"Explorer? has received 3 golden treasure chests!"
"Explorer? has received 1 orange treasure chest!"
"Explorer? has received 1 Sovereign's Order!"
"Explorer? has secured the spatial magic artifact, the Xu Mi Bag!"
"Explorer? has obtained the Blood Fiend Crystal! This material is essential for crafting Fiend Demon Immortal Weapons!"
"Explorer? has gained 1,000 points of Taoist Reputation!"
"Explorer? has gained 1,000 points of Buddhist Reputation!"
"Explorer? has earned 1,000 points of Heavenly Court Reputation!"
The cascade of figures had everyone's eyes glowing with envy—the bounty for defeating the Fiend Demon was incredibly lavish!
They were teammates with Chen Guo and could see the specific rewards he received.
"The boss has struck it rich! Indeed, the bigger the risk, the bigger the payoff! A seventh-rank weapon—I'm still wielding a mere second-rank one! I've never even laid eyes on a seventh-rank weapon!"
"That's a hefty amount of Slaughter Points—100,000!"
"And the Reputation... I haven't earned a single point yet!"
While the members of the Jade Void Temple felt a twinge of envy, there was no jealousy among them. They were well aware of the Fiend Demon's might. With their current strength, they couldn't even dream of confronting the Fiend Demon itself, let alone its four formidable Demon Kings who could easily decimate their ranks.
Chen Guo's substantial rewards were a testament to his skill alone.
Just then, the system broadcasted an even more spectacular announcement:
"Amidst a shower of blossoms and a surge of golden lotuses, Explorer? has led the Jade Void Temple team to a world-first victory, securing the epic achievement 'Number One Under Heaven'!"
"Supreme Under Heaven: The owner's attributes will permanently increase by 5%! Additionally, the owner is granted a second chance to draw a talent!"
"The Jade Void Temple guild from the 996th Beginner Village, under the leadership of the Explorer, has achieved a world-first by conquering the Fiend Demon Domain and vanquishing the formidable demon! As a reward, the 996th Beginner Village is granted expanded privileges, allowing them to double their population!"
This announcement seemed to be a global broadcast, audible to everyone.
The regional channel was abuzz with excitement.
"The 996th Beginner Village is incredibly fortunate to have Boss Guangcheng, a powerhouse, securing such glory and advantages for them!"
"Boss Guangcheng truly deserves his title as the world's foremost champion. The folks at the Jade Void Temple are on their way to prosperity! While Boss Guangcheng feasts, they'll be sipping on the broth, but their gains are still substantial!"
"The 996th Beginner Village is now able to increase its ranks. Frankly, I'm eager to join them! Our own Beginner Village just doesn't compare! I'm ready to be a loyal follower of Boss Guangcheng!"
Envy turned many eyes a shade of green.