Mu En was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected to be the first to descend upon the Demon Plane. As he was reflecting, the next moment, the "Spiritual Pivot's" mechanical voice—genderless yet calm and clear—resounded in his consciousness:
[Identity verification successful. Player "Mu En," consciousness fluctuations bound. Successfully descended to the target plane: Demon Plane.]
[Main Quest "Occupation" issued: Please assist the "Spiritual Pivot Network" in establishing absolute control over this plane. After the quest progress concludes, rewards will be settled based on contribution.]
[Current plane control progress: 0.01%]
[Side quests simultaneously opened: "Laying the Spiritual Pivot Network," "Plundering Life Energy Units," "Marking and Reporting High-Value Mineral Veins"...]
["Contribution Ranking," "Bounty Board," "Plane Public Communication Channel," and other functional modules have been loaded.]
[Reminder: The "Spiritual Pivot" will record your gameplay data throughout and perform a fair assessment of contribution values and distribution of rewards based on preset algorithms.]
[Wishing you a pleasant game.]
A series of information flashed before his eyes. Although he had long been accustomed to the "Spiritual Pivot Network," Mu En couldn't help but squint his eyes at this moment, his expression carrying the clear confusion of an old man looking at a cellphone on the subway. Subconsciously, with a thought, Mu En shifted his attention to the panel before him, trying to understand how to use it.
In the distance, Gormon watched this otherworldly being who had appeared inexplicably and then inexplicably started dazing. Doubts rose in his heart. He sensed his surroundings but didn't discover any other powerful auras. For a moment, he couldn't be sure—was there only one? And he seemed somewhat unadapted to the environment here?
After a slight pause, greed and killing intent began to surge in Gormon's eyes.
It was common knowledge that when descending across boundaries into other planes—especially for beings with invasive intent—one would be more or less rejected and suppressed by the plane's rules, making it difficult to fully exert one's strength. Although this being's aura was strong, he was ultimately at the same level as himself. Furthermore, with the plane's suppression, the strength he could actually exert might only be at the bottom tier of Demonic Lords. As for himself, though he had only recently been promoted and his strength was the lowest among the five Demonic Lords, when it came to sneak attacks, that was his specialty!
This was a god-given opportunity. If he could devour this powerful otherworldly Soul and flesh, his power would surely skyrocket!
Thinking of this, Gormon no longer hesitated. His figure was like melting Dark Silver, vanishing silently from his spot. In the next instant, Gormon's figure appeared behind Mu En, who still seemed to be dazing, like Gui Mei. His Dark Silver claws, condensed with the power to tear Soul and flesh, clawed ruthlessly toward Mu En's heart from behind!
Seeing that Mu En still hadn't moved, excitement rose in Gormon's heart. He had him!
However, in the next moment, the expected scene of flesh and blood flying did not occur. "Pa."
With a soft sound, Mu En had turned slightly at some unknown point. A hand covered in a faint golden halo accurately and easily gripped the wrist of Gormon's Dark Silver claw, which was capable of tearing through Fine Gold.
The terrifying impact of power was easily neutralized by that seemingly thin layer of golden light, only causing a slight ripple. Gormon's expression changed wildly; he felt as if his wrist were being suppressed by a mountain, unable to move an inch. What terrified him even more was the vast and solid power coming from the other's hand. How was there even a hint of the weakness caused by plane suppression?!
What the hell is going on?!
It was only then that Mu En's attention slowly returned from his "player panel." His gaze landed gently on Gormon, who was right in front of him. Subsequently, in his field of vision, a line of prompt information popped up along with the mechanical voice of the "Spiritual Pivot":
[Contact confirmed. Target unit analysis complete: One of the five native Demonic Lords of the Demon Plane—"Gormon" (Newly promoted, no title).]
Immediately afterward, a line of striking red text thoughtfully floated above Gormon's head: "Demonic Lord · Gormon."
"It really is clear at a glance." Mu En spoke softly to himself and nodded, seemingly quite satisfied with the auxiliary functions of the Spiritual Pivot. In the next moment, the hand gripping Gormon's wrist gave a gentle flick. "Boom—!"
Gormon felt an irresistible and terrifying force suddenly transmit to him. His whole body was sent flying like a stone thrown by a catapult, crashing through several hundred-meter-high jagged stone peaks before he barely managed to stabilize himself amidst the rubble and dust. "Ugh..."
Gormon violently spat out a large mouthful of scarlet blood, his internal organs in total turmoil. His eyes were filled with unbelievable terror. Run! He had to run immediately! This was simply not an opponent of the same level!
Without hesitation, he turned, wanting to tear through space and flee. However, in the next moment, a terrifying pressure suppressed him firmly in place. Looking up, Gormon's pupils shrank. At the spot where the youth had stood, a dazzling pillar of golden Qi and Blood light soared into the sky. A towering "Dharma Image" several hundred meters high, composed entirely of highly condensed Qi and Blood and the power of light, rose from the ground. The Dharma Image's face was blurred but carried supreme majesty, and it wore a Dragon-shaped robe condensed from light. Just by standing there, the light it emitted dispelled the gloom for dozens of miles around, reflecting the earth in a golden glow!
That vast, scorching pressure of Qi and Blood and the pure power of light were like the midday sun, burning the very essence of the Demon Plane. It made Gormon feel an instinctive loathing and fear. What the hell is this thing?! Shouldn't a descender be weakened?! Where is this aura weakened?!
However, before Gormon could recover from his fear, the golden Dharma Image moved again. Without any fancy special effects, the Dharma Image simply raised its hand and, toward Gormon's direction, made a simple fist and then punched out!
Pure light and vast Qi and Blood transformed into a substantial golden torrent. A brilliant fist light suddenly erupted, and everywhere it passed, space let out an overwhelmed wail, crushing everything in its path. Gormon was terrified, desperately pouring all his power into defense while frantically trying to dodge. However, anchored by the pressure, he had no possibility of evading!
"Pfft—!"
He spat out another mouthful of blood. The ornate Dark Silver armor on Gormon's body shattered inch by inch, and his aura instantly withered by more than half as he was smashed into a deeper layer of the ground by this punch. The golden "Dharma Image" took a step forward, making the earth tremble. It looked down at the struggling Gormon in the dust and raised its arm again. This time, golden Dragon scale phantoms appeared on the arm, the phantom of a Bright Holy DragonBinding the Dharma Image's arm. spirit power and Qi and Blood intertwined once more, and a more terrifying strike charged for a moment before falling again!
Gormon's eyes were filled with despair. But in the next moment, two powerful auras suddenly descended in front of Gormon. One on the left and one on the right, they simultaneously struck out against that terrifying fist light. "Boom—!"
(End of Chapter)
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