The Revenge of the Demons

The five Heavenly Humans hesitated inwardly, but with circumstances forcing their hand, they had no choice but to comply.

Thus, they released their cultivation restraints, no longer suppressing their power, and began summoning the Heart Demon Tribulation.

Soon, an eerie aura of heart demons descended from the unseen void, and the tribulation silently arrived.

Gu Qingfeng waited briefly until the heart demons had fully invaded the cultivators, then activated his Indestructible Demon Soul, infiltrating their bodies to torment the heart demons.

This was something he had done countless times—so familiar it was second nature.

Before long, a heart demon shrieked as Gu Qingfeng ruthlessly devoured it.

Just as Gu Qingfeng was indulging in his feast of heart demons...

Far away in the outer realms, within the Demon World of Heavenly Fiends, an indescribably great existence erupted in fury.

"One hundred and thirteen times! Aaaaah!"

"Who?! Who dares slaughter this venerable one’s heart demons?!"

The Heart Demon Lord roared in madness, causing the very laws of existence to tremble. The shockwaves of his wrath spread across millions of miles, affecting all within his domain.

The billions of lesser heart demons under his rule shuddered in fear, sensing their master’s boundless rage.

"Insignificant ant! Once or twice, I could overlook it—but you’ve slain one hundred and thirteen..."

At this point, the Heart Demon Lord suddenly paused, then exploded in renewed fury: "One hundred and fourteen! You killed another one! Aaaaah! This venerable one has never been so enraged!

If I ever find you—ah! One hundred and fifteen! You wretched bastard!"

Unable to endure it any longer, the Heart Demon Lord split off a fragment of his consciousness, sending it to possess one of the heart demons currently being slaughtered by Gu Qingfeng.

......

"Keh keh keh... Little heart demon, don’t run. Merge with this venerable one~"

Within the mental realm, Gu Qingfeng chased after a mischievous heart demon, relishing the thrill of the hunt like a cat toying with its prey.

But as he pursued it, the heart demon suddenly stopped in its tracks.

Gu Qingfeng blinked, then grinned savagely. "Giving up so soon? You’re far weaker than your predecessors.

The others struggled for ages, begging and pleading before I devoured them."

The heart demon abruptly turned around, its eyes now filled with an unfathomable divine might as it glared at Gu Qingfeng.

"Hmm?" Gu Qingfeng tilted his head. "Since when did you start wearing colored contacts?"

"Ant! Was it you who slaughtered one hundred and sixteen of this venerable one’s heart demons?"

"That familiar presence... Could it be... the Heart Demon Lord?" Gu Qingfeng’s excitement spiked instantly.

"Hmph! To think a lowly insect like you has some knowledge. Indeed, this venerable one is the Heart—"

"Keh keh keh..." Before the Heart Demon Lord could finish, Gu Qingfeng’s manic laughter cut him off.

His eyes gleamed with hunger, baring his fangs as drool dripped from his lips. Without hesitation, he lunged at the Heart Demon Lord.

"Merge with this venerable one, keh keh keh..."

The Heart Demon Lord was stunned for a moment before his fury erupted. "A mere insect dares defy me? DIE!"

Infinite divine might burst from his eyes, as though a deity had descended upon the world, crashing toward Gu Qingfeng.

Ding!

[Host attacked by the Heart Demon Lord.]

[Truth-Seeking Eyes have evolved.]

[Congratulations! Host has obtained Golden Truth-Seeking Eyes!]

"As expected of a Heavenly Fiend—truly supreme! No time to waste, this venerable one eats first!"

Ignoring the divine might entirely, Gu Qingfeng pounced, pinning the Heart Demon Lord beneath him. He sank his teeth into the demon’s head, tearing off chunks of thick demonic energy with each bite, savoring the rich flavor.

The invading demonic energy was instantly converted by his system into nourishment for his Indestructible Demon Soul.

The Heart Demon Lord was both shocked and enraged—shocked that his divine might had no effect, and enraged that he, of all beings, was being humiliated like this.

"Bastard! Release me at once! If my true form descends, I will torment your soul for eternity!"

Hearing this, Gu Qingfeng only bit down harder, chewing with even greater relish.

Seeing his threats ignored, the Heart Demon Lord had no choice but to sever his connection, retreating to the Demon World to escape further humiliation.

"Insect! You’ll pay for this!"

As the demon’s consciousness faded, Gu Qingfeng—lacking any means to stop him—hurriedly shouted, "Remember well! This venerable one is Gu Qingfeng! Come seek revenge anytime!"

Worried the Heart Demon Lord might not find him, he even plucked a strand of his own aura and tossed it toward the retreating demon.

The Heart Demon Lord exploded in fury, feeling the greatest insult of his existence. "You dare?! I WILL END YOU!!"

"Hope you keep your word! Don’t be like those cowards, the Oath Demon Lord and the Life Demon Lord—make sure you follow through!"

"AAAAAH!!"

Mad with rage, the Heart Demon Lord vanished in an instant.

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Demon World of Heavenly Fiends.

The Heart Demon Lord’s wrath shook the heavens. Boundless demonic power radiated from him, annihilating nearby heart demons in an instant.

"Gu Qingfeng! Just you wait!!"

He roared insanely, destroying everything in sight to vent his fury.

His rampage drew the attention of other demon lords lurking in the depths of the Demon World.

Whispers spread among the lesser fiends.

"What’s happening these past few years? First the Oath Demon Lord raged, then the Life Demon Lord, and now even the Heart Demon Lord?"

"Does the name ‘Gu Qingfeng’ sound familiar? I think the Oath Demon Lord and Life Demon Lord were shouting it too."

"Now that you mention it... Could this Gu Qingfeng be some immortal powerhouse? To provoke three great demon lords in succession..."

After his prolonged tantrum, the Heart Demon Lord finally calmed slightly—then recalled Gu Qingfeng’s mention of the Oath Demon Lord and Life Demon Lord.

A suspicion arose.

Without delay, he sent a mental message to the two demon lords. Despite the vast distances separating them—even across different realms—such trivial barriers meant nothing to beings of their stature.

Upon receiving the message, the Life Demon Lord and Oath Demon Lord responded with deference, acknowledging the Heart Demon Lord’s superior strength and status.

Cutting straight to the point, the Heart Demon Lord shared Gu Qingfeng’s lingering aura.

The moment they sensed it, the two demon lords erupted in fury, clearly recalling some unpleasant memories.

The three exchanged tales of their encounters with Gu Qingfeng, each more infuriating than the last.

But as they spoke, the Heart Demon Lord’s expression darkened. "Then it’s clear—this insect holds a terrifying secret. We, the Heavenly Fiends, are deathless and eternal. Yet he can devour our power... meaning he may possess the ability to truly kill us."

The Life Demon Lord and Oath Demon Lord stiffened, realizing the horrifying truth in his words.

If Gu Qingfeng could only devour the power of one Heavenly Demon, it might suggest that the opponent possessed some means to counter that particular demon. After all, each Heavenly Demon represents a Great Dao, and all things in existence have their opposing forces—being countered is hardly surprising.

But if he could successively absorb the power of three Heavenly Demons, it would prove that his methods could suppress all of them.

At this moment, the Heart Demon Lord spoke again: "Gu Qingfeng must die. If this man is allowed to grow, he may become the natural enemy of all Heavenly Demons!"

"But we cannot leave the Demon Realm. If we send powerful avatars or projections, their power would exceed the limits and inevitably draw the attention of the Heavenly Dao of the Cangming Realm."

"Then we shall destroy the Cangming Realm along with him!" the Heart Demon Lord declared fiercely.

The Longevity Demon Lord and the Oath Demon Lord were startled: "That is no minor world—it’s a major realm, one that has a Heavenly Emperor!"

The Heart Demon Lord sneered. "So what if there’s a Heavenly Emperor? Once we establish a dimensional passage to the Cangming Realm, we can directly exert our power upon it. Even if the Heavenly Emperor holds the Mandate of Heaven and is bolstered by the will of the realm, do you really think the three of us would fear a single Heavenly Emperor?

"Put another way, even if the Heavenly Emperor could withstand our assault, his lifespan is finite—unlike us, who are undying and unending. As long as the dimensional passage remains open, we can simply outlast him.

"And if the Heavenly Emperor dares to enter the Demon Realm to sever the passage, he would lose the blessing of the Cangming Realm’s will. Without it, what is there to fear from him?

"Moreover, according to the reports from my subordinate heart demons, the Cangming Realm currently has no newly ascended emperor. Now is the perfect time to strike."

The Longevity Demon Lord and the Oath Demon Lord exchanged glances, visibly tempted.

Yet they hesitated. "But establishing a dimensional passage is no simple feat. It would likely consume a million years of our cultivation."

"Fools! Gu Qingfeng possesses the ability to kill Heavenly Demons. Right now, he is still weak, but once he grows stronger, our immortality will mean nothing. Such a threat must be eradicated before it matures.

"As long as we live, what does a million years of cultivation matter? We can always start anew.

"Besides, think of the rewards if we conquer a major realm—wouldn’t they far outweigh the cost?

"And need I remind you—Gu Qingfeng has humiliated all three of us. Can you truly swallow that insult?"

At these words, the Longevity Demon Lord and the Oath Demon Lord gnashed their teeth in fury. "Fine. We agree."

"Good. Then let us begin. The dimensional passage must be opened as quickly as possible—the sooner, the better!"