Chapter 166: Bottomless Demonic Abyss, Reincarnation Throbbing

The Star God Temple's warning, like a cold scar, etched itself deeply into their souls. The words, "Beware the darkness within the light, order can become a yoke," added an indescribable heaviness to their already established vigilance regarding the Demonic Abyss they were about to enter. It was as if they were about to face not just physical monsters and dangers, but a truth that could subvert their understanding.

After a short rest, when Qin Yixuan had completely digested the inherited essence of the "Galaxy Purifying Dance" and Ye Li had also initially integrated the sixth fragment, making her own reincarnation power more harmonious and powerful, they embarked on the journey to the "Ten Thousand Demons Annihilation Abyss" without hesitation.

This time, the direction was clear, the perception distinct. The guidance provided by the six fragments gathered together was like a beacon in the darkness, pointing precisely to the daunting abyss.

The closer they got to the Demonic Abyss, the harsher the environment in the wasteland grew. The distorted colors of the sky were gradually swallowed by a thick, inky darkness, and the remaining glimmer of light seemed to be absorbed by an invisible force, plunging the surroundings into a suffocating gloom. The concentration of the "void miasma" that permeated the air increased dramatically, mixed with even more violent and chaotic demonic energy, like countless tiny, barbed tentacles, frantically drilling into their protective aura, attempting to corrupt their minds.

The ground beneath their feet was no longer crisp soil, but a cold, hard black rock that seemed to solidify an endless amount of resentment and pain. From the cracks in the rock, a foul, foul-smelling, sticky liquid oozed from time to time. Floating in the void were no longer simple ruins, but twisted, wriggling shadows that seemed alive, as well as the remains of gigantic, hideous, and unknown monsters.

Whispers, roars, cries, wild laughter... countless chaotic mental noises permeated the air, directly assaulting their consciousness. These noises contained intense negative emotions—despair, anger, greed, hatred—that sought to break their wills from within. Were it not for their unparalleled mental fortitude, each protected by divine powers (Ye Li's Samsara Realm to dispel all thoughts, Qin Yixuan's Mystical Goddess Radiance to purify inner demons), they would have long since lost their minds, becoming madmen obsessed with killing.

"The demonic energy here is so powerful it's beyond imagination, practically forming a physical realm." Qin Yixuan's body shone with a cool, star-like aura, purifying any approaching demonic energy and shadows. But her expression was unrelieved. The power of the goddess Xuannu was severely suppressed here, depleting at a rate several times greater than at the Star God Temple. Her holy light seemed so insignificant in this boundless darkness, as if it could be swallowed up at any moment.

"Follow me closely." Ye Li's voice was low and steady. She walked ahead, the chaotic power of Samsara radiating from her like a burning flame, yet carrying an all-consuming coldness. She no longer deliberately restrained her aura, but instead slightly expanded the Samsara realm, forming an absolute forbidden zone approximately three meters in diameter. Any demons, shadows, or even invisible mental attacks that intruded into this area would be mercilessly pulled and disintegrated by the power of Samsara, ultimately transforming into its most fundamental energy, which was quietly absorbed by the fragments of the Samsara Mirror. Her power of Samsara seemed to be born to annihilate these chaotic and negative entities. Walking in this demonic land, she felt like a fish in water.

But the dangers of the Demon Abyss are far more than just this.

"roar!"

With deafening roars, the first wave of attacks arrived. These weren't scattered monsters, but a demonic army with a simple, organized structure! Leading the charge was a monster over ten feet tall, resembling a giant ape, but with three distinct beastly heads, its body covered in bone spurs and scales. It wielded a crude mace fashioned from the leg bones of an unknown beast, and its swing unleashed a bloody hail. Its aura remarkably resonated with the mid-stage Nirvana Realm! Behind it followed dozens of other monsters of varying forms, each equally ferocious and violent, ranging from the Yuandan Realm to the early stages of Nirvana. Their eyes burned with the devilish fire of chaos, and they surged forward like a tide.

"Form a formation!" Ye Li shouted softly. Though there were only two of them, she instantly executed the most effective countermeasure. She transformed into a streak of gray lightning and charged towards the three-headed demon ape! The Samsara Tribulation Sword reappeared, this time imbued with not only the power of annihilation but also the power to tear at demonic souls!

Qin Yixuan understood and immediately unleashed her newly realized magical power. She tapped her toes, her body twirling gracefully as if performing a sacred dance—the opening move of the "Galaxy Purifying Dance"! Although she couldn't mobilize the celestial celestial bodies here, the starlight, emanating from her own Xuannv essence, shone as she danced, creating a relatively pure area. This not only significantly weakened the monsters within the area but also continuously purified the pervasive demonic energy, creating the perfect battle environment for Ye Li.

The war broke out instantly!

Ye Li clashed head-on with the three-headed demon ape. The Samsara Tribulation Sword clashed with the bone mace, creating a resounding sound like the clanging of metal, but more than that, it was a conflict at the level of principles. The demon ape's power was unparalleled, but the demonic principles embedded in its attacks quickly disintegrated as if encountering their nemesis when contacted by the Samsara Sword Aura. Ye Li's form was nimble as smoke, her swordsmanship unpredictable. Each strike aimed directly at the core node of the demon ape's power and the connection between its spirit and soul.

Elsewhere, Qin Yixuan's dance was like a holy flower blossoming in the darkness. Wherever the starlight passed, weaker monsters were plunged into purgatory, screaming and turning into ash. Stronger monsters were severely weakened, their movements sluggish, their demonic energy dissipated. She could also distract herself, using starlight beams to precisely kill any creatures that tried to sneak past Ye Li and attack her.

After a series of fierce battles, their cooperation has reached perfection. Ye Li is the sharp spear, responsible for beheading generals and cutting down flags; Qin Yixuan is the stable and powerful shield and source of purification, responsible for controlling the situation and providing support.

Finally, Ye Li found her opportunity. A gust of wind, imbued with the concept of "Six Paths of Reincarnation: Annihilation," pierced the demonic ape's defenses and touched the center of its head between its eyebrows. The demonic ape's massive body suddenly stiffened, and the demonic fires on its three heads instantly extinguished. Its immense vitality and demonic soul, like a popped balloon, were quickly drawn away and annihilated by the power of reincarnation. It collapsed to the ground, transforming into a rapidly losing its vitality and beginning to disintegrate.

As soon as the leader died, the remaining monsters fell into chaos. Under Qin Yixuan's starlight purification, they were quickly wiped out.

This is just the beginning.

As they continued to delve deeper, the monsters they encountered grew increasingly powerful and bizarre. There were "Doom Spirits," formed from pure curses, defying physical defenses and preying on fate and karma; "Time Demons," capable of manipulating the flow of time in a small area and creating a sphere of aging; and "Phantom Demons," capable of switching between physical and virtual forms and immune to most attacks... At one point, they even stumbled into a "Demon Corridor," where echoes of their most horrifying past events and inner demons reverberated. Had it not been for their unwavering faith and mutual trust, they would have nearly been ensnared.

A bloody battle followed, and they continued onward. The Demonic Abyss seemed endless, leading only down, down, and down. The surrounding pressure grew ever greater, the demonic energy thickening to the point of becoming a solid liquid, so viscous that movement became difficult. Light vanished completely, and only the faint glow of Ye Li's samsara power, the illumination of Qin Yixuan's mysterious goddess, and divine sense could allow them to discern their direction.

After an unknown amount of time, when they defeated a wave of "Soul-devouring Demonic Tide" formed by countless resentful souls, the front suddenly became clear - they finally reached the bottom of the abyss!

However, the scene before them made the two people, who were used to the absurdity of the wasteland, feel a little nervous.

The bottom of the abyss wasn't solid ground, but a boundless, dark red lake. But that "lake water" wasn't liquid, but... a solidified, gelatinous substance like a giant ruby, emitting an extremely rich stench of blood and overwhelming demonic resentment! This was the "Demon God's Blood Lake," formed by the convergence, precipitation, and solidification of the demonic blood of countless ancient demon gods who perished. The violent energy and negative will contained within it were enough to drive anyone with a weak mind to madness.

In the center of the blood lake, there was a small raised platform made of black crystal. Atop this platform, a deep darkness that seemed to swallow all light was trembling slightly—it was the final fragment of the Samsara Mirror!

But unlike the nurtured and purified fragment of the Star God Temple, this fragment was completely black, its surface covered with twisted, dark red demonic patterns that wriggled like a living thing, emitting a disturbing aura of chaos, corruption, and hunger. It seemed like a living, evil core thoroughly infected by demonic nature. The slight tremor was more like a struggle, a call to a common source, or perhaps... a temptation.

"Finally... found it." Ye Li's gaze was fixed on the demonized fragment. She could feel the strong resonance of the six fragments within her body, and an instinctive desire to reclaim them and complete them. But at the same time, a sense of extreme danger also permeated from the depths of the blood lake.

"Be careful, Li." Qin Yixuan approached her, her expression extremely solemn. Her mysterious female power expressed extreme rejection and vigilance towards the blood lake. "I sense... a very ancient and powerful will awakening."

Ye Li nodded; she had naturally felt it, too. It was a sense of oppression, like a dormant prehistoric beast, emanating from the depths of the blood lake.

She didn't rush over. The laws of space seemed even more chaotic in this strange Demon Blood Lake, and flying could lead to unpredictable consequences. She attempted to use the power of samsara to form a bridge, extending it to the lake's center platform.

However, the moment her power of reincarnation touched the surface of the lake—

“Gulp…Gulp…Gulp…”

The entire solidified Demon God's Blood Lake suddenly began to boil, like ice cubes dropped into a red-hot iron! The dark red "lake" violently rolled and surged, emitting countless huge bubbles that exuded a foul odor and foul demonic energy.

An indescribable terrifying pressure, like a substantial mountain, descended with a crash! The entire space at the bottom of the abyss trembled, groaning under the overwhelming pressure.

At the center of the boiling blood lake, countless dark red blood threads, as if possessing life, frantically converged, entwined, and compressed towards the center! Demonic energy, resentment, brutal will... all the negative energy accumulated in the abyss for eons seemed to have found an outlet, madly pouring into the ever-growing blood ball.

But in an instant, a huge monster that was a hundred feet tall took shape!

It lacked a fixed form, seemingly a monstrous amalgam of countless demonic remains, twisted faces, wriggling viscera, and boiling demonic blood. Dark red demonic flames burned throughout its body, and countless roars of pain and resentment emanated from every part of it. Its head held a single, massive eye, composed entirely of the purest demonic energy. Within its eyes lay a chaotic darkness, reflecting the figures of Ye Li and Qin Yixuan, brimming with the most primal desire for devouring and destruction.

The aura emanating from this demon god's remnant had surprisingly reached the level of the Supreme Realm! Although its unstable form and chaotic will made it incomparable to a true Supreme in its prime, its power level was definitely far beyond the Nirvana Realm!

It lowered its head, its giant single eye fixed intently on Ye Li, who was trying to collect the fragments, and let out a roar that shook the entire abyss, filled with endless resentment and mad will:

"Reincarnation...Key...Release...!!!"

The sound was like billions of demonic souls roaring in unison, carrying the power of chaotic laws, sweeping towards the two of them like a tsunami!

The final guardian appears!

Ye Li's eyes were icy cold. Facing this terrifying being, possessing some of the supreme power, she didn't flinch. Instead, her fighting spirit erupted like a volcano! Six fragments of the Samsara Mirror spun wildly within her body, and the mighty power of Samsara surged out like a flood!

Qin Yixuan also did not hesitate. She increased Xuannv's female power to the extreme and performed the Galaxy Purifying Dance with all her strength, trying to purify the raging demonic flames and chaotic will and share the pressure for Ye Li.

The battle to seize the final fragment is also the most dangerous and difficult battle since they entered the wasteland, and it marks the beginning of a bloody prelude!