C2520 CHAPTER2520
C2520 CHAPTER2520
A cry of disbelief echoed from within the small, mysterious pagoda. "How... How is this possible? How could such an object exist in this universe?" As the voice rang out, a surge of formidable demonic power erupted, shattering the blood-red chains and transforming into a black beam that pierced the sky.
The Demon Emperor, a being who had once instilled fear in the Immortal World, recognized the grave threat before him. This object was an infamous, heaven-defying entity, feared even by the mightiest in the Immortal World. At the height of his power, he had been cautious of it. Now, facing only a fragment, he knew resistance was futile in his weakened state.
Moreover, when he had first followed the pagoda into this universe, he was on the verge of breaking its seal. He hadn't anticipated that at this critical juncture, he would clash with an extreme cultivator of this universe, who used the moon's energy to confine him within the pagoda.
For years, his only chance to attempt an escape coincided with the celestial event when the heavenly dog consumed the moon, but success had always eluded him. This time, with the moon obscured once more, he was on the cusp of freedom—only to be thwarted by an unparalleled treasure from the realm of immortals.
His only option was to flee. He needed to seize control of the pagoda and leave this universe posthaste. Without the moon's essence to sustain it, the seal would soon falter.
If he hesitated, if the celestial event known as the Lunar Eatery concluded, the moon's power would return, and he feared he would be trapped within the confines of the pagoda once again.
However, just as he was about to use the mysterious small pagoda to make his escape, the sky erupted with a thunderous crash as a five-colored immortal glow descended. It forcefully dispersed the demonic aura shrouding the pagoda.
Immediately, he was struck with terror upon realizing that he had lost control of the enigmatic structure.
"No..." he bellowed, his voice thick with defiance. Demonic energy burst wildly from within him, desperate to reclaim dominion over the pagoda.
Yet, as his dark energy erupted, it was cleansed by the five-colored immortal light that now enveloped the mysterious pagoda.
In this deadlock, time crept by until finally, an incense stick's worth had passed. The celestial hound that had devoured the moon vanished as swiftly as it had appeared, and moonlight once again graced the sky.
At that moment, the demonic aura that had been relentlessly battling the five-colored light within the pagoda finally dissipated, leaving the structure serene and subdued.
"I have finally quelled that demonic entity," Xue Yuntian exulted, a surge of triumph lighting up his eyes at the sight before him.
Originally, he had doubted that the Danilo Lujan Sect would manage to subdue the devil within the ancient divine object that day. Yet, to his astonishment, Peter Parker had produced a mysterious stone at the eleventh hour, stalling the situation until the conclusion of the heavenly dog's lunar banquet.
It appeared his decision to have Xue Qiansha entice Peter Parker into assisting him was a wise one.
"I never imagined this fellow would possess such a miraculous artifact..." Danilo Lujan mused, his gaze lifting to the incomplete five-colored stone, which sparked a fiery gleam in his eyes.
This stone, with its power to suppress the devils of the ancient divine object, was clearly extraordinary.
More crucially, if Danilo Lujan could acquire this enigmatic stone, subjugating the devils of the ancient divine item would be effortless. He would no longer have any reason to fear the heavenly dog, the Moon Eater.
Thus, he resolved that no matter what, he had to eliminate the young man today and secure the five-colored stone for himself.
Moreover, from the moment Xue Yuntian had arranged for them to come to Danilo Lujan's sect, Danilo Lujan had never intended to let them leave with their lives.
"Take it!"
Lost in thought, Danilo Lujan was jolted back to reality as Peter Parker, hovering mid-air, called out. Swiftly, Peter stored the five-colored stone and the enigmatic pagoda into his storage ring.
A flicker of concern crossed Danilo Lujan's face. He called out to Peter, "Kid, that pagoda is the sacred treasure of my lineage. Hand it over immediately!"
"The sacred treasure of your lineage? Without my intervention, I'm afraid your sect would have been annihilated by this so-called ultimate treasure," Peter retorted with a dismissive sneer. "It seems your sect is incapable of containing the evil within this pagoda. Perhaps it's for the best that I take it off your hands."
Danilo Lujan fixed Peter with an icy stare, a chilling aura of malice emanating from him.
"You've aided in quelling the evil, and for that, my sect owes you a debt of gratitude," Danilo Lujan admitted. "However, if you're intent on claiming our sacred relic, I won't hesitate to show you my wrath!"
Peter Parker remained unfazed, not even sparing Danilo Lujan a glance.
He shifted his attention to Blood Cloud Sky and remarked coolly, "Blood Cloud Sky, you promised me an explanation for the death of Xue Qiansha."
"I haven't forgotten," Blood Cloud Sky assured, taking a deep breath before addressing Danilo Lujan Tian. "Danilo Lujan Tian, you're no longer fit to lead as Sect Master. Relinquish the title to me."
Danilo Lujan responded with a scornful chuckle. "Still coveting the title of Sect Master, Blood Cloud Sky? Had I not struck you with the Thousand Killing Blood Technique, you would've turned on me long ago."
"I've never aspired to be Sect Master," Xue Yuntian interjected, shaking his head. "My sole purpose is to avert the destruction of our sect. Under your leadership, I fear its downfall is inevitable."
From the outset of his quest to find Xue Qiansha, he harbored the intention of having Xue Qiansha succeed Danilo Lujan and assume the role of sect master. The reasoning was clear: Xue Qiansha had the backing of a formidable ally like Peter Parker. If Danilo Lujan remained at the helm, there would be no chance for diplomacy between his sect and the two powerhouses. Considering Peter Parker's extraordinary might, it was a foregone conclusion that the Danilo Lujan Sect might fall to his overwhelming power—a prospect Xue Yuntian could not bear to witness. However, with Xue Qiansha in command, Peter Parker would cease to be an adversary to the Danilo Lujan Sect. This strategic shift was the sect's sole path to survival within the perilous Immortal Breaking Universe.