Shadow demons didnât have the strongest physical bodies among the ten demon tribes. Compared to other races though, their bodies were still superior.
However, the claw still easily tore the shadow demon apart like he was made of paper.
âSerratecloud!â
The other four demons cried out in reaction, shellshocked and eyes widened to the point that they bulged out of their skulls. Although demons were a ruthless bunch, they cared greatly about their peers in the same tribe.
Their companionâs death tore into their hearts. Eyes bloodshot and hearts filled with grief, they immediately reached an understanding and charged at the giant claw as one.
Revenge was of utmost priority!
The claw belonged to Long Xiaoxuan. After ascending to divinity and consuming a piece of Amaranthine Clouddew Fruit, the dragon had been making progress at an amazing speed, gaining new insights every day.
His had soared to the point where he could rival the Vermilion Bird.
In terms of offensive power, even the Black Tortoise, who had earned its fame long ago, paled in comparison.
If the shadow demons had been gods, they might have been able to take on the dragon, but sadly, they were mere demigods.
A demigod demon was comparable to a divine human cultivator, but they had the misfortune to be faced with the sacred beasts, whose bloodlines were even more powerful.
A demigod sacred beast could rival a divine human cultivator as well.
As a result, the divine beastsâ higher cultivation allowed them to dominate the shadow demons. The demonsâ advantage over humans meant nothing.
Long Xiaoxuan wasnât intimidated by the four demigod enemies. In fact, he manifested his scaled body and soared through the sky, making circles in the air at tremendous speed.
As he moved, shadows emerged to isolate the area.
The Vermilion Bird cackled and exclaimed in the ancient beast language, âLeave some of them for us, Brother Long!â
However, Long Xiaoxuan wasnât going to pull his punches once he activated his domain. The terrifying force continued to compress the space.
The four shadow demons were also exceedingly fast. They rushed away from the domain and tried to attack the dragon.
While their speed could rival the dragonâs, their overall strength fell short. It was impossible for them to hurt the dragon within his domain.
The Black Tortoise was feeling left out. It emerged from the side, bringing with it strands of rising mist that chilled the bones as if theyâd blasted straight from hell.
The tortoise had deployed its killing move, the Black Tortoise Festering Gas.
Dealing with the dragon was already difficult enough for the four shadow demons. The tortoise made things even worse. The cold mist was a thorn in their backs. Though it was broad daylight, an unexplainable chill travelled down their spines.
At this moment, a blast of Vermilion Bird skyfire roiled over and swept one of the demons away.
The fire was intensely powerful. The demon shrieked with pain as he burned. He couldnât put out the fire no matter how hard he struggled.
In the span of a breath, the fire burst into countless fire balls. The demon had exploded!
Another dead.
The deaths of their companions terrified the remaining three shadow demons. Theyâd fought in countless battles. Theyâd always been the ones slaughtering their enemies.
Even when their numbers were lower, the demons usually had the upper hand and were the ones on the offense.
Very rarely had they been so completely suppressed and ended up at the mercy of others.
Besides, shadow demons were experts in stealth and sneak attacks. They were assassins who relied on the surprise factor. Frontal assault wasnât their forte.
Serrateblood, the one-eyed cultivator, and Serratemorus, a scowling demon with an impassive expression, exchanged a mutual glance and yelled, âBrother Serratewind, weâll cover you! Flee and find the forefather!â
The unkempt Serratewind growled, âDo you take me as someone who would abandon my comrades?â
Serrateblood exclaimed, âOne of us has to escape. If we all die here, whoâs going to welcome the forefather when he breaks through the seal? Whoâs going to tell him about whatâs happened to us?â
âYouâre our leader, Serratewind. Cut the crap and go! Stop wasting time!â
They were speaking in the demonsâ tongue. Assuming that no one would understand, they talked candidly.
Noting that Serratewind still hadnât moved, Serrateblood cursed, âI consider you our boss, Serratewind. Stop being a chicken now!â
âIâll occupy the true dragon. You take on the old tortoise, Serratemorus. Whether you can break out of the birdâs defense is on you, Serratewind. Your brothers can only do so much for you!â
Serrateblood bawled out his commands. His body glowed a terrifying crimson red as he used a demonâs forbidden method.
A voice interjected, âBe on guard, Brother Long and the rest of you. The one-eyed demon and the expressionless demon are going to use their forbidden methods. They may be looking to take you down at the cost of their own lives. Be careful. Brother Vermilion, their leader is going to escape in your direction. Keep an eye out.â
It was naturally Jiang Chen.
After overcoming Jadeface, he had been observing the battle without joining in. He trusted that the three true spirits would be able to defeat the demigod demons.
He knew shadow demons werenât adept at open brawls. They would pose no threat to the three sacred beasts.
Knowing that the demons were going to use their secret methods though, he felt the need to warn his companions. Although the methods might not be able to kill them, they could be hurt if they werenât careful.
Long Xiaoxuan took the warning to heart. He continued to strengthen his domain and drew seals with his five claws, summoning countless bolts of lightning of different colors.
It was the Five Thunders Dragon Seal, a technique of the true dragons.
Dragons knew a great variety of techniques, making it impossible to predict their moves.
The one-eyed demonâs body was an eerie red after using the forbidden method. He charged at Long Xiaoxuan like a ticking bomb.
The dragon scoffed and created an invisible wall by manipulating his dragon domain, trapping the demon.
No matter how much Serrateblood struggled, he couldnât break free.
Long Xiaoxuan didnât want to waste his time on the demon. He commanded the countless bolts of lightning to hit the demon at the same time.
Boom!
Serratebloodâs body exploded and was torn to pieces!