Chapter 334: Nine Infant Exposes Himself, Maitreya Furiously Beats the Demon Saint!===GLOSSARY===

"This result... is not acceptable!"

Maitreya spoke calmly.

Yet within his words lay an undeniable aura of dominance and authority.

Even standing among the many powerful beings of the Demon Court, his cultivation was nothing to boast of across the ages.

Yet he showed no change in expression.

In fact, Maitreya and the Medicine Master also knew that Chen Ku had them bring back the demon race who discovered the secret of the Slaughter Witch Sword precisely to trace the origin and investigate the truth behind the demon race's past slaughter of humans.

Therefore, if they merely brought back a pile of fox demon corpses, what would that accomplish?!

Even a sage could not extract anything from them.

The two of them naturally would not just let it go.

When Maitreya's words fell,

Di Jun's expression suddenly stiffened.

As the esteemed Demon Emperor, a renowned top-tier powerhouse of the present age,

Who, aside from sages, would not give him three points of respect?

Yet today, he was so bluntly refused by Maitreya, a "junior."

Di Jun could be said to have lost all face.

Perhaps, however, he had anticipated this, knowing it was impossible to easily dismiss Maitreya and the Medicine Master.

Thus, in an instant, Di Jun suppressed the anger in his heart.

His face showed a thoughtful expression as he pondered how to resolve today's matter and send away these two "plague gods."

Who would have thought, before he could speak again,

Suddenly, behind Di Jun Taiyi, a burst of shouting echoed.

"Scoundrel!"

"You Buddhist disciples, how dare you bully people so excessively?!"

"The Demon Emperor's kind words in discussion are already rare."

"Yet you still dare to be shameless!"

Upon hearing this, Di Jun Taiyi were both startled.

"Another expert?!"

"Who is this, daring to so angrily rebuke Maitreya and the Medicine Master?!"

The two fixed their gaze.

Upon seeing the speaker clearly, they were both startled.

Only to see Jiuyin, one of the Ten Great Demon Saints, stride forward swiftly, his eyes cold and severe as he fixed his stare on Maitreya and the Medicine Master.

No need for many words—his earlier shout had come from Jiuyin's mouth.

At that moment, Di Jun Taiyi's face darkened again, and he couldn't help but silently curse.

Living ancestor!

This truly is a living ancestor!

I was just worrying how to get rid of Maitreya and the Medicine Master,

And now you jump out like this, mercilessly shouting your rebuke.

Are you afraid the matter isn't big enough?!

This way, it's likely impossible to send Maitreya and the Medicine Master away.

After exchanging a glance, Di Jun Taiyi could be said to be in extreme discomfort.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Fei Tan, Shang Yang, Gui Che, and the other Demon Saints stared wide-eyed at each other.

Dazed!

The Demon Saints were utterly dazed!

"How... how did this happen?!"

"Why did Demon Saint Jiuyin suddenly go berserk?!"

"This... Demon Saint Jiuyin is not normally such a rash and impulsive person."

"Hiss... could it be that this matter is related to him?!"

Indeed!

As fellow Ten Great Demon Saints, Shang Yang and the others knew Jiuyin extremely well.

By reason, he would not act so impulsively, disregarding the sage's dignity, so as to provoke the sage's disciples.

Today, it is truly abnormal.

And precisely for this reason, some Demon Saints lowered their voices, speculating that perhaps Jiuyin is involved in this matter?!

Is he angry out of embarrassment?!

As for Maitreya!

Seeing Jiuyin's furious and flustered expression, his own expression shifted slightly, as if in thought.

"Heh, giving face yet being shameless?!"

"We, disciples of the sages, need no so-called 'face' from you demon race?!"

Maitreya was not angry either; with just one sentence, he left Jiuyin speechless.

This is due to being in the Demon Court.

Conversely, if it were in the Western Buddhist Realm, Jiuyin might not even have the qualification to speak with Maitreya.

Therefore, these words are not Maitreya being arrogant.

After his words trailed off, he stared meaningfully at Jiu Ying and continued speaking:

"If today this matter isn't given a proper explanation..."

"Then... the Demon Court won't get any peace."

Maitreya once again declared with domineering authority, intimidating all demonic beings present.

Hearing these words, Di Jun Taiyi became even more furious and frustrated.

The two exchanged glances, both glaring angrily at Jiu Ying.

Got it!

Today's affair has indeed been blown out of proportion by this guy.

Tricky!

This whole situation has become even trickier!

However, this time, before Di Jun Taiyi could speak again...

Jiu Ying suddenly raised his voice in response:

"Hmph, an explanation?!"

"Then let me give you one!"

"Those many fox demons were precisely killed by me!"

"I learned the secret of the Slaughter Witch Sword from their mouths, and then I sacrificed all of those fox demons, leaving none alive."

"Is this explanation... enough?!"

Upon these words being spoken,

Di Jun Taiyi stared in shock, then looked at Jiu Ying with utter astonishment.

The fox demon clan actually died due to Jiu Ying's scheming?!

Clearly, prior to this, Di Jun Taiyi also had no knowledge of this matter; their shocked and surprised expressions were genuine.

Meanwhile, the other demon sages were in an uproar.

Really!

Our earlier speculation has actually been confirmed.

The mystery of the Slaughter Witch Sword, or rather the death of the fox demons, is actually connected to Jiu Ying.

Everyone became even more shocked.

But after the realization dawned, the demon sages instead revealed even deeper doubt.

Today's events have left them utterly bewildered.

Why is Jiu Ying doing this?!

And why is the Buddhist sect pursuing this matter so fiercely, even going so far as to storm the Demon Court to seize people?!

Everyone looked at each other, doubtful and bewildered, silent and speechless.

Yet Jiu Ying's response caused Maitreya and Yaoshi to immediately laugh.

Have we finally found the source?!

As long as there's still a living witness, we can bring them back to report to our own master, and to Chen Ku's senior fellow disciples and others.

Maitreya smiled with satisfaction.

"Hehe, not bad, not bad......."

"Since you've already admitted it, things will be easy to handle."

"Then let's go with me to the Buddhist sect for a visit."

Maitreya adopted an air of commanding authority, as if ordering Jiu Ying around.

Upon hearing this, Jiu Ying instantly furrowed his brows, his eyes blazing with rising anger.

Go to the Buddhist sect for a visit?!

What kind of joke is this?!

Nowadays, the Buddhist sect has the Four Sages holding the fort, immensely powerful and unmatched!

Meanwhile, our demon race has long-standing grudges with the Buddhist sect.

If we go there, will we even get anything good to eat?!

Jiu Ying naturally wouldn't agree.

Of course, he also wouldn't admit that he fears the Buddhist sect's might.

No matter what he thinks in his heart, his mouth remains stubborn.

Jiu Ying coldly stared at Maitreya and Yaoshi, his pupils bursting with cold lightning.

"Hmph, want to take me away?!"

"Just you lot? A Great Luo Golden Immortal and an early-stage quasi-sage?!"

"You're dreaming!"

Jiu Ying coldly laughed as he replied in this manner.

While speaking, his posture remained unmoving, utterly unmoved, as if he completely disregarded Maitreya and Yaoshi.

Shangyang and others secretly smirked.

Today's affairs have truly become more lively, and also more difficult to resolve.

Maitreya and Yaoshi persistently pressured, advancing aggressively.

Yet Jiu Ying remained domineering and overbearing, refusing to yield an inch.

The atmosphere grew increasingly tense, like swords drawn and bows bent, hard to ease.

Could it be... that today will ultimately still erupt into a great battle?!

Everyone was somewhat doubtful and uncertain.

But Nine Infant's reaction was clearly already within Maitreya's expectations.

"Hehe... not leaving?!"

"That's not up to you!"

He smiled with an inexplicable meaning.

Immediately after, he suddenly shouted in a low voice:

"If so... then please, Senior Brother, reveal your treasure again!"

Before the words even faded, the Hongmeng Measuring Heaven Ruler appeared once more.

As this object appeared, amidst the vast demon court, there was another uproar.

The Hongmeng Xuanhuang Qi surged mightily, almost filling the entire demon court.

The aura of the Great Dao spread, endless runes arising and vanishing, and it also stirred up a tremendous terror.

The two characters "Measuring Heaven" hung high, causing every living being's soul to tremble, terrified beyond measure.

Previously, due to the urgency of the situation, although Di Jun and Taiyi knew that Maitreya and the Medicine Buddha had come, they had not learned that Maitreya held the Hongmeng Measuring Heaven Ruler.

Therefore, at this moment, it was still an undisguisable commotion and clamor.

"Hongmeng Measuring Heaven Ruler? Heavens, this supreme treasure isn't in Chen Ku's hands?!"

"This clearly shows that Chen Ku deliberately handed this supreme treasure over to Maitreya."

"Hiss... if so, then the Buddhist side today is determined to take away the Nine Infant Demon Saint."

"No wonder... no wonder Maitreya came only with two people, yet was so formidable, showing no weakness."

The demon race again could not help but exclaim in astonishment.

No need for many words, Chen Ku's supreme treasure appearing here already indicated Chen Ku's stance.

Today, Maitreya and the Medicine Buddha are certain to take away Nine Infant.

Thinking of this, countless demons could not help but show even more expressions of shock and panic.

And some beings also showed expressions of sudden realization, understanding where Maitreya and the Medicine Buddha's confidence came from.

If anyone had such an innate first-merit supreme treasure like the Hongmeng Measuring Heaven Ruler added to their person, they would likely be overjoyed to the point of losing themselves, not knowing what heaven and earth are.

Amidst the exclamations of countless beings.

Maitreya, with a single thought, unleashed the Hongmeng Measuring Heaven Ruler, and no longer hesitated.

With a wave of his big hand, the Measuring Heaven Ruler moved accordingly, bringing with it a fierce gust of wind, and came down violently.

The merit treasure, with a single thought, pierces through the void, swift as lightning, impossible to defend against, impossible to avoid.

Pa!

This strike, without a doubt, heavily landed on Nine Infant's body.

In just an instant, Nine Infant's figure was violently flung outward.

And on his body, a scarlet blood mark appeared, shocking to behold.

Just a glance, one could almost feel how intense the pain was.

Even the demon saint's body could not withstand it.

"You......"

Nine Infant, furious to the extreme, glared hatefully at Maitreya, wanting to say something.

But as his words just left his mouth.

Immediately after, another strike fell down.

Pa!

Another crisp sound, Nine Infant groaned again in pain.

And this time, on Nine Infant's body, not only did the blood mark appear.

His flesh and skin were hard slapped until they burst open, exploding into a sky-filling rain of blood, crimson everywhere, illuminating the universe.

One chi......

Two chi......

Three chi......

Maitreya showed no mercy, repeatedly activating the Hongmeng Measuring Heaven Ruler, mercilessly striking down, violently whipping Nine Infant.

And if one looks closely, Maitreya's face still bore a faint hint of mockery.

Simply the power of the Hongmeng Measuring Heaven Ruler is enough to suppress Nine Infant.

It can be said that this time Maitreya truly played to his heart's content.

And Nine Infant was both angry and anxious.

Each strike falling made his face skin twitch violently.

Waves of intense pain surged, also making his expression twist, unable to stop groaning and screaming in agony.

Know that the Hongmeng Measuring Heaven Ruler falling on the body, not only does its carried supreme power manifest.

More importantly, as a merit treasure, the Hongmeng Measuring Heaven Ruler kills without karmic stain.

At the same time, regarding karmic obstacles, it also possesses an innate tremendous restraining power.

The demon race beings previously slaughtered the human race, already having borne karmic obstacles as vast as an abyss.

Thus, each strike falling, under the cleansing of the merit golden light, the pain Nine Infant felt could be said to have doubled and surged.

"Ah... Maitreya, you insolent brat, how dare you act so fiercely?!"

"I swear to tear you two apart, making you wish for death rather than life!"

At first, Nine Infant repeatedly roared in anger, gritted his teeth, his eyes nearly splitting.

But with every word he spoke, the power of the Hongmeng Measure-Heaven Ruler grew stronger by a fraction.

Gradually, Jiuying no longer dared to call out arrogantly.

"Ah... ah... don't..."

"Demon Emperor, Donghuang Your Majesty, please come forth and save me."

"Spare my life... Maitreya... fellow Daoist, spare my life!"

Not bad!

Later on, Jiuying's roars had transformed into one wail after another, cries of agony and pleas for mercy.

And Jiuying's words were also broken and intermittent.

Clearly, under the repeated lashings of the Hongmeng Measure-Heaven Ruler, Jiuying had suffered extremely severe injuries.

His magical power was exhausted, his qi and blood dried up.

Moreover, the reflection of merit also caused the karmic obstacles he bore to rebound upon himself.

Jiuying could be said to be wishing for death rather than life, as if enduring torture.

Although he kept loudly calling out the names of Di Jun and Taiyi, begging them for rescue.

But at this moment, Di Jun and Taiyi had grim expressions, hesitant and undecided.

If the two of them were to act, they could naturally block the might of the Hongmeng Measure-Heaven Ruler.

They could also protect Jiuying from harm.

But doing so would give the appearance of bullying the weak with strength.

By then, even if Chen Ku, or Jieyin and Zhunti and others descended, it would be justified and proper.

Furthermore, Jiuying had already admitted that, under his scheme, he had sacrificed the fox demon lineage.

Di Jun and Taiyi still could not fathom, nor did they know what attitude the Buddhist sect held toward them.

Considering all this, Di Jun and Taiyi instead became full of hesitation, dare not act rashly.

It was only that they two had such considerations.

Meanwhile, the other demon sages on the side had no such multitude of considerations.

Hearing Jiuying's wails and pleas for rescue, the faces of the demon sages twitched, their complexions turned iron-blue.

Although they stood outside the battlefield, they seemed to have already felt the same pain.

"Damn it!"

"These two Maitreya fellows are truly too arrogant."

"In our demon court, they dare to strike the demon sages so heavily."

"Hmph, do they really think our demon race has no one left?!"

Finally, a demon sage spoke thus in a low voice, full of angry expression.

He was Ying Zhao, one of the Ten Great Demon Sages, who usually had a very good relationship with Jiuying.

Now seeing his old friend beaten so violently, he was filled with righteous indignation.

As soon as his words fell, the other demon sages also chimed in one after another.

"Exactly, the demon court is a holy ground, how can we allow them to act wickedly?!"

"These two are so arrogant and reckless, where is the majesty of our demon court?!"

"Little Maitreya brat, stop at once!"

A chorus of angry shouts rang out.

Immediately after, four figures leapt up and charged into the battlefield.

Ying Zhao, Shang Yang, Gui Che, Fei Tan!

The Ten Great Demon Sages all appeared together, intending to act to assist Jiuying, to clash head-on with Maitreya's Hongmeng Measure-Heaven Ruler!

For a moment, the battle became even more violent, truly earth-shaking!