Chapter 712: Nine-Layer Seal, Descent of the Demon God

The two flew toward the temple, but as they approached the barrier, they discovered that the situation had taken a new turn.

The golden barrier that originally protected the temple began to develop cracks, and a blood-red, evil aura leaked out from them.

"Oh no!" Bai Suxue's expression changed drastically.

"The Seal is weakening rapidly; the Demon God is about to break through the final restraint!"

"If he successfully escapes, the entire cultivation world will fall into catastrophe!"

Canghai Zhenlong felt the terrifying pressure emanating from the cracks in the barrier, and his heart was filled with fear.

It was a powerful force that transcended the Demon King level, as if it were an existence capable of destroying everything.

"No matter what, we must go in and help," Canghai Zhenlong said through gritted teeth.

"Even if I have to risk this old life, I cannot let the Demon God be resurrected."

Saying this, he began to accumulate all his demon power, preparing to forcibly break through the barrier.

Lin Xuan focused his power of time and space onto the Nine Nether Demon Scripture, carefully sensing the internal structure of this evil classic.

Through his precognition ability, he saw the true secret of the Demon Scripture.

"So that's how it is," a light of realization flashed in Lin Xuan's eyes.

"This Demon Scripture is not merely a book, but is composed of nine layers of different evil consciousnesses."

"Each layer represents an extreme negative emotion, layered one upon another, forming a complete evil system."

Bai Suxin asked weakly: "Nine layers? Then how can it be broken?"

Lin Xuan took a deep breath: "One must break through layer by layer, dissolving the evil Core of each layer with the power of creation."

"But this process will be very dangerous; every time I break through a layer, I must endure a corresponding mental shock."

"It is as if I have to personally experience the pain brought by that extreme emotion."

The Demon God's consciousness heard this and let out a mocking laugh: "Kid, do you know what those nine layers of Seal represent?"

"They are the collection of all the negative emotions of all living beings over millions of years; each layer can make a cultivator's mind collapse."

"In history, countless powerhouses have tried to purify this Demon Scripture, but not one could break through the third layer."

"You think you can succeed by relying on the bloodline of creation? Too naive!"

Lin Xuan ignored his provocation and instead pressed both hands onto the surface of the Demon Scripture.

"First layer—Abyss of Anger!"

Instantly, an endless flood of angry emotions surged into his heart.

It was the collection of all the anger in the world: the anger of being betrayed, the anger of being deceived, the anger of losing a loved one, the anger of suffering injustice...

Thousands of types of anger erupted in his heart simultaneously, and the intense, violent aura nearly devoured his sanity.

Lin Xuan felt an unprecedented anger, wishing he could destroy everything before his eyes.

Red light flashed in his eyes, his fists were clenched tight, and his entire body was filled with killing intent.

But just as his sanity was about to be devoured by anger, the voice of his master, Hunyuanzi, echoed in his heart.

"Xuan'er, anger is a common human emotion, but do not be controlled by anger."

"A true powerhouse is able to master anger, rather than being mastered by it."

Lin Xuan gritted his teeth and circulated the power of his creation bloodline.

A pure platinum light surged from his body, colliding fiercely with the red light of anger.

After a quarter-hour of painful struggle, he finally suppressed the emotion of anger.

The first layer of the Seal was purified by the power of creation, dissipating into specks of golden light.

But immediately after, the second layer of the Seal began its attack.

"Second layer—Sea of Despair!"

An emotion of despair, even more terrifying than anger, struck.

Endless darkness and loneliness surrounded Lin Xuan, making him feel an unprecedented despair.

All beautiful memories were covered in Yinying, and all hope turned into bubbles.

His master was dead, his friends were injured, his beloved was sacrificing herself, and he still could not change anything.

This world was full of pain and sorrow, and it was not worth saving at all.

"Give up," the voice of despair echoed in his heart.

"All efforts are in vain; this world is destined to be destroyed."

Lin Xuan felt his heart turn to ash, and he almost let go of the Demon Scripture in his hands.

But just at this moment, Bai Suxin's voice came through.

"Lin Xuan, don't give up! I believe in you!"

The Life Energy transmitted by her burning tail warmed Lin Xuan's heart.

"Even if the world is dark, as long as there is one person who believes in the light, hope will not disappear."

Lin Xuan reignited his fighting spirit, and the power of creation erupted once more.

The second layer of the Seal gradually dissolved in the light.

The third layer was jealousy, the fourth was greed, the fifth was arrogance...

The attacks of each layer of the Seal were more violent than the previous one.

Lin Xuan's mental defenses collapsed several times, and blood flowed from his seven orifices.

His body began to show more scars from the tearing of time and space, and he looked precarious.

But supported by Bai Suxin's Life Energy and guided by his master's residual consciousness, he still gritted his teeth and persisted.

"Sixth layer—Prison of Fear!"

All kinds of fears rushed in like a tide: the fear of death, the fear of failure, the fear of loneliness...

Lin Xuan's body began to tremble, but his will remained firm.

"The Seventh Layer—Abyss of Hatred!"

Endless hatred attempted to completely twist his soul.

Lin Xuan was nearly swallowed by hatred, but in the end, he overcame hate with love.

"The Eighth Layer—Thought of Destruction!"

This layer of the Seal nearly caused Lin Xuan to collapse completely.

The impulse to destroy everything grew wildly in his heart, making him want to destroy the entire world just like the Demon God.

But he remembered his mission and the people he had to protect.

"I want to create, not destroy!"

The essential power of the Genesis Bloodline awakened completely, and the eighth layer of the Seal was finally purified.

Just as Lin Xuan prepared to attack the ninth layer, which was the very Core of the Demon Scripture, the Nine Nether Demon Scripture suddenly erupted with unprecedented blood-colored light.

The entire Demon Scripture began to tremble violently, and its pages disintegrated and dissipated one by one.

"No! My source of power!" the Demon God consciousness let out a desperate roar.

He felt a true threat to his life and no longer held back any of his strength.

"Since it has come to this, then descend ahead of time!"

The Demon God consciousness began to forcibly condense a physical form, no longer waiting for the perfect moment for resurrection.

The blood in the blood pool boiled instantly, then transformed into a sky full of blood mist that rose upward.

The thick blood mist permeated the entire temple, emitting a nauseating, fishy stench.

In the center of the blood mist, a massive figure began to take shape rapidly.

That was the true body of the Demon God: ten meters tall, with muscles knotted all over, radiating a destructive pressure.

The blood-red skin was covered in eerie demon patterns, and every single demon pattern was constantly writhing.

Two enormous eyes, like burning blood moons, stared down at Lin Xuan below.

Two giant demon horns grew on its head, flickering with black lightning.

Although only sixty percent of its strength had been restored, this pressure was already enough to make an ordinary cultivator's mind collapse instantly.

"Finally... finally regained a physical body!" The Demon God moved its massive body, letting out earth-shaking laughter.

"Although it is a bit earlier than planned, and my strength has not fully recovered, it is already enough to kill you all."