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第三千零六十六章 域外天魔与上古典籍

How could this be possible?

Lin Xuan almost thought his eyes were playing tricks on him.

After all, spirit energy and demonic qi had completely different attributes. They should even be in opposition to each other, so how could they possibly transform into one another? It was like water and fire; they shouldn't naturally coexist.

Lin Xuan was still in shock. However, he didn't have time to ponder it further. The spirit energy in the world had not only transformed into demonic qi but also become extremely refined, vaguely resembling the true demonic auras controlled by several primal demons such as the True Ice-Spirit Snake and others.

Lin Xuan's expression changed. He couldn't afford to dwell on his thoughts any longer. With a wave of his sleeves, silver light burst forth, and the Nine Palaces Needle Sword emerged from his sleeve like a whirlwind, striking towards the opponent with the force of a tempest.

Regardless of what the other party intended, Lin Xuan was determined to use all his strength to eliminate him here.

However, an unbelievable scene unfolded. As the Nine Palaces Needle Sword approached, a wave oflaw or principlepower emanated from the other party's body, sweeping across the void with immense power.

"Wha—"

Lin Xuan was shocked, but it was too late for the Nine Palaces Needle Sword to dodge. It was pushed around by this force and ended up in disarray.

The opponent, on the other hand, was enveloped by dark demonic qi, forming a light barrier about ten feet wide.

Lin Xuan wasn't easily discouraged. The more bizarre the abilities of the opponent were, the more he realized he was facing a severe threat. He couldn't afford any complacency.

With another wave of his sleeves, the Illusory Spirit Heaven Fire appeared.

The Nine Palaces Needle Sword adjusted its stance and shot forward like a tempest.

Knowing his own abilities best, combining extreme coldlaw or principle with his innate treasure, even an old monster at mid-transcendence stage wouldn't dare to directly confront him.

Lin Xuan had no intention of holding back. He even said he was using his bottom-most skills.

The entire process unfolded quickly. In the next moment, silver light shone brightly as the Nine Palaces Needle Sword struck the black barrier with all its might.

However, it failed to produce any effect. His exceptionally sharp innate treasure was easily repelled.

Lin Xuan took a deep breath but didn't lose heart. A clear sound echoed in his ears, and the Illusory Spirit Heaven Fire transformed into a phoenix about a foot long.

But it was ice-cold and transparent, precisely the Ice Phoenix clan as legend had it.

With a flap of its wings, it drove the extreme coldlaw or principle forward and collided with the barrier.

Sizzle…

The temperature in the void plummeted suddenly, turning it into an icy world. No, more accurately, it was much colder than ice itself.

The extreme coldlaw or principle indeed proved formidable. With each sizzle, blue ice layers rapidly spread over the entire protective barrier.

"Got it."

Lin Xuan was elated. He shot a sword of light at the barrier.

Crackling sounds filled his ears as crystalline ice shards flew everywhere.

However, Lin Xuan's expression darkened when he saw where the sword energy struck. The barrier remained almost intact after the ice shards fell off.

How could this be?

Even the laws of nature had no effect on it. Was this guy really that strong?

Lin Xuan was both amazed and bewildered. What happened before was too inexplicable to deduce logically.

Could it be…

Lin Xuan frowned, deep in thought, as the mocking voice of his opponent reached his ears: "Little fellow, there's no point in wasting your efforts. Before I complete my true demonic body, a demon realm will protect me. Unless you're an old monster at late-transcendence stage, any attack is futile."

"True demonic body?"

Lin Xuan was stunned as if he had opened a sealed memory. He remembered reading about theoutside realms or outer regionsheavenly demon in ancient texts, which provided very detailed descriptions.

However, these descriptions were bizarre and many dismissed them. Even Lin Xuan was skeptical of what the texts said about theoutside realms or outer regionsheavenly demon.

It was well known that theoutside realms or outer regionsheavenly demon lived in a place vastly different from the Three Realms. But all these demons were incredibly powerful, often lacking fixed forms or bodies.

Some were even just demonic thoughts.

Thus, their primary abilities were mental attacks and possession of cultivators' bodies.

However, assuming theoutside realms or outer regionsheavenly demon only had this limited ability was foolish.

According to the ancient texts, theoutside realms or outer regionsheavenly demon weren't truly without a body. They simply didn't use it most of the time.

The reason was simple: when theoutside realms or outer regionsheavenly demon existed as demonic thoughts, they wouldn't consume their lifespan.

In short, theoutside realms or outer regionsheavenly demon could live indefinitely by not using their bodies and avoiding death, much like late-transcendence stage cultivators who had broken free from the constraints of lifespan. Although it was a clever way to cheat nature, they indeed achieved immortality.

However, once they used their bodies, this trick wouldn't work anymore. They would be bound by the laws of nature and perish when their lifespan ran out.

Indeed, they perished completely; theoutside realms or outer regionsheavenly demon didn't have reincarnation.

And once they used their body, they couldn't revert to demonic thoughts. The loss of lifespan would continue until they died.

Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, theoutside realms or outer regionsheavenly demon preferred being sealed rather than using their bodies. This guy in front of him was clearly driven by anger and a momentary impulse, preparing to summon his true demonic body to eliminate Lin Xuan.

According to the ancient texts, the true demonic body of theoutside realms or outer regionsheavenly demon was actually formed from refined demonic qi, but it could only take one form which would remain permanent. During this process, even theoutside realms or outer regionsheavenly demon couldn't control it entirely.

The specifics were unclear since information about theoutside realms or outer regionsheavenly demon was scarce in the Three Realms.

However, it was certain that during the formation of the true demonic body, a protective barrier called the demon realm would appear. Its strength far exceeded that of theoutside realms or outer regionsheavenly demon itself.

Lin Xuan's thoughts raced as he recalled all the information from the ancient texts about theoutside realms or outer regionsheavenly demon. Comparing it with the current situation, he concluded that every piece of information in those texts was true, despite its seeming absurdity.

"This is going to be troublesome."

Lin Xuan frowned deeply. The demon realm's protective barrier was too strong; even the combination of Illusory Spirit Heaven Fire and Nine Palaces Needle Sword had failed. In a hurry, he didn't have better abilities to break through it. However, if they delayed any longer, his opponent would complete his true demonic body.

And while theoutside realms or outer regionsheavenly demon's true demonic body was limited by lifespan, its power far exceeded that of a possessed body.

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