169: Chapter 165: Seeking Death 169: Chapter 165: Seeking Death This time, the Four Heavenly Kings appeared together from four different directions, releasing their mana to lock onto Kunpeng.

Sun Wukong and Yang Jian calmly withdrew, for the battlefield was now meant for these top-grade Heavenly Venerates.

Great Emperor Ziwei stared at Kunpeng and suddenly said, “No wonder, no wonder Kunpeng’s temperament changed drastically.

You have actually used your soul to refine the Primordial Demonic Qi.

Where did you learn that method?

Primordial Demonic Qi is the foremost Demonic Qi in the world; although it is also the Root of Immortality, it can drag one into demonization—with the soul never meant to touch it.”

“No wonder he is so powerful, it is actually Primordial Demonic Qi.

When I make my move, I will kill Kunpeng and destroy the Primordial Demonic Qi.”

Great Emperor Gou Chen spoke, his expression somewhat grave.

Clearly, he too understood the Primordial Demonic Qi.

Lady Houtu scanned the entire Northern Continent, her face showing a sorrowful expression.

“Kunpeng, your sins are grave and evil indeed; you have killed so many living beings.”

In the entire Northern Continent, billions of living beings had been harmed by Kunpeng.

Those demonized beings were also hard to save.

In other words, with his own power, Kunpeng had nearly slaughtered the entire Northern Continent.

Too ruthless.

“Execute Kunpeng and destroy the Primordial Demonic Qi.

We cannot let these calamities remain in the world.”

The Longevity Great Emperor said coldly.

It was rare for him to be angry, yet now he was furiously livid.

If Kunpeng were not slain, justice would not be served.

Kunpeng cackled and said, “Just you few also want to kill me?

Utterly delusional, where are the Endless Demonic Soldiers?”

As soon as Kunpeng’s words fell, countless living beings ran from the horizon’s end.

Of every race, they emitted boundless Demonic Qi and charged at the Four Heavenly Kings.

“Block them.”

True Martial Great Emperor directed at those demonized living beings.

His Immortal Weapons and warriors all rushed forward, blocking some of them.

But the number of demonic soldiers was simply too vast, and they came from all the major races.

Some Remnant Clans were naturally strong, not weaker than Immortals.

After becoming demons, their strength had increased considerably and their nature for slaughter was even more pronounced.

Soon, the Immortal Weapons under True Martial Great Emperor’s command were overwhelmed.

Those demonized beings started attacking the Four Heavenly Kings.

Sun Wukong dodged several times but was still entangled by the demonized beings.

Without another word, he drew out the Jingu Bang and swept it across.

Instantly, dozens of demonized beings were slain.

But, this was only temporary.

Before Sun Wukong could catch his breath, countless others filled the gaps.

Sun Wukong: “…”

There were simply too many of these beings, impossible to kill them all.

Yang Jian dodged left and right, knowing that these had once been good living beings—merely demonized by Demonic Qi, he couldn’t bring himself to strike.

The Four Heavenly Kings released their mana, forming a shield to block all attacks.

To beings of this level, they posed no real threat, merely causing annoyance.

“Strike, kill him.”

Great Emperor Ziwei said and then was the first to rush at Kunpeng.

He was straightforward, making his move without any hesitation.

Kunpeng sneered, raising his hand to block Great Emperor Ziwei’s attack.

His body circulated the Primordial Demonic Qi, transforming it into a beam of black light that pierced toward Great Emperor Ziwei.

Great Emperor Ziwei’s brows furrowed, but he managed to dodge in the nick of time.

The black light pierced through the void and quickly returned to Kunpeng’s body.

Relying on the Primordial Demonic Qi, he actually confronted the Four Heavenly Kings alone.

Boom.

Powerful mana surged, and five figures charged into the starry sky.

Their strength was too great, each blow capable of destroying mountains and rivers.

Sun Wukong and his companions, meanwhile, turned their attention toward the Roc Demon King.

The Roc Demon King’s face changed dramatically as he stepped back, his expression wary.

A group of demonized beings stood in front of him, and the Roc Demon King knew very well that he was no match for Sun Wukong and his companions.

If they surrounded him, it would surely end badly.

Sun Wukong gave him a glance and couldn’t even be bothered to kill him.

He focused on the battle above, wanting to know who would ultimately win or lose.

In the starry sky, intense fluctuations burst forth.

Kunpeng was blown apart, the combined might of the Four Heavenly Kings proving invincible.

The next moment, he revived, his body restored to its original form.

This made Great Emperor Ziwei and the others frown.

Primordial Demonic Qi, they knew what was responsible.

With Primordial Demonic Qi, Kunpeng essentially possessed an Undying Body.

The Demon Dao of the Three Realms never ceased, and neither did the Primordial Demonic Qi.

“Ha ha, you can’t kill me.

Once you drain most of your mana, I will be able to kill you all.

I wonder if my strength will increase further after absorbing the souls of the Four Heavenly Kings from the Heavenly Court.”

Kunpeng laughed loudly, his tone filled with pride.

He intended to devour the souls of the Four Heavenly Kings to strengthen himself.

“Mad,”

stated Lady Houtu coldly.

The others thought the same, all believing that Kunpeng must be insane.

Otherwise, how could he entertain such a bizarre idea?

The Four Heavenly Kings joined forces, yet he still thought about devouring them, which was utterly ridiculous.

The Roc Demon King had succumbed to demonization, but even he felt that Kunpeng was somewhat crazy at this moment.

An uneasy feeling grew within him, and he suddenly thought it might be safer to leave for the time being.

With that thought, the Roc Demon King turned and ran.

Although he was demonized, he still had some clarity, knowing that Kunpeng stood no chance against the Four Heavenly Kings.

If he stayed any longer, Kunpeng might not necessarily be in trouble, but he might likely die.

Thinking this, the Roc Demon King ran even faster.

Nezha tried to intercept him but was blocked by the demonized beings.

After killing a few, the Roc Demon King had already vanished.

“He got away,”

said Nezha, frustrated.

Sun Wukong and Yang Jian, however, felt indifferent.

They watched the battle above in the Vault of Heaven, their expressions somewhat strange.

“Why do I have the feeling that Kunpeng is deliberately seeking death?”

said Sun Wukong.

Yang Jian looked at him in surprise, nodded and said, “Actually, I feel the same way.

This Kunpeng doesn’t seem to be trying to kill the Four Heavenly Kings, but rather like he’s trying to get himself killed.”

“That can’t be right, can it?

Having refined the Root of Immortality, isn’t he supposed to be unkillable?”

said Nezha, somewhat incredulously.

Glancing at Nezha, Yang Jian scoffed and said, “Do you really think the Root of Immortality is that powerful?

If it were, do you see any of the Heavenly Kings looking envious?”

Nezha looked again, and sure enough, none of them were.

They seemed to have no interest in the Primordial Demonic Qi whatsoever.

This was strange; if the Primordial Demonic Qi truly were the Root of Immortality, bringing great benefits, why would they not be tempted?

This only confirmed that the so-called Root of Immortality was nowhere near as good as they imagined.

It even had unimaginable side effects that none of the Heavenly Kings wanted to deal with.

In the starry sky, Kunpeng was repeatedly blasted apart, his madness growing with each revival.

The Four Heavenly Kings furrowed their brows, realizing something was amiss.

Kunpeng was seeking death under the influence of the Primordial Demonic Qi, not trying to kill them.