Chapter 768 - 491: Bone Forest, King of the Nine Netherworlds! (Double - )

Chapter 768: Chapter 491: Bone Forest, King of the Nine Netherworlds! (Double Chapter)

When the Gu Worms returned once more, there was no trace of those Bird Demons; they had already been devoured by countless Gu Worms, not a single feather remained.

This caused many members of the Demon Race to feel apprehensive, their initial urge to approach was promptly abandoned.

Firstly, the Gu Worm tide was terrifying, and secondly, the Celestial Ruins Realm had yet to open, there was no need to rush, it was better to wait quietly outside the Bone Forest.

After clearing out a few Demon Races near the Bone Forest, the Gu Worms returned to silence, without pursuing the arriving demons in a frenzied slaughter.

Even though they were insects, they possessed intelligence; though numbered in billions, they weren’t endless against the numerous Demon Race members, with Great Demons among them possessing deep and terrifying auras.

To them, as long as they could guard the Bone Forest, they could peacefully coexist with the arriving Demon Race.

"Word has it that Celestial Venerable Mo is leading his demons here!" said the Squid Demon, covered in tentacles, as he chatted idly with a group of similarly freshwater-origin demons.

"Hmm, wasn’t it said he was beaten badly by the King of the Nine Netherworlds a few years back? How does he still dare to show up?" said a Crab Demon with large pincers and a wide body, his voice sharp.

"Brother, where are you from?" The Squid Demon rolled his tentacles, glanced at the Crab Demon, and asked.

"Black, Black Forest Bay." The Crab Demon’s tone weakened somewhat.

"It turns out you’re from that backwater enclave, no wonder you’re out of touch." The Squid Demon’s tone carried a hint of disdain, seemingly looking down on the Crab Demon’s origins.

"That was already disproven as false news long ago; Celestial Venerable Mo wasn’t injured by the King of the Nine Netherworlds. On the contrary, it was Celestial Venerable Mo who injured the King of the Nine Netherworlds. Before long, the Nine Netherworld will see change."

The Squid Demon spoke arrogantly, as if he himself were Celestial Venerable Mo, with an air of pride.

"Nonsense!"

"The King of the Nine Netherworlds is invincible, and that Celestial Venerable Mo, hmph, is just an outsider demon from nowhere!" Another freshwater demon with a slippery body angrily retorted.

"Why are you upset?" The Squid Demon chided displeased.

"Hmph, my ancestor serves as a Demon General for the King of the Nine Netherworlds, not like you, not privy to insider information?" The freshwater demon mockingly retorted in return.

"See, you’re angry again." The Squid Demon sneered contemptuously.

"Wow..." The freshwater demon couldn’t bear the Squid Demon’s attitude, ready to strike at a moment’s disagreement.

Just then, a mighty demon aura descended, changing heaven and earth, gathering black clouds.

"The King of the Nine Netherworlds! The King of the Nine Netherworlds is here!!"

Amidst unclear sources, astonished cries rang out as all demons raised their heads, looking at the slow approach of a Minotaur towering over ten meters under the dark cloud.

The Minotaur was covered in thick black hair, with two horns reaching skyward, bull nose spouting heat like two volcanic vents.

On his wide face, three bull eyes resided, with demon power flowing over them, carrying hints of malevolence.

In terms of aura, he was truly the strongest among the demons, even the Great Demons had to avoid his peak.

Behind him followed a great assembly of Demon Generals, few in number but incredibly powerful, with Great Demons among them!

As the King of the Nine Netherworlds approached, all demons instinctively lowered their heads to give way, not daring to obstruct this king who roamed the Nine Netherworlds unrestrained.

The Nine Netherworld had no true owner, but several beings were acknowledged as rulers of the Nine Netherworld.

Among them, the most powerful and revered within the Demon ranks was the King of the Nine Netherworlds present.

Only he dared to take the name "King of the Nine Netherworlds."

Most demon races in the Nine Netherworlds accepted the King of the Nine Netherworlds, until later, when a demon realm powerhouse named Celestial Venerable Mo rose to power, gathering a group of demon followers, forming another top-tier force in the Nine Netherworld.

To vie with the King of the Nine Netherworlds for authority, two demons have battled for decades, becoming sworn enemies.

Now, with the imminent reappearance of the Celestial Ruins Realm, both top-tier demon overlords showed interest in the Celestial Ruins Realm.

At this moment, the King of the Nine Netherworlds arrived first!

The Squid Demon among the freshwater group fell silent first, quietly withdrawing from the conversation.

After bragging behind the scenes, he didn’t dare utter a single word upon truly seeing the King of the Nine Netherworlds.

"Welcome, King of the Nine Netherworlds!"

"Since the King of the Nine Netherworlds is here, it appears the Celestial Ruins Realm is truly about to open," an Old Tree Demon buzzingly said.

Reportedly, he had lived for over three thousand years in the Nine Netherworld, being the only one on site barely qualified to converse with the King of the Nine Netherworlds.

"Nether Iron, with your capability, do you still need me to inform you?" The King of the Nine Netherworlds slowly remarked.

"Hehe." The Old Tree Demon chuckled without speaking, hands behind his back, fell to the ground, surrounded by a heap of flower and grass demons, all looking up to the Old Tree Demon with the highest Tao Practice.

The King of the Nine Netherworlds stepped closer to the Bone Forest, his whole body blazing with demon power.

Countless Gu Worms emitted chirping sounds, seeming to hesitate before this demon king, not daring to offend him.

But suddenly, a pure white giant worm burst forth, causing countless Gu Worms to become frenzied again, raising a wave of worm tides to charge at the King of the Nine Netherworlds.

Seeing this, the King of the Nine Netherworlds’ face turned cold, he fiercely waved his large palm.

The boundless palm force instantly scattered the worm tide into disarray.

Though Gu Worms possessed bodies as hard as iron stone, under this palm force, many Gu Worms couldn’t withstand the power, crashing to the ground en masse.

Boom!

This action seemed to agitate the entire Bone Forest.

On the towering skeletons stacked one after another, billions of Gu Worms became agitated.

As they soared skyward, they instantly overshadowed the blue sky.

Observing the violent Gu Worms, outside the Bone Forest, the crowd of demons showed signs of panic, involuntarily retreating, some even startled enough to turn and flee.

It was no wonder they reacted this way; the reputation of Gu Worms was well-known, and within that forest of countless bones, none wanted to become part of it.

If not for the King of the Nine Netherworlds standing there, more demons might have fled.

The King of the Nine Netherworlds stood firm, as did the demons behind him.

"I am here for the Celestial Ruins Realm, unrelated to the Bone Forest." The King of the Nine Netherworlds calmly spoke to the sea of worms.

Those words caused the giant Gu Worm that emerged earlier to move closer to the King of the Nine Netherworlds, staring for a moment before the worm sea settled again.

The giant Gu Worm shifted its plump body to reenter the Bone Forest, vanishing from sight.

The King of the Nine Netherworlds seemed to only intend to say hello, not planning to enter the Bone Forest.

Soon, a Minotaur brought forth a massive Iron Throne, letting the King of the Nine Netherworlds sit upon it, and peace returned inside and outside the Bone Forest.

"As expected of the King of the Nine Netherworlds, even the Gu Insect King in the Bone Forest did not dare to act up before him..."

"Thus, we can be at ease and simply await the opening of the Celestial Ruins Realm."

The Old Tree Demon glanced at the King of the Nine Netherworlds on the Iron Throne, pondered for a moment, then said to the nearby Spirit Monsters, "Your cultivation isn’t easy, if you don’t want to lose your life in vain, leave quickly."

A group of flower and grass demons looked at each other, hesitating internally.

The Old Tree Demon’s advice could only mean that staying longer would be a perilous journey for them.

"Thank you, Grandpa, for letting us know, we’ll take our leave."

Many flower and grass demons chose to leave.

"I’m just a roadside weed, with a lowly life, might as well take a gamble!"

Some chose to stay, hoping to rely on the Celestial Ruins Realm for opportunities.

"If we all leave, who will care for Grandpa?" Some Little Tree Demons voiced.

"Once you enter the Celestial Ruins Realm, you won’t need to care for me, wait for me to return." The Old Tree Demon said a few more words to his family seedlings.

Thus, all the weaker Little Tree Demons departed, always adhering to the Old Tree Demon’s words.

Of course, while some left, others arrived.

Not far from the Bone Forest, on a desolate mountain, a graceful figure appeared, landing on the mountaintop.

Beside her, a small bird with golden feathers flapped its wings, landing on the woman’s shoulder.

This pair was none other than the runaway Little Phoenix and the Hawk Demon.