Ming Qi had a deep memory of this flag, and the name of the Nine-Nine God-Slaying Flag was also fresh in his mind.
Yao Bing Mie Shen, like Meng Ling, was a general under the Young Master of the Divine Weapon Sect, Young Master Gongzi Wushuang. He had once followed Gongzi Wushuang in his campaigns during the final days of the ancient times, bringing great chaos to the world of cultivation.
Now that all three of Gongzi Wushuang's generals had reappeared, it was clear that the person who had defied the odds and been reborn on Mount Osho with the aid of the Origin Formation must be Gongzi Wushuang. And if nothing unexpected happened, Meng Ling must be nearby.
Seeing the flag flying towards him, Ming Qi knew it was Mie Shen's appearance. The cultivators behind him hadn't completely escaped the Demonic Spirit Walker's obstruction before Mie Shen appeared. Imagine how formidable Mount Osho's defenses were.
Controlling the divine diagram, Ming Qi immediately retreated. Since Mie Shen had appeared, he let Yu Quanzhen and the others lead the charge. There was no need for him to take the spotlight at this moment.
With the divine map space, while we can't immediately escape this dangerous place, we can remain invincible, which is already sufficient protection.
"Hahaha!!!"
The Demon Spirit Walker's shrill laughter came from behind.
"Even if you pass this test, you will never be able to leave Mount Osho. Even the gods dare not enter here now, let alone a mere ant like you?"
As he spoke, Ming Qi saw through the divine map that the Demon Spirit Walker's shadow was rapidly dissipating, as if he had been completely defeated.
"You can't kill me. Every time I die, I become stronger. Hahaha, it won't be long before I appear again, bringing endless nightmares to your world!"
"This is the true horror of immortality. Every death brings a terrifying rebirth."
The Faceless Child explained within the divine map.
Ming Qi immediately understood. No wonder the Demon Spirit Walker was so unafraid of death. Even after the Hell Hydra was destroyed, even with the power of his Demonic Bloodline, he still showed no sign of retreat.
"Demon Spirit, you've failed again. His Highness will punish you severely!"
The Demon Spirit Walker's voice had barely faded when the voice of the God-Slayer echoed in the distance. Simultaneously, all the cultivators saw a sky of light and shadows piercing through the air, whistling and shredding as if tearing through the very air.
"What is this?"
Seeing the shadows, all the cultivators were in shock. Just now, a single Demon Spirit Walker had brought them to the brink of death several times, and now, freshly defeated, a new enemy had appeared. Many cultivators felt as if they had reached a point of no return.
"One of the three great generals of the Divine Weapon Sect, the Nine-Nine God-Slaying Flag!"
At this moment, Yu Quanzhen was the first to reveal the other party's origins. It was clear that Yu Quanzhen had a deep understanding of the Divine Weapon Sect, knowing some of its past and the key stakeholders within it.
"The Divine Weapon Sect during the end of antiquity!"
Some of them still knew about it, and much of the shadow cast by the Divine Weapon Sect during the end of antiquity had been passed down.
"Of the three great generals of the Divine Weapon Sect, only two have appeared now. Who is the other one?"
Someone asked curiously.
"The leader of the three great generals of the Divine Weapon Sect, the ancient demonic weapon Human-Blooded Demonic Harp, once appeared in Xilan Province, but then disappeared without a trace. No one knows where she is."
Yu Quanzhen sighed. Previously, the Demon Spirit Walker and the demonic weapon God-Slaying had never appeared on the continent, but now they had both appeared here. Even the appearance of the Human-Blooded Demonic Harp was not surprising at all.
"Everyone, be careful! This demon soldier, Mie Shen, is no less powerful than the Demon Spirit Walker. If you want to ascend Mount Osho, you must overcome this barrier."
Yu Quanzhen declared coldly, and with a wave of his hand, he unleashed bursts of Martial King True Essence, hurling them at the flying flags.
At this point, everyone could clearly see that the flying flags were countless small flags of various colors, each shrouded in a brilliant light.
"How audacious you are! How dare you venture into Mount Osho! You're courting death!"
Mie Shen's deep, cold voice echoed through the air, and then a white shadow appeared in the distant sky.
"This individual's strength has greatly improved."
Seeing Mie Shen's fully solidified form in the sky, Ming Qi was deeply moved. When he first saw Mie Shen's shadow in the cave behind the Soul-Breaking Cliff, it was still translucent. Now fully solid, its strength had likely more than doubled. This showed that Mount Osho held many secrets.
"I'm afraid those people won't make it past this level."
The Wuxiang Boy looked at the God-Mie standing still in the air and said, "This demon soldier has already reached the Martial King realm, and his strength is rapidly recovering. Unless there's a significant power gap, there's virtually no way anyone can defeat him."
Ming Qi also knew the demon soldier's terrifying strength. Among the cultivators below, only Yu Quanzhen had reached the Martial King realm, but there clearly wasn't a huge gap. They could defeat the Demon Spirit Walker without the Hell Hydra's assistance, but they couldn't possibly defeat the God-Mie at the Martial King level.
"Let's hold off for now and wait and see. I'm guessing the treasures of Mount Osho are beyond our reach."
Ming Qi had to admit at this point that obtaining the treasures of Mount Osho was indeed incredibly difficult. A single Demon Spirit Walker had already decimated a large group of cultivators, and now with the addition of the Demon Soldier God-Mie, if a head-on confrontation ensued, Yu Quanzhen's forces would likely be completely annihilated.
However, Ming Qi had no immediate plans to leave. With two of the three great generals of Gongzi Wushuang appearing, Meng Ling was most likely on Mount Osho. If so, he would have to see her no matter what.
After such a long separation, it would be a lie to say he hadn't missed her. This woman, though not human, had already held an irreplaceable place in his heart. No matter where he went, he would always find her.
The distant glow beneath Mount Osho lured the people here. Even Yu Quanzhen, as if seeing the dawn of victory, rushed out to meet Mie Shen.
"Martial King?"
Facing Yu Quanzhen, Mie Shen remained composed. He had no fear of any human cultivator at the Martial King level.
"Let me see the power of your ancient demonic weapon!"
Yu Quanzhen was equally composed. The moment he flew out, a brilliant light emanated from his body, and a massive, dazzling star wheel, nearly a hundred meters in radius, appeared behind him.
"The Wheel of Life and Death of the Heavens!"
Seeing this enormous star wheel, Destroyer's pupils suddenly constricted, and he uttered a few words.
"How many treasures from the Realm of Gods and Demons does this fellow possess? He even possesses the Life and Death Wheel of the Starry Sky God. This is simply outrageous."
At this moment, the Wuxiang Boy within the divine map couldn't help but roar.
"Is this Wheel of Life and Death of the Heavens very powerful?"
Mo Changli asked.
"The Wheel of Life and Death of the Heavens is a magical weapon of the Starry Sky God, once used by the Starry Sky God. Tell me, is it powerful? Of all the magical weapons that could be used in the Great War of Gods and Demons, what could be simpler?"
It seemed that Wuxiang Boy knew quite a bit about the Great War of Gods and Demons and the Realm of Gods and Demons, and understood the level of battle it entailed.
"It seems you've truly made the right choice this time, saving me a lot of effort."
Seeing Yu Quanzhen summon the Wheel of Life and Death, Mie Shen showed no fear but rather a look of delight. Clearly, like the Demon Spirit Walker, he was eager to learn the secrets of the realm of gods and demons.
Yu Quanzhen, on the other hand, seemed to understand Mie Shen's potential and proceeded with caution. After summoning the Wheel of Life and Death, he immediately mobilized his Martial King True Essence to form layers of defensive barriers around his body. Only then did he step into the void and urge the Wheel of Life and Death forward.
With a wave of his hand, the massive Heavenly Wheel, like a veil covering the sky, surged towards Mie Shen's shield.
The entire space seemed to darken in an instant, not even a ray of light visible.
"Let's stay away, don't let them get caught up."
Many cultivators knew they could no longer intervene in the current battle. Only by staying away could they avoid unforeseen consequences.
Ming Qi also manipulated the Divine Map Space to retreat a distance, observing the battle between Yu Quanzhen and Mie Shen from afar. Mie Shen still held his hands empty, but with every wave, countless indistinct flags flew forth, piercing the oncoming Heavenly Wheel. Then, a violent explosion echoed from within.
"I wonder how long these two will fight..."
Ming Qi, guessing, averted his gaze, observing the surroundings.
"Hmm?"
This glance was not a big deal; he immediately spotted a shadow flashing by in the darkness ahead.
"I feel like I've seen this shadow somewhere..."