Chapter 3673 - 3675 Demonia Sect ....
When Nolan heard that Pablo came to answer the challenge and was a friend of the person in the cave, his anger abated. After all, the person in the cave was most likely to retrieve their cultivation technique secret scrolls.
Upon hearing that Pablo had actually come to Demonia Sect to answer the challenge with someone, John couldn’t help but frown. He couldn’t figure out the person who entered the cave.
“John, did you think changing your appearance would keep everyone from recognizing you?” Pablo asked, looking at John with a sneer.
“John?” Nolan was taken aback.
Hearing that, Stanlee instantly looked at Pablo warily. “Is he the same John who had a Decree of Execution by Demon Seal Alliance on him with a reward of a hundred-year supply of resources?” the elder of Demonia Sect asked in astonishment.
“Yes, it’s him. He changed his appearance, probably out of fear that someone might recognize him,” Pablo said with a laugh.
At that turn of events, John’s body shuddered slightly, and he reverted to his own appearance. Since he had already been recognized, there was no point in maintaining his disguise any longer.
As Nolan gazed at John before him, the look in his eyes suddenly turned somewhat fervent.
Upon seeing that, Stanlee hurriedly said to Nolan, “Mr. Zhang, Mr. White saved my life, so I hope no one lays a hand on him.” He was warning Nolan that if he dared to make a move against John for the sake of Demon Seal Alliance’s hundred year supply of resources, he would certainly not stand idly by.
Hearing that, Nolan chuckled awkwardly and said, “Mr. Stark, since he is your friend, I certainly won’t do anything to him. However, if others were to do so, Demonia Sect would not intervene.”
After saying that, he immediately backed away, for he could tell that Pablo would definitely make a move against John. With Pablo being an Eighth Level Tribulator, he was more than capable of dealing with John. Demonia Sect would undoubtedly not interfere.
Moreover, Pablo’s friend was in the cave, about to successfully retrieve Demonia Sect’s cultivation technique secret scrolls. As such, Nolan couldn’t possibly help John deal with Pablo.
At Nolan’s words, Stanlee’s expression turned as black as thunder. If Demonia Sect refused to intervene and help, the few of them couldn’t possibly be Pablo’s match. After all, the latter was an Eighth Level Tribulator cultivator.
Although John could defeat four Sixth Level Tribulator cultivators, he likely didn’t stand a White when faced with an Eighth Level Tribulator cultivator. At the cultivation level of Tribulator, even a minor advancement in level involved a precipitous increase in strength. There were few like John who could fight above their level, and several ones at that. After all, such individuals were extremely rare.
“Mr. Stark, all of you should step back. This matter is between him and me. Don’t interfere!” John said to Stanlee. He knew that even if Mr. Stark and the others were to intervene, they would be no match for Pablo. Instead, it would only result in needless loss of life.
Even if he had no chance of winning against Pablo alone, he could still escape. At worst, he would abandon Demonia Stone. By then, he could activate the time magical item of the timepiece, and his mastery over Blazing Stride ad also made considerable progress. If he really couldn’t defeat Pablo, it wouldn’t be difficult for him to escape. But if Stanlee and the others were to get involved, it would become very difficult for John to go all out when he still had to ensure their safety.
“Mr. White……” Stanlee wanted to argue but was abruptly pulled back by Fitz, who said, “Stanlee, Mr. White knows what he’s doing. We’d best not add to his troubles!”
In reality, Fitz was also worried about John. He knew that the latter couldn’t beat Pablo. However, even if they tried to help at that point, it would be useless and only unnecessarily add to his burden. Stanlee and the others retreated, leaving John to face Pablo alone, their eyes locked on each other.
“Aren’t you going to run?” Pablo asked, looking at John with mockery written all over his face.
“Why should I run?” John countered calmly.
“Haha, it seems that your advancement to Second Level Tribulator has greatly boosted your confidence. Do you feel that it gives you the ability to contend with me now? Without anyone helping you, I can easily kill you in a matter of minutes.” A cruel smirk tugged at the corner of Pablo’s mouth. He looked at John as if he were looking at a dead man.
“You couldn’t kill me on the Celestial Battlefield, and you can’t kill me now either. Do you know why?” John said with a laugh.
“Why?” Pablo was taken aback.
“Because your capabilities are yet sufficient to kill me. Do you think that after having a fortuitous encounter in the Demon Devouring Cave and learning some techniques, you can do as you please? You were merely lucky,” John sneered.
“Haha… you can say whatever you want, but it won’t change your fate of dying today. If you don’t wish to die, you can choose to sever your own limbs. I’ll take you to Demon Seal Alliance to claim my reward. As for how Demon Seal Alliance deals with you, that’s none of my business. However, there’s a chance you might be spared.” Pablo laughed heartily.
“You’re unworthy of me severing my own limbs.” John’s gaze hardened, his eyes brimming with murderous intent. Although he lacked confidence in winning Pablo, he was not at all afraid as he was capable of protecting himself.
Moreover, Vermilion Demon Lord resided in his consciousness field. No matter how formidable Pablo was, his techniques and cultivation were all from Vermilion Demon Lord. As long as the Red Cloud Demon Lord could lend him a hand when the time came, there was a chance of him slaying Pablo.
“Since you don’t know what’s good for you, you shall meet your end!” Pablo grinning, baring a row of pearly white teeth.
Boom! Immediately after, a cloud of black mist manifested around Pablo and began spreading incessantly. The wild black mist kept expanding, causing the entire sky to darken in an instant.
Sensing the violent and blood-tinged aura, Nolan retreated continuously.
Stanlee and the others also backed away successively, fearful they might be swept away by the overwhelming aura.
John stared at the aura emanating from Pablo, his expression somewhat solemn. He then took a deep breath. A beam of golden light burst forth from his body. Immediately after, Golem Body covered him entirely. Facing off Pablo, John dared not to be the slightest bit careless. After all, the man was an Eight Level Tribulator cultivator.
With Golem Body on him, various auras within him burst forth simultaneously. However, compared to Pablo, his aura still seemed significantly weaker. Upon witnessing that scene, both Stanlee and Fitz broke into a cold sweat on John’s behalf. After all, the disparity in strength between the two men was too great, discernible from the aura they exuded alone.
At the sight of John enveloped in golden light, Pablo stared at him indifferently. A mocking smile played at the corners of his mouth as he said, “You are not particularly powerful, yet you have countless magical items. Killing you won’t only secure me a hundred-year supply of resources from Demon Seal Alliance but also allow me to claim your treasures as my own. Verily, it’s killing two birds with one stone!”
After he had said that, he abruptly stomped his foot. The rolling black mist instantly transformed into a ferocious beast and charged at John with a roar
John gazed at the approaching beast. Dragonslayer Sword materialized in his hand in an instant. With a swift swing, countless golden lights shot out. The golden lights transformed into a golden dragon that roared incessantly.
Seeing the golden and shimmering dragon, Nolan was somewhat stunned. He hadn’t expected it to be unleashed by a Second Level Tribulator cultivator.
Meanwhile, Pablo merely looked at the golden dragon that burst forth from John with mockery in his eyes.
Bang! The beast formed from the black mist collided with the golden dragon in a flash, causing a terrifying aura to ripple through the void. The terrifying aura had the expressions of Stanlee and others in the distance turn grim.
During the collision, the golden dragon only managed to hold out for a few breaths before it shattered with a thunderous bang. In the end, John’s strength was no match for Pablo. After all, the latter was already an Eighth Level Tribulator, making him an elite at that cultivation level. John was somewhat inferior.
After shattering the golden dragon, the beast made of black mist merely paused for a moment, with its aura diminished slightly. Immediately after, it continued charging at John ruthlessly.
Upon witnessing that, Stanlee, Fitz, and the others all gasped, breaking into a cold sweat on John’s behalf. They hadn’t expected John’s golden dragon to be so weak in front of Pablo.
Even Nolan was slightly taken aback that John, a Second Level Tribulator cultivator, dared to fight an Eighth Level Tribulator cultivator. Moreover, although the golden dragon John had just unleashed shattered with a single. blow, it was already impressive for being able to hold out for a moment. In his eyes, John’s capabilities were far beyond those of a Second Level Tribulator.
John’s brows furrowed slightly. Then, his figure swiftly blurred. Transforming into an afterimage, he retreated instantly, leaving the spot where he stood. Beneath his feet, two balls of fire gradually ignited. John employed Blazing Stride to barely dodge a strike from Pablo.
Boom! In an instant, a large pit appeared on the ground, dust and smoke billowing. Having missed its target, the beast formed from the black mist glared menacingly at John. Pablo also looked at John’s figure indifferently, a smirk playing at the corners of his mouth. Even if he had advanced to be a Second Level Tribulator, he’s still no match for me!
At that moment, he eyed John like a cat looking at a mouse. Even though he dodged this blow, his end is still death. That is something that will never change! With that strike, Pablo crushed John, leaving him in an utterly wretched state.
Upon seeing that John had dodged the attack, Stanlee and the others couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Nolan exclaimed in surprise, “How nimble! A Second Level Tribulator cultivator actually managed to dodge a strike from an Eighth Level Tribulator cultivator. No wonder Demon Seal Alliance issued Decree of Execution with a hundredyear supply of resources! The speed at which he just dodged was so fast that even I couldn’t make it out.” He couldn’t help but compliment John.
Although the latter was rendered wretched by that strike, the gap in strength between him and Pablo was evident, so the fact that he could dodge was already impressive.
Pablo threw Nolan a cold glance. Although he was annoyed that Nolan praised John, he dared not make any more enemies at that moment. His priority was to deal with John first.
“Do you think you can escape the fate of death by dodging left and right? Your fate won’t change!” Pablo sneered. Then, he brought his palms together. Immediately after, his gaze turned sinister, and he began to mutter incantations under his breath.
Roar! The beast let out a furious roar and immediately spewed a jet of black mist from its massive mouth. Like a sharp sword, the poisonous mist headed straight for John. Its speed was unbelievably fast, akin to a shooting star. Wherever the black mist passed, the ground instantly gave off waves of an unpleasant odor.
John’s expression was grave. He circulated Blazing Stride to its limit and retreated continuously. However, the black mist was too fast, leaving him with no place to hide. His eyes narrowed slightly. He didn’t dare take out Divine Bow at the moment. After all, he didn’t know much about Demonia Sect or Nolan.
Although Demonia Sect remained staunch in the face of the temptation of the century-long supply of resources by Demon Seal Alliance out of respect for Stanlee, he’ wasn’t sure if that would remain true when they saw Divine Bow.