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Chapter 974 Peacock Assassination in the Mountain Trap
Although Li Yao is not ranked as high as Cang Yao, she is still a key force among the Ten Demons of the Southeast.

She and the cunning demon gathered at Ding Mountain to launch a surprise attack on the alchemy base, thus severing a vital force on the governor's side.

They also understand military tactics such as feinting to the east while attacking in the west, taking advantage of weaknesses, and striking unexpectedly.

Just as the Demon Transformation Cauldron was being created, and the demon race was in the eye of the storm, everyone outside thought that their primary target was the Demon Transformation Cauldron, the mother cauldron located in the governor's mansion.

However, two powerful demons went against the grain and came to destroy Juding Mountain.

According to stereotypes, monsters grow stronger step by step through brute force and cruelty.

In reality, the demon forces that Ning Yao had built up were filled with many cunning and treacherous demons whose wisdom even surpassed that of many human sages.

The cunning demon burrows underground, while the beautiful demon soars through the sky; the two work together seamlessly, but who could have imagined that the mountain was deserted and that there was an ambush nearby?

The Unpredictable Assassins are a unique force among human martial artists, distinguished by their assassination skills.

Peacock is one of the best among them, rising to prominence and even surpassing others to become one of the top powerful assassins.

Given time, he might even break through to become a Grandmaster Assassin.

This time, he led three hundred assassins, swords in hand, and ambushed the area for a long time before finally finding an opportunity to strike at the heart of the beautiful demon. The opportunity was rare, so he unleashed three deadly moves at once, which played a decisive role in the outcome.

Li Yao was, after all, a renowned figure among the Ten Demons of the Southeast. Her companions changed several times, yet she remained steadfast, demonstrating her shrewdness and composure.

If the long-planned, decisive blow fails, the consequences will be severe.

"Pfft!"

The sword tip pierced Li Yao's back, the touch was of soft, interwoven fur, as smooth and gentle as a velvet blanket.

The peacock remained expressionless; he knew that the beautiful demon was a powerful bird demon.

These powerful demons are adept at flying, nimble and sharp. Their bodies are covered in a formidable defense of interwoven feathers. If one cannot tear through the defense with overwhelming force, it is difficult to severely injure their true form.

However, when the third-ranked sword in the world unleashed the "Great Chaos Slash," all defenses became meaningless.

"hehe!"

A soft laugh reached my ears, tinged with indescribable contempt and...it was expected.

Peacock's mind went blank, as if he had been struck by a sledgehammer. The tip of the sword in his vision suddenly burst forth with endless seven-colored light, forming an umbrella-shaped beam that enveloped his body in the blink of an eye.

The beautiful demon spread her wings, slashing her left wing to the left and her right wing to the right.

In an instant, half of the 299 assassins behind the peacock were killed by her left wing, and the remaining half were killed by her right wing.

A bloody storm ensued, with raindrops of severed limbs falling from the sky, leaving the scene deathly silent.

After the colorful light faded, the peacock revealed its form. Half of its face was covered by blue feathers. Upon closer inspection, it became clear that these feathers were not glued on, but rather sprouted from under its skin.

He was trembling all over, almost unable to hold the famous sword in his hand, and he gritted his teeth and remained silent.

"You, who practice the Flying Bird Fist, dare to assassinate me?"

Li Yao chuckled, "I'm in dire need of an assassin like you. Come here, my good boy!"

The truth has been revealed!
The peacock's martial arts training comes from the Elder of a Hundred Birds, and this martial arts belongs to the Bird Fist, which is naturally restrained by the 'Rooster' in the twelve zodiac animal sequence.

Among the Ten Demons of the Southeast, the Beautiful Demon occupies the highest position in the 'Chicken Gate' sequence. Theoretically, anyone with a lower level of strength than her will be restrained, and the Peacock is no exception.

The outcome was decided in a single move. Not only did the peacock fail to learn the technique, but he was also lured into demonic transformation and suffered a crushing defeat. He remained silent, taking several steps back while enduring immense physical pain.

A tingling, itchy energy, emanating from the depths of the bone marrow, bursts through the skin and transforms into clusters of azure feathers, shimmering with iridescent colors under natural light.

The feathers on one half of the face began to invade the other half...

His consciousness began to become confused and blurred. A strange thought arose in the peacock's mind: to be close to and submit to the beautiful demon before him, forcing him to prostrate himself and offer his loyalty.

"Have you had enough fun? We have important business to attend to, let's get back to work as soon as possible!"

The cunning demon's voice came from underground, clearly indicating that he also knew what was happening above him.

Li Yao's face showed dissatisfaction, and she was about to retort when a sudden change occurred.

Suddenly, the peacock plunged downwards, hastily gathering all its remaining strength, its target none other than the shattered Juding Mountain.

Juding Mountain is the place where demons are transformed, and it is also the origin of the three thousand demon-transforming cauldrons.

He has fallen victim to the demon's trap and is in danger of being transformed into a demon. To save himself, he must grasp at the straw that is right in front of him.

Although the mountain had long been deserted and its base had been destroyed by a cunning demon burrowing into the ground, the peacock knew there were still clues.

Whoosh! A meteor crashed into the ruins.

Both the beautiful demon and the cunning demon were somewhat surprised. The peacock's actions were unexpected. What was he doing?
Facing two powerful demons, who are also the second-ranked experts among the Ten Demons of the Southeast, how could a mere martial arts expert possibly think he could escape?

Even if the Human Sect and Earth Sect were here, they would most likely perish on the spot if faced with the two demons joining forces.

Although the beautiful demon and the cunning demon didn't understand why, they still chased after the peacock, leaving it no chance to escape.

Another anomaly has occurred!

The area is full of ruins, mostly the main body of Juding Mountain, but also includes the remains of many earthen platforms, including the highest platform where the Bitter Soup Pharmacist stood, receiving the inscription from the Demon Transformation Cauldron from afar.

Centered on this high platform, three thousand earthen platforms were scattered around it. After the evacuation of people and the collapse of the mountain, they were swept away by the torrent of the landslide and eventually turned into debris mixed with the ruins.

Originally, these pebbles and loose soil would eventually be absorbed into the soil through sun, rain, and wind.

The peacock crashed headlong into the ruins, and the demonic transformation within him intensified, beginning to fully transform his essence and blood, with intense demonic energy bursting forth from every pore of his body.

He suddenly opened his eyes and discovered an incredible secret, "So that's how it is..."

After the Bitter Soup Pharmacist bestowed the seal, the remaining demonic aura seeped into the high platform beneath his feet and was evenly distributed across the three thousand earthen platforms around him.

The remains in the ruins also possess the power of 'transformation into demons,' which would normally weaken and perish automatically.

However, if a living being carrying demonic energy were to intrude, it would immediately trigger the residual power of the demonic transformation.

Originally, this intentional trap was prepared to destroy the demons of Juding Mountain.

After the peacock broke in, its demonic state was judged to be a living being with demonic energy, which directly triggered the demonic power inherent in the countless remains in the ruins. In an instant, the entire area was shrouded in a phantom projection of a large cauldron.

The beautiful demon and the cunning demon sensed something was wrong and tried to retreat, only to find themselves already inside the cauldron.

Fell into a trap!
It turns out that the Impermanent Assassins weren't the trap; Juding Mountain was. The other side used it as bait, and their real target was them.

Peacock's desperate intrusion directly triggered the trap's deadly move. With the remnants of the Demon Transformation Cauldron appearing, the two great demons were trapped with no way to escape, facing a perilous situation with no way out.

(End of this chapter)