Chapter 246

At this moment, her offensive was like the Four Great Sanctions, almost turning this small chapel into a doomsday battlefield. The roaring fire and wind directly blasted open the chapel's windows and walls!

However—Devika's figure was as agile as a swimming fish. Every time a sword shadow approached, she easily dodged it by a hair's breadth, not even a speck of dust touching the hem of her clothes.

" [Vaisravana] . "

The counterattack was concise and crisp. Whether it was a hand-blade strike, a heavy knee strike, or a short, sharp straight punch, every blow precisely hit Xue Ning's openings.

In just a few exchanges, Xue Ning's offensive was completely dismantled, and her dual swords were forced back repeatedly. Her figure was suppressed step by step, putting her at a direct disadvantage!

The four great elements she summoned blasted toward the little Indian girl. But for some reason, earth, water, fire, and wind all grazed off Devika's body, unable to touch her at all.

" What?! "

In just a few exchanges, Xue Ning's sword momentum was thoroughly disintegrated, her dual swords were forced back repeatedly, her steps retreated continuously, and in the blink of an eye, she had fallen into a disadvantage!

The moment the four great elements approached Devika, they were like being pushed aside by an invisible force, sliding past her body without even touching the hem of her clothes.

" Why? "

Xue Ning screamed, but it was already too late to react.

Devika's figure swayed, her fist shadows as swift as lightning; under the fierce attack, Xue Ning's dual sword stance was instantly shattered.

" Om—Vajrapani, Hum! "

The little girl seized the opportunity to kick out, the force heavy and fierce, surprisingly not inferior to the strike of [Rep-Man]!

Boom!

This kick landed squarely on Xue Ning's stomach, sending her entire body flying into the air, crashing heavily through the chapel wall, with broken bricks and dust scattering everywhere. She tumbled on the ground, dizzy and disoriented, her blood surging, her chest tight, nearly vomiting blood.

So strong!

This person's kung fu is definitely not inferior to [Master Leipu].

Could it be a Demon King from the lineage of Papiyas? Did they send one Demon King to fight Qi Xing, and the other Demon King is Devika, who had long since infiltrated [The Society]?

Regardless, Xue Ning had no hope of winning head-on now. It was also impossible for her to bring out the nuclear fusion Alchemy she used to bomb Qi Xing last time in a place like this, making her complain even more bitterly.

Devika had already picked up the silver-white helmet, standing in the center of the magic circle, raising her hand to place it on her head. And this time, it was impossible for Xue Ning to stop her again.

Several spiritual entities led by Lancelot finally reacted at this moment and rushed up, attempting to stop Devika from seizing the fruits of victory at the last moment—but Devika couldn't even be bothered to use her fists, just waving her hand at them: " [Acala Fire Realm Sword] . "

Boom—! The blazing light blade swept across the army, and the five spiritual entities were swallowed simultaneously. When the flames dissipated, their spiritual bodies had already completely disintegrated, and they lost their lives on the spot. Their soul light transformed into five strands of attributes and scattered. Only Queen Boudica, who was protecting Vike, was left dumbfounded, along with the Roman Emperor Elagabalus, who was clapping and laughing behind Devika.

The attributes of the five spiritual entities, three parts were absorbed by the Emperor, and two parts fell into Boudica's spiritual body. It was just a pity that in the current situation, Boudica couldn't feel happy at all.

" Damn it… Devika, what exactly do you want to do?! "

Vike struggled to prop herself up from the ground, both shocked and angry, " You've caused this mess, even if you really send the soul to the moon, you're just leaving the empty body here to be manipulated by others! "

These words finally made the Indian girl turn her head to glance at Vike, and then she smiled: " If it really were my most fundamental body, then what you said is indeed correct, Vike."

… What?

" Why do you think that this body is my true form, rather than merely a discardable skin? "

Speaking of this, the witch couldn't help but chuckle. She laughed out loud, the laughter tinged with a trace of Bodhisattva-like compassion, but more of it was mockery.

" And why would you think that by carefully screening candidates, you could stop my descent and infiltration? "

What?!

Vike completely failed to understand the meaning behind her words.

The witch, however, no longer explained.

" Farewell, Miss Mackenzie. "

Reaching out toward Vike and Boudica, she raised her finger and smiled.

" Don't worry, soon, everyone will go down together to keep you company. "

Dancing at her fingertips was the scorching lightning of [Indra's Thunderbolt]. This was the thunder of divine punishment with power enough to blast both their bodies and souls into ashes simultaneously.

The scorching electric fire made Vike and Boudica's faces turn deathly pale.

Although Boudica was desperately protecting Vike, she felt fear surging in the depths of her own heart; Vike's gaze was also pinned by that bolt of lightning, knowing that there was absolutely no chance of escape.

How many days has it been? Why has she been forced into a desperate situation of death for the second time?

Seeing the thunder pouring out, Vike finally couldn't suppress her fear any longer and couldn't help but close her eyes.

… However, the pain of death did not arrive.

Only a fist the size of a sand pot, like an indestructible iron wall, stood firmly between them and death.

The lightning was caught in his fist, unable to explode, unable to cross it by a single bit.

Under the illumination of the scattering electric sparks, they finally saw the figure standing in front of them—

[Master Leipu], with a back like a mountain, was using the power of one hand to grasp that world-destroying divine thunder.

" [Master Leipu], you came back really fast. "

The witch raised her eyebrows, finally revealing a hint of surprise.

" [Demon of Anger] and [Demon of Delusion], two Demon King attendants, couldn't even hold you back? "

" Those two? Their power is indeed stronger than [Greed Demon], but they lack imagination. "

Qi Xing crushed the thunder in his hand, as casually as if he were just breaking a dry twig, his tone indifferent,

" You should be more creative than them, right—Demon King [Papiyas]? "

Xue Ning had just rushed back from outside the ruined chapel, and hearing Qi Xing's words, she was even more astonished.

— — Papiyas?!

Such a seemingly charming little girl with cunning eyes, is actually one of the three ancient Demon Kings, Papiyas?!

Although Xue Ning herself is a long-lived being who has lived for hundreds of years, and knows deeply that appearance cannot represent true power, she still had some unspeakable awe in her heart for the three ancient Demon Kings—she never expected that one of the strongest in the Sasa Universe would actually personally disguise herself as a little girl to infiltrate the enemy camp as a spy!

And [Papiyas] herself, whose identity was exposed, heard Qi Xing's words, paused for a moment, then laughed dumbfoundedly: " I was originally going to ask how I was exposed… but thinking about it carefully, there were perhaps indeed too many flaws."

As if taking off a mask, this Demon King, who still looked like an Indian little girl, grinned,

" Hello, [Master Leipu]. "

She nodded in greeting and said to Qi Xing gracefully,

" I am [Papiyas]. "

" As the saying goes, the waves of the Yangtze River push the waves ahead. You have only had the [silver coin] for less than a year and already have such capabilities—truly, the younger generation is formidable."

These words, coming from a slim girl who appeared to be under twenty, carried a bit of old-fashioned tone, sounding quite absurd at first listen.

It is just a pity that both Qi Xing and Xue Ning could clearly feel the unquestionable pressure overflowing from her body, enough to make the heavens and earth change color.

In front of such power, any word like "ridiculous" becomes impossible to laugh at.

" [Master Leipu], did you really defeat two Demon King attendants alone in a few minutes?"

Xue Ning returned to Qi Xing's side to provide support, but still couldn't help asking.

" I didn't defeat them. I just forced them back first, making them temporarily afraid to pursue deeply, and then I retreated back to save the situation."

Qi Xing frowned and answered her,

" [Demon of Anger] and [Demon of Delusion], I am confident in dealing with them individually; but if they join forces, it is indeed a bit troublesome."

Speaking of this, looking closely at Qi Xing's current state—his clothes were damaged in the battle. There were large traces of flame burns on his body. Across his chest was a sharp slash, deep enough to see the bone, not knowing who left it or how.

The power of [Demon of Anger] has just been demonstrated.

What kind of Demon King attendant is that [Demon of Delusion] to be able to fight Qi Xing to a mutual injury?

What's more, the old Demon King [Papiyas] in front of them is their master. Her power and madness must be far above the three Demon attendants.

Defeating Xue Ning and the others in just a few minutes, what she revealed was but the tip of the iceberg of her own power—however, this tip already looked extremely deadly.

" Om. "

Perhaps seeing through what Qi Xing was thinking right now. [Papiyas] suddenly began to chant,

" Mani, Padme, Hum. "

… Om, Mani, Padme, Hum.

This is probably the most famous Buddhist mantra in the world, the Six-Syllable Mantra blessed by the vow power of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. The approximate meaning translated is: Homage, the jewel is in the lotus. Compassion and wisdom are united, capable of crossing the sea of suffering.

Anyone who knows a little about Buddhism knows this mantra, but just reciting it casually, of course, won't have any substantial effect.

However, this [Papiyas], just casually chanted—in an instant, the slash on Qi Xing's chest that was deep enough to see the bone, as if reversed by time, quickly closed and healed.

The burned skin on his body also had all the scorch marks erased, returning to its original state. It was as if someone had used an eraser to wipe away an old painting, then redrawn perfect lines in the same place.

This was not the first time Qi Xing had seen this kind of divine power.

… This was exactly the same as the Magical Girl Miaoshan, but used by [Papiyas] even more freely and easily—the healing power of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva.

How is that possible?

Not just Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva—the Twelve Deva Guardians, the Vajra Wisdom Kings, all the supernatural powers of all Bodhisattvas and Buddhas, she seemed to be able to use them at will, effortlessly.

The four great elements could not stain her body, and her footsteps could turn a sea of hellfire into a field of flowers in an instant.

And what made Qi Xing even more concerned was her eyes—in those pupils, there was no expectation or interest in others, and her actions were only out of a momentary thought and some kind of casual "duty."

That was not darkness, nor did it carry malice, but a kind of absolute [Nothingness], a sense of emptiness to the extreme. It was as if the whole world, to her, was just a book to be flipped through at will.

… What exactly is she?

" The younger generation is formidable. To have discovered such power on your own at such a young age, "

[Papiyas] spoke, only when looking at Qi Xing did a trace of genuine interest appear in her eyes,

" Let alone a Demon King, given time, even if you wanted to become a god or Buddha, it would not be impossible."

" That sounds really strange. Eight-Tailed Cat sincerely presents 'breaker of the inner world', exclusively premiered on uu library!" Qi Xing shielded Xue Ning and the others behind him, raising his eyebrows, " Is there some kind of progressive relationship between Demon Kings and gods/Buddhas?"

Demon King Papiyas smiled upon hearing this.

" [Master Leipu], do you know what a Demon King is?"

She asked back.

Good question. This time Qi Xing just frowned and did not answer.

" The so-called Demon King is the only friend of the Son of God in this world."

Thus Papiyas said, the corners of her lips curling into a meaningful arc,

" The Son of God Jesus, and Buddha Sakyamuni, were lonely until they died, without any friends in this world. Only the Demon Kings in the wilderness were willing to approach them and speak with them."

Speaking of this, Papiyas's probing gaze was as if to pierce through Qi Xing's heart.

" — — [Master Leipu], although you want to fight with me, I feel that we could be friends,"

" That sounds even stranger."

Qi Xing shook his head: " Do you think I am the Son of God? Or a Buddha? Sorry, I'm not cut out for that."

" [Master Leipu], is it possible,"

This time it was Papiyas's turn to be amused,

" I just think you are particularly suitable to be a Demon King?"

After speaking, her gaze stopped on top of Qi Xing's head… falling on that Evil God sitting on Qi Xing's head.

" Am I right, Mother?"

Volume 6: Rep-Man · Lunar Expedition: 226: Since the Future Is Seen, Why Not Bow

Mother?!

Qi Xing was long past being startled because a strong person could see Sasa's shadow.

The three ancient Demon Kings, at least they should have this much ability, right?

But [Papiyas] suddenly blurting out such a sentence without rhyme or reason still made Qi Xing jump in shock.

Mother?!

Let alone Qi Xing, even Sasa herself, who was standing on his head, was completely dumbfounded for a moment.