Chapter 383 The Demon King Comes! - Socially Anxious Witch in the Apocalypse

In the hidden realm, it was known among the demonic clans that any creature had the potential to turn into an aberration. Thus, any human they could kill was devoured immediately, unless they were suspected of being poisoned. Luckily for the humans, they often used poison, which deterred the demons from eating them. Those who dared to eat met a swift demise. More often than not, humans were killed or so thoroughly corrupted that they had no choice but to transform into grotesque creatures; never had demons seen a voluntary transformation of a clear-minded individual into a mutated monster. At first, the demons mistook these mutated monsters for ordinary aberrations and sought to combat them as such. This misunderstanding resulted in many demon warriors being torn apart unexpectedly. The demonic ranks suffered heavy casualties. "What are these things?" the Dwarven fiend asked. "Did you deploy the aberrations?" The leader of the Succubi, Belleste, replied, "Without deploying those things, how else could we have swiftly breached the humans' defenses?" "Let me tell you, due to your prolonged failure to penetrate the human stronghold, the Demon King is preparing to descend upon us." The Dwarven fiend was astounded. "What?!" He could scarcely believe the Demon King would arrive so soon. In that moment, even he with his naive mind could piece together the truth. Their Demon King, Sale Taurus Beyer, likely had an unpleasant experience at the demon summit. The key reason was their martial setback, as no other explanation seemed plausible. "Humans have turned into monsters — requesting reinforcements! Requesting reinforcements!" "These creatures are not just aberrations!" The cries for help came from the frontlines. Belleste motioned for more elite demons to advance. Watching the battlefield, she felt a sense of confusion. Not aberrations? Amidst her doubts, her aide brought over a monitoring magic mirror, revealing the scene within the battlefield clearly. Humans, grievously injured, were self-corrupting, descending into mindless, instinct-driven mutated beasts, violently attacking everything in their path. These creatures were particularly obsessed with demon flesh, seizing every opportunity to take a vicious bite. Who could have imagined that humans, meant to be prey, had abruptly become monsters hunting demons? Moreover, the aberrations she had deployed, having grown after consuming much human flesh and blood, were also being torn apart and killed by these mutated creatures. Even more horrifying was that after killing the aberrations, these mutated beasts would devour their crystal cores, growing even stronger. In a startling turn, a powerful Goblin Lord on the demon side was cleaved apart by one of the mutants. With the mutants obstructing them, the human forces successfully broke through, advancing towards the location of the portal. "Establish a defensive line immediately and activate the return portal," commanded Chu Jiuyuan. Several Daoist array masters stepped forth, manipulating advanced technology to activate the spatial nodes. Upon entering the hidden realm, they had sealed the return passage for Earth's safety, to prevent potential monstrous infiltrations. They hadn’t anticipated this precaution would become a critical hurdle. The Daoist seals were immensely complex, requiring intricate procedures to unlock — time they didn’t possess. Suddenly, an immensely terrifying pressure descended, obsidian clouds blanketing the sky as a demonic eagle, akin to an embodiment of law and order, stood between heaven and earth. Before the ominous shape, the Demon King, Sale Taurus Beyer, with her blood-red flowing hair, had arrived! In the void, numerous demons sang, celebrating their king's descent. It was a melody humans could not comprehend. "The Demon King!" Chu Jiuyuan, Wang Xuandao, and Han Bufan all looked skyward, their expressions awash with shock. Their surprise at the Demon King's arrival was compounded by despair. For not just one Demon King descended, but three. No sooner had the vampire Demon King Sale Taurus Beyer appeared than the demonic spirit King Saslit Taurus Beyer and the hellish King Charlotte Sadwind also descended. The humans on the ground felt boundless pressure, and no matter their strength compared to other ability users, they felt utterly insignificant under this weight. What exactly were the Demon Kings? Apart from considering using super hydrogen bombs, they could not conceive of any other method. But what if even super hydrogen bombs failed to harm the Demon Kings? ... "Sale, you mustn't underestimate these humans; even facing such desperation, they can still counterattack." The demonic spirit King Saslit Taurus Beyer remarked indifferently, "Consider your forces, being torn apart by a handful of humans-turned-monsters. If you're careless, you might meet the same fate; let your brother lend a hand." The hellish King Charlotte Sadwind sneered, "These humans' method of transforming into monsters is fascinating. I'm becoming more intrigued by their world — could their true nature be these very monsters?" "If so, that would indeed be thrilling!" The vampire Demon King Sale Taurus Beyer coldly replied, "No need." Saslit Taurus Beyer spoke, "My dear sister, observe the remnants of toxins on the battlefield. These are poisons potent enough to harm even us. Are you sure you don't need any assistance?" Sale Taurus Beyer said, "If your goal is to enter this new world, proceed without my consent; I've come here to kill." She gazed upon the battlefield as several reckless mutated creatures, capable of flight, charged directly at her. With a frigid glance, the airborne mighty mutants exploded mid-air, vanishing instantly. Wang Xuandao, Chu Jiuyuan, Han Bufan, and others were utterly stunned by this sight. They clearly witnessed the few airborne mutants, having undergone multiple transformations, wielding significant power, but against the Demon Kings, they disintegrated with merely a look. How could they combat such a force? Could the Grand Elder withstand it? Chu Jiuyuan’s determination solidified, his resolve unwavering. It was not yet the end. Suddenly, a thunderous voice shattered the oppressive influence of the Demon Kings over the heavens and earth. "Demon King, do you wish to ignite a war between the two realms?!" Sichen Tu Guihai stepped into the sky, his formidable aura liberating the field from the Demon King's dominance. The ability users below watched Tu Guihai step forward, their morale soaring. "A terrestrial deity! Such a presence was displayed in Irena’s live broadcast when Witch Su Miao unleashed her power." A young ability user exclaimed with excitement. There was hope! Salvation was possible! What was a Demon King? The human race still had terrestrial deities! "Invincible beneath immortals, and one-for-one above." "Brother, I have a question: are the Demon Kings below immortals or above?" A nearby person inquired. The previously enthusiastic individual found himself at a loss, unable to answer. Hearing the debates of the ability users below, Tu Guihai knew he wasn’t the first terrestrial deity to reveal himself. However, now was clearly not the time for such concerns, as he might end up sacrificing his life here. His rebellious disciples were right; as leaders among notorious villain organizations like the Twelve Divisions, how could there be such disparity? If he were truly a villain, wouldn’t now be the chance to flee? Facing the Demon Kings directly was madness. Yet, from another perspective, if he could manage to kill a Demon King, heh heh heh. The Twelve Divisions' research might significantly advance. Wasn't that why they ventured into the hidden realm? To become almighty beings, achieving immortality! Tu Guihai flicked his dust brush, his aura continuously escalating, halting only when the Demon Kings finally recognized him. "Human, you possess considerable power, but not enough weight for such claims," the demonic spirit King Saslit Taurus Beyer stated, turning slightly, "My dear sister, see how your world is teeming with adept humans. Are you truly certain you don't need my help?" "How about this, I'll help you kill him, and you keep the blood while I take the soul." The vampire Demon King Sale Taurus Beyer cast him a cold glance, remaining silent, which seemed like tacit approval. Because another human stepped forward. A Daoist elder with a celestial demeanor, hair and beard white as snow, ascended into the sky on a crane conjured from spirit energy. "Feng Yin of the Heavenly Sect greets you," he said calmly. There was no need for formalities, as a battle was inevitable. Below, Wang Xuandao and Chu Jiuyuan exchanged glances. Their final cards had been revealed. They hoped the portal would open quickly. At the very least, someone should return to Earth to alert them — the Demon Kings of the hidden realm were on the brink of invasion. Saslit Taurus Beyer surveyed the surviving humans at Demon Ridge: "My dear sister, now two have stepped forward, but there are three Demon Kings here. How should we divide things?" In a burst of smoke and shadow, the Hell Demon King Charlotte Sadwind conjured a hellish wildflower from nowhere, gently sniffing it. "Saslit, you sister-loving fool, pay no mind to my opinion; just heed your sister's," he remarked, casually dispersing green pollen with a flick of the flower. "Let me weaken their forces a bit for you." "Unnecessary," remarked the Vampire Demon King Sale Taurus Beyer. "Ignite a war between two realms? Do you truly have the right?" She extended her hand, and blood streamed from it, coalescing into a sinister, blood-red sword. Raising the sanguine blade to the sky, the heavens turned crimson. Unbeknownst to them, Sale Taurus Beyer had already unfolded her domain. Countless blood demons emerged effortlessly from her domain, lunging at the human line. "A domain, how troublesome," Sichen Tu Guihai sighed. "Feng Yin, leave this to me." He closed his eyes, forming seals with his hands. In an instant, it seemed as if the entire battlefield was frozen in time. Against a Demon King, hesitation was fatal. With their domain unleashed, Tu Guihai had no option but to activate his authority, lest it be tantamount to suicide. Sale Taurus Beyer, Saslit Taurus Beyer, and Charlotte Sadwind all felt a shock — they were being restricted by a mere human. Impossible! This human wielded control over time, a power both horrifying and intolerable. Tu Guihai paid no heed to the Demon Kings' thoughts. Seizing the brief pause, he charged with the might of heavens and earth, aiming to obliterate Sale Taurus Beyer or at least inflict severe damage. Sadly, the power over time had a flaw. It was a crowd-control ability, meaning coordination with Feng Yin wasn’t feasible. Had Feng Yin been able to act, Tu Guihai would have had full confidence in taking down a Demon King. After all, he was the Sichen of the Twelve Divisions, and its members frequently interacted with malicious deities. As Tu Guihai drew near, Sale Taurus Beyer harbored intense rage, yet in that slowed moment, she couldn’t react, helplessly witnessing his advance. More importantly, she sensed a threat to her existence from his attack. Just a mere human, meant to be prey, dared to challenge?! "Kill!" Tu Guihai's power surged again. Suddenly, Saslit Taurus Beyer managed to respond. Though bound under the slowed time, Saslit’s body couldn’t move, but he could still wield a power. This was the power over life and death. Originally a deity from the blood clans, he fell in a great war. He thought it was his end — until an errant demonic spirit consumed him, reviving his consciousness and transforming him into a demonic spirit king. His journey from life to death granted him dominion over life and death itself. Regardless of time’s flow, life and death persist. What? Tu Guihai was shocked to find that even under slowed time, a Demon King could retaliate. Without hesitation, he redirected his attack towards Saslit Taurus Beyer with a thunderous blow. In that moment, the energy bound by slowed time poured into Tu Guihai's strike, exponentially magnifying its force. The void shattered, chaos erupted. His strike ravaged Saslit Taurus Beyer, sending him crashing to earth, falling squarely into a field where toxic corpses lay. A crater was formed, Saslit Taurus Beyer’s status unknown. "Mortal, die!" Sale Taurus Beyer roared, her blood sword swinging down upon Tu Guihai. At the time, Tu Guihai needed to regain his composure. If struck by that sword, he wouldn’t survive; still, he had to face it. Abruptly, a flying sword emerged, transforming into a stream of light that blocked Tu Guihai's path. His hands moved gracefully; the sword spun, harnessing the dual forces of Yin and Yang to counter Sale Taurus Beyer’s deadly blow. “Thud!” Tu Guihai spat out a gush of blood violently. The power of a Demon King was indeed formidable! Pushing his limits, he attempted to deflect the attack. Yet within a second, the balance of Yin and Yang broke, sending Tu Guihai plummeting from the sky. “Even against immortals, one is exchanged for one,” Wang Xuandao murmured, watching his teacher Tu Guihai's fall, his heart seized with urgency. Master, hang in there! We need more time! Should Tu Guihai hear this plea, he might curse: “Unruly disciple!” In apocalyptic worlds, humans understood — to kill, one must strike decisively. Surely, Demon Kings would too. Following through on this understanding, Sale Taurus Beyer transformed into a streak of light, giving chase to Tu Guihai for a finishing blow. Her intent wasn’t driven by avenging her worthless brother turned demonic spirit king but solely by the need to slaughter this accursed human! In this critical moment, the Heavenly Sect’s Grand Elder Feng Yin moved, forming a seal with his hands and pointing forth. A twinkling star flashed, successfully intercepting the blood vampire demon king. (End of chapter)