"An illusion? You want to play a game of illusions with me?!"

The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre laughed disdainfully. Its bizarre illusion power clashed, and it sounded as if an invisible force was shattering.

The first layer of illusion shattered.

"Eh, there's a second layer!"

Immediately, the second layer of illusion also shattered.

"Three layers? Interesting!"

The three layers of illusions from Mirror Flower, Dark Moon did not last long, all of them breaking before the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre.

The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre was an ancestor of illusion techniques, its strength far surpassing Jia Ren's. It was only natural that Mirror Flower, Dark Moon was easily broken.

BOOM!

The Black Blood Bizarre attacked first. A large number of its blood axes rained down, each possessing terrifying lethality. Even if not struck by the blood axes, one would still be mysteriously drained of blood. The blood axes could also explode out of thin air, producing tremendous power.

Hundreds of blood axes had just landed on the Xuan Gui Shield when they were all sent flying and exploded with a roar.

Farther away, a series of explosions echoed from the river of blood formed by the Black Blood Bizarre. Clusters of Wicked Flame rose, spreading with alarming speed like a wildfire. In a short time, the river of blood created by the Black Blood Bizarre had transformed into a long river of flames.

The Xuan Gui Shield defended the periphery, while the Demon-Sealing Tower, controlled by the Insect External Incarnation, continuously released Demon-Suppressing Rosy Light. Their combined power was unparalleled.

Wang Mingyan was suppressed by the Demon-Sealing Tower, unable to move an inch. The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre controlled her, taking command of her body.

"Tear!"

The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre's severed left arm regenerated. What grew back was not a normal arm but something resembling a bird's claw. Threads of bizarre aura leaked out, proving its newly grown arm was extraordinary.

The bird-like claw, glinting with a pale yellow light, swiped. Four claw beams, tearing through the air with a sharp sound, abruptly struck the Xuan Gui Shield. The Xuan Gui Shield's spiritual light dimmed slightly, and five claw marks, each an inch deep, appeared on its surface.

BOOM!

The next moment, the body shared by the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre and Wang Mingyan was suddenly torn apart by a shocking force, and flames blazed fiercely. Wang Mingyan let out a shrill howl. She froze in place, allowing the Wicked Flame to consume her.

The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre vanished.

In the distant, empty sky, a figure wreathed in flames emerged, its eyes filled with pain. It had manifested the Split Bizarre's claws, which could tear through anything, yet it could not destroy the Turtle Shell Magical Treasure.

This is definitely the rumored Divine Transformation-grade defensive Magical Treasure!

There was another important reason why it could not destroy the Xuan Gui Shield in one hit. The Demon-Suppressing Rosy Light was not without effect. Although the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre could move freely under the Demon-Suppressing Rosy Light, it was still affected by it. Its attacks were greatly weakened as a result. Otherwise, ordinary Soul Transformation Treasures could not have withstood the Split Bizarre's destructive power.

How could a mid... Late Golden Core Stage Cultivator possess so many precious treasures?!

After gaining wisdom, the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre deliberately used the Bizarre Alliance to gather information about humans to prevent being sealed again. Because of this, it learned a great deal.

Among humans, there were Divinity Transformation Stage Cultivators, and beyond them, the even more powerful Mysterious Realm. This was also why the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre, despite its great strength, still hid in the shadows.

It secretly developed its Heart Devil Realm. It was waiting until it could control all territories in this world, at which point it would possess power far surpassing the God Transformation Level.

The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre had always hidden in the darkness, accumulating strength, until Jia Ren's unexpected arrival.

I thought I could easily eliminate the target, but... how could a Late Golden Core Stage Cultivator be so troublesome?!

The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre had long had a premonition that this person would become a great enemy. And the facts proved its speculation correct!

A strong avatar, a Demon-Sealing Magical Treasure nearing the God Transformation Level, and another rare Divine Transformation-grade defensive Magical Treasure. An Evil Warding Talisman of extraordinary power that burns Bizarre Demons, countless inexhaustible Banishing Evil Talismans... Beyond that, he can even harness the power of Bizarre Demons for his own use—it's far too incredible! If he's allowed to continue growing, in the future... there will be no hope of defeating him. It's even possible that I will be sealed by him!

This was an outcome the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre refused to accept.

Its body constantly transformed, forcibly segmenting away the parts engulfed in Wicked Flame. The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre had no physical form; its appearance changed endlessly. As long as it was not completely ignited by the Wicked Flame, the fire could not kill it.

It gazed at the distant Xuan Gui Shield, only to find its previously dimmed spiritual light restored, its defense still intact. Its attacks could not breach the Turtle Shell or the distant Demon-Sealing Tower, nor could they injure the true master hidden inside.

What to do?!

The human's Realm isn't high; his soul is his weakness. I can forcibly extract his Divine Soul! This was the breakthrough method the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre had just conceived.

"Soul Capturing Hand!"

As the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre raised its hand, an invisible palm passed through the Xuan Gui Shield and entered the Demon-Sealing Tower. The sealing power within the Demon-Sealing Tower was far greater than that of the Demon-Suppressing Rosy Light—the difference was more than tenfold. The Demon-Suppressing Rosy Light was merely a weakened version of the sealing power.

The Soul Capturing Hand broke into the Demon-Sealing Tower, but before it could extract the Divine Soul, it vanished like a bubble. The Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure completely foiled the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre's plan.

The illusion techniques and Heart Demon Seals that the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre wanted to use on Jia Ren and the Insect External Incarnation were also blocked by the tower's power, unable to affect those hidden within.

"Capture!"

Wang Mingyan, ignited by the Wicked Flame, did not last long before being reduced to ashes. Demon-Suppressing Rosy Light flew over, forcibly collecting her remains into the Demon-Sealing Tower.

The Black Blood Bizarre in the distance also burned to ash in the Wicked Flame. It was not a true Bizarre Demon; it lacked the ability to revive and did not reappear after its death.

"This is infuriating!" yelled the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre. Jia Ren had destroyed its key subordinates right before its eyes.

The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre was seething with impotent rage.

That fellow hiding inside the Demon-Sealing Tower is very weak. With my strength, I could easily kill him. But because of the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure and the Xuan Gui Shield, I'm helpless!

"I want to see how long you can last," the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre snarled.

It possessed considerable intelligence and understood that driving a Divine Transformation-grade Magical Treasure and the Demon-Sealing Tower must consume an astonishing amount of Spiritual Power. If the battle dragged on, its opponent's Spiritual Power would be exhausted, and defeat would be certain.

The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre was different. No matter how severe its injuries, it could recover quickly. Within its Heart Devil Realm, its power was infinite. It refused to believe it couldn't wear this fellow down to his death.

No matter what, I must shred his Turtle Shell!

The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre's form flickered, and it transformed into a monstrous bird with wings on its back and two pairs of sharp yellow claws. Its claws whipped up a tearing wind as it relentlessly attacked the Xuan Gui Shield.

BOOM!

Clear claw marks appeared one after another on the Xuan Gui Shield. The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre was blasted away by a powerful rebound force, and Wicked Flame ignited on it once more. It shed the burning part of its body, reformed, and continued to fight. The Wicked Flame could not kill the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre quickly; it was too tenacious.

Is it trying to drag this into a battle of attrition?! Jia Ren thought. Inside the Heart Devil Realm, he was truly no match for the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre if the fight dragged on. The rate at which he recovered Spiritual Power through meditation was far slower than the rate the Xuan Gui Shield consumed it.

What should I do? Use the Yakshas against the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre? No! They wouldn't be effective; instead, the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre would control them and turn them against me.

Feed Sacrificial Fire to the Xuan Gui Shield to enhance its power? No, it takes too long for a Divine Transformation-grade Magical Treasure to be upgraded, and it's difficult to improve it significantly over an extended period. Besides, even if the Xuan Gui Shield's power were increased... I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to wield it. What to do? Upgrade the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure! This is the best solution I can think of.

Jia Ren could no longer worry about the potential drawbacks of upgrading the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure. It was far better than being slowly worn down by the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre, having the Xuan Gui Shield's defenses torn apart, or the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure destroyed.

The supply of Corpse-Ritual Fire was halted. All the flames produced by the Bizarre Demons inside the Demon-Sealing Tower were now directed to the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure. The number of Bizarre Demons sealed within the Demon-Sealing Tower was growing, already reaching thirteen. The Sacrificial Fire they provided every moment far surpassed normal amounts. By supplying all their power to the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure, they could help it complete its transformation at the fastest possible speed.

Moreover, there was another crucial point: the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure had long reached the peak of the Nascent Soul Level and was only a step away from the God Transformation Level. Its advancement would face no obstacles. With the Sacrificial Fire fully supplied, it would aid the Demon-Sealing Tower's transformation.

Success or failure hinged on this.

BOOM!

The Demon-Sealing Tower broke through a certain threshold, ascending towards becoming a Divine Transformation-grade Magical Treasure.

"How is this possible?!" The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre looked incredulous. A Magical Treasure that restrains me can still be upgraded? Once the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure completes its upgrade, I will be powerless against it and will be suppressed and sealed! No matter what, I must stop this treasure from upgrading!!!

The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre became even more frenzied, constantly launching 'suicidal' attacks.

Protracted defense leads to certain loss; I can't just keep taking hits passively, Jia Ren thought, controlling the Insect External Incarnation. The Incarnation multitasked, using the Mountain and Sea Pearl's Ninety-Nine Layers of Thousandfold Water to bolster the Xuan Gui Shield's defenses, ensuring it could hold out longer.

The Wings of Annihilation appeared behind the Incarnation, and one hundred and eight Bewildering Charms shot out. The widespread power of the Misleading Bizarre affected the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre, momentarily disorienting it. Unfortunately, the gap in power between the Misleading Bizarre and the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre was vast, and the latter recovered in the blink of an eye.

BOOM!

The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre attacked the Xuan Gui Shield again but was blasted away by the rebound force. The burning parts of its body peeled off as it continuously reconstituted itself.

"I refuse to believe I can't burn you to death!" the Insect External Incarnation declared. It finished its second preparation. The Wings of Annihilation manifested again, this time producing two types of Fu Wans: Bizarre Sound Fu Wans and Banishing Evil Fu Wans.

BOOM!

One hundred and eight Bizarre Sound Talismans exploded, creating a sonic barrage that forcibly pulled the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre into the Dream Bizarre's realm. This attack could not restrain the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre for long.

The next moment, the Banishing Evil Fu Wans shot out, heading for the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre, which was frozen in place.

"Burning Heaven Flame!"

One hundred and eight Banishing Evil Fu Wans detonated, equivalent to one thousand two hundred ninety-six Banishing Evil Talismans. Detonating simultaneously, they formed an all-encompassing, inescapable fiery bombardment, instantly turning the area for tens of miles around into a sea of Wicked Flame.

The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre had just escaped the dream state when it was ignited by the Wicked Flame, from the inside out, leaving no part untouched.

The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre burned all over with Wicked Flame, continuously altering its form, trying to shake off the conflagration. Alas, all its efforts were in vain. The Wicked Flame was like flesh-burrowing maggots, impossible to extinguish.

Its screams persisted for nearly three days before finally ceasing. It had been burned to ashes by the Wicked Flame.

From the ashes, the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre was reborn, and the Wicked Flame reappeared, like an eternal, undying fire. Having experienced the terror of the Wicked Flame, the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre decisively fled.

"Next time we meet, it will be time to seal you!" Jia Ren declared.

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