The Grey Rat's Demon Path

Chapter 165: Chapter 153: A Life-and-Death Struggle

In addition to the change in his lifespan, Xu Chang’an’s Demon Body had also become much more resilient.

His Demon Body and Spirit were comparable to a Supreme-grade Magical Artifact, while his sharp claws, teeth, and the Dragon Bone Scales on his back had even reached the level of a Quasi-Magical Treasure.

And that was without even mentioning his dense Demon Power, which far surpassed the level of a Top-tier Great Demon.

His physical body was comparable to a Supreme-grade Magical Artifact. An Attack from a Top-tier Great Demon of the same rank wielding a Supreme-grade Magical Artifact would be nothing more than scratching an itch to him.

Only a Quasi-Magical Treasure could cause him any actual harm.

But his claws and fangs were comparable to Quasi-Magical Treasures. As long as he wasn’t facing a special type of Quasi-Magical Treasure with extremely fast attacks, he was more than capable of reacting in time to block it.

This meant that Xu Chang’an, relying on his Demon Body and Spirit alone, could suppress a Top-tier Great Demon.

Only the absolute cream of the crop among Top-tier Great Demons could perhaps contend with him.

But this only referred to Xu Chang’an relying on his physical Demon Body and Spirit.

If he used all his abilities and unleashed his Demon Power, he would be unrivaled below the level of a Demon King!

Even a Quasi-Demon King, Xu Chang’an could suppress to some extent.

If he encountered a weaker Quasi-Demon King and the opportunity was right, he could even suppress them completely!

’And this is just me with a Middle-class Bloodline! If I could improve my Bloodline to a higher grade, then...’

Xu Chang’an’s mind raced with the possibilities.

An improved Bloodline would make his Demon Body and Spirit even more resilient and powerful.

With another leap in quality, it likely wouldn’t be difficult for him to face a Demon King as an equal!

The commotion from his breakthrough had been significant. Once it was complete, Xu Chang’an didn’t linger and prepared to leave immediately.

But just as he stood up, he sensed a faint, almost imperceptible aura.

Xu Chang’an’s senses went on high alert.

After his breakthrough, the range of his Demon Sense had expanded to a full three thousand zhang!

Moreover, thanks to the perfect breakthrough facilitated by his panel, the quality of his Demon Sense alone was now on par with that of an ordinary Demon King.

And yet, even with such a powerful Demon Sense, he could barely detect this nearby presence, catching only the faintest hint of it.

’Could it be a Quasi-Demon King!?’

Xu Chang’an guessed internally.

’It’s probably not a Demon King. If it were, with my current Demon Sense, I likely wouldn’t be able to sense anything at all.

’An ordinary Top-tier Great Demon, on the other hand, would be completely exposed under my Demon Sense.

’So, it must be a Quasi-Demon King!’

After breaking through to Late-stage Foundation Establishment and becoming a Top-tier Great Demon, his combat power was now sufficient to suppress a Quasi-Demon King.

Since he could sense the other party, they should also be able to sense him.

The other party hadn’t made a move when he broke through to Late-stage Foundation Establishment and became a Top-tier Great Demon. They clearly had some reservations.

’Could it be...’

An idea began to form in Xu Chang’an’s mind—he wanted to investigate.

’Even if my guess is wrong and my opponent is a true Demon King, I have enough tricks up my sleeve to escape.’

’Still, just in case, I should make some preparations.’

After a moment of thought, Xu Chang’an took a Transformation Pill from his Storage Bag and swallowed it in one gulp.

In combination with a Concealment Spell, a Golden Lion Spirit instantly appeared beside the giant boulder.

The Transformation Pill, combined with the Concealment Spell, was enough to deceive a Quasi-Demon King.

Besides, even if the other party was a true Demon King and couldn’t be fooled...

...it would still prevent them from discerning his true identity.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye, with no time wasted.

Xu Chang’an acted casual, slowly walking toward the source of the aura.

The closer he got, the clearer the aura became to his senses.

Xu Chang’an grew more alert.

He continued to approach slowly.

Two hundred zhang, one hundred zhang, eighty zhang...

Now!

A sharp glint flashed in Xu Chang’an’s eyes. His Demon Power erupted, and a Hairpin flew out from within his body.

It flashed with a golden brilliance, transforming into a streak of golden light that shot straight toward the aura’s source.

The Quasi-Magical Treasure, the Golden Jade Hairpin!

Xu Chang’an had been Nurturing it for many years. Now, driven by the abundant Demon Power of a Top-tier Great Demon, its might was greater than ever before!

Compared to his Jade Ruyi, the Golden Jade Hairpin was of better quality and far sharper!

Wielded by him, the power of this strike from the Golden Jade Hairpin was on par with an Attack from an ordinary Quasi-Demon King.

It was both a sneak attack and a probe to test his opponent’s true strength.

Xu Chang’an’s gaze narrowed.

Just as he sent the Golden Jade Hairpin shooting out, a rainbow of crimson light blasted toward him.

Xu Chang’an didn’t dare to hold back.

The Jade Ruyi flew out from his body, transforming into a jade-green light to meet the attack.

Having advanced to Late-stage Foundation Establishment, he could now wield two Quasi-Magical Treasures simultaneously.

BOOM!

A heaven-shaking roar echoed.

The tremendous impact shattered the surrounding rock, and a fierce Gale howled.

’Such power!’

Xu Chang’an felt his vital energy and blood churn within him.

Despite his formidable Demon Body and Spirit, he had clearly suffered a considerable backlash from the collision.

Suddenly, Xu Chang’an’s expression changed.

At that moment, he had lost his connection to the Golden Jade Hairpin.

’Not good!’

A piece of pitch-black talisman paper was instantly activated, and a Golden Ring materialized.

A golden light flared!

At the same time, shimmering with multicolored light, a Great Seal that pulsed with Spiritual Light descended from the sky, pressing down on him.

Its momentum was astounding, and it was incredibly massive, like a small mountain.

The Golden Ring shot up to intercept it but could barely resist the crushing momentum of the Great Seal.

It could only struggle to hold its ground, barely managing to slow the seal’s descent.

SWOOSH!

Xu Chang’an’s Demon Power Treasure, the Long Sword Magical Artifact, shot out to meet the attack.

The Golden Jade Hairpin, the Jade Ruyi, the Talisman Treasure, and the Longsword.

In a mere moment, Xu Chang’an had deployed four offensive measures in succession.

Even the combined power of the Talisman Treasure and the Long Sword Magical Artifact could only barely resist the pressure from the Great Seal.

Furthermore, they were on the defensive, and the Great Seal continued to press down.

’A Demon King!’

Horror filled Xu Chang’an’s face.

His guess had been wrong. Terribly, terribly wrong!

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