Although it's not been long since he was promoted to the Vientiane Realm Daoist Monarch,

Jiang Shu's astonishing achievements have already spread from the Endless Sea to the Chaotic Demon Sea.

Countless Transformation Realm Demons tremble at the mention of his name.

Even the Demon Monarchs frown and weigh their own strength, for not every Demon Monarch possesses the abilities of the Black Dragon Demon Lord.

Though Sen Hu Demon Monarch has been in seclusion for a long time, he has never relinquished control over his territory.

He is somewhat aware of the critical aspects of Jiang Shu's battle with the Black Dragon Demon Lord; it is said that Jiang Shu used an extremely precious Dao Artifact then.

After that battle, Jiang Shu was also seriously injured, far from his peak condition.

This means that Jiang Shu is currently not much better off than he is.

He could first probe the situation; if advancing, he could make his name, if retreating, they could collaborate, gaining resources and treasures from Jiang Shu.

This Jiang Shu, though only newly entered the Vientiane Realm, belongs to the True Martial Sect of the Cang Mang Domain, once the First True Inheritor, now the Deputy Sect Master, with boundless resources at his command.

Perhaps there might be resources to heal his Dao injuries!

He rises to his full height, with a sharp gleam in his eyes, and brilliant light shoots up into the sky, shattering his Cave Mansion, and appearing before Jiang Shu, scrutinizing this human prodigy.

"Worthy indeed is the prodigy who can disturb the Chaotic Demon Sea alone, truly extraordinary."

"I admit, compared to you back then, I don't know how far I lagged behind."

Sen Hu Demon Monarch's figure is hunched, his face a field of wrinkles, breath uneven, his Dao practice lacking, seeming truly seriously injured as he looked at Jiang Shu with calm eyes.

But with each step forward, his imposing aura continuously recovers, until he stands before Jiang Shu.

His Great Dao is flawless, and his appearance reverts from an old man to his middle age, terrible demonic power roaring like a thousand-foot wave.

"But your mistake lies in overestimating yourself; this is the Chaotic Demon Sea. If you and I clash here, do you think other Demon Monarchs will not come?"

"Today, if you hand over your resources, I'm willing to shake hands with you, each of us nursing our wounds, while I provide you a place to stay."

Just as Sen Hu Demon Monarch was about to say more, he saw Jiang Shu's hands weave seals.

A surging Power of Great Dao surrounded from all sides, shrouding the area, and an immense array arose in response.

"This array can roughly obscure a Demon Monarch's perception for half an hour, enough to slay you!"

Jiang Shu stepped forward, all ten of his Great Dao buzzing, especially the Disaster Dao absorbed from Qiu Taoguang, exuding a terrifying aura. This Great Dao, as he studied it last, ranked low among his many Daos.

Yet at this moment, it was most crucial.

Most capable of triggering the injuries within Sen Hu Demon Monarch!

From his perspective, he could clearly see that Sen Hu Demon Monarch was already at the end of his strength; though he seemed to regain his middle-aged form, his actual combat strength wouldn't be high.

At the very least, far inferior to the Black Dragon Demon Lord.

Otherwise, he wouldn't think of collaborating, and would have just unleashed his demonic power and struck directly.

Between the Human Clan and the Demon Race, there's always been an unresolvable hatred.

Not to mention Jiang Shu had already killed three demon princes. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Which Demon Monarch wouldn't want to eliminate him quickly!

The Disaster Dao obscured the sky, with the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations descending like mountains, nearly suffocating Sen Hu Demon Monarch.

By this point, he finally understood why Jiang Shu could make such a name for himself in the Endless Sea.

Why he could battle the Black Dragon Demon Lord in the Chaotic Demon Sea without falling.

Sen Hu Demon Monarch let out a long breath; by now, a great battle was unavoidable.

He seemed about to expel a millennium of pent-up frustration, the light in his eyes growing ever brighter, a phantom image of a forest tiger rising behind him, overlooking the world, absorbing the life-giving Qi from the forest below to replenish himself.

"Kill!"

A Slaughter Dao hovered above him, boundless killing intent surging from Sen Hu Demon Monarch, his form revealing half of its original shape, half-human, half-tiger, roaring as he charged fiercely toward Jiang Shu.

In an instant, two figures clashed in the sky.

Countless space cracks appeared with each collapse.

Rumble!

Mountains shattered, space trembled.

This was the purest physical battle, every part possessing lethal power, shattering the island along with the surrounding sea, making Hu Yi retreat another three thousand miles on edge, nearly reaching the island's farthest borders.

"Is this what a Vientiane Realm conflict is?"

"If I were there, I'd probably die in the aftermath without even knowing how they attacked."

Hu Yi, raising his head, voice trembling.

With Jiang Shu's protections, he could safeguard himself in the small space.

Nearby, the Demon Race was not so fortunate, suffering collateral damage, including the half-demon leader on the sea ship, who vanished without even a scream amidst the Vientiane powers' battle's aftermath.

Only some strong Demon Beasts of the Inner Core Realm narrowly escaped, terrified, fleeing the sea area regardless of the powerful Sea Beasts within.

But when they reached ten thousand miles from the island, they discovered the heavens and earth seemed veiled by an invisible barrier; no matter what methods they used, even burning their bloodline and Dao practice, they couldn't sway this barrier, ending up dead from its backlash, dying in grisly forms.