Chapter 564 417 Demon King
There's another matter that fills Luo Chen with doubt, and that is that Wind Grasshopper seems unaware that the Two-headed Snake has split into two people: Nalan and Lin. He's unsure whether to share this with the Dragon Monarch, as it might affect their upcoming plans. However, before he can make a decision, Wind Grasshopper speaks again.
"That Snake Demon, its left head excels in Daoist arts, while the right head is adept at divination. Even an ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivator finds it difficult to eradicate it." Wind Grasshopper's tone reveals his fear of the Snake Demon, but then he suddenly shifts his tone, "However, it does have a fatal weakness."
"What is it?" Luo Chen asked urgently, hoping to find the key to defeating the Snake Demon.
"It loves to feed on heavenly thunder," Wind Grasshopper said slowly.
Luo Chen was taken aback by this revelation. To love consuming lightning? This sounds strange, and hardly seems like a weakness. Puzzled, he began to recall Li Lin's dream. That year, the two heads of the snake had crafted two wheels for Li Lin and taught him the Five Thunders Technique. All this seemed related to the Snake Demon's preference for thunder. However, he faintly sensed that some other plot might be hidden within this.
Seeing the puzzlement on Luo Chen and Ouyang Qian's faces, Wind Grasshopper chuckled lightly and explained, "Ordinary heavenly thunder is like a gourmet feast to it, but you should know that thunder comes in nine grades. Normal heavenly thunder at most reaches the third grade. Anything above that, even great demons at the Nascent Soul Stage, cannot withstand. If I cast the spell, I can summon the sixth-grade heavenly thunder. If it forcibly consumes the sixth-grade thunder, it will damage its tendons, muscles, and bones, and will find it difficult to digest for a while. In this state, it can hardly perform its Daoist arts, and thus, even an ordinary Qi Cultivator can slay it."
Hearing this, Luo Chen found it even more peculiar. After pondering for a moment, he said, "But who can guarantee that it will indeed consume the sixth-grade heavenly thunder? Moreover, Dragon Monarch, as you are in the Demon King's Grotto Heaven, unable to come here via the Teleportation Array, how can you bring down heavenly thunder?"
Wind Grasshopper smiled at this inquiry and calmly explained, "This Two-headed Snake, despite its exceptional talent and spiritual nature, cannot change its inherent greed. Even achieving immortality can't erase this nature. Man's insatiable desires lead the snake to swallow an elephant! Heavenly thunder helps it temper its tendons, muscles, bones, and organs, while the essence of thunder is highly nourishing. So, if the sixth-grade thunder appears, even knowing it will be hard to digest, it will not let this opportunity slip."
"I see..." Luo Chen nodded thoughtfully, "Then when do you plan to start casting the spell, Dragon Monarch?"
"This matter should not be delayed too long," Wind Grasshopper said. "I will start gathering the materials needed for the spell and find an appropriate time to bring down the heavenly thunder."
Upon hearing this, Luo Chen felt a chill, realizing that the confrontation with the Snake Demon was imminent. He took a deep breath to calm his excited heart and said, "In that case, we'll await your good news, Dragon Monarch."
In the following period, Luo Chen and Ouyang Qian began to prepare intensively. They knew that in the upcoming battle, every bit of strength was crucial. Meanwhile, Wind Grasshopper became busy within the Demon King's Grotto Heaven, ensuring he could successfully bring down the sixth-grade heavenly thunder to deliver a fatal blow to the Snake Demon.
As time passed, the sky gradually darkened. As night fell, the perfect moment for action had arrived. Standing on high ground overlooking the entire Demon King's Grotto Heaven, Wind Grasshopper silently recited the spell and began casting. In an instant, the sky was covered with thick clouds, lightning flashed, and a suffocating aura filled the air.
Meanwhile, elsewhere, Luo Chen and Ouyang Qian were also ready for battle. They tightened their grip on their weapons, a firm belief and determination reflected in their eyes. They knew an exciting and thrilling battle awaited them.
Just then, a blinding light descended from the sky, directly towards the Snake Demon's lair. It was the sixth-grade heavenly thunder summoned by Wind Grasshopper! Seeing this, Luo Chen and Ouyang Qian immediately sprang into action, rushing towards the Snake Demon's lair like bolts of lightning, ready to display their skills in the battle!
"As for how I can assist you..." Wind Grasshopper smiled slightly, paused for a moment, then continued, "Although I cannot personally reach the Eastern Realm via the Teleportation Array, you can summon me." He paused and explained, "Of course, not my true self, but my dragon soul."