Global Demon King: Starting as the Abyssal Dragon

force distorting and tearing apart the incoming sword Qi waves.
In an instant, the attacks were devoured, dissipating into the void.

Longyi had some tricks up his sleeve.

Zhang Nu nodded in satisfaction.

Long Yi was already at the peak of the Level 5 overlord.
He had undergone the Demon King's baptism a few days ago.
Although he had not immediately advanced to the Level 6, he had already made significant progress, with only two or three more baptisms standing between him and becoming a Level 6 existence.

The current Long Yi possessed the combat power that reached the ceiling of Level 5 overlords.
Even when facing slightly weaker monarch-level beings, he could hold his ground and achieve a fifty-fifty chance of victory, thanks to the advantage of his superior race.

“Perish!” Jinkui bellowed, summoning a radiant golden lightning that swiftly struck down one of the Soul Guards.
The overwhelming power of the Demon Busting Golden Thunder shattered the spiritual form of the undead entity.

The golden lightning erupted, inflicting damage upon the surrounding Soul Guards.
Simultaneously, the binding effects of the golden thunder restricted their lightning-fast mobility.

Seizing the opportunity, Long Yi unleashed a torrent of dragon flames, unleashing a devastating area of effect assault.

The two Level 5 overlords collaborated seamlessly, resulting in the swift obliteration of over a dozen Soul Guards.

[You've slain an Ancient Monarch's Soul Guard.
Gold +18,000!]

[You've slain an Ancient Monarch's Soul Guard.
Gold +18,000!]

[You've slain an Ancient Monarch's Soul Guard.
Gold +18,000!]

[……]

Zhang Nu led his two followers, effortlessly carved a path through these soul giants.
He barely needed to lift a finger as his subordinates swiftly dealt with these minor monsters they encountered.

Although they were considered minor monsters, they were top-tier Level 5 elites! Each one yielded a generous reward of 18,000 gold!

Within this vast ancient tomb, these fodders were scattered in large numbers.
In no time, they had already annihilated over a hundred of them.

By simply clearing out these minions, Zhang Nu had amassed a fortune of three million gold, sufficient to convert ten additional golden giants for Thunderclap City or to initiate three rounds of the Demon King's baptism, further enhancing the strength and cultivation of his subordinates.

However, in that very instant, Zhang Nu's senses heightened.
He perceived the presence of several exceptionally formidable auras ahead.

Alerting his subordinates, he cautioned, “We are nearing the entrance to the core region of the monarchs' tomb, where the defenses are even tighter.
Remain vigilant and prioritize your safety.”

With those words, he abruptly accelerated and took the lead, charging forth into the core area.

Zhang Nu found dozens of soul giants gathered in this area.

[Ancient Monarch's Soul Guard] Level 5 elite unit.

[Ancient Monarch's Soul Guard Captain] Level 5 lord unit.

Among the multitude of soul giants, there were four or five lord rankeds, significantly stronger than the ordinary ones.

However, such strengths were still mere fodder levels in the eyes of the Demon King.
Why would the Demon King even bother to pay attention to them?

Zhang Nu did not linger on these creatures.
He noticed that within the grand hall, two colossal skeletal dragons laid prostrate.

In their prime, they were unquestionably adult true dragons, with each measuring over eighty meters in length.

Like a pair of guard dogs, they were chained by runic iron links on either side of the bronze giant gate, their skeletal bodies enveloped in a terrifying aura.

Moreover, likely influenced by the Evil God's aura, they had sprouted numerous grotesque and distorted daemonic flesh, which would inflict severe psychic contamination upon those who approached.

[Corrupted Skeletal Dragon] Level 5 overlord unit.

……

Description: Once revered as formidable dragons, they were defeated by one of the former ancient monarchs and ultimately became accompanying burial offerings and tomb guardian beasts.
Long-term exposure to the Evil God's aura has even intensified their horror beyond their living state.

“Cursed beings!”

As a proud member of the true dragons, Long Yi, witnessing his fellow kin reduced to mere watchdogs and tomb guardians, could no longer contain his anger.

But for Zhang Nu, he remained unperturbed.
There was no need to let anger consume him over such matters.

The fate of these two true dragons was a consequence of their inferior skills in their previous lives.
After being sealed for so many years, it was time to grant them release.

Meanwhile, sensing the presence of intruders, the two corrupted dragons and the soul giants immediately shifted into battle mode.

Zhang Nu issued a command, “I'll handle these two undead skeletal dragons.
You take care of the soul guardians.”

“Understood!”

Jin Kui and Long Yi immediately sprang into action and drew the attention of the soul guardians, diverting their focus.

The corrupted dragons unleashed a ferocious blast of their corrupted breath, a vile combination of necrotic energy and the aura of Evil God, sweeping towards their adversaries.

Zhang Nu swiftly teleported to intercept the attack.

+32!

+21!

+41!

Zhang Nu absorbed the entirety of the undead dragon breath.
Rather than inflicting harm, these attacks not only failed to damage him but actually replenished his HP and MP.

In truth, the composition of the undead dragon breath was intricate.

The fire-based element of the attack was rendered ineffective by Zhang Nu's exceptional magic immunity.
The toxic and cursing effects were nullified by his “Source of Corruption” talent.
The ominous aura of death and even the faint trace of Evil God's power were neutralized by the fusion of two Evil God fragments within Zhang Nu.
Furthermore, by activating the Eye of Death, Zhang Nu absorbed the necrotic damage of the breath.

The two corrupted dragons possessed formidable strength.
Although they could not match Long Yi, who had reached the pinnacle of the Level 5 overlord, they were more than a match for Jin Kui, a Level 5 golden giant.

It was worth noting that the golden giant's innate talent was effective against undead creatures.
Even when faced with this disadvantage, the strength of a single corrupted dragon still slightly surpassed that of the giant chieftain, showcasing the sheer power of these two beings.

However, regrettably, when they encountered the Demon King, the attacks employed by the corrupted dragons, consisting mainly of curses and necrotic damage, proved utterly futile against the Demon King.

Furthermore, they lacked intelligence, thus remaining oblivious to the ineffectiveness of their assaults.
Consequently, these terrifying skeletal dragons, capable of wreaking havoc upon the outside world, now appeared rather ludicrous and absurd.

Like two bumbling creatures, the two corrupted dragons persisted in their feeble attempts to breathe corruptive flames, unleash necromantic spells, and cast curses, but their endeavors amounted to nothing more than a gentle tickle.

With a resounding roar, the Demon King assumed his massive dragon form.

In an instant, he stomped the two corrupted dragons beneath his feet.

Then, opening his maw, he unleashed a colossal pillar of dragon flames several meters in diameter, obliterating the unfortunate creature.
It was akin to using a high-pressure water jet to cleanse a surface, scouring the dragon from head to toe.

The corrupted tissues turned to ashes.
Devoid of the Evil God energies that once imbued them and formed their flesh, the dragons' body became exceedingly frail.
After enduring the scorching flames for a dozen seconds, its bones were charred black, and the ground beneath it transformed into a molten pool.

[You've slain a Corrupted Skeletal Dragon.
Gold +1 million!]

[You've slain a Corrupted Skeletal Dragon.
Gold +1 million!]

The two formidable skeletal dragons were as feeble and defenseless as insignificant insects in the face of the overwhelming might of the Demon King!