After completely devouring all the luminous spherical fists, the King of Foulness murmured incantations, then exhaled a clutch of pale green, vividly blood-like essence that instantly vanished into the ghostly face. In that instant, the ghostly face on the shield belched deeply, swelling rapidly in size, and after several flickers, transformed into a colossal mound, then lunged forward with a powerful bite toward Han Li's position. The sky darkened momentarily! Though the ghostly face's bite appeared ordinary, it conveyed an eerie sensation as though it were about to swallow the entire mountain peak whole. "Absorbing Heaven and Earth," the three-headed, six-armed giant ape exclaimed, momentarily stunned, calling out the great spell the ghostly face had summoned. But then, with a deep roar, he raised all six arms simultaneously, golden runes surging forth, and each one instantly transformed into a bright golden orb, which then shot forth. The six golden orbs, in a mere instant of transit, materialized beneath the ghostly face's massive mouth and swiftly converged toward one point. A deep, resonant "puff" sounded. Six golden spheres burst simultaneously, and as countless runes rolled up, they transformed into a golden, swirling vortex. This vortex spun steadily, expanding to the size of an acre, and as a Buddhist chant resonated from its core, countless golden characters surged and danced wildly from the center. A loud "thunderous boom!" The ghost-faced giant's massive maw bit down squarely onto the golden vortex, and between them, a brilliant radiance erupted, unleashing two distinctly contrasting forces that merged into a dynamic, alternating golden and black luminous halo, flashing wildly between the ghost and the vortex. Fujin King, for the first time, displayed a serious expression. Yet suddenly, he took a single step forward and vanished completely from his original position. At that instant, a wave of energy surged above the giant ape, and a massive, dark, blood-glowing foot descended heavily from the sky. The giant ape narrowed its six eyes and, with a single arm movement, thrust upward without hesitation. A golden sun burst forth, exploding in brilliance. After the black colossal foot halted, it was struck and shattered by the overwhelming power emanating from the golden sun. Yet at the very next moment, the void above rippled like still water, and the Fierce Sovereign King materialized as a giant towering a thousand zhang, flashing a fierce grin toward the lower realm. With both arms moving simultaneously, he lunged down and grasped the two masses of dark clouds that had formed. Blood flames erupted within the clouds, and a pungent, nauseating odor surged forth. "Excellent!" Upon seeing the Sovereign King transform into a giant and launch a direct assault relying solely on his physical strength, the great ape form of Han Li did not flinch but instead breathed out a low exclamation of satisfaction. With a single hand seal, his own body expanded to a hundred zhang in height, and countless silver patterns of varying sizes shimmered across his surface. Suddenly, his six arms flashed with swordlight, and six distinct golden heavy weapons—staff, mace, hammer, and others—materialized and surged forth. With a powerful swing, they transformed into six golden whirlwinds, charging upward and striking the sky with tremendous force. A thunderous roar, like the collapse of heaven and earth After a tremor in its body, the six golden heavy weapons shattered piece by piece, vanishing entirely, and the giant automatically retreated two steps. When the clouds parted, the giant formed by the King of Fūsī revealed its two arms transformed into blood mist, appearing slightly more disheveled than the giant ape. Yet despite this severe injury, the King of Fūsī seemed further stirred, his inner ferocity fully awakened, and instead of retreating, he advanced with a powerful foot strike. A loud "pffft" echoed as countless black patterns erupted on the edge of his lower leg, then exploded into a swirling mass of black vapor, which then rolled and coiled into a massive black dragon several dozen zhang long, lunging fiercely at Xiao Ai. At the same time, the King of Fūsī shifted his shoulder and opened his mouth. Instantly, the sharp spines on his battle armor flashed with brilliant light, then surged forth in a burst, and after a brief blur, transformed into a series of crimson, sharp cones that plunged down with a continuous "shush-shush" sound. Meanwhile, the giant's mouth opened, spewing out a strange, blood-red cloud. A hum resonated within the blood-colored mist, and suddenly, countless black creatures, thick as thumb, burst forth. Each creature was as long as a pair of chopsticks, covered in dark exoskeleton, bearing crimson double wings on its back, with sharp, scissor-like mouths. They moved with the speed of lightning, surging in a dense wave toward the giant ape. Upon seeing this, the giant ape laughed heartily, simultaneously rubbing and then raising all six arms. As the thunder roared, six thick golden arcs spiraled from his arms, rolling with a deep rumble before coiling into six golden serpents that shot upward, precisely encircling the charging black dragon. The six serpents and the dragon engaged in a fierce, relentless tearing and biting. At this moment, the blood-red spines, flashing rapidly, also surged forward and reached close to the giant ape. Yet the ape remained utterly composed, deeply inhaling through all three of his heads, then exhaled steadily toward the sky. At that instant, a gale surged forth, and three streams of misty green qi erupted, sweeping upward and immediately knocking the blood-red spines into a chaotic state—some tumbling, others scattering, all vanishing into the wind within moments. The insect swarm, in contrast, responded with remarkable agility to the green qi; their buzzing grew urgent, and they scattered swiftly, flowing around in several distinct groups and attacking from other directions. The giant ape seemed entirely unimpressed until the insects reached within mere dozen paces of its body. Then, a sudden "whoosh" sounded as waves of silvery flame surged across its surface, expanding outward in a sweeping motion and engulfing all nearby flying insects in an unexpected blaze—transforming them into ashes within moments. Yet at this very moment, a surge of black mist rose from behind the giant ape, and a slender, withered ghostly claw emerged, extending silently and swiftly—passing straight through the silvery flame that protected it—reaching directly for a spot on the giant ape's back. A deep, resonant "thud" echoed. Suddenly, a silver pattern array flashed at the back of the giant ape, and just as the ghost's slender claws caught it. Though appearing thin and frail, the ghost's claws seemed to hold immense power, surging with a tremendous force that sent the giant ape staggering forward. Yet after the flash, the silver pattern array remained firmly attached to the ape's back, undamaged in the slightest. As the giant ape staggered forward, it immediately countered with a palm strike. A golden blade of light flashed into being, splitting the surrounding black mist in two, revealing within a creature about three feet tall—part monkey, part monster. This creature bore a single horn on its head, with both eyes white and pupilless. From its forehead down to its lower body, a faint crimson streak emerged, gushing with blood as it surged forth. Clearly, the creature had been severed in two by the blade's strike. Yet the colossal ape, after seizing the advantage, showed no intention of abandoning its assault. The other five arms likewise stirred, and countless golden arcs roared forth, forming a shimmering golden net that swept backward to enclose the monster. A soft "pffft!" sound, and the monster’s two bodies instantly transformed into two streams of black vapor, shooting out sideways and piercing through the golden web as if untouched by the hand-sealed divine thunder. Even Han Li was momentarily stunned—his giant ape paused instinctively in its movements. Seizing this brief moment, the two streams of black vapor surged upward, then coalesced once more, and resumed their form as the creature resembling a monkey yet not quite one. After a cold glance at Han Li, the creature flickered and materialized instantly beside the giant’s head, then exploded with a loud "thud," its black vapor seeping into the giant’s nostrils. The two arms that had previously been missing on the giant instantly reformed, flowing with black vapor, and restored to their original, flawless appearance. "The second Yuanjing—no, actually, it should be the second Yuanshen," the giant ape's eyes flashed with a cold gleam as he murmured. "You're quite perceptive to have immediately recognized its origin. My second Yuanshen was forged from the remains of an ancient, fearsome beast. It moves silently, and its sheer strength—so powerful that even my own body is outmatched in strength. What kind of array is behind you that could withstand its full force? It seems that ordinary treasures and secret arts cannot even touch your physical form at all. Surely not a power from the lower realm?" The King of the Fearsome Deities waved his newly grown arms, first slightly stunned, then immediately scoffed. "Ah, perhaps you've just tested it yourself and now know." The giant ape hummed, remaining noncommittal. At this moment, the sky above was filled with thunderous roars. Under the swirling flight of six golden thunder serpents, the black dragon had been torn apart and shattered. And as the Ghost-Faced Giant with its Golden Vortex held firm until now, finally dissolving and vanishing in a series of continuous, thunderous sounds, King Xungshi raised his head and glanced at the two luminous screens in the sky, then chuckled softly. "Since you possess such a secret technique to protect yourself, it's clear that ordinary attacks can scarcely pose any real threat to you. Hehe—well, it seems I cannot proceed without summoning my own essential divine power..." As soon as he finished speaking, a piercing, mournful roar erupted from the giant's mouth. At the other battlefield, where five Golden Ghost Demons were still fiercely battling the Gold-Eating King, spewing black lightning and flame, suddenly heard the roar and, abandoning their opponents, transformed back into five golden skulls that surged toward King Xungshi. They flashed past and vanished into the giant's immense form. A flash of golden light appeared at the giant's neck, and five skulls emerged mysteriously, each opening its mouth to emit either a clear, melodious or a rough, raspy voice, each chanting a distinct, unique incantation. As the incantation grew louder, a stunning sight unfolded. When the blood-flame on the giant's body surged, countless black spiritual patterns suddenly appeared on his skin, swirling and then transforming into thousands of ghost faces, each about the size of a clenched fist. Each face was lifelike, with closed eyes yet expressing distinct emotions—ranging from anger to joy—spread across every inch of the giant's body. The giant formed by the King of the Fearsome Court pressed a hand seal and emitted a deep, resonant chuckle; with that, all the ghost faces on his body slowly opened their eyes. A flash of golden light! A celestial swordbeam, like a heavenly messenger, burst forth from the nearby void with no prior sign, darting swiftly around the giant's head before vanishing in a flash to appear several dozen zhang away in the empty space. As the swordbeam faded, a golden figure, barely a foot tall, materialized with a serene, expressionless face. A loud "gurgle," and the giant's massive head rolled smoothly down from his neck. The golden figure shook his shoulders, emitting a sharp hissing sound, and instantly countless intangible sword currents burst forth from within him, rushing outward from all sides to wrap around the giant's headless body, as if intent on instantly tearing it into fragments.