Super Godly Machine Army Chapter 587
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The demons were born with ‘bloodlines’. By cultivating’ bloodline secret techniques’, they could raise their cultivation and strengthen their bloodlines. They could rely on ‘burning their bloodlines’ to burst out with powerful combat power.
The demons were born with ‘bloodlines’. By cultivating’ bloodline secret techniques’, they could raise their cultivation and strengthen their bloodlines. They could rely on ‘burning their bloodlines’ to burst out with powerful combat power.
similarly.
similarly.
When the human race cultivated martial arts to a high level and understood their own ‘Dao’, they would be able to grasp the’ profound meaning of martial arts’. When the ‘profound meaning of martial arts’ was unleashed, it could also increase their battle power.
When the human race cultivated martial arts to a high level and understood their own ‘Dao’, they would be able to grasp the’ profound meaning of martial arts’. When the ‘profound meaning of martial arts’ was unleashed, it could also increase their battle power.
For example.
For example.
Xiao Linlin had comprehended the way of the sword and the laws of the sword.
Xiao Linlin had comprehended the way of the sword and the laws of the sword.
After the explosion.
After the explosion.
His combat power would soar.
His combat power would soar.
The most important thing was …
The most important thing was …
As long as a monster had a bloodline of the third rank or above, they could ‘burn their bloodline’. However, there was a huge’ side effect’. The longer they burned their bloodline, the greater the side effect.
As long as a monster had a bloodline of the third rank or above, they could ‘burn their bloodline’. However, there was a huge’ side effect’. The longer they burned their bloodline, the greater the side effect.
Even a drop in bloodline grade was considered good.
Even a drop in bloodline grade was considered good.
in contrast.
in contrast.
It was much safer for the human’s ‘profound meaning of martial arts’ to burst out. It would only consume a lot of energy in a short time, but it wouldn’t have life-threatening side effects.
It was much safer for the human’s ‘profound meaning of martial arts’ to burst out. It would only consume a lot of energy in a short time, but it wouldn’t have life-threatening side effects.
However …
However …
The profound meaning of martial arts wasn’t something that just anyone could master.
The profound meaning of martial arts wasn’t something that just anyone could master.
it required ‘talent’,’ aptitude’, and ‘luck’.
it required ‘talent’,’ aptitude’, and ‘luck’.
One had to understand and comprehend one’s own ‘Dao’.
One had to understand and comprehend one’s own ‘Dao’.
Only then could one grasp the profound meaning of martial arts.
Only then could one grasp the profound meaning of martial arts.
“Profound meaning of martial arts!”
“Profound meaning of martial arts!”
” you … ” black moon demon emperor’s face darkened, and her pupils constricted. ” you’ve actually mastered the ‘profound meaning of martial arts’. ”
” you … ” black moon demon emperor’s face darkened, and her pupils constricted. ” you’ve actually mastered the ‘profound meaning of martial arts’. ”
“Nine forms of Heavenly Sword!”
“Nine forms of Heavenly Sword!”
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Immediately.
Immediately.
Xiao Linlin’s long sword slashed down, and with the power of the law of the sword attached to it, nine beams of sword light shot out.
Xiao Linlin’s long sword slashed down, and with the power of the law of the sword attached to it, nine beams of sword light shot out.
it was as bright as silver.
it was as bright as silver.
“Burning Sky saber!”
“Burning Sky saber!”
BOOM!
BOOM!
” die! ” blackmoon demon emperor shouted and waved his right hand. the three saint weapons of the dynasty merged into a huge black scimitar and slashed down.
” die! ” blackmoon demon emperor shouted and waved his right hand. the three saint weapons of the dynasty merged into a huge black scimitar and slashed down.
Bang Bang Bang Bang!
Bang Bang Bang Bang!
The vast black saber radiance swept across the sky and destroyed the nine sword radiances. However, its own luster also dimmed and countless cracks appeared.
The vast black saber radiance swept across the sky and destroyed the nine sword radiances. However, its own luster also dimmed and countless cracks appeared.
“……”
“……”
Xiao Linlin’s face turned pale.
Xiao Linlin’s face turned pale.
The move just now.
The move just now.
It had almost consumed a third of his power.
It had almost consumed a third of his power.
kill!!!
kill!!!
Hun Tianjian and the rest recovered from their shock. They immediately charged forward and unleashed all sorts of martial arts. The radiance was resplendent as it shattered the black blade radiance.
Hun Tianjian and the rest recovered from their shock. They immediately charged forward and unleashed all sorts of martial arts. The radiance was resplendent as it shattered the black blade radiance.
Obviously.
Obviously.
Among the four of them, Xiao Linlin was the only one who had mastered the ‘martial arts ultimacy’. The other three had not mastered it and could not use it.
Among the four of them, Xiao Linlin was the only one who had mastered the ‘martial arts ultimacy’. The other three had not mastered it and could not use it.
However …
However …
Xiao Linlin was the main attacker, while hun Tianjian and the other two assisted from the side. However, they still managed to block demon Emperor Blackmoon.
Xiao Linlin was the main attacker, while hun Tianjian and the other two assisted from the side. However, they still managed to block demon Emperor Blackmoon.
“Bloodline ignition!”
“Bloodline ignition!”
“Bloodline ignition!”
“Bloodline ignition!”
“!!!”
“!!!”
Roar! “roar!”
Roar! “roar!”
On the battlefield.
On the battlefield.
All the monsters burned their bloodlines, and a large number of bloodline Dharma images appeared. They burned the flames of their bloodlines and burst out with extremely powerful power.
All the monsters burned their bloodlines, and a large number of bloodline Dharma images appeared. They burned the flames of their bloodlines and burst out with extremely powerful power.
“Not good!”
“Not good!”
“These demons are going to risk their lives!”
“These demons are going to risk their lives!”
“Be careful!”
“Be careful!”
as long as they can survive the burning of their blood, these demons will be like fish on an anvil, waiting to be slaughtered.
as long as they can survive the burning of their blood, these demons will be like fish on an anvil, waiting to be slaughtered.
“stop them!”
“stop them!”
” kill!!! ”
” kill!!! ”
The crowd roared.
The crowd roared.
“Ah!”
“Ah!”
Pfft! “Pfft!”
Pfft! “Pfft!”
an even more intense battle broke out.
an even more intense battle broke out.
The demons burned their bloodlines, and their strength skyrocketed. They completely suppressed the Army of martial Kings and the Imperial dynasties, killing a large number of human soldiers.
The demons burned their bloodlines, and their strength skyrocketed. They completely suppressed the Army of martial Kings and the Imperial dynasties, killing a large number of human soldiers.
“Die!”
“Die!”
“Whoosh!”
“Whoosh!”
Suddenly.
Suddenly.
a Type 6 monster attacked. It was simply too fast and was hidden in the shadows as it approached the nuclear energy team.
a Type 6 monster attacked. It was simply too fast and was hidden in the shadows as it approached the nuclear energy team.
“Pfft!”
“Pfft!”
The pitch-black spear radiance pierced through the sky.
The pitch-black spear radiance pierced through the sky.
Blood splattered everywhere.
Blood splattered everywhere.
“Ah!”
“Ah!”
a miserable scream rang out.
a miserable scream rang out.
several members of the nuclear energy Squad had been killed by this level six monster. Their hearts had been pierced, and the terrifying bloodline energy had rushed into their bodies, killing them.
several members of the nuclear energy Squad had been killed by this level six monster. Their hearts had been pierced, and the terrifying bloodline energy had rushed into their bodies, killing them.
“damn it!”
“damn it!”
The eyes of Yue Fengji, Hong Tianqi, and the others almost popped out.
The eyes of Yue Fengji, Hong Tianqi, and the others almost popped out.
“kill him!”
“kill him!”
shua!
shua!
Yue Fengji unleashed his full power. He was already a perfected-stage level six martial arts expert, and with the power of the ‘nuclear weapon’, he could withstand a few moves from an ordinary early-stage level Seven.
Yue Fengji unleashed his full power. He was already a perfected-stage level six martial arts expert, and with the power of the ‘nuclear weapon’, he could withstand a few moves from an ordinary early-stage level Seven.
“Nuclear explosion fist!”
“Nuclear explosion fist!”
Yue Fengji caught up to the monster hiding in the shadows and merged the power of the ‘nuclear energy’ with his own martial arts power.
Yue Fengji caught up to the monster hiding in the shadows and merged the power of the ‘nuclear energy’ with his own martial arts power.
Then, a huge fist mark was blasted out.
Then, a huge fist mark was blasted out.
“BOOM!”
“BOOM!”
this punch hit the opponent directly, and a huge fist mark exploded, shaking the surroundings. the terrifying power directly blew the level six demon into ashes.
this punch hit the opponent directly, and a huge fist mark exploded, shaking the surroundings. the terrifying power directly blew the level six demon into ashes.
One punch!
One punch!
“so strong!”
“so strong!”
Yue Fengji’s eyes were filled with shock. He looked at the destruction in front of him and couldn’t believe it. I didn’t expect that a punch that combined ‘nuclear energy’ and ‘martial arts’ could achieve such an effect.
Yue Fengji’s eyes were filled with shock. He looked at the destruction in front of him and couldn’t believe it. I didn’t expect that a punch that combined ‘nuclear energy’ and ‘martial arts’ could achieve such an effect.
“This power, it’s probably already at the seventh rank.”
“This power, it’s probably already at the seventh rank.”
“Captain Yue.”
“Captain Yue.”
” i’m sorry, ” hong tianqi said. ” ten members of the nuclear squad have died. we only managed to retrieve nine ‘controllable nuclear fission palm controllers’. one is missing. ”
” i’m sorry, ” hong tianqi said. ” ten members of the nuclear squad have died. we only managed to retrieve nine ‘controllable nuclear fission palm controllers’. one is missing. ”
“What did you just say?”
“What did you just say?”
Moon wind’s eyes were wide open. lost a ‘controllable nuclear fission palm control device’? ”
Moon wind’s eyes were wide open. lost a ‘controllable nuclear fission palm control device’? ”
“Yes.”
“Yes.”
Hong Tianqi nodded.
Hong Tianqi nodded.
“Damn it!”
“Damn it!”
Yue Fengji’s face darkened. this is the weapon given to us by His Majesty. You know the power of the weapon. If the monster race gets their hands on it, or even finds out something from it, we will be held responsible.
Yue Fengji’s face darkened. this is the weapon given to us by His Majesty. You know the power of the weapon. If the monster race gets their hands on it, or even finds out something from it, we will be held responsible.
“His Majesty will definitely blame us.”
“His Majesty will definitely blame us.”
“We have to find the lost ‘controllable nuclear fission palm control device’.”
“We have to find the lost ‘controllable nuclear fission palm control device’.”
“I know,”
“I know,”
Hong Tianqi said.
Hong Tianqi said.
On the other side.
On the other side.
in the central region of the holy peace region.
in the central region of the holy peace region.
The war started by the ‘Wutian demon dynasty’ covered the entire central region of the Saint peace state in just one day.
The war started by the ‘Wutian demon dynasty’ covered the entire central region of the Saint peace state in just one day.
The three barbarian empires were attacked by the first, second, and third Allied forces of the demon race at the same time.
The three barbarian empires were attacked by the first, second, and third Allied forces of the demon race at the same time.
At the same time.
At the same time.
Wutian demon Emperor, qianfu demon Emperor, and seven Lotus demon Emperor.
Wutian demon Emperor, qianfu demon Emperor, and seven Lotus demon Emperor.
Three demon emperors.
Three demon emperors.
He personally led the ‘dynasty guards Legion’ and arrived at the border of the ‘Great Yan Dynasty’. Then, the battle began, and the demon race’s’ dynasty guards Legion ‘pushed through the entire way.
He personally led the ‘dynasty guards Legion’ and arrived at the border of the ‘Great Yan Dynasty’. Then, the battle began, and the demon race’s’ dynasty guards Legion ‘pushed through the entire way.
In just half a day.
In just half a day.
they had already arrived at the imperial capital of the great yan.
they had already arrived at the imperial capital of the great yan.
BOOM! boom! BOOM!
BOOM! boom! BOOM!
Outside dynasty city.
Outside dynasty city.
In the sky.
In the sky.
they were huge battleships of the demon race. each battleship was very magnificent, like floating islands, full of oppression.
they were huge battleships of the demon race. each battleship was very magnificent, like floating islands, full of oppression.
On the ground.
On the ground.
What he saw was an Army of demon soldiers that stretched as far as the eye could see.
What he saw was an Army of demon soldiers that stretched as far as the eye could see.
He was wearing armor.
He was wearing armor.
Every single demon soldier was actually a demon at the perfected stage of level one.
Every single demon soldier was actually a demon at the perfected stage of level one.
This was a truly strong Army!
This was a truly strong Army!
After all, it was formed by the Imperial Guards.
After all, it was formed by the Imperial Guards.
The elite of the elite.
The elite of the elite.
roar! Roar! roar!
roar! Roar! roar!
high up in the sky.
high up in the sky.
Three Dragon roars were heard.
Three Dragon roars were heard.
In the middle.
In the middle.
A huge dragon head poked out from the dark clouds. It was as huge as a mountain and was a four-clawed true dragon. It shone with a purple light and lightning seemed to surround its body.
A huge dragon head poked out from the dark clouds. It was as huge as a mountain and was a four-clawed true dragon. It shone with a purple light and lightning seemed to surround its body.
It had reached 90000 meters!
It had reached 90000 meters!
Above the head of the purple true dragon.
Above the head of the purple true dragon.
A demon Emperor was standing there.
A demon Emperor was standing there.
compared to the true dragon that was 90000 meters long, the demon emperor was less than two meters tall. he looked extremely small, but his aura completely suppressed the true dragon under his feet.
compared to the true dragon that was 90000 meters long, the demon emperor was less than two meters tall. he looked extremely small, but his aura completely suppressed the true dragon under his feet.
He was Wutian demon Emperor!
He was Wutian demon Emperor!
Other than that.
Other than that.
On the left and right of the purple dragon.
On the left and right of the purple dragon.
There were also two four-clawed true dragons.
There were also two four-clawed true dragons.
however …
however …
Compared to the purple true dragon …
Compared to the purple true dragon …
The other two four-clawed true dragons were much smaller.
The other two four-clawed true dragons were much smaller.
20,000 meters to the left.
20,000 meters to the left.
It was black.
It was black.
Standing on the dragon’s head was qianfu demon Emperor.
Standing on the dragon’s head was qianfu demon Emperor.
40,000 meters to the right.
40,000 meters to the right.
It was green in color.
It was green in color.
Standing on the dragon’s head was seven Lotus demon Emperor.
Standing on the dragon’s head was seven Lotus demon Emperor.
The three demon sovereigns descended.
The three demon sovereigns descended.
He suppressed the great Yan’s imperial capital.
He suppressed the great Yan’s imperial capital.
Within the imperial capital.
Within the imperial capital.
The people of Great Yan were all terrified, as if the end of the world had arrived.
The people of Great Yan were all terrified, as if the end of the world had arrived.
“Human Emperor of Yan GUI.”
“Human Emperor of Yan GUI.”
with his hands behind his back, qianfu demon emperor shouted loudly, ” “Quickly come out and accept your death!”
with his hands behind his back, qianfu demon emperor shouted loudly, ” “Quickly come out and accept your death!”
“Die!”
“Die!”
“Die!”
“Die!”
“……”
“……”
The next moment.
The next moment.
The demon soldiers shouted in unison, their voices so loud that it shook the heavens and earth.
The demon soldiers shouted in unison, their voices so loud that it shook the heavens and earth.
“Roar!”
“Roar!”
The Dragon’s Roar shook the sky.
The Dragon’s Roar shook the sky.
Yan GUI stepped on a true dragon and soared into the sky. The pressure of the human Emperor enveloped the entire city, and then helped the people of Great Yan resist the pressure of the three demon emperors.
Yan GUI stepped on a true dragon and soared into the sky. The pressure of the human Emperor enveloped the entire city, and then helped the people of Great Yan resist the pressure of the three demon emperors.
“You monster race really think highly of me.”
“You monster race really think highly of me.”
Yan GUI looked at Wu Tian demon Emperor and the others calmly. three demon emperors coming to Great Yan together. What a great formation. I’m really flattered.
Yan GUI looked at Wu Tian demon Emperor and the others calmly. three demon emperors coming to Great Yan together. What a great formation. I’m really flattered.
“Yan GUI, I thought you had already run away in fear.”
“Yan GUI, I thought you had already run away in fear.”
Qianfu demon Emperor sneered.
Qianfu demon Emperor sneered.
“Escape?”
“Escape?”
Yan GUI shook his head, ” if you want to kill me, you have to have the ability.
Yan GUI shook his head, ” if you want to kill me, you have to have the ability.
“Killing you is as easy as taking something out of my pocket.”
“Killing you is as easy as taking something out of my pocket.”
Seven Lotus demon Emperor said.
Seven Lotus demon Emperor said.
“Great Yan! Today, we will be destroyed!”
“Great Yan! Today, we will be destroyed!”
“Whoosh!!!”
“Whoosh!!!”
Wu Tian demon Emperor raised his head, and there seemed to be an endless sea of Thunder surging in his eyes, as if there were laws of Thunder surging in his eyes.
Wu Tian demon Emperor raised his head, and there seemed to be an endless sea of Thunder surging in his eyes, as if there were laws of Thunder surging in his eyes.
“Die!”
“Die!”
Shua!
Shua!
in that instant.
in that instant.
Without any hesitation, Wu Tian struck out with his palm. A terrifying palm print expanded in the wind, and endless Thunderbolts condensed.
Without any hesitation, Wu Tian struck out with his palm. A terrifying palm print expanded in the wind, and endless Thunderbolts condensed.
In the end.
In the end.
It turned into a lightning palm print that was as vast as the stars.
It turned into a lightning palm print that was as vast as the stars.
It was aimed at Yan GUI.
It was aimed at Yan GUI.
“Activate the formation!”
“Activate the formation!”
yan gui’s pupils contracted.
yan gui’s pupils contracted.
At this moment.
At this moment.
He felt the arrival of death!
He felt the arrival of death!
“Kill!”
“Kill!”
“Rumble!”
“Rumble!”
Countless battle cries rang out.
Countless battle cries rang out.
The Army of the Great Yan Dynasty appeared. They gathered together, and it was as if an endless amount of military Qi had gathered together, forming a Grade 7 military formation.
The Army of the Great Yan Dynasty appeared. They gathered together, and it was as if an endless amount of military Qi had gathered together, forming a Grade 7 military formation.
Buzzzzzz! Buzzzzzz! Buzzzzzz!
Buzzzzzz! Buzzzzzz! Buzzzzzz!
At this moment.
At this moment.
Yan GUI had already mobilized all the forces he could control.
Yan GUI had already mobilized all the forces he could control.
The fate of the Empire, the Empire’s Saint weapon, and the seventh-tier army formation.
The fate of the Empire, the Empire’s Saint weapon, and the seventh-tier army formation.
As well as the martial arts of the nation.
As well as the martial arts of the nation.
The four were one.
The four were one.
“Profound meaning of martial arts!”
“Profound meaning of martial arts!”
Finally.
Finally.
saber Dao laws! Yan GUI exploded and roared, ” saber Dao laws!
saber Dao laws! Yan GUI exploded and roared, ” saber Dao laws!
“Swallow Dragon Saber art!”
“Swallow Dragon Saber art!”
“Slash!”
“Slash!”
“whoosh!”
“whoosh!”
It could be seen.
It could be seen.
Yan GUI used all of his power, with the ‘law of saber Dao’ of the ‘martial arts profound’ as the main body, to unleash his strongest attack. It had already surpassed the seventh level and reached the eighth level.
Yan GUI used all of his power, with the ‘law of saber Dao’ of the ‘martial arts profound’ as the main body, to unleash his strongest attack. It had already surpassed the seventh level and reached the eighth level.
This was his strongest power.
This was his strongest power.
The saber turned into a Dragon-shaped saber radiance and shook the world.
The saber turned into a Dragon-shaped saber radiance and shook the world.
“Thunderbolt palm!”
“Thunderbolt palm!”
BOOM!
BOOM!
Wutian demon Emperor increased his strength, and the Thunderbolt palm print became even more vast. There seemed to be Thunder Dragons entrenched in the palm, containing the law of Thunder.
Wutian demon Emperor increased his strength, and the Thunderbolt palm print became even more vast. There seemed to be Thunder Dragons entrenched in the palm, containing the law of Thunder.
“Exterminate!”
“Exterminate!”
The Thunderbolt palm print fell and collided with Yan GUI’s blade.
The Thunderbolt palm print fell and collided with Yan GUI’s blade.
bang bang bang bang!
bang bang bang bang!
The two sides collided.
The two sides collided.
Countless explosions were heard.
Countless explosions were heard.
The saber Light was overflowing, and the lightning flashed.
The saber Light was overflowing, and the lightning flashed.
Kachaa! Kachaa!
Kachaa! Kachaa!
In the end.
In the end.
The blade light shattered.
The blade light shattered.
Pfff!
Pfff!
“ah!”
“ah!”
Yan GUI screamed as his body was sent flying.
Yan GUI screamed as his body was sent flying.
Bang!
Bang!
The lightning palm also exploded.
The lightning palm also exploded.
“Rumble!”
“Rumble!”
The storm of the explosion spread in all directions.
The storm of the explosion spread in all directions.
“Your Majesty!”
“Your Majesty!”
in the capital of the great yan.
in the capital of the great yan.
The ministers all shouted in shock.
The ministers all shouted in shock.
“spear of lightning!”
“spear of lightning!”
“Whoosh!”
“Whoosh!”
Wutian demon Emperor waved his right hand, and Thunderbolts gathered and turned into a solid-like Thunderbolt spear. It pierced through the void like a bolt of lightning.
Wutian demon Emperor waved his right hand, and Thunderbolts gathered and turned into a solid-like Thunderbolt spear. It pierced through the void like a bolt of lightning.
“!!!”
“!!!”
Yan GUI had just steadied his body and had no time to defend.
Yan GUI had just steadied his body and had no time to defend.
Buzzzzzz! Buzzzzzz!
Buzzzzzz! Buzzzzzz!
the next moment.
the next moment.
The three Saint weapons, the Fortune of the dynasty, and the power of the grade 7 formation automatically protected their owners.
The three Saint weapons, the Fortune of the dynasty, and the power of the grade 7 formation automatically protected their owners.
Bang Bang Bang Bang!
Bang Bang Bang Bang!
However …
However …
However, they were all destroyed by the lightning Spears.
However, they were all destroyed by the lightning Spears.
“Pfft!”
“Pfft!”
In the end.
In the end.
The lightning Spear pierced through Yan GUI’s chest and came out of his body. Blood splattered everywhere.
The lightning Spear pierced through Yan GUI’s chest and came out of his body. Blood splattered everywhere.
“ah!”
“ah!”
Yan GUI let out a blood-curdling screech as the terrifying power of lightning rushed into his body, continuously exterminating his life force.
Yan GUI let out a blood-curdling screech as the terrifying power of lightning rushed into his body, continuously exterminating his life force.
Two moves!
Two moves!
Wutian demon Emperor had only made two moves in succession!
Wutian demon Emperor had only made two moves in succession!
Yan GUI was beaten up like this.
Yan GUI was beaten up like this.
Shua!
Shua!
Wutian demon Emperor seemed to have teleported and disappeared from where he was. In the next moment, he appeared beside Yan GUI and grabbed his head.
Wutian demon Emperor seemed to have teleported and disappeared from where he was. In the next moment, he appeared beside Yan GUI and grabbed his head.
“Pfft!”
“Pfft!”
He twisted it hard.
He twisted it hard.
Yan GUI’s head was plucked off.
Yan GUI’s head was plucked off.
He was dead!
He was dead!
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