area51novel Chapter 445 The Ruins of the Ancient Heavenly Palace! The Heavenly Emperor and the Devouring Demon E
Chapter 445 The Ruins of the Ancient Heavenly Palace! The Heavenly Emperor and the Devouring Demon E
After learning the whole story, Chu Yang couldn't help but smile.
To openly discuss our current situation and the circumstances of the extraterrestrial evil race with the entire Great Thousand Worlds?
Although Xiaoxiao didn't know much about this matter and didn't go into too much detail, Chu Yang was very clear about a key issue.
That is, how do we eliminate panic?
Once these details are made public, they will inevitably cause widespread panic. As things stand, there seems to be only one way to dispel this panic…
That is to make his many deeds and his demon-slaying plan public!
Ancient history, the truth of the world, and the ever-present threat of extraterrestrial evil races will undoubtedly become a heavy burden on everyone's hearts.
To help people overcome their fear and have the courage to go to war, we must set an example for them, or rather, give them hope.
Chu Yang is undoubtedly the best choice!
This is a tremendously good thing for Chu Yang!
It's like the Great Thousand Palace is indirectly helping him collect faith power!
After the Demon Slayer Project and the events in the Canglan Plane came to an end, the power of faith within the Ascension Amulet surged, and it is now fully capable of supporting his sixteenth ascension.
However, Chu Yang was not in a hurry, because resurrecting the Heavenly Emperor would take some time, and he could make good use of the time during this process.
Upon entering the ruins of the ancient Heavenly Palace, Xiao Xiao retrieved a withered body draped in a Taoist robe.
This is an old Taoist priest. Even though he has been dead for tens of thousands of years, his body is still incorruptible. You can even see his bones, which are emitting a faint glow, through his dry skin.
Chu Yang's eyes lit up, and he said with slight surprise, "The Great Thousand Palace is really willing to go to great lengths to acquire this body. If nothing unexpected happens, the Heavenly Emperor will be able to live a second life!"
To live a second life is an unparalleled opportunity for any strong person.
Imagine that when a powerful cultivator reaches a certain level, has reached the limit of their talent, and has no predecessors to follow, their cultivation path has come to an end.
In this situation, the only way to make further progress is through a long period of accumulation.
How many people can live for tens of thousands of years?
Therefore, the trials of life and death become the opportunity for these strong individuals to break through.
But it's just a starting point. Even if you survive the ordeal of life and death and gain some understanding, you may not be able to go any further.
However, if one dies once, and in the long period after death, the remnant soul engages in a battle of wits and courage with an existence of equal level, the situation is different.
If one can be resurrected under these circumstances, the insights gained over these tens of thousands of years will become the "fuel" to continue advancing on the path of cultivation.
Being able to be resurrected is already extremely rare, and many people even struggle to return to their peak condition after being resurrected, let alone go any further.
Only by living a second life can all the factors be satisfied!
That is why the four ancient clans were willing to give up their original Dharma bodies in exchange for their ancestors to be reborn.
Of course, if it weren't for Chu Yang's absolute strength intimidating them, these guys would probably have wanted both...
Chu Yang could sense that the power contained within this physical body even faintly surpassed that of a giant.
Although he was far inferior to the half-step ruler realm of the Immortal Emperor, he was slightly stronger than the Undying Lord and the Green-Robed Sword Saint.
With this physical body resurrected, the Heavenly Emperor might be able to break through to the half-step Dominator realm in this lifetime!
Chu Yang looked at the physical body and smiled, saying, "Senior is only a hair's breadth away from the realm of the Immortal Emperor. If the Heavenly Emperor can use Senior's resources to take that step in the future, it will be considered as fulfilling Senior's long-cherished wish!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a barely perceptible light flashed through his body.
In the ruins of the ancient celestial palace, there is a huge mountain suspended in the air. Chu Yang and his two companions went directly to the front of this mountain.
Xiao Xiao whispered, "The Heavenly Emperor is in this mountain, and the Devouring Demon Emperor is also sealed here."
Chu Yang nodded, and then, under the shocked gazes of the two people behind him, he raised his hand and threw a punch, blasting the mountain peak into dust.
Xiao Xiao and Dan Tong stared wide-eyed at each other, completely taken aback by Chu Yang's violent outburst.
It should be noted that the remnant soul of the Heavenly Emperor is inside the mountain, and the Devouring Demon Emperor is also sealed inside.
If this punch were to directly annihilate the remnant soul of heaven and earth, or even release the Devouring Demon Emperor, then things would get interesting!
The Devouring Demon Emperor is a top-tier Heavenly Demon Emperor among the extraterrestrial evil races, and also one of the strongest Heavenly Demon Emperors among the extraterrestrial evil races in ancient times.
Otherwise, how could the Heavenly Emperor have risked his life to seal it away?
Once the Devouring Demon Emperor revives on the Tianluo Continent, the Yunlan Sect will be the first to suffer. Even if Chu Yang can suppress or even kill him, the aftershocks of the battle will still have a significant impact on the Tianluo Continent.
However, the two soon realized that Chu Yang's punch was perfectly timed, flattening the mountain peak without damaging the internal space, and instead exposing a plaza hidden in the mountain.
On the vast plaza stood a figure, whose mere presence exuded an indescribable, terrifying pressure.
Even Xiao Xiao and Dan Tong, who had already reached the late stage of the Immortal Realm, couldn't help but become serious.
They had met the Heavenly Emperor once before, so they recognized him at a glance. Just as they were about to step forward to greet him, Chu Yang reached out and stopped them.
Staring at that figure, Chu Yang smiled faintly and said, "Devouring Demon Emperor, you'd better put away your little tricks!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the "Heavenly Emperor," who had been calm, suddenly changed his expression, his eyes turning sinister as he stared at Chu Yang.
A moment later, he grinned, his mouth stretching almost to his ears, revealing two rows of gleaming white teeth. His once handsome and dashing face instantly became ferocious and terrifying.
In an instant, demonic energy surged to the heavens, and the true form of the Devouring Demon Emperor manifested.
He stared coldly at Chu Yang, and chuckled sinisterly, "Tsk tsk... two late-stage Immortal Rank cultivators, and one mid-stage Immortal Rank cultivator..."
"This has truly given me a wonderful surprise!"
Upon hearing his words, Xiao Xiao and Dan Tong's expressions turned strange.
The mid-stage Immortal Grade refers to Chu Yang, but the problem is...
Even the Holy Heaven Demon Emperor wouldn't dare to treat their master as an ordinary mid-stage Immortal!
Chu Yang ignored him and instead smiled faintly, "Senior Heavenly Emperor, there's no need to worry. Why not show yourself and join me in annihilating this Devouring Demon Emperor!"
The Devouring Demon Emperor sneered, and then the plaza suddenly trembled as a majestic figure slowly materialized.
This person is exactly the same as the one the Devouring Demon Emperor had previously transformed into, except for a slight difference in temperament.
Although the Devouring Demon Emperor tried his best to imitate the aura of the Heavenly Emperor, he lacked a bit of righteousness.
"Buzz..."
A loud sword cry rang out, and then a crack suddenly appeared in the center of the square. A long sword shot out and landed in the Heavenly Emperor's hand.
Tian Di stared at the Devouring Demon Emperor, then turned to Chu Yang, sighed, and said, "You shouldn't have come!"
"This fiend is a top-tier Heavenly Demon Emperor, whose strength far exceeds your imagination."
"I'll find a way to stall him and open a passage to the outside world. You all need to leave as soon as possible!"
The Heavenly Emperor was deeply saddened, for his very essence was nearly exhausted, and his remnant soul was on the verge of death. If he were to use up his last reserves at this moment, he might be able to protect the three of them as they left, but he would likely be unable to continue suppressing the Devouring Demon Emperor.
With this in mind, the Heavenly Emperor took a deep breath and said, "Go and seek out the strongest being of our time in the Great Thousand Realms, or the entire Tianluo Continent will be plunged into chaos!"
His tone carried a hint of regret. Xiao Xiao and Dan Tong were both inheritors he greatly admired, but now, he feared that his own lineage would be left without a successor.
Once his remnant soul dissipates, the ancient heavenly palace will be swallowed by spatial turbulence, and everything will never be able to see the light of day again.
Fortunately, the technique of One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones has been passed down, so this unparalleled divine power has not been tarnished.
Chu Yang slowly stepped forward, arriving beside the Heavenly Emperor. He smiled and said, "Senior, there's no need to worry. With the seals and restrictions left behind by you in your lifetime, I'm confident I can slay this Devouring Demon Emperor!"
"Furthermore, it would be best if you did not use too much of your source power, senior. After this matter is over, I will help you to revive."
"The more essence a senior has left, the faster they will recover their strength after being resurrected."
The Heavenly Emperor was stunned, looking at the young man with a suspicious gaze.
He even wondered if this guy was joking.
Even though he had been suppressed for tens of thousands of years, and even though there were seals and restrictions left by him in his previous life, the Devouring Demon Emperor was still a top-tier Heavenly Demon Emperor!
Even with only about 60% of his strength remaining, he would still be able to crush a Celestial Supreme.
This young man, who is only at the mid-stage of the Immortal Realm, actually dares to claim that he can kill the Devouring Demon Emperor?
Not only that, he also said... he could help him be resurrected?
Are you kidding me?
The Heavenly Emperor knew his own situation well; he was left with only a remnant soul and a wisp of his original essence. Even if an immortal emperor were to be reborn, it would be impossible for him to be resurrected!
"Senior, this matter not only concerns the entire Tianluo Continent, but if the Devouring Demon Emperor is allowed to escape, even the Great Thousand Realms will be thrown into turmoil."
Chu Yang said softly, "Besides, Senior doesn't have any other choice right now, so why not give it a try?"
Instead of wasting your breath explaining, it's better to corner the Heavenly Emperor and then let the facts prove everything.
The Heavenly Emperor sighed deeply, slowly tightened his grip on the Heavenly Emperor Sword, and nodded, saying, "Now that things have come to this, this is the only way!"
"But you need to think carefully. If you stay and fight this Devouring Demon Emperor with me, and we fail, you will be doomed!"
Chu Yang smiled, then looked up at the Devouring Demon Emperor, narrowing his eyes as he said, "This junior is not very talented, but I recently killed several Heavenly Demon Emperors. The situation in the Great Thousand Realms is currently special, and we just need the head of a top-tier Heavenly Demon Emperor to boost morale!"
Upon hearing this, the Heavenly Emperor was taken aback, while the Devouring Demon Emperor's pupils shrank slightly before he suddenly burst into laughter:
"What an arrogant brat!"
"You think you can kill the Heavenly Demon Emperor?"
"Why don't you mention that you've fought against our clan's Holy Heaven Lord?"
Chu Yang smiled and said, "I did indeed exchange blows with him from a distance, and even snatched something from him right in front of him. He must be furious right now."
The Devouring Demon Emperor fell silent, and even the Heavenly Emperor was somewhat helpless. Both of them felt that this kid who appeared out of nowhere was really talking nonsense.
Just then, the Heavenly Emperor noticed out of the corner of his eye that Xiao Xiao and Dan Tong were still standing in the same spot, and he frowned, saying, "If we don't leave now, when will we?"
The two remained motionless, and Xiao Xiao confidently smiled, saying, "With our master here, this Devouring Demon Emperor can't cause much trouble, so why should we run away?"
"Master?" The Heavenly Emperor was taken aback, then looked at Chu Yang with a thoughtful expression.
If it were just Chu Yang speaking eloquently, it would indeed lack any persuasiveness. However, Xiao Xiao and Dan Tong were the successors he chose, and their talent and strength were beyond question.
The fact that these two people recognized him as their master and had such confidence in him under these circumstances suggests that perhaps I had underestimated this young man?
But then the Heavenly Emperor felt that it was somewhat unrealistic.
How could someone at the mid-stage of the Immortal Realm kill the Heavenly Demon Emperor?
This kind of thing has never happened even in ancient times!
Even the most powerful and immortal emperors, who possessed extraordinary talent, had never achieved such a feat!
Sensing the increased power of the Devouring Demon Emperor's aura, Chu Yang slowly raised his hand and said in a deep voice, "Senior, if we delay any longer, things will really get complicated..."
He is indeed still unable to contend with a top-tier Heavenly Demon Emperor, but this Devouring Heaven Demon Emperor now only has half of his strength left, which is not much different from an ordinary late-stage Saint-grade.
The Devouring Demon Emperor is clearly recovering his power rapidly. If he recovers to about 70-80% of his strength, things will get complicated.
The Heavenly Emperor's eyes narrowed, then he nodded emphatically. The Heavenly Emperor Sword in his hand trembled continuously, and a final, terrifying force surged into the sky from the plaza below.
One after another, mysterious spiritual seals emerged, and under the guidance of the Heavenly Emperor Sword, they quickly condensed into a large array!
A Saint-grade peak spirit array!
This is the fundamental reason why the Heavenly Emperor was able to suppress the Devouring Demon Emperor for tens of thousands of years!
However, over the course of tens of thousands of years, the Devouring Demon Emperor had also worn down the power of the spirit array to almost nothing. Now, the Heavenly Emperor was unleashing the remaining power of the spirit array, clearly intending to go all in.
The Devouring Demon Emperor's expression changed, and he gritted his teeth, roaring, "Heavenly Emperor! You are courting death!"
"Do you really think that with the suppression of the spirit array, I, the Emperor, am powerless against these three immortal treasures?"
As soon as he finished speaking, terrifying demonic energy surged out of his body, condensing into a giant, scarlet maw that lunged at Chu Yang, attempting to devour him whole!
Chu Yang sneered, and the [Heavenly Palace] appeared in his hand. The origin of the ultimate gene of the Divine River surged, and an aura that seemed capable of annihilating all things emanated from his body.
Return to the void!
[Tianque] was covered with a layer of chaotic light, and then Chu Yang slashed out with his sword.
Ultimate Sword Technique: Sealed Dust!
The sword light tore through space, splitting the enormous maw in two. Its momentum continued unabated, condensing into countless illusory small swords that shot towards the Devouring Demon Emperor.
Seeing his attack easily neutralized by his opponent, the Devouring Demon Emperor's expression suddenly changed, and he finally realized that he had underestimated his enemy.
But those small swords were too fast. Before he could even defend himself, they pierced him with countless holes!
Upon seeing this, the Heavenly Emperor was overjoyed and finally began to believe Chu Yang's words to some extent.
That single attack alone had already reached the Saint-level; perhaps this young man…
Did he really kill the Heavenly Demon Emperor?
Just as the Heavenly Emperor had this thought, the wounds on the Devouring Demon Emperor's body rapidly healed, and he sneered:
"So you were just faking it, kid... "
As he spoke, the Devouring Demon Emperor raised his palm, but then his expression suddenly changed, and a look of terror appeared in his eyes. (End of Chapter)