บท 130: Chapter 129. The Sixth!
Boom—
In the sky, boundless demonic energy raged like an immense black cloud, blanketing the entire sky of the ruins.
In the dark sky, only the center remained with a sea of red fire. A phantom figure stood against the invasion, preserving the last glimmer of light in this world.
Seeing the figure of the Great Emperor of Flames gradually being eroded and soon to be completely engulfed by black flames, despair filled the hearts of all. No one had predicted such an outcome.
"Kekeke, if I refine you, coupled with my current Devil Emperor's Hand, I will surely increase my chances of entering the Devil Emperor realm."
At this moment, the towering demonic shadow emitted a thunderous sound, with red eyes full of greed, intensely eyeing the red flames within the Great Emperor of Flames.
If he could gather the legacies of the Great Emperor of Flames and the Flame Demon Ancestor, he could certainly reach an even more profound realm.
Thinking of this, the demonic shadow could not contain his yearning!
Boom!
He suddenly struck out with a palm, and the demonic energy transformed into a massive demonic seal, carrying an indescribable power, slamming towards the phantom of the Great Emperor of Flames.
Buzz!
Sensing the attack, the eyes of the phantom of the Great Emperor of Flames seemed to flicker. With a wave of his sleeve, endless fire surged like colorful clouds, blocking the demonic seal.
"A familiar... essence, it's... the Flame Demon... Heavenly Demon Emperor?!" fragmented words came from the mouth of the Great Emperor of Flames. He seemed not fully conscious, speaking with difficulty. However, when he mentioned the Heavenly Demon Emperor, an endless stream of brilliance gathered in his eyes.
In the next moment, his eyes, radiant as stars, opened, filled with a mesmerizing charm that contained the cosmos.
A momentum, overriding heaven and earth, as if suppressing the entire world, suddenly erupted. The remaining consciousness of the Great Emperor of Flames had awakened!
"You're not him," the Great Emperor of Flames shook his head as he looked at the demonic shadow. "You aren't him!"
"Even if I'm not the Ancestor, you are not the true Great Emperor of Flames either. The current me is enough to slay you!"
"Gather!"
The Flame Demon Leader sneered. With a long howl, the overwhelming demonic energy began to compress, and the huge demonic shadow started to shrink at a visible speed. Simultaneously, an enormous power was being condensed.
Fearful aura spread through the space, unsettling the remaining Great Thousand World's strongmen. Fortunately, they had a strong backer.
Looking up, seeing the stalwart figure, everyone froze. Then, Huo Du, Li Yan, and others exclaimed in surprise, "Great Emperor of Flames!"
Who would have thought that the remaining consciousness of the Great Emperor of Flames would gather at this final moment!
They were saved!
"Hahaha, the legendary Great Emperor of Flames! I already possess the power of the Ancestor. You are but a remnant spirit; accept your fate and be part of my path to the Heavenly Demon Emperor."
"Let me lead you to the peak of the world once more!"
The Flame Demon Leader compressed the demonic shadow, looking at the revived conscious avatar, laughing.
"As long as I have breath, I shall not allow your demonic ways to prevail!" The Great Emperor of Flames looked at him calmly and sternly.
As his words fell, his gaze swept across the crowd below.
"Willing to assist the Great Emperor in slaying the demon!!!"
Feeling the gaze of the Great Emperor of Flames, everyone expressed their commitment urgently. Now was the time to show their loyalty. With the Emperor's will present, they had a chance to obtain its legacy by leaving a good impression.
Moreover, it was a dead-end situation; a sudden glimmer of hope—they naturally must seize it tightly.
Even if it wasn't the legacy of the undying flames, a bit of generosity from such a formidable person would suffice for them.
"Can this even be possible?"
Zi Yan and Medusa were dumbfounded, feeling for the first time that they were too young to be 'adaptable' like the others.
In mid-air, the Great Emperor of Flames glanced at everyone, pausing momentarily on Huo Du, and said with satisfaction, "Who'd have thought I, a lone soul, would see my descendants after such countless years!"
The words of the Great Emperor of Flames stunned everyone, with incredulous eyes sweeping over the two figures.
"You- You are my Fire Spirit Clan's Ancestor?" Equally bewildered, Huo Du looked at the Great Emperor of Flames in astonishment. As a member of the Fire Spirit Clan, he never knew his ancestors were this affluent!
Jiang Yun also found it surprising. Was it possible that five thousand years ago, the undying flames were under the Fire Spirit Clan's care? Their strength at that time was comparable to the five ancient clans, standing at the peak of the Great Thousand World.
Were they among the top ten ancient clans? Each ancient clan had a primary spiritual body legacy?
But ever since the fall of the Great Emperor of Flames, a peak Saint grade Heavenly Sovereign, along with his followers, the Fire Spirit Clan's vitality was severely damaged, plummeting from their peak position to their current state, with no respectable top-tier experts?
With such speculation in mind, Jiang Yun's eyes flashed. It seemed plausible that the Fire Spirit Clan, an ancient race in the Great Thousand World, would have such a prestigious history.
If the Fire Spirit Clan was the stepping stone for the 'Destined Child' Flame Emperor, then for the 'Destined Child' Martial Ancestor, what was the origin of his stepping stone, the Ice Spirit Clan?
Suppose Xiao Yan practiced the undying flames, and Lin Dong received the legacy of another primary body from the Ice Spirit Clan, both leveraging their talents to carve their paths. This could explain why both reached the pinnacle of the Saint grade Heavenly Sovereign in a mere century.
It also explained why the two managed to cross the threshold of the Heavenly Sovereign realm and reach the Heavenly Chart, becoming the ultimate masters.
To know that the Green Robed Sword Saint, who was on par with them, didn't transcend eventually!
Just as Jiang Yun was pondering, the Great Emperor of Flames gave Huo Du a complicated look, waved his sleeve, and a mysterious glow fell on his brow under the heated gazes of the crowd.
At this moment, everyone had the same thought: the legacy had been given to Huo Du!
Everyone looked at Huo Du and the Great Emperor of Flames with complex expressions. Indeed, it was easier when you had connections within.
Facing the complex, heated, and cold stares of everyone, Huo Du looked bewildered. Only he knew that what the Great Emperor of Flames gave him was not the indestructible flames nor the renowned thirty-six peerless divine abilities.
It wasn't even a single divine ability but a high-level fire-control technique named 'Fire Control Art.'
Though precious, it couldn't compare to the other two. He looked at the Great Emperor of Flames, opened his mouth, but ultimately didn't dare to speak.
At this moment, the Great Emperor of Flames ignored Huo Du's complex expression and turned his smiling gaze to Jiang Yun's direction, saying, "Today, to slay the demon, I need the help of this young friend."
"Him?"
As the Great Emperor of Flames spoke, everyone looked towards Jiang Yun. No one expected that the Emperor would choose a Tongxuan realm amidst so many Supreme Sovereigns.
At first, no one noticed Jiang Yun because, with the appearance of the Heavenly Demon Emperor and the Great Emperor of Flames, the world's suppression had lifted.
The cultivations of the people from the Great Thousand World had been restored, primarily Supreme Sovereigns, ranging from first grade to the strongest being Huo Du at seventh grade!
Even the Rainbow Swallowing Python and the Ancient Void Dragon from before were still fresh in their memories!
Yet, potential aside, Jiang Yun's trio fell short in terms of strength, and no one considered them competitors. Due to Zi Yan and Medusa's divine beast status, they were merely classified as not to be trifled with.
Unexpectedly, things took a turn, and the Great Emperor of Flames chose Jiang Yun, who was considered weak?
If so, wouldn't Jiang Yun also be a recipient of the Emperor's legacy?
Why, they wondered. Huo Du, as the Emperor's clansman, was understandable. An ancestor looking after his descendants was only natural, and given his strong background and strength, no one dared to provoke him.
But Jiang Yun was different. Despite having two divine beasts as companions with presumably impressive backgrounds, their strength was a significant limitation here.
Realizing this, some people's eyes were filled with undisguised jealousy.
"Me?" Becoming the unexpected target of everyone's envy, Jiang Yun was surprised. After a brief silence, he replied, "To assist senior in demon-slaying is my duty. However, my skills are limited, and I'm afraid I can't undertake such a task."
The Great Emperor of Flames seemed unfazed and, after examining Jiang Yun, meaningfully said, "You and I are fated; you are the best choice!"
Jiang Yun's heart stirred, realizing the Emperor had noticed his cultivation mark. Observing the elder's smiling eyes, Jiang Yun felt a sense of unease.
In deep thought, Jiang Yun quietly grasped Zi Yan and Medusa's delicate hands, causing the mysterious Green Nether Tower in his soul sea to emit a radiant glow. Apologetically, he said, "My abilities are limited and unworthy of such responsibility. Huo Du's senior, being strong and a clansman of the Emperor, is the most suitable choice."
Jiang Yun's refusal puzzled everyone. Why would he reject such an opportunity?
Though oblivious to everyone's thoughts, Jiang Yun felt something off since the Great Emperor's debut. Coupled with his demeanor, he sensed unusualness.
The elder claimed a connection due to his cultivation, likely from a method Jiang Yun used to absorb the Saint Devil Flame. Clearly, the elder noticed this.
However, if he identified the cultivation method, could he also detect the Saint Devil Flame within him?
This thought chilled Jiang Yun. Given the elder's character, if he discovered it without acting immediately, instead choosing to gently persuade, there must be a greater scheme.
Now, facing the elder, Jiang Yun found him increasingly repulsive.
Jiang Yun's refusal astonished the crowd and the Great Emperor alike. After a moment's bewilderment, the Emperor coldly said, "To exterminate the demon is the duty of the Great Thousand World's citizens. Though your skills are limited, I have ways to assist you. There's no need for concern; come!"
As his words fell, the Emperor's consciousness shot out towards Jiang Yun's spirit.
"Xiao Yun—"
"Jiang Yun—"
Sensing imminent danger, Medusa and Zi Yan cried out, but they were paralyzed by the Emperor's frightening suppression, watching helplessly as the glow neared Jiang Yun.
Boom—
Suddenly, a celestial energy column burst from Jiang Yun's spirit, shooting towards the azure sky, repelling the Emperor's consciousness residue.
"Who dares?"
The reappearing Great Emperor, dimmed further, sternly looked at the figure engulfed in celestial light.
"A dignified Saint grade Heavenly Sovereign bullying a mere Tongxuan junior, truly disgraceful!"
At that moment, azure light points erupted from Jiang Yun's body, intensifying. The mysterious light points vibrated, interconnecting into dense azure lines, quickly expanding.
Buzz, buzz, a mysterious azure ancient tower began taking shape.
The tower was ancient, seven-storied, exuding deep aura, shimmering with azure light and intricate runes, pulsating with primal energy.
"A peerless celestial sacred item!" the Emperor murmured, looking at the tower.
"Hmph— bullying my person? Let me see the skills of the so-called Great Emperor of Flames!"
Green Nether emerged, whisking Jiang Yun and the others inside, confronting the Emperor.
As words fell, Green Nether clasped his hands, releasing a mysterious small tower from his palm. It shone like a crystal sun, overshadowing all light.
The small tower radiated an azure glow filled with profound power.
The glow surged towards the Great Emperor.
"A mere projection of a celestial sacred item, and you dare impede me? Stay!"
A roar erupted, as an ocean of flames condensed into a head-sized crimson fireball, resembling a blazing sun. Its emergence caused spatial collapse, unable to bear such compression.
Boom!
In an instant, the fireball shot towards the glow, collapsing the space it traversed. Simple yet possessing world-destroying force.
Yet, seeing the impending clash, Green Nether smirked, waved his hand, shattering space, executing fluid, sequential movements.
The Emperor's bewildered eyes found Green Nether's absence.
Boom—
A deafening sound erupted; the fireball unchallengedly penetrated the glow, burning through the mountain range.
However, the Emperor's expression was grim; he had been toyed with!
Roar—
Suddenly, an enraged roar came from behind. A pitch-black demonic figure, the Flame Demon Leader, approached, having consolidated his power.
The Great Emperor of Flames glanced at the dazed Huo Du and his group, sighing internally. (Chapter End)
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