Chapter 758: Imperial Flame Slays the Demon Emperor
Xiao Ze watched as the massive Demonic Ice Construct, spanning tens of thousands of miles, was consumed by the Nebula Storm. The sight of the boundless stellar energy ripping through the icy construct brought a hint of surprise to his eyes.
He hadn't expected the Nebula Storm, which he had conjured, to unleash such overwhelming power.
When he initially created the storm, it had been within his control. But once it left his grasp, the storm greedily drew upon the infinite stellar energy of the surrounding starry river, magnifying its destructive might far beyond Xiao Ze's original calculations.
Realizing the storm's growing intensity, Xiao Ze immediately retreated, bringing Qing Yanjing with him, knowing that even his Stellar Barrier wouldn't last long under its devastating power.
The Advantage of the Starry River
The terrifying strength of the Nebula Storm owed as much to Xiao Ze's skill as it did to the location's natural advantages. The starry river's immense reserves of stellar energy fueled the storm, amplifying its destructive potential exponentially.
Even the Master of Yaoguang, residing temporarily within Xiao Ze, was stunned by the results.
He marveled, "I've used the stellar energy of this starry river countless times, yet never have I seen it wielded with such devastating precision."
What set Xiao Ze apart, the master realized, was his unparalleled affinity with stellar energy. It was as if the energy itself recognized Xiao Ze as its true master.
"This isn't just stellar affinity. Xiao Ze is the essence of stellar energy," the Master of Yaoguang thought, drawing comparisons to the Chaos Divine Emperor, whose legendary mastery of the Zhou Tian Star Map one of the 36 peerless divine abilities was unparalleled.
"Perhaps... he could inherit the Zhou Tian Star Map," the master mused, a glimmer of hope flashing in his heart.
A Moment of Relief
While marveling at the storm's destructive beauty, Qing Yanjing let out a sigh of relief.
"Finally... Xiao Ze has done it. The Demon Emperor is destroyed," she said softly, her voice filled with admiration and awe.
Xiao Ze, however, remained cautious, his gaze fixed on the heart of the Nebula Storm.
"It may seem so, but the Demon Emperor isn't so easy to kill," he muttered, his tone wary.
As if in response to his words, a horrifying wave of demonic power erupted from the storm's core.
The Master of Yaoguang's voice turned sharp.
"He's self destructing!"
The Demon Emperor's Last Stand
The Ice Profound Demon Emperor had indeed chosen to self destruct.
Even in his weakened state, his explosion carried the might of a Heavenly Supreme, tearing apart the Nebula Storm that had almost consumed him.
As the storm dissipated, Xiao Ze frowned.
"Something doesn't add up. For someone as cunning as the Demon Emperor to resort to self destruction so easily... it doesn't feel right."
He turned to Qing Yanjing.
"Stay back. I need to confirm something."
A Hidden Threat
Approaching the center of the explosion, Xiao Ze encountered lingering traces of demonic energy mingling with shattered pieces of stellar power.
"Master, do you think he's truly dead?" Xiao Ze asked.
The Master of Yaoguang hesitated.
"With someone as deceitful as the Demon Emperor, it's hard to say. His self destruction may have been a ruse."
At that moment, Qing Yanjing's voice echoed through a spiritual transmission.
"Xiao Ze, I remember a record from my clan's ancient texts about the Ice Demon Clan. It described a technique they used to hide their life force by channeling their power into their Demonic Ice Core, making it appear as though they had self destructed."
Hearing this, Xiao Ze narrowed his eyes.
"If that's true, his soul must be hiding within the shattered pieces of demonic ice, waiting for an opportunity to escape."
The Master of Yaoguang was equally astonished.
"To think the Ice Demon Clan possessed such a method! No wonder he seemed to die so easily."
Unleashing the Imperial Flame
Xiao Ze's gaze grew cold as he contemplated his next move.
"If his soul is hiding, there's only one way to force it out."
He raised his hand, summoning a brilliant golden flame, radiant with hints of countless colors the Origin Imperial Flame.
With a thought, Xiao Ze infused the flame with the stellar energy of the starry river.
"Scorching the Starry River!"
The golden flame expanded rapidly, merging with the surrounding stellar energy to engulf the entire starry river. From afar, the river appeared to glow with a faint golden hue, its icy luminescence replaced by fiery brilliance.
"If I can't find him, I'll burn the entire starry river and force him out!" Xiao Ze declared.
The Demon Emperor's Last Struggle
Within moments, a faint trace of demonic energy erupted from a small piece of shattered demonic ice, hidden tens of thousands of miles away.
"There!" Xiao Ze's eyes lit up as he locked onto the fragment.
The golden flames and stellar energy converged, forming a heavenly net that encapsulated the fragment.
As Xiao Ze approached, he saw the small shard struggling against the flames, releasing pitiful wisps of demonic energy.
"Xiao Ze! You wretched child! Release me!" the Demon Emperor's desperate voice echoed, filled with hatred and despair.
Xiao Ze smirked.
"Demon Emperor, your earlier boasts were nothing but empty words. This is where your arrogance ends."
He condensed the flames into a golden sphere, trapping the demonic ice within.
A Final Victory
The golden flames burned with relentless intensity, and the Demon Emperor's anguished cries echoed as his soul was slowly consumed.
Seizing the opportunity, Xiao Ze retrieved the Demon Execution Order and channeled the remnants of the Demon Emperor's soul into it.
A dazzling golden light erupted from the artifact as the inscription for 'Junior Demon Executioner' transformed into 'Senior Demon Executioner'.
Xiao Ze exhaled as the flames died down, and the starry river returned to its tranquil brilliance.
The Master of Yaoguang's voice resonated with satisfaction.
"Well done, Xiao Ze. The Ice Profound Demon Emperor is no more. You've not only secured this victory but also taken another step toward your destiny."
(Chapter End)
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