Chapter 768: Battle Against the Black Fiend Emperor's Puppet
Xiao Ze raised his hand, his palm radiating a faint spiritual brilliance, yet he didn't exert any spiritual power.
This was the result of his body being washed by spiritual energy countless times, merging entirely with it, reaching a state of absolute purity.
Now, even if his body were destroyed, as long as spiritual energy existed in the heavens and earth, he could reform his body in an instant.
This was a state of near immortality.
"So this is the power of a Heavenly Sovereign," Xiao Ze murmured to himself, sensing his newfound ability to merge with the world and command infinite spiritual energy.
Not only that he could transform his body into a Heavenly Sovereign Spiritual Form, capable of producing unparalleled might with a mere gesture.
The Ominous Energy
Suddenly, Xiao Ze's brows furrowed as he turned to look at the depths of the Time Space Altar.
Where previously layers of spatial shadows overlapped, there was now nothing left.
The two black orbs from his Heavenly Sovereign Tribulation had unleashed such devastating power that even the space fragments at the altar's core had been completely devoured.
With his enhanced spiritual senses greatly amplified by the breakthroughs in his soul and body Xiao Ze detected a faint trace of demonic energy emanating from deep within the altar.
From outside the altar, the Chaos Divine Emperor also noticed the change. His expression shifted as he hastily called out to Xiao Ze.
"Xiao Ze, get out of there immediately! The puppet of the Black Fiend Emperor has lost the isolation of the spatial fragments it will definitely break free!"
A Test of Strength
Hearing this, Xiao Ze glanced back at the Chaos Divine Emperor. With the altar's time mist now dissipated, the two were aligned in the same flow of time.
"Senior, there's no need to worry. I've just broken through to Heavenly Sovereign. This is the perfect chance to test my current strength," Xiao Ze said calmly.
The Chaos Divine Emperor was momentarily stunned.
"Are you serious? Testing yourself against a Black Fiend Emperor Puppet at the Celestial Heavenly Sovereign level? That's not how you pick your opponents!"
Despite his initial shock, the Chaos Divine Emperor knew Xiao Ze wasn't reckless. His calm demeanor suggested he had a plan.
Besides, if Xiao Ze were to struggle against the puppet, the Chaos Divine Emperor could always intervene.
The Black Fiend Emperor Appears
As the two conversed, the altar's depths suddenly shattered, releasing a torrent of demonic energy.
From within, a massive thousand foot tall puppet emerged, its body exuding an aura of overwhelming power.
Although its hollow eyes betrayed its lack of sentience, the sheer density of the demonic aura it emitted created a palpable sense of pressure.
Xiao Ze frowned slightly but soon realized that the puppet was weaker than he had anticipated. Prolonged exile in the fragmented space had consumed much of its energy.
Still, this was a Celestial Heavenly Sovereign, and its might far exceeded the limits of an ordinary being.
The puppet's gaze locked onto Xiao Ze, drawn by the purity of his spiritual energy.
With a deafening roar, the Black Fiend Emperor Puppet summoned an endless wave of demonic energy, forming a massive black tidal wave that surged toward Xiao Ze.
Xiao Ze remained unfazed. With a wave of his sleeve, his body transformed into pure spiritual energy, and he struck back with a countering tidal wave of light.
A Clash of Titans
The two forces collided, instantly shattering the space around them for tens of thousands of miles.
Instead of retreating, Xiao Ze surged forward, his figure transforming into a streak of light as he charged toward the puppet.
"In the past, I had the body of a super divine beast but lacked Heavenly Sovereign level spiritual energy. Now, with both, I can fully unleash my potential," Xiao Ze thought as his aura erupted.
His spiritual energy surged forward, piercing through the dense demonic aura surrounding the puppet.
With a resounding punch, Xiao Ze struck the puppet's chest. The immense force sent the massive figure hurtling tens of thousands of feet away.
However, Xiao Ze's brows knitted as he observed the result of his attack.
An Imposing Defense
Despite the tremendous impact, the puppet remained largely unscathed. A faint fist imprint and a few hairline cracks appeared on its chest, but these were insignificant for a creature of its caliber.
"Such a terrifyingly durable body... It must have been reinforced with rare materials during its creation," Xiao Ze mused.
Suddenly, the puppet let out a thunderous roar, its empty gaze turning toward Xiao Ze as it launched itself forward once again.
The two clashed in a flurry of blinding movements, exchanging hundreds of blows in mere moments. Each collision sent shockwaves rippling through the space around them.
A New Approach
After another fierce exchange, Xiao Ze sent the puppet flying once more.
His expression grew serious.
"Even with my current physical strength, I can't cause significant damage. The puppet's body is too reinforced."
Thankfully, its lack of sentience meant it couldn't use divine techniques. Coupled with its energy being partially depleted, it was weaker than a true Celestial Heavenly Sovereign.
Still, it was far stronger than most Spirit Heavenly Sovereigns.
"Let's see how it handles this." Xiao Ze's eyes gleamed as he summoned a new force.
The Power of the Origin Flame
Raising his hand, Xiao Ze conjured a golden flame, its core swirling with a myriad of colors.
This was the Origin Emperor Flame, enhanced by his recent breakthrough. The flame's golden hue now held hints of primal chaos, a testament to its increased potency.
The flame coalesced into a compact fireball, radiating immense destructive power.
"Go!"
The fireball streaked through the void, incinerating all demonic energy in its path as it hurtled toward the puppet.
Sensing the imminent danger, the Black Fiend Emperor Puppet roared and gathered its remaining energy into a punch aimed at the fireball.
A Fiery Explosion
BOOM!
The fireball detonated, unleashing a towering golden mushroom cloud that engulfed the battlefield for miles. The explosion incinerated every trace of demonic energy in the area.
The Chaos Divine Emperor, standing at the edge of the battlefield, observed the aftermath with awe.
As the golden flames gradually dissipated, the once dominating aura of the Black Fiend Emperor Puppet vanished entirely.
"It's gone..." the Chaos Divine Emperor murmured, astonished.
Despite its weakened state, the puppet had been a formidable foe. For Xiao Ze to defeat it so decisively was a testament to his incredible power.
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