Chapter 823: The Demon Emperor's Arrival Across Dimensions
In the Divine Beast Plains, within the Sacred Tomb Grounds, the earth glowed a deep, blood red hue, stretching endlessly like a boundless sea of blood.
The land reeked of blood, as if it had been soaked in the life essence of countless beings. Rising from this crimson terrain stood an ancient, towering altar that seemed to connect heaven and earth.
From the altar extended numerous stone chains, plunging deep into the ground to seal and restrain something ominous. Yet, most of these chains had already snapped, and a swirling, black mist roiled upward, saturating the atmosphere with malevolent energy.
The altar trembled, and with each burst of black mist, the remaining chains strained and cracked.
Chaos on the Blood Red Plains
Around the altar, countless young descendants of the Divine Beast Clans gathered, their expressions tinged with panic. Among them stood two human cultivators, Xiao Yan and Yao Lao, who looked entirely out of place.
They were flanked by a group of hulking figures from the Heavenly Ape Clan, led by a muscular man named Lu Jinzhu, the captain of their expedition team.
"Damn it! This has to be the remnant of an extraterrestrial demon from ancient times!" Lu Jinzhu cursed, his face grim.
Xiao Yan and Yao Lao exchanged glances, their expressions serious as they surveyed the chaotic scene. The earth had darkened to a near black shade, and within the shadows, a massive, grotesque face had emerged a horrifying visage wreathed in malice.
Earlier, this demonic face had devoured many young divine beasts, its twisted features laughing maniacally as it did so. The sound of its eerie laughter reverberated through the air, sending shivers down the spines of all present.
"Tch, today, your blood will restore me to my peak form!" the grotesque face declared, its voice filled with derision and malice.
The Three Divine Beast Lords Appear
Just as despair loomed over the gathered crowd, the ancient altar suddenly erupted with radiant light. The Three Beast Lord statues, embedded in the altar, began to glow, their power pushing back the encroaching black mist.
Lu Jinzhu's expression lit up with relief.
"We're saved! The Three Beast Lords left their protective measures intact!"
He turned to Xiao Yan with gratitude.
"Brother Xiao Yan, it seems our luck hasn't run out yet!"
Xiao Yan nodded but kept his gaze on the glowing statues, his expression cautious. Earlier, Lu Jinzhu had explained their origin: the statues commemorated three ancient Divine Beasts who had once defended this land.
The glowing statues radiated energy that condensed into three ethereal figures.
From the Phoenix Statue, a regal woman in a flowing gown emerged, her demeanor dignified, her beauty and poise unparalleled.
From the Ten Thousand Spirits Bird Statue, a man in colorful robes appeared. His attire shimmered with brilliance, amplifying his noble aura.
From the Ancient Wild Beast Statue, a burly, shirtless man materialized, his dark, iron like skin radiating an overwhelming sense of stability and power.
Their presence unleashed a storm of ancient energy, pressing down on the demonic face and granting a glimmer of hope to the gathered Divine Beasts.
A Battle of Wills
The grotesque face sneered as it observed the three Divine Beast Lords.
"Fools! You've sealed me for tens of thousands of years, yet here I am, alive and thriving. Your time has passed!"
The phoenix like woman sighed softly, her tone tinged with sorrow.
"This accursed demon is as stubborn as ever. Even after death, it clings to existence."
The wild beast man glared at the gathered Divine Beast descendants, his voice like rolling thunder.
"Had you not spilled blood so recklessly, this wretch would never have stirred!"
The Divine Beast youths bowed their heads in shame, their earlier infighting for the Beast Lords' inheritance blood essence inadvertently awakening the demon.
The refined man in colorful robes shook his head.
"What's done is done. Now, we must focus on sealing this abomination once more."
The three exchanged solemn glances. They knew their remaining power was limited, but they also understood the stakes.
The phoenix like woman spoke firmly.
"To stop this demon, we must use the inheritance blood essence we preserved."
The others nodded in agreement. Blood red energy surged from their statues, forming a protective canopy that descended upon the land, cleansing the black mist wherever it touched.
The grotesque face roared in frustration as its dark energy dissipated.
"Curse you! If not for the erosion of time, I'd crush you all with ease!"
The Divine Beasts and their companions, including Xiao Yan and Yao Lao, felt their spirits lift. Even if it meant sacrificing the inheritance blood essence, the demon's defeat seemed imminent.
A Desperate Gambit
However, the grotesque face let out a deranged laugh.
"You think you've won? If I'm to be sealed again, then I'll take you all with me!"
A pitch black demonic talisman materialized before the face, exuding an aura of unparalleled malice.
"Demonic Summon: Descent of the Demon Emperor!"
The talisman shattered, ripping the air apart and creating a swirling void. From within, a passage to an unknown dimension emerged, releasing a surge of overwhelming evil energy.
A sinister voice echoed across the battlefield.
"Such rich blood… How fortuitous for me."
The atmosphere froze as the onlookers felt an indescribable terror. Even the Three Beast Lords' projections faltered, their expressions darkening.
"An Extraterrestrial Demon Emperor has responded to the summon…" the phoenix like woman muttered grimly.
Xiao Yan and Yao Lao exchanged alarmed looks. Without hesitation, Xiao Yan activated the Origin Tree's roots, sending a desperate call for help to Xiao Ze.
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