Chapter 824: The Blood Profound Demon Emperor
In the murky expanse of an abyssal world, where neither sun nor moon shone, darkness reigned supreme as the land's primary hue.
Buzz!
A peculiar ripple spread across the darkened realm, forming a colossal spatial passageway.
This sudden disruption immediately drew the attention of many powerful entities in this shadowy dimension. Their piercing gazes turned toward the spatial passage, catching glimpses of a blood red plain on the other side.
"It's been ages since someone activated the Demon Summoning Talisman."
"That energy is chaotic… it seems to carry the signature of multiple Demon Emperors."
"Ah, I see. It's from the ancient expedition those Demon Emperors who invaded the Beast Continent in the Great Thousand World long ago."
The powerful beings quickly assessed the situation, exchanging thoughts through their demonic consciousness.
A Stir Among the Demon Emperors
Many Demon Emperors were intrigued by what lay beyond the portal. While the divine beasts guarding the altar were weak, their diverse bloodlines presented a rare feast. In this realm, opportunities for such delicacies were scarce.
Some of the more astute Demon Emperors sensed something deeper a secret hidden within that blood red land. One by one, they considered stepping through.
Suddenly, a colossal figure, a Demon Emperor with a body spanning ten thousand feet, moved toward the passageway. With each step, the space between the entity and the portal shrank rapidly.
As it approached the passageway, the massive figure began to shrink, condensing its form.
Gasps of recognition and whispers rippled through the other entities.
"Blood Profound Demon Emperor! I didn't expect him to make a move!"
"Isn't he on the verge of ascending to Heaven Demon Emperor status? Why would he be interested in this petty matter?"
"Could it be there's something here that even we've failed to discern?"
Despite their speculations, the beings didn't act rashly. The portal began to collapse behind the Blood Profound Demon Emperor as he stepped through, leaving them with nothing but unanswered questions.
Chaos Descends Upon the Beast Plains
In the Divine Beast Plains, on the altar, the Three Beast Lords' expressions darkened. They could sense the terrifying aura emanating from the spatial rift.
Even at their peak, such a presence would have commanded their utmost caution. Now, reduced to lingering shadows, they could only watch helplessly.
"Hahaha! Your defeat is inevitable!" The grotesque face chained to the altar erupted in sinister laughter.
"Blood Demon Clan scion, free us, and we'll share the spoils!" the demonic face pleaded.
The Blood Profound Demon Emperor emerged from the portal, clad in dark crimson armor and draped in a black cloak. His pallid face was marked with eerie blood red runes, radiating a dark aura of immense power.
Even from afar, his presence caused the divine beasts' blood to churn, as though their very life force yearned to escape their bodies and flow toward him.
The grotesque face trembled, awaiting salvation, but the Blood Profound Demon Emperor sneered.
"You've served your purpose. I'll grant you a swift death."
With a casual motion, his hand descended.
"Wait ! We can offer you a tremendous opportunity!" the demonic face cried in desperation.
The Blood Profound Demon Emperor's lips curled into a disdainful smile.
"Opportunity? From pathetic remnants like you, sealed for tens of thousands of years? Whatever treasure lies here, it's already within my grasp."
With that, his massive palm slammed down. The grotesque face unleashed torrents of dark energy in an attempt to resist, but it was no match for the casual strike. The earth cracked, and the face dissolved into oblivion.
Turning to the Three Beast Lords
The Blood Profound Demon Emperor turned his attention to the Blood Essence Canopy formed by the Three Beast Lords. With a wave of his hand, tendrils of malevolent energy lashed out, corrupting the crimson glow and transforming it into inky blackness.
"Trouble is upon us…" murmured the elegant phoenix like woman, her expression grim.
Though the Beast Lords' physical forms had long since perished, their spiritual remnants clung to their duty. However, they knew the stakes: deep within the Divine Beast Plains lay the Divine Sea, an ancient reservoir of supreme divine beast blood.
The sea had been repurposed during ancient battles to suppress the extraterrestrial demons. Should it fall into the Blood Profound Demon Emperor's hands, it would spell catastrophe for the Great Thousand World.
Malevolent energy assaulted the altar, dimming the protective glow.
"Even weaklings like you divine beasts might make for an interesting meal," the Demon Emperor mused, his predatory gaze fixed on the altar.
The Three Beast Lords exchanged solemn glances. They gathered their remaining energy, conjuring spectral forms of their ancient might: the Immortal Phoenix, the Ten Thousand Spirits Bird, and the Ancient Savage Beast.
The spectral beasts surged toward the Blood Profound Demon Emperor, their combined might shaking the heavens.
"Futile," he sneered, casually dispersing their forms with a wave of his hand. "Become my feast!"
As the Demon Emperor opened his mouth, a terrifying suction force erupted, drawing the altar and its inhabitants toward him.
A Ray of Hope
Just as despair gripped the gathered divine beasts, a burst of purple gold light lit up the sky. The radiance splintered into countless fragments, forming protective barriers around every being on the altar.
The sudden light startled the Three Beast Lords. Recognizing the energy, their expressions shifted to one of hope.
"A Heavenly Sovereign of the Great Thousand World!"
In the corner, Xiao Yan and Yao Lao felt an overwhelming sense of relief as the barriers shielded them. Xiao Yan glanced upward, where a golden spatial gate materialized, and Xiao Ze stepped through.
The Blood Profound Demon Emperor narrowed his eyes at the newcomer before breaking into a grin.
"An ant of the Heavenly Sovereign realm? And only at the Spirit Grade level? You dare challenge me?"
Xiao Ze's smile remained unshaken.
"Spirit Grade is more than enough to handle you."
He raised his sleeve, and the entire landscape warped and shifted, transforming into a vast stellar domain. Stars glittered all around as an immense pressure descended upon the Demon Emperor.
"Since you dared step into the Great Thousand World, let me give you a proper welcome by ensuring you never leave."
As Xiao Ze activated his Starry Sky Diagram, a boundless torrent of celestial energy converged. Behind him, his Saint Flame Army materialized, their battle cries shaking the heavens.
The sheer magnitude of power left the Blood Profound Demon Emperor momentarily stunned.
"Impossible…! A mere Spirit Grade Sovereign how can you muster such strength?"
For the first time, the Demon Emperor felt the cold grip of fear.
(End of Chapter)
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