Chapter 829: The Holy Celestial Demon Emperor
In the dim, lightless world of the Demon Realm, within a massive pitch black demon palace, a Demon Emperor knelt, his head bowed low to the ground.
Despite his title of "Emperor" a rank that commanded reverence and fear across the outside world he now displayed utter submission, groveling in the most humble posture possible.
Seated on a grand throne above him was the figure he worshiped: a Holy Celestial Demon Emperor.
This supreme existence radiated an unsettling, paradoxical aura. Waves of demonic flames rose from his body some black as ink, others pure white as snow. These opposing energies, one dark and malevolent, the other seemingly holy and divine, swirled together in constant flux, exuding an ominous and contradictory majesty.
Even the unintended flickers of demonic flame spilling from his form caused the air to tremble, and the kneeling Demon Emperor shivered in fear under its immense pressure.
The Holy Celestial Demon Emperor's gaze, devoid of any emotion, descended upon the trembling Demon Emperor, causing even the fabric of space to ripple in trepidation.
"Speak," the Holy Celestial Demon Emperor intoned, his voice both ethereal and deep, "tell me of the events surrounding Blood Profound Demon Emperor's demise."
A Grim Report
The Demon Emperor flinched, bowing his head even lower as he began his report.
"Your Excellency, after the Summoning Demon Sigil's space channel closed, it became nearly impossible to directly monitor what occurred in the Great Thousand World from the Demon Realm."
"That region, a fragmented remnant of the ancient Beast Continent, is known as the Beast Origin Plain, populated by numerous divine and supreme beasts..."
As the kneeling Demon Emperor recounted the details, the Holy Celestial Demon Emperor's understanding deepened. Though the Summoning Demon Sigil's energy had spread far within the Demon Realm, it had not reached the realm's entirety.
The Demon Realm, carved out of the Great Thousand World during the ancient wars, was vast spanning half the size of the Great Thousand World itself. The power of the Summoning Demon Sigil had been insufficient to fully envelop such an expansive domain.
Thus, the Holy Celestial Demon Emperor had initially been unaware of the specific circumstances surrounding Blood Profound Demon Emperor's death. However, the significance of a Demon Emperor one who had nearly attained the rank of a Heavenly Demon Emperor falling was sufficient to demand his attention.
The Holy Celestial Demon Emperor Speaks
After hearing the report, the Holy Celestial Demon Emperor's cold, enigmatic voice resonated once more.
"So, you know nothing of the one who felled Blood Profound Demon Emperor?"
The kneeling Demon Emperor trembled even more violently. Though his master's tone remained devoid of anger, a suffocating dread loomed in the air.
"Your Excellency," the Demon Emperor stammered, "I immediately contacted our agents within the Great Thousand World, as well as Demon Emperors stationed near its borders. There has been no noticeable movement among the Heavenly Sovereigns guarding the boundary, nor has there been any word from the Beast Origin Plain."
The Holy Celestial Demon Emperor's calm gaze lingered for a moment, and then, to the Demon Emperor's relief, he made no move to punish him.
"Spread the word. Investigate the identity of the Great Thousand World's champion responsible for this incident. In the meantime, instruct the Demon Emperors stationed at the borders to stir up some activity. Though our God remains sealed, we must remind the Great Thousand World of the consequences of opposing us. They must pay a price for this loss."
The kneeling Demon Emperor felt as though he had been pardoned from a death sentence. His heart soared as the oppressive aura surrounding him lightened.
"Yes, Your Excellency! I will ensure our agents work swiftly!"
The Demon Realm's Hidden Hand
Since the ancient wars, the Demon Realm had refrained from launching another grand invasion of the Great Thousand World. Yet its infiltration efforts had never ceased.
Whether by cunning or coercion, the Demon Realm's agents worked tirelessly to gather intelligence and establish footholds within the Great Thousand World.
The borderlands, vast and teeming with dangers, presented ample opportunities for such activities. Though Heavenly Sovereigns patrolled key strategic locations, the Demon Emperors still found ways to penetrate less guarded regions.
Moreover, using Lower Planes as stepping stones, the Demon Realm often bypassed the Great Thousand World's borders entirely, reaching deep into its core. Such tactics had been employed in the original story, where the Demon Realm attempted to free the Heavenly Evil God by manipulating events in a Lower Plane.
These agents both Demonic and mortal remained invaluable assets, ensuring the Demon Realm's steady accumulation of intelligence and influence across the Great Thousand World.
Sword Domain: A Response to the Demon Realm
Amidst the Demon Realm's stirring, on a continent along the Great Thousand World's borders, the Sword Domain stood as a symbol of defiance.
Unlike the expansive Tianluo Continent, the Sword Domain was smaller but no less renowned. It was a sacred land for countless sword cultivators, where mountains, rivers, and even plants seemed to embody sword intent.
The continent's ruler, the legendary Azure Garbed Sword Saint, was a paragon of swordsmanship whose name resounded throughout the Great Thousand World.
When the first Sword Domain lord returned, bearing news of the Demon Realm's sudden aggression, the Azure Garbed Sword Saint's sharp gaze flickered with a steely resolve.
"Let them come," he said, his voice calm yet laced with an unyielding edge. "If they wish to cross into the Great Thousand World, they must first contend with the edge of my blade."
Similar scenes unfolded across the borderlands. Though uneasy, the Great Thousand World's guardians were undeterred. These Heavenly Sovereigns, entrusted with the defense of their world, would stand firm against any threat.
Thus, the Demon Realm and the Great Thousand World edged closer to confrontation, their fates intertwining once more.
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