Qing Yanjing finally reacted, quickly stepping forward to support Xiao Yan's bloodied body. At this moment, her heart was filled with immense shock. Though she had always harbored great confidence in him, she had never expected that Xiao Yan, with just the strength of a Mid-grade Spiritual-grade Heavenly Sovereign, could defeat a Heavenly Demon Emperor whose power rivaled a late-stage Saint-grade Heavenly Sovereign. If news of this battle reached the Great Thousand World, countless people would be utterly dumbfounded.
However, just as Qing Yanjing supported Xiao Yan and was about to bring him toward the teleportation array, Xiao Yan suddenly furrowed his brows. He turned his head slightly—not that he could see, since his eyes were temporarily destroyed after using the Nine Heavens Extinction Heavenly Flame Eye—but with his powerful soul perception, he could still sense things the naked eye could not.
He could clearly detect a few terrifying auras slowly approaching... even more powerful than the Heaven-Slaying Demon Emperor.
Qing Yanjing sensed them as well. Her heart sank.
She had not expected that in order to deal with just the two of them, the Extraterritorial Evil Race would send so many Heavenly Demon Emperors. The joy that had surged from Xiao Yan's hard-won victory was instantly extinguished, replaced by a crushing despair.
"After all these years, you two are the first to not only break into our Sacred Domain, but to also cause such devastating losses."
As the space in front of them twisted slightly, several dark shadows emerged into the already shattered lower plane. The one leading them was none other than the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor, whom Xiao Yan had once briefly encountered. At this moment, his expression was extremely grim.
Setting aside Xiao Yan's previous actions, just the death of the Heaven-Slaying Demon Emperor alone had been a devastating loss. A powerhouse of that caliber wasn't easy to cultivate—even for the Extraterritorial Evil Race. If such figures could be produced at will, the Great Thousand World would have already fallen into their hands. And now, one had perished at the hands of a mere Lesser Earth Sovereign. How could they not be furious?
No matter what, they could not allow Xiao Yan to return alive! He didn't even need to reach the Saint-grade Heavenly Sovereign level—just attaining Immortal-grade Heavenly Sovereign with his freakish leapfrogging capabilities would be enough to spell the doom of the entire Extraterritorial Evil Race.
With that in mind, the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor had brought several other Demon Emperors to this place, determined to kill Xiao Yan once and for all. This was the kind of force that hadn't appeared since the ancient war against the Immortal Emperor. It was a clear sign of just how wary the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor had become of Xiao Yan.
"Don't be afraid... as long as I'm here."
Xiao Yan gently grasped Qing Yanjing's hand. That seemingly slender hand of his carried an odd warmth that soothed her panicked emotions. Even though she knew they now stood at death's door, she still instinctively chose to trust this man.
"Listen carefully. You go through the teleportation array first."
While speaking, Xiao Yan tore a piece of his sleeve and wrapped it around his damaged eyes.
"I'll follow right behind."
"What about you?" Qing Yanjing's voice trembled. Though Xiao Yan didn't say it directly, she understood perfectly—he intended to stay behind and hold them off.
"No! We're leaving together."
"At a time like this, don't say such things." Xiao Yan sighed helplessly.
"You staying here won't help—only get in my way. Besides... I'm not that easy to kill. These bastards don't have what it takes to end me."
"But..."
"No more buts. Get going already!"
Before Qing Yanjing could finish her sentence, Xiao Yan struck her gently with his palm, sending a soft wave of energy to push her toward the teleportation array. The Demon Emperors' eyes flickered slightly at this, but none made a move to stop her. After all, their target was Xiao Yan alone. As for a mere Lesser Earth Sovereign, letting her escape didn't really matter.
Of course, they didn't know Qing Yanjing possessed the Endless Radiant Body, one of the primal physiques. Had they known, they wouldn't have let her go so easily.
Facing Xiao Yan, who now seemed completely cornered, the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor showed no carelessness. His Holy Demon Flame, in black and white hues, surged forth and transformed into a colossal demonic dragon that lunged toward Xiao Yan with its maw wide open. He clearly intended to kill Xiao Yan in the shortest possible time.
Feeling the overwhelming pressure before him, Xiao Yan casually raised his hand. A massive suction force erupted, pulling the corpse of the Heaven-Slaying Demon Emperor—whom he had slain earlier—into his grasp.
Then, he smiled faintly and unleashed Black Dragon Spirit Devouring Hand, right in front of the watching Demon Emperors.
Before their horrified eyes, he directly devoured the corpse of the Heaven-Slaying Demon Emperor.
As the corpse was consumed, a tangible torrent of demonic energy burst from Xiao Yan's body, completely obliterating the incoming black-white dragon.
"This bastard... he actually devoured the Heaven-Slayer's corpse!"
The surrounding Demon Emperors were aghast. That was a Demon Emperor's body—freshly slain, its power barely diminished! How could a mere Lesser Earth Sovereign possibly withstand the backlash of such power?
What terrified them even more was that now, after swallowing the corpse, Xiao Yan's strength was rapidly surging—possibly reaching the level of a late-stage Saint-grade Heavenly Sovereign!
If a Lesser Earth Sovereign Xiao Yan could leapfrog to kill the Heaven-Slaying Demon Emperor... what kind of monster would he become after reaching the Saint-grade?
"Stop panicking! He's just drinking poison to quench his thirst!"
The Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor snorted coldly. With his insight, he could see the downside—Xiao Yan's act wouldn't last long. More critically, the unique demonic energy of the Extraterritorial Evil Race would constantly erode his body. It wouldn't be long before Xiao Yan collapsed under his own borrowed power.
However… if Hun Dai'er were here, she would've turned and fled immediately. Because only she knew—when Xiao Yan was driven into a corner, he would resort to insanity.
Once he sensed that Qing Yanjing had entered the teleportation array, Xiao Yan flicked his fingers, and several dark corpses appeared. These were the remaining Demon Emperor corpses he had saved for the Eightfold Pagoda.
Before the Demon Emperors could react, he used Black Dragon Spirit Devouring Hand again—and devoured them all in one go!
After swallowing multiple Demon Emperor corpses in succession, even with the support of the Eternal Void Demon Body and Sky Ascension, Xiao Yan's body began to rupture. Cracks split open across his skin, blood flowed from all seven orifices—he looked utterly demonic.
But in exchange, an overwhelming, terrifying aura surged into the sky.
The rolling black mist was now so dense that even the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor himself felt suppressed.
"Rumor has it that your Extraterritorial Evil Race kings call yourselves Demon Emperors?"
Covered in blood, Xiao Yan held the Dragon Slayer Sword in his left hand and the Ancient Heavy Ruler in his right. Like a blood-soaked Asura returning from hell, he grinned at them.
"With trash like you... you dare call yourselves Demon Emperors?"
(End of Chapter)
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