Ling Xiao's eyes narrowed. This ancient corpse's strength seemed somewhat beyond his expectations.
Especially the thunder sun above, infused with the true intent of the Great Dao, which inexplicably stirred fear in his heart.
Yet, the more this was so, the more excited Ling Xiao felt.
Clearly, for such a mighty expert who had comprehended Lightning Dao Principles to guard this place, the demonic blade's power must be incredibly terrifying.
Of course, from the moment the blade called to him, Ling Xiao knew its origins were somewhat related to the Heavenly Demon True Body.
What manner of existence was the Heavenly Demon?
A peerless fierce demon from the primordial era who could suppress the Four Gods, shatter the void single-handedly, and nearly break free from the heavens' constraints!
Any demonic object connected to it must be among the most vicious and evil things between heaven and earth.
"Demon's descent..."
The ancient, vicissitudinous voice echoed again in his sea of consciousness. Ling Xiao was stunned, a guess forming in his heart.
"Could it be the weapon spirit within the blade calling me?"
"Was it you calling me?"
Ling Xiao calmed his mind, attempting to communicate with that demonic intent.
"De... mon's... descent..."
"Such a peerless weapon of mass destruction, buried here—what a waste. If you are willing to follow me, I promise your name will shake the heavens and the earth in the future!"
Hum!!
Overwhelming demonic aura erupted at that moment.
The demonic blade seemed to understand Ling Xiao's words. The rust-stained blade gradually emitted a dark, profound glow.
Then, the rust fell away, and a limitless demonic radiance shot into the sky.
"Dammit!! Ant, release it! If this blade emerges, the Five Domains will be bathed in blood!!!"
The thunderous intent in the ancient mighty expert's eyes grew even brighter. Even his voice carried the pressure) of the Great Dao; he was truly enraged.
"Ling Xiao is truly seeking death, daring to provoke a Supreme expert."
Ye Fan's smile widened as he coldly watched the thunder sun solidifying above the hall and the expressionless demonic ape below.
If his cultivation hadn't been sealed by Ling Xiao, he would have already summoned the Eight Desolations Glazed Pagoda to seal the demonic creature completely.
"So what if it's bathed in blood?"
Ling Xiao grinned, a dark glint flashing in his eyes, identical to the one on the demonic blade.
"Fiend! To think you harbor such a demonic heart! You deserve death!!"
The ancient corpse raised its hands to the sky, then swung them down fiercely toward Ling Xiao.
Hum.
The world seemed to shatter instantly.
The thunder sun descended with a momentum that could crush the void, heading straight for Ling Xiao.
A terrifying pressure spread out.
The full-force strike of a Supreme expert, even executed by a mere remnant soul, was absolutely not something a Xuanqing Realm cultivator could withstand.
In fact, if not for Ling Xiao's Forbidden Demon Body, just this pressure alone would have crushed him to dust.
Even so, Ling Xiao felt his blood churn, his bones emitting faint, terrifying grating sounds.
But now was the critical moment of fusion between his will and the blade's.
He couldn't avoid this attack.
"Ha ha ha ha! Ling Xiao succumbed to demonic influence so quickly, he doesn't even care about his life anymore."
Ye Fan laughed mockingly without restraint, watching as the thunder sun enveloped Ling Xiao's figure.
"You've brought this upon yourself! Did you really think you had an indestructible demon body? Senior!! Senior!"
Ye Fan eagerly rushed before the ancient corpse, a pained expression on his face.
"Senior, I never imagined you fell because of this demonic object."
"Junior, was it you who awakened my remnant soul?"
The ancient corpse looked down at Ye Fan, the lightning in its eyes fading, replaced by a rare gentleness.
"Yes! Senior, I, Ye Fan, wish to inherit your will and purge the world of evil demons."
Ye Fan's voice radiated righteousness, his back straight as a rod, the very image of a son of justice.
"Very good. The Five Domains need youths like you."
The ancient corpse's voice was filled with relief.
But just as Ye Fan, with devout sincerity, was about to kneel, a dark glimmer flickered deep within the raging thunder.
"Fooled by a few sentences? You can't even tell north from south. For a Supreme expert, you're way too easy to trick."
Boom!
Deep within the thunderous light, the dark glimmer suddenly blazed. Then, a tall, upright figure in black robes stepped out from within.
"You!!! How is this possible?!"
Both the ancient corpse and Ye Fan were stunned, their eyes identically incredulous as they looked at Ling Xiao.
How was this possible?
An ant who hadn't even reached the Illusion-Breaking Realm, surviving a Supreme expert's full-force strike?
And what was with the demonic blade in his hand?
Where did the seals go?
Where did the rust go?
"You... who exactly are you?"
"Who am I? Senior, I am your true heir."
Ling Xiao grinned, demonic intent surging in his eyes. The demonic blade in his hand hummed in response.
"Demon! So you are a demon! You—"
"Too noisy!"
Ling Xiao took a step forward, raising the demonic blade high.
Instantly, demonic light detonated, carrying an peerless momentum as it slashed down onto the ancient corpse's head.
Since the opportunity was secured, this farce should end.
Though he looked somewhat disheveled, even the Demon Dragon Holy Armor hidden under his skin was completely shattered.
But it didn't affect Ling Xiao's mood.
The Supreme Demon Blade, the companion weapon of the Primordial Heavenly Demon.
After three thousand years, it finally reappeared in the world.
A peerless weapon of mass destruction like this transcended mere grades.
Because the grades people talked about only categorized acquired spiritual treasures.
But this Supreme Demon Blade was born alongside the Heavenly Demon at its inception.
The power it contained could open the heavens, cleave the earth, and slay immortals!
"No!!"
Despair flashed in the ancient corpse's eyes.
That thunder sun had been his final move.
Yet, this ant had blocked it.
Is this... heaven's will?
Pfft!
Without the slightest resistance, the moment the demonic blade fell, the ancient corpse's body split in two.
A remnant soul instantly shot toward the hall's exit. A smile spread across Ling Xiao's face.
Soul power, Lightning Dao Principles.
Compared to the demonic blade, this opportunity couldn't be missed either.
Besides, though the blade was excellent, he couldn't use it freely.
Otherwise, if those Holy State experts recognized it, Ling Xiao's fate would be可想而知 (predictable).
But the power of Dao Principles was the key to advancing his Heavenly Demon True Body to the third transformation.
Nine Dao Principles. Ling Xiao never expected he'd obtain two so quickly.
Fusing two Dao Principles at the Soul Sea Realm—this was unprecedented even in the Holy State.
Ling Xiao couldn't wait to return and see the expressions on his enemies' faces.
"Come back here!"
Ling Xiao coldly snorted. Demonic intent surged around him, instantly forming a giant hand that seized the Supreme remnant soul.
"Release me! Junior, you'll regret this! That demonic blade contains the Heavenly Demon's will! At merely the Xuanqing Realm, you cannot control it! You will only become its slave!!"
"Senior, you worry too much."
Ling Xiao smiled mockingly. In the space behind him, a demonic shadow gradually manifested between heaven and earth.