Ninth-Rank Demon Emperor

"Hmm, big brother, what are you talking about? How did I become a liar?" Xiao Ling asked with a puzzled look.

Others, though they didn't understand, also became wary.

Ling Yuan chuckled, "This place is indeed a secret realm, but it is definitely not the location of that so-called Heavenly Burial Venerable. It is the place where the heavens are buried, isn't it?"

Xiao Ling: "..."

"Oh dear, you're joking, young man. How could it be 'burial of the heavens'? That would be too disrespectful." Xiao Ling waved her hand and laughed.

Chapter 468 Ninth-Order Demon Emperor

"Really? Then you say so." Ling Yuan smiled slightly.

"I know you're still wary, bro. Almost everyone who comes here is like that."

"But the Heaven Burial Secret Realm also has a protection mechanism. You and the others can choose to withdraw. I will send you out safely," Xiao Ling said with a smile.

"Since it's a secret realm, how can we leave empty-handed?" Ling Yuan's lips curled up slightly.

"Tell me, what kind of trials are there?"

Xiao Ling seemed very satisfied with Ling Yuan's words and immediately said happily, "Yes, yes, actually this is all equivalent to inheritance."

"Each martial art has its own trial illusion. As long as you can pass through the illusion, that's fine."

"There are eight branch halls, each displaying one of the eight Heavenly Grade Martial Art. If you wish to try them out, you are welcome to enter."

Listening to Xiao Ling's words, Ling Yuan stroked his chin. "What's with this sudden shift to a fantastical art style?"

"But it's nothing, this world even includes fantasy."

Thinking of the Western gods, Ling Yuan felt relieved.

"Could you tell us the names of the martial arts techniques? That way we can distinguish which ones we want," Wang Ming said.

"That won't do. The martial arts in each branch hall are different. It all depends on luck," Xiao Ling said playfully.

Wang Ming didn't pay much attention to it.

It was a completely unexpected liking; I'll just consider it as gaining a backup skill.

"Take us there."

Seeing that they had talked enough, Ling Yuan said.

"OK."

Xiao Ling gently raised her head towards the void.

In an instant, a bridge slowly rose across the river.

'Why does it look so much like the Bridge of Helplessness?'

He murmured to himself, and then Ling Yuan and the others followed.

He was very curious to know what the other side was up to.

After crossing the river with Xiao Ling, and walking for a while, they finally arrived at a towering gate.

It's not the kind of door you push open, but rather something like the mythical South Heaven Gate —just a frame. (Refer to a torii gate)

Behind the gate were rows of palaces, dark and ominous.

After everyone arrived, the flame inside the lamp lit up, illuminating the area in an instant.

Looking at this enormous secret realm.

It doesn't resemble a proper dwelling place at all; rather, it seems more like a gathering place for ghosts.

If this were accompanied by a voiceover of "Daji selling rice," it would be pure horror.

"Alright, I'll stop here. The rest of you can choose which palace you wish to enter," Xiao Ling said with a smile.

Is that so?

Ling Yuan looked at the eight enormous palaces and a smile appeared on his lips.

With a tap of his toes on the ground, he vanished from his spot in an instant.

When it reappeared, it was already high in the sky.

Looking down at the eight palaces below, he waved his hand.

"Enuma elish! (O mortals, hoping to bind the gods!)"

Buzz—!!!

A golden halo appeared in the void.

With a piercing whooshing sound, countless enormous chain heads, each carrying a golden chain, burst forth from the halo of light!

Bang bang bang!

One by one, the chain heads shot directly onto the palace.

The roof tiles and brick walls were blown off.

In an instant, the original palace was destroyed.

Xiao Ling's smile instantly froze on her face.

High in the sky, Ling Yuan looked down at Xiao Ling with a playful expression. "Oops, I accidentally slipped. But Xiao Ling is so cute, she'll definitely forgive me, right?"

"..."

Silence

A deathly silence.

Wang Ming and the others were also shocked by Ling Yuan's actions.

This is completely unconventional.

"Forgive me, my ass! Do you know what you're doing?!"

Xiao Ling's voice changed; it was no longer as playful and cute as before, but rather somewhat eerie, like the howl of a vengeful ghost.

Ling Yuan waved his hand, and the Chains of Heaven shot out.

Xiao Ling leaped away, dodging the pursuit of the Chains of Heaven.

The moment he hit the ground, he shouted, "Tian Ming!"

Rumble!

The earth trembled, and countless jets of black gas flew out from the eight ruined palaces.

Finally, they coalesced behind Xiao Ling into a gigantic monster over fifty meters tall.

An ominous aura enveloped the entire secret realm.

"Demons..." Archer Artoria Lily's pupils narrowed slightly.

"This is... a ninth-tier Demon Emperor?!"

After sensing the level of cultivation of the person opposite him, Wang Ming was shocked.

"Impossible, isn't there only one Demon Emperor in the Demon Realm?"

"There is only one Demon Emperor, but it doesn't say there is only one Demon Emperor realm," the demon said bloodthirstyly.

"Demon Emperor Realm... then it must be Tian Feng Mountain!"

Wang Ming seemed to realize something, and his pupils suddenly contracted.

They had always believed there was only one Demon Emperor. If that was merely a title and not a realm, then...

In other words, the interior of Tian Feng Mountain is likely to be fraught with danger.

The demon looked at Ling Yuan and asked, "How did you find out?"

"The stench is too strong; even the river water can't cover it up." Ling Yuan pinched his nose and made a gesture to lift it up.

"..."

"You're asking for it!"

The demons were enraged.

"If you want to know the true secrets of this secret realm, you'll have to pry them out of your mouth," Ling Yuan said.

"Don't just stand there, the Demon Emperor as your opponent? This is a perfect target delivered right to your doorstep!"

"Ling Yuan, you're toxic." Sweat dripped down Wang Ming's forehead.

He's just a weakling at the peak of the Sixth Order, unable to even defeat his own father. Isn't the Demon Emperor going to kill him?

But...

"Let's give it our all!"

With a gritted jaw, the Flame Spear Yongli appeared, directly activating the Human-Deity Fusion.

Close combat is a bit risky, so let's try ranged attacks.

Immediately, he slashed a fiery blade into the void.

"Demon Emperor, why am I suddenly a little excited?" Little Lingxi transformed into a violent Loli.

"Die, you scum!"

The demon let out a furious roar.

The terrifying demonic energy directly shattered everyone's attacks.

Even Ling Yuan's Chains of Heaven was bounced back.

"Interesting. This guy's strength is not bad."

He's the second strongest person I've ever met, second only to the Oscar winner.

"Rhongomyniad! (The Spear That Shines to the End)"

Archer Artoria Lily's pupils narrowed, and he aimed a blow at the demon's chest, aiming for the heart!

"Laugh!"

However, the Holy Lance's attack was caught by the opponent.

"What is this? It's actually a divine attribute. Interesting."

"But... it's too weak!"

Tear!

The next second, the Holy Lance was torn apart by the latter.

"Look at my skill card!"

Wang Ming, who flew over the demons, drew out a skill card called "Heavenly Fire Greatsword".

It was stuck directly onto the Flame Spear.

Despite the burning sensation, he blasted it towards the demon!

"A trivial skill!"

The demon chuckled.

Demonic energy gathered in both hands, and he reached out to grab the Flame Spear.

However, the next second

BOOM—!!

A terrifying explosion of fire and light.

"Ah!"

A wail rang out, and the demon was completely stunned by the attack, shooting out of the ground.

It crashed heavily into the wall.

"Idiot, I'm afraid of even using this move, and you actually dared to take it with your bare hands." Wang Ming looked at the demon with an idiotic expression.

He then went to the Flame Spear and reached out to grasp it.

"Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!"