The Heaven Devouring Demon Emperor had now fallen into this dilemma, unable to advance or retreat. The reason was none other than the sword intent Ye Xiwen had painstakingly prepared earlier, which was the root cause of this situation. Otherwise, he could never have been driven into such straits.
The Heaven Devouring Demon Emperor looked at Ye Xiwen. Naturally, he knew that if he did not unleash his full combat strength, Ye Xiwen would beat him to death. But if he released his power, the terrifying injuries within his body would also claim his life.
He had already sustained injuries during his tribulation that had not fully healed. Originally, that had been nothing, but Ye Xiwen's sword strike had thoroughly compounded his wounds. Coupled with the barrage of heavy blows just now, the injuries inside him had become a mess of pulp, a bomb that could explode and kill him at any moment.
And all of this had been planned by the man before him. Had he not experienced it personally today, how could he have believed that one day, an Emperor could challenge a Celestial Venerable?
"Today, you will not escape!"
Ye Xiwen said blandly.
"What good will this do you? From this day onward, I fear your existence will leave some people unable to eat or sleep in peace!" the Heaven Devouring Demon Emperor said calmly.
Ye Xiwen knew what he meant. Celestial Venerables could not be challenged. Even if one fell, it could only be at the hands of another Celestial Venerable. Yet Ye Xiwen had shattered this myth. It would be strange indeed if those Celestial Venerables seated high upon their divine altars felt any goodwill toward him. Every last one of them was stronger than the Heaven Devouring Demon Emperor. If they set their sights