Primordial Chaos Fury Flames Burn the Immortal Palace
But his gaze grew even more resolute, undeterred by the power. Using the momentum of his retreat, he suddenly spun around like a top, the World-Breaking Sword drawing a perfect arc. The sword energy, like a wheel, Sword Qi as it cut through the air, slashing towards the Demon Emperor's vital points. This sword strike was cunningly angled, covering an extremely wide area. The golden-blue light on the blade was as dazzling as the sun, leaving the Demon Emperor with no way to dodge. No matter how he tried to evade, he could not escape the Sword Qi's embrace.
"Hmph!" The Demon Emperor snorted coldly, his demonic energy surging and transforming into countless ferocious demonic shadows. Each shadow wielded Devil Artifact, radiating the aura of Golden Immortal, and charged towards Ren Xiaoyao like a thousand troops. At the same time, he swung his Demon Suppressing Staff, unleashing countless black Demon Blade that rained down upon Ren Xiaoyao's Sword Qi. In an instant, golden and dark light intertwined and collided within the Secret Realm, shattering the Space Barrier inch by inch, and unleashing Chaos Current. The entire Nine Netherworlds Secret Realm was reduced to a chaotic battlefield, filled with wails, crashes, and explosions, deafeningly loud, causing even the heavens and earth to tremble.
Ren Xiaoyao fought the Demon Emperor for over a hundred rounds, gradually figuring out the Demon Emperor's strength. As Grand Unity Golden Immortal, the Demon Emperor's cultivation was unfathomable; he had already comprehended parts of the Law of Space and the Principle of demons. His Devil Cultivation Method arts were exquisitely refined, each strike imbued with the power of the Heaven and Earth Laws, making them impossible to defend against. The Demon Suppressing Staff was even more powerful, each attack carrying a world-destroying force, sometimes releasing Devouring Power, sometimes erupting with Destruction Demon Light, and sometimes summoning countless demonic shadows, leaving Ren Xiaoyao struggling to cope. If it weren't for his possession of the Primordial Chaos Steps, his Movement Method... Mysterious and agile, he could evade attacks by using Space Gaps, and had already been severely injured by the Demon Emperor. But even so, he gradually fell into a disadvantageous position, with several Dao Wound on his body—his left shoulder was slashed by Demon Blade, and black demonic energy seeped into his body through the wound, constantly eroding his meridians and bringing waves of stinging pain; his Primordial Chaos Origin had to divert some of its power to suppress the demonic energy; the clothes on his chest were scorched by demonic light, revealing the burned skin underneath, emitting a faint smell of burning, and the muscles beneath the skin had been charred, healing slowly.
"This can't go on. If we fight like this for too long, we'll surely be defeated!" Ren Xiaoyao's mind raced. He knew that he could never defeat the Demon Emperor with just conventional moves. His eyes sharpened, and he suddenly took out the Purple-Gold Treasure Box he had just acquired from his Storage Ring and threw it out without hesitation.
The Purple-Gold Treasure Box exploded in mid-air, revealing not some divine weapon, but a fist-sized crystal. The crystal was entirely Primordial Chaos in color, its surface shimmering with a faint, clear light, as if containing a starry sky, radiating a vast, primordial Primordial Chaos energy—this was the "Primordial Chaos Stone," Chaos-grade Supreme Treasure he had discovered in the chest. This Primordial Chaos Stone was born at the Beginning of Chaos, containing pure Chaos Power, originating from the same source as his own Primordial Chaos Origin origin, yet even purer and more powerful. It was enough to allow Golden Immortal to instantly break through a minor realm, and even Grand Unity Golden Immortal could use its power to repair Origin Wounds.
"Unleash the Primordial Chaos Power!"
With a low shout, Ren Xiaoyao flicked a Golden-Azure Current from his fingertip, precisely striking the Primordial Chaos Stone. The Primordial Chaos Stone instantly erupted with dazzling light, like a second sun rising, illuminating the entire Nine Netherworlds Secret Realm. A vast Primordial Chaos pure energy surged forth like a tide, resonating with the Primordial Chaos Origin within his body, forming a terrifying Energy Torrent. Ren Xiaoyao felt his power surge several times over in an instant, the discomfort in his meridians vanished instantly, and the wounds Demonic Qi Erosion healed rapidly. The charred skin peeled off, revealing new tender flesh. The power of the World-Breaking Sword also suddenly surged. The golden-blue light on the sword almost solidified, and the faint sounds of dragons and phoenixes echoed through the sky, as if real dragons and phoenixes were soaring within the sword, radiating a sacred and majestic aura.
"What?!" The Demon Emperor's expression changed drastically, his eyes filled with disbelief. For the first time, shock appeared in his deep black eyes. "The Primordial Chaos Stone? You actually obtained such a treasure and can even activate its power!"
He sensed a terrifying force that countered his own essence. This force was pure and clean, like the nemesis of Devil Cultivation Method, causing his demonic energy to stagnate slightly and slow down its circulation. The Chaos Power of the Primordial Chaos Stone was the most primordial power in the world, capable of encompassing all things and purifying all evil spirits. It was the natural enemy of demonic energy. Now, under Ren Xiaoyao's urging, it shone like a radiant light, dispelling most of the demonic energy in the Secret Realm.
Ren Xiaoyao stopped wasting words, gripped the World-Breaking Sword tightly with both hands, and soared into the air like a golden-blue meteor, carrying a do-or-die determination as he fiercely slashed down at the Demon Emperor: "Dual Emperor Fusion, Primordial Chaos World-Breaking Slash!"
This sword strike, imbued with all his cultivation, the Chaos Power of the Primordial Chaos Stone, and the destructive might of the World-Breaking Sword, was the strongest attack he could unleash at present. Wherever the blade passed, the Demon Emperor's demonic energy was instantly purified, turning into wisps of black smoke and dissipating. Space was completely torn apart, forming a long Chaos Rift. The Chaos Current within the Rift surged, and even the black light screen released by the Demon Suppressing Staff developed spiderweb-like cracks, teetering on the verge of collapse, as if it would shatter at any moment.
For the first time, a look of solemnity appeared in the Demon Emperor's eyes. He knew the terror of this sword strike; if he were hit, even as Grand Unity Golden Immortal, he would be severely injured, possibly even suffering damage to his very essence, making recovery difficult for a thousand years. He held the Demon Suppressing Staff horizontally in front of him, circulating his demonic Devil Cultivation Method to its limit. Countless wronged souls surged from his body, converging like a tide to form a massive Demonic Wall a hundred times stronger than the Netherworld Demonic Shield. Demonic Runes flowed across the Demonic Wall, emanating a sinister and terrifying aura. Countless wronged souls wailed and struggled within the Demonic Wall, each burning their own divine soul to provide immense power to the Demonic Wall. The color of the Demonic Wall deepened, almost merging with the darkness itself.
"Boom--!"
The moment the World-Breaking Sword collided with the Demonic Wall, heaven and earth seemed to freeze. Golden-blue light and Demonic Qi clashed violently at the point of impact, forming a massive energy sphere. This sphere expanded continuously, radiating a terrifying aura that enveloped everything around it. The next moment, the energy sphere exploded with a deafening roar. The terrifying Energy Impact, like a nuclear explosion, leveled the entire Peak of Ten Thousand Demons by several feet. The Demon Emperor's Palace teetered on the brink of collapse; the purple-gold demonic banners on its roof snapped, all the demonic lamps went out, and countless Demon Soldiers Demon General were blasted away by the shockwave, coughing up blood—a scene of utter death and injury. The demonic mist atop the mountain was instantly dispersed, revealing the dark sky of the Demon Realm. Above, dark clouds churned, as if trembling in the face of this earth-shattering collision.
As the smoke and dust cleared, the entire Nine Netherworlds Secret Realm was a scene of utter devastation. The ground was riddled with bottomless cracks, and Chaos Current permeated the air. The once magnificent treasure vault was now nothing but ruins; walls had collapsed, jade stones were shattered, and treasures were scattered everywhere, emitting a faint aura. Ren Xiaoyao and the Demon Emperor faced each other from afar, the space between them constantly twisting and breaking apart, forming tiny Black Hole that would instantly close, exuding a dangerous aura.
Ren Xiaoyao's face was ashen, blood dripping from the corner of his mouth, staining his clothes. The golden-blue light on his World-Breaking Sword had dimmed considerably, and the blade trembled slightly, clearly indicating extreme exhaustion. His Primordial Chaos Origin was almost completely depleted, and the Chaos Power of the Primordial Chaos Stone was nearly gone. His meridians ached, each breath was stinging, and his sea of consciousness throbbed from overexerting himself. Yet, his eyes remained sharp as swords, locked on the Demon Emperor, showing no sign of retreat. His World-Breaking Sword remained in a slashing stance, radiating an indomitable fighting spirit, as if even if he were to burn out, he would fight another three hundred rounds.
The Demon Emperor's condition wasn't much better. His purple-gold Demonic Robe was torn in several places, revealing his dark skin underneath. His skin was covered with tiny wounds, from which black demonic blood seeped, dripping down his robe and corroding small pits in the ground. A trace of black blood also clung to the corner of his mouth, indicating that he had also suffered a minor injury and that his Origin Power had been significantly depleted. A tiny crack had appeared on the Demonic Pearl at the top of his Demon Suppressing Staff, and the aura it emitted had weakened somewhat. The crack spread like a spider web, causing the Demon Emperor great distress— the Demon Suppressing Staff was his Natal Magic Treasure, which had accompanied him in countless battles throughout the ages and had never been damaged. Today, however, it had been damaged by a mere Golden Immortal junior. This intensified his anger, but also added a touch of apprehension to his heart.
"To actually fight me to a standstill..." The Demon Emperor looked at Ren Xiaoyao with a complex expression, filled with shock, killing intent, and disbelief. "You are the first Golden Immortal junior to escape unscathed from my grasp, and you even managed to injure me. This talent is truly rare throughout the ages. If you were born in the Demon Realm, you would surely be a Demon Emperor."
Ren Xiaoyao wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his World-Breaking Sword still pointing directly at the Demon Emperor. Though his voice was weak, it carried an undeniable firmness. "Demon Emperor, today's events are merely the beginning. If your Demon Realm dares to launch another invasion of my Immortal Realm, I will raze the Demon Emperor's Palace to the ground, annihilate your entire Demon Realm, and ensure its eternal Demon Realm!"
Having said that, he ceased his fighting, knowing full well that a prolonged battle would inevitably put him at a disadvantage. He activated the last remaining Primordial Chaos Origin within his body, using the Primordial Chaos Steps to transform into a streak of Golden-Azure Streamer, breaking through the shattered Secret Realm Entrance Immortal Realm realm and speeding towards the Immortal Realm. His speed was extremely fast, like Meteor Chasing the Moon, instantly disappearing from the Demon Emperor's sight. The Demon Soldiers Demon General along the way had no time to react, and were blasted away by the residual power emanating from his body, daring not to obstruct him.
The Demon Emperor watched his departing figure, his Demonic Might surging, the black demonic energy boiling like water, yet he did not pursue. He knew that although Ren Xiaoyao was greatly exhausted, his Primordial Chaos Steps was extremely fast, and he possessed the residual Chaos Power the Primordial Chaos Stone, making it difficult to catch up. Moreover, he himself had suffered minor injuries, his Demon Suppressing Staff was damaged, and his Origin Power was also depleted; a forced pursuit might not yield any advantage. More importantly, he felt a slight apprehension towards Ren Xiaoyao's Primordial Chaos Origin and the Dual Emperor Inheritance, and dared not rashly pursue, fearing he might fall into danger.
"Ren Xiaoyao... I will remember you." The Demon Emperor gripped the Demon Suppressing Staff tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force. His eyes blazed with a mixture of rage and apprehension, like a volcano about to erupt. "If this brat is not eliminated, he will become a major threat to my Demon Realm! Issue the order: Ren Xiaoyao is wanted throughout the entire realm! Whoever captures and kills him will be granted the title of a King of the First Rank, half of the Demon Emperor's Treasure Vault, and my own life-bound Demonic Essence to help him break through to a higher realm!"
The command, like thunder, resounded throughout the Demon Realm, instantly reaching every corner of the Demon Realm via countless Demonic Runes communication arrays—from the frozen Netherworld Abyss of the North to the blazing Blazing Demon City in the South, from the blood-soaked Blood Fiend Demonic Palace in the East to the poisonous Ten Thousand Poisons Demonic Hall in the West. Countless Devil Race responded. The old monsters lurking throughout the Demon Realm, the reclusive Devil Cultivator, and the Demon General of the various Devil Palace all had greed and killing intent in their eyes, and their chilling gazes once again focused on the border between the murderous intent and demonic realms. Ren Xiaoyao's name became a taboo in the Demon Realm overnight, and he became prey in the eyes of countless powerful Devil Race. Numerous pursuit teams were quietly formed and set off towards the border between the immortal and demonic realms.
As Ren Xiaoyao along, sensing the residual Chaos Power the Primordial Chaos Stone within his body and the dazzling array of treasures in his Storage Ring, a confident smile curled at the corner of his lips. This trip to the Demon Realm had not only yielded abundant gains but also allowed him to see his own potential and understand the bottom line of Grand Unity Golden Immortal's strength. Given enough time to digest what he had gained, transform the <Myriad Demon Soul Devouring Art> into Immortal Dao Divine Ability, absorb the Chaos Power of the Primordial Chaos Stone, and break through to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal would be just around the corner.
His figure Demon-Bane, speeding towards the Immortal Realm. Behind him, the endless rage and pursuit of the Demon Realm raged, while ahead, the storm of a war between the Demon Realm and Immortal-Demon Great Battle loomed. The legend of Ren Xiaoyao had only just begun, and his name was destined to leave an indelible mark on the history of both the immortal and demon realms.
Golden-Azure Streamer ripped through the Chaos Rift between immortals and demons, like a sharp sword cutting through the darkness, and entered the Southern Heaven Barrier with a sharp whistling sound. On the light screen, the warm Immortal Dao Spiritual Qi collided and merged with the remaining Primordial Chaos Pure Qi around Ren Xiaoyao, creating ripples. However, this Spiritual Qi, which should have soothed his body and mind, failed to dispel the fatigue between his brows. After the fierce battle with the Demon Emperor, nearly 70% of his Primordial Chaos Origin had been consumed, and some unpurified Demonic Baleful Energy remained in his meridians. Every breath was accompanied by a slight stinging pain.
However, this weariness instantly transformed into a chilling glint when he caught sight of three figures blocking his path.
The leader, clad in silver-white armor with gilded Golden Patterns inlaid along the edges, gleamed coldly in the sunlight. Three Soul-Splitting Flying Daggers hovered in the air behind him, their blades radiating a faint killing intent. This was none other than Chu Zhaonan, the Immortal General of the Lingxiao Palace. He had originally been an ordinary Heavenly Soldiers of the Lingxiao Palace, but had been promoted by chance due to his merit in a battle against a small group of Devil Cultivator. However, he had always harbored resentment towards Ren Xiaoyao, who had single-handedly killed the Netherworld Demon Ancestor and exceptionally obtained the Dual Emperor Inheritance. At this moment, his aura surged, reaching the peak of the Early-stage Golden Immortal stage, his eyes filled with the ferocity of settling personal scores.
Beside Chu Zhaonan stood two elders from different immortal Immortal Sect. The Xuan Chenzi, wore a gray-blue Daoist robe, his hair and beard completely white. His whisk, though seemingly ordinary, gleamed with a metallic sheen. He was the elder of the Qingxu Sect, in charge of punishments. The Qingxu Sect had always taken "purifying Demonic Baleful Energy" as its mission, yet they coveted the Primordial Chaos Origin, capable of encompassing and purifying all things. From the moment Ren Xiaoyao revealed the Origin Power, they had already considered it a "treasure" they were determined to obtain. The one on the right, Su Wannian, wore a pink dress, her face beautiful, surrounded by a faint floral fragrance. However, her seemingly gentle eyes concealed undisguised greed— the Hundred Flowers Valley Valley's treasure, the <Hundred Flowers Poison Scripture>, had been incomplete for a century. She had learned by chance that the Demon Realm's <Myriad Demon Soul Devouring Art> could use poison to replenish poison and perfect Cultivation Method. She had already decided to seize the treasure and kill him.
"Ren Xiaoyao! How dare you!" Chu Zhaonan stepped forward, the clash of their armor producing a deafening roar, the Soul-Splitting Flying Daggers humming and trembling as if ready to burst forth at any moment. "Trespassing into the Demon Realm is already a violation of the Immortal Rules, and yet you return covered in Demonic Fiend Qi, clearly colluding with the Devil Race and betraying the Immortal Realm!"
Just as Ren Xiaoyao was about to raise his hand to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth and explain the origin of the demonic aura surrounding him, Xuan Chenzi stroked his goatee and sneered, "This boy's previous slaying of the Netherworld Demon Ancestor was already highly suspicious. How could someone who has just entered the Golden Immortal realm possess such abilities? He must have secretly defected to the Demon Realm and obtained the inheritance of Devil Cultivation Method! Look at his spiritual Spiritual Qi; although it still belongs to the Immortal Dao, it is mixed with Primordial Chaos demonic aura. His Storage Ring is probably full of the Demon Realm artifacts from the Demon Realm. If we don't eliminate him, he will surely become a great scourge to the Immortal Realm!"
"Stop your sophistry!" Su Wannian raised her slender hand, and a pink light barrier instantly enveloped an area of Fang Yuan hundred feet in radius. Fine, poisonous patterns flowed across the barrier, not only blocking outside observation but also preventing Ren Xiaoyao from escaping. "Ren Xiaoyao, considering your past contributions to the Immortal Realm, if you are willing to hand over the treasures and Devil Cultivation Method cultivation manuals you seized from the Demon Realm and return with us to the Lingxiao Palace for trial, perhaps you can receive a lighter sentence. Otherwise, today you will perish within this Southern Heaven Barrier, your soul scattered to the winds!"
Before the three finished speaking, the surrounding clouds suddenly churned, and dozens of Heavenly Soldiers and generals silently appeared. They were all Chu Zhaonan's trusted confidants, their Immortal Halberd gleaming with a chilling light, the tips of which were engraved with runes that bound immortals. They quickly formed a square formation, and as their Immortal Halberd clashed, the golden light curtain suddenly contracted, firmly locking down the space around Ren Xiaoyao, forming an impenetrable array that bound immortals. The gazes of these Heavenly Soldiers and generals towards Ren Xiaoyao were filled with envy for his talent, greed for his treasures, and mostly numb obedience to their superiors. They were just waiting for the order to launch a swarm attack.
Ren Xiaoyao slowly straightened up, the World-Breaking Sword humming like a dragon's roar in its sheath. His golden-blue Spiritual Qi surged violently, surging out like a tide, completely repelling the oppressive aura released by Chu Zhaonan and the other two. His eyes, sharp as swords, swept over their hypocritical faces. His voice, though not loud, carried the penetrating power of the Primordial Chaos Origin, each word like a thunderclap in everyone's ears. "Colluding with the Devil Race? Betraying the Immortal Realm? Chu Zhaonan, you harbor resentment over my exceptional promotion, repeatedly spreading rumors behind my back. Do you think I don't know? Xuan Chenzi, your Qingxu Sect has repeatedly sent people to test my Primordial Chaos Origin, even secretly setting ambushes and traps. Do you really think you can deceive everyone?"
He turned his gaze to Su Wannian, a cold smile playing on his lips, "As for you, Elder Su, the Hundred Flowers Poison Scripture Hundred Flowers Valley is missing its last three volumes, which need to be completed with the Demonic Runes of the Myriad Demon Soul Devouring Art. In your quest to seize the scripture, you even secretly sent people from the Demon Realm to investigate. How could you possibly let this 'golden opportunity' slip by today?"
"I ventured into the Demon Realm to investigate the Demon Emperor's movements, seize treasures to strengthen my power, and defend against the Devil Race Army in the future; my body is tainted with demonic energy, a result of three hours of fierce fighting with the Demon Emperor, every drop of my demonic blood stained with the lives of powerful figures in the Demon Realm!" Ren Xiaoyao raised his hand, a wisp of pure Primordial Chaos Spiritual Energy swirling around Spiritual Qi fingertips, mixed with a faint hint of Demonic Baleful Energy, which was instantly purified under his control. "Instead of considering the imminent threat of external enemies and working together to resist the Demon Realm, you frame loyal officials for your own selfish desires and covet treasures. How are you any different from the Devil Race in such despicable acts?"
"Stop spreading these false rumors!" Chu Zhaonan's face flushed crimson with rage as his thoughts were exposed. He roared, "All soldiers, listen to my command! This fiend has fallen into Demonic Dao! Everyone has the right to kill him! Whoever captures him will be rewarded with High-grade Immortal Artifact and Thousand-year Spirit Liquid!"
Enticed by the generous reward, the Heavenly Soldiers and generals were instantly blinded by greed. Dozens of Immortal Halberd were brandished in unison, and beams of golden immortal light rained down on Ren Xiaoyao like a storm. The immortal light contained the power of Immortal Dao, enough to pierce through the defenses of Early-stage Golden Immortal. The light barrier of the Immortal-Trapping Array became increasingly solid, and the space was compressed to its extreme, making even breathing difficult. At the same time, Xuan Chenzi summoned his whisk, and the whisk threads instantly grew a hundred feet long, transforming into thousands of steel needles. The tips of the needles were coated with the "Immortal-Corroding Poison" secretly made by the Qingxu Sect. Once touched, the Immortal Vein would be corroded. Su Wannian threw out her natal immortal Immortal Treasure, the Hundred Flowers Basket, and countless Poison Flower vines poured out. The vines had barbs on them, and the petals emitted Bewitching Incense, wrapping around Ren Xiaoyao's limbs and bones, attempting to bind him.
"Stubborn to the end!" The last trace of hesitation in Ren Xiaoyao's eyes vanished, replaced by overwhelming killing intent. He was already filled with rage because of the Demon Emperor's pursuit, and now, instead of distinguishing right from wrong, Immortal Realm fellow immortals were kicking him while he was down. This callousness completely ignited his anger. He took a step forward, a flash of light beneath his feet, and activated the Primordial Chaos Steps to its limit. His figure transformed into several golden and azure afterimages, moving like ghosts between the immortal light and the poisonous vines.
Those seemingly impenetrable attacks, under the mysterious trajectory of the Primordial Chaos Steps, couldn't even touch the hem of his clothes. The immortal light missed its mark, striking the rocks on the ground and instantly blasting them into dust; the poisonous vines came to entangle him, but could only bind his afterimage. By the time he reacted, Ren Xiaoyao had already appeared in the formation.
"World-Breaking Sword, draw your sheath!"
With a low shout, the Golden-Azure Dual Color Sword Qi suddenly surged a hundred feet, the World-Breaking Sword carrying the Dual Emperor Fusion and the purifying might of the Primordial Chaos Origin, sweeping out like a thunderbolt across the heavens and earth towards the formation of heavenly Heavenly Soldiers and generals. Wherever the Sword Qi passed, the air was torn apart, emitting a piercing shriek; golden immortal armor was ripped apart like paper, Immortal Halberd shattered, and dozens of figures were instantly cut in half at the waist, Immortal Blood spraying out, staining the light curtain of the Southern Heaven Barrier red, the stench of blood mixed with Immortal Dao Spiritual Qi, making people nauseous. The Poison Flower vines that had been coiling around them withered and carbonized instantly under the scorching Purifying Power, turning into wisps of black smoke and dissipating without leaving a trace.
"What?!" Chu Zhaonan and the other two's expressions changed drastically, their eyes filled with disbelief. They hadn't expected that Ren Xiaoyao, after his fierce battle with the Demon Emperor, would still possess such terrifying combat power. This killing might far surpassed that of an ordinary Early-stage Golden Immortal. Xuan Chenzi hurriedly activated his whisk, the whisk threads weaving into a huge Defense Light Barrier, upon which Purification Runes flowed; Su Wannian, on the other hand, summoned the Hundred Flowers Shield, its surface engraved with Hundred Flower Demonic Runes, capable of defending against a full-force attack from Mid-stage Golden Immortal, which she held in front of her.
"Boundary-Breaking Slash!" Ren Xiaoyao's eyes narrowed, and his figure suddenly accelerated, shooting towards Xuan Chenzi like an arrow released from a bow. He knew that Qingxu Sect and Lingxiao Palace were closely connected, and if he did not kill Xuan Chenzi first, he would be relentlessly pursued in the future. The moment the Sword Qi of the World-Breaking Sword pierced through the Defense Light Barrier, the whisk shattered instantly. Xuan Chenzi screamed as the Sword Qi Primordial Chaos Spiritual Energy surged into his body, like the fiercest flame, completely annihilating his Immortal Soul and origin. His corpse fell like a kite with a broken string, hitting the ground with a dull thud before instantly disappearing into the dust.
Terrified, Su Wannian abandoned all thought of seizing the secret manual and turned to flee, trying to activate her Spiritual Qi. But Ren Xiaoyao was faster; a Golden-Azure Current flicked from his fingertip, striking her in the back like lightning. Su Wannian froze, her Immortal Vein instantly frozen by the Primordial Chaos Spiritual Energy, the poison flowing backward, her face turning a bluish-purple. Her eyes, filled with fear and pleading, turned towards Ren Xiaoyao, her lips trembling as if to beg for mercy, but before she could finish speaking, her body turned to ashes, leaving only a Storage Ring and Hundred Flowers Basket on the ground.
Chu Zhaonan was terrified, his legs went weak, and he could no longer care about the so-called majesty of Immortal General. He turned around and activated all his spiritual Spiritual Qi, transforming into a silver streak of light as he fled. His Soul-Splitting Flying Daggers danced behind him, trying to stop Ren Xiaoyao, but Ren Xiaoyao's Primordial Chaos Steps were so profound that his golden-blue afterimage caught up in an instant, and the World-Breaking Sword was placed against his neck. The cold Sword Qi made Chu Zhaonan tremble all over, and his silver-white armor was already soaked with cold sweat.
"Ren Xiaoyao, spare my life!" Chu Zhaonan knelt on the ground, begging for mercy, his voice trembling with sobs. "I was blinded by greed, I was jealous of you, I was bewitched by Xuan Chenzi and Su Wannian. Please, for the sake of us both being cultivators of the Immortal Realm, spare my life! I am willing to offer you my immortal abode and all my treasures, just please spare my life!"
Ren Xiaoyao looked down at him, his eyes devoid of any pity, only chilling coldness. "A cultivator from the Immortal Realm? You, a scoundrel who slanders the loyal and virtuous for your own selfish desires and kicks the good when they're down, do you even deserve to be called a cultivator from the Immortal Realm? Today I will show you what the punishment is for coveting what belongs to others and slandering the loyal and virtuous!"
With a flash of sword light, Chu Zhaonan's head flew into the air, blood gushing out like a fountain. His Immortal Soul, the moment it left his body, was completely purified by the Primordial Chaos Spiritual Energy, leaving not even a trace of its former self. Ren Xiaoyao casually grabbed the three Soul-Splitting Flying Daggers and the Storage Ring from Chu's back, tossing them into his own Storage Ring without a second glance—these things, stained with greed and depravity, were too disgusting for him to even look at.
The surrounding space was deathly silent, with only the Immortal Blood of immortals and shattered immortal armor scattered on the ground. The light screen of the Southern Heaven Barrier was stained with blood, emitting an eerie red glow, like a blood-stained jade disc. The golden-blue Spiritual Qi around Ren Xiaoyao gradually subsided, but the killing intent between his brows grew stronger. The demonic Demonic Baleful Energy remaining in his meridians intertwined with his current rage, making his aura increasingly sharp, and even the surrounding air trembled slightly because of this aura.
He knew that his massacre today would shake the entire Immortal Realm. Although Chu Zhaonan was a newly promoted Immortal General, he was still the face of the Lingxiao Palace; Xuan Chenzi and Su Wannian were core figures of the two great Immortal Sect. Killing them would be tantamount to breaking ties with the orthodox tradition of the Immortal Realm. But he never regretted it—if the Immortal Realm couldn't tolerate cultivators who spoke the truth and Repel Foreign Enemies, but instead allowed greedy and despicable people to run rampant, what was there to cherish about such an Immortal Realm? If he couldn't even protect his own purity, and couldn't even kill those who coveted him, how could he talk about protecting all living beings in the Immortal Realm and fighting against the Demon Realm army?
"Those who want to use me as a stepping stone, those who want to seize my treasures, must be prepared to pay a bloody price." Ren Xiaoyao wiped the blood from his sword, sheathed the World-Breaking Sword, the clatter of the scabbard echoing his resolute State of Mind. "If the Lingxiao Palace wishes to punish me, I will accept it; if the various Immortal Sect wish to besiege me, I will kill them; if anyone still tries to frame me as a demon, I will make them pay for their crimes in blood!"
Having said that, he didn't linger. His figure transformed into a streak of Golden-Azure Streamer, speeding towards the Tranquility Hall. He needed to return to the Spirit Gathering Formation as soon as possible to digest the gains from his trip to the Demon Realm —the residual Chaos Power of the Primordial Chaos Stone, the three robust Spirit Vein, and the Ancient Demonic Arts art jade slip. These were all key to his breakthrough. Only by quickly healing his injuries and breaking through to the Late-stage Golden Immortal stage could he gain a foothold in the upcoming siege by the Immortal Realm and the pursuit by the Demon Realm.
As for the turmoil and pursuit in the Immortal Realm, he was no longer afraid. With the Primordial Chaos in hand, he could break through realms and move forward. Even if the whole world was his enemy, he could still carve out his own Path to Heaven!
The tragic state of the Southern Heaven Barrier was quickly discovered by the patrolling angels of the Lingxiao Palace. When the news reached the Lingxiao Palace, the Jade Emperor was furious. He smashed the Nine Dragon Jade Table in front of him and immediately ordered the arrest of Ren Xiaoyao, with a reward offered for his head. The major Immortal Sect responded one after another. The Qingxu Sect and the Hundred Flowers Valley even jointly issued a "Demon Extermination Order," calling on all cultivators in the world to besiege Ren Xiaoyao, claiming that they would "purify the demonic obstacles and restore the clarity of the Immortal Realm."
In an instant, the Immortal Realm was in an uproar. Some condemned Ren Xiaoyao for his cruelty and bloodthirstiness, for falling into Demonic Dao demonic path; others sighed inwardly, knowing the character of Chu Zhaonan and the other two, understanding that there must be a hidden story, but refraining from speaking out due to the power of the Lingxiao Palace and the two major Immortal Sect; still others, some Rogue Cultivator and Immortal Sect ostracized by the orthodox immortals of the Immortal Realm, secretly admired Ren Xiaoyao's actions and quietly watched the development of events.
The scales of the Immortal Realm have been tipped low by this massacre. A massive storm is brewing around Ren Xiaoyao, and at its center, he is currently speeding back to the Tranquility Hall, completely unaware that a crisis far more dangerous than the pursuit from the Demon Realm awaits him ahead.