The King's Fall, the Divine Artifact Changes Hands (4K)

The atmosphere in the altar hall froze instantly!

Four terrifying wills, imbued with endless tyranny, greed, and evil, crashed down like four invisible mountains upon Yu Yuanchen, who reached for the Hell Gate! The strength of each of these wills was no less than that of the Demon King Salvos, whom Yu Yuanchen had slain! It was the remaining four Demon King of the Demon Plane who had triggered the contingency plan they had left on the artifact Hell Gate!

"Insects! Stop!"

"To desecrate sacred relics is a capital offense!"

"Leave your soul to wail in purgatory for ten thousand years!"

Evil thoughts pierced Yu Yuanchen's Sea of Consciousness like steel needles, attempting to disturb his mind and stop his actions.

However, Yu Yuanchen's expression remained calm, and not even a ripple appeared in the depths of his eyes. He had already anticipated that the other Demon King would not be unprepared for such an important dimensional artifact. These four consciousnesses were nothing more than rootless duckweed, possessing only their power but lacking any real substance.

"Noisy."

He uttered two cold words, and his hand, which had been reaching for the dark door frame, not only didn't retract but moved even faster! Purple-Gold Thunder Runes flowed in his palm, emanating an aura of annihilation, completely ignoring the impact of the four wills, and he grabbed the cold door frame of the Hell Gate!

Buzz--!

The Hell Gate trembled violently, and the dark red halo on the door frame flickered wildly, trying to resist Yu Yuanchen's control. The four Demon King wills roared in shock and anger, attacking Yu Yuanchen's mental defenses even more frantically, but it was like an ant trying to shake a tree, unable to shake his powerful Spiritual Power at the peak of the Spirit Domain Realm in the slightest!

"You mere remnant spirit dares to obstruct me?" Yu Yuanchen sneered, his boundless Spiritual Power surging into the Hell Gate like a tidal wave, forcibly expelling and erasing the consciousness imprints left by the four Demon King! He was determined to seize this divine artifact completely!

"Asshole!"

"He actually managed to defy our will!"

"We can't let him succeed! Join forces, ignite this consciousness, and together activate the Hell Gate to teleport Adost's true form there!"

Seeing that Yu Yuanchen was not only unaffected but had even begun refining the divine artifact, the four Demon King wills were both shocked and furious. They knew that if the divine artifact were taken away, the consequences would be unimaginable! In desperation, they spared no expense and frantically burned the wisp of consciousness left in the divine artifact!

Boom!

In the center of the altar hall, the Hell Gate itself erupted with blinding crimson light! The dark vortex within the gate frame spun wildly at an unprecedented speed, and a powerful spatial fluctuation swept outwards! The entire castle shook violently!

"Not good! They are forcibly activating the divine artifact for spatial teleportation!" Qian Chongxiao's expression changed, and he held the Angel Sacred Sword, its Holy Light surging as he prepared for battle. Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen also instantly activated their Martial Soul Possession, circulating their Soul Power at full force.

Yu Yuanchen's gaze sharpened, but his refining movements didn't stop at all; in fact, he quickened them. He wanted to see what tricks these Demon King could pull.

The next moment, the blood-red light reached its peak! A thick, dark red pillar of light shot into the sky from the Hell Gate, tearing apart the top of the altar hall and piercing straight into the dark red sky! Within the pillar of light, an incomparably enormous, ferocious figure, exuding a terrifying aura far surpassing that of Salvos, was rapidly solidifying from the ethereal!

It was a troll over fifteen meters tall! Its entire body was covered in thick, dark purple scales that shimmered with a metallic sheen. It had a pair of curved, crown-like, Purple-Gold horns on its head, and a pair of tattered but still overwhelming fleshy wings on its back that slowly flapped. In its hand, it held a huge battle halberd burning with deep purple Hellfire! Its eyes were pure Purple-Gold, filled with arrogance, savagery, and an endless thirst for slaughter!

An immense pressure swept out like a tsunami, causing Qian Chongxiao, Qian Daoliu, and Tang Chen to feel their breath catch in their throats! This aura had clearly reached the Peak Demigod! It was even Qian Chongxiao, who wielded a divine artifact!

"It's Adost! The Demon King with the Purple Gold Royal Blood!" Qian Chongxiao exclaimed in shock, his face extremely solemn. Through the demon memories shared by Yu Yuanchen earlier, he recognized this strongest among the Demon King!

Adost possesses the extremely rare royal Purple-Gold Bloodline among demons, and his strength surpasses that of the five kings, making him the undisputed strongest being in the Demon Plane! In a moment of crisis, the other four Demon King did not hesitate to burn their consciousness to directly teleport this strongest being over!

"Roar! Who dares to disturb my slumber and covet my clan's sacred artifact!" Adost fully descended, letting out a deafening roar. His Purple-Gold eyes instantly locked onto Yu Yuanchen, who was pressing one hand against the Hell Gate, seemingly refining something. He sensed the aura of his fallen kin Salvos, and the repulsive yet subtly unsettling power emanating from the human before him.

"Human! You killed Salvos? How dare you! Die!" Adost didn't waste any words, directly swinging his huge Purple Flame War Halberd with terrifying power that could tear through space, and slashed down at Yu Yuanchen! Before the halberd even arrived, the scorching Hellfire and terrifying force had already scorched and distorted the surrounding space!

This strike contained the full power of a Peak Demigod, determined to cleave this audacious human, along with his soul, into pieces!

"Brother Yuanchen, be careful!" Qian Daoliu exclaimed, and the Angel Sacred Sword was about to strike.

"I'm here to help you!" Tang Chen roared, raising his Clear Sky Hammer.

Qian Chongxiao burst forth with Holy Light, ready to step forward and join forces to fight the enemy.

However, faced with this terrifying blow that could split mountains and shatter peaks, Yu Yuanchen made a move that surprised everyone.

Instead of dodging or defending, he... laughed. The local demons were far too enthusiastic, sending him off from afar with such a small gift but a heartfelt gesture!

It was a smile that carried a hint of mockery, a touch of sarcasm, and absolute confidence.

"Purple-Gold?" Yu Yuanchen looked at Adost's striking Purple Gold Scale and giant horns, then looked down at his own flowing, noble, and majestic Purple-Gold Lightning armor. He raised an eyebrow slightly, his tone carrying a condescending tone:

"What level are you talking about? Using the same color as me?"

Before he finished speaking, the aura around him erupted like a volcano that had been suppressed for thousands of years!

"Seventh Soul Skill, Thunder Sacred Dragon True Body - Possession! Activate!"

Boom!

A more dazzling, more refined, and more imposing Purple-Gold Lightning shot into the sky! Yu Yuanchen's figure seemed to merge with the lightning, transforming into a Thunder God who controlled the Heavenly Tribulation! That majestic aura instantly suppressed Adost's Demigod pressure!

"Ninth Soul Skill, Dragon King's Judgment! Triple Amplification, Activate!"

With a whoosh, the Thunder Dragon Spear in his hand suddenly extended and solidified, the black Annihilation Divine Thunder Entanglement its surface hissing, and the Destruction fluctuations made the entire space tremble! With the triple power amplification activated, Yu Yuanchen's combat power instantly soared to an unimaginable level!

Speaking of which, this Purple Gold Royal Blood is quite something. Although it is still inferior to my own bloodline, which is close to the Dragon King level, it is still at the same level. The Dragon King's Judgment can only amplify its power three times.

"Kill!"

Facing the descending Purple Flame War Halberd, Yu Yuanchen neither dodged nor evaded. His Thunder Dragon Spear transformed into a purple-black lightning bolt that tore through the void, meeting the attack head-on!

The spear flashes like a dragon, its thunderous roar shaking the world!

Rumble--!!!!

The clash of spears and halberds unleashed a deafening roar and energy storm ten times more terrifying than any previous collision! The entire altar hall crumbled and collapsed like paper in the aftershocks of the impact! A massive tear was ripped open in the dark red sky, revealing chaotic spatial turbulence behind it!

"Ugh!" Adost let out a muffled groan of shock and anger. Its invincible Purple Flame War Halberd was actually blasted open with a huge gap the moment it collided with the Thunder Dragon Spear! The deep purple Hellfire burning on the halberd was mostly annihilated by the black lightning containing the aura of Nirvana! An irresistible force came from the halberd, making its arms numb. Its huge body staggered back more than ten steps, each step leaving deep cracks in the ground!

Yu Yuanchen, however, only swayed slightly before standing firmly in place like a mountain, his body still radiating intense lightning!

The difference in quality is immediately apparent!

"How is this possible?!" Adost's Purple-Gold eyes were filled with disbelief and horror! How could this human's power be so terrifying?! He clearly felt that the opponent's energy level had not fully entered the Demigod Level, but this attack power far exceeded that of an ordinary Peak Demigod!

"Two Forms Divine Thunder, Yin-Yang Annihilation!"

Yu Yuanchen pressed his advantage relentlessly, giving it no chance to breathe. With a flick of his Thunder Power appeared out of thin air like a millstone, one yin and one yang, containing the wonders of Life and Death transformation, Entanglement and strangling Adost! Wherever it passed, space was distorted and decomposed!

"Annihilation Divine Thunder, annihilating all laws!"

With his right hand, he thrust the Thunder Dragon Spear again, the tip of the spear condensing extreme darkness—a manifestation of pure Destruction Law, ignoring defense and pointing directly at the source!

Adost was both shocked and enraged, frantically swinging his halberd, unleashing a torrent of purple flames in an attempt to defend himself. But he was horrified to discover that the black and white lightning was incredibly strange; his Hellfire could not completely burn it, instead being constantly eroded by its Yin-Yang power. And that point of Annihilation Divine Thunder made his very soul tremble, forcing him to devote most of his energy to dodging!

Boom boom boom!

Yu Yuanchen's attacks were like a storm, relentless! The Thunder Dragon Spear would sometimes unleash a barrage of attacks, and sometimes concentrate into a single point for a strike; the Two Forms Divine Thunder would sometimes transform into a net to trap the enemy, and sometimes into a sword to pierce through; the Annihilation Divine Thunder was even more elusive, targeting every weakness!

He didn't need any fancy names for his Soul Skill; every move he made was an unparalleled attack imbued with the Thunder Law! Speed, strength, skill, and understanding of the laws—he completely overwhelmed his opponents!

Despite possessing the Cultivation Level of Peak Demigod and the formidable body of the Demon Royal Family, Adost was utterly powerless to retaliate! Its Purple Gold Scale continued to Rupture, its magma-like Purple-Gold blood splattered everywhere, its fleshy wings were torn to shreds, and its aura visibly weakened!

It attempted to unleash a powerful Demonic Forbidden Technique, but was firmly suppressed by Yu Yuanchen's Thunder Domain. The Demonic Energy it had just gathered was shattered by the raging lightning! It tried to withstand the attack with its physical body, but discovered that Yu Yuanchen's close combat ability was equally terrifying. His fists, palms, fingers, and knees all contained the power to split mountains and shatter rocks. Combined with the lightning, they made its bones and muscles feel like they were about to break!

Qian Chongxiao, Qian Daoliu, and Tang Chen, who were standing to the side, were already dumbfounded.

Qian Chongxiao, wielding the Angel Sacred Sword, tried several times to step forward and assist, only to find that he couldn't get involved at all! Yu Yuanchen's attacks were as smooth as flowing water, without any flaws, sealing off all of Adost's dodging space and counterattack angles! If he rashly joined in, he might disrupt Yu Yuanchen's rhythm.

Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen exchanged horrified glances. They knew Yu Yuanchen was strong, but they hadn't expected him to be this strong! This was the strongest among the Demon King, Peak Demigod! And yet he was being crushed like a sandbag?!

"Roar! Human! You have utterly enraged me!" Adost, battered and humiliated, roared furiously, attempting to burn his life force in a final desperate attempt.

"Provoke?" Yu Yuanchen's eyes turned icy, and his attack suddenly changed again! "You dare to challenge me?"

"We've had enough fun, it's time to hit the road. A family should travel together, all together."

As soon as he finished speaking, all the lightning around Yu Yuanchen instantly subsided and surged into the Thunder Dragon Spear in his hand! The Dragon Spear became like a tangible Purple-Gold crystal, and all the lightning patterns on its surface shone brightly. A Destruction energy that could eclipse the heavens and earth was frantically compressed and condensed within it!

"Dragon King's Judgment, Thunder Spear Punishes Evil! Triple-fold amplification!"

His arms bulged with muscles, pouring all his strength, Soul Power, Blood Essence, Spiritual Power, and understanding of the laws of thunder, Destruction, and slaughter into them! Then, with all his might, he hurled the thunder spear, imbued with the ultimate Destruction power, at the struggling Adost, whose aura was waning!

Call out--!

The moment the spear left his hand, time seemed to stand still. There was no sound, no light leaked out, only a thin, almost invisible purplish-black thread that instantly tore through space, ignoring all of Adost's futile defenses and evasions, and with perfect precision, pierced through that beating, Purple-Gold Demon Royal Family heart once again!

Adost's massive body stiffened abruptly, its Purple-Gold eyes widening in utter terror, resentment, and... bewilderment. It looked down at the gaping hole in its chest, feeling the Life Force within it being rapidly extinguished by the Destruction lightning.

"No... it... is... possible..." It opened its mouth, emitting its last faint mental fluctuation.

Boom--!!!

The next moment, an explosion even more violent than the one that struck Salvos upon his death occurred! Adost's Demon Body was completely shattered and disintegrated from within by endless Purple-Gold Lightning, ultimately turning into the finest particles and dissipating into the world without leaving a trace!

Demon King Adost has fallen!

The altar hall (now in ruins) was eerily silent.

Qian Chongxiao, Qian Daoliu, and Tang Chen stared blankly at the proud blue-clad figure standing before them, and the slowly dissipating lightning, remaining silent for Jiujiu.

Yu Yuanchen slowly withdrew his gaze, as if he had only done a trivial matter. He turned around and once again placed his hand on the Hell Gate, which had dimmed in light due to the loss of energy support and was silently floating.

This time, there were no obstacles.

His immense Spiritual Power swept straight in, easily erasing the remaining, extremely faint imprint of the Demon King's consciousness, and imprinting his own Soul Imprint upon it!

Buzz!

The Hell Gate trembled slightly, and the dark red aura on its surface quickly faded, transforming into gentle Purple-Gold Lightning. The dark vortex within the gate frame also calmed down, emitting soft spatial fluctuations.

The legendary artifact has changed hands!

From then on, this auxiliary artifact capable of communicating between dimensions— the Hell Gate —belonged to Yu!

Yu Yuanchen felt the close connection established with the divine artifact, and a satisfied smile appeared on his lips. With a thought, he shrunk the Hell Gate into Daoliu and put it into his pocket, planning to study its uses later.

Then, he looked at the three people who were still in shock and calmly said:

"This matter is settled. Adost has been killed, Hell Gate have been obtained. The objectives of this mission have been successfully and exceeded."

"Let's go, it's time to meet... the remaining three."

His tone was calm, yet it carried an unparalleled confidence and domineering aura.

The counterattack on the Demon Plane was a resounding success, a truly magnificent victory!