Before the Earth Centipede Demon Emperor's hand seal could strike down, a thunderous roar rang out from Heaven-Cleaving Desolate Ridge.
That roar became a pillar of sound, shattering the hand seal unleashed by the Earth Centipede Demon Emperor into pieces.
The Earth Centipede Demon Emperor was slightly startled. It had not expected Heaven-Cleaving Desolate Ridge to be hiding such a powerful being, one whose cultivation was close to the Demon Emperor level.
"What being is this? Show yourself at once before this emperor!" The Earth Centipede Demon Emperor condensed into human form and stood atop the Demon Cloud.
Liao rose from the ground and stood opposite the Earth Centipede Demon Emperor, exuding an aura no weaker than its own. "Earth Centipede Demon Emperor, if you wish to avenge King Jiyu, you must first get past this old man."
A cyan, heaven-piercing demon eye grew on the Earth Centipede Demon Emperor's forehead and gazed toward Liao. After a long while, that heaven-piercing demon eye closed once more.
Even with its cultivation, it was unable to see through Liao's true form.
"Who exactly are you? Why are you hiding in the Northern Frontier?" the Earth Centipede Demon Emperor demanded sternly.
Liao said, "Who I am is none of your concern. Heaven-Cleaving Desolate Ridge is not a place you should be. Please leave!"
Naturally, the Earth Centipede Demon Emperor could not possibly retreat so easily. With a cold sneer, it shot out like a Light Sword.
In an instant, it had rushed before Liao.
Boom!
The Demon Cloud churned with surging waves of air. The powers of the two great experts collided without end, producing sounds like rumbling thunder.
After a while, the two masses of Demon Cloud separated.
The Earth Centipede Demon Emperor's expression darkened slightly. "With Your Excellency's cultivation, you could