The Soul Flame landed on the Demon Emperor Realm of Fire Demon Prefecture, causing him to let out an extremely shrill scream as his body melted at a visible speed.
His soul was tightly enveloped by the soul flames, burning and tearing him apart. The endless pain caused his whole body to convulse, but he didn't even have the strength to commit suicide.
In a short while, this arrogant Fire Demon Prefecture Demon Emperor Realm was burned to ashes by the soul flames, completely dissipating into the world, leaving not even a trace of his soul behind.
Having dealt with the Demon Emperor Realm, Luo Chuan's gaze swept over the remaining soldiers of the Fire Demon Prefecture, showing no mercy whatsoever.
The Restriction Banner transformed into a blood-red rainbow, weaving through the crowd. With each wave, countless fire demons were annihilated by their souls, blood splattering and limbs scattered across the ground.
The once arrogant and domineering army of the Fire Demon Prefecture, which slaughtered the Soul Refining Tribe, is now like grass waiting to be cut, its numbers rapidly decreasing under Luo Chuan's merciless slaughter.
In the short span of half an incense stick's time, tens of thousands of powerful warriors from the Fire Demon Prefecture were annihilated, with not a single survivor.
The blood mist in the air gradually dissipated, leaving only corpses, blood, and broken soul weapons scattered on the ground. The once arrogant Fire Demon Prefecture forces were uprooted and completely destroyed by Luo Chuan in this place.
After finishing his business in Fire Demon Prefecture, Luo Chuan returned to the Soul Refining Tribe. Looking at what had happened before him, he could only sigh deeply.
The cultivation world is inherently a dog-eat-dog world, full of deceit and treachery. Now that the Soul Refining Tribe has been destroyed and only one in ten disciples remains, he has long been accustomed to it.
The remaining disciples of the Soul Refining Tribe knelt on the ground, bowing and kowtowing towards Luo Chuan's location, "Ancestor, you've finally returned, Ancestor."
Looking at his disciples, Luo Chuan said calmly, "Go and treat the wounded first."
After saying that, Luo Chuan went directly to the Demon Emperor Realm Gu Yundun and clenched his fists when he saw the injuries on Gu Yundun's body.
Now, Gu Yundun's cultivation is completely ruined, and his bones are broken. If he had not reached the Yangshi Realm, he would probably have died long ago.
Gu Yundun coughed up a mouthful of scarlet blood, his body trembling as he said, "Brother Luo... I'm sorry, I failed to protect your Soul Refining Tribe."
Luo Chuan shook his head and said, "It's not your fault. After Tian Yunzi shattered the barrier here, I should have set up another one. I never expected... that it would lead to the complete slaughter of the tribe."
The Demon Emperor Realm Gu Yundun wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his breathing rapid, and said, "I'm about to die... Before I pass away... I hope Brother Luo can grant me one request."
"In my Heavenly Demon Prefecture, there is a sword called the Emperor Sword ... Brother Luo, you should be familiar with it... Now that I am dead and my cultivation has vanished, the Emperor Sword is left unattended. She is proud and inexperienced; without help, she will surely die."
"Before I, Gu Yundun, died... I only wished that Brother Luo would take care of the Emperor Sword. I... I kowtow to you here."
The Demon Emperor Realm Gu Yundun wanted to kneel down, but Luo Chuan stopped him and said softly, "I promise you."
"Thank you... Brother Luo. If there is an opportunity in the future... I hope that you... can help the Emperor Sword reincarnate. I... will be content."
The Demon Emperor Realm Gu Yundun lightly touched his brow with his finger. Ten thousand miles away in the Capital City, a flying sword pierced through the void and shot straight towards this direction.
The Emperor Sword, originally named the Nine Heavens Azure Underworld Sword, is the treasure of the Heavenly Demon Prefecture in the Demon Spirit Land and the natal Emperor Weapon of the last Demon Emperor Realm, Gu Yundun. Forged with obsession and bloodline, it is the core divine weapon that runs through the Demon Spirit Land arc.
The Heavenly Demon Prefecture Demon Emperor Realm Gu Yundun forged this sword to keep his dearest friend's daughter. He used his own Qingluan bloodline as a guide, employed forbidden techniques to lock the soul, and refined the remnant soul of Qing Yao, who was on the verge of death after being severely injured by Ancient Devil, into the sword's bones. He then fused it with rare ancient materials and forged it over a hundred years.
Its essence is not merely a weapon of slaughter, but a spirited sword that carries the thousand-year-old obsession of Gu Yundun.
The sword's cry is like a heartbeat, its light like eyes. Later, it gave birth to an independent Sword Spirit in the form of Silver-Clad Maiden, which needs to devour the killing energy to maintain its spirituality and power.
Gu Yundun set up the Ten Prisons of Hong in the Heavenly Demon City, using the killing intent of death row inmates to nourish the Emperor Sword, stabilizing its power to be comparable to the combat strength of a cultivator at the Ascendant Realm Great Perfection stage.
However, in the original story, when Gu Yundun was about to die, he also placed his remnant soul into the sword. Before his death, he entrusted the Emperor Sword to Wang Lin, hoping that he could let him be reincarnated.
Immediately afterwards, the phantom of a Silver-Clad Maiden emerged from the sword. Her brows were cold, and her eyes were filled with boundless rage as she stared intently at Gu Yundun: "Why? You promised me, why did you abandon me?"
The Demon Emperor Realm Gu Yundun looked at the Silver-Clad Maiden before him, a barely perceptible bitterness flashing in his eyes. He said softly, "Now that I am on my deathbed, I am not at ease entrusting myself to others... Only Brother Luo can help you..."
" The Emperor Sword... If I can be reincarnated one day, I must go... I believe that in the future, I will be able to reunite with you all..."
The Silver-Clad Maiden wept uncontrollably, her dark hair soaked and clinging to her cheeks. She shook her head desperately, tears splashing onto Gu Yundun's blood-stained clothes, and whispered:
"No! I'm not going anywhere! I don't want to be reincarnated, I don't want to leave you! You said you would always be with me, you said you would never abandon me!"
Before the words were even finished, the Demon Emperor Realm had already transformed into a streak of silver light, rushing to Gu Yundun's limp body without a second thought. He stretched out his icy little hand and gripped Gu Yundun's sleeve tightly, as if if he let go, the person in front of him would completely vanish.
Gu Yundun gazed at the Sword Spirit in his arms, who was trembling with tears. His cloudy eyes were filled with tenderness and reluctance. He raised his trembling hand and gently stroked her slightly cool head. His fingertips brushed through her messy silver hair, and his voice was as soft as a candle flickering in the wind.
"Silly girl, don't be willful... My lifespan is coming to an end, my soul is about to perish, I can no longer stay with you. Brother Luo is powerful and upright, only by following him can you live on and have a chance to be reincarnated..."
"Remember, from now on, never act impulsively. Listen to Brother Luo's words, take good care of yourself, and never act rashly again like before... As long as I can see you safe and sound, I... have no regrets."
As the last word fell, the Demon Emperor Realm Gu Yundun's hand, which had been stroking her head, suddenly dropped, his eyes closed forever, and the last trace of the Yangshi Realm aura completely dissipated into the world.
"Don't want!!!!"
The Emperor Sword let out a heart-wrenching cry. The silver-clad figure huddled beside Gu Yundun's cold body, tears streaming down his face like a burst dam. His mournful cries echoed across the ruined Soul Refining Tribe, each sound piercing to the bone.
Luo Chuan stood aside, watching this scene. He exhaled a deep breath of hot air, which smelled of blood and was filled with sorrow. His gaze was solemn and dignified. He then slowly stepped forward and solemnly bowed to the fallen body of the Demon Emperor Realm Gu Yundun.
"I, Luo Chuan, have not had many friends in this life, but you, Demon Emperor Realm Gu Yundun, are one of them. Brother Gu, if there is an afterlife, let us be brothers again."