The scorching flames on the Demon Emperor's body burned furiously.
The entire ocean had been brought to a boil.
Wails rose from every direction, the shrieks of countless souls reaching the Demon Emperor's ears.
Countless illusions appeared before the Demon Emperor's eyes. His enemy was using these wronged souls and restless dead to cloud his mind.
But the Demon Emperor remained expressionless and intensified his flames.
Those who sow their own sins cannot escape the harvest. Since your fate is already sealed, burn to your heart's content.
The Overlords outside witnessed everything, and they were utterly shocked.
"Is this His Majesty the God Emperor's strength? Burning mountains and boiling seas-how terrifying!"
"There aren't any living creatures in this world. Is this ocean itself that living being? Its vitality is draining rapidly now. It probably won't be long before it dies."
Others voiced their concerns. "The rain keeps falling, replenishing its vitality. We need to think of something."
"If we can block and divert the rainwater so it doesn't fall into the ocean, this creature will lose its source of life completely. Then it'll be utterly destroyed."
Excitement spread across their faces, and they charged into the world.
The ocean gave off a thick, poisonous reek. Their shock turned to horror.
Just smelling those toxic fumes left them dizzy from head to toe.
Yet His Majesty the Demon Emperor had ventured deep inside without suffering any harm. Such was his strength-terrifyingly powerful.
They sealed their mouths and noses and looked at one another. Then, working together, they raised an enormous energy barrier.
A curtain against the rain completely covered the ocean.
Now all the rainwater flowed outside, forming ordinary rivers that wound away into the distance.
Sensing what they had done, the Demon Emperor smiled faintly. It seemed they were not