Chapter 334: The Jieyu Channel

Chapter 334: The Jieyu Channel

The Demon Realm!

The Ten Thousand Demon Ancestral Court!

A figure clad in imperial robes, indistinguishable from a human, sat in the grand hall, exuding a terrifying aura that seemed capable of suppressing all of eternity.

At the same time, the scene of the destruction of the Ku Mountain Sanctuary was presented before them.

Within the illusion, a blade energy that shook the world emerged from the void, not only shattering the entire Ku Mountain Sanctuary but also causing the Kushan Demon King to perish instantly.

The power of that strike caused the Demon Clan's powerful expert to raise his eyebrows slightly.

"The power of that strike!"

"It's almost on par with an upper-level Demon Emperor..."

"I wonder which ancient Empire Aspirant from the human race has awakened, or who has used an Imperial Weapon to unleash such a blow!"

"It seems the humans have reacted swiftly, directly employing such profound reserves in such a short time!"

The Hananhai Demon Emperor murmured to himself, a curious gleam in his eyes.

Then, he took a step out of the hall.

The void trembled.

When the Hananhai Demon Emperor reappeared, he had already arrived at the ruins of the Ku Mountain Sanctuary.

The residual extinction blade energy that lingered there seemed to have no effect on him.

The Hananhai Demon Emperor reached out and grabbed the terrifying blade energy that had killed the Demon King, and it obediently submitted to his grasp like a docile lamb.

The Hananhai Demon Emperor examined the strand of blade energy in his hand, his eyes filled with a searching gaze as if he were looking for something specific.

Time passed, and after a long while, the Hananhai Demon Emperor suddenly smiled.

"Found it!"

With a wave of his sleeve, an illusory star river appeared, and with a flick of his right hand, the space in front of him shattered.

As the void broke apart, a different aura from the Demon Realm was revealed behind it.

This aura was identical to that of the Primeval Ancient World.

At the same time, in the Ancient Beast Mountains, the space where the Demon Clan's formation had been suddenly shattered, creating a terrifying rift that stretched for tens of thousands of miles, like an abyss with no end in sight.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The mountains trembled, and the ferocious beasts that inhabited the Ancient Beast Mountains seemed to sense the impending danger.

The aura of the Demon Realm soared into the sky, and the heavens and earth seemed to rage in response, as if they were furious.

The commotion immediately caught the attention of numerous cultivators in the Eastern Domain.

"The heavens are enraged!"

"An unparalleled powerhouse is opening a channel between the two realms!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Junze, standing nearby with bloodstained robes, also grew solemn. "May I ask Sheng Wang, what does it mean to open a channel between the two realms?"

Nan Gong Sheng glanced at the person beside him and patiently explained, "The so-called channel between the two realms is when a powerful member of the Demon Clan forcibly opens a passage to the Primeval Ancient World."

"This kind of inter-realm channel is incredibly stable, far surpassing the capabilities of a teleportation formation."

"According to rumors, during the war ten million years ago, when the Demon Clan invaded, a supreme powerhouse from the Demon Clan opened ten inter-realm channels, and countless demons poured out, eventually sweeping across the entire Eastern Domain."

Nan Gong Sheng paused, then continued, "To open an inter-realm channel, only a Demon Emperor from the Demon Clan can do so."

"Demon Emperor..." Wang Junze's expression shifted slightly.

Nan Gong Sheng emphasized each word, "A Demon Emperor from the Demon Clan is comparable to an Empire Aspirant from our human race!"

Empire Aspirant!

These two words held immense significance for them.

Even Nan Gong Sheng, standing before them, was only a powerful cultivator at the Eighth Level of Sagehood.

Yet, when he personally arrived at Tian Xiang Pass, he effortlessly slew millions of demons with a casual gesture.

Such power at the Sage level was beyond the capabilities of ordinary cultivators.

Even a Half Saint, considered powerful, would be like an ant before him.

If a Sage was already so formidable, then how terrifying would an Empire Aspirant be?

A mere wisp of their aura might be enough to annihilate Tian Xiang Pass entirely.

"If a Demon Emperor is indeed opening an inter-realm channel, then our human race is in grave danger!" Wang Junze's face paled.

Nan Gong Sheng's expression grew grim, "If a Demon Emperor is truly present, the situation is extremely dire. If we handle it poorly, it could lead to catastrophic consequences for all living beings!"

After the war ten million years ago, the Eastern Domain's reserves were already far weaker than they had been in the past.

Even ten thousand years ago, during the End of Dharma Era, there were only a handful of Empire Aspirants in the Eastern Domain who could truly be considered formidable. These beings were the pinnacle of existence in any era, and their numbers were as rare as a phoenix's feather or a unicorn's horn.

Right now, with a Demon Emperor from the Demon Clan taking action, the human side would undoubtedly suffer heavy losses if they weren't cautious.

Nangong Sheng stared at the Ancient Beast Mountains for a long moment, then took a deep breath and turned to Wang Junze and the others beside him.

"You all continue to guard Tian Xiang Pass. I, Nangong Sheng, will head to the Ancient Beast Mountains!"

"If a Demon Emperor has truly appeared, wouldn't it be too dangerous for Sheng Wang to go there?" Wang Junze's expression turned grim.

The Sheng Wang before them was only at the Eighth Level of Sagehood. If he were to face a Demon Emperor, the odds would be heavily stacked against him.

Nangong Sheng's determination was unwavering. "The emergence of a Demon Emperor is no small matter. As a human Sage, I must go there no matter what!"

"Moreover, with the opening of the Jieyu Channel, I believe it has already attracted the attention of many powerful beings."

"It's true that the Eastern Domain has declined, but it still has some foundation. If we were to go all out, even a Demon Emperor might not be able to cause much trouble!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the sky trembled, and a mighty voice echoed through the heavens.

"Granted!"

With that, divine light pierced through the void.

Within a few breaths, an ancient banner, the size of a zhang, appeared before Nangong Sheng. It emanated a terrifying imperial aura, causing those who gazed upon it to feel a sense of dread.

After Nangong Sheng's departure, Wang Junze gazed upon the damaged walls of Tian Xiang Pass and the countless demon corpses strewn about. His expression turned cold.

"Dig out all the demon cores and burn the remaining demon bodies in pits. Leave no traces behind."

"Bury the fallen comrades, keep a detailed record of their names, and treat the injured!"

"The rest of you, repair Tian Xiang Pass and be vigilant against another demon attack!"

Wang Junze issued his orders calmly.

Although Nangong Sheng had killed millions of demons, alleviating the crisis at Tian Xiang Pass, Wang Junze was well aware that the human race's troubles were far from over.

(Chapter End)



At this moment, in the Ancient Beast Mountains, the Jieyu Channel had opened, and a terrifying demon aura seeped out from the depths of the abyss.

Powerful beings arrived, one after another, their faces filled with astonishment as they looked at each other.

"Yang Yingtian, I never thought you were still alive!"

"You're... Divine Feather Great Saint!!!"

When another powerful figure arrived, the expressions of the other forces' Sages changed.

Divine Feather Great Saint!

A legendary figure from Yuhua Holy Land!

They had thought he was dead, but here he was, alive and well.

However, upon seeing the Divine Feather Great Saint, they secretly breathed a sigh of relief. The presence of a Great Saint-level being always brought a sense of reassurance.

As Nangong Sheng arrived, he found the Ancient Beast Mountains already filled with powerful beings.

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He gazed upon the powerful beings who had arrived, and information about them flashed through his mind.

"Tai Xu Dao Lord from Tai Xu Holy Land!"

"Divine Feather Great Saint from Yuhua Holy Land!"

"Tianyang Saint from Yinyang Holy Land!"

"Yingtian Saint from Shenfeng Emperor Court—"

At this moment, the profound heritage of the Eastern Domain was on full display.

There were no fewer than ten Saints among the powerful beings who had gathered.

Among them was Divine Feather Great Saint, a Great Saint.

On the other side, Nan Gong Sheng's arrival also caught the attention of many cultivators.

The Sheng Wang of Tai Xuan Empire had gained quite a reputation over the years.

Then, everyone's gaze shifted to the pitch-black abyss before them, their expressions turning solemn.

"A Jieyu Channel!"

"From the aura, there must be a Demon Emperor-level being from the Demon Realm who has taken action!"

"That's not right. According to the usual pattern of Demon invasions, the Demon Clan wouldn't deploy a Demon Emperor-level being so soon—"

The powerful beings from various factions wore looks of uncertainty, as if they hadn't expected the Demon Clan to send a Demon Emperor-level being so quickly.

A Demon Emperor was equivalent to a Human Empire Aspirant.

In an era without Great Emperors, any Empire Aspirant could single-handedly influence the situation.

Take the battle in the Eastern Domain ten million years ago, for example. If the Human side had two or three more Empire Aspirants, they might have repelled the Demon Clan without the need for a Great Emperor from the Central Domain to intervene.

Therefore, beings of such caliber were like pillars of stability.

They wouldn't act unless the situation was critical.

Just then, the abyss trembled.

A majestic figure suddenly emerged, and the terrifying imperial might exploded, shattering the sky for tens of thousands of miles. Nan Gong Sheng and many other Human powerhouses grunted, their bodies involuntarily retreating.

As for those below the Saint level, they coughed up blood, severely wounded by the mere confrontation.

Even Divine Feather Great Saint, the only Great Saint present, wore an unprecedentedly solemn expression.

The power of a Great Saint seemed feeble before a Demon Emperor.

"Demon Emperor!" Divine Feather Great Saint stared at his opponent, his eyes devoid of fear, filled only with overwhelming battle intent.

At this moment, Hananhai Demon Emperor stepped out of the abyss and stood in the void, his indifferent gaze sweeping over Divine Feather Great Saint and the others. A hint of disappointment flashed across his face.

"Just some ants at the Saint level and Great Saint realm?"

"It seems rather uninteresting."

Hananhai Demon Emperor's words caused the cultivators' faces to darken.

Divine Feather Great Saint roared, "The conflict between the Human Clan and the Demon Clan has been settled for ten million years. Why do you insist on stirring up trouble? If war breaks out between our clans, countless lives will suffer. Is that what you desire?"

"Suffering lives?" Hananhai Demon Emperor's expression flickered slightly at these words, and he chuckled.

"We Demons value strength. If they die in battle, it only proves their weakness. Their deaths mean nothing.

Compared to these weaklings, our clan admires true strength!"

"Furthermore—"

"How dare you, a mere Great Saint, question me!"

"If you want to speak with me, send your Human Empire Aspirant. As for you, go and die!"

Hananhai Demon Emperor's expression turned cold, and he struck out with a palm toward Divine Feather Great Saint.

Buzz! The heavens and earth trembled under the pressure.

Space collapsed.

With a casual strike, the Demon Emperor-level being made Divine Feather Great Saint feel the breath of death.

Before this terrifying power could even reach him, Divine Feather Great Saint's blood and energy stagnated, giving him the illusion of being unable to move.

"So what if you're a Demon Emperor? If you offend my Human Clan, I'll eradicate you!"

Divine Feather Great Saint roared, and a terrifying power erupted from his body. Behind him, a pair of wings appeared, unleashing a vast wind and thunder force that ravaged the heavens and earth. Countless bolts of thunder, enveloped in infinite hurricanes, rushed toward Hananhai Demon Emperor.

Thunder and Lightning Wings!

This was a Divine Artifact of the Empire Aspirant level that Divine Feather Great Saint had obtained by chance in ancient times and eventually refined into his ultimate treasure.

It was with these Thunder and Lightning Wings that Divine Feather Great Saint, despite being only at the sixth level of the Great Saint realm, could suppress other top-tier Great Saints and become the unrivaled powerhouse of his era.

Now, the Thunder and Lightning Wings reappeared.

The terrifying power of the Empire Aspirant-level artifact was unleashed, shocking the Saints, except for Hananhai Demon Emperor, who remained unmoved, as if this attack was of no concern to him.

(End of Chapter)

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