Chapter 572: Battle in the Heaven Realm, Dragon Demon, and the Emergence of the Dragon King

Chapter 572: Battle in the Heaven Realm, Dragon Demon, and the Emergence of the Dragon King

Within the silent grand hall, only the heavy breathing of the Ko Family Prince remained, rising and falling like thunderous roars.

At this moment, Shen Yi's actions, if they were to happen in an Immortal Sect, would be akin to slaughtering someone's Daoist Priest and then presenting their head to another Sect Leader's face.

The Sect Leaders sat quietly, but their long robes subtly fluttered, a sign of their stirring energy.

Even they hadn't anticipated that this banquet would end before it even began.

Ever since entering the hall, every move Shen Yi made exceeded the imagination of those around him.

It was as if, in the eyes of others, the Southern Dragon Palace wasn't an aloof and superior entity like the Southern Seven Sons, but rather an existence that could be bullied at will.

However, it was clear that the Ko Family Prince didn't think so.

After a moment, this somewhat aged Dragon Demon slowly straightened his body, his indifferent gaze fixed on Shen Yi's eyes, and he surprisingly stopped his heavy breathing. He nodded slightly and replied in a soft voice, "That's right, it's him."

Turning around, he looked at the Sect Leaders of the Southern Seven Sons, and his emotions quickly returned to calmness. He spoke earnestly, "No wonder you all gathered in my Southern Dragon Palace today and were so straightforward. I believe you must have prepared an explanation for my palace."

Upon hearing this, even Qi Zhaoyang couldn't help but look over with a hint of astonishment.

As the Dragon Palace Prince, how could he be so patient?

The Sect Leaders exchanged glances, not responding, but instead, they all turned their gazes towards Shen Yi, who was seated in the main position.

Since the Ko Family Prince had made such a move, he must have already planned something in his mind.

The Southern Seven Sons, having suffered humiliation and forced to retaliate, were in the right no matter how they explained it, and they hadn't broken the agreement made by the Eastern Dragon King with other forces.

But now, by taking the initiative to give them a reason, the Ko Family presented a reasonable stance, seemingly handing the initiative to the Southern Seven Sons. In reality, however, it made the situation quite thorny.

"Hmm."

The Ko Family Prince exhaled deeply, his face beneath the crown with pendant fluctuating between gloom and cheerfulness. "Your silence, what does it mean? You killed my clansmen without cause. Don't you think you should give my palace an explanation?"

He indeed wanted to take down the Southern Seven Sons, but not in such a passive situation, hastily starting a battle within the Southern Dragon Palace.

Over there, Qi Zhaoyang had arrived, and the Western Dragon Palace hadn't even officially taken a stance yet. He could bring much more aid, and today was merely a test.

To put it bluntly, even with the help of his father, he would leave behind a few Sect Leaders of the Southern Seven Sons.

That Dao Body, comparable to a treasure medicine refined from the essence of heaven and earth, wouldn't fall into his own hands, would it? Even if he fought to the death, and in the end, he helped his father take another step forward, he would remain a prince, being the nominal Southern Overlord? Only by dragging Qi Zhaoyang into the muddy waters of Nanyang and involving the Western Dragon Palace, using the Western Flood's power to eliminate the Southern Seven Sons, could he obtain the greatest benefit.

What needed to be done now was to firmly bite down on this Nanyang Sect Leader.

Turning the grudge between the Southern Dragon Palace and the Seven Sons into a grudge between the Ko Family and the Nanyang Sect.

As everyone knew, the Southern Dragon Palace was the most reasonable!

Just like the last time, when the Seven Nephews killed the Daoist Priest of the Heavenly Sword Sect, being in the wrong, the Sixth Prince could only watch helplessly as his wife and children were slaughtered and his entire family exterminated.

It couldn't be that the Southern Dragon Palace upheld rules, and the Seven Sons could do as they pleased.

If they were truly this arrogant, they wouldn't even need the Southern Dragon Palace to take action; many would be willing to suppress this force that dared to rise again.

"..."

Ji Jingxi clearly saw through the thoughts of this prince. He was obviously trying to stir up the other Sect Leaders' dissatisfaction with Shen Yi, as the latter had indeed not consulted anyone.

This petty trick was of little use, but it was truly annoying to listen to.

Today's banquet would end here.

Thinking of this, she slowly stood up, intending to say something, but she saw that Shen Yi was still lazily leaning against the treasure throne, gently shaking his head.

Ji Jingxi fell silent for a moment, not understanding, but she sat back down.

Ye Jiu curiously looked at Shen Yi, wondering how he would respond to the Ko Family Prince's questioning. As the Heavenly Sword Sect Leader, Ye Jiu despised such verbal disputes, and in the past, these matters were handled by Senior Qin.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Shen Yi slightly straightened his body, looking down at the many Dragon Sons and Grandsons below, their faces filled with humiliation and their eyes brimming with killing intent.

He lightly tapped the armrest of the treasure throne, casually glancing at the Ko Family Prince, and his clear voice rang out, "Whatever explanation you want, I'll give it to you."

It was a seemingly normal tone, but between the words, there was a hint of superiority, making this response carry a trace of condescension.

"Heh—"

Beneath the elegant robe, the Ko Family Prince's broad shoulders trembled slightly.

The dragon claws hidden within his sleeves were tightly clenched.

This young one, relying on having Ye Jiu and Ji Jingxi by his side, along with the empty title of the Nanyang Sect Leader, had completely disregarded the Southern Dragon Palace upon their first meeting.

Did he really think it was still a hundred thousand years ago?

"Then... I'll thank the Nanyang Sect Leader first."

The crown with pendant swayed, and the Ko Family Prince opened his mouth, his back turned to the others, emitting a hoarse, low laugh.

His sinister eyes slowly swept over his fellow clansmen, and he suddenly roared, "Blood for blood, it's the natural law of heaven and earth. Who dares to argue with the Nanyang Sect Leader on this matter? Regardless of life or death, I'll have my Dragon Palace personally avenge this blood feud!"

"Is that so?"

Amidst the roar, the many Dragon Sons subconsciously averted their gazes.

Ko's Fourth, this Dragon Grandson, wished he could hide behind others, and as for the youngest Dragon Son, the Sixth Prince, though his eyes were filled with resentment, he could only stand in place. With a strength comparable to the White Jade Capital, he had no qualifications to participate in this matter.

Only the Second Prince, dressed in battle armor, noticed the prince's subtle signal. He stepped forward with a cold expression and slowly clenched his fist, "Reporting to Your Highness, I'd like to give it a try."

After breaking through to a new realm, he yearned to make a name for himself.

Today was a perfect opportunity.

Whether it was the location or the opponent, it couldn't be more suitable.

"Alright..."

The Ke Family Prince calmed his breathing, his eyes seemingly filled with rage, but his mind was calmer than ever.

For a matter like this, it was best for him to personally handle it.

But he had become famous too early, and the Southern Seven Sons had their eyes fixed on him. His cultivation at the mid-Heaven Realm was common knowledge, and these Sect Leaders would never agree. That kid from Nanyang would definitely back down.

Only he knew about his younger brother's recent breakthrough, and aside from the Southern Dragon Palace, no one else was aware.

The Ke Family Prince slowly turned around and looked back at the handsome young man seated in the main position. He spoke slowly and deliberately, "This is the order of this Palace, I wonder... would the Nanyang Sect Leader dare to accept it?"

All the Sect Leaders and Daoist Priests furrowed their brows.

The Second Prince of the Ke Family had been comparable to a Great Perfection Earth Realm demon many years ago, but his older brother was born much earlier, far surpassing him in strength. Moreover, at that time, the Southern Seven Sons were at their peak, so he didn't have much presence.

"Tsk!"

Just then, a disdainful laugh echoed through the hall.

Ye Jiu slightly lowered his gaze, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips. He didn't know what the Ke Family Prince was thinking, but today, with the seven Sect Leaders of Southern Flood gathered, their might shook the heavens as they came to attend the banquet. Was he here to challenge them one by one?

With just a few words, he wanted to control them? Did he really think that after they reached the Dao Fusion Realm, they would all turn into rigid fools?

Ye Jiu never thought that he would be able to kill two Yellow Plague Venom Dragons today, especially right in front of the Dragon Cavern. But if there was an opportunity to satisfy his battlelust, he would be more than happy to do so.

However, in the next moment, Ye Jiu's smile froze, and he looked at the main position in surprise.

He saw Shen Yi quietly listening to the Ke Family Prince's words, and then nodding, "Alright."

With this expression, and the Ke Family Prince standing with his hands clasped before him, the strange feeling of favor from earlier became even more intense.

It was as if an emperor from the mortal world was bestowing a reward upon his most valued subject.

"..."

Everything seemed to be going according to his plan, but as the Ke Family Prince stared at the young man's pale face, he couldn't bring himself to feel happy.

Shen Yi leaned back and gestured slightly to the Second Prince below, "Come."

With this gesture, the hall fell silent once again.

None of the Sect Leaders had expected Shen Yi to agree so readily.

It was as if they hadn't heard the words 'regardless of life or death'.

The Lingyun Sect Master suddenly glared at the Daoist Priests beside him, not understanding what Ji Jingxi and Ye Jiu were doing, standing on either side like wooden posts?

Why weren't they speaking up to stop this? Why weren't they taking the lead to confront Shen Yi? They were just standing there, watching as Shen Yi did as he pleased!

Deng Xiangjun remained silent for a moment, then quietly shook her head, signaling for the Lingyun Sect Master to stay calm.

Although she hadn't witnessed it herself, Shen Yi did indeed have some bizarre accomplishments. An Tingfeng was also a famous Great Perfection Earth Realm demon, and although he wasn't as strong as the Second Prince of the Ke Family, he wouldn't be far behind.

Her fellow disciple simply valued Shen Yi too much and didn't want him to take any risks.

But as long as one interacted with Shen Yi, it was clear that this young man wasn't the type to be carefully nurtured. Even if they built a house and set up a shelter for him, this young man would tear it down without hesitation and rush headlong into the wind and rain outside.

"Remember this!"

At that moment, the Sixth Prince in the hall, with bloodshot eyes, finally spoke. He glared at Shen Yi, "What does it mean to... accept the consequences of a gamble?"

The Heavenly Sword Sect had used these four words to trample on his back, forcing him to witness the brutal deaths of his wife and child.

Today, in the Green Stone Dragon Palace, under the watchful eyes of his father, it was time for the Southern Seven Sons to taste this feeling!

"..."

The Second Prince of the Ke Family stared at the young man's slender fingertips, his indifferent expression gradually fading into a cold, cruel smile.

He took a step forward, heading towards the main position.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

His footsteps echoed in the quiet hall like the beating of a drum.

With each step, his aura grew more intense. In less than twenty steps, he reached his destination.

In the instant his robust shadow engulfed Shen Yi...

The powerful demon energy caused all the cultivators in the hall to pale, and the Daoist Priests' faces turned crimson. Even those closest to the Dao Fusion Realm cultivators rarely faced such vast auras, causing their blood to surge within their Dao bodies, almost spilling out of their mouths and noses.

Deng Xiangjun also abruptly straightened, "Heaven Realm?!"

"Attack!" The Lingyun Sect Master was so angry he almost fainted. These bastards hadn't learned from the lessons of Qin Senior Apprentice and Xuan Qing. They had lived like dogs all these years.

With Ji Jingxi and Ye Jiu's cultivation, they didn't need his reminder; they had already reacted in an instant.

However, the Ke Family Prince had somehow blocked Ye Jiu's path. The abundant dragon qi in the hall caused his eyes to turn into a dazzling golden color, and Ji Jingxi was locked in by Qi Zhaoyang's aura.

These two old dragons had endured for so long, and finally, a cruel smile appeared on their faces.

They didn't need to defeat these two Heaven Realm cultivators; they just needed to stall for a while, and the dust would settle on the other side.

"Heh! Heh!"

Qi Zhaoyang burst into a reckless laugh. After waiting for so long, he finally got to witness this grand spectacle.

The Second Prince of the Ke Family knew this was a rare opportunity and didn't hesitate. He raised his arm and clenched his fist, his movements simple and direct, executed in one breath! Without any need for techniques, the crimson demon energy burst forth, emitting an ear-piercing screech like a raging demon. It shook the entire Green Stone Palace, causing it to tremble violently.

The Green Stone Palace stood atop the Dragon Cavern, protected by the dragon qi, its stability beyond description. Since the time of Hongze, it had stood unyieldingly.

The changes this punch caused were enough to demonstrate its ferocity.

"Thank you, Nanyang Sect Leader, for giving me this opportunity."

Duke Ke's second prince muttered, watching as the Nanyang white robe was enveloped by demon energy, fluttering chaotically. The figure within it appeared so fragile, like a tiny boat in a raging storm, about to be crushed and shattered in the next moment!

Qi Zhaoyang's laughter reverberated through the hall, grating on the ears.

But in an instant, it abruptly stopped.

The entire hall ceased shaking, and the raging demon energy calmed down.

Long slender fingers rested on the second prince's clenched fist, and everything returned to tranquility.

Under his slightly swaying hair, Shen Yi remained leaning against the throne, calmly gazing at the slightly dazed dragon face before him. A smile lifted the corners of his lips, revealing straight, clean teeth, but for some reason, it made people feel a chill in their hearts.

He responded softly, "You're welcome."

Before his words could settle, the slender fingers suddenly pressed down, and amidst the astonished gazes of everyone, the sharp claws of the Heaven Realm demon, covered in dragon scales, emitted a teeth-grating crunching sound. The bones of the claws instantly caved in, shattering into an unknown state.

"Roar!"

The second prince opened his mouth wide, letting out a painful and fierce howl.

Instinctively, he tried to pull back his hand, but he found the fingers resting on his fist were so heavy that it was unimaginable.

The second prince looked ahead in panic, his pupils shrinking.

At this moment, the endless green waves seemed to surge like the blue sky. The young man in front of him sat firmly, like Divine Mountain Stabilizing the Palace, unshakable in the slightest!

Everyone in the hall witnessed this scene.

Even Ji Jingxi, who had spent the most time with Shen Yi, shifted her gaze from Qi Zhaoyang to the direction of the main seat.

She stared intently at the young man in the Nanyang white robe, lowering her hand that held the full moon's glow, her expression gradually becoming complex.

Ji Jingxi believed that Shen Yi couldn't have been so easily defeated.

It wasn't because she knew what abilities he possessed, but because she felt that Shen Yi was definitely not a reckless child.

She never expected that their own Sect Leader Shen would be able to receive this punch from the Heaven Realm demon with such composure.

It was simply unbelievable.

"Hiss."

The Lingyun Sect Leader instinctively took a breath, his body stiffening in place for a moment.

After a moment, he awkwardly tugged at his dry white hair, and with his dazed expression, he looked slightly comical.

Meanwhile, in the main seat, Shen Yi's eyes revealed a faint red mist, pure to the extreme, without any extraneous elements, filled with killing intent.

The Ten Thousand Tribulation Blood God Technique, although just at the entry level, was far inferior to Divine Mountain Tranquil Sky Technique, but it was still quite effective against a dragon demon that had just broken through to a new realm.

In the hall paved with green stones, at some point, strands of floating red mist appeared, like needles and threads.

The dense and nauseating bloody smell quickly filled everyone's nostrils, as if in the blink of an eye, the hall had turned into a hell of corpses and blood.

Beneath Shen Yi's raised white robe, the black demon energy that was even more overwhelming than the second prince's surged out. If the previous scene was like countless crimson ghosts with bared fangs and claws, this black cloud was like the true Heaven Demon dancing wildly, completely engulfing the towering figure of the second prince.

- Shen Yi:

- White robe

- Second Prince:

- Blood-red mist

- Black cloud

At the same time, the red mist throughout the palace suddenly solidified and shot into the black cloud.

The roaring black cloud was mixed with strands of blood-red, appearing even darker and more eerie.

These blood strands crisscrossed through the bodies of the two figures. Shen Yi's face turned deathly pale, but his eyes became brighter. In comparison, within the black cloud, the second prince's miserable wailing suddenly sounded.

"Ah!!!"

I will bring you into the tribulation with my own body, and share this heaven-overflowing blood sea with my true self! Shen Yi tightly gripped the second prince's fist, and this old dragon desperately tried to break free and escape, but he found that his entire body was trapped by Divine Mountain. The most familiar green waves were like the blue sky, imprisoning him.

The more the dragon demon struggled, the more it was crushed by the irresistible force, its bones shattering inch by inch.

The blood strands pierced through the dragon demon's indestructible scales, and under the excruciating pain, the second prince nearly went insane. Blood gushed from his nose and mouth, flowing like a mountain spring.

Divine Mountain Stabilizing the Palace, when perfected to a small success, could be equivalent to a divine ability.

From the moment he entered the hall, Shen Yi had been using this technique. The reason he hadn't left the throne from start to finish was because he had transformed into Divine Mountain, slowly familiarizing himself with this heavenly realm, until he could manipulate its greatest effect.

No one knew how much time had passed.

The black clouds covering the sky seemed to be scattered by a raging wind.

Once again, the two figures within became visible, and the more towering one fell backward, landing heavily on the wide stone table, his body still intact, smashing a table of fine wine and delicacies.

In contrast, Shen Yi finally stood up.

He took a step forward, placing one foot on the table, and calmly looked down at the dragon demon. Then, he extended his right arm, and the wide sleeves of his robe billowed, his fingers loosely clenched, and a ray of dark golden light swiftly appeared between his palms.

Shen Yi calmly withdrew a straight golden-patterned dark saber from the air.

Amidst the shock of the onlookers,

He slightly raised his eyes, scanning the demons below, no longer looking at the old dragon. With practiced movements, he tightly gripped the saber's hilt and fiercely thrust it down!

Pfft—

The saber blade pierced the second prince's throat, stirring up a dazzling crimson blood wave.

With a force from both palms, the straight dark saber inch by inch penetrated, clearly cutting through flesh, but emitting a metallic grinding sound.

As if awakened by this sound, or perhaps sensing the familiar scent of blood,

Beneath the entire green stone hall, a dragon roar quietly rose, as if from the depths of a bottomless abyss!

(End of Chapter)

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