The Azure Lotus Undying Body swept across the void. Even with both Heavenly Demon Emperors manifesting their Demon Idols, they could only barely resist Liu Xi—and were clearly being overpowered.
Black-Corpse Heavenly Demon Emperor and Wind Heavenly Demon Emperor were nearly driven mad. They were dignified Heavenly Demon Emperors, equals of Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereigns—yet they were being beaten into this state… by a mere Immortal Grade cultivator.
"Demonic Flame World Destruction!"
Terrifying azure flames surged outward, swirling through the void and forming a storm of dragonlike tornadoes tens of thousands of meters wide, each radiating overwhelming destruction.
Liu Xi's war halberd swept down. The azure inferno roared forward, engulfing both Demon Idols before they could react.
Two agonized roars filled the void. The Demon Idols melted within the azure flames—not instantly, but steadily and inevitably, their massive forms dissolving inch by inch.
Boom! Boom!
Suddenly, an eerie flame cascaded from the dark void above. It carried both an evil aura and a strangely sacred presence—two opposing powers intertwining seamlessly, radiating an indescribable profundity.
The moment the strange flame descended, the azure flames receded.
Before the two Heavenly Demon Emperors, a demonic silhouette condensed from within the bizarre fire. Though its face was blurry, the aura it emitted crushed all others—pure, overwhelming, supreme malice.
"Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor!"
The two Demon Emperors instantly knelt, their voices trembling with reverence and relief.
Even among Heavenly Demon Emperors, the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor reigned above all—one of the oldest, strongest beings of the Abyss Domain.
He didn't even look at them.
Hands clasped behind his back, he gazed deeply at Liu Xi. His tone carried nostalgia, mockery, and cold amusement.
"Who would've thought… After so many years, this Divine Art still appeared again. Compared to the last one who used it, junior, you are far less refined."
Liu Xi stood within the sea of fire, brows furrowed. Even he felt a faint pressure from the dense, crushing demonic aura before him.
So this was the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor—the ancient monster who, even among Demon Emperors, had existed the longest and possessed unimaginable power.
To encounter him here… was unexpected.
Liu Xi's vigilance instantly rose to its peak.
This was the very demon who, in the original timeline, stirred chaos, manipulated the world, and even succeeded in freeing the Heavenly Evil Monarch.
"I hadn't expected to meet the infamous Demon of Demons—the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor—here of all places. I didn't expect you to personally take part in this invasion of the Sacred Abyss Continent…"
Liu Xi spoke with a low, steady voice—shock hidden beneath calm determination. Exactly as a Great Thousand World's native should react when meeting such a monster for the first time.
"Haha… this is merely a probing invasion. And even that is enough to show just how soft your Great Thousand World has become—unable to withstand even a test."
The Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor laughed. His gaze sharpened with predatory interest.
"Why not join us? With your talent and strength, once our Abyss Domain conquers the Great Thousand World, you may rule a territory of your own. And moreover…"
He leaned forward slightly.
"I possess the corpse of the War God—perfected Nine-Turn Profound Art, a body that never decayed, power still flowing through its flesh. If you pledge allegiance, I can even grant the War God's corpse to you."
"If you study it… You might find the key to completing your own path."
As expected, Liu Xi's heart stirred.
Of course, he did not believe the Abyss Domain would ever truly accept him—nor that he should trust them.
"Not of my race, their hearts must differ."
The Abyss Domain clearly believed the same.
But… the War God's corpse was a temptation. A perfected Nine-Turn Physique, a body that survived eternity—its value was immeasurable.
With his current Seventh Turn and Saint Grade Physique, if he could comprehend the War God's path…
Then, after reaching Saint Grade, he might surpass all peers—invincible in his realm.
Tempting as it was, he could not show it.
Everything he had done so far would collapse if he showed even a hint of wavering.
Thus, he had to refuse—decisively and righteously.
"You and your Abyss Domain are mortal enemies of our Great Thousand World. To ask me to betray my people is nothing but delusion."
"As for Senior War God—when I one day step into the Abyss Domain, I will personally bring him back home."
"Impudent! The Abyss Domain has been forbidden to your kind for tens of thousands of years, yet you dare dream of storming our lands?" The Black-Corpse Heavenly Demon Emperor roared.
"To speak of such madness even before Lord Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor…" Wind Heavenly Demon Emperor added hurriedly. "My lord, allow us to execute him where he stands!"
"Useless trash," Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor replied coldly. "If not for my intervention, you two would already be nothing more than his merit."
If killing Liu Xi were easy, he would've done it already. But he knew far too well how difficult it was to kill someone who cultivated the Nine-Turn Profound Art.
He had killed the old War God only through a careful scheme and absolute preparation.
To kill Liu Xi, he needed the same.
Thus, he continued trying to lure Liu Xi into the Abyss—where he had already prepared countless traps.
The Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor's voice softened, tempting once more.
"Think carefully, child. This is the greatest opportunity of your life. Refuse, and one day when our Abyss conquers your world, you will be nothing but an insect."
He spread his arms wide.
"Join us. Follow me back to the Abyss. I can even withdraw from the Sacred Abyss Continent this very instant—"
Boom!!
Suddenly, the Sacred Abyss Continent exploded with radiant light. The black energy representing the Abyss Domain vanished entirely from the chaotic sphere.
The Abyssal forces had been purged.
The spatial pathway could now reopen.
The invasion… had failed.
Liu Xi's lips curved upward.
Qin Tian, Qing Shan, Lin Dong—truly worthy of being the future pillars of the Great Thousand World.
The Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor's face darkened.
A moment later, he sighed coldly.
"In that case… I have no choice but to bring you to the Abyss by force. Only when you witness our domain's true power will you submit."
Behind him, an enormous Demon Idol—unlike anything seen before—erupted forth.
Its fist crashed down.
Boom! Boom! Boom!!
The terrifying power swept across the void, stirring endless spatial turbulence.
Liu Xi's expression changed. The Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor's power was indeed monstrous. He instantly attempted to retreat—
—but the spatial turbulence did not ask permission.
It swallowed him whole, dragging him into an uncontrollable current.
The flow surged toward a distant, unknown direction.
Toward the Abyss Domain.
Once trapped in spatial turbulence, even the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor could not choose where he would land.
But since Liu Xi refused all negotiations…
The Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor would simply send him into the Abyss first—
And deal with him there.
(End of Chapter)
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