The Immortal Martial God of the Apocalypse: The Immortal Martial God of the Apocalypse, #7

By Fuge Luan Shi

In the city of Sishui, the young Ye Ling from the Lin family steps onto the talent detection ritual platform amidst ridicule and insults. The legitimate heir of the Lin family, Lin Yu, shows astonishing talents, while Ye Ling appears dim and lackluster. Despite his seemingly unruly demeanor, Ye Ling's eyes reveal deep solitude. Just as everyone mocks him for not even being a low-level genius, Ye Ling faces the shattered crystal, and the hidden truth is about to be unveiled.

After fifteen years of cycles and humiliation, the young man emerges from the bloodshed in the backyard of the Lin family, reborn from destruction. With a mysterious physique and extraordinary mental strength, he rises from the desolate land.

What is a genius? I, Ye Ling, am the genius!

 

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On the Youmen Platform, Ye Ling stood, her body stained with traces of blood. She surveyed the surrounding land, looking at the countless people around the Youmen Platform, then at Tuoba Zhan, a smile appearing on her face.

 "Tuoba Zhan, you have an extremely terrifying bloodline within you. With just this, I cannot defeat you."

 Ye Ling said, a faint purple glow emerging in her eyes, slowly spreading until her eyes were a deep, abyssal purple, like a vast purple sea that made people's hearts tremble.
 

• Language: English
• Publisher: He Qiao Qiao
• Release date: May 23, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224888771

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Chapter 596: The Pinnacle Dragon Clan

Roar—!

A deafening roar echoed through the heavens and earth, drawing the gaze of countless people to the great river. Their expressions were filled with shock.

Antlers, ox ears, shrimp eyes, snake belly, phoenix feet - the entire body was covered in a pale golden scale armor. An immense, desolate aura permeated the world, causing many hearts to tremble.

A dragon!

This was the Dragon Clan, long rumored to have been extinct, vanishing into the endless starry skies eons ago.

Yet now, this mythical species stood before them. Raising its head, it gazed upon the heavens, its faint draconic aura causing many to feel an urge to kneel in reverence.

In the endless starry skies, the Ten Thousand Clans thrived, most races being mortal enemies of the Human Clan. Yet there were a few clans revered as deities, worshipped as totems by the Human Clan, and the Dragon Clan was one of them.

The Dragon Clan!

Thousands of miles from the Youmen Platform, someone saw the massive figure in the great river and immediately knelt down.

In the times before the rise of the Human Clan’s great experts, the Ten Thousand Clans had looked down on the Human Clan as mere livestock, slaughtering and devouring them at will. It was the Dragon Clan, along with a few other powerful starry clans, that had protected the Human Clan, allowing them to survive to this day.

To the Human Clan, the Dragon Clan’s status was akin to that of deities, deserving the reverence of all.

Wasn’t the Dragon Clan already extinct? In the sky above the Youmen Platform, He Chen looked at the draconic figure in the river, his expression trembling. Not only him, but the people of the four major powers of the Youmen Mansion Star were all the same.

Who would have thought that the two remaining contestants of the Youmen Grand Competition would be an alien-demon hybrid and a member of the Dragon Clan? Whether demon or dragon, they were terrifying existences that appeared once in thousands of years.

The Youmen Mansion has not only encountered a demon, but also a member of the Dragon Clan, Autumn Hidden Mountain said, staring at the draconic figure in the river and the demonic figure in the sky, his mind in disarray.

How can he be of the Dragon Clan? Among the crowd, several people looked at Tuoba Zhan, equally shocked.

A Bronze Ancient Coffin, a tomb, buried in a star that had burned for endless millennia - inside lay an ancient mythical species, a powerful starry clan, the Dragon Clan.

Ye Ling, you have a Demon Body, and I have my true dragon form. Let me see if your Demon Body can suppress mine.

The great river roared, and a massive figure burst out, the waves surging to the heavens. The entire river instantly dried up. The golden body, each scale emanating a faint oppressive aura, covered the sky, a claw descending towards Ye Ling, plunging the world into darkness.

Roar!

The roar did not come from the dragon, but from the demon. Demonic energy swept across the heavens and earth, a terrifying figure appearing in the sky, towering thousands of feet tall, standing upon the earth. With a punch, it shattered the void and crushed everything, surging towards the dragon’s claw amidst a maelstrom of demonic energy.

Retreat!

Thousands of miles from the Youmen, countless people watching this scene were shocked, frantically retreating.

Boom—

Terrifying waves of energy surged in all directions, the great river flowing backwards, mountains collapsing, the earth caving in, the void torn asunder - a scene of utter destruction. Even the residual energy waves claimed the lives of over a million people.

Roar!

The dragon’s might surged, another claw descending, causing the land for miles to instantly collapse. The demonic figure tore through the sky, actually mounting the dragon’s body. Demon and dragon engaged in a frenzied clash in the heavens, annihilating one world after another.

A demon, reborn from endless despair and resentment, and a dragon, a powerful starry clan - who would have thought the final battle of the Youmen Grand Competition would be a Dragon Demon Battle? Compared to them, Zongtian Zun, Fu Qing, and the others are nothing.

This Dragon Demon Battle was witnessed not only by those around the Youmen Platform, but also by all those standing before the Youmen Pearl in the Youmen Mansion - all were utterly shocked.

Zongtian Zun, Fu Qing, Jun Wuxie and the others could only be considered geniuses, at most prodigies. But this demon and dragon had transcended the realm of genius - this was a clash between two pinnacle species.

The news of this Dragon Demon Battle will set the entire Qingtian Star River ablaze. The Great Qin Heavenly Court may even send people here. After this battle, the Youmen Mansion will never know peace again.

It is said the Dragon Clan vanished to protect the Human Clan. The Human Clan owes them a debt.

If only Ye Ling was of the Human Clan. Alas, be it his alien race identity or demonic nature, the entire Human Clan Starry Sky will not accept him. After the Youmen Grand Competition, he will have nowhere to call home.

...

Many sighed. This battle had far exceeded the Youmen Mansion’s ability to withstand, like a great earthquake shaking the Youmen Mansion, the Qingtian Star River, and even the entire Great Qin Heavenly Court.

Purple blood, purple eyes - he must be an alien race. As members of the Human Clan, we must slay all alien races we encounter!

Kill him!

In the sky, the human form of Ye Ling stood, surrounded by voices calling for his death. From all directions, countless people converged, their eyes filled with murderous intent, as if they had an innate hatred for Ye Ling.

Alien race, all must be slain. My Zong Family will fight for the Human Clan and exterminate the alien races.

The people of the Zong Family descended from the sky, their expressions cold as they looked at Ye Ling. Soon, the forces of the Qiu Family, Youhai City, and Three Sun Valley arrived, amassing to over a million in number.

Over a million people, completely surrounding a single individual in this world.

Ye Ling stood in the sky, with faint purple blood dripping from him, dissipating into the void. His purple eyes were deep and mysterious, as if containing a vast star river.

An alien race, perhaps. Ye Ling himself did not know what he was. He had asked San Dao and the masters of Zhongnan Mountain, but they had not identified him as either alien or Human Clan.

Ye Ling, as an alien race, you dare to participate in the Youmen Grand Competition, truly not considering our mighty Human Clan at all.

Surrender peacefully and reveal your purpose for coming to the Human Clan Starry Sky. We will leave you with an intact corpse.

No need to struggle. You are not only an alien, but also a demon. No one will come to save you, nor would anyone dare to.

...

Countless people converged, all with murderous intent in their eyes as they looked at Ye Ling.

Ye Ling gazed at the scene with a faint smile on his lips, as if mocking the entire world, despite facing certain death.

Obstinate fool!

An elder of the Zong Family said, his killing intent palpable as he brandished his sword, slashing towards Ye Ling.

He’s an alien race, no need to waste words. One who is not of our kind, his heart must be different. Kill him!

Like a surging tide, the countless people charged towards Ye Ling. Ye Ling stood calmly in the sky, as if awaiting his demise, not moving an inch.

Master!

Ye Ling!

...

Beyond the sky, voices called out, only to be quickly drowned out by the overwhelming crowd.

Senior, please save my master, Princess Meng knelt before He Chen. He Chen looked at her, his expression darkening as he gazed at the million-strong attacking Ye Ling, letting out a deep sigh.

Chapter 597 The Ancient Revealed

An alien race has appeared, all under heaven must unite to slay him. Moreover, he is also a demon. If we save him, we will be enemies of the entire Human Clan. Not only me, but the entire Void Academy will be implicated.

Meng Fei, from now on you must forget he is your master. With your prodigious talents, even if you enter the Void Academy, you will be among the top geniuses. Do not ruin your bright future because of him.

He Chen looked at the scene in the sky, then turned to Meng Fei. His expression was grave. Meng Fei looked up at him, her eyes red, a tear sliding down from under her White Jade Mask.

Why?

She asked, the question making He Chen pause and fall silent.

Boom—

In the sky, Ye Ling was blasted into the ground, purple blood staining the heavens, a severed arm falling from above.

Master!

Meng Fei cried out, a tinge of bloodlust appearing in her eyes as she tried to rush forward, but He Chen set up a restriction to block her.

It’s useless. He is an alien race, a demon. Even if you go, you can’t help him at all. To save him, you’d have to kill everyone here, and then face the retaliation of the entire Human Clan.

He Chen said, his expression slightly tense as he looked at the fallen Ye Ling, then at Meng Fei, startled by the look in her eyes.

A pair of bloodshot, desperate pupils, exuding a suffocating, poisonous allure that even momentarily stunned him - from someone who had not even reached the Dao Martial Realm.

What has my master done wrong? He has never done anything to wrong this world. So what if he is an alien race, a demon? Is that enough reason to act so blindly in the name of the Human Clan’s justice?

If the Human Clan is all like this, I wish to never be human again. I wish to become a demon and exterminate the entire Human Clan Starry Sky.

Meng Fei’s voice was hoarse, making even He Chen’s heart tremble.

He had examined Meng Fei’s bone age, finding her to be less than fifty years old. Even if Ye Ling was her master, their bond should not have been so deep. But now, he realized he was wrong.

To Meng Fei, Ye Ling was more than just a master. I wish to become a demon and exterminate the entire Human Clan Starry Sky - such words from a girl not yet fifty years old were unimaginable.

Seeing the trembling Meng Fei with her bloodshot eyes, He Chen couldn’t help but feel a twinge of pity.

Meng Fei, it’s useless. Even if I intervene, I can’t save him. As an elder of the Void Academy, I represent not just myself, but the entire academy. I’m sorry.

He Chen looked at Meng Fei, then towards the distant land, his expression slightly trembling.

Shua!

A sword slashed out from the ground, cutting across the sky and killing tens of thousands of people. A blood-soaked figure charged out, but was soon blasted down by the overwhelming attacks before it could even fly a li.

Smashing through numerous mountain peaks, the figure sank into the ground, purple blood staining the rocks.

There were too many people, some even at the Half-Emperor Realm. Endless divine arts and swords - even with Ye Ling’s monstrous talents, he had no chance of resisting this force.

That he had managed to hold on for this long was already remarkable, but going forward, there was no hope.

Roar—

In the distant sky, a demon and a dragon were still locked in battle, tearing the heavens and churning the seas, with no victor in sight. But here, the body of Ye Ling could no longer endure.

An alien race has appeared, all under heaven must unite to slay him. Ye Ling, it’s your own arrogance that led to this. If you had hidden your identity, we might not have discovered you. You had a chance to leave alive, but you failed to cherish it.

A Zong Family elder stood in the sky, looking down at the Ye Ling trapped between the mountains, his expression cold.

Enough talk with him. He has cultivated evil methods, having two bodies - an alien race body and a demon body. Let’s destroy this alien race body first, then go assist the Dragon Clan in eliminating the demon.

Kill!

Over a million people, surging like a tide, occupied the sky above and then crashed down, intent on annihilating not just Ye Ling, but the entire land.

Between the mountains, a sword was stuck in the ground. Ye Ling lay there, purple blood flowing and soaking the surrounding earth as he desperately tried to repair his nearly shattered body.

But it was too late. The endless attacks were already descending. Ye Ling looked at the scene, his pupils deep and vast as the starry sky, yet without a trace of fear.

Kid, it’s been a while. I didn’t expect you to end up in such a state.

A voice sounded in his ear. Ye Ling smiled, and a figure in a black robe appeared before him. Gazing at the countless attacks falling from the sky, the robed man’s face broke into a smile.

Kid, I don’t think I’ve ever shown you my true abilities. Today, let me give you a demonstration.

As the words left his mouth, the man extended a hand, and from his palm emerged countless bizarre insects that swarmed to cover the sky.

What is that?

Help!

...

In just a moment, agonized screams echoed through the sky, the heavens stained red with blood as one person after another fell from above, crashing to the ground lifeless.

The insects were not true insects, but wooden carvings imbued with Spiritual Energy, becoming spiritual beings.

How was that, kid? Not bad, right? The man in the black robe turned to Ye Ling, revealing a familiar face. Ye Ling looked at him and smiled faintly, gazing up at the sky.

It’s alright.

What do you mean ‘alright’? I, the old man, have braved great peril to come save you. Can’t you say something nicer?

He said, looking at Ye Ling as if he had forgotten about all the people around them.

He was ancient, having disappeared since after the Gold Moon Star. Now, with a single strike, he had shielded Ye Ling from all the enemies. Ye Ling looked at him and a smile appeared on his face.

Ancient One, thank you.

As the Ancient One had said, this act of his had indeed defied the will of the world, making him an enemy of all. Yet, even so, he had still come and stood before Ye Ling.

A simple ‘thank you’ is not enough. Live well, and after this battle is over, treat me to a drink.

The Ancient One said, his gaze turning to the figures in the sky above, his expression slightly tense.

Alright.

Ye Ling looked at him and replied with a faint smile, then raised his head to also look at the figures in the sky - the Zong Family Patriarch, Qiu Cang from Autumn Hidden Mountain, Jun Qianhai from Youhai City, Su Kong from Three Sun Valley, the Star Thief Gu Yue, and Gu Bing - six Emperors who had risen above the crowd, now standing in the sky.

The wooden insects selectively devoured their targets, but when they reached these six, they were reduced to ashes, having no effect on them. The six looked at the Ancient One, as if realizing something, their expressions tightening.

I didn’t expect you to still be alive.

Chapter 598 Ancient Emperor

Of course I have to live. If I were truly dead, who would come to settle the score with you?

The black robe fell away, revealing an ancient face. He looked at the six people in the sky, a smile on his face.

My two beloved disciples, what’s the matter? It’s been so many years, do you not recognize your master?

The Ancient One spoke, his gaze falling on Gu Yue and Gu Bing, his eyes narrowing slightly.

Throughout the ages, who would have thought that you two would become the leaders of the Star Thieves in Youmen Mansion? Not bad, you truly are my disciples from Ancient City. The effort I put into you was not wasted.

The Ancient One’s casual words left the six in the sky in silence.

Only they knew what had happened in the past, and only they were most clear about who the Ancient One was.

A person who should have been dead long ago had now reappeared before them. After the initial shock, all that remained was calmness and killing intent.

Master, it’s been a long time.

After a moment of silence, Gu Yue stepped forward and gave a slight bow to the Ancient One. Gu Bing stood there indifferently, looking at the Ancient One as if he were a stranger.

Indeed, it has been a long time, my dear disciple. After ten thousand years, who would have thought you’d still be so false.

The Ancient One looked at Gu Yue and spoke. Gu Yue looked at him and smiled faintly, as if unconcerned by the Ancient One’s words.

Not false, just that the victor becomes king and the defeated becomes the bandit. Master, you place too much importance on feelings, and that is why you lost.

Gu Yue spoke, looking at the Ancient One with an indifferent expression. Although his attitude was respectful, there was no trace of respect in his eyes. Compared to him, Gu Bing was more direct, his face not hiding his killing intent.

Master, you’ve grown old. This is no longer your era. Since you’ve already died, why come back to life?

Gu Bing looked at the Ancient One with a cold expression. The Ancient One looked at him, then at the Zong Patriarch, Qiu Cangshan, Jun Qianhai, and Su Kong in the sky. He smiled faintly, a hint of arrogance in his expression.

In ten thousand years, the world has changed. Youmen Mansion has changed, Youmen Mansion Star has changed. Indeed, this is no longer my era. But some people and some things cannot be erased by time.

For example, even after all these years, you still fear me, fear that I will come to seek revenge.

The Ancient One said, standing in front of Ye Ling, facing the heavens with an air of arrogance.

The six looked at him, first their expressions tightening, then they all laughed, looking at the Ancient One with a mocking smile.

Ancient City, after all these years, you are still the same. What, do you still think we are the ones you could casually trample on? In these ten thousand years, you are no longer the Ancient City of the past.

In these ten thousand years, your cultivation has not progressed at all, but has instead regressed. While we have long surpassed you. Now, you are no match for us, let alone fighting against the Zong Patriarch.

The Zong Patriarch looked at the Ancient One and said indifferently, waving his hand to disperse the countless wooden insects in the sky.

Master, I’m happy that you are alive, but why did you have to appear here? After all these years, it seems you have become senile, wanting to protect an alien, a demon.

Gu Yue looked at the Ancient One, then at Ye Ling behind him, shaking his head with a smile on his lips.

Master, since you have come back to life, then your disciple shall once again perform filial piety for you.

The heavens and earth froze, everything within tens of thousands of miles - people, wooden insects, rivers, and mountains - instantly frozen, except for those at the Seventh Layer of Emperor Martial Realm or above, who were nearly all wiped out.

Millions of people, and countless wooden insects, in the end, less than ten thousand survived, fleeing in all directions.

When the Emperors acted, it was not something they could interfere with. They had thought that with Ye Ling’s alien and demonic identity, he would be an enemy to the entire Human Clan, with Han Shanyue already having disappeared. They never expected that someone would still come to save him, and that someone was an Emperor.

Who Ancient City was, perhaps ordinary people did not know, but many of the older generation were aware of some things.

Ten thousand years ago, the Zong Patriarch was still the Zong Patriarch, but he did not have the awe-inspiring influence that made the world dare not disobey him now. This was because there was someone who could contend with him.

That person was Ancient City, known as the Ancient Emperor, who had once fought the current Zong Patriarch to a stalemate for half a month. But for some unknown reason, he had suddenly disappeared, and many thought he had died.

After ten thousand years, he had reappeared, and the reason for his appearance was Ye Ling.

He wanted to protect a demon, an alien. Tens of thousands of miles away, countless people watched this scene, all shaking their heads.

To be allied with aliens and demons is to stand against the Human Clan. No matter who he is, he must die today. Moreover, after all these years, his strength does not seem to have changed much.

Facing six Emperors, how could he contend? At most, he could only hold out for a while, and gain one more life.

Young man, I heard you have a close relationship with Han Shanyue, and even learned her music. Where is she?

The Ancient One looked at the six in the sky, then glanced at Ye Ling, saying. Ye Ling shook his head. He did not know where Han Shanyue was, but Ye Ling had a feeling that she must be in Youmen Mansion Star, and fear was a word that would never be associated with her.

Boom–

In Youmen Mansion Star, above a vast sea, two gigantic figures descended, stirring up towering waves. A dragon and a demon, still fighting furiously, without any divine arts, just physical collisions.

One was a Demon Body, the other was from the Dragon Clan, both of which were among the most terrifying constitutions in the starry sky.

The Dragon Clan, one of the pinnacles of the endless starry sky, yet this demon can fight it for so long.

In the distant sky, countless people were watching this battle, whether it was a human body or a demon body, this battle was the focus of all. Of course, in everyone’s heart, there could only be one outcome.

Regardless of the outcome, Ye Ling must die, even if an Emperor intervened, it would not save him.

Grandpa Ancient.

In one part of the sky, Princess Meng looked at the Ancient One, a glimmer of hope rising in her eyes.

You know him? He Chen looked at Princess Meng, who nodded. He Chen was slightly taken aback, but still shook his head.

Second Layer of Supreme Martial Realm, not weak, but he cannot save Ye Ling. If he forcibly tries to rescue him, he will only sacrifice his own life. To save Ye Ling, unless someone can kill everyone here.

He Chen’s indifferent words almost completely extinguished Ye Ling’s hope. Everyone here, including the four major powers of Youmen Mansion, the Star Thieves, and Zong Tian from the Soaring Heaven Tower, would have to be killed in order to save Ye Ling. But how could there be such a person in Youmen Mansion?

The Void Academy might have such a person, but distant water cannot quench immediate thirst. Moreover, how could the people of the Void Academy possibly intervene to save an alien, a demon? In He Chen’s eyes, this was a doomed situation.

Chapter 599: Puppet Technique

Ancient City, after all these years, the world has changed, as you can see. You should not have come back.

Autumn Hidden Mountain said, his Emperor aura surging. He summoned a silver mirror, with black and white colors flowing within, as if the Yin-Yang was turning, about to give birth to a whole new world.

Ancient City, we couldn’t kill you back then, but today we will thoroughly eliminate you.

Jun Qianhai said indifferently, looking at the Ancient One with a murderous intent. Behind him, towering rivers and seas appeared, and with a palm strike, the world seemed to turn into the Cang Sea, about to drown the Ancient One.

Die!

Gu Bing, with his white hair flying, froze the void and struck with a palm towards the Ancient One.

Gu Yue transformed into the moon, her radiance illuminating the heavens and earth, pointing a finger at the Ancient One. The Zong Patriarch wielded a sword, slashing the sky and earth, attacking the Ancient One. Except for Su Kong, the five Emperors struck simultaneously.

The Ancient One stood in front of Ye Ling, his gaze slightly tightening, but still with an air of arrogance.

Ancient One, be careful. Ye Ling warned. The Ancient One glanced at Ye Ling and smiled faintly.

Young man, remember when I told you that I was once the most brilliant figure in Youmen Mansion, a name that shook the starry sky? Today, I will show you the true extent of my power.

The Ancient One said, stretching out his palm, as if holding a world within. The next moment, a gigantic figure emerged from it.

Roar!

A deafening roar shook the earth. It was a towering tiger hundreds of zhang tall, its body ablaze, but its eyes were icy cold - the fusion of fire and ice, the ultimate powers.

This is my Wood Spirit Technique. All the wood in the world can be imbued with a spirit under my control.

The Ancient One waved his hand, and the fiery-icy tiger charged towards the five Emperors in the sky.

The Ancient One’s Dao was Wood, an elemental Dao, but he had walked a different path - all the wood in the world could be imbued with a spirit, this was his Puppet Technique, and the raging fiery-icy tiger was his puppet.

Boom!

The five Emperors struck together, and in an instant, the fiery-icy tiger was shattered, turning into scattered wooden shards falling to the ground. Ye Ling watched this scene, slightly stunned, looking at the Ancient One.

The Ancient One did not pay attention to Ye Ling, and stretched out another hand, summoning a thunder leopard, a three-headed snake, and a swift wolf - three wood spirits, all towering in size, comparable to the previous fiery-icy tiger.

Ye Ling, don’t worry, I still have my trump cards. As long as I don’t die, no one can kill you.

The Ancient One said, looking at the sky with a smile, his expression filled with arrogance.

Roar!

The three wood spirits charged into the sky, facing the five Emperors. The Emperors’ gazes tightened as they struck together.

Rumble!

In an instant, the three wood spirits were torn apart, wooden shards raining down on the ground. The Ancient One’s body shook, and he took a step back before steadying himself. Ye Ling watched his back, his expression trembling.

The Ancient One was injured. Although the wood spirits were puppets, they were connected to him. When the puppets were destroyed, the Ancient One’s injuries would worsen with each one.

Ancient One, if you can’t do it, leave. If there’s a chance in the future, I’ll avenge you.

Brat, what nonsense are you spouting? Fleeing in the midst of battle and abandoning me? Do you really think I’m that kind of person? These are just a few trash, and I’ve never taken them seriously. Now, just watch as I kill them all.

The Ancient One’s indifferent words made Ye Ling’s expression tremble, and he fell silent.

Using wood as a vessel, imbuing it with the spirit of heaven and earth. Ancient City, you are indeed a remarkable person, but it’s a pity that you’ve allied with aliens. Today, we must slay you.

The Zong Patriarch looked at the Ancient One coldly, his sword transforming into countless flying swords that pierced towards the Ancient One.

Aliens? Who told you he is an alien? Just because he has purple blood and purple eyes, does that make him an alien? Can’t there be people with purple blood and eyes in the Human Clan? I think you just want to kill him, so you’re making up excuses.

The Ancient One said, stretching out his palm, and a giant turtle shell appeared in front of him, blocking the swords.

Sophistry. We can accept that there are people with different-colored eyes in the Human Clan, but how do you explain the purple blood? Moreover, he is not only an alien, but also a demon, an ominous existence.

This child’s demonic roots run deep, already consumed by hatred and slaughter. If he lives, he will bring calamity to this world.

Jun Qianhai said, gathering endless seas in his palm, turning the vast sky into a boundless ocean, pouring it down towards the Ancient One. The Ancient One’s expression tightened as he raised his palm to the sky.

What is a demon? Why are demons born? Do you know? You call him a demon, but in my eyes, you are the demons. If you want to vanquish demons and uphold righteousness, the first ones you should slay are yourselves.

Roar!

In the Ancient One’s palm, a world of blood seas emerged, blood seeping out from all around him. The next moment, a blood dragon burst forth from his palm, swallowing the endless seas.

Using blood as the root, the dragon as the form, and wood as the vessel - Ancient City, you’ve actually refined a blood puppet.

The Emperors looked at the roaring blood dragon, all startled, but then they laughed.

Haha, it’s not a true blood puppet, just a half-finished one. If we’re not mistaken, in a few more years you’ll be able to refine a complete one, and then even all of us together won’t be your match.

Ancient City, you’re too impatient, and too foolish, to come here to die for the sake of Ye Ling.

The five Emperors attacked with their full power, destroying a world. The blood dragon roared, but could not withstand their combined assault and was smashed into the ground, shattering.

The turtle shell in front of the Ancient One also shattered, and the terrifying force struck the Ancient One, sending him crashing into the earth.

Ye Ling held a sword, stabbing it into the ground, his expression trembling as he looked up at the five Emperors in the sky, his eyes filled with killing intent, chilling the void.

Ye Ling, who would have thought that the once-renowned Ancient Emperor was willing to sacrifice his life to defy the world to save you? But he is no longer the same Ancient Emperor, he has grown old.

The Zong Patriarch looked at Ye Ling indifferently, holding his sword, and in an instant, appeared before Ye Ling.

Now, no one can save you. He said, raising his sword, the void trembling as he brought it down.

Hum!

Suddenly, a force pierced through the void, rushing towards him. He was startled, changing the direction of his sword to meet the force.

It’s you.

Retreating from the attack, the Zong Patriarch looked at the middle-aged man in white robes before him, his expression shaken.

It’s me, I’ve returned.

The middle-aged man in white robes looked at the Zong Patriarch indifferently, then his gaze turned to the sky, stopping on Su Kong.

Chapter 600: Emperor Jiang Yun

Su Kong, it’s been a long time.

The white-robed Emperor smiled as he spoke. Su Kong looked at him and also smiled.

Jiang Yun, you dare to come back. Qiu Cangshan looked at the white-robed Emperor, his gaze slightly tightened, as he spoke. The white-robed Emperor looked at him, then at Jun Qianhai, Gu Yue, Gu Bing, and the others.

Why can’t I come back? I was born on the Youmen Mansion Star, and cultivated the Dao here. The Youmen Mansion Star is my root.

Jiang Yun said indifferently, his white robes fluttering as he stood in the sky, blocking Ye Ling.

Do you still remember what you said before? You are no longer the Patriarch of the Three Sun Valley, you betrayed the Three Sun Valley and the Youmen Mansion Star to be with that demonic woman.

Jun Qianhai said, looking at Jiang Yun, his expression filled with killing intent. Jiang Yun looked at him and smiled faintly.

I only said that I was no longer the Patriarch of the Three Sun Valley, but I never said that I was not a person of the Three Sun Valley. I, Jiang Yun, was born in the Three Sun Valley, and will be a person of the Three Sun Valley for life.

Jiang Yun’s words made even Su Kong’s body tremble, as he looked at Jiang Yun in silence.

Haha, what a speech. I see you’ve come here today for that demonic woman again, what a lovesick fool. You once gave up the position of Patriarch of the Three Sun Valley for that woman, and now you want to protect this demonic monster and defy the entire Human Clan and the world for her.

You’ve done so much for her, but has she ever known, or ever cared about you?

Jun Qianhai looked at Jiang Yun with mockery, his words bringing out a past that had been buried - a lovesick fool who gave up the Patriarchship for a woman. As for who this demonic woman was, it was obvious - the one related to Ye Ling was Han Shanyue.

She doesn’t need to know, as long as she can see. In this life, going crazy once is inevitable, so let me go all the way. Today, if you want to kill him, you’ll have to step over my corpse, Jiang Yun.

Jiang Yun spoke indifferently, his expression filled with a carefree and unrestrained air, but also a touch of sorrow.

To the many, Jiang Yun’s actions did not seem worth it - to sacrifice his life for a woman who cared nothing for him. But in his eyes, everything was worth it. Once he had determined something or someone, it would become a lifelong bond that he could never forget.

Jiang Yun, you crazy fool. Qiu Cangshan looked at Jiang Yun, his gaze slightly tightening as he spoke.

Even if you die here today, will she shed a single tear for you? Jiang Yun, you have been bewitched.

He is from a different race, a demon. Can’t you see? The Human Clan won’t tolerate him, you can’t save him.

For the sake of our past ties, Jiang Yun, we’ll give you one more chance to come to your senses.

Autumn Hidden Mountain and Jun Qianhai looked at Jiang Yun and spoke. Gu Yue, Gu Bing, and the Zong Patriarch stood to the side, watching the scene coldly, while Su Kong remained silent.

Make your move.

Jiang Yun said indifferently, holding a brush in his hand. With a single stroke, countless sword blades appeared in the void.

Jiang Yun, you’ve gone mad.

Jun Qianhai said, slamming down a palm that seemed to contain a world of the Cang Sea, falling towards Jiang Yun.

Hum!

In Autumn Hidden Mountain’s hand, a silver mirror trembled slightly, shooting out a beam of yin and yang light that choked the heavens.

Behind Gu Yue, a round moon rose into the sky. With a cold expression, he pointed a finger, and moonlight shone everywhere, destroying a world before him. Gu Bing took a step, gathering endless ice around him, forming a towering ice giant that carried a void-freezing chill as it stomped towards Jiang Yun.

The five Emperors attacked simultaneously, bearing down on Jiang Yun. Jiang Yun swung his brush, and tens of thousands of sword blades pierced the heavens and earth, shooting towards the five Emperors, attempting to single-handedly block their assault.

Boom!

On one side of the sky, the silent Su Kong finally made his move, but not towards Jiang Yun. Instead, he attacked Jun Qianhai and the others, transforming into a sun and erupting with terrifying radiance. With a palm strike, he blasted towards the five.

Su Kong, what are you doing? Jun Qianhai and the others were slightly startled as they saw this, turning to defend against Su Kong’s attack.

The Solar Divine Art, already terrifying in Fu Qing’s hands, was even more frightening when employed by Su Kong. Transforming into a blazing sun, he charged directly at the five Emperors, as if intending to single-handedly slay them.

Su Kong, you’re actually opposing us for the sake of this treacherous man? Have you forgotten what he did to you in the past? His heart has never had room for you, only that demonic woman.

Autumn Hidden Mountain spoke, but the next moment, a blazing sun attacked, blasting him away.

Su Kong, have you gone mad? Do you know the consequences of your actions today? Even if you don’t care about yourself, have you considered the Three Sun Valley? Is he worth it?

Su Kong!

Su Kong seemed to have not heard, like a sun illuminating the heavens and earth, charging towards the five, actually managing to hold them back. In front of Ye Ling, Jiang Yun was stunned by this sight.

Ye Ling was also shocked to see that Su Kong had come to protect him.

What a fateful connection. Young man, it seems your shijie is no ordinary person. I’d really like to meet her.

Suddenly, the weakened Gu Lao had appeared beside Ye Ling. His body was covered in cracks, constantly oozing fresh blood, as if he was clinging to his last breath.

Using his puppet techniques, he had managed to hold off the Emperors for so long, exhausting all his trump cards. He had lost half his life, barely able to stand here, in a similar state to Ye Ling.

Ye Ling looked at him and smiled faintly, naturally knowing what was on his mind, shaking his head.

I don’t know where she is, but I know she will come, she said so.

Ye Ling’s words caused Jiang Yun to suddenly turn his head and look at Ye Ling, who was startled.

She will come? he asked. Ye Ling nodded, and Jiang Yun’s body trembled slightly.

She really will come.

He murmured, his expression momentarily dazed, hard to imagine that a former overlord of the Youmen Mansion would show such an expression.

Ye Ling looked at him, then thought of Han Shanyue, sighing inwardly. A lovesick man meeting an indifferent woman, destined for heartbreak.

Jiang Yun and Han Shanyue were not from the same world - one sought love, the other sought the Dao. While Ye Ling didn’t know Han Shanyue well, Jiang Yun cared for her, but to Han Shanyue, he might just be an acquaintance, or even less.

Painting the annals of history.

As if not noticing Ye Ling’s expression, Jiang Yun held his brush, lightly tracing in the void, creating a world. With a step, he carried that world into the sky, joining the battle.

Jiang