Chapter 806: The Devouring Demon Emperor
Xiao Ze's declaration caught the Heavenly Emperor by surprise. He studied Xiao Ze again, his gaze sharpening.
Though Xiao Ze's aura was restrained, and his Zhou Tian Star Map concealed much of his strength, the Heavenly Emperor having stood at the pinnacle of the Saint tier Heavenly Sovereign realm for countless years had sharp insight.
He estimated that Xiao Ze's strength was at most mid tier Spirit Heavenly Sovereign, relatively new to the realm of supreme power.
"I can see your determination to exterminate the Demon Emperor," the Heavenly Emperor began, "but you must know that the Devouring Demon Emperor ranked among the top ten in the domain of the outer realm fiends during the ancient era."
"In those days, the Devouring Demon Emperor had another title: Nine Corpse Demon Emperor."
"He hailed from the Devouring Demon Clan, which boasted nine Demon Emperors. In pursuit of ultimate power, they merged into one being, creating a monstrosity of unparalleled might.
"In essence, the Devouring Demon Emperor isn't a single entity but nine Demon Emperors fused into one!"
The Heavenly Emperor explained the origins of the foe, giving Xiao Ze a clearer sense of the challenges ahead.
"During the ancient times, I destroyed seven of the nine demons. The passage of time has further weakened the Devouring Demon Emperor, leaving him far from his peak.
"However, he remains a Heavenly Demon Emperor, and even in his diminished state, he's far beyond what most Heavenly Sovereigns can handle."
Xiao Ze's Resolve
Xiao Ze smiled and replied, "I understand the danger, Senior. But if I dared to propose confronting him, it's because I have the means to do so."
The Heavenly Emperor's expression remained uncertain.
Xiao Ze continued, "Even if you don't trust me, you can trust the Zhou Tian Star Map, which was left behind by the Chaos God Emperor.
"Even if I lack the strength to kill the Devouring Demon Emperor outright, the Star Map can certainly trap him."
He then added solemnly, "And consider this if it weren't us here today, but others, the Devouring Demon Emperor might already have succeeded in his escape."
The Heavenly Emperor fell silent, his brows furrowed in thought. After a long moment, he sighed deeply.
"Very well. If things go awry, I will make sure the Heavenly Emperor's Sword returns to restrain him again. That will give us another chance."
Xiao Ze nodded and began recalling his Saint Flame Corps, which had been spread throughout the Ancient Heavenly Palace.
Preparing for Battle
Soon, the entire Saint Flame Corps regrouped, and Xiao Ze turned to the Heavenly Emperor.
The Heavenly Emperor raised his hand toward the plaza's center, where the Heavenly Emperor's Sword had been embedded. The sword seemed to respond, pulling itself free from the body of the false "Heavenly Emperor" and flying into his grasp.
At that moment, a dark, malevolent voice echoed from the figure that had been impersonating the Heavenly Emperor.
"Hahaha! So, the Heavenly Emperor awakens once more. I had given up hope, but it seems the arrogance of these successors from the Great Thousand World knows no bounds!"
The voice dripped with scorn. "And you, my old foe how foolish you've become, placing your trust in these newcomers. Did our centuries of struggle teach you nothing?"
The Heavenly Emperor ignored the taunts, his expression calm. He had placed his faith in Xiao Ze and would not waver now.
Unveiling the Zhou Tian Star Map
"Devouring Demon Emperor, why celebrate so soon?" Xiao Ze's voice rang out confidently.
As he spoke, his black cloak shimmered with endless starlight. In an instant, the scene around them shifted.
Though the plaza remained unchanged, the surroundings transformed into a boundless starry domain.
"While I may not have defeated you personally, four other Heavenly Demon Emperors have already fallen to the Zhou Tian Star Map," Xiao Ze declared, his tone cold. "Shall we see if you'll become the fifth? That would complete the set nicely."
The Devouring Demon Emperor's mocking grin faltered as he sensed the overwhelming star power encircling him. His expression turned grave when he detected the faint remnants of four distinct Heavenly Demon Emperor auras within the domain.
Even the Heavenly Emperor, standing nearby, was momentarily stunned.
"It seems your connection to the Chaos God Emperor runs deeper than you let on," the Heavenly Emperor mused.
The First Strike
"Enough boasting!" the Devouring Demon Emperor snarled. "You're nothing more than a mid tier Spirit Heavenly Sovereign. Do you really think you can make me fall?"
Despite his words, a trace of unease flickered across his features. He recognized the Zhou Tian Star Map as the Chaos God Emperor's most formidable creation.
Xiao Ze raised his hand, and a wisp of calamity energy gathered in his palm. In an instant, it expanded into a fist sized cloud of violet blue tribulation lightning.
The Heavenly Emperor's eyes widened in shock.
"Another ultimate divine art on par with the Thirty Six Peerless Divine Arts?!"
"Boundless Calamity Tribulation!" Xiao Ze murmured, hurling the violet blue cloud forward. It rapidly expanded, unleashing a rolling wave of tribulation lightning across the starry domain.
The Devouring Demon Emperor's expression darkened. He could sense the power of countless tribulations within the cloud lightning, fire, ice, wind, and more all converging to obliterate him.
He wasted no time countering.
"Great Demon Art: Devouring Heaven's Extinguishing Hand!"
A massive black hand, tens of thousands of miles wide, rose from the abyss. At its center, a gaping maw formed, its jagged teeth grinding with an eerie rhythm.
The sheer sight of the maw sent shivers through Mandala's soul, as if it could consume even her essence.
Clash of Titans
The violet blue tribulation cloud collided with the monstrous black hand. The gaping maw began to devour the tribulation energy, swallowing firestorms and lightning strikes alike.
However, the cloud of tribulation lightning stretched over millions of miles. No matter how ferociously the maw devoured, it couldn't keep up with the sheer volume of destruction pouring in.
The black hand began to crack, its form eroded by the relentless waves of tribulation energy. The gaping maw, no longer supported, crumbled under the onslaught.
As the tribulation lightning swept forward, the Devouring Demon Emperor's once confident expression turned to one of alarm.
For the first time in millennia, he felt fear.
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