The sea of azure flame raged even more fiercely.
Before Liu Xi and the six manifestations of the Six Desires Heavenly Demons, Maha Tian had no way to resist aside from relying on the Yin-Yang Maha Gourd.
But the gourd's origin power was not infinite. It could not withstand such consumption forever—once the origin was exhausted, the Ancient Maha Clan would face utter annihilation.
Maha Tian's brows tightened. His heart churned with panic. The terrifying azure flames were strong enough to boil seas and burn heavens, distorting the very space around them.
Endless waves of black-and-white light were burned into nothingness. Maha Tian could only shrink the protective radiance to slow the gourd's depletion.
But shrinking the barrier meant he could only watch as his own clansmen—loyal followers he brought personally—perished one after another in agonised screams, their blood essence devoured by the giant demons.
His heart twisted painfully.
Liu Xi, however, remained perfectly calm—unmoved by the Six Desires Heavenly Demons consuming flesh and blood.
Since they dared to accompany Maha Tian here, they should have understood there would be no escape.
The Yin-Yang Maha Gourd could protect Maha Tian for a moment—never for a lifetime.
Hovering above, Liu Xi directed the Azure Lotus Cauldron, letting the vast ocean of azure flame crash down relentlessly upon the shrinking black-and-white barrier. If Maha Tian wasn't left here today, how could Liu Xi establish absolute dominance?
One by one, the Earth Sovereigns and Heavenly Sovereigns of the Ancient Maha Clan perished. Soon, only a single trembling warship remained in the sky.
The six giant demons stared hungrily, awaiting the final feast of Heavenly Sovereign blood. Their blood-red eyes reflected the pale, shivering figures of the last dozen Maha Heavenly Sovereigns—no dignity, no majesty, only dread.
Even the onlooking powerhouses felt a cold weight in their hearts. They too were Heavenly Sovereigns. And yet they could only watch.
Just then—
Liu Xi stepped forward with the Azure Lotus Cauldron. Azure flame surged high, like a tidal wave crashing down.
Boom.
A portion of the black-and-white light shattered. Though the gourd repaired it instantly, it was enough—one Heavenly Sovereign, screaming like a madman, fled wildly into the sky.
He was immediately seized by a massive demonic claw. With a single squeeze—
A sickening crack.
His body and Heavenly Sovereign spirit alike were crushed into nothing. His endless Spiritual Energy and blood essence were swallowed whole.
Fear spread like poison.
Once again, Liu Xi stepped forward.
Boom.
The radiance shattered again. Two more Heavenly Sovereigns lost their senses, fleeing in terror. Their shrieks tore through the air—
Only to be ripped apart limb by limb by the giant demons fighting over them, their remains divided like scraps of meat.
Liu Xi advanced step by step—seven steps in total. The barrier shattered seven times. Most of the remaining Heavenly Sovereigns were now gone.
Maha Tian's face contorted—torn between dignity and survival, between pride and the extinction of his clan.
"Big Brother!"
Maha You cried, clinging to Maha Tian's side, trembling violently—his voice carrying pure despair.
That cry finally woke Maha Tian.
If this continued, the Ancient Maha Clan would be wiped out.
With a heavy thud, Maha Tian fell to his knees on the warship deck, head bowed low.
"Qing Lian… our Ancient Maha Clan is guilty. I beg you to spare us. We are willing to compensate you for any loss. Please give us a chance. We will exhaust all our resources… as repayment for your mercy."
Liu Xi hovered in the air, looking down coldly.
He smiled.
"After killing all of you, I can still take everything you own. Don't you think begging now is far too late?"
Maha Tian remained kneeling. His voice carried a faint resolve, while a cold, eerie gleam rose in his eyes.
"If you insist… then I can only self-detonate the Yin-Yang Maha Gourd. Should the Burning Heaven Continent be destroyed in the blast… I hope you won't blame me."
Liu Xi's brows tightened.
A Saint Grade Peerless Saint Artifact exploding…
The entire continent would be obliterated.
'So he truly has a bit of a tyrant's backbone…'
Liu Xi exhaled slowly. His murderous aura withdrew. The overwhelming slaughter intent faded from his presence. His voice grew calm.
"Maha Continent… I want it."
Still kneeling, Maha Tian answered sternly,
"My clan can migrate elsewhere. Or… we can pay yearly tribute for its use. As long as my clan retains a place to survive."
Liu Xi's lips curved again.
"The Primordial Immortal Body… I want that too."
Maha Tian's breathing nearly faltered. His fists clenched so tight they shook. His voice trembled.
"This… is not appropriate. The Immortal Emperor decreed that my clan may only safeguard the Primordial Immortal Body. Only those who pass the Immortal Tower's trials may claim it."
"Hahaha…"
Liu Xi laughed.
"So you do understand you're nothing more than caretakers. Good. Then I'll take your authority to 'safeguard' it."
He knew well how many tricks the Ancient Maha Clan used before each Primordial Immortal Assembly—trying to sabotage any challenger with potential.
Maha Tian's fury surged—but in the end…
"…Very well."
"Then get out. I'll send people to take over. And when they arrive, you had better be just as obedient. Otherwise… I'll visit you myself."
Liu Xi waved his hand. His expression was casual.
But his heart whispered:
'I'll kill you eventually.'
The Azure Lotus Cauldron straightened. The sea of azure flame collapsed inward like a receding tide.
"Return."
The six giant demons roared in defiance. Their bodies were born from Heavenly Demon Emperor souls—they hungered only for slaughter.
"Hmph."
Liu Xi snorted. His will tightened. The demons' monstrous forms shrank rapidly, collapsing into six robed figures identical to Liu Xi.
Their aura decreased—but their strength still equalled Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereigns.
Moments later, they dissolved into shadow and sank into Liu Xi's own.
Maha Tian fled with the remnants of his clan—without looking back, terrified that Liu Xi might change his mind and execute them all on the spot.
As for the Yin-Yang Maha Gourd, Maha Tian clutched it in a death grip.
The Ancient Maha Clan… would be humiliated once again at the Primordial Immortal Assembly.
(End of Chapter)
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