Chapter 432: Fourteen Demon Emperors, the War Begins
"Xiao Tiance! My Divine Clan army is here. Surrender and meet your death!"
The Threat Emerges
The ominous voice echoed across the northern skies of the Northern Underworld Continent, where Zhuxian City stood defiant.
From the void, nearly 100,000 foreign demon soldiers emerged, their presence tainting the air with dark, suffocating energy.
However, Xiao Tiance remained calm. These soldiers were of no concern to him. With time, a few slaps or a single Grandmaster tier spiritual array would easily dispatch them.
What caught his attention, though, were the fourteen figures hovering at the forefront of the army.
Among them, three were familiar faces: Night Sa, Mo Ke, and Mo Jia, all Nether Demon Emperors Xiao Tiance had previously encountered.
The other eleven were unfamiliar but radiated powerful auras, their presence unmistakable as Demon Emperors.
A Terrifying Array of Power
Among the fourteen:
Five were Heavenly Demon Emperors, with one at the mid tier.
Six were Mystic Demon Emperors, two of them at the late stage, and four at the early stage.
Three were Nether Demon Emperors, each stronger than before.
The sheer force arrayed against him far surpassed the strength of the True Phoenix Clan during their war.
Taunts from the Shadows
Suddenly, a familiar, mocking voice rang out.
"What's wrong, Xiao Tiance? Too scared to speak now?"
It was Mo Ke, grinning with twisted arrogance.
Xiao Tiance responded with a cold laugh, his gaze icy. "Mo Ke, you're nothing but a pathetic weakling. Bark all you want; it's all you're good for."
Before Mo Ke could retort, a commanding voice cut through the air.
"Silence!"
The mid tier Heavenly Demon Emperor, standing at the center, exuded an overwhelming presence, causing Mo Ke to immediately fall silent, trembling in fear.
In the demon hierarchy, only the strong had the right to speak. Even if Mo Ke were killed on the spot, his superiors would remain indifferent.
The Demon Emperor's Proposal
The Heavenly Demon Emperor fixed his eyes on Xiao Tiance, his tone carrying a mix of admiration and menace.
**"You must be the leader of White Jade Pavilion. Impressive. But with my Divine Clan army at your gates, your Pavilion alone cannot stop us.
"Here's my offer: surrender White Jade Pavilion and swear loyalty to our Divine Clan. With your talent, I'll ensure you're given a place of honor."**
Xiao Tiance burst into laughter, shaking his head.
"Become your dog? I don't think so. If you want this city, you'll have to break through its defenses and kill every last one of us. Only then will you have your way."
The Heavenly Demon Emperor's expression darkened slightly, though he retained a composed demeanor. "A pity. With your talent, you could have been a valuable ally. But if you insist, you'll die here today."
With a wave of his hand, the Emperor summoned a colossal hand of condensed black demonic energy, sending it crashing down toward the city.
The Power of the Defensive Array
The giant demonic hand descended with devastating force, intending to shatter the city's defenses.
However, Xiao Tiance stood unfazed. Zhuxian City's protective spiritual array was not something a casual attack could break.
"BOOM!"
The hand struck the array, only for a surge of light to repel it. The attack dissipated in a violent explosion, leaving the array intact.
The Heavenly Demon Emperor frowned, his expression souring.
"An impressive array. No wonder you're so confident. But if you think this alone will stop my Divine Clan, you're delusional."
Allies Assemble
Xiao Tiance didn't respond. Instead, five of White Jade Pavilion's strongest stepped forward: Nine Abyss, Mo Yang, Huang Jiuji, First Snowfall, and Dragon Sovereign.
Behind them came reinforcements:
Fire Spirit Clan Patriarch
Ice Spirit Ancestor
Lin Dong
Gu Xun'er
A Heavenly Sovereign from the Nine Headed Serpent Clan
Two Heavenly Sovereigns from the Nine Colored Sky Swallowing Python Clan
In total, fourteen Heavenly Sovereigns stood ready, including Xiao Tiance and Azure Marquis.
The sudden show of strength stunned the Demon Emperors.
"They've matched our numbers…" one of them muttered, disbelief evident in his tone.
Adding to this, several Earth Sovereign peak level cultivators Xiao Xuan, Mu Ling, Huang Min, and Tong Sihai were ready to break through to the Heavenly Sovereign level.
Xiao Tiance's Secret Weapon
As if the numbers weren't shocking enough, eleven Earth Sovereign peak level Skyfiend Puppets appeared at Xiao Tiance's command.
These puppets, radiating monstrous physical power, could withstand direct attacks from Heavenly Sovereigns.
Xiao Tiance's calm demeanor belied the confidence he felt in his preparations. Without these trump cards, he would have evacuated long ago, especially since the Great Thousand Palace reinforcements had yet to arrive.
Preparing for Battle
Xiao Tiance sent a mental transmission to Ling'er. "You'll command the battle formations. Azure Marquis and I will handle the five Heavenly Demon Emperors."
Ling'er replied firmly, "Understood. Be careful, Young Master."
Turning to the assembled forces, Xiao Tiance addressed them with determination.
"The enemy is at our gates. I'll take the five Heavenly Demon Emperors. The remaining nine Demon Emperors are yours to handle. Fight with everything you have!"
Concerns Among Allies
Mo Yang stepped forward, his face etched with worry. "Master, this is too dangerous. The Heavenly Demon Emperors are beyond powerful."
Lin Dong added urgently, "Senior Tiance, let me take on one of them with you."
Xiao Tiance shook his head firmly. "No. The Heavenly Demon Emperors are on a different level. If you divide your focus, it'll only end in disaster. Focus on defeating the others."
The War Begins
Before further objections could be raised, a deafening roar erupted from the northern void. The demonic army surged forward, led by the fourteen Demon Emperors.
Xiao Tiance's voice boomed across the battlefield.
"Ling'er, lower the array! Let the battle begin!"
The protective array shimmered before dissolving, signaling the start of the fight.
With a surge of energy, Xiao Tiance and Azure Marquis charged forward to intercept the five Heavenly Demon Emperors.
"For White Jade Pavilion! For the Great Thousand World!"
The battlefield erupted into chaos as both sides clashed, the war for the Northern Defense Line finally underway.
Despite their strength as Spiritual Heaven Sovereigns, Lin Dong and the others knew that directly confronting a Heavenly Demon King, even one at the early stage, was a suicide mission.
Xiao Tiance turned to Lin Dong, assessing his capabilities. Lin Dong could potentially handle a late stage Spiritual Heaven Sovereign or even a half step Sacred Heaven Sovereign, but against a full Sacred Heaven Sovereign, his life would be in grave danger.
"Leave Them to Me"
Xiao Tiance firmly waved away their concerns.
"No need. Leave all five Heavenly Demon Kings to me. You are not their match yet. Focus on dealing with the other Demon Kings as quickly as possible, then come to assist me if necessary."
Lin Dong hesitated but ultimately nodded.
"Understood, Senior. Be careful."
The others also voiced their concerns.
"Lord Sovereign, be cautious."
"Uncle Tiance, stay safe."
"Senior, don't push yourself too hard."
Xiao Tiance laughed heartily, his confidence unwavering.
"Don't worry. Winning isn't the point I'll focus on holding them off so they can't interfere with the rest of you."
Though his words seemed lighthearted, everyone could see the grim determination in his eyes. Facing five Heavenly Demon Kings at once would test even Xiao Tiance's limits.
"Prepare for Battle!"
As Xiao Tiance's hands weaved intricate spiritual seals, a glow of spiritual energy lit up the array surrounding Zhuxian City.
"Open!"
A section of the defensive formation opened, allowing the warriors of White Jade Pavilion and their allies to rush forward. As they stepped through, Xiao Tiance turned to Medusa.
"Guard the city."
Medusa nodded, her gaze resolute.
"Don't worry, my husband. I understand."
Face to Face
Outside the protective array, both sides stood at a tense standoff. Xiao Tiance, accompanied by twelve Skyfiend Puppets, led the charge.
The foreign demons hadn't expected him to leave the safety of the formation and confront them head on. On Xiao Tiance's side, his allies carefully identified their opponents, ensuring there was no confusion when the battle began.
"Such Boldness!"
The mid stage Heavenly Demon King, who stood at the center of the demon forces, chuckled.
"Impressive. I didn't expect you to have the courage to face our Divine Clan's army directly."
Another Demon King sneered.
"Typical of the Great Thousand World throwing themselves into hopeless battles as if sheer determination can change their fate."
The demons roared with excitement, their bloodlust surging.
"Kill them all!"
The tens of thousands of foreign demons howled as they prepared to charge.
"Time to Move!"
Xiao Tiance stepped forward, his twelve Skyfiend Puppets forming a protective formation around him.
"Let's go!"
He turned back to his allies and smiled.
"Five Heavenly Demon Kings. Each one worth 10,000 Demon Hunter Points. If I don't kill them all, wouldn't that be a waste?"
A Show of Strength
The central Heavenly Demon King smirked, his voice carrying a mix of admiration and mockery.
**"Xiao Tiance, your courage is commendable, but courage without power only leads to self destruction.
"Since you've decided to challenge us all on your own, I'll oblige you.
"But first, introductions are in order. I am Wang Quan of the Flame God Clan. My companions here are Wu Ming and Wu Tian of the Devouring God Clan, and Shi Hai and Shi Shan of the Corpse God Clan."**
Each Demon King gave a slight nod of acknowledgment, their disdain evident. While Xiao Tiance's bravery was impressive, his decision to face all five of them alone was seen as sheer folly.
The Battle Begins
The air grew heavy with killing intent as both sides prepared to clash.
Xiao Tiance's gaze sharpened, and his voice turned cold.
"Good. Let's see how much my Demon Hunter Points increase after killing all of you."
Wang Quan let out a chilling laugh.
"If you can kill us, so be it. But today, you'll find that courage alone isn't enough to overcome the strength of the Divine Clan!"
The First Strike
With a wave of Wang Quan's hand, the demon army surged forward. The battlefield exploded into chaos as the allied forces of White Jade Pavilion charged to meet them.
Xiao Tiance, flanked by his Skyfiend Puppets, lunged toward the five Heavenly Demon Kings.
"Eight Marks Unite!"
As Xiao Tiance's hands formed intricate seals, eight spiritual marks fused together:
Mountain Crushing Mark
Sea Turning Mark
Earth Restoring Mark
Sky Collapsing Mark
Ancient Emperor Mark
Supreme Mark
Saint Mark
Heaven's Way Mark
The marks combined into a massive, terrifying palm imprint.
The sheer power of the attack shattered the space ahead of it, tearing through the battlefield with unparalleled force. Even a Mystic Demon King would be grievously injured or killed if struck directly.
Demonic Counter
The five Heavenly Demon Kings exchanged a glance before Shi Shan stepped forward with a sneer.
"Heavenly Demon Finger!"
Black demonic energy coalesced into a giant finger that shot forward to meet Xiao Tiance's Eight Marks.
"BOOM!"
The two attacks collided in a deafening explosion, shaking the heavens and sending shockwaves across the battlefield. The palm imprint shattered, followed closely by the demonic finger. The resulting shockwave tore through the air, creating violent wind blades that ripped across the land.
Shi Shan stepped forward from the dissipating energy, his expression calm but mocking.
"Not bad. If you were a Sacred Heaven Sovereign, I wouldn't have been able to block that."
The other four Demon Kings nodded in agreement. While they acknowledged the power behind the attack, it wasn't enough to pose a true threat to their combined might.
"Let's Try This!"
Xiao Tiance's eyes glinted coldly.
**"Very well. Let's see how you handle this Flames of Heaven Palm!"
(End of Chapter)
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