Chapter 483: A Fierce Clash – The Culprit Behind the Fall of the Heavenly Dao Sect
"Saint Light Heaven Palm!"
"Nine Heavens Demon Tribulation Palm!"
In the Sacred City of the Outland Demons, deep within the grand spiritual array, two powerful attacks from the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor and the Nine Heavens Corpse Demon Emperor roared toward Xiao Tiance.
But Xiao Tiance merely smirked. With a sharp movement, he delivered a high kick to the Dark Demon Emperor's chin.
"Wham!"
Like a missile, the Dark Demon Emperor's body was launched skyward, only to crash violently against the spiritual array barrier. The force rebounded him straight back toward the ground.
Xiao Tiance initially intended to finish him off. However, before he could act, the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor and the Nine Heavens Corpse Demon Emperor's attacks reached him, and the two charged together, aiming to take advantage of the opening.
"Three Thousand Lightning Movement: Triple Lightning!"
"Crackle, crackle!"
Electric currents danced as Xiao Tiance activated his lightning imbued movement technique. His figure blurred, becoming an illusion amidst the flashes of lightning. With dazzling speed, he evaded the combined attacks with ease.
The swiftness left the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor and the Nine Heavens Corpse Demon Emperor stunned.
"Three Thousand Lightning Movement" was originally a mid tier Earth rank movement technique from the Wind Lightning Pavilion of the Dou Qi Continent. Despite its rank, its speed was exceptional and comparable to high tier Earth rank techniques.
Xiao Tiance, who had achieved the pinnacle of cultivation in the Dou Qi Continent as a Dou Di, once regarded this technique as an insignificant trinket. However, after ascending to his current level, he revisited it, combining it with his mastery of the Thirty Six Peerless Divine Abilities, particularly Starshift, enhancing it to a level that could rival divine techniques.
Now, coupled with the immense power of his Heavenly Dao Myriad Tribulations Physique, which brimmed with thunderous energy, Xiao Tiance's movement speed was unparalleled. Even supreme experts like the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor could barely track his afterimages.
"Boom! Boom!"
Both the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor and the Nine Heavens Corpse Demon Emperor were sent flying backward. Only when they felt the searing pain in their chests did they realize Xiao Tiance had already struck them without warning.
Hovering in mid air, Xiao Tiance smirked at the two disheveled figures below.
"So, do you regret forcing me out with your schemes now?"
The Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor's expression darkened, his voice icy.
"Xiao Tiance, don't delude yourself. Your secret technique might make you powerful temporarily, but when its effects wear off, you'll be begging for death."
The Nine Heavens Corpse Demon Emperor sneered.
"Exactly. Xiao Tiance, you may be a once in ten thousand years prodigy of the Great Thousand World, but don't think that alone will make us submit. You're underestimating the strength of our Outland Demon Race!"
Before Xiao Tiance could respond, the Dark Demon Emperor, who had just managed to reassemble his shattered body, roared furiously.
"Don't forget where you are, Xiao Tiance. This is our domain, devoid of spiritual energy for you to replenish yourself! Even if the three of us can't kill you outright, we can still outlast you. Once your secret technique expires, you'll have no chance!"
Pausing, the Dark Demon Emperor's eyes glinted maliciously.
"And when you're dead, I'll personally visit your White Jade Palace and slaughter everyone men, women, and children alike. Your wife, Medusa, and your daughter... I've heard they're unparalleled beauties. Don't worry, I'll make sure to 'cherish' them properly."
"Boom!"
Thunder cracked across the sky as Xiao Tiance's expression darkened.
The Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor and the Nine Heavens Corpse Demon Emperor shouted simultaneously.
"Watch out!"
But it was too late. Xiao Tiance's figure materialized in front of the Dark Demon Emperor in an instant.
"Bang!"
A devastating punch landed on the Dark Demon Emperor's abdomen. His body contorted like a broken bow, his head and feet nearly touching as he was launched backward.
Before he could even fly a meter, Xiao Tiance grabbed his arm mid air.
"Rip!"
With a sickening tear, both of the Dark Demon Emperor's arms were ripped from their sockets. Black blood sprayed everywhere as his body was forcibly halted in mid air.
The next moment, golden flames Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame enveloped the severed arms, incinerating them to ash. Xiao Tiance followed up with another punch, shattering the Dark Demon Emperor's skull into fragments.
But he didn't stop there.
"Crack! Crack!"
The sound of bones breaking echoed as Xiao Tiance's fist smashed down onto the Dark Demon Emperor's spine, snapping each vertebra one by one.
The Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor and the Nine Heavens Corpse Demon Emperor paled at the scene but rushed forward, launching powerful attacks in an attempt to rescue their comrade.
Unfazed, Xiao Tiance raised his knee, slamming it into the Dark Demon Emperor's chest.
"Crunch!"
The Dark Demon Emperor's ribs shattered as his massive body was flung backward directly into the path of the incoming attacks.
"Boom! Boom!"
The Dark Demon Emperor's broken body absorbed both strikes, serving as a shield for Xiao Tiance.
Hovering amidst the chaos, Xiao Tiance's voice rang out coldly.
"You dared threaten my family. For that, death alone is too light a punishment for you."
The battlefield descended into silence as Xiao Tiance's golden flames burned brighter, signaling that his onslaught was far from over.
The Dark Demon Emperor's soul writhed in agony as his screams echoed across the battlefield.
"Damn it!"
The Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor and Nine Heavens Corpse Demon Emperor watched in fury as Xiao Tiance used the Dark Demon Emperor's battered body as a shield. They inwardly cursed not just at Xiao Tiance for his ruthless tactics but also at the Dark Demon Emperor for bringing this upon himself with his reckless words.
"Saint Demon Physique!"
The Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor's aura surged dramatically as he activated his ultimate physique. In an instant, he appeared beside the Dark Demon Emperor and Xiao Tiance.
Bang!
The two clashed, their fists colliding with enough force to send shockwaves rippling through the area. Both were sent flying back several hundred meters.
Meanwhile, the Nine Heavens Corpse Demon Emperor moved quickly, retrieving the broken body of the Dark Demon Emperor before retreating to the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor's side.
For a moment, neither the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor nor Xiao Tiance paid any attention to the Dark Demon Emperor or the Nine Heavens Corpse Demon Emperor. Their gazes were locked onto each other, brimming with unspoken determination and fury.
The Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor's eyes narrowed as he spoke, his voice grave:
"Xiao Tiance, I must admit, every time we meet, you surprise me. Your current strength surpasses mine. Among the countless beings in the Great Thousand World, you are the only one whose power approaches that of my god and the legendary Immortal Emperor."
Xiao Tiance smirked coldly and retorted:
"What? Are you ready to surrender? I don't mind if you do. Offer me half of the territories your Outland Demon Tribe has conquered, and I might consider sparing your lives. Or perhaps you and your two companions can voluntarily let me seal you. Then, maybe I'll spare the other Demon Emperors."
The Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor let out a sinister laugh.
"Hahaha! Xiao Tiance, your arrogance truly knows no bounds. It seems you're just spouting nonsense now. Very well, let's settle this in a battle to the death. That is, assuming your secret art can sustain you for long enough."
Across from him, Xiao Tiance's smirk deepened as he murmured to himself:
"A battle to the death? Heh, I never intended to let you leave here alive."
The two moved simultaneously. In the blink of an eye, they exchanged more than ten blows, each strike a testament to their sheer physical prowess.
Their punches collided with deafening booms, creating shockwaves that tore apart the surrounding space. Even as spatial rifts formed and razor sharp void blades sliced through the air, neither of them showed any signs of slowing down.
The Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor's Saint Demon Physique was the most powerful body tempering art of the Saint Demon Tribe, ranked as the pinnacle among all Outland Demon arts. Every move carried enough power to shatter even Saint tier Supreme powerhouses.
Meanwhile, Xiao Tiance relied on two formidable techniques: the Spirit Array Body Refinement Art and the Heavenly Dao Myriad Tribulation Body.
The Spirit Array Body Refinement Art was an advanced body tempering technique that etched powerful growth capable arrays onto both the exterior and interior of the body. The Heavenly Dao Myriad Tribulation Body, on the other hand, was one of the ten original Supreme physiques an ancient and perilous art capable of immense power but fraught with deadly risks.
With these techniques, Xiao Tiance's physical strength had reached terrifying heights. Even barehanded, he could easily tear apart Saint tier Supreme mid stage Heavenly Puppet Beasts without breaking a sweat.
As the battle raged on, their movements became increasingly erratic and fast, almost impossible to follow.
From a distance, the Dark Demon Emperor, who had barely reconstructed his body, watched in awe alongside the Nine Heavens Corpse Demon Emperor.
The latter muttered in a low voice:
"If Xiao Tiance isn't killed here, our chances of rescuing our god or conquering the Great Thousand World will plummet to almost zero."
The Dark Demon Emperor cursed under his breath:
"How can this bastard have become so strong? Back then, I suffered a loss at his hands, but his strength back then was nothing compared to this!"
The Nine Heavens Corpse Demon Emperor shot him a sidelong glance and sneered:
"What's this? Could it be that the mighty Dark Demon Emperor is afraid?"
"Hmph! That wretched Xiao Tiance! Once his secret technique runs out, I'll make sure he suffers a fate worse than death." The Dark Demon Emperor growled in frustration, his tone filled with bitterness.
As one of the most powerful figures among the Outland Demons, second only to the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor and the Evil God, the Dark Demon Emperor had never faced such humiliation. He'd been brutally beaten by Xiao Tiance and rendered almost useless in the fight.
Even though he had regrown his arms, they lacked the strength of his original limbs, which had been destroyed by Xiao Tiance's Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame.
Suddenly, a deafening boom reverberated through the battlefield.
The Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor was sent flying like a cannonball, crashing into the radiant barrier of Xiao Tiance's spirit array. He spat out black blood, laced with fragments of internal organs, as he slumped to the ground.
"Saint Heavenly!"
Both the Dark Demon Emperor and the Nine Heavens Corpse Demon Emperor cried out in alarm, rushing to check on their fallen comrade.
Before they could reach him, the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor used the barrier to propel himself back into the fray, charging at Xiao Tiance with renewed ferocity.
The Nine Heavens Corpse Demon Emperor's expression darkened as he observed the ongoing battle.
"How is this possible? The Saint Demon Physique is said to have reached its peak. Even legendary sacred artifacts can barely leave a scratch on it. How could Xiao Tiance's physical strength surpass it?"
The Dark Demon Emperor scoffed and replied with a hint of disdain:
"It seems being sealed for so long has dulled your senses. You can't even recognize Xiao Tiance's body tempering techniques?"
The Nine Heavens Corpse Demon Emperor retorted coldly:
"Oh? Enlighten me then."
The Dark Demon Emperor sneered and explained:
**"Xiao Tiance has mastered the Spirit Array Body Refinement Art, a technique I eradicated alongside the Heavenly Dao Sect over 30,000 years ago. Look at the strange runes on his exposed skin those are the hallmarks of the technique.
But that's not all. He's also cultivated the Heavenly Dao Myriad Tribulation Body, one of the ten original Supreme physiques left behind by the Heavenly Dao Sect. Back then, I killed the sect master, but even his mastery of these techniques couldn't compare to what Xiao Tiance has achieved."**
As he spoke, his tone grew bitter, tinged with an unwillingness to acknowledge Xiao Tiance's strength.
The Nine Heavens Corpse Demon Emperor's eyes narrowed as he glanced back at Xiao Tiance, who now stood like an invincible war god.
"The more we allow him to grow, the closer our defeat looms," he murmured, his voice heavy with foreboding.
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