Chapter 348 - 336: The Battle to Establish Destiny Must Begin

The Son of Fortune is the Destiny of this world.

It represents not just a status but also a unique position of power, unmatched by any other.

According to Hong Yuan’s memories from his previous life: "If capitalists are viewed as the personification of capital, then the Demon Clan Destiny and Human Race Destiny are personified manifestations of a part of the will of heaven and earth."

In this grand era, Cultivators strive for self-transformation to achieve immortality and indestructibility. Likewise, heaven and earth also pursue transformation!

The Human Race Destiny and Demon Clan Destiny both play a role in leading the trends of the era. Their struggles are like adding two fast-acting catalysts to the world. Their conflicts enable heaven and earth to rapidly revolutionize themselves, constantly advancing the prosperity of all major schools of thought and promoting the world’s evolution toward perfection.

Hong Yuan gained a deep understanding of this concept during his time in Han Jiuming’s dreamscape.

Since both the Human Race Destiny and Demon Clan Destiny can lead the trends of the era, their holders are generally among the very top tier in strength. However, because the will of heaven and earth favors the Human Race as the Main Characters of Heaven and Earth and the Demon Clan as supporting roles, there are still differences between the Destinies of the two great races.

If the Demon Clan Destiny is not extinguished, it guarantees passage to an Unconventional Tao Realm!

If the Human Race Destiny is not extinguished, it guarantees the Great Emperor Position of the current era!

Yet in his dreams, Hong Yuan deeply understood:This Great Emperor of the present era might not be invincible.

Therefore, Hong Yuan greatly coveted the Demon Clan Destiny position, which guaranteed an Unconventional Tao Realm.

An Unconventional Tao Realm—this was a ninth-rank Ancient Great Evil. Who wouldn’t be inflamed with passion at the prospect of this realm?

Furthermore, his Demonic Body, while still in the Demon Realm, was already listed on the Human Clan’s Demon Slaying List as the most unique and special Great Demon; he could not hide!

If possible, Hong Yuan would naturally want his Demonic Body to hibernate and develop slowly as before. But this was no longer up to him. His Demonic Body, as if nudged by an invisible hand, was quietly pushed to the crest of the era’s wave, becoming a wave-tamer.

If he did not want his Demonic Body to be captured without a fight, securing the Demon Clan Destiny position would be an excellent chance for self-preservation!

On the other hand, the sudden emergence of Hong Yuan’s Demonic Body also sparked immense fear in the Human Race. They recalled the terrifying era of the Great Moon Saint’s confrontation with the Soul Killing Demon Emperor, and the severe damage that the Great Moon Saint had inflicted upon the Human Race. The repercussions of this severe damage have not dissipated to this day. For instance, the Divine Continent of the Western Desert, the primary battlefield at that time, is still in ruins!

Hence, the Human Race feared that Hong Yuan’s Demonic Body would become the second Great Moon Saint. This fear was further amplified because Hong Yuan’s Demonic Body inherited the doctrinal legacy of the Great Moon Saint.

And the best way to eliminate fear is to confront it head-on and destroy it!

This was the indelible conflict between Hong Yuan’s Demonic Body and the Human Race—

The Heavenly Sacrifice Ceremony... Proclaiming to heaven and earth... To complete the Fortune True Dragon, securing an impeccable position as the Demon Clan Destiny...

Hong Yuan stood atop the head of the Nine-tailed Crocodile Dragon, gazing into the distance. The sea breeze swept by, the sound of breaking waves mingling with the cheers of Demons from the various islands in the sea region, creating a mighty uproar.

They were celebrating the birth of their "King."

Faced with the Demons’ cheers, Hong Yuan’s expression was composed. He lowered his gaze, his heart as tranquil as an ancient well. He had always taken matters like striving for excellence and establishing a reputation lightly. He preferred to study and explore the fascinating landscapes on the path to eternal life. For example, the "Martial Soul Era" initiated by the Soul Killing Emperor interested him greatly. Although he had no idea how the Soul Killing Emperor circumvented the problem of "Tao Mark Contradiction," the "Martial Soul Era" certainly achieved an effect where one path could reflect myriad paths and held enormous research value. Unfortunately, during his dreamscape experience, Hong Yuan was forced to hide beyond the Chaos Barrier and could not take part in the "Martial Soul Era" personally initiated by the Soul Killing Demon Emperor.

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Under the great banyan tree, by the tea table, Hong Yuan’s Sword Tao Incarnation stood quietly, catching the paper butterfly letter sent by the Butterfly Sword Martial Saint. A bright light flashed across the eyes of the Sword Tao Incarnation as Hong Yuan’s main consciousness descended.

Processing the intelligence within, Hong Yuan fell silent for a moment.

Regardless, if I still have strength to spare, I need to protect the Butterfly Sword Martial Saint. She is my most direct source of information from the Heavenly Palace,Hong Yuan murmured in his heart.

This intelligence was crucial, especially regarding the "War Immortal Emperor’s Son." Hong Yuan had never imagined that the Human Race would value his Demonic Body so highly as to deploy an Emperor’s son. This was too extravagant!

Besides the Butterfly Sword Martial Saint worrying about Hong Yuan’s Sword Tao Incarnation, the Cloud Rock Martial Saint was also concerned about it.

"Cloud Rock, the War Immortal Emperor’s Son has come personally. Perhaps you should temporarily let Bo Qing off the hook..." the Mysterious Talisman Heaven Master said softly, twirling a fallen leaf.

Upon hearing the name of the War Immortal Emperor’s Son, the Cloud Rock Martial Saint immediately straightened his posture. He slowly closed his eyes, but his mind kept replaying the harmonious scenes of the Butterfly Sword Martial Saint and Hong Yuan’s Sword Tao Incarnation. He had protected the Butterfly Sword Martial Saint for so long and had finally seen a glimmer of hope, like clouds parting to reveal the moon, only for such a formidable rival to appear. Moreover, when he tried his usual tactic of embellishing stories to the Butterfly Sword Martial Saint, she didn’t drive away Hong Yuan’s Sword Tao Incarnation as she had in the past...

"I understand," Cloud Rock Martial Saint said in a strained voice as he slowly opened his eyes.

Yet in his heart, he thought,Once the battle begins, even if I don’t act covertly, this Bo Qing is highly likely to suffer misfortune. The one who survives to the end will surely be a Saint skilled in defense, like me.

The Mysterious Talisman Heaven Master, hearing this, nodded in satisfaction.

...

"Little mud loach, I’ve finally waited for your return, WHAHAHAHA..."

"Calm down, Eastward Flow. Don’t spoil the Emperor’s son’s plans."

Master Eastward Flowing nodded noncommittally, causing his companion immense frustration. Indeed, Master Eastward Flowing had greatly lost face because of Hong Yuan and had been metaphorically slapped in the face multiple times. He had even contemplated venturing deep into the Endless Sea Area to kill Hong Yuan.

"Not good! Xuan Guangqiao is actually with the Nine-tailed Crocodile Dragon, and a large group of Demon Saints led by the Worm Roc are all heading towards the Zero Desolate Sea Area," exclaimed Kong Yande from within the Emperor Artifact Soul Killing Banner, his expression changing drastically. As an Elder of the Eastern Wilderness Academy and a member of the Heavenly Palace, he was privy to various secrets. Both the Nine-tailed Crocodile Dragon and the Worm Roc were legendary figures deeply cultivated by the True Dragon of Great Moon.

"Oh? The Nine-tailed Crocodile Dragon and the Worm Roc—it seems Xuan Guangqiao must be closely connected to the Great Moon Rebel Dragon," commented the Emperor’s son, Xiao Zhanxian, his expression serene as he continued to sit calmly in the main seat.

The Five Great Academy Elders, led by Kong Yande, were far less composed than Xiao Zhanxian. After all, this time the Demon Clan had mobilized their elite forces, a stark contrast to their previous retreats. If they truly intended to kill ’Xuan Guangqiao,’ a tremendous and tragic cost would have to be paid. Among the Human Clan Saints participating in this campaign, it was feared that not even three out of ten would survive!

Kong Yande took a deep breath, eased his furrowed brows, and inquired, "Emperor’s son, Xuan Guangqiao is about to enter the Zero Desolate Sea Area. Shouldn’t we take action now?"

Xiao Zhanxian summoned the Golden Crow Martial Soul, toying with it in his hand. "Be patient. When striking a snake, you must hit its vital point. When Xuan Guangqiao holds the Heavenly Sacrifice Ceremony and proclaims it to heaven and earth, that will be our chance to strike. Remember, once the ceremony is disrupted, Xuan Guangqiao will be ruined. Attacking at that moment will undoubtedly expose a fatal weakness in the Demon Clan."

As the direct eldest son of the Soul Killing Demon Emperor, Xiao Zhanxian had inherited various methods from him. This Golden Crow Martial Soul, for instance, had been forged for him by the Soul Killing Demon Emperor by smelting the great sun Stars of the Ninth Heaven. Not only had he inherited Soul Tao techniques, but he had also acquired the three Killing Tao Divine Powers for ’achieving eternal life through killing,’ developed by the Soul Killing Demon Emperor.

SNAP—

Xiao Zhanxian clenched his hand tightly, and the Golden Crow Martial Soul dissipated.

His eyes revealed a resolute look: "Father, I will prove to the world that you are definitely not weaker than any Great Emperor!"