Chapter 246: The Great Demon God Arrives

As the sunset set in the west, Xiao Sanxiao, spitting blood, was carried back to Zhonghua Pavilion, just as a passerby saw it; thus the next day, rumors of Xiao Sanxiao's crushing defeat at the hands of Wuming spread like wildfire.

The gold content of the Twelve Frightening far exceeds that of the Heavenly Sword; this time Wuming rose swiftly, unrivaled in fame, and with a single shout could ascend to the throne of the martial world alliance.

The turn of events came utterly unanticipated.

Living anonymously ultimately became a dream; with Wuming's current fame, wherever he goes he is recognized, truly the top‑rated figure in the world of storms and clouds.

"A Yang, you've really made me suffer!"

Wuming, every time he sees Chu Yang, mutters this resentful line.

It's as if he got a cheap deal and then pretended to be obedient!

Chu Yang despised him in his heart.

Wuming's rise on Xiao Sanxiao's corpse isn't entirely a bad thing; the Xiao Jing Tian brothers, recuperating in the East Sea, have taken action.

Xiao Jing Tian and Xiao Ao Shi, in fact, have little interest in fame or profit; they've spent their whole lives biding their strength to eliminate their father, Xiao Sanxiao.

Upon hearing that Xiao Sanxiao reappeared and was severely wounded, the two brothers were like someone's G‑spot being struck, their inner excitement surging as they eagerly plotted revenge in the Central Plains.

Not long after, Zhonghua Pavilion received a tribute offering without a signature, but Chu Yang already knew who it was from.

Lying on his sickbed, Xiao Sanxiao learned the news, then, in his dying state, sat up sharply, called Chu Yang to his side, and hurriedly said, "You stinky... friend, I'll teach you some hidden tricks; you must eliminate those two vile beasts and prevent them from ushering in a millennial calamity!"

What a benevolent father and filial son; everyone is risking everything to kill each other! Chu Yang solemnly nodded, "Elder, rest assured; I will see your wish fulfilled, righteousness even over kin."

Xiao Sanxiao smiled with satisfaction, yet he still felt something was off; the kid's words carried hidden meaning.

With the situation urgent, he had no time to ponder, and he pointed out the flaws of the Mixed Heaven Four Absolutes and Myriad Paths Senluo.

Each brother mastered a unique supreme art; through diligent study, their skill surpassed even that of their creator, Xiao Sanxiao.

However, one thing: although these two martial arts are extraordinarily powerful, long‑term cultivation tends to warp the practitioner's mind.

Xiao Jing Tian and Xiao Ao Shi's wayward paths are closely linked to these two arts.

The higher the mastery, the more the sword veers off the proper edge.

Xiao Jing Tian's Mixed Heaven Four Absolutes have been cultivated to a shocking, world‑shaking level, consequently spawning a massive flaw.

At night his power is complete, unrivaled by anyone; by day his power leaks outward, making him no different from an ordinary person.

Xiao Sanxiao warned Chu Yang that if Xiao Jing Tian truly comes to Zhonghua Pavilion, he will surely choose night; simply find a way to delay until day, and the opponent can be easily slain.

The problem lies with Xiao Ao Shi…

He certainly won't miss the chance to kill Xiao Sanxiao with his own hands.

The two brothers have a high probability of arriving together.

Xiao Sanxiao believes that even if Chu Yang can defeat him, his odds against the two brothers are low; back then he faced two opponents—young Xiao Jing Tian and Xiao Ao Shi—and was utterly defeated.

Now their power has risen beyond measure compared to then; he thinks Chu Yang would at least give a fight to either one.

"If you have friends, bring them along; in matters of demon‑cleansing and safeguarding the Dao, no need to discuss jianghu chivalry—just go together when the time comes."

"As long as we can stall until dawn, Xiao Jing Tian is certain to die."

No wonder this four‑thousand‑year‑old relic is so unrestrained in detail, with a highly flexible moral standard.

After admonishing for ages, fatigue surged like a tide; Xiao Sanxiao could not hold on and drifted off to sleep.

While waiting for Xiao Jing Tian to arrive, Chu Yang busied himself extracting Dragon Turtle Blood and cataloguing the flaws of Myriad Paths Senluo and the Mixed Heaven Four Absolutes.

The mind‑corroding side effect need not be feared; deep within Chu Yang's soul lie two Soul‑Cutting Blades that can keep him from losing himself easily.

【Heavenly Gate】 possesses a powerful cleansing ability against all negative buffs targeting soul and mind.

What needs remedying is the daytime power dissipation issue.

Xiao Sanxiao seems to have no such trouble, so the problem arises only when Xiao Jing Tian pushes the Mixed Heaven Four Absolutes to depth.

This proves the technique harbors a flaw that must be patched; Chu Yang decides to approach it from the Five Spirits direction.

The wind, fire, thunder, and rain within the Mixed Heaven Four Absolutes fall short of a true Five‑Spirits balance, especially rain, which feels somewhat out of place among the other three forces.

Chu Yang thinks it better to extrapolate from the core of the Mixed Heaven Four Absolutes to devise a Mixed Heaven Five Absolutes more suited to himself.

Given his martial reserves and numerous clones assisting, achieving this is not difficult.

Compared to the Mixed Heaven Four Absolutes, Myriad Paths Senluo appears more versatile, possessing a hint of every special effect—able to sway hearts, predict enemy moves, and even fuse martial arts.

However, against a steadfast opponent, its effectiveness may fall short.

"Using thought as a blade, steering the heart," Myriad Paths Senluo pairs well with one of the three unforgivable curses, the Soul‑Stealing Curse; their combination can forge a technique with even stronger control.

Five days later, Chu Yang built upon the two, adding each's divine secrets, and created an entirely new art, giving it a familiar‑sounding name.

Dao Heart Seed Demon.

I wonder if this is the will of Heaven.

The night Chu Yang devised the Dao Heart Seed Demon, guests arrived at Zhonghua Pavilion.

At night.

Cold wind howled, and heavy rain poured.

Someone kicked the Zhonghua Pavilion's main gate open; dozens of black silhouettes slipped in like fish, instantly filling the hall.

The leader surveyed the surroundings and immediately ordered a move to the back courtyard.

Suddenly.

Ten thousand sword lights erupted like sudden thunder, slashing at the dozens of figures in the darkness.

"The universally revered Heavenly Sword, how despicably low‑brow!"

The leader was bare‑chested, muscles bulging, beard and hair crimson, resembling a demon, eyes blazing crimson like a beast's.

It was the Great Demon God, Xiao Jing Tian!

Facing the sky‑filled sword aura, Xiao Jing Tian calmly delivered a punch; in an instant, lightning flashed and thunder roared, a pure, ultimate killing intent shattering the sword aura.

His fist pressed forward like a rolling dragon, electric light and thunder serpents weaving, annihilating everything in its path with a force that crushes the weak.

"Just a country chicken and a tile dog, nothing more… huh?"

As soon as the words fell, a more domineering fist force suddenly erupted from the darkness!

It not only erased Xiao Jing Tian's Zhe Lei Fist of the Mixed Heaven Four Absolutes in an instant, but also surged forward with an even more tyrannical aftershock straight at Xiao Jing Tian.

Xiao Jing Tian's pupils narrowed, his arm muscles bulged, and he launched both fists simultaneously—one of fire, one of wind. The wind fed the flames, a heavenly blaze spreading like wildfire, the overwhelming aura surging like a tide.

Only by striking both fists together could he barely counter that terrifying fist force; Xiao Jing Tian instantly curbed his disdain, assuming a strict stance in readiness.

The others, seeing this, showed terrified expressions, especially Da Dangjia, Xiao Ao Shi, standing behind Xiao Jing Tian, whose body suddenly shivered.

However…

The nameless figure Xiao Jing Tian had expected did not appear; instead, a rather youthful silhouette came into view.

"Truly worthy of the Great Demon God, your martial cultivation is impressive; I thought that punch just now could have killed you outright."

A deep footfall echoed from the darkness as Chu Yang slowly approached the crowd, uttering a jaw‑dropping remark.

Predictably, cries of shock rose in waves, followed by murderous gazes.

They were Japanese masters who followed the Great Demon God, worshipping him to the extreme; hearing Chu Yang's insulting words naturally ignited their fury.

"What a pity, you little devils haven't mastered your cultivation; your gaze can't kill. Let me teach you how to kill with a glance!" Chu Yang's voice was icy, his pupils shining, his stare like torches.

Anyone among the Japanese masters who met his gaze bled from all seven orifices and died, their faces showing terror.

Within just a few breaths, most of them were dead or wounded.

"Everyone close your eyes and step aside!"

Xiao Ao Shi sensed danger, immediately warning his subordinates to dodge; he himself deftly avoided Chu Yang's eyes, watching only the opponent's feet.

Temperamental Xiao Jing Tian ignored the warning, staring straight into Chu Yang's eyes, forcing him to evade the enemy's blade—a pain worse than death.

Mixed Heaven Four Absolutes instantly surged to its peak, power exploding at full force, spewing lines of smoke‑like aura from his body.

Xiao Jing Tian let out a muffled hum, a strand of fresh blood spilling from his mouth corner, enduring the startling eye calamity.

His arms spread like a great roc, a sky‑full of fist shadows erupted, the blows tearing the surrounding qi flow; the entire Zhonghua Pavilion roared and trembled.

He has never been a passive victim.

Noticing the extraordinary Xiao Ao Shi, he silently activated Myriad Paths the instant his elder brother struck with full force, aiming to control the enemy and create a flaw.

Who could have imagined that the next second, the mysterious young man opposite would flash a smile at him.

For a moment, an alarm rang loudly in Xiao Ao Shi's heart!

A terrifying sense of crisis surged in his mind, and he thought he heard a soft voice whisper a few words.

"Dao Heart Seed Demon."

Dao Heart Seed Demon?

What kind of martial art is that? The thought flashed by, and Xiao Ao Shi, unable to find an answer, sank into boundless darkness.

When he awoke again, an inexplicable feeling rose in his chest; moving his body, he sensed a strange, raw sensation.

It seemed the body was both his and not his.

The odd feeling made cold sweat bead on Xiao Ao Shi's forehead; he could only suppress his unease and cooperate with his brother to launch an attack on Chu Yang.

He hammered down a fierce punch, only to strike Xiao Jing Tian's back! Xiao Ao Shi: "???"

Xiao Jing Tian spun around abruptly, staring at his brother in disbelief.

"Big brother, I didn't mean it!" Xiao Ao Shi hurriedly gestured, stepping back a few paces, his face full of panic.

"Don't lose focus!" Xiao Jing Tian suppressed his fury, reached to feel his swollen back, then turned and leapt forward, his fists dancing, the fist shadows flitting.

Chu Yang calmly continued to drive the Dao Heart Seed Demon, a flash of black energy sparking in Xiao Ao Shi's eyes; like a specter he followed Xiao Jing Tian, lifting his leg for another kick.

A forge‑like yang qi brutally shattered Xiao Jing Tian's fist, and he turned back, glaring furiously.

Xiao Ao Shi's complexion turned ashen; he kept feeling something was off about himself.

"What on earth are you trying to do?!" Xiao Jing Tian roared, his anger uncontainable; one slip could be called a mistake, but two interruptions of his fist were clearly intentional!

He just didn't understand when Xiao Ao Shi had defected, why there were no omens. "Big brother, I really didn't mean it, fine… you probably won't believe me anyway." Xiao Ao Shi gritted his teeth and lunged at Chu Yang, but the moment he threw the punch, the target shifted to Xiao Jing Tian.

"Good kid." Seeing Xiao Ao Shi truly dare strike him, Xiao Jing Tian's anger surged past its peak, yet what followed was still heartbreak.

All these years, the two brothers had relied on each other, indistinguishable, so how could betrayal arise now?

"The Dao Heart Seed Demon seems to need time to catalyze before the demon seed can fully manifest its effect."

"The Living Furnace Cauldron won't completely die out; it changes perception bit by bit, influenced by the Soul‑Stealing Curse…"

"This technique is my first time using it; I still need plenty of practice to understand it more deeply."

While the two brothers fought, Chu Yang stood aside, watching the tiger‑fight like a mountain, silently analyzing the Dao Heart Seed Demon problem.

Yet Xiao Ao Shi was clearly no match for Xiao Jing Tian, constantly being pressed by him, even while Xiao Jing Tian was holding back.

Although his nickname was Great Demon God, Xiao Jing Tian didn't completely abandon his brother's feelings; he spared his life, wanting to ask why Xiao Ao Shi betrayed him.

On the other side, Xiao Ao Shi was on the verge of suffocating death, utterly clueless why he had become like this; he clearly intended to strike that youth, yet somehow always…

Thinking of this, Xiao Ao Shi was startled, tilted his head and stared at Chu Yang, bewildered.

He also knows Myriad Paths?!

Even knowing the reason lies with that mysterious young man, Xiao Ao Shi just can't utter a word, his reverence for that person growing more and more.

Seeing Xiao Aoshi about to be beaten to death, Chu Yang gauged that the time was about right and immediately made a move.

Seeing Xiao Ao Shi about to be killed, Chu Yang gauged the timing and struck at once.

The sound of yang qi exploding made Xiao Jing Tian's hair stand on end; he instinctively retracted his fists, crossing his arms to shield his face and vital points.

Hoo‑hoo‑hoo~~~ a sound of breaking through the void surged forward.

The rolling fist surged like endless great rivers, its momentum crushing people, nearly suffocating the Great Demon God, whose torso bent abruptly.

Xiao Jing Tian gritted his teeth, rose to his feet, and took Chu Yang's double fists head-on.

Mixed Heaven Four Absolutes surged to its peak, the four forces of wind, fire, thunder and rain perpetually raging, yet still could not withstand this terrifying fist.

Xiao Jing Tian gritted his teeth, rose, and firmly caught Chu Yang's twin fists.

【121】 Sky‑full of fist shadows clashed fiercely! Wind, fire, thunder, rain and the Five Spirits Power surged like an angry tide.

【122】 "You also know Mixed Heaven Four Absolutes?!"

It's that old coot who passed it to you!

Could it be that all of this is his scheme?!

Grief and anger surged in his heart! Xiao Jing Tian's aura rose like a mountain lifting from the ground, overwhelming everything.

China Pavilion could no longer endure the turmoil and collapsed with a bang!

Xiao Jing Tian flickered to the street side, letting the violent rain batter his body; at the corner of his eyes, it was unclear whether it was rain or tears.

He stared fixedly at the Xiao Ao Shi in Chu Yang's hand...

The Xiao Ao Shi bore unspeakable bitterness; upon seeing Chu Yang display the Four Absolutes of the Mixed Heaven, he knew it was the other's doing.

The Myriad Dao Forest Net in Chu Yang's hand grew even more eerie; compared to the opponent, his own years of painstaking cultivation seemed like a joke.

Chu Yang casually tossed the Xiao Ao Shi to the roadside, the dense sword qi blocking the rain outside.

Four Absolutes of the Mixed Heaven?

Take a good look to see if this really is the Four Absolutes of the Mixed Heaven!

The Five Spirits' power replaces wind, fire, thunder, and rain, forming a more balanced and complementary Five Absolutes of the Mixed Heaven, its might surpassing what Xiao Jing Tian prides himself on by countless measures.

Seeing this, the latter stood dumbfounded on the spot!

Chu Yang threw a punch, sending him flying a distance of several hundred zhang!

The wind and rain suddenly reversed, clearing a vacuum zone! Xiao Jing Tian, drenched in blood, lay on the cold stone slabs, trembling all over, unsure whether from anger or despair.

Big brother, let's admit defeat...

Xiao Ao Shi crawled to Xiao Jing Tian's side, his face full of bitterness.

A flash of lightning sliced through the dark night.

Xiao Jing Tian saw Chu Yang's figure appear before his eyes.

Like a demon god! (End of chapter)