Chapter 445: Ancient Heavenly Palace Ruins! Heavenly Emperor and Heavenly Demon Emperor!

After understanding the situation, Chu Yang couldn't help but show a smile.

Facing the myriad worlds, announcing the current situation and the Outer Evil Tribe's circumstances? Although Xiao Xiao knew little about this and didn't go into detail, Chu Yang clearly understood a crucial issue.

That is, how to eliminate panic? Once a series of situations is made public, it will inevitably cause widespread panic; judging from now, there is only one way to dispel this panic……

That is, to publicize his many deeds and the Demon-Slaying Plan! The ancient history, the truth of the world, the covetous Outer Evil Tribe will undoubtedly become a great weight pressing on everyone's hearts.

To let people set aside fear and have the courage to step onto the battlefield, we must establish a benchmark in their hearts, or give them hope.

Chu Yang, undoubtedly the best choice!

For Chu Yang, this is a tremendous blessing!

This is equivalent to the Myriad Palace covertly helping him gather faith power! After the Demon-Slaying Plan and the Canglan Realm affairs conclude, the faith power in the Ascension Talisman surges, now fully sufficient to support his sixteenth ascension.

However, Chu Yang didn't rush, because reviving the Heavenly Emperor takes time; in this process, he can conveniently make good use of the time.

Entering the Ancient Heavenly Palace Ruins, Xiao Xiao took out a desiccated corpse clad in a Daoist robe.

This is an aged Daoist; even after tens of thousands of years dead, his flesh remains uncorrupted, and faintly through the withered skin one can see the skeleton emitting a lustrous glow.

Chu Yang's eyes lit up, somewhat surprised, he said: "The Myriad Palace really spared no expense; obtaining this corpse, if all goes well, the Heavenly Emperor will be able to live a second life!"

Living a second life is, for any powerhouse, an unsurpassed opportunity.

Imagine when a powerhouse cultivates to a certain realm, having reached the limit of his talent, with no predecessor's path to refer to, his cultivation path is essentially at its end.

In such a situation, to advance further, one can only rely on long-term accumulation.

How many can survive tens of thousands of years? Thus, life-and-death tempering becomes these powerhouses' breakthrough opportunity.

But it's merely an opportunity; even if one survives the life-and-death tempering and gains some insight, they may still not be able to advance further.

However, if one dies once and, during the long aftermath, their remnant soul wits and battles an existence of equal rank, the situation changes.

If in such a circumstance one can be reborn, the insights gained over those tens of thousands of years will become "fuel" to continue advancing on the cultivation path.

Yet rebirth itself is exceedingly rare; even many who revive struggle to return to peak condition, let alone progress further! Only living a second life can satisfy all factors! The Primordial Four Clans, for this very reason, would rather offer their Primordial Dharma Body to exchange for letting their ancestor live another life.

Of course, were it not for Chu Yang's overwhelming power suppressing them, these fellows would likely want both……

Chu Yang could sense that the power contained in this corpse even faintly surpassed the giant level.

Although compared to the Immortal Great Emperor's half-step sovereign realm it is far inferior, it is still slightly stronger than the Undying Lord and the Azure-Robed Sword Saint.

Reviving with this corpse, the Heavenly Emperor in this lifetime might be able to assault the half-step sovereign realm! Chu Yang looked at the corpse, smiled and said: "Senior, you are only a hair's breadth from the Immortal Great Emperor's realm; if later the Heavenly Emperor can draw on your foundation to take that step, it would also fulfill a long-held wish of yours!"

As his words fell, a faint flicker of light flashed within the corpse.

Within the Ancient Heavenly Palace Ruins, there is this enormous mountain suspended in midair; Chu Yang and his two companions directly approached its front.

Xiao Xiao softly said: "The senior Heavenly Emperor resides within this mountain, and the Heavenly Demon Emperor is likewise sealed here."

Chu Yang nodded, then directly under the astonished gazes of the two behind him, he raised his hand and unleashed a punch, shattering the mountain peak into dust.

Xiao Xiao and Dan Tong widened their eyes, staring at each other, never expecting Chu Yang to be so violent.

You know, the Heavenly Emperor's remnant soul is right inside the mountain, and furthermore the Heavenly Demon Emperor is sealed within.

If this punch directly annihilated the Heavenly Emperor's remnant soul, or even released the Heavenly Demon Emperor, that would be lively!

The Heavenly Demon Emperor is a top-tier Heavenly Demon Emperor among the Outer Evil Tribe, and also one of the strongest few Heavenly Demon Emperors of the Outer Evil Tribe in ancient times.

Otherwise, how could the Heavenly Emperor have fought to mutual destruction and sealed it? Once the Heavenly Demon Emperor revives on the Heavenly Net Continent, the Cloud Mist Sect will be the first to bear the brunt; even if Chu Yang could suppress or even slay it, the battle's aftermath would still greatly affect the Heavenly Net Continent.

However, the two soon realized that Chu Yang's punch was just right—it leveled the mountain peak without damaging the interior space, instead exposing a plaza hidden within the mountain.

On the vast plaza, a figure now stood upright; merely standing still in the plaza, it gave an indescribable terrifying oppression.

Even though Xiao Xiao and Dan Tong had reached the Late Immortal Grade realm, they couldn't help but grow solemn in expression.

They had once met the Heavenly Emperor, so they recognized him at a glance; just as they were about to step forward to salute and greet, Chu Yang reached out to stop them.

Gazing at that figure, Chu Yang lightly smiled and said: "Heavenly Demon Emperor, why not put away your little tricks?"

As his words fell, the originally calm-faced "Heavenly Emperor" suddenly changed expression, his eyes turning grim as he stared at Chu Yang.

Moments later, he cracked a grin, his mouth nearly splitting to his ears, revealing two rows of icy-white teeth; his formerly handsome, wind-like visage instantly turned hideously ferocious.

In an instant, demonic aura surged to the heavens, and the Heavenly Demon Emperor's true form manifested.

He coldly fixed his gaze on Chu Yang, letting out a sinister chuckle: "Tsk tsk… two Late Immortal Grade, one Mid Immortal Grade…"

"Really gives this emperor a big surprise!"

Hearing his words, Xiao Xiao and Dan Tong's expressions turned strange.

Naturally, the Mid Immortal Grade referred to is Chu Yang, but the problem is…

Even the Holy Heavenly Demon Emperor wouldn't dare regard their master as an ordinary Mid Immortal Grade!

Chu Yang, however, ignored him and instead lightly said: "Senior Heavenly Emperor, no need to worry; why not reveal yourself and join me in annihilating this Heavenly Demon Emperor!"

The Heavenly Demon Emperor snorted coldly, and immediately the plaza trembled as a towering figure gradually coalesced.

This person was identical to the form the Heavenly Demon Emperor had taken earlier, except for a slight difference in demeanor.

Although the Heavenly Demon Emperor was doing his best to mimic the Heavenly Emperor's aura, he lacked a measure of righteous vigor.

"Hum…"

A bright sword cry rang out, and suddenly a fissure appeared in the plaza's center; a long sword shot out and landed in the Heavenly Emperor's hand.

The Heavenly Emperor stared at the Heavenly Demon Emperor, then turned to Chu Yang, sighing: "You shouldn't have come; this fiend is a top-tier Heavenly Demon Emperor, his strength far beyond your imagination."

"I will find a way to hold him back and open a passage to the outside; you must leave quickly!"

The Heavenly Emperor's heart was heavy now, for his origin remained scarce, his remnant soul nearing the end of its fuel; if he were to expend his last reserve now, although he could protect these three and let them leave, he would likely be unable to continue suppressing the Heavenly Demon Emperor thereafter.

Thinking of this, the Heavenly Emperor drew a deep breath and said: "Seek the current strongest of the Myriad Worlds, or else the entire Heavenly Net Continent will plunge its living beings into misery!"

His tone carried a hint of regret; Xiao Xiao and Dan Tong are disciples he greatly admired, but now his legacy may lack successors.

As long as his remnant soul dissipates, the Ancient Heavenly Palace will vanish into spatial turbulence, and nothing will ever see the light of day again.

Fortunately, the One Qi Transforms into Three Purities has been passed down, so this supreme divine ability has not been left to gather dust.

Chu Yang stepped forward, came beside the Heavenly Emperor, smiled and said: "Senior, no need to worry; with the seals and restrictions you left behind in life, I am confident I can slay this Heavenly Demon Emperor!"

"Besides, senior, it's best not to overuse your source; after this, junior will help senior revive."

"The more source senior has left, the faster the recovery of strength after revival."

The Heavenly Emperor listened, his eyes flickering with doubt as he sized up the young man.

He even wondered whether the guy was joking. Even after being suppressed for tens of thousands of years, even with the seals and restrictions he left behind in life, the Swallowing Heavenly Demon Emperor is still a top Heavenly Demon Emperor! Even at only about sixty percent strength, he can definitely crush the Immortal Product Heavenly Supreme.

This mid‑stage Immortal Product young man actually dares to claim he can slay the Swallowing Heavenly Demon Emperor?

Not only that, he also said… he could help me revive? What a joke! The Heavenly Emperor knows his own condition: only a lingering soul and a thread of source remain; even if an immortal emperor were reborn, he couldn't revive him! "Senior, this matter concerns the entire Heavenly Net Continent; if the Swallowing Heavenly Demon Emperor escapes, even the Great Thousand Realm will be thrown into turmoil."

Chu Yang said softly, "Moreover, right now senior has no other options; why not give it a try?"

Rather than waste words explaining himself, it's better to corner the Heavenly Emperor and then let facts prove everything.

The Heavenly Emperor let out a long sigh, slowly tightened his grip on the Heavenly Emperor Sword, nodded and said, "At this point, it can only be done this way!"

"But think carefully: if you stay to face the Swallowing Heavenly Demon Emperor with me, once you fail, you will be doomed for ten thousand eons!"

Chu Yang smiled, then looked up at the Swallowing Heavenly Demon Emperor, squinting, and said, "Junior is unworthy; a while ago I just killed a few Heavenly Demon Emperors. Now the Great Thousand Realm is in a special situation, and we happen to need a top Heavenly Demon Emperor's head to inspire the people!"

As soon as those words were spoken, the Heavenly Emperor was momentarily stunned, while the Swallowing Heavenly Demon Emperor's pupils narrowed, then he suddenly laughed loudly, "What an unashamed braggart, kid!"

"Just because of you, you still want to kill the Heavenly Demon Emperor?"

"Why don't you say you have fought our clan's Saint Heavenly Lord?"

Chu Yang smiled brightly, "Indeed, I once sparred with him at a distance and snatched an item right in front of him; I bet he's now fuming."

The Swallowing Heavenly Demon Emperor fell silent; even the Heavenly Emperor felt a bit helpless. Both thought that this kid who appeared out of nowhere was really spouting nonsense.

At that moment, the corner of the Heavenly Emperor's eye caught Xiao Xiao and Dan Tong still standing in place, and he frowned, "If we don't leave now, when else will we?"

The two remained motionless; Xiao Xiao smiled confidently, "With our master present, the Swallowing Heavenly Demon Emperor can't stir up much trouble, so why should we flee?"

"Master?" the Heavenly Emperor was momentarily stunned, then looked at Chu Yang, showing a thoughtful expression.

If it were only Chu Yang babbling endlessly, it would indeed have no persuasive power, but Xiao Xiao and Dan Tong are his chosen successors; their talent and strength are unquestionable.

To have these two recognize him as master and remain confident in this situation, perhaps I truly underestimated this young man?

Yet immediately after, the Heavenly Emperor felt it was somewhat unrealistic.

To slay a Heavenly Demon Emperor with mid‑stage Immortal Product? Even in the ancient era, such a thing never happened! Even an immortal emperor of heavenly talent never achieved such a feat!

Feeling the Swallowing Heavenly Demon Emperor's aura a bit robust, Chu Yang slowly raised his hand and said gravely, "Senior, if we drag this out any longer, it will truly become trouble…"

He truly still cannot contend with a top Heavenly Demon Emperor, but the Swallowing Heavenly Demon Emperor now has only half his strength, barely different from a typical late‑stage Saint Product.

The Swallowing Heavenly Demon Emperor is clearly regaining power rapidly; if he recovers to about seventy‑odd percent, today's matter will become troublesome.

The Heavenly Emperor's gaze hardened, then he nodded heavily; the Heavenly Emperor Sword in his hand trembled continuously, and finally a terrifying force surged skyward in the plaza below.

One by one, mysterious spiritual seals appeared, and under the pull of the Heavenly Emperor Sword they quickly coalesced into a massive array! Saint Product Peak Spiritual Array!

This is the very foundation that allows the Heavenly Emperor to suppress the Swallowing Heavenly Demon Emperor for tens of thousands of years! Yet over those tens of thousands of years, the Swallowing Heavenly Demon Emperor has worn down the array's power by about seventy‑odd percent; now the Heavenly Emperor unleashes all the remaining power of the array, clearly intending to burn the boats.

The Swallowing Heavenly Demon Emperor's complexion changed, he gritted his teeth and shouted angrily, "Heavenly Emperor! You are courting death!"

"Did you really think that with the Spiritual Array's suppression, I couldn't deal with these three Immortal Products?"

With the words hanging, terrifying demonic aura surged from his body, coalescing into a massive scarlet maw that lunged toward Chu Yang, as if to devour him whole! Chu Yang sneered, the Heavenly Gate sprang into his hand, the source of the Divine River Ultimate Gene surged, emitting an aura that seemed capable of erasing all things.

Return to the void!

The Heavenly Gate became cloaked in a layer of chaotic light, and Chu Yang swung a sword.

Extreme Sword Technique·Seal Dust! The blade's light sliced through space, cleaving the massive maw in two; the remaining momentum did not wane, forming countless illusory tiny swords that shot toward the Swallowing Heavenly Demon Emperor.

Seeing his attack easily deflected, the Swallowing Heavenly Demon Emperor's complexion suddenly changed, finally realizing he had underestimated his opponent.

But those tiny swords were so fast that before he could defend, they pierced him all over.

Seeing this, the Heavenly Emperor's expression brightened, finally believing Chu Yang's words to some extent.

Just from that single attack, he already reached Saint Product level; perhaps this young man…

really has slain a Heavenly Demon Emperor?

At the moment the Heavenly Emperor entertained this thought, the wounds on the Swallowing Heavenly Demon Emperor had already healed rapidly, and he sneered,

"So you were just playing god and fooling me, kid, you…"

While saying that, the Swallowing Heavenly Demon Emperor raised his palm, but immediately his complexion changed, a flash of terror appearing in his eyes. (End of chapter)