Chapter 171: The real battle has only just begun!
High above, the flames gradually dissipated, and the figure of Flame God reappeared. The elemental power around him slowly receded as he turned his cold gaze toward the only remaining Dark Earth Battle Saint.
At this moment, the Dark Earth Battle Saint looked at the corpse of the Void Shadow that had been burned to ashes, his legs trembling uncontrollably, and the fear in his eyes was already written all over his face!
Two Saint-level Expert companions had been killed in succession, leaving him all alone.
Facing the heaven-defying combat power of Flame God, his feeling of despair was no less than that of his two deceased companions.
Sometimes, living is actually a form of suffering.
Knowing his own situation well, the Dark Earth Battle Saint dared not linger for even a second. He completely abandoned the thought of contending with Flame God, his earth-type magic energy surging wildly. No longer holding his position in mid-air, his massive body plummeted toward the ground like a meteorite.
His class talent power was deeply bound to the earth's soil elements.
Only when his body touched the ground could he utilize the power of the earth to activate his innate talent.
Not only would he gain a massive health bonus and earth-type defense amplification, but he would also possess super-speed recovery capabilities, and even be able to mobilize the earth elements of the entire valley to form an omnidirectional offense and defense.
At that point, even if he still couldn't defeat Flame God, he would be able to maneuver and escape.
"Want to escape?"
Jiang Yuan narrowed his eyes, and crimson-gold flames rose around him once again, clearly not intending to give his opponent a chance to land.
Screech!
A clear and resonant phoenix cry suddenly rang out across the sky, its sound waves piercing through the high clouds, carrying the vast and ancient aura of the Spirit Ruins.
The next second, cyan jade-colored gale winds swept across the sky, and the phantom of a giant bird covered in cyan-gold feathers appeared!
Spirit Ruins Azure Phoenix!
The Spirit Ruins Azure Phoenix had a wingspan of several dozen zhang, its feathers shimmering with a glaze-like luster, surrounded by sharp, peerless Spirit Ruins gale winds. Every falling feather could tear through the air.
With a flap of its wings, it caught up to the trajectory of the falling Dark Earth Battle Saint. It flapped its wings violently, and endless gale winds condensed into a deep cyan wind wall, blocking the Dark Earth Battle Saint like a wall of bronze and iron.
Boom!
The Dark Earth Battle Saint slammed heavily into the wind wall. The gale winds instantly penetrated his earth-type shield, cutting through his armor and flesh, causing his falling figure to freeze abruptly in mid-air, unable to move even a fraction further downward.
The earth-type magic energy around his body also fluctuated chaotically due to the erosion of the gale winds.
Taking advantage of this gap, Jiang Yuan had already arrived with the Extinction Flame Dragon.
He raised his hand and grasped at the air toward the Dark Earth Battle Saint. The Extinction Flame Dragon let out a roar that shook the heavens, its dragon head slightly opened, and the extremely scorching World-Extinguishing Ember Flames spewed out once again.
This time, faint golden law patterns were interwoven within the flames; it was precisely the law-level World-Extinguishing Ember Flames power that Jiang Yuan had activated.
Even powerful earth defensive power could be pierced directly.
The Dark Earth Battle Saint's face changed drastically. He exhausted all his earth-type magic energy to condense several thick dark earth shields around him, attempting to use a trace of earth aura to forcibly activate his recovery ability.
But the Spirit Ruins Azure Phoenix's gale winds tightly blocked his connection to the ground.
Because of this, the Dark Earth Battle Saint was like someone whose arms had been severed; his combat power plummeted, and the earth power he could mobilize was not even half of his peak.
The thick earth shields melted rapidly before the law-level World-Extinguishing Ember Flames like snow meeting the scorching sun, unable to provide even the slightest obstruction.
The World-Extinguishing Ember Flames instantly engulfed the Dark Earth Battle Saint's body. The crimson-gold flames wrapped around his figure, and the power of law continuously eroded his body.
Even with his robust earth-type constitution and health, he could not withstand this continuous, destructive burning.
The Dark Earth Battle Saint let out a shrill scream, his earth-type magic energy gradually dissipating in the flames, and his armor melting into molten iron.
Even though his defense and vitality were far superior to the Darkness Magic Saint and the Void Shadow, he could not withstand the continuous impact and burning of the World-Extinguishing Ember Flames.
Soon, the skin and flesh of the Dark Earth Battle Saint, which were a hundred times stronger than steel, gradually dimmed and shattered under the wrapping of the law-level flames.
A moment later, the flames gradually subsided, and a charred corpse fell from mid-air.
The Dark Earth Battle Saint had lasted longer than the other two Demon God Hall saints.
Although he could not escape the fate of death in the end, at least he left behind a charred corpse.
Unlike the other two, who left nothing behind.
Thus, the three Seventh-Rank Saint-level experts from the Demon God Hall, all over level 180, had all died at the hands of Flame God (Jiang Yuan)!
The entire scene was deathly silent!
Throughout the valley, whether it was the Federal military soldiers, the students from the various Base Cities, or the Demon God Hall members amidst the monster hordes, all were shaken to their core by this scene, their breathing subconsciously coming to a halt.
Everyone's gaze was focused on the figure clad in flames high above, their eyes filled with extreme shock and awe!
They had long known that Flame God's strength was formidable, but they had never imagined that he could single-handedly slay three Seventh-Rank Saint-levelexperts so cleanly and decisively!
One must know, these were three Saint-level Experts; even when facing an Eighth-Rank Emperor, they could maneuver for a long time and were by no means easily killed.
Yet Flame God not only achieved this but did so while completely crushing them, with every battle being clean and decisive.
This combat power had already exceeded everyone's understanding of the peak of the Saint-level.
Could it be that this Flame God before them was not really some Saint-level Expert, but a true Emperor-level?
High above.
The three Seventh-Rank Saint-level experts of the Demon God Hall had all been slain.
In their place were none other than Flame God, the Extinction Flame Dragon, and the Spirit Ruins Azure Phoenix.
However.
Had the situation really reversed?
No!
The real battle has only just begun!
"What a fine display; it seems I truly underestimated you all!"
"However, let's end it here!"
Watching his subordinate Saint-level combat power completely wiped out, the anger surging in the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor's blood-colored vertical pupils had already exceeded the critical point. The dark magic energy and barbaric aura around his body intertwined into tangible black mist, staining even the surrounding space pitch black.
Although he said with his mouth that he had underestimated Flame God's strength.
He had, in fact, gained a precise judgment of Flame God's strength through the battle between Flame God and the three Demon God Hall Saint-level Experts.
Flame God was very strong; he could be called the pinnacle of the Seventh-Rank Saint-level, or even an existence that was invincible.
But there was still a certain gap from Emperor-level combat power.
Even if he had mastered the power of law, the chasm between the Saint-level and the Emperor-level was not so easily crossed.
For the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor, as long as Flame God was not truly at Emperor-level combat power, he had nothing to fear.
Because in his view, all below the Emperor-level were ants.
Even if Flame God temporarily gained Emperor-level combat power by utilizing the power of law, he could not possibly be his opponent.
Furthermore, the so-called Seventh-Rank Saint-level peak combat power?
He could create as many as he wanted!
"Secret Technique: Burning Blood Demon Burst!"
The Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor's roar was like the bellow of a barbaric giant beast, carrying an aura of destruction.
He suddenly raised his hand and pressed it against the center of his brow. A strange gray-white pattern spread from his forehead to his neck, and the dark magic energy around him poured wildly into the five monster kings behind him.
Obscure incantations resounded through the high sky, and the five monster kings simultaneously let out painful and violent roars, their auras surging at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Chapter 172: Soul Devouring Gu! The 'Betrayal' from a Teammate!
Under the influence of the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor, the Rock-Armored Giant Rhinoceros King's body expanded once more, breaking through to a height of one hundred meters.
It stood like a mountain high in the sky; cracks appeared in its dark golden rock armor, and scorching lava spewed out from the fissures. Its spiral horns glowed with a dull blood-red light, its defensive and impact capabilities reaching the peak of the Saint level.
The Wind Blade Locust King's wingspan doubled, and as its black wings vibrated, they no longer unleashed fine wind blades, but rather black wind blades over a hundred meters long, carrying dark energy and cutting through the air with shrill shrieks.
The Blaze Crystal Lizard King's back crystals turned completely crimson, the lava fireballs it spat doubled in diameter, and the lava torrents that exploded upon impact could instantly engulf vast areas.
The Poison Fang Nether Wolf King's body swelled like a tiger, its dark purple fur standing on end. The poison dripping from its mouth hissed as it corroded deep pits into the ground, and its nether poison mist expanded several times over, distorting even the light itself.
The Iron-Devouring Ant Queen King's abdomen swelled like a small hill, its carapace glowing with a pitch-black demonic light. The sound of it gnawing on metal was as dense as a rainstorm, and the dark ant armor covering its body was as hard as Saint-level armor.
Jiang Yuan's eyes narrowed; he felt this wasn't as simple as just a Demonization boost.
He could clearly perceive the life force within the five monster kings burning frantically; their flesh and bones were being torn apart by violent power, their potential squeezed to the extreme.
This was a triple secret technique overlay of Demonization, Berserk, and Blood Burning!
This secret technique came at the cost of burning one's life essence, capable of pushing combat power to the peak of the King level in a short time.
But the cost was irreversible destruction; regardless of the outcome of this battle, these five monster kings would be exhausted and reduced to a pile of remains.
"Kill!"
At the command of the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor, the five berserk monster kings launched a fierce attack simultaneously, their moves far more vicious than before.
The Rock-Armored Giant Rhinoceros King charged, carrying a torrent of lava. The six-pointed defensive formation formed by the Blazing Sun Battle Team and the Scarlet Scale Blade Saint shook violently. Xiao Zhanwielded his blazing sun war hammer to resist the impact head-on; his arms instantly went numb, and blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.
The Wind Blade Locust King unleashed a wind blade storm from above. Frost Sword Saint danced her twin swords to create an ice blade barrier, but it was slashed full of cracks by the wind blades. Her shoulder was accidentally grazed, and blood instantly stained her silver-white light armor.
The Blaze Crystal Lizard King's lava fireballs bombarded the formation one after another. Azure Water Saint Lord's Thousand Layers of Azure Water Shield shattered layer by layer, the water elemental energy disordered, making it difficult to condense a complete shield again.
The Poison Fang Nether Wolf King used shadow stealth to raid their footing. Thunderbolt Saint Venerable swept with his spear, utilizing the Power of Thunder, but his vision was obscured by the creature's nether poison mist, and his calf was grazed by the poison, instantly turning cyan-black.
The ant tide summoned by the Iron-Devouring Ant QueenKing was like a black flood. Mo Chen waved his whisk, releasing a shimmering light of purification to barely block the ant tide's advance, but the range of the shimmering light was constantly shrinking.
The six-person defensive formation was already precarious from defending against the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor, and now, facing the fierce onslaught of five peak monster kings, it was like adding frost to snow.
Scarlet Scale Blade Saint's old wounds hadn't healed, and the light of his blood-colored blade grew increasingly dim. Every block required him to withstand immense force, causing the wound on his chest to tear open again, blood soaking his scale armor.
Xiao Zhan's holy fire burned increasingly weakly, the weight of the blazing sun war hammer felt like it had multiplied, and his breathing grew more rapid.
Azure Water Saint Lord continuously released spirit spring healing, but it couldn't keep up with the speed at which everyone was getting injured, and his own aura was rapidly withering.
Frost Sword Saint moved nimbly to dodge, but she inevitably got caught in the aftermath, and the wounds on her body increased.
Thunderbolt Saint Venerable's lightning domain was suppressed by the monster kings' aura, its range shrinking to within a few meters of him.
Mo Chen kept his hood lowered, the speed of his whisk waving gradually slowing, and the shimmering light of purification around him flickered, seemingly abnormal.
"Everyone, hold on! Your Excellency Flame God will be here to support us soon!"
Azure Water Saint Lord shouted, using all his strength to condense the final Thousand Layers of Azure Water Shield, protecting everyone within it.
But the shield only lasted for a few breaths before being shattered by the Rock-Armored Giant Rhinoceros King's lava charge. The violent energy shockwave sent all six flying backwards, blood spraying from their mouths simultaneously, their auras plummeting continuously.
Relying on their years of coordinated battle formation, they barely stabilized their footing, but they were already in disarray. Everyone was heavily injured, their combat power less than sixty percent of their peak.
Seeing this, Flame God's eyes turned cold. The Extinction Flame Dragon let out a roar that shook the heavens, carrying him as he sped towards the battle formation.
The three Saint-level members of the Demon God Hall had been eliminated, and he had intended to end the battle quickly, joining forces with the Blazing Sun Battle Team to take down the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor, but he hadn't expected the opponent to be so ruthless, sacrificing five monster kings to gain a massive surge in combat power.
Just as he was about to arrive at the battle formation, a sudden change occurred.
In the team, Mo Chen's figure suddenly froze in place, his whisk suspended in mid-air, and the shimmering light of purification he had been releasing instantly stalled.
The nether purification aura around him was gradually replaced by a strange grayish-white aura, and the deep eyes beneath his hood lost their former clarity, becoming hollow and lifeless.
Looking closely, the depths of his pupils actually reflected the shadow of a tiny grayish-white insect. As the insect wriggled, an evil, sinister power spread through his meridians throughout his body.
"Mo Chen? What's wrong?"
Xiao Zhan noticed the abnormality and was about to turn his head to ask.
He saw Mo Chen suddenly wave his whisk. What should have been a gentle, healing light of world purification...
...now transformed into a dull, grayish-white beam, carrying a bone-chilling, sinister power, and crashed down onto Xiao Zhan, Azure Water Saint Lord, and the others.
This beam looked gentle, but it actually contained a dual killing intent of soul erosion and physical destruction, instantly piercing through the few's already fragile energy shields and invading their meridians and the depths of their souls.
No one expected that the real enemy would not come from the front.
But from a teammate at their backs.
Puchi!
Xiao Zhan and the others were caught off guard and hit hard by the beam, all spraying a large mouthful of blood, their bodies feeling as if they had been struck by a heavy hammer, stumbling back several steps.
Xiao Zhan felt unbearable pain in his chest, his aura instantly disordered, his already near-depleted strength plummeting, and the flame-patterned armor around him lost its luster.
Azure Water Saint Lord's water elemental energy completely collapsed, his jade staff nearly slipping from his hand, and his spirit spring healing ability was suppressed by the sinister power, making it difficult even to maintain his own injuries.
Frost Sword Saint felt ice-cold all over, her meridians frozen by the sinister power, her twin swords no longer held firmly, falling to the ground, her aura as weak as a candle in the wind.
Thunderbolt Saint Venerable's Power of Thundersuddenly ceased; the lightning within his body collided with the sinister power, causing his entire body to convulse uncontrollably, his consciousness gradually blurring.
Scarlet Scale Blade Saint was already heavily injured, and this moment was truly adding frost to snow; his blood-colored blade could not support his body, and he knelt on one knee, his vision beginning to darken.
The six people, whose state was already precarious, completely collapsed under this sudden sneak attack.
Everyone's aura plummeted to a low point, their internal health bars seemingly severed by a sharp blade, instantly falling below half, making it difficult even to stand, let alone maintain the defensive battle formation.
What was even more terrifying was that after the sneak attack succeeded, countless tiny, invisible Soul Devouring Gu hidden within the sinister beam released by Mo Chen's whisk...
...these Soul Devouring Gu seemed to have no physical form, directly breaking through Xiao Zhan and the others' armor and skin, invading frantically, and launching an all-encompassing erosion from their bodies to the depths of their souls.
Chapter 173: The Myriad Beast Soul Devouring EmperorSuffers Backlash
In just a few breaths, fine, pale white patterns appeared on the skin of Xiao Zhan, Azure Water Saint Lord, and the others.
These patterns writhed like living creatures, spreading from their necks and arms to their chests.
Eventually, they converged at their hearts, shockingly condensing into the shape of a tiny insect.
That was the phantom projection of the Soul Devouring Guitself.
Corresponding to this, deep within the souls of Xiao Zhanand the others appeared an identical insect.
It was entirely grayish-white, half an inch long, covered in fine, tiny scales, with two dark red antennae tipped with suckers, frantically gnawing at their soul origins.
"This is the price for making an enemy of me!"
"Did you really think that relying on mere Saint-level power would allow you to contend with an Emperor's might? How laughable!"
The Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor hovered in mid-air, his slit-like blood-colored pupils filled with arrogance. "Let me let you taste the flavor of the Soul Devouring Gu!"
The so-called'soul devouring' meant consuming a person's soul origin bit by bit. Once the soul was completely devoured, the possession would be finished, turning the host into a mindless puppet.
He watched with growing satisfaction as Xiao Zhan and the others gradually lost consciousness, their bodies and souls being controlled step by step.
The reversal of the situation was entirely within his grasp!
Once he completely controlled these six people, the Demon God Hall would gain six Saint-level combatants, double the three lost previously.
For the Federation, this would undoubtedly be a devastating blow.
Conversely, for the Demon God Hall, it meant gaining a powerful Saint-level battle team.
"Urgh... Ah!"
Thunderbolt Saint Venerable, Qin Wentian, clutched his head and roared in agony. The Power of Thunder within his body surged uncontrollably, yet it couldn't stop the erosion of the Soul Devouring Gu. A blurry black shadow had already appeared in his consciousness, constantly devouring his sanity.
Xiao Zhan gritted his teeth, his sacred flames burning wildly in an attempt to incinerate the insect within him. However, the Soul Devouring Gu was specifically designed to counter energy attacks; not only could the sacred flames not harm it in the slightest, but they were instead being corroded by the insect's mucus, growing weaker by the moment.
"Aren't you very formidable?"
"You killed three Saint-level Experts from my Demon God Hall!"
"If you have the guts, kill these ones too!"
The Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor's cold gaze swept toward Flame God. "Today, all of you will be buried here!!!"
"Is that so?"
A strange expression appeared on the corner of Jiang Yuan's mouth.
He quickly assessed the situation the Blazing Sun Battle Team had fallen into.
He hadn't made a move against the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor before because he was wary of the unknown power on the other side!
But now, after the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperorhad revealed his trump card, the true decisive battle could begin!
If it were any other method, Jiang Yuan might not have had a solution!
But using the Soul Devouring Gu to control others? Wasn't that playing right into Jiang Yuan's strengths?
He had previously upgraded his Soul Suppression Technique to 100,000 times potency, unlocking the 100,000 times effect, and gaining the Sacred Light World Purge ability.
It could clear all mental and soul-related control or negative effects below the Law level for friendly units.
Although the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor's Soul Devouring Gu was very powerful, it had definitely not reached the Law level.
Swish!
Jiang Yuan suddenly raised his hand, and the crimson-gold flames around his body abruptly receded, replaced by a dazzling, holy white light.
Sacred Light World Purge!
The sacred light poured down from the sky like a waterfall, forming a holy domain that covered dozens of meters, wrapping Xiao Zhan and the others in a soft yet immensely powerful radiance.
Soon, the pale patterns on Xiao Zhan and the others' skin rapidly faded, as if they had encountered their natural enemy.
The Soul Devouring Gu had originally been eroding them from body to soul, but now, the sacred light was eliminating it from the inside out!
Sizzle! Wailing!
One could even see white smoke rising from the bodies of Xiao Zhan and the others, and hear the mournful cries of the Soul Devouring Gu from within them!
In just a few breaths, the Soul Devouring Gu within them was completely killed by the sacred light; even if hidden deep within their souls, it could not escape being annihilated by the holy radiance.
After all, the Soul Suppression Technique was specifically designed to counter such mental and soul-based control methods.
Wasn't the appearance of the Soul Devouring Gu playing right into Jiang Yuan's hands?
Before long, the mental states of the six, including Xiao Zhan, gradually returned to normal!
"Thank you for saving our lives, Your Excellency!"
Xiao Zhan and the others supported their battered bodies as they turned around, their gazes landing on Flame God, their eyes filled with complex emotions and gratitude.
In just a short moment, they had twice fallen into desperate situations, and both times they were saved by Flame God; this debt of gratitude was as heavy as Mount Tai.
But Jiang Yuan didn't speak, only gently waving his hand.
A more brilliant, holy light suddenly poured down from high above, transforming into a rushing river of sacred light that gently enveloped the six people and one beast.
The river of sacred light contained immense life origin and purifying power. The moment it touched their bodies, Xiao Zhan and the others felt a warmth sweep through them.
Their torn wounds healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, their exhausted blood and energy rapidly recovered, and their lacerations were being repaired one by one. Even the massive wounds on the Scarlet Scale Blade Saint, which even the Azure Water Saint Lord had been unable to heal in a short time, were now rapidly recovering under the nourishment of the sacred light.
In just over a dozen breaths, the six had completely shaken off their critical injuries and exhaustion, their auras surging back to their peak state. The energy fluctuations around them were even more refined than before the battle, and even their minds had become more stable due to the nourishment of the sacred light.
All of this was, naturally, Flame God's doing.
The way everyone looked at Jiang Yuan was not just with the respect due to a savior, but also with the awe of a powerhouse, and even a kind of worship as if looking at a deity.
Who on earth is this Flame God!
This man seemed capable of creating miracles time and time again.
On the surface, he was a Saint-level Expert who controlled flames, yet he possessed supreme fire laws that even Emperor-level or Monarch-level experts might not be able to reach.
Yet he also possessed the powerful ability to traverse the void and subdue enemies in an instant.
He even had the Spirit Ruins Azure Phoenix, a seventh-order peak battle pet, under his command!
Now, he had even displayed the ability to break soul Gu techniques, with healing capabilities far exceeding those of a Saint-level priest.
One had to know that the Soul Devouring Gu was a soul product refined from the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor's own life essence, specifically designed to counter spirit and soul. Even Emperor-level experts would find it difficult to easily break, yet it had been destroyed by Flame God with a mere wave of his hand.
This healing power was also several times stronger than the healing capabilities of the Azure Water Saint Lord.
"What kind of monster is this?"
It was hard to imagine that so many formidable and terrifying abilities could appear on a single Class Holdersimultaneously.
"How is this possible?"
"You were actually able to destroy my Soul Devouring Gu?"
In contrast to the surprise and excitement of the Blazing Sun Battle Team, the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor opposite them turned pale.
The dark demonic energy around his body became violently chaotic. He clutched his chest, and a mouthful of pitch-black blood sprayed from his mouth, splattering in the high sky.
The Soul Devouring Gu was not an ordinary puppet-control technique, but a product that shared its life with his soul.
The destruction of every single Gu insect would affect his soul origin.
Flame God's Sacred Light World Purge had not only destroyed the Gu insects that had invaded the bodies of Xiao Zhan and the others but, by relying on the counterattack of the "Soul Lord of Myriad Minds" effect, had also caused soul backlash to the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor, severely damaging his soul.
This was the first time the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor had been injured since the battle began, and furthermore, he had been wounded in his soul origin by a Saint-level Expert. Monstrous rage and extreme fear intertwined, almost burning away his sanity.
Chapter 174: Is the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperordead?
"Impossible! How could my Soul Devouring Gu be broken?!"
"Damn it!"
"Damned ants!"
"I want all of you to die!"
The Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor roared, his slit pupils filled with madness as he suddenly raised his hand and bellowed at the five monster kings.
He had been using relatively conservative attacks before, all to avoid getting injured himself.
This was the "no-damage strategy" that many ranged Class Holders loved!
But once he was truly injured, he had nothing left to fear!
"Kill them for me! Even if it means mutual destruction, tear them to pieces!"
At this moment, the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor had lost his reason and become insane.
The five monster kings received the command, their violent auras surging once again as they adopted an even more insane, suicidal strategy of trading their lives for his.
But Jiang Yuan was prepared for this; he raised his hand and unleashed a beam of sacred light at the five monster kings.
The Sacred Light World Purge descended once again, its soft yet highly penetrating light instantly enveloping the five monster kings.
Just like when he purified Xiao Zhan and the others earlier, the sacred light flowed through their bodies into their souls, precisely locking onto the Soul Devouring Gu hidden deep within.
Sizzle!
The screams of the Soul Devouring Gu emanated from within the monster kings.
They had originally relied on the Soul Devouring Gu to control their minds and become puppets.
Now that the Gu worms had been burned to ashes by the sacred light, their violent gazes gradually regained clarity, the chaotic energy within them calmed down, and the urge to self-destruct instantly dissipated.
The Rock-Armored Giant Rhinoceros King halted its charge, and the torrent of lava gradually receded.
The Wind Blade Locust King stopped flapping its wings, and the wind blade storm quietly dispersed.
The other three monster kings also ceased their attacks, their eyes filled with confusion and relief as they were completely freed from the control of the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor.
Roar!
The Extinction Flame Dragon emerged from the void and unleashed a breath of dragon fire, fiercely spraying it onto the five monster kings and setting their bodies ablaze.
Having already experienced the violent blood-burning state, they had little vitality left and not much combat power.
But Jiang Yuan felt that leaving them alive was still too troublesome.
It was better to wipe them out completely!
After all, these were monsters, not Xiao Zhan and his group.
If they were killed, then so be it!
Thus, the "One Emperor, Five Kings" lineup that the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor relied on was completely dismantled, and his wings were entirely clipped.
High in the sky, he was left all alone.
Pfft!
The Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor spat out another mouthful of congealed blood. The dark demonic energy around him flickered due to his soul injuries, and he no longer possessed his previous arrogance.
At this moment, Jiang Yuan, the Scarlet Scale Blade Saint, and the Blazing Sun Battle Team quickly formed a battle encirclement. The auras of seven Saint-level Experts converged into a massive pressure, enveloping the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor.
Including the Extinction Flame Dragon and the Spirit Ruins Azure Phoenix flanking on both sides, they let out roars that shook the heavens and earth, intimidating this isolated and helpless Emperor.
"Now, it's our turn."
Jiang Yuan's voice was cold and indifferent. The crimson-gold flames intertwining around his body were dazzling, and he was ready to confront the severely injured Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor head-on.
His abilities perfectly countered the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor's Soul Devouring Gu, inflicted severe damage to his soul, and stripped away all of his external forces and assistance.
This was equivalent to a Summoner having completely lost all of their summoned beasts.
It was no different from a tiger losing its teeth and claws.
"Even without the monster kings, this Emperor is still an Eighth-Turn Emperor! How dare a mere group of ants like you offend me!!!"
The towering Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperorlooked at the group of experts surrounding him. Feeling the restless soul injuries within his body and his increasingly waning dark demonic energy, a flash of determination crossed his slit red pupils, yet he still forced himself to roar.
"Attack!"
At Flame God's command, he launched the fierce attack first.
He fired a beam of sacred light with his left hand, while his right hand gestured toward the sky, causing countless Heaven Burning Meteors to suddenly rain down.
The Extinction Flame Dragon struck from the left, abruptly spraying a breath of dragon fire infused with the power of the World-Extinguishing Ember Flames.
The Spirit Ruins Azure Phoenix circled behind the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor, continuously assaulting him with gale winds.
The members of the Blazing Sun Battle Team attacked in succession; the blazing sun war hammer, wreathed in prairie-fire sacred flames, smashed toward the torso of the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor with a "Blazing Sun Star-Shattering Hammer."
Frost Sword Saint flashed forward, her dual swords wreathed in the Laws of Ice, stabbing directly at the limb joints of the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor.
Thunderbolt Saint Venerable leaped up with his spear, the Power of Thunder condensing into a lance, hacking down at the dark demonic energy surrounding the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor!
Azure Water Saint Lord manipulated water elements to form countless water blades, coordinating with the purification glimmer of Mo Chen, attempting to control the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor.
The Scarlet Scale Blade Saint circled to the side, his blood-colored blade slashing out fierce sword qi to restrict the evasion space of the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor.
Multiple experts poured out all their strength, their techniques weaving into a deadly net of slaughter, suppressing the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperorfrom all directions.
Rumble!
Various terrifying energies poured down continuously, resembling a scene from the apocalypse.
Meanwhile, at the valley, the battle had long since stopped.
Even though the monsters were no longer attacking, the train's defensive array was not withdrawn, as it was needed to withstand the aftermath of the energy from high above.
If there were no defensive array, a single shockwave of energy would have been enough to blast all the students on the train to death.
High in the sky, both sides fought for over a hundred rounds.
Although the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperorfought desperately to resist, his physical injuries continued to worsen, his dark demonic energy waned day by day, and his huge body retreated repeatedly under the dense attacks, his bone armor riddled with cracks, and black blood constantly dripping down.
After all, he was not a melee-type Class Holder.
Being besieged at close range by multiple people, he couldn't even unleash much of his true strength.
Boom!
Finally, Flame God launched a Blazing Heaven Meteor with several million times amplification, which slammed heavily into the towering body of the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor. His form actually exploded completely, with dark demonic energy and fragments of flesh and blood splattering everywhere.
"Haha, do you think you've already won?"
"Welcome true death, you foolish humans!"
Just as his body exploded, the laughter of the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor carried an eerie chill, piercing through the sky full of flames and smoke, echoing over the high-altitude battlefield.
"What the hell is this?"
Jiang Yuan, Xiao Zhan, and the others all frowned, a trace of unease rising in their hearts.
They stared intently at the smoke and dust at the center of the explosion, waiting for it to gradually dissipate.
Where the remains of the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor's body had been, a tall, upright figure now stood!
It did not have the massive, several-meter-tall build of the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor; it was about 1.89 meters tall, dressed in armor with dark golden patterns, and stood tall and straight like a pine tree.
The pressure radiating from its body carried an aura of sinister malice, revealing a heart-palpitating dead silence.
Yet it was several times more terrifying than the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor at his peak; even the air was slightly frozen by this aura.
The man's eyes revealed a mixture of black and white light.
That white light was identical to the Mo Chen who had been controlled earlier, but with a few more touches of vicissitudes and ruthlessness.
As for the black light in his eyes, it was exactly the same as the gaze of the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor, a characteristic of dark Demonization.
In his right hand, he tightly gripped a pitch-black spear. The spear shaft was carved with dense, dark golden runes, and as the runes flowed, they emitted an ancient and eerie power.
The tip of the spear was adorned with a dark red crystal core, with blood light faintly surging within it, as if it had been stained by countless amounts of blood. Just the leakage of its aura caused tiny cracks to appear in the surrounding space.
Chapter 175: North Sea Spear Emperor
"This is... Senior North Sea Spear Emperor?"
Xiao Zhan stared at the man's figure and the long spear in his hand, his pupils shrinking suddenly as he let out a cry of alarm. The hand holding the blazing sun war hammertrembled slightly, his eyes filled with disbelief and complexity.
"You know him?"
The Flame God's eyes narrowed as he turned to look at Xiao Zhan, his tone carrying a hint of doubt.
He could clearly sense that the man's aura was sinister and violent, definitely not someone from the righteous path.
Yet Xiao Zhan's reaction was not that of facing an enemy; instead, it revealed shock and reverence. Clearly, there was a past connection between the two.
Azure Water Saint Lord, Frost Sword Saint, and the others also turned to look at Xiao Zhan, their faces filled with confusion.
"North Sea Spear Emperor?"
"Rumor has it he was a master of the spear path, and his strength had long since reached the Eighth-turn Emperor Rank. But then he suddenly vanished, disappearing without a trace. How could he..."
Thunderbolt Saint Venerable frowned, carefully observing the man, a look of contemplation flashing in his eyes.
As a fellow spear-wielding Class Holder on the field, he was several classes junior to Xiao Zhan and had never received personal guidance from the North Sea Spear Emperor.
However, back when he was at the Nanjiang Academy, he had watched many battle videos of the North Sea Spear Emperor.
"Something's wrong. Although Senior North Sea Spear Emperor was arrogant, he was by no means a sinister person. Yet the dark aura around this man is exactly the same as the Demon God Hall's... Could he be controlled by the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor, just like we were before?"
Xiao Zhan had previously guessed that the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor and the North Sea Spear Emperor were the same person.
But that possibility was extremely low.
Instead, it was more likely that the North Sea Spear Emperor's mysterious disappearance was due to being controlled by the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor's Soul Devouring Gu.
This explanation made much more sense!
"Oh? I didn't expect anyone to still remember this Emperor's title."
"So it's you, little fellow surnamed Xiao!"
"Since we parted at Nanjiang City all those years ago, you've certainly improved quite a bit!"
Hearing this, a cold arc curled at the corner of the man's mouth. His voice was hoarse and deep, carrying the vicissitudes of time and a bone-chilling ferocity.
He raised his hand and spun the long spear. The light from the runes on the spear's body exploded, and an even more terrifying dark energy swept out. His vertical pupils were filled with killing intent. "Unfortunately, since you've stumbled upon this Emperor breaking the seal today, you all must die."
"It really is you! Senior!?"
"Why are you entangled with the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor?"
"And how did you become tainted with such a heavy dark aura?"
Xiao Zhan's expression changed drastically. Holy flames instinctively surged around him, yet he still couldn't hide the shock in his heart.
If the North Sea Spear Emperor were just a puppet that only followed orders, he could have accepted it.
But now it seemed the North Sea Spear Emperor still retained the rational thinking of a normal person?
Back in Nanjiang City, although the North Sea Spear Emperor wasn't his primary class mentor, he was a mentor who had taught him combat techniques.
He had always remembered this kindness. Seeing his senior reduced to such a state now, his heart was filled with grief.
"No need to keep looking!"
"He must be controlled by the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor's Soul Devouring Gu. Moreover, because so much time has passed, his temperament has likely suffered irreversible distortion."
The Flame God's gaze was locked onto the North Sea Spear Emperor. His tone was grave and carried a hint of a headache as he quickly calculated in his mind.
If it were just the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperoralone, his Soul Suppression Technique's special effects could perfectly counter him.
Without his Gu insects and puppets, the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor's combat power wouldn't even match a top-tier Saint Level. His destruction would only be a matter of time.
But who could have expected that hidden within the shell of the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor was a true Emperor Level expert like the North Sea Spear Emperor? The situation had instantly reversed again.
"Flame God, I beg you, save Senior North Sea Spear Emperor!"
Xiao Zhan stepped forward through the air, his tone pleading, his eyes filled with struggle.
"Your ability can break the Soul Devouring Gu. You must be able to help him break free from the control, right?"
He truly couldn't bear to watch his senior, to whom he owed a debt of gratitude as heavy as a mountain, become a brutal and heartless killing puppet fallen into the demonic path.
"I'll try!"
Jiang Yuan hesitated for a moment but eventually nodded.
Sacred Light World Purge could theoretically clear all soul control below the Law Level, but the North Sea Spear Emperor's situation was completely different from Xiao Zhan and the others.
The reason he had disappeared was likely because he was controlled by the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor.
And after so long, even if the Soul Devouring Gu hadn't completely consumed him...
The Soul Devouring Gu had already burrowed deep into his soul and physical body; perhaps the two had already merged into one.
Forcible removal would either require precisely stripping the Gu insect to save him...
Or it would annihilate the North Sea Spear Emperor's soul along with it. The risk was enormous.
Before his voice had even faded, Jiang Yuan raised his hand and unleashed a beam of brilliant holy light. The Sacred Light World Purge beam, carrying a gentle yet firm purifying power, shot toward the North Sea Spear Emperor.
But just as the beam was about to touch his body, the North Sea Spear Emperor moved. He vanished into thin air like a ghost. His speed was so fast it far exceeded everyone's reactions, and he narrowly avoided the holy light's shroud.
The next second, an extremely terrifying Spear Intent, like a physical mountain, instantly swept across heaven and earth.
This Spear Intent merged a hundred years of slaughterous aura with dark energy. It was cold and violent, pressing down until everyone's breath hitched.
Azure Water Saint Lord and the others circulated all their energy to resist, yet they were still shaken until their blood surged and their faces turned pale.
Pfft!
The dull sound of flesh being pierced suddenly rang out, and hot blood splattered, staining the air.
Everyone turned their heads in shock and anger, only to see that the North Sea Spear Emperor's figure had already appeared in front of Xiao Zhan.
The Profound Black Heavy Spear pierced through Xiao Zhan's Fiery Red Flame-Patterned Armor without any resistance, going from his chest through his back. The spear's shaft and tip were soaked in blood, and the dripping blood hit the void, corroding small pits.
"Ugh... Sen... ior!"
Xiao Zhan's eyes widened, blood foam spilling from the corner of his mouth. His eyes were filled with unbelievable pain and confusion.
He stared intently at the North Sea Spear Emperor, unable to believe that the senior who had once carefully taught him would now strike to kill.
Whoosh!
Jiang Yuan reacted extremely quickly. A thick beam of divine healing light instantly enveloped Xiao Zhan. The gentle holy light rapidly repaired his body, barely stabilizing his life force and preventing him from dying on the spot.
But the wound through his chest was too severe. Xiao Zhan's aura still withered rapidly, and the light of his holy flames dimmed by more than half.
The North Sea Spear Emperor held the end of the spear and twisted it slightly. The bone-piercing pain made Xiao Zhan's whole body twitch, but the confusion and pain in his eyes gradually faded, leaving only a resolute coldness.
"Let's join forces and kill him!"
Xiao Zhan gritted his teeth, enduring the intense pain to tighten his grip on the blazing sun war hammer, and swung it violently toward the North Sea Spear Emperor's head.
At this moment, he completely recognized reality!
The person before him was no longer the North Sea Spear Emperor who had shown him kindness; he was merely a puppet controlled by the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor, an enemy that must be eliminated!
Swish swish swish!
Frost Sword Saint unsheathed her twin swords. The Law of Ice, carrying a sharp wind of blades, stabbed directly from the left toward the North Sea Spear Emperor's wrist, attempting to force him to abandon his spear!
Thunderbolt Saint Venerable condensed majestic lightning, his long spear turning into a bolt of thunder as he attacked the space between the enemy's brows from the right!
Azure Water Saint Lord shielded Xiao Zhan behind him, activating both his Jade Water Shield and Spirit Spring Healing simultaneously, defending while healing Xiao Zhan's injuries.
Mo Chen waved his whisk, and a glimmer of Netherworld Purification light enveloped the field, weakening the opponent's dark aura.
Scarlet Scale Blade Saint circled to the rear, his Blood-Colored Warblade fully charged with power, waiting for an opportunity to launch a surprise attack.
Extinction Flame Dragon and Spirit Ruins Azure Phoenix, with flames and gale-force winds intertwined, blocked the North Sea Spear Emperor's escape routes. Their own holy light and flames surged as they prepared to launch a fatal blow.
Chapter 176: The Terrifying Strength of the North Sea Spear Emperor
Facing the encirclement, the North Sea Spear Emperorremained expressionless.
He abruptly drew his Profound Black Heavy Spear, the runes on the shaft surging with light. A terrifying dark spear force swept out, unexpectedly knocking everyone back at once, forcing them to retreat repeatedly as blood seeped from the corners of their mouths.
The North Sea Spear Emperor's power far exceeded everyone's imagination.
Every swing of the Profound Black Heavy Spear in his hand was devoid of flashy tricks, yet it possessed an extreme sharpness that returned to simplicity.
His spear technique was as fast as a ghostly afterimage, its trajectory indiscernible to the naked eye.
Only the crisscrossing pitch-black spear light across the sky indicated where the attacks landed.
Even more alarming was the destructive power of his spear technique. Every strike carried a majestic force like a tsunami, as if the entire ocean had been condensed into the tip of the spear. When it erupted, the air was torn into a vacuum zone, and a hundred-meter-long pitch-black spear qi swept through heaven and earth. Wherever it passed, spatial rifts spread, and gravel and energy debris were completely annihilated.
The terrifying spear intent was like a physical canopy, completely enveloping the battlefield and crushing souls until they trembled. Even the attacks of the Extinction Flame Dragon and the Spirit Ruins Azure Phoenix became sluggish.
Swish!
The North Sea Spear Emperor's speed was even more astonishing. His offensive was unpredictable, moving silently as he maneuvered, sometimes merging into the shadows and sometimes flashing out of thin air.
Even with their best efforts, the group found it difficult to capture his figure. Their poured-out attacks all missed, unable to even touch a corner of his clothes.
In contrast, every time the North Sea Spear Emperorstruck, it was precise and ruthless, each move being lethal.
After piercing Xiao Zhan's chest, his figure flashed and appeared beside Azure Water Saint Lord. The Profound Black Heavy Spear shot out like a venomous snake from its hole, penetrating her Jasper Water Shield without resistance and passing through her heart. Pale blue blood splashed, mixed with shattered water element energy.
Azure Water Saint Lord let out a muffled groan as her Green Jade Staff fell from her hand. Her body slumped down, and had it not been for Jiang Yuan's healing holy light enveloping her in time, she would have already perished.
Seeing this, Thunderbolt Saint Venerable let out an angry roar, his lightning spear striking out like a thunderbolt, yet it failed to even touch the North Sea Spear Emperor's afterimage.
In the next second, the cold spear tip pierced through his shoulder blade. Dark energy invaded his meridians along the tip, shaking his Power of Thunder into a chaotic rampage and causing a mouthful of blood to gush out.
Frost Sword Saint danced her twin swords into layers of ice walls, attempting to block the opponent's offensive, but they were shattered by the hundred-meter spear qi. The ice blades recoiled against her, and her chest was struck by the residual spear qi, leaving a wound deep enough to see bone.
The Scarlet Scale Blade Saint launched a surprise attack from behind. His blood-colored blade qi collided with the spear qi and was instantly crushed. He was sent flying, his back slamming heavily into a mountain peak as black blood overflowed from his mouth.
Mo Chen's Nether Purification Glimmer was about to touch the North Sea Spear Emperor when it was torn apart by the spear intent. He also suffered a backlash, damaging his meridians.
In just a few breaths, the members of the Blazing Sun Battle Team and the Scarlet Scale Blade Saint were all heavily injured, their bodies pierced with hideous holes by the spear tip, their auras withering to the extreme.
If not for Jiang Yuan constantly distracted by releasing Divine Healing Beams to continuously treat their wounds and stabilize their lives...
This top-tier battle team, long-renowned in the Federation, would have already been completely wiped out under the North Sea Spear Emperor's spear.
"This is the true combat power of an Eighth-turn Emperor Rank; it is indeed terrifying to the extreme."
Jiang Yuan's eyes were filled with solemnity.
To be honest, the threat of the North Sea Spear Emperorfar exceeded that of the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor.
Against the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor, he had the special effects of the Soul Suppression Technique for a perfect counter, but facing the North Sea Spear Emperor, there was only a clash of raw strength!
The opponent's dark spear dao and extreme speed were completely unaffected by the Soul Suppression Technique.
He even felt some regret. If he hadn't decisively destroyed the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor's body back then, he wouldn't have released such a terrifying existence.
A thought suddenly flashed through Jiang Yuan's mind.
Perhaps the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor had played conservatively and been unwilling to go all out before not because he feared them, but to suppress this terrifying 'puppet' within his body!
After all, the North Sea Spear Emperor's combat power was too heaven-defying. Once out of control, the first to suffer would be the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperorhimself.
But regret was useless. The current situation allowed for no delay. If they continued to wear down like this, even with his powerful healing abilities, the group would perish due to accumulated injuries and energy exhaustion.
"All of you, step back!"
Jiang Yuan suddenly spoke, his tone carrying an unquestionable firmness. "Let me handle this!"
"How can that be? We can only deal with him if we work together!"
Xiao Zhan gritted his teeth and stood up, leaning on his blazing sun war hammer. The Holy Fire ignited once more as he charged toward the North Sea Spear Emperorregardless of the injury to his chest.
But just as he reached the halfway point, the North Sea Spear Emperor's figure appeared out of thin air in front of him.
The Profound Black Heavy Spear accurately pierced into his old chest wound, and hot blood splashed into the air once again.
Xiao Zhan let out a muffled groan, his body flying back heavily.
"Staying here, you are all nothing but a hindrance!"
Jiang Yuan's tone was extremely cold and heartless, yet he still timely waved out a dense stream of Divine Healing Water, enveloping Xiao Zhan and quickly repairing his wounds.
He wasn't intentionally being harsh; it was just that currently, only he could fight the North Sea Spear Emperorhead-on. If the others stayed on the battlefield, they would only distract him and tie his hands.
"I..."
Xiao Zhan's face flushed. He wanted to argue, but he couldn't say a single word.
He knew what Jiang Yuan said was the truth. Not only had they failed to injure the opponent in the slightest, but they also repeatedly required Jiang Yuan to be distracted for rescue. They had indeed become a burden.
One had to know that Jiang Yuan's strength was not weak.
But now, he was forced to replace Azure Water Saint Lordas the Healer for the entire field!
"We'll provide cover for you from the side!"
Azure Water Saint Lord took the initiative to retreat to the edge of the battlefield, giving the others a meaningful look.
Now was definitely not the time for hesitation. Continuing the stalemate would only lead to a dead end.
And as the strongest combatant among them, Flame Godhad been acting in a support role to protect them, unable to strike with full force.
Letting Flame God fight alone now was the only hope to reverse the battle.
Although there was reluctance in their hearts, they also understood the urgency of the situation.
Xiao Zhan was supported by Mo Chen as they retreated. Frost Sword Saint and Thunderbolt Saint Venerablesupported each other. The Scarlet Scale Blade Saintsheathed his blood-colored battle blade. The group withdrew from the core battlefield one after another, gathering energy at the edges, ready to support Jiang Yuanat any time while remaining vigilant against a surprise attack from the North Sea Spear Emperor.
High in the sky, the dust gradually settled, and the battlefield suddenly became empty.
The Extinction Flame Dragon and the Spirit Ruins Azure Phoenix landed beside Jiang Yuan, letting out low roars as the energy around them surged, intertwining and resonating with Jiang Yuan's aura.
On the battlefield, only Flame God and the North Sea Spear Emperor remained facing each other.
On one side was the ultimate power of intertwined holy light and blazing flames.
On the other was the heaven-defying combat power enveloped in dark spear intent.
A peak showdown was on the verge of breaking out.
"Oh, just you alone?"
Holding the Profound Black Heavy Spear, the North Sea Spear Emperor's grayish-white hollow eyes locked onto Jiang Yuan, his voice hoarse and cold.
He looked no different from the people of the Demon God Hall; one couldn't see any trace of a puppet at all.
The North Sea Spear Emperor had long noticed this 'Healer' who had repeatedly prevented him from completing a final kill.
Previously, he had made several targeted strikes, but Jiang Yuan had calmly dodged them with extreme speed, far from being as defenseless as the Blazing Sun Battle Team.
Chapter 177: Dueling an Eighth-Rank Emperor Level Expert
"One person is enough!"
Jiang Yuan was surrounded by sacred light and raging flames, with law patterns flowing across his body; his tone was firm and fearless.
This was his first time facing an Eighth-Rank Emperor Level Expert alone.
Previously, in the Lone City of the Eastern Palace Dungeon, he had encountered the Dark Bone Demon Emperor's mental clone.
Not only did he have the help of The three people, including Jiang Heng, but it was ultimately just a clone, far inferior to the body before him that carried a complete Emperor-level combat power and a century of spear dao heritage.
But his daring to fight alone was by no means reckless.
After previous maneuvering and observation, Jiang Yuanhad already figured out the North Sea Spear Emperor's combat patterns.
His speed was heaven-defying, his spear techniques had returned to simplicity with overwhelming power, yet he was controlled by the Soul Devouring Gu, making his combat logic lean towards violent and direct.
Relying on his own multiple law enhancements and million-fold effect Skills, he was fully confident in contending with him.
"Ice Seal Ten Thousand Miles!"
Jiang Yuan shouted lowly, instantly activating the million-fold effect of the Ice Seal Technique.
In an instant, a bone-chilling extreme cold surged wildly from his body, and the pale blue Ice Sealing Law Powerswept across the high sky like a dam-breaking flood; the area originally shrouded by the darkness spear intent was instantly swallowed by the endless chill.
Crystal-clear ice prisms grew and spread at a speed hard to discern with the naked eye, piercing from the ground into the clouds; in just one breath, an Ice Seal Domainspanning several kilometers was constructed, firmly trapping the two within.
Within the domain, the air condensed into fine ice crystals, and every inch of space was filled with a frozen chill, as if even the flow of time had stagnated.
"Huh!"
The North Sea Spear Emperor frowned slightly, his figure subconsciously flickering as he attempted to escape the domain with extreme speed.
But just as he turned into a black shadow and vanished, he suddenly reappeared in his original spot.
The formation speed of this Ice Seal Domain was astonishingly fast, completed almost the instant Jiang Yuan's voice fell.
Before he could even touch the boundary of the domain, his evasion space was locked down by the invisible Ice Sealing Law Power.
By the time he channeled his spear intent and darkness energy to break the domain, the bone-chilling cold had already invaded his body through his skin, bringing a sense of stiffness to his entire frame.
The circulation of his blood and mana became sluggish and slow, like a frozen stream; every cycle had to break through layers of ice resistance.
The darkness spear intent around him was suppressed by the cold; the aura that originally swept through heaven and earth retracted by more than half, and his combat power was greatly reduced.
However, he was an Eighth-Rank Emperor after all, with a deep foundation; although heavily suppressed, he was far from being completely immobilized.
Unlike the previous Darkness Magic Saint, who had no power to fight back after being frozen.
"Spear Out Like a Dragon: Vast Sea Sky Roar!"
The North Sea Spear Emperor roared, and the Profound Black Heavy Spear in his hand vibrated violently; the dark gold runes on the spear shaft flared, and a pitch-black spear force carrying the aura of a world-ending tsunami erupted.
This strike condensed his lifelong spear dao achievements and extreme darkness energy; the spear intent was like a surging vast sea of angry waves, impacting the surroundings in layers.
The ice prisms of the Ice Seal Domain rattled under the spear intent, their surfaces covered in web-like cracks.
The pale blue Ice Sealing Law Power collided with the pitch-black spear force, producing a sizzling sound of annihilation; space rifts continued to expand where the spear force spread.
One after another, spear shadows that seemed substantial continued to emerge.
As an Emperor, it was impossible for him to just sit and wait for death.
Even if his combat power was slashed, he still had the strength to fight.
Although the million-fold effect Ice Seal Technique was strong, it ultimately couldn't completely bind a formidable Eighth-Rank Emperor Level Expert.
If it were a ten-million-fold effect, perhaps it could make this Emperor completely lose the ability to resist.
But for now, it could only significantly reduce his combat power, allowing him to retain basic combat and movement capabilities.
Swish!
Jiang Yuan's figure moved slightly, avoiding the aftershocks of the spear intent, his face showing no surprise.
If a single move of Ice Seal Ten Thousand Miles could resolve an Emperor-level expert, then the title of Emperor would be too cheap.
Not to mention the North Sea Spear Emperor, even the previous Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor would probably have been difficult to completely bind.
After all, there was a huge gap in level and rank between Jiang Yuan and an Emperor.
However, the doubt in his heart grew heavier.
Was the relationship between the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor and the North Sea Spear Emperortruly just that of a controller and a puppet?
Beneath that exploded shell, had the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor truly perished completely?
The thought flashed by, and Jiang Yuan raised his hand to sweep out a brilliant sacred light; the Sacred Light World Purge beam, carrying a gentle yet firm purifying power, shot towards the North Sea Spear Emperor.
He still hadn't given up on trying to clear the Soul Devouring Gu from the other's body; this way, perhaps the problem could be solved at its root.
But the North Sea Spear Emperor was not an ally and would never surrender without a fight.
Before the beam could reach its target, the North Sea Spear Emperor used the aftershocks of the spear force eruption to suddenly merge into the previously formed spear shadows, vanishing without a trace.
The North Sea Spear Emperor was indeed the mentor who had once taught Xiao Zhan combat techniques; his combat experience was extremely rich.
Although his speed was suppressed by the Ice Sealing Law Power and greatly affected, he turned to using spear shadows to dodge attacks and hide his figure!
He used this to compensate for the impact of his insufficient speed.
"You were careless!"
A cold voice came from behind Jiang Yuan, carrying a thick, lethal killing intent.
Jiang Yuan's heart tightened, but he didn't activate Void Blink to dodge as he usually would.
Instead, he turned his head sharply, his gaze like a torch staring directly into the North Sea Spear Emperor's greyish-white hollow eyes, actually allowing the Profound Black Heavy Spear to stab towards his heart.
The long spear tore through the crimson-gold flames wrapped around Jiang Yuan, but it didn't pierce through his body like a hot knife through butter as it had with Xiao Zhan's.
Instead, with a dull thud, it slammed heavily into a suddenly appearing dark purple lightning shield.
This was precisely the Myriad Tribulations Undying Divine Shield transformed by the million-fold effect of the Thunder Shield Technique.
Fine purple-gold lightning patterns flowed across the shield's surface, each pattern carrying the extreme power of ten thousand tribulations of refinement.
Not only did it possess an astonishingly thick shield value, but it also came with a heaven-defying effect of immunity to a single instance of true damage, execution, or Heavenly Dao-level law damage.
The power of the North Sea Spear Emperor's strike was certainly terrifying, but it could only make the Myriad Tribulations Undying Divine Shield vibrate violently; the lightning patterns on the shield dimmed by more than half, and the shield value plummeted, yet it failed to cause even a shred of actual damage to Jiang Yuan's body.
Jiang Yuan's heart remained calm!
In fact, even if this strike from the North Sea Spear Emperor could pierce through the lightning shield's defense, he wasn't afraid; he still had many backup plans and life-saving means!
And being hit this time was something Jiang Yuan had actively allowed.
"Hmm?"
A flash of astonishment crossed the North Sea Spear Emperor's greyish-white eyes, clearly surprised by his failure to pierce the heart with one spear strike.
The Profound Black Heavy Spear in his hand vibrated again, the gold runes on the shaft surging.
"Spear Out: Vast Sea Splitting Sky!"
Several consecutive pitch-black spear forces carrying the aura of a tsunami were thrust out, the spear tip slamming heavily onto the Myriad Tribulations Undying Divine Shieldagain and again, causing the ice prisms of the surrounding Ice Seal Domain to shatter.
But the moment his third spear strike landed, the Wuji Reflection effect of the Myriad Tribulations Undying Divine Shield suddenly triggered!
Dark clouds gathered out of thin air, and thick purple lightning tribulations fell like heavenly punishment, accurately striking the North Sea Spear Emperor's body.
The power of the lightning tribulation carried Heavenly Dao pressure, instantly penetrating his darkness energy shield, causing his attack movements to suddenly stall, his figure falling into a brief state of paralysis, and his surrounding darkness spear intent becoming chaotic.
The North Sea Spear Emperor had a deep foundation; he broke free from the lightning tribulation's shackles in just an instant.
But Jiang Yuan had already seized this fleeting flaw and would not give him any chance.
Chapter 178: The Parasite
Swish!
Jiang Yuan raised both hands simultaneously. From his left hand, a beam of brilliant, pure white sacred light shot forth, carrying the ultimate power of soul purification as it bore down on the North Sea Spear Emperor's sea of consciousness.
His right hand condensed a Blazing Flame Punch imbued with a million-fold amplification. Crimson-gold flames burned fiercely as law patterns flowed across the surface of his fist, carrying the power to incinerate mountains and boil seas as it slammed heavily into the North Sea Spear Emperor's chest.
A two-pronged attack.
At this moment, the North Sea Spear Emperor had just recovered from his stiffened state. With no way to dodge, he took the dual assault on both his physical body and his soul head-on.
Flames instantly swept over the North Sea Spear Emperor's entire body. The power of the million-fold amplified flames penetrated his physical form, turning him into a raging human torch. The intense burning sensation caused him to let out a low growl.
Simultaneously, the Sacred Light World Purge directly invaded the North Sea Spear Emperor's soul consciousness, clashing violently with the Soul Devouring Gu inside him.
The North Sea Spear Emperor's face instantly became hideously distorted, and thick smoke, a mix of black and white, continuously billowed from the surface of his body!
His pupils trembled violently. Within the hollow grayish-white, a hint of clarity faintly emerged, only to be quickly covered again by the sinister, evil power.
Jiang Yuan keenly captured two intertwined sounds coming from within him—
One was the desperate, sorrowful shriek of the Soul Devouring Gu.
The other was a human cry of shock that had been suppressed for many years. Though muffled and unclear, it was enough to confirm his suspicions.
"It seems it really is effective!"
Jiang Yuan's eyes narrowed, his heart now certain.
The North Sea Spear Emperor was not just poisoned by the Soul Devouring Gu; he was deeply controlled by the Parasite. Striking from the soul level was far easier than simply trying to overpower him through brute force.
He gave the opponent no chance to breathe, making his offensive even more ferocious, maintaining the dual strike on both flesh and soul.
The crimson-gold Blazing Flame Punches rained down continuously, each blow carrying million-fold amplified power. Fist after fist struck home, smashing the North Sea Spear Emperor's body back repeatedly. The sound of shattering bones mingled with the roar of the burning flames.
The Extinction Flame Dragon also lunged forward with a roar, biting down on the North Sea Spear Emperor's arm. The power of the Ember Annihilation Flames flooded into his body, intertwining with the power of Jiang Yuan's flame punches to completely ignite him. Even his dark energy was suppressed by the flames, making it difficult to circulate.
Even as an Eighth-Rank Emperor Level Expert with a health pool thicker than a monster BOSS, his HP was still plummeting at an extremely rapid rate.
At the same time, the Heavenly Tribulation Lightning from the Infinite Counter-Damage continued to fall intermittently. Purple lightning repeatedly struck the North Sea Spear Emperor's body, further weakening his combat power.
The sacred light from Jiang Yuan's left hand never ceased either. Beam after beam of purification light descended, continuously eroding the power of the Soul Devouring Gu.
Initially, the North Sea Spear Emperor could still swing his Profound Black Heavy Spear to barely resist.
But under the crushing weight of the multiple offensives, his resistance grew increasingly feeble, leaving him to struggle in agony amidst the flames and lightning.
In the end, he completely gave up resisting. His figure staggered, and the dark energy surrounding him grew more withered by the day.
Just then, a massive phantom slowly emerged from behind the North Sea Spear Emperor.
It was a Parasite.
It was completely different from the Soul Devouring Gu he had seen before. It was several zhang long, its entire body covered in dark black scales. A grayish-white slime seeped from the gaps in the scales, emitting a stench that corroded the soul.
Four dark red tentacles grew from its head, the suckers at their tips glowing with a bloody light. A pair of grayish-white eyes were cloudy yet filled with violence, staring fixedly at Jiang Yuan. The killing intent in its gaze was almost tangible, as if it wanted to tear him into ten thousand pieces.
Even more bizarre was that the face of the Soul Devouring Gu was not just that of an insect; it held traces of the North Sea Spear Emperor and bore some resemblance to the previous Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor.
The phantom of the Parasite moved, spitting out a swarm of tiny Soul Devouring Gu. They lunged toward Jiang Yuanlike a black tide, attempting to counter-attack.
However, as soon as these small Parasites approached the range of the sacred light around Jiang Yuan, they were instantly annihilated, failing to stir even a single ripple.
Seeing this, the Parasite let out a sharp screech. Its phantom became increasingly solid, as if it intended to tear itself and the North Sea Spear Emperor's soul—which had fused with it—away from the North Sea Spear Emperor's body.
It wasn't thinking of a fight to the death with Jiang Yuan.
Instead, it wanted to abandon this flame-charred shell and flee the battlefield!
"Die!"
Jiang Yuan sneered. He had gone to such great lengths, even gambling his life at one point, to drive the opponent into a corner. How could he possibly let it escape!
The sacred light and flames around him surged simultaneously. With sacred light condensing in his left hand and his flame punch clenched in his right, he attacked both the North Sea Spear Emperor and the Parasitephantom at once, determined to completely slay the source of this sinister soul-devouring evil.
"Your Excellency Flame God!"
"Please, show mercy!"
"Spare Senior North Sea Spear Emperor's life... we will surely reward you greatly!"
Outside the Ice Seal Domain, Xiao Zhan shouted loudly, his tone extremely humble. "The North Sea Spear Emperoronce made great contributions to the Federation, and before his disappearance, he served as a combat instructor at the Nanjiang Academy, teaching many geniuses and experts!"
Though he knew this request was practically unreasonable.
One had to realize, this wasn't child's play.
It was a life-and-death duel between Emperor-level experts.
Whether it was Jiang Yuan or the North Sea Spear Emperor, both were essentially going all out. There was no room for carelessness.
If one held back even a little, the opponent might seize the opportunity to turn the tables.
Therefore, once the battle began, it would likely only stop when one side was completely defeated or dead.
Not to mention, what Jiang Yuan was facing was a North Sea Spear Emperor controlled by the Parasite.
"Don't listen to him!"
"Kill me!"
Human words came from the North Sea Spear Emperor's mouth. Unlike his previous cold tone, there was now a hint of emotion, urgency, and relief!
"Kill me completely, burn my body to ashes, wipe out my soul, and end all of this!"
The North Sea Spear Emperor's gaze held a plea as he looked directly at Jiang Yuan through the burning flames.
Boom!
Jiang Yuan's fire punch was not influenced by anyone; it slammed down heavily.
The sacred light continued to shine upon the North Sea Spear Emperor, dealing another heavy blow to the Parasite. The phantom became more and more ethereal, as if it were about to dissipate.
Naturally, this also thwarted the Parasite's plan to completely escape the North Sea Spear Emperor's body.
"Your Excellency Flame God, please..."
Xiao Zhan's voice continued to drift in.
"Shut the hell up!"
Jiang Yuan gave a cold snort. A thick layer of blue ice crystals quickly formed on the surface of the Ice Seal Domain, isolating everything inside from the outside.
He had originally left a transparent interface to maintain communication with the Blazing Sun Battle Team and others, so he could be informed of any unexpected situations outside.
But that was never meant to be a reason for Xiao Zhan and the others to interfere with his battle.
Boom!
As if venting his anger, Jiang Yuan gave the North Sea Spear Emperor and the Parasite another brutal beating until they were both on the brink of death and had completely lost all ability to resist.
"Is this Parasite the true body of the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor?"
Jiang Yuan looked at the North Sea Spear Emperor, who had regained his normal human consciousness.
Extreme Frost quickly covered his body, replacing the flames to completely imprison him. Only his eyes and mouth could still move.
Chapter 179: Freezing the North Sea Spear Emperor
Even after suffering such heavy damage, the North Sea Spear Emperor did not truly die.
It had to be said that the health bar of an Emperor Level Expert was truly thick, and their vitality was incredibly resilient.
Of course, there was also the reason that the North Sea Spear Emperor's situation was quite special; this body of his was anything but simple!
His soul was even less simple.
At this point, Jiang Yuan could almost conclude that the Soul Devouring Gu was the North Sea Spear Emperor's soul; the two had completely merged into one.
Even with Sacred Light World Purge, it was impossible to completely strip them apart for a time.
However, stripping them was clearly very difficult.
It was even harder to accomplish than resolving the Abyssal Demon God curse.
But if it were a matter of eliminating them, it would only require a bit more effort to complete.
However, considering the North Sea Spear Emperor's identity, Jiang Yuan did not take things to the extreme.
Mainly because even if the North Sea Spear Emperor was controlled as a puppet, his original self was an expert of the Federation and a Combat Instructor at the Nanjiang Academy.
Xiao Zhan's previous words were a reminder to Jiang Yuanthat if he could show mercy, he definitely shouldn't take things to the extreme.
After all, the people and factions involved with a figure like the North Sea Spear Emperor were surely numerous.
Particularly the North Sea Spear Emperor's friends and relatives, as well as students and disciples like Xiao Zhanwho had once been taught by him.
If he killed the North Sea Spear Emperor directly, even in his 'puppet' state, it would still have a certain impact on him.
"It's not his true original body!"
"But it shares the same source as the original!"
"Just like me now, my soul is completely fused with the Parasite!"
"The Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor and the Parasite are also symbiotes."
"As long as I die, the Parasite dies with me. Even if the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor doesn't die, he will at least suffer massive damage, his power will plummet, and it will be difficult for him to return to his peak!"
Although the North Sea Spear Emperor's life and death were in Jiang Yuan's hands, he showed no fear. Instead, he had a sense of relief as if he were about to be liberated. "To cultivate another Emperor-rank Parasite would be impossible without several decades!"
Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle!
Hearing the North Sea Spear Emperor's words, the Parasite emitted a series of threatening sounds.
However, several completely different faces appeared on its head.
They were the Gu insect, the North Sea Spear Emperor, and the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor, each with entirely different emotions and expressions.
They were merged into one, yet they still maintained independent consciousnesses.
Although the North Sea Spear Emperor's consciousness had been infected and blackened previously, after being hit by the special effects of Sacred Light World Purge, he had temporarily regained his normal sanity.
"Where is the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor's true body?"
Jiang Yuan frowned.
It seemed things were more troublesome than he had imagined.
The problem now wasn't killing the North Sea Spear Emperor.
It was how to preserve the North Sea Spear Emperor's life.
After all, saving someone was much harder than killing them.
Moreover, killing the North Sea Spear Emperor and the Soul Devouring Gu would at most earn him a single Federation military merit, and it would come with flaws and negative impacts.
But successfully saving the North Sea Spear Emperor, even if it just meant keeping him alive, would be a much greater achievement.
Even the North Sea Spear Emperor and those around him would be grateful to Jiang Yuan, owing him a massive favor and gaining him a large network of connections.
This followed the same logic as his saving The three people, including Jiang Heng.
Especially since Xiao Zhan had just mentioned that this was a Combat Instructor from the Nanjiang Academy, someone whose students were everywhere.
Such a person was practically a hot potato; he really couldn't be allowed to die directly at his hands.
"I don't know either!"
"The Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor is extremely cautious; his true body is hidden very deep!"
"The ones usually out in the open are basically puppets he controls."
"Just like me!"
There was a hint of helplessness in the North Sea Spear Emperor's tone. "Even if you kill his true body, it might not necessarily save me!"
"I see!"
Jiang Yuan was somewhat disappointed.
During the battle earlier, he knew that the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor was someone who prioritized self-preservation and had a very conservative fighting style.
But he never expected this guy to be even more conservative than imagined.
He hadn't even shown his true form from start to finish.
But it had to be said that even though the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor's true body hadn't appeared, the North Sea Spear Emperor and the Parasite he controlled had nearly wiped them out.
If Jiang Yuan hadn't been present and possessed the Soul Suppression Technique, the outcome of today's battle would have been an unknown!
Thinking about it, this Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor was not only more cautious than expected but also more terrifying.
After all, a single Parasite of his could control an Eighth-Rank Emperor Level Expert and a large group of Seventh-Rank Monster Kings.
Who knew how many Parasites the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor had actually cultivated, or how many Emperor-rank puppets he controlled...
"Just kill me!"
The North Sea Spear Emperor pleaded.
"I'd like to!"
"But killing you would likely bring me a lot of trouble!"
Jiang Yuan sighed softly.
By saving the North Sea Spear Emperor, Jiang Yuan would gain a large number of favors. People like Xiao Zhan would certainly be deeply grateful to him.
In the future, if he encountered any trouble, a single wave of his hand would bring a large number of Saint-rank and Emperor-rank experts to his aid.
The debt of gratitude for saving a life was something they couldn't avoid repaying even if they wanted to.
But if he killed the North Sea Spear Emperor, while Xiao Zhan might not directly turn against him, they would certainly become strangers from then on.
"Sigh!"
"But as time passes, once this damned Parasite recovers its strength, I'm afraid I'll be controlled by it again!"
The North Sea Spear Emperor also understood Jiang Yuan's reservations.
After all, his identity was not simple.
Killing him would indeed bring many negative consequences for Jiang Yuan.
"Then that's not something you or I need to worry about!"
Jiang Yuan let out a soft breath.
Once he thought it through, he felt that the benefits of saving the North Sea Spear Emperor were numerous.
As for dealing with the Parasite and the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor, he would let the Federation deal with that headache!
Although he aspired to be an all-around, omnipotent mage, he wasn't all-powerful yet!
There would always be things he couldn't resolve.
As for the future, that was for the future.
As the multiplier of the Soul Suppression Techniquecontinued to stack, perhaps one day he would be able to solve this problem.
He hoped the North Sea Spear Emperor could live until then.
By then, the North Sea Spear Emperor would owe him two lives!
Lord Flame God's kindness was truly something one couldn't repay in a lifetime!
Not just this life, but perhaps even the next life would be spent repaying his kindness.
"Forgive me!"
An aura of extreme cold emanated from Jiang Yuan's hand as he struck the North Sea Spear Emperor's body, completely freezing him into an ice sculpture.
Ice Sealing Law Power could permanently seal and freeze the target's body, soul, and everything else.
This way, there was no fear of the North Sea Spear Emperor turning dark again.
At the same time, it successfully preserved his life.
"Lord Flame God?"
After the Ice Seal Domain was retracted, Xiao Zhan stared at him with bloodshot eyes.
"He still has a breath left!"
With a wave of his hand, Jiang Yuan sent an Ice Coffincontaining the North Sea Spear Emperor's body to Xiao Zhan and the others.
He briefly explained the current situation of the North Sea Spear Emperor and the Parasite to them.
Chapter 180: Post-War Gains
"Thank you, thank you!"
Xiao Zhan showed an expression of immense gratitude.
"No need for thanks!"
"If he survives, he owes me at least two lives!"
Jiang Yuan pointed at the ice coffin and looked at Xiao Zhanagain. "As for you..."
"I owe you three!"
"If you have any orders in the future, I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"
Xiao Zhan guaranteed solemnly.
Azure Water Saint Lord and the others also voiced their stances one after another.
Even if they didn't count the favor from the North Sea Spear Emperor.
In the previous battle, Jiang Yuan had also saved their lives.
After all, the true root of everything that happened today lay with the Blazing Sun Battle Team.
On the surface, it seemed like the Demon God Hall was ambushing the genius students from various cities heading to Nanjiang City for the Unified Examination.
In reality, the Demon God Hall's true goal was the five Seventh-Rank Saint-level Class Holders of the Blazing Sun Battle Team!
"Fine, I hope you keep your word!"
Jiang Yuan said very calmly.
He thought to himself that after going back, he would record all these people's names in a little favor notebook.
He would look through it when he had time in the future; he definitely couldn't forget them!
This was a debt of favor he had earned with his life.
After saying that, Jiang Yuan stepped into the air and disappeared into the void along with the Spirit Ruins Azure Phoenix.
"Holy crap, holy crap!"
"Jiang Yuan, your master is way too strong and cool!"
On the train, Zhao Biao, who had witnessed everything, had eyes full of worship and awe.
Originally, he felt that Jiang Yuan's master, the Flame God, being a Seventh-Turn Magic Saint was already an incredibly outrageous and powerful existence!
But he never expected that the Flame God's strength wasn't as simple as it appeared on the surface.
Even the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor, famous on the Federation's bounty list, had his abilities completely countered by the Flame God.
Even the world-renowned, powerful, and terrifying North Sea Spear Emperor was easily taken down by the Flame God and sealed in an ice coffin!
It could be said that if not for the Flame God in today's battle, probably no one present would have survived.
Whether it was the members of the Blazing Sun Battle Team or the personnel of the convoy.
"It's alright!"
Jiang Yuan just gave a light smile, his eyes gradually gaining more emotional color.
He returned to his seat and fell into deep thought, calculating everything that had happened today.
At the beginning, the outbreak of the battle seemed to be because the Demon God Hall was attacking students from major cities heading to Nanjiang City for the competition.
But in reality, this was a series of schemes within schemes.
The Federation and the Demon God Hall were both plotting against each other.
However, in the end, the Federation side was slightly inferior.
Because no one expected the Demon God Hall would actually dispatch an Eighth-Rank Emperor Level Expert to join the battle!
Seventh Rank and Eighth Rank both belonged to high-level combat power.
But an Eighth-Rank Emperor was much stronger than a Seventh-Turn Saint, and their numbers were even scarcer.
If the Demon God Hall's actions were seen through by the Federation.
It would undoubtedly be a huge loss for the Demon God Hall.
Normally, this battle should have ended in a grand victory for the Demon God Hall, wiping out the Federation's Blazing Sun Battle Team and the six Seventh-Turn Saints, including the Scarlet Scale Blade Saint, as well as massacring the twenty to thirty thousand personnel and students on the three Mechanical Trains.
But what was even more unexpected was the emergence of the Flame God, a figure not in either side's plans.
Thus completely reversing the entire situation.
Ultimately, the Demon God Hall suffered a total wipeout; not a single person they sent managed to leave alive.
Not only did they lose a large number of low-to-mid-rank Demon God Hall members, but in terms of high-end combat power, three Seventh-Rank Saint-level Experts, including the Darkness Magic Saint, died.
Additionally, one of the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor's clones was destroyed, and a Parasite was lost; even if his true body didn't die, his strength would be greatly diminished.
There was also the long-missing North Sea Spear Emperor, who had returned to the Federation.
Even though he was currently frozen in an ice coffin, if there were capable people in the Federation or Nanjiang City, they should be able to save him.
After all, Nanjiang City was a super giant city ranked among the top few in the entire Federation, with countless experts, much more powerful than Dongque City!
Of course, if the Federation couldn't fully save the North Sea Spear Emperor, or if the cost of doing so was too high.
Then at that time, Jiang Yuan wouldn't mind taking action again.
Right now, Jiang Yuan indeed had no way to save the North Sea Spear Emperor's life while dealing with the Parasite.
But that didn't mean he couldn't in the future.
After all, the current Soul Suppression Technique was only at a hundred-thousand-fold.
When it reached a million-fold, a massive transformation would occur, and like other Skills, it should activate law-level special effects.
As for personal gains.
First, through this battle, the Flame God's reputation was thoroughly established, as well as his stance on the side of justice (the Federation).
The Federation's attitude toward the Flame God would inevitably change again, with everything developing in a positive direction.
Similarly, this would be of great benefit to Jiang Yuan's own future development.
Second, it made a whole host of people owe Jiang Yuan a debt of favor.
This included not only the North Sea Spear Emperor and the members of the Blazing Sun Battle Team.
Strictly speaking, all the personnel of the mechanical convoy owed the Flame God their lives.
After all, the Flame God was not an expert dispatched by the Federation officials to protect them.
Saving people was not within his scope of duty.
Most obviously.
Previously, the students in the carriage had treated Jiang Yuan with respectful distance.
But now, there was an added look of gratitude.
Even the students from Tianhai City were no exception.
Third, during the battle, Heart Commands Myriad Spiritswas triggered, which not only caused severe mental backlash to the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor but also added a full 120 points of permanent Spirit Attributesto Jiang Yuan!
The reason it was so much was partly because after applying Sacred Light World Purge to the Blazing Sun Battle Team and others, they were also affected by the passive effect of Heart Commands Myriad Spirits.
However, every time they actively or passively resisted an enemy's mental control ability and caused mental backlash to the enemy, the permanent attributes gained were not added to them, but to Jiang Yuan himself.
On the other hand, the opponent was the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor; the stronger his Soul Devouring Gu, the more Spirit Attributes were added.
"This is actually quite nice!"
"In the future, I can not only remove mental control for my teammates but also increase a large amount of Spirit Attributes for myself!"
A sharp light flashed in Jiang Yuan's eyes; he seemed to have found another way to enhance his strength!
And it was more efficient than before!
Looking at it this way, the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor was quite adorable, not only sending 'favors' but also sending him spirit attribute points!
If he could find and control the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor's true body, wouldn't he have a machine to constantly farm spirit points?
After all, the Myriad Beast Soul Devouring Emperor's strength was sufficient; even if he suffered mental backlash, he would at most be severely injured and wouldn't be killed directly by the recoil.
As for the final gain, it was killing the three Seventh-Turn Saints of the Demon God Hall and successfully 'inheriting' part of their property, with a large number of items dropping from their Spatial Backpacks.
Among them were many valuable treasures.
This was much more profitable than killing monster bosses of the same rank.
"The train is about to start, please everyone return to the train immediately..."
"Next stop, Nanjiang City. Estimated time: two hours and thirty minutes!"
"This train will proceed at full speed without further stops. Please everyone sit tight and hold on..."
At this moment, an announcement sounded within the carriage.