When Chen Nan's martial arts were half-ruined, he was extremely depressed, enduring loneliness and bitterness in despair...
It wasn't until he met Yu Xin, a cheerful girl who was like an elf or a fairy, in the mountains that a glimmer of light appeared in his gloomy sky, and his mood gradually returned to normal.
Everything has just begun, but it's already ending so quickly...
Chen Zhan is the most legendary figure of this era. It is said that he once climbed the legendary Misty Peak and fought against the immortals, and then retreated calmly. His fame spread to every corner of the Immortal Fantasy Continent.
His invincible reputation and unparalleled glory naturally aroused the dissatisfaction of some other top experts. In the beginning, top experts with profound cultivation often came to challenge him.
Among these people were renowned masters who had been famous for many years, extraordinary talents and reclusive hermits, and even some legendary cultivators who were about to ascend to the realm of immortals.
But as one person after another was defeated, fewer and fewer people dared to challenge the Chen family. However, this did not mean that no one came to challenge them; a legendary, peerless demon king sent a challenge letter.
One hundred and seventy years ago, the unparalleled master of the heretical path, Dongfang Xiaotian, roamed the world, invincible. Whether they were martial arts masters at their peak or cultivators who had achieved great success, no one could do anything to him, and he killed countless top masters.
That era belonged to Dongfang Xiaotian; no one could rival him. "Who among the heroes of the world can contend with him?" This is the most accurate description of him.
Sweeping across the world, with no one able to resist, Dongfang Xiaotian entered the northernmost frigid land of the Immortal Fantasy Continent 150 years ago, freezing himself in the Xuanbing Valley and remaining in seclusion ever since.
But half a month ago, news suddenly spread throughout the cultivation world of the Immortal Fantasy Continent that a peerless master from 150 years ago had emerged from the extreme cold and headed south to avenge the death of his great-grandson, who was the sole heir of his lineage. And this enemy was none other than Chen Zhan, the most legendary and powerful figure at the pinnacle of the cultivation world on the Immortal Fantasy Continent.
Ten years ago, Chen Zhan killed the evil demon king Dongfang Yunfei, who was the great-grandson of the peerless demon king Dongfang Xiaotian. The evil people went through many hardships and finally found the demon king's secluded cultivation place in the extremely cold northernmost part of the Immortal Fantasy Continent.
The news of the Demon King's resurrection spread like wildfire throughout every corner of the Immortal Fantasy Continent, shocking all cultivators. Dongfang Xiaotian had not appeared in the world for 150 years, and almost everyone believed that he had either broken through the void and departed or had aged and died.
Many people thought the claim of the Demon King's return was just a rumor, but a few days later the rumor was confirmed to be true, because Chen Zhan, the most legendary figure of this era, confirmed that he had received the Demon King's challenge and that they would fight at the top of Yue Mountain on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month.
The strongest warriors from two different eras are about to engage in a life-or-death battle, causing a stir in the cultivation world. This will undoubtedly be the most magnificent and exciting battle in hundreds of years.
Since receiving the challenge, Chen Zhan has remained calm and composed, seemingly unconcerned about the upcoming life-or-death battle with the peerless demon king, Dongfang Xiaotian.
The other members of the Chen family were extremely worried. After all, Dongfang Xiaotian had been invincible 150 years ago, and his current cultivation level should have reached the Immortal Realm. However, he was still lingering in the mortal world. It was likely not that he lacked the strength to break through the void, but that he did not want to leave.
The ninth day of the ninth lunar month arrived as scheduled, and cultivators could be seen everywhere near Yue Mountain, with countless cultivators from the Immortal Fantasy Continent flocking there.
Chen Nan and Yu Xin were also in the crowd, feeling very nervous and constantly praying in their hearts.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, a middle-aged man with purple hair flew in from afar, surrounded by rolling dark clouds. He looked down at the crowd like a peerless demon king. He exuded an aura of supreme power, and a huge energy wave emanated from him, spreading across the heavens and earth with astonishing might and awe-inspiring force.
There were countless powerful figures on the ground, but each of them could hardly resist the immense pressure. A great sense of defeat welled up in their hearts, and they had an impulse to fall to the ground and submit.
"Dongfang Xiaotian is here! Where is Chen Zhan?"
This person was none other than the peerless demon king Dongfang Xiaotian, who was over two hundred years old.
Everyone was shocked. The invincible expert from 150 years ago was still young, which showed how terrifying his cultivation was. He must have broken through the Death Realm and entered the ranks of immortals.
There's no reason for someone like that to remain in this space!
Chen Zhan's wife was an exceptionally intelligent woman. She was experienced and knowledgeable. Seeing the invincible demeanor of the peerless demon king, she immediately realized that his cultivation was definitely no less than Chen Zhan's, and she couldn't help but worry about her husband.
Chen Nan and Yu Xin were also extremely worried and prayed silently in their hearts.
Chen Zhan smiled and said, "You don't need to worry, no one in this world can kill me." His words were filled with strong confidence.
After Chen Zhan finished speaking, he flew straight up from the ground.
Those on the ground immediately felt immense pressure. The enormous pressure emanating from Chen Zhan, who had soared into the air, was like a mountain pressing down on them, making it hard for them to breathe.
If Dongfang Xiaotian is a peerless demon king, then Chen Zhan is an invincible war god!
"Good, good, good! You haven't set foot in the mortal world for 150 years, and I never expected that someone like you would emerge!" Dongfang Xiaotian said "good" three times in a row, which shows how much he values this peerless master.
Chen Zhan said, "I have long admired your name, senior. It is an honor to meet you today."
Dongfang Xiaotian's eyes flashed with two purple beams as he opened and closed them. He said coldly, "No need to flatter me. In the end, I am just an ordinary person. I couldn't bear to hear that my great-grandson, the only descendant of my lineage, died at your hands. More than a hundred years of self-cultivation still couldn't suppress the murderous impulse in my heart."
"The senior is a bold and unrestrained person. He expresses all his hatred in his words without putting on airs, which is truly admirable."
Dongfang Xiaotian said coldly, "Hmph, I am a true commoner, not a hypocrite. A battle between us is inevitable today. Are you ready?"
"Alright, please make your move, senior."
"Ah..." The peerless demon king roared to the sky, his long purple hair moving without wind, and a monstrous demonic flame surged from his body. The purple demonic flame swirled around him like a raging fire, and the powerful aura emanating from him terrified the onlookers below. Many of those with weaker abilities were so frightened that they collapsed to the ground.
Inspired by his aura, Chen Zhan's temperament changed in an instant. Blazing golden light surged from his body and surrounded him. He stood in the air like a war god, with dozens of dazzling golden rays shooting up from all around him. These dozens of protective sword energies pierced the sky.
Chen Zhan said in a deep voice, "Everyone watching, please leave this place. Get as far away as you can."
His low, deliberate words carried immense authority, leaving no room for doubt, and the people on the ground retreated into the distance like a tide.
After a deafening roar, an earth-shattering battle erupted between two unparalleled masters.
Two orbs of light, one purple and one gold, burst forth from the sky. This was the two's powerful first strike, and the enormous energy fluctuations seemed to shake the entire world.
Many onlookers were knocked to the ground by the huge tremor, and the crowd hurriedly retreated again.
Sword energy crisscrossed the air, sweeping across all directions, as two figures, one in purple and one in gold, clashed repeatedly.
The cultivators watching the battle were completely mesmerized. It was a level of martial arts that they could never hope to reach in their entire lives. Whether they were martial artists or cultivators, they all felt an urge to worship the two people in the air. In their eyes, the cultivation level that the two people in the air were now displaying was beyond "human power".
The raging demonic flames and the soaring sword energy stirred the hearts of everyone present. The fact that martial arts cultivation had reached its peak could possess such earth-shattering power was something they had never dared to imagine before.
Two peerless powerhouses from different eras transformed into beams of light, locked in a fierce battle. Amidst raging demonic flames and sword energy, swathes of trees collapsed below, and boulders tumbled about. Soon, the entire landscape transformed; damp earth surged up and covered the surface, causing the land to churn like waves.
The two unparalleled experts in the air were evenly matched, neither able to gain the upper hand. However, neither of them intended to stop, and they flew towards Mount Yue, which was not far away, turning the aerial battle into a duel on the mountaintop.
In an instant, the towering Yue Mountain was devastated, the entire mountain shook, and huge rocks flew everywhere.
Dongfang Xiaotian unleashed a powerful punch that transformed into a purple fist shadow the size of a house, colliding with Chen Zhan's golden sword energy, which stretched for over ten feet. This earth-shattering blow caused the mountain peak to shatter, accompanied by a deafening roar as rocks tumbled down, completely destroying the summit of Yue Mountain.
This earth-shattering battle captivated all cultivators.
The two unparalleled powerhouses kept changing battlefields, moving from the summit of Mount Yue into the depths of the mountains.
The cultivators watching the battle couldn't keep up with the speed of the two. Although they tried their best to follow, they could only see the terrifying traces left by the battle between the two invincible experts.
The entire mountain range was ravaged by the two, the forests were destroyed, the peaks were sheared off, and the valleys were filled in...
No one knew who won or lost in this battle; by the time everyone arrived, the two had already left the battlefield.
Soon after, it was reported that Chen Zhan had returned safely to the Chen family, but he did not reveal the outcome of that battle.
Who won or lost was no longer important. Both of them possessed earth-shattering abilities, and their battle opened the eyes of all cultivators.
Only Chen Zhan's family knows the result of that battle: Chen Zhan won!
In the final strike of their life-or-death battle, Chen Zhan struck the Demon King on the head with a palm. Dongfang Xiaotian's demonic arts were unparalleled, and this palm strike, powerful enough to shatter mountains and split rocks, failed to take his life, only driving him into a frenzy.
His eyes were bloodshot, and he went completely mad.
When Chen Zhan finally managed to shake him off, he was still running around wildly in the mountains. The Demon King was actually driven mad by that palm strike and went insane.
His eyes were bloodshot as he screamed madly, "My dear grandson, my great-grandson, I will avenge you..."
Chen Zhan tried to subdue him, but he quickly flew away, fleeing towards the frigid north. Chen Zhan chased him for several days, gradually losing track of him, and finally returned to the Chen family.
After defeating the invincible demon king, Chen Zhan felt no joy, but rather deep worry. He had a bad feeling that his family might be in trouble.
That ominous feeling came from Dongfang Xiaotian. He had a feeling that the deranged Demon King would soon come knocking on his door. The Demon King, driven mad, would no longer be able to reason, and if he were to target his family, it would be a terrible disaster.
Dongfang Xiaotian's cultivation level is the same as Chen Zhan's, enough to step into the Immortal Realm, but he is still stuck in the mortal world. If he goes berserk and seeks revenge, it would be truly terrifying.
He himself may not be afraid, but what about his family?
After this earth-shattering battle, Chen Zhan's fame grew even greater, and he became the undisputed number one figure on the Immortal Fantasy Continent. However, from then on, he rarely went out and never traveled far. He was waiting, waiting for Dongfang Xiaotian to come to him; he was protecting, protecting the safety of his family.
He did not tell his family about his worries, so as not to make them live in constant fear.
On a moonlit night, Chen Zhan's worst fears came true. He suddenly sensed an unusually powerful fluctuation, a powerful aura that made his heart tremble, but it receded like the tide in an instant.
When Chen Zhan gave chase, he only saw a purple shadow flying westward; it was too late for him. When he returned to the Chen residence, he found that his family showed no unusual behavior; they hadn't sensed anything.
Chen Zhan felt a heavy weight on his shoulders. The peerless demon king had finally come knocking, and his family was truly in danger.
On the night of the second day, that exceptionally terrifying and powerful aura reappeared at the Chen residence, and Chen Zhan chased after it but still found nothing.
This continued for five days. On the sixth night, the night of the full moon, that unusually powerful and terrifying fluctuation reappeared.
Chen Zhan rushed out quickly. This time, he was determined to stop the Peerless Demon King no matter what. If things continued like this, his family might really encounter an accident.
Seeing the purple shadow about to disappear, Chen Zhan's eyes shot out two golden beams of light, and he soared into the air like a bolt of lightning to chase after it.
After Chen Zhan left, a tall figure radiating purple light emerged from the shadows. His long purple hair moved without wind, and a powerful and terrifying aura emanated from his body. This person was none other than Dongfang Xiaotian, the number one figure of the evil path. At this moment, this invincible demon king had bloodshot eyes and a ferocious expression. He strode towards Chen's residence.
The towering vermilion iron gate instantly turned into a pile of wrecked iron under his palms. In the moonlight, his eerie figure exuded a sinister and terrifying aura, like a demon.
A terrifying aura permeated the entire Chen residence...