Sword Sovereign of the Celestial Emperor

Clang, clang, clang...

Their body techniques were as fast as the speed of light; in an instant, they had engaged each other thousands of times. The void was torn, chaotic currents emerged, and endless light and shadows flickered between the two of them.

Boom!

"Phantom Underworld Sovereign!"

The Phantom Demon King retreated swiftly, with his two black ribbons instantly shredded. In a hurry, he roared, and his surrounding magical domain instantly transformed into a dark demon beast with terrifying and coldly murderous claws, pressing towards Chu Ming, tearing through the void and causing stars to fall.

Chu Ming's face slightly tensed. The Phantom Underworld Sovereign was definitely a high-tier secret technique. Just its sheer aura gave him an overwhelming sensation. This Phantom Underworld Sovereign had not only tangible destructive power but also an illusory confusing secret, making it impossible to defend against.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

"Heaven-Burying Sword!"

As the coldly murderous claws neared, Chu Ming advanced instead of retreating. The Azure Sky Sword in his hand emitted an endless chill, and three terrifying sword auras burst forth, tearing through the void and shattering the Milky Way. The relentless shockwaves spread from Chu Ming to the depths of the cosmos.

Boom!

Poof, poof, poof...

As the three blazing sword auras approached, the mouth of the Phantom Underworld Sovereign opened wide, exuding a terrifying suction force. The surrounding space became viscous like water, and the sword auras were instantly devoured entirely. Witnessing this, a trace of pride appeared on the face of the Phantom Demon King.

Although the Phantom Underworld Sovereign was merely a high-tier secret technique, it was among the best. He had once used this secret technique to kill numerous Demon Kings.

Splurt!

A rumbling explosion echoed through the void, like a thunderbolt jolting through the emptiness. The entire body of the Phantom Underworld Sovereign began to tremble violently. The pride on the Phantom Demon King's face instantly froze.

Boom!

Dazzling sword auras flew forth, causing the Phantom Underworld Sovereign's body to explode. The void shattered into countless fragments drifting in all directions, and three brilliant sword auras swiftly dashed towards the Phantom Demon King, their cold light gleaming.

Boom! Boom!

The Phantom Demon King's eyes flickered; one black and one white vortex of terrifying power were unleashed. With just a glance, he tore the three sword auras apart. This was only possible because of the Phantom Underworld Sovereign's intervention; otherwise, tearing through these three sword auras would not have been so simple.

"I admit, I underestimated you. But, for ruining my master's plan, you will pay the price!"

The Phantom Demon King took a deep breath and spoke calmly, as if discussing a trivial matter.

Boom!

The Phantom Demon King struck again, his arms spiraling. A black and a white tornado emerged from the void. The Path of Magic, filled with slaughter and chaos, seemed to have countless Asuras climbing within the void.

"Twin Dragon Cloud Annihilation!"

Boom! Boom!

The stars in the sky dimmed. With this strike from the Phantom Demon King, mountains and rivers shifted, the cosmos turned ordinary. As the mist churned, black and white dragon shadows soared into the sky, their cold eyes fixed on Chu Ming as if staring at a dead man.

...

The Central Divine Domain, Undying Peak!

At the peak of the Undying Peak stood a blood-red divine hall, the resting palace of the Death Emperor. As one of the continent's peak experts, a mere wave of the Death Emperor's hand could establish a powerful superpower, nothing inferior to the Bright Mansion. However, the Death Emperor chose not to.

Instead, he chose to reside at the Undying Peak, spending his years in seclusion. Although there were some disciples at the Undying Peak, they did not number over two hundred, and 99% of them were in the Realm of Transcendence. Their presence in the Central Divine Domain was minimal.

At this moment, within the blood-red divine hall at the Undying Peak.

A commanding blood-red figure stood before the divine hall, his eyes ancient, overlooking the entire Undying Peak. He possessed no discernible aura, appearing as ordinary as a common man. Yet, by his side stood a burly middle-aged man with a complexion as dark as iron, bearing a terrifying scar extending from the left side of his face to the right.

"Master, it seems Second Junior Brother is in trouble!"

The Bloodthirsty King spoke coldly.

The Bloodthirsty King was the Death Emperor's first disciple, with cultivation also reaching the top-tier king level, close to the level of the top-tier Overlord. In this world, aside from those crowned as emperors and few top elites, he was unmatched.

"That Chu Ming is indeed extraordinary. In just three years, he advanced from the Half-Step Life and Death Realm to the top-tier king level. I am no match for him!"

The Death Emperor's face remained calm, but his voice was ethereal, as if he might be present in any place at all.

"I am truly curious about what Chu Ming obtained in those two years within the relic. That he could achieve such power!"

The Bloodthirsty King said coldly, with a glimmer of greed flashing in his eyes. It wasn't just him; all the Life and Death Realm kings on the Celestial Martial Continent were curious about what Chu Ming had obtained from the relic. Indeed, there were more with malicious intent, however, the ongoing Human-Demon War made it impossible for them to act.

"That relic is truly extraordinary. The Demon Immortal acquired a cultivation technique from it. Just a few words expanded my knowledge immensely. Furthermore, he only reached the seventh level of the Primordial Tower to gain such opportunities. The owner of the relic is beyond our imagination."

The Death Emperor said indifferently. The Snow Demon Immortal also entered the relic and reached the seventh level of the Primordial Tower, obtaining a Celestial Level cultivation technique. Upon leaving, the first thing he did was give it to the Death Emperor. It wasn't because the Death Emperor was domineering; the technique had a restriction that only the Death Emperor could lift.

"Now the Demon Immortal is in seclusion, breaking through to the Life and Death Realm. Once he succeeds, he will at least be a high-tier king, and in less than half a year, becoming a top-tier king is almost certain!"

Speaking of the Snow Demon King, a flicker of a smile appeared on the Bloodthirsty King's grim face but quickly faded. His expression turned somber as he continued, "Master, Chu Ming is indeed formidable. Should I go help Second Junior Brother?"

The Death Emperor's eyes were tranquil, showing no emotional fluctuation. He whispered, "No need. I am reserving that Creature Blood Body for the Demon Immortal's breakthrough to the Life and Death Realm. Now that the Demon Immortal is near his breakthrough, dealing with this is not critical. There is no need to offend Chu Ming over it."

The Bloodthirsty King nodded slightly. Indeed, Chu Ming was still very young with endless potential. This apprehension was something even the Death Emperor couldn't dismiss. If Chu Ming's vitality and lifespan had been nearing their end, the Death Emperor would not have been so complacent.

"Master, when do you think you will undergo your final transformation?"

The Bloodthirsty King carefully asked, as if recalling something.

"The Nine Revolutions Undying Body requires nine transformations, each known as a tribulation. I have undergone eight. When the ninth will arrive, I do not know,"

The Death Emperor sighed.