Battle Through the Heavens: Harmony of Flame and Shadow

Two attacks that seemingly surpassed the Saint level collided fiercely, causing the entire world to lose its color in an instant. The sheer, indescribable shockwave raged outward, affecting hundreds of thousands of miles. The entire void seemed to be torn apart.

"Swoosh!"

At the moment when the demonic light shattered, the sound of breaking rang out simultaneously. A slew of Heavenly Demon Emperors charged with demonic weapons, launching an encirclement attack. Multiple demonic weapons, their auras interconnected, attacked with astonishing power.

"Bang, bang, bang!"

Jiang Yun, wielding a spear in his left hand and a longsword in his right, transformed into a dark stream of light. He deflected and sent flying four demonic weapons with a few swift movements. Yet another attack followed from behind, as dozens of Heavenly Demon Emperors joined forces in assault, forcing Jiang Yun to focus intensely.

Although these attacks did not harm him much, there was no reason for him to use his physical body to clash with these weapons.

Demonic spears pierced the air, demonic blades slashed horizontally, and sword lights danced...

Under the coordination of the Ten Thousand Demons Hall, the Heavenly Demon Emperors attacked in perfect unison. Dozens of them came at Jiang Yun in rapid succession, leaving him no time to rest.

Even when facing dozens of adversaries alone, Jiang Yun dealt with them with ease and composure, waving his spear and sword to dispel each lethal threat.

"Ding!"

Sweeping his longsword, Jiang Yun's blade collided with a peculiar pike. The blood-red blade reflected the side face of the opposing Heavenly Demon Emperor, who was the chief of the Erosion Demon Clan, ranked among the top fifteen of the Outer World Evil Clans—a peerless strongman.

Jiang Yun had encountered many such powerful foes during his battles, both familiar and unfamiliar. The depth of the Outer World Evil Clans' power was unimaginable, their thousands of years of accumulation hiding countless strongmen. 

At this moment, the Heavenly Demon Emperors seemed far less significant.

"Jiang Yun, you are bound to die!"

The Holy Heavenly Demon Emperor gritted his teeth in rage. Thus far, Jiang Yun had already killed an unknown number of Demon Emperors and Heavenly Demon Emperors.

"Convergence of All Demons!!!"

From the Ten Thousand Demons Hall came the enraged shout of the Holy Heavenly Demon Emperor. Countless Heavenly Demon Emperors simultaneously channeled their demonic energy into the heavenly demonic weapons in the sky. Dozens of demonic lights converged in the Ten Thousand Demons Hall, gathering into a terrifying strike.

The hall hovered over Jiang Yun, locking onto him, unleashing an earth-shattering demonic light that pierced through the heavens and everything beneath, descending rapidly toward his head.

The demonic light advanced swiftly, so fast that Jiang Yun barely had time to look up before it was already upon him.

It was fast, but the spear in Jiang Yun's hand was even faster. Unleashing a terrifying burst of killing intent, a blood-red arc swept through, instantly shattering the demonic light. Even more fearsome, the spear then targeted the numerous Heavenly Demon Emperors.

"Boom!"

The spear resonated with a dragon's roar, its dual blades like a true phoenix as they danced in rhythm. Together, they formed the divine shapes of Yin and Yang, shattering the void.

"Holy Demon Slash!"

The Holy Heavenly Demon Emperor's eyes turned bloodshot, staring at the descending spear. He controlled the Ten Thousand Demons Hall, frantically absorbing the demonic energy from the numerous Heavenly Demon Emperors, many of whom even ignited their essence blood.

At some point, a blade of light from the Ten Thousand Demons Hall slashed through the sky. Waves of chaotic energy cascaded down, like countless chaotic rivers manifesting on the blade, exuding unprecedented divine might.

In particular, at its center was a bright white light, slicing through the darkness of the universe, piercing the cold starry sky. It was so dazzling that the sun, moon, and stars appeared dim in its presence, devoid of any luster.

This was the Holy Heavenly Demon Emperor. At this moment, he seemed to have fused with the blade light, tearing through the void, piercing everything, carrying an immense aura of chaotic blade energy.

"Boom!"

Jiang Yun was not to be outdone. The void trembled; the black spear in his hand burned with an even fiercer demonic flame, like a true dragon emerging. The spear blade radiated a heavenly brilliance, slicing through like a phoenix wing.

"Bang!"

The Holy Heavenly Demon Emperor was struck and sent flying, unable to halt his retreat. His arm, holding the blade, trembled uncontrollably, blood spurting from his mouth. Even the Ten Thousand Demons Hall in his hand showed a massive crack.

Before he could stabilize himself, the spear slashed at him again, wielded by an arm extending from the void, locking onto him from a distance of millions of miles.

The spear was overwhelmingly domineering, seemingly descending from beyond the heavens, encircled by divine beasts like a true dragon, a true phoenix, and a Kunpeng. It formed a spectacle of countless beasts stampeding, slashing toward numerous Heavenly Demon Emperors.

"Roar!"

The Holy Heavenly Demon Emperor roared, but he still could not withstand the unparalleled divine might of the spear.

"Crack!"

The raised demonic blade shattered, split in two. The spear, radiating unmatched brilliance, pressed down, causing the figure to bleed in the sky.

"Ah!"

The Holy Heavenly Demon Emperor screamed. Dodging the spear aimed at his head, he gripped the spear embedded in his shoulder with both hands, preventing it from slicing further. His entire being burned with essence blood, resisting helplessly.

But the fierce flames on the dark spear were too intense—they were the embodiment of Jiang Yun's inner primordial fire. Under his power, the spear displayed unparalleled sharpness.

"Shluuuk!"

The spear blade pressed downward, its terrifying force causing the Holy Heavenly Demon Emperor to keep shouting. Both his arms and legs trembled incessantly.

"Jiang Yun..."

The Holy Heavenly Demon Emperor had lost his initial arrogance. He looked up at the spear-wielding figure towering over him, his eyes filled with endless resentment and unwillingness.

"Time to journey onward!"

Jiang Yun gazed coldly at the adversary, the guiding light on his path. The Holy Heavenly Demon Emperor could indeed be called the first talent of the vast cosmos in millennia.

Dominant, wise, and ruthless, he had plotted for millennia to rescue the Evil Heavenly God. If all went to plan, he would undoubtedly succeed in freeing him and dominating two realms.

Unfortunately for him, he would meet Xiao Yan, Lin Dong, and Mu Chen in the future, and now he had encountered Jiang Yun. All his plans had turned to naught.

"Boom!"

With a violent thrust, the spear shattered the Holy Heavenly Demon Emperor into pieces, his very soul obliterated. In his place remained a flickering black-and-white flame, swaying in the air.

"Holy Heaven!!!"

The fall of the Holy Heavenly Demon Emperor occurred within mere breaths. The Dark Heavenly Demon Emperor and others, recently drained of power by the Ten Thousand Demons Hall, had just regained some strength. They witnessed Jiang Yun obliterating the Holy Heavenly Demon Emperor, their eyes wide with rage, tears of blood in their hearts.

The Holy Heavenly Demon Emperor was of paramount importance to the Outer World Evil Clans. With the Evil Heavenly God absent, he was the supreme leader, the head of all demons. Even the likes of the Beheading Heavenly Demon Emperor and the Dark Heavenly Demon Emperor had to obey his commands.

His death left the Outer World Evil Clans leaderless. Fear and panic filled their hearts.

Dark demonic flames flowed down Jiang Yun's arm, swallowing the black-and-white fire and returning to his body. Sensing his burgeoning energy, Jiang Yun locked his cold gaze on the distant Dark Heavenly Demon Emperor and others, a sinister smile spreading across his face.

At this moment, his aura surged, seemingly surpassing the Saint level Supreme Heavenly realms.

Sensing Jiang Yun's explosive power, the many Heavenly Demon Emperors felt a chill rise in their hearts. Jiang Yun's strength was beyond imagination. Even the Holy Heavenly Demon Emperor, who had amassed the combined power of all, was easily slain.

In the past, they saw others as "provisions," but now they faced a prehistoric beast—terrifying and insatiable.

"All Heavenly Demon Emperors, escape quickly! We are too injured to flee. We will hold him back."

"We may die, but the Heavenly Demon Emperors are our legacy. They must not fall."

"For the Holy God, for the glory of the Holy Clan, kill!"

Hundreds of Undying Demon Emperors and Profound Demon Emperors stood defiantly, ready to sacrifice themselves.

Seeing this cover, the surviving Heavenly Demon Emperors hesitated, then turned to flee deeper into the demonic realm.

"Like ants shaking a tree!"

Jiang Yun sneered, stepping forward briskly. With a sword in one hand and a spear in the other, the dense demonic flames around him seemed to form black armor, making him look like an unparalleled killing god.

In a flash, he swung his longsword, sending a black line through the air. Heads flew, demonic blood splattered, and over a dozen Undying Demon Emperors fell.

A Demon Emperor-level figure was a powerhouse across the cosmos. In the past, not even a Saint-level Supreme Heavenly or Heavenly Demon Emperor could easily kill them. Now, in Jiang Yun's hands, it seemed as simple as crushing eggs.

Jiang Yun did not know the extent of his own power, but he sensed he had taken half a step beyond the Saint level peak.

Though not yet half a step to the Supreme, he was already transforming toward it.

Wielding the sword and spear effortlessly, he sent countless sword energies and spear lights flying, mowing down the charging Demon Emperors like grass.

One by one, they fell like dumplings to the ground.

"We cannot retreat further. We must stop him, or our clan will be annihilated."

"Yes, we will fight him to the death. I, the Sky-Cleaving Demon Emperor, fear no death!"

"Agreed, we will fight him."

"Even if we die, we will take a piece of that bastard with us."

Quickly, the retreating Heavenly Demon Emperors turned, faces grim and determined, and watched Jiang Yun advance.

"Infinite Mountains of Corpses!"

"Endless Seas of Blood!"

"Eternal Darkness!"

Several Heavenly Demon Emperors, filled with tragic resolve, burned their essence blood and even souls, unleashing their strongest divine powers at Jiang Yun.

"Thousand-Year Reincarnation Slash!"

Jiang Yun's steps did not falter. Waves of sword energy filled the air as he swung his sword. His divine powers shattered instantly, and the torrent of sword energy swept over the futile resistors, drowning them in its wake.

More Heavenly Demon Emperors fell, followed by a relentless surge of Demon Emperors charging at Jiang Yun.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

The Outer World Evil Clans launched wave after wave of suicidal attacks. Numerous injured Undying Demon Emperors, Profound Demon Emperors, and even Heavenly Demon Emperors charged near Jiang Yun, their self-destructive blasts repeatedly destroying the space ahead, warping the images of the Dark Heavenly Demon Emperor and others.

"Such futile efforts bring no harm to me!"

Jiang Yun merged with the space, protected by the Reincarnation Demonic Flame. The self-destructions had no effect.

"Blood Sacrifice—Blood Evil Beast!"

A roar filled with rage echoed as a Heavenly Demon Emperor in dark red robes glared at Jiang Yun. He exploded, raining blood down on the ravaged continent below.

"Boom!"

A bizarre scene unfolded. The blood-red energy from the fallen Outer World Evil Clansmen flew out, coalescing into a tangible form—an enormous sea of blood.

"Roar~~~"

From within the blood sea, a violent roar emerged. A ferocious beast with three heads and four arms, exuding towering killing intent, appeared, looking like a hellish Cerberus.

"Jiang Yun..." A strange howl came from the beast's mouth, emitting the collective hatred of the Outer World Evil Clansmen defeated by Jiang Yun. Fueled by a Heavenly Demon Emperor's ritual, it manifest in this form.

This beast, born of hatred, followed the collective will of the Outer World Evil Clans to kill Jiang Yun.

Upon arrival, the beast roared skyward, brimming with destructive intent. Blood-red saliva dripped from its maw, forming three immense blood-red spheres aimed at Jiang Yun.

"Boom, boom, boom~~~" The spheres shot out, tearing through space toward the advancing Jiang Yun.

Facing this monstrosity, likely surpassing the Saint level, Jiang Yun remained unfazed.

"Boom!!!"

Raising his sword, Jiang Yun spun upward, generating boundless mystical light. A storm of sword energy swept forth, disintegrating the beast.

"Roar!!!"

Strangely, the beast swiftly reformed from the endless blood energy below.

Jiang Yun's eyes narrowed, realizing that to kill it, he must destroy the blood sea as well.