Chapter 2144 : The Fall of the Demon Emperor

This Heaven-Slaying Blade possessed unparalleled might, serving as the ultimate trump card of the foreign Demon Emperor. Its extreme power could truly be described as earth-shattering and unprecedented through the ages.

At this moment, bolstered by the Supreme Devouring Dao and the power of his primordial spirit, its might nearly transcended a certain limit, even brushing against the pinnacle realm of the Dao-Unification Supreme Elders.

Facing such a strike, Eldrin's gaze sharpened abruptly, not daring to show the slightest negligence.

He channeled all his power to command the Chaos Primordial Qi, seeking to block this strike with the immense might of his Chaos Divine Art.

Alas, the Great Dao cultivation of the Outer Realm Demon Emperor was far more profound, and the Heaven-Slaying Blade was the ultimate divine ability from the ninth level of the Primordial Immortal Pagoda. The power of the Primordial Chaos Qi alone was utterly insufficient to withstand it.

In the mere instant of collision, the Primordial Chaos Qi Barrier could hold no longer, utterly torn apart by a single blade strike. Following that, the Heaven-Slaying Blade descended upon Eldrin’s very flesh.

Instantly, a shockwave capable of annihilating all things swept across the land, its ultimate power of slaughter eradicating everything in its path.

"Damn it!"

Upon hearing this, all the Celestial Emperors present instantly revealed expressions of profound shock.

But before they could react, an ultimate sword cry suddenly pierced the air.

只见碰撞的最核心之处，一道白衣如雪的身影腾空而起，他拂袖之间催动寰天晷，竟然在一Eldrin (Person Name)间杀至了异域魔皇身前。

The foreign Demon Emperor had just subdued his foe with a trump card and was still regulating his breath to recover when, caught completely off guard, he was dragged into the temporal domain by the Cosmic Sky Sundial.

Before he could even regain his bearings, another supreme Immortal Gold Puppet came striking forth.

Supreme Heaven Puppet.

The foreign realm's Demon Emperor's pupils abruptly contracted. He sought to harness his supreme primordial power to resist, only to discover that his speed and reflexes were both constrained by the power of time and space—there was simply no way to match the swiftness of the Immortal Gold Puppet.

In just a single encounter, he was sent flying sideways, a trickle of blood even seeping from the corner of his mouth.

"Ah—"

Suppressed by the Supreme Puppet, the Otherworldly Demon Emperor instantly roared and unleashed his ultimate power.

Boundless power of the Great Dao converged upon his physical form, unexpectedly countering the suppressive force of the Celestial Cosmos Sundial.

He unleashed his full power to suppress the Supreme Puppet, actually sending it flying within a few moves.

"To withstand the suppression of the Cosmic Sundial, your strength is truly extraordinary."

As the Otherworldly Demon Emperor withstood the suppression of the Celestial Chronograph, Eldrin couldn’t help but murmur softly, a trace of emotion flickering across his face.

You must understand, even the former Supreme Lord Chiyang, when confronted with the suppression of the Chronosphere’s temporal domain, could only utilize 70 percent of his speed and reaction capabilities.

Yet the Otherworldly Demon Emperor could disregard the suppression of spacetime power, proving his strength far surpassed that of the Blazing Yang Supreme. He stood among the foremost of the Dao-Unification Supremes.

Hearing this, the Otherworldly Demon Emperor showed no trace of delight, instead revealing an expression of profound gravity.

He scanned his surroundings and found that 30-6 Emperor Puppets had enveloped the area for quite some time. Above the heavens, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, transformed into the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void (Magic Treasure), sealed off the entire realm.

In the vast expanse between heaven and earth, 9 peerless experts—including Emperor Jiang, Seraphina Qu (Person Name), and Ye Yinghui—stood imposingly, as if they had been awaiting him for a long time.

"You have engaged in fierce combat with this venerable 1, using your flaws as bait to provoke my full-powered strike."

"Seizing this chance to pull me into the temporal domain—what an exquisitely shrewd scheme."

The Otherworldly Demon Emperor murmured slowly, then turned his gaze to Emperor Jiang and the others nearby. His pupils contracted slightly with solemnity as he said, "Yet I am deeply curious—how exactly did you conceal their auras?"

"By all accounts, given my cultivation realm and perceptive abilities, it should have been impossible for me to remain completely unaware of their approach."

Eldrin couldn't help but smile at these words. The Nameless Space was the very cradle where the Chaos Supreme Treasure, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, had been conceived.

Not to mention a Dao-Unification Supreme, even the most powerful Chaos Lord would be unable to detect its location.

"Of course, Eldrin would never divulge this secret to him. He let out a cold sneer and declared, 'The mysteries of the Space-Time Divine Form are far beyond your comprehension!'"

"Today, trapped in this place, shall be your dying hour."

As the words fell, Eldrin unleashed the full power of the Axe of Destruction, swinging it horizontally toward the Foreign Demon Emperor. With a single strike, he sought to cleave the fiend in 2 on the spot.

At this moment, Eldrin ceased all concealment, directly consolidating his 3 foundational pillars—physical body, Great Dao, and primordial spirit—into 1 entity, unleashing a supreme divine power capable of shattering heavens and tearing apart the cosmos.

The disparity in their strength was significant. Within just a few moves, Eldrin had completely suppressed the Foreign Demon Emperor, forcing him into a desperate defense.

"Die, you fiend!"

Almost simultaneously, Seraphina Qu (Person Name), the Jiang Emperor, and others unleashed their full power, continuously revealing their trump cards to besiege the Foreign Demon Emperor, quickly forcing him into a relentless retreat.

The Foreign Devil Emperor was indeed formidable, a true pinnacle among those of his realm. Yet, faced with the assault of nearly 10 combatants each wielding power at the Dao Integration level, even he could not hold his ground.

After several dozen exchanges, the Foreign Devil Emperor realized that if the battle continued, he would likely face only 1 outcome—complete annihilation.

Thus, at the brink of life and death, he roared and soared into the air, unleashing the most formidable forbidden trump card of his entire life.

Devouring the heavens and earth, cleansing the primordial chaos.

In an instant, the Otherworldly Demon Emperor's physical body shattered, his blood and bones merging completely into his primordial spirit.

As his aura continuously sublimated, his primordial spirit actually transformed into a black hole that devoured heaven and earth, absorbing every single attack from the crowd.

Even more terrifying was that after absorbing these powers, the Otherworldly Demon Emperor concentrated all the absorbed energy into a single point. Then, with explosive force, it transformed into a beam of light that pierced straight through the Celestial Sundial’s domain.

"Hmph—"

The temporal domain of the Cosmic Sky Sundial was abruptly pierced. Eldrin let out a muffled grunt, his face turning slightly pale.

His physical body had ultimately not reached the Unity Realm, and facing the Celestial Sundial's art of borrowing force to counter force, it actually allowed him to tear open the domain of time and space.

After tearing through space-time, the wings of heaven-devouring on the back of the Otherworldly Demon Emperor trembled violently, and he immediately attempted to rip open the void to escape.

Fortunately, Eldrin reacted with lightning speed. Just as the Foreign Devil Emperor was about to escape, he activated the Yin-Yang Void Mirror to seal this stretch of void.

"Do not let him escape."

Watching the Otherworldly Demon Emperor borrow force to counterforce, tearing open the temporal domain, everyone immediately revealed expressions of extreme gravity.

Yet, Ye Yinghui activated the 8 Trigrams Array Flags, ensnaring the Otherworldly Demon Emperor, while Seraphina Qu (Person Name) simultaneously wielded the 9 Extremes Soul-Severing Sword, relentlessly tearing through its form.

Chen Xianzhu, Jiang Huang, Ye Qingfeng, and others also sprang into action without hesitation, relentlessly assailing their foes by unleashing an array of deadly implements—the 7 Treasures Gourd, the 9 Solar Skies Fire Sword Formation, the 5 Elements Sword Formation, and more.

Although the forbidden divine art of the Outer Realm Demon Emperor was formidable, it ultimately struggled to withstand the extreme outburst of various supernatural powers, leaving him trapped in place with almost no means of escape.

Judging by the current situation, the Otherworldly Demon Emperor will likely remain trapped here until his demise.

But to avoid complications, Eldrin immediately summoned the Whirlwind Immortal-Slaying Gourd, unleashing a blinding sword radiance that shot forth in an instant.

"Damn it."

The moment he laid eyes on the Howling Wind Immortal-Slaying Gourd, the Otherworldly Demon Emperor’s heart sank. Yet, there was not a shred of opportunity for resistance.

But the dazzling sword radiance shone with unparalleled brilliance, passing through space and time as if freezing it completely. In an instant, it shattered the void and descended with crushing force, piercing through the foreign Demon Emperor’s black hole-like protective barrier on the spot.

Thereupon, the Extraplanar Demon Emperor's primordial spirit completely disintegrated, sustaining injuries beyond any possibility of reversal.

Lyra and the others seized the opportunity to press their advantage, driving artifacts like the 9 Solar Skies Fire Sword Formation to relentlessly crush down, nearly grinding the Otherworldly Demon Emperor's primordial spirit into dust.

"Finally, I have slain him."

Watching the Otherworldly Demon Emperor completely perish, Eldrin couldn't help but let out a slight sigh of relief.

To prevent the resurrection of the Outer Demon Emperor, he even channeled the power of the Annihilation Axe to sweep through the primordial chaos, not withdrawing until every last trace of the remnant soul was utterly obliterated.

After slaying the Foreign Realm Demon Emperor, everyone present was exceptionally exhilarated.

Lyra walked over and couldn’t contain her excitement as she said, “The Fallen Sovereign of the Abyss has perished—it seems we’ve lost a thorn in our side.”

Eldrin gave a slight nod and collected the several Chaos Spirit Treasures left by the Outer Realm Demon Emperor.

This foreign Demon Emperor possessed extraordinary wealth. After his ascension to the Unity Supreme, he had gained an additional mid-grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure.

Moreover, among his 3 treasures—the Abyssal War Armor, the Heaven-Devouring Wings, and the Fallen Heaven War Spear—the Heaven-Devouring Wings had also advanced to the mid-grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure tier.

After storing these treasures away, Eldrin finally returned to the periphery of the battlefield.

He turned his gaze back toward the battlefield where the Azure Phoenix Saint Empress and others were, only to discover that the Lord of the Prison-Suppressing Demons and his followers had long since recognized the dire turn of events and fled from this chaos.

"He's quite the swift runner."

Chen Ethan spoke, a trace of coldness unconsciously surfacing in his gaze.

Lyra (Person Name), however, remained composed and spoke calmly, "Without the Otherworldly Demon Emperor, these Demonic Path Celestial Emperors no longer pose a significant threat. There is no need to pay them undue attention."

Everyone nodded in agreement. Without the Otherworldly Demon Emperor, the so-called heroes of the Northern Abyss were hardly worth worrying about. They didn’t even need to intervene personally—the Heavenly Emperors of the 100 Realms of Chiyang could easily handle them all.

Their only remaining fate was to be utterly vanquished beyond the Flaming Central Realms.

Of course, the 100 Domains of Chiyang would likely need a new name from now on.

Congratulations, Dao Ancestor of the Returning Abyss.

At that very moment, the Celestial Emperors of the Blazing Primordial Chaos Domain approached.

They excitedly approached Eldrin and bowed respectfully. The Azure Phoenix Sacred Emperor, unable to contain his exhilaration, spoke with fervor: "Senior has vanquished the Otherworldly Demon Emperor. Henceforth, the 100 domains of Blazing Central shall undoubtedly revere Senior as their paramount sovereign."

"Yes, indeed. It seems that from this day forth, the 100 Domains of Blazing Sun shall be renamed the 100 Domains of the Returning Abyss."

Amidst the flattery from the various Heavenly Emperors, a rare smile finally graced Eldrin's lips.

He swept his gaze across the surroundings before speaking, "The Otherworldly Demon Emperor has been slain. From this day forth, the Northern Abyss Otherworld shall no longer be a concern."

"You may spread this news throughout the 100 domains of Chiyang, informing all major primordial domains that the crisis has been temporarily resolved."

Seeing this, the Azure Phoenix Saint Emperor and the others couldn't help but nod in excitement.

They bowed in unison and replied respectfully, "We understand."

Seeing this, Lyra (Person Name) nearby spoke up directly, "Not long ago, the lifespan of the Ancestor of the Returning Abyss surpassed 10 1000 kalpas."

"All these years of secluded cultivation were solely to eradicate the Heterodox Demon Emperor before reaching the 10 1000 Tribulations longevity. Now that the Heterodox Demon Emperor has been vanquished, it is time to hold the 10 1000 Tribulations Longevity Banquet."

Lyra spoke in a measured tone, then exchanged a glance with Eldrin before declaring, "After 3 100 kalpas, we shall hold the 10-1000-Kalpas Longevity Ceremony in the Primordial Realm of the Returning Abyss."

"All Great Emperors from the 100 Realms of the Returning Abyss may attend the longevity banquet. Should you find yourselves free from obligations, your presence would be welcomed."

Upon hearing this, everyone present immediately revealed looks of excitement.

A cultivator's Myriad Tribulations Longevity is an exceptionally significant longevity celebration, particularly the first time 1 successfully transcends the Myriad Tribulations. Even the Primordial Heavenly Emperor regards this occasion with utmost importance.

Not to mention that Eldrin had now reached the pinnacle of the 100 Realms of the Returning Abyss, so there was naturally no need for him to remain as low-key as before.

For the Heavenly Emperor of the 100 Realms of the Returning Abyss, this was also an excellent opportunity to build closer ties with the Eldrin Clan.

After all, with a new master now ruling over the Chaotic 100 Domains, they needed to understand how this new ruler would treat the 100 Domains of the Returning Abyss.

And this Tribulation of 10 1000 Calamities was their best chance to understand the Daoist of the Returning Abyss.

Understanding this, the Celestial Emperors present all revealed expressions of pleasant surprise. They promptly bowed in unison and declared, "We understand."

Eldrin flicked his sleeves to raise them, then spoke: "Your Primordial Realm is not far from the Nihility Chaos Domain now. This duration should be sufficient to reach the Nihility Chaos Domain."

"Before the longevity banquet commences, you must integrate the Primordial Domain into the Returning Abyss Chaos Domain."

With those final words, Eldrin did not linger any longer, immediately turning his path toward the Abyssal Depths.

After returning to the Southern Abyss 10 Domains, Eldrin did not pause for even a moment, charging directly toward the Northern Abyss Foreign Realm.

They ventured deep into the Northern Abyss Expanse, where they utterly eradicated the residual power left by the Demon Emperor of the Expanse, ultimately conquering all 6 domains of the Northern Abyss.

Thus, the lingering threats from the Outer Realm Demon Emperor were completely eradicated. The remaining affairs could be left to the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) and the Human Race's Celestial Court to handle.

After handling all these matters, Eldrin returned to the Abyssal Sanctuary and resumed his secluded cultivation, delving deeper into the Great Dao of Primordial Yang Heavenly Flames and the Great Dao of Primordial Earthly Genesis.

Meanwhile, the entire Human Celestial Court and even the major powers across the 100 Realms of the Returning Abyss began preparing for the Myriad Tribulations Longevity Ceremony of the Returning Abyss Dao Ancestor.

For all living beings across the 100 Realms of the Returning Abyss, this longevity banquet was an unprecedented grand occasion. The last time such a feast had taken place was over a million kalpas ago.

As for the news that the 100 Realms of the Returning Abyss had gained a new master, everyone’s hearts were filled with countless uncertainties.

They feared the dragon slayer would ultimately become a dragon, worried that the Patriarch of the Returning Abyss might turn into the next Otherrealm Demon Emperor. Yet, recalling the Patriarch of the Returning Abyss’s legendary deeds, their hearts swelled with greater anticipation.

With these worries and expectations, their feelings toward this 10 1000 Tribulations Longevity had grown all the more complex.

Thus time flew by, and 3 100 kalpas gradually slipped away.

Until this day, 4 figures suddenly flew in from beyond the 100 Realms of the Abyss.

These 4 individuals exuded an aura that could dominate mountains and rivers—they were none other than the Masters of the 9 Dragons' Lair and their companions, who had fled beyond the 100 Realms of Blazing Central in those bygone years.

At this moment, the 4 of them were beaming with glory, their smiles growing even brighter as they approached the 100 Domains of the Returning Abyss.

"The 100 Realms of Blazing Center, we have returned at last."

The moment he set foot in the 100 Realms of Blazing Zenith, the master of the 9 Dragon Nest finally broke into a hearty laugh.

After thousands of kalpas away from his homeland, his cultivation had finally reached the Harmony with Dao realm. Looking back now, he felt a unique thrill—the exhilaration of returning home in glory, draped in silken robes.

At this thought, the master of the 9 Dragons' Nest sneered coldly, "After thousands of kalpas apart, I wonder how the Abyssal Daoist and the Outer Realm Demon Emperor have been faring in their battle?"

Chapter 1 The biting mountain wind whipped across the cliffside, carrying with it the scent of pine and damp earth. Lin Chen gritted his teeth, his knuckles white as he gripped the rough stone ledge. Below him, a sea of clouds churned, obscuring the treacherous drop. He had been climbing for what felt like an eternity, his body pushed to its absolute limit. Every muscle screamed in protest, and the thin, frigid air burned his lungs with each ragged breath. His goal, the legendary Cave of Whispering Dawn, was said to be hidden somewhere on this very peak. It was his only hope. For 3 years, he had been stuck at the 3rd level of Qi Condensation. While his peers in the Azure Mist Sect advanced, he remained stagnant, a fact not lost on the sneering disciples who often whispered "waste" just loud enough for him to hear. The upcoming Inner Sect Disciple Selection was in mere months. If he failed to break through to the Foundation Establishment realm, he would be expelled, cast out from the only home he had known since he was a child. He pushed aside a thick curtain of vines, his heart leaping into his throat. There it was. A narrow fissure in the cliff face, almost perfectly concealed by the surrounding foliage. A faint, ethereal glow emanated from within, and the spiritual energy here was noticeably denser. This had to be the place. Crawling inside, Lin Chen found himself in a small, secluded grotto. The air was warm and hummed with latent power. In the center of the cave, a single stalk of Spirit Convergence Grass grew from a crack in the stone, its leaves shimmering with a soft, silvery light. It was a priceless treasure for any cultivator below the Foundation Establishment stage. But his eyes were drawn to something else. Behind the herb, resting against the cave wall, was a small, unadorned wooden box. It looked ancient, its surface smoothed by untold years. With trembling hands, Lin Chen reached for it. The moment his fingers touched the lid, a wave of profound, ancient energy coursed through him, making the spiritual energy in his dantian stir violently. He opened the box. Inside, nestled on a bed of faded crimson silk, was a simple bronze ring. It was cool to the touch and utterly plain, devoid of any intricate carvings or gemstones. Yet, as he held it, a strange sense of connection washed over him. "What is this?" he murmured to the silent cave. Driven by instinct, he channeled a wisp of his meager spiritual power into the ring. *Whoosh!* His consciousness was suddenly pulled into a vast, empty space. It was a grey, misty void, stretching out into infinity. Floating in the center of this space was a single, jade slip that radiated an aura of immense age and power. Hesitantly, Lin Chen reached out with his spiritual sense and touched the jade slip. A flood of information exploded in his mind. Ancient, complex characters seared themselves into his memory. It was a cultivation technique, but unlike any he had ever seen in the Sect's Scripture Pavilion. Its name echoed with formidable power: The Chaotic Heaven Sundering Art. The introductory lines alone spoke of defying the heavens, of shattering boundaries, of a path of cultivation so brutal and demanding it promised power beyond imagination for those who could endure it. This was no ordinary technique; it was a legacy. A slow smile spread across Lin Chen's face, the first genuine 1 in years. The despair and frustration that had plagued him for so long began to evaporate, replaced by a burning, unwavering resolve. He looked at the simple bronze ring on his finger, then back towards the cave entrance, towards the sect that had all but given up on him. "Just you wait," he whispered, his voice steady and cold as the mountain peak itself. "Everything is going to change."