CHAPTER 426: CHAPTER 425 SIKONG YI_1

"The Hanging Cloud!"

His fist pounded on the Broad Halberd, and Elder Beiming’s fingers curled like hooks, flashing with sharpness. With a slight movement, wind and clouds stirred, and his Fist Strength condensed into a swirling cloud mass. The light from the Broad Halberd flickered relentlessly beneath his palm, yet it could not break free.

"Pulling Mountains and Rivers!"

The Ghost God Honorific channeled power into both hands, stabilized his horse stance, and raised the Broad Halberd high. Then, his entire body flipped upwards. With a mighty roar, the halberd smashed down, as if to overturn rivers and seas.

WHOOSH!

The halberd slipped from the Ghost God Honorific’s grasp, streaking forward like an ancient giant python. It shot directly towards Yan Wubing’s brow, aimed as if to annihilate his very soul.

Elder Beiming stood his ground. With an upward thrust of his hand, he seized the halberd’s edge and wrenched it outwards. He completely tore off the crescent blade of the great halberd.

The next moment, the Ghost God Honorific, with a backhand motion, sent the shaft of the Broad Halberd shooting out once more, piercing through the air.

Elder Beiming tapped his foot, his body recoiling. The two became entangled in a fierce struggle, neither gaining an advantage.

"Take the opportunity, capture that kid!"

Seeing Elder Beiming occupied, the Green Face Venerable, Tiger Venerable, Bull Venerable, and Leopard Venerable surged their True Qi. They moved decisively, lunging simultaneously to capture Ling Chen.

"Beast Traversing Ten Thousand Miles!"

"Tiger Fierce King Fist!"

"Savage Bull Galloping!"

"Leopard Breaking the Sky!"

The four Supreme Demonic Grandmasters, like four frenzied beasts, pounced towards Ling Chen.

"Hmph!"

The Black Swordsman glanced at the four rampaging Supreme Demonic Grandmasters and smirked coldly. He then plunged his black Treasure Sword into the ground before him, and four fissures instantly spread out in all directions.

"Sword Controlling Heaven and Earth!"

The four fissures spread for hundreds of meters before four strands of sword qi erupted violently. With the Black Swordsman at its epicenter, a black Sword Realm rapidly materialized, encompassing a radius of several hundred meters and protecting the area.

BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!

Four terrifying attacks slammed into the black Sword Realm. Instantly, the entire Sword Realm quaked violently, as if the very earth and mountains were trembling. The ground fractured, and large fissures webbed across its surface.

"Black Devil Heavenly Sword, Slaying Gods and Buddhas!"

The Black Swordsman’s wrist flicked, and four strands of sword qi shot out like streaks of auroral light, striking the four from the Green-faced Demon Sect.

PUFF! PUFF! PUFF! PUFF!

The four Supreme Demonic Grandmasters of the Green-faced Demon Sect were all struck by these four beams of light. Their bodies were flung violently backward as if dealt devastating blows, and blood erupted wildly from their mouths.

"Kill!"

As his battle cry erupted, the Black Swordsman’s eyes glinted coldly in the pitch-black sky, his gaze promising to reap lives and annihilate everything.

His killing intent was clearly focused on the four Supreme Demonic Grandmasters, aiming to eliminate them all in a single, decisive strike.

Enough!

Suddenly, a resonant voice boomed from the distance.

The voice seemed to sweep across heaven and earth, parting the clouds and roiling the seas. Where numerous gazes converged, a tall, imposing figure appeared.

The figure exuded extreme majesty. Upon his appearance, the winds and waves instantly calmed, all commotion ceased, and the entire mountain peak fell under the oppressive weight of his imposing aura.

Upon seeing the figure, the Black Swordsman retreated slightly. His gaze fixed on the man now standing above Sky Demon Peak, and he respectfully uttered, "Greetings, Sect Leader."

Indeed, this imposing middle-aged man was none other than Sikong Yi, the Sect Leader of the Saint Witch Religion.

Ling Chen also looked up, his gaze falling upon Sikong Yi. He had encountered Sikong Yi before at the Tienzong Ruins. Later, in the City of Thunder, Sikong Yi had reappeared, attempting to seize the Martial Arts Monument. Ultimately, it was thanks to Ling Chen that his scheme was thwarted.

Sikong Yi’s strength was undeniable, likely on par with Lu Youzhen, the Myriad Dao Sect Master, who was currently considered the most powerful figure among the Righteous Sects. However, no one had witnessed the true extent of either’s power, so their relative strengths remained a mystery.

Sikong Yi’s Cultivation was at least at the Fifth Level of the Sky Apex Realm.

With Sikong Yi’s arrival, all conflict ceased. His formidable aura subdued everyone present; he stood towering and majestic. His Cultivation Technique undoubtedly contributed to this, making everyone feel an oppressive pressure.

Sikong Yi’s voice was extremely calm, seemingly fair and impartial, showing no intention of favoring any side. "Have you all had enough of your brawling? If so, settle down immediately."

"Any disputes can be resolved after this trial. Besides, this is the Holy Church; what decorum is there in brawling and killing one another here?"

"The outcome of this Sky Demon Tower trial will be determined by the amount of Energy absorbed by your Demon Soul Bead. Rankings will be based on the points generated by the Demon Soul Beads, and we will distribute generous rewards accordingly."

Upon hearing this, a thunderous clamor erupted, like the roar of warriors going to battle, their voices seeming to resound to the heavens.

Sikong Yi surveyed the crowd, his voice echoing once again. "This trial is fraught with danger, but private duels are strictly forbidden. Discovery will result in a death sentence."

However, his warning garnered little attention. Fighting within the Sky Demon Tower had long been commonplace; even Disciples from Skypiercing Peak frequently engaged in such acts. Thus, few would genuinely heed Sikong Yi’s words.

"This time, over one hundred Geniuses of the Demonic Way are participating in the trial. Each Disciple carries a Demon Soul Bead."

"It must be kept on your person at all times. Otherwise, any achievements not recorded in the Demon Soul Bead will be nullified."

"If you cannot endure, activate the escape mechanism immediately. Each floor of the tower is equipped with such a device that, once activated, will safely transport you out."

"However, if you find yourself unable to continue, it is best to withdraw early. Otherwise, if you delay activating the mechanism, you will be in grave danger."

"In any case, I hope casualties in this trial will be minimal. Very well, prepare yourselves. We shall now open the Sky Demon Tower!"

As Sikong Yi’s voice faded, the clamor from the crowd instantly intensified, and the entire mountain peak buzzed with excitement.

"Young Master, you must not be complacent. Once you arrive at the First Layer of the Sky Demon Tower, avoid confrontations. Prioritize clearing the trials and then focus on absorbing the Demon Way’s will. As for Yan Xiang and his cohorts, ignore them for now," Elder Beiming said urgently. "A great many people are participating in this Sky Demon Tower trial, especially from the Skypiercing Peak Lineage. They boast numerous Experts and are practically invincible. They are certain to reap enormous benefits within the Sky Demon Tower."

"Who are the Experts from Skypiercing Peak?"

Ling Chen couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow. He had long known that Yan Xiang was not Sikong Yi’s strongest Direct Disciple, but he was unaware of the other prominent figures within Skypiercing Peak.

Know your enemy and know yourself, and you will never be in peril.

His focus now was not merely on Yan Xiang, but on the entire younger generation of Skypiercing Peak.