CHAPTER 498: CHAPTER 497: UNDYING OLD DEMON_1

The burning power filled Ling Chen’s body, exuding heat. This overwhelming energy, now at his command, far exceeded his own physical limitations.

"Undying Old Demon, today you must be eliminated at all costs! We can’t let a demon like you continue to endanger the world."

The blurry figure behind Ling Chen actually spoke, its voice booming and powerful.

This must be the Red Sky Sword Saint’s lingering will, left within this Treasure Sword, Ling Chen realized.

"Whether I endanger the world or not is none of your damn business!" "Xie Zhiqiu’s" expression was grim. "Meddling fool! If you hadn’t stopped me back then, I would have already achieved Great Accomplishment in my demonic cultivation, unified the Nine Provinces, and dominated the world!"

The Red-robed Man said lightly, "Even if I didn’t stop you, other Experts would have. Since ancient times, evil has never prevailed over good. You will not succeed."

"Haha, do you think you’re still capable of standing against me now?" "Xie Zhiqiu" laughed heartily, his eyes full of disdain. "Back when you were at your zenith, you still weren’t my opponent. Even the Sword Formation, created at the cost of your entire life’s Cultivation, couldn’t kill me. In the end, all you could do was seal me away."

"Not to mention, now you’re nothing but a mere fragment of a will. What can you possibly do to me?"

A streak of coldness flashed in "Xie Zhiqiu’s" eyes. He then waved his palm, and in an instant, vast True Qi surged behind him as True Qi palms, like Ghost Hands, materialized one after another.

"Ten Thousand Demon Hand!"

Innumerable black hands emerged from the dark fog, fiercely grasping toward Ling Chen in a ruthless onslaught.

Seeing such a dense barrage of Demon Hands clawing through the air, Ling Chen was shocked. Without hesitation, his hand shot out autonomously to grip the Treasure Sword, and vast True Qi poured into the blade like a torrential current.

In an instant, the Red Sky Sword expanded to twenty zhang high, standing like a colossal barrier before Ling Chen, sealing off a section of the Void.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Each Demon Hand slammed against the Red Sky Sword as if striking a solid wall, only to disintegrate upon impact. The massive explosions of Air Energy were as dazzling as fireworks.

The entire spire swayed continuously under the shockwaves of the battle, teetering on the verge of collapse.

Suddenly, the sound of rushing air was heard, and several figures burst in from outside the tower gate—it was Xia Yunxin, members of the Azure Dragon Sect, the Golden Sword Sect, and others.

"How did these two suddenly become so terrifying?"

The members of the Golden Sword Sect stared, dumbfounded at the battle. Right now, Ling Chen or Xie Zhiqiu, either one of them, could probably wipe out everyone else here with ease, they thought.

"Can’t you see?" a member of the Green-faced Demon Sect shouted from nearby. "They’ve been possessed by the demon that was sealed in this place!"

"What?"

Xia Yunxin, the Azure Dragon Sect members, and the others all had their expressions change. Looking at "Xie Zhiqiu’s" face, it was indeed vastly different from before—completely distorted, radiating an evil, cruel aura.

At this moment, "Xie Zhiqiu" was completely shrouded in an eerie black fog, no longer appearing human.

Ling Chen, on the other hand, was enveloped head to toe in fiery True Qi. Behind him stood an exceptionally tall figure in a red robe, standing in direct opposition to the fog-wreathed "Xie Zhiqiu."

It seems Ling Chen’s will hasn’t been overridden yet, Xia Yunxin thought, looking at Ling Chen’s face with a flicker of relief. Although Ling Chen’s aura had drastically changed, he still felt the same to her.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let’s go help him!"

After exchanging glances, the Azure Dragon Sect members and the others moved, intending to join the fray and assist Ling Chen.

"A bunch of ants. With such pathetic strength, you think you can gang up on me?" "Xie Zhiqiu" merely slanted a glance at the Azure Dragon Sect members, a sneer flashing in his eyes. With a wave of his hand, a formidable black fog swept out aggressively. From within it, several large black hands shot out.

In the blink of an eye, those large black hands appeared before the Azure Dragon Sect members and, with lightning speed, slammed into their chests.

SPLAT!

At the very instant of contact, the Azure Dragon Sect members were sent flying backward, spewing a mist of blood as they were catapulted dozens of meters away.

The others were also thrown into disarray by the sudden assault of these black Demon Hands, all of them injured and defeated.

With just a single wave of a hand, everyone was instantly routed, their efforts futile!

The power gap is too immense! Xia Yunxin thought, staring at "Xie Zhiqiu" with shock. With Xie Zhiqiu’s actual strength, this level of power would be impossible. The one who possessed him must be an unparalleled Expert.

"Don’t make a move!" Ling Chen frowned, then looked at Xia Yunxin. "This is an unparalleled demon of the Saint Realm! Don’t act rashly, or you’ll only be throwing your lives away!"

"What? A demon of the Saint Realm?"

Not only Xia Yunxin but also the Azure Dragon Sect members and the others were astounded. They had never encountered a being of this level in their entire lives; they hadn’t expected to meet one here today.

The Saint Realm transcended the Sky Apex Realm, an existence that had entered a saintly state. It was said that beings at this level were omniscient, possessing the ability to perceive all things and comprehend the mysteries of Heaven and Earth. In front of such figures, people like them were no different from ants.

"Hmph, you ants! Prepare to surrender your lives!" A cold gleam flashed in "Xie Zhiqiu’s" pupils. He suddenly stomped his foot, and the demonic fog behind him spread out violently. Countless black tentacles shot out, blanketing the sky as they swept towards Xia Yunxin and the others.

As if it had transformed into a colossal octopus, its attack caused Xia Yunxin and the others’ expressions to change drastically.

WHOOSH!

A red figure suddenly shot forward. With a wave of Sword Light from his hand, it was as if he had sliced through space itself. CRACKLE! CRACKLE! Sparks flew everywhere as all the black tentacles were severed, disintegrating in mid-air.

"Annoying brat! I’ll deal with you first!" A cold light erupted from "Xie Zhiqiu’s" eyes. He vanished from his spot. In mid-air, a Demon Shadow flickered and instantly split into five figures, attacking Ling Chen from different directions.

"Red Dragon Sword Wave!"

A blazing fire burned in Ling Chen’s eyes. He roared, and a fire column of True Qi shot up into the sky. Instantly, the scorching sword wave spread out, engulfing all five Demon Shadows.

SPLAT! SPLAT! SPLAT! SPLAT! SPLAT!

All the Demon Shadows disintegrated. "Xie Zhiqiu’s" true form was revealed, and he was sent flying backward, spitting blood.

So strong! Ling Chen marveled, not having expected this sword technique to be so powerful.

Damn it! This kid is wielding the Red Sky Old Ghost’s power. He’s not easy to deal with, "Xie Zhiqiu" thought, only stopping after retreating several tens of meters, a look of shock in his eyes.

This body is too weak, "Xie Zhiqiu" mused, his eyes flickering. I’d better find a place to restore my strength to its peak first. I’m not yet familiar with Xie Zhiqiu’s body; my power isn’t even one-tenth of what it was during my Peak Period. Fighting Ling Chen now, the outcome is uncertain. It’s better to retreat for the time being. As long as the green hills last, there’ll be wood to burn. Once I’ve recovered my strength, who in this world will be my opponent?