Heaven-Surpassing Divine Emperor

"I... refuse to believe it!"

An untamed, defiant voice echoed between heaven and earth.

Demon Sword Spirit Slayer pulsed with boundless black light, tearing apart the heavens and the earth. It was like a bolt of divine light from the Nine Heavens, stretching across the Celestial Vault.

At this moment, Jiang Chen had already activated his God-Devouring Realm.

He had devoured the Power of Ten Thousand Spirits within a ten-kilometer radius. Coupled with the Essence Blood and Martial Souls of the six Human Kings previously devoured by his Profound Yellow Melting Furnace, his combat power had surged by three full stages, reaching the Peak of Human King Realm Second Stage!

Although his Mystical Understanding had not yet reached the level of a Human King Realm Powerhouse...

...in terms of raw power, he was no weaker than a Human King Realm Expert!

SWOOSH—

An peerless sword light filled the space between heaven and earth in an instant.

Wherever this sword passed, all light was devoured, leaving only chaos and Darkness.

It was as if this corner of the world had returned to primordial chaos.

And only this sword could part the heavens and earth!

The appearance of this sword strike made many Human Emperor Powerhouses’ expressions change slightly. Long Chan of the Dragon Emperor Ancient Country narrowed his eyes and muttered to himself, ’The All Heaven Stars Sword Manual? Zifeng Tianhen, what is the relationship between this Jiang Chen and your Purple Wind Clan?’

Song Tiancheng also looked at Zifeng Tianhen, his killing intent palpable. "Zifeng Tianhen, we need an explanation!"

Bing Qianchi quickly added, "There is something you all may not know. That day, my clan and the Ice King Race besieged the Purple Wind Clan, but our plan was ruined by that little beast Jiang Chen. As far as I am aware, Jiang Chen’s relationship with the Purple Wind Clan is very close!"

The feud between him and Zifeng Tianhen was to the death.

Naturally, he wouldn’t pass up any opportunity to undermine the Purple Wind Clan.

Facing the questioning of the powerful experts, Zifeng Tianhen raised an eyebrow, his expression still indifferent and calm. He said, "Jiang Chen cured my clansmen of the Soul-Loss Gu poison, so I gifted him the All Heaven Stars Sword Manual as a thank you. What? Surely you don’t suspect that I’m the one who trained this genius Jiang Chen?"

His expression was placid, but the corner of his mouth tilted up in a mocking smile.

The Emperors were taken aback.

None of them said anything further.

Starting a war between Human Emperors was not so simple!

Unless there was a feud that could only end in death or a foolproof plan, even a power as great as the Dragon Emperor Ancient Country would not easily provoke a Human Emperor!

After all...

With Long Chan’s strength, defeating a Human Emperor was easy, but killing one who was on the Celestial Venerable List was not so simple. What’s more, Zifeng Tianhen’s strength was renowned on the Human Venerable List. If the assassination failed and he escaped, a Human Emperor bent on frantic revenge would be a nightmare for the Dragon Emperor Ancient Country!

Seeing his attempt to stir up trouble fail, Bing Qianchi was deeply disappointed.

But he also knew that inciting the other Human Emperors to deal with Zifeng Tianhen was an extremely difficult task.

A vicious glint flashed in his eyes as he looked toward Jiang Chen, his gaze filled with venomous and icy killing intent. "Jiang Chen, you must die today!"

If not for Jiang Chen, he would have long since broken through Purple Wind City and annexed the Purple Wind Clan!

If not for Jiang Chen, his precious sons would not have died.

Among the Human Emperors present, this Human Emperor Powerhouse from the Icefield Race probably hated Jiang Chen the most, wishing he could tear him to shreds!

......

「In the void.」

Facing Jiang Chen’s peerless sword strike, Yiin Tianhe raised an eyebrow and gave a cold smile. "Martial Soul Manifestation!"

SWISH!

Behind him, a banner Martial Soul suddenly appeared!

It was a Battle Banner!

The Battle Banner was bloodstained and tattered, looking as if it might turn to dust at any moment.

But as this tattered Battle Banner stood behind Yiin Tianhe, it fluttered loudly. As the flag’s surface waved, it actually formed a halo of light that enveloped Yiin Tianhe. In an instant, waves of surging battle intent filled the surrounding space.

"Celestial Tier Seventh Grade Martial Soul—the Blood War King Banner!"

"They say the Martial Soul Talent of the Blood War King Banner is to boost battle intent, allowing any expert within its range to maintain a perpetually surging fighting spirit. Fearless in the face of death, it can drastically increase combat power!"

Yue Qianshan nodded, a look of pride on his face. "Yiin Tianhe’s Blood War King Banner can triple his battle intent, increasing his combat power by fifty percent. It is precisely because of his Blood War King Banner Martial Soul that he was able to fight in all directions for our country, remaining undefeated, and earning the title of War King!"

"It can increase his combat power by fifty percent? That’s too terrifying. Jiang Chen is surely dead!"

"He’s definitely done for!"

Upon hearing this, the assembled Human Emperor Realm Powerhouses all concluded that Jiang Chen’s death was certain.

After all...

...once one advanced to the Human King Realm, every single point of improvement in combat power was extremely difficult to achieve.

This Blood War King Banner, capable of increasing combat power by fifty percent, was a terrifying advantage!

"Hundred Battles Demon King Fist—Celestial Demon Slash!"

WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

He threw a series of punches, the afterimages of his fists layering over one another without dispersing. With each new afterimage, the phantom fist grew a size larger.

It smashed forward with the vastness of a mountain range.

BOOM!

The peerless Sword Aura and the matchless fist-shadow collided, instantly erupting into a terrifying Energy Storm.

RUMBLE...

The fist-shadow exploded, and the Sword Aura shattered.

"Jiang Chen, die!"

Yiin Tianhe, wreathed in the flames of battle, charged toward Jiang Chen. Behind him, the Blood War King Banner fluttered against the clear sky, carrying the momentum of a thousand armies.

The force of his fists surged to the Nine Heavens, threatening to destroy the earth and extinguish the sky!

"Heaven and Earth Split!"

Jiang Chen’s face was grim. His sword pulsed with Sword Aura, and a blade of light like a Qingtian pillar shot skyward, slashing toward Yiin Tianhe.

"You overestimate yourself! Break for me!" Bathed in the light of the Blood War King Banner, Yiin Tianhe’s battle intent was peerless, and he was fearless.

His fierce fists struck out one after another.

The light from his fists pulsed.

He brutally crushed the sword strike into oblivion.

"ROAR!"

Yiin Tianhe roared at the sky, beating his chest with his fists—BANG! BANG!—then clasped them together and smashed them down toward Jiang Chen. "Mount Tai Pressing Down!"

"Star Luo Destruction!"

Jiang Chen was neither servile nor overbearing, his sword soaring to the heavens.

BOOM—

The two completely different energies collided madly, then violently exploded, creating a ball of light as blinding as a Blazing Sun, hanging in the Celestial Vault.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

Jiang Chen and Yiin Tianhe were both knocked back, but then they charged at each other again.

BANG BANG BANG...

Sword light and fist-shadows filled the Nine Heavens.

They fought to the Celestial Vault, scattering the clouds and dimming the sun and moon.

They fought down to the earth, cracking mountains, sinking continents, and turning rivers back on themselves...

They fought near the crowd, forcing the Human Kings to retreat and the Human Emperors to frown...

"ROAR!"

Yiin Tianhe roared, and the Blood War King Banner behind him suddenly swept out, unleashing a wave of blood-red light. It formed a scarlet curtain that slashed across Jiang Chen’s waist. Jiang Chen’s entire body shook violently. He spat out a mouthful of blood and was sent flying. He flew a full thousand meters before he managed to stop himself, the blood and qi in his body surging wildly.

Even though his Divine Demon Tyrant Body had reached the Peak of Fourth Stage and was comparable to a High-level Celestial Tier Profound Weapon, his body was still severely injured in that moment.

His abdomen was nearly torn in half, blood gushing from the wound.

Jiang Chen clutched his abdomen with one hand, quickly swallowed a pill, and tore off a strip of his clothing to wrap around his waist, stanching the bleeding.

He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his dark gaze fixed on Yiin Tianhe.

Yiin Tianhe strode through the air, holding the Blood War King Banner, and sneered, "Jiang Chen, you are gravely injured. You’re no match for me. I’ll give you one last chance. Cripple your cultivation, kowtow and confess your crimes, and I might leave you with an intact corpse!"

"Hahaha..."

But Jiang Chen threw his head back and laughed. His laughter cut off abruptly, and his cold eyes stared at Yiin Tianhe as he spoke slowly, "War King Yiin Tianhe, an expert on the Earth Venerable List, your strength is indeed impressive. However, you are not yet qualified to kill me. War King Yiin Tianhe... I imagine that dying on the battlefield is the most fitting end for you!"

"Hm?"

Yiin Tianhe faltered for a moment, then frowned.

Jiang Chen took a deep breath. A sudden aura of ancient vicissitude and transcendence emanated from him. A calm, cold voice slowly came from his lips: "With my years, I forge a Celestial Blade. God Slaying Sword—Slay! Human! King!"

Slay! Human! King!

The final three words were sonorous and forceful, each one ringing with cadence.

VMMMM!

A black gleam suddenly erupted from the Sword of Gods, and then a peerless Sword Aura shot out.

SWOOSH—

The sword light was unbelievably fast, reaching the absolute limit of speed.

Even Yiin Tianhe didn’t have time to react before it flashed past him. Yiin Tianhe shuddered, his pupils suddenly dilated. He clutched his neck with both hands, a disbelieving voice escaping his lips, "S-s-so fast... a sword..."

THUD!

A large head flew high into the air.

At this moment, the Human Kings were terrified, and the Human Emperors... were stunned!