The dense demonic energy surrounding the area was dispersed in the explosion, followed by a cacophony of screams, roars, and bellows from the demon soldiers.
Rumble!
As the sound emerged, the distant sky suddenly vibrated violently.
A scorching and dazzling light ignited from the horizon, resembling a great sun. Countless attacks flew out from the light, and wherever they passed, the demon soldiers on the ground dissolved like ice and snow, leaving not a trace.
The remaining demons, witnessing this, began to flee madly, dodging the onslaught. In the blink of an eye, a vacuum zone was cleared. Only then did the continuous attacks cease.
As the smoke and light dissipated, massive warships emerged, tearing through the void. Powerful demonic beasts also escorted them. For a moment, both demonic and human gazes were drawn to this fleet. On each warship, groups of warriors clad in the disciples' attire of the Taiyi Holy Land stood. Their expressions were solemn, radiating a terrifying killing intent. Beneath their stern countenances, a hint of eagerness could be discerned. Without a doubt, with a single command, these warriors would plunge into the demonic army, engaging in a fierce battle.
"This is..."
"Taiyi Holy Land's warships? These warriors are disciples of the Taiyi Holy Land?"
"Did the Undying Volcano request reinforcements from the Taiyi Holy Land?!"
Outside the Undying Volcano, Yang Zhou, who was about to make his move, stared at the warships with a grim expression, voicing his speculation. It was obvious to anyone that this was the arrival of the Taiyi Holy Land. In the Southern Region, there was no longer such a large and powerful human martial force. Most had been devoured by the demons and their allies, serving as their sustenance. As for the Eastern Region, closest to the Southern Region, its strong cultivators had already been decimated by Xu Chuan, and subsequently invaded by a large demonic force, leaving barely any powerful martial artists alive! Only the Taiyi Holy Land stood supreme. Given the close ties between the Undying Volcano and the Taiyi Holy Land, their swift arrival in response to a plea for help was perfectly normal! Furthermore, the attire of the warriors and the flags bearing the inscription 'Taiyi,' fluttering in the wind on the warships, further corroborated his thoughts.
The tribesmen within the Undying Volcano had also noticed this sudden appearance of the martial force. Upon clearly recognizing the Taiyi Holy Land, they erupted into astonishing cheers!
"Taiyi Holy Land!"
"It's the reinforcements from the Taiyi Holy Land!"
"The Clan Leader didn't lie to us, they truly came!"
"Excellent, we are saved!"
"I heard this time it's the Taiyi Holy Son leading the team, where is he, where is he?"
Seeing the warships of the Taiyi Holy Land appear, they felt as if they had glimpsed the dawn of victory. Their earlier fear was instantly dispelled. Feng Sheng and the other high-ranking officials also breathed a sigh of relief. The arrival of the Taiyi Holy Land's reinforcements was truly timely! Had they arrived any later, a desperate battle would have been inevitable! Even without facing Yang Zhou, the demons alone posed a significant threat. Feng Sheng had observed no less than ten Half-Emperor realm demons, with three to four at the peak of the Half-Emperor realm! Not to mention, the demon soldiers of various levels far outnumbered the Undying Volcano's forces. Although demons were naturally suppressed in the Xuan Tian world, this disparity could have been compensated for by sheer numbers. It could be said that without the aid of the Taiyi Holy Land, the Undying Volcano faced almost certain annihilation! There was no other plausible outcome. But now, with the arrival of the Taiyi Holy Land, the situation had changed! Feng Sheng had only glimpsed from afar, and the strength of these Taiyi disciples and elders far surpassed that of the Undying Volcano, reaching a terrifying level! He believed that even when facing the vast demonic army, they would not be at a disadvantage. Moreover, Feng Sheng was very familiar with the voice that had just spoken. If it wasn't Xu Chuan, who else could it be? With Xu Chuan personally overseeing the battle, how could they possibly lose?! Yang Zhou had clearly also recognized Xu Chuan's voice. Since his son died at Xu Chuan's hands, he had come to loathe Xu Chuan with every fiber of his being! Therefore, he had meticulously studied every piece of information related to Xu Chuan and kept it constantly in his mind! He immediately recognized Xu Chuan's voice when it interrupted him, which was why his expression had turned so grim.
"Why, why would he come personally?" Yang Zhou couldn't understand. Xu Chuan's power, even after breaking through to the first-tier Emperor, still instilled fear in him. Only at this realm could one comprehend the immense strength required to fight five opponents at once! Perhaps only that esteemed Lord could achieve such a feat. This was also why he was desperately eager to devour all the human cultivators in the Southern Region to strengthen himself. Otherwise, he would have no hope of avenging himself! Yet, before his plans were complete, Xu Chuan had appeared in the Southern Region. This was entirely beyond his expectations.
"Doesn't he fear the demons attacking the Taiyi Holy Land in his absence?" Without Xu Chuan, wasn't the Taiyi Holy Land no different from the Undying Volcano now? As for the speculation that the Taiyi Holy Land had another Emperor realm cultivator, he hadn't even considered it. In his understanding, Xu Chuan's breakthrough to the Emperor realm likely utilized an opportunity from the Void Immortal Realm. That opportunity was only sufficient for one person to break through, otherwise, it wouldn't have attracted so much covetousness. But why did Xu Chuan dare to appear here? What was his reliance? He didn't know, and he couldn't guess. But he knew he was in trouble! At this moment, he had only one thought: to escape! Compared to dying now, the punishment from that esteemed Lord seemed less formidable. Moreover, he had indeed succeeded in breaking through the Undying Volcano; he just hadn't anticipated an unexpected interloper. Therefore, he might not be punished. Furthermore, that esteemed Lord also held a grudge against Xu Chuan; bringing back the news of Xu Chuan's presence in the Southern Region might even earn him a reward! Having made up his mind, he transformed into a black mist, intending to slip away. As for the fate of those demons, what did it have to do with him?
"Trying to escape now? Too late!" Xu Chuan, standing on the warship, saw this and said calmly. From the moment he appeared, he had been observing Yang Zhou. This person had defected to the demons, and by some unknown means, they had catalyzed him to the Emperor realm. However, like the demon lords and demon emperors he had previously slain, he lacked an inner world. The only difference was that he had devoured a large number of human cultivators, making his strength equivalent to two or three of the previous demon emperors. But with such strength, could he escape from his grasp? It was simply wishful thinking!
"Stay here!" As his voice fell, with a boom! The Killing Blade Domain, exclusive to the Emperor realm, unfolded, directly trapping the fleeing Yang Zhou within its confines. He flailed about like a headless fly, unable to find an exit.