"I hadn't expected Yang Zhou to have this kind of trick up his sleeve, to summon you out."
"However, a mere Tier 2 Emperor Sovereign, thinking you can drag me down with you... Are you worthy?!"
Xu Chuan let out a cold snort.
Unlike the worried expressions on others' faces, his own was utterly calm, without the slightest ripple.
As his words fell.
*Zheng!*
The Zhenyu Demon Blade was unsheathed, its crimson body trembling slightly.
This was the blade spirit expressing its excitement.
This was the first time it had encountered an enemy of this caliber since its rebirth.
Its bloodthirsty instinct made it equally thrilled.
Concurrently, the Golden Ancient Palace appeared above Xu Chuan's head, its vast divine light erupting outward, enveloping him completely.
The power of a Tier 4 Emperor Armament was unleashed to its extreme, instantly covering the entire sky. Anyone who sensed this aura felt their hearts pound.
With the same Tier 4 Emperor Armament, the power displayed by Xu Chuan before and after his breakthrough to Tier 1 Emperor Sovereign was vastly different, even worlds apart.
Under the golden light's embrace, countless demons were confined and then annihilated by the disciples of the Taiyi Holy Land, their battle intent soaring.
"A Tier 2 peak Emperor Armament, and a Tier 4 Emperor Armament?"
"How is this possible?"
From afar, sensing the weapons in Xu Chuan's hands, the Demon Emperor's clone's eyes widened in astonishment.
One had to know that although his main body was a Tier 3 Emperor Sovereign, the weapons he currently wielded were only Tier 2 Emperor Armaments.
Their rank was even inferior to Xu Chuan's Zhenyu Demon Blade.
The reason for this situation was that the Demon race was far inferior to the Human race in terms of artifact refining.
Furthermore, the materials required to forge high-tier Emperor Armaments were extremely precious, and the number of Demon Sovereigns was relatively large, leading to a state of scarcity.
It was very common for powerful Tier 3 Emperor Sovereigns like himself to still use Tier 2 Emperor Armaments.
Only by entering the chaos and plundering Demon Emperors from other worlds would they become somewhat wealthy.
This was also why he had accepted Yang Zhou's sacrifice and come to Xuan Tian.
He also wanted to obtain some resources to forge Emperor Armaments suitable for his own realm.
Thus, the reason for his shock upon seeing that Xu Chuan possessed not only a Tier 2 peak long saber but also a Tier 4 Emperor Armament was understandable.
However, after the surprise, his face was filled with greed.
"It truly came without any effort!"
"To think that upon arriving in this world, I would have such a gain. Indeed, plundering other worlds is the best way to enhance one's own strength!"
He looked at Xu Chuan and murmured.
As long as he killed Xu Chuan, both of these Emperor Armaments would be his!
Even the refining process would be skipped!
"I want your two Emperor Armaments!"
He spoke in a deep voice, his words filled with command, showing no regard for Xu Chuan at all.
"You want Emperor Armaments? That depends on whether you have the ability!"
Xu Chuan sneered, then wasted no more words. The Zhenyu Demon Blade swung out a rapid saber strike, seizing the initiative.
"Seeking death!"
The Demon Emperor roared, his demonic energy surging, the power of laws rising to the heavens. His body rapidly expanded, like an ancient demon god.
Simultaneously, he produced a pair of Weng Jin Hammers and pressed them down.
Instantly, endless black lightning was drawn onto the hammerheads.
*Rumble!*
Lightning flashed, transforming into lightning serpents, carrying world-destroying divine might, and suppressing towards Xu Chuan.
In an instant.
The two attacks collided.
How terrifying was the might of a Tier 2 Emperor Armament?
The extremely terrifying saber energy clashed with the world-destroying black lightning.
An aura of destruction emerged, causing everyone except Xu Chuan and the Demon Emperor, including several peak Half-Emperor realm martial artists, to feel an unspeakable chill surge into their hearts.
It was as if death would descend upon them the next moment.
It was as if the heavens were about to collapse, and they would all be buried with it.
No matter the choice, it was a dead end.
No matter how they struggled, how they channeled their vital energy to resist, they were ultimately unable to withstand the destructive intent emanating from the collision.
At this moment, Feng Sheng's face contorted with ferocity. He, along with the Undying Volcano and the elders of the Taiyi Holy Land, poured all their strength into resisting this power.
"Is this the battle between Tier 2 Emperor Sovereign realm powerhouses?"
He looked at the man and the demon in the sky, his expression one of horror.
This was merely a probing exchange, and the resulting battle aftermath had already made them suffer immensely.
If both sides fought desperately, what kind of scene would that be?
He found it hard to believe, even dared not to imagine.
He feared that it would sow inner demons in his heart, fearing that his future martial path would be hindered from this point onward!
This was the clash of powerhouses.
Just as they were about to reach their limit, Xu Chuan waved his hand.
*Buzz!*
The Golden Ancient Palace above his head cast a stream of brilliant golden light, enveloping all the martial artists from the Taiyi Holy Land and the Undying Volcano, shielding them from the encroaching power released by the combatants.
"Very good, this is a fight with some zest!"
Xu Chuan's battle intent flared. This was a true battle!
"Come and fight!"
Xu Chuan let out a great roar, his body rapidly charging towards the Demon Emperor, the Zhenyu Demon Blade swinging, striking the Demon Emperor with one saber after another.
The opponent was not to be outdone.
After witnessing Xu Chuan's true strength, he finally adopted a serious demeanor, placing Xu Chuan on the same level as himself.
His twin hammers danced, forming a barrier in front of him, blocking all of Xu Chuan's attacks.
At the same time, the power of laws channeled the black lightning, transforming it into an invincible attack that, with ineffable divine might, pierced towards Xu Chuan.
He intended to deliver a fatal blow to Xu Chuan when he was unprepared!
However.
His plan fell through.
Although the attack successfully approached Xu Chuan, just as it was about to strike him, a golden barrier appeared on his body's surface.
The attack landed on it as if sinking into mud, completely stagnant.
"What?! How is this possible!"
Seeing this, the Demon Emperor was shocked again.
How could this be!
He had clearly seen Xu Chuan use that Tier 4 Emperor Armament to protect those weak human ants on the ground, which was why he had launched such a surprise attack.
He was certain that Xu Chuan would not dare to divert his attention to control that Emperor Armament while fighting him.
But how...
Xu Chuan's expression remained exceptionally calm, without the slightest ripple.
Everything was within his expectations.
As he had predicted, in a battle of this caliber, Xu Chuan naturally couldn't afford to be distracted by other matters.
But one must not forget, he cultivated the One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones technique!
Although cultivating this method had caused him to lose the powerful divine ability of the Three Heads Six Arms,
What he gained in return was three clones with strength comparable to his main body.
Furthermore, they were capable of independent thought.
Currently, the one controlling the Golden Ancient Palace was one of his clones.