The world was silent, all combatants halting their battles, their gazes fixed on Wu Tian.
Wu Tian, however, remained unaffected by this attention, nor did he show any hint of joy from having slain the Mountain-Moving Demon Emperor.
With his current strength, a foe like the Mountain-Moving Demon Emperor posed no significant threat to him.
What he needed to focus on now was the Blood Heaven Demon Emperor, who was currently engaged in battle with Asura.
From the Blood Heaven Demon Emperor's aura, Wu Tian understood that he was not a match for him.
If Asura could not defeat him, the situation would undoubtedly descend into extreme peril.
He looked up at the sky, where within the swirling mist formed by condensed immortal and demonic energies, intense explosions continued to erupt.
No one knew what terrible battle was unfolding within, but judging by the commotion, it was certainly not something he could involve himself in.
Suddenly, the mist violently exploded, and a figure shot out in disarray, barely managing to stabilize himself.
Upon closer inspection, the figure was none other than Asura!
"This is bad!" At that moment, Wu Tian's heart sank to the bottom.
Undoubtedly, Asura had been defeated by the Blood Heaven Demon Emperor in this battle, and things had ultimately taken the worst possible turn!
As the mist dissipated, the Blood Heaven Demon Emperor's figure was revealed.
He appeared to be in much better condition than Asura, his laughter filled with mockery: "Asura, after all these years, this is all the progress you've made?"
"With your strength as a Four-Spirit Immortal King, you are still far too inferior to contend with me, a Five-Spirit Demon Emperor."
Asura's face was exceptionally pale, indicating that he had expended a significant amount of energy in this battle.
He had not anticipated such an outcome.
In ancient times, he had fought the Blood Heaven Demon Emperor for three hundred rounds without a clear victor.
Yet, to his surprise, after less than fifty rounds this time, he had already been defeated.
He looked at the Blood Heaven Demon Emperor, his eyes weary but filled with uncontainable rage.
He coldly said to the Blood Heaven Demon Emperor, "Don't celebrate too soon. It's not over yet."
The Blood Heaven Demon Emperor seemed to hear a joke, his mocking expression deepening as he said, "Not over? You're quite stubborn, aren't you?"
"On what grounds do you say such things to me? With your abilities, do you still have any way to deal with me?"
Asura fell silent for two seconds, his expression exceptionally grim.
Suddenly, his eyes erupted with fury, and he let out a heaven-shattering roar!
The sound reverberated through the universe, striking terror into the hearts of all who heard it. Judging by the sound, it was actually the roar of an ox!
Moo!
As the ox's roar echoed through the heavens and earth, Asura's body suddenly expanded, transforming into a colossal ox nearly a thousand meters tall!
This giant ox was as if cast from bronze, exuding an immense pressure, truly a creature that defied the possibilities of this world.
The Mang Shui Heavenly Ox, this was Asura's true form, and also the foremost spirit beast in the Spirit Beast Realm, second only to the Heavenly Phoenix!
Watching the giant ox suspended in the sky, Wu Tian's neck nearly twisted as his eyes filled with shock.
Was this Asura's true form?
It was simply indescribable!
Wu Tian knew that if he were to face Asura in this state, he would likely be crushed with ease!
Asura's aura had reached its peak, yet even so, the Blood Heaven Demon Emperor showed no signs of tension.
He smiled and said, "What, you're revealing your true form now? It seems you've truly been pushed to your limit."
"But if you think this will make you my opponent, you're thinking too much."
"Your current strength, at best, is only half a step into the Five-Spirit Immortal King realm. Compared to me, a true Five-Spirit Immortal King, the difference is like heaven and earth!"
Asura did not speak, merely responding with roars.
Rumble! Rumble!
His might was truly astonishing.
Under his roars, the very earth trembled, as if even the mountains and rivers were about to shatter!
Suddenly, sounds like surging waves echoed from all directions.
Then, to Wu Tian's horrified gaze, colossal water pillars erupted from various locations, surging towards Asura!
This was undoubtedly a breathtaking sight. Those hundreds of white water pillars, each representing a river, poured into Asura's massive horns, causing them to emit a fierce blue light.
"This is... the power of heaven and earth?!" Wu Tian understood what Asura intended to do.
Upon reaching the Immortal King realm, one gained the ability to control the power of heaven and earth. The stronger the Immortal King, the more of this power they could wield.
For Asura to directly mobilize half the rivers of the Spirit Beast Realm, this was a feat no ordinary Immortal King could accomplish.
After the river water power was mobilized, Asura's aura became even more potent.
His entire body glowed with blue light, his horns even more so.
All the power of the rivers had converged into his horns, and once unleashed, their power would be unimaginable!
However, even after Asura had achieved this, the Blood Heaven Demon Emperor still wore a smile, appearing confident of victory.
He shook his head and said, "Asura, you have truly disappointed me."
"During these years of my封印 (fēngyìn - seal), I dreamed of settling our score, because I felt you were worthy of being my opponent."
"But now it's different. I have made immense leaps in these years."
"Yet you, your strength has merely reached this level."
"Seeing your pathetic state fills me with immense amusement!"
"You are no longer worthy of being my opponent, so next... you shall die."
"Afterward, I will slaughter your entire Spirit Beast race, making you understand the price of opposing our Demon race!"
Black energy emanated from the Blood Heaven Demon Emperor's body, forming a murky blood sphere above his head.
This blood sphere, as if being manipulated by invisible hands, slowly took the shape of a spear.
The spear looked incredibly bizarre, radiating a terrifying destructive power, enough to inspire deep fear with just a glance.
Wu Tian's eyes widened considerably.
Because he knew that if he were to face the Blood Heaven Demon Emperor, with his own strength, even at the cost of his life, he would be unable to withstand it!
Asura, of course, also knew the terrifying nature of the Blood Heaven Demon Emperor's move. From his throat came hoarse, guttural roars, as if he were gathering energy.
Under the watchful eyes of all, the two immense auras gradually intensified.
Then, as if guided by a shared instinct, both unleashed their killing blows towards each other simultaneously!