Chapter 284
“All that matters is that I can kill you. What difference does it make if this body is my own or not?”
Exposed, Jiang Chen remained indifferent. The fact that the gathered forces couldn’t perceive the truth did not mean this ancient monster couldn’t. After all, he had once been an emperor, with a sensitivity to the laws of the universe that was unmatched.
Even so, Jiang Chen was unbothered. What did it matter if his secret was out? Power was the only thing that mattered.
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“Through my countless years of existence, this is the first time I’ve encountered someone as brazen as you!”
The Ye Clan Emperor’s tone carried an undercurrent of disbelief. A mere Saint King dared to treat him, a former emperor, with such disrespect. It was an insult of the highest order.
“You are no longer an emperor,” Jiang Chen countered with a cold laugh. “The moment you severed yourself, you abandoned that title. Besides, do you even dare emerge from your slumber?”
The coming of the Immortal Path loomed near, and the Ancient Supremes of the forbidden zones were slowly awakening, waiting for the right moment. None of them dared to reveal themselves prematurely.
“To kill you, my true self need not emerge,” the Ye Clan Emperor replied calmly.
As he spoke, divine radiance surged skyward, cascading down like a starry river. The light condensed into a towering figure, emanating supreme authority that left all present in awe.
Though it was merely an avatar, its majesty was enough to shake the heavens and earth. The entire world seemed to tremble, as if welcoming the return of a ruler of all creation.
In an instant, Jiang Chen struck. His Heavenly Execution Fist surged with dense Dao runes, unleashing a terrifying force akin to a collapsing star.
Boom!
The heavens shook as the void shattered, and a powerful Emperor Weapon emerged. Its resonance roared across the battlefield, exuding boundless might to block Jiang Chen’s path.
This was the Emperor Weapon of the Ye Clan Emperor, summoned in desperation. At this point, he could no longer maintain his earlier composure.
“A mere Emperor Weapon, and you think you can stop me?” Jiang Chen sneered.
He unleashed his Heavenly Execution Gauntlets and activated the All Heaven Mirror, their overwhelming power surging outward. The battlefield trembled, mountains collapsed, and the ground cracked under the onslaught.
The All Heaven Mirror flew forward, colliding with the Ye Clan’s Emperor Weapon to suppress it.
Whoosh!
The Ye Clan’s weapon vibrated violently, unleashing dazzling radiance like an erupting volcano. Its light cascaded across the heavens, blanketing the sky with its brilliance.
“The Great Dao approaches! Must this end in mutual destruction?” From within the Divine Source, the Ye Clan Emperor’s cold eyes opened, laced with a trace of anger.
The imminent opening of the Immortal Path weighed heavily on him. Awakening prematurely would deplete his vitality, hindering his ability to compete on the path. Prolonged battle would make it even harder to recover his strength for the upcoming challenges.
“I will kill you today!” Jiang Chen retorted with a sneer, his fists smashing into the Divine Source.
Boom!
The seemingly indestructible Divine Source shattered, releasing the Ye Clan Emperor from its confines. A boundless aura erupted, shaking the heavens and oppressing all creation.
“Seeking death!” The Ye Clan Emperor seethed with rage.
He had no desire to leave the Divine Source at this critical moment. Freed from its protection, his vast energy reserves began to drain, and his limited lifespan slipped away.
Without immediate recovery, he would struggle to reclaim his peak power. Adding to his frustration was the formidable opponent before him—a wielder of the Great Accomplishment Body—a vexing challenge he didn’t wish to face.
Whoosh!
The emperor’s Emperor Weapon soared forward, transforming into a colossal halberd. Its terrifying aura swept through the battlefield, its chaotic energy crashing down like immense mountains, obliterating the heavens and earth.
Even a mere wisp of this energy was sufficient to annihilate entire dominions, leaving the onlookers in stunned silence.
The awakening of the Ye Clan Emperor unleashed waves of energy that rippled through the Nine Heavens Realm, disturbing other Ancient Supremes in their slumber.
From the Yin Yang Sea, a massive being stirred within the boundless waters. Its eyes, like twin suns, illuminated the heavens and reflected the ongoing battle.
“A Great Accomplishment Dao Body facing Ye Shan. These two are fools to emerge at this moment!” The supreme being’s voice was icy and emotionless, laced with disdain and surprise.
Although the spectacle intrigued him, it was reckless for either Jiang Chen or Ye Shan to waste their energy before the opening of the Immortal Path. Such battles could compromise their strength, ruining their chances in the critical moments ahead.
“Yet, this Great Accomplishment Body is peculiar. It isn’t his original body but a borrowed one. A mere Saint King inhabits it, and still, he dares challenge Ye Shan.” The supreme being’s tone carried both mockery and admiration.
“If he doesn’t fall, he might very well become the protagonist of this era,” the supreme mused.
“Should he survive, none in this world will be able to stop him. However, this body isn’t his own, and he may not be able to hold out against Ye Shan for much longer. Eventually, he will falter.”
Even so, Jiang Chen’s ability to suppress Ye Shan, a feat few could achieve even with the Great Accomplishment Body, spoke volumes about his monstrous talent.
It solidified the belief that he was destined to dominate the Nine Heavens Realm, paving his way to becoming a true emperor.
In the Ancient Desolate Demon Domain, the Demon Emperor observed with a grim expression.
“So, it’s Jiang Chen who controls the Great Accomplishment Body,” he muttered darkly.
“I wondered how the Nine Heavens Realm birthed such a being. Turns out it’s Jiang Chen occupying this perfect Great Accomplishment Dao Body, unleashing such overwhelming power.”
“Truly extraordinary. If he survives today, it will become nearly impossible to kill him in the future!”
The Demon Emperor couldn’t hide his frustration.
While his formation still constrained him, Jiang Chen’s strength was growing at an alarming rate, reminiscent of the Eternal Emperor of ages past.
If Jiang Chen truly ascended, another Eternal Emperor would rise, making the Demon Emperor’s escape an unattainable dream. Had he known that Jiang Chen’s physique stemmed from his faction’s actions, regret would have consumed him entirely.