Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 437 - 434 - : Resurgence of a Dead Ash

Chapter 437: 434 Chapter: Resurgence of a Dead Ash

"Yaoer, you can’t be joking, effortlessly killing a First Grade Martial Venerate; how is that possible?"

Ling Jingtian’s face was full of disbelief. Ye Xuan, currently at the Sixth Grade Martial Sect level, killing a First Grade Martial Venerate in a blink—what kind of joke is this? His expression seemed to be asking Ling Qianxue, daughter, are you sure you’re not teasing me?

"Yes, Yaoer, now is not the time for jokes."

Murong Yun also didn’t believe Ye Xuan possessed such strength. A mighty First Grade Martial Venerate, not someone you just eliminate on a whim. He knew Ling Qianxue must have said this to reassure them.

But this lie was too far-fetched to be believable.

"I’m not joking."

Ling Qianxue looked at the two men in front of her somewhat speechlessly, then seeing their expressions, it seemed no matter what she said, they wouldn’t believe her.

Helpless, she could only look towards Ye Xuan, hoping he would speak up.

Just as Ye Xuan was about to say something, the martial arts arena suddenly shook violently, and at the same time, from afar, came a terrifying roar that sounded sinister, like ghosts wailing and gods howling.

"It seems even if we wanted to leave, we can’t anymore."

Ye Xuan’s gaze shifted toward the direction of the noise and his eyes slightly narrowed.

"What, could it be..."

Ling Jingtian and the others were also shocked. With such commotion, could it be the Bright and Dark Ming King has arrived?

"Damn it, why has it come so fast?"

Inside the Heavenly Martial Hall, many elders and disciples started to panic. Although they had never confronted the Bright and Dark Ming King directly, they knew of his terror, for many elders and disciples sent by the Heavenly Martial Hall were killed by this creature, many having become his food.

Boom!

As they talked, the ground shook intensely, and in front of everyone, a mountain suddenly collapsed and then a massive black shadow surged towards the sky mixed with immense Demonic Qi.

At the same time, from the perimeter of the Mountain Guard Array came an ear-splitting shout, and dense shadows began to attack.

Clearly, these were disciples of the Black Demon Sect.

"All elders and disciples, form the array to meet the enemy!"

Seeing the bursting forth of Demonic Qi and the shadow, Ling Jingtian shouted to the people behind him. Immediately, figures dashed out, taking their positions and together, they formed an energy light shield around the arena.

Within that sinister Demonic Qi, a fearsome silhouette emerged, entering everyone’s line of sight—a gigantic black bug increased hundreds of times in size, its body covered with black hair, and human heads on its body continuously screaming.

"It’s that Corpse Demon."

Ye Xuan’s pupils slightly shrunk. Back when they were eradicating the Black Demon Sect, he remembered that the Bright and Dark Ming King was swallowed by this Corpse Demon.

Above the Corpse Demon’s saw-toothed mouth now appeared half a human body embedded into the flesh of the demon, intensely familiar—not the Bright and Dark Ming King, then who?

Ye Xuan was somewhat taken aback that the Bright and Dark Ming King not only survived but had merged with this Corpse Demon, taking on the current grotesque form.

"Old Ling, back when my Black Demon Sect nearly perished, it was all thanks to your Heavenly Martial Hall. Today, this king will wash your Heavenly Martial Hall in blood to avenge the past humiliation!"

As the Heavenly Martial Hall was preparing to meet the enemy, atop the giant Corpse Demon, the Bright and Dark Ming King had already fixed his gaze on the people of the Heavenly Martial Hall, his eyes filled with deep hatred.

Facing this fierce figure of the Bright and Dark Ming King, the people of the Heavenly Martial Hall’s complexion turned somewhat pale. The appearance of the Bright and Dark Ming King, both demonic and not human, along with the evil Demonic Qi he emitted, had already terrified everyone before the battle even started.

"Bright and Dark Ming King, I didn’t expect you to be so tenacious. But seeking revenge against the Heavenly Martial Hall seems like you’ve got the wrong target. Shouldn’t you be coming after me instead?"

As fear was spreading among the crowd, a calm voice suddenly emanated from among them.

At that moment, the Bright and Dark Ming King was briefly stunned. Then, he saw Ye Xuan in the crowd and a surge of ecstasy burst from his eyes, "It’s you, you little vermin!"

Even if Ye Xuan turned to ashes, the Bright and Dark Ming King would not forget his face. His current plight was all thanks to Ye Xuan.

"Good, I heard you left the Tiannan Region and was worried I wouldn’t be able to find you to exact revenge. To think you would come to me, it’s like the heavens are on my side."

The Bright and Dark Ming King’s most desired kill was Ye Xuan. Destroying the entire Heavenly Martial Hall couldn’t erase his hatred, but killing Ye Xuan undoubtedly would let him have his revenge. He didn’t need to go to the Chaotic Sea Domain or exhaust himself searching for Ye Xuan, he could resolve it all now, here.

"Ah, now we’re done."

Ling Jingtian’s heart felt as dead as ashes. Now, it seemed no one from their group could escape.

"Even after turning into this and not dying, you’re quite tenacious. But if I were you, I’d find a place to hide and never come out again—then you wouldn’t have to die a second time," Ye Xuan said indifferently.

"Ha ha, clueless about life and death, do you think I still have the same strength as before?"

A fierce smile appeared on the face of the Bright and Dark Ming King. "My current strength is such that not even a real Martial Venerate Expert can handle me. Do you still think you’re my match? Die for me!"

With that said, the Bright and Dark Ming King also moved, his huge body stirring up towering Demonic Qi, soaring into the sky. As for his body, it extended from that of the Corpse Demon, violently striking towards Ye Xuan with a palm.

"I’ll meet this demon!"

Before Ye Xuan could make a move, Nangong Yao had already dashed out first, her cold long sword slashing through the air towards the hand of the Bright and Dark Ming King.

"You little girl seeking death!"

Seeing someone blocking his way, the expression of the Bright and Dark Ming King suddenly darkened, his palm movement unchanged, and he still heavily met Nangong Yao’s sword.

"Don’t be impulsive, young lady."

Seeing that Nangong Yao had already dashed out, Ling Jingtian’s expression changed as well, but it was too late to stop her, and seeing Nangong Yao about to clash with the Bright and Dark Ming King, he felt a bit unbearable.

This was completely like striking a stone with an egg.

"Yaoer is too reckless."

Ye Xuan slightly furrowed his brow as well, but he wasn’t too worried. Although Nangong Yao might not be his opponent, her life wasn’t in grave danger.

Bang!

As soon as he finished speaking, a loud collision echoed in the air, and Nangong Yao’s sword light had already collided with the handprint of the Bright and Dark Ming King. Instantly, a "squeak, squeak" sound spread through the air. The sword light shattered, but the chilling sword energy it contained tore the handprint apart.

The exchange of moves surprisingly ended in a draw!

"How is that possible?"

Murong Yun’s eyes widened, his face full of disbelief.

"Judged incorrectly; this young lady from Nangong is so strong."

Ling Jingtian seemed to understand; among the three, Nangong Yao’s strength was actually the strongest. No wonder Ye Xuan and Ling Qianxue looked utterly unflustered—it was because they had this young lady with them.

"This little girl, she has some skill."

The Bright and Dark Ming King withdrew his figure, but his eyes grew even colder. Then his palms suddenly lifted, and his hands started forming seals. At the same time, the Corpse Demon also abruptly opened its foul-smelling huge mouth—that sawtooth-like mouth now churned with a wave of yellow fluid.

Whoosh!

Suddenly, the Corpse Demon took a deep breath and then fiercely sprayed a breath towards Nangong Yao. This breath carried a large blob of yellow liquid, which was highly corrosive, removing wisps of green smoke from the air, hissing as it went.

"Seal it!"

A hint of alarm flashed through her beautiful eyes. Nangong Yao withdrew her long sword with her right hand, her left hand slowly closing into a fist, from which an extremely chilly fluctuation spread. As Nangong Yao struck out with her palm, the chilling fluctuations around her burst to the extreme; the highly corrosive yellow liquid turned into a solid block of yellow ice before her, resembling amber.

"Shatter!"

A cold shout suddenly came from Nangong Yao’s lips, and the next moment, the frozen yellow liquid also shattered into numerous ice fragments, scattering all around.

"Damn!"

The eyes of the Bright and Dark Ming King sank, his face incredibly furious. As he clenched his hands together, the mouth of the Corpse Demon opened again. This time, from the Corpse Demon’s mouth, a black light column blasted forth, full of immense power, which even caused the surrounding space to visibly distort, shooting at Nangong Yao with astonishing force.

This attack was ferocious, changing Nangong Yao’s pretty face.

Just at that moment, another figure appeared beside Nangong Yao—it was Ling Qianxue, her treasured sword drawn, executing a Wind Snow Sword Array.

Seeing Ling Qianxue appear, Nangong Yao’s heart steadied, and then she too activated her Xuanyin Body, and a burst of sharp Yin Cold Sword Qi exploded from the two women, bombarding the black light column.

Bang bang bang bang!

On one side was the voluminous black Demonic Qi light column, and on the other, densely packed, exposed icy Sword Qi; the two forces intertwined, splitting the airspace above the square into two extremes, continuously pressing and deforming each other until both were weakened and dissipated.