Chapter 690: The Final Battle of the Three Emperors (Part 3)
Seeing Mo Yu and Xiao Yan using their Emperor Bodies, the Soul Heavenly Emperor's eyes flashed with surprise before he sneered coldly.
"I'd like to see how my Blood Emperor Body compares to your Lightning Emperor Body and Flame Emperor Body!"
With a chilling laugh, the Soul Heavenly Emperor stepped forward, carrying with him the power of wind, clouds, and thunder. He launched a punch toward Mo Yu and Xiao Yan with overwhelming force.
The sky cracked open as an endless wave of blood energy surged toward Mo Yu and Xiao Yan, bringing with it an almost unbearable wind of destruction.
"Humph!"
As the Soul Heavenly Emperor charged, Mo Yu and Xiao Yan also snorted coldly in unison. Neither backed down, and both swung their fists forward with equal ferocity.
Boom!
The blood energy clashed violently with thunder and fire, creating an explosion of power that disintegrated the nearby mountain ranges. The shockwave forced countless people to seek shelter from the battle of these colossal figures, whose destructive power was unimaginable.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
In the sky, the massive figures of Mo Yu, Xiao Yan, and the Soul Heavenly Emperor, each towering over ten thousand feet, stepped back in midair, shattering space with each step and leaving behind voids of darkness. But even as they retreated, the three charged at each other again, engaging in a brutal and primal fight of raw power.
No one could truly comprehend the sheer visual impact of three enormous titans clashing in combat.
With every collision, the heavens trembled, thunder and fire flashing brightly as if even the world itself was quaking from the force of their battle.
"Retreat!"
Far off in the distance, another massive collision occurred. Amidst the crashing forces, two voices shouted simultaneously. Moments later, a terrifying storm of thunder and fire erupted, and a colossal figure plummeted to the ground, turning a distant mountain range into a vast, deep crater.
Seeing the figure crash down, Gu Yuan and the others were overjoyed—it was the Soul Heavenly Emperor!
"Haha! The Soul Heavenly Emperor is finally losing ground against Mo Yu and Xiao Yan!" Zhu Kun exclaimed, his face filled with excitement.
Hearing his words, the others also grinned widely. The immense pressure that had weighed on their hearts was instantly lifted.
On the other hand, the Soul Clan members were pale with fear, understanding all too well the consequences of defeat for their side.
Boom!
Before they could fully absorb the implications, the massive figure of the Soul Heavenly Emperor shot back into the sky from the deep crater. He looked slightly disheveled as he glared at Mo Yu and Xiao Yan.
"Soul Heavenly Emperor, it seems your Blood Emperor Body is no match for my cousin Mo Yu's Lightning Emperor Body and my Flame Emperor Body!" Xiao Yan taunted, suppressing the turbulent blood in his body and smirking coldly.
The Soul Heavenly Emperor's expression turned dark. Facing two Dou Emperors at once was clearly overwhelming.
"Don't celebrate too soon."
His voice cold, the Soul Heavenly Emperor scanned the Zhongzhou region below, a sinister gleam in his eyes. "Today, I will bury you both, along with all of Zhongzhou!"
As his chilling voice rang out, the Soul Heavenly Emperor swung his hand, sending a dazzling beam of blood light plunging into the earth.
Moments later, to everyone's horror, countless streams of blood light began spreading from where the light struck, intertwining across Zhongzhou like veins.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Suddenly, the ground in Zhongzhou trembled violently. Gigantic beams of blood light shot up into the sky from various locations across the land.
"These blood lights… They're coming from the places where the Soul Clan set up their Spirit-Devouring Death Array!" Gu Yuan exclaimed in shock as he watched the beams rise.
Zhu Kun's face turned pale as he realized what was happening. "These locations—together they form another array!"
"A formation covering the entirety of Zhongzhou…" Yan Jin and the others were horrified. Could anyone really create such an enormous array?
"Mo Yu, Xiao Yan, my Soul Clan has been preparing for a thousand years. No matter how bad the situation gets, we are always ready. Even if you've become Dou Emperors, today will still be your demise!"
Blood light covered Zhongzhou, expanding across the sky into a massive, eerie formation too vast to comprehend.
"This formation was passed down by the first Dou Emperor of my Soul Clan. Its name is the 'Imperial-Slaying Array!'" The Soul Heavenly Emperor's voice was filled with malice as he grinned coldly at Mo Yu and Xiao Yan. "Long ago, even Dou Emperors fell to this array."
With a flick of his sleeve, the space behind him tore open, and the sound of rushing water echoed through.
What followed horrified everyone—a flood of blood gushed from the spatial tear, surging into the Imperial-Slaying Array.
"With the blood of millions of souls, I will activate this array. To die by its power is a fitting end for the likes of you…"
As the sea of blood poured into the formation, an eerie glow emerged from it. The blood light intensified and, under the watchful eyes of all present, coalesced into a massive, translucent blood blade, emanating a terrifying aura of death.
"Soul Clan, offer yourselves to the blade!" the Soul Heavenly Emperor shouted, his voice commanding and cruel.
At his command, a ripple of panic spread through the ranks of the Soul Clan. Reluctantly, thousands of Soul Clan warriors flew forward, their expressions grim.
Whoosh!
With a cold expression, the Soul Heavenly Emperor made a hand gesture, and the blood blade shimmered.
Instantly, the heads of the Soul Clan warriors flew off, blood gushing as their bodies withered and turned to dust in the wind.
As the blood was absorbed by the blade, it grew more defined and solid.
"It's all over now!" The Soul Heavenly Emperor gazed fanatically at the completed blood blade and spat a mouthful of blood essence onto it.
As the essence fused with the blade, it let out an ominous hum. Mo Yu and Xiao Yan exchanged glances, both sensing the immense danger radiating from the weapon.
"The Imperial-Slaying Ghost Blood Blade… So, the legend was true after all," Gu Yuan muttered, his face pale.
Ancient records of the Gu Clan had mentioned this terrifying blade. It had once been used to kill a Dou Emperor, shocking the entire continent.
To see it now, after thousands of years, was both terrifying and surreal.
"Don't worry. Mo Yu and Xiao Yan are no pushovers," Lei Ying said, clenching his fists.
…
"Soul Heavenly Emperor, you may have your preparations, but so do I!" Xiao Yan said, locking eyes with the Soul Heavenly Emperor as his hand seals shifted rapidly. He opened his mouth, and a dazzling light shot out, growing into a massive platform that appeared in the sky.
"The Heavenly Flame Platform?" Gu Yuan and the others gasped in surprise.
Suspended in the air, Xiao Yan's body flickered as he ascended above the platform. At the same time, the flame mark on his forehead began to pulse violently.
A wave of spiritual energy, impossible to describe, radiated from the mark, spreading across the entire Dou Qi Continent at an unimaginable speed.
"In the name of Emperor Xiao Yan, I command all flames in the world to heed my call!"
Xiao Yan's eyes snapped open, and a majestic voice, filled with authority, echoed across the entire Dou Qi Continent!
"Heavenly Flame Ranking, Number 23: Xuan Huang Flame, return!"
A deep yellow flame exploded from a distant mountain range tens of thousands of miles from Zhongzhou, shooting into the sky like a meteor. It tore through space, appearing over Zhongzhou in the blink of an eye, and merged into one of the stone pillars on the Heavenly Flame Platform.
Boom!
As the flame entered the pillar, a towering column of yellow fire erupted into the heavens.
"Heavenly Flame Ranking, Number 22: Myriad Beast Spirit Flame, return!"
"Heavenly Flame Ranking, Number 21: …"
"…"
"Heavenly Flame Ranking, Number 19: Green Lotus Core Flame, return!" A pale green flame surged from Xiao Yan's body and merged with another stone pillar.
"…"
"Heavenly Flame Ranking, Number 7: Nine Nether Golden Flame, return!"
With each call, flames from around the continent responded. Even flames under the control of others were drawn into the stone pillars as if they were powerless to resist Xiao Yan's command.
"Heavenly Flame Ranking, Number 3: Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, return!" Xiao Yan's voice rang out once more as Xiao Yi leaped from his body and merged with a pink flame, sending a column of fire shooting into the sky.
At this point, the Heavenly Flame Platform held twenty-one towering pillars of fire, each one so massive and brilliant that it shook the heavens and earth.
The Soul Heavenly Emperor, witnessing this astonishing scene, felt a twinge of unease growing within him.
Finally, Xiao Yan's glowing eyes turned toward the Soul Heavenly Emperor. His hand formed a seal, and he shouted, "Heavenly Flame Ranking, Number 2: Nihility Devouring Flame, return!"
As soon as Xiao Yan's voice fell, the Soul Heavenly Emperor's body trembled. The Nihility Devouring Flame he had recently consumed began to stir, showing signs of revival!
"So, you devoured the Nihility Devouring Flame. Truly ruthless!" Xiao Yan sneered. Then, with a commanding shout, he bellowed, "Nihility Devouring Flame, if not now, when?!"
Boom!
At that moment, the Soul Heavenly Emperor's body shuddered violently as a wave of black flames burst forth from within him. The flames quickly took shape, forming a humanoid figure in the sky.
"Soul Heavenly Emperor, you wanted to devour me, but even if I die, I'll drag you down with me!"
The Nihility Devouring Flame stared fiercely at the Soul Heavenly Emperor before turning toward Xiao Yan. Its expression shifted to one of begrudging respect as it felt the pressure radiating from Xiao Yan.
"Emperor Xiao Yan… You possess the power to command the flames of the world. Very well, today I shall obey your command!" With a final, grudging laugh, the Nihility Devouring Flame shot toward the last stone pillar.
Boom!
As the Nihility Devouring Flame entered the final pillar, a black column of fire surged into the sky, joining the other pillars of flame. The twenty-two pillars of flame slowly shifted and merged in midair, their energies intertwining until they formed a magnificent ancient ruler surrounded by dazzling flames.
"The Ancient Eternal Flame Ruler!"
Gu Yuan and the others' eyes widened in shock as they beheld the legendary weapon. Their voices quivered with disbelief.
"So, the ancient Eternal Flame Ruler actually exists…"
Zhu Kun stared in awe. The ruler had been the stuff of myths, even in the ancient times. Few had ever seen it in person.
"Summon the blood blade!"
Upon seeing the Eternal Flame Ruler in Xiao Yan's hand, the Soul Heavenly Emperor's expression turned fearful, and he let out a panicked scream.
But this time, there was little response from his Soul Clan army. Fear had overtaken them, and they hesitated to sacrifice themselves.
"Traitors!"
Furious, the Soul Heavenly Emperor swung the blood blade, slicing through the void and into his own army.
Blood erupted as heads flew through the air. Within moments, the once-massive army had been reduced by seventy to eighty percent. The survivors were left trembling in terror, their faces pale as they stared at their insane leader.
Absorbing the blood of his fallen soldiers, the blood blade grew stronger, its edges glinting with malice as blood-red eyes seemed to form on its surface, exuding a chilling, murderous intent.
"You're no hero—you're worse than a beast, slaughtering your own people!" Mo Yu's voice was cold with disdain as he watched the Soul Heavenly Emperor's cruelty.
"Victory is all that matters. If I win, history will judge you, not me!"
The Soul Heavenly Emperor laughed maniacally, spitting another mouthful of blood onto the blade. His hand grasped the blood blade, its sharp edge slicing into his palm as blood flowed freely, feeding the weapon.
Seeing this, Mo Yu sneered. Ignoring his opponent's madness, he knew it was time to unleash his own full power.
"Divine Thunder Spear, come forth!"
As Mo Yu called out, lightning flickered across the sky. At the same time, the air filled with the sound of a mighty dragon's roar, laced with an aura even more powerful than Zhu Kun's.
Sensing the overwhelming pressure, Zhu Kun's expression changed. "When did the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan gain such a terrifying presence?"
As Zhu Kun pondered, the lightning in the sky coalesced into a colossal black spear surrounded by fierce, crackling thunder. The spear resembled a black dragon, its presence so powerful that it seemed capable of piercing the heavens themselves.
When the Divine Thunder Spear appeared, the sun above dimmed, and the entire sky darkened. It was as if the sun, moon, and stars feared the spear's power.
This was no ordinary weapon—this was an Emperor's weapon, the Divine Thunder Spear!
(End of Chapter)
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