Invincible Divine Sword Chapter 2052: Surpassing the Master of the Holy Realm?

Previously on Invincible Divine Sword...
The emergence of a legendary genius possessing the Fourteenth Defying Heaven’s Top Tier Holy Body has thrown World Academy into a state of total upheaval. While Xiao Zheng and other patriarchs rush to the Assessment Hall to protect this rare talent, internal discord fractures the academy's response as several high-ranking elders refuse to authorize the full activation of the city’s defenses for an outsider. Amidst this administrative chaos, the terrifying Mad Demon and Xie Shou have already breached the city, descending upon the Assessment Square with overwhelming evil energy. With the Dean still deep in meditation and reinforcements delayed by politics, Elder Chen stands alone against two of the realm's most dangerous monsters.

The hearts of the disciples waiting for their assessment nearly stopped when they heard that the newcomers were the Mad Demon and the Evil Leader.

It was a natural reaction; the notoriety of these two figures was simply too overwhelming.

Both the Mad Demon and the Evil Leader were titans of unparalleled power, standing on the same level as the Present Buddha.

Forget the Great Emperors of various nations on the World Continent; even the numerous Empire Ancestors and Primordial Ancestors would have no choice but to retreat when faced with this duo.

The Unblemished Young Master and the World Academy disciples following him felt their courage fail as their legs turned to jelly.

The defensive light of the Assessment Hall’s grand array was formidable, yet it could not pierce through the oppressive demon flames and evil energy of the two invaders. Instead, under the sheer weight of their presence, the protective glow began to flicker and dim.

It appeared as though the entire grand array of the Assessment Hall might shatter at any moment under the pressure of their demonic and wicked auras.

"It truly is the Fourteenth Defying Heaven’s Top Tier Holy Body!" The Mad Demon’s eyes were filled with greed as he locked his gaze onto Yang Xiaotian. "Boy, forget about joining the World Academy. Become my disciple instead, and I shall take you under my wing!"

"What do you say? If you become my pupil, I will pass down supreme magic to you, turning you into the Supreme Demon and the Lord of Ten Thousand Demons!"

The crowd was struck with disbelief.

An entity as powerful as the Mad Demon had never before accepted a disciple. No one had ever heard of him expressing such a desire, yet here he was, openly inviting Yang Xiaotian to be his student.

"Become your disciple?" The Evil Leader let out a mocking laugh. "You old lunatic, your Extreme Demon Technique is still a bit lacking." He then turned his attention to Yang Xiaotian. "Become my disciple, and I will grant you the Heaven and Earth Evil Technique. You shall become the Supreme Evil King, the Master of All Evil!"

"No matter what type of Cultivation resources you desire, I can provide them for you!"

A collective gasp rose from the onlookers.

The Evil Leader was a genuine Supreme Evil Venerable. Even during the era when Long Yi was alive, he had noted that very few could rival him, and the Evil Leader was among those few.

To everyone's shock, a figure of the Evil Leader’s status was also publicly vying to take this young man as a disciple!

He was even competing head-to-head with the Mad Demon!

In that instant, figures like the Abyss of Darkness, the Dragon Corpse Beast, and the Destroying Heaven Demon materialized at Yang Xiaotian’s side.

The Abyss of Darkness suddenly manifested its true form, casting a shroud of infinite shadows that blanketed the heavens and the earth.

Simultaneously, the Dragon Corpse Beast shifted into its dragon corpse state, as a vast sea of dragon corpse Qi gathered around it.

"The Abyss of Darkness!

The Dragon Corpse Beast!"

The complexions of the powerful experts gathered there turned pale.

The Unblemished Young Master took a sharp breath when he realized that the two protectors beside Yang Xiaotian were none other than the Abyss of Darkness and the Dragon Corpse Beast.

He finally understood who had threatened to crush his skull back at the World Commerce.

"Oh? The Abyss of Darkness and the Dragon Corpse Beast!" Both the Mad Demon and the Evil Leader showed signs of surprise.

Swathed in billowing shadows, the Abyss of Darkness cast a freezing look at the Mad Demon and the Evil Leader. "Madman, Old Evil, neither of you possesses the qualifications to take my Young Master as a disciple!"

The crowd was stunned. Neither the Mad Demon nor the Evil Leader was qualified?

Just who exactly was this youth?

Even considering the Fourteenth Defying Heaven’s Top Tier Holy Body, the status of the Mad Demon and Evil Leader should have been more than enough to act as his master, shouldn't it?

"In the future, my Young Master is destined to become a figure who surpasses the Master of the Holy Realm!" the Abyss of Darkness proclaimed.

What?!

Surpass the Master of the Holy Realm!

Everyone stared at the Abyss of Darkness in total shock.

"Surpass our Master of the Holy Realm?" The Mad Demon burst out laughing at the bold claim.

Even as the Supreme Demon Lord, he would never dare to act insolently before the Master of the Holy Realm.

After all, the Master of the Holy Realm commanded the very essence of the Holy Realm and was its undisputed sovereign.

And yet, this Abyss of Darkness was claiming that the boy before them would one day stand above such a being?

Was that not utterly preposterous?

The Evil Leader also chuckled, finding the Abyss of Darkness's words too ridiculous to believe.

In truth, he had been tempted to simply seize the boy and decide later whether to slay him or train him, but the interference of the Abyss of Darkness complicated things.

This was a bit of a problem.

The Abyss of Darkness was no ordinary Supreme Overlord.

Furthermore, they were currently in World City, and the powerhouses of the World Academy would arrive at any moment.

The Evil Leader and the Mad Demon swapped looks.

It was obvious they were thinking the same thing.

However, just as they prepared to strike, Yang Xiaotian’s body suddenly erupted with Innate Buddha Power. Behind him, the manifestations of three thousand Innate Buddha Ancestors appeared.

The combined strength of these three thousand Innate Buddha Ancestors began to purify everything in the vicinity.

While the Assessment Hall’s array had failed to pierce the demon flames and evil energy of the two giants, the overwhelming power of the three thousand Innate Buddha Ancestors tore through their auras.

No matter how grim their demonic and wicked energies were, they could not withstand the brilliance of the three thousand Innate Buddha Power.

"Three thousand Innate Buddha Power!" The Mad Demon and Evil Leader were struck with awe. The other experts present were equally dumbfounded, never expecting Yang Xiaotian to have mastered Innate Buddha Power and formed the body of three thousand Innate Buddha Ancestors.

In this world, it was believed that no one besides the Present Buddha could cultivate Innate Buddha Power, yet Yang Xiaotian had done it. Such a revelation was earth-shattering.

"So, you are the one who has inherited the mantle of the Present Buddha!" A cold, murderous intent flickered across the Mad Demon’s face.

He was a creature of the demonic path, while the Present Buddha represented the pinnacle of the Buddha path; they were natural enemies.

Knowing that Yang Xiaotian was the successor to the Present Buddha only made him more determined to kill the boy.

But as the Mad Demon and Evil Leader were consumed by thoughts of slaughter, Yang Xiaotian’s form was suddenly enveloped in thick demonic Qi, and three thousand Innate Demon Ancestors materialized behind him.

"What? Innate Demon God Power!" The Mad Demon and Evil Leader, who had been ready to kill, now looked on with total disbelief.

Elder Chen and all the surrounding masters were paralyzed with shock.

Could a single person truly master both Innate Buddha Power and Innate Demon God Power at the same time?

"How can this be possible!"

"How is this happening!"

Many of the Ancestors could hardly trust their own eyes.

The Mad Demon and Evil Leader stared at Yang Xiaotian, their minds a whirlwind of confusion and doubt.

This youth possessed both Innate Buddha Power and Innate Demon God Power!

What kind of monster was he?

While they were lost in their bewilderment, Xin Lei finally arrived at the peak where Bai Yan resided.

Because he was in deep meditation, Bai Yan had already engaged the mountain’s grand array.

Upon seeing the barrier active, Xin Lei channeled his Holy Power and bellowed at the top of his lungs, "Headmaster, something monumental has happened!"

The barrier vibrated with a loud boom under the impact of Xin Lei’s voice.

Bai Yan, who had been meditating with his eyes shut, snapped them open, confused by the outburst. Something monumental? He deactivated the mountain's array to allow Xin Lei entrance.

As soon as the path was clear, Xin Lei sprinted toward Bai Yan at his maximum speed.

"What is the matter?" Bai Yan asked, his brow furrowed.

"Headmaster, the person you have been waiting for has finally appeared!" Xin Lei said, his voice trembling with excitement.

The person I’ve been waiting for?

Bai Yan didn't grasp the meaning immediately.

Then, a realization struck him like a bolt of lightning. His body began to shake, his eyes grew wide, and he looked at Xin Lei with intense hope. "Do you mean... is it?"

"Yes! The Fourteenth Defying Heaven’s Top Tier Holy Body has been revealed!" Xin Lei nodded vigorously.

Bai Yan’s heart pounded against his ribs before he was overcome with pure, unbridled joy. He laughed loudly, his voice filled with emotion. "The Fourteenth Defying Heaven’s Top Tier Holy Body has finally come! We have waited so long, and at last, the wait is over!"