Invincible Divine Sword Chapter 2117: 2117: First Demon and Blood Ancestor Join Forces to Kill
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Chapter 2117: The First Demon and Blood Ancestor Unite
Yang Xiaotian felt a wave of relief washing over him as he observed the Innate Demon Tree. It was instinctively drawing in the Innate Demon Qi that permeated the void of the Primordial Demon World. With this discovery, his concerns regarding the tree's development vanished. Given enough time, the Innate Demon Tree would surely reach the Great Accomplishment Realm and produce its sought-after fruit.
Regarding his Primordial Demon Holy Body, it had successfully ascended to the Thirty-First Layer. Though it remained three levels away from the Thirty-Fourth Layer milestone, this progress surpassed his initial hopes. He had entered the Heavenly Demon Mountain expecting the local Primordial Demon Energy to only push him into the twenties; reaching the thirty-first was a significant victory. To reach the Thirty-Fourth Layer, however, he would need to locate even more potent sources of Primordial Demon Energy.
Yang Xiaotian chose not to depart immediately. Over the preceding years, the Ancestor Dragon Tree had been sustained by the Primordial Qi and the vitality of the Ultimate Life Holy Body. It had finally ripened an Ancestor Dragon Fruit, providing the perfect opportunity for him to break through to the Saint Ancestor Seventh Layer.
After harvesting and consuming the Ancestor Dragon Fruit, Yang Xiaotian resumed his Cultivation. As anticipated, the refinement of the fruit propelled him smoothly into the Saint Ancestor Seventh Layer. Unfortunately, the tree would not yield another fruit for at least a century. With his current goals met, Yang Xiaotian finally exited the depths of the Heavenly Demon Mountain.
His path was immediately obstructed by a waiting figure: the First Demon. He had remained stationed outside for years, displaying immense patience. He was not alone, as the Blood Ancestor had also lingered. A chilling cackle echoed from behind as the Blood Ancestor manifested to cut off Yang Xiaotian’s line of retreat. Simultaneously, the Black and White Sword Demon and the Skeleton Legion Commander moved to block the flanks, completely encircling him.
At that moment, the Dragon Corpse Beast and the warriors from the Abyss of Darkness also appeared. Yang Xiaotian glanced back at the Blood Ancestor before fixing his eyes on the First Demon. "First Demon, Blood Ancestor, if you withdraw now, I might show mercy once I am the Master of the Primordial Demon World."
The Blood Ancestor let out a boisterous laugh before the First Demon could reply. "Yang Xiaotian, you speak of becoming the Master of the Primordial Demon World? That is a day you will never live to see!"
With a violent gesture, he unleashed a boundless Blood Sea that surged forward, drowning the landscape. Everything touched by the crimson tide was instantly corroded, dissolving into gore. Even the ancient, massive trees were not spared, melting into the rising Blood Sea. Compelled by the Blood Ancestor’s opening move, the First Demon attacked as well, condensing vast amounts of Demonic Qi into a Demon Sword that struck with lethal precision.
As the Dragon Corpse Beast and the Abyss of Darkness forces prepared to join the fray, Yang Xiaotian commanded, "Stand back. Focus on the Black and White Sword Demon!" Golden flames suddenly erupted from his form. Master Ding immediately sacrificed two hundred units of Primordial Qi, manifesting countless Dao Runes that expanded into a Dao Thunder Realm, shielding the area.
The Dao Golden Thunder Realm had barely solidified when the Demon Sword and the Blood Sea slammed into it. The world shook with the force of the impact. The Dao Thunder Realm vibrated violently, resembling a sea struck by massive meteors, sending out waves of lightning. Despite the intensity, the barrier held firm.
"How is this possible!" The First Demon and the Blood Ancestor were both stunned. They found it hard to believe that Master Ding’s defense could withstand their combined might. They were unaware that Master Ding had held back during their previous clash, never burning Primordial Qi. Furthermore, while Yang Xiaotian cultivated his Primordial Demon Holy Body, Master Ding had been replenishing his strength using Origin Qi and Primordial Qi. His power now far exceeded his previous limits.
This growth gave Yang Xiaotian the confidence he needed. Master Ding had sensed their presence long before they left the mountain. "Blood Prison Seal!" the Blood Ancestor roared. Crimson runes blanketed his skin, coalescing into a massive seal that resembled a Chaotic Giant Mountain. This seal drew directly from the origin power of the Blood Prison—a terrifying force, even if it paled in comparison to the Primordial Demon World.
With a roar, the Blood Ancestor hurled the Blood Prison Seal at Yang Xiaotian. Seeing the stakes, the First Demon stopped holding back. "Primordial Demon Sky Sword!" He tore open the very fabric of the sky, calling down a rain of swords formed from Innate Demon Qi. It looked as though the heavens had split, pouring a river of blades onto the earth.
"Eighth Strike of Epoch!" Master Ding’s voice boomed across the battlefield. The Dao Runes on his body flared with blinding radiance as he burned two hundred units of Origin Qi. A shockwave of world-ending power rippled outward like a gargantuan wave. The Blood Prison Seal and the descending sword rain collided with this destructive force in a series of earth-shattering explosions.
The shockwaves were so intense that the Black and White Sword Demon and the Abyss of Darkness warriors were forced to retreat to avoid being pulverized. As the residual energy neared Yang Xiaotian, power descended from the void to wrap around him, shielding him from the brunt of the impact. Though he was knocked back, he remained uninjured.
The First Demon’s expression turned grim. "The Power of the Myriad Realms!" He recognized the energy drawn from the Myriad Domains Holy Body. Yang Xiaotian’s Holy Body had matured enough to siphon power from the countless domains of the Lower Realm. While these domains were weaker than the Holy Realm or the Ancestor Dragon Realm, the sheer volume of power increased Yang Xiaotian’s defensive capabilities by a hundredfold.
"Even if your Myriad Domains Holy Body has reached the Thirty-Fifth Layer, you will not escape today!" the Blood Ancestor bellowed. Over the past few years, Yang Xiaotian had prioritized this Holy Body precisely for its defensive utility, allowing it to reach the Thirty-Fifth Layer first.
The Blood Ancestor’s form shattered into a multitude of blood avatars, filling the sky. Each one began to cast the Blood Prison Seal simultaneously. Not to be outdone, the First Demon also multiplied, sending waves of Demon Sword Energy screaming out from every spatial fold. Master Ding continued to burn Origin Qi, holding the line against the two masters. Meanwhile, Yang Xiaotian began to tap into the Ancestor Dragon Tree, its radiant light pulsing as he attempted to summon the ancient strength of the Ancestor Dragon Realm.