At the Northern Zhou Border, a demon shadow streaked across the sky.

"Roar——"

The roaring air waves surged against the demon shadow, and the War Beast Sky Slaughter burst forth from the ground, charging straight at the Demon Lord in the sky.

"Wretched beast seeking death!"

The Demon Lord couldn't remember the last time he was this furious; even when he lost the Formless Demon Energy back then, he hadn't been this enraged. Today, this demon beast had set a precedent.

"Demon Sky Extreme."

The Primordial Demon Body emanated demonic energy, numerous vortices appeared in the sky, furious winds spiraled vigorously, encircling the War Beast Sky Slaughter.

Since the escape had reached the Northern Zhou Border, the Demon Lord was no longer in a hurry to leave; he might as well kill this demon beast here and now.

"Roar——"

The War Beast Sky Slaughter roared again, expanding its demonic energy, crashing into the furious winds, but regardless, it forced its way out from the violent Qi Force environment.

This slaughtering demon beast knew nothing of evasion; its battle style had only one approach, which was to clash head-on.

"The War Beast Sky Slaughter has already engaged the Demon Lord, inform Lan Cang to proceed."

Observing the onset of battle from the nearby Xuanyin Sword Residence after following the traces of the War Beast Sky Slaughter, Xiao Qiye was told, "The opportunity has been given, whether he seizes it is up to him."

Now that the Heavenly Demon Palace was also involved in Northern Zhou's affairs, secretly dispatching about five Divinity Realm supporters to assist the rebellious Taoist faction, it had tied up considerable strength.

But as Heavenly Demon Palace's power was entangled with Northern Zhou's battle strength, so too was Northern Zhou involved with Heavenly Demon Palace's power.

With the Demon Lord absent and the Heavenly Demon Palace down five Divinity Realm powers, Lan Cang acting now had a fairly high chance of success.

Moreover, Lan Cang wasn't without support.

'The battle between the Daoist Master and the Dao Ancestor has ended. If Lan Cang fails, as long as he holds out until the Daoist Master arrives, it's considered a success. If he can't even manage that much, then his death is not undeserved,' Xuanyin Sword Residence thought coldly.

Even with the restraining Demon Lord keeping their attention, if he couldn't succeed, it would only show that Lan Cang was not destined.

"Boom——"

At this moment, a tremendous noise came from the distant sky, like a bolt from the blue, its power was intimidating.

"What happened?"

Xuanyin Sword Residence and Xiao Qiye couldn't help but look southward.

Within sight, they could see two columns of energy, one up and one down, impacting and fiercely clashing, a fire and water incompatible force that could even be felt from such a great distance.

"Supreme warriors!" Xuanyin Sword Residence exclaimed solemnly, "And in a life-and-death struggle. Only then would there be such intense power."

"In that direction, it's Xuanzhou," Xiao Qiye said.

The two exchanged glances, each seeing the same speculation in the other's eyes.

The capital of Hou Qian is located in Xuanzhou. Judging from the situation, one of the Supreme warriors in battle is very likely Emperor Ji Chengtian of Hou Qian.

But who could the other Supreme warrior be?

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In the capital of Hou Qian, the situation was already a hellish abyss.

The unstoppable Qi Force emptied out, ravaging this three-year-old capital wave after wave.

"Sky-Supporting Furious Palm."

"Cangsheng Herding Song."

The extreme strength, as vast and mighty as the tidal wave of all living beings singing in unison, repeatedly collided, generating a flurry of impact waves that roared across the heavenly vault, ravaging the earth.

"Chengtian, you are no match for me. Surrender and there is still a sliver of vitality."

Mu Cangsheng stood on the earth yet seemed to be perched upon the heavenly vault, with an expression of superiority and dominance.

"I am the ruler of a nation, how could I surrender before defeat? Imperial Ancestor, do you underestimate me?"

Ji Chengtian's palm force descended like meteorites, persistently striking, "Moreover, I don't believe those ancient ghosts who emerged from history's dust would let me live."

He knew better than anyone of his deeds. Being a member of the Nine Heavens, and one of the strongest among them, Ji Chengtian had significantly contributed to advancing the great calamity.

If nothing else, just the act of splitting the Daqian Country back then had caused countless innocent lives to be displaced, dying amid chaos and turmoil. That alone was enough to give the Human Emperors a killing intent towards Ji Chengtian.

"Hou Qian is beyond saving. Even if you resist stubbornly, what can you achieve?"

Another collision occurred. Mu Cangsheng soared into the sky, exchanging hundreds of moves with Ji Chengtian in an instant, palm force and fist power tearing open fissures.

Ji Chengtian, ascending from the darkness to the stage, did not lose the grand path, relying on his method of proving the Dao purely through strength, each move was plain yet powerful, only possessing the purest force.

And Mu Cangsheng, proud to "shepherd all living beings on behalf of the heavens", naturally had moves that were grand and imposing, oppressing others with righteous might.

Additionally, due to some reasons, both of their cultivation bodies had a mutually restraining effect, making their battles immensely intense.

"I haven't lost; how can Hou Qian be considered defeated?"

Ji Chengtian roared deeply, his figure soaring like a dragon, ascending upward, an immense, profound Qi Mechanism gathered to its peak.

"Are you waiting for reinforcements from Northern Zhou? Don't count on it. Even if Northern Zhou were willing to set aside old grievances to aid you, it's impossible while embroiled in internal conflict.

"The struggles in the Northern Zhou today are far more significant than you and me."

Mu Cangsheng said while landing on the ground, channeling True Qi to stir the Earth Qi into a boil.

Qing Yu initially spared Ji Chengtian's life so that Hou Qian would become a shield for Northern Zhou against Daqian.

If Hou Qian were to fall, even without the imminent threat of destruction, Northern Zhou would lose a great decoy and miss out on much development time.

Ji Chengtian remains extremely useful before we can confidently confront the Human Emperors.

So if Hou Qian were in danger of extinction before the internal chaos erupted, Northern Zhou would certainly lend full support. But now, Northern Zhou can't spare any manpower.

The battles within the Northern Zhou border are far heavier than those in Hou Qian. Just the participating Supreme warriors exceed five fingers count, where would we find forces to aid Hou Qian?

As they spoke, neither side stopped gathering strength, only hearing a loud explosion. The ground beneath Mu Cangsheng's feet cracked with a rumble, as if an unrivaled fierce beast was clashing underground.

Meanwhile, in the sky above, Ji Chengtian gathered Heavenly Thunder, and Thunder Light coiled around the Heavenly Supporting Dharma like an ancient Thunder God, exuding an awe-inspiring majesty.

The two did not exchange more words, for they knew this was the true lethal moment.

This move aimed not only to decide victory but also to determine life and death.

"Thunderbolt Sky Breaking."

The Extreme Move from the "Heavenly Scroll" descended from the sky, the Dharma Image entwined with furious thunder, striking down with a punch.

"Xuan Jue Earth Destruction."

Responding to Ji Chengtian was the highest form of the "Earth Scroll," Mu Cangsheng exerted power rapidly, Earth Qi boiling, attacking heaven with earth.

One heaven, one earth, with extreme moves colliding directly, thunder and Earth Qi, dominating forces smashing against heaven and earth, waging a grand battle.

"bong——"

The Hou Qian Capital suffered further ravage due to this strike. Smoke and dust spread across heaven and earth, covering everything around.

"Hahahahaha······"

Amidst the deafening laughter, Earth Qi moved again, a strong move issued, "Earth Destroying Thousand Mountains."

Thousands of mountain shadows stood, collapsing with tremors, Mu Cangsheng unleashed another fierce move, striking straight into Kongmen, severely damaging Ji Chengtian, who was still returning energy.

"Chengtian, you indeed are a genius, tread a distinct path to prove Dao through strength, but unfortunately, age comes with wisdom."

Mu Cangsheng seized Ji Chengtian's shoulder, striking his chest with a palm, three ribs shot out from Ji Chengtian's back, and his spine was forcefully broken.

The outcome has been decided, Mu Cangsheng won.

Hou Qian is set to be annihilated.

"With Hou Qian defeated, Daqian will reclaim lost land, the Human Emperor's absorption of Dragon Vein Qi will be swifter, shortening the recovery time. Once the Human Emperor fully recovers, this Hou Qian will be a predecessor warning to Northern Zhou."

Mu Cangsheng still held Ji Chengtian, a relentless smile on his face.

Taking advantage of Northern Zhou's chaos, he led a force to launch a surprise attack on Hou Qian, leveling the Hou Qian Capital. Once, the Nine Heavens People schemed against Daqian, dividing its territory, now the divided Three Provinces must return to Daqian's hand.

"Hehe··· hehe··· hehe······"

Ji Chengtian suddenly laughed, his eyes filled with sarcasm as he looked at Mu Cangsheng.

"Why are you laughing?" Mu Cangsheng frowned, looking down.

"I laugh because you're unaware that you're at death's door." Ji Chengtian, bleeding all over like a candle in the wind, wore an unabashed expression of ridicule, piercingly eye-catching.

As if seeing a rabbit trapped or a fish in a net, that look was both mocking and tinged with a hint of pity.

"Your efforts will ultimately be in vain. Your life will inevitably end at Qing Yu's hands."

Word for word, he spoke with certainty as if he had already foreseen that moment's arrival.

In fact, Ji Chengtian could predict Mu Cangsheng's eventual fate.

Back then, during the ambush with the Witch King on Qing Yu, he was heavily injured in defeat. Qing Yu had a chance to kill him but didn't; instead, he induced Ji Chengtian's True Qi to flow, letting him learn a Martial Art.

The "Heavenly Scroll" that fell to Shu Province eventually ended up in Ji Chengtian's hand, and it was then that Ji Chengtian knew the Martial Art he learned was the "Heavenly Scroll" of the Soldier Armor Martial Scripture.

Also, it was then that Ji Chengtian realized these so-called Divine Skills scattered outside were all Qing Yu's bait, waiting for the fish to bite the hook.

He didn't know what consequences refining the Soldier Armor Martial Scripture would bring, but just guessing with instinct, the consequence couldn't be good. Otherwise, why did Qing Yu pass Ji Chengtian the "Heavenly Scroll"?

So, Ji Chengtian could mostly foresee that his ancestor who refined the "Earth Scroll" would have an unpleasant end.

Thinking of this, Ji Chengtian couldn't help but laugh aloud, "Heh heh··· haha··· hahahaha······"

True Qi surged, Ji Chengtian's body began to swell, then······

"bang——"

This once King of Shadows, the overbearing Emperor of Hou Qian, met his end amid laughter, leaving only an echo behind.

"Imperial Ancestor, I'm waiting for you below······"

"boom——"

Mu Cangsheng stomped the ground to fragments, his face darkened.

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