Battle Through the Heavens: Harmony of Flame and Shadow

Without any obstacles along the way, Jiang Yun arrived at the main hall of the Ten Thousand Demons Palace, where he saw the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor seemingly sitting there all along.

"Why aren't you staying with the Evil Spirit Clan? What brings you here?" The Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor sensed Jiang Yun's presence the moment he entered. Now, as Jiang Yun stepped into the hall, he opened his tightly closed eyes and quietly observed him.

His eyes were as calm as water, with no emotions betraying his true feelings.

"Remove the restriction within the Evil Spirit Clan!" Jiang Yun quietly stared at the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor. His one sentence was like a bomb thrown into water, shattering the emperor's previously calm heart.

"Is this the choice of the Evil Spirit Clan?"

After a moment of silence, the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor quietly observed Jiang Yun. His tone was steady, hiding any underlying emotions.

Upon hearing the question from the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor, Jiang Yun just quietly looked at him, his eyes full of determination.

Seeing this, the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor already knew the answer. He slowly stood up, directly facing Jiang Yun. As he rose, his presence steadily ascended as well.

"Hehe, Saint Heavenly, I've always said this kid isn't one to stay put. Do you regret letting him grow now?" A mocking voice came from outside the hall, and a figure shrouded in demonic aura slowly stepped in.

The newcomer was Dark Heavenly Demon Emperor, the clan leader of the Sky Demon Clan.

At this moment, he wore a cold smile as he looked at Jiang Yun, much like a predator eyeing its prey.

"No matter. After killing him, those guys will see reality. They are of no use other than contributing to the birth of our clan's Demon God." The Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor looked at Jiang Yun, his gaze filled with cold killing intent.

"Kill!!!"

Without wasting any words, Dark Heavenly Demon Emperor moved from absolute stillness to explosive action. He smiled at Jiang Yun, and in his eyes filled with swirling dark vortexes, a line of black shot out.

The black line was filled with a deadly aura. Wherever it passed, it seemed to strip away all life, horrifyingly terrifying.

"Dragon Hand of Destruction!"

As the black line shot out, Jiang Yun reacted. Dragon roars echoed within him as he extended his palm, which instantly turned into a massive dragon claw. The purple-gold dragon scales on the claw gleamed, and as it struck, even the space around it shattered. Countless space fragments swirled beneath the claws but were unable to harm the scales and instead added to its ferocity.

This claw was so powerful that even an ordinary Sky Demon Emperor could be torn apart if caught off guard.

"Hiss!"

The dragon claw howled and collided with the black line, but no loud noise ensued. Instead, the space where they met silently collapsed, forming a massive black hole.

"Impressive!"

Seeing Jiang Yun easily extinguish his attack, Dark Heavenly Demon Emperor flashed a sinister and gentle smile at Jiang Yun. In the next moment, he turned into shadows, rushing forward with even faster spinning black vortexes in his eyes.

In Jiang Yun's eyes, purple demonic flames ignited, and his body moved, propelled by immense power, clashing directly with Dark Heavenly Demon Emperor.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

High in the sky, Jiang Yun and Dark Heavenly Demon Emperor clashed fiercely, with terrifying ripples spreading far and wide, drawing the attention of countless individuals within the Outer Realm Evil Clan.

"Roar!"

At this time, a terrifying dragon roar echoed from the distance. In just a breath, a black demonic light exploded in front of Jiang Yun, and a giant figure covered in black dragon scales punched towards Jiang Yun.

It was an ordinary punch but carried a devastating power due to the opponent's divine physique. Even a late-stage Saint-level expert would be turned to dust.

Facing this terrifying punch, Jiang Yun remained calm. He also threw a punch, without any florid moves, using pure physical strength and the power of the dragon-phoenix origin within him, making his punch even more destructive.

"Boom!"

The moment they collided, a world-shakingly loud noise echoed. The moment the fists met, space collapsed and spread tens of thousands of feet.

In the next second, dragon scales shattered, and the giant figure with black dragon scales was sent flying, leaving behind trails of fresh blood in the air.

"Bang!"

After the loud crash, a large crater formed on the ground beneath the Ten Thousand Demons Palace. The terrifying impact leveled the surrounding area.

"Divine physique!"

Seeing Jiang Yun send the Dragon Heavenly Demon Emperor flying with a single punch, Dark Heavenly Demon Emperor's pupils shrank rapidly, and a murderous intent erupted from his body.

"Today, I cannot let you leave here alive!"

As his words fell, with a wave of his hand, heavy demonic aura spread from the nearby Ten Thousand Demons Palace, and six figures shrouded in demonic energy slowly emerged. Their presence blotted out the sky with endless demonic might.

These six demonic figures were six late-stage Sky Demon Emperors. Obviously, Jiang Yun's current strength had forced Dark Heavenly Demon Emperor to consider a group assault.

"Kill!!!" The six demonic figures roared and shot towards Jiang Yun.

Jiang Yun remained composed, without a trace of fear. Demonic energy surged wildly around him, causing the heavens to tremble.

"A human wave tactic may not be effective!"

With a light laugh, Jiang Yun raised his hand, and a black demonic dragon appeared, coiling around him.

The moment it appeared, the entirety of Ten Thousand Demons Palace's space began to crack, the ground withered, and the temperature shot up dramatically.

"What terrifying flames!"

Seeing the dragon of flames around Jiang Yun, the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor's heart shook. These flames seemed even superior to the holy demonic flames.

Moreover, strangely enough, Jiang Yun's flames now contained the power of the Great Thousand World's origin, causing his flames to change drastically.

At this moment, facing the six Sky Demon Emperors, Jiang Yun sneered and flicked his fingers.

Instantly, the black dragon behind him spat out six massive dragon breaths, each turning into a fiery lotus that appeared before the six Sky Demon Emperors like teleportation.

"Explode!"

With six thunderous explosions, six attacks of unparalleled divine power erupted like exploding suns. The horrifying waves of fire engulfed everything, shaking the entire Ten Thousand Demons Palace.

"Damn it!"

Seeing the six Sky Demon Emperors instantly engulfed by the fiery waves without any resistance, Dark Heavenly Demon Emperor's face darkened. However, he didn't have time for sorrow, as the terrifying flames were now rushing towards him and the Palace behind.

"Heavenly Demonic Barrier!"

"Swoosh!"

"Kill!!!"

Slashing Sky Demon Emperor's right hand turned into a black blade, cutting through chaos and aiming right at Jiang Yun's forehead.

"Bang!"

A dull sound rang out, and at the critical moment, a vertical mark appeared on Jiang Yun's forehead. A ghostly light flashed, blocking Slashing Sky Demon Emperor's blade.

"Roar!"

Next moment, from the ruins below, a massive black demonic dragon spat out demonic light, biting towards Jiang Yun. The demonic light carried a terrifying binding force, restraining Jiang Yun's movements.

"Heavenly Demon Slash!"

Slashing Sky Demon Emperor seized this opportunity without hesitation. He crossed his arms in an X and delivered a terrifying strike at Jiang Yun.

"Boom!"

The sound echoed as Jiang Yun's figure was sent flying like a cannonball, smashing through a large mountain range.

"Did he die?"

Seeing that it required all of them to bring down Jiang Yun, Dark Heavenly Demon Emperor and Slashing Sky Demon Emperor gathered, staring into the distance.

At the center, the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor frowned at the ruins far off, feeling a premonition, "He's not someone who dies so easily!"

"Impossible. Even you couldn't survive my Heavenly Demon Slash unscathed!" Slashing Sky Demon Emperor retorted indignantly, knowing that his attack power was unparalleled within the Outer Realm Evil Clan.

No supreme heavenly sovereign or Sky Demon Emperor could withstand his full strike and remain unharmed, not even Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor.

"Boom!"

As Slashing Sky Demon Emperor finished his words, a towering column of light rose from the ruins, and Jiang Yun's figure slowly emerged, only his clothes slightly disheveled but unharmed.

"Impossible! How can you be unscathed? Are you stronger than the Saint Heavenly?" Slashing Sky Demon Emperor involuntarily exclaimed.

"That did sting a bit!" Jiang Yun touched his forehead, where a faint red mark was receding.

At this time, except for the puzzled Slashing Sky Demon Emperor, the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor and others looked gravely at Jiang Yun, sensing the terrifying aura rising within him.

"Warm-up is over!"

Jiang Yun's low laugh made the expressions of the gravely serious group tighten. Dark energy surged from his body, and a golden vertical mark appeared on his forehead. Behind him appeared a demonic figure, the same statue seen previously in the Ten Thousand Demons Palace.

"Roar!"

The demonic figure's forehead emitted a demonic eye, shooting dazzling demonic light that tore through space, heading straight for the few surrounding him.

"No way…"

Seeing the divine figure behind Jiang Yun, Dark Heavenly Demon Emperor and others looked in shock at the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor. They couldn't mistake it; this divine figure was part of the Demon God's legacy.

Having this legacy had special significance within the Outer Realm Evil Clan, and so far, only the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor had it. Now, Jiang Yun possessed it too.

"I truly regret agreeing to your request, thus creating today's mess!" The Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor's expression darkened as he looked at Jiang Yun.

"Luckily, it's not too late. Today, I'll personally eliminate you and cleanse the Evil Spirit Clan. Any instability must be eradicated from this world!"

"Saint Eye Annihilation!"

The Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor's eyes flashed coldly. His pupils began to swirl with yin-yang colors, and a powerful chaotic demonic force shot from them, annihilating all in its path.

"Old tricks!"

Jiang Yun smirked, raising his hand. The flames around him condensed into a blazing ring, and a fiery phoenix, a yard in size, floated within. It instantly charged out, destroying the Saint Eye's power.

"Impossible…"

The Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor's eyes widened in disbelief. By his estimate, Jiang Yun should be his equal, and being more familiar with the sacred demonic figure, he should have an advantage. Yet, his realization struck—Jiang Yun far surpassed his predictions.

"Everyone together now, kill him!"

With the realization of his inadequacy, the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor cast aside the pretense of superior combatant etiquette, calling for everyone to attack Jiang Yun.

He also issued a demonic roar that echoed far, awakening terrifying demonic beings within the Outer Realm Evil Clan.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

One by one, nightmare figures and powerful demon spirits arose and descended upon the battlefield.

Countless demonic shadows swarmed like locusts, veiling the sky with unrivaled demonic might.

The overwhelming demonic aura swept across the land as hordes of powerful figures observed the intense battle from the air.

"Who's that?"

"He's holding his own against the combined force of Saint Heavenly, Slashing Sky, and Dark Heavenly?"

"…"

At that moment, an enraged roar echoed, revealing cold, menacing eyes gradually opening from within the Demonic Abyss. 

"Jiang Yun!!!"

In the middle of the battle, Jiang Yun glanced at the source of the shout, recognizing a familiar figure, the first Sky Demon Emperor he had brutally beaten, Black Corpse Sky Demon Emperor.

But after acknowledging him, Jiang Yun resumed his beatdown of the four.

Yes, at the moment, Jiang Yun could indeed beat them all. However, to lure in more Sky Demon Emperors and wipe them out in one fell swoop, he maintained a slightly superior stance.

To be continued...