Chapter 434

Chapter 434: Chapter 433 "This Evil Demon Sword Skill is truly sinister. Isn’t Xiao Yuan afraid of being devoured by this evil power?" Dongfang Meng couldn’t help but frown and wondered.

"Just like your senior sister, Li Qiushui, since he has chosen to practice the Evil Demon Sword Skill and harness this evil power, he must pay a certain price. It is said that the day one masters the Evil Demon Sword Skill is the day one fully becomes a demon. By then, he will no longer be himself but entirely transformed into a demon, which is far more terrifying than Li Qiushui’s demonic transformation," said Tian Boguang with a cold snort.

Dongfang Meng shook her head and sighed, "In the past, those on the path of cultivation might have reached Eternal Life, but in recent times, no one has achieved it. So, for the sake of supreme power, fame, and status, they would go as far as to sell their souls. What’s the meaning in that? Is it worth it?"

"There will always be some insanely heartless people. In fact, just like all cultivators, the ultimate goal is Eternal Life!"

Whoosh!

As soon as Tian Boguang finished speaking, he vanished from his spot and charged rapidly towards Xiao Yuan. At this moment, both he and Dongfang Meng could feel the more intense violent evil energy from Xiao Yuan than before. Earlier, his right-hand sword had been engulfed in evil black energy, and his entire body had gradually turned black with a black and red line at his brow, indicating he was on the verge of becoming a demon. Now, his entire person, not just his body, was enveloped in an aura of evil energy, which was protecting him. Otherwise, even Dongfang Meng’s palm strike charged with the inadequate yet strong True Power of the Jade Maiden Heart Scripture would have severely injured Xiao Yuan, something unexpectedly mitigated by this evil energy.

At this time, from start to finish, the strongest strike unleashed by Xiao Yuan’s Evil Demon Sword Skill, a black python transfigured by the evil energy, was still entwined in mid-air. Dongfang Meng and Tian Boguang were both very anxious; they wanted to rush to save Ye Tianchen and see how he was doing. However, with Xiao Yuan blocking the way and the rampant evil energy he emitted, neither dared to face him alone.

"Stop looking. That fool is a goner for sure. Not to mention his Cultivation Realm, even a highly skilled Late Martial Venerate contaminated with such evil energy would instantly disintegrate, leaving not even a sliver of bone behind!" Xiao Yuan’s face twisted into a terrifying, malevolent smile and he said.

Swish! Swish! Swish! Tian Boguang’s hands rapidly brandished his woodsman axe, executing the strongest Fast Sword Skill while his Divine Movement Technique allowed him to attack Xiao Yuan swiftly. Xiao Yuan had been completely engulfed by the dark evil energy, and with each slash of his longsword, immense black evil energy mixed in. If it weren’t for Tian Boguang’s unmatched Divine Movement Technique, few could stand against it; many would have been sliced many times already and lost their lives.

"What are you waiting for? Go save Brother Ye!" Tian Boguang, while unleashing his full power in slicing towards Xiao Yuan, yelled at Dongfang Meng.

Dongfang Meng hesitated for a moment but without further delay—the power driven by evil energy now harnessed by Xiao Yuan made him extraordinarily strong. Such sinister power, though formidable, had exacted a heavy toll on Xiao Yuan’s body. Repeated use would eventually consume him utterly!

Tian Boguang could only hold off Xiao Yuan momentarily. The situation was clear to everyone. It wasn’t that Tian Boguang and Dongfang Meng were outmatched, but rather Xiao Yuan had bartered his body for these monstrous and powerful evil forces. In awe of their might, Dongfang Meng hesitated no more. She leaped into the air, speeding towards the black python in the sky. She solely focused on saving Ye Tianchen, not considering that approaching the black python might lead to her absorption or even death.

Bang!

Just as Dongfang Meng had flown up to the black python, she was struck by a palm and sent flying backward, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth. Xiao Yuan, holding the black Killing Sword, dived downwards targeting Dongfang Meng’s head.

It turned out that as Dongfang Meng flew towards the black python, trying to save Ye Tianchen, Xiao Yuan wounded Tian Boguang with a sword strike. Of course, he wouldn’t give Dongfang Meng a chance to save Ye Tianchen. Honestly, Xiao Yuan was also feeling immense pressure. The three of them were very strong and skilled, and despite his higher Cultivation Realm and the use of the Evil Demon Sword Skill, he still hadn’t killed these three, which did worry him somewhat. How could he possibly let Ye Tianchen be saved? That might indeed lead to his own demise, which would be a severe loss!

Puff!

Dongfang Meng spat out a streak of fresh blood, hit by Xiao Yuan’s palm on her left shoulder. She spiraled backward rapidly, immediately feeling a surge of evil energy burst into her body, colliding constantly with her internal True Qi. But now, she didn’t have time to deal with it, as Xiao Yuan was already launching a lethal sword attack. She could only suppress it with the purest power of the Jade Maiden Heart Scripture. When she turned to see Tian Boguang on the ground, she frowned. Tian Boguang had also suffered severe injuries; his left chest was completely pierced by Xiao Yuan’s sword. Struggling to his feet, his entire left side had instantly turned pitch black—a display of the terrifyingly powerful damage inflicted by this evil energy.

"Die, I will send you now to reunite with that brat!"

Xiao Yuan said sinisterly as he chased Dongfang Meng, his right hand raising a black sword high. Even without striking, Dongfang Meng already felt a dense killing intent, a type of killing intent that was even more intense than the Bone Melting Palm, radiating a powerful aura of death.

Boom!

The black evil sword energy directly slashed towards Dongfang Meng. At that moment, as Dongfang Meng was flung into the air, she was absolutely unable to fight back. Additionally, having just been hit by a palm strike from Xiao Yuan, she had continuously been using the True Power of the Jade Maiden Heart Scripture to suppress the evil power invading her body, and now she could only watch helplessly as the sword struck her.

On the ground, Tian Boguang, seeing this scene, wanted to rush forward to save Dongfang Meng, but felt the devouring power in the left half of his body growing stronger. He could only quickly press his acupoints, temporarily unable to dispel it, knowing that to completely eradicate it, he would need to slowly employ powerful True Qi to resolve it bit by bit.

"Actually, in my heart, you were already my husband. If you died, there indeed wouldn’t be much meaning in me living!" Dongfang Meng glanced at the distant black python consuming everything bit by bit. Ye Tianchen was undoubtedly doomed. A bitter smile couldn’t help but emerge on her lips as she muttered to herself.

"Ah!"

"Bang!"

A loud shout that shook the heavens along with another thunderous noise startled Xiao Yuan, Tian Boguang, and Dongfang Meng, making them involuntarily look towards the black python formed from the evil energy.

Whoosh!

A gigantic hand appeared in front of Dongfang Meng in the blink of an eye, and it caught the black evil sword energy. With a gentle squeeze, the black evil sword energy actually shattered, causing Xiao Yuan to gasp in shock. It was well-known that this black evil energy, upon contact, meant certain death, even Martial Venerate experts in their late stage wouldn’t dare to touch it easily. Now, it had been crushed effortlessly. Such was his combat power.

At that moment, Dongfang Meng, Tian Boguang, and Xiao Yuan all ceased their attacks, standing dumbfounded and staring at the figure in the skies not far away. For there stood a man, towering and large, every movement clearly powerful, stirring the forces around him. Such strength inspired fear and awe in anyone. His eyes calmly surveyed Xiao Yuan, as if looking at a dead man, himself as the Death God. This man was Ye Tianchen, he hadn’t been devoured by the black evil python’s energy, but his combat power had greatly increased. At this moment, he had already become an Emperor-level Superpower Expert. The difference in strength was like that between heaven and earth.

"Thank you for allowing me to break through to Emperor Level Realm. The only way I can repay you is by killing you," Ye Tianchen said calmly to Xiao Yuan.

Hearing Ye Tianchen’s words, Xiao Yuan fiercely furrowed his brows. He had never dreamed that Ye Tianchen would not only survive but also use this powerful evil energy to temper himself, suddenly breaking through to Emperor Level. At this moment, he could distinctly feel that the Ye Tianchen standing before him had become much stronger, so powerful that he couldn’t comprehend how powerful, which filled Xiao Yuan with immense regret that he hadn’t crushed Ye Tianchen’s head with a palm earlier, leaving behind a huge crisis for himself.

No one expected, not even Dongfang Meng or Tian Boguang, that Ye Tianchen would have such courage. Not only was he unafraid of the black evil power, but he also dared to use it to temper himself and seek a breakthrough. Was this guy a human or the Death God, which just his courage alone inspired admiration?

Indeed, Ye Tianchen had been pondering all along if he ought to depend on his own power to break through to the Emperor-level Superpower Realm, which seemed very difficult. While in the Different Space of Xuanyuan Sword, he had some realizations. Not wanting to use the power of this world during a breakthrough, but from the moment he was reborn to Earth, Ye Tianchen had been plagued with breaking through realms, always stuck in the King-level Superpower Realm. With the release of such immense evil energy by Xiao Yuan, Ye Tianchen suddenly had a flicker of inspiration. Now that the power within his body had solidified, continuously thriving, he felt an ever-present possibility of breaking through. Why not make a gamble with this evil power, seeking a way of survival in an almost certain death situation? To be reborn from desperation — although easy to say, very few truly dare to do so. (To be continued. If you like this book, please visit qidian.com to vote for it and donate monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)