As Ye Qing rose, his core unit, the Broken Leaf Legion, also mobilized.

As they advanced, their auras harmonized, eventually making them seem like a single entity.

This was an incredibly astonishing Demon Skill secret technique, its potential strength on the battlefield unimaginable.

Ye Qing activated his Wood Tao Divine Power, linking the auras of his army.

First, a speck of green light appeared, then rapidly expanded and elongated into a Green Dragon Incarnation formed from the essence of myriad woods.

This Green Dragon Incarnation was approximately nine hundred meters long, its form elegant and lifelike. Every movement carried terrifying, tremendous force, causing wind currents to surge incessantly.

Merely observing its appearance was enough to understand the terrifying nature of this technique.

Because with its blessing, Ye Qing’s strength had nearly reached the Saint realm!

"Presumptuous carp, cease your arrogance!" Ye Qing bellowed.

The Green Dragon Incarnation roared in the sky, its overwhelming momentum threatening to crush the Black Cloud Tribulation Evil.

Generally, Wood Tao Divine Powers were more suited to nurturing life than direct combat.

However, in Ye Qing’s hands, Wood Tao displayed terrifying might, its destructive force no less inferior to that of Gold Tao or Fire Tao.

Facing Ye Qing’s fierce offensive, Li Jianqiu’s carp-like eyes narrowed with determination; she advanced instead of retreating.

She, too, activated her Blood Tao Divine Power, gathering vast blood qi into a Blood Sea Evil Dragon, which collided fiercely with the Green Dragon Incarnation.

BOOM!

A deafening roar resounded through Cloud Soar, causing the battling Demon Soldiers and Demon Generals to freeze momentarily.

At the epicenter of the collision between the two colossal forces, a spatial rift rapidly expanded, a powerful suction force emerging from within.

Afterward, green wood qi and red blood qi roiled in all directions, obscuring vision.

The continuous, mighty sounds of impact bespoke the battle’s ferocity.

Hong Yuan’s Demonic Body, its crimson eyes shimmering with starlight, pierced the heavy mists, analyzing the battlefield. Compared to the veteran powerhouses on the Heavenly Scenic List, Li Jianqiu, this up-and-comer, still falls somewhat short, he quickly concluded.

Unwittingly, Hong Yuan had forgotten he was an even younger junior than Li Jianqiu. Perhaps it was because his focus had shifted from the realm of Demons towards that of Demon Saints.

「Treasured Yellow Heaven.」

The Five Great Human Tribe Academies’ Intelligence Bureau.

The will of the Butterfly Sword Martial Saint suddenly produced a pile of record stones, selling them at an almost giveaway price.

"This shows the current situation at Xuan Guangqiao. Take them if you need them."

Upon hearing this, a glint of sword light flashed in the eyes of Hong Yuan’s Sword Tao Incarnation.

His Sword Tao Incarnation channeled Immortal Nuance into the Communicating Sky Bug in his hand. A bright orange light flashed, and a record stone descended from the void.

Even when isolated by a Hundred Families Bag, Treasured Yellow Heaven’s selling feature remained exceptional!

Activating the record stone, scenes of battlefield carnage instantly appeared.

Blood-red light soared to the heavens amidst unceasing cries and shouts.

How on earth did the Butterfly Sword Martial Saint obtain such timely information!? Hong Yuan was slightly shocked.

The situation recorded on the record stone was only fifteen minutes behind that of his Demonic Body on the battlefield.

For some inexplicable reason, Hong Yuan developed a profound wariness towards the Human Clan Sky Palace.

Saints processed information with incredible speed; a mere glance at a record stone was enough to comprehend the scenes within.

After a moment, the wills of the Martial Saints in the intelligence bureau buzzed with discussion, Master Eastward Flowing being the most vocal among them.

"Hahaha, I told you that little mud loach wouldn’t be able to hop around for long. He will be driven out soon enough; let’s all be prepared."

"I’m not unfamiliar with the Demon Clan’s contest for domination over the Ten Thousand Domains. To dominate the Heavenly Scenic Tower truly requires one to bear the Destiny of the Demon Clan’s current generation."

"Considering that little mud loach, despite being merely a Demon, has managed to get onto the Demon Slaying List, he’s probably just a disposable forerunner, a pawn paving the way for the true king."

"Once he dies, the true contemporary Destiny of the Demon Clan should emerge."

"Such filth! I’ve lived for over a thousand years; I’ve seen plenty of his kind!"

Master Eastward Flowing, with an air of indifference, dismissed Hong Yuan’s Demonic Body with disdain.

Hearing this, the other Martial Saints burst into laughter, the air filling with a jovial atmosphere.

His Sword Tao Incarnation also offered a faint smile, but the cold gleam hidden deep within his eyes intensified.

He thought to himself, A disposable forerunner for the true king? No! Whether as a human or a demon, one must rely on oneself. The contemporary Destiny of the Demon Clan—I, Hong Yuan, will claim it!

「On the borderlines of the Desolate Flourishing Sea Region.」

The Vermilion Bird Coalition Army and the Zero Desolate Army continued their relentless struggle. As the Vermilion Bird Coalition Army held a clear advantage, the Zero Desolate Army was forced into a steady retreat, losing multiple defensive lines.

Hong Yuan, who was converting Blood Tao Marks into Food Tao Marks, had to pause this crucial work of accumulation.

Hong Yuan slowly rose from the Purple-Gold King’s Throne, his expression serene.

DONG! DONG! DONG!

The Demon Soldiers and Demon Generals of the Zero Desolate Army, initially shaken by their losses, heard the resonant war drums signaling their king’s mobilization. Their morale surged, and despite their weakened numbers, they managed to hold their ground.

A knot of apprehension tightened in the hearts of Ye Qing and Lin Wenti. Is Xuan Guangqiao finally making his move?

A man’s reputation is like a tree’s shadow; it looms large.

He crushed the allied forces of the 108 Sea Regions to become the Green Dragon Overlord.

He suppressed the will of the Blue Fox Great Saint to claim ownership of the Holy Artifact, the Dragon Sparrow Zither.

He ignored numerous Supreme Talents like Ye Jianfei to stand firmly at the top of the Heavenly Scenic List.

...

Any one of these achievements would be enough for a Demon to make a name for himself in the Endless Sea Area, becoming a renowned hero of his era.

With so many achievements combined, such an individual was almost legendary!

As storms rage and the sky darkens in fury, disaster looms as the rain falls in torrents.

The ocean reveals a glimpse of scales and claws, for the sea demon has appeared in the mortal realm.

"The mortal realm... is defiled once more."

Hong Yuan’s Demonic Body stood clad in Clear White Robes Armor, his white hair cascading like a waterfall over its front and back. His crimson eyes seemed to contain dazzling, swirling Star Rivers, within which worlds were born and destroyed.

Wherever his gaze fell, the Demon Soldiers and Demon Generals of the Vermilion Bird Coalition Army felt as if they were frozen by eternal ice, then shattered into white ash, ceasing to exist in the mortal realm.

Has the Young Demon Emperor returned to the mortal world!? the Demon Soldiers and Demon Generals of the Vermilion Bird Coalition Army exclaimed in shock, this being their first thought upon seeing Hong Yuan.

What terrifying oppressive might! A mere glance freezes and shatters all existence! How can we possibly fight this?

"Form the Great Tortoise Shell Array!"

The Great Generals roared their commands, but to little avail.

Hong Yuan glanced dispassionately. His gaze, imbued with Food Tao Marks, launched an attack as tangible as any physical assault.

The void collapsed, oceanic arteries ruptured, and this entire area was obliterated.

He stepped forward. With his every movement, Azure Lotuses bloomed in the sky, creating a trail that stretched for three thousand li.

Ye Qing could not withstand Hong Yuan’s overwhelming oppressive presence, especially that indifferent gaze that regarded all life as ants. It dredged up unbearable memories from his past.

"AAAAAHHH!!!"

Ye Qing roared in fury, channeling his Divine Power with all his might. He burned his Essence and lifeblood, pushing his cultivation to its absolute limit to forcibly elevate his strength to the threshold of the Saint realm.

The Storms shifted, and the sun and moon appeared in the sky simultaneously.

Endless wood qi surged into Ye Qing. A colossal green bamboo, so immense it seemed to connect heaven and earth, materialized, appearing capable of suppressing the entire world. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Ye Qing, wielding a green spear, struck fiercely at Hong Yuan.

ROAR!

With a dragon’s cry, a lifelike Green Dragon Incarnation burst forth from the tip of his spear. It bared its fangs and claws, as if a true Green Dragon Divine Beast had been reborn.

The power of this strike undeniably reached the Saint realm!

The Demon Soldiers and Demon Generals of the Vermilion Bird Army watched with expectant eyes, praying their Alliance Hierarch could shatter Hong Yuan’s invincible aura.

Hong Yuan watched the approaching Green Dragon Incarnation, his expression impassive, allowing it to strike him.

BOOM! RUMBLE! RUMBLE!

The Green Dragon Incarnation struck Hong Yuan relentlessly, yet it failed to leave even a single scratch on his Clear White Robes Armor.

Before the power of the Food Tao Marks, the Green Dragon Incarnation was reduced to a clawless earthworm, forced to wail and retreat in defeat.

Hong Yuan tilted his head slightly. With a single, indifferent glance, the soldiers of the Vermilion Bird Coalition Army stumbled back and collapsed.

What kind of monster is this!?

The Young Demon Emperor has returned! This Xuan Guangqiao IS the Young Demon Emperor!

Even Ye Qing was utterly defeated, staring blankly at Hong Yuan.

He felt as if all his strength had been drained, his knees threatening to buckle.

A gentle breeze rustled by. Lin Wenti quickly supported Ye Qing, preventing him from collapsing to his knees in submission before Hong Yuan.

"Brother Qing, don’t be afraid. I’m here."

Lin Wenti offered Ye Qing a reassuring smile, but his own eyes were filled with deep apprehension.

The might of Hong Yuan’s Demonic Body far exceeded his wildest imagination; it was almost comparable to the legendary Young Demon Emperor himself!