213: Slaying the Demon Lord of the Netherworld, the Primordial Qi Human Emperor Banner

Chen Yuan remained calm in the face of danger, the chi you sword in his hand transforming into a shocking long rainbow of five flowing colors, splitting open the two demonic claws that were reaching for him.

At the same time, spatial ripples spread around his body, his spatial Divine Ability instantly activating, leaving behind afterimages as he dodged left and right,

instantly closing in on the You Sha Demon Venerable!

Strike!

Upon closing the distance, Chen Yuan did not hesitate, gathering all the power in his body and slashing his sword towards the You Sha Demon Venerable's face!

"Clang—!"

The You Sha Demon Venerable raised his staff to block. The clash of sword and staff produced a deafening clang of metal striking metal!

A violent energy ripple exploded. Chen Yuan's body shook violently and he was pushed back dozens of steps by the recoil. However, his sword-wielding arm was only slightly numb, and he suffered no substantial injury.

The You Sha Demon Venerable's body also swayed, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He hadn't expected Chen Yuan's close combat and strength to be so formidable.

"Hahaha, not bad, not bad. You are the first opponent who has been able to force me back since I entered the world."

"Arrogant!" The You Sha Demon Venerable roared and rushed forward first.

The two fought once more.

Sword light crisscrossed, the demonic staff flew wildly, and the roar of colliding energy resounded throughout the great Formation.

Relying on the Formation's enhancement and his endless stream of profound Sword Arts, Chen Yuan managed to hold the You Sha Demon Venerable in a fierce battle for a full half hour!

Unable to secure a quick victory, the You Sha Demon Venerable grew increasingly anxious.

He glanced around and saw that his subordinates inside the Formation were already in dire straits, especially the Sect Master of the Joyous Union Sect, who was severely injured and weakened under the assault of the Ancestor Yuehua of Guanghan Immortal Palace, looking like he was about to collapse.

"I can't let this stalemate continue!"

The You Sha Demon Venerable's heart sank.

If he delayed any longer, besides himself, the Demonic Sect elites he brought might truly be annihilated here today!

At that point, a gap in the high-end combat power of the Demon Nether Domain would occur, and the end would not be far off!

Just as his eyes sharpened and he prepared to use a forbidden secret technique to forcibly raise his cultivation and break the Formation, regardless of damaging his Foundation, Chen Yuan's cold voice rang out first:

"You Sha, stop now, and this Palace Master can let you and your subordinates leave. How about it?"

Chen Yuan had his own calculations.

He was indeed currently unable to defeat the You Sha Demon Venerable in his peak condition. If he were to slaughter all these Mahayana Demonic Cultivators today, creating a high-end combat power vacuum in the Demon Nether Domain, the Righteous Path forces of the Southern Continent, who were watching covetously next door, would certainly not miss this heaven-sent opportunity. They would definitely seize the moment and annex the Demon Nether Domain.

By the time Chen Yuan grew strong enough to reap the rewards, he probably wouldn't even get a single peach leaf.

Keeping him alive, conversely, could contain the Southern Continent.

Hearing this, the You Sha Demon Venerable paused his actions, rapidly weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

Retreating now would indeed preserve his subordinates and save him from damaging his Foundation, but... the growth speed of this child Chen Yuan was too Heaven-Defying. If he couldn't kill him today, he would surely become a major threat to the Demon Nether Domain in the future!

When Chen Yuan, possessing Undergoing Tribulation combat power, counterattacked with the power of the Eastern Barrens, the Demon Nether Domain would likewise be in peril!

"Hmph! Junior, don't think you can deceive this Venerable! I will certainly slay you today!"

Killing intent ultimately overwhelmed rationality.

A trace of madness flashed in the You Sha Demon Venerable's eyes. He fiercely bit the tip of his tongue, spitting out a mouthful of Essence Blood into the Ten Thousand Demons Soul Devouring Staff. The Demonic Essence throughout his body began circulating in an abnormally violent manner, and his Aura climbed wildly as if riding a rocket!

Secret Technique: Burning Soul Devouring Essence!

Boom!

A terrifying pressure erupted. The You Sha Demon Venerable's cultivation had forcibly Broken through to the Third-Turn Tribulation Transcendence Stage!

Although the price was damage to his Foundation and a difficult future Dao, his current strength had increased by more than several times!

"To cause this Venerable so much trouble, Chen Yuan, you have enough to be proud of! Now, be annihilated by this Venerable!"

Feeling the surging power within him, the You Sha Demon Venerable grinned savagely and swung his demonic staff. A dark, black demonic light capable of corroding the Void Realm condensed, ready to completely swallow Chen Yuan.

Facing the You Sha Demon Venerable whose cultivation had surged, Chen Yuan's expression remained unchanged, but his gaze turned completely cold.

"Since you insist on seeking death, this Palace Master will grant your wish."

He no longer held back. With a thought, a dice radiating a grey, hazy Aura appeared in his hand: the taibao gray ghost dice!

This was the Demi-God Magical Artifact previously returned by the System.

The six faces of the dice were respectively engraved with the ancient seal characters "Restrain, Bind, Eliminate, Steal, Illusion, Summon." Tossing it would trigger the corresponding Divine Power based on the number rolled.

"Go!"

Chen Yuan did not hesitate, throwing the Gray Ghost Dice into the air.

The dice spun rapidly and finally settled steadily,

six dots, the character "Summon" facing up!

Dark black light flowed on the dice face. Instantly, three plumes of grey mist surged out from the dice, rapidly condensing into three Ghost Generals clad in ancient gray armor, with blurred faces, and wielding huge Demonic Swords!

Even more astonishingly, the physical outlines of these three Ghost Generals were exactly the same as Chen Yuan's, and the energy fluctuations emanating from them were actually comparable to Chen Yuan's current strength!

"Kill!"

With Chen Yuan's command, he and the three Gray Armored Ghost Generals communicated telepathically. They instantly dispersed in four directions, each occupying a position. Activating their Sword Arts, a profound and sharp Four Symbols Demon Slaying Sword Formation instantly took shape, once again enveloping the You Sha Demon Venerable, who had just finished raising his cultivation and was at the peak of his Aura.

"What the hell are these things?!" The You Sha Demon Venerable was both shocked and enraged. He frantically swung his demonic staff to resist the siege from four directions. The advantage gained from his newly increased cultivation was largely offset by this strange sword Formation and the Ghost Generals.

However, Chen Yuan's offensive was not over!

The corner of his mouth curled into a cold arc, and he threw the taibao gray ghost dice again!

The dice tumbled, and this time, it stopped on five dots, the "Illusion" face!

Buzz!

An invisible ripple instantly spread out. Even the Divine Soul of the You Sha Demon Venerable, who was as strong as a Third-Turn Tribulation Transcendence expert, violently shook, and the scene before his eyes abruptly changed!

"Not good! It's an illusion!" The You Sha Demon Venerable was horrified and fully guarded his mind.

But how could Chen Yuan let slip this perfect opportunity?

Now!

The main body and the three Ghost Generals erupted simultaneously. Four dazzling Sword Qis, taking advantage of the moment the You Sha Demon Venerable's mind was trapped by the illusion, fiercely slammed into his demonic body!

"Pfft—!"

The protective demonic light instantly shattered. The You Sha Demon Venerable was struck by a heavy blow, violently spitting out a large mouthful of Demonic Blood. A huge transparent hole appeared in his chest, and his Aura instantly wilted.

"Ah! This Venerable will have you die!!!"

The You Sha Demon Venerable, having broken free from the illusion, felt the near-collapsing injuries within his body and let out a frantic roar.

His eyes were bloodshot. He recklessly burned his remaining Life Origin, gripping the Ten Thousand Demons Soul Devouring Staff tightly with both hands, ready to use his last remaining strength, vowing to perish together with Chen Yuan!

It was at this critical moment that Chen Yuan's expression turned stern, and he threw the taibao gray ghost dice for the third and final time!

The dice traced a mysterious trajectory in the air. This time, it stopped on four dots, the "Steal" face!

The dice face flashed with a faint light.

The You Sha Demon Venerable, who was preparing to fight to the death, only felt a lightness in his hand. The Ten Thousand Demons Soul Devouring Staff, which was connected to his Divine Soul... had vanished into thin air!

The next moment, that terrifying demonic staff, entwined with dragons and snakes, strangely appeared in Chen Yuan's hand!

You Sha Demon Venerable: "...???"

He remained frozen mid-air, maintaining the posture of pushing his hands forward. He looked at his empty hands, then looked at Chen Yuan across from him, who was playfully weighing the demonic staff, his mind completely blank and utterly stunned.

What... what is going on?!

Where is my staff?! Where is my big, powerful demonic staff?!

"It seems your staff isn't very obedient."

Chen Yuan's teasing voice broke the eerie silence.

Strike while the enemy is injured and take his life!

In the instant the You Sha Demon Venerable lost control of his mind due to shock and the loss of his weapon, Chen Yuan's killing intent soared!

"It's over."

He and the three Gray Armored Ghost Generals combined their efforts again. The four sword lights merged into one, transforming into a magnificent giant sword that pierced the heavens and earth, and slammed down with a crash!

"No—!!!"

The shrill scream was abruptly cut short.

After the sword light passed, the demonic body disintegrated!

The You Sha Demon Venerable, a Demon Venerable who had dominated the Demon Nether Domain for thousands of years, had perished!

In the world, it seemed only the figure in green robes, standing with his sword, remained, along with the taibao gray ghost dice slowly spinning in his hand, emitting an eerie gray light.

The entire battlefield fell into a deadly silence.

All the surviving Demonic Cultivators looked at their Palace Master, whom they considered invincible, turning into ashes. Their faces were ashen, and they completely lost the will to resist.

Chen Yuan's gaze swept across the chaotic battlefield and the escaping soul of the You Sha Demon Venerable, taking out the innate one qi human emperor banner.