155: The Golden Crown Demon Emperor is Coming

Seeing Li Jiangchen disappear into the depths of the Shattered Star Belt, Lion Ascent roared fiercely. Its two heads were raised high, and endless black wind surged in from all directions, spiraling into black wind spheres before its abyss-like maw.

Boom, boom, boom—

The black spheres were spat out, sweeping into the Shattered Star Belt like rain, madly devouring the crimson flames and revealing pitch-black voids of various sizes.

"Fortunately, this Shattered Star Belt is surrounded by crimson flames, not black wind. Otherwise, it would be troublesome..." Li Jiangchen activated the war fortress, rushing outward madly.

The destructive power of the black wind struck, but it was all split open by his sword.

After dozens of breaths, the surrounding crimson flames and black wind suddenly vanished, and a blue starry sky appeared before his eyes.

"Finally out."

Li Jiangchen looked back but did not detect Lion Ascent following him.

"Without the blessing of the Origin, does it not dare to come out? It certainly knows when to yield."

"However, This Li will remember this."

The war fortress operated at full power, quickly leaving this Black Wind Shattered Star Belt.

At this moment, inside the Crimson Flame Shattered Star Belt, Lion Ascent roared crazily, causing the Void Realm to tremble. Even the crimson flames were swallowed by the black wind surrounding its body, flickering like a candle in the wind.

Before long, various Black Wind star pirates noticed the commotion and rushed over one after another. Seeing the surrounding area in such a dilapidated state, they were filled with shock and suspicion.

"The Origin is trembling. Who could force the Boss to use such measures?"

"Could it be an Emperor Realm existence from Illusion Star City?"

"It's been so many years since we've seen the Boss this angry."

Meanwhile, in the distant Monster Realm.

Under a steep mountain peak, a waterfall hung in the air like a white silk, filled with a dense aura of the Dao of the sword.

The Golden Crown Demon Emperor was draped in a purple-gold robe, his fingers tapping on a chessboard. Sword charm lay hidden within, and the one playing chess with him was an old man with white eyebrows.

Suddenly, a chess piece fell onto the board, making a crisp sound on the ground.

The Golden Crown Demon Emperor furrowed his brows, a sequence of images flashing through his mind, and his expression changed drastically.

"Oh? Why are you so restless? Are you worried about the upcoming fierce battle with the Gray Realm?" the white-browed old man asked in confusion.

He knew the Golden Crown Demon Emperor's Heart-Nature well; he wouldn't even blink if Mount Tai collapsed before him. Yet, at this moment, his mind seemed somewhat dazed, and his expression was ugly.

"My Incarnation has been destroyed," said the Golden Crown Demon Emperor.

"Could the one who acted be a Seventh Heaven from the Gray Realm?" the white-browed old man frowned and asked.

"No!" The Golden Crown Demon Emperor's eyes were frosty, his tone filled with hidden killing intent: "It's worse than that..."

"Worse?" The white-browed old man furrowed his brows.

Opposite him, the Golden Crown Demon Emperor remained silent.

In his mind, the final scene of his Incarnation's annihilation appeared.

The Power of Time and Space transformed into a white dragon, rampaging.

The Power of Wind and Thunder augmented the escape light.

The most troublesome thing was...

The three powers of Essence, Qi, and Spirit converged into one.

Comprehending the Fusion Profound Truth could still be attributed to being a Genius.

But to cultivate the three paths of Essence, Qi, and Spirit simultaneously—only those ancient Supremes from the ancient era would do that.

However, a great battle countless years ago caused the laws of heaven and earth to change drastically, making it extremely difficult to cultivate all three paths.

Nowadays, the mainstream is the path of True Origin.

Only those legendary old fogies who have undergone Reincarnation and cultivation would attempt the ancient path in order to progress further.

'If it really is a Supreme's Reincarnation, before the Seventh Heaven, their true spirit has not fully awakened. They must be eliminated as soon as possible...' Thinking of this, the Golden Crown Demon Emperor suddenly stood up and said, "Old Ghost, I will not participate in the debate with the Gray Realm's Emperor Realm this time."

"I am heading to the Three Mountains Star Domain now to lay out plans for the upcoming war, and by the way, I will test the thoughts of that old fellow, the Phantom Star Emperor."

"That is fine. I will go and speak to the Supreme on your behalf," the white-browed old man nodded and said.

A moment later, a stream of light escaped the Monster Realm, speeding toward the Three Mountains Star Domain.

...

In the Void Realm. Inside the war fortress.

A stream of light flashed. The Daughter of Guanghan, who had been meditating, felt the world spin. As soon as she opened her eyes, she was out of the cave heaven, and the surrounding scene had changed drastically.

'If that scoundrel uses force, I would rather self-destruct...' The Daughter of Guanghan, Tidal Moon, secretly clenched a Heavenly Thunder Bead in her arms.

Suddenly, her beautiful eyes darted around. Before her was only a young man with sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes, who was silently drinking tea. There was not a single star pirate in sight.

"Who are you..." Tidal Moon asked in confusion.

"Your father posted a mission at the Bee Hunting Tower. I am merely a Bee Hunter who accepted the rescue mission," Li Jiangchen said indifferently.

Upon hearing this, Tidal Moon was astonished.

In her perception, the person before her was only at the fifth heaven Realm, yet he was able to rescue her from a Sixth Heaven star pirate.

Could it be...

Tidal Moon's expression turned gloomy: "Your Excellency, do not waste your efforts. My father will never leave the Guanghan Realm."

"Although I am the Daughter of Guanghan, I am far less important than the position of Realm Master."

"You and the forces behind you should save your energy."

Hearing this, Li Jiangchen raised an eyebrow.

It seemed this girl did not believe him.

The next moment, the silver wing token was activated, and a stream of light shot out, transforming into ancient seal characters.

It was exactly the rescue mission posted by the Ruler of Guanghan Realm.

Tidal Moon was stunned.

The Bee Hunting Tower was a major force spanning ten thousand Realms; this could not be faked.

Thinking of what she had just said, Tidal Moon felt her pretty face burn with heat, and she couldn't help but lower her head.

Suddenly, she realized a terrifying reality.

If it really was the young man before her who rescued her from the dragon's den, didn't that mean he could rival a Sixth Heaven Overlord at the fifth heaven Realm?

That Blazing Wind Boss was not easy to deal with.

A peerless Genius!

The way Tidal Moon looked at Li Jiangchen suddenly became fervent.

At this moment, she heard Li Jiangchen say: "I observe that you have a pure cold energy hidden within your body. Do you possess some special Physique?"

Upon hearing this, Tidal Moon nodded and said: "Tidal Moon does indeed possess the Ice Snow Glazed Body passed down from ancient times."

"Ice Snow Glazed Body..." Li Jiangchen had vaguely heard of this name.

"The Ice Snow Glazed Body generates glazed treasure light within the body, which can turn True Origin into glaze, providing astonishing defense," Tidal Moon explained: "Especially... the Origin Yuan Yin within the body has incredible benefits for Body Cultivators."

"If it weren't for this, why would the Third Prince of the Jiao Chi Clan secretly bribe True Man Shanhe to collude with star pirates and kidnap me?"

"So that's how it is." Li Jiangchen nodded and walked over slowly.

The rushing aura made Tidal Moon's heart tremble. She secretly regretted revealing the secret of the Ice Snow Glazed Body.

Although the person before her had saved her, who could guarantee that he wouldn't harbor evil intentions after hearing this news?

Whoosh! The man's aura washed over her. Tidal Moon secretly gripped the Heavenly Thunder Bead in her arms and took a half-step back, only to see the person before her bend down and merely take the colored ring on her hand.

The next moment, an extremely powerful Spiritual Sense penetrated it and took out the items inside.

"This thousand-year cold marrow is of good quality. How about taking it as payment for my escorting you, Fellow Daoist, back to the Guanghan Realm?" Although Li Jiangchen's words were a request, his actions had already put the bottles of thousand-year cold marrow into his possession.

This item had the effects of calming the soul and Body Tempering, but it was only produced in the Guanghan Realm and rare places of extreme cold. It had long been monopolized by Body Cultivators like the Jiao Chi Clan, and it rarely appeared on the market.

"By the way." Li Jiangchen changed the subject, and a flash of red and blue light appeared on his fingertips. The terrifying pressure made Tidal Moon's heart tremble.

"I do not like hidden dangers. Fellow Daoist, you can put away the Heavenly Thunder Bead in your arms."

After saying this, he walked toward the Spirit Tea table without looking back.

As the red and blue light vanished, Tidal Moon felt as if her bones had been pulled out, and she was drenched in sweat.

She was also at the fifth heaven Saint Realm, but in her perception, the red and blue light from just now was definitely a method at the level of a Sixth Heaven Overlord.

Even a mere touch would have been enough to annihilate her.

'Water and fire Fusion Profound Truth... He really is a peerless Genius.' Thinking of this, Tidal Moon forced herself to remain calm and said: "May I ask for your name, Your Excellency? Would you be willing to become a Guest Elder of my Guanghan Realm?"