Chapter 475: He Is a Demon and Should Be Executed!

Chapter 475: He Is a Demon, and Must Be Slain!

Within the Ghost Pass, powerful figures gathered, and from time to time, a formidable aura descended.

The starlight of the Star Realm seemed especially fond of the Ghost Pass at this moment, frequently falling into it.

In just half a day, the once gloomy and terrifying Ghost Pass became shrouded in immortal mist, as if it were a blessed land of the immortals.

As the saying goes, a mountain need not be high; it becomes renowned if immortals dwell there.

“Lord of the Divine Luo Heaven, it has been long since we last met; your elegance remains unchanged.” The Lord of the Endless Abyss was a formless, unfathomable being whose end could not be seen.

His race dwelled in the Endless Abyss, one of the most mysterious clans in the Six Heavens of the Immortal Realm.

At this moment, the Lord of the Endless Abyss gazed at the newly arrived Lord of the Divine Luo Heaven, with faint mist swirling around him.

“You old fellow have deigned to show yourself as well?” The Lord of the Divine Luo Heaven was somewhat surprised.

The Lord of the Endless Abyss had not appeared before the world since the last Linya Metamorphosis ended.

“In the Six Heavens, it has been many years since a Great Principle fell; I have come to join in the excitement,” replied the Lord of the Endless Abyss.

The last Great Principle to fall was the Great Sun Radiant Buddha of the Buddhist Kingdom.

Upon hearing this, the Yang Gods and Heavenly Sovereigns present were momentarily stunned, and their gazes involuntarily fell upon the Great Principle of the Azure Sky Heaven.

Among the Three Heavens, the Azure Sky Heaven was the strongest.

In the Azure Sky Heaven, there existed a Venerable One.

And this Venerable One had a deep connection with the Great Sun Radiant Buddha.

Rumors said that before the Great Sun Radiant Buddha attained the Dao, he once studied under this Venerable One, sharing a brief master-disciple bond.

Perhaps it was because of this bond that the Buddhist Kingdom had the chance to endure.

Otherwise, without a Great Principle to guard it, the Grand Radiance Palace would have found it far too easy to annihilate the Buddhist Kingdom.

The Great Principle of the Azure Sky Heaven remained calm, as if he had not heard the words of the Lord of the Endless Abyss.

Then the Lord of the White Dragon Abyss spoke: “I hear that a new Buddha Lord has emerged in the Buddhist Kingdom. It seems… during this Linya Metamorphosis, the Buddhist Kingdom might yet give birth to another Great Principle.”

In the Six Heavens, there were One Assembly, Two Palaces, Three Heavens, Four Abysses, and over a dozen Sacred Lands.

If the Buddhist Kingdom were to produce another Great Principle, it would become one of those over a dozen Sacred Lands.

“This time, the Linya Metamorphosis is again presided over by the Grand Radiance Palace. The Buddhist Kingdom… is in danger,” said the Lord of the Endless Abyss meaningfully.

“Hmph! Even if the Grand Radiance Palace presides over the Linya Metamorphosis, it cannot slaughter the innocent!” A voice, aged and domineering, rang out.

The speaker was none other than a Yang God of the Principle Assembly.

The Principle Assembly had been the hegemon of the previous Linya Metamorphosis.

What the Principle Assembly pursued was a multitude of principles like clouds.

During the last Linya Metamorphosis, it was the Principle Assembly that maintained balance, resulting in a low number of fallen Yang Gods.

At this moment, the Banner Lord of the Ghost Imperial Heaven spoke: “This Envoy of the Human Sovereign Hall has recklessly slain many Yang Gods and Heavenly Sovereigns of my Ghost Imperial Heaven. I wonder when the Principle Assembly will uphold justice and slay this Envoy of the Human Sovereign Hall?”

The Banner Lord’s tone was quite sarcastic.

Naturally, he stood on the same side as the Grand Radiance Palace and thus opposed the Principle Assembly.

In this Linya Metamorphosis, besides slaying Yang Gods to ascend to the Solemn Hall, the second ultimate goal of the Grand Radiance Palace was to suppress the Principle Assembly and become the supreme hegemon of the Six Heavens.

“Hmph.” The Great Principle of the Principle Assembly snorted coldly but said nothing.

For the Principle Assembly, the Ghost Imperial Heaven was the cancer of the Immortal Realm.

If not for the support of the Grand Radiance Palace behind the scenes, the Principle Assembly might have long extinguished the Ghost Imperial Heaven.

Then the Lord of the White Dragon Abyss looked at the Banner Lord, curiosity in his eyes: “It is rather strange. How is the Banner Lord so confident in slaying this Envoy of the Human Sovereign Hall? Could it be… that the Venerable One of the Grand Radiance Palace has descended in person?”

Only a Venerable One could slay an ordinary Great Principle.

The Banner Lord smiled: “Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed.”

The Lord of the White Dragon Abyss chuckled: “This Envoy of the Human Sovereign Hall… just who in the world is he? I am truly curious.”

During this time, the Envoy of the Human Sovereign Hall had turned the Ghost Imperial Heaven upside down.

Many great cultivators were alarmed, and there were countless speculations about the Envoy’s identity.

Some even said that several Sacred Lands had taken an interest, wishing to befriend the Envoy and build good relations, but they lamented having no way to do so.

“Perhaps… he is an old friend of ours; it is not impossible,” said the Lord of the Divine Luo Heaven, sweeping his gaze over everyone present, his eyes profound.

The current Six Heavens were still in the calm before the storm.

Once the Linya Metamorphosis began, this accumulated furnace would explode at the slightest spark.

The other Principles and Yang Gods also showed curiosity.

They were quite intrigued by the identity of the Envoy of the Human Sovereign Hall.

Meanwhile, the Banner Lord continued to operate his Dao methods, pinpointing the location of the Myriad Ghost Soul Banner.

Time ticked by, and the Yang Gods and Heavenly Sovereigns gathered here, chatting and laughing.

Yet beneath the surface, undercurrents surged.

After an unknown period, suddenly, a sharp glint flashed in the Banner Lord’s eyes.

“Found him!”

All the Yang Gods and Heavenly Sovereigns immediately fixed their gazes on the Banner Lord, their faces full of anticipation.

“He is…”

The Banner Lord’s eyes flickered with astonishment and uncertainty.

The direction indicated by the Myriad Ghost Soul Banner was none other than…

“The Tiankun Strange Land!”

As the words fell, the other Yang Gods were shocked, their faces showing disbelief.

“He is actually in the Tiankun Strange Land!”

“How is that possible? In the Tiankun Strange Land, there is a Saint Light Clan!”

These Great Principles were astounded.

However, the Abyss Lords and Heaven Lords knew deeper inside.

The most terrifying thing in the Tiankun Strange Land was not the Saint Light Clan, but the Tattered Robe Wraith.

Both were existences they dared not provoke.

“How could he enter the Tiankun Strange Land!”

“Heh heh, Banner Lord, it seems this tough bone won’t be easy for you to gnaw on.”

A Great Principle revealed a smile.

If it were any other strange land, the Banner Lord could directly enter and slay him, or even devour the strange land itself.

But the Tiankun Strange Land was different. If the Banner Lord entered, he might be the one to die.

The Holy Light Clan and that tattered robe were both beings not to be offended.

The Banner Master's face shifted again and again: "Go, to the Tiankun Strange Land. If he does not come out, I will seal the exit and make him stay in the Tiankun Strange Land for a lifetime."

With these words, the Banner Master swept his sleeve and headed toward the Tiankun Strange Land.

All the Yang God Venerables, with varied expressions, followed suit.

The White Dragon Abyss Master wore a look of amusement, eager to see how the Banner Master would break the deadlock.

For the Tiankun Strange Land differed from other strange lands—its entrance was not so easily sealed.

A host of Yang God Venerables surged toward the Tiankun Strange Land, and news spread swiftly to the major sacred grounds of the Sixth Heaven.

About half a day later, upon receiving the news, Ziyuan Xiaolu's face turned deathly pale.

"The Human Emperor Hall's envoy... is truly in the Tiankun Strange Land... It's over, it's over!"

She was frantic and desperate.

Was this a coincidence?

How could it be so coincidental!

"I hope Senior Blood Robe is not with the Human Emperor Hall's envoy in the Tiankun Strange Land!"

At this moment, she could only console herself thus.

After all, she had no way to contact the higher-ups now.

And even if she could, whom could she trust?

In the Black Demon Abyss, there were many among the higher-ups who wished for Senior Blood Robe's death.

Even Senior Black Sword had been plotted against, let alone Blood Robe.

Now, she could only pray that Senior Blood Robe was unharmed.

Elsewhere, many Yang God Venerables had arrived outside the Tiankun Strange Land half a day ago. The Banner Master's expression shifted, yet he made no move.

The existence within the Tiankun Strange Land filled him with immense dread.

The surrounding Great Principles and other Yang Gods wore varied expressions.

Some were amused, others worried.

"No wonder this Human Emperor Hall envoy is so arrogant—he found himself a fine nest," said the Abyss Master of the Endless Abyss, a hint of laughter in his eyes.

If he could resolve the matter of the Holy Light Clan and gain the support of the tattered robe, he might even move his entire clan into the Tiankun Strange Land.

Though the core region of the Endless Abyss was also a strange land, its special beings were far inferior to the tattered robe.

The Banner Master's face shifted again and again: "The entrance is sealed; not even a Yin God can be sent in. He truly is hiding inside!"

Upon arriving, the Banner Master had naturally tried sending low-level cultivators into the Tiankun Strange Land to ascertain the truth.

But entry was impossible.

A flash of fury crossed the Banner Master's mind: "Damn it."

His gaze fell upon the dilapidated market near the entrance.

Near the market were several human settlements and some cultivators.

Now, seeing them only irritated him, and he struck without hesitation.

"Clear out these little pests!"

In the darkness, he acted with ruthless force, sweeping away tens of thousands of nearby humans with a single gesture.

To him, it was easier than crushing insects.

Most of the Great Principles present showed no change in expression, remaining unmoved.

Even if a few did, it was only a slight shift, and they said nothing.

To antagonize a powerful figure like the Banner Master over mere mortals was unwise.

Even the Great Principles of the Principle Society, who opposed the Linya Molt and upheld the righteous path, remained silent now.

They safeguarded the interests of Yang Gods, not those of mortals or low-level cultivators.

And those mortals and cultivators, without any warning, were slain in their sleep or during cultivation.

They died without a trace.

If there was any fortune, it was that they died without pain.

"Can the Human Emperor Hall envoy hide in the Tiankun Strange Land forever?" Having casually killed those people, the Banner Master's anger did not abate.

Now, he was secretly sending word to the Taihuang Palace, seeking a way to break the deadlock.

"If I were him, I would indeed hide in the Tiankun Strange Land forever," the White Dragon Abyss Master said with a smile.

The Great Principle from the Principle Society also chuckled: "Banner Master, your banquet this time was ill-advised. Could it be that this feast will break the record for the longest banquet in the Sixth Heaven?"

He spoke with a clear note of mockery.

The Banner Master's face darkened, but he said nothing.

Yet at that moment, suddenly, at the entrance of the Tiankun Strange Land, a familiar figure appeared.

A blood-colored armor, like fluid, covered his entire body, resembling thorny amethyst crystals—eerily beautiful and terrifying. It enveloped him completely, leaving only a pair of cold, merciless eyes exposed.

In his hand, he held a blood-colored longsword, around which coiled all manner of negative auras—greed, envy, lust, and so on—like an infernal black dragon entwined.

He seemed like a demon god emerging from hell.

No, such an evil and sinister aura was even more terrifying than a demon god from hell.

All the Yang God Venerables immediately fixed their gazes on the blood-colored figure, their eyes filled with surprise or curiosity.

"So many evil auras... greed, gluttony, slaughter. This Human Emperor Hall envoy is born of original sin!" said the Abyss Master of the Endless Abyss.

"Such dense evil energy indeed warrants execution. Otherwise, living in this world, he would only bring calamity to all beings!" the Divine Luo Heavenly Lord remarked coolly.

The White Dragon Abyss Master narrowed her eyes, staring at the blood-colored figure with curiosity.

"A familiar feeling... an old acquaintance?"

But she could not recall which of her old acquaintances matched the identity of the Human Emperor Hall envoy.

"Such a great demon, Xuan Qi—do you still object to my slaying him?" the Banner Master spoke, a gleam flashing in his eyes.

The Great Principle named Xuan Qi from the Principle Society shrugged and said nothing more.

At that moment, the blood-colored figure strode forward with a cold, stern expression: "To slay me, you are not worthy!"

The blood-colored figure swept his gaze across the surroundings, sensing the various powerful auras, showing not a trace of fear.

Instead, he raised his longsword and held it before him: "Will you all come at once?"

At these words, the Great Principles present were momentarily stunned, their smiles freezing.

"Is this Human Emperor Hall envoy too arrogant?"

"Does he truly believe he can stand alone against us?"

The White Dragon Abyss Master then laughed: "Daoist, you misunderstand. We are here to watch the show. Your opponent is the Banner Master."

The Banner Lord now held the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner, his face brimming with murderous intent: “There is a path to heaven, yet you refuse it; the gates of hell are closed, yet you insist on entering. Today... you will die without a doubt!”

Ever since learning that his opponent was not a Great Principle, the Banner Lord had regained his full confidence.

Moreover, he still possessed the Tai Xi Talisman, so he had no fear of this Envoy of the Human Emperor Hall escaping.

The blood-colored figure held a longsword, his gaze sweeping over the shattered towns around him, his eyes devoid of sorrow or joy.

After about half a breath, he let out a faint sigh: “The ethos of the cultivation world... is far too degraded.”

Sometimes a casual strike from a powerful being might be the long and observed life of countless creatures.

Even if recorded, it might be but a sparse line in ancient texts.

Just like the phrase: “In years of great famine, people eat each other.”

He held the blood-colored longsword, his eyes as cold and merciless as ever.

The Banner Lord gazed at Qi Yuan, whose entire being exuded a bizarre, eerie, and terrifying aura, and said coldly: “The evil aura on you is even denser than mine, and you still have the nerve to say such things?

Do you think that just because you can leave at any moment, you can provoke me like this?

Today, I will make you understand what it means that beyond heaven there is heaven, and beyond men there are men!

What it means... the Great Principle!”

With the Banner Lord’s words, his hand gave a slight tremor.

In an instant, within the original star realm, a beam of starlight suddenly emerged.

And before that, a talisman had descended in all directions with lightning speed.

The Yang God Celestial Venerables present saw the talisman, their expressions shifting slightly—some showed surprise, while others wore looks of “just as expected.”

“The Tai Xi Talisman!”

“No wonder the Banner Lord is so confident—he actually has the Tai Xi Talisman!”

At this moment, Qi Yuan was bathed in starlight, his blood crystal armor becoming even more eerie, a sinister deep red.

A look of surprise appeared in his eyes as he regarded the Banner Lord: “An interesting talisman. Now that it’s on me, I want to hit you even more.

It seems you really are asking for a beating—otherwise, why would you stack a taunt buff on yourself to make me hit you?”

The Banner Lord’s expression remained unchanged as he held the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner: “All this talk—are you trying to stall for time?

Without your trump card for instant escape, you will die today!”

Beside them, the White Dragon Abyss Lord said calmly: “Even if he cannot leave, with your strength, Banner Lord, you should not be able to slay him, should you?”

The other Great Principles also harbored such curiosity and confusion in their hearts.

The Banner Lord looked at the composed Qi Yuan, a hint of delight in his voice: “What if he is not a Great Principle? Without the mark of a Great Principle, in my hands, he is merely fish on a chopping block!”

At these words, all the Great Principles present were shocked.

The Envoy of the Human Emperor Hall, who had turned the Ghost Dominion upside down, was actually not a Great Principle.

“Although you all speak very quickly, can you spare all this nonsense and just fight?” Qi Yuan said lazily.

The Banner Lord’s eyes showed slight surprise: “You are not afraid? It seems... you have never witnessed what true Great Principle is!”

At this moment, the Banner Lord did not hesitate. Holding the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner, a powerful strike began to surge.

This strike, launched by his true body, was utterly incomparable to the battles of Ghost Crime Celestial Venerable and Ghost Origin Celestial Venerable.

With the enhancement of the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner, this strike reached a terrifying level.

Even a Great Principle, with the mark of Great Principle upon them, would see cracks appear at this moment!

(End of this chapter)