He Is a Demon and Must Be Slain!

Within Ghost Pass, supreme experts had gathered, and powerful auras descended one after another. At this moment, the starlight of the Astral Realm seemed to favor Ghost Pass in particular, cascading down into the fortress in brilliant beams. In just half a day, the once grim and terrifying Ghost Pass was shrouded in swirling immortal mist, looking like a blessed realm of immortals. As the old saying went, a mountain needed no great height to be famed if an immortal dwelt there. "Shenluo Heaven Lord, it has been a long time. You look as magnificent as ever." The Boundless Abyss Lord was an unspeakable entity that stretched as far as the eye could see. His clan dwelled within the Boundless Abyss, standing as one of the most enigmatic races in the immortal realm's Sixth Heaven. At this moment, faint mist coiled around the Boundless Abyss Lord as he looked at the newly arrived Shenluo Heaven Lord. "You old fellow actually deigned to show yourself?" The Shenluo Heaven Lord was somewhat surprised. Ever since the last Linya Molt had concluded, the Boundless Abyss Lord had not made a single public appearance. "Not a single Great Ultimate Principle has fallen in the Sixth Heaven for many years. This old man merely came to join the commotion," the Boundless Abyss Lord replied. The last Great Ultimate Principle to fall had been the Great Sun Radiant Buddha of the Buddha Realm. Hearing this, the Yang God Heavenly Venerables present momentarily froze, their gazes involuntarily drifting toward the Great Ultimate Principle from Biluo Heaven. Among the Three Heavens, Biluo Heaven was the strongest. Within Biluo Heaven existed a Supreme Venerable. And that Supreme Venerable had deep ties with the Great Sun Radiant Buddha. Rumors said that before the Great Sun Radiant Buddha attained the Dao, he had once apprenticed under this Supreme Venerable, sharing a brief bond of master and disciple. Perhaps it was precisely because of this connection that the Buddha Realm had managed to endure. Otherwise, for a Buddha Realm without a single Great Ultimate Principle presiding over it, Taihuang Palace could have crushed it with absolute ease. The Great Ultimate Principle from Biluo Heaven remained placid, acting as though he had not heard the Boundless Abyss Lord at all. Then, the White Dragon Abyss Lord spoke up. "I hear a new Buddha Lord has emerged in the Buddha Realm. It seems... during this Linya Molt, the Buddha Realm might just give birth to another Great Ultimate Principle." In the Sixth Heaven, there were One Society, Two Palaces, Three Heavens, Four Abysses, and over a dozen sacred lands. If the Buddha Realm produced another Great Ultimate Principle, it would become one of those sacred lands. "Taihuang Palace is presiding over the Linya Molt once again. The Buddha Realm... is in grave danger," the Boundless Abyss Lord remarked pointedly. "Hmph! Even if Taihuang Palace presides over the Linya Molt, they cannot slaughter the innocent with impunity!" an assertive, aging voice rang out, laden with unyielding dominance. The speaker was none other than a Yang God from the Ultimate Principle Society. The Ultimate Principle Society had been the hegemon of the previous Linya Molt. What the society pursued was an abundance of ultimate principles, like gathering clouds. During the last Linya Molt, it was the Ultimate Principle Society's balance that had kept the number of fallen Yang Gods extraordinarily low. Just then, the Banner Lord of Guiyu Heaven chimed in. "This Human Sovereign Hall Emissary has indiscriminately slaughtered many Yang God Heavenly Venerables of my Guiyu Heaven. I wonder when the Ultimate Principle Society will uphold justice and execute this emissary?" The Banner Lord spoke in a sneering, sarcastic tone. Naturally, being aligned with Taihuang Palace put him at odds with the Ultimate Principle Society. For this Linya Molt, aside from slaying Yang Gods to ascend to the Sole Palace, Taihuang Palace's secondary ultimate objective was to suppress the Ultimate Principle Society and establish itself as the undisputed hegemon of the Sixth Heaven. "Hmph." The Great Ultimate Principle of the Ultimate Principle Society let out a cold snort and held his tongue. To the Ultimate Principle Society, Guiyu Heaven was a cancer upon the immortal realm. Had Taihuang Palace not backed them from the shadows, the Ultimate Principle Society might have snuffed out Guiyu Heaven long ago. At this moment, the White Dragon Abyss Lord looked at the Banner Lord, curiosity flashing in her eyes. "It is rather strange. How can the Banner Lord be so confident in slaying this Human Sovereign Hall Emissary? Could it be... that person from Taihuang Palace has descended in his true body?" Only a Supreme Venerable possessed the power to execute an ordinary Great Ultimate Principle. The Banner Lord offered a thin smile. "Heaven's secrets must not be revealed." The White Dragon Abyss Lord chuckled softly. "Just who is this Human Sovereign Hall Emissary? I truly am quite curious." Lately, the Human Sovereign Hall Emissary had turned Guiyu Heaven upside down. Numerous prominent cultivators were alarmed, and theories regarding his true identity abounded. Several sacred lands had even harbored thoughts of befriending and courting good relations with him, though they were frustrated by a lack of means to make contact. "Perhaps... he might be an old acquaintance of ours," the Shenluo Heaven Lord said, sweeping his profound gaze across everyone present. Currently, the Sixth Heaven lingered in the calm before the storm. Once the Linya Molt began, this brewing furnace would detonate at the slightest spark. The other Ultimate Principle Yang Gods also wore curious expressions, deeply intrigued by the emissary's identity. Meanwhile, the Banner Lord continued channeling his Dao arts to pinpoint the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner. Time ticked away. The Yang God Heavenly Venerables gathered in a circle, chatting and laughing on the surface, but dark undercurrents surged underneath. After an unknown stretch of time, a sharp glint suddenly erupted in the Banner Lord's eyes. "Found him!" Every Yang God Heavenly Venerable instantly turned toward the Banner Lord, their expressions full of anticipation. "He is at..." A look of uncertainty and shock crossed the Banner Lord's eyes. The direction indicated by the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner was none other than... "Tiankun Curious Land!" As soon as the words fell, the other Yang Gods were utterly stunned, disbelief written across their faces. "He's actually in Tiankun Curious Land?!" "How is that possible? A member of the Holy Light Clan resides there!" These Great Ultimate Principles were thoroughly shocked. Yet the Abyss Lords and Heaven Lords possessed even deeper knowledge of the secrets within. Inside Tiankun Curious Land, the most terrifying entity was not the Holy Light Clan, but the Tattered Robe soul. Neither of them was a being they could afford to provoke. "How could he possibly enter Tiankun Curious Land?" "Hehe, Banner Lord, it seems this is a hard bone for you to chew." Some of the Great Ultimate Principles smiled faintly. Were it any other curious land, the Banner Lord could have charged straight in to execute him, or even devoured the land whole. Tiankun Curious Land, however, was different. If the Banner Lord dared enter, he might be the one to perish. Both the Holy Light Clan and that Tattered Robe were entities no one dared cross. The Banner Lord's expression shifted repeatedly before he said, "Let us go to Tiankun Curious Land. If he refuses to come out, this old man will seal the exit and leave him trapped inside for the rest of his days!" With a flick of his wide sleeve, the Banner Lord set off toward Tiankun Curious Land. Seeing this, the Yang God Heavenly Venerables revealed varied expressions and followed closely behind. The White Dragon Abyss Lord wore the amused look of someone watching a farce. She wanted to see how the Banner Lord intended to break this stalemate. After all, unlike other curious lands, the entrance to Tiankun Curious Land was not something that could be sealed so easily. A mighty host of Yang God Heavenly Venerables advanced toward Tiankun Curious Land, and word swiftly spread across the major sacred lands of the Sixth Heaven. Roughly half a day later, upon receiving the news, Ziyuan Xiaolu's face turned deathly pale. "The Human Sovereign Hall Emissary... is truly in Tiankun Curious Land... It's over, it's all over!" She was frantic with anxiety. Could all this be a mere coincidence? How could anything be this coincidental?! "I only hope Senior Brother Blood Robe isn't with the Human Sovereign Hall Emissary in Tiankun Curious Land!" At this point, she could only console herself with this thought. After all, she currently had no way to reach the upper echelons. Even if she could, whom could she trust? Within the Black Demon Abyss, plenty of higher-ups wished for Senior Brother Blood Robe's demise. Even Senior Brother Hei Jian had been plotted against, to say nothing of Blood Robe. Right now, all she could do was pray that Senior Brother Blood Robe remained unharmed. On the other side, many Yang God Heavenly Venerables had already arrived outside Tiankun Curious Land half a day prior. The Banner Lord's expression fluctuated, yet he hesitated to strike. The entities dwelling within Tiankun Curious Land filled him with immense dread. The surrounding Great Ultimate Principles and other Yang Gods bore differing expressions, some amused by the spectacle, others harboring subtle concerns. "No wonder this Human Sovereign Hall Emissary was so arrogant. It turns out he found himself a cozy nest," the Boundless Abyss Lord remarked, amusement glinting in his eyes. If he could deal with the Holy Light Clan and gain the backing of the Tattered Robe, he would have loved to migrate his entire race into Tiankun Curious Land. Although the core region of the Boundless Abyss was also situated within a curious land, the unique entities inside were far inferior to the Tattered Robe. The Banner Lord's face darkened further. "The entrance has been sealed; not even a Yin God can be sent inside. It seems he truly is hiding within!" Upon arriving, the Banner Lord had naturally attempted to dispatch low-level cultivators into Tiankun Curious Land to ascertain the truth. Unfortunately, none could gain entry. Humiliation and fury flared in the Banner Lord's mind. *Damn him to death.* His gaze swept toward the dilapidated market town near the entrance. Around the market gathered several human settlements and low-level cultivators. Irritated by their presence, he struck without hesitation. "Wipe out these little insects!" He made a ruthless move under the cover of night, annihilating over ten thousand mortals and cultivators in the vicinity with a single sweep of his hand. To him, it was simpler than swatting flies. The Great Ultimate Principles present barely reacted; their expressions remained largely unchanged. Even if a few showed a slight flicker of emotion, none spoke up. Making an enemy of a titan like the Banner Lord over ordinary mortals was utterly foolish. Even the Great Ultimate Principles of the Ultimate Principle Society, who opposed the Linya Molt and championed righteousness, maintained their silence. They protected the interests of Yang Gods, not those of mortals and weak cultivators. Before those mortals and cultivators could even realize what was happening, they were snuffed out in their sleep or in meditation, dying without the slightest warning. If there was any fortune to it, it was that they died without suffering. "Can this Human Sovereign Hall Emissary truly hide inside Tiankun Curious Land for an eternity?" Having wiped out those lives with a casual flick, the Banner Lord's rage had not diminished in the slightest. By now, he had already secretly transmitted a message to Taihuang Palace, seeking a way to break the deadlock. "If I were him, I would indeed hide in Tiankun Curious Land for the rest of my days," the White Dragon Abyss Lord chuckled. The Great Ultimate Principle from the Ultimate Principle Society also smiled. "Banner Lord, you were quite hasty in inviting guests from all corners. Could it be... this banquet is going to break the record for the longest banquet in the Sixth Heaven's history?" He chuckled softly, the sarcasm in his tone unmistakable. The Banner Lord's expression turned exceedingly grim, yet he said nothing. Just then, a familiar figure abruptly emerged from the entrance of Tiankun Curious Land. Blood-colored armor enveloped his entire body like liquid, resembling sinister, thorn-laden purple crystals. It covered him completely, leaving only a pair of cold, emotionless eyes exposed. In his hand, he held a blood-red longsword. Negative auras of greed, envy, lust, and wrath coiled around the blade like black hellfire dragons. He looked as though a demonic god had stepped out of the netherworld. No—an aura this malevolent and bizarre was even more terrifying than that of a netherworld demon god. Every Yang God Heavenly Venerable immediately fixed their eyes on that blood-clad figure, their expressions shifting between astonishment and curiosity. "So many sinister auras... greed, gluttony, slaughter. This Human Sovereign Hall Emissary is original sin incarnate!" the Boundless Abyss Lord remarked. "With an evil aura this dense, he truly deserves to be slain. Leaving him alive in this world would only bring calamity to all living beings!" the Shenluo Heaven Lord said indifferently. The White Dragon Abyss Lord narrowed her eyes, studying the blood-clad silhouette with deep curiosity. *Such a familiar feeling. Is he an old friend?* Unfortunately, she could not think of anyone among her acquaintances who fit the description of this Human Sovereign Hall Emissary. "Against such an archdemon, Xuanqi, would you still object if I slay him?" the Banner Lord demanded, a sharp light flashing in his eyes. Seeing this, the Great Ultimate Principle from the Ultimate Principle Society named Xuanqi merely shrugged and fell silent. At that moment, the blood-armored figure strode forward with cold resolve. "If you wish to slay me, you are not qualified!" The blood-clad figure swept his gaze over the surroundings, sensing the immense auras gathered there without the slightest trace of fear. Instead, he leveled his sword before his chest. "Are all of you coming at once?" The moment those words were spoken, the Great Ultimate Principles were taken aback, their smiles freezing. "Is this Human Sovereign Hall Emissary not a bit too arrogant?" "Does he truly believe he can take on all of us by himself?" The White Dragon Abyss Lord smiled faintly. "Fellow Daoist, you misunderstand. We are merely here to watch the show. Your opponent is the Banner Lord." Gripping the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner, the Banner Lord wore an expression dripping with murderous intent. "You refused the road to heaven and barged right into hell when there was no door. Today... your death is certain!" Ever since learning that his opponent was not a Great Ultimate Principle, the Banner Lord had regained his full confidence. Moreover, armed with the Breath of Eternity Talisman, he had no fear of the emissary escaping. Holding the sword, the blood-armored figure swept his eyes over the devastated settlement nearby, his expression void of sorrow or joy. After half a breath, he let out a faint sigh. "The ethos of the cultivation world... is truly atrocious." A casual strike from the mighty could wipe out the entire long, obscure lives of untold mortals. Even if recorded, it would merely amount to a scant few words in ancient chronicles—much like: *In a year of great famine, people ate each other.* Gripping the blood-red sword, his gaze remained as chillingly detached as before. Staring at Qi Yuan, whose body emanated a bizarre, ominous aura, the Banner Lord sneered, "The evil aura clinging to you is thicker than mine, yet you have the gall to utter such words? "Do you believe that just because you can flee at any moment, you can brazenly provoke me? "Today, I will teach you that there are heavens beyond heaven, and men beyond men! "I will show you what a Great Ultimate Principle truly is!" With those words, the Banner Lord flicked his wrist. Instantly, a sudden beam of starlight surged from the Astral Realm. Before that starlight could fully descend, a talisman had already spread out in all directions with thunderous speed. Upon seeing the talisman, the surrounding Yang God Heavenly Venerables reacted slightly, some displaying shock while others looked unsurprised. "The Breath of Eternity Talisman!" "No wonder the Banner Lord was so confident; he actually possessed the Breath of Eternity Talisman!" Bathed in starlight, the blood-crystal armor on Qi Yuan took on an even more bizarre, vivid crimson sheen. A look of surprise appeared in his eyes as he looked at the Banner Lord. "What an interesting talisman. Now that it's landed on me, I want to beat you even more. "It seems you truly have an itch for a beating. Otherwise, why would you stack a taunt buff on yourself just to make me hit you?" The Banner Lord remained unfazed, brandishing the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner. "Wasting words like this—are you trying to stall for time? "Without your trump card to escape at will, you are dead today!" Nearby, the White Dragon Abyss Lord remarked indifferently, "Even if he cannot leave, with your strength, Banner Lord, you shouldn't be able to kill him either, right?" The other Great Ultimate Principles harbored the same doubt and curiosity. Looking at the nonchalant Qi Yuan, the Banner Lord spoke with a hint of gloating in his voice. "What if he isn't a Great Ultimate Principle? Without a Great Ultimate Principle Engraving, he is merely fish on the chopping board in my hands!" At these words, all the Great Ultimate Principles were stunned. The Human Sovereign Hall Emissary, who had thrown Guiyu Heaven into utter turmoil, was not a Great Ultimate Principle?! "Even though you all talk fast, could you cut the chatter? Fight first, talk later," Qi Yuan said lazily. The Banner Lord's eyes narrowed slightly in surprise. "You actually show no fear? It seems... you have yet to witness the true might of a Great Ultimate Principle!" Without hesitation, the Banner Lord brandished the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner, unleashing a terrifying strike that swept forward. Executed by his true body, this strike was on an entirely different level compared to his battles with Heavenly Venerable Guizui and Heavenly Venerable Guiyuan. Amplified by the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner, the power of this blow reached an apocalyptic scale. Even if a Great Ultimate Principle took it head-on, their Great Ultimate Principle Engraving would crack under the force!