Chapter 786: Fighting Four at Once
In the Thunder Swamp, countless onlookers were shocked.
Despite the immense tension between the two forces, there was no immediate clash. Instead, the leaders exchanged polite words.
"What can I say? The title of Demon Slayer King from the Great Thousand Palace commands our attention," said White Spirit Sword Immortal with a smile. His tone was calm, even cordial.
The spectators whispered among themselves, curious about the significance of the Demon Slayer King title.
Some knowledgeable individuals quickly explained its origins, revealing the Great Thousand Palace as the most powerful force in the Great Thousand World.
Gasps of astonishment rippled through the crowd.
No wonder Xiao Ze had drawn the combined might of four superpowers.
A War of Words
"No need for pretenses. I trust the Demon Slayer King knows why we're here?" said Dan Yang Ancestor with a genial smile.
Though his tone was friendly, his gaze betrayed his wariness. Like the others, he also coveted Xiao Ze's skills as an alchemist.
"Of course," Xiao Ze replied. "Frankly, even if you hadn't come, I would've sought you out.
"I have my sights set on the Heavenly Luo Continent, and it seems you do too. Let's settle this here and now."
Xiao Ze's voice was calm, his gaze unwavering. Despite facing four Celestial Heaven Sovereigns, he showed no fear.
His bold declaration caused even the usually composed Ghost Emperor to falter slightly.
"How can a mere Spirit Heaven Sovereign exude such confidence against four Celestial Heaven Sovereigns?"
"Hahaha! What confidence! Do you truly think you can leap the chasm between Spirit and Celestial grades?" scoffed Azure Peak Lord, his voice dripping with disdain.
Xiao Ze met his gaze and flicked his sleeve. A surge of golden light erupted behind him, revealing a vast army.
The Saint Flame Army
The assembled Saint Flame Army, 30,000 strong, materialized behind Xiao Ze. Their formation radiated an overwhelming battle aura, their combined might forming a vast ocean of war intent.
Azure Peak Lord's mocking smile froze as he felt the army's oppressive power.
"Lord Azure Peak, if you doubt my strength, why not test it yourself?" Xiao Ze suggested, his tone calm but challenging.
Azure Peak Lord hesitated, the air growing heavy.
"Demon Slayer King," Ghost Emperor interjected, attempting to de escalate.
"We did not come here to fight unnecessarily. My comrades and I have long formed a defensive pact. If any other superpower seeks to claim the Heavenly Luo Continent, we'll stand together."
He paused, studying Xiao Ze's expression.
"Do you truly think you can win against four Celestial Heaven Sovereigns?"
The surrounding spectators were unimpressed.
"It's obvious the Ghost Emperor's trying to intimidate Xiao Ze into backing down now that they've seen his strength," one whispered.
"Four against one? Some defensive pact!" another sneered.
Unmoved by the murmurs, Ghost Emperor continued, "If you relinquish your claim on the Heavenly Luo Continent, I'll even offer you another nearby continent as compensation."
Xiao Ze's lips curled into a faint smile.
"I appreciate the offer, but I'll have to decline. I have no interest in lesser territories."
The smile faded, replaced by icy resolve.
"If words won't suffice, let's speak through our strength."
The First Strike
"Finally! I've been waiting to see what makes you so confident!" Azure Peak Lord roared, his patience snapping.
Summoning his Heavenly Body, his punch unleashed a towering mountain peak that surged toward Xiao Ze.
The force of the attack crushed the swamp below, creating massive rifts and shattering nearby thunderclouds.
Onlookers gasped in awe and terror.
Yet Xiao Ze remained unfazed.
War Intent Unleashed
A simple wave of his hand summoned a massive tidal wave of war intent from the Saint Flame Army.
The war intent surged forward, clashing with Azure Peak Lord's peak.
The collision created a deafening roar, tearing the air apart and leaving behind vast, inky voids where space itself had fractured.
The swamp below was utterly obliterated, leaving deep, yawning chasms in its place.
The clash lasted mere moments before the war intent overwhelmed the mountain peak, shattering it into fragments.
Azure Peak Lord staggered back, his face pale as the war intent continued toward him, unrelenting.
An Uneasy Alliance
Seeing their comrade struggling, Ghost Emperor shouted, "All of us, attack! His battle techniques are far too dangerous to face individually!"
Without hesitation, White Spirit Sword Immortal unsheathed his blade, its sharpness radiating an aura that seemed to split heaven and earth.
A streak of sword energy shot toward Xiao Ze, its speed and precision unmatched.
In response, the Saint Flame Army condensed their power into a radiant sun of war intent above them.
The sun shone with unparalleled brilliance, radiating the power of six million war marks.
The gathered warriors and spectators alike were stunned silent.
"Six million war marks… That's enough to rival a late stage Celestial Heaven Sovereign!"
A True Battle Begins
The luminous sun blazed brighter and brighter, its energy pulsating with overwhelming might.
Ghost Emperor and the other three Celestial Heaven Sovereigns felt their confidence waver.
"Even with four of us, this won't be easy…" murmured Dan Yang Ancestor, his voice grim.
And so, the battle truly began.
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