Online Game: Evil Dragon Against The Heaven - 246
Amid Ye Tian Xie’s low shout, the sword, imbued with boundless divine power, had turned into a pure sacred white. As he moved in a straight line, the blade pierced heavily into the fully restrained Dark Nether Ghost King—the enormous sword plunged into his back and emerged from his chest.
This strike did not cause a catastrophic energy explosion like before. Instead, after a brief moment of silent stillness, the light surrounding the Holy Sword suddenly vanished. Then, as if an immense force was pulling it, the sacred energy frantically surged into the Dark Nether Ghost King’s body before detonating within him, unleashing a holy energy explosion…
“Ahh…!”
The pinnacle of light energy—divine power—is the greatest nemesis of darkness. When divine power surged into his body and then erupted, it was akin to a blazing flame violently exploding within a moth’s body…
-6,000,000!!
The Dark Nether Ghost King’s scream was undoubtedly the most agonizing wail of his life. The explosion of divine power centered on his body, so instead of being blasted away, he collapsed before Ye Tian Xie. Under the residual erosion of divine power, he rolled in agony, letting out wretched cries. Meanwhile, his body was enveloped in a dim holy glow—this was the sacred seal from the Heaven’s Sword, capable of sealing all dark-based powers!
Unable to use his dark powers, the Dark Nether Ghost King was like a man with his limbs severed, completely incapable of resistance or even escape—he couldn’t even teleport away. Ye Tian Xie stepped forward, launching a relentless assault.
A slash…A horizontal cut… A Destructive Strike… Storm God Thunder…Divine Rupturing Slash… Reverse Divine Slash…
-420,000, -410,000, -1,600,000, -1,800,000, -1,720,000, -1,720,000…
Terrifying damage numbers continuously floated above the Dark Nether Ghost King’s head, each more horrifying than the last, as he screamed like a demon from hell. His body was repeatedly sent flying, slammed down, or thrown into the air. As one of the Eight Demon Kings, he was now being trampled and ravaged like a mere ball by Ye Tian Xie.
Yet amidst this humiliation, his fear far outweighed his shame and rage. He didn’t even think of a desperate counterattack—he only wanted to flee at any cost. The Holy Sword’s presence was simply too terrifying… so terrifying that his mind had completely collapsed.
Ten seconds later, the sacred seal from the Heaven’s Sword finally dissipated, allowing the Dark Nether Ghost King to regain access to his dark powers. Without hesitation, he dashed toward the exit of the Illusory Beast Clan Ruins. However, in the presence of the Holy Sword, which was born to punish demons, how could he possibly escape? He had barely made it a hundred meters before another burst of white light from the Holy Sword froze him in place. Ye Tian Xie immediately lunged forward, his second strike of 『Demon Severing Realm』violently slamming into the Dark Nether Ghost King and sending him flying into the air…
-2,700,000!
The Dark Nether Ghost King’s body was launched into the sky, piercing through the ground above. Ye Tian Xie raised his gaze slightly, pulling his sword back. In his sinking eyes, a crimson flame suddenly ignited around the Holy Sword.
The color of the flame was identical to ordinary fire, yet strangely, no heat emanated from the sword’s burning blade, as if it was merely an illusionary red glow.
“Go… Crimson Lotus Godslaying Strike!!”
With Ye Tian Xie’s low roar, the Holy Sword, wreathed in crimson flames, howled through the air, chasing after the airborne Dark Nether Ghost King…
Beyond the Illusory Beast Clan Ruins.
The blue-haired man and Blue Soul tried time and again, but ultimately, they failed. Their strength was sufficient to crack the barrier, but they couldn’t create an opening large enough for a person to pass through.
Removing his hand from the transparent barrier once more, the blue-haired man remained silent for a moment before turning around and shaking his head. “Blue Soul, let’s go. The properties of this barrier ensure that we cannot open it. I now understand why Orange Fang, whose strength is less than half of yours, could pass through.”
“I understand as well. Orange Fang’s power isn’t strong enough to break this barrier, but this is a magical barrier, likely left behind by one or more extremely powerful spellcasters. Orange Fang’s unique ability is 『Magic Devour』. He cannot shatter the barrier, but he can easily consume a portion of it, creating an opening. Just like how Blood Feather (Xuè Yǔ) can devour life itself, ignoring all defenses.” Lan Po looked at the blue-haired man and spoke slowly. Though in the form of a wolf, his voice was indistinguishable from that of a human.
The blue-haired man nodded and said coldly, “Let’s go.”
Boom…
Just as the blue-haired man took his first step, the ground suddenly trembled violently. He furrowed his brows and turned back abruptly, looking toward the Illusory Beast Clan Ruins.
Boom…
Boom…
Boom!!
The earth trembled. The blue-haired man, who rarely showed emotional fluctuations, now had a look of shock on his face. He furrowed his brows tightly and, after a brief silence, said in a deep voice, “Such terrifying power!”
“There’s a battle happening inside… And it’s an extremely fierce clash of powers… Wait, this power doesn’t belong to Orange Fang and he’s incapable of unleashing something this strong… What is going on inside?” A deep shock flashed in Blue Soul’s eyes. In all of Lost Continent, the number of beings capable of displaying such power could be counted on one hand… Perhaps only the three legendary Sacred Annihilation Beasts, ranked at the top of the Exotic Beast List, could achieve such a feat. Could it be…
Boom!
Boom!!
Crack…
Inside the barrier, the ground began to collapse. The ruins of the Illusory Beast Clan trembled and caved in under the shockwave of immense power. The forceful aftershocks erupted from the ground, crashing against the transparent barrier surrounding the ruins. Thanks to this barrier, the land beyond remained untouched—otherwise, such a level of power would have easily reached Tianri City, five kilometers away.
At the same time, due to the barrier’s obstruction, they could sense the overwhelming force but couldn’t discern its nature. Otherwise, they would have immediately detected the presence of demonic energy.
Boom!!!!
After prolonged tremors, the ruins of the Illusory Beast Clan finally collapsed. A pitch-black shadow burst from the ground, letting out a shrill, agonizing scream as it soared into the sky—only to crash violently against the upper boundary of the barrier and plummet downward… But just as it fell, a massive sword engulfed in crimson flames shot upward from below like a scarlet arrow, leaving a scorching red trail in its wake. It pierced through the black shadow’s body before vanishing into a divine light, returning to Ye Tian Xie’s hands.
-2,800,000!
-100,000, -100,000, -100,000, -100,000…
The Dark Nether Ghost King crashed near the edge of the barrier, engulfed in the unrelenting flames of heavenly retribution, suffering 100,000 damage per second. This divine fire would continue burning for a full thirty seconds. The damage to his life was secondary—his body writhed in agony, his screams filled with despair. The burning of divine flames was countless times more excruciating than ordinary fire for a creature of darkness.
The Holy Sword… a blade that no demon could ever touch.
“Dark Nether Ghost King!!” Blue Soul cried out in shock. As one of the Seven Cores of Destiny, how could it not recognize the Dark Nether Ghost King?
Each of the Eight Demon Kings possessed terrifying abilities, far surpassing even the Twelve Sages of Divine Mystery, who wielded godly power. The Eight Demon Kings were beings nearly on par with Sacred Annihilation-tier entities. If not for the presence of the Radiant Goddess and the Hour of Destiny, what force in the world could stop them?
Three years ago, all Eight Demon Kings had escaped. Now, Blue Soul was witnessing one of them again… but the once-mighty Dark Nether Ghost King was now utterly humiliated before its eyes. Who possessed the power to bring him to such a state?
Boom!!
The ground exploded as a towering figure, nearly five meters tall, leaped onto the battlefield. In his hands was the colossal Holy Sword, radiating boundless divine might. With heavy steps, he locked his gaze on the Dark Nether Ghost King and executed a powerful leaping strike.
The earth shattered as a deep rift spread from beneath Ye Tian Xie’s feet, extending all the way to the edge of the barrier. Without pause, he raised the Holy Sword again, delivering blow after devastating blow to the Dark Nether Ghost King, who was already unable to stand under the relentless torment of divine flames and the Holy Sword’s oppressive aura.
-420,000, -1,100,000, -1,780,000…
The damage numbers were beyond terrifying.
The blue-haired man remained completely still, his gaze locked onto the towering figure who was ruthlessly trampling the powerful ghost king. He searched his memory for any recollection of such a being. Such overwhelming power—undoubtedly enough to dominate the world—should have left an undeniable mark on the Lost Continent’s history.
“Holy Sword War God… Kalonandis!” Blue Soul gasped in shock before slowly explaining: “Ten thousand years ago, when the Demon God Li Xiao first awakened, his power was unmatched. At that time, the strongest force in the Lost Continent resided in the Illusory Beast Clan. They possessed an innate power to transform—able to take the form of beasts and inherit their abilities. Weaker individuals could morph into lesser creatures, while the strong could transform into powerful beasts. However, the pinnacle of their power wasn’t beast transformation, but rather… Illusory Gods—transcending mortal limitations to take the form of divine beings.”
“The history of the Illusory Beast Clan is ancient beyond measure. When the Demon God Li Xiao awakened, four individuals had achieved the power of Illusory Gods. They gained eternal life and, after long periods in their divine forms, could no longer revert to their original states. They became the four greatest deities of the Lost Continent and, under the clan’s directive, took up guardianship of the continent’s four cardinal directions. This man before us was the guardian of the south—renowned as the Holy Sword War God, Kalonandis, hailing from the distant West. The sword in his hands is the Sacred Annihilation Sword ‘Aersi Dion’ , a divine weapon bestowed by the Radiant Goddess, imbued with the power to suppress all darkness and evil. That is why the Dark Nether Ghost King appears so utterly wretched before him.”
“Holy Sword War God… Why have I never heard of him before?” The blue-haired man frowned as he watched the towering figure wielding the massive sword against the Dark Nether Ghost King.
“Because he died… ten thousand years ago.”
As Blue Soul uttered these words, deep shock flickered in its eyes.
“Ten thousand years ago, to seal the Demon God Li Xiao, the entire Illusory Beast Clan mobilized, keeping the demon horde at bay and preventing them from invading human lands. But ultimately, the Demon God was too powerful… By the time the Four Great Deities arrived from afar, the Illusory Beast Clan had been completely massacred—practically wiped out. Enraged, the four deities combined their strength to forge the 『Sky-Sealing Array』, imprisoning the Demon God within. They sacrificed their bodies and lives, becoming the four core spirits of the array, sealing Li Xiao completely, and sinking into the Western Ocean… never to be seen again.”
“Dead? Then who is this…?”
The blue wolf could not suppress its deep shock, its voice tinged with confusion. “The Holy Sword War God truly perished, along with the Doom Shura (Pò Miè Xiū Luó), the Azure Abyss Demon Emperor (Cāng Lán Mó Dì), and the Abyss Knight (Shēn Yuān Qí Shì)—all of them were utterly annihilated that day, becoming the spirits of the Sky-Sealing Array, never to return… But this person’s appearance, his power, and his sword… are identical to what I remember. I have no idea what’s going on…”
The blue-haired man half-closed his eyes, looking at the ruined battlefield. Lowering his gaze, he spoke slowly: “This is the Illusory Beast Clan’s ruins. According to legend, when their people were exterminated, they left behind the ‘Sacred Mark’ (Shèng Hén). As long as the Sacred Mark exists, the Illusory Beast Clan will never truly perish…”
“Master, are you saying…?”
“This trip was not in vain. That Holy Sword War God is likely someone who ventured into the barrier and acquired the Sacred Mark’s power… If the original Kalonandis is truly dead, this is the only explanation.”
Boom!!!!
Ye Tian Xie’s attacks continued for thirty seconds. As the flames of heavenly retribution finally dissipated, he smirked coldly. With a swing of the Holy Sword, another Crimson Lotus Godslaying Strike erupted in a fiery arc, piercing through the Dark Nether Ghost King’s body, engulfing him in crimson flames once more…
From the moment he transformed into the Holy Sword War God Kalonandis, one minute had passed. In that minute, Ye Tian Xie had inflicted over eighty million damage upon the Dark Nether Ghost King…