Chapter 225: Chapter 226: True Essence Fifth Layer

With his Divine Sense, Ye Wushuang watched the evolution of that peerless Demon Shadow, constantly trying to comprehend it.

The World-Destroying Slash had three forms. Ye Wushuang was completely lost on the latter two, but he had managed to grasp a sliver of the first form.

One slash to sunder a realm!

This was the essence of the first form.

Ye Wushuang’s current strength was too low to unleash its ultimate terror. However, if he mastered it, his Combat Power would undergo an earth-shattering transformation.

’This Saber Technique is simply terrifying. It’s definitely beyond the scope of the Spirit Level!’

’The two forms that follow are probably even more horrifying!’

’The heavens are truly smiling upon me! I used to have the Invincible Saber Intent but no Saber Technique to match. Now, I’ve suddenly obtained such a terrifying Saber Technique. It’s like being given a pillow just as you’re getting sleepy!’

Ye Wushuang was overjoyed. Not only did he gain a terrifying new method, but he also solved the problem of his Invincible Saber Intent. He had killed two birds with one stone.

BUZZ! BUZZ!

In the void of his Divine Court, the crimson sphere of light scattered waves of terrifying Dao Charm.

This was the Saber Dao—the Saber Dao of the Breaking Realm Demon Monarch!

Although Ye Wushuang had never encountered this legendary Saber Dao before, it was of immense help to his Invincible Saber Intent.

The path of the Saber Dao was divided into three stages: Saber Intent of the tenth level, Saber Momentum, and Saber Dao!

If one day Ye Wushuang could comprehend everything within the crimson sphere of light, his Invincible Saber Intent would be able to evolve into Saber Momentum.

This was a heaven-sent opportunity!

Ye Wushuang sat cross-legged in the void of his Divine Court, comprehending the two peerless and wondrous skills: World-Destroying Slash and Supreme Transformation True Demon.

At the same time, he comprehended the Saber Dao within the crimson sphere of light, constantly fusing it with his Invincible Saber Intent, polishing it, and aligning it with the World-Destroying Slash.

He remained seated like this for three days.

Not until the fourth day did Ye Wushuang’s body tremble violently. Beams of saber light shot out from his body, tearing the surrounding space apart.

BOOM!

Immediately after, a sound erupted from within Ye Wushuang’s body, unleashing a vast and razor-sharp energy.

’True Essence Fifth Layer!’

After a period of accumulation, Ye Wushuang had finally broken through to the True Essence Fifth Layer.

"World-Destroying Slash!"

Ye Wushuang’s eyes snapped open. With a single movement, he swung his Dragon Blood Battle Saber, and an unparalleled beam of saber light extended outward, splitting a massive gash in the void before him.

The edges of this gash crumbled into nothingness, emitting a world-shocking, murderous Saber Intent!

’It truly is terrifying. Even though this is only the Minor Achievement stage of World-Destroying Slash, its horrifying power is greater than any Combat Skill I’ve ever mastered.’

Gazing at the destruction he had caused, Ye Wushuang was left stunned.

But soon, Ye Wushuang realized he was no longer inside the palace but had returned to the sacrificial altar. Before him, a Blood River surged and churned.

Ye Wushuang glanced up at the Demon Hall, then bowed deeply.

The Breaking Realm Demon Monarch had passed his ultimate techniques on to him, which made him a master. This was a bow Ye Wushuang owed him.

Then, Ye Wushuang withdrew his gaze and turned to face the other side of the Blood River.

’I’ve now broken through to the True Essence Fifth Layer, and I’ve also reached Minor Achievement in both World-Destroying Slash and Supreme Transformation True Demon.’

’Plus, my Invincible Saber Intent has reached the third level. My Combat Power has definitely seen a world-turning change.’

’I wonder if those people have left yet. I’m itching to find someone to test this out on!’

He glanced at the Demon Hall one last time, then turned and left.

This journey had brought him great rewards, but it had also burdened him with a heavy weight. That "Heaven" was like a great mountain pressing down on his heart, a weight almost too much to bear.

World Destruction!

It was he and his family and friends who were to be exterminated!

If he wanted to resist, he would need incomparably tyrannical power.

’There may not be much time left for me, but I believe that with my Chaos Heaven-Devouring Dragon Body, it’s not impossible to fight back.’

’If the Emperor could kill "Heaven," then why can’t I!’

Ye Wushuang looked up, strode forward, and headed for the other side of the Blood River.

He had expected Chi Tian and the others to be waiting for him, but when he reached the other side, there was no one in sight. Moreover, the entire Undying Ghost Abyss was eerily quiet.

Those terrifying Undying Creatures had vanished without a trace.

This strange and abnormal situation left Ye Wushuang feeling very surprised and confused.

He couldn’t help but wonder if the Undying Creatures and Yang Dingtian’s group had annihilated each other.

Of course, he didn’t let his guard down in the slightest. On the contrary, his expression was grave as he carefully followed a passage out of the Undying Ghost Abyss.

During this time, not a single incident occurred.

Meanwhile, within the Ancient Demon Hall, a figure clad in a King’s Robe appeared, shrouded in endless Death Qi.

Opposite him stood the Breaking Realm Demon Monarch. "To think that King Yama of the Underworld has also come to the Grand Emperor Domain. It seems the skies over the Grand Emperor Domain are about to change."

"The Emperor’s orders must be obeyed!"

King Yama’s face was rigid. His lips twitched slightly as he uttered the words.

"Hahaha, so it’s his command. It seems he’s about to make a move again. This Monarch is looking forward to it, very much looking forward to it."

Hearing this, the Breaking Realm Demon Monarch roared with laughter.

"I want your Blood River!" King Yama said.

"The Blood River?"

The Breaking Realm Demon Monarch’s laughter subsided. He stared at King Yama and asked, "What do you need it for?"

The Blood River was the one outside the palace. It was a terrifying creation refined by the Breaking Realm Demon Monarch, using his own heart’s blood as the vessel and the blood and bones of countless enemies as the solvent.

Though it didn’t look like much, once activated, it possessed terrifying power!

King Yama replied, "You don’t need to concern yourself with that. Give me the Blood River, and I’ll owe you two favors."

"Two favors?"

The Breaking Realm Demon Monarch was perplexed.

King Yama said, "That person from before is of the Emperor’s bloodline. You should understand."

"He’s of the Emperor’s bloodline!"

The Breaking Realm Demon Monarch’s eyes narrowed, his heart shaken. He stared at King Yama and said, "It seems the Emperor has made up his mind. The Blood River, I can give it to you. But you must help me extend my life. I want to see that day arrive."

King Yama replied, "Fine!"

With that said, his figure vanished.

...

「At the same time, in the Land of Yin Spirit, within a deep abyss.」

The place was shrouded in Ghostly Killing Qi, with bones piled up like mountains.

At its center was a Blood Pool, bubbling and gurgling, reeking of a thick, bloody stench.

At this moment, a body lay in the center of the Blood Pool, its life force barely perceptible.

The body’s right shoulder was torn open by a huge, bloody wound. Countless viscous streams of blood drilled into the gash, and the body’s skin gradually turned blood-red as its life force began to return.

SWISH!

Suddenly, the body’s eyes flew open, erupting with endless ferocity and hatred!

BOOM!

In the next instant, he shot out of the Blood Pool, bathed in blood, like a blood-soaked Demon!

Moreover, the bloody wound on his shoulder showed no signs of healing. The flesh churned, grotesque and gory—a sight that would make anyone’s courage fail.

"Ye Wushuang, I bet you never expected this!"

"Not only did I not die, but I also received a peerless opportunity! I’ve broken through to the True Essence Ninth Layer and obtained a Saint-Level Combat Skill, the Heavenly Concealing Hand!"

"You just wait!"

"I will crush your bones, piece by piece!"

"I will slice off your flesh, sliver by sliver."

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

A voice filled with endless hatred echoed continuously throughout the abyss.