Global Catastrophe: I Begin to Evolve from an Ancient Tree-Chapter 270: Mutual Destruction

"A fine Yuan Sheng Quasi-Emperor, to be so decisive in self-destruction, I truly underestimated you!"

Cyan Roc Half-Emperor’s face was gloomy, having faced the impact of the self-destructing force head-on. If not for the protection of the Demon Emperor Bell, he would likely have fallen alongside.

After all, Yuan Sheng Quasi-Emperor was a high-tier Quasi-Emperor, whereas Cyan Roc Half-Emperor was only mid-tier.

It was only with the protection of the Demon Emperor Bell that Cyan Roc Half-Emperor was spared.

However.

Even so.

He was still affected by the self-destructing force, his physical body severely injured. Although not perishing on the spot, his strength was significantly diminished.

As for the other cultivators of the Celestial Essence Sacred Land, at this moment, they were vanishing amidst the residual waves of the self-destruction.

It can be said.

The self-destruction of Yuan Sheng Quasi-Emperor was entirely with the intention of mutual destruction.

All the cultivators of the Celestial Essence Sacred Land, as well as the Demon Court cultivators, were reduced to burial companions in this self-destruction.

Only a scant three Saints and a few remaining Quasi-Emperors survived.

But even so, they were affected to varying degrees.

Seeing the Celestial Essence Sacred Land destroyed, the few remaining powerful figures glanced at each other, seeing the tragic look in each other’s eyes.

"Though I perish in this battle, I shall make you demon race pay the price!"

"With the loss of one Celestial Essence Sacred Land, there are countless more in the world!"

"Though I die today, the legacy of humanity is undying..."

As their voices fell, a number of surviving strongmen of the Celestial Essence Sacred Land rushed straight toward the Demon Court.

Seeing this scene, Di Xuan and the other cultivators’ faces changed dramatically.

"Retreat quickly!"

Yet as their words fell, the earth-shattering sound of self-destruction echoed throughout the Celestial Desolation.

Many cultivators who were fighting and slaughtering looked simultaneously toward the direction of the Celestial Essence Sacred Land, as if sensing an indescribable sorrow.

...

Kunwu Sacred Land.

Currently, it too was embroiled in chaos and warfare.

When many strongmen of the Celestial Essence Sacred Land self-destructed, there were strongmen who felt it in their hearts, looking toward the direction of the Celestial Essence Sacred Land with a feeling of grief for their loss, but more so with admiration.

"The Celestial Essence Sacred Land is indeed worthy of being a Sacred Land of humanity. Even though the Celestial Essence Sacred Land perishes today, as long as a breath remains in Kunwu Sacred Land, we will fully assist the disciples of the Celestial Essence Sacred Land to rebuild!"

Having said that.

He looked at the demon race Quasi-Emperor in front of him, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

"You demon race dare invade the human race and cause slaughter, even if I die, I will make you pay the price!"

In an instant.

A terrifying aura erupted from the demon race Quasi-Emperor, who was clearly burning his essence blood, regardless of the cost, intending to kill the enemy before him.

The demon race Quasi-Emperor fighting against him saw this, his face also changing, eyes turning fierce.

"Boom——"

The two mighty bodies collided, unleashing waves of terrifying power.

...

On the other side.

At the location of the Celestial Essence Sacred Land.

At this moment, most of the Demon Court cultivators who came to attack the Celestial Essence Sacred Land had fallen, with only a lucky few remaining on the outskirts.

Moreover.

Within the self-destruction of the Celestial Essence Sacred Land, there was also a Quasi-Emperor and two Demon Saints who couldn’t escape in time and perished directly.

The remaining Quasi-Emperors and Demon Saints were each severely injured, their strength severely compromised.

Di Xuan also was affected by the self-destructive force, but fortunately had a Supreme Treasure for protection, averting death on the spot.

However.

To protect his life, Di Xuan also paid a heavy price.

A Quasi-Emperor Supreme Treasure and three Saint Supreme Treasures shattered, just to neutralize this force completely.

Looking at the greatly diminished power of the Demon Court, Di Xuan’s eyes were bloodshot.

"Celestial Essence Sacred Land, humanity, this emperor will be at irreconcilable odds with you!"

Pain!

It was truly too painful!

Though the Demon Court had wiped out the Celestial Essence Sacred Land thoroughly, it took a significant hit itself, particularly with the loss of Quasi-Emperors and Demon Saints, striking at its core.

If it weren’t that the Celestial Essence Sacred Land’s cultivators were already dead and gone, Di Xuan would have long since ground their bodies to dust.

More importantly.

Several Supreme Treasures of Quasi-Emperor Saints destroyed the entire Celestial Essence Sacred Land.

After all, with a self-destructive force that even a Quasi-Emperor couldn’t withstand, how much of the treasure trove’s resources could remain?

It can be said.

This battle was a blood loss for the Demon Court.

Although it eliminated the Celestial Essence Sacred Land, it gained absolutely nothing.

The resoluteness of the Celestial Essence Sacred Land, and the stern attitude of humanity, made Di Xuan suddenly understand that if the demon race truly wished to regain its position as the dominant power, it would not be easy.

But now the demon race had no way back, if it couldn’t suppress humanity in this battle, then the demon race would face nothing but annihilation.

The Desolate Ancient Era.

The demon race could return to the Demon Realm not because humanity didn’t want to eradicate them, but because humanity also suffered heavy losses then, and coupled with the demon race’s deep foundation, humanity did not want mutual destruction.

During the Ancient Times when humanity was prosperous, there had even been intentions to take the opportunity to wipe out the demon race.

But at that time, the ancient foundation left within the Demon Realm imposed heavy dread on the ancient humanity.

Thus.

To prevent the demon race from threatening humanity again, the Demon Suppression Barrier was established, completely curbing the demon race’s growth.

But now as the demon race once again stirs up war, if it falls in this battle, humanity will undoubtedly spare no effort in eradicating the demon race, even with the ancient contingencies left by powerful demon race figures.

After all.

As the demon race has a foundation, humanity would equally not lack one.

From the moment the demon race stepped out, their fate was sealed with no turning back.

This battle, they would either suppress humanity, or be exterminated by them; there was no third possibility.

"Currently, several of humanity’s Sacred Lands in the Celestial Desolation are being held in check by our demon race Sacred Lands, and should pose no immediate concern.

All cultivators are to rest on the spot briefly, then assist other forces, seizing the entire Celestial Desolation as quickly as possible.

Once the Celestial Desolation is fully under our Demon Court’s control, the remaining Great Emperor-level forces will pose no threat."

Di Xuan said in a deep voice.

Initially, he had intended to carry out a decapitation strategy, wiping out several Great Emperor-level forces in the Celestial Desolation with overwhelming speed, then suppress the entire Celestial Desolation.

But the battle at the Celestial Essence Sacred Land changed Di Xuan’s mind.

Because humanity’s resoluteness and strength completely exceeded his expectations.

If he pressed humanity too hard, and more situations like that of the Celestial Essence Sacred Land arose, then the demon race needn’t even continue the battle—they could just return to the Demon Realm to await death.

Therefore.

Di Xuan abandoned the decapitation plan, opting instead to engage other forces, gradually engulfing the Celestial Desolation, to finally crush the remaining Great Emperor-level forces with a grand momentum.

However.

Doing so required understanding the situation of other humans.

More accurately, it was necessary to understand the situation of the Cyan Yang Divine Court. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

If the Cyan Yang Divine Court couldn’t withstand the pressure from humans, then the demon race’s gradual plan wouldn’t work.

Conversely.

If the Cyan Yang Divine Court could withstand the pressure, then the demon race would have plenty of room to maneuver.