Chapter 2764: Bloodline Dissipation

Boom! Rumble!

In the alternate space, lightning tore through the chaos, turning everything into a maelstrom of disorder.

Tianzun and the Chaos Body were locked in battle.

Ye Chen and Ji Ningshuang were fleeing.

The four young emperors of the various heavens were all in a humiliating predicament—none more wretched than the others, only increasingly so.

Yet, all four knew they were biding their time for a counterattack. Once the blood succession dispersed, whether it was Ye Chen or Yaochi, they would erupt with overwhelming power. With their undying and unwounded god-level enhancements, the two opponents wouldn't stand a chance.

The scene here was chaotic, but the various heavens remained eerily calm.

The starry sky still bustled with figures, yet no one detected the descent of the heavenly demons, nor realized that two towering demon pillars had arrived.

The blame lay with the Zhuxian Heavenly Emperor Array, which was profoundly mysterious, concealing subtle cosmic mechanisms and subverting the laws of heaven and earth. From outside, it appeared identical to any other day, but stepping inside revealed an entirely different realm. Without the vision of a great emperor level, no one could discern the anomaly.

As for the incident on the Youming Continent, it was a fluke. Had the Zhuxian Heavenly Emperor Array not been flawed, even the continent's destruction would have gone unnoticed by the various heavens.

In Tianhuang, the colossal demon pillar stood tall, buzzing and trembling incessantly. Each tremor unleashed a swarm of heavenly demons, their numbers endless, blanketing the starry sky and filling the heavens. Every one of them licked their scarlet tongues.

On the far side of the starry sky, in that desolate star domain, the same unfolded—countless heavenly demon soldiers and generals poured out. Yet, they held back from battle, waiting for their great emperor to descend upon the various heavens and for more forces to assemble. They would either strike decisively or seize the human realm in a single onslaught.

For now, they were all gathering their strength.

Boom!

Suddenly, another thunderous boom echoed, though unheard by anyone—or rather, the sound was erased by an unseen force.

Gazing intently, at the vast and profound edge of the universe, black mists surged forth. Within them, lightning occasionally ripped through, and countless dense array patterns flickered in and out of view, etched with a power surpassing the emperor level.

Indeed, it was another Zhuxian Heavenly Emperor Array.

Buzz!

The vast expanse hummed as yet another demon pillar plummeted straight from the sky, embedding itself in the starry sky. A halo of annihilation spread outward, shattering the starry sky inch by inch. Demonic aura surged wildly, devouring the profound cosmos and upending the laws of yin and yang. Though the disturbance was significant, the Heavenly Emperor Array blocked all vibrations, leaving the outside world oblivious.

However, this towering demon pillar differed slightly from the others.

The previous ones were entirely pitch black, gleaming with an obsidian sheen.

This one, though, was completely red, as vivid as fresh blood.

What they shared was their overwhelming demonic essence, radiating a sinister glow. Even before any figures emerged, the howls of fierce ghosts could be heard, unsettling the mind, as if these demon pillars bridged hell and the mortal world.

Buzz!

The red demon pillar vibrated, demonic aura erupting from within and carrying a vast horde.

But these were not heavenly demons—they were E Mo.

Those monstrous beings were as terrifying as ever: massive heads, single blood-red eyes, bodies entirely black and covered in scales, clawed feet, six arms, and each with a tail resembling a dragon's.

"The various heavens."

The monsters' voices were sinister, their laughter cruel and raging, much like the heavenly demons as they greedily inhaled the aura of the various heavens. Their large, rolling eyes gleamed with a greenish light—more frightening than any malevolent ghost.

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

The red demon pillar continued to resonate.

More E Mo soldiers and generals emerged from it, each gripping a black war spear in their six hands. Though ferocious, they moved with order, forming square formations around the demon pillar. They also summoned imperial domain gates, awaiting the arrival of the great emperor E Mo before charging toward various starry skies to slaughter the lowly beings.

In the vast starry sky, a breeze carried an added chill.

One in Tianhuang, one on the far side of the star river, one at the universe's edge: three Zhuxian Heavenly Emperor Arrays, three towering demon pillars—two factions of heavenly demons and one of E Mo—all secretly amassing troops, biding their time for the emperors' arrival to flatten the entire various heavens and transform it into an endless hell.

Sadly, the people of the various heavens remained utterly unaware.

The people of the various heavens knew nothing, and so did Ye Chen and his companions.

In the dim alternate space, the rumbling persisted like funeral bells from the nine underworlds. Light was scarce here, akin to purgatory itself. Even in the crisscrossing rivers of lava, struggling fierce ghosts could be seen, their bodies twisted in agony as they sought release.

"Medicinal pills."

On the sea of corpses and blood, Shura Tianzun extended his hand; the spiritual medicines for replenishing mana were depleted. His face was ashen as paper, his qi and blood severely weakened.

The Chaos Body flicked his sleeve, sending hundreds of pills into Tianzun's body. They exploded on contact, transforming into vast essence that infused his limbs and bones. Mana could be restored, but the expended energy was hard to recover. Both had dulled eyes and expressions of utter exhaustion.

The main issue was the relentless tide of E Mo, offering no respite. No sooner had they cleared one wave than another arrived, seeming infinite. Back to back, they stood atop a mountain of E Mo corpses, holding their ground fiercely.

"The dignified Holy Body, only knows to flee?"

"You admit I'm the Holy Body now?"

In the eastern sky, roars and curses echoed.

That was Ye Chen and the First Holy Body.

The tenth emperor of Great Chu was as mischievous as ever, leading the First Holy Body in endless circles like walking a dog, refusing to engage.

In contrast, the First Holy Body was utterly savage, like a berserk demon, chasing and attacking relentlessly—yet still failing to catch Ye Chen.

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

In the western sky, angry shouts resounded.

That was the Zhuxian Jian, its ferocious expression vividly portrayed through the blood-clothed fairy's face. Since the First Holy Body couldn't catch Ye Chen, it couldn't catch Yaochi either—even an emperor might fail.

Ji Ningshuang cultivated the Dao of Dreams, which, in a certain sense, was more dominant than the Flying Thunder God Technique. If she wanted to escape, no one could stop her, not even the Zhuxian Jian.

What frustrated Ji Ningshuang was that she could use Dream Return to Antiquity in the alternate space but couldn't exit it. This was due to the immortal patterns etched into this realm, which surpassed the emperor level and innately isolated the laws of the Dao of Dreams.

If not for that, she would have escaped long ago to summon reinforcements from the various heavens. What Zhuxian Jian, what First Holy Body, what monsters—all would be illusions, powerless against the united assault of the entire various heavens.

Buzz!

The Zhuxian Jian buzzed furiously, chasing in a frenzy but to no avail. It wheeled around and charged toward the Chaos Body and Tianzun. Unable to eliminate Ji Ningshuang, it would settle for the two with lingering blood. Its raging fury needed an outlet.

At the sight, Tianzun and the Chaos Body's faces paled. The E Mo siege was already unbearable; adding a blood succession boundary would be disastrous.

"Die!"

The cold words rang out as the blood-clothed fairy struck with a palm that blanketed the sky, crashing down.

"Dammit."

Tianzun roared in fury, thrusting both hands upward.

Pfft!

The palm print bore down, bending Tianzun's legs and cracking his bones with a barrage of snaps—he didn't know how many shattered—as his divine body nearly exploded on the spot.

The Chaos Body tried to aid him, but the E Mo assaults left no opportunity. At his peak, he wouldn't fear it, but with only half his life remaining, even self-defense was a struggle.

"Annihilate!"

The Zhuxian Jian snorted coldly, infusing the palm with divine power, its might world-shattering.

In that instant, Ji Ningshuang appeared like a phantom, waving her hand to draw Tianzun and the Chaos Body into the magical artifact copper furnace before countering with a palm of her own.

Pfft!

Blood sprayed; even the Eastern God couldn't withstand it directly. In the blood succession boundary state, the elevated combat power was at its zenith.

Fortunately, she blocked the strike.

The Zhuxian Jian gnashed its teeth, delivering a second palm. From all sides, the dark masses of E Mo surged forward, targeting Ji Ningshuang now that Tianzun and the Chaos Body were gone—they had to find someone to strike.

Whoosh!

Ji Ningshuang invoked Dream Return to Antiquity and vanished instantly.

Boom!

The sky-covering palm didn't halt due to her disappearance, slamming down and missing Ji Ningshuang but crushing a horde of charging E Mo.

"They should have been taken in earlier."

In the magical artifact copper furnace, Tianzun knelt on the ground, coughing up blood in gulps. His injuries were severe, his divine body nearly ruined, and his combat power greatly diminished.

The Chaos Body beside him fared no better, swaying before collapsing with a thud.

Ji Ningshuang offered no response, invoking Dream Return to Antiquity again to evade the Zhuxian Jian's lethal strike. That immortal sword was truly persistent, capable of locking onto her dream.

"Its blood succession boundary is receding."

The Chaos Body transmitted his voice, his chaotic eyes flickering with insight, perceiving what Ji Ningshuang could not.

Yaochi couldn't see it, but she sensed the blood-clothed fairy's aura growing unstable, indicating the Zhuxian Jian's blood succession boundary was nearing its end. What followed would be far simpler.

"I want to see how long you can hold on."

From the other side, Ye Chen's cold snort echoed, resolute and clear.

"Stop him, stop him for me."

The First Holy Body howled in rage, descending into madness. He had activated the blood succession boundary and was in an undying state, but he still couldn't catch Ye Chen. With immense divine power at his disposal, he had nowhere to channel it.

He had underestimated Ye Chen—a makeshift Holy Body lacking origins, divine treasures, or holy bones, yet brimming with hidden aces.

Roar! Roar! Roar!

The E Mo army swept in like tidal waves, engulfing the heavens and earth as they bore down on Ye Chen.

Behind him, the First Holy Body unleashed earth-shattering divine abilities.

Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!

Blood flowers bloomed, dotting the virtual sky.

Yet, the wounded weren't Ye Chen but the oncoming E Mo. In crowded areas, the heaven-defying substitution proved incredibly effective—a god-level trick for outmaneuvering foes.

Boom! Bang! Boom!

Elsewhere, Ji Ningshuang and the blood-clothed fairy were now clashing. With the blood succession boundary faded, Eastern God Yaochi unleashed her full combat power, instantly activating multiple forbidden techniques. The four volumes of the Wordless Heavenly Book soared across the sky, weaving the laws of all things and bolstering her Dao, battering the blood-clothed fairy until she staggered.

"Beat her to death!"

Tianzun shouted boisterously, perhaps straining too hard as he coughed up blood, wiping it away before continuing his yells.

The Chaos Body, however, focused on Ye Chen's side.

Young Master Ye was a master at deception.

The First Holy Body pursued desperately, launching attacks wildly, while Ye Chen darted through the E Mo ranks, outmaneuvering batch after batch. Each time space was sealed, he blasted it open with magical artifacts, his movements as agile as ever.

At some unknown moment, he halted abruptly, ceasing his flight. His brilliant golden eyes blazed with flames.

The First Holy Body arrived in pursuit, stomping a section of space flat, but upon landing, he reverted to his original form—the blood succession boundary gone.

"So fierce, why not fierce anymore?"

Ye Chen remarked leisurely, drawing his Dao sword and activating the Great Wheel of Reincarnation Heavenly Burial, Holy Dao Immortal Burial, Emperor Dao Heavenly Sacrifice... and countless other forbidden techniques, all igniting at once with unlimited enhancements to his combat power. After fleeing for so long, the real show was beginning; he aimed to reduce the First Pulse Holy Body to ashes without invoking his own blood succession boundary.

"Without the blood succession boundary, I can still exterminate you."

The First Holy Body's furious voice shook the heavens as he recklessly activated his own forbidden techniques, striding across the virtual sky in one step. His palm fused Dao principles, divine essence, secret techniques, and immortal laws, piercing through the vast expanse. In his frenzy, he had gone mad, heedless of the cost—he would destroy Ye Chen at any price.