Chapter 974: Chapter 974

Asura King showed no sign of guilt, instead letting out a meaningful laugh. He opened his arms wide, his handsome features making him appear even more wild and unruly.

"For the great cause of the Demon Clan, what is there to hesitate about?" he said coldly. "The Asura Clan’s bloodline is naturally strong, our talent high, and our royal bloodline even greater! But our lifespan is extremely short. With such a fleeting life, we can hardly achieve great things. That’s why we’ve always been suppressed by the Deity Clan in the Divine Realm! The fact that those two women can contribute to the Demon Clan is their honor!"

Yun Yubai had been thrown into the forging furnace the moment he was born, a time when he nearly lost his mind from the pain. But now, having left his physical body, he could no longer return to it.

Their clan’s Demon Souls were extremely powerful, but an ordinary body could not withstand the pressure. Furthermore, the body they occupied had to be distinctly male or female for complete fusion; otherwise, it wouldn’t be fully compatible, and they could not completely seize the body.

One daughter had died, and the other was missing. There was no hope left.

Determined, Asura King decided to return to the Demon Domain, where the Asura Royal Clan had one more crippled member. Though the body’s strength was mediocre, it still carried the bloodline of the Asura Clan. With the Demon Soul, it wasn’t too bad.

But then, the Immortal World took action, and they sealed the entire Demon Domain.

Asura King was even more furious. Without a physical body, he couldn’t fully exert the power of the Sky-Slaying Axe. And the seal was incredibly firm, making it nearly impossible to break.

In his desperation, he had to reside within a demonic artifact, ordering the Asura Guardians to stir up chaos and wait for an opportunity.

Finally, they managed to break open a Demon Ruin Rift a thousand years ago. However, before his Asura Guardians could strike the second blow, Nanli and Siheng had already sealed the rift!

At that moment, Asura King nearly wanted to tear them apart.

He hadn’t anticipated that, a thousand years later, Shanxun, who had infiltrated the Divine Buddha Sect for over two or three hundred years, would contact them.

It turned out that the Vajra Umbrella held great potential!

The Vajra Umbrella was both an immortal artifact and a demonic artifact, and it contained a secret realm. When Nanli and Cinian emerged, the demonic properties of the Vajra Umbrella had completely disappeared.

At that time, Asura King realized that Yining was deeply sentimental. Perhaps Chuyun hadn’t died, and their child might still be alive!

He ordered Shanxun to continue lurking and await further developments. Eventually, his suspicions were confirmed: Yun Yubai was still alive, and after ten thousand years, the two bloodlines had fully merged.

Asura King was eager to obtain Yun Yubai. But then, they saw Siheng.

It turned out that Xingmian had also given birth to a child! And Siheng had inherited her pure Asura bloodline, making him incredibly strong—a body that Asura King had long desired.

Shanxun’s mistake in leaking information led Siheng to take the bait, pursuing Shang Jue to eliminate her, which was why they were able to meet today.

Asura King’s voice turned to a wicked laugh.

"Siheng, your body can be used for my purposes, and you should feel honored. After all, in the future... I’ll use your name, and others will forget mine."

The magic of the Demon-Slaying Technique within Siheng’s body had ceased, but even with damage to the Demon Bone and Demon Core, he still had the power of the Immortal Marrow within him.

In a few breaths, he recovered.

Standing up, his divine mark on his forehead gleamed brilliantly, and his flawless features were perfect in every way.

The Sky-Tearing Sword returned to his grasp.

He looked as cold and noble as the moon, evoking fear in all who gazed upon him.

"Such a pity. Your plans, which you’ve schemed for millennia, will fail completely today," he said coldly as he raised his sword.

The cold light of the blade reflected the increasingly transparent Demon Soul of Asura King.

But Asura King showed no fear. Instead, he laughed arrogantly, "Do you still not know my methods? I always like to have a backup plan!"

Siheng was momentarily taken aback.

He recalled Shang Jue’s earlier words. Asura King seemed to have been expecting this.

Asura King, seeing Siheng’s momentary hesitation, grew even more pleased and bluntly added, "If I can seize your body, it would be best. If not... I have another choice."

"No, not just one..."

"Three, to be exact."

"Ha ha ha—Father, son is here to greet you first!"

The laugh was full of arrogance.

Siheng’s expression grew icy cold to the extreme, and with a swift motion, he slashed the Sky-Tearing Sword through the air, completely obliterating Asura King’s Demon Soul.

His hands trembled slightly as he did so.

He had been too careless. How had he failed to notice that Asura King’s Demon Soul wasn’t as powerful as expected?

Asura King had long divided his soul into two. One part was aimed at him, and the other part targeted his three sons.

This game, it seemed, had truly only just begun!

Siheng quickly stowed the Sky Plough Pearl away and took out a Qiankun Bag.

There was no longer any trace of Asura King’s presence.

The Sky-Slaying Axe, once his demonic artifact, now lay dim and lifeless, having lost its power.

Siheng sealed the Sky-Slaying Axe within the bag with a special seal.

Such a demonic artifact could not fall into the wrong hands.

Shang Jue had borne Asura King’s Demon Soul within her body for a long time, and her organs and meridians had long been unable to withstand the strain. Having used up her life force in the process, she had already perished during their struggle.

Without hesitation, Siheng struck down her Demon Soul the moment it started to rise.

Asura King had kept him occupied long enough. He wondered how A’Li was faring.

However, Jialan Celestial Mountain had the barrier and formations he had set up. As long as she didn’t leave, Asura King’s scheme couldn’t be completed.

Still, his heart remained uneasy. Using the Telestone, he tried to reach A’Li.

But after a long while, there was still no connection.

Panic surged in his heart, and in the air, he activated a Transfer Talisman.

"A’Li, you must be safe!"

Before he could feel any relief, several hundred meters southeast of Jialan Celestial Mountain, a massive transmission array lit up.

The complex runes formed layers, creating a grand and imposing sight.

Nearby independent cultivators were staring wide-eyed.

"Can’t you see? This is a teleportation array!"

"Teleportation array? This huge one? Are you sure?"

Some people doubted it, and even the Talisman Cultivator who had pointed it out began to second-guess.

Smaller teleportation arrays were already hard to form, but one this large was nearly impossible.

They all stared at the array.

At that moment, something emerged from it.

And it seemed to be malfunctioning. As it emerged halfway from the teleportation array, the ship’s bow dropped, plunging downward.

A massive shadow fell over the independent cultivators below.

The wind was howling.

Shouts were louder than ever.

Luckily, they were all cultivators, so despite not being able to fly, they were fast enough on foot to clear the area.

Before the Spirit Boat crashed, the land around it had been vacated.

The dust settled, and the once-inactive Spirit Boat of Jialan Celestial Mountain, which hadn’t been used for a thousand years, was unrecognizable to most cultivators.

"Those are Seven Peaks Sect disciples! Crimson Glow Peak Master! Yunxiao Peak Master!"

"But who is that old man?"

Bai Hao, hearing this, became extremely frustrated. Hands on his hips, he yelled, "You don’t even recognize me?! Can’t you see with your eyes?!"