Battle Through the Heavens: Harmony of Flame and Shadow

The flickering flame gradually gathered within Jiang Yun's body.

"Another transformation, I wonder how far this one will take me?" Jiang Yun felt the rising power within him and couldn't help but chuckle lightly.

"But, I cannot ignore the extraterrestrial demonic tribes. I still need to oversee the overall situation. Moreover, I can't allow the myriad realms over there to have any peace; I still need to test the will of the planes."

With that, Jiang Yun pointed his hand, and a black-and-white Holy Demonic Flame flew off into the distance. It floated quietly in midair, rapidly consuming the vast demonic aura around it.

Before long, a being identical to the Holy Celestial Demon Emperor emerged from the Holy Demonic Flame. Most importantly, he was formed from a source of Jiang Yun's Reincarnation Demon Flame, and after absorbing countless demonic auras here, his power was not inferior to the Holy Celestial Demon Emperor's; it even exceeded it, reaching the realm where Xiao Yan and Lin Dong would be in the future.

"From now on, you are the Holy Celestial Demon Emperor. You will command the original great army of the extraterrestrial demonic tribes!" Jiang Yun said softly as he looked at the 'Holy Celestial Demon Emperor.'

"Leave it to me. During your seclusion, I won't let the Myriad Great World have any peace," the Holy Celestial Demon Emperor replied with a nod.

After waving his hand to signal the departure of the Holy Celestial Demon Emperor, Jiang Yun completely lifted the constraints on his absorption.

In an instant, an increasing number of flames gathered around Jiang Yun, forming a large black firelight cocoon that remained on the ground.

Inside the large cocoon, Jiang Yun sat quietly in a cross-legged position, entering a profound transformation.

At the southeastern frontier of the Myriad Great World, on a chain of continuous mountains, five figures stood atop a peak, scanning the surroundings like eagles.

This was a reconnaissance team: four Lower Earth Supremes and one Great Completion Earth Supreme. Their task was to monitor this area constantly.

"Captain, we've been loitering here for two months," one Lower Earth Supreme stretched lazily, his gaze unfocused as he looked into the distance. The entire world was utterly silent, exceptionally boring.

"Finding it too peaceful?" The Great Completion Earth Supreme captain glanced at him and said indifferently, "This is your first mission, so I'll excuse your behavior this time. But if it happens again, I won't be so lenient!"

Hearing the captain's cold tone, the Lower Earth Supreme's face changed dramatically, and he nodded fearfully.

"Captain, when do you think this war with the extraterrestrial demonic tribes will end?" Another team member looked ahead tiredly, his eyes hollow and numb.

At these words, the small team immediately fell silent, their faces showing slight heaviness. Fifty years ago, with their strength, they could've become local overlords in the Myriad Great World. But now, they had to form teams to guard the front lines.

They all knew this was an unavoidable responsibility. If everyone thought of escaping, the Myriad Great World would indeed face destruction, and their families and friends would be slaughtered.

Yes, it had already been fifty years.

Fifty years ago, Jiang Yun defeated the top levels of the extraterrestrial demonic tribes. After five years of intense cultivation, the extraterrestrial demonic tribes produced some brilliant talents, restoring some of their former power.

With hundreds of demon emperors, including several Celestial Demon Emperors among them, the extraterrestrial demonic tribes had regained some of their strength. Hence, the Holy Celestial Demon Emperor led frequent attacks on the Myriad Great World.

This war had lasted fifty years.

"I don't know!" the captain said after a moment's haziness, sighing, "Perhaps only when Emperor Tian emerges from seclusion can this all end!"

"Emperor Tian!"

The four exclaimed, then showed a trace of recognition on their faces. After all, fifty years ago, Jiang Yun had breached the Demon Domain, killing countless demon emperors.

He had nearly achieved invincibility, and his impact on everyone was immensely profound.

"Indeed, if the ancient Celestial Palace's Emperor Tian takes action, he could certainly end our crisis," one team member said yearningly.

The captain's eyes were filled with longing. Once a minor Supreme, he had witnessed Jiang Yun's grandeur in the Saint Abyss Continent. From then on, he became a staunch fan of Jiang Yun. If he hadn't failed the Dragon Gate's leap, he too would've been a disciple of the Celestial Palace by now.

"To my knowledge, Emperor Tian has been in seclusion, striving to surpass the Immortal Emperor realm. When he finally emerges, our crisis will surely be averted."

"But I heard Emperor Tian was severely injured back then and has been recuperating all these years..."

"Shut up!" Before the team member could finish, the captain reprimanded him sternly. "Emperor Tian is invincible. Who could injure him? Such trivial rumours are not credible."

The four team members shuddered at his words, bowing their heads, their expressions varied.

The captain ignored them after speaking and stood up to continue monitoring.

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, he sensed something, raising his head, his expression changing dramatically. In the void, countless black meteors with destructive auras descended from the sky.

Massive demonic auras descended upon them.

"Boom!"

Numerous meteoric glimmers crashed heavily into the land, the shock waves obliterating the entire mountain range.

"Retreat!" The captain shouted in shock. "The extraterrestrial demonic tribes have appeared!"

The team reacted in terror, transforming into streams of light, retreating rapidly to deliver the news.

"Cackle... Retreat? Where to?"

As they began to move, an icy voice echoed. The space distorted, and a dark demonic claw emerged, gripping four team members who hadn't even had a chance to resist. With a squeeze, the space shattered, and blood splattered.

Seeing this, the captain's eyes almost popped out of their sockets, but feeling the terrifying presence of a demon emperor, he dared not stay and turned into countless shadows, quickly retreating.

However, he soon came to a stop as a demonic figure appeared in front of him. The demon emperor's cruel demonic eyes stared at him, powerful demonic energy radiating.

"Ant, do you think you can escape?" the demon shadow sneered.

"Heaven protect the Myriad!" The captain roared resolutely, charging directly at the demon emperor.

"A mantis trying to stop a chariot." The demon emperor's lips curled into a cruel smile.

"Boom!"

The captain rushed to the demon shadow, his body suddenly covered in myriad spiritual light runes, wild spiritual energy erupting from within him.

"Self-destruction..."

Seeing this unyielding determination, the demon emperor's face showed a slight change.

"Boom!!!"

A massive explosion ensued, the captain's body disintegrating, akin to a rising sun, sending waves of spiritual energy sweeping across the heavens.

"Despicable!"

The violent energy gradually dissipated, revealing the battered figure of the demon emperor, his face grim. He had not expected such resolute self-destruction.

"Hey, Bone Xuan, the Holy Celestial Lord emphasized repeatedly that even a lion uses all its strength to catch a rabbit. Underestimating the enemy can be calamitous." A gloating voice came as another demon emperor appeared.

"Hmph!" Bone Xuan snorted coldly, saying indifferently, "Our most important task is to draw out the Azure-robed Sword Saint through various high-level demon emperors and quickly eliminate him."

"This plan, carefully devised by the Holy Celestial Lord, aims to eradicate several significant threats that have emerged in the Myriad Great World over the years. The Azure-robed Sword Saint is one of them. Our force wasn't enough before, but now with Holy Celestial Lord's personal actions, we shall undoubtedly succeed."

Hearing Bone Xuan, the demon emperor's expression grew solemn. Over the years, numerous exceptionally talented individuals had appeared in the Myriad Great World.

Wu Zu Lin Dong, Azure-robed Sword Saint, Demon Slayer King Qin Tian, Flame Emperor Xiao Yan, Dragon Phoenix Zi Yan, Nine-colored Heaven-swallowing Python Medusa—these figures had quickly ascended to saintly status, posing existential threats to the extraterrestrial demonic tribes if left unchecked.

Hence, the Holy Celestial Demon Emperor had orchestrated this assassination mission to eliminate these enemies.

"Let's go. We must draw out the Azure-robed Sword Saint, or all efforts are wasted." The demon emperor flicked his sleeve, and his figure began to fade away.

Simultaneously, countless demonic lights flashed across the land, legions of demonic shadows surging forth to distant regions.

After everyone left, the 'Holy Celestial Demon Emperor' appeared quietly, gazing into the distance.

No one knew which direction the story would take from here. Since Jiang Yun ascended to the Myriad Great World, everything had already changed, with history's trajectory altered since his birth.

However, their goals were united in transcendence. Jiang Yun had his own plans, and they too had distinct personalities shaped by different aspects of Jiang Yun's legacy—whether gentle, indifferent, or ruthless, their objectives were aligned, differing only in their processes.

At the Myriad Great World's frontier, atop a towering city floating in midair, radiating infinite spiritual light and illuminating a hundred miles, countless beings felt a sense of stability beneath its glow.

Inside this fortress-like city, the Azure-robed Sword Saint suddenly opened his eyes, a cold glint flashing within. He sensed an unusual spiritual fluctuation, a power different from the Myriad World's, marking the intrusion of extraterrestrial demonic tribes, with substantial strength to breach his defenses.

"Demonic tribes must be exterminated!"

The cold voice resounded. The Azure-robed Sword Saint stood abruptly, his figure transforming into a sword light, vanishing.

In a piece of torn sky, boundless demonic energy surged like smoke. Demonic howls echoed, countless demonic shadows swarming out.

"Bong bong bong!"

As soon as the demonic shadows appeared, a mournful bell rang throughout the land. Countless figures shot up, terrified eyes gazing at the suddenly appearing demonic hordes.

"Cackle... Kill! Let the Myriad Great World flow with blood!" a cruel demonic laugh boomed, and the swarm of demonic shadows descended.

"Hold them off! Send out signals, call for reinforcements!" Countless cries echoed, and all strong individuals on the continent soared, spiritual energy flooding. Past grudges were forgotten as everyone united to face the enemy.

"Boom boom boom!" The grand collision erupted, violent waves exploding into chaos across the continent.

"Boom!" Another thunderous quake shook the heavens, boundless demonic auras rolling over. In the darkness, a vague, towering figure emerged.

The figure held one hand against the Myriad World's laws that wanted to mend the space rift, the other wielding a massive ghost-head saber. Standing tall, he emanated overwhelming pressure, causing tremors across the land upon his appearance.

"That is..."

"A demon emperor!"

"A demon emperor has infiltrated! Send word to the Sword Domain, inform the Azure-robed Sword Saint!"

At this moment, all battling Myriad World powerhouses trembled as if their bones were breaking. The figure's pressure was horrifying, extinguishing any will to resist.

"How could a demon emperor from the extraterrestrial tribes appear here!" Desperation filled everyone, their breaths growing laboured, feeling stifled.

Footsteps echoed behind the figure, revealing one, two...five more demonic presences, each with immense power, standing together. Their disdainful, cold gazes exerted tremendous dominance, silencing the entire continent.

Ignoring the crowd, the demon emperors looked down briefly before fully mobilizing towards a single direction.

"The core of the Yaoling Heavenly Formation!!!"