Chapter 3: Demonic Shadow!

In the chaotic flow of time and space, without origin or end, he drifted alone, emitting a faint glow without any movement. 

In the vast, boundless void, occasional spatial storms raged, with meteors streaking across the sky, filling the cosmos with thunderous roars. 

Amidst the endless chaos, a light swirled fleetingly. During this chaos, Jiang Yun glimpsed starry lights representing endless planes, not pausing for any of them. Clueless about his destination, he only knew that along the way, silvery lights brushed against his body. 

It felt very warm!

He sensed his body and soul were on the verge of ascension. He seemed to see countless nodal points in space, glimmering brightly, and he had a gut feeling that he could traverse these points at will. 

As a traveler without any system or cheat codes, apart from the memories of his past life as his only leverage, it now seemed that the innate talent of his current body was not to be underestimated. 

The Evil Spirit Clan had top-tier bloodlines in this universe, capable of cultivating both spiritual power and evil energy. Moreover, he possessed the top-tier nine divine veins talent, now further enhanced by an extraordinary affinity for spatial attributes. His talent had indeed reached the pinnacle.

"Unexpectedly, you have such an opportunity!" At this moment, a voice resonated, its tone like a spring breeze. However, Jiang Yun felt a chill. He remembered this voice, despite only hearing it once before.

Once heard, such a formidable figure's voice was unforgettable. Concentrating, Jiang Yun saw an elegant virtual shadow appear before him, surrounded by black and white flames. The approaching spatial waves were incinerated into nothingness three yards away from the flames.

It was indeed the Holy Sky Demon Emperor, or rather, the consciousness descending from the flames.

As the Evil Spirit Clan's strongest, even a flicker of his fire could rival Dou Qi Continent's Nihility Devouring Flame and Pure Lotus Demonic Flame.

"Greetings, Holy Sky Lord!" Jiang Yun promptly showed reverence, aware that a nascent genius without growth was worthless.

"This is our second meeting, isn't it?" The Holy Sky Demon Emperor scrutinized Jiang Yun with interest. He had paid attention to this peculiar Evil Spirit Clan member since his birth, intending to send him to the Great Thousand World as a hidden pawn. 

Conveniently, Jiang Yun's talent was sufficient. With the support of his power, he believed Jiang Yun would swiftly rise to the Great Thousand's upper echelons.

"Yes!"

"You know your mission, to infiltrate the Great Thousand and rescue some individuals."

Jiang Yun's eyelid twitched. Rescue? Weren't they the nearly obliterated Demon Emperors?

"Hmm?" The Holy Sky Demon Emperor's eyes narrowed, staring at Jiang Yun's chest. He coldly remarked, "Didn't expect you to be so restless? What, can't stay put and want to return to the Great Thousand?" 

The Holy Sky Demon Emperor's sudden change in demeanor left Jiang Yun breathless. At this moment, the small tower at Jiang Yun's chest floated out, emitting a dazzling light. 

A virtual shadow slowly emerged from the tower. Jiang Yun was stunned by the familiar figure – it was his grandfather, Jiang Hong.

"Grandpa!" Seeing this, Jiang Yun realized Jiang Hong must have had plans. Otherwise, he wouldn't have said those things before.

"How laughable, from the moment you were created by my clan, your lives were no longer your own," the Holy Sky Demon Emperor sneered, with a flicker of flame in his palm. 

"Rebels must be exterminated!"

A cold glint flashed in the Holy Sky Demon Emperor's eyes. With a wave of his hand, the terrifying Holy Sky Flame transformed into a massive sea of fire, raging towards Jiang Yun and Jiang Hong. The fire ignited the whole space, even burning the void into nothingness.

Shielded by Jiang Hong, Jiang Yun felt as if he were in a furnace, about to be incinerated. With Jiang Hong's protection, Jiang Yun had no doubt that without such, any strong individual below the Heavenly Supreme would be turned to ash instantly by the Holy Sky Flame.

"A single spark won't stop me!" 'Jiang Hong' yelled, his hair and beard flying, eyes gleaming. In the next moment, he transformed into the colossal tower at Jiang Yun's chest.

The tower exuded a mysterious aura. Its emergence brought an overwhelming sense of oppression to the space.

"This is. . .?" Jiang Yun marveled at the gigantic structure. He had thought it to be a normal item, even at most a divine artifact, never expecting it to be an unparalleled sacred object.

"Boom—"

The ancient tower trembled, emitting a formidable suction force, gradually drawing the terrifying sea of fire towards its base.

"I underestimated you. To think you'd be so fortunate, but still..." Seeing his flames being absorbed, the Holy Sky Demon Emperor's expression darkened. Realizing the situation was slipping out of his control, he asserted dominantly, "An unparalleled sacred object won't be your shield against me."

"Heavenly Demon Hand!" With a low roar from the Holy Sky Demon Emperor, demonic energy surged violently in the void, bringing immense pressure, collapsing the space. This demonic energy surpassed even the Heavenly Supreme grade.

This force alone was more than the colossal tower, an unparalleled sacred object, could bear. Moreover, it had to guard against the returning spark, ensuring the Evil Spirit Clan wouldn't face dire consequences. Though not extinction, their plight would be severe.

Jiang Hong wouldn't survive. He had already forsaken thoughts of life and death when making this choice. As long as Jiang Yun could escape this brutal world, he'd have no regrets in death.

The massive hand, filled with demonic patterns, descended, seemingly collapsing the heavens and earth under its might. 

"Evil Spirit Purple Light!" At that moment, a loud shout came. From the tower, a terrifying purple divine light surged forth, transforming into an eternal purple stream, slicing through the darkness.

"Jiang Ya—" The Holy Sky Demon Emperor grumbled through gritted teeth, glaring at a fleeting figure in the tower.

In the next moment, the immense tower descended, oppressing both the 'Holy Sky Demon Emperor' and the Holy Sky Flame below.