Chapter 290: Heavenly Palace, Heavenly Emperor!

Seeing Jiang Yun appear above the deep pit, Ghost Emperor's face turned pale, and his voice was hoarse and unpleasant. "The Demon Slayer King indeed lives up to his name. Today, you win. From now on, I will not meddle in the affairs of Tian Luo Continent."

"That's right. From now on, we will withdraw from Tian Luo Continent."

Dan Yang and the other few lowered their heads, remaining silent, not daring to make any eye contact with Jiang Yun. Hearing Ghost Emperor's words, they quickly echoed, promising to retreat from Tian Luo Continent soon.

"Heh, do you really think it would be that easy?" Jiang Yun's gaze was gentle as he looked at them, yet his tone was icy. "Earlier, having you withdraw from Tian Luo Continent was a precondition before the battle. Now that you've been defeated, you are my captives. What right do you have to negotiate with me?"

Jiang Yun's cold words made their faces darken. As he continued, they listened in despair.

"If I let you leave unscathed, wouldn't it encourage every petty opponent to challenge me in the future?"

White Tiger King gritted his teeth and said, "Don't push your luck. Even if you've won, we're not to be trifled with. If you corner us, you wouldn't fare well either."

"If you truly had the guts, you would have already self-destructed instead of lingering here," Jiang Yun sneered, glancing at them. For the Heavenly Supremes of the Great Thousand World, he had little respect. Their behavior indicated why they were often defeated by the Extraterrestrial Demons.

Jiang Yun's words made their pale faces flush in anger. Dan Yang, slightly forceful yet inwardly weak, said, "We are Heavenly Supremes of the Great Thousand World. The Great Thousand Palace decrees that Heavenly Supremes must not engage in baseless conflicts or killings. We have contributed to the Tian Luo Continent. Even if you're the Demon Slayer King of the Great Thousand Palace, if you kill us, you can't explain it to the Great Thousand Palace."

"When did I say I would kill you? Though you're somewhat useless, you're still Heavenly Supreme battle strength. Now that I am reopening the Heavenly Palace, I need strong individuals. The forces behind you are perfect to fill my ranks!" Jiang Yun said with a faint smile, his eyes flickering with a sinister light.

Upon realizing something, their faces changed dramatically.

"You want to enslave us?"

Moments later, they saw Jiang Yun lightly point a finger, and they felt a surge of heat within. A sinister power rushed towards their Soul Seas, making them cold with fear. They had a premonition that if their Soul Seas were invaded, they would no longer be themselves.

However, now heavily injured, they could not resist the invasion of the Undying Holy Flame.

Within a few breaths, their struggling and unwilling gazes turned blank. Eventually, they looked at Jiang Yun with fervent eyes, and their struggling bodies calmed down.

Not long after, eight figures emerged from the pit, fervently bowing to Jiang Yun. "Greetings, Master!"

Nodding in satisfaction, Jiang Yun had successfully acquired eight Heavenly Supreme battle strengths. Any potential questions about his actions didn't concern him. He could completely refine their souls, making any investigation into their Soul Seas fruitless.

Live Heavenly Supremes were far more valuable than dead ones.

"I intend to reestablish the Ancient Heavenly Palace. From now on, call me the Heavenly Emperor!" Jiang Yun said softly, observing them, as the Undying Holy Flame began healing their injuries.

"Yes, Heavenly Emperor!" The eight responded obediently, their hearts filled with worship for Jiang Yun.

After dealing with them, Jiang Yun leaped out of the pit and hovered in mid-air. The eight Heavenly Supremes stood respectfully behind him. Jiang Yun glanced down, his pitch-black eyes sweeping over the leading forces.

"From today, the Ancient Heavenly Palace will once again dominate Tian Luo Continent. All forces must bow before the Heavenly Palace. If unwilling, they may leave Tian Luo." Jiang Yun's words resonated across the land, his voice calm yet forceful and domineering.

A commotion erupted in Northern Territory, as major forces faced complex emotions. They had once held unparalleled power in Tian Luo Continent, but now a greater force loomed above them.

No one dared question him. The eight previously arrogant Heavenly Supremes now stood respectfully behind Jiang Yun with expressions of worship, a stark contrast to their earlier defiance.

Acknowledging the new ruler, the leading forces bowed in unison. "We welcome the Heavenly Emperor!"

Their respectful voices echoed across the land. Lotus Queen, Jiang Long, and the leaders of the Divine Pavilion felt fervent excitement.

Jiang Yun, his expression calm, ascended into the sky. Observing this, everyone held their breath, anticipating his next move.

"Open!"

A display of a Saint-tier Heavenly Supreme's power was spectacular. Though Jiang Yun had not truly reached the Saint-tier, his strength was comparable. Calling him a Saint-tier was not an exaggeration.

Hovering in the sky, Jiang Yun slashed the air, causing the space to twist.

The countless strong individuals watched as the sky distorted, tearing open to reveal a massive gap. From within, one could vaguely glimpse mountains and rivers.

Boom!

An overwhelming surge of spiritual power erupted from the gap, akin to ocean waves.

As the spiritual power threatened to overflow, Jiang Yun raised his hand to seal it. He envisioned the Heavenly Palace suspended in the skies above Tian Luo Continent, filled with accumulated spiritual power over millennia.

Sensing the boundless spiritual power, the powerful individuals were awestruck and their whispers erupted.

"Is that the Ancient Heavenly Palace?"

"Training there would yield twice the results with half the effort!"

"Indeed, this Heavenly Palace isn't inferior to the Ancient Heavenly Emperor's era!"

Everyone fell silent, watching Jiang Yun, akin to a deity, and his eight Heavenly Supremes. The Heavenly Palace, though not yet at its peak strength, could quickly restore its ancient glory.

The Ancient Heavenly Palace had no comparable Heavenly Supremes other than the Ancient Heavenly Emperor.

"Henceforth, all disciples of the Heavenly Palace will have access to its training grounds. Outstanding individuals will gain favor in the Library Pavilion, choosing from countless supreme techniques and divine skills!" Jiang Yun's clear voice resonated.

Hearing this, the major forces were excited, unable to conceal their eagerness. Even Earth Supremes were tempted by such offers.

Jiang Yun waved his hand, and a stream of light shot out from the Heavenly Palace, forming a massive stone gate on a mountain peak.

"This is the Dragon Gate. Everyone wishing to join the Heavenly Palace must pass through its trials to become a disciple!"

Everyone gazed in awe at the Heavenly Palace hovering above Tian Luo Continent, resembling a divine sanctuary descending from the heavens.

Standing within the chaos, suppressing the elements, it seemed to anchor the cosmos.

The Ancient Heavenly Palace, the unchallenged ruler of Tian Luo Continent, returning after reversing time's tide.

Countless hearts raced with enthusiasm, eager to join and glimpse higher realms.

Having set everything in motion, Jiang Yun entrusted the Heavenly Palace's initial management to Lotus Queen. Seeing her reluctant expression, he chose to ignore it, as his managerial talent still remained in Dou Qi Continent. It was time to bring them up.

As the news spread, it quickly reached across Tian Luo Continent and beyond.

Jiang Yun's unification of Tian Luo Continent and reestablishment of the Ancient Heavenly Palace, subduing eight Heavenly Supremes, stirred massive waves in the Great Thousand World.

Just as people were marveling at Jiang Yun's defense of the Northern Border with the Scarlet Flame God Hall, he created another monumental event in Tian Luo Continent.

With his overwhelming strength and unchallenged dominion, the Heavenly Palace was recognized as another top-tier superpower, even though it didn't house a true Saint-tier Heavenly Supreme. But the world acknowledged Jiang Yun's power as equivalent to a Saint-tier.

However, with widespread news came a puzzling question. How could Jiang Yun be simultaneously present in both Scarlet Flame Continent and Tian Luo Continent?

Ah, the Demon Slayer King had mastered the Ancient Heavenly Emperor's legacy, the One Qi Transforming Three Pure Ones technique. His presence in the Scarlet Flame God Hall was merely a clone.

Realization dawned; Jiang Yun had established dominion over two super continents, leading two top-tier factions with countless Heavenly Supremes at his beck and call. Terrifying indeed.

In just a few years, Jiang Yun had formed a faction rivaling the Five Ancient Clans.

In Maha World, Maha Continent.

Deep within, an endless wave of spirit power spiraled to the heavens, a storm of black and white ravaging the land. At its center sat an unwavering figure.

"Will big brother succeed this time?" On the outskirts, Maha You whisperingly looked at the spirit storm that ascended the skies.

At its center was Maha Tian, the current leader of the Maha Ancient Clan, attempting to break through to the pinnacle, becoming a Saint-tier Heavenly Supreme.

"Don't worry. Tian has exceptional compatibility with the legacy. He will undeniably succeed," the Grand Elder beside Maha You assured, eyeing the spirit storm.

"Tian will become a Saint-tier, ready to inherit the role of leader," the Grand Elder said, before looking at the hopeful Maha You. "Tian's success is within reach. You too must strive for Immortal Golden Body. When the Eternal Meeting begins and you inherit the Eternal Immortal Body, you brothers will bring the clan to its zenith."

"Once the union with the Tulling Clan is secured, no force in the Great Thousand World can rival us. Our clan will reach its pinnacle!" the Grand Elder declared, casting a future filled with ambition.

Driven by his words, Maha You, though previously defeated in the clan leadership contest, was now resolved. As soon as he inherited the Eternal Immortal Body, he could become a second Immortal Emperor.

"By the way, I heard a recently ascended lower realm warrior has been causing significant commotion in the Great Thousand World?"

The Grand Elder, satisfied with Maha You's ambition, asked.

Maha You, his expression darkening, naturally knew who he referred to, still remembering his humiliating defeat.

He hadn't expected Jiang Yun to cause such uproar, now claiming dominion over two super continents, with an astronomically fast rise.

"His name is Jiang Yun," Maha You breathed deeply, detailing his intense rivalry with Jiang Yun and his recent deeds in the Great Thousand World.

"Hmph!" The Grand Elder sneered. "Arrogant boy, daring to claim two super continents without reaching Saint-tier. He risks too much."

"I recall we have an arrangement on Tian Luo Continent?"