Chapter 288: Jiang Yun Tightens the Net!

Three supreme avatars soared into the sky, surrounding the colossal dragon of battle will. Terrifying attacks swept out in waves, attempting to tear it apart.

However, facing this onslaught, the dragon of battle will remained unafraid. Its tail swung, and its claws continuously slashed through the air, each strike suppressing the three supreme avatars.

The power of the battle will dragon could rival a mid-stage Immortal Supreme, while the three from the Purple Qi Realm were only Spiritual Supremes. Even with their combined efforts, they couldn't match up in a direct clash.

Boom!

Above the high sky, an intense battle raged. Three massive shadows emitted dazzling light like five scorching suns, causing a spiritual energy storm filled with destructive aura.

To the shock of the onlookers in the Northern Domain, the dragon of battle will at the center showed no signs of decline despite the three supreme avatars' siege. Instead, it retaliated fiercely, shattering the void with its immense battle will and continuously pushing back the three avatars, firmly gaining the upper hand.

"Three incompetents, you are far inferior to the Demon Emperor of the Extraterritorial Evil Race." After repelling the three with a tail swing, Jiang Long coldly shouted, "One strike to end you!"

"Battle Runes, appear!"

Following Jiang Long's shout, boundless battle will surged from the Heavenly Dragon Army behind him, continuously pouring into the dragon of battle will.

With this infusion of formidable battle will, the dragon of battle will roared. Its already massive body expanded rapidly, and countless battle runes began to wildly emerge on its body.

Ten million. Thirty million. Forty million.

The battle runes on the dragon of battle will determined its potential power. Generally, reaching ten million could rival a Spiritual Supreme.

Now, it had condensed forty million battle runes, on par with an Immortal Supreme!

Though this wasn't the limit of the Heavenly Dragon Army, it was more than enough to deal with the three from the Purple Qi Realm.

At this moment, the soldiers of the Heavenly Dragon Army unleashed their battle will without reservation.

Roar!

With a deafening roar, the enormous body of the dragon of battle will turned into a gray streak of light, charging toward the three supreme avatars of the Purple Qi Realm amidst countless astonished gazes.

The dragon roared, shaking the heavens.

"Not good, defend with full strength!"

Sensing the overwhelming power from the dragon of battle will, the faces of the three from the Purple Qi Realm changed dramatically, and they howled in anger.

The Dragon Eagle Emperor and Thunder Venerable also understood that it was a critical moment for a decisive strike and dared not slacken.

In an instant, three indescribable powers erupted from their supreme avatars, clashing with the incoming dragon of battle will.

Whizz!

In the sky, the dragon of battle will, carrying boundless power, tore through the void and collided with the three divine powers under countless watchful eyes.

Hiss.

At the moment of collision, the world seemed to fall silent. In the next second, the sky began to collapse, an indescribable shockwave ravaged from above, fracturing the space like forming a rift.

Ultimately, a massive black void spanning tens of thousands of meters gradually formed in the heavens.

Roar!

Witnessed by innumerable individuals, the dragon of battle will suddenly roared thunderously. Then, it opened its huge mouth and swallowed the three terrifying attacks.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Upon swallowing them, intense explosions seemed to erupt within the body of the dragon of battle will. However, the forty million battle runes on its body simultaneously glowed, frantically suppressing the rampaging spiritual energy inside.

The muffled explosions continued for a moment before being subdued. The dragon of battle will's enormous body rapidly shrank, but its emitted power remained terrifying. With another loud roar, it continued to charge at the pale-faced trio from the Purple Qi Realm.

Feeling the weakness spreading within and the impending terrifying dragon claw, the three from the Purple Qi Realm took a deep breath, shouting angrily.

"If you don't act now, the Northern Domain will serve as a warning to you!"

Hearing their shout, a gleam flashed in the eyes of Mandala and Jiang Long. They had been waiting for this moment.

"Whizz!"

"Who gave you, a mere Earth Supreme, the authority here in the Tianluo Continent!"

A majestic voice, like divine might, descended from the sky. Accompanied by a vast beam of light tearing through space, it struck the descending dragon of battle will.

Boom!

The surging battle rune dragon breath collided with the small beam of spiritual energy. Despite their differing sizes, the battle rune dragon breath began to crumble at an alarming speed upon impact.

Simultaneously, five figures approached like specters.

In a blink, the five arrived beside the trio from the Purple Qi Realm, who had expressions of relief, and coldly surveyed Mandala and the Heavenly Dragon Army.

The five emitted no flowing spiritual energy, but a terrifying aura naturally emanated from them, distorting the surrounding space.

These five were the leaders of the Tianluo Continent's five great super powers: Grand Ancestor Danyang, City Lord Youxuan, Thunder Venerable, White Tiger King, and Ghost Emperor.

Their strength surpassed that of the three from the Purple Qi Realm, all being at the late peak of the Spiritual Supreme level. It was rumored that the strongest among them, the Ghost Emperor, had even broken through to the Immortal level, though this rumor was unconfirmed.

"You finally arrived!" Seeing the five appear, the trio from the Purple Qi Realm breathed a sigh of relief, speaking with lingering fear.

"Hmph, such incompetence, can't even handle a faction without a single Heavenly Supreme. You will have no place in sharing the Tianluo Continent with us in the future," Thunder Venerable scornfully retorted.

"You…" Being fellow Spiritual Supremes, the trio from the Purple Qi Realm found their faces turning red with anger at Thunder Venerable's taunts.

"Enough, stop squabbling and settle the matter at hand!" An icy voice abruptly sounded, causing the temperature to drop. Hearing this voice, the trio from the Purple Qi Realm and Thunder Venerable fell silent, looking warily at the Ghost Emperor.

Garbed in black robes, the Ghost Emperor exuded a sinister aura. His pale face, sunken eyes, and gray-white pupils seemed to contain the essence of death, sending chills down one's spine.

His strength had reached the early stage of the Immortal level, the most powerful among the eight present.

"Hmph!" Jiang Long snorted disdainfully, "Do you mere riffraff think you can converse equally with my master? I advise you to swiftly leave the Tianluo Continent, lest you invite disaster upon yourselves!"

"Insolent! Your Heavenly Dragon Army may be capable, but you, an Earth Supreme, dare speak thus to us?" Infuriated by Jiang Long's words, Thunder Venerable roared angrily.

"If you refuse to come out, I'll force you to reveal yourself!" With a look of ridicule, Thunder Venerable cracked his knuckles and sneered.

"Heavenly Thunder Avatar, Thunder God's Body!"

A streak of purple lightning flashed across the sky, accompanied by thunderous sounds. In the next second, a colossal avatar, thousands of meters tall, enveloped in countless bolts of purple lightning, roared into existence.

Faced with this terrifying thunderous assault, Jiang Long and Mandala remained calm, making no move to resist, under the curious gazes of all.

"Whizz!"

Just as the thunderstorm was about to strike, Mandala tossed out a streaming light. Under the lightning's illumination, its nature remained unclear.

"Buzz!"

As the streaming light was thrown, the temperature around them subtly rose, followed by radiant flames emerging from the light and melting the pervasive lightning at an astonishing speed.

This sudden scene caused Thunder Venerable's face to change dramatically in shock, "How is this possible?!"

"That is…"

Unlike Thunder Venerable, the onlookers focused on the golden streaming light. When its true form was revealed, everyone's heart tightened.

A golden token floated in the air, inscribed with the glowing words "Exterminate Demon Order." Below these words were three scarlet characters exuding immense killing intent.

Exterminate Demon King.

The brilliant flames emanated from this token.

Seeing the scarlet "Exterminate Demon King," a chill ran down the spines of the Ghost Emperor and other Heavenly Supremes, causing their hair to stand on end.

At that moment, they knew who stood behind Mandala and Jiang Long—the Exterminate Demon King from the Great Thousand World.

The Great Thousand World had only two Exterminate Demon Kings: the renowned Qin Tian and the recently famous Jiang Yun.

Among them, Jiang Yun was a fire path expert, once forcing the Fire Spirit Clan to hand over their deity flame. So, it was clear who stood behind Mandala.

Jiang Yun, the terrifying Exterminate Demon King, had slain numerous Demon Emperors and was renowned for his strength equating to that of a Saint.

But wasn't he supposed to be in the Northern Territory? Why had he suddenly come to the Tianluo Continent?

"Hmm?" Thunder Venerable finally noticed the Exterminate Demon Order in the void but seemed uncomprehending. Sneering at Mandala, he said, "An Exterminate Demon Order? We have only two Exterminate Demon Kings, Qin Tian guarding the Ancient Saint Abyss and Jiang Yun in the Northern Territory with his Scarlet Flame Temple. They are thousands of miles away. Dare you impersonate the Exterminate Demon Order, deserving death!"

Mandala ignored Thunder Venerable's arguments, retrieving the Exterminate Demon Order. Its golden brilliance shone in the sunlight, emitting an unmatched might.

"Hehe, but I wonder, would my presence here convince you?"

From the void came a low chuckle. Countless gazes followed the sound to see a figure seated leisurely on a flaming throne suspended in mid-air. The young face bore a calm expression, exuding boundless pressure.

"Master…"

With Jiang Yun's appearance, members of the Northern Alliance, Mandala, and the Heavenly Dragon Army respectfully bowed behind him.

Simultaneously, the originally pervasive supreme pressure surrounding the area vanished at an astonishing speed with Jiang Yun's arrival.

Sensing this change, many cultivators felt their scalps tighten, for only another supreme could counterbalance the pressure of a supreme.

Moreover, everyone recognized the voice, the terrifying Exterminate Demon King from the rumors, Jiang Yun!

Upon his appearance, Jiang Yun's handsome face wore a faint smile as he gazed down at the eight Heavenly Supremes, his serene gaze bringing immense pressure.

"I once visited the Tianluo Continent and fortuitously entered the Ancient Heavenly Palace, encountering the Ancient Heavenly Emperor. At that time, the Heavenly Demon Emperor, who battled the Heavenly Emperor, still had remnants. Thanks to the indomitable will of the Heavenly Emperor, the Heavenly Demon Emperor couldn't escape until I eventually destroyed him. Otherwise, the Tianluo Continent would have been ravaged."

"The Heavenly Emperor bore great righteousness and imparted me his divine law. Since I inherited the Heavenly Emperor's law, I can't let the Ancient Heavenly Palace fall into oblivion. I wish to reopen the palace here in the Tianluo Continent, leading souls to cultivation. I hope you all can cooperate."

Jiang Yun's indifferent voice echoed through the heavens, making everyone realize in shock what had occurred. The Ancient Heavenly Emperor's adversary, the Heavenly Demon Emperor, had not completely perished, and Jiang Yun had received the Heavenly Emperor's legacy. Now, he sought to restore the Ancient Heavenly Palace.

Though it filled countless beings with awe, the Heavenly Supremes like the Ghost Emperor felt like cursing. Cooperation meant completely abandoning the Tianluo Continent?

Such a blessed land wasn't something to give up easily.

"Isn't this move by the Exterminate Demon King overly domineering?"

The eight exchanged wary glances, connecting their energies. Ghost Emperor solemnly replied, "Exterminate Demon King Jiang Yun, aren't you being too overbearing?"