Yun Yang sighed softly in his heart when he saw the Phoenix Emperor pointing the spear at him.
He was still a step away.
The karmic Qi was surging in like a tidal wave, but he was still a step away from the breakthrough.
Just a step away and he could break through.
However, there was no more time for the breakthrough now. He could not do it!
Emmie, who was in the deific consciousness space, was crying out but it was stuck there. It knew that there was not much of a difference, but time waited for no man!
Time, fate, and luck!
Yun Yang was helpless about this as well.
He roughly estimated that the karmic Qi he had obtained now had obviously exceeded the total required. The number of demons and marine race he had killed was more than hundreds of millions.
The number of demons he had killed with his own hands was no less than tens of millions, and the marine race could be described as hundreds of millions. There were also demons who had not been killed by his own hands but had died because of him. The number was even more uncountable …
Moreover, most of them were experts.
Just the wave of internal strife in the Demon Race just now, how many top combat forces of the Demon Race had died? They were all tied to him by karma. Even if it was only eleven or a hundred, it should still be an unusually large amount of karmic Qi.
No matter how he calculated it, the karmic Qi he needed to break through to the next level was enough!
Why could he not break through now? This was undoubtedly something that he could not do anything about.
What was even more helpless now was that the Phoenix Emperor had already adapted to his sudden increase in strength!
This was the most critical point.
Seeing that Yun Yang did not answer, the Phoenix Emperor tore the space apart in a flash and appeared before Yun Yang. It stretched out its hand and hollered coldly, "Give it to me!"
"Wishful thinking!"
Yun Yang sprung up and activated the Divine Edge at full force!
Seven styles and fourteen styles were unleashed with the greatest force he had ever exerted in his life!
Clang, clang, clang …
The Phoenix Emperor dodged continuously, but Yun Yang's saber techniques were unbelievably exquisite. No matter how it dodged, it could not escape! The saber strikes landed on the Phoenix Emperor, producing a loud clang of metal!
The Fire of Nirvana burned fiercely.
The Phoenix Emperor howled and counterattacked vigorously.
Boom, boom, boom …
Seven styles and fourteen styles, at least a thousand slashes landed on the Phoenix Emperor.
Resplendent saber light, like a waterfall, slashed at the Phoenix Emperor in the air, pushing it forward like a meteor!
The Phoenix Emperor was unable to withstand the attacks at all. It watched passively as the saber kept landing on its body. Its body kept flying back, and blood kept flowing out.
However, the expression on the Phoenix Emperor's face became more and more relaxed.
There was a loud bang!
With the final slash, the Phoenix Emperor's body was sent flying tens of thousands of feet away like a kite with its string cut!
Yun Yang stopped his saber and panted heavily.
Far away, the bloodied Phoenix Sovereign slowly lifted his head, removing his right hand that was covering his eyes. Suddenly, he threw his head back and laughed. "Supreme Cloud! What can you do if I stand there and let you chop me? "
He opened his arms, and his yellow robe fluttered like snowflakes.
But as the Nirvana Flames burned, the injuries on the Phoenix Emperor's body healed rapidly!
Another set of yellow robes covered him as the Phoenix Sovereign walked out of the clouds and said with a laugh, "Supreme Cloud, have you given up?"
Yun Yang sucked in a deep breath.
In the distance, when Dongfang Haoran and the others saw this, they closed their eyes in despair.
The Phoenix Emperor's current cultivation was world-shaking! Even Yun Yang, whose cultivation base far surpassed his, was no longer his opponent, and the gap was huge.
How could he fight this battle?
No matter how he fought, he was bound to lose.
The Phoenix Emperor let out a long howl, its body leaving an afterimage in the air as it charged towards Yun Yang. "Let me teach you a lesson!"
Boom, boom, boom …
Yun Yang unleashed his full strength, but the Phoenix Emperor was already familiar with its own strength, so it blocked the saber energy and continued to attack.
With a loud bang, Yun Yang flew out like a kite with its string cut. In midair, he spat out a mouthful of blood as his body crashed into a mountain like a meteor. With a loud bang, the entire mountain peak exploded into pieces.
The Phoenix Emperor laughed.
With a loud crash, Yun Yang flew out from the rubble, his face pale and bleeding from his orifices.
Shangguan Lingxiu and Ji Lingxi exclaimed and were about to rush over.
"Don't come over!"
Yun Yang roared.
The Phoenix Emperor laughed. "That's right, don't come over. If you do, you'll only be sending me two hostages! Supreme Cloud, are you going to hand over the Oceanic Suppressing Staff yourself, or do I have to come and take it myself? "
"Phoenix Emperor, you want the Oceanic Suppressing Staff?" Yun Yang's expression was stern as he suddenly guffawed. "The Oceanic Suppressing Staff is right here! However, your mouth alone won't do. Come and take it with your true ability! "
Gritting his teeth, he sprung up abruptly and pulled out the Oceanic Suppressing Staff. With a single thought, he had poured all of his cultivation base into the Oceanic Suppressing Staff. The moment the cultivation base was infused, Yun Yang immediately felt that the Oceanic Suppressing Staff was like a bottomless whirlpool. The mystical Qi that he had poured into the staff was like a bottomless ocean; the effect was there, but it was far from its peak.
Yun Yang dared not be negligent now that he was going against the Phoenix Emperor. Naturally, he gave it his all and channeled the Endless Divine Art's energy as well. However, he still felt that the staff was not yet full. Yun Yang exerted his strength thrice and forcefully channeled half of the spiritual Qi in his deific consciousness space into the staff. Only then did he feel that the staff was full!
In an instant, a blurry yellow light spread out. The seawater that had surged into the Bound of Universe stopped as the yellow light spread.
"Rise!" Yun Yang hollered.
The Oceanic Suppressing Staff moved upon hearing his command, enlarging abruptly as if it was growing with the wind. In an instant, it became a massive object that spanned between heaven and earth. Under Yun Yang's control, it came crashing down on the Phoenix Emperor!
His spiritual energy was locked onto the Phoenix Emperor!
This strike was all of his trump cards!
Although he knew that it was not enough, Yun Yang still wanted to try!
The massive force fell with a force that could destroy heaven and earth!
The Phoenix Emperor saw how powerful Yun Yang was when he controlled the Oceanic Suppressing Staff. Even with his current increased ability, he dared not take it head-on.
With a furious roar, he flashed and conjured thousands of silhouettes that stretched into a long row. It was hard to tell which was real and which was fake!
The Fire of Nirvana erupted, forcefully breaking free of Yun Yang's spiritual energy lock and moving outwards with all his might!
However, the thousands of silhouettes were all crushed by the Oceanic Suppressing Staff. Wherever the staff passed, not a single silhouette could remain!
The Oceanic Suppressing Staff's momentum was not over yet as it continued to fall with its original momentum!
Countless members of the sea race were reduced to ashes in an instant, while the seawater flowed back rapidly!
The Sea Emperor was above the seawater and was affected by the attack. He cried out in pain and spat out blood. His body fell into the seawater and was swept back along with the waves.
Where the staff passed, a shocking mark was left behind. As the seawater receded, a bottomless abyss that was no less than ten thousand feet wide appeared on the exposed ground!
In the next moment, the endless seawater that flowed back rushed into the abyss, unable to fill up even after a long time. It was a testament to the power of the staff!
Countless beasts in the sea were shaken by the Oceanic Suppressing Staff's power, unable to use their magical energy in a daze as they were swept into the abyss as well.
It was also because of this attack that the distance between the abyss and the hill that Yun Yang had raised that was not high but had temporarily blocked the seawater from entering, not even the slightest bit of seawater could be seen.
All that could be seen was the muddy ground!
Countless fishes and seafood were jumping around on the muddy ground!
Dongfang Haoran and the others flew above the abyss and could not help but be speechless.
The huge amount of seawater that flowed back into the abyss could not be seen, only gray fog that billowed out from the abyss. How f * cking deep was this!
All of them looked at Yun Yang who was in the air in shock.
To be more precise, they were looking at the Oceanic Suppressing Staff in Yun Yang's hand!
Dongfang Haoran and the others had never thought that the Oceanic Suppressing Staff's attack would be so terrifying!
Such power was more than just respectable, terrifying, and appalling; it was simply unimaginable and unbelievable!
With a shrill howl, the Phoenix Emperor's graceful silhouette appeared in midair once more. Her hands parted abruptly, sending Dongfang Haoran and Ximen Fangfu, who had rushed forward to stop her, flying far away!
And this was really just a casual strike.
Dongfang Haoran and Ximen Fangfu, who could not withstand it, were not only sent flying, but they were also injured severely!
The experts of the human race paled at the sight of this!
No one had expected the Phoenix Empress to be so terrifying.
The people who had been cheering from Yun Yang's ferocious attack and felt that victory was within their grasp now felt their hearts sink.
The Phoenix Emperor could not see anyone else at the moment. His murderous gaze was focused on Yun Yang, studying him from head to toe. A moment later, he let out an odd chuckle. "Supreme Cloud, are you still putting up a last-ditch struggle? Although the Divine Oceanic Staff can be wielded in your hands, how many times can you wield it with your cultivation base? The attack just now, do you have the ability to do it again? "
Yun Yang stood in the air, leaning on the all-encompassing Oceanic Suppressing Staff. His gaze swept across the Phoenix Emperor's expression and he sneered, "I really don't know how many more times I can wield it, but I'm no longer powerless to retaliate. It's not difficult for Your Majesty Phoenix Emperor to experience it again. How about we do it just now? "
Hearing Yun Yang's words, the Phoenix Emperor's gaze was tinged with fear.
Yun Yang's current cultivation base was, of course, slightly weaker than his, but the Phoenix Emperor's ability was enhanced with the Strategy of Annihilation. Although he had merged it into his own and could wield it freely, his vision and knowledge were no different from before. Without a better vision, he could not tell what Yun Yang's actual cultivation base was.
He would not know that Yun Yang was already exhausted, like a lamp that had run out of fuel. Even where he stood, he was supported by the energy in his deific consciousness space. It was not something that could be recovered in a short period of time.
In other words, Yun Yang's claim of having at least one more attack was purely a bluff.
However, the power of the attack just now had been deeply imprinted in the Phoenix Emperor's heart. In that instant, the Oceanic Suppressing Staff's dim yellow light had destroyed the Phoenix Emperor's one thousand and seven hundred clones.
Furthermore, they were clones that had similarly improved their cultivation base!
If he had not dodged fast enough, he might have been smashed to death if he had been struck by the staff! He could feel that the staff's power could definitely destroy him!
The Phoenix Emperor studied the Oceanic Suppressing Staff from head to toe, as well as Yun Yang, wanting to see through the latter.
Could this fellow still be able to do it? Could he do it again?
The Oceanic Suppressing Staff's power was too terrifying!
He shifted his position in the air, not daring to stop at a certain spot, afraid that Yun Yang would lock onto him again. However, his tone was indifferent as he said with a hint of playfulness, "Supreme Cloud, you claim that you still have the ability to activate the staff, but why do I feel that you no longer have the strength? Do you really have the strength to activate the Oceanic Suppressing Staff again?"
Yun Yang smiled faintly, his attitude even more nonchalant. "Your Majesty, why don't you stop and try the staff's power again? Your Majesty has countless clones. It's not a big deal to lose another three to five thousand clones."
The Phoenix Emperor smirked, his body moving even faster.
Stop and try?
Am I an idiot?
Lose another three to five thousand? Insignificant?
If I really lose three to five thousand clones, my origin will be depleted. Do you think creating clones doesn't require any origin energy?
"Why does Supreme Cloud's complexion look so unsightly? Why do I remember that Supreme Cloud has always been high-spirited and vigorous? Your complexion right now doesn't seem like your usual self!"
The Phoenix Emperor chuckled and looked at Yun Yang. "You're not really tired, are you?"
Yun Yang smiled faintly. "You're very uninteresting. Phoenix Emperor, now that you've succeeded in plotting against the Dragon Emperor, the dynasty has changed and you're in power, why do you have to be so shameless? You're only testing the waters with words and you're narrowing your vision. How can you be behaving like a new Demon Emperor? Let me tell you something to dispel your suspicions. I believe you also know that the Sea Suppressing Divine Scepter's weight is too heavy. Although I can control it freely and use it as I please, I cannot use it for a long time. We both know the reason. "
"If you don't move, I won't. However, as long as I have the chance, I'll kill you immediately! "
The Phoenix Emperor snorted.
Of course, he understood this point.
The weight of the Sea Suppressing Godly Staff was something that every high-ranking Demon Race member knew, let alone him.
It was because of this that he dared not act recklessly.
The Oceanic Suppressing Staff was his only concern now. Facing this, he could not be too careful. After all, it was better to be safe than sorry. He had been cautious for more than ten thousand years. What was a moment of forbearance worth mentioning?
From the battle just now, he already knew that Yun Yang's current cultivation base was much weaker than his. If that was the case, he was invincible in this world!
Since he was invincible, what was the use of delaying time?
Even if Yun Yang was bluffing and delaying time to recover, so what if he recovered? Wouldn't he still be defeated by him?
You can delay time, but I also need to delay time for the main demon troop to come.
Nine out of ten percent of Yun Yang's weakness was real. However, ten percent of it was fake to tempt him. Even if it was only five percent, the Phoenix Emperor would never take the risk!
He had already witnessed the power of the Oceanic Suppressing Staff in Yun Yang's hands. It was too terrifying!
Therefore, the more honest Yun Yang was, the more he dared not act recklessly.
The Phoenix Emperor paused and sneered again, saying, "I dare not act recklessly, but do you dare to act recklessly and attack me?"
Yun Yang nodded and said, "You're right. Your sudden increase in ability has exceeded everyone's expectations. This is the only thing I can rely on now. Once this last trick fails, it'll be your world. Therefore, I won't actively exhaust my ability. However, if Her Majesty Phoenix Emperor comes, I won't be stingy either. "
He observed the progress of the karmic Qi in the space. He looked calm on the surface, but in fact, he was burning with anxiety.
Hurry up!
Hurry up!
Even if the Phoenix Emperor was afraid, how long could it last?
Yun Yang looked calm on the surface, but he had already come up with a thousand strategies in his mind. What could he say to drag the time a little longer?
Emmie, hurry up and absorb it!
The staff strike just now was, of course, to intimidate the Phoenix Emperor, but it was also Yun Yang's last effort! The number of demons and sea clans killed by that staff strike was definitely a sea of them!
Was the karmic Qi enough?
The Phoenix Emperor laughed. "If this continues, the only result will be to stall for time. However, you have to know that with the fall of Roc Emperor and Tiger Emperor, your collusion with them has been ruined. Although the Demon Race's high-end combat power has been mostly lost, they still have a considerable reserve force. If this drags on, the Demon Race's reinforcements will come one after another. Based on my understanding of the Human Race's combat power, they don't have any more reserve forces, do they? "
Yun Yang said indifferently, "Based on what you know? What do you know? The Human Race's combat power is still very much intact. At least, my Palace of Nine Supremes' combat power is still intact. It hasn't been moved at all! "
The Phoenix Emperor laughed. "A mere Palace of Nine Supremes, a small sect that has only been established for a few days, how can it stop my trillions of demons? Supreme Cloud, aren't you being too naive? "
Yun Yang smiled. "Even if the Palace of Nine Supremes is mediocre, don't we still have the Divine Staff of Ocean Suppression?"
The Phoenix Emperor's laughter stopped abruptly.
Dongfang Haoran, who was waiting in the distance, also said sternly, "Phoenix Emperor, as long as we still have a breath left, the Demon Race can forget about taking even half a step into the Bound of Universe!"
The Phoenix Emperor smiled disdainfully and said coldly, "Dongfang, you're no longer an opponent that can enter my eyes. You and Ximen Beigong and Mang Jiu are just ants in my palm. I can kill you with a flip of my hand. Don't be noisy and make a fool of yourself. "
Dongfang Haoran's face flushed with anger. "Try me!"
The Phoenix Emperor snorted, looking like it was beneath his dignity to answer.
The surviving combat power of the humans had all gathered on the mountain range that Yun Yang, Dongfang Haoran, and the others had built in a hurry. They had joined the Palace of Nine Supremes' men.
From afar, the top of the mountain was filled with human experts, at least millions of them.
There were also countless mystical beasts lined up at the foot of the mountain.
With such a scale of combat power, it was not an exaggeration to say that they could fight.
Yun Yang and the Phoenix Emperor faced off against each other. While the humans were reorganizing their defense line, the Demon Race was not idle either. Reorganizing their formation, the leaders of the various races recalled their experts and lined up in formation. The demonic mountains and seas were too much for the eye to take in.
Tens of millions of demons filled the empty space where the seawater had receded, making it impenetrable.
The Ox Clan, Horse Clan, Monkey Clan, Snake Clan, Deer Clan, and countless other demons formed an endless black mass!
As time went on, the sound of the waves began to clamor again, crashing against the mountains on the other side.
Although the mountains that Yun Yang had built were built with the utmost of his cultivation base, they were only at the level of a small hill due to the vast area they occupied. It was impossible for them to block the Demonic Race's waves for too long.
They were already accumulating their strength now.
The Phoenix Emperor said faintly, "Supreme Cloud, although the effect of suppressing the sea and receding the water is immediate, the effect is only temporary. I believe that the Sea Race will make a comeback after a while. Do you want to do it again?"
The smile on Yun Yang's face was a little forced. "Phoenix Emperor, you're my only target now. I won't act recklessly."
His words seemed to show weakness, but the Phoenix Emperor was not the least bit surprised.
Yun Yang's current target was really only himself.
After the Demon Race's civil war, most of the Demon Race's top combat power was gone. As long as Yun Yang could keep an eye on the Phoenix Emperor, the human race would have the upper hand in terms of top combat power. With this as the premise, even if the Sea Race were to attack again, it would not be a big deal. It would just be a long battle of annihilation.
The Phoenix Emperor chuckled. "Since Yun Yang insists on focusing all his attention on me, then let's wait. I'll give you time to recover. At the same time, when the Demon Race's army arrives, we'll fight to the death. How about that?"
When he said this, he looked at Yun Yang's face meaningfully.
Yun Yang's expression remained unchanged as he said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty, newly ascended Daemon King. I need to catch my breath now. This Oceanic Divine Staff is too heavy, every moment is a burden to me. Delaying the war may be disadvantageous to the human race, but it's necessary for me. If I can't fight anymore and can't keep up with your speed, the human race can be protected for a while, but how long will it last? "
The Phoenix Emperor nodded. "Alright, you're frank. I'll give you enough time to recover."
The Phoenix Emperor spoke generously, but the doubt in his heart had dissipated a little.
Yun Yang's words were very clear, even filled with a hint of weakness.
However, his hands were still holding onto the Oceanic Suppressing Staff, not moving an inch.
His gaze was fixed on the Phoenix Emperor. He didn't even blink as he focused all his attention on her.
A thought lingered in the Phoenix Emperor's mind – the other party was still fully focused on him, waiting for him to let his guard down. Once he did so, he would reveal an opening and suffer a fatal blow!
If he were to be struck by the Oceanic Suppressing Staff, even the Phoenix Emperor might not be able to handle it!
Was Supreme Cloud's display of weakness without a purpose?
Hmph, should I believe you just because you're showing weakness?
"Supreme Cloud is a wise man indeed," the Phoenix Emperor mocked.
"How can I be compared to Your Majesty's wisdom and forbearance?" Yun Yang retorted, "This is a shocking plot that has been plotting against my brother for tens of thousands of years. I'm sure I can't arrange it no matter what. I have to say that I'm impressed by you."
The Phoenix Emperor was enraged as he said coldly, "Provoking me like this, does Supreme Cloud not want the kindness I'm showing? Do you want to act now? "
Yun Yang smiled casually. "I know that I'm not as strong as you. I can't beat you with my real ability, I can't even hit you. So, if I don't take the opportunity to provoke you with words, I'll really be helpless and disheartened. That's right, may I ask Your Majesty the Phoenix Emperor, does it feel good to see the former Demon Emperor Long Yutian die under your world-shocking arrangements?! "
"You!" The Phoenix Emperor was furious.
A glint flashed across Yun Yang's eyes as he stared at the Phoenix Emperor's face with a piercing gaze. He said in a daze, "After that, watching Roc Emperor and Tiger Emperor self-destruct in front of you, does this feel good? Brothers of tens of thousands of years, self-destructing to kill you … Tsk, tsk … How tragic. Even an outsider like me can feel my blood boiling … Amazing, amazing! "
The Phoenix Emperor was furious, the Fire of Nirvana that had been lingering around him began to burn fiercely.
Yun Yang did not respond, looking at the Phoenix Emperor in amusement. His hands were quietly changing their positions. "Why, Your Majesty Phoenix Emperor can't stand it anymore? Hahaha … I have to say, this battle just now is enough to be recorded in the annals of history. It's so satisfying for the human race … Hahahaha … "
Again and again, he resorted to all means to provoke and mock the Phoenix Emperor.
The Phoenix Emperor's eyes were spitting fire. He paused for a moment, ready to explode.
Yun Yang's hand, which was already moving halfway, was in place in an instant. The veins on his hand bulged as if he was about to exert force …
It was a conspiracy indeed!
The Phoenix Emperor's pupils contracted rapidly. He retreated tens of thousands of feet as he laughed. "Supreme Cloud, using such a cheap trick like provoking me with words, have you really run out of tricks? You've provoked me repeatedly, trying to make me fight you, and then you'll kill me with the Oceanic Suppressing Staff. I have to say, your wishful thinking is great! "
The veins on Yun Yang's hand calmed down instantly. Leaning on the Oceanic Suppressing Staff, he chuckled. "I'm just bluffing. How would I have the strength to wield the staff? Your Majesty, the newly ascended Demon King, is worrying too much. Even a wise man would make a mistake!"
The Phoenix Emperor saw through everything and guffawed. "Supreme Cloud, you're thinking too much. You're the one who's thinking too much!"
He retreated another thousand feet and said coldly, "I've endured for tens of thousands of years to get what I have now. How can I fall for your evil trick?"
Yun Yang sighed.
He finally breathed a sigh of relief inwardly.
Secretly checking his spiritual Qi, he realized that he had recovered twenty percent.
Although there was still a long way to go before he could fully recover, the continuous influx of karmic Qi meant that he was closer to a breakthrough …
Yun Yang's thoughts raced. He did not stand where he was anymore. Sighing softly, he floated up and sat on the Oceanic Suppressing Staff. He said faintly, "Phoenix Emperor, to be honest … if the two races weren't enemies, I'd actually admire you a little. If the two races were at peace, even if you and I couldn't become best friends … mainly because I wouldn't dare to become your friend, we could admire each other. This should be a good outcome. "
Seeing Yun Yang sit on the Oceanic Suppressing Staff, the Phoenix Emperor secretly sighed in relief and said in a low voice, "Supreme Cloud, you're right. I've always admired what you've done. Ever since you were a saint, I've said that if the Demon Race were to fall one day, it would definitely be in your hands. You should be the chosen one of this world. If it weren't for my stunning plan, the next one to ascend to the realm of the Star's End would definitely be you! "
Yun Yang smiled faintly. "Yes, no matter how fast my advancement is, it's still not as fast as your plot to succeed and rise to the top in a single bound."
There was a deep sense of regret in his words.
The Phoenix Emperor sighed as well and said, "How old are you? You already have this cultivation base, yet you still think it's not enough? You have to know that I've set this up for forty thousand years just for this! It's already commendable that you've destroyed this forty thousand years of planning in two years. I don't think I'd be able to do the same if I were in your shoes! "
Yun Yang laughed and thought for a while before saying, "That's the logic. Unfortunately, even if this is the case, I still won't give up and wait for my death."
The Phoenix Emperor expressed his understanding. "I understand how you feel."
Both parties fell silent.
After a long while, Yun Yang spoke again, "Your Majesty, I still have a few questions that have been lingering in my mind for a long time. Now, both of us are stalling for time. I have no choice but to do so while you're obviously stalling for time and accumulating power. I wonder if Your Majesty would be willing to answer my doubts during this buffer period? "
The Phoenix Emperor smiled and waved casually. A white cloud floated over and the Phoenix Emperor sat cross-legged on it. A huge clone transformed into the true form of a phoenix and sat beneath the cloud. The Phoenix Emperor smiled casually and said, "I wonder what doubts Lord Supreme Cloud has? I'm very interested to hear it."
The Phoenix Emperor was obviously prepared to escape at any time and was happy to pretend to be generous.
Trying to lure me over?
Coming up with another plan after one plan failed?
Supreme Cloud, you're too naive!
Even if you're really bluffing, I'm really waiting for you to stall for time.
The longer you stall for time, the more advantageous it is for the Demon Race!
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