Chapter 948: An Explosive Battle, Kill All Demon Gods

Xiao Yi, how long do you think it'll take to recover the Creation Origin you used this time?

While Chen Chu returned to the frontlines, in the Chaotic Region, the Destructive Dragon Emperor slowly lifted its head. On top was the Little Purple Dragon, now visibly thinner and more slender after three days.

It lay there weakly and let out a feeble yawn, clearly exhausted.

The demon-god-level temporal true form Chen Chu condensed nearly drained the Purple Dragon.

My tummy is empty... Gonna need a long nap this time...

The Dragon Emperor let out a low growl.

You’ve done well, Xiao Yi. If we find any resources above law-level later, you can eat first and regain your strength.

Really, big brother?

The Purple Dragon's sleepy eyes suddenly lit up at the mention of something tasty.

Yes, I promise.

The Dragon Emperor had no reason to lie to this little one. After all, the Purple Dragon was essential for condensing nine demon-god-level temporal true forms in the future, and eventually even nine true-spirit-level ones.

Once the war with the Purgatory Clan ended and Chen Chu advanced to the supreme level, with strength rivaling that of an emperor, he would no longer be under external pressure. At that point, he could take his time condensing temporal true forms.

With enough Creation Origin from the Purple Dragon, Chen Chu could condense all nine temporal true forms in just one month. Then, his strength alone would rival that of ten civilization emperors. This was terrifying to even imagine.

Boom!

A distant mountain peak suddenly crumbled as a massive silver dragon burst into the sky, awakened from days of bored slumber. Measuring 1,400 meters long and standing at the peak of the mythical level, the Silver Colossal Dragon sent out shockwaves that roared like a tsunami.

Ao Tian, you’re back!

Yes, I’ve returned.

The Dragon Emperor, like a fearsome moving mountain, slowly nodded. The black mane on its head drifted like flames.

Just then, a streak of rainbow light flashed across the sky. A majestic gold-and-blue dragon glided gracefully through the air, its curious eyes fixed on the Dragon Emperor.

Thunder Fiery, was the enemy that difficult this time? You were gone for quite a while.

I almost forgot! Ao Tian, was the human’s enemy really that powerful? Did he manage to kill it?

The Silver Dragon also asked.

This time, the Dragon Emperor had been summoned for much longer than usual. In the past, even the longest summon lasted only a star-quarter—half an hour in Blue Planet time.

The two colossal dragons instinctively believed that Chen Chu had faced an enemy so powerful that even the Dragon Emperor had been forced to fight for a full star-hour, or three days.

Seeing the two’s curious gazes, the Dragon Emperor shook its head slightly and huffed,

No fighting this time. I was summoned just to discuss a few things.

Discuss a few things?

Both dragons asked, confused.

Hehe, only I know Big Brother’s secret.

Perched atop the Dragon Emperor’s head, the Purple Dragon cast a smug glance at the dragons, then closed its eyes and drifted off to sleep.

Before the dragons could ask further, the Dragon Emperor let out another deep growl.

We’ll be staying here a little longer. There’s a major battle waiting for me over there.

This war between the human race and the Purgatory Empire was only the beginning. The real dangers were the Purgatory Primordial Ancestor, who remained in slumber, and the main forces of the other six Purgatory Empires, including Tyretis, who had fallen into the Dark-Red World.

𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Great Demon God Tyretis, together with two empire rulers and three demon gods, had enough power to match the Divine King of Light, even when the king temporarily wielded true-spirit-level strength.

In addition, another great demon god, equal in power to Tyretis and possibly even more renowned, remained in the shadows. Alongside it were two more empire rulers. Together, they formed another true-spirit-level force that posed a serious threat.

Although Chen Chu could use the space-time summoning secret art to summon the Dragon Emperor’s true form to the battlefield, that tactic was only effective at the start of the fight. Before long, the enemy would realize that Chen Chu couldn’t hold out for long. If the Primordial Ancestor managed to pin down or suppress the Dragon Emperor, Chen Chu would quickly be overwhelmed and killed.

That was why, once this battle ended, the Dragon Emperor needed to quickly unify the Chaotic Region and lead the colossal beast army to support the human frontlines. Once the beasts themselves arrived on the battlefield, they would be able to sustain themselves indefinitely.

Given the Dragon Emperor’s defenses, even if the Purgatory Primordial Ancestor surpassed most true-spirit-level fighters in power, Chen Chu believed that with two drops of Rebirth Blood, it could at the very least seriously injure its opponent, if not trade one life for another.

***

High above the blue sky, Li Daoyi stood tall as he absorbed a Chaotic Crystal Core to heal his wounds. Not only had he fully recovered, he had also advanced further, reaching the peak of the Ninth Heavenly Realm.

Purple and black arcs of lightning danced around his body, releasing a powerful aura of laws that stirred thunderbolts across hundreds of kilometers. He looked like a god of thunder and lightning.

Li Daoyi stared into the distant horizon, where dark demonic clouds churned and countless shadowy figures loomed. With pride in his voice, he declared, "Ji Wuji, just watch. I will be the one to rule this battlefield."

Li Daoyi was brimming with confidence as his aura blazed with vigor. Nearby in the sky, Ji Wuji watched in silence, the corner of his mouth twitching. He used to be the one showing off in front of Li Daoyi, the so-called Innate Awakener. However, in just a few short months, Li Daoyi had caught up and even surpassed him in cultivation.

From the looks of it, Li Daoyi was just one step away from reaching the mythical level. The thunderbolts he now commanded were even more powerful than the True Thunder he once used. Each one crackled with a threatening aura of destruction.

Ji Wuji muttered, "Stop bragging, Li Daoyi. You haven’t even reached the king level, and you think you can dominate the battlefield? Keep dreaming. The only ones who can control the battlefield this time are the true powerhouses above us, like Chen Chu."

At that mention, both of them instinctively looked up. However, all they saw were heavy clouds and blue sunlight streaming through. Nothing else appeared in the sky. The terrain of the mythical world had its own unique structure. The higher one went, the more strongly they were suppressed by gravitational principles. At the same time, the spatial layers would shift as well.

Because of this, when Chen Chu and the other supreme powerhouses clashed more than ten thousand kilometers above the ground, and their overwhelming principles filled the sky, Li Daoyi and the others on the surface barely felt a thing. For the same reason, anyone weaker than the mythical level couldn’t see what was happening in the sky above.

"Xia Youhui."

"Here, Captain!"

"Come with me. Our unit's assignment is to guard Position A105, located at the rear of the battlefield. We’re tasked with protecting the Hellfire missile launch site."

"Lin Yu, Lin Xue."

"Yes, Lin Mei."

"Our squad's mission is to snipe any elite Purgatory Demon Clan forces that might infiltrate and sabotage key launch sites in the rear, such as the crystalline hydrogen bombs. Let's move."

"Understood."

Under the special care of Heavenly King Zixiao, who commanded this battle, several of Chen Chu's classmates with close ties to him were reassigned to the rear to avoid direct exposure to danger at the frontlines.

Roughly a thousand kilometers above the ground, dozens of heavenly kings, chief gods, and great demon kings filled the sky, locked in a massive standoff that stretched across thousands of kilometers.

Law-bound worlds surrounded powerful figures like Heavenly King Gabriel, Heavenly King Zixiao, and Heavenly King Balong. The invisible power of their laws intertwined with the principles of Yin and Yang that filled the heavens and earth, creating a web of principles. It drew power from the supreme principles above and tapped into the law power of the mythical kings below. With all of this power combined, the web spread in all directions that covered the entrance to the forbidden zone, stretching vertically for ten to twenty thousand kilometers.

Beyond the entrance to the forbidden zone was an endless expanse of churning abyssal demonic qi. It devoured everything in its path, radiating a thick aura of darkness, doom, and evil. The scene looked like two colossal beasts, each representing a civilization, baring their fangs and claws as they crashed into each other again and again.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

As the two civilizations clashed, explosions erupted constantly in the depths of space. The void shook and stretched, creating a scene of overwhelming destruction.

At that moment, even Heavenly King Gabriel, as well as the kings below her such as Hong Zhantian and Qingqiu Tianyao, along with over forty Heavenly Feathered gods, wore solemn expressions. Everyone could feel that this battle would be brutal.

However, in today's battle, with demon gods and supreme powerhouses countering each other, the transcendent legions, mythical kings, and even the heavenly kings who once played leading roles had all become supporting characters.

In fact, today, the one who would decide victory or defeat, and even shape the course of the battlefield, stood over ten thousand kilometers above. There, Chen Chu stood with his black hair flowing behind him as he gazed at the abyssal world where twisted spacetime loomed on the horizon. Suddenly, he sent a divine soul transmission.

"Seniors... please hold off a bit before making your move. I need a moment to recover from my injuries."

"Chen Chu, you’re injured?"

The Primordial King and others were taken aback. From what they sensed, Chen Chu's aura was overwhelmingly powerful, equal to that of a divine king. His body overflowed with vibrant life force, and there was no sign of any injury.

Chen Chu calmly replied,

"During my recent seclusion and cultivation, I damaged my life essence. It’s not too serious, but I’ll need half a day to recover."

At that moment, golden strands of light flickered around the genetic sequence chains within Chen Chu's body as they worked to repair several deep fractures buried within his true form.

Although the Purple Dragon had helped repair him a little with its Creation Origin, Chen Chu had pushed past his limits, sustaining explosive output by burning his life essence. With this level of damage, even someone as powerful as him would need time to heal.

This happened even while Chen Chu's injuries were still considered relatively light. The vibrant life force on the surface was only an illusion, a lingering effect of the Purple Dragon's remaining Creation Origin.

If he were to forcefully summon the Dragon Emperor while his true form's energy was depleted and his life essence damaged, he would immediately enter a state of burning his origin. Without Purple Dragon's help, he would face serious trouble. His cultivation would come to a halt until his foundation fully recovered.

So Chen Chu's origin had actually been injured,

Qian Tian thought. Then, he slowly ordered,

"In that case, once the battle breaks out, we will handle the demon gods. Chen Chu, you only need to step in to suppress the great demon kings."

At the moment, their side had more demon god-level powerhouses. Since Chen Chu was injured, it made sense to keep him away from high-intensity combat and have him focus on eliminating easier enemies instead.

However, Chen Chu gently shook his head, rejecting Qian Tian's suggestion.

"Killing a few more great demon kings won’t make much of a difference to our situation. What we need is to kill more demon gods. Ideally, all of them."

His words stunned everyone, but before they could respond, Chen Chu continued, his will firm.

"Qian Tian, when the battle starts, I need everyone to go all out. Do whatever it takes to hold off the demon gods. Even if you have to burn your origin, don’t let a single one escape. I want to try to kill them all. Or at the very least, kill half of them."

Qian Tian's expression turned solemn.

"...Chen Chu, are you being serious?"

These were demon gods they were talking about. Beings at this level possessed terrifying power; just their life force alone was incredibly overwhelming. Their soul and principle-condensed true form had fully merged, already displaying certain traits of immortality and indestructibility, and each one wielded a principle that belonged solely to them.

With the addition of powerful secret arts and divine abilities, if even one demon god tried to flee, it would take four or five beings of the same level to stop them. Even then, stopping it would be extremely difficult. Killing four or more was nearly impossible, because the moment one demon god fell, the others would immediately sense the shift and retreat without hesitation.

Even the divine king of the Heavenly Feathered Race, who had witnessed Chen Chu slay a demon god before, couldn't help but furrow his brow. He wondered if Chen Chu had become overconfident just because he had killed a beginning-stage ancient demon god.

A flicker of doubt also flashed through Divine King Tarodell’s eyes.

This genius of the human race seemed to be underestimating the demon gods.

"I’m not joking,"

Chen Chu calmly said. Before eight divine kings, who had manifested themselves in their principle-condensed true forms that stretched tens of thousands of meters, Chen Chu’s human form appeared as small as an ant. Yet, his aura was not the least bit weaker.

"My strength alone isn’t enough for that,"

he continued,

"but someone else will be stepping in."

In that instant, the Heavenly Feathered divine kings seemed to realize something. The Golden-Winged Divine King blurted out,

"You mean... that colossal beast who repelled Tyretis!"

"Correct."

Chen Chu nodded.

"I plan to summon its true form during battle."

The three divine kings immediately thought back to that terrifying breath attack—the one that pierced heaven and earth, forcing Tyretis into retreat.

Qian Tian, the Celestial King Tianji, and the Primordial King also understood. When Heavenly King Zhenwu returned previously, he also spoke of that fearsome Thunder Fiery Colossal Beast and its devastating breath.

Seeing this, Tarodell’s gaze shifted slightly. He remembered the overwhelming sense of danger he had felt earlier, coming from deep within the dark zone in the distance when he joined the human forces.

A murderous aura suddenly burst from the Divine King of Light Wings, Segovia.

"This time, even if we burn ourselves out, we must find a way to take down at least one of the demon gods."

The Primordial King nodded slowly.

"With that beast on our side, killing four demon gods might actually be possible."

If the Thunder Fiery Colossal Beast joined the fight, a creature whose strength rivaled and possibly even exceeded the strength of a great demon god, then they might actually succeed in suppressing and killing several demon gods.

However, that also meant they needed to revise their battle plan. Who would take on the strongest demon gods, including Deorus? How would they create an opportunity for Chen Chu to quickly eliminate the weaker ones?

While the human side discussed strategies to kill the demon gods, Deorus and the other demon gods on the opposing side were also preparing to surround and eliminate Chen Chu. Each of these demon gods possessed powerful racial weapons. Among their weapons was one called the Sky-Sealing Mirror, which could temporarily seal the principles of a demon-god-level being. There were also other forbidden weapons capable of disrupting the divine soul of demon-god-level beings, such as the Abyssal Bone Demon Horn.

However, once the battle at the demon god level truly erupted, each one would already be locked in combat with a specific opponent. If they wanted to strike a fatal blow against that human genius, they had to make their preparations.

As both sides schemed, time quickly slipped away, and more than half a day passed.

Tens of millions of soldiers from the Human Alliance legions and over a hundred million from the Purgatory legions began to stir. They assumed the battle would unfold as usual, starting with a typical lower-level battle between civilizations. Just then, however, a sudden roar from Deorus thundered down from the sky above.

"Kill!"

Boom!

In an instant, a world-shattering war erupted.