Chapter 2075: Killing the Son of Heaven
The supremely yang and rigid domineering power burst forth from the Golden Sun, transforming into a golden storm of force that swept toward the seven Bone Clan venerables.
Combining the strength of dozens of powerful guards undoubtedly unleashed the Golden Sun's formidable might. Waves of supreme power surged, shattering space wherever they passed.
Seeing the golden storm charging toward them, the seven Bone Clan venerables immediately changed their formation, shifting to a defensive stance to withstand the attacks of the Golden Sun Twin Kings while diverting part of their strength to block the golden storm.
One of the Bone Clan venerables produced a bone fan from his hand, crystalline like jade, its origins unknown—perhaps refined from the bones of some living being.
Driven by dark force, tens of thousands of king-level inscriptions surfaced on the bone fan's surface. As it fanned, black gales burst forth, clashing against the golden storm.
"Boom."
The golden storm was unstoppable, instantly overwhelming the gales released by the bone fan.
At the same time, the Golden Sun Twin King charged in, the golden ancient cauldron trembling and the Golden Crow soaring across the sky. Combined with the power of the golden storm, the formation formed by the seven Bone Clan venerables was immediately shattered.
"Bang, bang."
In an instant, three of the Bone Clan venerables were sent flying, one of them crashing into the spatial wall, creating ripples of rings.
For ordinary Saint King realm experts, such an impact would inevitably cause severe damage to their bodies.
Yet the bone bodies of these three Bone Clan venerables remained completely intact, though some of the dark aura and yin energy coiled around their skeletons were dispersed.
The reason lay in their extraordinary origins—they were once Great Saint bodies, so their bones were Great Saint bones, indestructible.
"Damn it, that's supreme power—he has a supreme sacred artifact inside him," one of the human-shaped bone venerables, radiating holy light all over, rose from the ground and let out a earth-shaking roar.
The Blazing Sun Son of Heaven, wrapped in supreme power, gave a forceful order: "All cultivators of the Blazing Sun civilization, listen up—eliminate them, don't let a single one escape."
Then, the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven fixed his gaze on the figure on Demon Ridge, and carrying the might of supreme power, he climbed upward at great speed.
Both Demon Ridge and the Heavenly Demon Stone Inscription were supreme treasures—how could the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven let Zhang Ruochen take them?
As the divine grandson of the Blazing Sun civilization's Old Heavenly Lord, the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven was undoubtedly exceptional in every aspect. His physical body and saint soul had been honed to formidable strength, enough to withstand the domain of Demon Ridge.
While charging up Demon Ridge, the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven looked up and said loudly, "Zhang Ruochen, the seven Bone Clan venerables are coming fiercely. How about we form an alliance?"
Hearing this, Zhang Ruochen stopped in his tracks, turned around, and looked down at the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven, who was rapidly climbing up.
The Blazing Sun Son of Heaven wore a warm smile and said, "The Hell Realm is powerful. Relying on you alone, you simply cannot resist. But with me, the Son of Heaven, to help you, the situation will be vastly different."
"Our Blazing Sun civilization is allied with the Heavenly Court, so we should naturally fight the Hell Realm together. Moreover, as a friend of the Blazing Sun civilization, no one will dare to touch you easily in the future."
The Blazing Sun Son of Heaven's words were spoken with apparent sincerity, seeming frank and open, making them hard to refuse.
Zhang Ruochen showed a contemplative expression but did not immediately respond.
Seeing this, a glint of light flashed imperceptibly in the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven's eyes, and he immediately climbed upward with all his strength.
Before long, the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven reached the stone steps, now very close to Zhang Ruochen and Xiao Hei.
"Brother Zhang's brilliant achievements have shaken both the Heavenly Court and Hell Realms, earning my deep admiration. I have long wished to meet you in person, and now I finally have the chance," the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven said as he stepped onto the stone steps.
However, climbing the stone steps was far more difficult than ascending the mountain. The demonic aura rushing down was like stars crashing into him.
The Blazing Sun Son of Heaven activated his bloodline power, causing strands of golden light to emerge from his flesh. His skin turned entirely gold, as if he had cultivated an indestructible diamond body.
Though he was not a divine son, the Old Heavenly Lord of the Blazing Sun civilization was immensely powerful. Even with a generation gap, the bloodline he inherited was not much inferior to ordinary divine bloodlines.
Moreover, the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven was deeply favored by the Old Heavenly Lord. Since childhood, he had been baptized with divine blood and countless precious heavenly materials and earthly treasures to temper his physique. His foundation was stronger than that of many divine sons.
Finally, the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven reached the stone step where Zhang Ruochen and Xiao Hei stood. He still wore a warm smile, appearing gentle and refined, with a natural noble aura flowing from him, like white clouds drifting in the sky.
"The seven Bone Clan venerables are all powerful. Neither of us can easily deal with them. But if we cooperate and join forces, we have a chance to kill them," the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven said earnestly.
Zhang Ruochen cast his gaze down Demon Ridge, scanning the fierce battle between both sides' experts.
A perfect opportunity.
The Blazing Sun Son of Heaven still wore a smile, but murderous intent surged in his eyes. Suddenly, he swung his golden fist, striking toward Zhang Ruochen's head.
His speed was swift, his strike ruthless—like a completely different person from before.
"Zhang Ruochen, you shouldn't have died. Blame yourself for appearing here."
The matter of the Black Demon Realm attacking the Blood God Sect had long spread across all heavens and myriad realms. The Blazing Sun Son of Heaven knew well that the Heavenly Demon Stone Inscription was extremely important to the Kunlun Realm, and Zhang Ruochen would never let him take it.
Since Zhang Ruochen was the obstacle, he had to be cut down first. As for the words he had spoken earlier, they were only meant to make Zhang Ruochen let down his guard.
As for an alliance...
The Blazing Sun Son of Heaven had never considered Zhang Ruochen. The Thousand Star Civilization, the Heavenly Dragon Realm... which of these wasn't more powerful than Zhang Ruochen?
Demon Ridge had a special domain that prevented the use of saint qi, allowing only physical strength. The Blazing Sun Son of Heaven was very confident in his own body, believing he could crush Zhang Ruochen.
Everything happened too suddenly. Who would have thought that a moment ago, the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven wore a sincere expression, and the next, he would suddenly strike to kill? His change of face was faster than turning a page.
The Blazing Sun Son of Heaven had already reached the peak of the Heaven-Connecting Realm, only one step away from entering the Path-Approaching Realm. Relying on his physique, bloodline, and other advantages, his true strength surpassed most Path-Approaching Realm experts.
"Die."
The Blazing Sun Son of Heaven roared, his face full of cold cruelty, with no trace of a smile left.
But at that moment, a sharp light flashed in Zhang Ruochen's eyes. His body shifted in an instant, and at the same time, he struck out with a palm.
A vast surge of yang energy emerged from Zhang Ruochen's body, gathering in his palm and condensing into the form of a dragon and elephant. The roar of a dragon and the trumpeting of an elephant rang out, scattering the demonic aura flowing down from the mountain peak.
"You..."
The Blazing Sun Son of Heaven's pupils contracted sharply, and he rapidly retreated.
Without a doubt, Zhang Ruochen had been on guard against him all along, as if he had expected his move.
"Bang."
Although the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven reacted quickly, he was still hit by the dragon-elephant form Zhang Ruochen had unleashed.
Struck by this palm, blood immediately flowed from the corner of the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven's mouth. With his powerful physique, he could not withstand the palm force driven by Zhang Ruochen's blood qi.
If he hadn't continued retreating and mobilized his blood qi to gather at his chest, he would have been even more severely injured.
Zhang Ruochen exuded a powerful aura, his vast blood qi surging out of his body, manifesting various terrifying phenomena.
His gaze coldly locked onto the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven, Zhang Ruochen said, "Did you really think I would believe your words? In my eyes, your Blazing Sun civilization is no different from the Hell Realm—a bunch of plunderers. An alliance with you? You think too highly of yourself."
"You want to covet the Heavenly Demon Stone Inscription? Are you worthy? With this emperor here, none of you will lay a finger on the treasures of the Kunlun Realm," Xiao Hei said, his eyes full of contempt for the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven.
The Blazing Sun Son of Heaven clutched his chest, a flicker of wariness in his eyes, but he still maintained a strong front. "Zhang Ruochen, I indeed underestimated you. But unfortunately, you alone cannot take the Heavenly Demon Stone Inscription."
Leaving these words, the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven did not hesitate to rush down the mountain. "I'll wait for you at the foot of the mountain. Even if you take the Heavenly Demon Stone Inscription, it will eventually fall into my hands."
Zhang Ruochen's strength far exceeded the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven's expectations.
Since he couldn't kill Zhang Ruochen himself and seize the Heavenly Demon Stone Inscription, he had to change his strategy and let the Golden Sun Twin Kings act. No matter how great Zhang Ruochen's abilities were, he wouldn't be able to leave this hidden space alive.
"Whether I have a way out is not for you to decide, but whether you have a way out is for me to decide." A terrifying killing intent suddenly burst from Zhang Ruochen.
As he spoke, Zhang Ruochen moved, faster than the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven, like a human-shaped tyrannosaurus, instantly reaching the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven's side. He threw a fierce, domineering punch.
"What are you trying to do? Are you... are you trying to kill me, the Son of Heaven?"
The Blazing Sun Son of Heaven's hair stood on end, his scalp tightening. He quickly turned around and raised his fist to block.
"Bang."
The crimson, fire-like blood qi clashed with the golden blood qi, and the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven was sent flying backward.
Zhang Ruochen's blood qi was too blazing, as if it could burn the sea and boil the sky, completely suppressing the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven's golden blood qi, evaporating most of it in an instant.
"Zhang Ruochen is this terrifying? I have been tempered with all kinds of precious heavenly materials and earthly treasures since childhood, cultivating an indestructible diamond body, yet I am completely no match for Zhang Ruochen. What kind of monster is he? Reputation indeed does not deceive—I am not his match now. Flee, I must flee." The Blazing Sun Son of Heaven's mind was shaken, completely intimidated by the immense power Zhang Ruochen had displayed.
In this situation, the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven could no longer think of anything else. He only wanted to escape Demon Ridge immediately and seek the protection of the Yin-Yang Twin Kings.
"This emperor is here, and you still want to escape?"
Just as the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven thought this, a huge flaming wing appeared behind him, flipping him over.
At this moment, Zhang Ruochen had already drawn the Abyssal Ancient Sword and was slashing straight at the flying Blazing Sun Son of Heaven.
"Stop."
The Golden Sun Twin Kings glared angrily, trying to stop Zhang Ruochen.
But they were at the foot of the mountain and couldn't reach the peak in time. Even if they launched an attack, it would be neutralized by the sealing talismans.
Zhang Ruochen ignored the Golden Sun Twin Kings entirely. With his powerful sword intent, he wielded the Abyssal Ancient Sword. Even without mobilizing saint qi, this strike was still terrifying, barely cutting a crack in space.
Fear appeared in the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven's eyes, but he was in midair and couldn't dodge. He had to mobilize all the blood qi in his body and gather it in front of him.
"Swish."
The Abyssal Ancient Sword was unstoppable, easily cutting through the blood qi the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven had gathered.
Then, the Abyssal Ancient Sword's power did not diminish, striking the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven's body.
Instantly, a large number of golden divine patterns appeared on the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven's body, and powerful divine force surged, blocking the Abyssal Ancient Sword.
The Blazing Sun Son of Heaven let out a muffled groan, and more blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.
Zhang Ruochen's attack was too strong. Even with divine patterns protecting him, he couldn't fully block it.
"Haha, Zhang Ruochen, I have divine patterns personally inscribed by my grandfather on my body. You cannot kill me," the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven laughed angrily.
Zhang Ruochen glanced indifferently at the golden divine patterns on the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven's body and said, "Divine patterns are powerful, but they won't save your life."
With that, Zhang Ruochen flashed forward rapidly while mobilizing the Truth Esoterica within him to activate the Flame God Armor.
A mass of powerful divine fire gathered on his left hand, and he struck out with all his might.
The Blazing Sun Son of Heaven's eyes narrowed, knowing he couldn't avoid it, so he had to cross his arms in front of him to block Zhang Ruochen's punch.
"Bang."
Zhang Ruochen's flaming fist landed solidly on the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven's body.
Terrifying divine fire surged wildly, instantly engulfing the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven.
The Flame God Armor was special—it wasn't activated by saint qi but required esoterica. At this moment, it was perfectly useful.
"What kind of flame is this? How can it be so terrifying?"
The Blazing Sun Son of Heaven staggered backward, fear in his eyes.
Under the burning of the divine fire, the golden divine patterns on his body were rapidly melting away.
"Die."
Zhang Ruochen shouted coldly, swinging his sword again.
"Swish."
Without the protection of divine patterns, even though the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven wore armor, he couldn't block this strike. His body was slashed diagonally in two by the Abyssal Ancient Sword.
However, the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven did not die. As a top-tier Saint King realm expert, his vitality was extremely tenacious. The split body could be reconnected with sacred medicine.
Even if his physical body died, the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven's saint soul would not be easily destroyed.
The Blazing Sun Son of Heaven's face showed extreme fear, and he said tremblingly, "No... don't kill me. Whatever you want, I can give it to you."
"It's too late."
Zhang Ruochen's body erupted with icy killing intent.
Feeling this killing intent, the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven immediately understood that Zhang Ruochen would not spare him. His expression turned ferocious, and he shouted harshly, "Zhang Ruochen, if you dare kill me, the Blazing Sun civilization will never let you go. Your end will be miserable beyond compare."
Zhang Ruochen acted as if he hadn't heard, swiftly swinging his sword down without any hesitation.
As long as someone was an enemy, no matter their identity or background, Zhang Ruochen would never show mercy. As for trouble, he had already offended too many major powers, and one more Blazing Sun civilization wouldn't matter.
Especially someone like the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven—letting him go would only bring more trouble.
"Pfft."
The Abyssal Ancient Sword cut through the Blazing Sun Son of Heaven's head like a knife through tofu.