Ye Fan's face was filled with a smug expression.
He could tell that the Empress of the Shining Light was not lying and had no reason to lie.
If so, it meant that the Emperor was about to begin a massacre of the human race. The very thought of witnessing the Emperor slaughtering the human race thrilled him.
He eagerly anticipated seeing how many people would still defend the Emperor!
Every time he spoke out, he was slapped in the face by the Emperor, which left him feeling extremely oppressed.
He had longed for the day when the Emperor's nature would change drastically, becoming the apocalyptic demon the people spoke of.
He had waited too long for this moment.
Arriving at the foot of Kunlun Mountain, Chu Yang gazed up at the summit, feeling the immense will embodied by the sacred mountain.
This was the will of the Dao of Humanity, the will of the human race.
Kunlun Mountain was the origin of the human race, and at its peak lay the ancestral temple of humanity.
After so many years of accumulation, who could know how much of the will of ancient sages had gathered there?
Each of those ancient sages possessed a powerful will to defy fate.
To Chu Yang, Kunlun Mountain truly deserved its name as the Sacred Mountain.
He did not rush to climb to the summit but instead stayed at the base of the mountain.
He changed out of his tattered clothes and donned a dark robe.
With one hand clasped behind his back, an imposing and authoritative aura surged from him like a tidal wave.
At this moment, Chu Yang seemed to have returned to the grandeur of when he first became a great emperor, with an aura so overwhelming that it made the heavens submit.
Just as everything was ready and he was about to ascend Kunlun Mountain, a thunderous roar echoed across the sky.
The winds and clouds changed color, and terrifying divine thunder roared. In an instant, dark clouds obscured the heavens.
An immense demonic aura surged like an endless sea, rushing toward the sky and sweeping across the entire Myriad Spirits Continent.
The heavens and the earth trembled, and all races were in awe.
The fierce aura shattered the stars of the cosmos like a celestial sword.
"I am the Celestial Demon Emperor."
"Now, there is the Holy Maiden Yao Guang, who has betrayed the scriptures and the Dao, committing the shameful act of opposing our demon race. This is a disgrace to our entire demon race. In three days, I will execute this traitor on Tianyao Mountain to set an example!"
"Chu Yang, if you are willing to come to Tianyao Mountain to confess your sins, I will spare her life. Otherwise, I will first execute this woman and then kill you!"
The voice echoed like a world-shattering bell, producing an endless roar.
The terrifying imperial might swept across the heavens, making all races submit, bowing under his pressure.
The entire Myriad Spirits Continent, whether mortals or cultivators, clearly heard these words.
Chu Yang was momentarily stunned. He did not expect to hear that name again.
Since parting ways three years ago, he had not heard any news about Yao Guang.
Hearing her name again now, Chu Yang felt a pang of emotion.
He looked up at Kunlun Mountain, paused for a moment, and still chose to ascend to the mountain's summit!
He took a step onto the stone steps of the mountain.
Outside the Heavenly Emperor Realm.
The cultivators also heard the resounding voice.
The Celestial Demon Emperor!
Many cultivators had heard of the Celestial Demon Emperor's name.
This demon emperor was the true foundation and lifeblood of the entire demon race!
He had survived since the ancient times, and his cultivation was unparalleled, a true old-style great emperor!
He was far beyond the previous demon emperor.
This being had been in seclusion since ancient times, not intervening in the affairs of the demon race. However, now that the demon race was in turmoil and its foundation was being destroyed, even he could not remain indifferent.
Although he had not managed the development of the demon race, he chose to restore it and reassert the demon race's dominance during this near-extinction crisis!
The existence of such an ancient great emperor was not surprising to the cultivators.
After all, as a great race since ancient times, the demon race had incredibly strong foundational power.
The Celestial Demon Emperor before them represented the greatest foundation of the demon race.
However, when the cultivators saw that the Emperor chose to ascend Kunlun Mountain and seemed not to intend to rescue the Holy Maiden Yao Guang, they felt immense anger.
They could not understand why the Emperor had become so cold and heartless.
Back then, Yao Guang had been by his side for five years. Wasn't the deep emotional bond between them more significant than his Dao?
Cultivators who previously held positive feelings for the Emperor now felt deeply disappointed.
Some could not help but speak out, "Perhaps the Emperor became cold and ruthless from here, ultimately distorting his nature and becoming the apocalyptic demon that everyone hates!"
"Over the years, although the Emperor has done good deeds for the human race and guided them onto the right path, wasn't his ultimate goal still his own Dao?"
"In fact, the Emperor's heart became cold and indifferent the moment they parted!"
The cultivators fell silent, their eyes filled with sorrow as they looked at Yao Guang.
They pitied her, wondering why she had betrayed the demon race.
Was it not for the Emperor? She betrayed the demon race for the Emperor, only to find that the Emperor's heart was focused solely on his own Dao.
Previously, they believed that after five years of companionship, there should have been some genuine feelings, but now it seemed the Emperor was just using Yao Guang.
Yet, since Yao Guang was still safely standing here, it must mean that some extraordinary expert had intervened to save her.
And later, the Celestial Demon Emperor had completely fallen, with no one knowing what had truly happened.
It was likely that the powerful being who saved Yao Guang eventually dealt with the Celestial Demon Emperor.
Ye Fan nearby had a smug smile on his face.
He felt this was the most satisfying moment since he started watching the Emperor's memories.
Especially seeing the Emperor's cold reaction upon learning Yao Guang was in danger, his heart felt immense relief.
He realized that perhaps this was where the Emperor's humanity began to twist and where he became despised and ridiculed by all beings.
He had waited a long time for this day and had longed for its arrival!
Unlike the surrounding cultivators, Yao Guang knew very well whether the Emperor had come or not.
Her gaze remained cold and indifferent as she observed everything happening through the Heavenly Emperor Mirror.