Crack!
In mere moments, the ominous black egg shattered from within, releasing pure black demonic energy that surged into the figure stepping out.
The blood-red armor, flowing crimson hair, and overwhelming aura of bloodthirst radiating from the figure sent chills down the spine. After absorbing the energy of the shattered shell, the Blood Demon Puppet roared toward the Demon Ancestor's phantom above, its blood-red eyes burning with relentless aggression.
The mysterious woman, who had used a drop of the Demon Ancestor's blood essence to create the puppet, paled drastically, her face revealing the immense cost of her action.
"Demon Ancestor's blood essence... Blood Demon Puppet!"
Outside the barrier, the Spirit Corpse Sovereign's expression shifted, its eyes blazing with greed.
"It's mine! It's mine!"
The thought of consuming the Demon Ancestor's blood essence inflamed his desires. With it, his monstrous form could transform into the peerless Demonic Physique—indestructible and rivaling even divine artifacts. More enticingly, the blood essence might hold fragments of the Demon Ancestor's memories, granting him unfathomable demonic powers and mastery over the heavens and earth.
The Spirit Corpse Sovereign's excitement reached a fever pitch. "Demon Ancestor Phantom, devour it for me!" he bellowed, his hands forming intricate seals.
"Blood Demon Puppet, unleash the infernal flames!" the mysterious woman commanded.
The Blood Demon Puppet roared, its figure a crimson blur as it launched itself toward the starry celestial diagram descending from above.
Boom!
As the Blood Demon Puppet collided with the celestial diagram, its aura dimmed dramatically. Time seemed to warp within the diagram, and within moments, the Puppet's blazing blood aura weakened, its brilliance fading like a guttering flame.
The mysterious woman's face hardened. She stood tall and raised her hands. "Through the body of my descendant, I invoke the indomitable will of the Demon Ancestor. Descend!"
In an instant, an ancient, powerful will descended upon the battlefield. The air grew thick with its presence, suffused with defiance and resilience that seemed capable of withstanding the collapse of worlds and the endless cycle of reincarnation. Even heaven and earth trembled under its weight.
Buzz!
The will surged directly into the mysterious woman's body, transforming her presence. Seven crescent moon runes appeared faintly on her brow, radiating an unassailable majesty. Though no spiritual energy emanated from her, the oppressive force she exuded made it feel as though she could shatter the heavens with a single punch.
"Condense!" she commanded, pointing toward the celestial diagram.
The indomitable will of the Demon Ancestor coursed through the Blood Demon Puppet, reigniting its diminished aura. The dissipated blood energy reconsolidated, surging outward with renewed vigor, pushing the celestial diagram back.
Outside the barrier, the Spirit Corpse Sovereign's face turned ghostly pale as the oppressive will descended. An innate enmity surged within him, roaring like a flood through his veins. His monstrous energy boiled uncontrollably.
"Kill them! Kill them all!"
"Kill! Kill! Kill!"
Overwhelmed by a frenzy, the Spirit Corpse Sovereign chanted madly, its eyes bloodshot and feral.
"With my body, I summon the will of the Monster Ancestor!" he roared. His voice reverberated through the void, seemingly reaching an unknown and distant realm.
Buzz!
At his command, a brutal and malevolent will descended. It bellowed toward the mysterious woman within the barrier before plunging into the Spirit Corpse Sovereign's body.
Boom!
The Spirit Corpse Sovereign's monstrous energy flared violently. It burned outward like an inferno, extending three feet from his body. His black hair turned a ghastly green, and his robes flapped wildly despite the still air.
"Roar!"
The roar echoed like the call of an ancient beast, unleashing a primal, savage aura that swept across the battlefield.
Above, two towering figures emerged: primordial silhouettes that seemed to predate the creation of heaven and earth. The Demon Ancestor's phantom stood behind the mysterious woman, while the Monster Ancestor's phantom loomed over the Spirit Corpse Sovereign. The two behemoths locked eyes, growling in challenge.
Unlike the Demon Ancestor's seven crescent moon runes, the Monster Ancestor bore seven sun-like orbs on its brow, glowing with radiant green light as they rotated slowly.
With a deafening roar, the Monster Ancestor's phantom absorbed the fragmented stars from within the celestial diagram, growing more solid and imposing. Turning its attention to the Blood Demon Puppet, it unleashed a tyrannical howl.
The celestial diagram flared with renewed brilliance. Its stars blazed like suns, forcing back the Blood Demon Puppet's oppressive aura.
Boom!
The clash between the celestial diagram and the Blood Demon Puppet escalated. Though neither side wielded traditional spiritual energy, the sheer force of their wills twisted space itself.
Inside the barrier, Xiao Chen remained unscathed physically, but the oppressive energy bore down on him like a mountain. His heart raced with terror.
"Such power… If their phantoms alone can wield such might, wouldn't their true forms be capable of tearing the heavens apart?"
His fear triggered a reaction from the mysterious golden seal within his divine sense. The seal emitted a faint golden glow that radiated a subtle yet dignified aura.
Though weak, the aura effortlessly dispelled the oppressive wills surrounding Xiao Chen, lifting the weight off his chest. For a fleeting moment, Xiao Chen felt as though he was the most exalted being in existence, commanding the reverence of all creation.
To his astonishment, the phantoms of both the Demon Ancestor and Monster Ancestor seemed to glance his way, their gazes filled with a trace of trepidation.
Shaking off the thought, Xiao Chen noticed that the seals binding his powers had been nullified. The golden seal had clearly freed him. While curiosity about the seal swirled in his mind, he knew this was not the time for exploration. Even with his restored spiritual energy and divine sense, survival seemed improbable.
Gazing at the battlefield, Xiao Chen felt a foreboding certainty: the Blood Demon Puppet would not withstand the celestial diagram's power.
The Spirit Corpse Sovereign's confidence swelled as the Monster Ancestor's will flowed through him. The seven sun-like orbs on his brow spun rapidly, fueling a euphoric sense of omnipotence.
"Demon Sovereign, your endless power has dwindled after ages of imprisonment. Soon, I will break this seal, devour your essence, refine the Demon Ancestor's blood essence, and master the supreme demonic arts. By then, heaven and earth will bow to me!"
His laughter rang out madly as the Monster Ancestor's phantom roared again, its eyes locked on the Demon Ancestor's phantom.
The mysterious woman stood pale but resolute. Though her expression betrayed exhaustion, her eyes burned with icy determination.
"You think you can devour me? You'll pay dearly for such arrogance!"
"Demonic Body Dispersal—invoke supreme demonic power, obliterate this monster!"
With a decisive glare, her spiritual form separated from her body. Her physical form ignited with black flames, the energy coalescing into countless demonic shadows that filled the air.
Xiao Chen shivered as the frigid aura seeped into his body, clouding his mind with illusions. Just as he began to lose himself, the golden seal flared again, its light clearing his thoughts and dispelling the sinister energy.
The mysterious woman directed the fiery essence into the Demon Ancestor's phantom, solidifying its form. With a mighty roar, the phantom swallowed the Blood Demon Puppet whole, reducing it to a single drop of blood essence. The essence flowed through its veins, empowering it further.
The Demon Ancestor's phantom roared again, striding forward to confront the Monster Ancestor's phantom.
As the two primordial figures clashed, their fists and kicks alone distorted space, sending ripples through the air. Though their battle resembled the brawls of mortals, the sheer force of their physicality was enough to shake the heavens.