Rumble—

The terrifying Thunder Palm Seal shot forward at an astonishing speed, about to strike. All the demon clan experts present opened their eyes wide, their gazes full of terror and despair.

Earlier, they misjudged the enemy's strength, thinking that even if he was formidable, it was limited. But now, it was too late to run.

Jiang Che, whose cultivation had reached the late stage of Tier Nine, unleashed the Thunder Palm Seal. It was something these Tier Eight experts simply couldn't withstand.

If this strike landed, all these demon clan experts would be instantly shattered.

At a critical moment, a heaven-shaking roar echoed across the uniquely dim sky of the Ancestral Demon Realm, spreading rapidly.

Roar!

A Three-headed Demon Lion, as massive as a small mountain, let out a long howl. The Imperial Realm aura on its body spread out, Demonic Qi surged violently.

Its three abyss-like mouths aimed at the Thunder Palm Seal, and in an instant, three pillars of flame as thick as water jars blasted out.

The pillars of fire, composed of dark Demon Flame, shot forth, and a dark red glow engulfed the entire valley, a wave of heat sweeping outward.

As they surged ahead, the space around them rippled under the terrifying heat.

Boom!

In the next moment, the pillars of fire collided with the Thunder Palm Seal. After a deafening explosion, the overwhelming and unstoppable Thunder Palm Seal was checked.

The two forces clashed incessantly, flame and thunder light consumed each other, carving visible cracks into the space around them.

At the center of the collision, boundless energy swept forth, shaking the valley floor.

"It's Lord Three-headed!"

The demon clan experts turned and saw the Three-headed Demon Lion, all overwhelmed with joy. Finally, relief.

Lord Three-headed, a true Beast Emperor with Imperial Realm power. With him here, they'd be safe.

"Tier Nine Imperial Realm?"

The sudden interruption caused Jiang Che's eyes to narrow, fixing on the nearby Three-headed Demon Lion, feeling its unreserved Imperial Realm aura.

As expected, as rulers of a realm and a thriving demon clan, they couldn't lack a Tier Nine Imperial Realm entity.

"Big brother, this Three-headed Demon Lion is at early Tier Nine, same as your Demon Monarch! How about letting me test my skills against it?"

Standing beside Jiang Che, Fang Yuan stared at the Three-headed Demon Lion, his fighting spirit blazing, impatiently speaking.

Heh heh heh~ This Demon Monarch has just ascended to Tier Nine Imperial Realm, itching for a fight, and the demon clan was kind enough to send him a sparring opponent.

The Three-headed Demon Lion, only at early Tier Nine, was shrouded in dying energy, clearly short on lifespan and greatly weakened—a perfect training partner for someone who just broke through to Tier Nine.

"Go ahead! But don't be careless!"

Jiang Che nodded and, upon hearing this, increased the power of his Thunder Palm Seal.

Suddenly, the three Demon Flame pillars could no longer withstand the Thunder Palm Seal, and after just a few seconds, under its assault, retreated rapidly.

"Not good, flee now!"

The demon clan experts, previously alert, saw the pillars falter, panicked, and tried to escape at once.

Unfortunately, it was already too late; Jiang Che's Thunder Palm Seal moved even faster than they expected.

And at the critical moment, the Three-headed Demon Lion was caught up with Fang Yuan, unable to help the other demon clan experts.

The Black Flame Pillar, which had previously resisted and bought time for the demon clan experts, now vanished completely.

Without the Black Flame Pillar's barrier, facing the overwhelming Thunder Palm Seal, the demon clan experts simply couldn't dodge.

Boom boom boom—

Dozens of demon clan experts soared into the air, only to be blown apart by the Thunder Palm Seal, each one torn into a mist of blood.

Most never even had time to scream before being slaughtered almost to extinction.

"Ugh—Run!"

A few demon clan experts farther away survived, but were still caught in the blast, coughing up blood in terror as they tried to escape.

"Die!"

Jiang Che's gaze turned icy, and he slapped out another Thunder Palm Seal.

Rumble—

In an instant, a dozen remaining Tier Eight demon clan experts were blasted into blood mist as they fled.

However, the demon clan's self-healing ability was astonishing. Though Jiang Che had shattered them, the flesh and bones scattered around began to glow faint red, absorbing fellow blood and flesh to revive quickly.

"Dust returns to dust, earth to earth!"

Seeing this, Jiang Che sneered coldly, with a wave of his hand, and thousands of thunderbolts flooded the battlefield like a raging river, obliterating all demon clan flesh upon the ground.

In moments, the earth, once blood-soaked and reeking, was scorched and charred, a burnt smell lingering.

While Jiang Che ended his battle here, on the other side, Fang Yuan and the Three-headed Demon Lion were locked in fierce combat.

Rumble—

The two clashed relentlessly, the Three-headed Demon Lion roaring furiously, enveloped in Demon Flame, manifesting a sea of fire, while Fang Yuan rode the Yama World-Destroying Wheel, forming streaks of blood light that struck at the lion.

Boom!

Seeing this, Jiang Che swiftly flew forward, unleashing his late stage Tier Nine aura, and cast a Heaven-Covering Thunder Hand down upon the Three-headed Demon Lion.

Roar—

The Three-headed Demon Lion, unable to escape, took the hit head-on, half its body turning to charcoal, its frame smashed into the earth, letting out a wretched scream.

"Kill!"

Fang Yuan's eyes lit up, seizing the opportunity. The Yama World-Destroying Wheel flew out, and in an instant, a streak of blood light flickered past the Three-headed Demon Lion's neck.

The lion's screams abruptly ceased, its three ferocious heads thudded to the ground, while demon blood gushed like a spring.

Gazing at the beast's corpse, greed flashed in Fang Yuan's eyes; he rushed forward, devouring it and quickly refining its power.

Seeing this, Jiang Che shook his head helplessly, then stood aside, waiting in silence.

...

Time ticked by.

Profound Yellow Realm.

Ever since Jiang Che and Fang Yuan departed, the Great Qin Empire remained as peaceful as before.

Nobody else knew of their departure.

The conflict between the Great Qin Empire and the demon clan continued, neither side able to subdue the other, fighting fiercely back and forth, the chaos relentless.

Tiger King Ridge.

"Golden Tiger, come out and fight at once!"

The Nine-tailed Fox rushed from the Ten Thousand Beasts Hall, standing at Peach Grove Valley and shouting.

This time, she had successfully broken through to Tier Eight, determined to give Golden Tiger a lesson and reclaim the Nine Illusion Immortal Bell.

The Nine-tailed Fox's shouting startled Nangong Luo, who was cultivating in the Cyan Stone Pool.

"Damn Nine-tailed Fox!"

His cultivation disrupted, Nangong Luo's face twisted in irritation.

In the next moment, Nangong Luo stood up, his figure transformed into a golden stream of light, flying out of Peach Grove Valley.