wavenovel Chapter 1003.1: That Young Man Who Has Never Had Any Path of Retreat - Part 1
Chapter 1003.1: That Young Man Who Has Never Had Any Path of Retreat - Part 1
As more and more people witnessed the strange phenomena within the sea of clouds, a shocking truth gradually surfaced.
That demon lord who had come from the north, effortlessly crossed the Northern Frontier Great Wall without the Northern Frontier Army noticing, was anything but ordinary. His true identity was something nobody had expected, he was actually the Demon Emperor of the Demon Domain.
A long time ago, there had already been a consensus in the world, especially among the cultivators outside the secular world.
The strongest existence in the world was neither the Temple Master of Infatuation Daoist Temple nor the mysterious Sword Sect’s Sect Master, but rather the ruler of myriad demons who had always held down the fort within the Demon Domain.
Ever since ascending the imperial throne of the demon race, that ruler of myriad demons had already been publicly acknowledged as the strongest in the world. Although this ruler of myriad demons had not acted many times over the years, no one had ever denied that he was the strongest.
This understanding remained unchanged even after the Great Liang Emperor crossed the desolate north and fought the Demon Emperor. No one doubted the Demon Emperor’s terrifying strength. Instead, they were shocked that the human race actually possessed a powerhouse capable of battling the Demon Emperor without being defeated.
From this alone, one could see just how powerful and invincible the Demon Emperor appeared in the eyes of the world.
Now that he had crossed the Great Wall and entered the territory of the human race, who could stop him? This was the first thought that arose in everyone’s minds.
But immediately afterward, another piece of news spread across the world.
The Sword Sect’s Sect Master, who was said to have already broken through the end of Nepenthe and become a Fuyun Realm sword cultivator, had rushed to the battlefield and confronted the Demon Emperor.The moment this news spread, everyone widened their eyes in utter shock.
“It seems that back when that emperor was still alive, the Sword Sect’s Sect Master once traveled from the Sword Sect to the Demon Domain and unleashed his sword against that Demon Emperor, only to lose miserably.”
A cultivator who was well-informed immediately recalled the previous events.
“The times are different now. After losing to the Demon Emperor, that Sect Master later went to Divine Capital. I heard he received guidance from that His Majesty. Otherwise, how could he possibly have cultivated that supreme sword strike?”
“Where did you hear that from?”
“You can tell it at a glance. If that His Majesty hadn’t guided him and shown favor to the Sword Sect’s Sect Master, then why would sword cultivators from the Sword Sect later rush to the Northern Frontier? If not for that, then considering the Sword Sect’s Sect Master had once gone together with Daoist Wuyang to Divine Capital to kill that His Majesty, how could he later send sword cultivators to the Northern Frontier? He must have received favor from that His Majesty back then.”
The man spoke confidently. Though he did not know the truth, his analysis was indeed well-reasoned.
But while the cultivators were still discussing the matter, yet another piece of news spread out.
Countless flying swords had left Sword Qi Mountain, though nobody knew where they were headed.
“I saw it with my own eyes. Those flying swords were like a swarm of locusts crossing the land, they were going to find the Sword Sect’s Sect Master. Last time the Sword Sect’s Sect Master failed to borrow swords, but now Sword Qi Mountain sure is generous.”
One piece of news after another spread out, causing these cultivators who were destined never to witness that magnificent battle themselves to sigh endlessly in regret.
“I wonder whether the Sword Sect’s Sect Master can repel that Demon Emperor. If even the Sword Sect’s Sect Master lacks that ability, then how can we even speak of resisting the demon race?!”
“Actually, if Daoist Wuyang were still alive, that would’ve been great. With him there, maybe joining forces really could have worked.”
“Bullshit. If you’re placing your hopes on that daoist, you’d be better off hoping His Majesty were still alive. If His Majesty were here, the Demon Emperor could only retreat in defeat!”
“Yes, if only His Majesty were still here.”
Mentioning that Great Liang Emperor, the cultivators seemed to have forgotten that while he had been alive, he had suppressed the cultivators outside the secular world so thoroughly that they could no longer live so freely.
At this moment, they only hoped that the Great Liang Emperor were still alive, so that he could repel the Demon Emperor and prevent him from wreaking havoc upon the human world.
“Even if His Majesty is gone, we still have that Lord Warden Commander.”
A martial artist slowly spoke. His voice was not loud, but his tone was firm.
Yeah.“Exactly!”
Someone echoed him.
But others remained pessimistic. “No. Although that Lord Warden Commander reached such a profound realm at such a young age, he still ultimately has not crossed that threshold. He cannot be the Demon Emperor’s opponent.”
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone sighed, because they all knew it was true. The realm of that young Lord Warden Commander was indeed enough to suppress countless cultivators of the current age, but that person was no ordinary cultivator. He was the ruler of myriad demons.
“Let’s just hope the Sword Sect’s Sect Master can repel the Demon Emperor.”
In the end, countless people still placed their hopes upon the Sword Sect’s Sect Master.
Everyone looked toward the heavens, sensing the terror deep within the sea of clouds, their emotions exceedingly complicated.
Soon, more news arrived.
“The Sword Sect’s Sect Master has been defeated.”
“I personally saw countless flying swords shatter and fall. The Sword Sect’s Sect Master probably couldn’t salvage his defeat anymore.”
The moment these two sentences spread out, the hearts of countless cultivators instantly turned cold.
If even the Sword Sect’s Sect Master had been defeated, then in the entire human race, who else could contend against the Demon Emperor?
“No, wait. If the Sword Sect’s Sect Master has already lost, then why are these phenomena still continuing?”
A cultivator pointed toward the heavens. At this moment, there was definitely still a great battle raging deep within the sea of clouds. One of those fighting was certainly the Demon Emperor, but if the other was not the Sword Sect’s Sect Master, then who could it be?
“Something major happened over at Rainfront County in Ying Prefecture. A towering dharma idol was resisting the heavenly tribulation.”
Someone hurried over, panting heavily, then raised his brows and asked, “Do you know who that was?”
The events at Rainfront County were not exactly a secret, since countless citizens within the county had witnessed that towering dharma idol and knew its identity.
“Quickly, say it already!”
Today’s news had been far too overwhelming. The cultivators’ hearts had already been repeatedly stirred up, and they had long since become unbearably anxious.
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