Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

”I found him! He... he’s actually nearby!”

It didn’t take much effort for Xue Yi to sense Yang Xiao’s presence.

After all, compared to the other three women, her aura had fused most completely with Yang Xiao’s because she had Fallen into Demon. This also made her the closest to him. Even Ye Wanyu, who was always by Yang Xiao’s side, was farther away in terms of actual distance due to the different spaces within the Inner Realm.

Therefore, combining these two factors, Xue Yi was naturally able to pinpoint Yang Xiao’s location with ease.

At the same time, with a wave of her hand, an image of Yang Xiao appeared.

”Are you sure it’s him?”

The phantom took a sharp breath.

It was the Artifact Spirit of the Divine-Demonic Stele, so it could naturally sense things in the outside world, especially the appearance of powerful experts like the Dark Night Demon God, a Demon Venerable, and Elder Long.

It paid close attention to them.

It just hadn’t made any rash moves because it felt the matter had nothing to do with it.

But now...

...the only Inheritor to pass its trial in a million years was actually asking it to save the young man being possessed by the Dark Night Demon God?

One must understand, that was a Demon Venerable Level existence.

Even it was extremely wary of such a being.

But after glancing at Xue Yi’s determined expression, it ultimately decided to intervene.

’If I don’t act this time, I’m afraid I’ll never get another chance for this Inheritor’s cooperation. Forget it. It’s just a mere Demon Venerable. When my Master was alive, he killed tens of millions of them. Why would I be afraid of him?’

With that thought, the phantom made its decision.

However, it didn’t immediately go to save Yang Xiao. Instead, it looked at Xue Yi and asked solemnly, ”As long as I save him, you will come with me?”

”That’s right. As long as you save him, I’ll go with you and accept the inheritance of the Master of Gods and Demons. I will not go back on my word!”

Xue Yi didn’t hesitate in the slightest.

Her eyes were filled with hope.

Because she knew this Artifact Spirit was very powerful.

As long as it was willing to act...

...then...

...there was still hope.

’As long as I can save Yang Xiao, I’ll do anything,’ she thought.

Just then, she saw the phantom nod.

Immediately after.

The space of the Divine-Demonic Stele...

...erupted in turmoil.

...

「The Outskirts of the Burial God Celestial Abyss.」

At this moment, Yang Xiao’s face was completely blank.

His eyes were vacant.

This was because all his Spiritual Power and willpower had withdrawn into his Sea of Consciousness, leaving him completely unaware of what was happening in the outside world.

And within his Sea of Consciousness, he wasn’t faring any better.

This domain, of which he was supposed to be the Dominator, was now occupied by an endless black mist.

It was constantly eroding his being, causing Yang Xiao’s consciousness to grow weaker and weaker.

He was like a flickering candle flame in the wind, which seemed as if it could be extinguished at any moment.

The situation was extremely critical.

’The difference in power is too great. If not for my Nine Revolutions Concentration Spirit Technique, which allows me to refine my will nine times and converge my consciousness, I’m afraid my consciousness would have been annihilated in an instant!’

Yang Xiao sighed softly.

If he could have shown an expression at this moment, it would have certainly been a grim one.

Because this was, without a doubt, the greatest crisis he had faced since his rebirth.

Looking at the seemingly omnipresent black mist, he knew he simply couldn’t get rid of it.

The difference in levels was too vast.

Even though fighting here gave him a distinct home-field advantage, the outcome wouldn’t change in the slightest.

’Damn it! If my consciousness hadn’t wandered the Void Dark Realm for a million years, how could a mere Demon Venerable, a guy equivalent to a Top-tier Divine King, push me into such a corner?’

Yang Xiao’s spirit roared in defiance.

Unfortunately, this was his current reality.

No matter how indignant Yang Xiao was, there was nothing he could do.

He could only struggle to hold on.

Although he knew he couldn’t last much longer, Yang Xiao did not give up.

Because he knew that no matter how perilous the situation, as long as he wasn’t dead, there was always hope.

But if he were to give up, all hope would be truly lost.

So, even if it was just a faint hope, Yang Xiao had to persevere.

Meanwhile, outside, Elder Long, who stood to the side, also had an extremely grim expression.

He wanted to use some of his techniques several times, but in the end, he rejected the idea each time.

The clash between consciousnesses was incredibly dangerous.

If he made one wrong move, not only would he fail to save Yang Xiao, but he might even harm him instead.

But if he didn’t act, Yang Xiao would surely die.

Therefore, Elder Long was in a truly agonizing position.

Even as a Divine King of his generation, he was at a loss for what to do.

’Damn it, if only someone could help right now, that would be perfect, but...’

Elder Long shook his head.

There wasn’t another soul in this Burial God Celestial Abyss. Who would come to help?

Besides, even if someone did show up, they would have to be at least a Top-tier Divine King Level existence like himself to be of any help. Otherwise, it wouldn’t matter how many came.

For a moment, a trace of despair arose in Elder Long’s heart.

’Could it be that the candidate I finally found, someone who might be able to receive my Master’s inheritance, is going to fall just like this?’

Elder Long was reluctant to let him go.

He was also deeply unwilling to accept it.

But there was nothing he could do.

Especially now, he knew he was utterly powerless.

He could only watch helplessly as Yang Xiao was being possessed.

Even the Divine-Demon Body he had worked so hard to cultivate would end up benefiting someone else.

”Damnation!”

Just as Elder Long felt that nothing could be changed...

Suddenly...

...a terrifying aura...

...drifted over from the distance.

He subconsciously looked up.

And saw a jet-black stone stele, its surface densely covered with all sorts of flickering patterns, suddenly rise from the ground and float toward them.

His Heart Spirit was stunned.

’Why is the Divine-Demonic Stele moving on its own? Could it be... that it sensed the Divine-Demon Body within Yang Xiao, so it’s automatically acknowledging him as its master and coming to save him?’

As this thought arose, he saw the Divine-Demonic Stele indeed rush toward Yang Xiao.

In an instant, it entered the space between his brows and settled within Yang Xiao’s Sea of Consciousness.

”Haha, he’s saved! This Divine-Demonic Stele is an incredible artifact. If it truly unleashes its power, even I, this Old Dragon, would be in for a world of hurt. Moreover, this thing has a suppressive effect on both Divine and Demonic beings. That guy is in trouble now!”

Elder Long’s expression was one of immense joy.

’I can’t just stand by either. Since the Divine-Demonic Stele is helping, I should give Yang Xiao a hand. Dark Night Demon God, is it? A Demon Venerable, huh? Trying to possess someone? Today, I, this Old Dragon, will make sure you never return! All of your Spiritual Power will become nourishment for Yang Xiao!’

With a cold smile, Elder Long’s hands began to dance.

One after another, profound Dao Patterns were drawn out by his hands.

They spread throughout the void.

Immediately after, carrying terrifying power and a strange aura, they transformed into streams of light and surged into Yang Xiao’s body.

In that instant, Yang Xiao’s entire body lit up.