Chapter 826

Chapter 826: The Demon Race’s Siege

"My priority now must be raising my cultivation level." Ye Yun had originally planned to use immortal spirit power for his breakthrough, but now focused instead on comprehending spatial laws. Though his Fire Spirit power still had room for growth, the looming threat of war pushed him to prioritize his strongest survival skill – space power.

Upon entering the Star God Hall, he found Qing Li on the third layer, her eyes red-rimmed as she stared at the meditation mat he’d once used. Guilt prickled his heart.

Ye Yun rested a hand on her shoulder. When her veil slipped, he glimpsed her glass-like pink eyes before quickly looking away – the unspoken emotions in that gaze unsettled him deeply.

"Still Devil Race after all. Though her clan never caused trouble, their nature remains." While marveling at her beauty, he knew this forbidden flower brought only complications if plucked.

Noticing her confusion, Ye Yun forced a smile. "Qing Li, I must begin cultivation. Unless urgent matters arise, give me time. I’ll explain everything later."

She nodded, recognizing his weariness. Retreating to guard the second layer, she left him staring at tear-stains dampening the meditation mat. With a sigh, he began.

His consciousness plunged into starless darkness, surrounded by glowing orbs orbiting each other in celestial patterns. When he touched one, it trembled and exploded – harmless, yet releasing bursts of space power.

As he absorbed these fragments, an uneasy realization dawned – the guardian spirit of this realm must be slain to fully master spatial laws. Yet destroying it surpassed his current abilities.

Abandoning expectations, Ye Yun focused on rapid comprehension. While the guardian spirit merely observed without hostility, he shattered orb after orb, chest tightening with each destruction.

No hesitation remained. This rare chance to enter the intention realm couldn’t be wasted. Major breakthroughs required suppressing previous spatial insights to rebuild from scratch.

New understandings emerged alongside familiar concepts – immutable truths lodging permanently in his mind, awaiting future revelation.

He steadied his breathing. Overthinking wasted energy he usually conserved. Only desperation had driven him here initially. Now, success hinged on conquering this dark realm.

"ROAR!"

The bellow shook his core. Through the void lumbered a star-studded beast taller than mountains. Ye Yun chuckled bitterly. "Of course the darkness breeds such monsters."

Before the cosmic creature, his soul power felt insignificant – mere kindling before a wildfire. Yet retreat meant defeat.

The Four Spirits Sword materialized in his grip. Cowardice wasn’t an option. Unleashing Born as a Sword, he channeled Thunder Spirit power through its blade, ice and fire energies swirling around spatial tears.

Appearing atop the beast’s head brought no victory. Starry tendrils pinned him mid-retreat. Slashing proved futile – his blade passed through light like mist. Yet within this intangibility, new spatial truths whispered.

Thunderclaps shattered his trance. Wiping sweat, Ye Yun cursed the interruption – his breakthrough had been close.

Emerging from the Star God Hall, golden radiance blinded him. The Demon Emperor’s Golden-winged Roc dominated the sky, having defeated its Tenth Level Earth Immortal mountain beast foe far quicker than anticipated. Black feathers amidst golden wings betrayed the truth – this was a demon ruler succumbing to dark magic.

Buddhist chants announced the Temple of No Buddha’s abbot materializing beside Shen Zhongyang’s thunderous form. Together they grappled the Roc’s wings, tearing through celestial flesh despite lacking Tenth Level cultivation.

The maimed Roc fled skyward, pursuers close behind. Ye Yun blinked – how long had he lingered in darkness? Qing Li’s absence and the missing Shui sisters signaled full-scale battle.

Chaos reigned outside Lingxiao City. Beacon fires smudged the horizon as sects clashed with demon hordes. Activating his Sword Path Domain, Ye Yun faced the endless tide alone. One man against annihilation.