"Father!!!"

Monster King Duan-Jian's face turned visibly pale as he felt the enormous pressure and energy waves emanating from the former Demon Emperor. The energy was far more overwhelming and deadly than his father's Blue Kirin Monster Deity Shapeshifter skill. Other skilled martial masters could also sense the intense and terrifying energy wave released by the former Demon Emperor.

"What was that energy just now? Why is it so violent and terrifying?"

"If I hadn't built a protective barrier earlier, I'd have ended up like those people!"

"This battle might mark the end of our Monster Tribe!"

"Damn it, don't talk like that! We won't let that happen. Even if we all die, we'll fight to ensure our children have a place to live!"

"Yes!!! Yes!!!"

"Huh, huh, huh! All of you are just ants and termites!!"

Booooooom!!! Booooooom!!!

"Noooooo!!!"

With a single move of his hand, the former Demon Emperor killed many initial and intermediate Divine Emperor stage martial masters. Even demon shapeshifters within his attack radius were destroyed mercilessly. The killing was indiscriminate; even his own allies were not spared.

"Your opponent is me, you bastard!" The Monster King roared furiously as he witnessed the carnage. His people and wife had been attacked under his watch, shattering his honor and dignity. Though his energy level was lower, he refused to back down. He resolved to fight to the death to take down this mortal enemy.

[Earth-Splitting Blue Kirin Sword Skill]

Roooar!!!

The Prana sword generated by the Earth-Splitting Blue Kirin Sword Skill formed a massive blue kirin figure that roared fiercely, striking terror into its enemy. The blue kirin-shaped Prana charged toward the former Demon Emperor with destructive energy.

"Huh! Just a child's toy!"

[Heavenly Lotus Devil Palm Skill]

Seeing the blue kirin-shaped Prana rushing toward him, the former Demon Emperor quickly deployed another Legendary skill—the Heavenly Lotus Devil Sect's signature technique—to counter and repel the incoming attack.

Grooooooan!!!

Both skills were Legendary, resulting in a severe clash that created devastating effects. Even a slight touch from their collision could cause initial Divine Emperor stage cultivators to explode. Structures and homes in the vicinity not protected by energy shields were obliterated.

Booooooom!!! Booooooom!!!

Even the royal palace, built from superior materials, crumbled under the collision's enormous force. Only the protective spells engraved on parts of the palace reduced the damage. Without them, the entire palace would have been annihilated.

Woooosh!!! Thump!!!

"How are you, Your Majesty?" Jin-Tian asked worriedly after noticing the former queen gravely injured from her stab wound. He rushed to assist her.

"I... I… Argh!!! I might not survive much longer. Even though the sword didn't pierce my vital organs, it drained much of my energy. The weapon he used—the Life-Swallowing Demon Sword—is a legacy artifact of the Demon Clan!" the former queen said weakly, coughing up blood.

"Jin-Tian, promise me you'll protect my granddaughters. Keep them safe from harm, and don't let anyone hurt them!" The former queen was well aware that she would not live much longer. Even if someone came to replenish her energy now, it would be meaningless because the enemy was still present, and the battle was far from over. If anything happened during this time, both she and others might perish together. Thus, she decided to entrust Jin-Tian with the responsibility of taking good care of her two granddaughters, as well as the Monster Kingdom itself.

Grab!

"N...no...what are you...?"

"I promise I won't let anyone harm Luo-Qing or Mistress. Including yourself!" Jin-Tian vowed, immediately picking up the former queen and soaring toward Fu-Er's palace, the safest location in the kingdom.

Wooosh!!!

From the location of the former queen to Fu-Er's palace, the distance was not far. With just a few leaps, Jin-Tian reached it. Upon arriving, he wasted no time bringing the queen's body inside for Luo-Qing to assist further. Meanwhile, Jin-Tian went outside the residence to stand guard and monitor for any threats. Fortunately, many of the demon shapeshifters had been eliminated due to the clash between the former Monster King and the former Demon Emperor. This greatly reduced their numbers compared to before, and some of them were injured, making them easier to deal with.

"Master, why haven't you returned yet? The situation is worsening. If the former king falls, this capital will collapse, and we'll all perish—Mistress and me included!" Jin-Tian muttered while standing vigilantly at the palace entrance. He could handle demon shapeshifters but dared not interfere in the high-stakes battle between the two leaders.

Meanwhile, the Demon Emperor was executing his plan to delay Zheng-Fu's return to the kingdom, buying time for his father to complete their mission, regardless of the cost in lives.

One shichen passed…

Zing!!! Slash!!! Augh!!!

"Father!!!"

After more than one shichen of intense battle, the former Monster King could no longer sustain his Blue Kirin Monster Deity Shapeshifter form. As he faltered, the former Demon Emperor seized the opportunity to pierce the Life-Swallowing Demon Sword through his body.

Ha ha ha!!!

"It's all over now! Duan-Xi-Gong, today will mark the end of you and your Monster Kingdom. From now on, this land will be our Demon Land!" The former Demon Emperor spoke with satisfaction and delight. Although he was exhausted from the battle, the joy of victory kept him energized. Using a skill to amplify his energy had placed a heavy burden on his body. However, since he began the fight in better condition than Duan-Xi-Gong, victory was his, and he successfully pierced the Life-Swallowing Demon Sword through Duan-Xi-Gong's body.

"Argh!!!"

"Even if I die, I'll take you with me! Aaaargh!!!" Despite his severe wounds and exhaustion, King Duan-Xi-Gong had no thoughts of surrender. He was prepared to use every last ounce of his energy to end both the battle and his opponent's life.

[Joining Figures to Sacrifice the Blue Kirin Monster Deity]

Yaaaa!!!

The sound of his voice caused every Monster Tribe cultivator nearby to tremble. This figure-sacrificing skill was forbidden among all clans because it could only be used once in a lifetime, requiring the user to sacrifice themselves in exchange for immense destructive energy. The power of this skill depended on the user's bloodline, and as a descendant of the Blue Kirin Monster Deity, the Qi Clan possessed destructive energy unrivaled by other clans.

"No! Father!!!"

King Duan-Jian shouted in despair as he saw his father invoke the forbidden skill. Rushing toward the battlefield where his father fought the former Demon Emperor, he hoped to help him somehow.

"Go back! You still have much to do. Let me use my life to end this chaos. For as long as possible, our Monster Tribe must continue to exist. O great Blue Kirin Monster Deity, your son is coming to join you. Please grant me your immense energy!!!"

AAAAAH!!!

Grooooooan!!! Grooooooan!!! Grooooooan!!!

The rumble of thunder and lightning resounded as King Duan-Xi-Gong finished his plea to his ancestors. His body slowly turned translucent before dissolving into a glowing orb of energy the size of a clenched fist. Despite its small size, the orb radiated immense energy and pressure, causing even the former Demon Emperor to swallow hard in panic.

"I never expected Old Xi-Gong to have such a trump card. Did I underestimate him? Master, everything you gave me and my son, I am grateful for. I can only accomplish your mission to this point. But before I die, I refuse to die in vain! Huh!" The former Demon Emperor realized the amplification skill he used was nearing its limit. If its effects wore off, he would be left crippled, having consumed his body, soul energy, and life energy in exchange for its power. Determined not to waste this opportunity, he resolved to complete his mission.

"Father!!!"

King Duan-Jian roared in anguish as he saw his father's body vanish before his eyes. The pain of his loss was indescribable. His grief turned into seething anger, his reddened face darkening further with fury.

"If I don't die today, it will be you who dies!"

[Blue Kirin Monster Deity Shapeshifter Skill]

Rooooar!!!

King Duan-Jian no longer cared about anything else. He was willing to sacrifice everything to kill the former Demon Emperor and avenge his father. Although his father had already sacrificed his own life to transform into an energy mass to attack the former Demon Emperor, King Duan-Jian knew it was necessary to ensure the enemy could not escape. Thus, he decided to use his secret bloodline skill to prevent any chance of retreat.

Yaaaaaaa!!!

[Earth-Splitting Blue Kirin Sword Skill]

Grooooooan!!!

"Huh!!!"

"Kid, you're not worthy of fighting me. Save it for next time!" The former Demon Emperor scoffed dismissively at Duan-Jian's sword skill. Instead of counterattacking, he turned toward the royal palace, heading for the most intact structure—Fu-Er's palace.

"Ah!!! Stop! Don't go there!"

Duan-Jian's face turned pale as he realized the former Demon Emperor's destination. Fu-Er's palace housed his beloved daughter, lying in the Winter Coffin. Redirecting his sword skill toward the former Demon Emperor, Duan-Jian tried to stop him. However, the energy orb created by his father remained locked on its target and refused to change direction.

"Ha ha ha!!! It's too late, Kid! Watch closely as beautiful things unfold. If you want revenge, seek it from your son-in-law, for he obstructed my son!"

Woooooooooosh!!!

Boooooooooom!!!

"Noooooo!!!"

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There has been a change in the name of Elder Hou-Shen's sect. Previously, it was "Devilish Lotus Sect," but it has now been changed to "Heavenly Lotus Devil Sect." This is to inform everyone accordingly. Apologies for forgetting to mention it in the previous chapter.

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