In a region of the Northern Continent, half the sky was covered in thick blood-red clouds. From time to time, beams of light pierced through the clouds, shooting into the heavens. The intense battle had attracted the attention of powerful figures across the Three Realms. From the heavens, countless gazes were directed toward the battlefield in the Northern Continent.

  Everyone was trying to figure out what had caused such a bloody conflict, staining half the sky and causing all living beings to wail and tremble in fear.

  As the hosts of this region, the great demon kings of the Northern Continent were particularly shocked. In their territory, a human at the peak of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm was slaughtering countless demon kings.

  By now, nearly all the demon kings in the region had been slaughtered.

  This was a direct insult to the great demon kings, trampling their pride underfoot. Initially, they had been in seclusion, unaware of Xu Fang's arrival in the Northern Continent. However, the sudden appearance of powerful divine senses from the heavens had alerted them.

  When they scanned the Northern Continent with their divine senses, they discovered Xu Fang, a human who had become a god of slaughter, massacring demon kings.

  These demon kings were no match for him. With a single strike of his blade, they fell!

  A Taiyi Golden Immortal-level human, yet possessing such terrifying combat power—even a Great Luo Golden Immortal would find it difficult to fight to this extent.

  "Brat, it's you again!"

  From the depths of the Northern Continent, in a hidden ancient land, the slumbering Kun-Peng let out a furious roar. The sound waves shook the heavens and earth, causing rocks to tumble down.

  Nearby demons, terrified by Kun-Peng's roar, fled in all directions, scrambling and crawling in fear.

  It had been thousands of years since Kun-Peng had been this enraged. This was truly unprecedented.

  In the heavens, the divine senses of powerful figures like the Jade Emperor and the Buddha were frantically exchanging information. When the Jade Emperor saw Xu Fang wreaking havoc in the demon territory, a hint of joy rose in his heart.

  Weakening the demon race's strength was a good thing for him. Perhaps he could even indirectly gain control over the demons.

  The Buddha, on the other hand, remained expressionless, chanting "Amitabha" under his breath. If the demon race weakened, it would greatly benefit them as well.

  "Jade Emperor, your Heavenly Court's people have come to our demon territory to kill. Does the Heavenly Court intend to provoke a war between the heavens and the demons?"

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  "Do not think that just because we demons have been silent, we can be easily manipulated!"

  Kun-Peng sent a divine message to the heavens, engaging in a conversation with the Jade Emperor and others.

  "Brother Kun-Peng, you misunderstand. Xu Fang's descent into demon territory was not ordered by the Heavenly Court. It was your demons who wronged him first by stealing Sun Wukong's Primordial Qi."

  "Xu Fang, as Sun Wukong's sworn brother, naturally sought to reclaim the Primordial Qi. Moreover, Sun Wukong was once a member of the Heavenly Court. Your demons harmed one of our own. Brother Kun-Peng, I believe you owe me an explanation!"

  The Jade Emperor spoke calmly, his tone steady, shifting the blame entirely onto the demon race.

  His words implied that the demon race was at fault, while the Heavenly Court was the victim.

  "What? You want me to give you an explanation? Jade Emperor, how dare you say such a thing!!!"

  Kun-Peng was furious, his voice trembling with anger. The Jade Emperor had turned the tables on him!

  "Brother Kun-Peng, there's no need to be angry. Both sides have their faults in this matter. I see the situation as evenly balanced. If Xu Fang can survive the demons' attacks, then let this matter rest. If he cannot, then it is fate."

  "How about it?"

  The Buddha's face was filled with compassion, appearing as if he were a savior. To the untrained eye, he seemed like a benevolent figure.

  The Jade Emperor initially wanted to say more, but seeing that Kun-Peng remained silent, he held his tongue. He didn't need to involve himself in this matter, but he was concerned for Xu Fang's safety. If Xu Fang, his first trusted confidant, were to die, it would discourage others from pledging their loyalty to him.

  However, he hadn't expected the demon kings to steal Sun Wukong's Primordial Qi, nor had he anticipated Xu Fang's fearless assault on demon territory, slaughtering the demons and forcing them into retreat.

  This was truly astonishing.

  After all, these demon kings were no weaklings. They were all at the Taiyi Golden Immortal level.

  Xu Fang's terrifying combat power and talent, allowing him to fight so many demon kings alone, was truly unbelievable.

  "I hope you can give me a pleasant surprise!"

  The Jade Emperor's gaze was fixed on Xu Fang, who was still fighting fiercely. He noted that Xu Fang was at the peak of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm. Only by breaking through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm could he have a chance of survival.

  Although the demon kings seemed to be retreating, Xu Fang's current condition was far from optimistic.

  ...

  On the ground, Xu Fang stood with both hands gripping his blades, panting heavily. His eyes were bloodshot, and his aura was weak, as if he might collapse at any moment.

  After such a prolonged battle, he had nearly exhausted all his spiritual energy. The only thing keeping him standing was his sheer willpower.

  The demon kings, driven to madness by the slaughter, charged at Xu Fang with reckless abandon. One by one, they fell to his blades.

  Of the many demon kings who had been present, only a handful remained, still fighting Xu Fang.

  Seeing that Xu Fang's energy was waning, their attacks became even more ferocious and relentless.

  The roars of the demons shook the heavens and earth. Spells and blade lights filled the sky, blood mist swirling in the air. The region had become a hellish battlefield.

  Xu Fang, drenched in blood, looked like a god of death emerging from the carnage. His Ghost-Mourning Blade and Immortal-Slaying Flying Blade, having absorbed enough blood, now glowed brightly, their blades gleaming with a sinister light.

  "Come on! Let me send you on your way!"

  Xu Fang growled, mustering the last of his strength as he charged toward the remaining demon kings.