Chapter 280: Heavenly Demon Defeated

The great hall seemed unable to withstand this overwhelming power. Amidst the swirling radiance, the entire gloomy and sinister hall transformed into a boundless, rootless Starry Sky.

In the shadows, Xiao Chunwei stared at the mysterious stone statue with shock and uncertainty.

“To create a rootless realm in an instant using a Formation—this person’s mastery of formations surpasses even my own!”

Suddenly, as if struck by a realization, he thought to himself, “These past few days, I’ve been studying the Sect’s ancient texts. Could this stone statue be the thirty-sixth Sect Master of the Empty Moon Sect—that lecherous scoundrel who was infatuated with peeping on Saintesses and Fairies during their baths?”

“According to records, among all the Sect Masters throughout history, this man reached the Peak in the art of formations, unparalleled since ancient times. If I could inherit his Legacy…”

Xiao Chunwei’s breathing grew rapid, yet he still refrained from taking the first move.

Although he had prepared in advance, mastering numerous Sect great formations and making them his own after regaining his memories, it remained uncertain whether he could contend with this stone statue for control over the formations.

“What if this stone statue has other schemes? I must plan carefully.”

Xiao Chunwei took a step back, slowly retreating from the edge of the conflict.

He secretly manipulated the Sect’s great formations, causing more and more people to regain their memories. The battle had escalated to a fever pitch.

Countless Laws and Qi surged toward the heavens, piercing through the cosmos. Dharma Patterns manifested one after another, each fierce collision Shattering the Void. Had it not been for the stone statue’s timely use of a mysterious space-creation technique, the entire Sect would likely have been reduced to rubble.

Suddenly, the Formation Disk in Xiao Chunwei’s hand exploded, and he completely lost control over the great formations.

The stone statue’s pale, murky eyes flickered slightly, and countless streams of light flew out in unison.

Thus, a corner of the great formation Shattered, and at almost the same moment, everyone within the Sect regained their memories.

Xiao Chunwei’s expression turned grim.

In terms of ownership over the Sect’s great formations, as a latecomer, he could not compete with this transcendent formation master, whose skill in formations was unparalleled.

In the Void, the stone statue seemed to glance toward where Xiao Chunwei stood but made no further moves.

At the center of the battle, the Tenth Rank Martial God who had regained his memories was comparable to a living Supreme being.

Countless Dharma Patterns Engraved the Void, tearing and shredding the intact space into countless fragments like a meat grinder.

The Dharma Patterns unleashed endless, pure Laws, bringing annihilation wherever they passed.

Sky Demon bore the brunt of it. The Legacy was secondary—if that damned stone statue dared to tamper with his memories, it would not be allowed to remain!

“Daring to play tricks on your grandfather? Take your Legacy and go to Hell with it!”

Boom!

The Law Divine Ability inherited through his Bloodline had not been displayed before outsiders for ten thousand years.

In an instant, the Void was torn open by boundless fissures. The once vibrant world, teeming with surging Laws, was violently ripped apart and fractured, creating a massive chasm resembling a river of stars.

A vast, gray hand stretched across the heavens. In that moment, the sky wailed in sorrow, the Great Path fell silent, and a Supreme pressure enveloped the cosmos. Qi surged toward the heavens, and Dharma Patterns Engraved themselves upon the giant palm. An endless, boundless shadow loomed over everyone’s heads.

“Empty Moon Sect—go reunite in Hell!”

Dharma Pattern Divine Ability: Sky Demon’s Great Hand Seal!

The giant hand pressed down, the heavens cracked, and Dharma Patterns surged and exploded. No Law could withstand its path.

The stone statue remained towering and aloof, calmly watching the annihilating hand descend.

The others, unable to contend with such power, all retreated to avoid its sharp edge.

Space was being ground to pieces bit by bit, as if the stone statue would be obliterated in the next moment.

“The Sky Demon’s Great Palm Seal—a peerless divine ability that nearly destroyed the entire Tianyuan Star ten thousand years ago, a technique even the True Origin Martial Ancestor deeply feared…”

Xiao Chunwei’s formation activated beneath his feet, concealing him within the void as he spoke gravely, “I never imagined that even with half its Origin Source lost, this peerless divine ability still possesses such power.”

This was the nature of demons—even with only half their strength, other races had no choice but to retreat temporarily.

In the blink of an eye, a long sigh echoed from the stone statue.

“Why must you persist…”

Boom!

A supreme pressure poured forth, and a mass of black essence spilled from within the stone statue. An endless black hole compressed and collapsed infinitely, ultimately converging into a single point in its palm.

That tiny, ant-like black dot radiated a power far beyond the reach of even a Martial God’s level.

Amidst the faintly outlined Laws, peculiar mystical lights burst forth, outshining even heaven and earth.

The infinitely collapsing black dot shot toward the boundless expanse of the Sky Demon’s great palm.

Collision!

Brilliance washed away all color from the world. A gray, hazy aura extinguished the glory of the Great Path, and the lingering twilight of the world lost its intended hues. In an instant, terrifying shockwaves rippled outward in layers.

The others activated their Dharma Patterns to protect themselves, retreating at extreme speed. Groans echoed through the void from the Martial Gods—merely the pressure alone was enough to make them sigh in awe.

The Sky Demon was sent flying backward like a streaking meteor, traversing the boundless void as if this world had no end.

The stone statue stood tall and unmoving, exactly as before, not even shifting its position. Yet, upon closer inspection, one could see the faint glow it emitted had dimmed slightly.

Everyone’s breathing grew ragged.

The invincible Sky Demon’s strongest strike had failed to withstand even the stone statue’s “basic attack.”

Such supreme power!

If they could obtain this stone statue’s legacy, wouldn’t they become invincible outright?

Beneath the stone statue, the battle ceased, and the gods bowed.

“Senior, please bestow upon our sect your legacy! We will ensure its glory in this era, so that all may chant its true name for eternity, without regret!”

The stone statue sighed. “This old one does indeed possess a legacy.”

Everyone’s hearts raced, their eyes bloodshot as they regarded those around them like enemies.

Sure enough, the stone statue continued, “Which among you is worthy of receiving my legacy?”

“Me!”

“I am!”

“I am capable as well!”

“Despicable! How dare you vie for the legacy with me? You have already chosen the path to death!”

“Scram! I am determined to claim the legacy!”

Having witnessed the stone statue’s supreme power, everyone was consumed by greed, resolved that the legacy must fall into their hands alone.

The Supreme Great Path lay before them—anyone who dared compete for it was destroying their own Great Path.

Such hearts deserved to be slain!

In a corner of the void, the Sky Demon crawled out from shattered fragments of space, covered in blood, his fate tragic.

He rose bit by bit, his crimson pupils revealing overwhelming killing intent.

“Kill… kill…”

At the far end of the void, the stone statue was clearly visible.

Surrounding it, the Martial Gods clamored obsequiously for the legacy, their expressions making them seem exceptionally delectable to him.

Suddenly, the void before him trembled, and a figure clad in dark, luxurious robes gradually emerged.

Gu Jin remained in his Black Feather finery, his features extraordinarily handsome, his elegant demeanor innate, as if he were one with this world.

“The perfect bloodline born from the union of the Life and Death Demon Skeleton and the Sky Demon.”

Gu Jin crouched in the darkness, scrutinizing the Sky Demon that had lost half of its Origin Source.

Suddenly, he gave a sinister smile.

Gu Jin extended his hand, and three fantastical points of light appeared in his palm.