Emperor-Slaying Demon Blood Blade!
"A divine artifact?" Blood Spirit Child seemed like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, and his fur immediately bristled.
He is a member of the Blood God Clan, cultivates blood-based supernatural powers, and even the spirit beasts he subdues are related to blood.
The Blood-Slaying Demon Blade that Jiang Liu pulled out was not only condensed from the blood of the entire Soul Clan, but also incorporated the souls of the entire Soul Clan, with the Soul Emperor himself as a sacrifice.
Blood Spirit Child was dumbfounded. The blood-armored warriors behind him trembled involuntarily under the Blood Blade of the Emperor-Slaying Demon.
Even Luo Tianshen found it hard to believe, and his already thrusting black sword faltered for a moment.
As soon as the Blood Blade appeared, the Blood Demon Beast, which had been lawless and roaring incessantly just moments before, fell silent. Like a mouse seeing a cat, it carried a sea of blood and burrowed into the Blood Spirit Child's body, not daring to face the Blood Blade of the Emperor-Slaying Demon.
The mere aura it emitted was enough to intimidate everyone.
Xue Lingzi's face twisted slightly, not expecting that a seemingly insignificant person from the lower realm would casually produce such a deadly weapon.
However, now that the die is cast, there is no turning back.
"Even with this divine artifact, you cannot escape death. This blood blade will become a sacred object of my Blood God Clan. You can die now..."
roar!
With a single step, a roar like that of a wild beast seemed to erupt from his throat. His crimson arms, surging with blood, the veins on them gradually turning red, and trickles of blood seeped from his pores, faintly transforming into two blood-red and ferocious demonic faces on his arms…
A strange fluctuation then emanated from it.
"Blood God Arm, Demon Devouring Heaven!"
Blood Spirit Child roared fiercely, unleashing his immense spiritual power. He clenched his fist and then threw a punch.
Boom! Boom!
The air in front of him exploded in bursts, and it seemed as if countless blood-red earthworms were writhing beneath Xue Lingzi's skin on his arms. Finally, with a punch he threw, two enormous beams of blood-red light, filled with a stench, suddenly shot out.
Two beams of blood-red light shot out, and in a flash, they transformed into two enormous demonic mouths, each several meters in size. They breathed in and out the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, as if they could devour everything.
"cut!"
Jiang Liu slowly raised the Emperor-Slaying Ghost Blood Blade, uttered a single word, and then swung the blade with utter nonchalance.
The two eerie demonic mouths on Xue Lingzi's arm had just materialized when a blood-red blade of light slashed down without hesitation.
Whoosh!
A flash of light streaked across the sky, chilling to the bone. A beam of light appeared, and the two terrifying demonic mouths suddenly exploded open, followed by a massive crack that rapidly spread, cleaving the earth in two…
Including the body of that Blood Spirit Child...
Under Jiang Liu's blade, a line of blood appeared from Xue Lingzi's lower abdomen, spreading upwards, growing higher and higher, tearing his throat, splitting his nose, piercing through his brow, and then his chest burst open, his internal organs neatly splitting apart, turning his entire body into two perfect halves.
But not a single drop of blood was spilled; it was all absorbed by the blood blade.
Even its soul couldn't escape, becoming nourishment for the Emperor-Slaying Demon Blood Blade.
A single, decisive strike decides the outcome, without any hesitation or delay.
Jiang Liu smiled at Luo Tianshen. The sun was shining brightly, but Luo Tianshen felt a chill run through his body.
"He killed Xue Lingzi with a single strike. He was a high-ranking Earthly Sovereign! He was the patriarch of the Blood God Clan! He possessed the Blood Demon Beast, ranked thirteenth on the Earthly Ranking, and the Blood God Arm, which was no less powerful than the Luo Shen Sword, yet he still couldn't withstand a single, seemingly effortless strike... When... did those who ascended to immortality possess such formidable strength... Are all the ancient texts lies?"
"Hey, don't be dumbfounded! You're not going to make me deal with these little minions again, are you? Hurry up and finish them off, I'm waiting to visit your Luo Shen Clan!" Jiang Liu flashed to Luo Tianshen's side, patted him on the shoulder, and made large beads of sweat appear on his forehead.
"Please wait a moment, senior!"
Luo Tianshen focused his mind, and with a clang, his longsword flashed with a sharp, cold light. Dozens of sword energies shot out, their unparalleled sharpness causing the group of blood-armored warriors to feel utterly hopeless.
"Lei He, listen to my command! Leave no one alive!"
Before long, Luo Tianshen returned. As for the remnants of the Blood God Clan, nearly a hundred Thunder Crane Knights had already killed them, which was enough.
"Senior, this is the Blood God Arm, a divine weapon of the Blood God Clan. It is their clan's treasure and surpasses the superior grade, possessing extremely powerful strength..." As he spoke, Luo Tianshen presented Jiang Liu with an arm armor that looked like it was made of fresh blood.
Although Jiang Liu's face was extremely young, Luo Tianshen knew that when one's strength was sufficient, it was not difficult to maintain youth forever.
"Blood God Arm!" Jiang Liu didn't seem to mind and took it directly. Then, his gaze fell on the longsword at the man's waist, and he asked, "Is that the Luoshen Sword?"
Luo Tianshen's expression changed drastically, and he said in a deep voice, "Senior, this is a sacred artifact passed down through my Luo Shen clan. As long as the sword lives, so does the person; if the sword is gone, so does the person..."
As long as the sword is there, the man is there; when the sword is gone, the man dies!
Luo Tianshen's expression was extremely resolute...
Chapter 422 The Luo Shen Clan
"Don't worry, I don't even consider a mere Luoshen Sword a threat!"
Hearing Jiang Liu's words, Luo Tianshen breathed a slight sigh of relief. But it was only a slight sigh of relief. The mysterious person in front of him was too mysterious and too strong. Even Xue Lingzi, a high-ranking Earthly Sovereign, could not withstand a single strike and was completely killed, with even his soul unable to escape.
Although Jiang Liu appeared extremely young, in Luo Tianshen's eyes, he was already an ancient monster who had lived for countless years. Only those reclusive ancient monsters could possess the strength to kill a Earthly Sovereign in a single move.
"In this Western Continent, perhaps only the Western War Palace possesses such formidable strength!" Luo Tianshen thought to himself.
After a brief exchange, Jiang Liu figured out where he had ascended to: the western part of the Great Thousand World, the Lesser Western Heaven Realm of the Western Heaven Continent, which was within the territory of the Luo Shen Clan, the female protagonist's family.
Of course, this is decades away from the time the story takes place.
In this world, strength is no longer the Dou Qi realm in "Battle Through the Heavens," and the energy cultivated is no longer Dou Qi, but spiritual energy, just like in the Journey to the West world.
They may cultivate different paths, but the level of energy they control has become similar.
In this world, the top strength is divided into the two words "Supreme". The strength of Luo Tianshen in front of us is that of Upper Earth Supreme. Above that is Great Perfection Earth Supreme, Quasi-Heaven Supreme, and Heaven Supreme of Spirit Grade, Immortal Grade, and Saint Grade.
Jiang Liu's strike just now seemed extremely ordinary, but it was a culmination of his life's understanding of the way of killing, fully expressing the mad and persistent will of the Soul Emperor who sacrificed himself for the sword. Only in this way could he kill Blood Spirit Child with a single strike and shock Luo Tianshen into not daring to look up directly at him.
As the two were exchanging questions, two divine rainbows streaked across the sky. One had a chilling aura, like interwoven white bones emitting a ghastly white light, while the other had a dignified aura, yet was extremely fierce.
However, the two divine rainbows did not land. As if sensing the death of Xue Lingzi, they immediately fled at an even faster speed. Even though Jiang Liu did not give chase, the two used all their skills to escape at top speed.
They were clearly terrified.
Jiang Liu indeed saw no need to pursue. Killing a Blood Spirit Child would inevitably cause a major shift in the power dynamics of the Little Western Heaven Realm. If he were to wipe out several major divine races in succession, it would invite unnecessary trouble.
Although he crushed everyone in the "Battle Through the Heavens" world, Jiang Liu dared not say that he could do whatever he wanted in this "Dominator" world.
"After all, my strength is only at the Refining Spirit and Turning to Emptiness level, which is the cultivation of a Celestial Immortal. This world of the Ruler is comparable to the world of Journey to the West, so there must be people with great supernatural powers. I should be careful!"
Watching the two flee, Jiang Liu slowly withdrew his gaze.
"Senior, do you need to go to my clan's imperial city?" Luo Tianshen asked cautiously.
"My name is Jiang Liu, and I happen to be without a place to stay. If you don't mind me being a bother, I'll come to your house and nag you for a few days!"
"Senior's arrival at the Luo Shen Clan is an honor for our clan. Please come closer! This is our clan's Thunder-Swallowing Crane..."
As he spoke, an enormous Thunder-Swallowing Crane swooped down from the heavens, its feathers crackling with lightning, and its cry was a thunderous roar. This Thunder-Swallowing Crane was clearly much stronger than the ones the knights were riding. Jiang Liu didn't stand on ceremony; he stepped onto its back and sat cross-legged. In an instant, Luo Tianshen unleashed his divine power, tearing through the void and creating a spatial vortex.
Then, the Thunder Crane flapped its wings and rushed towards the huge spatial vortex.
The Luo Shen Clan.
Although this once dominant force in the Great Western Heaven Realm has declined, even a fallen camel is bigger than a horse, and the Luo Shen Clan is still considered a first-class power and race in the Great Western Heaven Realm.
Although they knew that the death of Blood Spirit Child of the Blood God Clan would inevitably lead to a great loss of strength for the Blood God Clan, they believed that launching an attack now would surely leave the Blood God Clan powerless to fight back, and even completely drive the Blood God Clan from a first-class power back to a second- or third-class power.
However, Luo Tianshen resisted the temptation, because the Luo Shen clan had completely declined. Even if the Blood God clan was destroyed, it would only benefit the Power God and Bone God clans.
The rise of the Luo Shen Clan is not something that can be accomplished overnight.
Moreover, he couldn't fathom the heart of this old monster before him, so it was best to serve him with caution.
The Thunder-Swallowing Crane traversed the spatial vortex, and Jiang Liu looked down upon it, revealing a magnificent city spanning hundreds of miles. Even in the entire Tang Dynasty of Journey to the West, few cities of such scale could be found.
This is Luoshen City, built during the peak of the Luoshen Clan's history.
The colossal city before us bears some mottled ancient marks, clearly because it has not been repaired for some years. However, the entire city exudes a faint spiritual light, with a vast, winding torrent surrounding it, thousands of feet wide, like a winding dragon guarding this immense city.
This torrent seemed to be integrated with the city, vaguely forming an obscure array.
Meanwhile, in a vast palace in Luoshen City, several figures stood on the left and right sides of the main hall. Their bodies were all radiating extremely strong spiritual energy fluctuations. These people all appeared to be middle-aged, with the few in the front row being elderly men with white hair. On the far left, a heroic young figure stood out among the group.
The Thunder-Swallowing Crane descended, and the valiant young figure strode forward. Upon seeing Jiang Liu, he was utterly astonished, then instantly gripped the longsword at his waist and said in a deep voice:
"Who are you? Why are you riding my father's Thunder Crane?"
"Qing'er, this is a great benefactor of our clan. Do not be rude. If it weren't for Senior Jiang's rescue today, it's uncertain whether I would have returned alive!"
Luo Tianshen descended from the void, slapped the heroic young man on the shoulder, causing him to kneel down instantly, and then transmitted his voice.
The valiant young man knelt down abruptly, having received a telepathic message from Luo Tianshen. He then kowtowed three times, saying, "Thank you, senior, for saving my father. I, Luo Qing, thank you on behalf of my father..."
A soft breath lifted him up. Jiang Liu waved his hand. Since this heroic young man was the son of Luo Tianshen, he must be the father of the female lead, Luo Li. However, he would die in battle more than ten years before the story takes place.
Jiang Liu looked at the young man named Luo Qing and felt a chill run down his spine before saying, "It was nothing, no need for such formalities."
He was then treated like an ancestor, with delicious food, fine wine, and miraculous medicines available to the Luo Shen Clan. Jiang Liu could take whatever the Luo Shen Clan had.
As time passed, Jiang Liu fully recovered the energy he had expended during his ascension and gained a detailed understanding of this world. Information gleaned from books was, after all, incomplete; only through deeper understanding could one truly grasp the vastness of this world.
Chapter 423 Western Heaven Battle Hall
The world is vast and boundless.
Even Jiang Liu, who had read about it, did not know exactly how many continents there were or how many powerful figures there were.
The Luo Shen Clan possesses a considerable collection of books. After viewing and understanding them, it was learned that this vast world is divided into two parts: the Human Realm and the Demon Realm. It is an endless world with thousands of continents, where myriad races coexist, heroes gather, planes intersect, and countless lower realms are connected. The Human Realm includes the Northern Wilderness Continent, the Holy Abyss Continent, the Mountain and Sea Continent, the Myriad Islands Continent, the Shang Continent, the Heavenly Python Continent, the Heavenly Luo Continent, and the Western Heaven Continent, all of which are extremely vast and contain beings with great supernatural powers.
What is certain is that in the Western Continent, neither the Luo God Clan, nor the Blood God Clan, nor the Bone God Clan or the Power God Clan are considered top-tier forces; at most, they are merely dominant forces in one region.
The Western Continent is located in the western part of the Great Thousand World. It is an ancient continent. In terms of the vastness of its territory, the Western Continent may not be able to compare with the Tianluo Continent, one of the super continents. However, in terms of the number of top experts who have emerged from the two continents, the Western Continent is superior.
Among the many ancient texts that Jiang Liu has read, there are records that the Western Continent has two dazzling landmarks, one in the past and one in the present.
In the past, in the ancient times, in the Lesser Western Heaven Realm of the Western Continent, there emerged a woman named Luo Shen, the most beautiful woman in the Great Thousand Worlds. Her beauty was renowned throughout the Great Thousand Worlds, and even the extraterrestrial races had heard of her. Back then, countless proud supreme beings of heaven fell at the feet of this most beautiful woman.
What's even more terrifying is that this beauty, whose fame resounded throughout the vast world, was also one of the strongest beings at the pinnacle of the world. During the cataclysm, she fought alone against the eighth and ninth ranked Demon Emperors of the evil race, ultimately dying in battle, but also killing one Demon Emperor and severely injuring the other.
Her power and beauty have endured even after thousands of years.
The Goddess of Luo was the ancestor of the Luo clan, once a super power in the Western Continent. However, after tens of thousands of years, the once super power inevitably declined.