Chapter 454: An Unusual Di Tian, Possession? Thirty Heaven Fiend Puppets
The Sea Moon Continent.
As Shi Shan and Shi Hai exchanged spiritual transmissions in secret, a crisp, sharp sound of a sword reverberated through the air. The two were startled and instinctively turned to look only to see Xiao Tiance unleashing another devastating strike.
This second sword strike was even more powerful than the first.
In an instant, the attack decapitated five Nether Demon Emperors, leaving them no time to react. Their heads rolled to the ground, their lives extinguished before they could comprehend what had happened.
"Damn it! How can his combat strength be this terrifying?" Shi Hai cursed inwardly as he pulled Shi Shan back, retreating to Di Tian's side.
Meanwhile, Xiao Tiance's second sword strike had already claimed the lives of eight Demon Emperors in total. Nearly one third of the twenty five Demon Emperors present had fallen in the blink of an eye.
"Di Tian, we can't let him continue like this," Shi Shan said, his voice trembling slightly as he turned to the stoic Di Tian.
However, Di Tian's expression remained as calm as still water. He cast an indifferent glance at Shi Shan before saying nothing at all.
At the battlefield's center, Xiao Tiance's gaze swept over the remaining Nether Demon Emperors. Many were grievously injured, their combat effectiveness drastically reduced.
"What a gift," he thought, the corner of his mouth lifting into a faint smile. "If they're offering themselves as fodder for my Execution Points, I won't waste the opportunity."
For each Nether Demon Emperor slain, the Execution Token rewarded Xiao Tiance with 3,000 Execution Points. With eight already down, he had earned 24,000 points enough to unlock even a peerless divine skill.
With Di Tian still refraining from action, Xiao Tiance took the initiative. His figure blurred as he darted forward, the sound of sonic booms trailing behind him. His sword became a reaper's scythe, swiftly claiming the lives of the remaining Nether Demon Emperors.
In mere moments, all 14 Nether Demon Emperors had perished. Xiao Tiance, now with 42,000 Execution Points, glanced at his token, satisfaction glimmering in his eyes.
Turning to Di Tian, he smiled and said, "Thank you for this. With so many Execution Points, I'll have plenty to exchange for treasures when I return to the Great Thousand World."
"Return?" Di Tian chuckled, his tone laced with disdain. "Xiao Tiance, do you really think you'll make it back to the Great Thousand World alive?"
Xiao Tiance remained unfazed. While he casually ordered Pang Wa to collect the 14 bodies for Huang Jiuji to extract their bloodline power, his thoughts turned toward future uses for the corpses.
These Nether Demon Emperors might have seemed fragile in his hands, but they were still Heaven Sovereign level experts rare materials for crafting powerful Heaven Fiend Puppets.
"These corpses will make excellent gatekeepers for Bai Yu Jing," he thought with satisfaction.
On the other side, Di Tian frowned slightly as he watched Xiao Tiance store the 14 corpses.
It wasn't the deaths that bothered him Nether Demon Emperors were significant assets to the Outer Realm Demon Clan, but not irreplaceable. What puzzled him was why Xiao Tiance, who clearly knew the risks of demonic energy corroding spiritual power, would collect these corpses.
Before Di Tian could unravel the mystery, Xiao Tiance made his next move.
With a sudden burst of energy, Xiao Tiance thrust his sword toward a Peak Profound Demon Emperor. When the target narrowly evaded the strike, Xiao Tiance clapped his hands, activating a massive spiritual formation that instantly trapped eight Profound Demon Emperors.
Out of nowhere, eight golden figures appeared behind the trapped Demon Emperors. Each wielded a gleaming weapon, mercilessly attacking their prey:
One pierced through a neck.
Another drove a blade into a heart.
Yet another decapitated their target in one clean stroke.
The Profound Demon Emperors were frozen, unable to resist, as the golden figures Xiao Tiance's Heaven Fiend Puppets executed them with brutal efficiency.
Once the slaughter ended, Xiao Tiance watched as the Execution Token absorbed the lingering demonic souls, granting him 8,000 more Execution Points. Without hesitation, he stored the eight corpses in Pang Wa's Heavenly Dao Tower and recalled his puppets, dispersing the formation.
He turned to Di Tian and his companions, a mocking smile playing on his lips. "Thank you for this. If not for your cooperation, I wouldn't have earned another 82,000 points so easily. Now, I can exchange for even better treasures at the Great Thousand Palace."
Di Tian responded with a chuckle, his eyes briefly sweeping over Shi Shan and Shi Hai. Without warning, he moved.
In a flash, his hands pierced through Shi Shan and Shi Hai's chests, crushing their hearts in one brutal motion.
He casually flung their bodies toward Xiao Tiance.
As Shi Shan and Shi Hai's demonic souls were absorbed into the Execution Token, Xiao Tiance gained 20,000 more points.
Di Tian smiled. "82,000 points seemed too little. Allow me to help you round it up to 100,000."
Blood still dripping from his hands, Di Tian's grin widened.
Xiao Tiance, though puzzled by Di Tian's actions, stored the two new corpses in Pang Wa's Heavenly Dao Tower before asking, "Why would you do this?"
Di Tian chuckled. "Do you know how Qin Tian managed to escape from our Demon Clan's territory back then?"
Xiao Tiance's eyes narrowed, his expression sharpening. "You helped him?"
"Indeed," Di Tian confirmed with a nod.
"Why? Aren't you part of the Outer Realm Demon Clan?" Xiao Tiance asked, his voice laced with suspicion, though he remained on high alert.
"This body of mine is indeed that of the Outer Realm Demon Clan. But have you ever heard of soul possession?" Di Tian replied with a faint smile.
"Possession? How is that possible?" Xiao Tiance was visibly shocked.
From the outset, his powerful soul sensing abilities hadn't detected even the slightest sign of possession in Di Tian. The pure demonic aura emanating from Di Tian was even stronger than that of Shi Shan and Shi Hai. There was nothing unnatural about him at all.
"There's nothing impossible about it. Since the ancient era, when the Outer Realm Demon Clan invaded, countless years have passed. I've continuously changed the bodies I possess, making it nearly impossible for others to detect me. Otherwise, how could I have survived until now?" Di Tian explained, his calm demeanor as unshakable as ever.
Hearing this, Xiao Tiance felt a chill run down his spine. If Di Tian's soul had truly existed since the ancient era, it meant he had lived for at least a million years. The thought of such an ancient entity left Xiao Tiance deeply unsettled.
A Revelation from the Past
"May I ask your original name, Senior?" Xiao Tiance asked respectfully, clasping his hands.
"Haha, after all these countless years, how could I possibly remember my original name? Forget it, Xiao Tiance. Just pretend that I never existed." Di Tian shook his head, a tinge of melancholy in his voice.
"Enough talk. I've shared enough with you. I hope you'll keep today's conversation a secret. I won't last much longer. If the Great Thousand World cannot find a way to counter the Outer Realm Demon Clan within the next century, I won't live to see the golden age I've longed for." Di Tian sighed deeply, a trace of weariness appearing on his face.
Xiao Tiance was shaken by these words. A million years of isolation and hiding among enemies what an unimaginable existence.
A Proposal
"If Senior wishes to remain undiscovered, I won't inquire further. However, the events here will inevitably draw attention. Once powerful figures investigate and trace the events through time, it will be impossible to keep this hidden.
Why not leave the Outer Realm Demon Clan's territory and join me in the Great Thousand World?" Xiao Tiance proposed sincerely, a newfound respect evident in his tone.
But Di Tian only chuckled softly, shaking his head.
"There's no need. I'm fully aware of the risks you mentioned. But if I couldn't handle such trivial matters, I wouldn't have been able to remain hidden among the Outer Realm Demon Clan for a million years."
As he finished speaking, Di Tian's hands moved in a flurry of intricate gestures.
A Time Bending Feat
In the next instant, Xiao Tiance felt a disorienting shift, as though the very fabric of time and space had been altered.
Di Tian's hands stopped moving, and he smiled at Xiao Tiance. **"There, it's done. Even if the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor himself comes to investigate, he won't find any trace of my existence.
However, Xiao Tiance, you may find yourself in a bit of trouble. I've altered the record of events to make it appear that you were the sole individual responsible for everything here. If you wish to continue operating in the Outer Realm Demon Clan's territory, prepare yourself for relentless pursuit by their strongest warriors."**
Xiao Tiance's lips twitched involuntarily, but he quickly composed himself. After bowing deeply to Di Tian, he said, "Regardless, thank you, Senior. I may not know your name, but I promise that one day, I will drive the Outer Realm Demon Clan out of the Great Thousand World and restore its former glory."
Di Tian burst into laughter. "Good! I believe you. Xiao Tiance, you're far more interesting than Qin Tian ever was."
Di Tian's Departure
As Di Tian spoke, the void around him rippled, and his figure began to blur until it disappeared entirely.
Xiao Tiance couldn't help but marvel at the way Di Tian vanished. "What a strange method of leaving. It's as if he was never here to begin with."
New Plans
"What now, Sir? Are we returning to the Great Thousand World or staying here to stir up more trouble?" Pang Wa asked as he perched on Xiao Tiance's shoulder.
After a moment of thought, Xiao Tiance replied, "We'll send Xiao Yan and the others back first. Then, we'll decide what to do next."
With that, his figure flickered and disappeared.
A Return to the Great Thousand World
Three days later, Xiao Tiance returned to the Sacred Abyss Continent with Xiao Yan and his companions.
After ensuring their safe return, he approached Wan Feng, a steward of the Great Thousand Palace.
"Steward Wan, may I ask where Senior Qin Tian is? I have something to ask him," Xiao Tiance inquired.
Wan Feng, though curious about Xiao Tiance's intentions, respectfully replied, "Lord Tiance, if you're looking for the Grand Elder, it may take some time. When the Execution Rankings changed, Elder Qin Tian joined forces with the five Ancient Clans to confront the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor. They're likely still engaged in battle, which could last at least another year."
Hearing this, Xiao Tiance frowned slightly, finally understanding why his actions on the Sea Moon Continent hadn't been detected by the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor.
Building Strength
"A year, huh?" Xiao Tiance murmured, deep in thought.
Handing over a list of materials, he instructed Wan Feng, "In that case, please help me exchange these for the necessary resources."
Wan Feng glanced at the list and gasped. "These materials are worth 68,000 Execution Points! I'll have them delivered within half a month."
"Perfect." Xiao Tiance handed over his Execution Token without hesitation.
A Shocking Creation
Three months later, Xiao Tiance emerged from seclusion. Wan Feng and others rushed to meet him but were left utterly dumbfounded by the sight before them.
Surrounding Xiao Tiance were thirty golden figures each one a meticulously crafted Heaven Fiend Puppet.
The weakest among them exuded the aura of a Mid Tier Heaven Sovereign, while two radiated power equivalent to Mid Stage Saint Sovereigns.
Wan Feng stammered, "Lord Tiance, are these puppets... your creation during your time in seclusion?"
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