A journey through the world of martial arts

Chapter 202 Clash between Good and Evil
The Black Mountain Demon exclaimed in surprise. Although he had only used 80% of his power with his "Ghost Prison Heavenly Sound," it was still quite powerful. Those with weaker cultivation would definitely be affected. But seeing that Qi Ye had blocked it effortlessly and even protected his subordinates, his cultivation level far exceeded his expectations.

"As expected of the son of Liudao, you have such abilities at such a young age. Considering my friendship with your father, if you leave, I will pretend nothing happened. You can continue to be your supreme demon, and I will continue to live a carefree life. We will keep to ourselves."

The Black Mountain Demon was unsure of Qi Ye's cultivation level and dared not act rashly. If he won, there would be nothing to say, but if he lost by mistake, he would lose all face and dignity. Although he did not care about face, it would be best if he could persuade his opponent to back down with words. Even if he suffered a verbal loss, it would be worth it.

Upon hearing this, Qi Ye rode forward on horseback and loudly proclaimed to the mountain, "Black Mountain, the Holy Lord has come here to bring Zheyun Mountain under the control of the Yin Yue Dynasty. If you are wise enough to submit willingly, the Holy Lord may reserve a position for you in the Holy Palace. If you remain obstinate, the One Night Sword in the Holy Lord's hand will show no mercy!"

"How brave!"

With a startled shout, everyone saw the thick black clouds that covered the sky above Zheyun Mountain churning endlessly, with streaks of dark lightning and crimson light flashing back and forth. Half a breath later, the black clouds in the sky transformed into a huge ghost face, with two red orbs of light floating in its eyes, and its mouth opening and closing.

"I'm giving you face and you don't appreciate it, then don't blame me for bullying you. Let me see how much true knowledge you've acquired from the Six Paths!"

After Heishan finished speaking, he opened his mouth and spat out two long, emerald-green rivers made of skulls, which attacked the Yinyue Dynasty. Wherever they passed, the void trembled, and the shrill wailing and ghostly chanting made people's minds tremble. Even with the protection of the Seven Nights Qi Shield, it was difficult to resist. Apart from the Four Sages, all the other demons guarded their minds and resisted the impact.

"Holy Lord, this is Black Mountain's signature move, 'Giant Skull Corpse Sea,' which once destroyed several righteous sects, devouring their souls and flesh. It is considered a superior martial art."

The Sage of Evil Dragons looked at the "sea of ​​giant skeletons" rushing towards him and explained to Seven Nights.

"However, this sea of ​​corpses has a drawback: it is relatively slow. As long as one has the absolute strength to break through it, this technique will not pose any threat."

"Holy Lord, let your subordinates come down!" the evil sage said.

The evil spirit was proficient in all the ghost arts within the dynasty, and the sea of ​​corpses had many similarities with the martial arts he practiced. Moreover, he believed that he could break this art with the "evil spirit token" passed down from his ancestors.

"No need, you may step back. This time, I, the Holy Lord, will show Black Mountain what absolute power is. Keep an eye on the people behind you."

As Qi Ye watched the approaching sea of ​​corpses, he gave an order to the four men, his expression turned serious, and he leaped into the air, brandishing his sword. A several-foot-long emerald sword light flashed for a moment, and then the two seas of corpses paused slightly, turning into dust that filled the sky and disappeared in an instant.

Qi Ye sheathed his sword, his black robe fluttering as he landed back on the saddle, his handsome face radiating absolute confidence.

Seeing the sea of ​​corpses being forced back, and then witnessing Qi Ye's sword light piercing the sky, the Black Mountain Demon exclaimed in surprise, "Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique!"

Just now, Qi Ye used the "Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique" as the starting stance for Po Shi Hai in order to intimidate the Black Mountain Demon in one fell swoop. Now it seems that it has worked, and the demon is already wary.

"This young man is so young, yet he has mastered the Heaven-Slaying Sword Technique. And it looks like he just casually swung his sword. Just how skilled is this kid? I have cultivated for many years. Could it be that I am not even as good as a junior?"

The Black Mountain Demon began to have serious doubts about himself. The ghostly face in the sky kept changing, which amused the four sages of the Demon Palace below.

"It seems that this Black Mountain Demon is nothing special. The Holy Lord only needed one move to make him look like this, which saves us a lot of trouble."

The Sage of No End looked at the ghost face with a mocking expression, while the Sage of Asura said, "You can't say that. After all, the Black Mountain Demon is a master of the previous generation of demonic cultivators. Rather than being timid, it's more accurate to say he's cautious. After all, it's too amazing that the Holy Monarch has mastered the Heaven-Slaying Sword Technique at such a young age. If the Black Mountain Demon is not confident in dealing with it, then no amount of caution is too much."

At this point, Shura looked at the calm Holy Monarch in front of him with admiration. He counted all the Holy Monarchs of the Yin Yue Dynasty. Apart from the ancestor Yi Xi, only the Holy Monarch Qi Ye had completely mastered this technique. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he was exceptionally talented.

"Shura is right. The initiative is now in the hands of the Holy Lord. It all depends on whether Black Mountain knows when to back down." The evil dragon said in a deep voice as he watched the ghost face in the sky gradually return to calm.

"Black Mountain, what do you think? Does this move of mine meet your standards?"

Seven Nights gazed indifferently at the demon face in the sky, gripping the One Night Sword Dao in his hand.

"You're not bad, young man. You haven't tarnished your father Liudao's reputation. However, you think you can make me submit with just one move of the Heaven-Slaying Sword Technique? That's not enough. If you can withstand this move, what harm is there in me submitting to you? I wonder if the Holy Lord is willing?"

Upon hearing this, the four sages of the Demon Palace immediately realized the danger. Although their Holy Lord possessed extraordinary cultivation, his foundation was still somewhat inferior to that of a demonic giant like the Black Mountain Demon. If the other party were to use his centuries of cultivation to bully them, wouldn't the Holy Lord be attacking the enemy's strength with his own weakness?

A fierce glint flashed in the dragon's eyes, and he said meaningfully to the Black Mountain Demon, "Senior, you truly deserve to be called a top expert in the demonic path. Your mind is indeed exquisite. I have witnessed it today."

The two will-o'-the-wisps within the ghostly face suddenly intensified, and a cold snort rang out.

"A wise ruler should properly discipline his subordinates, lest they become arrogant and ignorant. If you don't mind, I can discipline them for you."

Two black arrows of energy shot out like lightning, and in the blink of an eye they were within three feet of the evil dragon. The dragon was startled. Just then, a flash of emerald light appeared, and the two arrows of energy were immediately illuminated by the emerald light and melted away.

"This Holy Ruler will manage his subordinates himself, so there's no need for Lord Black Mountain to trouble you. Very well, this Holy Ruler agrees. If this Holy Ruler is fortunate enough to win a move, then please let Zheyun Mountain belong to the Yinyue Dynasty. If I lose, this Holy Ruler will allow himself to be disposed of as he sees fit!"

Qi Ye withdrew his right hand, signaling the four sages to step back. The four wanted to say something, but were stopped by Qi Ye's gaze.

"Very well, you've got guts. I agree. Since that's the case, I can't care about bullying the weak anymore. Take this."

A deep shout rang out, and the ghostly face in the sky suddenly exploded. A burly middle-aged figure soared through the sky, his face covered by a mask, wearing a black robe, holding a long black banner in his right hand and a black treasure book in his left. Black clouds supported his feet, and behind him, a black underworld cave, both real and illusory, sucked in the surrounding air currents, as if a piece had collapsed. Countless wandering souls surrounded him, making eerie and ghostly noises, as if he had fallen into the underworld.

The moment the Black Mountain Demon appeared, he created such a terrifying scene that it made the Yin Moon Dynasty's forces feel alarmed.

"This old demon has been missing for twenty years, and his skills have improved a lot. I recognize the banner in his hand, but what is the origin of that black book?"

The evil dragon frowned. The Holy Palace recorded many things about the Black Mountain Demon, but those were all from twenty years ago, and the Black Mountain Demon himself had revealed them. They could only be used as a reference, not as gospel.

"This black book is filled with a strong ghostly aura, and there is a very powerful force within it."

After closing his eyes and sensing the situation, the demon sage slowly recounted what he had discovered.

“If it were just a magical artifact formed from ghostly energy, that would be fine; the Holy Lord could handle it. But I fear this thing might have another purpose. Everyone, if things go wrong, you must do everything you can to ensure the Holy Lord’s safety.” The evil dragon said in a deep voice, and the other three solemnly accepted the order.

After receiving the message from the evil dragon, Qi Ye's eyes flashed slightly. The Black Mountain Demon openly took out the black book, which showed that he trusted it very much. Thinking of this, Qi Ye took a deep breath and slowly pressed his right hand on the hilt of his sword, constantly gathering his sword energy.

Watching Qi Ye's actions, the Black Mountain Demon snorted coldly in his heart and summoned the "Mysterious Yin Banner" in his hand. One after another, black ghost shadows emerged from it, continuously merging and finally turning into a ball of black light. The surroundings immediately darkened, as if all the light had been absorbed by this object.

"If I'm not mistaken, this should be the Black Mountain Demon's 'Netherlight Black Hole,' which is much stronger than the records suggest."

The Sage of No End had a very solemn expression. He was highly skilled in the art of leaping through the air and was very sensitive to this.

After unleashing the "Netherlight Black Hole," the Black Mountain Demon saw that Qi Ye still made no move, and his opinion of the other party became even more dismissive. Even if the Netherlight Black Hole were released alone, the Six Paths Demon Lord wouldn't dare to be so arrogant. This Qi Ye is truly incredibly arrogant.

"Since you're courting death, don't blame me for showing no mercy."

With a whoosh, the Black Mountain Demon flipped through the black book in his hand, which shot straight into the sky. A faint light flashed on the white pages, enveloping the entire Zheyun Mountain. Soon after, wisps of black energy gathered and formed a three-zhang-long pitch-black arrow.

The "Netherlight Black Hole" was also incorporated into the arrow under the control of the Black Mountain Demon. A faint light flashed, and the three-zhang-long arrow suddenly shrank to three chi in size, but the dark, decadent, and destructive aura on it grew stronger and stronger. "Junior, my 'Nether Annihilation Arrow' is not so easy to catch. It's not too late to retreat now."

Seeing the evil arrow take shape, the Black Mountain Demon felt reassured and deliberately spoke to Qi Ye.

Upon hearing this, Qi Ye said in a deep voice, "We've come this far, this Holy Monarch will never back down. Make your move!"

Seeing this, the Black Mountain Demon shook his head, sighed, and then let out a fierce shout. The arrow shot through the air and split the clouds with a whoosh, carrying boundless evil energy towards Qi Ye.

Along the way, the void seemed to be stained with ink, hissing and crackling as if it were being corroded, causing the expressions of the people below to change drastically.

The four sages of the Demon Palace placed their hands on their sword hilts, their eyes fixed on the sky, ready to support Qiye at any moment.

As the arrow hurtled toward him, Qi Ye leaped into the sky, his aura suddenly surging. Just as the arrow was about to hit them, everyone felt the sky suddenly darken and then brighten. When they opened their eyes again, they were shocked to see an unbelievable scene.

The jet-black arrow was firmly blocked by a long sword. The black aura and the green sword light were locked in a stalemate, but the four sages of the Demon Palace showed surprise. They could easily see that the Holy Lord had won this contest. Although the arrow was incredibly powerful, its peak strike was only a moment. As long as they could withstand that strike, it would not be difficult to break the move.

Compared to the four sages' surprise, the Black Mountain Demon's expression behind the mask was extremely ugly. His full-force attack had been blocked so easily. Although the arrows were still locked in a stalemate with Qi Ye, he knew that he had already lost the battle.

Qi Ye sensed that the Black Mountain Demon's aura had suddenly changed. He then blazed his sword and swiftly unleashed three sword strikes. The black arrow was severely injured, paused slightly, and then snapped into several pieces with a few cracking sounds. Before it even hit the ground, it was completely dispersed by the sword light.

With a slanted swing of his longsword and a flick of his wrist, the sword light vanished abruptly, returning to its sheath.

Qi Ye stood in the void, his golden-patterned black robe fluttering in the wind. His imperial aura swept across the surroundings, even making the Black Mountain Demon feel a chill.

"How's Montenegro?"

“The Holy Ruler’s cultivation is profound, and Black Mountain is willing to submit.”

Those who understand the times are wise. Looking at Qi Ye, who was less than a fraction of his age, the Black Mountain Demon couldn't help but sigh. This child was truly a favorite of the heavens. If he had such talent, it wouldn't be a pipe dream for him to see through the primordial spirit.

"it is good!"

Upon hearing this, Qi Ye felt reassured. Suddenly, a thought struck him, and he turned to look in a certain direction. The Black Mountain Demon seemed to have sensed something as well, and looked in the same direction. At the foot of the mountain, a flash of spiritual light appeared, and in an instant, dozens of figures emerged from it. The one leading them was none other than Jin Guang.

"The True Path of the Profound Heart!"

Upon seeing Xuanxin Zhengzong, the four Sages of Evil Dragons immediately leaped to the front, their longswords already drawn and pointing towards the distance, instantly enveloping the entire Zheyun Mountain with a chilling aura.

"Sect Master Jin Guang, I have long admired your name."

When Qi Ye appeared at the Xuanxin Zhengzong sect, he glanced at the Black Mountain Demon. The latter nodded slightly, and Qi Ye then turned his attention to this side and landed with the Black Mountain Demon.

Qi Ye waved for the four sages to step back. The Black Mountain Demon shifted his position and landed behind Qi Ye, looking at Jin Guang and the others with an unfriendly expression.

The private affairs between the demonic and righteous sects are none of Xuanxin Zhengzong's business.

"Demon Lord Qiye, you are indeed a young talent. The Yinyue Dynasty has developed much better under your leadership than the Six Paths Dynasty."

Qi Ye chuckled upon hearing this, then asked, "Sect Leader Jin Guang, our two sects have kept to themselves for nearly twenty years. Why are you launching such a large-scale attack on Zheyun Mountain? Do you not take our Holy Dynasty's guest elders seriously?"

"Guest Elder? Ha, so the old demon has become a guest elder again. You're really getting worse with age. I've come here today to wipe out Zheyun Mountain. Demon Lord, if you retreat, you can still be safe for now. But if you insist on taking the lead, I'm afraid everything you've worked so hard to build will be destroyed in an instant."

Seeing the mockery on Jin Guang's face and hearing his murderous words, the Black Mountain Demon was filled with rage and was about to step forward when Qi Ye stopped him.

"Sect Leader Jin Guang, Black Mountain is now a member of my Holy Dynasty. I, the Holy Ruler, cannot stand idly by. If Sect Leader Jin Guang insists on going his own way, I, the Holy Ruler, will have to learn a few moves from you."

"Very well! Four generals, listen to my command! Lead your men and kill them all! Don't let a single demon escape!"

At Jin Guang's command, the four generals each led their troops to attack the people of the Yin Yue Dynasty. Seeing this, Qi Ye brandished his longsword, and the four sages of the Demon Palace immediately led their men to meet them.

“Your Majesty, there are still many wronged souls in Zheyun Mountain. Although their attack power is weak, they can still disturb the enemy. If Your Majesty agrees, I will release them immediately.”

"Then I'll have to trouble you." Upon hearing this, Qi Ye glanced meaningfully at the Black Mountain Demon. The latter's expression was somewhat unnatural, but he quickly composed himself. He unfurled the "Mysterious Yin Banner" in his hand, and it struck the black mountain peak with a crack, splitting it open. Clouds of black mist emerged from within and, guided by the Black Mountain Demon, rushed swiftly toward the battlefield.

Although the number of Xuanxin disciples was small, they were all outstanding individuals, capable of taking on three opponents at once. With various treasures at their disposal, they gained the upper hand as soon as they clashed with the Yinyue Dynasty members. Within a short half-moment, more than ten members of the Yinyue Dynasty had been killed, and several others were injured.

But at that moment, black mist suddenly rose from the battlefield, and ghostly figures kept attacking the Xuanxin disciples. Several disciples were distracted and their movements faltered, and they were killed by their opponents. Their flesh and blood were absorbed by the black mist, which further fueled the evil power.

"Everyone be careful!" Upon seeing this, a Xuanxin disciple swept away the attacking ghost shadows with his sword. At the same time, a flash of light appeared in his hand, and a fire talisman struck the ghost shadow directly. The latter screamed miserably and did not fly far before its entire figure turned into a cloud of black ash and scattered in the wind.

"This thing is extremely Yin. Fellow disciples, use the Blazing Sun Talisman to fight it."

Upon hearing this, the Xuanxin disciples, who had been suppressed, forced their opponents away. Taking advantage of this moment, streaks of blazing sun talismans shot into the air. With a surge of magical power, dozens of blazing sun orbs appeared in the air. Under the illumination of the light, the eerie ghostly aura and ghostly shadows were gradually dispelled and shattered.

"How is this possible?"

The Black Mountain Demon's eyes narrowed slightly. This "Unpredictable Soul" was a divine power he had recently mastered over the past twenty years. He had already refined it to the point of transforming Yin into Yang. He had released them this time to devour their superior flesh and blood and complete the final step. However, he did not expect that it would be broken by the talismans.

"This Blazing Sun Talisman must have been crafted by a master. Black Mountain, show us what other skills you have."

As Qi Ye watched the Xuanxin disciples gradually turn the tide of the battle, his heart sank. He had thought that the elite troops he brought were one in a million, but they were still far behind these Xuanxin disciples. Apart from the Four Sages who were still holding on, the rest of the troops were being defeated one after another.

Hearing Qi Ye's words, the Black Mountain Demon was also somewhat embarrassed. He had originally wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to achieve his goal, but now it seemed that he was in a difficult situation. If he didn't show his true abilities, this Holy Lord wouldn't be so easy to talk to.

Thinking of this, a fierce glint flashed in Heishan's eyes. He unfolded the "Black Nether Book" in his hand, and three strange-looking beasts appeared on the blank pages. Meanwhile, the "Floating Impermanent Souls" that were being dissolved by the "Blazing Sun Talisman" in the distance quickly retreated under Heishan's guidance, continuously pouring into the pages. The originally illusory images of the beasts began to solidify a bit.

After a few breaths, the "ethereal and impermanent soul" was completely absorbed, and a faint light suddenly appeared on the treasure book. Three strangely shaped beasts rushed out from it. As soon as they landed, they immediately became as big as small mountains, and their terrifying power pressed down on the battlefield.

Upon seeing this, both sides in the midst of battle were greatly alarmed. After receiving a signal, they retreated simultaneously and quickly returned to their own camps. The four Xuanxin generals looked solemnly at the three strange beasts in front of them. They had never seen these three strange beasts before and did not know how to fight them.

Qinglong Xuanjiang turned his gaze to the sect leader, who looked at the strange beast with a calm expression and said, "So it's these three evil beasts. I didn't expect you to have turned them into beast souls."

(End of this chapter)