While in Battle Through the Heavens, one can pre-appoint oneself as an emperor.

Chapter 397 Lower Plane

In the vast expanse of heaven and earth, everything was a dark red. The earth and the distant mountains were tinged with a pale red hue, as if they had been soaked in endless blood, and a chilling and tragic atmosphere swept over us.

hum!

In the ruins of an ancient city, amidst broken walls and crumbling ramparts, a horrifying human tragedy is unfolding.

A series of figures in blood-red robes flew over the ruins. Their faces were fair, and they were not much different from humans in general, except that they had two sharp fangs protruding from their mouths, gleaming with a cold light.

At this moment, they traversed the ruins, grinning maliciously as they searched every corner of the rubble. Their eyes were filled with a bloodthirsty madness, treating the surviving humans like cattle and sheep to be slaughtered.

"Get out here! All of you, get out here!"

Amidst the harsh shouts and curses, an old man huddled behind a broken wall slowed his movements slightly and was struck by a blood-robed figure from afar. With a muffled thud, the old man's body turned into a cloud of blood mist, which was greedily inhaled by the demonic figure. He even licked his lips with lingering satisfaction, his crimson eyes filled with contentment.

A woman holding a child couldn't help but let out a suppressed sob. The cry had barely begun when the figure in the blood-red robe behind her kicked her to the ground. He raised his foot to stomp down, but before his foot could land, the woman instinctively shielded her child with her body, while he himself was crushed under the foot, his bones shattering. Blood and tears gushed out, staining the rubble beneath him crimson.

Such scenes are common in this abandoned city, and indeed in every corner of this continent!

The surviving humans were driven and stumbled together in the open space in the center of the ruins.

Some cried out, some trembled, and some had only numb despair in their eyes.

Those figures in blood-red robes stood in mid-air, forming a circle high above, their blood-red spears gleaming coldly. Every now and then, those who were slow to move were dragged out of the crowd and instantly turned into blood mist and were swallowed up.

Despair, like a thick, blood-red fog, enveloped everyone's hearts.

"laugh!"

However, at that moment, a deafening buzz suddenly resounded throughout the heavens and the earth, and a huge spatial rift was suddenly torn open in the distant sky!

A ghostly blue light poured down from the crack, illuminating the blood-red land. Two figures, stepping on strangely solidified ice, gracefully descended.

The man stood tall and straight like a pine tree, surrounded by an unparalleled and terrifying aura. The woman beside him wore a flowing fairy dress, had an exquisite face, and possessed a unique gentle and lively temperament between her brows.

Without a doubt, these were Chen Xiao and Qing Yanjing, who came from the Great Thousand World!

The two stood suspended in mid-air, and with a sweep of the light, the horrific scene below was immediately revealed.

At that moment, a cold killing intent flashed in Chen Xiao's eyes. Qing Yanjing's initial chill and elation upon arriving in the lower plane vanished instantly, replaced by only oppression and heaviness.

Sensing the chilling killing intent emanating from the two figures, the blood-robed figures stopped what they were doing, looked up at the sky, and for the first time, terror appeared in their crimson eyes.

"Who are you?! How dare you disturb the Demon General's blood sacrifice collection!" From among the blood-robed figures, a Blood Demon Clan member who seemed to be the highest-ranking among them stepped forward, questioning them with a fierce but weak expression.

laugh!

However, what responded to him was a dazzling, cold light.

In an instant, his head and body shattered, splattering a shower of crimson blood.

The icy voice, carrying a chilling killing intent, emanated from Chen Xiao's mouth. The moment it fell, the pressure around him suddenly surged, and an invisible spiritual pressure swept out like a tidal wave.

Those Blood Evil Clan members who were still in a state of terror felt their bodies sink, as if they were tightly bound by invisible shackles. Their bodies were stiff and suspended in mid-air, unable to struggle even slightly. They could only watch helplessly as the figure took a step forward, and an ice spear that gleamed with cold light appeared in his hand at some unknown time.

The tip of the gun trembled, producing a chilling whistling sound as it cut through the air.

Chen Xiao moved like lightning, darting through the air. He could have easily wiped out all the Blood Evil Clan members in an instant, but instead, he chose to kill them one by one.

puff!puff!

The sound of spear tips piercing flesh was continuous. With each thrust, a Blood Demon's body exploded, and scarlet blood splattered down, landing on the faces and bodies of the humans below. However, instead of feeling any unpleasant stench, they felt incredibly refreshed and at ease.

On the other side, Qing Yanjing's jade hands also flew, and spiritual power poured out like sharp blades. With each wisp of spiritual power, a piece of Blood Evil Clan was shattered inch by inch.

Amidst the carnage, she glanced at Chen Xiao's almost obsessive provocation in the distance, a hint of surprise flashing in her beautiful eyes.

Since they met, Chen Xiao had always given her the impression of being gentle and polite. She had never seen him get angry, as if he had everything under control. This was the first time she had ever seen him so ruthless and cruel!

But when she looked down, she saw the humans below staring blankly at the god-like figure in mid-air. In their numb, desperate eyes, a glimmer of light began to appear, growing stronger and stronger until it gradually coalesced into hope.

In that instant, she finally understood Chen Xiao's plan.

This massacre was not only an outlet for the pent-up frustrations within sight, but also an attempt to rekindle hope in the already desperate surviving humans below!

Blood debts must be repaid with blood!

"Screech!" "Screech!" "Screech!"

Every shot pierced flesh, every shot killed; the slaughter lasted for a full five minutes before the Blood Evil Clan disappeared from the sky.

Chen Xiao sheathed his spear and stood there. The cold light on the ice spear faded, turning into a ray of spiritual light that entered his palm.

His robes were as white as snow, and there was not a trace of blood on his body. Only his eyes still retained a coldness that had not yet dissipated.

Qing Yanjing waved her jade-like hand lightly, brushing away a cloud of blood mist. She floated down to Chen Xiao's side, her gaze sweeping over the desolate ruins below, and said softly, "It's all taken care of."

Chen Xiao nodded slightly, casting the light onto the group of surviving humans on the ground. His cold and hard eyes gradually warmed up.

Below, however, all remained deathly silent.

Everyone looked up, staring blankly at the two god-like figures in mid-air. The exhilarating slaughter they had just witnessed was still echoing in their minds.

The blood demons' mournful screams, the rain of blood splattering everywhere, and the chilling sound of the ice spear rising and falling with each stroke were like a ray of light, forcefully piercing through the despair that shrouded their hearts.

After an unknown amount of time, a suppressed sob quietly broke the silence.

The cry was soft, yet it was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples.

Then came the second and third rounds—

More and more cries merged together, initially suppressed sobs, but gradually turning into heart-wrenching wails.

The cries concealed so much grievance and pain, as if it were an attempt to release all the despair that had been building up in her heart over the years.

The cries echoed throughout the ruined city, yet they carried no trace of sorrow, but rather a sense of relief at being reborn.

After a long while, the crying gradually subsided.

Among the crowd, the child who had been sheltered by the woman broke free from the support of others and staggered to the front of the crowd, where he respectfully kowtowed to the two figures in mid-air.

This kneeling seemed to be a signal.

In an instant, the sound of kowtowing rose and fell.

The surviving humans, regardless of age or gender, all knelt on the ground and kowtowed heavily in the direction of Chen Xiao and Qing Yanjing. Their foreheads hit the cold gravel with a dull thud, but not one of them cried out in pain.

"Lord Tenjin!"

"The heavenly beings have arrived! We are saved!"

The roar, like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing, resounded throughout the heavens and earth, making the blood-red land seem to tremble slightly.

Chen Xiao looked at the kneeling crowd below, remained silent for a moment, and finally slowly raised his hand. A gentle spiritual energy descended, lifting everyone up.

His voice, no longer cold, carried a hint of soothing as it resonated throughout the surrounding area: "Rise. From this day forward, you no longer need to kneel. The Blood Evil Clan of this realm will surely be destroyed!"

Chen Xiao didn't correct these people's way of addressing them. Although it sounded strange, they needed a pillar of support.

If Chen Xiao wants to obtain the Plane Embryo, he must free this world from the enslavement of the Blood Evil Clan. Only then can he overcome his inner hurdle and get the people of this world to work together to help him sense the location of the Plane Embryo.

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Inside a dilapidated hall, the ragged survivors huddled together, surrounding Chen Xiao and Qing Yanjing in the center, chattering about the tragic state of this place.

"Since the destruction of the Holy Dragon Sect, there has been no power in this world capable of resisting the Blood Evil Clan! Those evil races have wantonly slaughtered living beings, leaving the entire continent devastated."

"If it weren't for the Blood Evil Clan suddenly slowing down their slaughter several decades ago, there would probably only be these demons left in this world, and not a trace of any other living beings could be seen anymore."

"This is all a conspiracy by the Blood Evil Clan! They keep and enslave humans so that they can have a constant supply of blood food for themselves!"

The survivors, their eyes red with grief, uttered words of sorrow and indignation that echoed in the cold, gloomy hall.

The words in his ears were filled with anguish, and even though Chen Xiao already knew this, his face still darkened.

He wasn't originally from this plane, but having witnessed such a living hell, who could truly remain unmoved?

Only by seeing and experiencing it firsthand can one truly understand why the various races of the world can always temporarily set aside their old grudges and unite against a common enemy when faced with an invasion by an evil race from beyond the realm.

Those who are not of our kind will surely have different hearts!

Once those evil races from beyond the realm occupy the vast world, the masses of people in this world will no longer have the possibility of remaining unscathed!

Qing Yanjing, standing beside her, trembled slightly upon hearing this.

Born into the ancient Futu clan, she naturally had some understanding of the evil races beyond the realm. However, seeing is believing, and this kind of excruciating suffering was far more heart-wrenching than anything she had heard from others.

"Gods! Please save us!" A heart-wrenching cry rang out, and the crowd immediately began to kneel down again.

Chen Xiao frowned slightly, raised his hand to support them, and an invisible, gentle force steadily held them up.

"Now that Xiaojing and I are here, we will not stand idly by. You two go and rest to recharge your energy." His voice was deep and resolute. "From this day forward, I will lead you to completely eradicate the Blood Evil Clan!"

The crowd was held up by that gentle force, preventing them from kneeling. But the sorrow on their faces was instantly replaced by ecstasy. Tears welled up again in their dry eyes, and choked cries of gratitude to the heavenly gods rose and fell, shaking the dilapidated rooftops and sending dust flying.

Some people trembled with excitement, clenching their fists so tightly that their knuckles turned white. Others collapsed to the ground, covering their faces and sobbing loudly, pouring out all the fear and despair that had accumulated over the years. Still others, some strong young men, suddenly straightened their backs, their eyes burning with fervent hope as they looked at Chen Xiao and Qing Yanjing.

As Chen Xiao watched the scene unfold before him, his heart grew increasingly heavy.

He turned to look at Qing Yanjing beside him, who understood and nodded slightly, her clear eyes also filled with determination.

After sending the crowd away to rest, Chen Xiao and Qing Yanjing finally had a chance to seriously consider the current situation.

"According to them, the Holy Dragon Sect was originally the most powerful force in this plane, but it was destroyed by the Blood Fiend Clan. Now, the former site of the Holy Dragon Sect has become the headquarters of the Blood Fiend Clan and has been renamed Blood Demon Mountain."

"There are three Blood Demon Kings stationed in Blood Demon Mountain, who rarely show themselves. In addition, there are three other Blood Demon Kings who are frequently active on the continent."

"As far as I know, the average strength of the Demon Kings of the extraterrestrial evil race is equivalent to that of a Sovereign in the Great Thousand Realms. Therefore, the opponents we really need to consider are these six Blood Demon Kings!"

"As for the rest, they are not a concern."

Recalling the information she had gleaned from the survivors, Qing Yanjing quickly made a summary.

Chen Xiao nodded slightly; on the surface, that was indeed the case.

Although there are many Blood Demon Kings, neither he nor Qing Yanjing are ordinary Earthly Sovereigns at the Great Perfection stage, so this matter seems easy to resolve.

However, Chen Xiao knew that the six Blood Demon Kings of the Blood Fiend Clan could create a Blood Demon Emperor, a terrifying existence comparable to the Heavenly Sovereign!

This is the biggest threat!

"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. The people of this plane have been enslaved by the Blood Evil Clan for too long. If they want to truly be reborn, they must learn to resist and wash away the past with the blood of the Blood Evil Clan."

"We killed so many Blood Demon Clan scum today. By tomorrow at the latest, some Blood Demon Clan powerhouses will definitely notice something amiss and come to investigate. Starting tomorrow, we'll take them with us and sweep through their strongholds, purging them all the way towards Blood Demon Mountain!"

"At the same time, we should do our best to liberate as many enslaved people as possible and find them a true leader, because we will eventually have to leave."

"If there is no one who can stabilize the world, even if the Blood Evil Clan is destroyed, once we leave, this world will still not see the light."

Hearing Chen Xiao's words, Qing Yanjing nodded slightly; this was the best outcome.

"But given the current state of this world, is it really possible to find someone like that?"

"Yes! Absolutely! Although the embryos of a plane lack consciousness, they possess instincts. With life ravaged and this plane facing its most desperate moment, for it to continue, a savior-like being, possessing the very essence of its destiny, will inevitably be born!"

Chen Xiao spoke with absolute certainty, for in the depths of his memory, there were many such cases.

The same applies to the seat we are currently on.

In the original timeline, when Mu Chen arrived in this lower plane, a queen named Bai Susu appeared.

This woman is a descendant of the Holy Dragon Sect and a grand-disciple of the White Dragon Supreme. With the help of many surviving elders of the Holy Dragon Sect in a manner similar to sacrifice, she has managed to reach a level comparable to the Earth Supreme in this lower plane!

Unfortunately, Bai Susu alone was ultimately outnumbered and unable to save the collapsing empire or turn the tide.

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