Devastating news spread across the Flying Cloud Realm. To be precise, it was devastating news for the human race of the Flying Cloud Realm.

An unparalleled Demon Emperor had emerged, stirring up storms with its power alone. Not only had it killed Chen Bufan, the genius disciple of the Abyssal Sea Sacred Land, but it had also single-handedly annihilated an entire human dynasty.

The event shook the entire realm. Many human forces issued joint orders to hunt down this peerless Demon Emperor. Countless powerhouses set out to slay it, yet without exception, they all died at its hands. Even several Nirvana realm experts had fallen, further cementing its ferocious reputation.

The human race suffered heavy losses, while the demon race gained a new supreme powerhouse.

This should have been a joyous occasion for the demons. Yet the demon race could not rejoice.

This peerless fiend was far too individualistic. It rejected every invitation from the major demon saint forces and claimed a territory for itself. Many powerful demon factions had already been plundered by this monstrous crow.

Five years had passed since Su Chen's third nirvana. In those five years, this peerless fiend had become a name that struck terror into countless forces.

Below the throne, a lesser demon spoke with open admiration as it listed the tributes: "Ten seventh-grade demon whips from Tiger Venerable, ten kilograms of seventh-grade deer antlers from Deer Venerable…"

Their master, a seventh-grade Demon Emperor, had completely suppressed all the other demon venerables.

Why did these demons always send such strange gifts?

"Master, the Heavenly Demon Mountain has sent an envoy inviting you to join them."

Heavenly Demon Mountain was the largest demon force in the Flying Cloud Realm, guarded by several Demon Saints.

Su Chen refused without hesitation.

"Tell the Heavenly Demon Mountain envoy that this Emperor has no interest in joining. I am used to freedom and cannot tolerate restrictions."

The lesser demon nodded repeatedly.

"As expected of Lord Demon Emperor. Even the invitation from Heavenly Demon Mountain was rejected."

The lesser demon's eyes were filled with reverence. Heavenly Demon Mountain was the Sacred Land in the hearts of countless demons in the Flying Cloud Realm.

Once the lesser demon left, Su Chen thought to himself.

Was it not more carefree to rule his own mountain alone? Why would he join some Heavenly Demon Mountain?

Over the past few years, Su Chen had roughly figured out the layout of this realm. It was called the Flying Cloud Realm. There were many forces of varying sizes. In total, including all races, there were about a dozen saint-level powers.

Su Chen guessed that the limit of this realm was the peak of the Saint realm. To advance further, one would have to venture into the starry sky.

However, considering there might be some old schemers hidden away, this realm could still possess Saint King-level foundations. With his current strength, as long as no Saint or Saint artifact appeared, he was unrivaled.

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Not long after, a snow-white figure slipped into the hall and nestled into Su Chen's embrace. The little fellow babbled incoherently, still unable to speak.

But Su Chen understood its meaning. It was sharing the interesting things it had encountered that day.

Su Chen had adopted this little fox. He personally gathered medicinal herbs and refined pills to restore its damaged foundation. He had also given it a name.

Yuan Yuan.

Because the little fellow had a round, chubby face. He was simply keeping a pet for himself, Su Chen thought. He was a demon, after all. As his bloodline continued to evolve, his lifespan would grow even longer.

For several months, Su Chen personally guided the little fox in cultivation, helping it learn to speak as soon as possible.

Several months later, news reached him.

"A Saint's relic has appeared."

A Saint's relic would contain many good things.

Of course, for Su Chen, the real prize was not the inheritance inside the relic.

The emergence of a Saint's relic shook countless forces across the Flying Cloud Realm, both great and small.

In this flourishing cultivation era, Saints were extremely rare in the Flying Cloud Realm. A single Saint's inheritance was enough to completely transform any power. Even those forces that already had a Saint would not mind obtaining another Saint's legacy.

"The Abyssal Sea Sacred Land has come, and their Great Elder is personally leading the team!"

"Heavenly Demon Mountain has also arrived. It's the Scarlet Feather Demon Venerable, who is said to be only one step away from becoming a Saint."

"Dragon Bone Mountain… Beast Taming Sacred Land…"

"..."

One major power after another arrived at the site and entered the Saint's relic.

"What is that?"

High above the crowd, black flames burned a hole in the sky. A humanoid figure stepped out of the void, radiating a peerless aura as he looked down at everyone.

It was not a human.

It was a bird.

"It's him! That peerless fiend who annihilated an entire dynasty and killed numerous elders of the Abyssal Sea Sacred Land!"

Someone immediately recognized the figure.

It was Su Chen.

Ignoring the crowd, Su Chen flew straight into the Saint's relic.

The interior of the relic was a small world formed by the power of heaven and earth after the Saint's death. It contained countless precious treasures and rare spiritual herbs. There was even a chance of finding sacred herbs.

Su Chen's goal was simple: to quietly collect as many treasures as possible and accumulate energy. Unfortunately, there were always people who wanted to stand in his way.

"It's that fiendish crow! That crow's bloodline is definitely extraordinary. A Void Refining realm being that can fight Nirvana realm experts—if we subdue him, he could protect our Beast Taming Sacred Land for ten thousand years!"

Su Chen had encountered people from the Beast Taming Sacred Land.

Several Nirvana realm experts glared at him menacingly. Together with their tamed demon beasts, they had surrounded him with ten Nirvana realm powerhouses in total.

The Beast Taming Sacred Land could control all demons under the heavens. They naturally refused to let such a rare specimen as Su Chen slip away.

Su Chen felt speechless. He only wanted to collect some treasures in peace, yet a group of people had brought a horde of demon beasts and immediately demanded his submission.

With a strange look in his eyes, he stared at them. It really was difficult to grow stronger quietly these days.

"Since you are seeking death, this Emperor shall grant your wish."

He had always been someone who cared for the world and was willing to fulfill all reasonable requests.

"How is this possible?"

"Just what is the background of that fiendish crow?"

"They're all dead… Everyone from the Beast Taming Sacred Land is dead. Even their Great Elder has been reduced to ashes."

The powerful fluctuations drew the attention of every expert inside the Saint's relic.

That peerless fiendish crow had slaughtered all his enemies. Even the combined forces of the Beast Taming Sacred Land could not stop him.

Just as Su Chen finished eliminating the disciples and elders of the Beast Taming Sacred Land and prepared to continue searching for opportunities, he suddenly sensed a wave of danger.

His feathers rapidly transformed. Like a gust of wind, his body changed from talons to head, forming a tall human figure. He wore a dark robe, his eyes calm and indifferent, with a wheel of black flames flickering behind him.

"Abyssal Sea Sacred Land!"

A vast azure light surged forward, evolving into a terrifying killing technique that came crashing down like thousands of heavy waves.

"It's the Great Elder of the Abyssal Sea Sacred Land! He is known as the strongest expert below the Saint realm!"

"That peerless fiendish crow killed the Great Elder's disciple. He must be here for revenge."

The Great Elder of the Abyssal Sea Sacred Land had finally made his move.

Black flame runes coiled around Su Chen's arm as he met the incoming azure light head-on.