Chapter 2422 — Chapter 2422 Divine Paragon Unleashed

"Go out all…? So you're claiming that you're still hiding some strength?" The Supreme Ancestor narrowed his eyes at Yuan, his gaze filled with anger.

Without another word, Yuan unleashed his Chaotic Essence, and his already terrifying aura twisted into something utterly incomprehensible, as though the Demon God himself had descended upon the world.

Due to his Demonic Awakening, which increased his Chaotic Essence when in his demon form, his already powerful Chaotic Essence only became even more powerful.

"Ready or not, here I come!" Yuan shouted as he charged at the Supreme Ancestor, who continued trying to keep his distance from Yuan because of his flames.

Although the flames caused him no physical pain, they still melted his body and hindered his movements. However, their most troublesome trait was their ability to burn away his energy.

In an attempt to keep Yuan away, the Supreme Ancestor used Void Manipulation and attacked at the same time.

Unfortunately for him, Yuan could also use Void Manipulation at a similar level, and none of his attacks were effective against Yuan, who could easily recover from any damage he received.

For the first time, the Supreme Ancestor experienced what it was like for humans to face demons in their earliest encounters—battling an incomprehensible existence that simply refused to die.

It wasn't that Yuan had surpassed the Supreme Ancestor in strength, either. Even with his Chaotic Essence, he still fell slightly short. What made him so troublesome was his absurd resilience, which turned the battle into a never-ending ordeal for the Supreme Ancestor.

Seeing the Supreme Ancestor struggle against Yuan, the Supreme Adviser—who had initially chosen not to intervene, confident his presence wouldn't be necessary—finally decided to step in and assist the Supreme Ancestor.

"Supreme Blood Arts, Grand Severance!"

The Supreme Adviser unleashed a crimson arc of blood, aiming directly at Yuan's back.

Yet Yuan didn't even spare it a glance, much less attempt to block it.

A moment later, the attack struck him squarely, but to no one's surprise, it caused no damage. Yuan didn't so much as flinch, continuing to chase after the Supreme Ancestor as if the Supreme Adviser didn't exist at all.

The Supreme Adviser, who had never suffered such blatant disregard, trembled with fury, his rage boiling over as he unleashed an even more relentless barrage of attacks upon Yuan.

"This… goddamn monster!" The Supreme Ancestor cursed out loud as he stopped running away and unleashed his most powerful techniques at Yuan.

"Supreme Blood Arts, Crimson Mirage!"

The Supreme Ancestor severed one of his own arms, letting his blood pour freely into the air.

From that flowing crimson, many figures began to take shape, molding itself into a perfect replica of him, creating multiple clones in seconds.

Yuan created a massive avatar, but he also used Blood Manipulation on it, turning it into a crimson giant.

With one swing of its sword, the avatar completely annihilated the Supreme Ancestor's clones.

"What is that ridiculous technique?!"

The Supreme Ancestor stared at the giant behind Yuan with widened eyes.

In the next moment, the Supreme Ancestor chose to imitate Yuan, conjuring a crimson giant of his own. However, unlike Yuan's avatar, his creation lacked refinement, its form crude and unstable.

Not long after, the two towering figures collided, their clash shaking the heavens.

Though the Supreme Ancestor's construct was inferior in form, it compensated with raw might, fueled by the overwhelming energy of an Absolute God.

Still, it fell short and ultimately lost to Yuan's avatar after a couple of exchanges.

After shattering the crimson giant, Yuan's avatar went straight for the Supreme Ancestor.

The crimson avatar unleashed a relentless barrage, each strike growing heavier and more devastating than the last.

"This… irritating bastard!" the Supreme Ancestor roared, his defenses finally breaking under the overwhelming assault. In the next instant, his entire body was obliterated.

However, for demons, the heart was not merely a vital organ. It served as their heart, Dantian, and even their soul. As such, it was far more resilient than a human's soul refined with Soul Strength, making it exceedingly difficult to destroy.

At Yuan's current level, even with his overwhelming strength, he could not shatter the heart of an Absolute God without resorting to Eternal Essence.

Such a core was comparable to roughly thirty percent of Saaruk's power, and considering Saaruk stood among the upper echelon of Eternals, an Absolute God could realistically rival nearly half the strength of an ordinary Eternal.

Since Yuan couldn't destroy the Supreme Ancestor's core, he regenerated back to full seconds later.

"Looks like you cannot kill me, either." The Supreme Ancestor remarked with a cold smirk on his face.

"I wouldn't be so sure about that if I were you," Yuan replied with a profound smile.

The Supreme Ancestor's brows furrowed as he wondered if Yuan was just bluffing or really had more tricks hidden in his sleeves.

"So, when are you going to fight seriously?" Yuan suddenly asked him.

"What do you mean? I have been fighting seriously this whole time."

"I mean, you haven't really displayed the power of an Absolute God besides infusing some of your energy into your blood. Surely, you can do more than that as an Absolute God, or you're no different from a True God."

The Supreme Ancestor narrowed his eyes. Yuan was right—he had been holding back the power of an Absolute God.

However, it wasn't out of arrogance or because he deemed it unnecessary. Rather, it was a force so dangerous that it was reserved only for true life-and-death situations.

Although he couldn't kill Yuan, the reverse was equally true.

The battle had reached a deadlock with neither side able to truly end the other, so his life was not in genuine danger.

"I am not foolish enough to use a power that could destroy myself when my life is not in any danger," remarked the Supreme Ancestor.

"Oh? It's that powerful?" Yuan raised his eyebrows, his interest piqued.

"What the hell would you know when you're not even a True God, much less an Absolute God?" The Supreme Ancestor sneered in disdain.

"…"

After a moment of silence, Yuan spoke, "In other words, you'll only use that power when your life is threatened, huh?"

In the next moment, Yuan summoned the Demon Devouring Sword, a cold smile spreading across his lips.

"I had hoped to defeat you without relying on this power… but it seems that was too much to expect at my current level."

"What… What is that sword?" the Supreme Ancestor muttered, his body trembling at the ominous aura it exuded.

"Bastard! How many have you slaughtered with that weapon?!" the Supreme Adviser shouted, his voice filled with alarm.

The sword exuded a terrifying presence perceptible only to demons—a malignant aura akin to killing intent, forged through the slaughter of countless lives.

Without offering a response, Yuan activated the Demon Sealing Zone, erecting a barrier around himself and the Supreme Ancestor, as though he intended to fight to the death within it.

"This blasphemous power!!! You were a Demon Sealer this entire time?!" the Supreme Ancestor recoiled in shock, his face twisted with disbelief.

"You wanted to learn Demon Sealing Aura, right? Why don't I teach you… just like how I taught the others?"

A vicious light flickered in Yuan's eyes as an immense amount of Demon Sealing Aura exploded from his body.

"Against someone who used to be a Supreme Ruler, I guess it'll be fine to go all out for once…"

Yuan closed his eyes and recalled Tian Chenyu's memories.

"Demon Annihilation Array."

The Demon Sealing Zone suddenly shifted, its surroundings warping as it transformed into a massive structure—one that closely resembled the Demon Sealing Clan's Grand Library.

At the same time, the Supreme Ancestor felt his strength being steadily siphoned away by the array. The entire space was saturated with overwhelming Demon Sealing Aura, and under its influence, his power was not only being drained but actively suppressed.

However, Yuan wasn't done yet.

Countless shimmering swords materialized out of thin air, blanketing the entire space like a gleaming storm ready to descend.

"Demon Annihilation Legion."

The swords formed by the Swords of Eternal Torment began to expand and reshape, contorting into humanoid figures—each one taking form as a warrior, armed with a shimmering sword in hand.

Each of these warriors exuded immense Demon Sealing Aura, enough to instantly seal a ninth-level False God with a single strike.

Yuan then lowered himself, taking a seat upon the demon that was summoned using the Demon Devouring Sword, his presence towering over the field like an unrivaled sovereign.

"You son of a… You can't be…" The Supreme Ancestor's eyes trembled as a long-buried memory of a figure who had once plunged their world into terror countless eons ago surfaced.

"Allow me to reintroduce myself," Yuan said calmly, his gaze unwavering. "I am called Yuan now, but I was once known as Tian Chenyu—"

He paused, his presence deepening as the air itself seemed to grow heavier.

"—or, as others liked to call me, Divine Paragon."