Heroes' Prison

Chapter 1030 - 974: Evil Emperor Zichen

Huang Yi returned to Dragon City from Heroes’ Prison, accompanied by three new demigod Guardians.

With this, the Hero Empire had thirteen demigod Guardians, making it the most powerful force in The Second World.

"Is this the empire I am to guard?" At this moment, Ocean Mirage Ye Yujue looked around with a disappointed expression, "This continent is so weak, it’s only the equivalent of an island under our Sea God Palace!"

Ocean Mirage Ye Yujue, looking like a mermaid with golden hair and extraordinary beauty, dragged a long fishtail. His entire body was covered in scales that continuously changed colors, sometimes transforming into various different scenes, appearing noble and dreamlike. In his eyes, this Hero Empire was too impoverished, akin to a barren land compared to the Sea God Palace he once ruled over.

"The Sea God Palace is no longer what it was; now it has declined even more than this Hero Empire!" Suddenly, a steady voice arose, coming from Thunder God who was holding the Pillar of Sea God, seated by a flower pond at the top of the Sky Garden. He turned his head to gaze at Ocean Mirage Ye Yujue and said with a slight smile, "I sense the aura of the Sea God in you, as if you are the heir of the Sea God. Greetings, I am Thunder God, the contemporary heir of the Sea God, and the current Palace Master of the Sea God Palace!"

"What?! The Pillar of Sea God! The complete Pillar of Sea God!" Upon seeing the divine artifact in Thunder God’s hands, Ocean Mirage Ye Yujue’s eyes widened instantly, and that superior aura started to fluctuate intensely, with his scales changing colors wildly, revealing his inner excitement! He stared intently at the Pillar of Sea God, trembling as he said, "This is the genuine Pillar of Sea God, not a fragment or a remnant, but the truly complete Pillar of Sea God! I never expected the Sea God’s ancestor’s divine artifact to reappear! Back in the days, when I ruled the Sea God Palace, I dispatched all my sea clan forces to search for a thousand years, only finding a small number of fragments, yet you managed to collect them all!"

Thunder God nodded, gently stroking the Pillar of Sea God, and murmured, "Now, the nature’s spiritual energy in this world has become extremely scarce, far less than in your era. The aura of these divine artifact fragments can no longer be concealed by nature’s spiritual energy. In this barren world, they shine like stars in the dark, and I found them quite easily!"

"Good! Good! Good!" Ocean Mirage Ye Yujue nodded heavily, repeating the word ’good’ three times, "Your ability to restore my long-cherished Pillar of Sea God proves that you have indeed received the orthodox inheritance of the Sea God’s ancestors. It’s only natural for you to helm the Sea God Palace. From now on, I am willing to join hands with you to restore the glory of the Sea God Palace once again!"

"Sea God? Never heard of it!" At this time, Rapid Wind Wanderer Liuyun was wiping his slender sword, and slightly shook his head, "Before I was imprisoned, I traveled this world and introduced my master, Lord Takasma, to the Sword Emperor. I don’t know if the Sword Emperor ever reached divine enthronement. I suppose this Sea God of yours must have been someone after the Sword Emperor!"

"Indeed! Both Sea God and the Sword Emperor are among the Ten Great Deity Sealers of our Second World, goals we all aspire to!" Huang Yi nodded, looking up at the sky with a longing gaze that seemed to pierce through layers of space, watching the unreachable Heavenly Realm. His parents were there, and he wondered how they were doing.

"Ten Great Deity Sealers!" Blood Hand Asura, Liehong, took a blood-stained finger and sucked on it, "It seems your Second World has produced some great figures later on. When I was in the Demon Realm, I only knew that your Second World had produced four Deity Sealers, with three of them from the Dragon Clan. Unfortunately, after they reached divine enthronement and ascended to the Heavenly Realm, none chose to come to our Demon Realm; they all went to the Divine Realm. It’s a pity I never got to witness their flair!"

Blood Hand Asura, Liehong was a being born in the Demon Realm during the Eternal Ancient Era. During that time, The Second World only had Barbarian God·Lietian and three Dragon Clan Supremes succeed in divine enthronement. He hadn’t heard of the Deity Sealers from later eras.

"Alright, no matter where you come from time-wise or place-wise, from this moment on, you are Guardians of my Hero Empire. As long as the empire exists, so will you; if the empire falls, you fall with it! Next, the Seven Archdemons will surely use other methods to destroy my Hero Empire. Be ready for the fight!" Huang Yi turned his head to look at the three newly appointed demigod Guardians and said solemnly.

"Can’t wait!" Blood Hand Asura licked the fresh blood off his finger with a sinister smile, "It’s been a long time since I tasted fresh blood."

"Life was born in the ocean, where I rule all living beings!" Ocean Mirage gazed toward the direction of the ocean.

"Wherever this sword of mine can reach, that is my kingdom!" Rapid Wind Wanderer Liuyun stabbed his slender sword into the ground.

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In the space where the Seven Archdemons resided, a towering cliff at the edge of a thousand-foot-tall Ring Mountain stood a massive demonic silhouette.

This demonic silhouette wore a black dragon robe, with a black crown on his head, possessing a regal demeanor, yet emanating a vast aura of evil.

A gust of wind blew, causing his dragon robe to flutter with a whooshing sound, the overwhelming presence pressuring everything between heaven and earth.

This emperor-like demonic silhouette was named Evil Emperor, Zichen, originally the ruler of a great empire in the First World—the Zichen Empire.

He once was a mighty warrior at the pinnacle of the Heavenly Realm, known for his bloody lust and brutal empire-wide dominance, until four righteous Heavenly Knights joined forces to overthrow him.

But on the verge of his death, the King of Annihilation saved him, and he fell to become a member of the Demon Clan. He received the King of Annihilation’s favor, his strength soared, taking the final step beyond the Heavenly Realm, ascending to the Demigod Level!

Now, he is one of the key commanders under the King of Annihilation, ruling over countless members of the Demon Clan, his might far exceeding that of his past.

At that moment, he was overlooking the vast earth below, surveying the vast domain he ruled.

The expanse beneath the cliff was an endless wilderness, yet the wilderness was slowly crawling; it was, in truth, vast legions of the Demon Army!

The demon army comprised various forms: Magical Beasts, Demon Werewolves, Giant Demons, Ghouls, Eyeless Demons, Two-Headed Demons, Winged Demons, Heart-Eating Demons, Death Knights, Skeleton Mages, Undead Archers... their sight covered the land completely, not a single piece of ground was visible. As they moved, it seemed as though the very earth was moving.

At the end of the wilderness stood towering black stone gates, neatly lined up. Each gate’s center was a deep black hole, exuding a dense power of teleportation.

The endless demon army in the wilderness continued relentlessly pouring into these giant stone gates, disappearing without a trace.

These portals were all connected to the Demon King’s Gates across various continents of The Second World. The demon army stepping into those portals directly transported to The Second World, slaughtering all living creatures seen, destroying everything encountered. Until the entirety of The Second World was conquered.

"Tap tap tap!" At that moment, a general in black armor stepped in with iron-blooded strides, arriving behind the Evil Emperor, Zichen, kneeling on one leg, bowing his head respectfully, "Lord Evil Emperor, after several days of fierce battles, seven racial holy lands in The Second World have been destroyed by us, with another four racial holy lands having surrendered. Additionally, the Pain Cult Master Grohl the Regretful under the Queen of Agony has conquered the Blood Moon Continent, ready to ally with us in battle for the Central Continent; news from the Blood Demon side indicates he has convinced the Half-Beastmen Holy Land in the Central Continent to join our Demon Clan. Once the remaining forces of the Central Continent submit to us, the Oskan Royal Academy will be isolated and defenseless, the two vice presidents will not be able to stir up trouble, even relying on their Guardian Array System won’t hold against our current offensive!"

"Very well! Once we’ve destroyed the Oskan Royal Academy, The Seven Archdemons will surely reward us further!" The Evil Emperor, Zichen, nodded slightly, looking down at the endless demon army. "Just recently, the King of Hell has found a candidate for the new Eighth Great Demon King; he is a Heaven-Sent Man, more obedient and with greater potential than the Martial Emperor and T.N.T. Soon he will be officially crowned as ’King of Heavenly Demons’, we must clear the way for the arrival of this New King..."

"Evil Emperor, halt your actions for now." Suddenly, an immense and grand voice erupted from the sky, interrupting the Evil Emperor, Zichen!

The source of the voice was unknown, appearing suddenly in the heavens and earth, like rolling a heavenly decree, irresistible!

Upon hearing this voice, the countless Demon Clan in the wilderness instantly ceased crawling, all kneeling on the ground. From afar, it appeared as if the earth had suddenly sunk an inch!

Even the Evil Emperor, Zichen, atop the ringed mountain, hurriedly kneeled down, his emperor-like aura of dominion disappeared, replaced by absolute submission. He bowed his head, docilely stating, "Honorable King of Annihilation, please deliver your command."

This voice of heavenly decree was indeed from the King of Annihilation!

"Evil Emperor, I feel your loyalty, and not beyond my effort in rescuing you from the First World," The King of Annihilation’s voice carried condescending approval, "Now, the avatars of The Seven Archdemons descended upon the Oskan Royal Academy have been drawn into the river of time by the academy’s director, temporarily occupied. You must immediately, with Duke of Destruction Xueci, head to the Hero’s Continent to destroy the Hero Empire. Additionally, Pain Cult Master Grohl the Regretful under the Queen of Agony, and Dark High Priest Shi Xu under the Dark King, will proceed with you, joining forces in action."

"Understood!" The Evil Emperor, Zichen, obediently responded, promptly rising and departing, not hesitating to carry out the King of Annihilation’s command.

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"Wherever my sword can reach, is my kingdom!" This line is from the anime "Silver Soul," and some classic lines from several anime, movies, and literary works I like will be borrowed into the book.

Also, the Evil Emperor, Zichen, Remnant, Shi Xu, and others are names of the readers.