"Ah!" Ye Fan lost all his will in that moment.
At that moment, rage flared within him. Could it be that he and the Seven-Colored Demon Empress are destined to be separated forever? If so, what was the point of any of this?
Just then, the surrounding purple qi formed into Spirit Veins and raced toward the Seven-Colored Demon Empress, enveloping her completely like a cocoon.
Ye Fan said anxiously, "I hope you can emerge from this cocoon like a butterfly! I will always stay by your side and protect you!"
Three days passed with no change. Ye Fan watched the cocoon formed by the Spirit Veins with growing worry, while the Undying Phoenix quickened its pace, continuously trying to break the array.
On the fourth day, a powerful force exploded, waking Ye Fan from his sleep. He opened his eyes and instantly grew tense. He saw the Undying Phoenix and two Divine Monarchs already standing in this space, regarding him with cold sneers.
Ye Fan got up, preparing to strike. The trio’s speed far surpassed his imagination; managing to break the array in just four days was completely unexpected.
At this time, the Undying Phoenix said, "Where do you think you can escape to this time?"
The Absolute Cold Divine Monarch asked, pointing at the purple cocoon, "Senior, what is that?"
The Undying Phoenix replied, "A petty trick. Let’s deal with this kid first!"
"Alright!"
The three charged at Ye Fan, unleashing their attacks.
"Divine Dragon Power!" Ye Fan roared, unleashing a wave of power that surged toward the trio.
The three were shocked. But before the attack could connect, Ye Fan suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and stumbled to one knee. His wounds had torn open.
Having not yet recovered, he was no match for the Undying Phoenix, much less capable of exerting his full strength.
"So, he’s just a paper tiger after all!"
"Get him!"
Just then, a cracking sound drew their attention. "What’s this?" The three turned to look at the purple cocoon.
They saw that the cocoon was starting to crack.
"Just a petty trick!" The Undying Phoenix immediately launched an attack at the cocoon.
"Don’t!" Ye Fan shouted, but he was a step too late. The cocoon shattered instantly. Ye Fan’s heart sank into despair, for the one sleeping inside was the Seven-Colored Demon Empress.
At that moment, a purple aura rose from the site of the explosion, coalescing into the form of the Seven-Colored Demon Empress.
They all looked up and saw that her hair had turned purple. She emanated an otherworldly presence.
The Seven-Colored Demon Empress calmly said, "This long-lost power... It seems the Purple Power here is the most exceptional form of Ziwei Power."
She landed on the ground and looked at the trio before walking over to Ye Fan.
"Darling, what...?" Ye Fan looked at the Seven-Colored Demon Empress with curiosity, realizing her power had grown unimaginably strong.
"I absorbed the power of Demon Mountain’s Heart, and it transformed me," the Seven-Colored Demon Empress explained. "Although I haven’t found the true Demon Mountain’s Heart yet, I can now control much of the power that was once beyond my grasp!"
"That strong?" Ye Fan was astonished.
The Crownless Divine Monarch and the Absolute Cold Divine Monarch didn’t know what Demon Mountain’s Heart was, but they had heard a legend about it. The legend told that the Demon Clan had not always been the overlords of this world. In the Ancient Times, Demon Mountain fell from beyond the heavens. Afterward, numerous beasts made their homes on the mountain, transforming by harnessing its power. These birds and beasts of yesteryear eventually became the supreme rulers of the Divine Domain, reigning over more than one era. Demon Mountain’s Heart was said to be the culmination of tens of thousands of years of nurturing by the mountain itself. They had always believed this to be a mere legend. To their astonishment, the legend had become reality, and the Seven-Colored Demon Empress had reaped the benefits.
At this time, the Undying Phoenix spoke coldly, "So you’ve discovered the secret of Demon Mountain. You are indeed lucky, but what of it? You may be strong now, but you’re still far from being my match! You will ultimately die at my hands!"
"Of course, she’s not fighting alone!" Ye Fan immediately retorted.
The Crownless Divine Monarch sneered, "And who else? You, in your half-dead state?"
"No, not me. Him!" Ye Fan pointed behind the three of them.
Only then did they realize that a figure had emerged about a hundred meters behind them. The three of them jumped in alarm, as they had not detected this person’s presence at all.
This figure was none other than the Evil You Ancestor. He was supposed to sleep for many years, but an emergency had forced him to awaken. Thankfully, he had made it in time; otherwise, Ye Fan would have truly perished.
"The Evil You Ancestor!"
The two Divine Monarchs were terrified. Three of their companions had died at his hands, and seeing him now filled them with a mixture of hatred and fear.
The Undying Phoenix spoke coldly, "So you’re the Evil You Ancestor?"
"That’s right, it’s me," the Evil You Ancestor declared. "At my Master’s summons, I have come to take your lives!" His words were always arrogant and domineering, a style that suited him perfectly. He was, after all, a ferocious man.
The Undying Phoenix said, "They say that in this world, only you can pose a threat to me. I’d like to see if you have what it takes!"
"For someone of your stature to act as another’s lackey... that truly surprises me," the Undying Phoenix remarked.
The Evil You Ancestor replied, "What of it? At least he is someone worthy of my loyalty and my life. That is enough."
"Then let’s fight! Once I kill you, the Divine Domain will be mine alone to command!" the Undying Phoenix responded coldly.
In that moment, she transformed into a three-headed golden phoenix and charged toward the Evil You Ancestor.
The Evil You Ancestor declared, "You’re not worthy!"
Instantly, eighteen Rashamon were revealed. The eighteen towering, fierce Rashamon combined, forming the Rakshasa Fusion, which threw a punch that instantly shattered one of the Undying Phoenix’s heads.
The Undying Phoenix spat out a mouthful of blood and was sent flying, crashing heavily to the ground. She was a Half-step Subcestor, but not yet a Subcestor. Although they were separated by only an insignificant realm, the difference was as vast as heaven and earth.
With that one move, the Undying Phoenix was defeated by the Evil You Ancestor.
"How infuriating!" the Undying Phoenix shrieked.
She shot upwards, ascending high above Demon Mountain. Standing over its very summit, she unleashed her array.
"Master, do not panic. Allow me to slay her!"
The Evil You Ancestor charged up, and he and the Undying Phoenix began a spectacular battle in the sky.
Below, the Crownless Divine Monarch and the Absolute Cold Divine Monarch faced off against the Seven-Colored Demon Empress. In truth, they weren’t confident they could kill her.
Therefore, the Crownless Divine Monarch immediately said, "Let’s go!"
They chose not to fight the Seven-Colored Demon Empress to the death. The wounds they had received from Ye Fan had not yet healed, and fighting her in her peak state would put them at a great disadvantage. Besides, this wasn’t part of their plan; there was no need to engage in a desperate battle they had no chance of winning.
At that time, the Evil You Ancestor dominated the skies above Demon Mountain. One of his attacks descended with enough power to nearly shatter the mountain itself, shocking the Undying Phoenix. The Evil You Ancestor’s strength was far beyond her expectations.
"You are merely a visitor from beyond the heavens! Don’t push things too far. The Divine Domain has its rules. If you violate them, you will surely die!" she threatened.