I am the Thunder Emperor in the fight

As the pillar of light dissipated, Night Falcon and Night Emperor simultaneously stepped into a strange space.

This place is no longer a shattered void, nor a floating continent, but a dark sea of ​​chaos yet to be opened.

There was no ground beneath their feet, no sky above them; only a dense darkness flowed around them as if it were a tangible substance.

Within that darkness, faint, starlight-like glimmers could be seen, the essence born from the ultimate condensation of the dark source.

Ten thousand feet in front of the two, an indescribably majestic Dharma body silently floated in the very center of the dark sea.

The Dharma body was entirely black, yet it was a pure, profound, and seemingly all-consuming black.

It stands tens of thousands of feet tall, with smooth and powerful muscle lines, and its body is covered with dense ancient runes.

Each rune was slowly rotating, and with each rotation, a visible dark ripple spread outwards.

The Dharma Body's eyes were closed, its face blurred, yet it exuded an unparalleled majesty that suppressed eternity and ruled over all darkness.

The most mysterious of the five primordial bodies, according to legend, is the Ancient Body of the Night God!

Just from a distance, the Night Falcon felt an invisible pressure on its shoulders.

That wasn't intimidation, but a kind of awe stemming from the instinct of life—awe in the face of beings at a higher level than oneself.

"So this is the Ancient Body of the Night God..." Night Falcon murmured, a burning glint in his eyes.

As an avatar of Mo Yu, Night Falcon has seen many original Dharma bodies, such as the Desolate Ancestor Body and the Eternal Immortal Body.

Even so, when he saw the ancient body of the Night God with his own eyes, a look of greed couldn't help but appear in the eyes of the Night Falcon.

Because he knew that once he acquired the Night God Ancient Body, and with Qing Suxin, who had already infiltrated the Tai Ling Ancient Clan and ascended to the position of Holy Maiden, taking over the Tai Ling Holy Body, then he would have gathered four of the five original Dharma bodies!
At that time, all I need to do is use some more methods to take down the Endless Light Body of the Ancient Buddha Clan, and then I will be able to glimpse the realm of the Sovereign!

As Night Falcon's thoughts raced, on the other side, Night Emperor stood a hundred feet away beside him, also gazing intently at the Dharma body.

A slight ripple appeared in his once black eyes.

That was anticipation, and also the will to fight.

As the second most outstanding prodigy of the Black Heaven Ancient Clan in thousands of years, second only to the first ancestor of the Black Heaven, Night Emperor also has his own ambition to subdue the Night God Ancient Body!
"The test of inheritance begins."

At this moment, an ancient and majestic voice emanated from the Night God's ancient body, like a decree from a dark king, slowly echoing in every inch of this dark sea.

"The winner will gain recognition for the ancient style."

"The loser stops here."

"There are no rules, and no limits to the means."

"war!"

As the last word fell, the atmosphere between Night Falcon and Night Emperor suddenly froze.

The two have reached this point, and there's no need for further explanation.

Night Falcon also took a deep breath, and his spiritual energy slowly surged around him.

Although his true form is incredibly powerful and can suppress all heroes, he has only recently broken through to the Great Perfection of the Earthly Sovereign realm.

Although his foundation had been completely solidified by the power gained from the Trial of Annihilation, he dared not be careless in the slightest when facing an unfathomable opponent like the Night Emperor.

In contrast, the Night Emperor remained standing with his hands behind his back, his expression calm and almost expressionless, without even making any preparatory gesture.

He simply watched the night falcon silently, his eyes, like black holes, devoid of sorrow or joy, anger or resentment, containing only a pure...waiting.

While Night Falcon and Night Emperor were confronting each other, countless powerful beings in the mysterious realm of that night also noticed the situation and immediately focused their attention on a dark mirror.

"I never expected that it would be Night Emperor and Night Falcon who made it to the end. Night Emperor is a genius and strongman who has been famous for many years. It is only natural that he has reached this point, but I never expected that Night Falcon would be so powerful."

"Yes, it was just a dark horse with some fame at first, but it has grown into a giant."

"I wonder who will have the last laugh if these two fight?"

"That must be the Night Emperor. I've heard that even ordinary Heavenly Sovereigns might not be his match."

"Heavenly Sovereign, is the Night Emperor really this powerful?"

……

Whispers immediately arose from the outside world, as all the members of the Dark Ancient Clan were focused on this final battle.

After all, this battle is related to the ownership of the Night God Ancient Body, which undoubtedly attracts the attention of everyone present.

"This kid has finally met a formidable opponent. That Night Emperor is not someone he can handle. If I were him, I would know better than to surrender early. The Night God Ancient Body is not something that can be touched by outsiders."

Elder Yin Gu gazed at the two figures in the dark mirror, looked at Night Falcon, narrowed his eyes, and sneered.

Upon hearing this, Elder Heiming said calmly, "Those who can reach the Dark Sea Space have all gained some recognition from the Night God Ancient Body. As for whether they can gain the Night God Ancient Body's final recognition, that depends on the Night God Ancient Body itself, and it's not something that others can arbitrarily decide."

I remember someone who failed to pass even the first trial when they entered the Night Mystic Realm back then.

Upon hearing Elder Heiming mention his shameful past achievements, Elder Yingu's expression darkened. Just as he was about to say something, he heard Ancestor Heiyuan shudder and fall silent.

Seeing this, Elder Yin Gu could only give Elder Hei Ming a cold stare. With the latter's ambiguous expression, Elder Yin Gu turned to look at the Night Falcon in the light mirror and muttered coldly, "I'd like to see what this person can use to fight against the Night Emperor!"

"Not going to make a move?" In the space of the Dark Sea, Night Falcon looked at Night Emperor, raising an eyebrow slightly.

"You go first," Ye Tianzi said calmly, his tone even, yet revealing an indescribable confidence.

"Let me see just how capable someone is to have reached this point."

The night falcon narrowed its eyes slightly.

This posture, rather than being humble, is more like... looking down on someone.

But he didn't get angry; at this level, emotions could no longer dictate the fight.

He simply nodded calmly: "Okay."

As soon as he finished speaking, he made his move.

As soon as he finished speaking, Night Falcon raised his right hand, his five fingers forming a loose fist, and a long sword condensed from dark spiritual energy took shape in his hand.

The blade was jet black, but a faint glow flowed at the edge, amplified by the Touch of Eternal Night.

He unleashed a single slash! The blade's aura wasn't vast, only about ten feet long, yet it was condensed to the extreme.

Wherever the blade's light passed, it sliced ​​a long, thin crack in the surrounding dark sea, a crack that took a long time to heal.

This seemingly casual strike actually embodies his profound understanding of the power of darkness.

Using a single point to break through the whole, and using simplicity to manage complexity, is both an exploration and a demonstration.

As Ye Tianzi gazed at the blade of light, a flicker of emotion finally appeared in his eyes.

He raised his hand, his fingers pointing outwards like a sword, and made a light slash.

A similarly condensed black sword beam shot out!

The two sharp blades collided violently in mid-air!

laugh!
There was no earth-shattering noise, only a sharp, piercing cutting sound.

The two sharp edges remained locked in a stalemate for a moment before simultaneously vanishing, turning into specks of black light that dissipated.

A glint of light flashed in the Night Falcon's eyes.

He used seventy percent of his strength in that strike, but his opponent caught it with ease.

Moreover, he could sense that Ye Tianzi's finger strike was not delivered with full force.

“Not bad.” Night Emperor said calmly, “Your spiritual power is pure, far exceeding that of an ordinary Great Perfection cultivator. No wonder you were able to defeat You Lian and reach this place.”

As soon as he finished speaking, he took the initiative to make a move!
He remained standing with his hands behind his back, but raised his right hand, his five fingers slightly bent, and gently grabbed in the direction of the night falcon!
boom!
The dark sea surrounding the Night Falcon suddenly boiled!
Countless chains of darkness shot out from all directions, each one flowing with ancient runes and radiating terrifying binding power, frantically coiling towards the Night Falcon!

Night Falcon's eyes narrowed, and he retreated rapidly while his ten fingers flicked wildly!
"A Thousand Threads Broken!"

Countless dark threads shot out from his fingertips, colliding violently with the chains!

Chi Chi Chi!
Silk threads and chains intertwine, entangle, and tear!
For every chain that is severed, more chains will emerge from the darkness, endlessly!

Night Falcon narrowed his eyes slightly; the strength of these chains far exceeded any binding-type divine power he had encountered before.

Moreover, he could sense that these chains were not a full-force attack from the Night Emperor, but merely a casual gesture!

His mind raced, and he suddenly clasped his hands together!

"A thousand threads, a myriad of blades!"

The dark threads suddenly recoiled, condensing into tens of thousands of tiny dark blades in front of him!

These blades covered the sky and shot out in all directions!

Boom boom boom boom!

The sound of continuous, dense explosions echoed!

Each blade exploded, shattering several chains into pieces!
In the blink of an eye, the overwhelming chains were swept away!
A hint of approval flashed in the Emperor's eyes: "Good response."

As soon as he finished speaking, he finally moved.

With one step, his figure vanished from the spot in an instant!
The night falcon's pupils constricted slightly!

His senses couldn't detect any trace of the Night Emperor at all!

Instinctively, he crossed his arms to protect his chest, and at the same time, his spiritual power surged out wildly, condensing into a thick dark barrier in front of him!

boom!
A fist slammed solidly into the barrier!

That fist looked ordinary, but it contained terrifying power that could shatter stars!
The dark barrier trembled violently, and countless fine cracks appeared on its surface. It lasted only a moment before it exploded with a bang!
The night falcon flew backward like a cannonball, leaving a long trail in the dark sea!

He steadied himself, looked down, and saw that his arms were trembling slightly.

His protective spiritual energy had been mostly dissipated by the impact. If he hadn't managed to deflect the force in time, that punch would have been enough to injure him.

Night Emperor stood where he had been standing and slowly withdrew his fist.

He looked at the night falcon, and a hint of genuine interest finally surfaced in his black, abyssal eyes.

"You can take a punch from me without getting hurt." He said slowly, "You're more interesting than I imagined."

Night Falcon took a deep breath, suppressing his surging blood and qi, and looked at Night Emperor as well.

This punch made him truly realize how terrifying his opponent was.

Besides the overwhelming difference in their cultivation levels, Night Emperor's understanding of darkness and his mastery of power also terrified Night Falcon.

This person truly deserves to be called the most outstanding genius in the history of the Black Sky Ancient Clan!
But there was no fear in his eyes.

“The probing is over,” Night Falcon said slowly, his aura beginning to rise. “Next, it’s my turn.”

Ye Tianzi raised an eyebrow slightly, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"it is good."

Outside the secret realm, on the main viewing platform, everyone held their breath, staring intently at the light screen.

Although the first encounter between the Night Falcon and the Night Emperor was merely a test, it captivated them completely.

That slash, that grab, that punch—each move was incredibly simple, yet contained a chilling power.

It was a powerful return to simplicity, a terrifying unfathomable depth.

"The Night Emperor... truly lives up to his reputation," someone murmured.

"But the Night Falcon is no slouch either! To withstand a punch from the Night Emperor without getting hurt, no one else present could do that!"

"Yes, I thought it would be a crushing battle, but it turned out to be a fierce and intense struggle!"

The Black Abyss Ancestor's gaze was intense as he slowly said, "Neither of them has used their true strength yet. It seems that the real duel has only just begun."

Elder Heiming's hand, which was stroking his beard, trembled slightly, his eyes filled with anticipation and tension, while Elder Yingu's face was gloomy.

At this moment, the entire Black Sky Ancient Clan was waiting.

We await that true, epic showdown. (End of Chapter)