Hell Emperor.

Chapter 657 Ye Jie - The Name of the Heavenly Demon
"come yet……"

Sensing the vast aura descending from afar, Ye Jie's eyes flashed with a sharp light. As he displayed his strength, using his cultivation at the Great Dao level to defeat the group of people in front of him, even Emperor Gouchen could not remain seated and chose to show himself.

"So you are the Nine-Turn Immortal who rules this continent? You captured the people I'm looking for, now release them."

Ye Jie spoke loudly, his tone leaving no room for doubt. Even when facing an emperor who ruled a continent, his expression remained unwavering.

"Utterly arrogant! You have violated the Heavenly Court's rules and deserve severe punishment. As for the others, they are all implicated because of you. You are the one who has brought them to their current predicament!"

With anger in his eyes, Emperor Gouchen unleashed his arrogant power as a Nine-Turn Immortal. Even his many subordinates could not withstand the pressure that seemed to set the sky ablaze, and they knelt on the ground in order to alleviate the pain emanating from their bodies.

Under the overwhelming pressure that swept in like a raging storm, Ye Jie remained unmoved, only speaking:
"I merely reported the news of the Heavenly Demon to the Jade Emperor. What wrong have I done? Aren't you the ones who are truly at fault? Your mismanagement of this continent has brought about the descent of the Heavenly Demon, causing countless innocent people to suffer. Not only do you not reflect on your mistakes, but you also cover them up after the incident. How can this be my fault?"

Emperor Gouchen was furious and roared, "Nonsense! It is clearly you who spread false information, trying to sow discord, and even injured the celestial official appointed by the Heavenly Court. It is all your fault!"

As Emperor Gouchen finished speaking, boundless killing intent descended. Ye Jie narrowed his eyes. Judging from the current situation, it seemed that a fierce battle was inevitable.

In the distance, before the many heavenly soldiers could react, they saw the two people who had just been standing in the same spot disappear at the same moment. What followed was a violent shock that was enough to cause the snow mountain to collapse.

The endless waves of energy, carrying the pressure that erupted when the two collided, almost destroyed everything around them. If it weren't for the protective array outside the mountain, half of the entire continent would probably have been wiped out. Such was the power of a full-force collision between two people at the ninth level of the martial arts realm!

"So strong..."

Feeling the boundless pressure emanating from afar, the many heavenly soldiers trembled. Only now did they realize just how terrifying the being they had been trying to stop was. If Ye Jie hadn't held back in his battle with them, none of the heavenly soldiers present would have survived; they wouldn't have lasted even a moment before being reduced to ashes.

Marshal Zhao, who arrived at the scene, was also so shocked that he was speechless, muttering to himself:

"Who exactly is that person? How could he possibly fight on equal terms with Emperor Gouchen, who rules this continent? When did such a top-tier expert appear in the world?"

What shocked Marshal Zhao was that every powerful immortal must have left their mark on the world. It should be known that cultivation resources do not just fall into the hands of immortals for no reason; one must work hard to obtain them.

The higher the cultivation level of a celestial official, the greater the resources required for further advancement. Those who can rival a ninth-level expert are all renowned figures, and their origins are always traceable. A thorough investigation would surely uncover their rise to power. However, despite Marshal Zhao's extensive resources, he couldn't trace Ye Jie's rise to prominence, even after he fought against Emperor Gouchen. The earliest record only led back to the death of Emperor Yan, but how he achieved a cultivation level comparable to Emperor Yan before that, and who his master was, remained completely untraceable.

This situation also shocked Marshal Zhao. Having left no trace in the world, yet possessing power comparable to a Nine-Turn Immortal, Ye Jie's origins were now very clear:

"He is not of this world; there is no trace of him whatsoever. He is... a celestial demon! He is in league with those celestial demons!"

"Devil!"

These words immediately caused the expressions of the nearby heavenly soldiers to change drastically. No one understood the terror and power of the Heavenly Demon better than them. Countless loyal heavenly soldiers had already fallen victim to the Heavenly Demon's wickedness and died tragically.

The Heavenly Demon has always been a fearsome existence, but who would have thought that it would appear so openly before everyone's eyes today, and even fight with Emperor Gouchen. Judging from the fighting, it seems that even Emperor Gouchen cannot suppress that person!
"You really are a Heavenly Demon! Eliminating Heavenly Demons is the duty of all immortals. I never imagined that after ruling the world, I would be attacked by a Heavenly Demon!"

The Emperor Gouchen's eyes burned with even more hatred as he looked at Ye Jie, seemingly convinced of Ye Jie's identity. Ye Jie, on the other hand, seemed somewhat bewildered.
"Wait a minute... I'm not the Heavenly Demon you're talking about. Although I'm not from this world, I have absolutely no connection with Heavenly Demons..."

As if he had overheard something, Emperor Gouchen roared angrily, "Did you hear that? He has already admitted that he is not a person of this world at all, and that he is not a Heavenly Demon! You deliberately spread false information to the Jade Emperor to sow discord between us! Now you have even come to our doorstep, preparing to devour this continent. Heavenly Demon, I have seen through all your tricks. Surrender at once!"

Ye Jie's lips twitched. He really wasn't some kind of demon. He came here just to find a way home. How did he end up becoming some kind of demon in such a muddle?

However, noticing the resentful and righteous gazes of the heavenly soldiers around him, Ye Jie knew he was in trouble. There was no way to clear his name now, and he might really be branded a demon. The people here wouldn't give him a chance to explain himself properly.

But soon, Ye Jie's eyes darkened. Given his current strength, even if Emperor Gouchen went all out, how much could he possibly harm him? There was no need to worry about anything.
"So what if I'm a demon? So what if I'm a celestial soldier? Who I am is none of your business. However, I advise you to release the person I'm looking for right away, or you'll regret it!"

How could Emperor Gouchen be afraid? He immediately roared, "Let me see just how much strength this so-called Heavenly Demon really possesses!"

After saying that, the two clashed again, their power even greater than before. The entire world seemed to tremble because of their all-out attack. Even the snow on the sacred mountain, which never melted all year round, showed signs of cracking. The pure white tranquility was gone, replaced by the terrifying aftershocks of the collision that terrified all the immortals. They would not stop until they turned the world upside down!

(End of this chapter)