Chapter 96: Chapter 96: The Awakening
The endless battle between Chan Lang and the Demon Emperor raged on for years, shaking the very foundation of the Demon Realm. The skies were painted in blood-red hues, and the once-mighty citadels of the demon race had turned into ruins. The sect disciples, now battle-hardened warriors, had surpassed their limits time and time again.
Meanwhile, Chan Li observed everything from the void, his expression calm yet filled with intrigue. His wife, Tang Yu, stood beside him, her once-mortal frame now exuding an ethereal glow, evidence of her rapid growth in cultivation.
"Our son has truly grown into a monster of his own," Tang Yu said, her gaze locked on Chan Lang as he clashed with the Demon Emperor, their blows shaking space itself.
Chan Li chuckled. "He takes after his father. Relentless, reckless, but undeniably brilliant."
The battle continued, lasting for an entire year, with neither side willing to concede. Finally, Chan Lang, pushing beyond his known limits, activated a forbidden technique passed down by his father a technique so powerful it was said to collapse entire realms.
The sky split open, and golden divine energy surged from his body, forming a celestial dragon that coiled around him. The moment he unleashed its full power, the Demon Emperor's expression turned grim. He roared, summoning every ounce of his demonic might, but it was too late.
Chan Lang's final strike descended.
A radiant explosion engulfed the battlefield. When the dust settled, the Demon Emperor lay motionless, his body reduced to nothing but ashes. The remaining demon forces, witnessing their leader's fall, immediately surrendered, their morale shattered.
The Realm of Gods Reacts
The fall of the Demon Emperor sent shockwaves throughout the heavens. The arrogant gods, once watching from their divine thrones, realized the threat posed by Chan Lang and the Heavenly Mystic Sect.
Inside the Celestial Palace, an emergency meeting was held. Ancient gods and celestial kings gathered, their faces grim.
"The son of the Heavenly Mystic Sect Leader is far too powerful," one of them muttered.
"If he continues to grow at this rate, he may even surpass the old rulers of the Divine Realm."
"We must act before it's too late. We must subjugate the Heavenly Mystic Sect."
Little did they know, Chan Li was already watching them.
"So... the gods have finally noticed? Took them long enough," he mused, sipping his tea as he lounged in his celestial pavilion. "Should I give them a little surprise?"
Tang Yu rolled her eyes. "You always enjoy teasing the heavens, don't you?"
Chan Li grinned. "Of course. What's life without a little fun?"
The Sect Prepares for War
With the Demon Realm now under Chan Lang's control and the gods scheming in the background, it was only a matter of time before the next great war erupted. The Heavenly Mystic Sect disciples, now stronger than ever, returned from their conquests, their blood boiling for the battles to come.
Chan Li gathered them in the Grand Hall. His gaze swept over the new generation of warriors, his voice calm yet imposing.
"You've conquered the demons. But this is only the beginning. The gods believe they rule the heavens... let's see how long they can hold onto that delusion."
Excitement spread through the disciples like wildfire.