Chapter 0786 Totem Demon Horn

Chapter 786: The Demonic Horn Totem

The news of Long Shengkuang's sudden increase in strength had spread throughout both Sword Islands.

Everyone guessed that the people from the Profound Domain had suddenly enhanced Long Shengkuang's power just to defeat Qin Yun.

The fact that Long Shengkuang's power enhancement caused such a massive disturbance, filling the sky with sinister energy, made it clear that this was no ordinary enhancement.

It was power obtained from a malevolent deity through a sacrificial ritual.

That kind of power was terrifying and completely malevolent.

Upon hearing that Qin Yun had returned from the Immortal Soldier City, Yang Shiyue and Mother Yun Yao rushed over.

"Xiao Yun, Long Shengkuang now is not the same as before!" Yang Shiyue said urgently as soon as she entered the hall and saw Qin Yun.

"What happened?" Qin Yun asked.

"He's possessed by a powerful evil spirit!" Yang Shiyue's expression was grave. "It might very well be the legendary Evil God!"

Bao Changshou said solemnly, "The Evil God is everywhere. As long as someone embraces evil and practices demonic arts, they can become a follower of the Evil God!"

Yang Shiyue continued, "Xiao Yun, you must not continue with the tournament! The fragment of the Evil God's soul inside Long Shengkuang won't awaken readily. But if it does, it will definitely target you—because the Evil God wants the Star Monarch Rune Soul you possess!"

During the sacrificial ritual, Long Shengkuang's memories must have been revealed to the Evil God, which was how the Evil God learned that Qin Yun possessed the Dual Mystic Pattern Soul.

That was why the Evil God had descended a powerful portion of its soul into Long Shengkuang's body—to help him seize Qin Yun's Dual Mystic Pattern Soul!

"Sister Yang, I will definitely defeat that guy!" Qin Yun clenched his fist. "An Evil God possession? Then I'll slay the god!"

Yang Shiyue had initially wanted to persuade Qin Yun further, but hearing his words, she could only give up.

"Then be very careful when the time comes!" Yang Shiyue knew Qin Yun was strong, but she also understood how terrifying Long Shengkuang's current state was.

After Yang Shiyue and Mother Yun Yao left, Qin Yun retired to his room.

...

The next day, the Sword Martial Conference finally continued!

That morning, Qin Yun received shocking news:

The entire Jian Family had withdrawn!

Even Jian Ruyan had withdrawn from the Sword Martial Conference!

This showed just how frightening Long Shengkuang's current strength was.

The Jian Family had originally hosted the Sword Martial Conference to showcase their power.

But now, because of Long Shengkuang's overwhelming strength, the Jian Family had abandoned all pride and instructed their disciples to withdraw.

Originally, twenty-four competitors were scheduled to fight that day, but now only eight remained in the competition!

The Jian Family's disciples, Yang Shiyue, and even some of the Long Family's members had all withdrawn!

This sent shockwaves across both Sword Islands.

Everyone knew that Long Shengkuang, with his Midstage Xuanwu Realm cultivation, had strength rivaling the Martial King Realm, and they eagerly anticipated the upcoming battle.

But now, the Jian clan’s disciples and Yang Shiyue had backed out.

Qin Yun, however, did not give up. Yao Fang used the *Nine Ultimate Soul-Sealing Needle* to help him quickly advance to the Midstage Xuanwu Realm, giving him a power boost!

Having broken through, he was confident in defeating Long Shengkuang, now possessed by the evil god!

Qin Yun arrived at the arena and saw Long Shengkuang.

Long Shengkuang wore luxurious golden dragon-embroidered robes, with a long black horn protruding from his head, yet no evil energy radiated from him.

He looked just as cocky and dismissive as ever.

Qin Yun also couldn’t spot anything off about Long Shengkuang—in his eyes, Long Shengkuang remained unchanged.

The Profound Domain’s hunched elder, upon seeing Qin Yun and Bao Changshou arrive, jeered, "Took you long enough. I thought you’d fled! Qin Yun, you’re truly brave for not withdrawing!"

The people of the Profound Domain seemed delighted.

Jian Shitian was also worried sick about Qin Yun, having assumed he had withdrawn as well.

"Long Shengkuang injured my shoulder—this score isn’t settled. Why would I withdraw?" Qin Yun glared at Long Shengkuang and said coldly.

The hunchbacked elder turned to Jian Shitian and said, "Jian Shitian! How about this—let Qin Yun and Long Shengkuang fight directly for the championship!"

"Right now, the only ones still participating are Qin Yun and our people!"

The Profound Domain’s side actually demanded jumping straight to the finals!

This immediately set off roaring cheers from the crowd.

"If you’re willing, then it’s settled!" Jian Shitian, fearing that delaying would put Qin Yun at a disadvantage—who knew what tricks Long Shengkuang might pull to grow stronger—agreed.

The Profound Domain’s side was also worried Qin Yun might flee if intimidated, so they pushed for an immediate final battle.

Besides, only Long Shengkuang could take Qin Yun on!

If any other geniuses from the Profound Domain faced Qin Yun, they’d get slaughtered.

Now, the whole arena became their battleground!

Though there were several dueling platforms here, there was no time to clear them away.

Qin Yun and Long Shengkuang stood in the center of the arena.

Suddenly, the gong rang out—the battle had begun!

Yet, neither Long Shengkuang nor Qin Yun moved.

This got the crowd muttering in confusion.

Qin Yun remained still because he sensed an invisible pressure locking him in place, making movement difficult.

Long Shengkuang’s eyes suddenly changed—they glowed green, burning with savage cruelty.

Just by meeting Long Shengkuang’s gaze, it was like seeing the most evil and cruel acts in the world.

"Qin Yun, I’ll give you one chance—send Yang Shiyue to my chambers tonight!" Long Shengkuang’s voice was hoarse, like two voices overlapping.

Qin Yun knew that Long Shengkuang was possessed by an evil god.

"In your dreams!" Qin Yun roared furiously, his voice low and cold.

"Qin Yun, Yang Shiyue possesses the rare Dark Moon Sacred Body. If you hand her over to me, I will grant you the power of the evil god, allowing you to rule the Spirit Wasteland!" Long Shengkuang sneered.

Qin Yun clenched his fists, his voice seething with rage: "How dare you target Sister Yang! Whether you're an evil god or some other monstrosity, I will destroy you!"

"Qin Yun, you're no saint either. I can sense the demonic thoughts within you! Stop pretending—you just want Yang Shiyue for yourself, don't you?" Long Shengkuang laughed sinisterly. "Trust me, you'll gain nothing from her. But if you give her to me, the evil god’s power will be yours for the taking!"

As soon as Long Shengkuang finished speaking, black lightning arced down, carrying terrifying evil energy.

With the emergence of this all-consuming evil force, the entire arena trembled violently, as if the barrier would shatter at any moment.

"Don't even think about it!"

Though Qin Yun was momentarily shaken by the evil power Long Shengkuang unleashed, his fury overpowered his fear.

*Whoosh!*

Qi erupted violently from Qin Yun's body.

The evil force restraining him was gradually torn apart.

"Qin Yun, I gave you a chance, but you refused to take it. Don't blame me now!"

Long Shengkuang sneered malevolently. "Don't worry, I'll imprison your soul so you can watch as I claim the Dark Moon Sacred Body, hahaha..."

Their conversation did not reach the outside world, as Long Shengkuang didn't want too many people to know about Yang Shiyue's Dark Moon Sacred Body.

"I'll rip you to shreds, you bastard! An evil god, huh? Sooner or later, I'll find your true form and annihilate you completely!"

Qin Yun’s fury ignited!

The Dark Sun’s righteous soul roared in fury, unleashing a surge of unyielding righteous energy!

*Whoosh!*

The evil restraints Long Shengkuang had imposed were shredded by Qin Yun.

Finally, Qin Yun could move again!

Long Shengkuang reeled from the sudden surge of righteous energy from Qin Yun and hastily retreated.

"You... you've reached the Mid-stage Xuanwu Realm?"

Long Shengkuang was stunned—Qin Yun had only just entered the Xuanwu Realm, yet now he had already advanced to the mid-stage.

Such a breakthrough speed was unprecedented, even in the Profound Domain.

"Fine, fine! Then today, I'll take your Dual Mystic Pattern Soul and end your genius here and now. No matter how exceptional you are, once you're dead, you're nothing but dust!"

Black scales burst forth across Long Shengkuang's body.

Cursed draconic scales, oozing dark corruption, covered his form, making him appear monstrous.

"Xiao Yun..." Yang Shiyue clenched her jade-like fists nervously, terrified for Qin Yun.

At this moment, everyone could see that Long Shengkuang's condition was utterly unnatural.

However, the people of the Mystic Realm were overjoyed, as they also knew that Long Shengkuang contained a fragment of the Evil God's soul within him.

It could be said that Long Shengkuang was chosen by the Evil God!

Even more horrifying, the horns on Long Shengkuang's head suddenly grew longer and larger, covered in strange mystic runes!

"It's a demonic totem!" a Runes Master from the Sword Clan shouted, his eyes blazing as he stared at the massive horn crackling with black lightning.

"And it's a Grand Dao-level totem!"

"What the hell happened to Long Shengkuang?"

"Has he cultivated a demonic totem?"

Even the Mystic Rune Masters from renowned orthodox sects burned with envy at this innate demonic Dao totem!

Long Shengkuang's sudden transformation sent the crowd wild with shouts and screams!

Little did they know, Long Shengkuang had already become an avatar of the Evil God!

Qin Yun kept firing his Ultimate Dragon Palm from a distance, but the attacks bounced off the trembling black dragon scales.

"Qin Yun, die now!"

Long Shengkuang's voice was hoarse and menacing as a black beam shot from his massive horn, instantly piercing Qin Yun's chest.

"Ah!" Qin Yun cried out in agony, sent hurtling backward.

Long Shengkuang swiftly charged forward, raising his hand, aiming to slash at Qin Yun's throat.

As he flew backward, Qin Yun twisted his body sharply, dodging the black claw.

At the same time, one of his arms erupted with the furious cry of a Sky Lion, forming gleaming claw-blades.

Swish!

Qin Yun's claw slashed across, leaving several gashes on Long Shengkuang's black scales.

After executing the Sky Lion's Dragon-Slaying Claw, Qin Yun's attack was no mere phantom lion's paw—it appeared as a solid, razor-sharp weapon!

At first, the crowd mistook Qin Yun's attack for some kind of weapon, but upon hearing the truth, they realized it was the totem martial arts of the Sky Lion!

This was a long-lost totem, and those who could master the Sky Lion's totem martial arts were exceedingly rare!

Long Shengkuang's damaged scales quickly regenerated, leaving him stunned. He never expected some nobody from the Spirit Wasteland to wield such terrifying Celestial Beast power!