Yang Podi ventured alone into the Evil Demon Forest, the domain of the Evil Emperor and the future stronghold of evil soul masters.
The Evil Demon Forest was immensely rich in soul beast resources, with countless species thriving within, including many that had already gone extinct in the Star Dou Forest.
As Yang Podi strolled through the Evil Demon Forest,he appeared as though he were merely taking a casual walk, blending in like an ordinary person. Even the strongest of soul beasts instinctively avoided him, repelled by an invisible force.
When it came to the Evil Emperor, Yang Podi had always placed significant importance on him—no less than the Deep Sea Demon Whale King and the Black Dragon Di Tian. After all, spiritual-type soul masters and soul beasts were the hardest to locate and the most difficult to kill.
Moreover, as a spiritual-type soul beast, the Evil Emperor possessed exceptionally high intelligence and even cooperated with the Sun-Moon Empire's government. He was a beast that understood the intricacies of human affairs. If Yang Podi failed to take him down in one strike, the Evil Emperor would likely hide among humans, making him much harder to track down.
Following the trail, Yang Podi finally reached the depths of the Evil Demon Forest. Suddenly, the entire world around him seemed to take on an illusionary quality. Though everything appeared vivid and realistic, it lacked a certain essence—there were no living creatures around him, as if he had entered an independent space.
Sensing this, Yang Podi let out a cold snort. Instantly, the illusion shattered, and the surroundings reverted to the original Evil Demon Forest.
But then, another cold snort from Yang Podi resounded through the air, accompanied by a thunderous rumble and flashes of lightning. Flames erupted throughout the entire Demonic Forest, rapidly consuming everything and reducing it all to nothingness.
Yang Podi sneered. "A mere soul beast, and you think using a double illusion against me is enough? You're underestimating me far too much."
As the Evil Demon Forest vanished completely, his surroundings returned to their true state. Right before him stood a colossal eye with enormous tentacles, so vast that it seemed to engulf the heavens and the earth.
Without a doubt, this was the Evil Emperor. When Yang Podi reached the forest's depths, the Evil Emperor had immediately attempted to ensnare him using a powerful dual-layered illusion.
However, at this moment, the Evil Emperor seemed somewhat surprised that someone had been able to break through his double illusion.
From the Evil Emperor's perspective, the young man standing before him—despite carrying an imposing, blood-red greatsword—emitted no soul power fluctuations at all. He neither resembled a soul master nor a Title Douluo.
A deep, resonant voice echoed through the sky: "Who are you? Why have you come to the depths of my Evil Demon Forest? Are you one of my followers?"
Yang Podi chuckled coldly. "You must be the Evil Emperor, the 700,000-year-old Evil-Eyed Tyrant Emperor, leader of the Evil-Eyed clan."
A voice boomed from above, piercing straight into one's soul. "That is correct. What business do you have with me?"
"Nothing much, really. I simply want a spiritual-type soul ring, and your age fits my requirements, so I came to find you."
Upon hearing this, the Evil Emperor's tone grew furious. "How dare you! You lowly human! Do you not understand that I am the totem of the Sun-Moon Empire, its spiritual leader? I have provided them with countless contributions!"
Yang Podi nodded. "That much is true. A fierce beast cooperating with humans—truly a model for coexistence between soul beasts and mankind. It almost makes me reluctant to kill you. However, I'll give you one chance: if you offer yourself as a sacrifice, I will revive you once I ascend to godhood."
"Hah! Foolish human, you underestimate me! I am the Evil Emperor, the ruler among soul beasts!"
"I don't think that's entirely accurate," Yang Podi retorted. "At least in terms of strength, you're still inferior to the Black Dragon King, Di Tian, and the Deep Sea Demon Whale King. At most, you rank third."
The Evil Emperor was taken aback. "You, a mere human, know of the Black Dragon King Di Tian and the Deep Sea Demon Whale King? You are a soul master from the Douluo Continent!"
Yang Podi narrowed his eyes slightly. "Now that's interesting… How do you know about Di Tian and the Deep Sea Demon Whale King? Logically, you should have no contact with those two."
"As far as I know, Di Tian once traveled across the entire Douluo Star in an attempt to unite all soul beasts. Did he come into contact with you back then?"
At these words, the entire space fell into silence. A long moment passed before the Evil Emperor finally spoke. "Human, though I cannot see through your true strength, you will never obtain my soul ring or soul bone."
"Now that's more like it. If you didn't put up a fight, I'd feel bad about killing you."
As soon as Yang Podi finished speaking, a blinding white light suddenly erupted from the Evil Emperor's colossal eye, illuminating the entire sky. That radiant light shot directly toward Yang Podi.
Yang Podi narrowed his eyes slightly. The white light wasn't ordinary—it carried a terrifying destructive force, powerful enough to severely wound even an Ultimate Douluo.
But Yang Podi remained unfazed. A glint of murderous intent flickered in his eyes as an overwhelming blood-red aura enveloped the heavens, suppressing the Evil Emperor's white light. The entire space was instantly divided into two opposing forces—one red, one white.
This was Yang Podi's Asura Domain. A divine-level domain, far superior to the Evil Emperor's spiritual light.
As the two forces clashed, space itself seemed on the verge of shattering. Even the heavens trembled slightly.
Yang Podi nodded approvingly. "Not bad. Your spiritual domain is quite impressive—on par with an Ultimate Douluo's domain, perhaps even stronger in certain aspects. A pity, really."
With those words, a surge of soul power flickered across Yang Podi's forehead. His entire head radiated an astonishing crimson glow, accompanied by an eerie vibrating hum. This was his head soul bone ability: Blood Crimson Wave. As the crimson light clashed against the white light, space itself ruptured.
After just one exchange, neither side held the advantage. A thin trickle of fresh blood appeared at the corner of Yang Podi's mouth. It had been a long time since he'd last been injured—ever since reaching Ultimate Douluo, he had nearly forgotten what it felt like to take damage.
On the other side, the Evil-Eyed Tyrant Dominator's massive eye was likewise bloodshot. In terms of spiritual power, they were nearly equal, neither able to gain the upper hand.
"You're a spiritual-type soul beast, so I won't rely on my physical strength to overpower you. Let's see whose domain is stronger—whose spiritual power reigns supreme!"
As soon as Yang Podi finished speaking, his eyes shot out twin beams of blood-red light. These beams gradually condensed in midair, eventually forming a crimson Soul-Breaking Spear—his latest development, the seventh form of the Soul-Breaking Nine Styles: Extinction. Derived from his Asura Domain, this spear brought absolute annihilation.
As the crimson spear flew forward, it carried an immense spiritual penetration force, releasing a vast wave of red light. Thunderous echoes accompanied its passage, as though embodying the very laws of the universe. In its wake, the entire world fell silent.
Recognizing the terrifying power of this attack, the Evil-Eyed Tyrant Emperor poured all his strength into launching a Destruction Light from his enormous eye, attempting to block Yang Podi's strike.