《Heaven Defying Demon》 The Supreme Shura’s Fall and Rebirth Chapter 1 ¨C The Supreme Shura¡¯s Fall and Rebirth The sky burned with golden lightning. The heavens roared in fury, their wrath descending upon one man¡ªa being who had defied them for millions of years. Ji Yang, the Supreme Shura. His crimson robes were drenched in his own blood, his once-indestructible body riddled with wounds. And yet, his golden eyes still burned with unyielding defiance. For countless eons, Ji Yang had walked the forbidden path, merging his own terrifying techniques with the knowledge of the Ancient God. He had slaughtered gods, shattered celestial sects, and stood at the peak of the God Realm¡ªuntouchable, unstoppable. But power invites betrayal. And betrayal had come from the one he trusted most. Ji Yang¡¯s gaze locked onto the young man standing before him¡ªhis disciple, the one he had raised like a son. Now, that same disciple stood against him, cloaked in false righteousness and greed. The disciple¡¯s voice trembled, yet he tried to sound resolute. ¡°Master¡­ your power is too dangerous. Even the heavens fear you. You are an anomaly, a demon among gods¡­ If I don¡¯t stop you, no one else will.¡± Ji Yang chuckled, his bloodstained lips curling into a mocking smile. ¡°And you think the heavens will let you take my power?¡± The disciple flinched, his grip on his divine weapon tightening. Ji Yang already knew the truth¡ªhis disciple was nothing more than a pawn, a fool manipulated by the Supreme Gods. A pathetic dream.Royal Road is the home of this novel. Visit there to read the original and support the author. Ji Yang had created three forbidden techniques, each feared even among the gods: The Soul-Sucking Technique ¨C A technique capable of devouring the very essence of the living and the dead alike. The Alchemy Technique ¨C A technique that refined not just pills, but the very essence of existence itself. The Yin-Yang Technique ¨C A forbidden power so terrifying it could twist fate itself. And his disciple had coveted them all. BOOM! A massive explosion rocked the heavens as eleven Supreme Gods struck at once, their combined power shattering space itself. Ji Yang roared in defiance, unleashing his forbidden techniques. The sky split apart, divine beings fell like broken stars, and the entire God Realm trembled under his wrath. But even he could not withstand the heavens¡¯ judgment and the betrayal of those he once trusted. As his body was obliterated, he could feel his very soul being erased from existence. And yet¡ª Ji Yang did not die. --- Rebirth in the Mortal World ¨C The Fallen Genius of the Ji Family Tengo City ¨C Ji Family Residence Darkness. An endless, suffocating void. Ji Yang¡¯s soul drifted in the abyss, caught between death and rebirth. His very existence had been torn apart¡­ but something deep within him refused to vanish. And then¡ª BOOM! A pulse of energy erupted from the depths of his being. A force so ancient, so powerful, that even Ji Yang had never encountered it before. The next moment, he awoke. His lungs filled with air, his eyes snapped open, and an overwhelming sense of weakness flooded his body. This was not his true body. This was the body of Ji Yang, the fallen genius of the Ji Family, one of the Three Major Families of Tengo City. A waste. A cripple. A failure. Ji Yang¡¯s expression darkened as he scanned his new body¡¯s condition. His profound veins were sealed, preventing him from cultivating. But that was not the most shocking part. His new body possessed something beyond comprehension¡ªa Divine Physique that should not exist in the mortal realm. The Heavenly Demon Body. A physique so rare, so powerful, that even in the God Realm, it had existed only in myths. And yet, in this weak mortal shell¡­ It was sealed. Ji Yang¡¯s fingers clenched into a fist, his lips curling into a slow, terrifying smile. ¡°The heavens¡­ tried to erase me.¡± His voice was hoarse, yet filled with boundless killing intent. ¡°And now¡­ they have given me this?¡± This was no punishment. This was an opportunity. He would unlock the Heavenly Demon Body. He would tear through this mortal world. And then¡ª He would return. The Supreme Shura had fallen once. He would never fall again. --- End of Chapter 1 Chapter 2 – The Awakening of the Asura Chapter 2 ¨C The Awakening of the Asura Ji Yang sat in deep meditation, his mind consumed by a single thought¡ªthe cultivation levels of this world. Unlike the God Realm, where he once reigned supreme, this world followed an entirely different path. Cultivation Stages: 1. Body Refinery Stage ¨C Strengthening the physical body. 2. Foundation Building Stage ¨C Establishing a stable foundation for cultivation. 3. Profound Heaven Stage ¨C Mastery over profound energy. 4. Soul Harmony Stage ¨C Harmonizing one¡¯s soul with the world. 5. Spirit King Stage ¨C Ascending to a near-divine state. 6. Nirvana Stage ¨C A rebirth, shedding the limitations of mortality. Cultivation was not just a path to power¡ªit was the pursuit of immortality. But Ji Yang knew better. Immortality was a lie. People chased after it, believing cultivation was the answer. Yet, most were bound by rules, shackled by laws, and too afraid to defy the heavens. That¡¯s why Righteous Cultivators failed. They followed the will of the heavens, never daring to challenge them. But Demonic Cultivators? Ji Yang¡¯s golden eyes gleamed coldly. "When one path is blocked, we carve another. That is why I walk the demonic path."Reading on Amazon or a pirate site? This novel is from Royal Road. Support the author by reading it there. Power ruled all. The strong dictated fate. The weak existed only to serve. And in this world, only power mattered. Cultivation Techniques Ji Yang shifted his focus to techniques, analyzing what this world had to offer. Yellow-grade techniques ¨C Basic, suitable for beginners. Black-grade techniques ¨C Stronger, but far from the peak. Profound-grade techniques ¨C Used by elite cultivators. Earthly-grade techniques ¨C The strongest known to most people, granting immense power. Ji Yang smirked. "These people have no idea what true power is." Even Earthly-grade techniques were laughable compared to what he had mastered in the God Realm. But before he could ponder further¡ª BANG! The door to his chamber burst open. Ji Tao stormed in, his face twisted with arrogance. "Ji Yang," he sneered. "Kneel." Ji Yang remained seated, his expression indifferent. Ji Tao¡¯s lips curled in disdain. "Are you deaf? You no longer have the protection of the Ji Family. Do you think you can still act high and mighty?" Ji Yang slowly rose to his feet. Even without cultivation, his mere presence made Ji Tao instinctively flinch. And then¡ª Ji Yang vanished. Before Ji Tao could react, cold fingers pressed against his forehead. A chilling whisper echoed in his ears. "You are not worthy." A pulse of pure, overwhelming force exploded. CRACK! Ji Tao screamed, his knees shattering as he collapsed onto the ground. His cultivation¡ªcrippled. Ji Yang gazed down at him, eyes devoid of emotion. "Remember this pain. You brought it upon yourself." But before Ji Tao¡¯s screams could settle¡ª BOOM! A terrifying aura filled the air. A powerful elder of the Ji Family stepped into the room, his gaze locked onto Ji Yang. "You dare cripple a member of your own clan?" The elder¡¯s voice boomed with fury. Ji Yang¡¯s expression remained unfazed. "Do you dare stop me?" The elder¡¯s eyes narrowed. "I will do more than stop you." He raised his hand, summoning immense energy, preparing to strike¡ª BOOM! A dark, ancient force erupted from Ji Yang¡¯s body. The elder¡¯s attack was instantly shattered. And then¡ª A chilling voice whispered within Ji Yang¡¯s mind. "You dare attack the vessel of the Heavenly Demon Body?" The room shook. The very air trembled. Ji Yang felt a surge of energy unlike anything before. His vision blurred, and in the next moment¡ª He was no longer in the Ji Family¡¯s halls. He stood in an endless void, a realm filled with a crushing, oppressive presence. And then, a deep, ancient voice rumbled: "You¡­ who possess my will¡­ the path you walk is destined for chaos." Ji Yang smirked. "I welcome chaos." A low chuckle echoed. "Then you must embrace true power. The Heavenly Demon Body you possess is incomplete. It is bound by Seven Seals." Ji Yang¡¯s eyes flickered. "Seven Seals?" "Yes. Each seal contains a fragment of the Avali Demon God''s power. His blood, scattered across seven locations, holds the key to unlocking your true form." Ji Yang clenched his fists. "And where do I find this blood?" The voice laughed darkly. "That, I will not tell you. Not yet. The path to power is walked, not given. You must seek it on your own." Suddenly¡ª A roar of energy surged through Ji Yang¡¯s body. Something shifted within him. A door that had long been sealed¡ªcracked open. His cultivation, which had been stagnant, roared to life. "The first seal is ready to be broken. Find the First Blood, and your journey will begin." BOOM! Ji Yang¡¯s vision snapped back to reality. The elder¡ªstill mid-air¡ªwas blasted backward by an invisible force, crashing through the walls. Ji Yang exhaled, his eyes cold. "Seven Seals¡­ Demon God''s Blood¡­ this world will soon know my name." He turned his back on the wreckage, stepping forward into the unknown. "This is just the beginning." --- End of Chapter 2 Chapter 3. Awakening the Demon’s Fate Chapter 3 ¨C Awakening the Demon¡¯s Fate --- After the Battle ¨C Ji Yang¡¯s Escape Ji Yang stood over the Ji Family Elder, watching as the man lay in a pool of his own blood. His once arrogant face was now twisted in disbelief and pain. "Yin-Yang Explosion..." Ji Yang muttered, feeling the last remnants of energy flickering inside him. The attack had drained him, but it was worth it. The elder¡¯s body trembled, his eyes flickering with unwillingness. "You... cough... you dare¡ª" Ji Yang didn¡¯t let him finish. His cold eyes held no pity. "You¡¯ll live," he said flatly, "but next time¡­ you won¡¯t be so lucky." Without wasting another second, he turned and disappeared into the darkness of the dense forest. --- Moments Later ¨C The Great Elder Arrives BOOM! A terrifying force descended from the sky. The very air trembled. The Great Elder of the Ji Family appeared above the battlefield, his golden dragon-embroidered robe billowing, his gaze like a god looking down upon mortals. His aura alone caused the ground to crack. His eyes swept across the scene¡ªblood, destruction, and the unconscious Ji Family Elder, barely clinging to life. The Great Elder''s expression darkened. "A mere boy... did this?" He stepped forward, his Profound Heaven Stage aura crashing down like a tidal wave. The surrounding trees bent, the air vibrated under his pressure. The injured elder on the ground coughed weakly. His lips trembled as he tried to speak.Support the author by searching for the original publication of this novel. "He¡­ he''s not normal¡­ That boy¡­ he¡ª" Before he could finish, the Great Elder waved his hand. BOOM! A shockwave burst out, knocking the injured elder unconscious. The Great Elder didn¡¯t even spare him another glance. "No excuses," he muttered. "You have embarrassed the Ji Family enough." Then, he raised his head, his spiritual sense spreading outward¡ª Only to find... Ji Yang was already gone. His eyes narrowed. "A brat at this level¡­ escaped my senses?" His face darkened, his fingers clenching behind his back. The sky above flickered with lightning, responding to his growing anger. He took a deep breath. Then, a sinister smirk appeared on his face. "He won¡¯t escape forever. Run all you want, boy. We will meet again¡­" And with that, he vanished into the night. --- Deep in the Wilderness ¨C Ji Yang¡¯s Struggle Far away, Ji Yang stumbled through the thick forest. His body ached, his breath ragged. Every step sent waves of pain through him. He leaned against a tree, wiping the sweat and blood from his forehead. "That was too close¡­" If he had stayed even a second longer, he would be dead. But his relief didn¡¯t last long. A deep, guttural growl echoed through the silent forest. Ji Yang¡¯s sharp eyes snapped toward the sound. Emerging from the shadows was a massive silver-furred wolf, its crimson eyes glowing under the moonlight. A Peak Body Tempering Stage Beast. "Tch. Even now, I have to fight?" Ji Yang muttered. The wolf snarled, lowering itself into an attack position. Its body radiated raw, violent energy. This was no ordinary beast. Then¡ª It pounced! Ji Yang barely dodged, flipping backward. Damn it. My body is already weakened... The wolf was fast, far faster than anything he had fought before. It slashed out with razor-sharp claws, missing Ji Yang¡¯s throat by mere inches. Ji Yang countered, his movements fluid despite his injuries. He twisted mid-air, delivering a brutal kick to the wolf¡¯s side. But the beast barely flinched. It howled, then lunged again¡ªthis time biting down on Ji Yang¡¯s arm. CRACK! Pain exploded through his body. Ji Yang gritted his teeth, his eyes flashing dangerously. "Enough!" His demonic energy surged. His body twisted, and in one swift motion¡ª He drove his palm forward, unleashing a violent Demonic Palm Strike! BOOM! The wolf''s skull shattered. Its massive body collapsed. Ji Yang staggered back, blood dripping from his arm. He exhaled. "Damn thing¡­ wouldn¡¯t let me rest." Ignoring the pain, he continued walking. Ahead, he spotted something¡ª A hidden waterfall nestled deep within the forest. The rushing water glowed under the moonlight, its mist shimmering. Ji Yang smirked. "Perfect." He stepped forward, peeling off his bloodstained robe. He entered the water, allowing the cool sensation to soothe his aching body. But then¡ª BOOM! A powerful surge of energy erupted from within him. His Heavenly Demon Body trembled violently. Then¡ª A voice. Deep. Ancient. Overwhelming. "Heavenly Demon¡­ Do you seek the truth?" Ji Yang¡¯s eyes snapped open. His breath quickened. This voice¡­ it wasn¡¯t coming from outside. It was coming from inside him. Then, the voice spoke again, this time as a riddle: "Seven Seals bind the Blood¡­ Seven Fates shape the Path¡­ To awaken the First, seek the Forgotten Gate¡­ Beyond the Flowing Veil, lies the Demon¡¯s Fate." Ji Yang frowned. "Seven Seals?" His gaze shifted toward the waterfall in front of him. The Flowing Veil¡­ could it be referring to this? His instincts screamed at him¡ªthis place was not ordinary. Without hesitation, he reached forward. The moment his fingers touched the falling water¡ª A surge of demonic energy exploded outward! The ground trembled. Ancient symbols appeared on the rocks, pulsing with a dark crimson light. The waterfall itself split apart, revealing a hidden cave behind it. Inside, an ominous black gate stood tall, its surface covered in unreadable markings. Ji Yang smirked, his blood boiling with excitement. "So this is it¡­ The First Seal¡¯s awakening begins here!" With a deep breath, he stepped forward¡ª Into the unknown.