The Battle Formation Diagram above the head of the Deathless Celestial Sovereign is a secret treasure, capable of augmenting his form, preserving his vital energy, and prolonging his projection into the lower realm.
Now, it had been pierced directly, shattering into fragments that scattered far and wide, naturally making his projection unstable. He had lingered too long, and his form was about to dissipate.
The sixteen-foot golden Dharma Body was mighty, stretching out a golden palm that smacked against a willow branch. Both sides trembled slightly upon impact.
However, the willow limb was crystalline, transparent, and supple. Upon contact, it coiled back like a chain, entwining the golden Dharma Body as if attempting to bind it tightly.
The Western Sect Lord was not alarmed. He sat cross-legged in the void, beginning to chant sutras. His aura was ancient and sacred, and then golden brilliance erupted from his body, like golden flames dancing.
They were locked in stalemate, until the willow branch grew thicker, expanding from the width of a finger to that of an arm, resembling an emerald jade dragon glowing with verdant radiance, while exuding a mighty and awe-inspiring aura.
Innumerable glyphs shimmered across the limb; it was like a vessel of the Dao itself, manifesting here to refine and subdue the sixteen-foot golden Dharma Body.
On the other side, the willow branch rushing toward the Bull-Riding cultivator radiated a hazy glow. Just before it reached his brow, it was halted by a single fingertip—a testament to the terrifying might of this figure.
In that instant, purple qi flowed from the east, condensing into a realm of laws that sealed all beneath it. That single finger radiated divine might so vast that galaxies collapsed and rivers of chaos churned in its vicinity.
Cloaked in purple qi, he protected his true form. The finger he projected emitted overwhelming power, accompanied by countless mystical glyphs, as though he were carving open a new universe.
“Clang!”
In the next moment, the immortal sword resting on his back flew from its sheath on its own, bursting forth like a solar eruption, radiant with scintillating divine light, exuding boundless killing intent!
This sword was fearsome, its edge sharp enough to sever anything, indestructible and invincible. In an instant, it was drawn and swung toward the willow limb.
With a “snap,” the willow branch, light yet mighty, green as jade, swung sideways and struck the flat of the sword. Blinding light flared, and both trembled violently in that instant.
In just that fleeting moment, both unleashed their utmost divine might.
The Bull-Riding cultivator sought to sever the primary limb of Liu Shen. The immortal sword shone ever brighter, radiant as a golden crow crossing the heavens, illuminating all the land.
Yet the willow limb no longer remained supple. Fueled by endless divine might, and having unleashed its mysterious glyphs, it gleamed with brilliant intensity, straightened with force, and transformed into a war spear.
This emerald-green spear was no different from metal—glistening coldly, razor-edged, and inscribed with countless divine glyph patterns.
With a clang, the two clashed fiercely, their resonance shaking the air violently.
At the same time, brilliant rainbow light flared outward, five-colored divine radiance surged high. The treasure seal formed from the Five Elements Mountain was also under attack, emitting auspicious glow.
To everyone’s astonishment, Liu Shen’s limb rapidly absorbed the Five Elements’ energies, drawing in the sacred light. The treasure seal was taken aback, swiftly retreating and retracting its luminance.
In this brief span, Liu Shen simultaneously attacked three great experts and one chaotic artifact. The battle displayed its divine might, leaving all present in shock.
Among them, the Deathless Celestial Sovereign suffered the most. His presence in the lower realm had lasted the longest, and now with his Battle Formation Diagram shattered, his form dimmed and became unstable, his projection close to vanishing entirely.
This was no good omen, meaning he might miss out on this ancient treasure realm.
Now, all knew there was a great opportunity here, as they could sense the mysterious fluctuations, the aura of chaotic spiritual treasures awaiting harvest.
Ancient treasure realms were extremely rare, each vast and self-contained, with countless spiritual beings dwelling within. Within their borders lay treasures predating the birth of the cosmos, drawing in all the great powers.
The origins of these treasure realms were no secret to the influential figures.
These spaces could once have become independent worlds, but after the birth of the primary cosmos, they were forcibly compressed and could no longer expand. Furthermore, damaged by a great war in ancient times, their primal essence was compromised, freezing them in a timeless state forever.
Such rare realms ceased their growth in the ancient era and thus became known as the Ancient Treasure Realms.
It was speculated that in that ancient war, all such spaces had been affected, their evolution halted.
Yet, these treasure realms contained imprints from before the birth of the cosmos, and even chaotic treasures. Once opened, they promised unfathomable fortune and divine opportunities.
A thunderous explosion erupted nearby, violent energy waves spreading outward. The sixteen-foot golden Dharma Body radiated brilliance, chanting sutras like a golden deity burning in divine fire.
At the same time, others launched attacks, but Liu Shen withdrew all its limbs, ceasing the battle with the Western Sect Lord and others, bringing a temporary halt.
This brief skirmish left a deep impression. Everyone was awestruck by Liu Shen’s power, as it fearlessly fought several top experts alone, showing unmatched strength.
Liu Shen, seeking a grand opportunity, came here seeking its destiny. Today, it touched upon the innate restrictions of this realm, causing the qi to leak outward—and drawing in these adversaries.
“Ha ha…” Xiaota (Little Rascal) laughed boisterously, confidence restored. With no need to flee anymore, despite being outnumbered, it was ready for battle.
The undying immortal’s eyes gleamed with divine radiance as he stared into the depths of the Ancient Treasure Realm. Clearly fixing his gaze upon Liu Shen, his expression was strange and contemplative.
“Four against three—we have a strong chance of victory. Since they’ve come, let us fight.” The Deathless Celestial Sovereign declared.
“What four against three? You’ve already lost your place. Your protective treasure was destroyed. Retreat to your upper realm at once.” Xiaota taunted.
It knew the Deathless Sovereign could not linger much longer—his vital essence was rapidly dissipating, and he would soon weaken and vanish.
It was only a projection, not his true body, and no projection could remain at peak strength for long.
The Deathless Celestial Sovereign’s expression remained icy. He let out a faint “Hmph!” He appeared strikingly handsome, not the least bit aged, exuding youth and vitality.
“A battle it shall be!” The Bull-Riding Supreme Master also declared. Time was short; if they missed their chance, they would lose out on an unparalleled opportunity.
The urgency was clear—they could only decide victory or defeat quickly.
Deep within the Ancient Treasure Realm, a tall, graceful figure approached. Though hazy, this being exuded an otherworldly aura—a mysterious charm, as if transcending the mundane.
Surrounding this figure were radiant orbs, forming a dazzling divine constellation, encircling the Central Deity.
Upon closer inspection, each glowing orb held a divine being, chanting sutras and offering worship. The spectacle was profoundly Shaking the Heavens.
Each radiant orb resembled a world, ruled by a separate deity. Combined, they formed a divine constellation of a thousand worlds, encircling Liu Shen.
The more one looked, the more awe-inspiring the sight became—like ten thousand divine realms were bowing to a single being.
Liu Shen’s true form was obscured, gender unknown, but in that moment, its posture was beyond compare—peerless and glorious.
Behind it stood a willow tree, thousands of flowing tendrils, green and vibrant, radiating life and accompanied by threads of chaotic energy, exuding a deep mystery.
“Has Liu Shen regained its full strength?” Shi Hao (Shi Hao) was astonished.
Meeting again, Liu Shen’s limbs now numbered in the hundreds and thousands, in peak condition, swaying with green light—bright, luminous, and crystalline.
The tall figure approached, with the divine tree behind it, as though it were a sacred totem worshiped by gods. The sight was awe-inspiring, causing the assembled beings to tremble with apprehension.
Liu Shen spoke no words, yet its arrival intensified the atmosphere to an extreme. The upper realm’s titans grew vigilant, not daring to relax for even a moment.
“Chi!”
The Western Sect Lord struck first; time was indeed pressing. Rising from his seated position, he radiated golden light, majestic and dignified, striding forward with an overwhelming Daoist aura.
With a wave of his hand, he extended a green bamboo staff, piercing toward Liu Shen’s body. The strike seemed simple, without grand flourish, yet both Liu Shen and others bore grave expressions. This was undoubtedly one of the Western Sect Lord’s strongest moves—simple, yet embodying the ultimate Dao.
The tall figure stood still, but the divine constellation surrounding it began to glow. Instantly, the heavens and earth resonated, as if the gods of ten thousand worlds were offering sacrifice, chanting mighty incantations.
“Boom!”
An immense force erupted, as though ten thousand deities were joining forces, shaking the heavens and earth. Liu Shen remained unmoved, but the deities encircling it rose in unison, radiating divine light, unleashing all manner of divine techniques.
Shi Hao was stunned, and even Xiaota was momentarily dazed, muttering in disbelief at the overwhelming power.
Had it not been for the Western Sect Lord’s immense strength, he would have suffered grievously from that initial clash, as if facing the combined might of countless realms.
In an instant, he flung his bamboo staff, erupted with golden brilliance, and transformed again into a thousand-armed golden Dharma Body, blazing like divine flames. With a thousand arms moving in unison, he advanced in full force.
“Boom!”
Heaven and earth cracked, and all life withered. The tall figure stood unyielding, while the divine constellation around it shone like a galaxy of stars, endlessly colliding with the sixteen-foot golden Dharma Body.
The Western Sect Lord chanted, continuously striking, yet unable to break through.
“Weng!”
Suddenly, the bamboo staff previously thrown aside began glowing, planting itself in the void, rapidly growing into an immortal bamboo plant radiating an aura of eternity, sealing Liu Shen.
Simultaneously, the Bull-Riding Supreme Master also launched an attack, wielding his immortal sword forward. The swordlight became eternal, shaking the hearts of all.
At this moment, the Deathless Celestial Sovereign and the Five Elements Mountain also advanced, joining forces to suppress the great enemy.
“Attack!” Xiaota shouted, joining the undying immortal in the fray.
Chaos erupted, with chaotic qi spreading, voids collapsing, and star rivers flickering into and out of existence—terrifying in its intensity.
Liu Shen was besieged, the main target of their assault, for all knew that it was the greatest obstacle here. Without defeating it, victory was impossible.
“Boom!”
Liu Shen’s human-like form stood tall and upright, striking with divine seals. The radiant emerald willow behind it also radiated mighty power, resonating with the Dao.
A shocking transformation occurred—the bamboo rooted in the void was directly entangled by willow branches, which began drawing in its immortal essence, causing the bamboo to yellow and wither rapidly.
“Puh!”
With a soft sound, the bamboo shattered into dust, scattering into the air. The Western Sect Lord’s weapon, the bamboo staff, was destroyed.
The battle intensified, and all unleashed their might without restraint. At the center, Liu Shen grew solemn, and the myriad divine beings surrounding it began to burn like glyph-flames, enveloping its form.
“Dang!”
Liu Shen extended a single finger, striking against the Bull-Riding Supreme Master’s immortal sword. The collision rang out, unleashing boundless divine might. The sword was knocked back, both parties retreating.
However, the Supreme Master was surprised, attempting to summon his purple qi to protect his mount, but it was too late.
With another “Puh!” sound, the space around shattered. The Bull-Riding cultivator’s mount, the Blue Ox, emitted a pained cry before bursting into radiant energy and vanishing entirely.
The battle was beyond terrifying—shadowy figures clashed, techniques flickered in and out of existence. It was a war to shake heaven and earth.
At the epicenter, the tall figure stood peerless, an awe-inspiring sight.
Suddenly, Liu Shen formed a divine seal, manifesting as a phantom of light, appearing before the Deathless Celestial Sovereign. With a series of finger flicks, Daoist energy surged, shrouding the area in a hazy blur.
This was the eruption of supreme divine arts, unleashing the power of laws, turning the battlefield into primordial chaos.
The Deathless Celestial Sovereign’s form had already dimmed, unable to linger any longer. Now under assault, his strength waned even further.
“Puh!”
In the end, a slender finger shot forth, radiant with halos, striking the Deathless Sovereign’s brow. His expression froze in disbelief, his handsome face frozen in shock.
With a thunderous bang, he exploded into light, his projection dissipating and returning to the upper realm.
The sight left all present deeply Shaking.
“Ha ha…” Xiaota laughed heartily, finally releasing its pent-up frustration. Shi Hao watched wide-eyed, utterly exhilarated.
“It’s time for the rest of you to leave,” Liu Shen spoke at last, glancing at the sixteen-foot golden Dharma Body, the sword-wielding cultivator, and the Five Elements Mountain.
Liu Shen’s words were calm, transcendent, yet carried an invisible aura of sovereign might, gazing down upon the world with supreme authority.
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