Her delicate hand strummed the zither, producing a sound pure and clear, rising melodiously into the sky.
The phoenix cry echoed through the clouds, abruptly ringing in the mind of the “Heavenly Thunder God.” He tried to block with an illusory formation but failed to detect Ruan Yushu behind the hill.
His primordial spirit trembled, his vision blurred, perceiving the surroundings as both illusory and real, as if a hundred birds were singing in harmony, luring him into enchantment.
Yet, being a top-tier expert of the External Scenery’s third realm, how could he be immobilized merely by the miraculous “Phoenix Cry of the Nine Heavens” without corresponding cultivation?
Crackling, streaks of purple light danced chaotically around the Heavenly Thunder God, devouring the zither’s sound. Using the energy connection, his gaze “crossed” the hill and spotted Ruan Yushu.
The eyes visible through his mask were filled with purple lightning, exuding an aura of overwhelming destruction.
Amidst the fierce battle with the Six Annihilation Human Demon, Meng Qi was suddenly interrupted by the phoenix cry, which echoed from afar.
Though dulled by distance and devoid of supernatural power, both heard it clearly.
“Phoenix Cry of the Nine Heavens! The little glutton must have encountered a powerful enemy nearby! It could very well be someone like the Six Annihilation Human Demon, intent on killing!” Meng Qi’s heart jolted, thoughts racing.
Having faced life-and-death situations, he never hesitated at critical moments. With quick thinking, he raised his long saber and swung it several times, unleashing streaks of purple lightning that coalesced into a thunder dragon. It struck the Six Annihilation Human Demon with overwhelming and ferocious force.
At the same time, Meng Qi advanced with the saber, striding forward as if ready to risk his life, creating an opportunity from seemingly no chance!
The Six Annihilation Human Demon, far from alarmed, was delighted. Seeing Meng Qi’s mind disturbed, he had made the worst choice. Having fought countless battles, how could he not understand that rashly launching a killing move gives the opponent an opening?
Besides, who in the world didn’t know he possessed an extremely powerful protective technique?
Indeed, concern clouds judgment!
The long saber descended, absorbing the surrounding vital energy, making the heavens and earth seem to shrink, striking the Six Annihilation Human Demon’s head with overwhelming force. The angle, trajectory, and targeted weak spots were flawless.
Unfortunately, the timing was off! The Six Annihilation Human Demon narrowed his eyes, his steps mysterious, like a black shadow “dodging” through layers of water screens, evading the saber’s lock and circling to Meng Qi’s side, striking his ear with his palm, targeting a vulnerable point!
This palm strike, devoid of flourish, exuded ultimate annihilation, his hand completely black, as if night had fallen!
Boom!
Upon impact, silent explosions rippled. Meng Qi felt the sea of vital energy surrounding his body surge into towering waves, inch by inch turning into bursts.
He slashed with his left hand, flames flowing, his muscles coiled, his sword force heavy, as if wielding the power of nine dragons.
Puh! The sword struck the palm with a muffled thud. Meng Qi’s Nine Dragons’ Strength dissipated in an instant, his pale golden aura flickered unsteadily, and a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his eye. The surrounding sea of vital energy completely collapsed, leaving him unable to draw upon its power any longer!
After annihilating the heavens came annihilating the earth! The Six Annihilation Human Demon gave Meng Qi no respite, his left hand sweeping down from above, aiming straight for the glabella between his brows—his palm pitch-black, brimming with destruction!
Yet Meng Qi’s eyes blazed with fighting spirit. His long saber whirled, wielded like a sword, flames soaring skyward as lightning coiled around it—like a thunderous yaksha of the night.
…
Zhao Heng struggled under the combined assault of Bai Qigu and Yan Chong, nearly defeated several times, on the brink of disaster, when suddenly the pressure eased.
He stared in astonishment at Bai Qigu and Yan Chong ceasing their attacks, momentarily unable to comprehend.
Bai Qigu smiled awkwardly, while Yan Chong said solemnly, “An unexpected event has occurred outside; the formation has already gone out of control, and we are in mortal danger at any moment. We’ve been found, and we are about to leave. Prince Wei, please leave quickly.”
Bai Qigu’s aura was familiar, but Yan Chong was the head of a family friendly with the Jin Prince. As soon as he finished speaking, the two slowly vanished, as if sinking into water.
They had been found, but I…Zhao Heng was stunned, unsure of what had happened outside. As a prince, he was undoubtedly a key protected individual, with Chief Inspector Simashi personally attaching his aura. Yet even top-level experts had found their own descendants, while he remained unattended!
Just then, he heard the sound of the phoenix cry, his expression subtly changing, seemingly understanding something. The main task had reached its most critical moment…
From just the previous two tasks alone, each was likely worth over fifteen hundred merits per person!
Following the sound of the zither, he strode forward, rushing rapidly.
Crimson clouds chased solitary ducks, white clouds veiled celestial cities, jade snow formed pear trees, the Milky Way trembled and cascaded from the ninth heaven. Qi Zhengyan and the seal-hand master monk clashed fiercely, enveloped in dazzling hues, dreamlike and surreal.
With a slash of the sword, the Milky Way descended, purple energy surged. The monk formed a hand seal, shaped like a vase, as his powerful aura erupted, spreading like flowing water.
Bang!
The two forces collided mid-air, exploding into specks of stardust that slowly drifted downward.
Both retreated half a step, ready to attack again, but simultaneously paused.
“There’s an unexpected event outside…” the monk frowned.
Qi Zhengyan nodded expressionlessly, scanning the surroundings for changes.
Both had been found by experts with attached auras.
The monk’s figure wavered and chose to leave.
But Qi Zhengyan heard the phoenix cry and the distant rumble of thunder.
He frowned, his golden third eye opening, his body swirling with purple starlight, directly severing his aura, and darted toward the sound.
…
The sun scorched the heavens, life and death inverted, an aura of purple pervaded—desireless yet potent… One after another, External Scenery experts assailed the core of the formation, while Simashi merely delivered an unremarkable strike, merging with the formation to become chaos, devouring all in its path.
Initially, the formation showed no sign of wavering, but as more and more talents were pulled out and joined the battle, the number of experts gradually increased, ripples spreading outward, Simashi’s momentum continuously rising, already giving his all.
The old emperor paid no heed to any of this, his gaze fixed upon the palace as he observed the apocalyptic dark clouds and the golden dragons formed from the people’s power plunging downward.
Layer upon layer of bright yellow radiance spread outward from the palace in all directions, like surging waves, growing ever more intense and rapid!
Zhao Wuyan’s “Son of Heaven’s Appearance” had completely merged with himself, with only the distinction between “you and me” still lingering at his brow.
Sensing the vibrant yellow, the old emperor’s lips curved into a faint smile, a blend of satisfaction and contemplation.
…
Purple lightning danced, crackling loudly, the Heavenly Thunder God shook off the influence of the “Phoenix Cry of the Nine Heavens,” glancing at Ruan Yushu, then at Meng Qi in the distance, considering the consequences, his pace quickened, seemingly wanting to directly cross the hill.
Zheng! Once more, the cry of the phoenix resounded, echoing through the nine heavens, shaking the very soul and rendering the Heavenly Thunder God immobile.
His eyes gleamed with a brilliant purple lightning, shooting out three inches of thunder, as if he were utterly enraged.
You don’t want to live when given a chance!
The thunder blade resonated on its own, with thunder roaring, disrupting the cry of the phoenix.
Ruan Yushu’s expression was icy, her gaze steady, showing no hint of retreat. She spat out a mouthful of essence blood, staining Qifeng crimson, and her aura instantly surged back to its peak.
This time, her left hand fixed the strings, her right hand slowly strumming, not just single phoenix cries and dragon roars, but a series of notes.
Each note was like a blade or sword, tearing through the sky, splitting the earth. The Heavenly Thunder God’s right hand, about to rise, seemed to gain an extra layer of restraint, woodenly swinging outward.
His hands, feet, torso, and primordial spirit were momentarily out of control, like a puppet. Strange blood marks appeared on his body, while his heart surged with shock and fury.
“Song of Shattering Heaven and Changing Earth! She can actually play the first section of the Song of Shattering Heaven and Changing Earth!”
“Ahh!” The Heavenly Thunder God roared towards the heavens. Behind him emerged a colossal illusion with bronze skin and thunder patterns, wielding a thunder blade in its hand, entwined with purple lightning.
In the roar of thunder, purple lightning erupted, completely drowning out the melody of the Song of Shattering Heaven and Changing Earth.
“Die!” The Heavenly Thunder God’s gaze was icy, concealing his fury as he slashed toward Ruan Yushu with a swift and direct strike. Spring thunder roared, and an electric blade tore through the sky, brimming with terrifying explosive force.
The electric blade descended, and an ethereal aura emanated from Ruan Yushu’s body, dissolving along with the purple lightning.
As the Heavenly Thunder God was about to strike again, Zhao Heng arrived. A sword light flashed forth, carrying the Mandate of Heaven to govern all under the heavens, transforming thunder into water.
…
With a single palm strike that could annihilate the earth, before the blade and demonic hand could make contact, Meng Qi felt the “Heaven and Earth Nature” in his mind completely collapse—barren lands shattered, the vast sky crumbled, rivers disintegrated, and massive boulders were obliterated!
In reality, they were only slightly damaged, but in Meng Qi’s mind, they were shattered inch by inch, dissolving into one mass of chaos after another.
Dang! The tip of the blade struck the palm, as if hitting metal, and the surge of energy and lightning vanished in an instant.
The Six Annihilation Human Demon would not give Meng Qi time to recover, his right palm flatly pushed out, the blackness that appeared centered on his palm forming a vortex, filled with the meaning of devouring and destruction!
Meng Qi swiftly responded, thrusting out his left sword like a blazing spear of light, swift as lightning.
Boom!
For the first time in their battle, a terrifying clash of energies erupted, sending sparks flying into the swirling vortex. Meanwhile, Meng Qi felt his mind tremble and his primordial spirit shake violently. His connection with the natural world was severed by half, no longer able to sustain the state of unity between heaven and man. His true qi surged chaotically, injuring his internal organs.
This palm annihilates gods!
(Note: The original phrase “This palm灭神!” appears to be a mix of English and Chinese, possibly from a martial arts or fantasy context. I’ve translated it to convey the dramatic and powerful tone, assuming “灭神” means “annihilates gods” or “destroys gods.” If there’s a specific context or preferred translation for “灭神,” please provide more details.)
Watching Kuang Dao spitting blood and sensing his cultivation level drop, the Six Annihilation Human Demon revealed a pleased expression, his cruel killing intent unmistakable as he thrust out his left palm flatly.
The chaotic void around Meng Qi roared, sensing the palm’s momentum, forming waves of force that struck him from all directions, leaving him no chance to evade!
Destroying heaven, earth, and gods alike, this palm strike annihilates all living beings!
The Mad Blade is doomed! The Six Annihilation Human Demon was certain of his victory as he delivered the fatal blow.
But at that very moment, he saw the desperate Blade of Madness reveal a faint smile, allowing the palm strike to land squarely on his body, dimming the pale gold as it neared his glabella!
The sound of “bang bang bang” reverberated as the Six Annihilation Human Demon sensed a dazzling star materialize before his palm—yet it was searing hot, in truth the incarnation of the sun, blocking his palm strike!
Stars scattered in all directions, fragments of the earth swirled, chaos emerged, and golden crows flew wildly.
This… the aura of the outdoors! The Six Annihilation Human Demon’s pupils contracted violently.
Meng Qi’s eyes blazed with fighting spirit as he raised his long blade once more.
I don’t know that using a killing move first is a mistake?
I don’t know that my protective technique is well-known to everyone?
What I want is to be at a disadvantage!
What I want is to be between life and death!
What I want is for you to give your all, channel your energy, and boost your momentum!
His brow burned fiercely, the stars flew back, the earth fell, and both the Chaos Abyss and the Golden Crow returned to his body!
The Six Annihilation Human Demon sensed that the surrounding darkness was solely permeated with the annihilating chaos birthed by his Six Annihilation God-Striking Palm.
Not good! Just as he tried to dodge, he saw the chaos split apart—a dazzling blade light cleaving through the darkness, shattering destruction, dividing yin and yang, the Golden Crow ascending, stars soaring!
The Primordial Chaos was shattered.
The palm was split.
All the Six Annihilation Human Demon’s attempts to block were split!
The darkness vanished, a blade scar appeared on the Six Annihilation Human Demon’s glabella, running vertically from top to bottom, extending all the way down to the lower yin!
…
The bright yellow light surged back, merging into Zhao Wuyan’s body.
The old emperor saw the bright yellow light receding and, slightly excited, couldn’t help but stand up.
Just then, he seemed to sense something, instinctively looking to one side.
There, in an unoccupied section of the formation, an unknown figure had emerged—tall, clad in imperial robes, wearing a celestial crown upon his head, his face concealed behind a mask.
The mask of the Ancient Heavenly Emperor!
The Heavenly Emperor of Myth!
The mysterious and unfathomable Heavenly Emperor!
With a leisurely step forward, the figure raised his saber light, directly slashing the old emperor, everything lost its color, leaving only black and white.
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