Chapter 2425: The True Immortal Body (Part 2)

“Boom!”

Golden and blue eerie runes surged violently across Ma Liang’s body, followed by a radiant golden glow. Then, in a flash of blue light, a layer of blue flames emerged from the golden radiance, only for specks of golden light to reappear within the blue flames…

Layer upon layer of golden radiance and blue flames flickered wildly, overlapping countless times on Ma Liang’s body in an instant.

The speed of the transformation was so rapid that even Yin Gangzi and the others, standing not far away, felt dizzy after just a brief glance.

These Mahayana-stage powerhouses were all startled and instinctively raised their guard to the utmost.

Ming Zun’s expression also shifted slightly, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

At that moment, Ma Liang let out a loud laugh. The light around his body suddenly solidified into a dazzling golden hue. With a single step forward, his body swelled countless times in size with a “whoosh,” transforming into a golden giant over a thousand zhang tall. With a slight change in his hand seals, golden spirit patterns emerged across his skin, while specks of golden light surged wildly in the surrounding void. Another wave of law power instantly enveloped the entire sky.

Under the impact of this force, the law power of the Twofold Microdust Formation became extremely chaotic, weakened by more than half, barely managing to hold itself together.

“Spirit Domain! He can actually unleash a Spirit Domain in this realm! Impossible—how could he achieve this under the suppression of the world’s power?” Lady Wu Ling exclaimed in disbelief, her face filled with shock.

Yin Gangzi and the others, as top-tier Mahayana cultivators, naturally recognized the origin of Ma Liang’s transformed ability. Their expressions changed drastically, some even showing signs of panic.

If this true immortal could activate a Spirit Domain—a power only usable at the peak of a true immortal’s strength—didn’t that mean his power had fully recovered, no longer suppressed by the world’s laws?

Though these cultivators were proud and arrogant, they were self-aware enough to realize that facing a true immortal whose power was no longer restrained, even their combined efforts stood no chance of victory.

“Heh, what kind of Spirit Domain is this? But soon, you lower-realm ants will witness my true Spirit Domain. If you have any other tricks, use them now. Otherwise, once I act, don’t say I didn’t give you a chance.”

The golden giant’s body shimmered brilliantly, one eye blazing with golden light and the other rolling with blue flames. His voice boomed like thunder as he suddenly pointed a finger toward the sky.

With a muffled roar, a golden pillar of light shot up from his fingertip, vanishing into the clouds in a flash.

The next moment, the entire void trembled violently. The golden specks of light exploded into golden halos, dyeing the entire sky in a dazzling golden hue.

Below, the earth shook violently as golden fissures split open across the ground. Golden volcanoes erupted from the cracks, spewing molten lava in torrents…

In an instant, the entire world seemed to have turned into a golden ocean.

This terrifying sight made Yin Gangzi and the others’ hearts sink.

“Fellow Daoists, don’t panic! Though we don’t know how he can still use a Spirit Domain, he definitely can’t sustain it for long. Otherwise, he would have used it earlier instead of wasting time with puppets,” Ming Zun shouted, his face grim but determined.

Lady Wu Ling and the others found this reasoning somewhat plausible, but after exchanging glances, they still saw hesitation in each other’s eyes.

Meanwhile, the golden giant opposite them stood motionless, eyes slightly closed as if regulating his mana.

The golden Spirit Domain, however, continued expanding visibly in all directions. Ming Zun and the others, originally nearby, had no choice but to retreat hastily, not daring to be caught in the golden radiance.

Yin Gangzi steadied himself, his expression dark. After a moment of thought, he turned to Ming Zun and asked, “Given his current strength, we likely can’t hold him off. One misstep, and we might perish. Brother Ming, shouldn’t you use some of your hidden trump cards now? I refuse to believe the Twofold Microdust Formation is your only ace.”

“Hmph, rest assured, Yin Daoist. Since this immortal intends to use true immortal-level techniques, I naturally won’t stand idly by. I’ve prepared two countermeasures specifically for a Spirit Domain. I won’t let you all die in vain,” Ming Zun replied without hesitation.

With that, he took a deep breath, formed a hand seal, and flicked his sleeves. Countless black crystal spheres flew out, swirling in the void like blooming black flowers.

With a “poof,” the black flowers flashed and formed a massive black formation, expanding rapidly to shield Yin Gangzi and the others. It forcefully resisted the golden radiance, preventing it from advancing further.

Within the black formation, countless black runes surged, accompanied by faint Buddhist chants. The sound brought an eerie sense of tranquility and intoxication to those who heard it.

“The Blissful Brahman Realm! Isn’t this the Buddhist sect’s protective treasure in this realm? How did you obtain it?” the palace-robed woman exclaimed in shock and delight.

“Heh, our alliance acquired it by chance. Though it can’t compare to his Spirit Domain, it should protect us temporarily. If it fails, I have another method,” Ming Zun said with a smirk.

“Good! If you truly have a countermeasure, I’ll fight alongside you. As long as we can slay this immortal, the risk is worth it,” the half-faced bald man declared, his remaining features twisting into a more ferocious expression.

“I’ll stay as well, but let me be clear—if it becomes obvious we’re outmatched, I won’t remain to die needlessly,” Lady Wu Ling said coldly.

Yin Gangzi and the others, after some deliberation, remained silent but clearly intended to test the Spirit Domain’s power before making further decisions.

Ming Zun understood their thoughts perfectly but merely smiled and transmitted a message: “Don’t worry. If we’re truly no match, I won’t force you to stay. But remember Xuan Jiuling’s presence. If we create an opening for him, our chances of victory are not small.”

Hearing this, Lady Wu Ling and the others felt a flicker of hope.

Xuan Jiuling’s legendary reputation for slaying nine true spirits, combined with his lurking presence, gave them a renewed sense of confidence.

At that moment, the golden giant opposite them finally reopened his eyes. His mana had fully converted into immortal spiritual power, allowing him to unleash true immortal techniques without restraint.

If these ants thought he intended to attack with his Spirit Domain, they were gravely mistaken.

For an immortal, a Spirit Domain could serve as an offensive ability akin to an innate divine power, but its greater purpose lay in aiding cultivation. This time, he had no intention of using it directly for attack.

With a cold smirk, Ma Liang glanced at the black formation before reaching down toward the blood river beneath him.

A deafening roar erupted as the river surged, converging into a massive, square blood seal.

The seal’s surface churned with bloody flames, its sides densely inscribed with countless patterns of humans, insects, fish, and beasts. Under the shimmering light, these patterns writhed as if alive, a horrifying sight to behold.

This was the Myriad Spirit Blood Seal, painstakingly forged through countless blood sacrifices of powerful beings.

Now, with his immortal spiritual power, he could unleash most of its might. Killing an ordinary true immortal of his level would be effortless—using it against these ants was overkill, and it would consume a significant amount of his true source power. But to swiftly end this battle and ensure none escaped, he had no choice.

With a low shout, the golden giant channeled most of his immortal spiritual power into the seal and hurled it forward.

A thunderous crack echoed as the blood seal vanished mid-air.

The next moment, the space above the black formation trembled violently. Bloody mist condensed, and a colossal blood-red figure, thousands of zhang tall, emerged from the void. Its surface radiated blinding crimson light, while countless phantoms of humans, insects, fish, and beasts swirled around it, their eerie wails filling the sky.

As the blood seal descended slowly, the void below distorted violently.

The black formation directly beneath it twisted and groaned before exploding in a series of cracks—eighty-one black crystal beads shattered like firecrackers.

The entire formation collapsed with a mournful wail, leaving Ming Zun, Yin Gangzi, and the others dumbfounded.

“Run!”

Someone shouted. Lady Wu Ling and the others transformed into streaks of light, fleeing at full speed. But before they could escape more than a few dozen zhang, a deafening explosion shook the heavens.

A terrifying force descended across a hundred-mile radius, solidifying the air like tempered steel.

The fleeing streaks of light were crushed mid-air, dispersing and forcing Lady Wu Ling and the others back into visibility. Their faces were pale, their eyes filled with panic.