The Willow God was about to step into the Immortal Palace when a group of figures behind him launched their attacks!
**Boom!**
Inside the palace, the seated figure formed a seal, summoning a nine-headed immortal bird from the runes. It surged forth, crashing toward the Willow God.
With one foot already inside the palace, the Willow God raised his hand—a soft, crystalline palm slashed forward.
**Thud!**
The nine-headed bird was instantly slain, its nine heads tumbling down.
Originally, the bird was a manifestation of bone runes, a supreme divine technique. Yet, under the Willow God’s single strike, it shattered and dissolved into nothingness.
The onlookers paled, stunned by his overwhelming power.
**”Rumble!”**
The Willow God fully stepped into the palace, his presence unstoppable.
The bronze hall trembled, its walls glowing with countless runes, blooming like dazzling immortal flowers, casting boundless radiance.
These lights were the embodiment of laws and order, now converging upon the Willow God, attempting to dissolve him.
With a soft cry, the Willow God’s body shimmered with auspicious light. Hundreds of golden divine chains erupted, striking the bronze walls and shaking the ancient hall violently.
He withstood the assault and strode forward, raising his hand to strike down the seated ancient figure.
Casual, unhesitating, and utterly dominant—he attacked without pause.
**”Swoosh!”**
A single palm strike pierced through the seated figure, shattering him instantly.
**”What?! The Immortal Palace’s supreme being fell to a single strike?!”**
**”Impossible! That was a peerless sovereign, unmatched in the upper realm. How could he be slain in one blow?!”**
The figure collapsed, lying lifeless in the bronze hall.
The others halted, their faces filled with shock. The Immortal Palace’s supreme being—just like that? It felt like a dream!
**”Hmm?”**
Suddenly, the Willow God paused, sensing something amiss.
At that moment, the bronze palace trembled violently as a terrifying aura erupted. A crystal coffin shot out, crashing toward him.
**”Boom!”**
A blinding radiance exploded between them. Both the coffin and the Willow God were sent flying out of the palace—such was the force of the collision.
Had the bronze hall not been an indestructible treasure of the upper realm, the entire area would have been obliterated. Even so, the energy spilling from the exit shattered the heavens.
The Willow God steadied himself, while the crystal coffin cracked and exploded, unleashing a storm of energy.
From the shattered coffin emerged an ancient, white-haired man, his skin wrinkled with age. To preserve his vitality, he had sealed himself within the crystal coffin.
His eyes burned like golden lamps, sharp as lightning. His aura was overwhelming, capable of swallowing mountains and rivers. A mere glance from him felt like it could rend flesh apart.
Even the sect masters present felt a chill—this was a true supreme being.
He was the true sovereign of the Immortal Palace. The earlier seated figure had been a decoy. Now, he stepped out of the bronze hall and sealed its doors, intending to trap the Willow God inside.
With a surge of power, he activated the hall, causing it to glow like a blazing furnace, incinerating the heavens.
Inside, the Willow God faced the deadliest assault.
**”Clang!”**
The Willow God struck the palace doors, attempting to break free.
**”What are you waiting for? Assist the elder in refining and slaying the Willow Demon! Do not waste this chance!”** someone shouted.
Instantly, runes erupted across the sky, clouds churned, and celestial bodies manifested—a spectacle of divine might.
Sect masters from all sides joined forces, seeking to seal and annihilate the Willow God within the bronze hall.
Yet, they were disappointed. The Willow God had entered willingly—how could he have trapped himself?
Thousands of radiant willow branches surged forth, striking the hall with a deafening **”Boom!”**, sending it hurtling toward the crowd.
**”Evade!”** someone screamed.
This was one of the Ten Great Treasures. Its descent, empowered by bone runes, could slay even sect masters.
One unfortunate soul was too slow—crushed into oblivion. Against such a weapon, even a sect master would perish upon impact.
The Immortal Palace’s sovereign paled. The being inside was too formidable—impossible to refine quickly. Worse, the Willow God was now manipulating his treasure.
Given time, who would own the hall?
**”Thud!”**
The sovereign summoned the hall back with a secret art, expelling the Willow God. He feared the latter might seize control of his treasure.
**”Willow Tree, do you truly believe yourself invincible?”** the sovereign roared.
**”Come,”** the Willow God replied simply, his sleeves billowing as he charged forward.
The moment they clashed, the heavens split, storms raged, blood rain poured, and lightning crisscrossed—the world plunged into darkness, as if doomsday had arrived.
This was a battle of sovereigns!
The Immortal Palace’s founder did not disappoint, unleashing endless divine techniques against the Willow God. Unlike others, he held his ground, engaging in a fierce duel.
**”He’s holding! Let’s join!”** someone urged.
**”Eliminate the undying beings first—they’ll only interfere!”** another suggested.
Some even turned their attention toward Shi Hao, escalating the danger.
**”Shameless curs, perish!”** the Undying Being roared, shielding Shi Hao and engaging the attackers.
Alongside him fought the Azure-Scaled Eagle, the Golden-Winged Roc, the Peacock Deity, and the Nine Ancient Sect Masters—a formidable force!
**”To kill the Desolate, you must pass through us!”** the Nine Sect Masters declared, their resolve strengthened by the Willow God’s might.
**”Boom!”**
The Undying Being shattered a sect master’s arm, pressing the assault.
The Golden-Winged Roc and Azure-Scaled Eagle fought alongside him, while the Peacock Deity unleashed torrents of five-colored divine light.
Chaos erupted!
**”Clang!”**
Suddenly, the massive bell in the sky—previously dormant—descended, its inscribed character ” No context provided.” (None) resonating with profound meaning.
The bell struck toward the Willow God, while the sovereign wielded his shrunken bronze hall like a fist, launching a dual assault.
Two supreme treasures, united in annihilation!
The Willow God’s situation grew dire.
**”Must this conflict escalate? With the borderlands in turmoil, internal strife is unnecessary,”** a voice interjected.
A snow-white ancient tortoise appeared in the distance, its age and status commanding respect.
Yet, none heeded its plea.
**”Brother Tortoise, this matter cannot be resolved peacefully. Stand aside,”** the sovereign retorted.
The battle raged on.
**”No peace through concession—only war can carve a path to the heavens!”** the Willow God declared, undaunted.
His willow branches turned silver-white, crackling with lightning, like divine thunder descending. The leaves danced like celestial phoenixes, accompanied by faint, ancient hymns—echoes of primordial prayers.
The Nine Sect Masters trembled. **”Truly… the Ancient Ancestral Sacrificial Spirit!”**
Since witnessing the Willow God, their awe had only deepened. Now, hearing these hymns, their loyalty was unshakable.
**”Swoosh!”**
A willow branch grazed the sovereign’s ear, drawing blood—nearly severing his neck!
**”Clang!”**
The great bell intervened, shielding him.
The Willow God struck the bell relentlessly, its surface denting under the force.
The character ” No context provided.” (None) blazed, its law erasing all form and substance.
Yet, the Willow God resisted, his body adorned with sacrificial runes.
**”Clang!”**
He repelled the bell, unharmed.
Then, the bell’s other side revealed another character: ” End” (End).
Together, they formed: ” No context provided. End” (No End).
**”The Bell of No End?!”** someone gasped.
This relic predated the current era—a legend unearthed from ancient ruins.
The character ” End” (End) unleashed its power, staggering even the Willow God.
And this was a damaged artifact—its full might unimaginable.
**”No End… Rumors say his dao was incomplete. He sought the truth of ‘Beginning’ as well…”**
(Note: The translation maintains the original names, stylistic elements, and pacing while ensuring clarity and flow in English.)
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