Above the Shi Clan, sword qi clashed with beams of light, explosions and tearing sounds ringing out incessantly. In an instant, the sky above the Shi Clan was a scene of utter chaos.
It held!
Nearby, Shi Qian and the others’ faces were grim.
Ye Xuan, alone, had withstood the Shi Clan’s great formation!
Just then, in the distance, Ye Xuan’s palm opened, his Qingxuan Sword trembling violently before transforming into a streak of sword light that shot into the sky!
Sss!
The Qingxuan Sword tore through the heavens, slashing directly at the massive light curtain.
Boom!
Under the gazes of all the Shi Clan’s powerhouses, the giant light curtain shattered!
The formation broke!
In the distance, Shi Qian and the other Shi Clan powerhouses looked utterly dismayed.
Ye Xuan’s strength was improving at an astonishing rate, changing by the day!
What kind of cultivation was this?
Like a freak!
They had seen prodigies and geniuses, Shi Tian himself was one, his cultivation speed terrifying. But Ye Xuan’s speed… it was beyond normal, like cheating!
In the sky, Ye Xuan stood with his sword, looking at Shi Qian in the distance, “Shi Clan, today I will destroy you! Even if the Three Swords come, I…”
He hesitated, then said, “If the Three Swords come, I might consider my options!”
The small tower suddenly spoke, “Consider? Just admit you can’t beat them!”
Ye Xuan: “…”
In the distance, Shi Qian stared at Ye Xuan, “I’d like to see how you’ll destroy us!”
With that, he stomped his right foot, vanishing from the spot.
Sss!
The space before Ye Xuan split, a fist imprint flying out, aiming straight for his face, its overwhelming force seeming to crush him into countless fragments, terrifyingly powerful!
Ye Xuan remained calm, his thumb lightly flicking.
Sss!
The Qingxuan Sword slashed out.
Boom!
The space before Ye Xuan exploded, a figure retreating rapidly, it was Shi Qian. But Ye Xuan also retreated thousands of zhang. As he stopped, two terrifying auras suddenly attacked from his left and right.
Two Time Realm powerhouses struck simultaneously!
Ye Xuan’s eyes narrowed, his bloodline suddenly surging within him.
Boom!
A red glow erupted from his body, soaring into the sky!
His bloodline power activated!
Ye Xuan spun, sweeping his sword.
Boom!
A wave of blood-red sword light burst forth!
Rumble!
The Time Realm swordsman before him was swept tens of thousands of zhang away by the strike, the starry sky behind them collapsing into oblivion. Just then, a fist imprint reached Ye Xuan’s head!
Ye Xuan remained calm, a sword flying out, slashing the fist imprint.
Boom!
The fist imprint shattered, the Time Realm powerhouse forced back!
At that moment, a sword case appeared behind Ye Xuan!
The Heavenly Burial Sword Case!
The very one Qin Guan had given him!
It contained twelve supreme divine swords!
Ye Xuan turned to Shi Qian. The next moment, he vanished, the sword case trembling violently. Twelve sword lights shot into the sky, slashing toward Shi Qian.
A savage glint flashed in Shi Qian’s eyes. His palm opened, a black umbrella appearing in his hand. It flew out, blocking him, and the surrounding space turned into a massive black vortex.
The twelve swords struck!
Boom…
The umbrella blocked all twelve swords, though cracks appeared on its surface!
In the distance, Ye Xuan frowned, “Old man, you use treasures too? I thought you only used your fists!”
Shi Qian: “…”
Ye Xuan suddenly said, “Take another sword!”
His voice fell, and the Qingxuan Sword slashed out.
A sword light struck the umbrella!
Boom!
The umbrella trembled, then cracked!
Under the Qingxuan Sword, no divine artifact could stand.
Seeing this, Shi Qian’s face changed. He quickly recalled the umbrella, a rare Shi Clan treasure that couldn’t be destroyed!
Ye Xuan glanced at Dao Ling in the distance, who was fighting two opponents without falling behind, even showing signs of dominance!
Growing stronger as the battle went on.
Worthy of a Defier of Heaven!
Ye Xuan looked back at Shi Qian, “All three of you, come at me!”
Shi Qian’s face was expressionless, “As you wish!”
With that, the three charged at Ye Xuan.
Ye Xuan’s face darkened.
Shi Qian knew well that against Ye Xuan, they had to fight together, or they had no chance! Ye Xuan’s strength was terrifying, especially his sword. None of them dared face it alone, they had to combine forces!
No choice, Ye Xuan fought three at once!
Facing three, his nerves were taut. Any slip could be fatal. The three avoided his sword, but he didn’t dare take their attacks head-on!
The battle grew fiercer!
Above the Shi Clan, flying swords slashed through, tearing sounds echoing endlessly.
On the side, the Shi Clan powerhouses watched the sky, their expressions grave.
…
Elsewhere, two figures observed the battle.
The leader was Zhou You.
Beside her, an old man said gravely, “The Shi Clan’s path is straying further.”
Zhou You smiled lightly, “The Shi Clan, second only to my Zhou Clan, has always looked down on others except us.”
She shook her head, “Any force, once it reaches a certain height, becomes arrogant. And arrogance leads to foolish actions, like some in the secular world who, with a bit of power, act as if the world is theirs. Arrogance makes you lose yourself…”
She paused, then added, “Isn’t my Zhou Clan the same? Even myself? Before this, I thought in this Zhou Tian universe, my Zhou Clan was invincible. I respected Ye Xuan and Dao Ling, but deep down, I didn’t think they could threaten us. Facts prove, in this vast universe, my Zhou Clan isn’t yet strong enough to dominate all!”
The old man was silent.
Zhou You continued, “I admire Shi Tian. He saw through this earlier! Once, he was arrogant, supremely confident, but after fighting Ye Xuan and Dao Ling, he realised he’s exceptional, but others aren’t inferior.”
Looking at Ye Xuan and Dao Ling, she said, “Shi Yuan feared they’d join my Zhou Clan, but he never considered that such prodigies would never submit to others!”
The old man said, “Their strength is terrifying. Even us old relics in the Time Realm can’t claim to suppress them!”
Zhou You smiled, “Both bear the luck of the Great Dao, their monstrous talent is normal!”
The old man asked, “Does the Zhou Clan have any cards left?”
Zhou You’s lips curved, “Of course! They planned to use them against my Zhou Clan, but now, they must guard against these two!”
The old man hesitated, then asked, “Miss, should we act?”
Zhou You thought, about to nod, when a masked figure appeared before her.
It was the old man from Immortal Treasure Pavilion who guarded Ye Xuan’s tower!
Zhou You was slightly stunned, “Elder Cang!”
She had seen him, often by Qin Guan’s side.
Elder Cang nodded, “Miss Zhou You, the Pavilion Master has a message for you!”
Zhou You quickly said, “Please speak!”
Elder Cang said gravely, “The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind!”
With that, he vanished.
Zhou You pondered, her pupils suddenly shrinking. She swept her divine sense across countless star domains.
But found nothing!
Zhou You’s expression grew grave, even chilling!
The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind!
A hidden force lurked!
Zhou You’s hands clenched, “Who is it!”
The old man scanned around, finding nothing, and asked, “Miss, what’s wrong?”
After a moment’s silence, Zhou You said, “Order all Zhou Clan powerhouses outside to return within one hour!”
She turned and left.
…
Elsewhere, Jun Xie watched Zhou You leave, “Did she detect us?”
Beside him, Gu Lao nodded, “She didn’t, it was Immortal Treasure Pavilion who warned them!”
Jun Xie frowned. Then, the space before them split, and the masked old man stepped out!
Jun Xie looked at him, silent.
The masked old man said, “You must be the variable!”
Jun Xie’s eyes narrowed, “Your Pavilion Master knows me!”
The masked old man said, “Nothing in the universe is fixed, and the sliver of hope in despair is the variable. The variable is the truth of all phenomena. It drives the cycle of life and death, bringing infinite light and vitality. It opens broader paths for life and the Great Dao, turning suffering into hope…”
Jun Xie said gravely, “What does your Pavilion Master mean?”
The masked old man said, “The Pavilion Master says, as a variable, you bear the luck of the Great Dao. Look further, and your great vengeance may yet be avenged!”
He vanished.
Jun Xie laughed, “I understand your Pavilion Master. She means I shouldn’t vie for the Great Dao’s luck with the Chosen One and the Defier, right?”
The masked old man was silent.
Jun Xie smiled, “Does Pavilion Master Qin think I can’t compete with them?”
The masked old man said, “Young Master, what is the luck of the Great Dao?”
Jun Xie frowned.
The masked old man added, “The Pavilion Master sent me because she pities the Evil Spirit Clan’s past. Your clan fought to save countless lives in the Evil Spirit Heaven Domain, sacrificing all… The Pavilion Master respects this. That’s why she sent me.”
Jun Xie said gravely, “I know Pavilion Master Qin favors the Chosen One… But even the Chosen One isn’t invincible. Once his Great Dao luck runs out, his destiny ends, and he’ll die! If we err or court death, our luck fades, and so will his, right?”
After a pause, the masked old man said, “He might not!”
Jun Xie was puzzled, “Why?”
The masked old man sighed, “The Pavilion Master says the Great Dao Pen has been hijacked! It’s done for!”
Jun Xie: “…”
