Chapter 373: Killing An Unparalleled Expert
After Zheng Yuantian expelled a mouthful of his spiritual essence blood, his gaze shifted coldly towards Wang Xuan, who seemed to defy him. In Zheng's eyes, Wang Xuan was like the crop he cultivated or the livestock he reared, unexpectedly rebelling against its master.
Zheng had long marked Wang Xuan, not just for the sake of it but for very specific reasons. The celestial medicines, the five-colored soil from Mount Bu Zhou, the immortal nectar—all were provided to Wang Xuan as part of a grander scheme.
Zheng's ambition was to undergo a transformation from an immortal to a demonic being, leveraging someone with a special inner realm for a more potent rebirth.
Zheng Yuantian's expertise wasn't just in demonic embryo techniques, surpassing even Zheng Wu. As a figure of great stature, he delved deeply into various ancient texts, particularly focusing on individuals throughout history who possessed unique inner realms.
To Zheng, Wang Xuan wasn't merely an impressive talent who had unlocked a rare inner realm upon entering the transcendent domain. He theorized that Wang Xuan might have initiated this inner realm even in his mortal days, which was precisely why he had set his sights on this remarkable young human.
Zheng harbored a blazing ambition, a conviction that individuals like Wang Xuan could still make significant contributions beyond the era of myths drying up.
"See, his gaze is too fierce, fixed on us. It unsettles me deeply," Chen Yongjie voiced out, laden with concern. To them, Zheng Yuantian was no ordinary foe.
"It's alright, we'll seize the right moment. I'll land another strike, hit him a few more times, aiming to take him down! I even believe I can stand up to him directly," Wang Xuan declared confidently.
In the realm of spirit, the might of the God Slaying Banner he wielded grew immensely. Wang Xuan had carefully evaluated their situation and felt a newfound boldness against his adversary.
Yet, the pressure within him was immense. In this domain, bolstered by the presence of Old Zhang, Fang Yuzhu, and his most reliable shield, the God Slaying Banner, he could fend off foes.
However, once outside, if Zhang Daoling and Fang Yuzhu were to depart, under the current five rules of the new covenant, Zheng Yuantian would have free reign to pursue him.
At that juncture, who would stand by him?
In the world of the transcendent, as long as their actions do not affect ordinary people in modern cities, they are free to hunt and strike at will, unbound by restrictions. This reality is terrifying.
"I'll stake everything. Either I eliminate him, or I must become stronger. Otherwise, we might not survive once we leave this place," Wang Xuan murmured quietly.
Zheng Yuantian was undoubtedly dangerous and patient, having cultivated Wang Xuan for a long time, waiting for the moment of transformation to reel him in.
It's undeniable that Fang Yuzhu was immensely powerful. With her calm intervention, she nearly annihilated Zheng Yuantian, seemingly determined to prevent any future interference by taking decisive action.
Zheng Yuantian was shocked. He was well aware of the female Daoist's formidable record. Despite her dignified and elegant appearance, a leading figure among the immortals, once she harbored the intent to kill, she specialized in eliminating unparalleled masters.
For over two thousand years, she alone quelled the Pre-Qin Daoist upheaval and had even single-handedly obliterated an ancient demon emperor who survived from antiquity, undefeated to this day!
Was she about to make a fierce move against him? Zheng Yuantian immediately discarded his silver mask, his body covered in black armor, even concealing his face, arming himself thoroughly.
In his hands appeared a black soul chain, stronger than the silver divine chain given to Zheng Wu, clanking loudly, resembling a black starry river encircling him for defense.
He was genuinely nervous. Although it was just an avatar being targeted, its destruction would still significantly impact him, causing some damage to his true form.
In this era, as the mythological era approached its end, everyone sought a way out, striving to preserve their strength as much as possible.
Ahead, amidst the light rain, Fang Yuzhu was incredibly sacred, bathed in the glow of the divine moon, traversing a golden river, akin to a war goddess from the Pre-Qin era, utterly transformed. Silver armor emerged around her, clanking with movement. She was armored!
At this moment, she shone brilliantly, her hair lifting in the wind, weaving through the silver-white armor. There was a sublime beauty in her appearance, yet it was filled with boundless transcendent power, making her supremely majestic.
With a simple swipe of her palm, the sky roared and trembled, her sorcery unparalleled. Drawing on one of the four golden bamboo slips as her foundation, she manifested her own Daoist domain, her attack power unmatched.
With a clattering sound, the black soul chains in front of Zheng Yuantian trembled violently, transforming into a roaring black starry river that continuously blocked and resisted the pristine white palm slicing through the heavens. Yet, the extraordinary treasure vibrated intensely, almost on the verge of breaking.
Crack!
The sound of piercing was incessant; his blood of spiritual essence surged, his form disintegrated, cut down instantly, his soul severed.
Zheng Yuantian was penetrated by innumerable celestial swords, slain? Everyone was in shock!
"That's Zheng Yuantian, the foremost master from behind a certain grand curtain, strongly defeated by the Fairy Fang Yuzhu whom I admire and revere!" Zhou Qinghuang clasped her hands over her heart, exclaiming in amazement.
"Too powerful, Fairy Fang truly is an unparalleled force to be reckoned with!" Even Mo Si, who usually holds himself in high regard, whispered in awe, his expression somber. He wondered if he could ever achieve such heights should he have the opportunity to grow.
Fang Yuzhu collected the heap of glowing blue Primordial Crystals floating in the void, then looking forward, she said, "Walking through this era is not easy, take care of yourself."
Her silver armor dissipated, stepping onto a divine rainbow accompanied by a shower of energy light, she crossed the sky, arriving at the battleground of the Red Garment Demoness.
The Demon Ancestor, Qi Teng, and Mo Si immediately became alert. However, seeing her silver armor retracted, they all breathed a sigh of relief. They truly did not wish for a bloody battle to the end, seeing no necessity in it.
"Sister, it's been a long time since I've seen you in armor, still as martially imposing. Come, let's together finish off these three!" The Red Garment Demoness spoke with the gentlest and most pleasant voice, uttering words filled with murderous intent.
Her figure was stunningly curvaceous, barely concealed by her red dress, exuding a naturally enchanting beauty. Yet, she too was radiating killing intent, proposing a joint effort with the female Daoist to eliminate the three adversaries.
"Before others, you call me sister, but when you're displeased, you refer to me as 'that woman' behind my back..." The female Daoist replied with a smile, not rushing to engage. She harbored no real intent to kill.
"Sister, let's kill them, eliminate all three!" The Red Garment Demoness covertly aligned with her.
"It's not their true forms; what's the point in killing them? Collecting some blue crystals should be enough."
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Zhang Daoling, with a solemn expression, traversed the void, demonstrating the correct use of the rusted copper mirror by swinging it single-handedly with force, effectively obliterating the old Ghost King. In the combined luminescence of Old Zhang and the copper mirror, the normally invisible specter was revealed, showing the Ghost King's disastrous defeat.
It's undeniable that Old Zhang was formidable, seemingly plunging into a chaotic timeline, smashing his way through to the Ghost King's bloody demise.
Yet, the Ghost King ultimately escaped, vanishing into an unknown realm. Such beings are peculiarly elusive, difficult to touch, capture, and even harder to kill.
"A lesson for you. Dare to show your face in front of me again, and you'll be shown no mercy. These crystals are your ransom," he said, satisfied with a handful of Primordial Crystals in his grasp.
"Truly powerful!" Chen Yongjie marveled, having witnessed several intense battles, feeling far behind at his current stage.
"Huh?!" Wang Xuan was startled. In the distance, amidst rising light rain, blue glowing crystals appeared first, followed by the blurred figure of Zheng Yuantian reemerging.
"He's not dead?!" Many were astonished, having witnessed his annihilation, with countless celestial swords piercing through him, leading to his disintegration, yet here he appeared again.
However, many quickly realized the significance of the female Daoist's final words, implying she had spared him.
"Fairy Fang, did you refrain from killing him because it wasn't his true form, showing disdain for this lesser incarnation of Old Zheng?" Zhang Daoling jested, his tone light, momentarily shedding the solemnity of a sect founder.
"I'll take him down," Wang Xuan murmured.
He was anxious; Fang Yuzhu might not care about Zheng Yuantian's avatar, but he was genuinely frightened. Once back in the human realm, if Old Zheng turned vicious, he could easily kill Wang Xuan and take his body.
"Put on the helmet, safety first!" Chen Yongjie advised, placing the Soul Locking Bell over Wang Xuan's head before hastily making his escape, seeking refuge near Zhang Daoling.
In that moment, Wang Xuan, draped in an enlarged silver beast skin cloak, wearing a helmet with silver light swirling around the Soul Locking Bell, wielding the God Slaying Banner, pushed beyond limits. Like tearing through the void, he charged at Zheng Yuantian with his weapon raised.
The spectators were shocked; Mo Si, Gu Mingxi, Qi Lian Dao, Zhou Qinghuang—all their pupils constricted. Was he about to single-handedly challenge a peerless master?
"White hair, silver cloak, that's the spirit—fearless against the whole world. Patriarch Wang, take down Zheng Yuantian!" Chen Yong
