"Since they are enemies, let's kill them first!" Su Yin said expressionlessly.
Back then, when the 36 teachers were killed, not only did these people not care about their relationship with the human race, they even took the opportunity to cause trouble!
Putting that aside, just now … if not for the fact that he had comprehended the Dao of Time in Northern Yuan and improved his cultivation, he would have died under Lu Qian's fist!
Since they did not care about human feelings, they could not blame him!
Coincidentally, he wanted to break through, but he lacked soul energy and Qi of Saint Spirit. Naturally, there was no need to show mercy.
"That's true …" Yang Xuan fell silent.
They were all humans and were unwilling to kill, but the other party might not think the same way. Otherwise, the three of them would not have attacked the young man together.
"Zhan Tang …"
Nan Ke did not expect this person to come out of the dream in an instant and kill the Thief Sage with a single bead. His eyes turned red and he let out a long hiss. He waved his hands and an overwhelming amount of soul energy fell down.
Enveloped by this energy, Su Yin immediately felt dizzy and some memories appeared in his mind.
"What a guy! He can implant memories? "
His heart skipped a beat.
When ordinary people experienced certain things, they would have a flash of deja vu in their mind. It was as if they had done it before, and this memory came from the dream.
The Dream Sage in front of him was able to implant such a messy memory without him entering the dream. How terrifying.
No wonder Xuan Jia and the others were all captured. This person might not be as strong as the Fist Sage, but his methods were not inferior.
Whoosh!
The Great Path of Dreams floated in the air like an aurora, flowing with seven colors. Su Yin only took a glance at it and felt that he could not control his mind. His thoughts began to drift.
Although he could not control it, he felt as if he had entered a hot spring. His body felt soft and he wanted to swim in it for the rest of his life.
His dream came true!
Everyone hoped that their dreams could come true. This was enough to show that dreams were the most beautiful and desirable.
"The past is like the past! Dreams, illusions, bubbles, shadows, dew, and lightning. Just like that! "
Su Yin woke up with a jolt of his mind. His head was covered in cold sweat.
Fortunately, he had comprehended the connection between time and the weak water. Otherwise, he would have sunk into the dream forever.
"Pu!"
Failing to trap Su Yin, she suffered a backlash. Fairy Nanke's face turned red and she spat out blood.
"Since you want to kill me, it's not up to you!"
Su Yin's eyes flashed as the True Dragon Sword trembled. Sword intent whistled as it tore through the void.
Invincible Sword Intent!
Although it was only a Sword Saint's ultimate move and was not as powerful as the Human Sovereign's Sword Technique or One Sword of Four Autumns, it was more than enough to deal with Dream Sage who was not good at fighting.
Puchi!
The sword light slid down from the top of Fairy Nanke's head, and a thin line immediately appeared between her eyebrows.
The Primordial Energy Bead also swept out.
The corpses and power were absorbed into it.
The Primal Qi Bead smashed Bai Zhantang to death, and the longsword cut down Nan Ke. It sounded complicated, but in reality, it took less than three breaths. Two Ancient Sages died at almost the same time.
"You, you …"
Lu Qian, whose arm had just been chopped off, didn't expect the other party to be so cruel as to kill two of his companions in one move. His face paled, and he couldn't be bothered to capture Xuan Jia and the others.
But before he could get far, a parrot appeared above his head, and its claws came down.
The claws were filled with flames that could burn the heavens and the earth. Compared to it, Emperor Feng's attack was nothing.
"Bursting Fist, Invincible Fist, Arhat Fist, Void Shattering Fist …"
With a roar, Lu Qian seemed to have turned into an eight-armed Arhat. Countless fist shadows formed a giant millstone in the air.
His ultimate move, Invincible Millstone Force!
Puff!
Lu Qian spat out a mouthful of blood, and the Fist Saint's Great Dao appeared, covering an area of ten thousand miles like thunder.
Although the Sword Dao was the best in the world in terms of offensive power, it was not as wide as the Fist Dao.
If one didn't practice the Fist Dao, it would be futile.
As long as one was a cultivator, who didn't know a few fist techniques?
Because of this, the Fist Saint's Great Dao was majestic and gave people an irresistible pressure. It was like the suppression of the bloodline.
Gugugu!
Lu Qian used all his strength, and the power in his body surged. In the blink of an eye, he broke through the shackles of Rank Five and became Rank Six.
Knowing that he was in danger today, he used a secret technique to raise his cultivation in a short time.
Even though this secret technique was extremely dangerous and might cause his cultivation to drop drastically after it ended, and it would take a hundred years for him to recover, he couldn't care less at this moment.
Bang!
Little Wu's hoof claw collided with his opponent's millstone. In an instant, thousands of punches appeared in the air, blocking all of Little Wu's power.
"This is the chance …"
Lu Qian took a step forward and appeared in front of Su Yin as if he had teleported.
The parrot in the air looked small and thin, but it was actually a peak Rank Six cultivator. It also had the bloodline of the Phoenix Tribe's Phoenix Tribe. If he continued fighting, he would definitely lose. To him, the only way to survive was to defeat the young man and capture him!
Otherwise, he would die here like Fairy Nanke and Bai Zhantang.
Knowing this, he used all his means to stop Xiao Wu and take the opportunity to attack Su Yin.
Whoosh!
Lu Qian, who had the strength of a Rank Six, truly displayed the aura of a Fist Saint. Before he even got close, he gave off an irresistible pressure on the soul. He was like a wild beast that could tear someone apart at any time.
In ancient times, the Fist Saint fought against countless races alone without fear. He did not retreat half a step. His cultivation was obtained through real battles.
At this moment, his strength, spirit, and fist intent gathered together. Even a peak Rank Six cultivator would find it difficult to resist. Even the Masters of Laws would have to avoid him.
He truly had the ability to move unhindered in the Nine Heavens, slaying dragons and phoenixes.
"Master, be careful!" Xiao Wu's pupils shrank. He wanted to rush over, but he could not cross the Fist Saint's Great Path left behind by the other party.
I was just thinking that the pressure was not enough to break through. Then, I'll borrow your strength to break through the shackles of Rank Four! "
Su Yin was not nervous. Instead, his eyes lit up. With a flip of his wrist, the remaining five bodies of the Chess Saint, the Zither Saint, the Chef Saint, the Gambling Saint, and the Art Saint appeared in his palm. He poured power into them and they exploded.
The power of five laws instantly entered his body, drilling into his bones and fusing perfectly with his understanding.
Boom!
In the blink of an eye, his cultivation broke through the shackles of Rank Four and rushed toward Rank Five.
However, the weakness of his soul was also revealed. It seemed that he could not control the 19 Great Paths and could collapse at any time.
"Soul Devouring!"
Su Yin was already prepared. He grabbed with his hand, and the souls of Fairy Nanke and Bai Zhantang, who had just been killed, were immediately turned into pure energy and drilled into his mind.
After fusing with the power of two Rank Five Saints, and one of them specialized in the soul, Su Yin's originally weak soul was also strengthened at a visible rate.
"You're courting death …"
Lu Qian's eyes were about to crack.
He thought that as long as he killed the young man and lost control of the Origin Qi Pearl, he would be able to save Dream Saint and Thief Saint. Their souls had been devoured by the other party, so they were completely dead. There was no hope or possibility of revival.
Punch after punch, Lu Qian's power turned into thousands of phantoms and stacked on top of each other. Su Yin was like a dumpling in the middle, unable to dodge in time.
"Power to my body!"
Su Yin raised his eyebrows and roared. The Saint Spiritual Qi that had just been collected in the Origin Qi Pearl poured out like a basin.
How powerful was the power of two Rank Five Ancient Saints? Needless to say, Su Yin's meridians were about to be torn apart. The restorative power contained in the Divine Origin Pool was constantly nourishing his body. Rules of Order, power, Soul Power … Soon, a special balance was formed in his body.
Boom!
The shackles of Rank Four were immediately broken.
Early Rank Five!
Middle Rank Five!
Late Rank Five …
In less than two breaths, he had reached Peak Rank Five. At this moment, the power of the ascension gradually stopped.
As if sensing the change in his power, the dark clouds gathered at a visible rate, ready to fall at any moment.
"Let me see how strong the Fist Saint is!"
With the increase in his cultivation, Su Yin was no longer worried. His eyes were like lightning as he slashed the True Dragon Sword in his hand.
The mighty Sword Saint Great Path appeared and swallowed the countless fist shadows. At the same time, the Heaven Measuring Ruler flew out and slashed six times at Lu Qian.
Peng!
Lu Qian's arm was severed, and his head was smashed right into his chest. Before Lu Qian's disbelieving eyes, his corpse plummeted from the sky.
After retracting the Saint Origin Qi from Lu Qian's body back into the Origin Energy Pearl, Su Yin heaved a sigh of relief. Then, he raised his head to look at the descending lightning.
Ten minutes later, the dark clouds finally dissipated, and Su Yin's cultivation had been reinforced.
I thought that overcoming the Rank Five Lightning Tribulation would be a piece of cake. It seems like I have underestimated the punishment of the heavens …
Su Yin thought warily.
He had thought that after comprehending the relationship between time and the Ruoshui River, his swordsmanship and comprehension of the other Great Paths would be further enhanced. Thus, overcoming the Rank Five Lightning Tribulation should be a walk in the park. Who could have thought that he would still be surrounded by perils?
After assimilating the nineteen Great Paths of Mankind, the range of his lightning tribulation had increased to three million li. Furthermore, the power of each lightning tribulation was stronger than the one before it. Even Xiao Wu might not be able to withstand the final lightning tribulation!
It was only by assimilating the power of nineteen Laws into the Human Emperor Swordsmanship that he was able to survive.
It seems like even if I find the remaining Sage corpses, I won't dare to push for a breakthrough to the Rank Six realm in the near future.
Putting aside the fact that he had already exhausted all of the Sage corpses that he had collected, even if he did find them, he would not be able to push for a breakthrough to the Rank Six realm in the near future.
It seemed like the heavens did not allow the existence of a Sage who had assimilated multiple Laws. The more one assimilated, the greater the difficulty. It was not as simple as one plus one equals two, but five, or even ten!
Knowing that there was no point in panicking, Su Yin shook his head and stopped thinking about it. Instead, he took back the storage ring that had been stolen from him and the Thief Sage's storage ring.
A moment later, his eyes lit up. "This Thief Sage sure has a lot of treasures!"
As expected of the number one godly thief in the world, he had all kinds of treasures. Compared to him, Zhang Xuan was practically a pauper.
This was especially so for the Qi of Saint Spirit. The Thief Sage had actually created a pool that was similar to the Saint Origin Pond. The sheer amount of Qi of Saint Spirit was enough to make one speechless. At the very least, it was equivalent to the combined energy of five Sages!
"This fellow can even steal the power of faith. It's normal for him to have so much Qi of Saint Spirit over the past ten thousand years …"
Seeing the young man refilling the dried Saint Origin Pond, Yang Xuan explained.
Su Yin's eyes widened in shock.
Faith was the worship that came from the hearts of believers. It could not be seen or touched, and it could only be sensed but not explained … Could it be stolen?
"Even though there are believers of the Thief Sage in the Celestial World, there are very few of them. Do you think that he can become a Rank Five expert with this amount of power?" Yang Xuan shook his head.
"This …" Su Yin was at a loss for words.
When the power of faith gathered, it would form the Qi of Saint Spirit. The more believers there were, the denser the Qi of Saint Spirit, and the faster one's progress.
"Even if he could steal it, whose would he steal it from? It should be easy to detect … "Su Yin was curious.
Sages were not fools. If the Qi of Saint Spirit they cultivated was insufficient, they would definitely notice.
"He stole from us!"
Yang Xuan said. "Even though we have been dead for more than ten thousand years, and there is no one left to spread the Saint Dao, as long as the human race survives, we will automatically generate faith. This is also the reason why remnant wills like us can live for more than ten thousand years! Now that you've become a Saint, you should've accumulated enough Saint Origin Qi over tens of thousands of years. You should've been able to raise your Origin Qi Pearl to the level of a Master of Laws. But … how much have you obtained? "
Su Yin was stunned.
He had been able to advance so quickly because he had devoured the Saint Origin Pond and killed many Sages. However, the 19 Great Daos that he had fused did not bring him much Qi of Saint Origin.
He had thought that it was because the 36 Ancient Sages had fallen and there was no Sacred Ground, but it seemed like that was not the case.
The 36 Great Daos were the most basic pursuits of the human race. As long as there were humans, there would be faith. Moreover, there were many who cultivated such Great Daos …
However, there was no Qi of Saint Spirit. It was obvious that someone had stolen it.
This was equivalent to stealing the foundation of the 36 Great Daos, robbing them of their hard work. This was a grudge that would only be resolved once one of them was dead.
Yang Xuan continued. "Even though he was the one who stole it, it's likely that he isn't the only one who benefited from it. He only managed to keep a small portion of the Qi of Saint Origin, so he must have contributed most of it to the others. Otherwise, there's no way a Sage like him could have lived so comfortably, even coming out with the Fist Sage and Dream Sage!"
Yang Xuan only had the Qi of Saint Origin from five fifth rank Sages. That sounded like a lot, but compared to the accumulation of the 36 Ancient Sages over the past ten thousand years, it was not even a tenth of it.
It was likely that the remaining Qi of Saint Origin had been given away to others.
Knowing that Yang Xuan might have guessed something, Su Yin could not help but ask, "Teacher, do you have any suspects in mind?"
"If I'm not mistaken, it has something to do with the Martial Sage, Battle Sage, and Slaughter Sage!"
Yang Xuan said. "They are the strongest of the 72 Ancient Sages, and they were also the ones who wanted us dead the most back then. If there's any question about where our Qi of Saint Origin went, it's definitely related to them."
Su Yin nodded.
If even the Fist Sage had reached the fifth rank, there was no doubt that the three of them were even more frightening. Even the weakest of them was at the sixth rank pinnacle or even the seventh rank!
Even if Zhang Xuan were to become a fifth rank pinnacle cultivator, he would not dare to provoke them recklessly.
"Thank you for saving us!"
While Su Yin was conversing with Yang Xuan, a grateful voice suddenly sounded by his ear. Turning his head over, he saw that the Blackshell Patriarch and the elders of the Black Tortoise Tribe had already broken free from their restraints and were walking up to him.
Not daring to put on airs, Su Yin quickly returned the gesture. "You're being too courteous, Patriarch Blackshell!"
It was fortunate that he had arrived in time. Otherwise, the Black Tortoise Tribe might very well have disappeared into the annals of history, just like the Kirin back then.
Seeing how humble Zhang Xuan was, the Blackshell Patriarch could not help but feel deeply moved.
Two days ago, when he first met Zhang Xuan, the latter had not even reached Half-Saint yet, and he knew nothing about the Celestial World. Yet, at this very moment, he was already the Holy Leader of a Sacred Ground, possessing strength that could shake the entire Celestial World.
It was fortunate that he did not seek trouble with the Blackshell Patriarch after recognizing the latter. Otherwise, the Blackshell Patriarch would have been wiped out by now.
After chatting for a while longer, Su Yin came to a realization.
The return of the thirty-six Ancient Sages to the Celestial World had made the Fist Saint and the others feel a sense of danger. Thus, they decided to take over the Black Tortoise Tribe's Black Tortoise Domain.
"As for why we were unable to defeat the three of them, and why we were unable to activate the formation in time, it's because we had just awakened Lao Mian's bloodline, and we were severely injured. On top of that, we were struck by the Dream Sage's means …"
The Blackshell Patriarch said awkwardly.
As one of the Three Great Divine Beasts who had survived the ancient era, even though they were few in number, they were still not easily bullied by three fifth-rank Sages.
The most fundamental reason was that they had expended all of their energy, and they had not had the time to recover yet!
"Lao Mian … How is it?"
Su Yin asked curiously.
"It has successfully awakened the River Diagram bloodline," the Blackshell Patriarch replied with a smile. Knowing how anxious Zhang Xuan was, he said, "Follow me!"
He took the lead and flew out.
Su Yin and the others followed closely behind him.
Soon, they arrived before a huge mountain. A massive tortoise with a diameter of several hundred meters was lying on the ground. Lightning crackled all over its body, and as it breathed, its massive body expanded and contracted like a balloon.
Su Yin looked over curiously. Old Slow's huge tortoiseshell was indeed different from before. There were a total of 18 tortoiseshell and the aura on his body was constantly increasing. At present, he had already reached the realm of Rank 3 and seemed to be improving without stopping.
"It's still in the midst of awakening its bloodline. Once it's done, it should be on par with the little fellow from the Phoenix Tribe!" the Blackshell Patriarch said with a smile.
The Four Great Divine Beasts had their own pride and determination.
"How much longer will it take?" Su Yin asked.
"About six to eight hours!" the Blackshell Patriarch replied.
Su Yin heaved a sigh of relief. "Since it's still cultivating, I won't disturb it. Once it's done, remember to ask it to come to the Myriad Ruins Abyss to look for me!"
"Alright!" the Blackshell Patriarch nodded.
He had come to the Black Tortoise Tribe to see how Lao Mian was doing. Seeing that it was still improving, Su Yin was relieved.
After putting Xiao Wu back into the Primordial Qi Pearl, Su Yin and the Phoenix Emperor returned to the exit of the Black Tortoise Domain.
"Let's see if I can hide my cultivation …"
With a thought, the human-shaped tree in Su Yin's dantian shook and suppressed the aura in his body. He returned to the appearance of a peak fourth rank cultivator.
If he could hide his cultivation, he could unleash it when he met Xue Qianqiu and the others again. Of course, if he couldn't hide it, there was nothing he could do.
Whoosh!
The sky above the North Sea was clear and filled with stars. There was only the scene of the blood cloud dispersing, nothing else.
Su Yin's eyes lit up.
Under normal circumstances, when he used the Great Path of Chess Saint, Guqin Saint, and Chef Saint to become a saint, auspicious clouds would have descended from the heavens again. But now, such things did not appear, and there was no news of him being made a saint. It was obvious that he had succeeded in hiding from the heavens.
It seemed like after comprehending the Human Emperor's Great Dao and transforming the Taiji Painting into a 'human', not only could he conceal his cultivation, but he could also conceal his Great Dao.
"Junior Brother …"
While Zhang Xuan was deep in thought, the space before him warped, and Lin Xuan appeared before him.
He had informed the other party as soon as he left the Black Tortoise Domain. Now that his cultivation had reached peak fifth rank, and he had Xiao Wu and Dahei with him, even if the Five Elemental Sacred Land was in danger, he could go and take a look.
There were less than six hours left before the ceremony, so the three of them quickly flew in the direction of the Five Elemental Sacred Land.
"Did the deaths of the Fist Saint, Dream Saint, and Thief Saint have something to do with Junior Brother?"
Lin Xuan asked in the narrow spatial passageway.
Su Yin nodded and frowned slightly. "How did you know?"
Although the anomalies of his advancement into the Chess Saint, Guqin Saint, and Chef Saint were concealed, and nobody knew that his cultivation had improved greatly, the scene of the Fist Saint and the others being killed and the blood clouds filling the sky still spread across the entire Deity Realm. It was impossible to hide it even if he wanted to.
Lin Xuan sighed. "The Celestial Realm has always been peaceful. There hasn't been a Saint Fall in the past ten thousand years. A few died in the day, and this happened again. If it wasn't you, who could it be?"
"Er …" Su Yin did not know how to answer.
That was true.
In the past ten thousand years, Saint Fall rarely appeared, but he had killed more than ten of them. Everyone would probably guess that he was the culprit.
To the Celestial Realm, he was a star of calamity. Whenever he appeared, he would bring about slaughter and disaster.
"How's the situation in the sacred land?"
Su Yin asked. He did not want to dwell on this topic.
"I've set up a new seal, and it's much safer now. With the help of the natural barrier, even a fifth rank Saint won't be able to sneak in so easily. The Snowfall Palace, the Frigid Cloud Sect, and many other smaller sects have pledged their allegiance to the Celestial Realm. Oh, right. News of the establishment of the Celestial Realm has spread, and seven cultivators have sent their skeletons over. "
Lin Xuan flicked his wrist, and the skeletons appeared before him. They were the skeletons of the thirty-six Ancient Sages.
"This …" Su Yin was taken aback.
He had spent a lot of effort, disguising himself, and fighting, but he had only managed to gather nineteen skeletons. At this moment, it was still uncertain whether the Celestial Realm would be able to pass the ceremony, and yet, someone had already sent seven of them over … Was this for real?
Was it really that easy?
Knowing what Zhang Xuan was thinking, Lin Xuan chuckled. "You have killed so many Sages consecutively and established your authority. Under such circumstances, how could the cultivators who obtained the skeletons of the thirty-six Ancient Sages dare to assimilate them? They dared not use them, but they were also afraid that they would be found. Thus, they had no choice but to send them over. This way, they can at least earn some goodwill from the Celestial Realm … "
Su Yin frowned. "What if I fail to pass the ceremony tomorrow? Won't they suffer a huge loss?"
If he failed to withstand the pressure and was killed, not only would the seven skeletons go to waste, he would also offend the Firmament Sage and the others.
"Actually, regardless of whether you are able to withstand the pressure or not, it's still beneficial to them!"
Lin Xuan said. "Even if the Firmament Sage and the others were to kill you, it would only affect you and your teachers. If you were to make a move on them, it would be easy for others to accuse you of doing so. Thus, even if you were to lose, they wouldn't die. "
The ones who died after the fall of a dynasty were the emperors. Who had ever seen an official being killed?
Su Yin fell silent.
Indeed, he and the thirty-six Ancient Sages were the ones whom the Firmament Sage and the others were wary of. The others were just small fries, so they wouldn't kill them.
However, this was only enough to ensure that they wouldn't be killed.
Lin Xuan continued, "Previously, when they were holding onto the skeletons, they didn't dare to collect the Aura of Saint Spirit for fear of being hunted down. However, now that they have revealed themselves, the Firmament Sage will submit to them as soon as he wins. What do you think will happen?"
Su Yin's expression was solemn. After a while, he said slowly, "To establish their prestige, the Firmament Sage and the others will definitely accept them and spread the news … At that time, the skeletons will belong to them, and no one will dare to take them away. They might even help them break through and become Saints, cutting off my path to resurrection … "
"Yes!" Lin Xuan nodded. "The reason they went to look for Firmament is because you forced them into a corner. There's no way for them to negotiate with you. However, if you were to be killed, as a member of the Human Emperor Sacred Ground, they would be the first to betray you.
Su Yin was enlightened.
He had been too naive.
How could a peak Quasi-Saint who could obtain the skeletons be a fool?
On the surface, they seemed to have submitted to him, but in reality, they were still observing the situation. If something went wrong, both sides would have a way out.
Unhindered Saint Gui Gu, who taught him the Art of Unhindered, once said that a person's heart was unpredictable. Now, it seemed that it was true.
After storing the seven skeletons into the Origin Qi Pearl and soaking them in the Saint Origin Pool, they walked out of the spatial tunnel.
Before them was a vast river. It was the Ruoshui River.
The Five Elements Sacred Ground was surrounded by this river. While it wasn't as unique as the Dragon Domain or Phoenix Domain, it was still extremely safe.
"Water Sage Gonggong has left a trap in the river. Even Saints would be killed if they barge in," Lin Xuan said in a low voice.
"I have the token of the Five Elements Sacred Ground with me, so I'll be able to pass through safely. I hope that Junior Zhang and the Phoenix Monarch will listen to my instructions later on."
"Of course!" Su Yin nodded.
Lin Xuan had lived here for several thousand years, so he had the right to speak.
Hearing Zhang Xuan's agreement, Lin Xuan heaved a sigh of relief. He took out his token and was about to fly across the river when the space above the river suddenly rippled, and a figure suddenly appeared.
It was a middle-aged man in his forties. He had a pair of horns on his head that resembled crescent moons, and his eyes were sharp and deep.
Upon seeing the middle-aged man, the Phoenix Monarch's eyes narrowed. She hurriedly plucked out a feather and tossed it forward.
Hu!
The three of them immediately hid in the void, as if they had vanished from sight.
"Who is that person?"
Seeing that the middle-aged man was so cautious that he didn't hesitate to use the precious feather, Su Yin was puzzled.
"It's Saint Limbo from the Yellow Springs Sect!" the Phoenix Monarch said with a grim expression.
"Limbo?"
Su Yin couldn't believe it. "What is he doing here?"
The Yellow Springs Saint's main body was split into three: Netherworld, River of Forgetfulness, and Limbo.
If they wanted to save Empress Peacock, they had to find any one of the three. They didn't know how long it would take to find such an expert, but they didn't expect to meet one here!
"They probably want to rope in the Five Elements Sacred Ground too!"
Lin Xuan said. "If we can think of borrowing their strength, Firmament, Yellow Springs, and the others can definitely do the same!"
Su Yin came to a realization.
The attitude of any neutral party could play a crucial role.
And the Five Elements Sacred Ground was the most feared existence among the neutral parties.
"Friend, since you're here, why are you still hiding? Come out! "
Just as they were conversing, Saint Limbo's voice sounded.
Su Yin, the Phoenix Monarch, and the others felt their hearts tighten.
They had hidden as soon as they found the other party. Could it be that they were discovered?
"You're not coming out? Do you want me to make a move? "Saint Limbo raised his eyebrows, and an extremely powerful aura emanated from his body.
Sensing this aura, Su Yin narrowed his eyes. Even Xiao Wu, who was in the Origin Energy Pearl, had a grave expression.
Pinnacle rank-6!
Furthermore, his aura was more powerful and condensed than Dahei's.
"He's a half-step Rule realm cultivator!"
The Phoenix Monarch's voice sounded. "He's only half a step away from becoming a true Master of the Laws. He just needs an opportunity to break through!"
Su Yin nodded.
Although there was only a difference of one rank between a rank-7 and a rank-6 Saint, it was the difference between a Master of the Laws and a non-master of the Laws.
Even though a half-step Rule realm cultivator hadn't stepped into this realm, he was still much stronger than an ordinary pinnacle rank-6. Even if they had many experts on their side, it would be difficult for them to fight against him!
Frowning, Lin Xuan was thinking about whether he should go out or not when he saw the space not far away ripple, and two figures came out from the gap.
"As expected of Saint Limbo. He was discovered even after hiding like that …"
The young man who walked out first laughed.
Su Yin's lips twitched.
The young man before him looked identical to him. His aura, strength, tone, and movements were all identical as well.
On the other hand, the middle-aged man standing behind him was a carbon copy of the Phoenix Monarch.
Someone was impersonating him!
Not to mention, he had even disguised himself as them!
The Phoenix Monarch was rendered speechless.
This was the first time someone had impersonated him … It felt like looking into a mirror.
"He's not a Martial Saint but Xue Qianqiu!" Su Yin shook his head.
These two groups of people were the only ones who had a grudge with him and possessed the strength to do so.
"He's trying to frame us …" Realizing what was going on, the Phoenix Monarch felt disgusted.
"Let's take a look first. Since they can frame us, we can frame them too … "
Su Yin didn't know what the other party was up to, but he didn't say anything. Instead, he narrowed his eyes and looked over.
"You are Su Yin?"
Seemingly recognizing the young man, the Saint Limbo's eyes lit up. "I was just thinking about where to kill you. Since you're courting death, I won't stand on ceremony then …"
Without wasting any time, the Saint Limbo made a grabbing motion.
In the blink of an eye, black aura had shrouded the entire area above the river.
'Su Yin' harrumphed coldly. "You're courting death!"
A long sword was brought out. Countless strands of sword Qi gathered in the air like a storm, forming an invincible sword intent.
"This …"
Su Yin widened his eyes in realization. "I know who he is now!"
He had been wondering whether the other party was a Martial Saint, but at this moment, it was clear that the other party was Xue Qianqiu.
That fellow's comprehension of swordsmanship was on par with his. If there was anyone else in the world who could execute the Indomitable Sword Intent, he couldn't think of anyone else other than Xue Qianqiu.
As for the Martial Saint … he could have done it as well. However, the other party was at the very least a Master of Laws. If he wanted to kill someone, there was no need for him to impersonate him. He could have just made a move cleanly, and no one would be able to notice it.
Back at the Sword Qi Pavilion, Zhang Xuan had impersonated him to steal the Sword Saint's corpse. And now, the other party was impersonating him to assault the Saint Limbo …
Su Yin sighed in his heart. Xue Qianqiu and the 'Phoenix Emperor' were already fighting against the Saint Limbo.
He did not know what treasure he used to reconstruct an arm. Although it was slightly weaker than normal, the impact was not too great. As he waved his longsword, streaks of sword Qi gathered together, forming a sea wave. Even if a Peak Rank-6 powerhouse encountered it, they would have to avoid it.
It had to be said that this fellow had comprehended the connection between the Weak Water Dao and the Dao of Time, and his cultivation had improved. Although he hadn't broken through to Rank Six and had yet to pass the Lightning Tribulation, his combat strength wasn't any weaker than a Rank Six expert.
Of course, even with this kind of strength, he could only affect the Saint Limbo to a certain extent. It was almost impossible to kill him. On the other hand, the fake 'Phoenix Emperor' was boiling True Yuan. The space around him was sealed, and he bore close to ninety percent of the other party's strength.
"This fellow's strength isn't any weaker than the Saint Limbo. I'm afraid he's even stronger!" The Phoenix Emperor's expression was grave.
From the beginning until now, this fake Phoenix Emperor hadn't revealed his Rule Force. Under such circumstances, he was still able to fight to a draw. How strong was he?
The Saint Limbo who was fighting against the fake Phoenix Emperor naturally noticed the problem. He narrowed his eyes, and he wasn't as relaxed as before. "Feng Wuyou, I didn't expect you to hide so deeply. You've already surpassed the Dragon Emperor. Even the Qilin Emperor back then wasn't as strong as you!"
After the ancient times, the Four Great Divine Beasts were annihilated. Most of the super experts had died. The strongest Qilin Emperor was almost at the Half-Step Rule Realm.
He didn't expect the Phoenix Emperor to have such a cultivation after ten thousand years. He might even be stronger.
He hadn't heard of him before. He really hid his strength well.
"How can I kill you without any backup?"
The 'Phoenix Emperor' snorted coldly. He stepped on the void, and the Ruoshui River suddenly swayed. His arms seemed to have turned into eight, and they fell one after another. The Saint Limbo received them with a punch.
His movements weren't as flashy as the other party, but he won in terms of practicality. For a moment, the two of them were evenly matched.
"Things might change if we delay. Use all your strength!"
Su Yin knew that the two of them were on par with one another, so it was impossible for him to win without using his trump card. Thus, he immediately thrust his sword forward and shouted with a suppressed voice.
"Alright!"
The 'Phoenix Emperor' nodded. He raised his hands, and the moonlight in the sky immediately descended. As if drawn by him, it formed a massive barrier of light that shrouded the Saint Limbo.
Realizing what was going on, the Saint Limbo narrowed his eyes. "Tender Moonlight Illuminates the Nine Provinces … You aren't the Phoenix Emperor but Saint Toad Osmanthus?"
"It's too late for you to realize that now!"
The 'Phoenix Emperor' laughed heartily as he reverted back to his original appearance. It was Saint Toad Osmanthus. With a flip of his hand, the moonlight within a radius of ten thousand li was drawn over, forming a net of light.
No matter how good his disguise was, there were only so many experts in the world. If he were to use his trump card, he would definitely be exposed. Thus, there was nothing for him to worry about.
Saint Toad Osmanthus in the Moon had entered the Dao through the moonlight. It was currently midnight, and the moonlight was like water. Furthermore, he had set up an ambush in advance, increasing his fighting prowess significantly. In an instant, the net of light sealed the surrounding space, preventing anyone from escaping.
This disciple of the Cangqiong Saint revealed his true appearance and displayed his true cultivation.
"Even so, you aren't Su Yin!"
Knowing that he wouldn't be able to escape in a short period of time, the Saint Limbo calmed down and turned to look at the young man.
"Xue Qianqiu of the Firmament Sect pays respect to the Saint Limbo!"
Su Yin clasped his fist and bowed. With a slight jolt, he reverted back to his original appearance.
"Xue Qianqiu, Saint Toad Osmanthus … Not bad, not bad!" The Saint Limbo sneered. "However, do you think that you can kill me just like that?"
Hu!
As he spoke, the bull horns on his head flew out and formed a massive bridge in the sky. One end of the bridge pierced the heavens while the other end connected to the underworld.
The Bridge of Helplessness!
"Words are useless. Let's just rely on our own means!"
Saint Toad Osmanthus knew that it was useless to say anything more. He clenched his fist and the moonlight net in the sky shrunk and fell toward the bridge.
The Saint Limbo didn't dodge and stood proudly in the middle of the bridge. The bridge shone brightly as if there were countless streams of water flowing beneath it. In an instant, no matter how strong the moonlight net was, it couldn't get close to the other party.
"The Bridge of Helplessness exists between reality and illusion. Only the dead can step on it. You're still alive. You want to kill me? Dream on!"
As he laughed, the Saint Limbo's bridge fell from the sky.
With a loud sound, the moonlight net was torn apart and a huge hole appeared.
The Bridge of Helplessness welcomed the dead. The living shouldn't disturb it. Saint Toad Osmanthus' moonlight shone on the Nine Prefectures. No matter how strong it was, it couldn't do anything to the other party in a short period of time.
"Since I'm here to kill you, do you think that I don't know the effects of the Bridge of Helplessness?"
Saint Toad Osmanthus wasn't disappointed. He stepped forward once more. "The Bridge of Helplessness can only be climbed by the dead. However … it can't stop the moonlight. As long as the moonlight can reach it, I can too!"
As he spoke, the moonlight in the sky shone down once more. It grew stronger and stronger, enveloping the entire Bridge of Helplessness as if it was covered with a layer of silver sand.
The latter's face sank.
The other party was right. The Bridge of Helplessness wasn't something that ordinary people could climb. However, as long as the moonlight could reach it, the other party would definitely be able to follow.
This was also the strength of the two Saints, Toad Osmanthus and Golden Crow. Wherever the light reached, people would follow.
"Then let me see how strong you can be with just this bit of moonlight!"
The Bridge of Helplessness shook violently. The moonlight was shaken by the bridge and slowly slid down like water droplets falling on a lotus leaf.
Saint Toad Osmanthus's footsteps were light. He had already reached the bridge. With a wave of his hand, an osmanthus tree appeared and tore through the air.
The two half-step experts immediately started fighting.
"Junior Brother, what should we do?" Lin Xuan shrunk his neck.
In a battle of this level, even a third-stage Saint wouldn't be able to withstand the shockwaves and would die on the spot.
Su Yin said, "Let's wait and see if there's a chance to get some benefits!"
Even if he broke through to the fifth stage, he wouldn't be able to withstand a battle of this level. Moreover, both sides were his enemies. What if they stopped fighting and came to find trouble with him?
It was better to keep a low profile and see if there was a chance to benefit from it.
"Hmm …"
Lin Xuan nodded and looked forward again. Soon, he frowned. "Why do I feel that … the Bridge of Helplessness is getting closer and closer to us?"
Su Yin was stunned. He looked carefully and saw that the Bridge of Helplessness was shaking continuously. Previously, it was very far away from them, but now, it was slowly approaching.
The moonlight shone and fell on the feathers as if it wanted to illuminate them.
"Not good. Retreat!"
Su Yin's expression changed immediately.
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