"Go quickly!"
"Elder Wang is stalling for time!"
"Return to the sect as soon as possible!"
Elder Jiang's expression was grave as he stared at the five Human Emperors blocking the path, as well as the battlefield behind them. The Zhenwu Sect no longer had outsiders intervening, but the Jiang family head was already being restrained, there was clearly no hope of relying on foreign aid.
"Destruction Seal!"
Qin Yu, the leader of the Immortal Dao Sect, formed seals with both hands. A terrifying aura surged from his body as an ancient seal descended from the sky, suppressing everything in its path, filled with boundless combat power.
"Puff!"
With just one exchange,
Elder Wang, the guardian of the forbidden area, spat out a mouthful of blood and staggered backward. His freshly rejuvenated black hair rapidly turned white again, his face slackened, and his aura plummeted.
"This…!"
Even Chu Xun was momentarily stunned.
Just moments ago, Elder Wang's aura had given him the illusion that he could last several rounds even against a Ninth-Realm Human Emperor. Who would have thought that he would collapse after a single face-to-face clash?
The elder of the Nangong clan was unsurprised and said calmly, "Elder Wang is already old and declining. His forced return to peak strength only reached the Eighth Realm. On the other hand, Qin Yu is a genuine Ninth-Realm Human Emperor, young and at his prime. Using the Destruction Seal to heavily injure Elder Wang in one strike is only natural."
"Elder Wang!"
"Senior Wang!"
"Elder…!"
Several Human Emperors of the Donglin Sect trembled when they saw this scene. Elder Wang was the strongest combatant of the sect, now severely injured in a single blow. How could they not panic?
"Don't mind me… go!" Elder Wang coughed up blood weakly, shock still lingering in his eyes. Qin Yu's strength was far beyond his expectations.
"Ah!"
"Leave!"
"Can we even go?"
The five Human Emperors of the Immortal Dao Sect stepped sideways, blocking the way completely. One of them, a white-haired old man, stared at Chu Xun with eyes full of hatred and gritted his teeth. "You dared kill my junior brother. Today, even if this old life is spent, I'll kill you here!"
Xiao Rongyu's expression turned icy.
She stared coldly at the people in front of her. If it were just one person, she would have no fear, but five Human Emperors together was something she simply could not block.
She clenched her teeth and turned her back to Chu Xun. Dressed in red, she said resolutely, "Elder Chu, please return first. Even if I am the sect leader, no one will pass this line!"
"Tsk!"
A sword mark slashed through the void, carving deep ravines into the air itself.
Xiao Rongyu's aura began to rise steadily, she was clearly preparing to use a forbidden technique.
Behind her, Chu Xun looked helpless.
He had never intended to retreat.
He spoke softly, "Sect Leader should go first. Wait a moment, let me meet them."
A figure in green robes stepped forward, standing in front of Xiao Rongyu.
Looking at that back, she vaguely saw the past again. When she had been most helpless, it was that same figure who stood before her, blocking everything, as if even the sky falling would not frighten him.
Even now, at his weakest moment,
He still stepped forward.
"Humph!"
"Arrogant!"
The white-haired old man was named Zhao Qingsu, a Seventh-Realm Human Emperor. Normally, he knew he could not defeat Chu Xun, but with several senior brothers joining forces, fear was unnecessary.
"We only need to delay him briefly," another old man said coldly. "Sect Leader Qin is dealing with that old fool. Once we hold on for a few breaths, victory is assured!"
"Exactly!"
The group advanced together, the pressure in their hearts easing.
They were wary of Chu Xun's River Sword Intent, but that had been a unique move, reliant on the river itself. It couldn't possibly be used again so soon. In direct combat strength, Chu Xun was surely not as terrifying as imagined.
"Chu Xun!"
"Elder Chu!"
"Elder Chu!"
Chu Xun smiled faintly.
With his back to them, he drew the Ivy Sword.
The crystal-clear blade gleamed with a warm, gentle luster. Even someone unfamiliar with swords would instinctively exclaim that it was an extraordinary weapon.
And everyone present was far from ordinary.
Zhao Qingsu's eyes filled with fear as he said, "This sword… it's extraordinary. Gentle yet full of vitality, containing ivy-like spiritual essence. I'm afraid it's a top-tier magic weapon. Even the recently famous Taixuan Sword can't compare!"
The surrounding Human Emperors nodded silently.
They had all heard of the Taixuan Sword that appeared in Tianbao City, a rare Human Emperor-level magic weapon, simple and restrained, controllable even by ordinary cultivators. Unfortunately, it had originally fallen into the Immortal Dao Sect's hands and was later snatched away.
Now, looking at the Ivy Sword in Chu Xun's grasp, they felt it was even more exquisite, perhaps superior to the Taixuan Sword itself.
Greed stirred.
Chu Xun saw their desire clearly and sneered.
The Ivy Sword fell into his palm.
He swung it lightly.
"Whoosh!"
In an instant,
Sword intent erupted.
A dazzling silver light burst forth between heaven and earth. Even Lu Nantian, who was still engaged in battle, paused slightly. Out of the corner of his eye, his pupils shrank violently.
The sky and earth turned completely white.
A vast, galactic sword light surged forward, like a condensed ocean of silver, pouring down and engulfing half the sky.
"Hiss!"
Across the battlefield, countless people stared in horror, their souls trembling under the overwhelming sword intent.
"What kind of sword is that?!"
"Terrifying!"
The leader of the Goddess Sect.
The leader of the Zhenwu Sect.
The head of the Jiang family.
Xiao Rongyu.
Every Human Emperor present stood frozen, scalp numb as they watched the peerless silver light descend. Even the Jiang family head trembled and said hoarsely, "This sword… even I cannot withstand it!"
He was completely shaken.
How long had it been since Elder Chu broke through to the Human Emperor Realm?
When he first met him, he had already been shocked beyond words. Then he heard that Zhao Huangchao had been slapped to death. And now, just days later, this sword alone made him feel a life-and-death crisis.
How could someone be this strong?
"Boom!"
Zhao Qingsu, who bore the brunt of the attack, felt the Milky Way-like sword light tilt downward from the heavens. His scalp went numb as the crisis of death exploded in his mind.
"Attack together!" he roared desperately.
No one needed to say more.
All five Human Emperors felt death approaching.
No one dared hold back.
"Zhenwu Dharma Image!"
Brilliant light burst from their bodies as enormous Dharma images condensed behind them. Under normal circumstances, this scene would have been earth-shattering, but beneath the unparalleled silver light, it appeared dim and insignificant.
They unleashed everything.
"Destruction Seal!"
"Vajra Seal!"
"Heaven-Slaying Seal!"
"Panlong Palm!"
In a single instant, each of them used more than one supreme technique, every move the strongest of their lives. Golden weapons clashed, Buddhist chants echoed, dragons roared. The five joined forces, shaking the heavens in an attempt to block the sword.
However,
The sword light was utterly merciless.
Ancient seals shattered.
Golden Buddha palms collapsed.
Dragon Dharma images disintegrated.
Crack!
Crack!
Puff!
The sword swept through with unstoppable force.
Vague, sorrowful cries echoed,
"Senior Brother Qingsu… Senior Brother Gu Nan…"
Then,
A ruthless white light swallowed everything.
No one could open their eyes.