From the Ziyang Ancestor, the word "battle" took form in the void, and at that moment, the three from Azure Sky felt a change of heart. The fragile alliance formed among the six silently crumbled. This all happened within just a few dozen breaths, yet what transpired was nothing short of a monumental upheaval.
In silence, there was thunder; this was precisely what it meant.
“Divine Thought Manifestation, words become law! This madman has actually taken this step.” At this moment, it was not just the three from Azure Sky who were shocked; even Crimson Bright, who had launched an attack against Ziyang Ancestor, found themselves enveloped in a nearly murmured voice filled with disbelief emanating from the crimson beam of divine thought. Their offensive aimed at Ziyang Ancestor had come to a temporary halt.
Compared to the astonishment of Jincheng and Crimson Bright, the Ancient Earth Elder, who had emerged from the word "battle" and remained silent, appeared much calmer.
“What does it matter if it’s Divine Thought Manifestation and words become law? At this moment, he has not truly broken through to the Nirvana Realm. Why are you all so anxious?” The buzzing voice resonated in the air with a solid earth-like quality.
Within the yellowish Divine Consciousness Beam, that deep voice carried an unparalleled arrogance. It echoed: “Don’t say that he is merely at the stage of Divine Thought Manifestation and words become law; even if he has one foot in the Nirvana Realm, what then? Given his dwindling lifespan, do you really think he can break through to the Nirvana Realm?”
“Yes, Ziyang’s lifespan is indeed limited; he won’t last long enough to break through to the Nirvana Realm!” This statement felt like a lifeline to Jincheng and Crimson Bright, whose minds had been filled with shock, fear, and even a hint of regret. In an instant, their chaotic thoughts cleared away, restoring their previous demeanor.
“If he doesn’t break through to the Nirvana Realm, then Ziyang is ultimately just an old man with little time left! Hahaha…” The laughter rolled out from the crimson Divine Consciousness Beam, resonating throughout this realm.
“Divine Consciousness taking form… The end is near.”
In the Thunder Abyss, witnessing this scene, Fang Chen tightened his previously relaxed fists and then sighed softly.
For a martial artist in the Daoist Master Realm to break through to the Nirvana Realm, several steps must be taken. One of these steps is for the Divine Consciousness to take form. Reaching this stage means one is not far from the Nirvana Realm, essentially having one foot already in that level. With sufficient time, a breakthrough is inevitable.
However, it was clear that what Ziyang Ancestor lacked most at this moment was time. Being extremely sensitive to death's aura, Fang Chen understood well that Ziyang Ancestor’s lifespan was indeed running low. Such a brief lifespan was hardly enough for him to endure until breaking through to the Nirvana Realm.
The fall was almost a foregone conclusion!
“Crimson Bright, Jincheng, Thick Earth!” Fang Chen gritted his teeth in silence, tightly clenching his fists as he mentally recited these three names, his eyes flashing with crimson killing intent.
It seemed that Fang Chen sensed the Killing Intent within him. The small creature that had been rolling around in his arms suddenly became quiet, and a flash of red light appeared in its black and white eyes. At the same time, its previously pitch-black body turned a vivid red in that instant.
However, this change in the small creature was too sudden and swift, and during its Mutation, it emitted no trace of energy. Fang Chen, who was focused on the distant Ziyang Ancestor, failed to notice it.
Meanwhile, the massive body of the Thunder Kirin trembled violently at the moment the small creature turned bright red. A hint of fear involuntarily surfaced in its bronze-like eyes.
"Kirin... blood..." Suddenly, it seemed to recall something, lowering its head and fixating its gaze on the small creature in Fang Chen's arms, its eyes flickering with a complex light.
"Yiya."
The small creature gently flipped over, seemingly unaware of its previous Mutation. It rolled its eyes at the Thunder Kirin, then closed its eyes and fell asleep in Fang Chen's embrace.
However, this nap was destined to be restless. Because just as it closed its eyes, a brilliant Golden Radiance suddenly illuminated the air above Thunder Abyss, where the previously subdued light burst forth again. Threads of overwhelming divine consciousness belonging to Jincheng Ancestor transformed into pieces of Golden Radiance that shone down.
The Golden Radiance spread across every inch of Thunder Abyss's ground, rapidly approaching Fang Chen's direction. At this speed, it would likely arrive in about half a minute. Simultaneously, a thunderous roar echoed from the air outside the Heritage Site.
An earth-shattering battle erupted between Crimson Bright, Thick Earth, and Ziyang Ancestor.
"Fight!"
In the void, a powerful battle intent emanated from the word "Fight," which had materialized in mid-air. In an instant, this word radiated brilliantly and transformed into a seal of heaven and earth that smashed toward Chi Ming Ancestor.
On another front, fierce combat erupted between Ziyang Ancestor's Purple Divine Consciousness Pillar and Ancient Earth Elder's earthy Divine Consciousness Beam. The purple torrent carried a frenzy of murderous intent, manifesting as towering illusory figures that forced Ancient Earth Elder to retreat continuously.
For a moment, both being Dao Sovereign Realm Experts, Thick Earth found itself completely suppressed by Ziyang Ancestor's overwhelming force; it could only defend itself without any chance to counterattack. Nevertheless, Ziyang Ancestor still couldn't shake off Thick Earth's entanglement and was unable to free up his hands to disrupt Jincheng, who was casting Divine Consciousness secret techniques from afar to probe Thunder Abyss.
"Jincheng, hurry up."
Thick Earth urged, feeling the immense pressure from Ziyang Ancestor, whose full power had erupted. If it weren't for the cultivation technique he practiced, this projection of Divine Consciousness might have already collapsed.
"How strong!"
Meanwhile, the three from Azure Sky, who had decided not to intervene, watched as Crimson Bright and Thick Earth struggled against the overwhelming force in mid-air. Even their combined efforts were being suppressed, forcing them downwards. The three felt a deep unease.
"Fortunately, his lifespan is running out," one of them remarked quietly.
"Let's just observe the situation."
Indeed, it was fortunate that his lifespan was limited. Otherwise, they might be facing a very different scenario.
"Those three guys!" While Azure Sky remained passive, Crimson Bright and Thick Earth, under the immense pressure from Ziyang Ancestor, gritted their teeth in frustration. If the three from Azure Sky could join them, even without using their full strength, their combined Human Power would easily overwhelm Ziyang Ancestor. But now, they could barely lift their heads under the pressure.
"I found it!"
At that moment, a significant portion of Divine Consciousness Power dispersed in mid-air, transforming into a radiant Golden Sun representing Jincheng Ancestor. He suddenly exclaimed with joy. The vast Golden Radiance, which had been aimlessly spreading across every corner of the Thunder Abyss, abruptly contracted and focused in one location.
"Jincheng, quickly capture that kid," Crimson Bright shouted.
As a sect leader, being forced to ally with others against an enemy and feeling so suppressed was extremely frustrating for him. Although this was merely a projection of Divine Consciousness and not his true self, he still felt deeply constrained. Moreover, there were disciples from the Seven Sects Conference watching; as the ancestor of Crimson Bright Sect, he needed to maintain some dignity!
"Jincheng, we need you to hold off Ziyang while you swiftly capture that guy," Thick Earth added.
The initial focus on capturing Fang Chen stemmed from his connection to the Heritage Site. They believed that he might have obtained the two parts of the Daoist Master Realm Heritage related to it. Even without those considerations, Fang Chen's innate talent had already raised their concerns.
Of course, this was only part of the reason; another reason was that this was merely a test for them. After Elder Lian Jue from the Six Sects visited Ziyang Sect, this was another attempt to gauge the current state of Ziyang Ancestor. How much strength did he still possess? Was he truly at his last gasp or merely pretending?
However, under their provocation, the Ziyang Ancestor gave the simplest and most brutal response: even if the two joined forces, they were still heavily suppressed!
"Just hold on a little longer," Jincheng Ancestor said with a smile. At this moment, he felt that the situation was already in his grasp. Ziyang was temporarily entangled by Thick Earth and Crimson Bright, allowing him to free up his hands. Dealing with a mere Alchemy Realm individual, no matter how extraordinary, what could they possibly achieve before him?
The Orange Divine Sense Light Column surged forward with a hearty laugh, creating boundless waves of energy as it rushed towards Thunder Abyss.
"You... are seeking death!"
Seeing this scene, Ziyang Ancestor shouted angrily. The fluctuations emanating from the purple Divine Consciousness Beam became even more frenzied and fierce, causing Thick Earth and Crimson Bright to stagger backward. Even their Divine Consciousness Beams trembled continuously at that moment. However, despite this, the two remained tightly entangled with Ziyang Ancestor, making it difficult for him to free himself.
Within the Ziyang Sect, in a mysterious space filled with dazzling Purple Radiance, the Ziyang Ancestor, sitting cross-legged with closed eyes, suddenly opened them. An extremely severe Killing Intent flashed through his grayish eyes.
He stood up, turned his head, and gazed deeply towards the path leading to the Colorful Sacred Realm beneath North Mountain, where black and white energies surged.
Suddenly, a rare smile appeared on the expressionless face of Ziyang Ancestor, which resembled ancient ice.
"Truly worthy of being her son." His soft voice echoed in this mysterious space. The Ziyang Ancestor, who had originally intended to leave, sat down cross-legged once more and closed his eyes again.
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