Chapter 1353: The Collapse of the Immortal Valley, The Emergence of the Mysterious Treasure (Part 2)
Chapter 1353: The Collapse of the Immortal Valley, The Emergence of the Mysterious Treasure (Part 2)
Cracks and fissures, like spiderwebs, spread across their bodies. Even their faces were marked by strange black symbols, and with every breath, their energy was being devoured by the dark power.
Both the Panyu Immortal and the Buyun Immortal gritted their teeth, pushing their celestial power to the limit as they desperately channeled the last remnants of their strength into their treasures. This was their final lifeline.
“Ahhhh!!—”
Amidst the apocalyptic destruction, the anguished roars of the immortals echoed through the air.
The spectators, who had withdrawn from the battlefield, watched in stunned silence, their hearts heavy. True Immortals, once seen as untouchable figures, were now caught in a desperate struggle for survival. This scene invoked a deep sense of sorrow among the onlookers.
“Master! Let us help you!”
Seeing this, the True Immortal elders of the Panyu Immortal Sect and the Buyun Immortal Sect were filled with fury and determination. They prepared to charge into the collapsing Liuyun Immortal Valley, hoping to aid their sect leaders. But before they could act, they were intercepted by the mysterious force, who held them back, preventing them from coming to their masters’ aid.
“No—!!”
Just when all hope seemed lost, and as the celestial forms of the Panyu and Buyun Immortals began to crumble under the pressure of the dark mist, an unexpected turn of events occurred.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
At that moment, Liuyun Immortal Valley, having endured the immense power of the battle, finally reached its breaking point. After withstanding the clash of nearly ten True Immortals and the onslaught of hundreds of immortals, the valley, once a sacred ground, could no longer maintain its form.
As the valley began to collapse, the resulting release of power was catastrophic. The entire world seemed to twist and turn, with space and time warping chaotically.
Violent surges of primordial energy erupted from the heart of the valley, sweeping across the battlefield. Even True Immortals were caught off guard by the ferocity of the space-time storms that tore through everything in their path.
The celestial avatars of the Buyun Immortal and the Panyu Immortal, the jade dragon, and the mysterious True Immortal’s dark mist—all were shattered by the shockwaves from the valley’s collapse.
The three True Immortals were violently thrown hundreds of miles away, crashing into the ruins of the battlefield, their celestial forms in tatters.
Above the battlefield, a massive tear had formed in the sky, where endless clouds gathered, creating a terrifying black hole that seemed to swallow everything in its wake.
“They even destroyed the sacred land!”
“They’ve gone mad! Destroying such a valuable place during times like these…”
“Sigh! What a waste… they’ve committed a grave sin!”
Immortal powerhouses from various factions, who had been observing the battle, couldn’t help but sigh in disbelief. For a treasured land to be destroyed in this manner was unheard of, especially in the current era of calamities. Such places were more precious than ever.
With so many sacred lands being ravaged by tribulation disasters, the remaining few were crucial refuges for displaced forces. Yet this battle had obliterated one of those rare sanctuaries, leaving many to shake their heads in sorrow.
Buzz!—
But just as everyone thought the chaos had reached its conclusion, an unexpected development shocked them all.
Even as Liuyun Immortal Valley continued to collapse, with clouds and mists cascading like waterfalls for hundreds of miles, an eerie ripple emerged from behind the celestial phenomenon. It was as if something hidden was now being revealed.
The truth was that the collapse of the valley had unearthed a secret that none had expected. Waves of nine-colored light rippled out from behind the clouds, revealing a powerful and mysterious force. The aura it emanated was filled with primordial energy, capturing the attention of every cultivator on the battlefield.
Could there be a hidden treasure within Liuyun Immortal Valley?
Both the Panyu Immortal and the Buyun Immortal, still recovering from the brutal fight, exchanged confused glances. Despite their exhaustion and the grievous injuries inflicted by the mysterious force, they were now faced with this newfound enigma.
Propped up by their elders, the two immortals looked on, their once-majestic robes in tatters and their celestial energy severely depleted. Though the valley’s collapse had saved them from immediate death, they remained gravely weakened, still battling the lingering corruption of the dark mist.
“What… what is that?” the Panyu Immortal whispered weakly.
“I’ve never heard of anything like this,” replied the Buyun Immortal, equally perplexed.
For tens of thousands of years, their sects had known of Liuyun Immortal Valley but had never uncovered any such secrets. Now, it was clear that something monumental lay hidden within the valley—a treasure that neither sect had ever imagined.
The two True Immortals felt a deep sense of shock, but it was quickly followed by bitter regret. They had unknowingly been sitting atop a mountain of treasure for millennia, yet had remained completely unaware of its existence. Now, as the treasure revealed itself, the possibility of claiming it seemed more distant than ever.
Having just survived a devastating battle with heavy losses, their forces were in no position to compete for the treasure. They could only watch helplessly as events unfolded.
“Damn it! How could this have happened? The treasure has finally appeared!”
Meanwhile, the True Immortal from the mysterious force cursed angrily. Their mission in Liuyun Immortal Valley had been to seize this very treasure.
Although they were indeed refugees from destroyed sects, victims of the tribulation, they had also been fortunate enough to acquire the strange power of the black mist. This discovery had also revealed to them the secret of the valley’s hidden treasure.
They had orchestrated the conflict between the Panyu and Buyun Immortal Sects, intending to take advantage of the chaos to claim the treasure for themselves. But their plans had gone awry at the critical moment, and the valley’s collapse had exposed the treasure to the world.
Now, the True Immortal’s anger and frustration were palpable. They had lost the element of surprise, and the treasure was no longer theirs to take.
“Retrieve the treasure at all costs! Forget about the others!”
Acting decisively, the mysterious True Immortal gave the command to their forces, shifting their focus from the Panyu and Buyun sects to the treasure hidden within the valley.
“Go!”
In a flash, the mysterious force surged toward the source of the nine-colored light, leaving everyone else in stunned silence.
“Don’t let those bastards take it!”
With a roar, the Panyu Immortal gave the order, and the elders and disciples of both the Panyu and Buyun sects immediately followed in pursuit. The allure of the primordial treasure was too great, and despite their weakened state, they were determined to try their luck.
“We’ll assist as well!”
Even the hidden observers from other factions, who had been sent to watch the conflict, now revealed themselves. Seeing the treasure’s emergence, they could no longer hold back their desires.
Under the blood-red sky, the scene resembled a flock of black crows descending upon a feast, each faction scrambling to claim the prize for themselves.