Chapter 1365: Forced Trade, Timely Arrival_2
Chapter 1365: Forced Trade, Timely Arrival_2
With a cold glance at Shen Ruyan and her group, the old man stroked his white beard, put away his celestial treasure, and prepared to head toward the treasure behind the Cloud Waterfall. Earth Immortals were bound to the laws of heaven and earth, and their words and actions carried the weight of vows akin to those of the Dao heart. As such, Sky Droplet Immortal had no fear of Azure Peak Immortal secretly deceiving him.
Witnessing this, all the cultivators on the battlefield couldn’t help but feel a chill in their hearts. Seeing Shen Ruyan and her companions’ fates being casually decided by these two Earth Immortals left everyone with a sense of despair, as they couldn’t help but think of their own vulnerability. Sky Droplet Immortal had earlier suppressed and insulted them with such ease, and yet, faced with overwhelming power, they had no means of resistance.
“Sigh, how unfortunate…”
Cultivators from various factions couldn’t help but sigh. Now that the two Earth Immortals had struck a deal, the members of the Scattered Immortal Alliance were surely doomed.
“Now let’s see who can save you!”
Amidst the watchful eyes of the crowd, Azure Peak Immortal wasted no time. In the next instant, the power of an Earth Immortal erupted from him once again, shaking the heavens and earth. His Earth Immortal abode materialized, transforming into a vast, verdant celestial land, enveloping a region of the sky spanning thousands of miles.
The immense primordial force emanated from him, filling every corner of the void, radiating his wrath. Having been outwitted by Sky Droplet Immortal, his anger could not be quelled, and he now aimed to vent it all on Shen Ruyan and her group!
“Boom!”
Above the nine heavens, the full might of his Earth Immortal domain was revealed. Among the towering green peaks, thunder roared and clouds were swept away by violent winds. The oppressive force made it hard for anyone, except for Sky Droplet Immortal, to breathe. Shen Ruyan and her companions, locked in the Earth Immortal’s gaze, felt like they had fallen into an icy abyss, a chill coursing through their veins as their blood ran cold.
“If you want us dead, it won’t be that easy… Primordial Divine Thunder!”
Even in such dire circumstances, Shen Ruyan’s gaze remained resolute. She mustered her remaining celestial energy and spoke with determination. This was truly a life-or-death moment, and there was no room for retreat.
Hearing her firm resolve, the members of the Scattered Immortal Alliance steeled their gazes as well, radiating the same determination to fight to the death. Even if they were to die, they intended to inflict damage on their foe!
“The Scattered Immortal Alliance never surrenders!”
In the next moment, the members of the Scattered Immortal Alliance shouted in unison, their voices shaking the heavens. Centered around Shen Ruyan, everyone gathered their full celestial power, unleashing their strongest Dao techniques and divine abilities, launching a coordinated attack toward Azure Peak Immortal.
In an instant, a massive torrent of multicolored light formed, led by the Primordial Divine Thunder, with wings of black and white lightning and various Dao laws intertwined. This combined force, merging the full power of more than a dozen cultivators—many of whom were True Immortals—rushed forward with the weight of their ultimate efforts.
“Boom!”
The void shattered, the sky was set ablaze, and the thunder surged relentlessly! The powerful force transformed into a surging heavenly river, crashing toward Azure Peak Immortal.
“Hmph! How bold! You court death!”
Faced with their united retaliation, Azure Peak Immortal remained unfazed, though his expression grew even more furious. His eyes widened in rage as he roared, sweeping his hand through the air. The radiant energy of his domain flared, forming a massive, towering green serpent.
The serpent hissed fiercely, crossing through multiple barriers in the blink of an eye. Its body expanded rapidly, growing to the size of a mountain range within moments.
“Gulp!”
In the astonished eyes of everyone present, a terrifying scene unfolded. The green serpent opened its massive maw and effortlessly swallowed their combined attack whole! The energy exploded within its belly, causing violent tremors and thunderous booms as its insides quaked, bulging outward in strange, unsettling shapes.
But after only a few moments, everything calmed down. The green serpent opened its mouth again, exhaling a gust of dark wind as though it had digested all the celestial energy thrown at it.
Everyone gasped in shock. Such power surpassed even the three-headed white dragon, and yet, this massive green serpent was merely a manifestation of Azure Peak Immortal’s divine ability. Its terrifying strength left everyone in awe.
“Ugh!”
The members of the Scattered Immortal Alliance suffered backlash from their failed attack, their bodies shuddering as they stumbled back several steps, their celestial energy in turmoil. Even the Golden Cicada Demon King showed signs of exhaustion, its sigils dimming further, its wings beating with less vigor.
“Beneath the Earth Immortal level, you are all but ants! How dare you fight back!”
“Today, you will all die!”
Azure Peak Immortal’s anger had given way to smug satisfaction. Hovering above Shen Ruyan and her group, he sneered, his mocking voice filled with disdain.
Then, with a cold smile, he raised his hand, and the massive green serpent lunged once more toward Shen Ruyan and her companions, ready to devour them.
As the crushing pressure drew near, a sense of despair filled the hearts of the group, their eyes turning bloodshot. Could this be the end for them? If so, it would be a devastating blow to the entire Scattered Immortal Alliance.
“No, today, you are the one who will die.”
Just as the moment of death seemed inevitable, a majestic voice echoed through the void. Far off in the distant sky, a scorching sun rose, accompanied by the sound of this voice.
As the sound waves spread, the blazing sun quickly grew larger in everyone’s eyes, moving with unimaginable speed. In an instant, it arrived at the center of the battlefield.
“Roar—!”
Before anyone could react, the searing sun, carrying an overwhelming force, rushed straight into the open maw of the green serpent.
It seemed like a suicidal move, but the sun’s absolute power began to overpower the serpent from within.
“Boom!”
In the blink of an eye, a blinding light burst forth, too hot to bear, as Primordial Fire exploded, melting the void itself. The once-majestic green serpent only managed a single roar before being consumed by the blazing sun, burning into countless fragments.
The sudden and shocking event was like thunder crashing through everyone’s minds. The cultivators from various factions stared in utter disbelief, their eyes wide and mouths agape.
Only Shen Ruyan remained calm. The moment she heard the voice, she knew exactly who it belonged to. Her previously serious expression softened into joy, and the tension in her brow relaxed like willow leaves swaying in the breeze.
“Now, if I say that you are the one who will die today, what will you do?”
Amidst everyone’s gaze, a tall, imposing figure walked out from the flames, speaking slowly. Behind him, a celestial domain hovered, its terrifying aura surpassing even that of Azure Peak Immortal.
“It’s him!”
“Elder Jiang!”
“It’s Jiang Zun!”
Immediately, every cultivator present shouted in disbelief, their eyes shining with awe. The members of the Scattered Immortal Alliance, in particular, were filled with excitement and relief.
The one who had arrived was none other than Jiang Chengxuan of the Scattered Immortal Alliance.
“Jiang Chengxuan…”
Azure Peak Immortal’s entire body went rigid as the hairs on his neck stood on end. The savage look in his eyes disappeared, replaced with hatred and caution as he muttered through gritted teeth.
Their gazes locked in midair, clashing with invisible force in an instant.
In the next moment, Azure Peak Immortal felt a chill pierce his heart as if needles had pricked his eyes. Clearly, Jiang Chengxuan had grown far stronger since their last encounter. Moreover, the failure from before still haunted Azure Peak Immortal, casting a shadow over his mind.
Now, faced with Jiang Chengxuan’s powerful presence, he found it difficult to regain the upper hand.
“Hmph.”
Jiang Chengxuan, having suppressed Azure Peak Immortal with a mere exchange of auras, remained composed. Moving like a breeze, he descended to Shen Ruyan’s side.
“Husband, you’re here.”
“Yes, are you alright, wife?”