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Chapter 779: Chapter 771 The Only Chance

On the altar, the Dark Heavenly God standing before the black energy pillar suddenly turned his head to look. Immediately, thousands of followers of the Dark Divine Sect followed suit, witnessing a sword light rapidly approaching.

As the sword light dissipated, Li Ya’s figure emerged, swinging his sword to strike.

A Sword Qi akin to Jing Hong attacked with such speed that the cultists of the Dark Divine Sect had no time to react, yet the Dark Heavenly God did not intervene.

Boom!

The Sword Qi struck the black energy pillar and dispersed directly, causing no damage at all.

Dressed in black, Li Ya remained suspended in the air, his expression unchanged upon seeing this scene.

“Sword God Li Ya, we meet again. You refused my invitation before; do you still wish to become my enemy this time?”

The Dark Heavenly God looked at Li Ya from afar and asked, his tone indifferent and devoid of any emotion.

Li Ya calmly replied, “Our paths differ, so we cannot conspire together. You are invaders; from the moment you set foot in this Great Thousand World, you were destined to be my enemies.”

The Dark Heavenly God said no more, only waving his hand lightly. In an instant, dozens of figures rose like arrows, charging towards Li Ya.

Thus, a fierce battle erupted!

Li Ya was quickly surrounded. These followers of the Dark Divine Sect were all renowned Great Cultivators or Great Powers of the Demon Race, each possessing extraordinary Divine Skills. Despite his unrivaled Sword Intent, Li Ya soon fell into a disadvantage.

As the battle commenced, more and more powerful figures arrived to support, leading to an increasing number of Dark Divine Sect followers joining the fray.

True Monarch Qitian watched the chaotic battle in the sky, hesitating whether to rush up.

“If you make a move now, you’ll truly have no way back,” the Demon Emperor suddenly said.

True Monarch Qitian turned to look at him. The bursts of mana in the sky cast alternating light and shadows upon the faces of the two demons.

“A way back? Why seek a way back? Moreover, the Dark God is about to descend; do you still plan to defect? Isn’t that courting death?” True Monarch Qitian frowned and asked.

The Demon Emperor shifted his gaze to him, his eyes deep and unreadable, causing a sudden unease in True Monarch Qitian’s heart.

“You… you wouldn’t think…” True Monarch Qitian looked at the Demon Emperor in shock, his voice trembling as he spoke.

The Demon Emperor said expressionlessly, “Qitian, you once had ambitions. Do you really want to become a walking corpse, endlessly enduring and retreating merely to survive?”

True Monarch Qitian gritted his teeth and said, “Now… it’s too late!”

The Demon Emperor looked towards the black energy pillar, saying no more.

At the same time.

In the cosmic void, before the World Gate.

Celestial Spirit God, Taiyi Immortal Monarch, Emperor Tianhong, the Seventy-Two Immortals of Jin Dong, and others were preparing solemnly.

“Once the Dark God descends, we must take action!” Taiyi Immortal Monarch said in a deep voice.

The Immortal Gods’ expressions were resolute, without objection. They couldn’t even contend with the Dark Heavenly God, let alone stop the Dark God, but as Immortal Gods, they had to stand forth, even if it meant death.

Taiyi Immortal Monarch stared fixedly at the top of the void, where a black hole appeared, from which horrifying black energy surged, as if a terrifying existence was about to descend.

Not long after.

Taiyi Immortal Monarch’s expression changed slightly. He shouted in a low voice, “It’s coming!”

Before his words fell, he charged forward first, followed closely by the other Immortal Gods. Each displayed their full momentum, aiming to reach the front of the black hole directly.

However, during the relocation, an unimaginable oppressive force enveloped them, causing them to stop instantly, unable to move.

Taiyi Immortal Monarch’s expression changed dramatically. Before he could react, his body instantly exploded and disintegrated into ashes, followed by the other Immortal Gods.

All were obliterated!

Meanwhile.

In the Human World.

The celestial vault above the altar was covered by rolling dark clouds, the sea of clouds churned, forming a vortex scene.

In the midst of his fierce battle, Li Ya looked up, sensing trouble. He exploded with his most powerful Sword Intent, trying to break out of the encirclement, but was blocked by a Golden Tower.

This Golden Tower, a hundred feet tall, continuously emitted golden light that shook the soul, sealing off the surrounding space, making it impossible for Li Ya to break through in a short time.

Just as he was restrained, powerful enemies from all directions attacked, forcing him into a defensive posture.

Those fighting on the scene were all Free Immortals and Daoist Zang Zizai Immortals. Their battles shook the heavens and earth, yet the altar below remained incredibly solid and unmoved.

Celestial Demon Child and Tian Bai also led Wushiji Disciples into battle, but the growing number of Dark Divine Sect supporters prevented them from approaching the altar.

The Dark Heavenly God, standing before the black energy pillar, surveyed all around, seemingly admiring the futile resistance of the living beings.

Boom——

The black energy pillar behind him suddenly expanded, the wild wind wreaking havoc, sweeping away the cultists on the altar who hadn’t engaged in battle. S~eaʀᴄh the ηovёlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

The Demon Emperor and True Monarch Qitian slid dozens of miles before stabilizing their positions.

“It’s coming!”

True Monarch Qitian’s eyes widened as he shouted in shock.

Other cultists also looked nervously at the black energy pillar behind the Dark Heavenly God. Despite having joined the Dark Divine Sect, they still felt fear and tension at the impending descent of the Dark God.

An oppressive force far exceeding that of the Dark Heavenly God descended, instantly halting the chaos in the sky. All beings, both earthly creatures and Dark Divine Sect followers, stopped fighting. They struggled to turn their heads, their gaze fixed on the black energy pillar.

At this moment, everyone felt the breath of death, as if they could be annihilated at any moment.

Gradually, they all began to descend, being suppressed and forced to lower their stance.

Li Ya gritted his teeth, attempting to resist the oppressive force, but found himself unable to.

When his feet touched the altar, the force surged, causing his expression to change drastically, his knees crashing onto the altar.

Not just him, but all living beings experienced the same. Whether falling on the altar or not, all were pressed onto their knees, hands bracing against the ground, looking in disbelief at the black energy pillar.

The black energy pillar’s diameter continued to expand, eventually resembling a black sky curtain hung between heaven and earth, making the Dark Heavenly God in front of it seem insignificant.

“Hoo…”

A heavy breathing sound echoed, causing all living beings to feel unease.

Kneeling on the ground, True Monarch Qitian’s eyes widened, his pupils trembling as he saw a white skeleton gradually emerging from the black energy pillar.

This skeleton was vast, larger than a mountain, visible from all over the continent. When it stepped out of the black energy pillar, the terrifying oppressive force abruptly vanished, leaving the world in sudden silence.

Li Ya tried to get up, but found himself unable to.

Despite the absence of oppressive force on his body, he couldn’t stand as if his body no longer belonged to him. This eerie feeling only intensified his fear.

He gazed up at the imposing white skeleton of the Dark God, feeling a deep sense of helplessness.

Such an existence was beyond his capability to contend with.

“I offer you all a chance, your only chance. Who among you is willing to sacrifice themselves to continue the existence of this world?”

An icy voice rang out, clearly transmitted into the ears of every living being on the continent.