Just as Shen Ni was about to land his strike, space rippled, and a figure appeared before him, using a cauldron to block his attack. Luohu also arrived at Shen Ni's side, activating the World-Destroying Black Lotus and sending World-Destroying Divine Light hurtling toward him.
With a single blow, Shen Ni forced Qiankun back. Chaos Resentment surged from his body and blocked the World-Destroying Divine Light. Taking advantage of the moment, he launched a backstab at Luohu. Before Luohu could react, the strike pierced his defenses. Just as the God-Slaying Spear was about to hit him, Ancestor Nirvana swung a Bronze Mirror, flashing it at Luohu and Shen Ni. In the next instant, Luohu and Shen Ni switched positions.
Shen Ni reacted swiftly as well, raising his hand and striking a palm toward his own back. The Black Lotus's defenses had yet to recover, so Luohu could only take the blow head-on. He spat out blood and was sent flying into the distance, only to be intercepted by Hongjun in the end.
After Luohu was blasted away, however, his World-Destroying Black Lotus was enveloped by Shen Ni's Chaos Resentment and remained where it was. Before long, Luohu sensed that his connection with the World-Destroying Black Lotus had been severed.
Luohu said, "Be careful! My World-Destroying Black Lotus has already fallen into his hands and is no longer under my control." Hearing this, Hongjun and the others' expressions became even graver.
Shen Ni descended onto the World-Destroying Black Lotus and faced Hongjun and the others from afar. He glanced at Luohu and said, "The World-Destroying Black Lotus is wasted in your hands. Only I can unleash all of its power! I should also thank you for delivering such a treasure to me. Next, I'll show you its might!"
With that, Shen