Overpowering a Great Accomplishment Stage Cultivator (Part One)

Rumors, specifically those that the Great Tang Emperor was an imposter, spread like wildfire throughout the Great Tang Dynasty, fueled by the secret instigation of the King Fenghe. The Imperial Clan reacted swiftly, intensifying their efforts to investigate the source of the rumors and issuing corresponding clarifications.

These situations were all quite distant for Zhuge Xiang. At this moment, Zhuge Xiang flew towards the Hall of Honored Guests because the Little Fire Phoenix from the Pet Interface had flown out on its own. The emperor had already sent people to capture Mo Lingna, who was in the Hall of Honored Guests. Obviously, the emperor had begun to deal with Zhuge Xiang.

Flying towards the Hall of Honored Guests, Zhuge Xiang felt guilty. Although he knew that the replacement of the Great Tang Emperor was related to the Great Qin Empire Zhuge Xiang, he did not expect that it was related to Ying Qianshan. He also did not expect that Ying Qianshan would act so quickly, so that before the Great Tang Emperor could find him, he had already captured Mo Lingna.

"Hopefully I can make it in time..." At full speed, Zhuge Xiang streaked across the sky like a shooting star. The Imperial Clan family had already made their move. Zhuge Xiang could only hope that he could still reach the Imperial Palace in time to rescue Mo Lingna.

"Boom boom boom..." Before Zhuge Xiang even arrived at the Great Tang Imperial Palace, he could already feel the terrifying fluctuations of spiritual energy. The scorching aura almost turned the sky crimson. The Phoenix Tree Divine Wood, suspended in the air, with its thousands of branches, could sweep away even a Nascent Soul Cultivator once it passed by.

The Illusionary Nether King hovers beside the Phoenix Tree Divine Wood, constantly casting illusions. Even many Void Returning Stage powerhouses are not qualified to intervene, otherwise, once trapped in the Illusionary Nether King's illusions, they may never be able to escape for the rest of their lives.

The Phoenix Tree Divine Wood resides in the Courtyard of Zhuge Xiang's Hall of Honored Guests. It has a special connection with Zhuge Xiang. The Little Fire Phoenix has already gone to inform Zhuge Xiang, and naturally, the Phoenix Tree Divine Wood will lend a helping hand when Zhuge Xiang arrives.

The Illusionary Nether King also had a friendship with Zhuge Xiang, and its research with Die Wu these days had given it a more thorough understanding of the soul. Its illusions were now much more powerful, and even Void Returning Stage powerhouses could fall into the Illusionary Realm without realizing it.

"The Illusionary Nether King!? How could it be here?" The appearance of the Illusionary Nether King caused many powerful figures in the Great Tang Dynasty to change their expressions drastically.

These people had heard of the Illusionary Nether King; in the Great Tang Dynasty, he was undoubtedly the most mysterious and unparalleled powerhouse. His terrifying illusion techniques had rendered even many Void Returning Stage powerhouses unable to distinguish between illusion and reality.

The three Imperial Preceptor looked solemnly at the Phoenix Tree Divine Wood and the Illusionary Nether King who were guarding Mo Lingna. Although the three Imperial Preceptor were strong, their cultivation was only at the Spirit Severing Stage. In front of the Illusionary Nether King and the Phoenix Tree Divine Wood, they seemed somewhat weak. Even though they brought more than a dozen Void Returning Stage powerhouses to help them, it was still not enough. No one had expected that a powerful figure like the Illusionary Nether King would appear here.

"You all step back! Illusionary Nether King! Let me handle this..." Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, and the three Imperial Preceptor were somewhat at a loss, a dazzling Sword Light flashed in the Imperial Palace. Then, a man of about forty years old, carrying a pale white bone longsword and dressed in a blue robe, appeared and spoke. His calm words carried an inexplicable penetrating power, as if his simple voice could cleave space apart.

"Bone Sword Elder?" Upon seeing the man who had appeared, the three Imperial Preceptor's expressions changed slightly.

As the Imperial Preceptor, his cultivation was merely at the Nascent Heart Demon Realm Spirit Severing Stage. Could it be that the Great Tang Dynasty couldn't find Cultivator at the Heart Demon Realm, Tribulation Crossing Realm, or even the Great Accomplishment Stage? Of course not. In the Great Tang Dynasty, Cultivator at the Heart Demon Realm and above had established a special Elder Pavilion's Council. Under normal circumstances, the Elder Pavilion' Council wouldn't need to intervene. However, the current situation was beyond the capabilities of Cultivator below the Spirit Severing Realm, hence the appearance of the Elder Pavilion.

"Bone Sword Elder, Liu Wugu?" Upon seeing the man who had appeared, Illusionary Nether King's voice changed slightly, and he spoke in a deep voice.

"Liu Wugu? Do you know this person? He seems very strong," Phoenix Tree Divine Wood said, his voice becoming more solemn as he sensed the faint yet sharp Sword Intent emanating from Liu Wugu.

"Liu Wugu's soul has long been integrated with the sword. My illusions have little effect on him. Back then, it was he who led the charge to drive me to the Scorching Desert," the Illusionary Nether King said, his tone filled with deep hatred.

Most Sword Cultivator possess Sword Soul capable of severing Void and delusions, thus exhibiting strong resistance to illusions. Elder Liu Wugu, the Bone Sword Elder, has a soul like a sword, making illusions ineffective against even the Illusionary Nether King.

It can be said that he is one of the few powerful individuals who can restrain the Illusionary Nether King. It was only after learning that the Illusionary Nether King had appeared here that the Great Tang Emperor sent Liu Wugu to come.

"And what about his cultivation level?" asked the Phoenix Tree Divine Wood. The Sword Cultivator could restrain the Illusionary Nether King, but not the Phoenix Tree Divine Wood.

"A thousand years ago, he had already Great Accomplishment Stage," the Illusionary Nether King's words shattered the last bit of hope in the Phoenix Tree Divine Wood's heart. The Great Accomplishment Stage Realm was the pinnacle of strength in the entire Cultivation World.

"Illusionary Nether King, it's been a long time. Back then, considering how hard you worked to cultivate, I only banished you to the Scorching Desert and let it go. I never expected you would dare to come to Chang'an City, and even to the Imperial Palace. Do you really think my Bone Sword is incapable of slaying demons and Exorcise Demon?" Liu Wugu said calmly, extending his palm. The Bone Sword on his back automatically leaped into Liu Wugu's palm.

"Hmph! The world is so vast, why can't I come to Chang'an City? All living beings are qualified to walk between Heaven and Earth and earth!" Upon hearing Liu Wugu's words, Illusionary Nether King coldly snorted.

Even though his abilities were countered by Liu Wugu, Illusionary Nether King was still a powerful figure and naturally wouldn't back down. Besides, he had gained a deeper understanding of his abilities during this time and wanted to see what level he had reached.

"If you leave now and hand that girl over to me, I might show leniency," Liu Wugu said, holding the Bone Sword and looking down at Mo Lingna. His words remained calm, and his confidence, as if everything was under his control, reflected his mastery of the Great Accomplishment Stage Illusionary Nether King cultivation.

"Really? What arrogance..." However, at that moment, a voice rang out from the horizon, and then Zhuge Xiang appeared, blocking Mo Lingna's way, his eyes fixed on Bone Sword Elder, Liu Wugu.

The cultivation level of the Great Accomplishment Stage? With the Great Strength Bull Demon Technique Third Layer, he could kill Corpse King with a cultivation level equivalent to the Great Accomplishment Stage. Now that he has reached the Great Strength Bull Demon Technique Fourth Layer and has the Sea Calming Divine Needle in hand, it is time to properly test his strength.

"Zhuge Xiang..." Upon seeing Zhuge Xiang appear, the three elders called out in unison.

They had a good relationship with Zhuge Xiang, but unfortunately, today they had to stand on opposite sides. They couldn't disobey the imperial decree, and more importantly, after only a month, Zhuge Xiang's cultivation had actually reached the Dao Seeking Realm? How did he cultivate like that?

"Oh? This is Zhuge Xiang? Indeed, the younger generation surpasses the older..." Upon hearing the words of the three Imperial Preceptor, Liu Wugu's gaze fell on Zhuge Xiang, and he said with a hint of surprise in his tone, clearly astonished by Zhuge Xiang's youth and his cultivation level.

"Hehe, that's not how it works," Zhuge Xiang chuckled, responding to Liu Wugu's words of appreciation. "How can you only say half the story? There's another line, 'The old waves die on the beach,' isn't there?"

Liu Wugu's eyes suddenly flashed with dazzling Sword Light, captivating Human Heart beheld them. Even his usually calm voice held a chilling undertone. "Oh? You mean to make me, this old wave, die on the beach? Your talent is indeed something I admire, but you only have the cultivation of the Dao Seeking Realm, yet you think you can kill me? Don't underestimate the people of this world."

"That's what I should be saying to you. Don't underestimate anyone in the world," Zhuge Xiang said, looking at Liu Wugu with equal sharpness. His Data Eye could see Liu Wugu's information: a blue- Status Panel Elite target at the Fifth Layer of the Great Accomplishment Stage.

"Bone-Cutting Stab!" Without further ado, Liu Wugu attacked directly, his bone sword thrusting straight at Zhuge Xiang.

This sword strike was incredibly fast, its angle as cunning as Venomous Snake striking suddenly, its sharp blade aimed directly at Zhuge Xiang's joints.

"Crack!" Facing the oncoming sword, Zhuge Xiang ruthlessly smashed the Sea Calming Divine Needle in his hand. The power of the Great Strength Bull Demon Technique Fourth Layer caused Liu Wugu to be directly knocked back several steps. He stared at Zhuge Xiang in horror, and when he looked at the Bone Sword in his hand, a crack had appeared.

"Such powerful force, my Bone Sword..." Looking at the Bone Sword in his hand, Liu Wugu felt extremely distressed.

His Bone Sword, which had been with him for hundreds of years and whose quality had reached the level of Half-Immortal Artifact, had actually cracked after a single blow? The opponent's strength was terrifying! And what exactly was that golden staff in his hand?

Undeterred by his advantage, Zhuge Xiang watched as Liu Wugu Knockback by his own blow. He then retrieved the Sea Calming Divine Needle and, like a long sword, thrust it towards Liu Wugu. The Sea Calming Divine Needle extended and plunged fiercely towards Liu Wugu.

Bite!

He parried with his sword, the Sea Calming Divine Needle) piercing the back of the blade, sending Liu Wugu flying. The cracks in his Bone Sword deepened and lengthened...

"Ha!" The Sea Calming Divine Needle, pressing against Liu Wugu, didn't retract; instead, it continued to extend. With the power of Zhuge Xiang's Great Strength Bull Demon Technique, without any fancy moves, he relied entirely on brute force to overwhelm Liu. Zhuge Xiang stood still, but the ever-extending Sea Calming Divine Needle was pushed Thousand Zhang away, and the Sea Calming Divine Needle itself extended to Thousand Zhang...

"Hiss, what kind of weapon is that? How can it extend so far?" Zhuge Xiang's displayed strength, enough to overpower Liu Wugu, Human Heart, but the versatility of the Sea Calming Divine Needle was even more shocking. A staff that could actually be freely controlled in length? This would be incredibly difficult to defend against in battle. (To be continued...)