Old Man Heavenly Sword

Chessboard Mountain.

Ever since Daoist Taiyuan established the marketplace on Chessboard Mountain, this place had become one of the most prosperous spiritual mountains in the Myriad Spirit Mountain Range.

Furthermore, Divine Demons from True One Realm of Phoenix Perch Mountain led Dao Soldiers to guard it.

In less than a Yuan Hui, it had developed extremely rapidly.

But at this moment, Chessboard Mountain was filled with shouts of killing.

High above in the sky, an aged deity gazed at the slaughter within Chessboard Mountain below with indifferent and merciless eyes.

"It seems the Phoenix Perch Mountain lineage truly doesn't care about this Chessboard Mountain marketplace anymore."

Since the battle began, the cultivators on Chessboard Mountain who were skilled in artifact refining and alchemy had caused considerable trouble for the cultivators of the Five Directions Divine Dynasty.

He had originally thought that these cultivators, with their practical skills, would receive some care from Phoenix Perch Mountain.

This way, he could reap some benefits.

But now, it seemed he had overthought things.

"So be it."

"Then let's end this farce."

This deity slowly revealed his form.

His massive Dharma appearance enveloped Chessboard Mountain.

Geng Metal Qi manifested as a killing phenomenon.

In the void, it sounded as if the clanging of metal weapons could be heard.

This was a Grand Unity Great Sage who cultivated the Great Dao of Metal Slaughter.

"Grand Unity Great Sage!"

Guizhenzi, who was engaged in combat, and the Golden Armored Divine General from Phoenix Perch Mountain suddenly looked up, their expressions drastically changing.

How could a Divine Demon cultivator of the Grand Unity Great Sage level appear in the heart of the Myriad Spirit Mountain Range?!

And the Grand Unity cultivator from Phoenix Perch Mountain hadn't detected it in the slightest.

Seeing their reactions, the aged deity high in the sky chuckled:

"This old man has a method to conceal his tracks and block Heavenly Secrets. It is difficult for cultivators of the same rank to see through it."

"Although the Daoist friends from Phoenix Perch Mountain possess powerful Divine Abilities, they might not be able to discover it immediately."

As he spoke, this existence's expression suddenly turned cold, and he sternly shouted:

"How dare you!"

"You dare to transmit messages in front of this venerable one."

With a wave of his hand, a jade slip in the void was crushed in his grasp.

The Golden Armored Divine General's face turned pale.

Clearly, his methods were insufficient in front of a cultivator at the Grand Unity level.

The Grand Unity Great Sage in the void's eyes turned icy; he had lost his patience.

Delay could lead to unforeseen changes.

Let it be this way.

With a thought, the Geng Metal Qi in the void condensed into golden Magic Swords.

Slayer Aura surged, and the Magic Swords streaked across the sky, displaying endless killing intent.

It was as if they were about to pierce through the heavens.

The Golden Armored Divine General, Guizhenzi, and the beings of Chessboard Mountain felt the intense, overbearing, and extremely dangerous aura in the air, and their hearts sounded the alarm.

An extreme sense of terror spread through their bodies, making their hair stand on end and chilling them to the bone.

They couldn't dodge, they couldn't evade.

Desperate situation!

Despair!

"Ah, die for me!"

The Golden Armored Divine General rose up fiercely, his divine blood boiling, with dragons and tigers swirling. His powerful aura agitated the void.

His expression was resolute, unwilling to be led to slaughter.

Even though he knew it was a certain death, he had to deliver one last blow.

Under his lead.

The beings of Chessboard Mountain picked up their respective magic tools, preparing for a desperate struggle.

The existence high in the sky lightly flicked his golden sleeve.

His eyes were utterly indifferent.

"An ant envies the locust, boasting of its great nation; a gnats' strength to shake a tree, how easy is it?"

"Ridiculous, overestimating oneself."

With that, he turned to leave.

The outcome of this battlefield was already decided.

The next moment, thousands of golden sword energy pressed down over a vast expanse of sky.

They shot downwards.

Just then.

A sigh suddenly echoed from the sky.

"Since fellow Daoist has arrived, you shall stay!"

As these words drifted through the void.

The golden sword energy in the void instantly froze.

Then it dissipated into nothingness.

A short while later.

It suddenly began to rain in the sky.

The rain grew heavier and heavier.

Falling upon the living beings of Chessboard Mountain, it was like sweet dew after a long drought, nourishing their bodies and souls.

But upon the Divine Demon Cultivators of the Five Directions Divine Dynasty, it was like a deadly poison.

It corroded their foundations and flesh, and wore down their magic power and divine abilities.

In the blink of an eye, countless cultivators turned into withered white bones, vanishing from heaven and earth.

The ancient Grand Unity Great Sage paused, his golden eyes fixed on a certain spot in the void, and sighed:

"Fellow Daoist has good methods."

"It was indeed this old man who was careless."

He paid no mind to the Divine Demon Imperial Dynasty cultivators who had died below.

They were merely some Grotto-heaven cultivators, Heavenly Humans, and Divine Demons; there weren't even two in the True One Realm.

But the appearance of this mysterious Grand Unity Great Sage set off alarm bells for him.

"Cultivating the Great Dao of Water Element."

"Within the Water Element, it seems to contain Yin and Yang."

"Cannot see through it, cannot comprehend it."

"But I know all the named Grand Unity experts of the Phoenix Perch Mountain lineage."

'"Where did this one pop out from?"

Various pieces of information flashed through his mind.

The next instant, a golden flying sword suddenly appeared beneath his feet.

The flying sword cut through the air, shattering the void, and fled towards the horizon at extreme speed.

When in doubt, the best course of action is to flee.

This god had lived for far too long.

He no longer cared about face, nor did he have any impulses.

When facing an opponent he didn't understand, it was often best to leave first.

"Let me properly investigate this fellow Daoist's true strength."

"Then I'll make a decision."

The ancient Grand Unity Great Sage thought this.

But the next moment.

The rain before his eyes swirled and condensed, and from the myriad raindrops, a Daoist appeared, clad in an ancient green robe, his face as warm and lustrous as jade.

The Daoist held a bamboo staff, a smile on his lips, and bowed, saying:

"This humble Daoist, Taiyuanzi, greets fellow Daoist."

"Since fellow Daoist has arrived at this humble Daoist's dojo."

"Why are you in such a hurry to leave?"

The old man with golden eyes remained silent, his flying sword turned, and once again sliced through the void.

But the next moment, Zhou Yuan appeared before him again.

"This humble Daoist cultivates the Great Dao of Water Element."

"This vast expanse of flying rain is all this humble Daoist's domain."

"Fellow Daoist, please cease your attempts."

The golden-eyed elder sighed softly upon hearing this.

"Fellow Daoist, how difficult it is for those like us to reach the Grand Unity realm."

"Why must we fight to the death?"

"I was indeed the one who overstepped first today."

"I am willing to offer my apologies."

"Whatever your request, Fellow Daoist, please state it directly."

Zhou Yuan chuckled faintly.

"I merely wish to borrow your head."

The golden-eyed elder looked up, his aura suddenly becoming sharp, like a drawn divine sword piercing the heavens.

"Since that is the case, then let us have a fight."

Although the golden-eyed elder cherished his life more as he aged, he had been decisive and ruthless in his younger years.

Seeing that the situation was irrecoverable, he immediately unleashed his full power.

"I possess a sword, nurtured since the era of the Primordial Human Emperor. Please, Fellow Daoist, appraise it!"

The golden-eyed elder laughed heartily, taking in a massive gulp that absorbed the spiritual energy of a ten-thousand-mile radius.

Then, he exhaled gently.

A golden sword light instantly filled the entire sky.

The sword light was sharp, as if it could cleave the heavens and earth.

All physical concepts seemed to lose their meaning before this sword light.

Beyond this, there was only nothingness.

Above and below, there was only this sword.

Within the Myriad Spirit Mountain Range, all living beings were terrified.

"What is that..."

A creature looked up, and after a single glance at the golden light, its eyes exploded.

It felt as though the sword energy was piercing directly into its Primordial Spirit.

The several Grand Unity Great Sages stationed in the center of the mountain range abruptly stood up.

"A sword cultivator, an ultimate killing technique."

"I wonder which Fellow Daoist is currently engaged in combat with him."

"Luccian Sword Intent, is it the Old Man Heavenly Sword from the Golden Brilliance Imperial Dynasty?"

"The Old Man Heavenly Sword is known for his tortoise-like nature; he hasn't made a formal move in several eons."

"Which Fellow Daoist has managed to provoke him into such a fierce attack?"

"The Old Man Heavenly Sword has been renowned for his killing prowess since the Primordial era."

"Ordinary Grand Unity cultivators are no match for him."

"We should go and offer some assistance."

The many Grand Unity cultivators of the Phoenix Perch Mountain lineage discussed amongst themselves.

However, most believed that the unknown Fellow Daoist would not be a match for the Old Man Heavenly Sword.

Still, the Old Man Heavenly Sword was a cultivator of the Golden Brilliance Imperial Dynasty.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

With this thought, the Great Sages transformed into streaks of escaping light and flew towards Chessboard Mountain.