Juliusun had even chosen the Earth Element Art, one of the easier-to-master Seventy-two Earthly Fiend Arts.
That showed just how difficult the Five Elements Great Escape was to master.
Yet Deng Jiugong had not only mastered the Five Elements Great Escape, but also learned Dragon Subduing Tiger Subduing.
"With such divine powers, who in Xiqi can defeat Deng Jiugong?"
Ji Fa asked with a dark expression.
"King Wu, there's no need to worry. Though Deng Jiugong is strong, he's only a match for Yang Jian!"
"Even with Lu Yue in Deng Jiugong's camp, we may still be able to kill him!"
Manjushri Guangfa Heavenly Venerate said slowly.
Deng Jiugong had slain his disciple. He was determined to kill him.
Coming back to his senses, Deng Jiugong and Yang Jian clashed once more.
Knowing how formidable the other was, both brought out their true strength.
The battle was a thrilling one. Though neither seemed able to get the better of the other, Deng Jiugong still had other tricks up his sleeve.
"Immortal Binding Rope!"
At one point, Deng Jiugong cast out the Immortal Binding Rope. A flash of golden light streaked past, and in an instant, it bound Yang Jian.
Then Deng Jiugong swung both blades at Yang Jian.
With Yang Jian bound by the Immortal Binding Rope, Deng Jiugong was sure to hit him.
Shing! Shing!
After two quick slashes, Yang Jian, still bound by the Immortal Binding Rope, was cut into several pieces.
The crowd erupted.
Everyone in Tang Camp stared in shock.
"Did the Marshal just kill Yang Jian?"
But things weren't as they imagined.
Just then, the Yang Jian Deng Jiugong had cut apart turned into several large rocks.
It turned out that Yang Jian's Eight-Nine Arcane Art was full of incredible transformations. He had escaped by leaving behind a decoy, so Deng Jiugong's attack had been in vain.
Seeing this, Deng Jiugong sighed inwardly.
He had known Yang Jian would be hard to kill. The fact that even the Immortal Binding Rope couldn't capture his true body showed just how difficult he was to kill.
However, after Deng Jiugong brought out the Immortal Binding Rope, Yang Jian was no longer his equal.
Yang Jian might have escaped it this time, but he might not be so lucky next time.
Fearing Deng Jiugong might have other tricks up his sleeve, Yang Jian remained on guard.
"Deng Jiugong, you've repeatedly slain my disciples from Yuxu and seized our treasures. Today is the day you die!"
Seeing Yang Jian defeated, Manjushri Guangfa Heavenly Venerate appeared and struck at Deng Jiugong with his palm.
"Ding-dong! The host has fought Yang Jian and obtained one mystery box!"
As soon as Yang Jian fled, the system notification rang in Deng Jiugong's mind.
The reward had arrived!
Deng Jiugong was delighted.
But after Yang Jian fled, Manjushri Guangfa Heavenly Venerate lost his patience and attacked Deng Jiugong himself, seeking revenge for his disciple.
Deng Jiugong sensed an immense danger.
"This shameless bastard! He's a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, yet he's attacking me, a Mystic Immortal!"
Deng Jiugong moved at once, pushing the Pangu Divine Art to its limits as he used the Five Elements Great Escape to flee at top speed.
A Grand Unity Golden Immortal was far too powerful for Deng Jiugong to defeat.
Fortunately, his physical body was strong enough that the Grand Unity Golden Immortal's overwhelming aura did not pin him down. Instead, his sense of danger made him move even faster.
"Ding-dong! The system has detected the host's current predicament. God-Tier Options are now available!"
"Option One: Escape using your own means. Reward: one Innate Spirit Fruit!"
"Option Two: Call for help. Reward: one Innate Spirit Fruit!"
Just then, the system notification rang in Deng Jiugong's mind.
Though the rewards were identical, Deng Jiugong didn't hesitate. He quickly chose the second option.
"Immortal Lu!"
As soon as Deng Jiugong called out, Lu Yue understood. He moved and charged forward.
Lu Yue had already been itching to act. Now that a Grand Unity Golden Immortal had attacked, throwing his weight around, Lu Yue had no choice but to step in.
Boom!
A moment later, a terrifying explosion rang out behind Deng Jiugong.
When Deng Jiugong turned around, he saw Lu Yue and Manjushri Guangfa Heavenly Venerate facing off in midair.
Lu Yue was filled with murderous intent. He said coolly,
"Your Chan Sect really does bully the weak. A Grand Unity Golden Immortal picking on a Mystic Immortal—is that all the might you have?"
Lu Yue's words carried a deeper meaning.
Clearly, the Chan Sect had gone too far. A Sage had even intervened before, and Lu Yue could hardly wait to kill the Chan Sect's Golden Immortals.
"Lu Yue, Deng Jiugong killed our disciples. Do you really intend to stop us?"
As Lu Yue made his move, Samantabhadra also appeared.
Even facing two Grand Unity Golden Immortals, Lu Yue showed no fear.
"Hmph. So what if I stop you?"
As he spoke, Lu Yue brought out several magic treasures, ready for battle.
Just then, Jiang Ziya descended as well.
"King Zhou is tyrannical, while the Zhou royal house is benevolent. All under Heaven have witnessed this. The people have always turned to the true ruler. Why must you force the matter, fellow Daoist?"
"As the saying goes, those who follow Heaven prosper, and those who defy it perish. You have cultivated in the Daoist sect for nine cycles—surely you know that the Investiture of the Gods Scroll is governed by the Sages of the Three Religions. I, Jiang Shang, have received the Yuxu talisman and am aiding the true ruler, fulfilling Heaven's tribulation and bringing about the change in fortune. Why must you aid the tyrant?"
"I urge you not to interfere. Leave at once!"
Jiang Ziya spoke.
The power of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal could have an enormous impact on this war.
The Interception Sect's Ten Heavenly Lords, Zhao Gongming, and the Three Xiao sisters had all been Grand Unity Golden Immortals.
Zhao Gongming had wielded the twenty-four Sea-Calming Pearls. It had taken a Quasi-Saint to step in and kill him.
The Three Xiao sisters were even more powerful when they fought together. They had stripped the Twelve Golden Immortals of their Three Flowers at the Crown and Five Qi in the Chest. Even a Quasi-Saint had been unable to do anything to them. In the end, it had taken a Sage to suppress them.
Jiang Ziya knew Lu Yue was a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, and that he must be powerful.
So he appeared, hoping to persuade Lu Yue to leave.
"So you're Jiang Shang!"
"Your Chan Sect disciples have insulted the Interception Sect and killed many of our disciples. Now you tell me I can't interfere? What kind of reasoning is that?"
Lu Yue demanded.
Though Lu Yue looked fearsome, every word he spoke was reasonable.
At this, Jiang Ziya paused before replying,
"Zhao Gongming of Mount Emei, Yun Xiao, Qiong Xiao, and Bi Xiao of the Three Immortal Islands, and your Interception Sect's Ten Heavenly Lords all aided the tyrant. They've all come to nothing. If you've come here, fellow Daoist, you're only inviting your own death!"
At Jiang Ziya's words, Lu Yue's expression turned furious.
How dare Jiang Ziya threaten him!
Lu Yue might have let him mention Zhao Gongming and the others, but when Jiang Ziya brought up all those Interception Sect disciples who had fallen to the Chan Sect, boundless fury rose in his heart.
This was going too far!
"I came here to settle this with you once and for all. Die!"
As he spoke, Lu Yue's many magic treasures shot toward the three men before him.
Plague Immortal Lu Yue had many magic treasures, all of them tied to plagues.
The Finger Plague Twin Swords, List Plague Seal, Plague Bell, Shaping Plague Banner, Plague Powder, and many other powerful treasures.
As soon as he struck, endless plagues seemed to spread through the air, a truly horrifying sight.
"Lu Yue, since you refuse to see reason, don't blame us for suppressing you here!"
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