Slaying Immortal Yi Qi Ma Yuan

Immortal Pilu might have forgotten that Immortal Chang Er Ding Guang, one of the Seven Attendant Immortals, had already died by Ye Changqing's hand.

Why would he care about a mere clown like him?

The entire Golden Ao Island was protected by the great formation. For now, he could only suppress his impatience and await the return of Sect Master Tongtian.

He would definitely, definitely lodge a strong complaint against Ye Changqing in front of their Master.

After Daoist Duobao expelled Immortal Pilu and the others from Golden Ao Island, the battle between Zhao Gongming and Ma Yuan was about to break out.

Although Ma Yuan was only at the Golden Immortal realm, his physical body was incredibly powerful.

As a zombie, his entire body was covered in Corpse Poison, making him a truly troublesome opponent.

Senior Disciple Brother had said that one should never underestimate an opponent, no matter how weak, and should employ the spirit of a lion hunting a rabbit.

Zhao Gongming took a deep breath, wielding his Golden Whip and channeling his magic power to strike at Immortal Yi Qi Ma Yuan's head.

Immortal Yi Qi Ma Yuan immediately produced an Immortal Sword to block the attack.

The immense impact sent Ma Yuan's body flying back tens of thousands of feet.

Fortunately, the Jie Cult had many disciples, and the Azure Palace had ample space.

As a place where Saints preached the Dao, the Azure Palace had also been blessed with merit and Daoist charm, making it no less than a Postnatal Spiritual Treasure. Its sturdiness was naturally not to be underestimated.

In the blink of an eye, the two had been separated. In terms of magic power, Ma Yuan was certainly no match for Zhao Gongming.

But if it came to close-quarters combat with physical bodies, that was another matter.

Immortal Yi Qi Ma Yuan opened his gaping maw and spewed out dense Corpse Fiend Qi, plunging the entire hall into gloom.

Countless wails and unwilling cries emanated from the black mist – the resentment of the beings Ma Yuan had killed.

All the Jie Cult disciples instantly understood Senior Disciple Brother's painstaking efforts. Such a petty individual was indeed unworthy of associating with them.

Within the black mist, Immortal Yi Qi Ma Yuan's eyes glowed red; only he could clearly see everything.

He continuously shifted his position, slowly and stealthily approaching Zhao Gongming.

This black mist could not only obscure vision but also had the miraculous effect of disturbing the mind and attacking the Primordial Spirit.

Even a master like Zhao Gongming, with his Quasi-Saint cultivation, would be affected.

What's more, his Corpse Poison was mixed into the black mist. Anyone who inhaled even a wisp would be at his mercy.

As soon as Zhao Gongming showed the slightest opening, it would be his death knell!

"Now!"

Immortal Yi Qi Ma Yuan seized the moment Zhao Gongming turned his back to him, silently appearing behind him and forming his fingers into a claw, reaching for his back.

A bloodthirsty sneer curved his lips. He had never eaten the heart of a Quasi-Saint before.

It must be delicious, right?

But he didn't know that Ye Changqing had bestowed the Soul Suppressing Bell upon Zhao Gongming, rendering spiritual attacks useless against him.

The misty water vapor emanating from the twenty-four Sea-Calming Divine Pearls also blocked the Corpse Poison from his body.

Zhao Gongming had intentionally exposed a weakness to him!

Bang!

Zhao Gongming swung his Golden Whip with full force, striking Immortal Yi Qi Ma Yuan's chest.

A sound like clashing metal rang out. He never expected Ma Yuan's body to be so tough.

Ma Yuan, sent flying backward, spewed out a large amount of Corpse Fiend Qi in mid-air.

A triumphant smile spread across Ma Yuan's face. Zhao Gongming had never been his target.

In just an instant, he had flown close to Ye Changqing.

The opportunity was fleeting, so he quickly unleashed his divine ability. The hand behind his head grew rapidly in the wind, grabbing towards Ye Changqing.

"Senior Disciple Brother..."

Bixiao's startled cry echoed from within the black mist. Ye Changqing was already caught in Ma Yuan's grasp.

"I won!"

Ma Yuan grabbed Ye Changqing's legs with both hands and tore with all his might, ripping him in half on the spot.

A still-beating heart fell into his hand, which he greedily devoured in one gulp.

"Delicious?"

Zhao Gongming's voice suddenly sounded in front of him, startling him.

Ma Yuan then realized he had fallen into an illusion formation. Everything he had seen was merely a hallucination.

The hand behind his head was still extended towards Zhao Gongming, not retracted...

Cold sweat immediately broke out on Ma Yuan's forehead; he had a bad feeling.

Bang!

The twenty-four Sea-Calming Divine Pearls, carrying the power of the four seas, struck that arm from different directions. The pain of broken bones and shattered tendons almost made him scream to death.

His hand behind his head was useless now!

Although it might be possible to reforge it with time, could he even survive today?

"Hurry!"

Zhao Gongming sent out another golden light, binding him like a rice dumpling with the Dragon Binding Rope and bringing him before Ye Changqing.

"Senior Disciple Brother, spare my life!"

"I'll never dare again..."

Immortal Yi Qi, Ma Yuan, knelt on the ground, begging for mercy, but had he truly changed?

Taking advantage of everyone's lack of preparedness, Ma Yuan bared his fangs and lunged towards Ye Changqing's neck.

Deception is an art of war; asking him not to kill was more unbearable than killing him.

He was going to die anyway, so he might as well taste Saint Blood before his end.

"Sword, come!"

Daoist Duobao shouted and held the Immortal Slaying Sword, blocking Ye Changqing's path.

A sword light split Immortal Yi Qi, Ma Yuan, in half from head to toe.

The sword energy of the Immortal Slaying Sword instantly destroyed his vitality and extinguished his consciousness.

Ma Yuan never dreamed that he would die in the same manner as the person he had killed.

The Heavenly Dao works in mysterious ways, and Heaven spares no one!

Every action has a consequence; there is a predetermined fate!

Suddenly, a golden light flew from beyond the heavens and landed in the Azure Palace, dispersing.

An Imperial Decree slowly unfurled, revealing a single character.

Dao!

The Imperial Decree emanated a powerful pressure, forcing everyone present to their knees.

Only Ye Changqing remained seated, unharmed.

He let out a cold snort, knowing without a doubt that this was the work of Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

The character "Dao" was written with flowing strokes, imbued with the essence of the Dao, clearly a product of the Heavenly Dao, hence its immense power.

"Slash!"

Ye Changqing uttered a soft command, and a trace of Great Dao Will flew from his sea of consciousness, colliding with the Imperial Decree.

Before the Great Dao, the Heavenly Dao could only yield.

The light from the Imperial Decree faded, and it fell from mid-air into Ye Changqing's hand.

As expected, Ye Changqing spat out another mouthful of blood.

Setting aside other matters, this Great Dao backlash was quite effective against the Heavenly Dao and those beneath it.

It was just a bit too costly...

After he unfurled the Imperial Decree, a majestic voice emanated from within.

"Jie Cult Leader, hasten to Purple霄 Palace to discuss the reconstruction of the Heavenly Court!"

Ye Changqing sighed; what was coming was about to arrive.

This discussion in Purple Heaven Palace to rebuild the Heavenly Court was the beginning of the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation.

However, why this Imperial Decree ended up in his hands was truly intriguing.

Perhaps the Heavenly Dao wanted to test him.

What is given must be returned!

Since the Heavenly Dao wanted Ye Changqing to go, he might as well stir the waters a bit deeper.

"My master is not in the Great Desolation. From now on, I am the acting leader of the Jie Cult!"

"Daoist Duobao, heed my command!"

"After I head to Purple Firmament Palace, you will be in charge of all matters on Golden Ao Island!"