Immortal Slaying Sword Formation, Rise--

"Not bronze, not iron, nor yet steel, once hidden beneath Mount Sumeru, no need for yin-yang inverted refining, how could water and fire not temper its edge? The Immortal Slaying Sword cuts, the Immortal Vanquishing kills, where the Immortal Trapping Sword passes red light rises, the Immortal Annihilating Sword changes in endless wonder—even a Great Luo Immortal stains their robes with blood."

Faintly, it seemed a chant echoed.

Chu Yan looked up. Four sky-pillar giant swords anchored the four directions, isolating a separate space within the Star Dou Great Array.

"Is this the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation? Truly terrifying. This boundless killing intent lives up to its name, but it's a pity the Formation Diagram is missing."

Nuwa, Taiqing, Yuanshi, Jieyin, and Zhunti all changed expression drastically.

"Immortal Slaying Sword Formation? Tongtian, what are you doing—!"

A roar erupted, fury pushed to its absolute limit.

Amid the endless killing intent, a figure slowly walked forward.

Who else could it be but Tongtian?

"Tongtian, have you lost your mind? You're actually blocking us? This means you want to cut off Nuwa's path to sainthood and make an enemy of the Dao Ancestor himself. This is defying heaven!"

Taiqing, Nuwa, Yuanshi, and the others were so angry their Three Corpse Gods jumped.

Just as Chu Yan was about to be killed, at the critical moment, Tongtian stepped in to block.

"Immortal Slaying Sword Formation, rise—"

Rumble...

In an instant, the other future Five Saints and the entire Primordial Human Race were all trapped within the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation.

"Tongtian, stop right there! I am your elder brother—would you kill me?"

"Tongtian, you insolent wretch, no respect for your seniors, withdraw at once!"

Taiqing and Yuanshi were furious.

We are the Three Pure Ones, and you're siding with a human? Unbelievable.

Tongtian slowly raised his eyes:

"Since the human race has appeared, there must be a reason for their existence. All things have a thread of life. Forcing the annihilation of the human race is going too far."

Clench...

Taiqing and the others' hearts shuddered. Tongtian was dead set on helping the human race.

They all knew in their hearts that Tongtian's combat power was terrifyingly boundless—the First Under Saint.

Especially the Immortal Slaying Four Swords, which directly enabled Tongtian to take on four at once.

"Tongtian, you're confused! Teacher has decreed that Chu Yan must die, or calamity will plague the Primordial World endlessly. You are acting against the natural order."

But Tongtian only shook his head:

"Acting against the natural order? I am merely following my own heart."

The four swords blazed with light, and the killing aura erupted fully.

"The human race—I, Tongtian, protect them today. Whoever disagrees, come and fight."

His battle intent exploded instantly. Taiqing, Yuanshi, Jieyin, Zhunti, and Nuwa were all driven to madness.

Chu Yan was also stunned, looking at Tongtian's clear eyes and recalling his earlier words.

"Could it be that Sect Master Tongtian has already comprehended his own Doctrine in advance?"

The Jie Sect—all things in heaven and earth have a thread of life. The Jie Sect exists to seize that thread.

He never expected that because of him, an anomaly, Tongtian would comprehend it ahead of time.

At that moment, Hongjun held the Jade Butterfly of Creation and joined forces with the Chaos Demon God to suppress Pangu's Will.

The Witch Race fought with all their might against the Primordial Demon Race.

Beneath the Star Dou Great Array, there was also the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation.

This battle had already escalated; the future saints had entered the fray.

When Hongjun saw this, he was dumbfounded.

That damned Tongtian, actually defying him—hatred surged to the heavens.

"The human Chu Yan must die. You will kill Chu Yan without fail."

Hongjun transmitted his voice, relying only on his Disciples.

Taiqing and the others, seeing this, had no retreat either.

"Tongtian, I will ask you one last time: are you certain you want to make enemies of me and Yuanshi?"

Tongtian's expression did not change.

"Spare me the nonsense. Either withdraw, or fight."

These words enraged Taiqing until his eyes burned red.

"Fine. Very well. Then our bond as the Three Pure Ones ends here."

This statement left Chu Yan astonished as well. The Three Pure Ones were splitting up ahead of time?

He then saw Taiqing turn to Yuanshi, Jieyin, and Zhunti, saying:

"The four of us will hold back the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation. Junior Sister Nuwa, killing Chu Yan is your task."

"Very well."

At this moment, there was no turning back.

Chu Yan of the Human Race had to die, or else the future Five Saints would gain not a single shred of advantage.

Once Tongtian sheltered the Human Race, his fortune would skyrocket instantly.

The Witch Race before them was a clear example.

"I will use the Innate Supreme Treasure Taiji Diagram to block the Immortal Slaying Sword."

In Taiqing's hand, the Taiji Diagram transformed into Yin-Yang Fish, charging straight at the Immortal Slaying Sword.

"I will use the Innate Supreme Treasure Pangu Banner to pin down the Slaughtering Immortal Sword."

Whoosh—

The Pangu Banner's aura surged violently, hurtling toward the Slaughtering Immortal Sword.

Jieyin and Zhunti knew this was no time to hold back.

"Senior Brother, leave the Absolute Immortal Sword to me."

"Good, the Trapping Immortal Sword is mine."

The Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, the Golden Lotus of Merit, and all sorts of other treasures emerged at once.

"Hmph, well met. Let you all taste the true might of the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation."

Rustle, rustle...

Endless sword light erupted, and the Shore of the East Sea instantly became a hell of slaughter.

An infinite killing aura burst forth.

Taiqing, Yuanshi, Jieyin, and Zhunti's expressions shifted drastically.

"Such a powerful Immortal Slaying Sword Formation. If Tongtian becomes a Saint, what then?"

Jieyin and Zhunti whispered:

"Senior Brother, this Immortal Slaying Sword Formation is truly formidable. It has a connection with our Western lands. How about..."

"The Immortal Slaying Sword Formation's killing intent is too strong. Our Western lands cannot control it. Better to focus on... Watch out!"

Puchi—

A streak of killing sword light shot forth, and Zhunti was wounded.

"Tongtian, you go too far."

Boom, rumble...

Tongtian, with his own strength, held back the four future Saints, directly shaking countless Great Powers of the Primordial World.

Was this the battle of the Dao Ancestor's disciples? Though they were all Quasi-Saints, the scale of this fight was on an entirely different level.

"Junior Sister Nuwa, what are you waiting for? Kill Chu Yan! We cannot hold out much longer."

Nuwa snapped back to attention and charged at Chu Yan once more.

"Chu Yan, no one is protecting you now. Die—!"

Nuwa transformed into a streak of red light, hurtling straight at Chu Yan.

"Nuwa, you dare—!"

Tongtian raged, unleashing the Qingping Sword toward Nuwa while glancing at Chu Yan.

He sent a voice transmission: "Chu Yan, my power is limited. I can only buy you this sliver of a chance. The rest depends on your fate."

"Thank you."

In an instant, Nuwa's Red Embroidered Ball blocked the Qingping Sword, while the Map of Mountains and Rivers pressed down directly on Chu Yan.

"Chu Yan, die—!"

Boom, rumble...

The entire Shore of the East Sea shook.

"Heh, Nuwa, do you really think you've got me? Without those two Innate Supreme Treasures backing you, let's see how you kill me."

From the explosion of Nuwa's attack, a giant figure shot into the sky.

One palm struck directly at Nuwa.

"What?"

The terrifying will of a hundred thousand Innate Human Race beings, empowered by the Human Race Destiny, coalesced into a golden giant.

With a single slap, it sent the Map of Mountains and Rivers flying.

"Nuwa, come fight—!"

At this moment, Chu Yan's fury reached its peak. The golden giant swelled further, though it could not match the Ancestor Witch's hundred-thousand-mile true form.

Still, it stood a thousand zhang tall.

"What... is this? Why can I call upon the Human Race Destiny with such ease?"

Chu Yan was stunned. Could it be because of that Destiny Golden Dragon from before?

But there was no time to dwell on it—Nuwa attacked again.

"Hmph, you dare come again? Fine. Today, I will sever every bond between you and the Human Race, preventing your apotheosis."

With the suppression of the two Innate Supreme Treasures gone, Chu Yan felt as if his power were boundless.

The golden giant radiated a terrifying light from head to toe.

In an instant, it illuminated the entire Shore of the East Sea. Even the brilliant light of the myriad Zhou Tian stars seemed dim beside the radiance of this golden giant of the Human Race.

"How can this be?"