Chapter 395
A few breaths ago.
The edge of the world, or the desolate frontier of the world.
This is the limit of the world's outward expansion, the boundary between chaos and void matter. On one side is pitch-black stillness, desolate and lonely; on the other side is a hazy mist, where countless Great Dao runes tumble and float, constantly expanding their boundaries outward.
"Buzz--!"
Suddenly, the gray mist churned for a moment, then dissipated.
Immediately afterwards, two figures slowly emerged from within, a man and a woman.
He was clad in golden armor on his left and held a sword in his right hand. His aura was violent, like the roar of a thunder dragon, which shattered the surrounding chaos and produced a series of booming sounds!
He was handsome, his blood and energy surging like the sun, and with each step he took, thunder roared and the void boiled.
The woman on the right, draped in a rosy robe, was even more peculiar. Seven star-shaped marks adorned her snow-white forehead, her eyes were like autumn water, and her red lips were vibrant and luscious. She was enveloped in a Rosy Clouds Auspicious Aura, as if a celestial maiden had descended to earth, mysterious and unpredictable, making people unable to resist kneeling on the ground and bowing in worship.
They stood side by side, their aura vast and powerful, as awe-inspiring as mountains and seas, taking one's breath away.
"We've finally arrived." The man let out a soft breath, looked up at the sky with a hint of anticipation in his eyes, and said softly, "Fellow Daoist, please show yourself!"
The words had barely left his mouth.
An aged figure stepped out of the chaotic mist and appeared before the two mysterious people. It was none other than the old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master who had fled with the Middle Heaven Eastern Pole Origin.
At this moment, the old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master was deathly pale, without a trace of color.
"This old man pays his respects to the two immortal Immortal Master..."
He was interrupted halfway through his sentence by the mysterious woman, who said, "Enough with the idle talk, where is the World Origin in the Eastern Pole of the Central Heaven?"
The old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master was taken aback, then gave a wry smile, took out a crystal-clear jade box from his sleeve, and respectfully handed it to the mysterious woman.
"I know that you two immortal Immortal Master are both true immortals with extraordinary abilities. I dare not have any extravagant hopes, I only ask to spend the rest of my life in a peaceful world."
In the past, he once visited the Xuanlei and Yu Ming Great World, even though he was the Eastern Pole Emperor.
At that time, the World Lord of Xuanjin and Yuming had not yet become immortals, but now they are true immortals!
The mysterious man, Xuan Lei True Immortal, chuckled and said, "Since you treat us with such sincerity, we will naturally keep our word. From now on, you can settle down in the Xuan Jin Great World, where we will protect you and ensure your safety. No one will dare to cause you any trouble."
"This old man thanks the World Lord!"
Upon hearing this, the old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master breathed a sigh of relief, immediately changed his tune, and knelt down to kowtow.
"Hehe, get up!"
"Thank you World Lord!"
The old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master wore a look of relief, muttering, "At least we escaped a calamity!"
The words had barely left his mouth.
A beam of shimmering purple light suddenly pierced the void, tearing through the chaotic mist, heading straight for the old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master. Its speed was so great that it seemed to want to annihilate everything!
"Not good!"
The old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master's expression changed, and he abruptly turned to look at the purple light, his heart filled with horror.
He sensed a deadly threat; the attack seemed to traverse an immense distance, across endless void, and no matter how he dodged, he could not escape it.
A dazzling purple light traversed millions of miles of space, instantly piercing through the brow of the old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master.
Pfft!
The moment the purple light pierced his head, the old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master froze on the spot.
"Bang!"
The next moment, his body was torn to pieces, turning into a rain of blood that filled the sky and scattered in the vast, chaotic void.
This scene unfolded right before the eyes of the two immortals, Xuanjin and Yuming.
Yu Ming True Immortal immediately turned cold, and she said in a chilling voice, "Who is this petty scoundrel who dares to kill someone in front of me? Don't they know how to spell the word 'death'?"
"I'm cleaning up my own house; what does it have to do with you?"
Before he could finish speaking...
A figure in purple robes emerged from the chaos; it was none other Ancestor Taiwei had rushed over.
"You!" Yu Ming True Immortal face contorted with rage as she glared at Ancestor Taiwei.
She never imagined that someone would actually kill the Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master right in front of her!
The Ancestor Taiwei did not engage in verbal attacks with Yu Ming True Immortal. The moment he appeared, he looked at the jade box in Xuan Lei True Immortal's hand.
"We arrived too late..."
Just then.
The chaos trembled, and yet another figure descended upon the scene.
It was Xiao Minghuang, who was hot on her heels.
As soon as she appeared, she witnessed a tense scene.
At the same time, she also noticed that the jade box in Xuan Lei True Immortal's hand was emanating a most primal aura in the world.
As the World Lord, Xiao Minghuang knew all too well that this feeling was undoubtedly the origin of the Zhongtian Eastern Pole World!
"The very source of the Eastern Pole of the Central Heaven is in your hands!" A cold glint flashed in her beautiful eyes as she asked in a deep voice, "Where did this jade box come from?"
Yu Ming True Immortal glanced at her coldly and said, "And who are you? What business is it of yours?"
"Snort!"
Xiao Minghuang snorted coldly, his hands, hidden in his sleeves, quietly clenched, and a powerful aura was about to be unleashed.
Just then.
The Ancestor Taiwei suddenly looked at her and smiled:
"This World Origin belongs to my Central Heaven Eastern Pole. There is absolutely no reason for it to fall into the hands of outsiders. Does the princess agree with this?"
These words slightly dampened Xiao Minghuang's rising momentum, and she replied, "Of course, what else do you have to say, fellow Daoist?"
The Ancestor Taiwei pointed at the two True Immortals, Xuanlei and Yuming, his eyes flashing, and said with a smile, "Judging from these two, their strengths are roughly equal, perhaps evenly matched. Why don't we each kill one of them to prevent one of them from escaping with the Origin of the Realm? What does the princess think?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang's eyes narrowed.
On the surface, this suggestion seems flawless. As for the conspiracy behind it, or whether the Ancestor Taiwei would go back on his word after it was done, it doesn't really matter.
If all else fails, I'll just fight Ancestor Taiwei again!
Right now, if she doesn't reconcile with the Ancestor Taiwei, and fights two True Immortals alone, there's a chance that one of them might escape. Once the Middle Heaven Eastern Pole Origin falls into the hands of a True Immortal, it will be extremely difficult to take it back!
In the blink of an eye, Xiao Minghuang made a decision.
"We will do as you say, fellow Daoist!"
She nodded in agreement.
"Then please, Your Highness, choose one person first."
The Ancestor Taiwei smiled and spoke with great politeness, even a hint of respect.
Xiao Minghuang knew that although Xuan Lei True Immortal and Yu Ming True Immortal were roughly equal in strength, the latter was still slightly stronger than the former.
She didn't care about that. When she first arrived, Yu Ming True Immortal's attitude had made her very unhappy, so she stretched out her slender hand and pointed at Yu Ming True Immortal.
"I'll deal with Yu Ming True Immortal."
Xiao Minghuang's lips curled into a cold smile as she said in a chilling voice, "You, come forward and meet your death!"
"Splash!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Minghuang was enveloped in blazing starlight, as dazzling as the sun, with vast laws flowing around him, shaking the entire world.
The void roared incessantly.
"What an arrogant girl! Even if you are the ruler of a realm, how can you compare to me, an immortal?!"
Yu Ming True Immortal's face was filled with anger. She had heard the entire conversation between Xiao Minghuang and Ancestor Taiwei. A dignified True Immortal was being treated like a bargaining chip, picked over at will. How could she tolerate such a humiliation!
"Little girl, prepare to die!"
As soon as she finished speaking, seven swords shrouded in Immortal Light appeared out of thin air in front of her. The sword light soared into the sky, sharp and unparalleled, revealing its full edge, almost tearing the void apart. Strands of fierce sword intent swept across the surrounding area.
"Clang!"
With a wave of her hand, Yu Ming True Immortal unleashed a burst of Sword Qi, which, amidst flowing Immortal Light, resembled seven silver waterfalls that enveloped Xiao Minghuang.
"Snort!"
Xiao Minghuang snorted coldly, her jade arm extending out. On her slender hand, starlight gathered, forming Starlight Divine Chain. Each chain was wrapped with rich star essence, and with a gentle wave, it caused billions of stars to tremble!
"Buzz--"
With a single palm strike, the light of billions of stars surged forth, condensing into a vast and boundless sea of stars. Within this sea of stars, the starlight was dazzling, and the Milky Way stretched endlessly, creating an illusion that one might be immersed in the cosmos.
"Boom!"
The two collided, unleashing a deafening roar like a raging storm. Countless starlight shattered and crumbled, the starry sky twisted and collapsed, giving rise to countless black holes that devoured everything around them.
"Bang!"
"Snap!"
Within the sea of stars, the stars collapsed, and the Sword Qi shattered.
Yu Ming True Immortal let out a muffled groan and took several steps back.
Xiao Minghuang stood motionless with her hands in her sleeves, wearing a golden robe, her long hair flowing and slightly upturned, a faint smile appearing on her beautiful face.
"You are no match for me!"
"How dare a mere Earth World Lord claim supremacy before me!"
Yu Ming True Immortal was instantly enraged. She had cultivated for countless eons before finally transforming from mortal to immortal, and in her first battle against a mere Earth World Lord, she was defeated. If word got out, wouldn't she be a laughingstock for the rest of her life?
510. Sword Slaying True Immortals
Yu Ming True Immortal's gaze grew increasingly sinister, with sword Sword Qi swirling around his body, making him appear like a sword and a demon. With a single step, his form changed dramatically.
Her originally tall and slender body suddenly swelled up to over ten feet tall, her muscles bulging and protruding, like a coiled dragon, full of explosive power.
"Clang!"
"Whoa!"
Xiao Minghuang watched in horror as a stunningly beautiful woman was transformed into a muscular monster, and instinctively took a half-step back.
The next moment.
Yu Ming True Immortal, sword in hand, pressed forward, and the battle resumed.
On the other side.
Boom!
Almost the instant Xiao Minghuang made her move, the Ancestor Taiwei also launched a fierce attack, unleashing a burst of Immortal Light that transformed into countless blades of light, slashing towards the Profound Gold True Immortal.
Each of these sword beams was as thick as a bucket, and their power was as vast as a tidal wave, as if they were divine punishment for the creation of the world.
Rumble...
Crackling sounds...
The Profound Gold True Immortal unleashed the power of countless thunderbolts, and the two engaged in a fierce battle, locked in a stalemate.
And in the distance.
The battle between Xiao Minghuang and Yu Ming True Immortal has entered a fierce stage.
"Huff!"
A crescent moon rose and swirled, from which a dazzling sword light burst forth, aiming straight for Xiao Minghuang's chest. The dazzling light was so intense that it was impossible to open one's eyes.
"Clang!"
As Xiao Minghuang's sleeves fluttered, countless starlight transformed into streaks of starlight, meeting the radiant crescent moon. The star chains collided with the crescent moon, producing a clanging sound like metal striking metal.