Li Qing's Present Body sped through the Dark Ocean.
His aura had weakened drastically, and his path through the Dark Ocean had grown elusive.
Li Qing's Present Body already gripped the Heart-Destroying Sword.
This was its final charge, and its most powerful.
"Next, Haoran Sage. It's your turn to die."
A cold glint appeared in the eyes of Li Qing's Present Body.
Haoran Sage's thoughts rang in the ears of every Heavenly Emperor and Ghost Emperor.
"Whatever grudges we once held, we've paid too high a price in this war. This is the decisive moment."
"The number nine and five marks the turning point where the fortunes of heaven and earth pass from prosperity into decline."
"Since Li Qing appeared in this world, we've struck at him many times."
"At the Divine Soul realm, the Primordial Spirit realm, the Dharma Form realm, and now the Longevity Realm."
"If we fail again, that will make four times."
"After that, we may not be able to locate him again until he breaks through to the Immortal Realm."
"By then, his fortune will have reached its peak, but so will the calamity awaiting him."
"Our chance of defeating him then may be only fifty percent."
"Right now, he's in the final stretch before his fortune reaches its highest point."
"If we fail, we'll have to stake our lives next time."
"So cast aside every pointless thought. This final three-stage blockade is our last chance to crush Li Qing outright."
The immortals listened to Haoran Sage's thoughts. Many were resentful, but no one said another word.
"Myriad Spirits and Evil Hook, you two will handle the first and second stages of the blockade."
"The other six will take the third. Once again, seal every direction—above, below, left, and right—and cut off space so he