Zhang Yu then saw a scroll unfurl above the void, after which a beam of light descended upon him.
This beam was almost impossible to evade.
A glint flashed through his eyes. His will connected with the High Sublime, and his Heartlight Seal surged to its utmost limit in an instant, driving the protective power of his treasure robe to its fullest.
He had anticipated that Origin Xia might employ such methods. This treasure robe had also been prepared for destruction. When two sides fought to the death, some costs had to be paid.
Though he had always charged at the forefront, he was not fighting alone. Behind him stood all of Celestial Xia. If the enemy's methods were used on him, Celestial Xia could press forward in turn.
His surprise assault had always served the overall battle, created to give Celestial Xia an opportunity to strike. In the struggle between the two sides, the contest of Dao-suppressing treasures would ultimately decide matters. He alone could not resolve every problem.
Yet just as he prepared to receive the blow, Chen Shouzhi, at the instant the scroll appeared, pointed a finger. A streak of radiance flashed through the void, intercepting the descending ray at precisely the right moment.
He had sent forth the Dao-suppressing treasure, Void-Severing Flash.
This treasure originally possessed the power to screen off all manner of Dao-suppressing treasures. But Chen Shouzhi knew that Origin Xia possessed certain killing moves likely aimed specifically at Celestial Xia's treasures. This artifact might not achieve anything, and might even be lost for that reason.
But it was worth it!
The battle had reached a critical juncture. If all went smoothly, they could crush this contingent of Origin Xia in one sustained push. At worst, they could force these people back and throw