Usually, when two upper-realm mighty figures wore each other down, so long as the gap in strength was not especially obvious, no one could say how long the struggle would last.
But if one side possessed a Dao-Suppressing treasure, it held an enormous advantage. In a direct clash, possessing a treasure or not possessing one were entirely different matters.
Qing Ji and the other two's Dao methods could devour, transform, and wear away everything. Yet before that descending sword strike, they were utterly useless. Moreover, this was no ordinary Dao-Suppressing treasure, but an instrument of slaughter. Without a treasure to shield them, how could they possibly block it?
At this moment, they could only bring out their hidden methods to cope. Thus, at the World-Toppling Daoist's signal, they simultaneously released their aura-light. Within the light, three figures could be seen merging toward the center. In a final flash, they suddenly fused into one.
Though the three had different fundamental Dao methods, their Dao intentions inclined in the same direction. Thus, they could unite their aura and intent as one, multiplying them severalfold and gaining the power to withstand a Dao-Suppressing treasure.
This move had originally been meant to resist the five Regents, yet they had been forced to use it ahead of time. As the light flashed past, the one standing there was already an incomparably handsome Daoist in white. Dao aura brimmed throughout his body, and all around him was as pure and clear as glazed glass.
A smile rested at the corner of his lips. He stood upon a golden crow, formed a hand seal with one hand, and pushed outward with the other. Layer upon layer of ripples surged through the Origin Void, while wisps of blazing, flowing light manifested around him. Yet everything nearby sank away,