Slaying a Venerable

That streak of light moved with extreme speed, like a meteor cutting through the void as it sped toward the Northern Border Starfield.

It was Venerable Yu Qing!

Fang Yan's pupils contracted slightly, yet his body remained perfectly still, like a cold stone.

The silver light drew closer and brighter.

Just as Venerable Yu Qing was about to enter the ambush—

"Attack!"

Giant Axe Venerable's furious roar exploded through the void like thunder.

A massive black Giant Axe descended from the heavens, carrying world-destroying force as it viciously cleaved toward the silver light.

Venerable Yu Qing reacted swiftly. She raised her spear crosswise and forcibly blocked the blow.

Boom!

The silver light burst apart, revealing Venerable Yu Qing's figure in the void.

Her expression changed. She had clearly never expected to be ambushed here.

"Giant Axe! Are you humans done yet?"

She gritted her teeth as she shouted his name, then her pupils abruptly shrank.

Void Gold Venerable had already appeared behind her, and a golden beam silently shot toward the center of her back.

Pfft—

Unable to dodge in time, Venerable Yu Qing was struck in the back by the golden light and staggered several steps forward.

Her divine body had instantly lost 5%!

"You humans are despicable!"

Venerable Yu Qing roared. Silver radiance flared from her spear, transforming into a massive silver-white dragon that lunged at Great Axe Venerable.

Giant Axe Venerable sneered and swept his huge Giant Axe, splitting the silver dragon neatly in two.

Void Gold Venerable struck again, sending another golden beam toward Venerable Yu Qing.

The two worked together flawlessly, one before and one behind, one forceful and one subtle, trapping Venerable Yu Qing firmly between them.

Fang Yan stood in the distance, quietly watching the battle.

Giant Axe Venerable had said Fang Yan was to act only after they had reduced Venerable Yu Qing's divine body by 20% within thirty moves.

"Almost."

Fang Yan muttered, his gaze fixed tightly on that silver-white figure.

Venerable Yu Qing's divine body continued to suffer losses, and her expression grew increasingly grim.

"Now!"

Giant Axe Venerable roared. Black radiance surged across his massive Giant Axe as he brought it down, leaving a deep wound on Venerable Yu Qing's chest, deep enough to expose bone.

Void Gold Venerable attacked at the same time, a golden beam piercing through Venerable Yu Qing's right leg.

The next instant, Black Sky Lord's divine power surged.

A Universe Lord controlled space and time!

Fang Yan took a deep breath and moved, speeding through Xingkong.

"It's you!"

Venerable Yu Qing's pupils suddenly contracted.

Fang Yan said nothing. He merely raised his hand, and the Replica Windbearing Divine Spear appeared in his palm.

Top-tier fusion secret technique—Late Wind!

Without warning, Venerable Yu Qing's divine body lost 1%. Then she felt only a gentle breeze brush against her face before a ten-thousand-foot spear radiance was already before her eyes.

That spear radiance carried the auras of Black Sky Lord and Fang Yan.

He possessed the foundation of a first-stage Universe Lord, yet used only an Immortal top-tier secret technique. It was rather laughable.

But Venerable Yu Qing could not laugh. Giant Axe Venerable and Void Gold Venerable's attacks would arrive in moments.

After a fierce battle, the two tacitly left the final opportunity to Fang Yan.

"How could this be..."

Her voice was full of disbelief.

She was a top-tier Universe Overlord. How could she die at the hands of a World Lord?

Fang Yan's Replica Windbearing Divine Spear pierced into her chest, and the cyan light at its tip erupted completely in that instant.

Boom—

Top-tier Universe Overlord Venerable Yu Qing self-destructed!

(Don't think it's exaggerated, everyone. The setting for the Black Lotus Battle Armor is that it grants a 100% boost to the Black Sky Lotus's base combat power ٩(๑^o^๑)۶)

Even though the Black Sky Battle Armor had blocked nearly all the damage for Fang Yan, a trace of blood still seeped from the corner of his mouth.

"Fang Yan."

Hei Lian's voice rang out in his mind, carrying a hint of concern.

"Your body..."

"I'm fine."

Fang Yan interrupted her, his voice hoarse.

Hei Lian fell silent for a moment before softly saying one thing.

"Thank you."

Secret Manual "Immortal Dao Killing Move," First Form, Late Wind—complete!

The aftermath of Venerable Yu Qing's self-destruction gradually faded. Only scattered silver motes remained in the void of the Northern Border Starfield, like the battle's final sigh.

"Good lad."

Giant Axe Venerable patted Fang Yan's shoulder, nearly sending him flying with the force of it.

"Participating in the killing of a Universe Overlord at the World Lord stage—you're the first in the entire history of the Human Race."

Void Gold Venerable smiled faintly. His gaze fell upon the Black Lotus Battle Armor on Fang Yan, and a meaningful gleam flashed through his eyes.

"Black Sky Lord has acknowledged you as his master?"

Fang Yan did not hide it and nodded.

"By a fortunate coincidence."

Void Gold Venerable did not ask further. He merely gave a warning:

"Do not spread this matter for now. A Universe Lord acknowledging a World Lord as his master will bring you unnecessary trouble."

Fang Yan understood what he meant and nodded solemnly.

Following the battle at the Black Heaven Secret Realm, all the Immortals of the Black Sky Lotus Race had fallen.

Afterward, Dragon Walker Lord arrived at the Black Heaven Secret Realm and personally acted to revive the fallen Black Sky Lotuses.

Within the Black Heaven Secret Realm, figures began to condense one after another.

Hei Sisi still wore that frosty, domineering elder-sister demeanor. Her long black hair cascaded like a waterfall, and her face was as cold as frost.

After everything had been explained, a complicated glimmer flashed through her cool eyes.

"You..."

She opened her mouth, her voice somewhat dry.

"It's good that you're alive."

Soon after, Hei Miaomiao understood as well.

She froze for a moment, then her eyes reddened.

"Sister Loulan... no..."

Hei Miaomiao sniffled, tears falling in large drops.

"You're human... You tricked me..."

Hei Miaomiao cut him off, wiped away her tears, and forced out a smile uglier than crying.

"But you didn't steal my delicious food like the others, so I don't blame you."

Fang Yan smiled helplessly and took out all the "dark cuisine" Hei Miaomiao had previously given him, presenting it to her.

The girl's eyes immediately lit up.

(Only beauties and fine food must not be let down ٩(๑^o^๑)۶)

However, reviving the two Venerables would have to wait until Black Sky Lord recovered and revived them himself. After all, the Black Sky Lotus Race had only just joined the Hong Alliance.

Hei Lian closed her eyes, her eyelashes trembling softly.

Fang Yan stood beside her without speaking, silently keeping her company.

The reconstruction of the Black Heaven Secret Realm quickly got underway.

Hei Lian appointed Hei Sisi as the manager of the Black Heaven Secret Realm, making her responsible for coordinating all the revived members of the Black Sky Lotus Race.

"Sister Sisi, thank you for your hard work."

Fang Yan stood in the void of the Dusk Zone, looking at the Black Sky Lotuses blooming once more, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

Hei Sisi shook her head.

"This is what I should do."

She paused, her gaze settling on Fang Yan.

"You... are leaving?"

Fang Yan nodded.

"I'm going to break through to Immortal."

Hei Miaomiao sniffled, then raised her hand as black light shone from her body.

Within that radiance, her body began to transform.

She did not turn into a Black Sky Lotus. Instead, she transformed into pieces of black armor.

Breastplate, shoulder guards, armguards, leg guards, combat boots...

A suit of jet-black battle armor, etched with flowing golden patterns, floated in the void.

"Miaomiao, you..."

"Big Sister Sovereign said I should follow you."

Hei Miaomiao's voice came from within the armor, carrying a soft, tearful whimper.

"If you dare leave me behind, then I'll... I'll ignore you!"

"Alright."