However, the battle was far from over. The remaining Supremes pressed forward step by step. At a time like this, they were even less inclined to let Jiang Zhu go.
"Now that you've lost your forbidden artifact, what do you have left to fight us with?!" Heaven-Abandoning Supreme said coldly. Despite his words, he was exceedingly cautious.
Jiang Zhu had slain three Supremes in succession and could seize the fatal opening when a Supreme underwent sublimation. None of the Supremes or the Tyrant Body present dared underestimate him.
They advanced together, ready to undergo sublimation at any moment.
Jiang Zhu secretly took out the Wushi Scripture and braced himself.
On Earth, atop Hangu Pass, the plain-featured, seemingly ordinary Yellow Emperor spoke. "We cannot wait any longer. It is time to leave. Even if we must sacrifice ourselves, we must protect Jiang Zhu."
"Indeed. We cannot let that junior fight alone to the very end. This is our best opportunity. We need not worry about Earth being washed in blood. Even death in battle is a price worth paying!" the heroic, spirited Shennong said.
Laozi and Shakyamuni said nothing, but their movements were not slow in the slightest. The four figures atop Hangu Pass abruptly vanished, charging into the depths of the universe.
Bang!
A string of bloody blossoms burst across the Lord of the Divine Ruins' body. He staggered backward, yet was still hurled away, blood streaming all over him.
Elsewhere, Shennong suddenly appeared. Likewise relying on the power of an emperor's body, he grievously wounded Heaven-Abandoning Supreme, making him cough up great mouthfuls of blood, his body nearly breaking apart. Yet he still fell one step short of success.
The Great Accomplished Tyrant Body fared worse than the two Supremes. Attacked by Laozi and Shakyamuni simultaneously, and lacking an