Surrounded and Hunted, the Immortal-Slaying Flying Blade

With a light step, the two sped down the long white jade steps towards the distant Guidance Hall.

The magnificent palaces on both sides shone brightly in the celestial light, with iridescent colors flowing across the glazed tiles, and in the distance, one could even see cranes spreading their wings.

Yu Tunzhou couldn't help but ask, "Is all of this true or false?"

"Young Hero Guo, are you referring to this Heavenly Court before us?" An Ruyu used some kind of Void technique to follow closely behind, and was not caught up by the Yu Tunzhou.

"And those guardian deities up ahead!" Yu Tunzhou said in a deep voice.

The distant environment might be an illusion, but the deity who resembled Mo Liqing earlier had indeed made a real move, and its power was at least at the level of Immortals and Gods.

An Ruyu looked up, and following her gaze, Yu Tunzhou realized that several "great suns" were hanging in the sky.

The reason it is called "several cycles" is because the number and position of these great suns are constantly changing, not fixed.

An Ruyu's voice rang out:

"If I'm not mistaken, that Martial Ancestor must have activated the core array of the entire Heavenly Court, which is why the Heavenly Court was temporarily 'alive'. Only in this way could such a core place as the High Heaven Treasure Hall be unsealed and opened."

"The core formation?"

"For example, the [Zhou Heaven Star Battle Grand Formation]." An Ruyu's eyes reflected the surrounding palaces, and she said softly, "These palaces, including the previous deities, are merely illusions of the Heavenly Court's grand array, maintained by Daoist principles and laws. Strictly speaking, they are all just evolutions of the Dao and laws, not true entities."

"Those gods were just illusions too?" Yu Tunzhou recalled that not only Mo Liqing, but also the many guards along the way were incredibly real.

If he hadn't used his Vajra Bracelet to scare away the guards, they might have already fallen into their trap.

Judging from their aura, those guards were at least at the level of Quasi-Grandmaster.

"Young Hero Guo, didn't you notice? The leading deity is long dead, just an empty shell, controlled by the Great Dao."

Yu Tunzhou's gaze sharpened.

The two stopped talking and quickened their pace, because more than one aura was following closely behind them.

The Guidance Hall was already at the edge of the field of vision, with its towering eaves and jade steps, exuding a solemn and dignified atmosphere, with no guards in front of the gate.

Yu Tunzhou exerted force with his feet, about to rush straight into the main hall, but was stopped by An Ruyu.

"What's wrong?"

Countless golden characters flowed past An Ruyu's eyes, clearly indicating that she had checked the Luo River Diagram once again.

"There's an ambush in the front hall; it's extremely dangerous," An Ruyu said quickly. "The secret passage is in the back hall."

Are there any side roads nearby that lead to the rear hall?

Yu Tunzhou could clearly sense that the aura locking onto him from behind had gotten even closer, and his heart sank slightly.

Hopefully it's not Xue Wuya!

An Ruyu's eyes gleamed with a strange light, and she quickly pointed to another side, saying, "There's a side hall to the right rear. You can go around to the rear hall of the Guidance Hall, but the divination there... is equally ominous."

How dangerous is it?

"Nine deaths and one life."

Yu Tunzhou smirked, "What about the main hall?"

"Ten deaths without a chance of survival."

"... Let's go through the side hall."

An Ruyu glanced at him, then suddenly smiled, her beauty as radiant as a night-blooming cereus. "Young Hero Guo is indeed exceptionally brave and resolute, daring to venture into a deadly path even knowing it."

"Nonsense! Would you choose ten chances of survival or nine chances?" Yu Tunzhou said irritably. "Let's go!"

Their speed was already slower than Xue Wuya's, and if they continued along the white jade steps, it was only a matter of time before they were caught up.

The two of them darted out side by side, with An Ruyu leading the way the entire way.

Using the Luo River Diagram as a guide, she precisely avoided all the immortal restrictions along the way. Although her speed was a bit slower, she traveled smoothly without any obstacles.

Yu Tunzhou quickly sensed the aura locking onto him from behind, and his speed noticeably slowed down, clearly due to the restriction.

Yu Tunzhou thought to himself, "The Luo River Diagram is indeed heaven-defying. As long as you don't encounter a power of equal strength, it's practically like playing a game with cheat codes. You have to check it before doing anything."

Even if absolute safety cannot be guaranteed, at least the best option at the moment can be found.

Before long, the two ventured deep into the side hall, and after a series of close calls, they successfully reached the side entrance to the rear hall of the Guidance Hall.

Yu Tunzhou's expression gradually turned serious.

Next, all we need to do is find the secret passage mentioned by An Ruyu to enter the Immortal-Slaying Platform and use it to shake off Xue Wuya Immortal-Slaying Platform the others.

But he didn't forget An Ruyu's words about "nine deaths and one life".

The two stepped into the rear hall of the Guidance Hall, which was filled with a faint, dim yellow mist, limiting their vision to no more than ten meters around them.

Yu Tunzhou attempted to project his Primordial Spirit to investigate, but An Ruyu stopped him in time.

"This is the 'Immortal- Immortal-Devouring Miasma,' which has an extremely strong corrosive effect on the Primordial Spirit. In the ancient times, the Immortal Dao to immortality often involved the Primordial Spirit ascending to heaven on a cloud. After entering the Guidance Hall, the Primordial Spirit was cleansed by the Great Dao of Heavenly Court, and the immaculate physical body was reshaped."

"During this period, if any ascendant is found to have committed 'crimes' in the mortal realm, their ascension will be revoked, and in serious cases, they will be thrown directly onto the Immortal-Slaying Platform."

"And this miasma is a kind of 'punishment' from the Immortal-Slaying Platform. Now it has actually spread here, so it seems to have come from that secret passage. This makes it easier for me to find the secret passage."

An Ruyu reminded, "This miasma only affects the Primordial Spirit. As long as you don't release your Primordial Spirit outwards, there won't be a problem."

Yu Tunzhou nodded, then turned to Hun Huntian in his Primordial Spirit Heaven and Earth with a look of exasperation, saying, "How come you're not as knowledgeable as him?"

Huntian remained silent, somewhat aggrieved.

Back then, it was Great Sage among demons. With its strength, even if its Primordial Spirit was bathed in the Immortal-Devouring Miasma Qi day and night, it would not be corrupted in the slightest. Why would it need to recognize this thing?

Without the aid of projecting Primordial Spirit, Yu Tunzhou could only rely on his five senses to orient himself, which made him somewhat unaccustomed to it.

After entering the hall, An Ruyu led the way, while he followed closely behind, his aura tense, alert to any movement around him.

Suddenly, the fog on the right side abruptly tore apart!

A steel spear thrust forward silently, its tip gleaming coldly, the wind from it cutting into the skin with a sharp pain.

Yu Tunzhou twisted his body sharply, dodging the iron spear that was thrusting straight at him.

"Who?!"

In the mist, a tall, thin figure swept a gun horizontally, the wind from the gun whistling, causing the miasma to part to both sides.

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He remained silent, his aura as deep and unfathomable as a bottomless abyss.

He was actually a Quasi-Grandmaster!

Yu Tunzhou a step back, narrowly avoiding the spear tip, then suddenly sprang up, clenching his fist and throwing it out. This punch carried the force of "the Heaven's Collapse," its momentum as heavy as the falling heavens.

The tall, thin man swiftly held his spear in front of him, his Fist Intent striking the spear shaft with the force of a collapsing sky, producing a muffled thud.

The gun bent sharply, and the man who had blocked the punch with it had his pupils shrink. He plowed several feet into the ground with his feet before he could barely dissipate the force.

"Not that Demon Race..." he exclaimed in surprise, then recognized Yu Tunzhou's face, his tone suddenly becoming fervent, "Yu Tunzhou?!"

His tone shifted, especially after confirming Yu Tunzhou's identity, his tone changing from surprise to fervor, like a hunter who had stumbled upon his most valuable prey.

Yu Tunzhou also sensed the chilling killing intent that suddenly surged from the other party.

His heart sank, and he roughly guessed where the other party came from.

At this moment, another person rushed out of the mist. He was short and stout, holding an iron ruler about one meter long. The ruler was jet black and shiny, with faint lightning crackling across it.

"Brother Zhang Xuan, have you found that..."

Before the newcomer could finish speaking, his gaze fixed on Yu Tunzhou, he suddenly grinned, revealing his teeth.

"Brother Zhang Xuan, it seems we are both quite lucky today."

Zhang Xuan pointed his spear diagonally at the ground, his eyes burning with fervor, and said, "After we take this boy's head, we'll split it equally."

"Alright!" The sturdy man readily agreed, his gaze already scanning Yu Tunzhou thoroughly. He squinted and smiled, "Yu Tunzhou, many people want your life. If you surrender, I, Ning, will give you a quick death!"

"Why waste words with him?" Zhang Xuan thrust his spear forward, ready to pounce again.

Yu Tunzhou was even more decisive than him. Starlight filled his feet, and he rushed into Zhang Xuan's front three feet in an instant.

"How dare you!" Zhang Xuan roared, abandoning his spear and meeting Zhang Xuan's fists with his own.

Their fists collided, creating a shockwave.

Yu Tunzhou was startled, realizing that his opponent's strength far surpassed that of Xuanyangzi.

Meanwhile,

An iron ruler thrust out from the side, its tip imbued with the intent to sever the flow of energy, as if to cut off the vital energy and laws of heaven and earth.

Yu Tunzhou couldn't dodge in time and was grazed on the left arm by the iron ruler, leaving a line of blood.

The wound is not deep, but there are legal remnants, making it difficult to heal in a short time.

Ignoring his wound, he spun around and delivered a backfist straight to the face of the burly man.

At that moment, An Ruyu's voice rang in their ears, revealing the origins and identities of the two. Yu Tunzhou, combining his Earth Ranking, instantly confirmed the strength and preferred Cultivation Method of the two.

"The man with the gun is named Zhang Xuan, ranked forty-seventh on the Earth Ranking. He is a martial artist secretly trained by the Divine Capital Xiao Household."

"The one wielding the iron ruler is named Ning Li, ranked fifty-third on the Earth Ranking, and comes from the Cloud Pool Ning Household. The Ning Household is a subordinate clan of the Xiao Household."

They certainly didn't come with good intentions!

Yu Tunzhou threw a punch at Ning Li, who blocked it with his iron ruler, but was knocked backward by the punch and staggered. His strength was clearly inferior to Zhang Xuan's.

Just as Yu Tunzhou was trying to take Ning Li as his target and win the first round, the spear tip shot out from the lower side like a venomous snake. The angle was tricky and vicious, aimed directly at his back, making him feel a chill down his spine. He had no choice but to withdraw his fist and defend.

Gunshots flashed like venomous dragons emerging from their lair, accompanied by the deafening roar of lightning. The two Quasi-Grandmaster coordinated perfectly, one launching the main attack and the other providing support, their offensives weaving into a tight net that firmly trapped him in the middle.

It was extremely difficult for the Yu Tunzhou.

But he never backed down an inch.

Because An Ruyu behind him was searching for the secret passage.

He managed to remain undefeated, single-handedly holding off two External Scenery Fourth Layer.

Zhang Xuan and Ning Li's eyes flickered with uncertainty, quite alarmed, never expecting that Yu Tunzhou could withstand their combined attack.

"Good lad, no wonder so many people want to kill you!"

Ning Li let out a cold shout, and lightning flashed beneath his feet, spreading out a Dharma Domain in an attempt to suppress Yu Tunzhou.

Yu Tunzhou keenly noticed an unusual noise from the side. Combined with Zhang Xuan's earlier reaction, it was clear that there were other people here, possibly Demon Race, who were at odds with Zhang Xuan and his group.

His mind raced, and he suddenly increased the force of his punch, knocking Ning Li back several steps. The fist then veered off course, carrying Gang Qi as it blasted towards the mist on the left.

With a muffled groan, a body seemingly forged from refined iron burst through the mist, its eyes flashing like lightning, its fangs bared, and its forehead adorned with patterns forming the character for "king"—it was none other than a tiger demon!

Its fierce eyes swept across the room, first fixing a menacing gaze on Zhang Xuan.

Zhang Xuan frowned. They had previously clashed with this tiger demon, whose strength was even greater than his, making it quite troublesome.

This guy is cunning; when things went wrong, he pulled in a third party to muddy the waters.

But the next moment.

"Hmm?" The tiger demon exclaimed with delight upon seeing Yu Tunzhou, "Boy, is your surname Yu?"

Yu Tunzhou's heart sank.

The other party is most likely Demon Race from overseas. He doesn't know how Demon Race from overseas came to be in this Heavenly Court, but there's even less reason for the other party to recognize him.

Could it be that his fame has already spread overseas?

"Yu Tunzhou, Hand Over the Demon-Summoning Banner!" The tiger demon roared and pounced, accompanied by a strong, foul stench.

Upon hearing this, Yu Tunzhou immediately understood the other party's intentions.

He sighed inwardly.

It was truly a near-death experience!

What An Ruyu saw was absolutely true!

Three Quasi-Grandmaster pressed in from three directions, their auras clashing like a mountain, and he was almost instantly at a disadvantage.

Fortunately, Zhang Xuan, Ning Li, and the tiger demon each had their own ulterior motives and were wary of each other, holding back some of their strength in their attacks, which allowed him to barely hold on and find a moment to catch his breath.

"If you don't hurry, we'll both die here!"

Yu Tunzhou grits its teeth and sends a telepathic message urging them on.

"Found it!"

An Ruyu suddenly transmitted her voice, "Young Hero Guo, come to me immediately!"

Yu Tunzhou a beat, but he remained outwardly calm.

He did not retreat immediately, his gaze calmly sweeping over the combined attack of the three men in front of him.

The previously well-coordinated Zhang Xuan and Ning Li found their attack faltering due to the arrival of the tiger demon, and both were now on guard against it.

Zhang Xuan's spear was covered with a layer of pale golden magical light, making it extremely sharp and capable of easily piercing through Yu Tunzhou's flesh. The spear was like a venomous dragon emerging from its cave, aiming straight for Yu Tunzhou's throat. It was both fast and ruthless, sealing off all of Yu Tunzhou's angles for evasion.

Ning Li's iron ruler swept down from below, crackling with lightning, aiming straight for his lower body.

They moved up and down in perfect harmony.

Yu Tunzhou's pupils contracted sharply, and he suddenly ducked, almost sliding into Zhang Xuan's spear range by the lower edge of the spear tip. At the same time, he punched Bajiquan, slamming it towards Ning Li's iron ruler.

As fist and ruler collided, lightning exploded, and several charred marks instantly appeared on his fist. However, Ning Li was also shaken by the punch, his steps faltering, and the iron ruler deflected slightly.

By a hair's breadth, Yu Tunzhou slipped through the two men's attack.

However, what awaited him was a slap from the tiger demon.

This relentless barrage of attacks was too much for him to handle.

"No wonder he could overpower that calf from Thunder Accumulation Mountain in Dragon Gate." The tiger demon sneered. "He really had some skill, but unfortunately, he still died!"

Boom--!

Yu Tunzhou was struck on the shoulder with a palm strike, his shoulder instantly caved in, and a sound of his bones vibrating came from inside his body. He was sent flying and crashed into the dim, yellowish miasma.

He dared not pause for even a moment, forcefully twisting his waist and turning around in mid-air, his toes touching the ground, and in a few leaps he was beside An Ruyu.

"Walk!"

He roared and, ignoring his injuries, crashed into the wall in front of him with An Ruyu. The stone wall rippled like water, and the two figures disappeared behind the wall in a flash.

Zhang Xuan and his companion, who were about to finish off Yu Tunzhou, saw him and the woman accompanying him plunge straight into the mist.

"Um?!"

Zhang Xuan's expression changed, and he and Ning Li quickly approached, only to find that it was just a wall.

Where are they?!

The tiger demon's ferocious roar came from behind, and a demonic wind carrying miasma rushed towards the two of them.

Where did you hide them?

Zhang Xuan snorted coldly, too lazy to waste words with this stupid tiger.

He quickly checked the surroundings, detected traces of Void, his eyes flashed, and he said with certainty:

"There's a Void passage in the void here! Brother Ning, I'm counting on you!"

"Good!"

And just then...

Someone else broke into the hall.

Yu Tunzhou and An Ruyu rushed into the secret passage.

The passage was not long, only a few dozen feet long. The dim yellow mist here was ten times thicker than outside, and at the end of the passage was a bloody light.

"The Immortal-Slaying Platform is just ahead." An Ruyu's face was unusually serious. "Once we get there, Young Hero Guo, please don't act rashly, lest you trigger the restrictions."

Yu Tunzhou a deep breath. His right shoulder had caved in from the tiger demon's palm strike, and there were several bloody scratches on his body from the spear.

Compared to the tiger demon's palm strike, these bloodstains were far more troublesome, as they were entangled with strange magical principles that would take time to remove.

If An Ruyu had been any slower, he might have left something behind in the palace.

But overall, it's much better than the "nine deaths and one life" that An Ruyu described!

"I understand!" Yu Tunzhou nodded and quickly followed, equally surprised by An Ruyu's understanding of the Heavenly Court.

Are these all secrets possessed by the Incense-Smelling Cult?

Or was the information obtained by An Ruyu personally from the Twelve Mothers?

At that moment, Yu Tunzhou suddenly turned around.

An unusual fluctuation was coming from the entrance of the passage.

Clearly, Zhang Xuan and his group had also located the Void passage in the void and were attempting to open it.

"Go." He said only one word and walked deeper into the area.

"They won't be that fast." An Ruyu turned her head to look at Yu Tunzhou's tense profile and suddenly said, "Young Hero Guo, aren't you afraid? There are pursuers behind us, and the road ahead is fraught with danger."

"If you're afraid, you won't die?" Yu Tunzhou didn't turn his head, his voice cold and sharp, "I, Yu Tunzhou, will never die here!"

An Ruyu smiled and said, "Young Hero Guo, don't worry too much. I've already calculated it for you. Your trip to the Heavenly Court this time is a sign that you will escape from a desperate situation."

"I hope so," Yu Tunzhou said in a low voice.

As the two walked through the end of the passage, their vision was suddenly filled with a crimson hue.

The passage exit is built on the side of a cliff. Stepping out, one is greeted by a sea of clouds suspended thousands of feet in the air, with fierce winds carrying a strong sense of Sha Qi.

Countless iron chains connect from all directions, leading to the high platform in front.

The high platform stands on the ancient Immortal-Slaying Platform, with a broken blade stuck in its center. Despite its dilapidated state, it still exudes a chilling aura of slaughtering countless immortals.

The Immortal-Slaying Platform was hundreds of feet in circumference, and its surface was dark red, as if it had been repeatedly soaked in blood for countless millennia.

Behind the Immortal-Slaying Platform, the sea of clouds surged, and a winding, dilapidated path could be vaguely seen, leading to the palace complex deeper inside.

Before even setting foot there, merely approaching, Yu Tunzhou sensed that his connection with the principles of law had been severed.

"Ahead lies the Immortal-Slaying Platform, the place of execution. Even Immortals and Gods would have their magical Divine Ability stripped away if they came," An Ruyu said softly. "Young Hero Guo, be careful, the path ahead... remains extremely dangerous."

Yu Tunzhou remained silent, for he saw the illusory figures on the Immortal-Slaying Platform.

Some knelt on the ground, some roared to the sky, and some curled up in fear, covering their heads...

The faces of all the phantoms were blurred; only wails and despair surged forth like a tidal wave.

Just by standing there, Yu Tunzhou could feel a resentment desperately trying to penetrate his seven orifices.

Soon, Yu Tunzhou's gaze fell on the Immortal-Slaying Platform.

Could this be the "Immortal-Slaying Saber" used to slay Immortals and Gods back then?

It can even slay Immortals and Gods; just how sharp must this blade be!

"Walk."

They stepped onto an iron chain and headed towards the Immortal-Slaying Platform.

The closer one gets, the more one can feel the overwhelming aura of Blood Sha.

Just then, a loud bang came from the entrance to the secret passage behind them.

"Found it!"

Zhang Xuan's voice came through the secret passage, carrying both killing intent and excitement.

However, the first to emerge from the passage was not Zhang Xuan, his companion, or the demon, but rather the [Demonic Monk] Liaowu.

He didn't look at Yu Tunzhou; his gaze first fell on the graceful figure in white, as if he were examining a rare object.

Meanwhile, Yu Tunzhou and his companion had already stepped onto the Immortal-Slaying Platform.

That chilling, eerie feeling instantly seeped into their limbs and bones, causing their movements to stiffen.

An Ruyu quickly transmitted her voice. "Absolutely do not make a move! Suppress all instincts!"

Zhang Xuan glanced at Liaowu with apprehension, exchanged a look with Ning Li, and then stepped onto the iron chains on either side, chasing after the Immortal-Slaying Platform.

Upon seeing Yu Tunzhou slow down after stepping onto the high platform ahead, as if he were stuck in a quagmire, Zhang Xuan's gaze suddenly sharpened.

He flicked his spear, unleashing countless spear flowers. Sensing the suppression of the law, he frowned slightly, but his attack did not weaken. Instead, it became even more swift. He wielded the spear with his physical body, using a force as powerful as shattering the Void, and thrust it fiercely towards Yu Tunzhou's back!

The moment he stepped onto the Immortal-Slaying Platform, the broken sword stuck in the center suddenly and mysteriously disappeared.

The next moment, Zhang Xuan's momentum of becoming one with his spear vanished instantly, and the surroundings returned to silence, without any further sound.

Ning Li's face behind him was contorted with extreme fear.

In his eyes, he saw a severed head slowly sliding down his neck...

Zhang Xuan was decapitated!

Yu Tunzhou also noticed this. Just a moment ago, facing Zhang Xuan's full-force spear strike, if An Ruyu hadn't repeatedly reminded him, he would have already been unable to resist taking action to defend.

But at this moment...

He took a deep breath, his gaze fixed on the broken sword that had vanished for a moment and then quickly reappeared.

A few drops of blood still clung to the blade, rolling down the side and onto the ground of the platform.