Chapter 3161: Northern War God Versus Xuan Yuan Lian
"Boom!"
The armor on Moluo Ancient God's wrist shattered, divine blood splattering everywhere.
Light and the Sword Dao merged, forming a crescent-shaped arc of light.
That house-sized palm, including Xiang Chunan pinched within its five fingers, was sent flying amidst scorching hot blood.
"Courting death!"
Moluo Ancient God's pupils erupted with endless divine flames of fury. Seemingly unable to feel pain, he ignored his severed arm and surged divine energy outward, slamming heavily into Zhang Ruochen.
Like an invisible divine wall crashing against him, Zhang Ruochen's body uncontrollably plummeted downward.
At the same time, the War Ancestor Divine Axe swung out.
Zhang Ruochen was prepared. While falling, he stabilized his divine soul and summoned the Bodhi Tree.
Buddhist light blazed brilliantly, evolving into a golden Buddhist realm world.
But it couldn't hold.
The War Ancestor Divine Axe cleaved through the Buddhist realm world and struck Zhang Ruochen.
The power of the divine artifact erupted, rendering all defensive measures useless.
"Boom!"
The divine axe struck Zhang Ruochen's left shoulder, breaking through the defensive power of the Buddha Emperor Relic. His physical body exploded like golden ceramic. In the next instant, Zhang Ruochen's body burst apart, splitting into two halves of skeletal remains and a cloud of blood mist.
The skeleton was cleaved in two.
Just as Moluo Ancient God was about to strike a second axe, the Divine Tree Connecting the Heavens, unleashed by Xuan Yuan Lian from the golden chariot, swept across the void and struck him heavily.
With a bang, Moluo Ancient God's massive divine body was sent flying, his armor shattering into pieces.
All the defensive divine formations within the armor were completely destroyed.
In truth, when Zhang Ruochen's sword struck Moluo Ancient God's wrist, Xuan Yuan Lian had launched his attack almost simultaneously, which was why it was so timely.
Zangjin Baihu and Putuo Ancient Buddha were slightly slower, but their two powerful divine forces landed on Moluo Ancient God in quick succession just as he was sent flying.
Moluo Ancient God spat out two mouthfuls of blood, a sunken tiger claw mark appearing on his back.
Before he could regroup his divine energy, Xuan Yuan Lian manipulated the Radiant Divine Sword, slashing out a river of sword light that split his physical body diagonally in two. Divine blood cascaded like a waterfall, staining the Void World red.
Only then did Chi Yao arrive before Zhang Ruochen.
Zhang Ruochen's shattered body had already reformed, restored to its original state, appearing as if he had never been injured. But his face was pale, clearly indicating severe wounds.
When he decided to save Xiang Chunan, Zhang Ruochen had anticipated this outcome.
But Zhang Ruochen was confident that with the Buddha Emperor Relic, White Cang Blood Earth, and the Heart of Truth, even if his physical body were shattered ten times by Moluo Ancient God, he would not fall.
Thus, he could afford this price.
"I am indestructible and immortal."
Moluo Ancient God's severed hand quickly dispersed strands of blood energy, condensing into a human form, about to become a doppelganger.
For a powerhouse like him, even a single drop of blood could condense into a powerful doppelganger.
"Boom!"
The Pure Yang Divine Sword slashed over, flames blazing and sword energy surging.
With a scream, the doppelganger formed from the severed hand exploded, refined into nothingness by the Pure Yang sword energy.
All blood energy and divine soul were annihilated.
Feng Yan's body was already tattered. Holding the Pure Yang Divine Sword, his body trembled, but a smile appeared on his face because Xiang Chunan had been rescued by Xuan Yuan Qing, who was protecting him within a radiant cloud of light.
At this moment, the voice of the Pure Yang Divine Sword's artifact spirit sounded in Feng Yan's ears: "That Master Yuan Chen is Zhang Ruochen."
Feng Yan was shocked, staring at the direction of Chi Yao and Zhang Ruochen, saying, "This... how could it be..."
"Your divine soul is too weak, naturally unable to detect that subtle change in power. But just now, when his body was shattered by the War Ancestor Divine Axe, a flaw finally appeared. However, his methods are extremely clever, not like anything of this world. Besides me, I suspect only Xuan Yuan Lian could sense it," said the sword spirit.
"Yes, only Big Brother would be willing to pay such a price to save Chu Nan." Feng Yan sighed, his eyes reddening.
Such a brother, bound by deep loyalty, was even better than a blood relative.
Suddenly, Feng Yan felt a surge of divine power of the same origin flowing into his body, helping him heal his injuries.
Turning back, he saw his sister Feng Xi, and his heart ached.
Big Brother was perfect in every way, so why did he have to trouble his sister?
Last time it was Qing Pingzi, who had already harmed her greatly. This time, he had transformed into Master Yuan Chen, trying to persuade her to become a nun.
Was this his way of solving problems?
In the distant Void World, a change occurred. A war hammer flew in from the Real World, flashing with black lightning, carrying a cloud of Shura battle energy, and collided with the Radiant Divine Sword, producing a resounding divine sound.
The two divine artifacts seemed to split the Void World in two, the resulting divine power tide forcing all the Heavenly Court gods back.
The war hammer flew back into the hands of Ni Xuan Bei Shi.
Her long hair flowed like a waterfall river, her battle robe tight, her graceful and slender figure full of curves, appearing very petite compared to the war hammer in her hand. Her aura was fierce, a true female war god.
Ni Xuan Bei Shi glanced at Moluo Ancient God, whose divine body was reforming, and said coldly, "Who told you to charge into Red Gate Star? Fighting Xuan Yuan Lian—are you worthy?"
Moluo Ancient God was severely injured, his aura declining sharply. Not daring to offend Ni Xuan Bei Shi, he swallowed her words.
Although he was fond of women, and Ni Xuan Bei Shi could be considered a peerless beauty of heaven and earth, no one in the entire Hell Realm dared to treat her as just a woman.
Bei Shi was like a beast—this was no empty saying.
The golden chariot moved forward, the Radiant Divine Sword floating above it. Xuan Yuan Lian's voice was deep and heavy: "Today, I, this young master, will definitely take Moluo's life. Bei Shi, you cannot stop me."
"Making bold threats—who can't? Xuan Yuan Lian, do you believe I can kill all the Heavenly Court gods present except you?"
Black lightning emanated densely from the war hammer in Ni Xuan Bei Shi's hand, forming a sea of lightning, violent and rampant. Thick battle energy condensed into a Real World within the Void World.
This was an ability only Boundless Realm gods possessed!
Although she was not Boundless, she could already do it.
"Whoosh!"
The Radiant Divine Sword struck first, but not at Ni Xuan Bei Shi. Instead, it slashed into the void not far from Chi Yao and Zhang Ruochen, forcing the hidden Wu Da Ren to reveal himself.
Wu Da Ren formed hand seals with both hands, like a shield, blocking the Radiant Divine Sword's strike, and laughed, "Truly the son of the Heavenly Venerable. Your spiritual power is so strong, I fear it's not inferior to mine."
The atmosphere suddenly became tense.
Both Ni Xuan Bei Shi and Wu Da Ren were top-tier experts of the Hell Realm. With the two of them appearing together, plus Moluo Ancient God, this lineup could rampage freely below the Boundless Realm.
From within the golden chariot, Xuan Yuan Lian said, "Come on, all of you together."
Wu Da Ren transmitted to Ni Xuan Bei Shi and Moluo Ancient God: "A large number of Heavenly Court gods have already arrived. We must leave immediately."
"You go first. I'll hold the rear."
Ni Xuan Bei Shi leaped straight up, her face alternating between light and dark under the black lightning's illumination, her killing intent as heavy as if Asura had been reborn.
A single hammer strike descended, aimed directly at the golden chariot.
The Sea of Time and the illusory Heavenly River that Xuan Yuan Lian had condensed were instantly smashed apart.
Countless inscriptions emerged on the surface of the golden chariot, condensing into a golden war city that collided directly with the war hammer.
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
...
Black and golden light continuously clashed in the Void World, the sounds like war drums, causing even gods' eardrums to ache.
Too fierce—no flashy divine abilities, just a head-on collision of brute force.
Chi Yao and Zhang Ruochen had already retreated from the Void World, but they could still faintly hear the collision sounds of the war hammer and golden chariot, their minds buzzing.
Zhang Ruochen noticed Feng Yan, Feng Xi, Qing Si Xue, Jing Xiu, and other gods arriving, and said to Chi Yao, "Don't expose me. Just say my divine soul was severely wounded."
After speaking, Zhang Ruochen pretended to faint, limply hanging onto Chi Yao.
Chi Yao knew he wanted to avoid Feng Xi, so she cooperated, supporting him and saying to the gods, "Master Yuan Chen's divine soul was wounded by Moluo's War Ancestor Axe. He needs some time to recuperate. Don't worry, everyone. The master's cultivation is profound; though the injury is severe, it's not life-threatening."
Qing Si Xue said, "The master was injured saving Chu Nan. He must be sent back to the second Starry Sky Defense Line immediately. I'll rush back to the Truth Divine Temple and get healing divine pills."
"Chi Yao Great God, leave Master Yuan Chen to me. I'll take care of him." Feng Xi walked over, supporting Zhang Ruochen's other arm, her eyes full of concern and respect.
Master Yuan Chen not only could save people from suffering but was also willing to sacrifice himself for others.
With such character, who in the world could match him?
Qing Si Xue said, "Now that the Hell Realm gods are rampant, Chi Yao Great God must guard Red Gate Star. Entrusting Master Yuan Chen to Senior Sister Feng Xi would be for the best."
Chi Yao glanced at Qing Si Xue. Weren't you going back to the Truth Divine Temple to get healing divine pills? Why haven't you left yet? Meddling.
Qing Si Xue sensed Chi Yao's unfriendly gaze and was puzzled, not knowing how she had offended her.
Chi Yao said, "Whether I stay or leave—is that for a Lower Position God like you to decide?"
The atmosphere was awkward!
Qing Si Xue was speechless, thinking to herself, This Empress Chi Yao is indeed hard to get along with. I was just making a suggestion based on the current situation.
Chi Yao directly took Zhang Ruochen and headed toward the Space Teleportation Array on Red Gate Star.
A large number of Heavenly Court experts had gathered and charged into the Void World, so whether she and Zangjin Baihu stayed on Red Gate Star was no longer important. More crucially, Chi Yao understood the real reason Zhang Ruochen was pretending to be seriously injured.
Zhang Ruochen wanted her to take him into the second Starry Sky Defense Line of the Heavenly Court.
Every cultivator returning from the Starry Sky Battlefield had to pass through the Truth Divine Mirror's inspection before entering the defense line.
If Zhang Ruochen wasn't injured, how could he avoid the Truth Divine Mirror?
He could only use the excuse of injury to hide in Chi Yao's Divine Realm World.
Even so, it would still be difficult to fool the Truth Divine Mirror, because the Truth Divine Mirror would also probe a god's Divine Realm World. There was no other way; this was the only method to minimize the risk of Hell Realm gods infiltrating the defense line.
For Zhang Ruochen to deceive the Truth Divine Mirror, he would naturally need the God-Defying Stele and the "Sixth Patriarch's Zen Meditation Diagram."
(End of Chapter)