Chapter 108: Return, Blocking Immortal Artifacts with Bare Hands

Chapter 108: Return, Blocking Immortal Artifacts with Bare Hands

At this moment, a blade of light tore through the eternal chaos, a vague figure breaking through the void and appearing in the distance, its phoenix cry resonating through the heavens.

"Heavens, could it be the Undying Phoenix?!"

Shouts of surprise echoed across the universe as people witnessed a massive phoenix soaring through the sky, extinguishing star rivers that could not impede its flight.

"The Undying Heaven Sovereign!"

"Indeed, he hasn’t died. He still lives, living up to his name of ‘Undying.’”

"If he’s still alive, what about the Eastern Sovereign? What was the outcome of that battle? Did that woman really die?"

The world was in turmoil, especially the sovereigns in the forbidden zones, who all showed understanding expressions. They couldn’t help but think of the Eastern Sovereign, the woman who had once captivated the ages.

Of course, they didn’t have to speculate much, as Shaohua didn’t hide her aura. The aura of a supreme emperor was revealed.

A sword summoned, causing the entire universe to tremble.

"Clang!"

In the immortal pond of the Jade Pool, a long sword emerged, initially appearing ancient and simple, but upon closer inspection, it shimmered with six different glows.

One side of the sword depicted mountains, rivers, and vegetation, while the other side showed the sun, moon, and stars. It now radiated a brilliant light.

The immortal sword resonated, its radiance illuminating the ages. This was Shaohua’s primary weapon, her path to enlightenment, and the one she had poured the most effort into, nearing the level of an immortal artifact.

"The ruthless one encountered an unexpected transformation in her fifth life. Am I about to follow in her footsteps? This life’s new beginning and attempts at enlightenment are all for naught."

Shaohua mused to herself, sighing lightly, but with no hint of regret.

In life, one must act with purpose and restraint.

Her path was to be true to her own heart.

If the previous situation could still be tolerated, the turmoil in the forbidden zones could be quelled by Xu Kong, Heng Yu, and the Three Sage Bodies.

But when the Divine Ruins intervened, she had no choice but to act.

It wasn’t that she was hesitant or unwilling to abandon this life’s attempts. She hoped others could still find their own paths.

Shaohua didn’t want to interfere too much. She didn’t take Heng Yu and Xu Kong as disciples, but only gifted the former an ancient scripture and explained the principles of space and time to the latter. That was all.

Everyone has their own path to walk, each one the protagonist of their own life. Heng Yu remained a man of many talents, and Xu Kong’s fate remained tumultuous. These were their own choices, and she chose to respect them.

At this moment, Shaohua also chose to follow her heart, making her own decision, and recalling her past enlightenment.

She was prepared to turn the world upside down if necessary!

This day had already shocked the masses countless times, but when the Undying Heaven Sovereign and the Eastern Sovereign reappeared in the world, they were once again stunned.

Shaohua summoned the sword, but the Mortal Realm Sword did not fall into her hands. Instead, it turned and attacked the Undying Heaven Sovereign.

The chaotic sword energy flowed like water, spreading out, immensely sharp, and cleaving through the heavens.

This time, the sword and the blade clashed, and the Undying Heaven Blade shattered into 108 pieces, the outcome clear.

The true form of the Undying Heaven Sovereign did not appear; he only used an avatar to try to reclaim the Immortal Bell.

He had just ambushed Xu Kong from behind, almost successfully reclaiming the Immortal Bell, when that woman appeared again.

"Do you want to take back the Immortal Bell?" the deity within the Mortal Realm Sword asked calmly, perfectly mimicking its master’s clear voice.

Not far away, the Immortal Bell floated in the universe, unclaimed by anyone. The avatar of the Undying Heaven Sovereign stood with his hands behind his back.

His expression was grave, knowing that this accursed woman was still alive and had been secretly opposing him all along.

"Since you want it, take it." The Mortal Realm Sword did not obstruct his actions, allowing the Undying Heaven Sovereign to take the Immortal Bell.

"Just a mere sword, and you dare to be so arrogant. Who gave you such confidence!" The avatar of the Undying Heaven Sovereign, now wielding the Immortal Bell, became exceedingly arrogant and began to suppress it.

Although he couldn’t erase the inner mark for now, it was clear that the other’s true form was also preoccupied.

If he could destroy the other’s weapon, it would be a great satisfaction, and he could use it to recast the Undying Heaven Blade.

Just as Shaohua’s true form stepped out of the Big Dipper and recalled her past enlightenment,

On the ancient Purple Star, in the most important temples of the Yin and Solar Theocracy, two figures vanished simultaneously.

"You are still so self-righteous, even your avatar is the same. If that’s the case, dare you face me in battle?!"

An avatar from the Solar Theocracy appeared, radiating an intensely yang and righteous aura, like a reborn Solar Sovereign. His presence was like the midday sun, brilliant and glorious, illuminating the vast universe.

"As you wish!" The avatar of the Undying Heaven Sovereign’s face was incredibly grim. This battle was inevitable, another contest between him and the Eastern Sovereign, and he would not bow in defeat.

The Solar Sovereign wielded the Mortal Realm Sword, like a female warrior, and said with a smile and a sigh, "Holding the sunset blood sword, the immortal bell rings as the Eastern Sovereign returns, laughing and singing, I will not regret while the supreme regrets!"

After more than fifty thousand years, the two avatars met unexpectedly, resuming their ancient divine battle.

On the other side, Shaohua’s Yin avatar quietly appeared on the battlefield with the Longevity Celestial Sovereign, Xiao Zi Cheng, and Xiao Yan.

She held a long banner, blocking the Heaven-Piercing Nether Relic, which had transformed into an immortal artifact, and sent the two Perfect Sage Bodies to support the others.

Xiao Zi Cheng and Xiao Yan exchanged a glance and decided to trust the Eastern Sovereign. Xiao Zi Cheng went to assist the Emperor of the Void, while Xiao Yan fought alongside the Perfect Sage Body, Lin Dong.

The Void had been using the Immortal Bell to suppress two Ascended Supremes, but was ambushed by the Undying Heaven Sovereign, which led to his injuries and a failed attempt.

Now, even without the Immortal Bell, the assistance of the Perfect Sage Body allowed him to once again overpower the two opponents. One of the Ascended Supremes was heavily wounded and had fallen from his realm, making his defeat only a matter of time.

Lin Dong also felt a significant reduction in pressure. Previously, he had been injured in his battle against the Longevity Celestial Sovereign and had barely managed to hold off one of the Supremes while wounded. With the two great Sage Bodies now attacking from both sides, the Undying Mountain Supreme found it increasingly difficult to escape and might be forced to reach his ultimate ascension.

"Immortality isn’t something you can achieve in this manner", the Yin Manifestation of Shaohua said to the Heaven-Piercing Nether Relic.

She exuded a profoundly yin and gentle aura, as if the Yin Human Emperor had been reborn. The banner in her hand emitted a faint power that seemed to counter the Nether Relic, making it highly unusual.

"I am the Master of the Immortal Tomb, the Longevity Celestial Sovereign. How dare you, a mere child, lecture me?!" The Nether Relic trembled violently, and the cold, icy voice of the Longevity Celestial Sovereign rang out from within.

"A man who loses his heart becomes a cold, lifeless object, while a beast that sheds its skin sits high above the world." The Yin Manifestation said calmly.

"Immortality requires self-transcendence. Someone who relies on periodically harvesting the lives of millions to prolong their existence does not deserve to speak of longevity, much less aspire to immortality. Pitiful, shameful, and laughable!"

The two clashed in a terrifying battle, the most fearsome confrontation imaginable.

Gales of yin wind howled, and the cries of ghosts and gods filled the air, sending chills down the spines of all who heard. Strange and eerie scenes appeared, and the air was thick with a foul wind and bloody rain. Black lightning streaked across the sky, and thunder roared incessantly. Vast legions of ghost soldiers could be seen marching across the starry expanse, their destination unknown.

As for Shaohua’s true self, she stood alone before the Four Divine Ruins Sovereigns and the Immortal Artifact Wasteland Pagoda.

She was ethereal and divine, standing proudly with her three thousand strands of black hair dancing in the wind. With no unnecessary movements, she simply raised her alabaster hand to form a seal.

A terrifying aura enveloped the world, the great Dao fluctuating wildly, and the energy of creation and destruction surged, as if the universe itself was about to be reborn.

Shaohua’s fingers glowed with a radiant divine light, and a hazy image emerged, like another vast universe manifesting. This was the inner landscape of her being, reflecting her inner world.

Within, the Myriad Creation Cauldron, the Bronze Immortal Palace, and the Immortal Bell floated, and incantations materialized, briefly revealing the essence of other divine artifacts.

"Crack!"

She met the descending Wasteland Pagoda with a single palm.

"Foolish dreamer!" the Four Divine Ruins Sovereigns roared in fury. A mere individual dared to face an Immortal Artifact with bare hands, defying all norms.

A thunderous boom echoed, the impact shaking heaven and earth. Shaohua surged upward, her power shaking the past, present, and future, nearly collapsing the universe itself.

This was an incomprehensible collision, an explosion of divine light that pierced the heavens.

The Wasteland Pagoda shook, while Shaohua stood firm as a mountain, though her palm, which had been behind her back, was now slightly red and numb.

This was nothing short of a myth—someone had actually used bare hands to intercept an Immortal Artifact!

"Impossible, this is impossible!" the Beast God howled to the sky, his eyes wide as bells.

"Are you human or divine?!" the Thunder God was even more terrified. To face an Immortal Artifact with bare hands—was this even a human?

The remaining Lord of the Divine Ruins and another Divine Ruins Sovereign did not shout, but their faces turned ashen.

They had intended to watch the others fight to the death, relying on the power of the Wasteland Pagoda to avoid risks and claim the spoils at the end. But they never expected that the seemingly weakened cat, who would have been in a dire state even if still alive, was actually the most terrifying prehistoric beast, lying in wait to reveal its terrifying fangs upon emergence.

"This is nothing; the Imperial Sovereign could do it, and so can I", Shaohua said calmly.

Once, the Imperial Sovereign had been blocked on the path to immortality, with enemies obstructing his path and several imperial experts attacking him. Even with Immortal Artifacts targeting him, he remained unscathed.

The battle was about to erupt, with both sides engaging in fierce combat.

Shaohua used her techniques of Existence, Non-Existence, and Eternity in quick succession, while the Wasteland Pagoda pressed down on all worlds, shaking the past, present, and future. The place was enveloped in a web of myriad Dao principles, with chaotic energy surging and the great Dao itself being eroded.

"Buzz!!!"

The Wasteland Pagoda trembled violently, suffering repeated blows. Though it remained intact, it was ultimately thrown back.

The Four Divine Ruins Sovereigns staggered backward, coughing up blood uncontrollably.

This was the result of them collectively driving the Wasteland Pagoda, which had absorbed most of the force. Otherwise, any one of them alone would have been unable to withstand such a blow and might have been nearly killed by a single palm.

"Immortal Artifacts are impressive, but the wielders are not", Shaohua said truthfully.

Upon hearing such an evaluation from the Eastern Sovereign, the Four Divine Ruins Sovereigns spat out large mouthfuls of blood, their eyes blazing with rage.

This was a level of contempt and disregard that was almost beyond comprehension. Only the Immortal Artifact mattered, only the Wasteland Pagoda was of any concern, while they, the four of them, were completely ignored.

But this was the undeniable truth.

"Do not hesitate. Now is the time for a final, desperate battle!" the Lord of the Divine Ruins roared.

(End of Chapter)

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