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Chapter 212: Ninth Stage! A Powerful Opponent, Hard to Suppress! (Part 2)
Chapter 212: Ninth Stage! A Powerful Opponent, Hard to Suppress! (Part 2)
"
Long Ao Jiao glanced at him, her beautiful face twitching and trembling.
Lu Ming, Xiao Ling Er, Fan Jian Gang...
Almost everyone looked at him, even stopping the battle to do so.
In their eyes, admiration filled their gaze.
What was that look?
Song Ru, startled, straightened his chest, feeling pleased with himself.
I see, they know Long Ao Jiao's strength and are impressed that he dares to pursue her.
No problem, it must be so!
"Good..."
Long Ao Jiao responded with a smirk.
Trying to flirt with this young lady?
If you don't stop, I'll teach you a lesson.
Only this young lady flirts with women, and yet a man dares to flirt with me?
Pah!
...
The battle continued.
But almost everyone could see that Li Changkong was at his limit, barely holding on.
He could only rely on the Imperial Crown's defense, desperately enduring within its protective range.
The Bronze Immortal Palace shook violently, constantly pounding.
Both Imperial Armaments, both Divine Artifacts.
The Crown gained no advantage.
Almost everyone thought Li Changkong was about to perish, and the Sun Moon Immortal Dynasty would become history.
Many spectators sighed in awe.
"Hiss!"
"Li Changkong is done for!"
"If this continues, he won't last half a shichen. He'll be completely suppressed and killed."
"Even without the help of the Moon Embrace Sect's other freaks, or their assistants, it wouldn't take half a shichen. Not even half a zhuxiang, or even a moment, and he'd be killed!"
"It's true."
"Let me count, how many powerful cultivators..."
"Aside from the freaks of the Moon Embrace Sect, there's one Chaos Heavenly Boar, one Lu Ming, one Long Ao Jiao, one Song Ru..."
"If they joined forces, they might be able to fight a Ninth Stage cultivator, right?"
"I don't think so."
Someone disagreed, "Cultivation is about defying the heavens. Each small realm has a huge gap, and the gap between major realms is almost insurmountable."
"The higher the realm, the greater the difference."
"Even if they're all 'freaks', being able to defeat or even kill an Eighth Stage peak cultivator is already astonishing. Ninth Stage? Although the gap is only one stage, the increase in combat power is dozens of times greater?"
"It's not just about combat power, but also 'Immortal Energy'!"
"I've heard that the Ascension Realm is about preparing for 'Immortality', or it can be called 'Half-Immortal'. At this stage, although they're still human, they're no longer completely human."
"The Mystic Essence Energy within their bodies gradually transforms into Immortal Energy, and the quality and quantity of Immortal Energy far surpasses Mystic Essence Energy by dozens of times. The two are like stones and tofu, fundamentally incomparable."
"Yes..."
"And that's why, after the Ascension Realm, people often don't need to cultivate for long, but instead..."
"The Immortal Platform!"
"The Ascension Realm, or the Immortal Platform!"
"With each breakthrough to a small realm, it's like ascending to the previous stage Immortal Platform, getting closer to 'Immortality'."
"But even without reaching the Ascension Realm, their strength will still undergo a qualitative leap!"
"After all, Immortal Energy is truly astonishing. Even with just a trace, it's enough to easily crush those below the Ninth Stage. So I believe they're indeed freaks, but compared to the Ninth Stage, it's almost impossible."
"Makes sense."
The others responded in agreement.
"However, we're getting off-topic. The Sun Moon Immortal Dynasty doesn't have any Ninth Stage elders."
"That's true."
"The Sun Moon Immortal Dynasty is in such a state, if they had a Ninth Stage elder, he would've appeared long ago."
"It's indeed lamentable. With so many spectators like us, yet not a single Ninth Stage cultivator. The Sun Moon Immortal Dynasty has so many Eighth Stage cultivators, and even some at the peak, but not a single Ninth Stage."
"The path to immortality is difficult, and even more so for immortality..."
"Not just immortality, even reaching one or two stages of the Immortal Platform is extremely challenging."
"Talent, fortune, opportunities, and effort... Missing any one is a challenge."
At that moment, a spectator suddenly spoke up.
"Wanting to reach the Immortal Platform? It's indeed difficult, beyond words. But the Sun Moon Immortal Dynasty's lack of a Ninth Stage cultivator isn't because of that."
"Hmm?"
"What do you mean?"
"You... know their secret?"
"I know a bit!"
This person didn't hide it and said, "I've heard that the Sun Moon Immortal Dynasty's clan didn't originally have the surname Li! Their ancestor was named Wang Li!"
"This person was extremely powerful, not only with exceptional talent but also blessed with unparalleled fortune."
"It's said that this person possessed an Immortal Cauldron that could lead his entire clan to ascend together, which was astonishing. But it required a tremendous price. Afterward, due to unknown reasons, this Wang Li and the Wang Clan had a conflict with a powerful cultivator from a Sacred Land."
"Wang Li was indeed powerful. In that battle, he almost damaged the Sacred Land's vitality by a fraction. But in the end, the Sacred Land is still a Sacred Land, and no one has ever successfully challenged it, and so it was with Wang Li and the Wang Clan."
"In that battle, Wang Li died, and the Wang Clan was shattered, leaving only some distant bloodline survivors. The Immortal Cauldron was also shattered, and even its fragments were damaged, scattering across various places in the Immortal Martial Continent."
"After that, they didn't dare to keep the surname Wang and instead combined their ancestor's name, changing their surname to Li!"
"Then, after an unknown number of years, the Li Clan redeveloped, becoming the current Sun Moon Immortal Dynasty."
"Is that so?!"
Everyone was shocked.
"Wait, even if that's the case, what does it have to do with the Sun Moon Immortal Dynasty not having a Ninth Stage elder?"
"Yes, unless you're saying the original Wang Clan had one? But the current Sun Moon Immortal Dynasty isn't the same as the original Wang Clan."
"No! There's one more thing."
"That is, the Wang Clan wasn't just destroyed, but at the same time, they were cursed by a powerful cultivator from the Sacred Land!"
"All descendants of the Wang Clan's bloodline will forever be bound by this curse, unable to break through to the Ninth Stage."
Chapter: The Curse Continues
"The curse has persisted until now."
"Otherwise... this Sun Moon Immortal Dynasty, this Liyue family, might truly produce such a powerful Ninth Stage cultivator!"
"Hiss!!!"
The spectators were shocked, gasping in awe.
"In that case, Wang Li's talent and bloodline are truly exceptional, but it's a bit too much!"
"So many years have passed, yet a mere branch family member has grown to such a level."
"Astonishing!"
"Unfortunately, today is destined for destruction."
"Oh, fellow cultivator, how did you learn these details?"
"Me? Heh, I'm from the Central Region. I just happened to pass by and wanted to see the spectacle. This information isn't too secretive in the Central Region, so I know about it. It's not strange."
"So that's how it is!!!"
"It's actually a big shot from the Central Region?"
"My apologies, my apologies~"
"..."
As they chatted and praised each other, Li Changkong was already half-kneeling on the ground, his face as pale as paper.
The yellow robe he wore was already torn to shreds, making it impossible to discern his original appearance.
But at this moment, he was laughing.
A sinister smile.
"Hahaha."
"Too slow, too slow!"
"You... you're just a step too late."
"I win, and only I win!"
"Break!"
Boom! With a loud shout, the special small space exploded.
The sea of blood surged and then rapidly retracted, as the damaged Ascension Cauldron devoured it.
Inside the Ascension Cauldron, an unusually viscous dark red blood slowly overflowed.
"A change!"
At this moment.
Everyone's hearts pounded.
They knew something had changed.
Fortunately, Lu Ming and the others had always been vigilant and on guard, so they didn't panic.
"Go!"
Wang Teng raised his hand and unleashed the Artificial Sun Fist he had been brewing, but it was blocked by the Imperial Crown, unable to break through.
"Sword Eleven!"
Lu Ming also attacked again.
Even Long Aojiao didn't hold back, unleashing the Dominance Fist.
The giant sword on Song Ru's shoulder suddenly expanded, like a pillar smashing down...
At the same time, the Ferocious Ones also attacked, various kinds of attacks whistled towards Li Changkong.
Everyone knew something had changed, and Li Changkong's state was too strange. At this moment, the best choice was to take him down before he could 'transform', ensuring his safety.
Although they weren't all transmigrators, they all understood the terrible setting of 'invincibility during transformation'.
But they all understood this logic.
Unfortunately, it was useless! As Li Changkong stimulated the Imperial Crown, it was as if the crown was 'desperately' fighting, even if it meant self-damage or being struck by other Imperial Armaments, it would protect Li Changkong's safety at all costs!
Boom! Countless attacks erupted, making this area extremely 'intense'.
The dazzling divine light and scorching heat...
Directly making it impossible for anyone to observe, whether with their eyes or divine sense.
Under the dazzling light, Li Changkong tightly closed his eyes, feeling the Ascension Cauldron injecting 'power' into his body, his brows furrowing slightly.
"Not enough."
"Still not enough!"
"Although their strengths aren't weak, they aren't true Peerless Talents. The current Ascension Cauldron, not to mention leading our entire clan to ascend, even if it just pushes me into the Ninth Stage, it's still not enough."
"But even so, it's still not enough!"
A hint of anxiety flashed in his heart.
If they kept attacking like this, he would die! He had to think of a way.
Otherwise, wouldn't his clansmen have died in vain?
His Immortal Dynasty...
Boom! At this moment, the Imperial Crown seemed to wail.
Under the continuous attacks of Lu Ming and the others, even with three Imperial Armaments striking it, the crown, as an Imperial Armament itself, was struggling to hold on, constantly suffering damage.
"..."
Li Changkong gritted his teeth, making a firm decision.
"Old friend."
"..., don't blame me."
"I have no other choice."
He reached out, and the crown flew back to him. Moreover, he proactively removed all his defenses, allowing the crown to endure the relentless terrifying attacks of Lu Ming and the others.
Boom!!! Finally, the crown exploded, instantly shattering into countless fragments.
But at the same time, the Ascension Cauldron bloomed with immortal light, devouring the fragments.
In the next moment, an even more terrifying power was injected into his body.
Feeling the cultivation that had stagnated for thousands of years slowly increasing, Li Changkong finally smiled.
Boom!!! Lu Ming, the Ferocious Ones, Long Aojiao, and Xiao Ling'er's combined attacks struck, but Li Changkong didn't dodge or block, he just waved his hand lightly.
At this moment.
His appearance was a bit 'ridiculous'.
His clothes were tattered, like a beggar, with blood hanging from the corners of his mouth, and behind him, he carried a 'broken bronze cauldron'.
But...
His aura surged at this moment, as if he had reached the pinnacle!
Boom...
The attacks of the group were instantly dissolved, vanishing without a trace, as if they had never existed.
Whether it was sword qi, fist imprints, or even the invincible Artificial Sun Fist, none of them worked.
They were crushed and wiped out!
Even when the aftermath swept over, the group's faces changed, and they retreated dozens of miles before stabilizing their bodies.
"Ninth Stage?"
Fan Jianqiang was furious: "Die, die, die!"
Boom! Almost simultaneously.
Fan Jianqiang exploded.
Li Changkong, carrying the Ascension Cauldron, appeared in the spot where Fan Jianqiang had just been, his face cold: "You're too strange, you can't stay!"
The group: "..."
"Ninth Stage?
！”
Little Dragon Girl was greatly startled, "What?!"
"Elder, please help, they..."
"It's not the Ninth Stage."
The Elder, in her white gown that fluttered in the wind, remained composed and said calmly, "With the support of the broken Immortal Cauldron and the Blood Sacrifice, he temporarily possesses the power of the Ninth Stage."
"Or you could say, a temporary pseudo-Immortal Realm."
"However, in a short time, he does have the combat power of the Ninth Stage."
"Isn't that the same thing?!"
Little Dragon Girl became anxious, "Elder, please help!"
The Elder remained silent.
She just watched quietly.
...
Everyone heard the Elder's words.
At this moment, everyone understood what kind of state Li Changkong was in.
The trouble was, whether it was the true Ninth Stage or a pseudo-Ninth Stage, whether it was long-term or temporary, he possessed the power of the Ninth Stage. With the boost from Immortal Energy, the gap was so huge that it was almost absurd.
"Idiot!"
Dragon Arrogance cursed, "Are you really going to die?!"
In her eyes, Fan Jian Gang should not have died.
After all, she had fought and fought without killing him.
But at this moment, there was no response.
This made Dragon Arrogance frown and say coldly, "Let me handle this!"
After all...
This girl had already put on a show.
Just now, she was talking about how no one could match her, but now, this temporary pseudo-Ninth Stage...
Surely, she could at least fight them.
"No time for that!"
She took a deep breath.
At this moment, she decided to hold back no longer.
Whether it was a temporary or permanent, he did have the power of the Ninth Stage. With the support of Immortal Energy, the gap was so huge that it was almost absurd.
"Die!"
"Supreme Wheel of Life and Death Halberd!"
Dragon Arrogance held the halberd with both hands, and in an instant, she activated the Wheel of Life and Death, infusing her attacks with the Wheel of Life and Death and Supreme Light, striking towards Li Changkong!
Wherever the halberd's edge passed, it was as if all things were undergoing the Wheel of Life and Death, various scenes playing out.
The halberd directly aimed for Li Changkong's forehead.
But...
Li Changkong didn't dodge, and just as the halberd's edge was about to reach his forehead, he slowly raised his right hand.
It seemed slow, but in reality, it was like a 'teleportation'.
Clack!
Li Changkong made a 'thumbs up' gesture, but with the Wheel of Life and Death, the halberd's edge was firmly clamped, unable to advance even a fraction.
"What?!"
Dragon Arrogance's expression changed slightly.
Just as he was about to strike, Li Changkong's thumb pressed down on his index finger, and a cracking sound echoed.
Ding!
The halberd's edge and body instantly cracked inch by inch.
The cracks continued to spread.
Dragon Arrogance saw this and let go, but she was still a step too late, and a trace of crimson blood overflowed from her lips, dripping onto the ground.
Her expression turned gloomy.
This gap was too huge!
"Is this... the power of the Ninth Stage?"
At this moment, Li Changkong felt a surge of pleasure, almost unable to hold back a moan.
If it were before, he would have had to use all his tricks to receive this attack, but now, it was so easy, as simple as eating, drinking, or jumping.
The gap was too great, this gap was truly too great.
"If I had known earlier, if I had known earlier..."
He regretted it at this moment.
If he had known earlier, he would have ruthlessly sacrificed his entire clan, blood sacrificed the entire Sun Moon Immortal Dynasty, to let himself truly step into the Ninth Stage, with one foot on the Immortal Platform, overlooking all living beings!
It was too late now.
Now, he could only carry the broken Immortal Cauldron, temporarily placing half a foot on the Immortal Platform, possessing the power of the Ninth Stage, and fought against them.
"No time for that!"
A gust of wind howled.
Everyone's expressions turned ugly.
Li Changkong lifted his head, and in an instant, he moved! He flashed and appeared beside Ya Ya, kicking out.
Ya Ya's expression changed, and her delicate fist struck out, hitting the Bronze Immortal Palace.
Bang!
The Ferocious One's fist shattered, and the Bronze Immortal Palace trembled, leaving a mark where the attack landed!
"Be careful!"
Song Ru threw out two Imperial Armaments, a great sword smashing down towards the Bronze Immortal Palace.
But Li Changkong struck out with two fists, sending the sword flying and leaving fist imprints on it. The sound of the impact seemed to echo for tens of thousands of miles.
"Imperial Armaments are indeed divine artifacts."
"But ordinary Imperial Armaments are just those crafted by Ninth Stage cultivators. Now, I have stepped onto the Immortal Platform, and you, a Seventh Stage cultivator, try to block me with an ordinary Imperial Armament. It won't work!"
Song Ru's face turned green.
Damn it!
This bastard was showing off.
It was just a temporary pseudo-Ninth Stage...
But at this moment, he truly had no good way to deal with this.
Lu Ming's brows furrowed, "Let's join forces!"
Everyone could see that Li Changkong's strength was off the charts.
There was no chance in a one-on-one fight, the only option was to join forces, and maybe they could fight to the death.
(End of Chapter)
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