Chapter 26: Nether Relics and Immortal Cauldrons

Chapter 26: Nether Relics and Immortal Cauldrons

A towering black figure stepped forward, clad in a Nethersteel Battleplate, one hand gripping a Blackgold Shield, the other wielding a Celestial Halberd. His eyes glinted with the coldest of lights as he charged toward Wu Ning.

"Yanluo Emperor, no, you’re not him. Ha, looks like he still hasn’t recovered from his old wounds and is just using your battle armor to join the fight. You dead spirits are truly relentless!"

Wu Ning sneered, his presence as grand as a mountain, his body tall and imposing.

He struck with a powerful punch, his body erupting with the most terrifying Vitalblood Qi, clashing head-on with the razor-sharp Celestial Halberd in a fierce battle against the ancient emperor of the Underworld.

The two collided, Cosmic Laws and Primordial Dao roaring in the clash, a confrontation of personal will and invincible resolve.

The Sovereigns’ battle was terrifying to the extreme, a clash not only of physical strength and Divine Souls but also of their life experiences and insights, all erupting in an instant, shaking the entire cosmos.

"Clang!!"

A deafening sound, the brightest light exploded from the center where the punch met the Blackgold Shield, spreading in all directions, engulfing the starry sky. Countless galaxies collapsed, and countless stars turned to dust.

This was a desolate star region, but the terrifying battle vibrations stirred the entire universe.

A Sovereign’s battle could suppress the Primordial Dao of an entire world, and it was naturally sensed by the most powerful cultivators.

"What’s happening? What’s going on?"

"This is a battle between Sovereigns, a rare occurrence throughout history. I didn’t expect it to happen in this era!"

The world trembled. The Western Emperor’s companion was battling the Underworld Sovereign, an event with immense repercussions, shaking the entire cosmos.

The world-shattering punch beam was accompanied by a blood-red light, blood splattering for three thousand miles, revealing stark white bones.

The Blackgold Shield itself let out a mournful wail, instantly dimming, a clear punch mark appearing on its surface, the shield slightly dented and nearly slipping from the grip.

The Underworld Sovereign was also in no better shape, his left hand, which held the Blackgold Shield, hanging limp, his arm bone clearly shattered, forcing him to take a few steps back.

"Are you waiting for what? Act quickly, don’t let the Western Emperor catch up!" the Underworld Sovereign rasped.

He was not alone; this was a meticulously planned ambush, and they needed to ensure success. One-on-one combat was not a surefire strategy.

"Such a grand spectacle, two Sovereigns emerging simultaneously to assassinate me alone." Wu Ning roared, his Vitalblood Qi surging, the injured hand glowing, the wound healing rapidly.

The injury was from the backlash of an Imperial Armament, yet he had healed it in an instant, a remarkable feat. It was not just due to his formidable constitution but also because he had cultivated the Zhe Clan’s Secret Art.

"Such a physique, brimming with Vitalblood Qi, truly a divine elixir of the human world." Another voice echoed, accompanied by a Sacred Wheel shrouded in Immortal light, tearing through the vast universe.

The Sacred Wheel was black and crystalline, radiating a sacred yet ominous aura.

This was the Heaven-Piercing Underworld Relic, just a step away from being a true Immortal Artifact, a near-immortal relic of immense sanctity and a harbinger of death.

A bearded titan stood on the other side of the galaxy, holding a Divine Bow.

It was his use of the Heaven-Piercing Underworld Relic that had cursed Wu Ning without warning earlier.

Now, the Sacred Wheel slowly rotated, revealing scenes of the Underworld, displaying countless symbols of the Primordial Dao, casting even more terrifying curses upon Wu Ning.

Various Dao symbols flickered, their power immense, capable of wounding an emperor, appearing out of nowhere to encircle Wu Ning on the other side.

"I am the Corpse Emperor, and today I take your life!"

The Corpse Emperor announced his name. At his level, he reigned supreme, only revealing his identity to those who could match his might. This was also a form of respect for his fallen foes.

As he spoke, his hands never halted. He drew back his bow, the string taut like a full moon.

An endless sea of Corpse Qi descended from the heavens, forming an immense arrow, vast and boundless, its length unknown, submerging the shattered star rivers.

The Corpse Emperor released his arrow, aiming straight for Wu Ning's head.

The moment the bowstring released, a world-shattering killing intent surged forth, a torrent of malevolent energy engulfing the sky. A beam of World-Annihilation shot out.

The Heaven-Piercing Underworld Relic hanging beside him trembled, emitting countless beams of light that all converged on the arrow, sharpening its edge and enhancing its deadly force, ensuring a fatal strike.

The Corpse Emperor laughed maniacally, this power bringing back memories of his invincible days, utterly captivating.

This arrow, even the ancient emperors and sovereigns in their prime would find hard to withstand, let alone a mere cultivator who had yet to achieve the Dao.

"Thud!"

Wu Ning was once again cursed by the Heaven-Piercing Underworld Relic, his body emitting waves of purplish-black qi, leaving him weak and powerless.

It felt just like when he had exhausted himself making children with his wife.

This was truly an evil curse!

Thinking of this, he grew furious.

A real man couldn’t admit he was weak!

Seeing the curse enveloping him and the death arrow approaching, Wu Ning dared not be overconfident. He finally revealed his trump card.

A suit of battle armor appeared on his body, crafted from Phoenix-Blood Crimson Gold, a material of immortal quality. It shone brilliantly, as if a divine phoenix had shed its blood, radiating a brilliant light.

This was not the weapon he originally forged.

Originally, he had created an axe, but for this battle, he had spent immense effort to reforge it.

The battle armor was primarily made of Phoenix-Blood Crimson Gold, but he also fused all the Immortal Metal he had collected, layering it on top. He even inserted the Immortal Treasures Chart into the inner layers, striving for an indestructible defense.

The Indestructible Golden Physique clad in battle armor, nothing else mattered but the flesh!

The Heaven-Piercing Underworld Relic manifested the symbols of the Primordial Dao, shattering and bursting with light more brilliant than the star rivers.

On the side, the Underworld Sovereign, wielding the Blackgold Shield, seized the opportunity to strike. The Celestial Halberd gleamed, dividing the yin and yang of the Dao, cleaving down at Wu Ning.

The most terrifying threat came from the death arrow the Corpse Emperor had been preparing. It was a Life-Sundering Grand Art, the most fearsome of forbidden arcane methods.

The Corpse Emperor had transformed from a corpse into a living being and then ascended to emperor through the path of corpses. Such a unique existence had its own terrifying aspects.

This arrow condensed the Corpse Qi he had accumulated over countless years, both his own and that gained from slaughtering countless beings, further enhanced by the Heaven-Piercing Underworld Relic. It was terrifying to the extreme!

The two Underworld Sovereigns, armed with the Heaven-Piercing Underworld Relic, unleashed the Life-Sundering Grand Art, aiming to kill the Indestructible Golden Physique.

This strike was certain to succeed, unstoppable by anyone!

However, when the radiant light faded and the dust settled, a tall and imposing figure still stood firm.

It was Wu Ning. He had not fallen, somehow defusing the deadly situation.

The death arrow from the Corpse Emperor had touched Wu Ning's forehead, but at the critical moment, a green divine light erupted from his third eye.

(End of Chapter)

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