Chapter 29: Four Against Two, the Advantage is Mine!

Chapter 29: Four Against Two, the Advantage is Mine!

The Corpse Emperor exerted all his strength, even sacrificing his imperial weapon, to create a gap in the Spirit Treasure Slaying Formation.

But just as he escaped, before he could even smile, the Western Empress arrived and slapped him back into the formation with a powerful strike.

"..."

The Western Empress waved her hand, and the flying killing blade returned to her, shimmering like a streak of light.

What followed was no surprise. She took control of the formation herself, and despite the Corpse Emperor’s desperate ultimate sublimation, he could not resist, gradually falling into a disadvantage.

If not for the Heaven-Reaching Nether Treasure’s extraordinary power, nearly reaching the level of an immortal artifact, the Corpse Emperor would have been subdued already.

"Is this the Underworld’s true strength? What a remarkable Heaven-Reaching Nether Treasure, surpassing the realm of imperial weapons, almost becoming an immortal artifact!"

The Western Empress stared at the wheel-like nether artifact, her admiration evident, but she made no mention of the Corpse Emperor.

The Corpse Emperor did not want to speak to this woman. He had no time for anything else, as he was being targeted mercilessly, on the verge of falling from his peak.

Ultimate sublimation was only a momentary glory. Even if he returned to his peak, it was like a setting sun, its light fading, about to end, counting down the final moments of his life.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the galaxy, Wu Ning quickly defeated his opponent, an ancient and decrepit Underworld Sovereign who had not even revealed his name and was beaten to death with a flurry of punches.

"Cough, cough, those damned Underworld spirits again, truly persistent." Wu Ning cursed.

When his wife had achieved enlightenment, the Yama Emperor from the Underworld had emerged to obstruct her. Now, two Sovereigns were here to assassinate him. What grudge did they have?

"You’re injured." The Western Empress directed a thread of her consciousness, showing concern.

"It’s nothing serious. The old man brought three imperial weapons, but he was too old. This battle was truly exhilarating!"

Wu Ning grinned, coughing up blood, and then pulled out the True Dragon Immortality Elixir and began to eat it raw.

For a moment, he felt as if he was about to achieve enlightenment and become an emperor, his strength so overwhelming that it felt almost alien.

"You don’t have to push yourself so hard, I..." The Western Empress sighed softly.

"How can a man admit he can’t do it?!" Wu Ning’s brow furrowed, clearly displeased, but he suddenly remembered the weakness he had felt under the curse, almost losing his footing.

Swallowing the last bit of the immortality elixir, he felt his body recharged with power. He lifted his head, chest out, and stepped forward with confidence, treading the golden path.

His battle armor was shattered, revealing a corner of the Immortal Treasures Chart. He casually placed two pieces of the Ancient Immortal Cauldron copper in his front and back, his eyes glowing with awe-inspiring light, filled with the spirit of battle.

Golden blood qi surged through the nine heavens and ten earths, his gaze as bright as the sun, shooting out two terrifying beams of light, actively meeting the approaching terrifying figure.

It was the Heavenly Sovereign emerging from the Primordial Ancient Mine.

"You’ve come."

"I have."

"Why seek death?" Wu Ning shook his head.

"Life and death are not decided by you, nor by me." The Heavenly Sovereign remained calm, his aura growing stronger. He was adjusting his state, then immediately underwent ultimate sublimation.

This was a path of no return. With his life essence already depleted, he would struggle to survive this battle, win or lose.

"Come, let’s fight. The victor lives, the vanquished dies!" The Heavenly Sovereign declared, inviting him to battle.

"Ha ha ha, just what I wanted!!" Wu Ning, having just finished absorbing the immortality elixir, laughed heartily.

The battle resumed, shocking all who witnessed it.

The Western Empress grew fierce, no longer the gentle woman she had been, transforming into a female war goddess. Her killing intent shook the heavens as she raised her blood-red killing sword and decapitated the Corpse Emperor.

Puff!

A great head flew off as the Corpse Emperor’s Immortal Platform was pierced by another killing sword, his primordial soul utterly shattered.

The Heaven-Reaching Nether Treasure, bloodstained, didn’t bother with the Corpse Emperor in his final moments, breaking through the void to depart on its own.

The Western Empress had no time to care either, for in the direction of the Northern Dipper, the Primordial Ancient Mine rumbled, a sovereign aura permeating the heavens and star realms.

Two figures could be seen emerging together.

One of them was none other than the Ink Radiance Sovereign, who had sent provocateurs to the Jade Pond during its early days, only to lose his child and weapon, his face utterly disgraced.

The other was a woman, clad in a form-fitting azure battle suit, holding a short blade. Her face was obscured, making it hard to see clearly. As she walked, the sound of waves echoed, and a torrential downpour drenched the entire Northern Dipper.

Meanwhile, from Immortal Mountain, an Embersteed Beast emerged, carrying a middle-aged man with crimson hair flowing freely, his eyes flashing with thunder and fire.

With the three sovereigns appearing together, along with the two from the Nether Realm and the previously awakened Heavenly Sovereign, they made up a formidable force of six sovereigns, all gathered to deal with the Western Empress and her husband!

Of course, they had originally included Shao Hua in their plans.

With death looming, what was the point of maintaining dignity and pride?

The fear of impending death was enough to crush everything, just as it had when they decided to sever their own paths and enter the Forbidden Zone, knowing they could never turn back.

So, they planned to act together, quickly resolving the current Emperor, then seizing the Imperial Blood, and consuming the souls of ten thousand beings to extend their lives.

The bottom line could always be adjusted.

According to the plan, the Nether Realm would strike first, targeting either the Western Empress’s partner or her daughter. Then, two sovereigns would engage the Western Empress, while the remaining two would swiftly deal with the other, finally joining forces to kill the Western Empress.

The Nether Realm was only interested in the Imperishable Golden Body, and would consider intervening later.

But now, although they hadn’t yet seen the Western Empress’s daughter, the two sovereigns from the Nether Realm who were supposed to lead the assault had already perished.

Clearly, their enemy was even better prepared!

“I respected you in your first life, but I despise you for resorting to the Darkness Upheaval to prolong your existence, consuming countless lives and causing the heavens and earth to mourn for you!” The Western Empress’s expression was calm, but her voice was icy cold.

“I vow never to share the same sky with you. Today, we settle all scores, and we will fight to the bitter end!” Wu Ning shouted.

“The battle in the Mythic Battlefield!” the Heavenly Sovereign declared, Chaos Qi surging as he vanished from the spot.

The Western Empress and her husband exchanged a glance, then stepped onto the golden path leading to the battlefield.

The other three sovereigns followed closely, for this battle was unavoidable.

Fortunately, the two from the Nether Realm had managed to drain some of the Western Empress and her husband’s strength, dying with some purpose.

Now, they had four sovereigns on their side, while the enemy had only two.

Four against two, the advantage still lies with us!

The battlefield shifted to the Mythic Battlefield, a place where the great emperors of old had once clashed, leaving behind Dao Traces that made it impervious to decay.

There was no light or vitality here, not even a single intact star. Everywhere was filled with fragments, a sense of desolation and ruin.

The battle raged, causing the heavens to split and the earth to shatter, with cries of ghosts and gods echoing through the air. Various terrifying and bizarre events unfolded, including a downpour of blood rain and black lightning streaking through the void.

Unfortunately, in this world-shaking imperial battle, nothing was enough to stand out. All the strange phenomena were obliterated as boundless divine light erupted from the star system ruins.

(End of Chapter)

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