Chapter 316: Yama's Strike Shatters the Netherworld, Smashing the Southern Heaven, the Sect Leader J

Chapter 316: Yama's Strike Shatters the Netherworld, Smashing the Southern Heaven, the Sect Leader Joins Forces with the Netherworld in a Fishing Expedition

Bang!

Shattered Buddha light, exploding blood mist, and flying flesh and blood...

It was like a blood-stained golden lotus, swaying in the raging wind, as if spreading the breath of death, representing the withering and fading of life!

Huang Tuo, the Divine Falcon Demi-Saint from Xiaolingyin Temple...

Had his head smashed by a single blow!

The terrifying blast sound exploded, and the raging wind swept up countless terrifying blood and energy, which burst out from the Divine Monkey's strike.

The staff trembled with instantaneous explosive power, containing an extremely terrifying destructive force!

Even space seemed to be shattered, as if countless fine cracks were spreading out.

A deep dent appeared!

Huang Tuo's head was smashed...

But this was just the beginning!

Beneath the incomplete Divine Monkey mask, Li Che's eyes became extremely unrestrained and wild, and his disdainful gaze contained a disregard for Huang Tuo.

After smashing Huang Tuo's head, the Willful Golden Iron Divine Staff once again broke through the air and danced, swiftly striking down towards Huang Tuo's headless corpse, where his heart was suspended within the Six-Armed Buddha's golden body.

The staff aimed to smash Huang Tuo's corpse into shattered flesh!

Huang Tuo's head was crushed by a single blow, and his Navel Mansion was shattered!

The Divine Embryo had nowhere to rely on, but...

Li Che did not see Huang Tuo's Divine Embryo leaping out, indicating that Huang Tuo's Divine Embryo was hiding within his corpse.

This was very strange.

"Divine backlash?"

"Or perhaps... the Divine Embryo has gained self-awareness?"

Li Che's eyes narrowed with a hint of sarcasm.

The staff was wrapped in boundless blood and energy, and the carved dragon pattern on it seemed to come alive, awakening the Five Elders' Divine Armament at this moment.

Beneath the incomplete Heaven-Crossing Face, Li Che's eyes seemed to flow with condensed golden smoke.

Golden thunder rumbled incessantly, and the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit in his chest roared wildly!

His forehead split, and a golden, dazzling eye suddenly leaped out.

The Star-Plucking Eye!

Ten Thousand Analysis Infinite, piercing the void and returning to truth!

With a single glance, he instantly saw that within Huang Tuo's headless corpse, his Divine Embryo was like an inflated balloon, constantly growing and filling Huang Tuo's headless body!

It seemed to come alive, taking control of Huang Tuo's body!

Brilliant Buddha light burst forth from Huang Tuo's Divine Embryo, and an extremely evil Buddhist nature raged out!

Om!

The originally stagnant Six-Armed Buddha's golden body suddenly accelerated its contraction, covering Huang Tuo's body like golden armor.

Ding!

The Willful Golden Iron Divine Staff struck Huang Tuo's headless body with great force.

It was like an ancient bell, covered in dust for countless years and hanging in a bell tower on a snow-capped mountain, being struck and emitting a shattering bell wave, rippling and raging in all directions!

Huang Tuo's headless corpse was struck by Li Che's powerful blow, causing it to nearly undergo a shape change.

However, after the shape change, it withstood the explosive force and did not shatter.

It transformed into a golden cannonball and slammed into the blue stone ground of Ink City.

Bang!

The earth trembled, shattered stones flew, and blue brick fragments scattered in all directions!

The mud and broken bricks, dampened by the ink-colored rain, seemed to be lifted high by the terrifying force, like a towering curtain, reaching a height of ten zhang before falling like a waterfall!

The spreading shockwave caused the ground to continuously erupt with circles of scattered waves!

"So hard..."

Beneath the Divine Monkey mask, Li Che narrowed his eyes.

The Divine Embryo... had developed self-awareness?

Li Che could confirm that it was definitely not Huang Tuo's consciousness but rather his soul, which had been eroded, allowing the Divine Embryo to possess spiritual intelligence.

After Huang Tuo's will was extinguished, it began to occupy his remaining body.

Such a strange power...

Without the Navel Mansion, it could still exist...

"Is it because of the pervasive Buddha light and nature?"

Li Che recalled the Buddha Seal he had suppressed in the Heavenly Chessboard, and his eyes showed a hint of color.

These Buddhist natures were indeed a bit strange.

To cultivate such a divine nature, it meant that there were temple deities with this nature who could provide corresponding divine methods.

"Six-Armed Buddha... Evil Buddha?"

Li Che's eyes turned cold.

The earth shook violently, and countless cracks spread out, expanding into tens of zhang, hundreds of zhang, and even thousands of zhang!

Countless Ink City houses collapsed under the impact of the shaking force, and ink-colored dust filled the air.

Huang Tuo lost his head but stood in the deep pit of the ruined earth, his legs rooted in the ground, and his body seemed to be cast in golden color.

His muscles twitched, and his spine arched, as if four bloodstained arms had grown from his corpse's back, adding to the original two arms, making it a total of six arms!

The Buddha light shone, and the golden light was dazzling, like a small sun.

However, it had none of the sun's scorching heat, only a chilling coldness.

"Evil Buddha..."

Beneath the mask, Li Che's lips curled up slightly.

"Let's see how evil you are!"

Countless thunderbolts suddenly raged around Li Che, whipping and dancing wildly like whips, and even the air seemed to emit a scorched smell.

Divine Ability Embryo - Celestial Thunder!

Celestial Thunder True Art, urgent as the law, with the true thunder on the body, disasters are not stained!

Celestial Thunder Annihilates Evil!

Boom!

Countless thunderbolts flashed madly around Li Che, and then gathered on his body, forming an exquisitely detailed thunder armor. Every inch of Li Che's flesh and blood was empowered by Celestial Thunder, and even his hair was imbued with it!

Blood-red energy suddenly condensed on the back of the thunder armor, transforming into a large red cloak.

Bang!

Li Che stepped on the air, which seemed to be intensely compressed.

A brilliant sword-humming sound exploded!

It was the Sea of Qi Saint Su Leibao, who had been waiting for the right moment, striking down from the sky as Li Che summoned the Celestial Thunder Armor.

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This time, the Princess Consort pushed her Divine Seeds to the extreme, forcing a breakthrough to the Martial Saint realm. In the end, her flesh and blood collapsed, and her body returned to dust.

And now, Ao Lie was a true Martial Saint, and a Martial Saint of the Dragon Deity lineage, a Dragon Corpse... He was truly a treasure trove!

Sizzling—

It sounded like paper being burned, then charred, curling and emitting an extremely faint sound, rustling like countless tiny insects gnawing.

"Bound Deity—"

A deep voice resonated from Li Che's throat.

Like an ancient tribal priest's hoarse chant, it pushed open the doors of death, summoning the souls of the dead from the Netherworld and hell.

In Ink City, countless raindrops slanted and twisted.

Then—

Black silk threads emerged from Ao Lie and the distant Huang Tuo's shredded corpse, slowly appearing and intertwining with each other.

They formed two figures swaying left and right, slightly blurred.

"Roar—"

In a moment of clarity, Ao Lie's Bound Deity, his eyes instantly turned red, filled with anger, betrayal, pain... Various emotions surged in his heart!

"Ao Yu Xin!"

"I'll kill you!"

"You despicable!"

Ao Lie let out a long howl, then his gaze fell on the Divine Monkey, trembling slightly. But at this moment, his heart was covered with anger, and he roared at the Divine Monkey.

Then, he was slapped by the Divine Monkey, flying out like a cannonball.

"I'll reward you."

A faint voice echoed.

Li Che's gaze fell on the palms pressed together, and Buddha light radiated, as if resisting the Bound Deity's invasion on Huang Tuo.

His eyes revealed a hint of regret.

"These two today are a bit too playful."

A faint, hoarse voice reverberated from Li Che's throat.

The next moment, he snapped his fingers.

"Children, come out for a feast."

Buzzing—

Then, countless black chess pieces appeared around Li Che, swirling like a storm.

Su Leibao, Su Daoling, Huang Jianjiu, Xue Dufu, Long Tai, Qingniao, Yingwei Zhenren, and other Bound Deity figures emerged one after another, excited and expectant.

Their expressions and postures resembled flies rubbing their hands before a cake.

Li Che smiled and let them have their fun.

Moreover, Li Che even had some expectations.

You Liqing and Huang Jianjiu, as his two fierce generals, after consuming Huang Tuo's Bound Deity, should... be able to break through to the Qi Sea Martial Saint realm, right? Su Daoling might be a bit lacking, after all, he hadn't consumed a Bound Deity of the Qi Sea Martial Saint level before, but it shouldn't be a big problem.

For Su Daoling, a creator-type cultivator, it didn't matter if his cultivation was weaker. His main role wasn't fighting but research and development.

Accompanied by Huang Tuo's miserable howls...

It seemed like a creaking sound came from between heaven and earth.

It was as if flesh was being gnawed, sending chills down one's spine.

The gnawing didn't last long. Su Leibao devoured most of it, followed by You Liqing and Huang Jianjiu, who also consumed a lot. The other Bound Deities only got a small portion.

The auras of the Bound Deities were fluctuating.

Li Che looked at Su Leibao.

Su Leibao understood and quickly walked over, clutching the Golden Dragon Slaying Saber.

A contemplative gleam flashed in Li Che's eyes as he considered the feasibility of the second round plan.

With a thought.

He looked through the heavenly chessboard and saw the situation outside.

Lu Tai Bai, wearing the Hunter King Assassin's mask, continued to fight with two figures in midair. One was the past body of Yellow Eyebrow, and the other was Ji Mohong's Heavenly King Incarnation, using his offspring as a vessel.

What surprised Li Che was that the past body of Yellow Eyebrow and Ji Mohong's Heavenly King Incarnation were so powerful, even able to match Lu Tai Bai without being at a disadvantage.

Could incarnations and doppelgangers be so powerful? One was a past body, and the other was an incarnation of bloodline using offspring as a vessel.

Lu Tai Bai had told Li Che not to underestimate the combat power of these incarnations, as they could unleash strength not far from that of the original body.

"Can't rule out... the Sect Leader is fishing."

After all, these two were just past bodies and bloodline incarnations using offspring as vessels.

So...

The Sect Leader's true target might be someone else.

Li Che spread his five fingers, pressing them on the mask, and his heart stirred slightly.

If it were Lu Tai Bai himself, he would still be more restrained.

But now, with the Hunter King mask, Lu Tai Bai's identity was not that of the Great Heavenly Origin Sect Leader but...

"Is the Sect Leader waiting for the Dao Lord Yue Huanglong and those with hidden evil intentions to make a move?"

"Wanting to force those hiding in the darkness to expose themselves, so it's easier to deal with them..."

Li Che's eyes gleamed.

However, Dao Lord Yue Huanglong might not make a move.

This old man...

Li Che had also witnessed his sinister, vicious, cunning, and ruthless nature.

The battle in the sky continued.

The past body of Yellow Eyebrow and Ji Mohong's Heavenly King Incarnation both realized something; they didn't wait for Yue Huanglong to make a move.

They also understood Yue Huanglong's choice.

Their hearts were filled with anger.

The two didn't want to wait for Yue Huanglong's move.

In Ink City, Li Che looked at Su Leibao, clenched his five fingers, and unfurled a scroll.

The scroll instantly wrapped around Su Leibao, and when it was unfurled again, Su Leibao had transformed into Huang Tuo's appearance.

Su Leibao instantly understood what he should do.

He tugged at his monk's robe and red kasaya, appearing slightly disheveled.

Then, with palms pressed together, and he smiled kindly.

"Amitabha..."

"Master, I'm going."

Li Che smiled faintly, nodding slightly.

He then removed the Qi Tian mask from his face, revealing his genuine, unassuming features.

With a slight clench of his five fingers...

Five Divine Essence chess pieces, obtained from the Third Prince's Mysterious Temple, emerged from the void, suspended around him. These chess pieces, totaling ten in all, allowed him to utilize the King of Hell Ascension State twice more.

Li Che's gaze turned profound...

Even with the King of Hell Ascension State, granting him Absolute Apex combat prowess...

Engaging in such a high-stakes battle remained perilous.

However...

Had this been the former King of Hell, some restraint might have been necessary.

Now, having successfully broken through to the Martial Saint realm...

Li Che's confidence had grown substantially.

"Do you wish to see if the King of Hell qualifies to collaborate with us?"

"Very well, let us observe..."

Li Che chuckled softly.

With two fingers together, he tore through the air.

A black-and-white, star-chart-like mask materialized from the Heaven and Earth space, which he donned.

His aura transformed instantly.

Upon reopening his eyes, an profound, abyssal depth seemed to surface, as if the heavens themselves were being revealed.

...

Heavenly Origin Dao City

Turmoil engulfed the skies as a fierce battle raged on, with only a handful of figures visible amidst the chaos.

Fang Han Shu, dressed in scholarly attire, looked up, his majestic beard whipping wildly in the wind. He quickly grasped the situation...

The Master was fishing for something.

The target, likely, was Dao Master Yue Huanglong or other hidden individuals seeking to intervene.

What puzzled Fang Han Shu, however, was being left out.

With his understanding of Lu Tai Bai, donning that mask signaled someone would soon pay the price.

Yet, the Master hadn't invited him...

Did the Master have other allies?!

Fang Han Shu remained cautious, protecting Li Che behind him, his gaze fixed on the Dao Master's residence.

Not a stir.

He shook his head: "This old fox is hesitant to act..."

Perhaps sensing something...

Fang Han Shu stroked his beard, smiling faintly.

A surge of righteous energy seemed to emanate from behind him.

He wondered...

Who had the Master found to aid him?!

...

Dao Master's Residence

Snowflakes, like delicate, heavenly flowers, gently fell onto the black tiles, each one a masterpiece of the divine.

"Father, shall we not intervene?"

"To counter Lu Tai Bai, we'd need the Yellow Eyebrow Great Mage's three incarnations or the Pacifier King's four heavenly king avatars, at the very least."

"With only the Great Mage's first incarnation and the Pacifier King's single heavenly king avatar... success seems unlikely..."

"But, Father, your intervention could alter the outcome..."

In a tranquil pavilion, a charcoal brazier warmed the air, steeping tea leaves in boiling water. Young Master Yue stood respectfully, speaking in a hushed tone.

Dao Master Yue, hands clasped behind his back, grasped a mask resembling a starry river in his palm...

Had Li Che been present, he would have been astonished to recognize this mask as the Hunter Sect's assassin mask!

Yue's face, usually cheerful, now showed a hint of hesitation.

Gazing up at the battle-scarred sky, where terrifying auras clashed...

"Something's off..."

Yue Huanglong narrowed his eyes, his rounded face jiggling.

The starry river mask, clutched in his plump fingers, felt icy to the touch, sending shivers down his spine.

"Wait... no, let's not wait."

"Sell it directly."

Yue Huanglong declared, his voice low.

Yue, taken aback, stuttered: "B-but, Father... that's the Yellow Eyebrow Great Mage's first incarnation and the Pacifier King's heavenly king avatar!"

Yue's body trembled.

"What if... what if Lu Tai Bai has an ace up his sleeve?"

"But, Father, Fang Han Shu isn't wearing his mask..."

Yue Huanglong's eyes narrowed, as if responding to Yue, yet also lost in thought.

Yue's confusion deepened...

What did Fang Han Shu have to do with this?

Could the Great Yuan Divine Sect's inner gate elder, Fang Han Shu, be hiding strength capable of influencing this battle?!

"Perhaps..."

"Who has Lu Tai Bai found to aid him?"

"The Netherworld..."

Yue Huanglong's face jiggled ominously.

Could it be...

"The King of Hell?!"

...

Time ticked by...

BOOM!!!

Lead-gray clouds dispersed, resembling a mushroom cloud, as a colossal explosion illuminated the dark sky, momentarily turning night into day!

On the other side, innumerable dragon silhouettes intertwined, transforming into fearsome fist, sword, and spear techniques, ultimately merging into a single, umbrella-like gun. The gun opened and closed, unleashing a myriad of dragon shadows, akin to a peacock's plumage, as if a hundred million gun barrels had materialized, roaring across the heavens!

The explosion, akin to a multitude of thunderclaps, rumbled through the leaden clouds.

The accumulated snow, once shrouding the clouds, melted away, as if the heavenly river itself was pouring into the mortal realm!

Rumbling rain poured down, shattering upon impact, and then, water and powder splashed everywhere!

Within the Dao City...

Numerous Jianghu guests and cultivators from various influential families were drenched by the torrential rain.

And they could only look up with fervor and anticipation.

The pinnacle of power...

A battle in the high skies!

Like a fight between immortals!

Right above their heads.

Unfortunately, they couldn't see through the thick lead clouds, only feeling the pounding rain that lashed the earth, and the impact of the explosion that spread like a shockwave.

Suddenly, in the Dao City.

The wind howled, and chaos stirred in the air.

Someone cried out in surprise.

Many, drenched by the rain like boiled chickens, looked up at the sky, only to see an ink-colored city tower appear in the ruins of the collapsed platform above.

This was the location where the Monkey King had disappeared with Huang Tu, also the place where Ji Li Shou had transformed into the Monkey King. Unfortunately, they couldn't catch the Monkey King.

The Ink City... reappears!

The ancient city, painted with ink, had mottled stone piles, ink-colored city gates, ink-colored city walls, and ancient-style flying eaves and cornered towers.

Suddenly, the city gates swung open.

Everyone's gaze seemed to disappear.

A disheveled figure, with disheveled clothes, shooting out from the Ink City), capturing the Pure Mind.

impact on Summoning Spirits.

The Heavenly Chessboard.

The Law of Heaven and Earth, and the True Ape.

The Divine Shrine.

The Heavenly Origin Divine Sect.

Fang Han, Zhao Fang Zhou, Ding Zi) and the Divine Essence.

Thud, he smashed into the ground, staggering and shattering the rain, coughing up blood.

Huang Tu, the Yellow Eyebrow Great Monk from Little Lingyin Temple, a Divine Carving Demi-Saint.

He was severely injured.

Huang Tu, clutching his chest as if his heart had been torn out, grimaced in pain.

"The Monkey King of the Netherworld...!"

"I, Little Lingyin Temple, will never rest until I destroy your Netherworld!"

Huang Tu crashed through the rain, shaking as he soared into the sky.

Suddenly, the lead clouds above exploded.

A beam of Buddha light descended straight down.

A wooden statue of the Buddha, covered in dense silver sword energy, appeared beside Huang Tu.

"Great Monk, save me!"

Huang Tu coughed up blood, his face filled with anguish.

The past body of the Yellow Eyebrow Great Monk scanned Huang Tu, sensing the faint trembling of his Buddha nature. The originally suspicious heart suddenly calmed down.

"Yue Huanglong, that old fox... sold us out!"

"Run!"

A deep voice came from the wooden statue of the Buddha.

Then, from the past body of the Great Monk, came a faint voice.

"Great Monk, you sold me... will my disciple survive?"

"What?!"

Buzz—!!!

Buzz, buzz—

In an instant, a dazzling golden dragon-slaying saber appeared in Huang Tu's hand.

A terrifying slash was unleashed with a powerful backstab.

Two divine seeds exploded instantly, like a human shackle, and their auras soared.

The sword light was dazzling, like the sun descending upon the Dao City, illuminating the entire city with its brilliance.

"How dare you!"

The past body of the Yellow Eyebrow Great Monk, the Divine Carving Master, suddenly became enraged, and his wooden statue's face showed a vivid divine expression.

(End of Chapter)

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