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Chapter 373: Escape
Chapter 373: Escape
The reputation of Gluttony Tower was well-deserved, as various delicacies were served one after another, and Fang Xing enjoyed the feast immensely.
After he was fully satisfied, he slowly savored his tea, while his Divine Perception continued to eavesdrop on the two Nascent Soul True Monarchs from the Limitless Hall.
'Did the Feathers Heavenly Venerable of the Ethereal Immortal Palace really fall?'
'It's only natural for the Limitless Hall to attack the Ethereal Immortal Palace.'
'Not to mention that two tigers cannot coexist on the same mountain, but the fact that the Feathers Heavenly Venerable led people to besiege Meng Old Devil within the Primordial Soul Sword Sect is enough to make them mortal enemies.'
'The Dark Cloud Palace...'
Fang Xing suddenly felt dazed, as if he had almost forgotten about this power.
'My Great True Monarch and the Soul Transformation Venerables have countless grudges, yet the Dark Cloud Great True Monarch has managed to survive until now. It seems he has some fate protecting him... Perhaps, in the future, he will become the Dark Cloud Venerable?'
Just as he was deep in thought, his expression suddenly changed, and he looked towards the direction of the Bronze Teleportation Palace.
Whoosh!
A fiery red sword light shot out from the Bronze Palace, and the Nascent Soul's magical energy was vast and mighty. It was none other than a Nascent Soul Early-stage Sword Monarch!
This fiery red sword light was fleeing for its life, as if being pursued by a terrifying enemy from behind.
Swoosh!
Within the sword light was none other than Huo Long True Monarch, no, he should be addressed as Huo Long True Lord now!
With a flick of his finger, a flying sword carrying a message rushed towards the location of the Dark Vortex Island, obviously seeking help.
In the next breath...
Boom!
The Bronze Teleportation Palace instantly exploded, and the countless restrictions that had been densely laid out crumbled and collapsed at this moment.
"Ah..."
Numerous cultivators cried out in horror, losing all signs of life. Even Nie Huo Long, who was in charge of the teleportation array, was severely injured despite activating a fourth-grade defensive talisman. He fell into the ruins, his fate unknown.
"Hmph! Quite bold, but even when beating a dog, one must consider its owner."
Upon witnessing this scene, Fang Xing's expression turned cold as he looked towards the cultivator pursuing Huo Long True Monarch in the void.
"You can't escape!"
A cold and merciless voice echoed.
Then, a dark cloud rapidly spread, instantly expanding to cover dozens of acres and engulfing the nearby buildings in the market.
A strange barrier formed, even blocking the void.
'With this level of void blockade... even Nascent Soul teleportation won't be able to escape.'
'Both the magical energy and divine perception are at the level of a Great True Monarch.'
Fang Xing nodded silently.
As expected, the one pursuing Huo Long True Monarch was indeed a Great True Monarch!
Otherwise, with Huo Long True Monarch's sword skills and the foundation of the Primordial Soul Sword Sect, after breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage, even when encountering a Nascent Soul Mid-stage cultivator, he wouldn't be in such a desperate situation.
'He fled to me and sought my help?'
'Does this count as inviting trouble?'
Fang Xing stroked his chin and began to ponder carefully.
At this moment, Huo Long True Monarch had already reached the edge of the Dark Cloud Palace. With a wave of his hand, a red flying sword's shadow appeared.
It unleashed infinite true fire, transforming into a raging fire dragon that roared towards the Dark Cloud Palace.
Swoosh!
With a single sword strike, a large hole was torn in the Dark Cloud Palace, leaving only a thin layer remaining.
However, more dark clouds surged forward, quickly repairing the sword mark.
"It's the Dark Cloud Great True Monarch!"
In the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion.
Upon witnessing this, Hong Wan Jin's forehead broke out in cold sweat, "This Dark Cloud Great True Monarch has a grudge with the Dark Vortex Island Master."
Although the Dark Vortex Island Master's combat power was astonishing, he was not a true Nascent Soul Late-stage Great True Monarch.
"This is a disaster... a disaster..."
"This spiritual treasure should be the renowned 'Dark Cloud'... even a fourth-grade Empty Space Talisman can't escape it."
"Is this old Hong's fate to meet his end here today?"
...
While the cultivators in the market were filled with trepidation, Huo Long True Monarch was also covered in cold sweat, "Dark Vortex Island Senior Brother is not here, and the Second Island Master is also absent... Could they have already fled?"
Ever since he was teleported out of the Demon Sea by the array spirit, he had no intention of returning to the Dark Vortex Island.
The Inner Sea was rich in resources, and he had the good fortune of obtaining two Nascent Soul opportunities within the Primordial Soul Sword Sect.
He immediately decided to seek out another treasure land to cultivate diligently and, in passing, condense his Nascent Soul.
As expected, everything went smoothly, and he condensed his Sword Infant and achieved the Nascent Soul True Monarch stage effortlessly.
However, it seemed that when he was previously searching for a pill concocting grandmaster to refine the 'Condensing Infant Pill', he had revealed his intentions, and the Dark Cloud Palace had traced some clues.
Although Huo Long True Monarch realized something was amiss and ruthlessly killed several Core Formation cultivators, it was already too late, and the news had been spread.
At first, it was only a few Nascent Soul Early-stage cultivators pursuing him.
But later, they were replaced by several Nascent Soul Mid-stage True Monarchs, and even the Inner Sea began to issue a wanted notice.
Many forces were extremely interested in everything that happened within the Essence Spirit Sword Sect.
Fire Dragon True Monarch had paid a huge price to change his appearance and finally took advantage of the chaos on Peng Demon Island after the loss of its master. He managed to escape to the Outer Sea via the Teleportation Formation, and coincidentally received the protection of the Dark Kui Island Master.
However, things took an unexpected turn. Just as everything seemed to be going smoothly, the Dark Cloud Great True Monarch personally pursued him.
To prevent his escape, the Dark Cloud Great True Monarch acted decisively, using the power of a Spirit Artifact to cover half of the Sea City.
What's more terrifying was... the previous flying sword message seemed to have never reached the Dark Kui Island Master.
'Senior Brother Dark Kui has a second Incarnation at the late-stage Primordial Spirit... Even though my True Self is only at the mid-stage Primordial Spirit, I can still match a Great True Monarch...'
Fire Dragon True Monarch was unaware of the later exploits of 'Fang Cloud True Monarch' and his display of divine might. His impression of Fang Xing remained as it was when he had intruded upon the Essence Spirit Sword Sect.
'This is still the enemy's lair, and with the support of the mountain-guarding formation, repelling them shouldn't be a problem...'
'But the key is... why isn't Senior Brother Dark Kui here? I clearly investigated this before...'
Just as Fire Dragon True Monarch's thoughts were racing, he suddenly flicked his sleeve.
A painting scroll flew out and quickly unfurled.
Depicted on the paper was a golden-furred raging ape holding a massive rock stick as thick as a pillar. It seemed to leap out of the painting.
Roar!
In the next instant, the golden-furred raging ape truly emerged from the painting, transforming into a hundred-zhang-tall golden-furred giant ape with a huge demonic face imprinted on its back. Wielding the stone stick, it smashed it down!
Boom! Boom!
One by one, giant snakes made of black mist were easily smashed to pieces, their heads shattered, and then they turned into countless black mists, disappearing into the dark clouds.
The golden-furred ape even roared, its sound waves shaking the void, causing countless black silk threads to appear and then shatter inch by inch.
It pounded its chest and brought the stick down again.
Boom!
The thick stone stick was blocked by a huge black iron shield, unable to advance even a fraction.
The Dark Cloud Great True Monarch wore a black robe, his appearance unremarkable, but his eyes emitted a faint spiritual light: "The 'Raging Ape Hunting the Sea' Chart? According to rumors, there are three more charts: 'Auspicious Dragon Driving the Phoenix' Chart, 'Heavenly Peng Suppressing Demons' Chart, and 'White Tiger Devouring Lions' Chart... When combined, they form a fifth-grade supreme treasure. Even when separated, each chart is of the fourth-rank peak level. The key is that they can be controlled by infusing spiritual power... One of the famous fifth-grade treasures of the Essence Spirit Sword Sect."
"You obtained this chart, which means you gained quite a lot of benefits within the Essence Spirit Sword Sect's Gate."
"But these... are not enough for you to rival a Great True Monarch!"
After speaking, the Dark Cloud Great True Monarch formed hand seals with both hands, infusing his late-stage Primordial Spirit's terrifying power into a black-bladed Spirit Artifact.
Countless densely packed black blades appeared, with thick dark thunder flashing on them.
Dark clouds gathered, and thunder rumbled! The black blades fell like raindrops, smashing towards Fire Dragon True Monarch.
Not only that, but the Dark Cloud Spirit Artifact continued to roll, transforming into a two-headed monster snake that spat out black letters, tightly coiling around the golden-furred giant ape.
Fire Dragon True Monarch held a sword in his hand, drawing upon the grand trend of the universe. The sword light moved like a dragon, breaking one black blade after another.
However, just then, accompanied by a cold snort from the Dark Cloud Great True Monarch, Fire Dragon True Monarch suddenly felt a sharp pain in his heart and soul.
If it weren't for the protective treasure he possessed, which safeguarded his divine soul, he might have been in so much pain that he would have been rolling on the ground.
Even so, it caused a flaw in his sword technique.
In the blink of an eye, the Dark Cloud Great True Monarch clapped his hands.
Countless black thunderbolts flashed, merging with each other and transforming into a huge black thunderball.
Terrifying electric lights flashed, and within it seemed to be black flames burning fiercely, pushing Fire Dragon True Monarch back.
Fire Dragon True Monarch had no choice but to manifest a semi-transparent spiritual armor, and talismans burned, forming a five-colored defense.
Sizzle!
The black thunderball collided with the five-colored light shield, like an iron ball entering the sea, pushing aside countless talismans.
Then... the sound of thunder roared!
Fire Dragon True Monarch's face changed, and he spat out blood.
His body transformed into a sword light and heavily slammed into the Dark Cloud wall, his breath immediately becoming weak.
Roar!
Meanwhile, despite the golden-furred giant ape's immense strength, it was entangled by the two-headed black snake, heavily bound, and eventually dissipated into golden light.
"As a Primordial Spirit at the early stage, you managed to escape my pursuit and fight me for a few moves. You should be proud!"
The Dark Cloud Great True Monarch took a step forward, and black light emerged from his hands: "Your Incarnation Teleportation cannot escape the Dark Cloud's covered area..."
"Cough... cough..."
Fire Dragon True Monarch coughed up another mouthful of blood, feeling that if it weren't for the spiritual armor on his body, his Primordial Spirit might have been destroyed by the dark thunder just now.
The Dark Cloud Great True Monarch hesitated and said, "This is Lord Dark Koi Island's territory. You've broken the rules; aren't you afraid he'll make things difficult for you?"
"Lord Dark Koi Island, to be able to annihilate that pair of Late-stage Primordial Spirit Dao companions is indeed impressive... But my pavilion also has a blood debt with him."
The Dark Cloud Great True Monarch suddenly laughed, "If, as a price for settling the blood debt, he ignores this matter, what do you think? We cultivators value longevity, and if it's not for a grand opportunity, why bother with life and death?"
It was precisely because of this that even though his younger brother had perished in Dark Koi Island, the Dark Cloud Great True Monarch had never thought of seeking revenge.
Only this time, involving the Essence Sword Sect and the Divine Transformation Opportunity, there was no room for sentiment, and he had to take action.
"Hmm?"
Just then, the Dark Cloud Great True Monarch's expression changed as he looked towards a certain direction in the Dark Cloud.
Whoosh!
A golden sword light flashed, piercing through layers of dark thunder.
Within the sword light stood a middle-aged man in blue, with a lean appearance.
"Late-stage Primordial Spirit, Great Freedom Mystic Golden Sword Aura?"
A hint of apprehension appeared in the Dark Cloud Great True Monarch's eyes, and he suddenly realized, "No wonder the Fire Dragon fled towards this direction. It turns out there's a hidden Golden Sword lineage Great True Monarch from the Essence Sword Sect on the island!"
Fang Xing, wearing the skin he had previously created, couldn't help but sigh in admiration, truly a worthy Inner Sea Great True Monarch, with his extensive knowledge and experience.
He had only made one move with his sword, and his identity was already exposed.
He sighed, "Fellow Daoist, can you stop? My Essence Sword Sect's Late-stage Primordial Spirit Great Sword Monarch is even stronger than an ordinary Late-stage Primordial Spirit Great True Monarch."
"Something's not right."
The Dark Cloud Great True Monarch flicked his sleeve, and a strange mechanical black dragon appeared, encircling him.
He stared at Fang Xing, "Fellow Daoist seems to be disguised... Additionally, if the Great Sword Monarch of the Essence Sword Sect encounters an opposing Great True Monarch, he would only be delighted to draw his sword and would never utter a single unnecessary word. Who exactly are you?"
"Tsk tsk..."
Fang Xing shook his head, never expecting that the Sword Maniac of the Essence Sword Sect, even at the Late-stage Primordial Spirit, would still be so unrestrained.
He immediately decided to learn from the seniors of the Essence Sword Sect. With a single sword move, the universal essence energy surged towards him, merging with the golden sword light and transforming into a hundred-zhang-long golden sword dragon.
Each dragon scale and claw was composed of golden sword energy refined to the extreme. It let out a sudden long cry and charged towards the Dark Cloud Great True Monarch.
The Dark Cloud Great True Monarch's face turned solemn. He formed hand seals with both hands, and pitch-black thunderballs appeared, surrounded by countless black blades.
The sound of thunder rumbled continuously.
The pitch-black thunderballs exploded on the golden sword dragon's body, and both sides frantically consumed their power.
However, as time passed, Fang Xing became increasingly relaxed, while the Dark Cloud Great True Monarch's expression grew more solemn, "Your Dharmic power... How can it be so thick? Primordial Spirit Perfection?"
The Dark Cloud Great True Monarch's eyes flickered with spiritual light, and cold sweat had already formed on his forehead.
He was well aware that although he considered himself quite capable in combat, among Great True Monarchs, he was only considered average.
If it weren't for the fact that he had spent decades of painstaking effort and a huge cost to obtain a trump card, he would never have been so fearless when facing a Great Sword Monarch from the Essence Sword Sect.
But now, it was clear that the situation had changed.
The opposing Great Sword Monarch had already reached Primordial Spirit Perfection! In terms of Dharmic power, he even surpassed him! Continuing the stalemate would be extremely dangerous.
Seeing this, the Dark Cloud Great True Monarch revealed two thick pillars of Dharmic power from his sleeves, which entered the dark thunderballs.
The thunderballs, filled with black blades, lightning, and flames, entangled with the golden sword dragon, leading to mutual destruction.
Alas, this golden sword dragon moved with precision. Every swing of its sharp claws and even the wild dance of its scales seemed like the most exquisite sword move, severing the black blades one by one.
As the dark thunderballs were mostly annihilated, the golden sword dragon only shrank by less than three-tenths.
"Go!"
Upon seeing this, the Dark Cloud Great True Monarch's heart grew heavier. He pointed at his own pitch-black dragon-shaped puppet.
A shocking amount of Dharmic power erupted from the puppet, no less than that of an ordinary Late-stage Primordial Spirit Great True Monarch.
"It's actually a Fourth Rank Superior puppet?"
The Fire Dragon True Monarch was astonished by this scene.
A puppet of this rank was extremely rare, even within the Essence Sword Sect.
"No wonder you dared to challenge me. So, this is the source of your confidence?"
Fang Xing chuckled. A flash of spiritual light appeared at his heavenly spirit, and the Ten Thousand Dharma Demonic Infants emerged, enveloped in a 'Green Sun Cloak'. He rode two Azure Flame Dragons and charged towards the black dragon puppet...
(End of Chapter)
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