Chapter 526: A Life for a Life
Chapter 526: A Life for a Life
There were only 19 minutes left before 500 nuclear missiles would strike.
The great cultivators of China took out their most powerful defensive artifacts, talismans, and even Heavenly Spirit Treasures to construct a defensive barrier, hoping to withstand the barrage of nuclear missiles.
Jun Shiyi and King Arthur stood suspended in mid-air, at a loss for what to do.
Seeing the wary gazes of the Chinese cultivators, the two exchanged a glance, their faces filled with bitter smiles.
To be honest, they had never betrayed humanity! However, they had no evidence to prove their innocence, and now the Chinese great cultivators completely distrusted and even antagonized them.
The distrust was not the main issue; what mattered was that this would inevitably create a rift between Chinese and Western cultivators. Unless they could prove their innocence, this rift would never be erased.
Humanity was already at a significant disadvantage against the Skrulls, and any additional rift among high-ranking cultivators would make the chances of winning this war even slimmer.
Moreover, the combined defense constructed by the 10 Chinese cultivators might not be enough to withstand the impact of 500 nuclear missiles.
If they failed to hold the line and affected Su Yu, or if a few great cultivators perished, it would be an unbearable loss for humanity.
With this thought, a determined glint flashed in Jun Shiyi's eyes.
He raised his head high and loudly addressed all the Chinese cultivators, "Now, there is only one way to prove my innocence!"
The Chinese cultivators glanced at him, then returned to their tasks, barely acknowledging him.
Jun Shiyi didn't mind and continued, "If I use my own life to resolve this nuclear crisis, will that prove my innocence?"
The Chinese cultivators looked at him again.
Was this man serious?
Or was he up to some trick?
"I possess a divine art," Jun Shiyi said, raising his left index finger high. "This divine art is called the 'Great Transfer Spell,' which can move all the nuclear missiles into space, but the condition is the sacrifice of my own life. Now, I will use my life to cast the 'Great Transfer Spell' and resolve this crisis!"
Jun Shiyi's voice was loud and clear, and all the great cultivators turned their attention back to him.
He continued, "After I die and the crisis is averted, I hope everyone will stop creating rifts between Eastern and Western cultivators and unite to face our common enemy!"
With that, he resolutely took flight, ascending into the clouds.
To prove his innocence, to foster unity among humanity, and to ensure that Su Yu could safely break through, Jun Shiyi decided to sacrifice himself!
...
All the Chinese great cultivators were utterly stunned.
Was Jun Shiyi serious? Could they have wronged him?
King Arthur was even more astonished.
He knew about the 'Great Transfer Spell.' It was a divine art created by the first emperor of the Roman Empire, Augustus, after he ascended to the divine realm. It had been passed down through generations, reaching Jun Shiyi after 1500 years.
This divine art was exclusive to divine-level beings, and Jun Shiyi, a sixth-stage cultivator, would have to sacrifice his life to use it.
He never expected Jun Shiyi to actually use it now!
"Are you mad?" King Arthur flashed in front of Jun Shiyi, grabbing his shoulders tightly. "Death is the end! There are many other ways to prove our innocence. Why take this extreme path?"
Jun Shiyi looked at him stubbornly, "Only by doing this can we eliminate the rift between Eastern and Western cultivators, giving humanity a chance to win."
"And with this, you no longer need to worry about the nuclear threat to Su Yu. I hope everyone can kill more Skrulls to avenge me!"
Jun Shiyi said this, then broke free from King Arthur's grasp and soared into the sky at incredible speed.
During his ascent, he activated a divine spell from the Life domain—“Life Force Combustion.”
“Life Force Combustion” was a divine spell developed by the last few emperors of the Roman Empire. It allowed the user to burn their life force to significantly enhance their strength for a short period.
Jun Shiyi burned a substantial amount of his life force, boosting his power to the peak of the Sixth Rank in just five seconds, placing him on par with Senior Yang.
However, the cost of this was severe; his lifespan was rapidly dwindling.
"Jun Shiyi!" King Arthur reached out to stop him again.
But Jun Shiyi was no longer someone he could hold back. He broke free and flew into the clouds.
Watching Jun Shiyi's determined dash toward the nuclear bomb, King Arthur felt an overwhelming sense of heartache.
How did things come to this?
The Chinese cultivators were in a state of shock. Could Daoist Fellow Tao Qian's deduction have been wrong? Had they misjudged the situation from the start?
Senior Tao was so stunned he couldn't speak.
With “Life Force Combustion” activated, it was clear Jun Shiyi was prepared to die. He was entirely innocent and had not betrayed humanity.
What about himself? Had he forced Jun Shiyi to his death with his words, creating a rift between Eastern and Western cultivators?
Senior Tao gritted his teeth and took a deep breath. "In that case, I will go with Daoist Fellow Jun Shiyi. Everyone, continue building the defenses. If Daoist Fellow Jun Shiyi truly sacrifices himself, I will give my life to make up for his!"
With that, Senior Tao shot into the sky like an arrow, chasing after Jun Shiyi.
Emperor Taizong and Emperor Liu Che initially wanted to stop him but ultimately did not.
At this point, they were unsure how to proceed. Stopping him seemed wrong, but so did letting him go.
Meanwhile, the expansion and contraction of the seawater palace where Su Yu was located grew more intense. A pure white light began to rise from the palace's peak, a sign that his breakthrough was nearly complete.
King Arthur stood motionless in mid-air, his mind numb and unable to process the events unfolding before him.
The Chinese Great Cultivators continued to build the defensive barrier, but no one spoke. Their spirits had sunk to an all-time low.
When Jun Shiyi activated “Life Force Combustion,” they realized they had completely misunderstood him, ultimately forcing him to his death.
Though they had been misled by the misinformation from Commissar Zhang and Senior Tao, they still bore some responsibility for Jun Shiyi's death.
How would they face the Western Great Cultivators now?
Emperor Liu Che glanced at the other Daoist fellows and said heavily, "No matter what, we must continue building the defenses. Let us all learn from Daoist Fellow Tao Qian's mistake and not jump to conclusions without clear evidence. And..."
He took a deep breath and continued, "Our true enemies are the Skrulls. It was their 500 nuclear bombs that led to the deaths of Daoist Fellows Jun Shiyi and Tao Qian. We will avenge them one day!"
"Right, avenge them!"
"Blood for blood!"
(End of Chapter)
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