Chapter 593: The Breakout Battle - Sky Sundering's God-Slaying Strike, Di Village's Patriarch Feeds the Sword to Avenge Blood Feuds [Vote for the Month]

Chapter 593: The Breakout Battle - Sky Sundering's God-Slaying Strike, Di Village's Patriarch Feeds the Sword to Avenge Blood Feuds [Vote for the Month]

Li Che was the champion of the Divine Artisan Competition!

Moreover, he had long deciphered the teleportation platform. For him, repairing and improving it was no difficult task at all.

This was the biggest confidence in Li Che's grand scheme.

Li Che naturally had his spies within the ranks of the three major divine factions, none other than the Young Emperor Ji Shao Hao.

After being slain by Li Che, Ji Shao Hao had transformed into a Bound Deity, the most loyal of his Bound Deities, constantly relaying information to Li Che.

Li Che knew the situation within the three major divine factions' allied forces perfectly, their plans almost entirely under his control.

It was as if Li Che had an eye high above, overlooking them.

What did it matter if they were Earth Immortals?

As long as they couldn't see through Ji Shao Hao being Li Che's Bound Deity, his spies would never be exposed.

After all, who could have imagined that Ji Shao Hao, the Young Emperor, would become Li Che's spy?

Within the allied forces of the three major divine factions, Ji Shao Hao, as a Young Emperor, was part of the high command, privy to all information.

Twelve Earth Immortals, numerous Celestial Kings... This formidable lineup was something even Li Che dared not easily provoke.

Even with the Sky Sundering Armor, what difference would it make?

Facing such an array was like being caught between a rock and a hard place.

After all, the three disciples of the Tongtian Shendi, wielding three Divine Weapons, could easily restrain Sky Sundering.

What about the remaining nine Earth Immortals?

There was no way to deal with them; the strength of the two sides was simply on different levels.

Now, Li Che, leading the three ancient villages, belonged to the Hell Lotus faction. The three major divine factions had operated in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths for a long time, with immense power and deep roots.

The Hell Lotus faction, however, was reborn with each divine tide, lacking a foundation of powerful experts.

Thus, Li Che could not afford to clash head-on with the allied forces of the three major divine factions.

Especially with so many villagers in tow.

Li Che was not suicidal.

Moreover, Mo City Purgatory was not yet fully repaired, preventing Li Che from storing the villagers within it and traveling alone.

If he were to travel alone, the breakout might not be too difficult.

Unfortunately, time did not wait for Li Che, not giving him the chance to rest and recuperate.

If they did not migrate, the three ancient villages would surely be destroyed, and all the villagers would be killed.

With four Heavenly Immortals suppressed, the three major divine factions were in a state of rage.

In such a state, Li Che could not afford to face them directly and needed to employ some strategy.

At this moment, Ji Shao Hao, the chess piece Li Che had placed, came into play, turning a seemingly hopeless situation into a viable one!

Of course, Li Che was only turning the tide; he could not yet overpower the enemy.

Boom!

Li Che's eyes emitted a brilliant light, the Immortal Artisan Dao Fruit resonating.

His carving knife moved like light, swiftly slicing through the Skyraven Statues, enhancing and repairing them to elevate their essence.

He expanded the teleportation platform's array, solidifying the anchor points and etching the void, making it less likely to collapse!

He transformed the Xuan Xiao Heaven's weakest teleportation platform into one that rivaled the top three in quality!

Di Village's Patriarch, Tuo Ba Lian, watched with wide eyes, his gaze filled with amazement and disbelief.

"This Xuan Xiao Heaven... How did Dizang find the only gap, unguarded by the three major divine factions?"

"How did he do it?"

Tuo Ba Lian, an old warrior who had battled the three major divine factions his entire life, felt a profound shock at this moment.

It was as if Dizang had an eye on the heads of the three major divine factions, seeing their every move clearly!

It was truly unbelievable!

When Tuo Ba Lian saw Li Che carving and repairing the Skyraven Statues, which only Great Immortal Artisans could do, he understood Li Che's plan.

This was walking a tightrope; a single misstep could mean utter destruction!

If the three major divine factions locked onto their location and teleported in, it would be like being caught in a jar, with no escape!

"Dizang... Such a Dizang... He is even more terrifying than the Hell Lotus Heiress."

Tuo Ba Lian took a deep breath, filled with admiration.

His old, cloudy eyes sparkled, his heart trembling.

Could it be that...

The one to end this eighth divine tide might not be the Hell Lotus Heiress?

But this Dizang?

...

...

Buzz, buzz, buzz—

The teleportation platform shook continuously.

The Skyraven Statues emitted brilliant light, spatial waves rippling, causing the void to undulate like waves.

Then, on the massive teleportation platform atop Xuan Xiao Heaven, one figure after another appeared, their bodies radiating light that would not fade quickly!

They were the Divine Beings' army, teleported from the thirty-three layers of the Xuan Xiao Heaven secret realm.

Four Immortal auras stretched out, making the air solidify as if about to shatter.

Immortal Swordslayer, arms crossed, holding the Sword of Divine Slaying, took a step forward, and a terrifying sword light instantly split a figure floating in mid-air in half.

With a puff, the figure exploded into a dense black mist!

Seeing the black mist, Immortal Swordslayer's eyes darkened, his entire body trembling slightly.

"Damn it! We've been tricked!"

Immortal Swordslayer shouted loudly.

Terror-inducing sword energy burst forth from his body, transforming into a razor-sharp blade that swept through the surroundings.

Black mist and blood shot into the sky.

Some of the black mist was from Li Che's Painting Immortal avatars, one of the means to mislead the three major divine factions.

"Fake!"

"Dizang did not bring the villagers of the three ancient villages through this teleportation platform!"

"We've been fooled!"

Immortal Swordslayer said coldly.

Shi Shaojia, Fu Shaoxi, and the other Young Emperors' expressions changed.

How could this be?

The intelligence of the three major divine factions was usually impeccable!

Each Xuan Xiao Heaven had its spies, constantly monitoring Dizang King and his companions' teleportation!

Dizang King and his group needed to use the Xuan Xiao Heaven's teleportation platform to reach Yulian Land!

"Mark all the locations of the teleportation platforms in Xuan Xiao Heaven. Those we deemed incapable of large-scale teleportation might be the ones Dizang's group chose!"

Shi Shaojia clasped his hands together, his eyes flashing, calmly thinking and speaking.

Immortal Swordslayer glanced at him.

A Great Immortal Artisan floated over, marking all the locations of the teleportation platforms in Xuan Xiao Heaven that were deemed incapable of large-scale teleportation.

However, there were more than one such locations.

"Search one by one! Contact the cultivators guarding the Xuan Xiao Heavens. If we can confirm the connection, we can determine which teleportation platform Dizang's group chose!"

Immortal Swordslayer immediately gave the order.

The atmosphere in the allied forces of the three major divine factions became incredibly tense.

No one had expected that the allied forces would encounter such an obstacle at the start of their campaign.

This generation's Hell Lotus faction seemed more cunning and difficult to deal with than previous generations.

The Nirvana Kings responsible for the teleportation platforms began contacting the Xuan Xiao Heavens one by one.

Suddenly, one Nirvana King's eyebrows furrowed, his thoughts racing, his eyes trembling violently.

"Found it!"

Buzz—

Immortal Swordslayer instantly approached, his powerful Immortal will extending along the connection to the Xuan Xiao Heaven.

However, the Immortal will was quickly severed, swallowed by the chaotic spatial currents.

"The spatial anchor has been erased. Indeed... Dizang King is cunning!"

Immortal Swordslayer's expression was grim.

He immediately ordered the allied forces to teleport to that Xuan Xiao Heaven, but it was impossible.

"Can't do it. They've altered the teleportation platform's anchor, and we can't establish a connection!"

"At this rate, the Hell Lotus faction will leave Xuan Xiao Heaven through teleportation!"

Immortal Swordslayer's expression was grim.

No one had expected to be outmaneuvered.

"You follow. I will sit at the domain gate in the Space Passage!"

"The Hell Lotus faction must pass through the domain gate to teleport out. Any delay, and it will be too late!"

Boom—

With those words, Immortal Swordslayer drew the Sword of Divine Slaying, and a terrifying sword light instantly tore through the void. He transformed into a streak of sword light cutting through the stars, rushing forward at incredible speed.

The other allied forces of the three major divine factions exchanged glances.

However, ultimately, an Immortal stepped forward to confirm the next plan.

Everyone agreed that tearing through the void to reach the Space Passage would destroy it, causing it to collapse.

Thus, they could not follow Immortal Swordslayer's reckless approach.

They could only choose to teleport into the Space Passage and head to the domain gate of Xuan Xiao Heaven!

At the domain gate, they would meet up with Immortal Swordslayer!

Rumble—

The Space Passage began to shake violently, as if it might collapse.

An Earth Immortal forcibly tearing through the Space Passage had a significant impact.

If this happened multiple times, the Space Passage might collapse, making repairs difficult.

...

...

"Success!"

Li Che's carving knife swirled with brilliant light, as if tearing through the darkness.

Each Skyraven Statue had been enhanced by Li Che, his Immortal Artisan Dao Fruit resonating, pushing his Skyraven Statue technique to its peak, achieving an unprecedented speed.

Li Che was very satisfied with this carving.

Even the Immortal Artisan Dao Fruit showed signs of maturation!

With a thought, he triggered the teleportation platform.

"Everyone, let's go!"

Li Che's mind moved, and the Heavenly Chessboard enveloped everyone.

Just as Li Che activated the teleportation platform, a message from Ji Shao Hao arrived in his mind. Ji Shao Hao told Li Che that Immortal Swordslayer had torn through the Space Passage.

"What a determined Immortal Swordslayer, risking the collapse of the Space Passage to forcibly intercept us?"

Li Che's face, covered by a white jade mask, showed a cold, fierce expression.

Buzz—

The teleportation platform emitted a brilliant light.

Li Che and the villagers of the three ancient villages, enveloped by the Heavenly Chessboard, disappeared.

Rumble—

Seven-colored light streamed continuously.

The Heavenly Chessboard enveloped the villagers, Li Che's expression solemn, his powerful Immortal will resonating continuously.

Even with the improved teleportation platform, such a large-scale teleportation was still a significant strain on Li Che.

However, it was the only way to escape.

Otherwise, if the allied forces of the three major divine factions arrived, with such a formidable lineup, Li Che would be unable to handle it.

Everyone would be suppressed.

At that time, Li Che might have to abandon the villagers of the three ancient villages.

Li Che stood at the forefront of the teleportation platform, his black robes fluttering, the white jade mask reflecting the seven-colored light, continuously shifting.

Beside him, Tuo Ba Lian also stood, his expression solemn.

Boom—

Soon, the rapidly moving teleportation platform slowed down and came to a stop.

A massive city gate appeared before them, the domain gate of Xuan Xiao Heaven.

The Earth Immortal who once guarded this city gate had long since abandoned it and left.

So, when the group arrived at this city gate, they should have been able to pass through without any hindrance.

However, Tuo Ba Lian's weathered face couldn't help but show a few signs of anticipation and excitement.

Once they broke through the city gate of Xuan Xiao Heaven, they would be free to enter other Space Passages. At that point, they would have the freedom of the vast ocean.

Because the elite forces of the three major divine factions were all gathered in Xuan Xiao Heaven.

Once they teleported away, they would basically shake off the encirclement of the allied forces.

Just as hope was within reach—

A scene that filled them with despair suddenly appeared, cutting in at the last moment!

A terrifying sword light hummed and sliced down from the void, radiating a destructive aura!

Countless sword auras descended and then swirled around a figure.

It was a figure holding a divine sword, landing on the city gate, his black hair wildly dancing, his eyes cold and filled with countless sword lights!

"Finally... I’ve found you!"

Immortal Swordslayer stood on the city gate, holding the Sword of Divine Slaying.

Looking down from above, he coldly watched the villagers from the three ancient villages and Li Che, who stood at the head of the teleportation array.

A terrifying Immortal will spread like a storm.

The oppressive feeling was extremely frightening!

The villagers from the three ancient villages immediately felt the overwhelming Immortal pressure, their legs weakening and collapsing to the ground, unable to move.

Li Che raised his head, his eyes extremely cold.

"Immortal Swordslayer..."

He sighed softly in his heart.

He never thought they would be caught up with after all.

However, Li Che knew they couldn’t waste any time.

Immortal Swordslayer had arrived by forcibly breaking through a Space Passage.

The other eleven Immortals and the allied forces of the three major divine factions were on their way via the large teleportation platform in Xuan Mountain.

If they were delayed by Immortal Swordslayer, the situation would become extremely serious.

They would have to face the encirclement of the allied forces of the three major divine factions!

Such a lineup was far beyond what the current Hell Lotus faction could withstand!

With a thought, the Sky Sundering Armor instantly rose.

Roar!

The Primordial Heaven Talisman instantly bloomed, with five talismans rotating in the Space Passage!

"Senior Sky Sundering! Kill him!"

Li Che's eyes were sharp.

"Heh!"

"An Earth Immortal dares to block me, Old Sun?"

The eyes of the Sky Sundering Armor suddenly emitted a blinding light, as Sky Sundering’s will awakened, and the Qitian Origin began to boil.

Buzz—

The Ruyi Golden Cudgel shook, instantly forming a terrifying cudgel shadow that seemed to shatter the void!

Perhaps aware of the urgency of the situation, Sky Sundering went all out from the start!

The five Primordial Heaven Talismans lit up, enhancing the power of the Sky Sundering Armor to its fullest!

His first move was his strongest technique!

The Secret Art of the Victorious Fighting!

Boom!

The power comparable to a Heavenly Immortal made Immortal Swordslayer lose his composure, his face becoming extremely serious.

However, there was no fear in his eyes, only intense excitement!

"Come!"

"Fight!"

"Finally, I can unleash my full strength!"

"Sky Sundering!"

"Use the incomparable power of this demon monkey to help me touch the barrier of a Heavenly Immortal!"

Immortal Swordslayer roared.

The Sword of Divine Slaying in his embrace instantly burst with a resounding sound, as if it had come to life!

Sky Sundering's cudgel struck down, dispelling all the air currents, transforming the Space Passage into a vacuum. The entire city gate shook violently, as if it were about to be shattered to pieces!

Immortal Swordslayer's body trembled, his aura intense, the seven-colored aura wheel behind him rotating, his Immortal essence boiling!

With a long roar, the sword light sliced through!

The Space Passage was torn open, revealing a massive, blood-red sword mark.

It was as if...

The void itself was bleeding!

The God-Slaying Sword!

An extremely intense blood-red light appeared, towering in the Space Passage, fierce and powerful, slashing towards the Ruyi Golden Cudgel!

Bang—!!

The two terrifying attacks collided in the void, the Space instantly showing countless storm-like cracks, everything seemed to be annihilated!

Immortal Swordslayer stood on the city tower, enduring the terrifying pressure from the Sky Sundering Armor.

The gap between a Heavenly Immortal and an Earth Immortal was still enormous!

But Immortal Swordslayer, though an Earth Immortal, had the ambition to reach the Heavenly Immortal level!

Clang—

A crisp sound.

The Sword of Divine Slaying returned to his grasp.

Immortal Swordslayer stepped off the city gate, gripping the sword and slashing again!

Buzz—

The seemingly casual slash caused the void to ripple with blood light.

However, the blood light quickly spread uncontrollably, instantly enveloping the entire Space Passage!

Everything in sight was submerged in blood-red sword light!

"God-Slaying Sword!"

Immortal Swordslayer roared.

This was his strongest sword technique, inherited from Tongtian Shendi.

The blood-red sword light rose from Immortal Swordslayer, vast and mighty, like a dragon emerging from the depths, the sword light like dragon claws, slicing through space and everything in its path!

Kill! Kill! Kill!

The terrifying sword intent seemed to invade everyone’s soul.

The villagers from the three ancient villages of Hell Lotus seemed to be on the verge of madness!

"Such a sword!"

Li Che was astonished. This Immortal Swordslayer was truly insane!

Because Li Che saw that under Sky Sundering's cudgel, Immortal Swordslayer's physical body was struggling, almost being shattered by the will of the Victorious Fighting!

Bleeding profusely, he still fiercely unleashed such a terrifying sword!

Aim to slay everything!

"This is the intent of the Sword of Divine Slaying..."

"One of the most terrifying divine swords mastered by Tongtian Shendi..."

A sigh came from beside Li Che.

He turned to see the old ancestor of Di Village, Tuo Ba Lian, his face etched with the lines of time, his back bent, sighing heavily.

An invisible will spread from his body, alleviating the influence of Immortal Swordslayer’s will on the villagers.

"The time we have left is not much..."

Tuo Ba Lian looked at Li Che.

His eyes were deep, filled with a resolute and determined will.

"Sky Sundering is very powerful, having recovered to his peak state, comparable to a Heavenly Immortal."

"But Immortal Swordslayer is the strongest disciple of Tongtian Shendi, wielding the Sword of Divine Slaying, possessing some of Tongtian Shendi’s might."

"His sword cannot kill Sky Sundering, but it can delay him..."

Tuo Ba Lian said.

"We must find a way to break this deadlock."

"Senior..."

Tuo Ba Lian sighed.

"King Ksitigarbha... The future growth of the Hell Lotus Heiress depends on you. I have seen your actions, and I am at ease and trust you..."

"You will not betray the Hell Lotus Heiress, and you will bring her back to Yulian Land to bathe in the Yulian Tomb Pool..."

Tuo Ba Lian's bent body slowly straightened.

His eyes suddenly emitted a brilliant light, his will shaking, as if boiling in the void.

Li Che's face under the white jade mask changed slightly.

Tuo Ba Lian's aura, as if breaking free from some restraint, was rapidly rising, rapidly growing and strengthening!

Was he burning his life force to forcibly break through the Immortal barrier?!

Boom—

A long roar.

Tuo Ba Lian's hair flew, and behind him, the Path of Life and Death of the Netherworld stretched out.

At the peak of the Path of Life and Death, a blurry figure slowly revealed itself, a young man!

His eyes were bright, his back straight!

It was Tuo Ba Lian in his youth, at the peak of his vitality!

It turned out that the old ancestor of Di Village, Tuo Ba Lian, had always possessed the strength of a Nirvana King!

"Now, we lack time!"

"We cannot let Immortal Swordslayer delay us!"

"And Immortal Swordslayer, all his power and combat strength come from that Sword of Divine Slaying!"

Tuo Ba Lian's eyes shone brightly. He looked at Li Che, then at the silent villagers of the three ancient villages.

He also looked at the villagers of Di Village.

His eyes showed a hint of sorrow.

Because he had known long ago...

The villagers of Di Village had already died once. When Di Village was massacred, the villagers had already died...

They had only been revived through the means of King Ksitigarbha. Now, in the process of burning his will and reaching the peak of a King, briefly touching the Immortal realm,

He finally saw clearly that the villagers of Di Village...

Were indeed dead.

They were just living in another way.

But...

Death is still death!

All because this old ancestor failed to protect them...

Tuo Ba Lian sighed deeply, his eyes fixed on Immortal Swordslayer!

"Kill!"

He took a step forward.

Tuo Ba Lian, full of sorrow, shouted with a voice filled with endless grief and vengeance!

"The old ancestor is powerless!"

"Today, I will avenge you!"

Tuo Ba Lian roared!

He stepped out into the void, a lotus blooming with each step, rushing madly towards Immortal Swordslayer, who held the Sword of Divine Slaying!

Immortal Swordslayer's eyes were cold and fierce.

"Seeking death!"

Breaking through the King barrier and reaching the Immortal realm at the cost of burning his life, an Immortal actually dared to threaten him?

Buzz—

The Sword of Divine Slaying instantly slashed out!

However, Tuo Ba Lian was unafraid, his arms suddenly spreading, charging straight towards Immortal Swordslayer's sword!

Pierce!

The Sword of Divine Slaying instantly pierced through Tuo Ba Lian's body!

But at the moment the sword pierced through Tuo Ba Lian's body, Immortal Swordslayer's face changed dramatically!

"Madman!"

Immortal Swordslayer's face twitched, trying to pull the sword out!

However, the blade that entered Tuo Ba Lian's body was wrapped in countless writhing blood, transforming into chains that clanged and tightly bound the Sword of Divine Slaying.

Tuo Ba Lian's hands also grabbed the sharp blade.

The bright red blood, like rubies, fell from the void, splashing onto the ground like pearls on a plate.

Under the white jade mask.

Li Che was stunned!

The villagers of the three ancient villages were also stunned.

The younger generations of Di Village, like Tuoba Li and Tuoba Xiu, were in tears.

"Get lost!"

Immortal Swordslayer roared!

A terrifying sword aura erupted, trying to shatter Tuo Ba Lian's body and forcibly pull the sword out, but he could not pull the sword from Tuo Ba Lian's body!

Seeing the panic in the eyes of the Immortal,

Tuo Ba Lian laughed loudly, his voice deafening, shaking the entire Space Passage!

"Ha ha ha!"

"I am using my body as a sheath to suppress your Sword of Divine Slaying!"

"Great Sage Sky Sundering!"

"Help me..."

"Kill him!"

(End of Chapter)

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