Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1658: 492: The Beginning of the Strongest Battle

Chapter 1658: Chapter 492: The Strongest Battle Begins

Within the Chongyue Cave Heaven, situated beneath the Southwest Mountains, a White Cloud Platform is also present.

Under the brilliant sunshine, a middle-aged Daoist, unremarkable in appearance and clad in a simple gray Daoist robe, emerged from a portal, stepping onto the platform's center.

On this platform, a Divine Beast Envoy, distinguished by a Mystic Turtle Treasure adorning their head, was already waiting.

Without even a glance at the newcomer, the Mystic Turtle Envoy raised a hand. Instantly, an overwhelming pressure descended upon the middle-aged Daoist, while a layer of gray-white radiance erupted from the ground.

Crack, crack…

A shell of gray-white stone rapidly ascended from the Daoist's feet. In mere moments, this stony encasement reached the Daoist's neck, threatening to petrify them entirely.

At this critical juncture, the middle-aged Daoist let out a soft sigh, a flicker of sorrow crossing their features, yet their eyes burned with unyielding anger.

Bang, bang, bang!

A tremor ran through the middle-aged Daoist's body, and the stone shell disintegrated into countless fragments, clattering onto the ground.

Stretching their limbs slightly, a murderous intent flared in their eyes as they fixed their gaze upon the stunned Mystic Turtle Divine Envoy.

Humph!

A cold snort escaped the middle-aged Daoist. Without any apparent movement, the Mystic Turtle Divine Envoy beside them was abruptly crushed into a mass of flesh, as if subjected to an unimaginable, crushing gravity.

At this moment, the middle-aged Daoist appeared unfazed by the intensifying constricting force surrounding them.

Just as the Mystic Turtle Divine Beast Envoy was annihilated, the figure of "Zhao Dashan," concealed within the Spirit Core Space of this Grotto Heaven, suddenly stood, shock evident on their face.

“No, this… how is this possible!” Old Ghost Wanxing exclaimed, his voice laced with immense shock, though he swiftly regained his composure.

Standing nearby were Bai Ze, Yinglong, and Candle Dragon. Witnessing their master's sudden display of disarray, they exchanged glances, each harboring a degree of suspicion.

Having collected himself, Old Ghost Wanxing spoke with calculated calm, “Prepare yourselves. The true host has arrived!”

With those words, his form blurred and vanished from sight before the three Divine Beast Envoys.

Observing this, Bai Ze, Candle Dragon, and Yinglong swiftly pinpointed their master's location and converged with utmost speed.

Swish, swish, swish…

The instant Old Ghost Wanxing materialized high above the platform, Bai Ze and the other two appeared out of thin air behind him.

At that precise moment, the middle-aged Daoist below tilted their head to gaze skyward, immediately perceiving the arrival of Old Ghost Wanxing and his companions.

Upon witnessing the dramatic shift in "Zhao Dashan's" demeanor, the middle-aged Daoist—no, Zhao Xuanjing—felt a pang in his heart, his eyes clouded with profound sorrow.

“Zhao—Xuan—Jing!”

Old Ghost Wanxing's gaze fell coldly upon the middle-aged Daoist below, uttering three words with icy finality.

With each syllable spoken, the sky grew darker, and the oppressive gravity blanketing this realm intensified significantly.

Once the three words were uttered, the heavens turned pitch black, and the sheer 'weight' of the entire Grotto Heaven solidified, bearing down upon Zhao Xuanjing.

Meanwhile, Bai Ze, Yinglong, and Candle Dragon, the three Divine Beast Envoys of the Tribulation Crossing Realm, fixed menacing glares upon Zhao Xuanjing, their eyes brimming with boundless killing intent.

Even a Peak Great Venerable who had triumphed over the three major tribulations would be no match for Wanxing and Bai Ze, let alone Zhao Xuanjing, who stood below as a mere avatar.

“Attack!” Old Ghost Wanxing commanded, and Bai Ze and the other two launched their assault simultaneously.

…

The moment his avatar faced peril, Zhao Xuanjing perceived it with absolute clarity.

His expression shifted slightly, and he abruptly turned his gaze toward the northwest.

Empress Weiyang noted this and immediately inquired, “Senior Brother Zhao, is there a problem?”

Zhao Xuanjing's countenance darkened somewhat, and he nodded, “Indeed, as anticipated, Dashan has been taken over by Old Ghost Wanxing.”

Upon hearing this, the Great Master Pu Du intoned, “Infinite Taoist Venerable! Since the true host has manifested, it is time for us to make our move.”

At this point, Zhao Xuanjing spoke with heightened seriousness, “Not only has Old Ghost Wanxing arrived in person this time, but he is accompanied by three Divine Beast Envoys whose strength rivals that of the Tribulation Crossing Realm. In this impending conflict, we must exercise extreme caution.”

Hearing this assessment, Empress Weiyang, Li Changxue, and Great Master Pu Du adopted looks of grave solemnity.

Once Zhao Xuanjing concluded his statement, he addressed Zhao San Yue and Zhao Sheng, stating sternly, “Yue’er, Chonghe… this battle is beyond your capabilities to interfere. You two are to remain behind and safeguard the Divine Continent.”

Alarmed by the pronouncement, Zhao San Yue hastily interjected, "Ancestor, I possess the power of time—"

Before the sentence could be completed, Zhao Xuanjing's stern gaze fell upon her, and he sharply commanded, "Silence! A battle at the Tribulation Crossing Level is beyond your ability to interfere. Stand aside!"

Zhao San Yue's face fell, and she reluctantly complied, stepping back a few paces.

After addressing Zhao San Yue, Zhao Xuanjing directed his attention back to Zhao Sheng, projecting a Divine Thought towards him.

Zhao Sheng's eyes flickered, and he gave Zhao Xuanjing a slight nod in acknowledgment.

A breath of relief escaped Zhao Xuanjing as he then turned his gaze towards Empress Weiyang and Great Master Pu Du.

However, before he could utter a word, a stifled groan escaped him, accompanied by a faint flash of red light within his eyes.

Witnessing this, Li Changxue inquired with evident concern, "Senior Brother Zhao, are you… unwell?"

Zhao Sheng quickly regained his composure and dismissively stated, "It is nothing! I merely lost an avatar." He then swiftly redirected the focus, proposing, "Time is of the essence; we must depart without delay."

Upon hearing his words, Li Changxue and Great Master Pu Du both inclined their heads in agreement.

Suddenly, Li Changxue produced a square Qilin Jade Seal, while Great Master Pu Du held a seemingly ordinary Bronze Round Mirror.

Great Master Pu Du then casually presented the bronze mirror to Zhao San Yue, transmitting his thoughts: "The Demon-Revealing Mirror is the supreme treasure of our sect and must not be carelessly revealed. This mirror you hold is a replica, crafted to the grade of Primordial Yang, possessing immense power. I shall now impart to you a temporary magic skill to command this mirror..."