Xu Nian observed three powerful women fighting a Red Blood Sky Blue Python. One woman used sword formations, another water dragons, and the third light orbs. Despite their efforts, the python entered a rampage state, killing one woman instantly. In the ensuing chaos, Xu Nian seized the opportunity to deliver the killing blow to the injured python and escape with its God Rank, pursued by the remaining two women.
"Abandon the godhood, and your life I shall spare."
Two women, reaching the peak of the Divine level, were in hot pursuit of Xu Nian.
This scene, in the desolate landscape of this fractured world, became a truly peculiar spectacle.
Bai Qinyi, frowning deeply, observed the cultivation level of the Nether Emperor ahead. He fled with a speed that nearly matched hers, which she found utterly perplexing.
She had never, in any scenario, imagined that after barely convincing two female cultivators of equal standing to cooperate in hunting the Red Blood Sky Blue Python, they would end up being intercepted by an individual at the Nether Emperor level.
The crucial point was that this Nether Emperor had, with a single, decisive strike, eliminated the already severely wounded Red Blood Sky Blue Python. This left her profoundly astonished.
She had, without question, underestimated the sheer magnitude of this person’s divine abilities.
Most notably, the flash of the axe he unleashed at the very end commanded her utmost caution, even from her own formidable position.
As a scion of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect, her decision to join the Netherworld God Temple was one she had firmly resolved upon.
Yet, here she was, facing such an unexpected trial.
Simultaneously, her gaze couldn't help but drift towards the female cultivator accompanying her.
This was the very individual she had managed to persuade to join forces.
This woman possessed an equally magnificent physique and a rather refined appearance.
Initially, Bai Qinyi had presumed this companion's strength would fall short of her own. However, to her surprise, the other party's mastery of the Light Dao True Meaning proved to be exceptionally potent.
She had, with her attacks, managed to inflict significant damage upon the God-level Red Blood Sky Blue Python.
The delicate woman appeared to sense Bai Qinyi's scrutiny and turned her head towards the woman in white.
The instant their gazes met, a subtle hint of a bitter smile seemed to emanate from her.
It was evident that she, too, felt a sense of irritation at being thwarted by a mere Nether Emperor.
Xu Nian, at this moment, clutching the God Level Divine Position, felt the chilling aura emanating from the Red Blood Sky Blue Python's similar artifact, yet a smile played on his lips.
Unexpectedly, this entire endeavor had unfolded with far greater smoothness than he had dared to anticipate.
The combined assault from the two formidable women had critically wounded the Red Blood Sky Blue Python. Seizing this precise moment, he had absorbed the Divine Origin Liquid within, condensed his divine power, and launched a devastating strike to achieve his objective.
Now, all he had to do was endure until the end of the trial, and he would emerge victorious.
"My esteemed ladies, I must see this trial through. While the Red Blood Sky Blue Python sustained grievous wounds from your combined efforts, had I not intervened, it would have certainly escaped. Might I suggest you relent now? I am prepared to offer adequate compensation for your troubles," Xu Nian conveyed this message telepathically to the two women trailing him.
"Hmph, compensation? Do you truly believe we covet your so-called compensation? This trial holds equal, if not greater, significance for us. If you refuse to relinquish the godhood, we shall be compelled to eliminate you," the woman in white retorted with a cold tone.
Her radiant countenance displayed no inclination towards compromise.
"I, too, shall not yield," the delicate woman added, her voice possessing an exceptionally pleasing cadence.
Xu Nian felt a pang of helplessness upon hearing their resolute stances.
"You two clearly possess considerable strength, yet I am not so easily bullied. Should you persist, do not hold me accountable for any harshness," Xu Nian’s expression hardened as he addressed the two women sternly.
"Hahaha, a mere Nether Emperor? Even if you possess potent artifacts, can you truly inflict harm upon us?" the white-clad woman shot back, her tone tinged with disdain.
After uttering these words, she paused.
This was because she realized that the figure ahead had actually come to a halt.
This action struck her as quite peculiar.
Initially, she had dismissed his words as mere bluster, never expecting him to actually follow through.
Could this Nether Emperor truly possess the audacity and the means to contend with both of them?
The delicate woman also ceased her advance, her gaze fixed upon Xu Nian with a newfound seriousness.
Better to exercise caution than to invite misfortune!
The delicate woman understood this principle implicitly, and therefore, when faced with this enigmatic Nether Emperor, she maintained an exceptionally vigilant posture.
Xu Nian, observing the two women who had stopped their pursuit, offered a faint, knowing smile.
"Are you truly unwilling to concede?" Xu Nian inquired once more.
"Absolutely not. Hand over the God Level Divine Position, and we will permit you to depart," the woman in white stated coldly.
The delicate woman's eyes narrowed, her expression remaining impassive.
"In that case, there is nothing further to discuss—let us engage in combat," Xu Nian declared with a sigh of resignation.
Upon saying this, his figure blurred, and both his true self and his Nine Infant Avatar materialized before him.
Meanwhile, his soul avatar was seamlessly merged back into his primary physical form.
"Your true form? You are human?" The woman in white exclaimed, a look of profound astonishment gracing her features.
The complexion of the delicate woman also shifted slightly, clearly taken aback by the revelation that the Nether Emperor before them was, in fact, a human being possessing a corporeal body.
A human daring to traverse the perilous Netherworld?
And he still wishes to join the Netherworld God Temple?
What could be his true motive?
"Indeed, I am human, but my purpose for joining the Netherworld God Temple is to rescue someone. If you both decide to stand down now, I would be eternally grateful. However, if you insist on continuing this fight, then I will have no choice but to eliminate you," Xu Nian declared with a sharp tone.
"Hmph, never mind that you are human, how dare you trespass into the Netherworld? This is a place of no return—prepare to meet your demise," the woman in white sneered coldly before activating the Sword Qi Silk Formation. Instantly, countless golden sword threads erupted, aiming to strangle Xu Nian.
It was evident that this woman held no reservations, unleashing such a powerful move from the outset.
Yet, Xu Nian, faced with the onslaught of terrifying sword threads, showed no inclination to defend himself.
He donned the Supreme Dragon Robe, allowing the threads to bombard him directly.
The formidable power, born from the Third Level Great Dao Truths, clashed against Xu Nian, only to produce a cascade of brilliant sparks.
"What?"
The woman in white gasped in shock at the spectacle.
Clearly, she had not anticipated that the young man before her could withstand her sword threads with his bare body.
Furthermore, his attire appeared rather plain, yet her sword threads were utterly incapable of piercing it. These sword threads were crafted from top-grade divine artifacts.
Even when dispersed, they retained their status as top-grade divine artifacts.
Still, this young man remained unfazed; it was apparent that the robes he wore were of an exceptionally high caliber.
Far superior to ordinary divine artifacts.
"Buzz!"
The delicate woman then unleashed the Light Tao True Meaning.
A blinding light shone upon Xu Nian, causing him to acutely feel a destructive force tearing at his body.
Fortunately, the Supreme Dragon Robe managed to neutralize the majority of this power. Otherwise, even his physical form would have been unable to endure this terrifying annihilating force.
"Humph!"
Xu Nian let out a cold snort and initiated his counterattack.
His true self and the Nine Infant simultaneously absorbed two streams of Divine Origin Liquid, converting them into pure divine power.
Xu Nian still possessed a substantial reserve of Divine Origin Liquid within his Chaos Divine Palace, ready to sustain him throughout the impending battle.
Consequently, the Nine Infant Avatar immediately fragmented into nine, charging towards the delicate woman.
Nine avatars, each wielding the cultivation base of the Nine Infant.
This was the truly terrifying manifestation of the Nine Infant.
Meanwhile, his true self wielded the Star Axe and launched an assault on the white-clothed woman.
The Star Axe carved through the void in sweeping arcs, tearing apart the surrounding chaos.
Witnessing this, the woman was completely taken aback and quickly raised her shield to defend herself.
However, the axe light unleashed by Xu Nian possessed extraordinary might.
With a single strike, a visible mark was etched onto the woman's God-level shield, compelling her to retreat hastily.
The woman's countenance grew pale with fear as she observed this.
What caliber of artifact could this be? How could it possess such devastating power?
In reality, she remained unaware that Xu Nian could not yet unleash the full potential of the Star Axe.
Should Xu Nian fully activate the Star Axe, a single blast of its light would be sufficient to cleave both the woman and her shield into oblivion.
