Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8712 8712: Wake up _1

Faced with the laughter of the Rahu sect master, Li Ruohai responded with a composed demeanor. "I yearn for longevity, yet my desire for freedom surpasses it. Longevity is a means to achieve freedom, and to sacrifice freedom for it would be a foolish endeavor. I refuse to be a mere slave to a cultivator of the Blood Sea Realm. That is why I stand here today. Who among us does not seek eternal life? However, if the path to longevity demands servitude, I will not tread it."

He paused, surveying the surroundings before continuing in a resonant voice. "This is the Blood Sea Realm, the very land of my birth and upbringing. It is the realm of our people. We were born here, we matured here, we honed our skills here—this is our home. Now, invaders have arrived, seeking to usurp our home. How can I possibly consent to this? We have a grievance with the Blood Slaughter Sect, and my intention is to eradicate them. I despise those from the Blood Sea Alliance for their treachery. But let us not forget, it was we who initially betrayed the Blood Sea Realm. The strife between us and the Blood Slaughter Sect is an internal conflict within the Blood Sea Realm itself. Our mortal combat should be ours alone to decide, not for outsiders to meddle in. My actions are solely for the sake of the Blood Sea Realm. And you? You have betrayed this realm, handing our homes over to bandits. Do you even consider yourselves cultivators? Proceed. I am aware you intend to prevent my escape today, but that matters little. I have no intention of leaving here alive. Today, I shall demonstrate my unyielding spirit. For the Blood Sea Realm, I will fight!" With his declaration made, Li Ruohai moved his hand. His Yin-Yang Death Mirror unleashed a beam of dark light, hurtling directly towards the Rahu sect master.

The Rahu sect master let out a cold snort. With a mere gesture, a surge of energy materialized before him. This power, propelled by another wave of his hand, struck the incoming dark light. The beam was instantly dispersed, yet the energy continued its potent trajectory, speeding towards Li Ruohai with alarming velocity.

Li Ruohai's expression shifted as he swiftly evaded. Then, with an upward sweep of his hand, the Yin-Yang Death Mirror ascended. He proclaimed, "Yin Yang opens, Death light appears." In accordance with his words, the Yin Yang mirror began to expand dramatically. Ultimately, it transformed into a colossal mirror, spanning several mu, and directly enveloped the sect master and his accompanying masters. They felt a palpable aura of suffocating death light surrounding them, their life force draining away slowly.

However, could Sect Master Rahu and the others be so easily ensnared? They were, after all, in possession of their respective Sect's foundational treasures. Thus, they attacked directly, without need for incantation. With a mighty impact, the expanded Yin Yang realm in the heavens was shattered into countless fragments, and the death rays dissipated. Yet, a sense of unease, rather than triumph, settled upon Sect Master Rahu and his cohorts, for they realized Li Ruohai had vanished.

As they searched for any sign of Li Ruohai, a voice echoed, "I, Li Ruohai, as the Sect Master of the Corpse Demon Sect, solemnly pledge to the Corpse Ancestor. I offer my blood, my life, and my soul to awaken you. For the sake of the Corpse Demon Sect and the Blood Sea Realm, I implore you to unleash your full might and vanquish this despicable traitor to the Blood Sea Realm."

Following this solemn vow, a deafening roar erupted. The sound was pregnant with immense fury, and a terrifying pressure emanated from an artifact belonging to the Corpse Demon Sect. With a resounding crash, the artifact splintered. A golden figure, exuding a scent of blood, ascended into the sky.

Once the figure stabilized its flight, onlookers discerned it to be a battle corpse, a golden battle corpse at that. Yet, this golden being was adorned with intricate runes, seemingly alive as they writhed across its form. It was an unsettling sight.

Witnessing this battle corpse, the disciples of the Corpse Demon Sect were struck with awe. This was the Corpse Ancestor, the very soul of their sect—a battle corpse meticulously refined by their founding ancestor, possessing unimaginable power. In the entirety of the Blood Sea Realm, this Corpse Ancestor was undoubtedly the Sect's most formidable magical weapon.

At this precise moment, a crimson light flickered within the Corpse Ancestor's eyes. Its fingernails had extended to a formidable thirty centimeters, and its monstrous fangs protruded from its mouth. It roared towards the heavens, its voice saturated with boundless rage and deadly intent.

The corpse ancestor's gaze locked onto Sect Master Rahu and the others, sending shivers down their spines. Sect Master Rahu then glanced at the Corpse Devil Sect's ritual implement, only to find it completely annihilated. Its fragments had plunged into the sea of blood, and within them, a figure was visible. Li Ruohai had fallen into the sea of blood along with the debris. He appeared to have aged several hundred years in an instant, his face etched with wrinkles, his hair completely white, devoid of any life. He had, in fact, used his own life as the price to fully awaken the ancestor corpse.

Witnessing this, Sect Master Rahu's heart clenched. While Li Ruohai's power had waned, he remained a top master within the blood sea realm. If such a person were to sacrifice his life, the current state of the corpse ancestor must be at its zenith. Such a terrifying entity was beyond comprehension.

Indeed, as Sect Master Rahu surmised, the corpse ancestor was at its peak. Since his master's ascension, he had been limited to sixty percent of his former might. Now, however, he could wield one hundred, even one hundred and twenty percent of his power. This was due to Li Ruohai's blood and life force shattering all restraints, freeing him to unleash his full, unhindered fury.

With a furious roar, the corpse ancestor opened its maw and inhaled all the blood-red talismans. A crimson light emanated from within its body. Then, with another deafening roar, a grotesque transformation began. Its skin turned a deep blood-red, and its form swelled rapidly, as if inflated by an unseen force.

The corpse ancestor's colossal form eventually ceased its growth upon reaching a height of roughly one hundred meters. With a sudden bellow, it hurtled towards the assembled group. Its fingernails had elongated into curved talons, nearly ten meters in length due to its immense size.

Not only had its stature increased, but its speed and strength had also augmented dramatically. Once it charged into the throng of cultivators, it was akin to a predator amidst a flock of sheep. No one could withstand its onslaught; those caught by its razor-sharp nails were instantly obliterated.

Those unfortunate cultivators who perished were then drawn into the ancestor corpse's mouth, vanishing without a trace. It was as if the corpse ancestor had consumed a potent elixir, for its attacks grew even more ferocious. This dire situation did not escape Sect Master Rahu's notice and that of his peers. They understood that any further delay would lead to unimaginable catastrophe.

Thus, Sect Master Rahu urgently commanded, "Let us strike as one! All experts at the Island Lord level, attack together! We must annihilate him. If we fail, we will all perish. Attack!" He was the first to act, unleashing an invisible wave of Qi from his palm. The other sect leaders followed suit, not only wielding their personal might but also brandishing their Sect's most formidable Dharma artifacts. Their combined assault possessed an extraordinary might.

Five individuals attacking in unison, supplemented by countless Island Lords, represented an unprecedented display of power. However, the corpse ancestor proved to be a formidable foe. Its speed was blindingly swift, and more importantly, its defenses were exceptionally robust. While the ritual implements of the five great Sect Masters could bypass its defenses, it absorbed the attacks from others. Although injuries were sustained, the corpse ancestor was confident in its ability to heal by consuming the fallen cultivators, thus negating any damage. This grim prospect presented a significant challenge for the leaders of the five great sects.

Ultimately, the five great Sect Masters had no choice but to personally engage the corpse ancestor, pinning it down. They then ordered their weaker cultivators to retreat immediately, while the Island Lord experts were to consolidate their forces for a concentrated assault. Each attack was coordinated by a single leader, thereby amplifying their collective power to an immense degree.

The battle devolved into a brutal stalemate. While the corpse ancestor's might was undeniable, the unified strength of the five great sects' experts was equally formidable. Both sides were now engaged in a war of attrition, waiting to see which would break first. The one to falter would undoubtedly face utter annihilation.

For seven days and seven nights, this fierce battle raged. Ultimately, the sheer numbers of the five great sects proved decisive, grinding the Corpse Ancestor into submission. Yet, the Corpse Ancestor exacted a heavy price. In his final moments, gravely wounded, he initiated a self-destruction, taking many lives and severely injuring the five sect Masters. More than half of the disciples and Island Lord-level experts brought to this conflict perished. The Corpse Demon Sect bore the brunt of this devastation; not only was Sect Master Li Ruohai lost, but their Guardian Battle Corpse, the Corpse Ancestor, had also detonated itself. With over 70% of their cultivators dead, the Corpse Demon Sect was utterly crippled.

This outcome stunned everyone. Following this brutal engagement, the five great sects found themselves significantly weakened, unable to take any aggressive action for the foreseeable future. Attacking the Blood Sea Alliance was out of the question; self-preservation became their sole concern. Furthermore, the injuries sustained by the five sect Masters were grievous and unlikely to heal. The remnants of the five sects were forced to retreat to their respective domains, their initial confidence shattered. They had been certain of victory, facing Li Ruohai with their overwhelming numbers. Even the Corpse Demon Sect's own members offered no support to Li Ruohai, making their defeat seem impossible.

They foresaw the beginning of the battle, but never its devastating end!