System's Super Sect Chapter 1052 - 974: Immortal Sect vs. Zhatian Tower Battle Division (Part 1)

With Wen Ping's decree issued, the Winter Ice Dragon King and the Netherworld Black Dragon King unleashed deafening dragon roars. Their immense dragon might surged through Mitian City, potent dragon eyes fixing upon the four War Gods positioned outside of Kui Qing.

The Winter Ice Dragon King's frigid gaze settled on Jing Wuxing, one of the five War Gods, causing Jing Wuxing's brow to furrow slightly.

Simultaneously, the Netherworld Black Dragon King's intense stare was directed at Shan Tianhun, another of the War Gods, prompting Shan Tianhun to nervously clench his fists.

With the two great dragons preoccupied with the foremost two War Gods, the Dark Stream Annihilation was compelled to select its own adversary. Its shadowy hand lifted the Black Scythe high, then slowly began to lower it.

The scythe's tip pointed unerringly towards Bu Jin!

In stark contrast to the overwhelming pressure from the two dragons' gazes, Dark Stream Annihilation's pointed challenge did not elicit even a tremor of apprehension from Bu Jin.

Certainly, the Dragon Race's renown was pervasive, and within the Demon Race, they were considered unparalleled when facing opponents of the same cultivation level, let alone when confronting humans. However, Dark Stream Annihilation presented a different enigma, appearing as a mere wisp of black smoke coalesced into a sentient spirit.

Yet, upon catching the hushed words from Sword Demon, Bu Jin's heart suddenly constricted.

"I had assumed this black smoke represented the pinnacle of existence below the Celestial Unrestricted stage of a Sect, but with the emergence of two True Dragons, it seems to be matched in power." Sword Demon's observation reached Bu Jin's ears, completely shattering his initial calm assessment of Dark Stream Annihilation.

Bu Jin's heart tightened in tandem with this realization!

After Dark Stream Annihilation had designated its opponent, only the Wood Dragon remained. It turned its gaze towards Wan Zhi.

"Since there is no other choice, you will be my target. Your lifeblood will serve to clear the path for my triumphant return to the Demon Ancestor Realm."

The Wood Dragon's voice resonated deeply as it then unleashed an furious roar at Wan Zhi, its enraged cries echoing incessantly.

Today, a foe would be slain as an offering to the heavens!

Hoping to secure fortunate omens for the impending tribulation!

Wan Zhi's countenance wavered upon hearing the Wood Dragon's pronouncement.

Return to the Demon Ancestor Realm!

This dragon, currently before him, had once been a being of comparable stature to a Demon Ancestor, evidently more potent than the other two dragons.

Wasn't the Immortal Sect merely a faction within the Heaven and Earth Lake?

Wasn't it a minor power that had only recently gained a foothold, supported by a fallen Celestial Unrestricted powerhouse?

How could they possibly have recruited entities of such caliber?

Wan Zhi immediately sought eye contact with Bu Jin, Jing Wuxing, and Shan Tianhun. In their shared glances, they all perceived a profound sense of dread and unease.

Just then, Sword Demon’s Angel’s Sword pointed towards Kui Qing, and his maniacal laughter drew the attention of all four.

Abruptly.

Sword Demon launched his attack first!

Directly lunging towards Kui Qing!

"Kui Qing, this is a one-on-one duel! I swear to take your life today!"

With that declaration, Angel’s Sword was raised high. Amidst a mighty roar, Sword Demon slashed downwards, unleashing a colossal wave of Angel’s Power spanning a hundred zhang. Traversing the trail carved by the Angel’s Power, the Vortex Map emblazoned on Sword Demon’s chest pulsed with light, reactivating its unique ability.

The Holy Light Barrier was activated!

For the subsequent 500 breaths, all present within a thousand zhang radius would be rendered incapable of utilizing Vein Techniques!

At this juncture, the distance between the two combatants was less than a thousand zhang. Consequently, upon witnessing Sword Demon’s assault, Kui Qing knew he had to retaliate immediately.

Yet, though his Meridian Gate quivered, no Vein Qi could be drawn from the surrounding heavens and earth.

Bang—

Bang—

After several jarring tremors of his Meridian Gate, Kui Qing discovered to his utter bewilderment and surprise that he was still unable to employ any Vein Technique.

Observing this predicament, the Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted powerhouses within the Battle Division urgently offered counsel.

"Lord Kui Qing, exercise caution! While Sword Demon maintains his Vein Technique, approaching him too closely will nullify your own Vein Technique!"

Heeding this warning, Kui Qing swiftly retreated, his form dissolving into a blinding radiance as he evaded the Angel’s Power unleashed by Sword Demon.

He understood implicitly that without the capacity to counter with Vein Techniques, his Spirit Body would be unable to withstand Sword Demon’s onslaught. A direct hit from this force would inevitably inflict grievous damage upon his Spirit Body, and any initial injury would render the ensuing battle exceedingly perilous.

"Where has your previous bravado vanished? The notorious War God Kui Qing appears to be nothing more than a coward... is fleeing your only recourse?"

From behind, Sword Demon’s taunting voice echoed.

Kui Qing did not glance back. Sensing the encroaching Angel’s Power, he deliberately modulated his speed. When the Angel’s Power was merely ten zhang away, Kui Qing suddenly surged upwards, rapidly ascending into the clouds to escape the destructive wave.

The Angel’s Power, narrowly dodged, plunged into Mitian City, delivering a devastating second blow to its already shattered landscape. Mitian City’s edge simply ceased to exist, leaving behind a gaping chasm and the lingering, fearsome Angel’s Power. For the subsequent ten years, this area would remain a forbidden zone for anyone below the Mountain Suppression Realm, as the residual power was potent enough to shatter their Spirit Bodies. However, such concerns lay in the future.

After evading the Angel’s Power, Kui Qing realized that while the attack itself was dodged, the relentless pursuit of the Sword Demon could not be escaped. More alarmingly, he discerned a critical detail: each assault from the Sword Demon, as he pressed his chase, was unleashed with peak power. Even if Kui Qing could currently employ his Vein Technique, he doubted he could overcome the Sword Demon; in fact, he might be the one suppressed. This was without even considering his present inability to use the Vein Technique!

In his dire straits, Kui Qing could only desperately call for backup: "Wan Zhi, Jing Wuxing... anyone, come assist me! This Sword Demon is unlike any other; he can freely wield Vein Techniques equivalent to our full strength, and his Spiritual Power shows no signs of depletion!"

Yet, Kui Qing’s desperate plea did not galvanize Wan Zhi and his companions. Instead, it instilled an even greater sense of caution in the already tense quartet. Their focus remained firmly on the three dragons and the shadow wielding the Black Scythe, who posed a far more significant threat than the Sword Demon himself.

At this moment, voices from other Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted powerhouses within the Battle Division, who hesitated to engage directly, reached them. These were their responses to Kui Qing’s desperate call.

"Lord Kui Qing, exercise extreme caution! The Sword Demon most likely possesses a Celestial Level Vein Skill, and who knows if he commands even more potent Vein Techniques!"

"Furthermore, Lord Kui Qing, he wields a type of Celestial Material and mysterious treasure that, once consumed, continuously replenishes his Spiritual Power. Over an hour ago, he consumed one such item, and throughout our engagement, he has maintained this state. Every strike nears Celestial Unrestricted power, yet after more than an hour, his Spiritual Power remains undiminished."

The crowd’s pronouncements left Wan Zhi and his group utterly stunned. What kind of Celestial Material and mysterious treasure could sustain the Sword Demon in such a condition for over an hour? They had never encountered anything of the sort!

A sudden thought struck them: What if these three dragons and the shadowy figure with the Black Scythe also possessed such treasures? Would they not then exhibit the same unnatural resilience as the Sword Demon? How could anyone possibly stand against them?

"Hurry and provide aid!" Kui Qing’s voice echoed once more.

The four under Wan Zhi remained immobile. This was because the Wood Dragon, the Ice Dragon King of Winter, the Netherworld Black Dragon King, and Dark Stream Annihilation had already surged forward.

"Formation Barrier!"

Wan Zhi, fearing that the Wood Dragon and its allies might possess similar treasure-replenishing items, opted against a direct confrontation and immediately activated the Vein Array. Bu Jin, Jing Wuxing, and Shan Tianhun shared Wan Zhi’s apprehension. As soon as Wan Zhi spoke, they, too, activated their Meridian Gates, forming the Vein Array.

"Defend!"

Wan Zhi commanded. As the four Meridian Gates resonated in unison, the spectral image of a colossal demon, towering a hundred feet high, materialized before the gates. Clad in a massive blue shield, it stood resolute between heaven and earth, a steadfast guardian before the quartet, seemingly prepared to shield them from the very collapse of the sky.

The instant the Vein Array was completed and the Defense Shield deployed, the onslaught from the Wood Dragon and the others struck. The Wood Dragon, an entity surpassing Demon Gods and sustained by a Demon Pill, possessed a Demon Body of unparalleled might. Though its Realm had not yet reached the Demon Ancestor tier, its physical form had attained that level. This was precisely why Wen Ping had bestowed upon the Wood Dragon the Demon Pill imbued with Demon Immortal Cultivation.

Consequently, the Wood Dragon unleashed a simple, brutal tail swipe!

*Bang!*

The next moment, the colossal dragon tail slammed into the giant demon brandishing the shield, causing the shield to splinter like fragile glass. The expressions of Wan Zhi and his companions shifted dramatically. They had never anticipated the Wood Dragon’s attack to be so devastating.

As their shock registered, the terrifying force of the dragon tail involuntarily propelled the four of them back nearly a hundred feet. Before they could recover their breath, the Netherworld Black Dragon King’s assault descended upon them.

Black Dragon World-Destroying Step!

A Black Dragon, descending from the heavens like a colossal meteor, plummeted from the sky.

"With their combined might, I hardly need to summon all three dragons," Wen Ping commented nonchalantly from the deck of the Flying Ship, observing the scene unfolding before the four individuals from Wan Zhi.

Wen Ping harbored no desire to mock them.

He genuinely hadn't anticipated their Vein Array to be so vulnerable, almost collapsing from a single sweep of the Wood Dragon's tail.

Now, the Netherworld Black Dragon King unleashed the Black Dragon World-Destroying Step. As one of the Netherworld Black Dragon King's signature skills, its power had surged at least threefold, with the potential to amplify up to five times.

With such a devastating technique employed, how could the already battered Defense Shield of Wan Zhi and his companions possibly endure another strike?