System's Super Sect Chapter 1061 - 983: Another War God Falls

Shock jolted Chen Xie as he witnessed this unfolding scene within the Knowledge Tower.

His surprise at the earlier appearances of the Winter Ice Dragon King and the Netherworld Black Dragon King outside Mitian City was immense, and their subsequent demise at the hands of the Heaven-Gazing Tower's formidable experts now filled him with unease.

The loss of three Demon Gods under the Celestial Unrestricted banner within Mitian City, despite inflicting casualties on the Heaven-Gazing Tower's forces, seemed a pyrrhic victory no matter how one calculated it.

After all, the Heaven-Gazing Tower possessed virtually limitless resources.

The Immortal Sect, on the other hand, had a rather limited number of Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted powerhouses.

"Sect Leader—" Chen Xie began, but his words died on his lips as he turned to observe Wen Ping. Wen Ping sat with an air of leisure, even finding the moment to lift a cup of tea, which instantly silenced Chen Xie.

The reason for his silence was the evident calmness gracing Wen Ping's features.

Unable to suppress his burgeoning curiosity, Chen Xie stole a glance at Long Ke, who mirrored his own bewilderment, before posing the question, "Sect Leader, do we perhaps have an unfathomable senior hidden within the Immortal Sect?"

Wen Ping offered a nod, a playful glint in his eyes as he met Chen Xie's gaze and responded with a touch of amusement, "A hidden senior? Now, that's news to me."

"Sect Leader, how can you jest at a time like this? While we may have secured victory in this engagement, our losses are far from insignificant," Chen Xie expressed with a tone of helplessness.

"Losses? Pray tell, where do you perceive any losses?"

"The seniors who were the Demon Gods, their passing at the hands of the Celestial Unrestricted experts, that is surely a significant blow to our Immortal Sect."

"And who exactly stated that they have perished?"

"Hm?" Chen Xie found himself momentarily perplexed.

"I never confirmed their demise, did I?" Wen Ping inquired with a slight smile, his attention then shifting to the unfolding battlefield visuals being transmitted by the Black Shadow.

Instantly, Chen Xie and Long Ke followed Wen Ping's focused gaze.

The subsequent spectacle that unfolded left both Chen Xie and Long Ke utterly astonished, their hearts leaping with a mixture of surprise and delight.

As the cataclysmic sea of fire finally receded, the ravaged landscape lay exposed for all to behold.

A colossal, gaping chasm immediately captured everyone's undivided attention.

From the depths of this newly formed abyss, a triumphant dragon roar reverberated.

Following this, a vibrant streak of green light surged skyward.

The Wood Dragon ascended into the heavens!

It soared and danced majestically amidst the clouds!

"It… it actually survived?" The elder, identified only by his surname Jiang, voiced his surprise, electing not to immediately move to subdue the Wood Dragon but instead observing it with evident fascination.

Remarkably, not a single dragon scale appeared to be missing.

This implied that the high-grade Earth Level Vein Technique he had unleashed moments before had failed to inflict any discernible harm upon the Wood Dragon before him.

It was important to note that, despite being a high-grade Earth Level Vein Technique, the power it unleashed was unequivocally of Celestial Unrestricted caliber.

Logically, such an outcome should not have been possible.

Meanwhile, Kui Qing and his companions, witnessing the Wood Dragon's reappearance in the sky, unharmed and vigorous, displayed surprise but refrained from overt reactions.

After all, the Wood Dragon's survival or demise held little consequence in the grand scheme.

How long could it possibly withstand the might of Celestial Unrestricted powerhouses?

"It's likely that Senior Jiang's intense scrutiny has piqued his interest in subduing it," Bu Jin remarked, observing the elder surnamed Jiang's focused gaze and voicing his suspicion.

Kui Qing offered a simple nod in agreement.

"Indeed, this dragon possesses a resplendent draconic form, and its resilience against the Celestial Unrestricted's assault is undeniable proof of its strength. Should Senior Jiang succeed in taming it, and it eventually ascends to the Demon Ancestor realm, it will undoubtedly become a paramount powerhouse within our Heaven-Gazing Tower."

While Kui Qing and the others engaged in their discussion, Wan Zhi remained conspicuously silent, standing apart from the group.

His silence stemmed from a deep-seated unwillingness to see the Wood Dragon continue its existence.

However, mere unwillingness was one thing; if Senior Jiang truly set his sights on subduing it, Wan Zhi knew he dared not utter a single word to impede the process.

As their conversation continued, the Wood Dragon once again lunged towards the elder surnamed Jiang, its maw opened wide, though it emitted no roar. Yet, at the precise instant the Wood Dragon opened its mouth, a blinding emerald light erupted, engulfing the elder surnamed Jiang in its brilliance.

The green luminescence rapidly contracted, abruptly coalescing into a compact sphere of light, ensnaring both the elder surnamed Jiang and his mount.

In the very next moment, this luminous sphere propelled itself directly into the Wood Dragon's waiting maw.

This was the divine technique the Wood Dragon had mastered after consuming the Demon Pill—a profound ability once wielded by the deceased Demon Immortal during his lifetime!

It was known as Divine Swallow!

The ability to devour all things!

Of course, when compared to the legendary devouring capabilities of the Taotie, the sole distinction of Divine Swallow was its inability to refine whatever was consumed.

Divine Swallow was an embodiment of pure annihilation!

"Senior Jiang!"

"Senior Jiang!"

"Senior Jiang, be cautious!"

This shocking turn of events sent Kui Qing and the others into a state of utter pallor.

A chilling premonition of impending doom abruptly washed over their hearts.

In the following instant, the sky ripped open, revealing three black fissures, each merely ten zhang in length. From these rifts, a substantial amount of Death Qi surged forth.

The Death Qi from the three fissures rapidly converged, and within the span of a single breath, three phantom forms materialized.

They were the Winter Ice Dragon King.

The Netherworld Black Dragon King.

And Dark Stream Annihilation.

As the trio was reformed, their Death Qi-laden gazes immediately fixed upon Kui Qing and his companions, and they launched an immediate assault.

Kui Qing and the others, gripped by panic, scrambled to flee.

While Senior Jiang possessed the power to eliminate them with ease, they themselves were utterly no match for these three formidable Demon Gods.

With Senior Jiang now ensnared by the Wood Dragon, who knew how long his entrapment would last? They dared not linger a moment longer.

"How can this be?"

"Weren’t they already vanquished by Senior Jiang?"

As Kui Qing and Bu Jin voiced their utter disbelief, the Ice Dragon Flame from the Winter Ice Dragon King was already engulfing them like a relentless tide.

Within a ten-thousand-meter radius, all existence was instantly frozen solid.

Perceiving the direness of their situation, Kui Qing and his two companions immediately unleashed their Meridian Gates, directing a barrage of attacks toward the oncoming Ice Dragon Flame.

Though they managed to arrest the flame's advance, this created an opening for the Netherworld Black Dragon King and Dark Stream Annihilation to surge closer.

The Black Dragon King propelled himself into the air, executing the Black Dragon World-Destroying Step once more.

He hurtled directly towards Wan Zhi!

The Black Dragon's gaze harbored a singular, lethal intent: to extinguish Wan Zhi.

Simultaneously, the Black Scythe wielded by Dark Stream Annihilation was raised high, descending upon Wan Zhi's head like the grim reaper's own blade.

"Their target is me! Kui, Bu, save me!" Feeling the potent killing intent from both the Netherworld Black Dragon King and Dark Stream Annihilation zeroing in on him, Wan Zhi's countenance shifted dramatically. He then transformed into a blurs, streaking away into the distance.

Wan Zhi possessed a clear understanding of the three Demon Gods' objective.

They aimed to eliminate him before Senior Jiang could extricate himself from his predicament.

This was because Wan Zhi was already gravely wounded.

Dispatching him would be as simple as plucking fruit from a tree.

Even if he managed to escape, the three Demon Gods from the Immortal Sect would not shift their focus to Kui Qing and Bu Jin, for while they were strong, they could not fell both Kui Qing and Bu Jin in such a brief timeframe.

Bang—

All four of Wan Zhi's internal veins pulsed in unison.

Every wisp of Vein Qi channeled by his Meridian Gates converged within his Spirit Body, exponentially boosting his flight speed in a desperate bid to reach his absolute limit.

If one could fly swiftly enough, death itself could not keep pace!

Kui Qing, observing the Netherworld Black Dragon King and Dark Stream Annihilation bypass him without deviation, grasped the Black Dragon King's unwavering resolve to kill Wan Zhi. He swiftly issued a command to the Battle Division powerhouses stationed at the distant Screen Sky Tower: "All personnel, heed my command, provide immediate support to Senior Wan, while diligently ensuring your own safety."

However, Kui Qing's directive did not immediately galvanize the seven remaining individuals.

This was because, out of the thirty Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted powerhouses who had accompanied them, only seven were left.

Should they divert to aid Wan Zhi, safeguarding their own lives would become a precarious endeavor.

Yet, the War God's command was not to be trifled with.

Disobedience guaranteed utter annihilation!

Such was the ironclad decree of the Screen Sky Tower.

The seven Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted powerhouses promptly turned back, addressing their subordinates positioned behind them.

"All of you, make haste and evacuate, putting as much distance between yourselves and this location as possible. The battle is far from concluded!"

They also urged the once-enthusiastic crowd from Mitian City to withdraw.

The confines of the battlefield expanded once more.

This location was no longer considered secure.

Upon hearing this, the populace of Mitian City was plunged back into a state of sheer panic; their determined strides and resolute gazes dissolved into the sheer terror of flight.

Fear had them in its grip.

They dreaded being caught in the maelstrom of this immense conflict.

Having narrowly escaped death before, they harbored no desire to perish again at the hands of the Immortal Sect's formidable experts.

As the citizens of Mitian City and the remnants of the Battle Division began to retreat from the combat zone, the seven figures ascended into the heavens. Together, they unlocked their Meridian Gates, unleashing their most potent, long-range Vein Technique towards the relentlessly pursuing Netherworld Ice Dragon King and Dark Stream Annihilation.

Boom—

Boom—

The Vein Technique detonated around the Netherworld Black Dragon King and Dark Stream Annihilation. Nevertheless, it failed to impede their momentum in the slightest. On the contrary, their velocity continued to escalate, relentlessly narrowing the chasm between them and Wan Zhi.

Witnessing the dwindling distance, the seven intensified their offensive tempo.

One thousand meters.

Five hundred meters.

One hundred meters!

Wan Zhi was finally intercepted in the sky, dozens of miles away from Mitian City, with a scythe piercing his neck: Dark Stream Annihilation.

"Ah—"

Wan Zhi let out a cry, but before he could struggle free from the Black Scythe, the Netherworld Black Dragon King's Black Dragon World-Destroying Step descended upon him.

Boom—

With a single stomp, Wan Zhi was crushed into the earth by the Black Dragon, his life extinguished.

The seven Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted powerhouses from the Battle Division who had rushed over turned deathly pale upon witnessing this scene. They did not dare to look further, transforming into swift blurs as they fled in all directions.

The Black Dragon King did not pursue. Instead, he transformed into a wisp of Death Qi, carrying Wan Zhi's corpse back to the Undead Hell.

Dark Stream Annihilation also recalled the Black Scythe, returning to the Undead Hell.

Inside the Screen Sky Tower, Chen Xie and Long Ke watched this event unfold, so stunned they couldn't even blink.

"Another War God has fallen."

Long Ke was so astonished he was speechless.

Throughout the years of conflict between You Country and the Screen Sky Tower, they had rarely managed to kill even a single War God.

The Immortal Sect, however, not only killed one but, after the arrival of Celestial Unrestricted powerhouses from the Screen Sky Tower, managed to kill two more War Gods from the Battle Division.

"If that Celestial Unrestricted powerhouse manages to escape, he might die of sheer rage," Chen Xie remarked with a sigh, then continued to watch.

"If he discovers that not only did he fail to eliminate anyone from the Immortal Sect, but he also lost two War Gods in the process, his fury might lead to more than just anger," Long Ke sighed. "Imagine if the Immortal Daily within You Country were to publish this news now; the entire Heaven-Gazing Gorge would likely be shaken to its core by this engagement."

Hearing the heavy sighs of the two men beside him, Wen Ping gently set down his teacup. He then rose and walked towards the door.

Noticing Wen Ping's movement, Chen Xie shifted his gaze away from the screen.

"This war has finally reached its conclusion."

Just as Chen Xie uttered these words, Wen Ping suddenly paused in his step.

"This is merely the beginning... Since the Screen Sky Tower is so intent on destroying our Immortal Sect, why should we allow them to have peace?"