The Eternal Supreme Chapter 2397: The last battle (7)
“Hahaha, this truly is child’s play. Is this the extent of your unyielding spirit? Without the foundation of true power, he is nothing but a joke—a complete laughingstock!”
A murderous glint flickered in Liu Qi’s eyes as he hoisted his bone sword. Violent, monstrous demonic Qi surged toward the blade instantly, and a sword realm expanded outward!
“Brahma Holy Sword!”
Liu Qi’s expression became profoundly solemn. Merging himself with the blade, he transformed into a streak of sword light. This radiance was dyed a deep crimson from an excess of blood, resembling a Red Cloud slicing through the vastness of the cosmos.
It traveled like the stars of destiny, gliding along a fixed path that could not be altered. Everything was governed by fate; everything was dictated by destiny.
Bo Mu’s face finally clouded over. With a heavy sigh, he remarked, “The heavenly Dao is vast, and all living things are merely ants within it. It is impossible to change.”
Suddenly, his arm was yanked. A blood-soaked hand belonging to Che You gripped his wrist, forcing him to stand. Che You spat out a curse, “I told you already, old man, stop talking like that. Don’t speak just to be discouraging; you’re ruining my mood.”
Having delivered his reprimand, he collapsed once more, continuing to cough up blood upon the Lotus seat.
Bo Mu glanced down at him and let out another long sigh. Initially, he hadn’t intended to offer further treatment; after all, death seemed inevitable. Yet, after a brief thought, he reached out again, continuing to channel his primeval essence into Che You’s frame.
He couldn't quite explain why, but deep down, a flicker of reluctance, resentment, and even defiance remained. Subconsciously, a stubborn spark had ignited within him, a desire to struggle against this biased heavenly Dao.
Confronted by the sword Qi of the Brahma Holy Sword, Yunxiao achieved a state of absolute serenity. His expression was vacant as he relentlessly attempted to manifest the Thunderbolt within his palm.
His physical form even began to dissolve into lightning, seeking to fuse with the purple and green bolts.
In this moment, he refused to contemplate the outcome or dwell on the past; his entire focus was poured into the gathering of lightning.
Suddenly, his heart jolted as a voice resonated in his mind.
Yunxiao’s pupils narrowed as he whispered in astonishment, “Little Qing?”
The voice originated from Little Qing, who resided within the Divine Realm Tablet. “You will surely perish if you continue like this. Let me assist you.”
“But your injuries are severe!” Yunxiao exclaimed in shock.
“If you fall, there is no escape for me either,” Qing replied in a detached tone.
Without waiting for a response, Qing vanished from the Divine Realm Tablet and merged his essence into Yunxiao.
Yunxiao’s body shuddered as a limitless torrent of Thunder energy surged through his veins. His connection to the lightning of heaven and earth was elevated to an entirely different plane!
“Pi Li pa la!”
The duo-colored lightning in his hand turned pure purple in a heartbeat. The immense lightning energy erupted, condensing into a ring of lightning stars that orbited his body. It then rippled outward in over a hundred concentric circles of varying colors!
“What?”
“Impossible!” Liu Qi’s eyes shrank as he screamed in disbelief. “This... this cannot be!”
Yunxiao remained composed, a sneer tugging at the corner of his lips. He regained his characteristic calm, his features flickering under the glow of the purple Thunder. “You must be feeling incredibly unwilling and filled with deep regret, aren't you? Even a Lord of a Thousand Worlds will eventually be reduced to dust after this conflict.”
Abruptly, lightning thundered outside the crater, emitting an eerie radiance. It wove together into a vast sea of electricity, resonating with the hundred-colored lightning Star Ring within the pit.
Yunxiao’s steady demeanor signaled that the conclusion of this struggle was at hand.
In an instant, tens of thousands of lightning bolts converged upon him. A magnificent, unprecedented power descended, saturating the entire realm pit!
Bo Mu watched the lightning with his mouth agape. It wasn't confined to the crater; the entire Southern Domain was being submerged in a sea of thunder!
At that moment, the experts saved by Ding Ling'er were gathered in the Holy Region. They had been watching the final struggle through a water mirror, but when the Twelve Divine Beings Killing Formation clashed with the Six-Winged formation, the earth trembled so violently that the projection’s power was severed, leaving the outcome a mystery.
While everyone was gripped by anxiety, thunder suddenly roared above the Holy Region. The sky turned purple instantly, as lightning bolts darted through the clouds like dragons and serpents.
It wasn't just the Southern Domain and the Holy City; the Eastern, Western, and Northern Regions—even the Four Seas—were engulfed in thunder and lightning. The sky unleashed terrifying bolts that shook the very foundations of the earth!
It was as if the Heavenly Martial Arts Realm itself was roaring in fury, rebelling against the predetermined path of fate!
Liu Qi was paralyzed with shock. Sensing extreme danger, he realized there was no time to retreat. Gritting his teeth, he funneled every ounce of his strength into his sword and thrust it into the heart of the lightning!
Yunxiao executed a Thunder incantation and struck downward, shouting, “Ten Thousand Lightning Tribulation—Heaven and Earth Return to Origin!”
“Boom boom boom!”
Ten thousand bolts of lightning slammed into his target. The six wings were instantly consumed, and the figure seemed frozen within the lightning, unable to move an inch!
“This is bad!” Bo Mu’s face was etched with horror.
The realm pit groaned as if it were about to shatter. He desperately maneuvered the magnificent Dharma Lotus platform, intending to flee into the void. However, he was shocked to find himself trapped within a World of Thunder. With no path of escape, he could only push forward as a streak of light to flee the area.
“Boom boom boom!”
Shortly after the Lotus throne cleared the crater, the entire realm pit detonated. A massive, terrifying abyss spread across the landscape of the Southern Domain.
The shockwaves were felt in the other three regions, by the people in the distant Holy Region, and even across the Four Seas.
A sense of profound sorrow seemed to grip the heavens and the earth. It felt as though the four pillars had failed and the world was on the brink of collapse.
At the center of the crater, Yunxiao and Liu Qi stood side by side. They remained silent, oblivious to the chaos surrounding them.
“You have won,” Six-Winged stated blankly.
“Yes,” Yunxiao nodded. “I am finally free.”
“The Heavenly Dao chose you, not me,” Six-Winged remarked.
“Actually, the Heavenly Dao never chooses anyone,” Yunxiao replied. “This was our own choice.”
Liu Qi was stunned for a moment before a realization dawned on him. He formed a hand seal and said, “Heaven and earth gave me life. Now that my fate has reached its end, I shall return it.”
Under the glare of the lightning, Six-Winged’s body brightened and split into six spheres of light. They dispersed throughout the pit and shot off in every direction!
Yunxiao watched the scene quietly, knowing the matter was settled and his freedom was secured.
An overwhelming wave of exhaustion crashed over him. His heart felt hollow as he closed his eyes, slipping into a profound slumber while falling into the bottomless depths of the realm pit.
Several years passed, and peace returned to the Heavenly Martial Arts Realm.
The Southern Domain, however, had become a scorched wasteland devoid of spiritual energy—a desolate place where even birds refused to fly. The martial artists had all returned to their respective Sects.
A new era began to unfold. Aside from the Southern Domain, the other three regions were flourishing. This growth sparked many conflicts, particularly since the era of the Seven Great Forces and the Northern and Southern Merchant Union had ended. The power dynamics of the three regions were being completely reshuffled.
Nevertheless, the world operated in an orderly fashion under the oversight of a supreme power. No one dared to interfere with these minor power struggles.
In the Northern Region, within Star Collection City, lived the Su family.
Over a dozen martial artists sat in the main hall with grim expressions. A heavy, suffocating atmosphere filled the room, and no one spoke.
“We cannot consent to this!”
An elderly woman in white stood up, slamming her red iron crutch against the floor. She shouted angrily, “The Nine Yang Divine Body is a legendary constitution, appearing once in ten thousand years. It is said that only Luo Yunshang, the Senior Sister of the current Palace Master of Shenxiao Palace, possessed such a body, and her potential was limitless. How can we allow it to be ruined by that brat Chen Tian’ou!”
Another old man sitting to the left grunted, “Second Sister, Peiqing is my grandniece. I don't want this either. But if we refuse, we won't just lose Peiqing—we might lose the entire Su family.”
“How can such bullying happen in broad daylight?!” the woman snapped. “At the very least, we should go to the Holy City of Misty Snow and lodge a complaint! I refuse to believe the Holy City would ignore such an atrocity!”
The old man sighed, “I fear we wouldn't even make it to the Holy City. You know the power of the Thunder faction. They rule Star Luo City. When have they ever failed to take what they wanted? Besides, do we have any connections to report this? Lei Ba, the Sect Leader of the Chelei Sect, has cultivated in Yanwu for over a decade and maintains strong ties with many experts in the Holy Region. Complaining is just a death sentence!”
“Then we’ll just die together!” The woman stomped her foot in fury.
Su Mo, the head of the Su family, had remained silent at the head of the table. Finally, he couldn't help but shout, “Stop talking such nonsense!”
The old woman broke down, tears streaming down her face. She sobbed, “Big Brother, can you really stand to see Peiqing defiled by Lei Mang? They say Lei Mang is a talentless hedonist who spends his days in debauchery. Despite his natural talent, he’s stuck as an eight-star Martial Emperor and likely will be forever. Lei Ba only wants his worthless son to become a Martial Honor, which is why he’s targeting our Peiqing. She has the Nine Yang Divine Body and a brilliant future. She shouldn't be ruined by that wastrel!”
Her weeping filled the hall, leaving everyone feeling frustrated and helpless. Given the Su family’s strength, opposing the Lei family was like throwing an egg against a stone.
Su Mo barked, “Stop crying! None of us want Peiqing to marry that scoundrel. But what choice is there? As the clan leader, I have to look at the bigger picture. Preserving our bloodline is my priority. However, I am trying to find a solution for Peiqing. I sent messengers to the Divine Cloud Palace days ago. I hope they will intervene to save her, if only for the sake of her Nine Yang Divine Body.”
The old woman’s face lit up with hope. “Truly? Haha, that is wonderful!”