The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 1835 - 1832: Hua Tian Prefecture, Three Blade Strikes!
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Qunkun Ancestor scurried away with glee, eager to claim the spoils of their victory.
The assembled visitors were paramount powerhouses from the Nine States, individuals typically found in a state of deep slumber, akin to ancient, ten-thousand-year-old turtles with their heads withdrawn.
Ye Xuan's audacious seizure of the Immortal Treasure had disturbed these venerable beings, rousing them from their slumber to vie for the treasure's possession.
It seemed the old adage, 'to steal a chicken only to lose the rice,' was proving true in this situation.
The outcome was something none had foreseen.
The conclusion arrived with astonishing swiftness and an unexpected abruptness.
Yet, in hindsight, it felt as though destiny had long sealed this fate.
When the realization dawned that they had been contending with merely a Myriad Forms Body of Ye Xuan, their spirits utterly crumbled.
Still, the idea that this expedition to Daozhou East Desolate would mark the end of their lives was beyond their comprehension.
Possessing such immense power, the notion of their demise was unthinkable.
To perish so suddenly, so swiftly.
"We have triumphed!"
"Hahahaha!"
"As expected, Senior Brother is truly invincible!"
At this moment, numerous core disciples of the Emperor Immortal Sect were overcome with emotion, tears streaming down their faces as their blood surged with exhilaration!
In the mortal realm, who would dare to challenge the Emperor Immortal Sect again!?
Who would dare to incite trouble for the Emperor Immortal Sect once more!?
Witnessing this turn of events, Hong Ba was left in a state of profound, unshakeable awe.
The Great Sages who had descended from the Heavenly Domain alongside Hong Ba were also deeply affected, their hearts stirred by the magnitude of the events.
However, a few Great Sages turned ashen, their eyes betraying a flicker of fear as they contemplated their next course of action.
Should they alert the Double Emperors, or should they adopt a passive stance, awaiting the lifting of the Heavenly Dao Suppression and the arrival of even more formidable beings from the Heavenly Domain?
Uncertainty gnawed at them.
"Esteemed friend, is this not somewhat excessive!"
Just then, a voice like rolling thunder, seemingly originating from the celestial expanse beyond Daozhou, boomed forth like celestial strikes, its echoes reverberating across Zhongxuan Mountain!
Within this powerful voice lay a chilling killing intent and immense fury!
This was a direct reprimand aimed at Ye Xuan!
Holding him accountable for his actions!
This single voice instantly caused the previously jubilant members of the Emperor Immortal Sect to turn as pale as death.
Merely the sound of it evoked a sense of impending, utter annihilation.
Hong Ba's expression hardened; he let out a cold, sharp sneer.
In an instant, his sneer, like a peal of thunder, ascended towards the heavens, directly dissipating the anomaly stirred by that voice.
"Where is Tong Wuji?"
Ye Xuan's demeanor remained unfettered, his voice calm as he posed the question.
Tong Wuji, who stood beside the Human Emperor Tong Wutian of the Xuantian Ancient Country, upon hearing Ye Xuan's summons, swiftly moved towards him, kneeling on one knee and responding with solemnity, "I am here."
Ye Xuan tilted his head, his sharp gaze fixed upon the starry sky, and stated with measured calm, "Earth State Hua Tian Prefecture, Luo Sandao."
"Your subordinate accepts the command!"
Tong Wuji acknowledged respectfully before vanishing towards the Ancient Battlefield.
Far away, in the Earth State.
The Earth State, renowned as the sacred land of Dao.
The majority of the various Daoist lineages found their origins and bases within Earth State.
Locations such as Building View Platform, Pengxuan Cave Heaven, and other ancient Daoist inheritors reside within Earth State's vast territories.
Nevertheless, it is also a region where numerous paths of evil Dao flourish.
Among these, Hua Tian Prefecture stands as one of the most formidable sects within Earth State's collection of evil Dao practitioners.
The current successor of Hua Tian Prefecture is exceptionally powerful.
Known as Hua Ming, he holds the eighteenth position on the esteemed Mystic Yellow List.
He is recognized as a Reserve Emperor.
It is widely anticipated that he will soon ascend the Emperor Road.
This impending ascension has significantly bolstered Hua Tian Prefecture's prestige throughout Earth State.
Today, the ancestors of Hua Tian Prefecture, True Person Fan Hai and True Person Blood Slaughter, along with several other peak powerhouses, discreetly emerged from their secluded cultivation. They set their sights on Daozhou East Desolate, with the explicit aim of claiming the Immortal Treasure.
All these endeavors were, naturally, in preparation for Hua Ming, to allow him to forge an Immortal Body!
Only through this means could he solidify his elevated position.
However, Hua Tian Prefecture had gravely miscalculated their undertaking.
Not even the combined might of True Person Fan Hai, True Person Blood Slaughter, and several other formidable ancestors could secure the Immortal Treasure upon their journey to Zhongxuan Mountain; tragically, they met their demise one after another.
The Elder overseeing the Life Record Palace, already consumed by terror, collapsed onto the very ground.
This shocking incident immediately sent ripples of consternation throughout the entirety of Hua Tian Prefecture.
The ancestral figures observing from within Hua Tian Prefecture were consumed by profound rage, promptly voicing their accusations and reprimands against Ye Xuan.
Unleashing their divine power across the boundless expanse of the starry sky.
Yet, at Zhongxuan Mountain, Hong Ba stood firm, a lone bulwark against the onslaught, as colossal forces clashed across the limitless cosmos.
At this critical juncture, a middle-aged man clad in Black Robes, three Black Sabers affixed to his waist, and sporting a closely cropped buzz cut, materialized astride the void.
It was Tong Wuji, diligently executing Ye Xuan's directive.
Tong Wuji hovered just outside the formidable gates of the Hua Tian Prefecture sect, his expression utterly impassive.
"Kid, don't court death!"
The ancestor of Hua Tian Prefecture, engaged in battle with Hong Ba, had his attention drawn to Tong Wuji’s arrival and immediately shouted.
Tong Wuji remained unperturbed. With his right hand, he reached back and grasped the hilt of the first Black Sky Blade.
Clang————
He gently held the hilt.
In that very moment, it felt as though the entirety of the Earth State was plunged into an abyssal darkness.
Boom!
Subsequently, a terrifying tremor shook the surroundings. As the darkness receded, the vast expanse of a million miles surrounding Hua Tian Prefecture shuddered uncontrollably!
Upon the Hua Tian Prefecture’s Sect Protection Array, ripples continuously spread, as if desperately attempting to ward off the immense power that had been unleashed.
"You are courting death!"
The ancestor of Hua Tian Prefecture roared again in utter fury. A terrifying aura surged from the depths of Hua Tian Prefecture, soon followed by a vast Blood Sea that surged forward, intending to engulf Tong Wuji entirely.
Tong Wuji's expression remained collected. He sheathed his first saber and proceeded to grasp the hilt of the second Black Sky Blade.
Clang!
He slowly drew the blade.
Once more, darkness flickered across the land.
When the darkness dissipated, the Blood Sea was instantly severed. Simultaneously, the Sect Protection Array was shattered.
A muffled groan echoed through the air.
The ancestor had evidently sustained injuries.
"Stop!"
The Hua Tian Prefecture ancestor could only bellow in impotent rage.
Meanwhile, within Hua Tian Prefecture, the remaining powerhouses ascended into the sky, launching curses at Tong Wuji. They swiftly worked to repair the Sect Protection Array, preparing to withstand whatever blow might come next.
Tong Wuji’s countenance remained detached. He released the second Black Sky Blade and reached for the hilt of the third Black Sky Blade.
Clang!
This time, Tong Wuji drew the saber with deliberate slowness, and a pervasive darkness descended upon the land.
However, it was different from before; the darkness arrived gradually.
For this instance, Tong Wuji intended to fully unsheathe the third Black Sky Blade.
As Tong Wuji stood tall and imposing beneath the sky, with the Black Sky Blade pointed directly at Hua Tian Prefecture, it felt as if pure darkness now enveloped the entire Earth State.
Tong Wuji directed the blade towards Hua Tian Prefecture, raising his hand to execute a vertical slash.
This slash was not executed with haste; it seemed as unremarkable as a young boy idly playing with blades, a simple, ordinary swing.
"It is finished!"
Yet, in the perception of Hua Tian Prefecture’s inhabitants, it was something entirely different.
The darkness that had filled the heavens appeared to condense into the Black Sky Blade at that precise moment.
A single slash descended, embodying all the darkness.
It was as if the Wrath of Heaven itself delivered this devastating strike.
"Ah————"
The sole ancestor within Hua Tian Prefecture let out a godlike, mad scream.
Then, it was observed that within Hua Tian Prefecture, a scarlet Dharma Form manifested, standing firm in the void. Swathed in crimson hues, it raised a hand and punched towards the sky, attempting to shatter the descending slash.
He continued to punch, as though engaging in a battle against the very heavens.