The Quest for Immortality Chapter 2350: Awakening (part 4)

"From the very beginning until this very end, I have faithfully served the Divine Lord."

Inwardly, the Daluo Sect's ancestor cursed, knowing that the Xiao family's ancestor was beyond any hope of rescue.

"Since we’ve had this acquaintance, allow me to be the one to send you off." With those words, he raised his formidable sword and once more swung it towards the Xiao family's ancestor.

The ancestors of the Little Spirit Sect, the Spirit Talisman Sect, and the formidable cultivator from Kun State’s Heaven Void all joined their might, their combined efforts aimed at subduing and ultimately slaying the ancestor of the Xiao family.

A Soul Suppressing Talisman was employed, effectively quelling the malevolent Qi that emanated from the Xiao family's ancestor.

The Daluo Unification Sword became inextricably entwined with the ancestor of the Xiao family in their fierce combat.

Assisting from the periphery, the Divine Thought Skill of the Little Spirit Sect's ancestor provided crucial support.

Meanwhile, a subtle yet potent Exorcising Thunder Light, shimmering on the Thunderwood Sword, gradually eroded the Xiao family ancestor's formidable power.

The Primordial Spirit of the Xiao family's ancestor found itself suppressed, and the dark, ominous aura surrounding him began to dissipate, inch by agonizing inch, revealing the true state of his Primordial Spirit for all to witness.

It was riddled with what appeared to be bite marks, gnawed to the point of being unrecognizable, and his chest cavity was hollowed out, leaving a gaping, desolate hole.

It was abundantly clear that the very foundation of his Primordial Spirit was irrevocably damaged, yet the ancestor of the Xiao family remained frenzied and unnaturally excited. It was as if, by drawing upon the corrupted Evil Power, he had achieved a temporary, explosive surge of strength – a final, desperate brilliance.

The battle unfolding within Heaven Void was ferocious, with potent waves of Divine Thought emanating outwards in every direction.

True Man Situ found himself unable to intervene, nor did he harbor any intention to do so; his involvement, he surmised, would scarcely make a discernible difference in the current desperate situation.

He had not forgotten his primary objective, which was to eradicate the Evil God True Embryo and thereby avert the calamitous crisis threatening the Qian Learning State Boundary and, by extension, the entire Qian State.

This was, without question, the paramount concern.

Seizing this critical juncture, True Man Situ’s Divine Thought moved with incredible speed, rapidly organizing and analyzing all the intricate causes and effects pertaining to the unfolding events within his mind.

Their overarching objective for this perilous expedition was to "slay the god."

Conversely, the Evil Demons were undoubtedly resolute in their determination to thwart this endeavor.

It was highly probable that Mr. Tu, through some obscure and potent ritual, had summoned this corrupted ancestor of the Xiao family into the Divine Lord's nightmare.

Furthermore, the ancestor of the Xiao family had prematurely ruptured a Fetal Demon Egg, strategically employing it to impede their progress.

The crucial question then became... why merely stall? Why not directly engage and slaughter them?

The reason might be... the Evil God is incapable of killing us?

Within True Man Situ’s heart, a persistent dread of the Evil God had always resided. However, he had failed to consider a vital aspect: while they might fear the Evil God, the Evil God itself harbored a degree of caution towards them.

This assembled group, comprising four Heaven Voids and ten Feather Transformations, constituted a truly formidable force.

The Evil God, while immensely powerful, was not currently at its peak strength.

The Demon Monster Eggs had yet to fully hatch and unleash their occupants.

Their collective might was sufficient to instill wariness in Mr. Tu, the ancestor of the Xiao family, and perhaps even the Evil God itself.

Consequently, Mr. Tu and the ancestor of the Xiao family, alongside the minions of the Evil God, were compelled to resort to delaying tactics.

The moment the Evil God fully awakens, their annihilation would be absolute.

However, if the Evil God fails to awaken, it would imply that their group currently possessed the superior strength.

In essence, the present moment represented the period of greatest "vulnerability" for the Evil God and the burgeoning demon monsters.

Upon grasping this critical realization, True Man Situ's mind became instantly lucid, and a profound sense of urgency surged through him.

They absolutely had to seize this fleeting opportunity and eliminate the Evil God with the utmost haste!

At this very instant, they held the advantage as the "stronger" party, but should the Evil God awaken, the delicate balance of power would be irrevocably overturned!

The ensuing situation would then devolve into an irreversible catastrophe.

A palpable wave of murderous intent flared in True Man Situ's eyes.

According to his original strategy, he had intended to rescue Yu Er if circumstances permitted.

The plan was to save Yu Er first, and then proceed to eradicate the Evil God True Embryo.

But now, he was utterly uncertain of any viable method to rescue Yu Er. His comprehension of the Evil God was far too limited, and he couldn't even ascertain if the Yu Er he might save would still retain her original identity.

Moreover, the current perilous situation afforded him no time for protracted contemplation.

He was left with only one agonizing choice...

To eliminate the nascent Evil Embryo, even if it meant perishing alongside Yu Er...

A profound sense of internal conflict assailed True Man Situ, accompanied by a surge of painful, resolute killing intent in his gaze.

As if connected by an intangible maternal bond, Wenren Wan sensed Yu Er's imminent peril and slowly began to comprehend True Man Situ's grim determination.

True Man Situ... was resolved to extinguish Yu Er.

The very individual who had initially resolved to protect her own child was now faced with the dreadful necessity of taking that child's life.

Wenren Wan was suddenly overcome by an overwhelming wave of sorrow.

Her voice, thick with unshed tears, longed to implore True Man Situ to spare her child, Yu Er, but she found herself utterly incapable of articulating the words.

This was, after all, the monumental catastrophe facing the Qian Learning State Boundary.

True Man Situ himself was prepared to embrace his own demise.

Could she truly stand by and disregard the lives of the countless inhabitants of the Qian State for the sake of her single child? Furthermore, this also encompassed the fate of the Wenren family, the Shangguan family, her father, her husband... so many precious lives hung in the balance.

"But... Yu Er..."

Wenren Wan found herself unable to decide, tears welling in her eyes, her chest seized by an almost suffocating ache.

True Man Situ, unable to meet Wenren Wan's gaze, bore the weight of guilt and pain in his conscience as he advanced towards Yu Er.

Sensing the murderous intent directed at it, the suppressed red Fetal Demon began to shriek ferociously.

The ancestor of the Xiao family, in a frenzy, desperately tried to shield his Divine Lord, but was ceaselessly held back by the four Heaven Voids.

In mere moments, True Man Situ stood before Yu Er.

He drew a sword, its hilt adorned with the Beidou Seven Stars, its blade gleaming with dazzling starlight.

This was the Formation Pivot of the Mystic Sky Beidou Seven Star Formation. By plunging this sword into the Evil Embryo, the formidable power of the Stars could be unleashed. This force would then pierce the Evil God's form, utilizing the starlight from heaven and earth to obliterate the Evil God True Embryo. Even if complete destruction was unattainable, it would inflict grievous damage upon the nascent Evil God.

The fate of Qianxue, along with the lives of all sentient beings, rested upon this precise instant.

True Man Situ cast aside all hesitation; his gaze turned icy, and he raised the Seven Stars Sword, poised to strike the Evil God True Embryo. However, as he looked up, he beheld a pair of innocent, clear eyes, tinged with an unsettling eeriness, gazing directly at him.

It was... Yu Er.

Yu Er watched him with silent intensity.

True Man Situ's pupils dilated sharply, a profound chill pervading his entire body.

The Evil God... had it already awakened?!