Chapter 646 - 643: Collecting Some Interest First

Chapter 646: Chapter 643: Collecting Some Interest First

The Thousand-Handed Monster, an Outer Realm Creature, was known as the most malevolent of beings.

Its power should have been no weaker than Jiang Jichen’s; it was supposed to be incomparably mighty, like that of a Divine Spirit.

Unfortunately, it had been sealed for far too long, and its power had almost completely dissipated.

Having just been awakened, it was incredibly weak, possessing only one-hundred-thousandth of its strength at its peak.

However, before the battle began, even with only one-hundred-thousandth of its power remaining, the Thousand-Handed Monster was still supremely confident.

It was, after all, a lofty, god-like being.

In its eyes, even with just one-hundred-thousandth of its power, it could still crush the ant-like Jiang Jichen with ease.

Once the battle began, however, it discovered just how absurdly wrong it had been.

This being, which it had dismissed as a tiny ant, was utterly unlike any other human.

He possessed the mythical Seven-Colored Forbidden Spiritual Veins, and his power was simply beyond imagination.

Moreover, the Secret Skills at his disposal were utterly terrifying.

The combination of his Seven-Colored Spiritual Vein and his terrifying Secret Skills allowed him to unleash a Forbidden Power that surpassed the limits of the Nascent Soul Realm.

This power could suppress its regenerative abilities.

Its severed tentacles could not regenerate!

At least, not quickly!

The Thousand-Handed Monster waved the more than seven hundred tentacles that remained, seething with rage.

"Little ant, you have truly angered this god! Now die!"

The seven hundred-odd tentacles behind the Thousand-Handed Monster shot out, suddenly fusing into a single, colossal black tentacle as massive as a celestial pillar.

It could extend indefinitely as it lashed out.

Xuanyuan Qingyi, Suu Luo, Qing Xun, Blood Hand, and the Nascent Soul Ancestors from the Six Paths Alliance had already retreated over a hundred li away, not daring to get any closer.

RUMBLE!

The tentacle was long, thick, and wielded infinite force. It swept down upon a small mountain peak, shattering it to dust.

At the same time, it lashed toward Jiang Jichen.

A cold glint flashed in Jiang Jichen’s eyes. Facing the sweeping tentacle, he found that even with his Shadow Step, he couldn’t possibly evade.

The tentacle’s passage tore fissures in the Void, rendering the surrounding space extremely unstable.

It wasn’t just the tentacle; a bloody mist spewed from the Thousand-Handed Monster’s mouth, shadowing Jiang Jichen’s every move.

This bloody mist possessed the terrifying power to corrode the soul.

The Thousand-Handed Monster was no longer holding back. It unleashed its strongest power, its only desire to obliterate Jiang Jichen.

In an instant, Jiang Jichen was plunged into a desperate crisis.

Yet, he remained calm and composed.

Over the past month of comprehending the Ancient Source Character Scripture, his gains had been immeasurable. He had done far more than simply stabilize his cultivation at the Late-Stage Nascent Soul Realm.

’The vast azure heavens, indifferent and merciless. The Dao Spirit is without spirit, for all is of the Heavenly Source. The Human Body Cosmos, with its myriad transformations, swallows and expels the universe, without limit or end...’

The Great Dao refined his body and cleansed his soul, causing the mysteries within him to manifest in infinite ways!

At that moment, the Spirit Infant on Jiang Jichen’s Dao Foundation opened its eyes. Its hands even began to move, phantom-like, forming a peculiar Seal.

Anyone who witnessed this scene would have been scared half to death.

A Spirit Infant performing a Sealing Technique was a feat only achievable by those in the Saint Realm. The Spirit Infant first had to condense its own Spirit Veins to possess the power to form the seals.

But Jiang Jichen had shattered that barrier!

It was all thanks to the advanced techniques of the Ancient Source Character Scripture.

This technique had strengthened his Spirit Infant to a terrifying degree; even within the Nascent Soul Realm, its potential was still far from exhausted.

Saint Realm Cultivators could have their Spirit Infants perform Sealing Techniques precisely because their Spirit Infants, having condensed their own Spirit Veins, were sufficiently powerful.

But Jiang Jichen’s current Seven-colored Spirit Infant was already no weaker than that of some Little Saints.

Therefore, his Seven-colored Spirit Infant, seated cross-legged upon the Seven-Colored Perfect Dao Platform, could now form a mysterious Seal.

In that instant, Jiang Jichen felt his power multiply several times over!

This sensation would only last for a short time, but it was enough for Jiang Jichen to unleash his most powerful attacks.

The Second Form of the Azure Heaven Sword Technique: Slay Me Enlightenment Sword.

With this sword strike, one severs all paths within the heart, rendering life and death void. It slays all things to enlighten one’s own Dao Heart.

But it wasn’t just this one sword. Taking advantage of this surge of absolute power, Jiang Jichen also unleashed a saber strike!

The Ancient Heavenly Dao Saber Skill: Severing Ancient Times.

With this skill, the Celestial Dao becomes the blade, driven by will alone. It severs the boundless expanse, revealing one’s true self!

The sword and the saber—both were ultimate techniques.

"Slay!"

Jiang Jichen ignored the bloody mist, focusing with reckless abandon on pushing the sword and saber to their absolute limits.

A seven-colored Sword Aura and Blade Aura tore through the vast Void, cleaving toward the sweeping, giant tentacle.

With his power multiplied, the might of the Sword and Blade Auras he unleashed was naturally magnified several times over as well.

In essence, he was explosively draining all the power within his body in a single, cataclysmic burst.

PFFT!

ROAR!

A torrent of blood shot to the heavens, and a roar shook the world.

The tentacle, as massive as a celestial pillar, was severed. Blood sprayed forth like a colossal, sky-high wave.

Moreover, the moment the tentacle was severed, it instantly split back into over seven hundred smaller tentacles. Then, under the terrifying power of the Sword Qi, they were pulverized and annihilated!

At the same time, the Thousand-Handed Monster shrieked and roared, its voice filled with both indignation and despair.

Jiang Jichen, meanwhile, was instantly enveloped by the bloody mist.

The bloody mist sought to corrode Jiang Jichen’s soul.

But in the next moment, Jiang Jichen’s Divine Sense erupted with a dazzling, seven-colored light.

Thanks to the advanced techniques from the Ancient Source Character Scripture, not only had his Cultivation and Spirit Infant been enhanced, but his very soul had been cleansed, making it far stronger than before.

Even the bloody mist could not harm his soul in the slightest.

"Agh! Ant! I’ll remember you! I will be back! When my power is restored, the first one I’ll destroy is you, along with the women at your side! Just you wait!"

The Thousand-Handed Monster shrieked as it tried to flee.

It possessed a Secret Technique that would allow it to return to the Outer Realm.

But would Jiang Jichen simply let it return?

He took a single step forward and, with one punch, blew its mountain-sized body apart.

Jiang Jichen was somewhat weakened, but he still pushed himself to summon the Forbidden Power that transcended the Nascent Soul Realm.

The Thousand-Handed Monster’s physical body exploded and was instantly annihilated, with no chance of regeneration.

Only its enormous head remained. It shot toward Chang Xian’Er, crying out, "Save me!"

Chang Xian’Er’s delicate brows furrowed. "Utterly useless," she said.

With that, she turned to leave.

Jiang Jichen took a step, caught up to the Thousand-Handed Monster, and shattered its head with a single, casual punch.

Then, with another step, he appeared before Chang Xian’Er.

Chang Xian’Er’s body was now emitting a shimmering white light as she began to fade into the Void and disappear.

"Thinking of leaving? Not a chance!"

Jiang Jichen thrust out his palm. A Seven-Color Secret Light descended, instantly locking down the space around Chang Xian’Er.

"Jiang Jichen, this is just a strand of my Divine Thought Avatar. So what if you destroy it?"

"If you’ve got the guts, come find me in the Nine Heavens."

Chang Xian’Er’s body was immobilized, but she remained perfectly calm, her expression unchanged as she spoke.

"I will ascend to the Nine Heavens one day, like a king returning to his throne."

"But for now, I think I’ll collect some interest from you!"

"Don’t think I can’t do anything to you just because you’re a mere strand of Divine Thought... Heh heh heh..."

Jiang Jichen said to Chang Xian’er with a wicked grin.

In that instant, a sense of foreboding bloomed in Chang Xian’Er’s heart.