Chapter 742 - 86: Encirclement (Part 4)

The expressions of Chonghe Xuan Immortal and others had shifted from initial mockery to seriousness, then shock, finally becoming a hint of undisguised doubt and unease!

"Something’s wrong! There are significant lapses in our intelligence! Their strength far exceeds our estimates! Especially their defense and that bizarre healing!"

Chonghe Xuan Immortal urgently transmitted to his companions and the Abyss Demon General, his voice carrying a slight tremor he himself hadn’t noticed.

"We can’t probe any longer! I request my two masters to descend immediately! The Abyss must bring out their best hidden skills! Or else unforeseen changes may arise!"

Without hesitation, he crushed the life-saving Jade Talisman engraved with Yuqing Dao Pattern in his arms.

At the same time, on the side of the Abyss, the Void Horror Demon also sensed intense unease, emitting a silent yet plane-piercing shriek, summoning even stronger entities!

Two auras far more immense and ancient than Chonghe and others, seemingly in harmony with the Dao, abruptly tore apart the solidified space at the edge of the Void Divine Realm, descending like two Ancient Divine Mountains!

Space imprisonment under these two auras seemed to groan under unbearable weight, becoming increasingly heavy and viscous! They were the long-hidden veterans of Yuqing Dao Lineage.

Dao Ling Zi, apprenticed under Qingwei Lineage.

Jade Master, apprenticed under Jade Cauldron Lineage.

Their gazes were like lightning, scanning the battlefield, ancient and calm faces revealing a hint of surprise, evidently taken aback by Shen Fei’s side’s resilience.

Meanwhile, in the depths of the swirling Time Abyss Sand Mist, the space was forcibly torn apart like tattered cloth by two enormous claws covered in black bone spikes, oozing filthy pus and Star Remains.

Two even more profound auras spread forth!

One was a terrifying amalgamation resembling countless rotten stars forcibly fused together, with pus flowing from its surface, massive Star Remains floating in the pus, emitting a force field that consumed all life and corroded all laws.

The other was a massive demonic shadow formed by forcibly compressing and condensing millions of twisted, howling souls, wielding a chain burning with soul fire, just its gaze sweeping past causes one’s Divine Soul to freeze, and thoughts to stagger.

Five veteran Yuqing Xuan Immortals, five top Abyss Demon Generals.

The lavish lineup, the terrifying pressure, enough to make ordinary Golden Immortals retreat threefold.

The solidified space at the edge of the entire Void Divine Realm trembled under their auras!

"I didn’t expect you’d be willing, Xuan Immortal ranks high among many Dao Lineages."

Shen Fei looked at the newly emerged formidable foes, not showing any fear on his face, but rather a hint of "exactly as expected" understanding.

The indifference in his eyes made everyone frown slightly.

With as many as four extra Xuan Immortals, Shen Fei still demonstrated such demeanor?

"Putting on an act. Before us, your reliance is nothing but a paper tiger." Jade Master’s face was ancient and unchanging, his voice flat and unwavering.

The coalition forces of Yuqing Dao Lineage and the Abyss surged like a tide, the terrifying pressure of the five Yuqing Xuan Immortals and five Abyss Demon Generals, pounding constantly like tangible heavy hammers against the unwavering Sigh Barrier of True Martial.

Each concentrated attack made the barrier tremble violently, the Star Map spun wildly, and True Martial’s massive True Body of Black Tortoise groaned with each hit, Divine Blood seeping from the cracks in the armor, only to be swiftly repaired by the Mercy Cihang Divine Light timely sent down by Shennong.

The battle was fierce and tense.

The Returning Void Petal of the Saintess constantly annihilated attacking Immortal Techniques and demonic energy.

Little Pu acted like the most meticulous Weaver, searching for small flaws in the solidified space gaps, occasionally launching [Cosmic Storm] or [Gap of Returning Void],

forcibly erasing an area of enemies at the cost of visibly declining his own aura.

Chi You was drenched in blood, yet the Chaos Demon Flame burned ever more fiercely, recklessly clashing with the Burning Prison Demon Commander, exchanging blows for blows, unparalleled in ferocity.

Stabbing Immortal moved like the deadliest shadow, navigating through the crevices of time turbulence, seeking the chance for a lethal strike.

Jade Master furrowed his brow, knowing prolonged stalemate was unbeneficial for them, unaware of the exposure of the Void Divine Realm battlefield, but sensed continued deadlock.

The Human Emperor Palace over there would surely notice abnormalities.

Swift victory was necessary.

"Yuqing Sword Qi!"

The next moment.

Jade Master coldly snorted.

His fingers joined like a sword, the movements were ancient and simple, yet the fingertips seemed to contain the true essence of "Destruction" from the beginning of time.

An essence-condensed, nearly colorless transparent Sword Qi suddenly formed! As soon as it appeared, it disregarded the space confinement solidified by the Space Stabilizing Disc.

Disregarding the chaotic time flow disturbed by the Time Abyss Sand, it crossed all distances and barriers, straight at Shen Fei’s brow!

Fast! It surpassed the transmission of thought, the mind had not even risen, yet the sword’s edge had already arrived!

Fierce! Where the Sword Qi passed, the forcibly fixed space fragments silently annihilated, the time turbulence was forcibly "slashed," leaving behind a pure void trace.

Precise! The target is none other than Shen Fei’s Divine Soul Core!

This Sword Qi is the ultimate manifestation of Jade Master’s lifelong "Destruction" Sword Dao, capable of severely injuring or even slaying a Xuan Immortal of the same rank.

Chonghe Xuan Immortal’s face showed a sinister delight, Abyss Demon General’s eyes flashed with bloodthirsty red light, all enemies held their breath in anticipation of Shen Fei turning into flying ash at any moment.

However, just as that colorless Sword Qi was less than three inches from Shen Fei’s brow, its contained Great Dao of Annihilation had even silently turned Shen Fei’s hair into dust in that brief instant.

"Roar——!!!"

A roar seemingly from the Primordial Land shattered the frozen silence.

True Martial’s enormous True Body of Black Tortoise burst forth with unprecedented earth-yellow Divine Light, she astonishingly completed a dual teleportation of space and self at the critical moment!

True Martial didn’t choose to clash head-on with the whole Sword Qi using the [Sigh Barrier], that risk was too great.

She chose the most direct and most tragic method – using her body as a shield.

The immense Rhombus Tower Shield [Northern Nether Vault] was driven to its peak, the star map on the shield face spun furiously, the Space Crystal Wall of the [Sumeru Mustard Seed Shield] layered thickly in front of the shield, and of herself she had driven the [Black Tortoise Blood Sea Sanctuary] to its apex, with the bulky blood energy and heavy Earth Element Law solidifying into armor covering her body.

"Boom——Crack——Crash——!!!"

An indescribable terrifying collision erupted!

The colorless Sword Qi first hit the Space Crystal Wall! A wall strong enough to withstand Xuan Immortal attacks shattered explosively like fragile colored glaze in front of the Dao of "Destruction" in less than an instant.

Fragments scattered, instantly annihilated into nothingness by the Sword Qi’s aftermath.

Following that, the Sword Qi fiercely struck the body of the [Northern Nether Vault]! The screeching of twisting metal and the sound of Law annihilation made one grit their teeth.

The Dao Pattern representing "All Laws Return to One" and "Dao-level Damage Reduction" on the shield’s surface emitted a dazzling light, the space crazily absorbed the destructive energy through [Sumeru Damage]. However, Jade Master’s Sword Qi was too condensed and terrifying, far surpassing typical Xuan Immortal attacks!

"Whoosh!"

The shield surface was forcibly pierced with a fist-sized gap! The destructive Dao of "Destruction" madly eroded along the shield body.

True Martial let out a painful groan, her enormous True Body of Black Tortoise shuddered violently, the thick Earth Armor on her body cracked inch by inch, dark gold Divine Blood gushed like fountains from behind the shield and her chest’s massive piercing wound.

The Blood Sea Origin of the [Black Tortoise Blood Sea Sanctuary] was severely injured in an instant, millions of suppressed souls wailed and dissipated into green smoke.

Fallen!

True Martial’s aura was like a candle in the wind, suddenly extinguished.

Her enormous body lost all strength, like a shattered meteor, flew backward, heavily striking the inner wall of the Sigh Barrier, making a dull loud noise.

The shield slipped from her grasp and flew out, dim and lightless. The Black Tortoise phantom let out an unwilling mournful wail, then vanished with a crash.

Resurrection! Mercy Cihang Divine Light!

At the instant True Martial’s aura extinguished, the [Nirvana Golden Leaves] embedded in her brow suddenly erupted with gentle yet vast golden light.

The phantom of the [Mercy Cihang Holy Sanctuary - Rebirth Tree] swayed behind Shennong, the branches of the Ancient Life Tree frantically extended, winding around True Martial’s flying body.

"Buzz——!"

The power of reincarnation and rebirth was raging wildly.

The terrifying piercing wound on True Martial’s chest healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, the cracked armor repaired in the golden light, the extinguished flame of life was forcibly reignited.

The [Nirvana Golden Leaves] dissipated into light spots, and True Martial suddenly opened her eyes, though her face was pale as paper and her aura weak, she was indeed pulled back from the brink of death.

She struggled to stand, the halo of the [Holy Beast Resonating Banner] stubbornly enveloped everyone once more.