Undying Life

Chapter 590: Clash of the Pinnacle Powerhouses

"Crow Clan Supreme? If you don't believe it, you can try me!" Xu Fu said arrogantly.

The two stared each other down.

"Boom!"

Between the two, in the open air, it was as if a massive stone had been thrown into a mirrored pond, creating a gigantic ripple in space that spread in all directions.

Everything in its path was obliterated. The already half-destroyed palace suffered another catastrophic blow. Countless palace maids and eunuchs, unable to escape in time, were swept away by the spatial ripple.

The alchemists, aware of the danger, quickly retreated and deployed their various treasures. Though they might not be the strongest in combat, they were exceedingly wealthy. As top-tier alchemists, the value of a single pill they refined was equivalent to half a year's worth of mining for others.

Their equipment was the most comprehensive, and they swiftly set up protective arrays to shield everyone.

That powerful spatial collision was merely a preliminary test between two Heavenly Realm experts.

No wonder they were regarded as the strongest in the world. Their power was immense!

"Boom!"

In the sky above everyone, a deep, resonant bell sound suddenly echoed, filling the heavens and earth. Everyone in Blue Flame City felt a moment of disorientation.

The powerful vibration left only a few able to maintain their composure. They quickly looked up, their gazes passing the four powerhouses and focusing on the highest point in the sky.

There, the sky was split into two colors: one gold and one black, an eerie sight resembling two clouds. But Zhong Shan knew it wasn't clouds—it was "Heaven," the domain only a Heavenly Realm expert could possess!

The golden sky belonged to Wuhuan, and the black sky belonged to Xu Fu. The two skies hadn't fully expanded; they reached their peak for an instant and then gradually faded away.

The two skies slowly vanished, dissolving bit by bit. The source of this phenomenon was a large, ancient, yellow bell at the center of the two skies!

The ancient bell exuded a soul-crushing pressure that reached deep into everyone's soul. The powerful chime had come from it, and near the bell floated the 'Star Pill' Xu Fu had refined earlier, now enlarged to resemble a star hanging in the sky.

Wuhuan's treasure was the Soul-Draining Bell!

Everyone felt a tightening in their hearts. Wuhuan's Soul-Draining Bell, although not listed among the Ten Great Treasures of History, was an unrivaled treasure he had been refining for thousands of years—a supreme ninth-grade treasure with a fearsome reputation.

Yet this powerful treasure, when it collided with the Star Pill, was matched evenly. Perhaps the outcome had been decided, but it was not apparent to the lower-level cultivators below.

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Soul-Draining Bell! Star Pill?

Who knew that a pill could be so powerful! All the alchemists were excited, their dedication to the alchemical path growing stronger.

The powerful collision had resulted in a draw on the surface.

In the sky, Wuhuan's eyes turned cold, while Xu Fu displayed an inscrutable smile.

Lu Guitian cast a cold glance at Xu Fu below. Was Xu Fu really that strong?

Shen Ya Daojun, on the other hand, observed Xu Fu with a furrowed brow.

"Hahaha..." Nie Fancheng laughed heartily, feeling relieved.

With this turn of events, Nie Fancheng was no longer at a severe disadvantage.

Wuhuan slowly descended from the sky, landing on the Eternal Sacred Platform, facing Xu Fu from a distance. Though he didn't make a move, his face was slightly flushed.

Xu Fu smiled and said, "This isn't really my business, but as a member of the Great Qin Heavenly Court, I can't stand idly by. Apologies, Wuhuan Daoist."

"How many like you are there in Great Qin?" Wuhuan asked gravely.

"Me? I'm just a humble alchemist. There are plenty like me," Xu Fu replied with a peculiar smile.

Plenty? Who would believe that? Did he think Great Qin was a gathering place for Heavenly Realm experts?

"Hmph!" Wuhuan snorted angrily.

"Wuhuan Daoist, truth be told, I don't wish to fight either. How about this: we stand here, and if you don't move, I won't move. I promised Nie Fancheng to help him, and I will keep my word. Since we have no personal grudges, let's wait and see what happens," Xu Fu said seriously.

"Hmph!" Wuhuan snorted again, but it seemed like he agreed.

From a distance, Zhong Shan had been watching the events unfold. Did Wuhuan compromise? The Crow Clan Supreme and Xu Fu had reached an understanding? This indicated that the earlier clash between the Soul-Draining Bell and the Star Pill wasn't a draw; the Star Pill had the upper hand.

Xu Fu had great abilities! Great Qin had deep waters!

"With Wuhuan out, how long can you last?" Nie Fancheng said, smiling at Shen Ya Daojun and Lu Guitian.

"Wuhuan is the weakest among us three. Whether he's here or not makes little difference. Two of us are more than enough to handle you," Shen Ya Daojun said calmly.

Wuhuan was the weakest? Disposable? That was a harsh statement, and almost everyone frowned. Yet, Wuhuan showed no reaction, as if Shen Ya Daojun's assessment was entirely accurate.

Wuhuan was the Crow Clan Supreme, a notorious figure in Shenzhou. Yet, he didn't refute Shen Ya Daojun's belittling remarks?

"Two? Don't I also have an ally?" Nie Fancheng said.

"You mean that old eunuch? Hahaha, since he's already in the formation, how could he escape?" Lu Guitian laughed.

"Oh? What if I told you I have another ally?" Nie Fancheng suddenly smiled.

"Eh?" Lu Guitian was slightly taken aback.

Having Xu Fu already disrupted his plans; could there be another Heavenly Realm expert here?

Lu Guitian quickly scanned everyone below with his spiritual sense, but found no other Heavenly Realm experts. Who else could there be?

"Ling'er!" Nie Fancheng suddenly called out to Tian Ling'er.

"Huh?" Tian Ling'er was startled. Surely he didn't mean for her to pretend to be a Heavenly Realm expert?

Lu Guitian probed Tian Ling'er and found that she was only in the late Integration stage.

"Summon the Vermilion Bird!" Nie Fancheng commanded.

Vermilion Bird? Shen Ya Daojun's expression tightened.

"Little Red can't defeat you. It's tired!" Tian Ling'er protested.

Was he sending Little Red to its death? Tian Ling'er would never agree to that.

"You!" Shen Ya Daojun suddenly glared at Tian Ling'er, releasing a powerful aura.

"Hmph!" Nie Fancheng snorted coldly, swiftly moving to block Shen Ya Daojun and Lu Guitian from Tian Ling'er.

"You're fortunate, Nie Fancheng. Are you trying to summon Wu Jiutian?" Shen Ya Daojun said coldly.

"You know about that?" Nie Fancheng was slightly surprised.

"Kill that girl, quickly!" Shen Ya Daojun commanded the subordinates of the Taishou Heavenly Court.

"Yes!" they responded immediately.

"Scoundrels!" Nie Fancheng's eyes blazed with anger.

"Lu Guitian, enough delays. Let's begin. The two of us are enough to keep Nie Fancheng here," Shen Ya Daojun suddenly said.

At that moment, Shen Ya Daojun opened the mouth of his gourd, and a dazzling light shot out from it.

"Turn around, precious!"

With Shen Ya Daojun's command, Nie Fancheng tensed up. In his hand, the scroll of the Map of Mountains and Rivers abruptly unfolded.

Instantly, an infinite illusion was created. Everyone suddenly found themselves in a massive valley surrounded by birdsong and fragrant flowers, like a paradise.

But they could still see each other. The group from the Taishou Heavenly Court quickly rushed towards Zhong Shan.

"Boom!"

With a loud crash, the entire illusion shattered. The massive valley retreated rapidly, and everyone returned to the ruins of the Ten Thousand Pills Conference plaza. However, the scene was now filled with a powerful airflow, blowing in all directions. The ruins became even more dilapidated.

In the sky, the three great powerhouses had ascended to an extreme height. Before Nie Fancheng, a giant painting with mountains, water, and misty clouds appeared, creating the illusion they had just experienced.

Nie Fancheng's eyes flashed with surprise, and a corner of his dragon robe had been cut off.

"The Immortal Slaying Flying Blade is indeed formidable! No one has ever injured me before," Nie Fancheng said in astonishment.

It was clear that the Immortal Slaying Flying Blade had slightly injured Nie Fancheng, demonstrating its terrifying power.

"The Map of Mountains and Rivers is also impressive. No one has ever survived my Immortal Slaying Flying Blade before. You are the first!" Shen Ya Daojun said coldly.

As he spoke, the sky suddenly changed. The three supreme powerhouses once again unleashed their 'Heavens,' initiating a world-shaking battle. Even from a great distance, the overwhelming pressure could be felt, making everyone below feel oppressed.

At this moment, the subordinates of the Taishou Heavenly Court rushed towards Tian Ling'er.

Zhong Shan's figure flickered, blocking their path.

"Ling'er, summon the Vermilion Bird! Quickly!" Zhong Shan said urgently.

Just then, one of the closest attackers drew a large saber and swung it towards Zhong Shan with overwhelming force and arrogance.

Zhong Shan's eyes turned cold, and his brow's red lotus swirled, releasing energy into his eyes. Using the sixth level of the Hongluan Heavenly Scripture, the Beginning of Breaking Delusion, Zhong Shan quickly drew his own large saber, Nightmare.

As Zhong Shan was about to activate the Heavenly Demon Tempering Body Art, an immensely powerful aura suddenly erupted before him, halting all his actions. This overwhelming aura surged towards the approaching enemy.

"Ugh!"

The leading attacker spat blood and was sent flying backward.

A white-robed figure suddenly appeared before Zhong Shan.