Chapter 1671: The Real Hunters Pt.8

The Spirit Luxuriant World’s defensive system outside only managed to stop the Sages for a split second.

As their defenses were torn apart, Zhuo Gudao, the Star Origin Lord’s clone, and Sage Jin’s clone stopped above the heavenly screen of the Spirit Luxuriant World.

9 clusters of light, almost solidified on the surface of the heavenly screen, suddenly fused together, converging into a figure above the heavenly screen. The figure’s aura surged rapidly, and in a mere second, it reached a level comparable to the clones of the Star Origin Lord and Sage Jin.

"Oh? This is an extraordinary Elysium Grand Formation!" Sage Jin remarked, surprised that the Seventh Order energy gathered by the Spirit Luxuriant World Elysium Grand Formation could be bestowed upon a fourth tier Elysium True Immortal.

Zhuo Gudao glanced at the still silent and somewhat dazed avatar of the Star Origin Lord and chuckled, "It seems there's a reason Spirit Luxuriant World has risen so remarkably over the decades; this must be the handiwork of a rank six Formation Grandmaster.”

The Elysium Grand Formation could indeed gather Seventh Order energy, but that was based on the power of the 9 Elysiums. However, bestowing the power on someone wasn’t as easy as choosing a target. The person needed to be able to withstand the energy it contained.

If the individual couldn’t bear the energy, the Seventh Order energy would be wasted and it would only be 60 to 70 percent as effective.

Initially, when Spirit Luxuriant World's Elysium Grand Formation was established, there was no thought of bestowing such mighty power on an individual, nor was there anyone who could bear it.

That changed when Shang Xia later witnessed in the Spirit Tip Realm how Guan Ziqing, a sixth tier True Immortal, could confront Sage Yan Yu, a newly ascended Sage from the Essence Du World with the help of the power of his world.

However, the cost was undoubtedly great. After several confrontations with Yan Yu and repelling the invasion from the Essence Du World, not only was Guan Ziqing's martial path severed, preventing any further advancement, but his vitality and essence were also greatly depleted in each enhancement process. He was basically doomed.

This was the noble sacrifice of an individual wholly devoted to their world, but also a helpless attempt by the Spirit Tip World to preserve itself.

Yet, even then, only Guan Ziqing, who was a sixth tier True Immortal, could bear the burden of the power he drew from the world.

If there wasn’t a second sixth tier True Immortal born in the Spirit Tip World before Guan Ziqing’s death, their days of existence would come to an end. There would be no one left to stop the Essence Du World.

That was also why the Spirit Tip World was willing to send backup and help the Spirit Luxuriant World. They needed a powerful ally and they were staking it all.

After receiving the secret art the Spirit Tip World used to strengthen Guan Ziqing with the power of his world, Shang Xia passed them to Chu Jia for research. She immediately started making modifications and started to combine it with the Seventh Order energy that would be produced from their Elysium Grand Formation. In the end, she managed to significantly lower the threshold, allowing even fourth tier True Immortals to receive the power of the world.

However, there remained severe potential consequences. Like Zhang Xuansheng and Yang Taihe, who could wield Seventh Order energy while ensuring their safety, had only enough power for a single strike. Any more would demand the same costly toll on vitality and essence as Guan Ziqing, potentially even more severe due to their lower cultivation.

Nevertheless, the arrival of the 3 Sages clearly meant that they had to go all out. Even if there were consequences, they had to bear it for the sake of their world! The fourth tier Elysium True Immortals, Zhang Xuansheng and Yang Taihe, had to put their lives on the line once again.

"Sages... Are you really not willing to leave a path of survival for our world?” Zhang Xuansheng asked. Even though he felt incredible power surging through him, giving him the misconception that he could take on anyone, he knew that fighting 3 Sages was impossible.

Facing Zhang Xuansheng's seemingly tough but desperate question, the Star Origin Lord’s clone remained silent. Sage Jin, who came from outside the Star Curtain, chuckled to himself, disdaining to respond.

Only Zhuo Gudao responded with a smile, "When you forcibly initiated the ascension to an Essence World, there is no turning back. If I came alone today, your Spirit Luxuriant World might have been able to stay intact. It’s a shame all 3 of us had to come... We can’t possible return empty handed, right?”

To that, Zhang Xuansheng fell silent. However, Zhuo Gudao and the other Sages didn’t immediately launch a devastating offensive against the Spirit Luxuriant World. Instead, they positioned themselves in 3 different directions outside the heavenly screen, as if waiting for Zhang Xuansheng’s response.

"If that is so, my Spirit Luxuriant World refuses to submit without a fight. We can only fight to the death!" Zhang Xuansheng said dryly, his expression becoming resolute.

However, at this moment, the Sages seemed not to care about what Zhang Xuansheng said at all, instead, curious looks appeared on their faces.

"Have you found it?" Sage Jin was the first to ask Zhuo Gudao.

Zhuo Gudao shook his head with a smile. "I didn’t."

Sage Jin glanced at the stunned Star Lord’s clone and asked Zhuo Gudao again, "Could he be hiding in an Elysium?"

Zhuo Gudao shook his head. "An Elysium can’t contain an expert breaking through to the Martial Emptiness Realm, even if he hadn’t succeeded yet.”

Sage Jin laughed, "Indeed, there's something odd about daring to attempt a breakthrough under these circumstances!"

Zhuo Gudao laughed along, "But no matter what, he couldn’t have left the world. Once we tear apart the heavenly screen and disperse the World’s Will, where is he going to hide?”

Sage Jin nodded, looking at Zhang Xuansheng who was ready to strike first. "Hiding is certainly not a solution. It seems this child is buying time by sending others to their death!"

Zhuo Gudao chuckled, looking at Zhang Xuansheng, who was ready to fight. He asked casually, “Sage Jin, who do you think he will target first?”

Sage Jin maintained the casual smile on his face. "That would naturally be me, right?"

As soon as he spoke, the void above the heavenly screen started to ripple. As it became more intense, it surged into a towering wave that crashed down on the Star Origin Lord’s clone!

"Huh?" Sage Jin let out a light laugh, but his figure flickered. A sword qi cut through the undulating aftermath of the void, aiming straight for Zhang Xuansheng who was backed against the heavenly screen.

"Quite bold indeed!" Zhang Xuansheng also laughed loudly, walking leisurely towards the heavenly screen.