Chapter 1672: The Real Hunters Pt.9

Zhang Xuansheng naturally had his own judgment on which Sage to attack first.

Even though all 3 Sages who appeared around the Spirit Luxuriant World had the cultivation of a first star Sage, Zhuo Gudao had personally descended. With the support of the Star Origin Dao Field and the Spirit Observation World, he was naturally the strongest. He should be at the peak of the first star.

Zhang Xuansheng understood Zhuo Gudao’s strength, so the first person he eliminated from his list of targets had to be him.

He was well aware that even with the advantage of the support of the world, he couldn't possibly match Zhuo Gudao.

As for those left, one was the Star Origin Lord’s clone, who had been silent and expressionless since appearing. The other was Sage Jin’s clone.

Actually, Zhang Xuansheng was planning to attack Sage Jin’s clone first. The reason was simple. Unlike Zhuo Gudao and the Star Origin Lord's clone, who traveled through a spatial tunnel straight to the Spirit Luxuriant World, his clone came from the Spirit Abundance World and had to pass through several regions of chaotic streams. He should have consumed the most energy among the 3.

In other words, compared to the others, his clone should be the most drained of power. He should have been the most likely target for Zhang Xuansheng.

However, just as Zhang Xuansheng was about to strike, he suddenly heard Shang Xia's voice in his mind. "Strike the Star Origin Lord's clone first!"

Zhang Xuansheng was doubtful and was not inclined to easily change his plan.

Yet, Shang Xia seemed to anticipate his thoughts and quickly explained, "The Star Origin Lord's clone shares the same energy as our world. If you kill him, the energy he brought will quickly replenish our losses.”

Upon hearing the explanation, Zhang Xuansheng's first reaction was one of pure astonishment. He was shocked that even under such circumstances, Shang Xia hadn’t given up on the world ascension. Shang Xia, even in such circumstances, had not given up on advancing the plane world.

Then Shang Xia's voice echoed again in his mind, "I become a Sage at any moment.”

Zhang Xuansheng found Shang Xia's statements increasingly absurd. He even felt that Shang Xia was sending him to his death.

However, reason quickly told him that with the Spirit Luxuriant World on the brink of collapse, Shang Xia had no reason to deceive him any longer.

If that was truly the case, even Zhang Xuansheng, with his centuries of experience, couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by his revelation. He couldn’t even hide his emotions.

Fortunately, Zhuo Gudao and the Sages couldn’t be bothered to read the expressions of a mere fourth tier Elysium True Immortal who could barely contend against them with the support of the world. Even if they did, they might have interpreted it as his fear or inability to bear the burden of the Seventh Order energy he had been bestowed with.

As for why Shang Xia said he could become a Sage at any moment yet did not act himself, sending Zhang Xuansheng to face certain death against 3 Sages, he no longer cared.

Because at that moment, he had no other choice but to face them with all his might!

A vast and surging spatial tide struck directly at the Star Origin Lord's clone, catching Zhuo Gudao and Sage Jin’s clone somewhat by surprise.

However, seeing this, both were pleased. Neither attempted to assist the Star Origin Lord’s clone. Instead, they roared with laughter and attacked from both sides, intending to breach the Spirit Luxuriant World’s heavenly screen.

Indeed, joining forces to deal with Zhang Xuansheng would have been the most efficient method, but at that moment, both Zhuo Gudao and Sage Jin's clone chose to deliberately slow down the Star Origin Lord's clone, clearly aiming to be the first to breach the barrier.

A dull blast suddenly came from beyond the heavenly screen. At that moment, the Star Origin Lord's clone stood like a rock, causing the spatial wave raised by Zhang Xuansheng to shatter upon impact.

After he made his move, Zhang Xuansheng quickly retreated under the heavenly screen. Yang Taihe immediately appeared to replace him as the Seventh Order energy the grand formation generated strengthened him.

Strangely enough, Yang Taihe, who had the boost from the Seventh Order energy, ignored the large gaps torn by Zhuo Gudao and Sage Jin's clone in different parts of the heavenly screen. Instead, he again hurled all his might at the Star Origin Lord's clone!

With things reaching this point, Zhuo Gudao and Sage Jin’s clone was no fool. They realized that something was amiss.

Both Sages paused their forceful entry into the Spirit Luxuriant World, opting to watch for a moment.

Then, Yang Taihe and the Star Origin Lord's clone clashed head-on once more.

It wasn't that the Star Origin Lord's clone didn't know to avoid the brunt of the attack, but having just withstood Zhang Xuansheng's assault, he couldn't dodge in time.

Everything happened in a flash!

The Star Origin Lord's clone, previously standing firm like a rock, could no longer maintain its form after the impact and was sent reeling tens of thousands of miles away, its previously solid form now significantly more ethereal.

Clearly, the consecutive blows had significantly drained the Star Origin Lord's clone.

"Something's not right!"

"Let's end this Elysium True Immortal first!”

Although the Sages had their own schemes, seeing the strange turn of events, Zhuo Gudao and Sage Jin's clone immediately chose to attack Yang Taihe, aiming to eliminate the source of their unease.

Just as they were about to strike, Zhang Xuansheng, who had just retreated under the heavenly screen, reappeared. After gathering the Seventh Order energy from the grand formation for the third time, he chose to save Yang Taihe first.

However, he now faced the combined attack of 2 Sages. With Zhuo Gudao's combat strength reaching the peak of the first star of the Martial Emptiness Realm, how could Zhang Xuansheng possibly fight back?

The third convergence of Seventh Order energy was immediately shattered by the 2 Sages.

But fortunately, because Zhuo Gudao and Sage Jin’s clone were too close to the Spirit Luxuriant World, they were somewhat suppressed by the World’s Will. Zhang Xuansheng and Yang Taihe were able to find an opportunity to flee. Even though they were severely injured by the residual shockwave, they managed to return to the safety of the heavenly screen, narrowly saving their lives.

However... The Elysium Grand Formation that had been activated thrice was also at the brink of collapse.

Now, with Zhang Xuansheng and Yang Taihe both heavily injured, they were unable to withstand the Seventh Order energy any longer. However, even if they were able to activate the grand formation again, at least 4 of the 9 Elysiums would collapse.

"Humph, let’s see what tricks you have left this time!" Sage Jin's clone sneered, turning to enter the world through the gap he had just torn in the heavenly screen.

However, as he turned, he noticed out of the corner of his eye that Zhuo Gudao didn’t do the same. Instead, he looked in the direction where the Star Origin Lord’s clone had been thrown.