Chapter 1725: Defeat and Hidden Threat

Frankly speaking, the Seventh Order existence they suspected to be Jiu Yin was considerably strong, even among Sages.

At least, Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar would not have been his match if not for the Void Lotus. Of course, it was a different story the moment he formed a connection with his true body through the 7 suns.

Moreover, when they first clashed, Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar noticed that although the suspected Jiu Yin’s initial attacks were fierce and decisive, his rank seven martial arts were slightly sluggis,h even though it was highly compatible with his own energy.

However, it quickly became apparent that during the fight, his mastery over his techniques improved. He quickly grasped his rank seven martial arts and it was the primary reason why Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar was initially overwhelmed.

Furthermore, his opponent's fighting techniques were extremely peculiar, blending punches, palm strikes, and finger techniques, accompanied by strange sound waves. Those not only distracted his opponents but also directly disturbed their soul, making it difficult for them to concentrate during the fight.

Of course, all his advantage was lost when he failed to catch Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar off guard and take him out quickly. After his avatar received support from his true body through the 7 suns... The battle was pretty much over.

"You must be True Immortal Jiu Yin from the Spirit Lyric World, right?" After gradually turning the tide with the continuous support of his Seven Star Qi, the now confident Origin Star Avatar asked again. This time, he sounded much more certain than before.

The reason Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar kept trying to communicate was because he wanted to know how the other party was still alive and had the strength of a Sage despite the collapse of his world.

The Sage realized he could not win any longer and finally replied reluctantly, "If not for being trapped in the remnants of my world for hundreds of years without progress, forced to develop my Nine Sounds of the Void through mere speculation without real practice, how can a mere clone be a match for me?!"

Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar guessed, "So you cannot leave the Spirit Lyric World even after it completely collapsed?”

Jiu Yin replied in a cold voice, "If not for the Spirit Lyric World's collapse at the final moment of its ascension, I would crush your clone as easily as killing ants. Heh!"

Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar continued, "You are lucky and skilled to have survived even though the world that hosted your soul has collapsed. Yet, here you are, alive to this day."

Jiu Yin sneered, "Brat, are you trying to extract information from me?"

Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar calmly responded, "You may choose not to answer!"

By then, the situation was growing increasingly unfavorable for Jiu Yin, who began to fall back under Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar's counterattack.

However, during his retreat, Jiu Yin was subtly leading Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar in a specific direction.

Realizing where they were going, Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar muttered, "I can tell the closer you get to the core of the ruins, the stronger you become. Why are you trying to lead me away? Did you leave some treasure in the core region you don’t want me to get my hands on?”

While speaking, Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar, while fending off the random strikes, intentionally began circling around his opponent's hiding place, gradually closing the distance without realizing it.

"Heh, you think I don't know what you're doing?" Jiu Yin suddenly said, causing Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar to finally feel a bad premonition. Especially when he saw the look of mockery on Jiu Yin’s face, a trace of fear actually filled his heart.

"Not good, he's going to..." Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar immediately tried to disengage and retreat.

However, his retreat brought him closer to another battle going on.

Indeed, Jiu Yin had appeared to be led by Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar, but in reality, he was seeking to close the distance between himself, Yan Yu, and Guan Ziqing.

Convinced he could not defeat his opponent, Jiu Yin chose the most explosive way to end his life, attempting to take as many threats with him as possible.

"Have you always wanted to know why the Spirit Lyric World failed to ascend to an Essence World at the last moment?" With a ferocious and desperate smile, Jiu Yin roared, "The scene of that day has replayed before my eyes for hundreds of years. Although I have barely clung to life, I have derived my ultimate move from it, which I now invite you to witness."

Before he finished speaking, his voice started distorting due to the collapsing space around him. Soon, the inward collapsing void exploded and began expanding outward rapidly, swallowing everything in its path. Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar bore the brunt of his final move.

Pushing himself to the limit, Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar unleashed the fourth move of his Six Harmony Rod Technique, Void Seal!

It might only be a rank six martial art, but in the hands of his Origin Star Avatar, it maintained the integrity of his domain. Of course the area his domain could cover was extremely limited.

However... The protection couldn’t last for long, and the void collapse triggered by Jiu Yin’s self destruction was just beginning.

His domain continued to be eroded and his inner qi depleted rapidly. Even if his true body was transferring Seven Star Qi through the Big Dipper Star Origin, it would be difficult to last for such a long time.

What could he possibly do?

Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar struggled to turn around in the void, and during the process, his already strained domain shrank again. The exertion greatly increased the consumption of his inner qi.

However, after he turned, he realized it was worth it.

Despite the distorting and folding space around him, Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar could see other figures caught in the collapsing void, aside from himself. There were 2 distinct figures. The first was Yan Yu’s descendant who hosted Yan Yu’s descent, and the other was Guan Ziqing.

Jiu Yin’s self-destruction, was not unjustified. Planning to take down all his enemies with him was a reasonable behavior. After all, Yan Yu colluded with Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar to scheme against him. It was only fair for him to try to take them both down with his final move.

As for Guan Ziqing... He was collateral damage due to his prearranged deal with Jiu Yin. However, it was probably part of Jiu Yin’s plan from the very start.

While Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar and Yan Yu's descendant were his enemies, was Guan Ziqing truly innocent?

Clearly, if Jiu Yin could continue to cling to life, then Guan Ziqing would remain as a good helper. However, seeing as his end was inevitable, it was likely that Guan Ziqing would immediately turn around and start harvesting the Spirit Lyric World upon his death. There was no point in leaving any enemies who planned to prey on his weakness.