Chapter 1740: Break

Originally, Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar, armed with his projection of the Crimson Soul Tablet and Star Fire, was confident that although the journey back to the Heaven Observation Field would be difficult, Guan Ziqing and Yan Yu could no longer stop him.

However, he had underestimated the terrifying extent to which a Sage-level existence could fight when driven to desperation.

Guan Ziqing was in a frenzy. If he could not seize the essence of the mini Spirit Lyric World from Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar and integrate it into the Spirit Tip World, he would surely perish once the matter was concluded.

As such, Guan Ziqing was recklessly expending the power of the Spirit Tip World. He didn’t care in the slightest that he was recklessly using up his world’s foundations to the extent that Yan Yu was also alarmed by his actions.

In fact, Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar could have retreated. Not only Yan Yu, but even the nearly crazed Guan Ziqing hoped Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar would recognize the difficulty and retreat, abandoning the protection of the Spirit Lyric World's survivors. Neither Guan Ziqing nor Yan Yu would have tried to stop him.

After all... Both of them were eager to start the search for the Jiuyin Ark in the chaotic streams.

Unfortunately for them, but Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar was clearly not ready to give up so easily. It didn’t take long for him to be forced into a corner by the 2.

Guan Ziqing's control of the Spirit Tip World's power had already infiltrated his domain and began to erode his Seven Star Qi.

As for Yan Yu's projection, it continuously targeted Shang Xia’s soul that was contained in his Origin Star Avatar. He wanted to corrupt his origin if possible.

Both approaches were different as they targeted different things. However, their goal was clear. It was to completely destroy Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar.

Just as Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar's domain was shrinking and his figure was becoming increasingly ethereal, even transparent, the aura of the ferocious Guan Ziqing suddenly showed a moment of disruption.

Although it was just a blink of an eye before Guan Ziqing composed himself again, the power his world he was manipulating started to escape his control. One of the streams of power that came from the Spirit Tip World disappeared completely, and the others started to falter. His strength immediately plummeted from its peak.

Despite his efforts to maintain his strength as a Sage, both Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar and Yan Yu knew that Guan Ziqing's control over the power of the Spirit Tip World had been compromised, and he was likely at his limit.

In fact, Guan Ziqing’s mishap was not unexpected to either Yan Yu or Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar; they were even surprised it had taken so long to manifest. They had to admit that Guan Ziqing’s mastery over wielding the power of his world had reached an extremely refined level.

Guan Ziqing's unrestrained expenditure of the Spirit Tip World's potential was something the World’s Will wouldn’t ignore.

If Guan Ziqing's manipulation of the power of the world before was to defend against external invasions and protect the Spirit Tip World, which the World’s Will would naturally support, what he was doing currently had exceeded what the World’s Will could tolerate.

However, Guan Ziqing's century-long experience in manipulating the energy of his world meant he had refined control over them. Combined with the trust built over the past century from various powers in the Spirit Tip World, who had gone so far as to deplete the essence of their Elysiums or Holy Lands to assist him, he managed to hold on for a long time..

However, the experts of the various factions in the Spirit Tip World were no fools. How could they not notice Guan Ziqing's increasingly uncontrollable behavior?

But due to the authority Guan Ziqing had established within his world over the years, they had not initially opposed him, nor did anyone dare to be the first to speak out.

Yet at the critical juncture, once external forces intervened and the major factions within the realm felt threatened, the situation would change instantly.

...

Above the Yulin Sect in the Spirit Tip World, a sword qi that tore through the void was so powerful that even with the grand formation activated, the rippling space couldn’t be restored easily.

With no choice, the True Immortals of the Yulin Sect had to personally assist the recovery of the space that had been destroyed by the sword qi.

In the Yulin Elysium, the third tier Elysium True Immortal was meticulously checking every nook and cranny of the barrier around it. He was afraid to be careless as shock and fear was evident on his face.

Not too long ago... In fact, it was less time than it took to drink a cup of tea, an aura of a sixth tier True Immortal descended and covered the Yulin Sect.

When they activated their grand formation, a horrifying sword qi with the power to sunder the heavens and earth fell. Even though it possessed tyrannical power, it was exquisitely concentrated. It flashed above the grand formation and tore a rift in it, leaving residual sword qi that prevented it from healing.

The next instant, Kou Chongxue became one with his sword and entered the Yulin Sect.

Of course... The grand formation consisted of more than just a barrier. Layers of internal defenses started to flash as nets, chains and a sea of fire and lightning appeared to stop the threat.

In response, Kou Chongxue immediately activated a rank six Secret Void Brilliance Talisman crafted by Shang Xia himself. It was especially effective at breaking through restrictions. It tore open a gap in the defenses deployed and gave him a safe path through the chains trying to wrap him up. The sea of fire and lightning was parted, and even though there was still a little bit left, it wouldn’t pose a threat to Kou Chongxue.”

"Not bad, this is a good talisman!" Kou Chongxue laughed heartily as he broke through the weakened sea of fire and lightning and advanced a dozen more miles within the Yulin Sect without challenge.

As one of the greatest factions in the Spirit Tip World, the Yulin Sect had centuries of heritage. They were not completely helpless.

Almost instantly, the power of the sect's grand formation was channeled to the 2 True Immortals. They instantly gained combat strength at the level of a high-level True Immortal. Wielding Divine Weapons, they rushed at Kou Chongxue from both sides.

Kou Chongxue revealed a serious look. He could sense the threat coming from both of them. However, his true objective was to attack the Yulin Elysium and he couldn’t be bothered with them.

Ignoring their attacks, he slapped a Myriad Tinted Cloud Talisman on himself before advancing.

Rainbow colored light enveloped him, expanding continuously while shielding Kou Chongxue as he forcefully pushed forward against the grand formation and the barrage from countless cultivators from all directions.

With the attacks of their True Immortals finally landing, it plunged into the cloud of light that already covered thousands of feet. A third of the cloud dissipated, and the rest gathered closely around Kou Chongxue. Despite releasing their strongest attacks, they failed to stop Kou Chongxue in the slightest.

The next second, a thick talisman flew out from the cloud, getting rid of the defenses of the grand formation. The remnant of the cloud still wrapped firmly around him as he traveled dozens of miles without hindrance.

"This is bad, his target is the Elysium!"

"Call for reinforcements, quickly! This person is an enemy from another world! Request aid from other Elysiums to surround and eliminate him!"

As the 2 True Immortals of the Yulin Sect watched in a mix of anger and shock, a sword cry that resonated through heaven and earth shook the souls of every member of the Yulin Sect.

A strand of sword qi that contained everything Kou Chongxue had condensed into a fine golden streak that had the properties of a martial intent. As it tore through the void, the Yulin Elysium emitted a bitter cry that was audible only to their mid and high-level experts.

When the golden light slammed into the Elysium, a crack appeared on the spatial barrier that protected it from the outside world. Every member of the Yulin Sect felt their hearts stuck in their throats the next instant.