Chapter 2263 The Death of Yanxing

In the air, Xi and Yanxing were still fighting. Their battle was so intense that it seemed to disrupt the sky.

However, upon sensing the spirit of the Nameless Esteemed Emperor after it got pulled out by the True Dragon Progenitor Ancestor, Yanxing's expression slightly changed.

Clang!

After taking on a blow from Xi, she disregarded everything and charged down.

As she did, she swung her spear, and it was not to save the Nameless Esteemed Emperor as the strike was aimed at Xia Zhi!

It was at an unimaginably fast speed at that!

However, Lin Xun, who had been watching out for her, reacted just as quickly.

Swish!

He activated Time Stopping again without any delay, and a vast, radiant energy of time spread out.

Everyone could see Yanxing abruptly halt for an instant mid charge.

It was also in this instant that the Dao Skyless Spear shot out from Xi's hand like a comet, splitting the sky with an unstoppable momentum before it ruthlessly pierced Yanxing from the back.

Poof!

Blood splashed. In pain, Yanxing’s purple hair danced wildly, and her beautiful, frosty face was filled with rage and unacceptance.

She looked intently at Lin Xun. “This is Time Stopping, without a doubt. Who would have thought that after you lost your Origin Aeth Artery, you were able to be reborn with something even better, directly awakening the second stage of the Grand Abyss Heaven Devourer!”

As she was shouting this, her entire body seemed to be ablaze, releasing endless purple light that pushed out the Dao Skyless Spear from her back.

The powerful energy startled Lin Xun.

Just how strong is Yanxing’s full prowess?

Even the coordination of Time Stopping and a full-blow strike from Xi hadn’t managed to kill her. This was simply horrifying!

“Die!” Yanxing charged toward Xia Zhi once again, this time with an addition of madness and determination.

It was as if killing Xia Zhi was much more important than the Nameless Esteemed Emperor for her!

“Get lost!” Big Yellow rushed over and angrily slashed out the Dao Lawless Blade. It set off a big wave of snow-white blade light strong enough to threaten Emperor Ancestors.

However, Yanxing struck out with her spear.

CLANG—!

Big Yellow along with the Dao Lawless Blade was directly shaken back with a muffled grunt. The dog’s face couldn’t help but sink.

What terrifying power this woman has!

Still, Big Yellow’s disruption gave Xi an opportunity, which she seized to stab out the Dao Skyless Spear. With a poof, it once again pierced through Yanxing.

However, Yanxing disregarded her injury and fiercely threw her spear.

BOOM!

The void cracked and burst.

Yanxing seemed to have poured her entire life’s power into this spear as it generated a might of boundless terror.

One would think they were watching the spear of judgment thrown out by the hand of Heaven!

Xia Zhi did not dodge, for behind her was the golden dragon cocoon. For once, a flame was burning deep in her eyes, as if Yanxing's very existence gave her a deadly threat.

As if they were archenemies by fate!

Lin Xun had also sensed the threat and soon moved in front of Xia Zhi, obviously intending to shield the strike in her stead.

Xia Zhi's heart clenched. She wanted to stop him, but it was already too late.

Right at the critical moment, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Lin Xun.

It was none other than the True Dragon Progenitor!

Pfft!

Yanxing's spear hit. Except, the first to suffer was not the old progenitor, but instead the Nameless Esteemed Emperor who was clutched in his hand.

The destructive force from the spear crushed the remnant spirit, causing the latter to explode.

Immediately following that, the True Dragon Progenitor let out a grunt. The spear had ripped through his already blurry figure, drawing a rain of blood, and kept moving.

Lin Xun exhausted every bit of his strength and deployed the Broken Blade.

Clang!

The collision of the spear and the Broken Blade shook the void around them. The next second, the Broken Blade wailed and got sent flying.

Everyone who saw this was horrified. Yanxing's strike was undoubtedly powerful beyond imagination. It had squashed the remnant spirit of the Nameless Esteemed Emperor, skewered the True Dragon Progenitor, and knocked away Lin Xun's Broken Blade!

Buzz!

The spear had approached. At this distance, it was already impossible for Lin Xun to dodge.

There was a flash of determination in his eyes. He ran his energy to an unprecedented degree.

The frightening potential of a supreme Great Emperor completely erupted.

The Dao Lifeless Seal appeared and blossomed with a heaven-destroying bronze luster.

RUMBLE!

The spear and the seal clashed, unleashing a violent force like a heavenly river breaking its banks. Lin Xun coughed up blood and trembled like a leaf in the wind. His skin split everywhere into bleeding cracks.

However, he used all of his strength to stand firm on the spot, never retreating a step.

Because behind him was Xia Zhi, and behind Xia Zhi was Zhao Jingxuan inside the golden dragon cocoon as well as the child in her womb!

He could not retreat!

Rumble!

The Dao Lifeless Seal was shaken back after a moment of stalemate. Without anything to block its way, the battle spear that gleamed with an icy, murderous aura stabbed Lin Xun's chest.

Seeing this, everyone paled in horror.

However, his chest wasn’t split like they had imagined as a layer of blue armor had closely blocked it.

It was the Dao Flawless Armor!

Still, the horrendous power of the strike still heavily wounded Lin Xun upon impact. He coughed up blood nonstop.

In the end, the spear stopped in the air until its energy dissipated and fell to the ground.

Everything took long to describe but had happened extremely fast. The situation had also been extremely dangerous.

“Damn it!” screamed Yanxing with utter unwillingness.

She had let herself be injured twice to execute her strongest strike ever. Yet, it had failed to kill Xia Zhi. How could she just accept this?

Boom!

Xi expressionlessly charged over and stabbed out the Dao Skyless Spear with a thunderous force, shattering Yanxing's already broken body. Blood erupted and flew, only to be evaporated by a powerful dao light the next second.

As Yanxing felt her life slipping away, the madness and unwillingness on her face faded into sadness and despair.

“Endless years of hunting, yet I couldn't get what I wished for... How can I...accept...”

Her voice became lower and lower until her spirit was completely burned to a rain of ashes that dissipated in the air.

The field was dead silent.

The death of Yanxing lifted a weight off everyone’s mind, but their hearts were still unable to calm down. That woman was too terrifying. Her cultivation was so powerful to the point it was inconceivable.

If it wasn't for Xi, then Yanxing would have been the one to emerge victorious today!

Meanwhile, the most pitiful death award went to the Nameless Esteemed Emperor's remnant soul, who had been captured by the True Dragon Progenitor Ancestor and ultimately died under the full force of Yanxing’s strike. He hadn’t been able to utter a scream before being wiped into oblivion.

“Huuu...huuu...” Lin Xun gasped for breath. Two consecutive casts of Time Stopping and being hit hard by the impact of Yanxing’s attack had left him seriously wounded.

However, he couldn't care less and turned to the golden dragon cocoon as soon as he could.

The cocoon hadn’t dimmed again, but it now gave off a depressing energy of death. Even the miraculous breathing rhythm had become intermittent.

Zhao Yuanji’s couple, Xi, and Big Yellow also came over and looked at the golden cocoon in the Dragon Pool with different expressions.

The battle just now had been treacherous and heart-stopping.

Fortunately, Ao Huanhai had died, Yanxing had died, and Ancestor Soul Slaying had been suppressed by the True Dragon Progenitor Ancestor...

The outcome didn't seem too bad.

However, the True Dragon Progenitor had been fatally hurt. His figure had been damaged and worn away to a weak strand of spirit that looked like it could dissolve at any time.

He spoke with great difficulty, his voice feeble, “I am about to die, but it’s not a bad deal at all since I got to see your strength and bravery.”

“Ancestor!” Ao Xingtang was overcome with grief.

“It is only death, so don’t be sad. In fact, after countless moons of being imprisoned, I already wasn’t far from death.”

The True Dragon Progenitor Ancestor’s eyes were clear and calm. “Xingtang, you are to be in charge of the World Commanding Pearl from now on.”

This simple sentence carried a not-so-simple implication because only the head of the True Dragon Clan could use the World Commanding Pearl!

In other words, the True Dragon Progenitor Ancestor had appointed Ao Xingtang to be the new matriarch.

Ao Xingtang mournfully sobbed, “I’m...I’m scared I might fail your trust, Ancestor.”

The True Dragon Progenitor smiled and pointed at Lin Xun. “Don't forget that you have a good son-in-law, and you will also have a wonderful grandchild. With them, it will be enough.”

He gazed at the golden dragon cocoon gently and tranquilly. “It’s already a rare and precious achievement that the child can awaken the Ancestral Dragon bloodline, but more than that, I wish that he will...become a well-respected, honorable character like the Omega Lord...

“Using this remnant soul of mine to give this child a chance... It's worth it.” With a low, loving voice, his illusory figure then turned into a magnificent sprinkle of light.

“Ancestor!” grieved Ao Xingtang.

Immediately following, a dazzling blood-color glow bloomed that was permeated with a pure and sacred primeval aura. Together with the sprinkle of light, they surged into the golden dragon cocoon.

One could see from how the cocoon reacted that it had received boundless vitality. It suddenly blazed like a golden sun. True dragons appeared on its surface, meandering and roaming while bursts of echoing dragon roars stirred the region.

At this instant, all the remaining True Dragon experts scattered in the world of the Dragon Palace welcomed a marvelous tingle in their hearts, as if a supreme power was awakening in them. This sensation drew awe and reverence from the depths of their souls!

When the sprinkle of light and glow of blood vanished in the sky, the golden dragon cocoon turned bright red and emitted a strong rhythm of life from within.

Lin Xun's eyes instantly lit up. The first thing he noticed was that the energy belonging to Zhao Jingxuan in the cocoon had become vigorous!

However, she still showed no signs of waking up, and even the child in her womb hadn’t yet been born.

Ao Xingtang took a deep breath to repress her sorrow and said warmly, “Don't worry. This has turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Jingxuan as she has received the Ancestor Blood of our progenitor ancestor. The day she awakens will be the day the child is born.”

As a descendant of the True Dragons, no one here knew more about this matter than her.

Lin Xun was instantly at ease. He said, “When I leave the True Dragon World, I want to take the cocoon with me.”

Ao Xingtang was stunned. After some silence, she nodded. “Alright.”

Getting the answer he wanted, Lin Xun became even more relaxed. Looking around, he saw Xia Zhi quietly standing there alone.

He couldn’t help but tense up inside and immediately walked over to her. “What's wrong?”

Xia Zhi looked up, her clear, starry eyes fixed on Lin Xun. “Moving forward, don’t stand in front of me again in the face of danger, alright?”