Chapter 2572 A Sword Strikes

“Ahh...”

Mu Jiangshan screamed in agony as his body was shattered by a single punch. Though he managed to reconstruct it the next instant, the blow had already severely damaged his foundation, making any immediate recovery impossible. However, what was even more terrifying was that Kong Jue didn’t stop there.

Boom!

Actively pressing forward, he advanced like a supreme sovereign descending upon the world. Around him, the thirty-three heavens surged and fell, while ancient chants echoed like thunder, shaking the air.

Once again, he struck. It was a punch as simple and domineering as before, but this time even more vast and overwhelming, carrying the might of the universe, heaven, earth, and all living things combined.

The Immortal powerhouses all moved to block his devastating strike. With a thunderous boom, that invincible fist force tore through everything like a storm through dry leaves, crushing all resistances. The Immortals were shaken and forced to stumble back in retreat.

Then—

Pu!

Mu Jiangshan, who had barely reformed his body, let out another scream. Cracks were seen splitting across him. One punch shattered his arm, another pierced clean through his chest, and blood sprayed like a waterfall, dyeing the sky crimson.

This was an incredible scene, frozen in that moment, sending shivers through the hearts and minds of countless onlookers. It was so unreal it felt like a myth. In just two punches, Kong Jue crushed a Nirvana Spirit Immortal. His might was tyrannical, his dominance absolute, as though he reigned supreme.

By this point, Mu Jiangshan’s body and spirit were both annihilated, and there was no way to recover!

“Stop him now!”

“Kill him!”

The battle erupted and everyone struck at once, unleashing divine arts and treasures. In an instant, the surroundings descended into chaos and the heaven and earth seemed to return to their primordial state. The entire place was on the verge of collapse.

Mu Jiangshan’s death had deeply rattled the other Immortals. They struck with full force, abandoning all restraint and unleashing their strongest divine powers of their lives.

Kong Jue’s expression remained indifferent as he stepped through the void and continued his assault. Every movement brimmed with boundless power. He effortlessly shattered killing moves powerful enough to shake the ages. His strength was simply unfathomable.

If they had not witnessed it with their own eyes, even Ling Xuanzi and Lin Xun wouldn’t have believed that their martial uncle could be so terribly powerful upon awakening.

Clang!

Unparalleled sword qi surged between Zhongli Jue’s fingers and palm, its power enough to sever the sun, moon, and stars. When the sword light soared skyward, it seemed to be slicing the heavens in half.

However, even that failed to stop Kong Jue’s fist force. The sword qi was crushed like rotten woods, disintegrating into an endless rain of light. Moreover, that terrifying fist force tore through all resistance and struck Zhongli Jue, directly blasting his body apart. It was too fast. Everything happened in a flash.

Even someone as formidable as Zhongli Jue was like fragile paper under that blow. All his protective treasures and defensive powers crumbled in an instant, and his body exploded midair into a mist of blood.

Everyone was shaken to the core. It all happened too suddenly!

Mu Jiangshan, who had roamed unchallenged his whole life and reached the Nirvana Spirit Stage, was still obliterated and met his end here. Even someone as ruthless and fierce as Zhongli Jue was slain, his body pulverized into mangled pulp.

With such formidable figures falling one after another, how could anyone not be shaken? Many were gripped with terror. Kong Jue’s terrifying might sent shivers through the bodies of the Immortals present, as though they had fallen into an icy abyss.

It was truly terrifying. They were titans of the Eighth Heaven Domain, exceptional figures blessed by the heavens. Their lifespans spanned ages and they had gone through countless trials of blood and fire. They were true giants among men.

However, Kong Jue killed them without any struggle or cost. His kills were swift, clean, and decisive, enough to send chills down anyone’s spine.

On the battlefield, he stood tall and straight as the thirty-three worlds emerged around him, revolving like wheels of light. In each world, scenes unfolded, such as living beings in prayer, gods and demons bowing in submission, and all spirits offering reverence. It was a mysterious and transcendent vision.

This was a power so incredible it defied imagination and understanding.

Then, at this moment, Kong Jue’s body suddenly convulsed violently and froze in the void. Pain and confusion twisted his features while a flicker of struggle surfaced in his eyes.

Ling Xuanzi and Lin Xun’s hearts sank as they cried inwardly,

Oh no! Could it be that martial uncle’s old illness is flaring up again?

“Kill him!”

Upon seeing this, Qi Tianlin and the others, who were gripped by fear a moment ago, struck without hesitation, as if they had just seized the perfect opportunity.

Boom!

The Donghuang Bell roared as auspicious light burst forth, crashing heavily into Kong Jue. He staggered backward, his body stained with blood. This sight stirred Qi Tianlin and the others to excitement.

It turns out that this old man’s state of mind hasn’t fully recovered!

“Kong Jue, die!”

Chi Canghun burst into loud laughter and swung the Desolation Whip, lashing it forward with force. It swept out like a divine rainbow.

Kong Jue raised his hand and caught the strike with a single motion. His expression was twisted and ferocious, his eyes wild and violent, but within them burned with determination. “Even if my mind is collapsing into madness, killing you all is still as easy as flipping my hand!”

Chi Canghun’s pupils contracted sharply as he cried inwardly, “This is bad.”

Boom!

Unparalleled power suddenly erupted from the Desolation Whip, jolting Chi Canghun so violently that his right arm that was gripping the whip nearly shattered. He was forced to let go immediately.

Pa!

Kong Jue flicked his wrist, and the Desolation Whip lashed down, striking Chi Canghun hard before he could even dodge. Blood spayed as Chi Canghun let out a scream of agony. The vicious strike nearly shattered his soul and spirit.

Boom!

Amid the deafening booms, Donghuang Kong activated the Donghuang Bell, while Qi Tianlin unleashed a nine-colored divine stone. The two launched an attack on Kong Jue from different sides.

Kong Jue didn’t evade and just took the strikes head-on with his body. In the thunderous collision, he was injured once more. His flesh tore open, bones exposed, and blood gushed like a waterfall. Even so, he advanced with unparalleled ferocity. He stretched out his hand suddenly, tore through the sky, and seized the heavily injured Chi Canghun in his massive hand.

“No—” Chi Canghun screamed in horror, struggling frantically. Unfortunately, it was all in vain. As Kong Jue clenched his massive hand, Chi Canghun was crushed like an insect. His body and primordial spirit ruptured together in a burst of scarlet blood.

A Nirvana Spirit Immortal was reduced to pulp with a single grasp! That brutal and bloody spectacle made Kong Jue appear like a true demon god.

However, Ling Xuanzi and Lin Xun couldn’t feel happy, because Kong Jue was also wounded and his condition was far from optimistic. Moreover, his aura had become violent and chaotic, as if he could collapse at any moment.

“Martial Uncle, let me help you!” Ling Xuanzi immediately charged forward, summoning the Dao Endless Pagoda and Three Thousand Vicissitudes, unleashing them both at Qi Tianlin.

Chi Canghun, Mu Jiangshan, and Zhongli Jue had all fallen, and only Qi Tianlin and Donghuang Kong remained. The situation was now completely different from before.

“Hmph!”

Qi Tianlin activated the nine-colored divine stone. He radiated immense power as he engaged in a fierce battle with Ling Xuanzi.

On the other side, Kong Jue’s eyes burned with madness and violence. Even though he seemed to be in excruciating pain, he still resolutely tore through the void and charged at Donghuang Kong.

Boom!

With a swing of his fist, he attacked as if to shatter the cosmic void. The force of that blow was enough to shake the ages.

Donghuang Kong fought with everything he had, choosing defense over offense. The Donghuang Bell buzzed ceaselessly. Although suppressed by the force of Kong Jue’s fist, it managed to hold firm for the time being.

The reason was that although Kong Jue’s power remained tyrannical and terrifying, his mind was clearly in disarray, which gave Donghuang Kong a chance to catch his breath.

“Old fool, the moment your mind collapses will be the moment of your death!” Donghuang Kong roared, his eyes icy cold and filled with murderous intent.

Kong Jue didn’t respond, or rather, he couldn’t. His mind was teetering on the brink of madness and collapse, leaving his consciousness dazed and disoriented. At this moment, he could only cling to a sliver of clarity.

In the midst of battle, many of his killing moves had begun to lose their structure and form, becoming aimless strikes. This made Donghuang Kong grow more composed. He even began to launch counterattacks, seizing every opening to land blows that left Kong Jue wounded again and again.

“Who’s going to save you now?” Donghuang Kong sneered coldly.

Boom!

Suddenly, a thunderous explosion rang out in the distance. Blood sprayed across the void. Donghuang Kong’s pupils contracted .

In the battle not far away, Qi Tianlin was struck. His body was shattered by the Dao Endless Pagoda, leaving behind only a wisp of primordial spirit struggling to escape.

“That...” Donghuang Kong stared in disbelief.

“The power of time! It’s the power of time!” Qi Tianlin’s primordial spirit howled in shocked fury.

It was naturally the miraculous effect of the divine ability Time Stopping combined with Ling Xuanzi’s formidable strike. The two had caught Qi Tianlin off guard and crushed him in an instant.

At that moment, Qi Tianlin, whose physical body had been destroyed, desperately tried to flee. However, it was already too late.

Boom!

The Three Thousand Vicissitudes unfurled into a diagram of a slanting moon and three stars, spreading out to seal off the void in all directions. Then, Ling Xuanzi descended with the Dao Endless Pagoda.

In an instant, Qi Tianlin’s primordial spirit was pulverized into dust and scattered into the void. The entire sequence of events unfolded in the blink of an eye, so fast that it was almost inconceivable.

Donghuang Kong was shaken to his core.

How...how can I fight this?

Kong Jue might no longer be a threat, but Ling Xuanzi was still not to be underestimated!

“Martial Uncle, leave this old bastard to me! Quickly get out of here!”

Ling Xuanzi charged forward, murderous intent surging around him. His handsome face was filled with hatred. As he spoke, he activated the Dao Endless Pagoda and launched it toward Donghuang Kong.

Clang!

With a heaven-shaking boom, the Donghuang Bell blocked the pagoda’s strike.

Just then, Kong Jue let out a loud roar and lunged forward with terrifying momentum, hurling a punch at Donghuang Kong. The force of the punch was unstoppable. Even though Donghuang Kong fought back with all his might, his defensive treasures and dao arts shattered like paper.

His body exploded, bones shattered, flesh torn apart, and he was sent flying backwards. Seizing this opening, Ling Xuanzi lunged forward. The Dao Endless Pagoda descended like a sacred mountain falling from the sky. Before Donghuang Kong could regain his footing, it came crashing down with terrifying force.

Boom!

The sky collapsed, the earth split, and the void plunged into chaos. Donghuang Kong, a Nirvana Spirit Immortal powerhouse, never got the chance to kill Kong Jue. Instead, he was struck down on the spot by Kong Jue and Ling Xuanzi’s combined assault. His body and primordial spirit were utterly obliterated, reduced to ashes, vanishing without a trace.

“Success!” Ling Xuanzi exhaled, as if a huge weight had finally been lifted off him. Lin Xun, whom he had been shielding the entire time, also let out a long sigh of relief.

But before the two could even celebrate—

Clang!

A sharp and chilling sword hum rang out, echoing across the cosmos. Even faster than the sound came a flying sword, ripping through space and time like a streak of light, flashing past at an astonishing speed.

Pu!

The sword pierced straight through Kong Jue.