Chapter 1340: Encounter In The Realm Of Destruction (2)

The assaults unleashed by the Lightflare star were far too powerful, leaving Imperial Majesty Nan Guang with merely three options.

First, he could report the matter to the Heavenly Imperator. Once he took action, nothing could stand in his way.

Second, he could gather numerous Dao Zenithels. Their combined might could overwhelm a Lightflare star's defenses.

Third, he could decipher the operational patterns of this particular Lightflare star through careful study.

Invite other powerhouses?

Imperial Majesty Nan Guang shook his head subtly.

Once the treasure emerges, securing it for myself would become problematic. There's no need to rush.

He considered his situation carefully.

I only came to know about this star ten thousand years ago. The Lightflare Domain stretches endlessly, with most regions drawing little attention from powerhouses. If I still can’t make progress after trillions of years, I can always call upon the Heavenly Imperator.

Nan Guang harbored no concerns about Dao Zenithel Biao Huo and Dao Zenithel Yin Yue revealing this secret. The Immortal Court was divided into numerous internal factions. Powerhouses like himself and Imperial Majesty Dong Huo, both second only to the Heavenly Imperator, maintained an adversarial relationship.

Many Dao Zenithels pledged allegiance to one leader or the other. Dao Zenithel Jiu You, for instance, supported Imperial Majesty Dong Huo, while Dao Zenithels Biao Huo and Yin Yue remained Nan Guang's steadfast allies and most faithful supporters.

"Biao Huo, Yin Yue," Imperial Majesty Nan Guang addressed them directly, "The three of us discovered this treasure site together. Breaking in forcefully isn't feasible at present.

"Our only option is to comprehend this purple Lightflare star's operational patterns and search for clues," he continued. "We'll share insights, striving to claim the treasure before others discover it."

"Understood," Dao Zenithel Biao Huo nodded.

"Very well, let's unravel this together," Dao Zenithel Yin Yue agreed.

They clearly understood Nan Guang's intention—to combine their collective insights and swiftly breach the star's defenses.

Neither objected. Though uncertain what treasure lay within, they recognized that none of them could claim it by themselves. Why allow other Dao Zenithels to take it? Better that Imperial Majesty Nan Guang secured it instead.

Time flowed onward.

The three Immortal Court Dao Zenithels, positioned at vast distances from each other in the void, occasionally launched probing attacks, attempting to discern the star's operational patterns.

So that's how it works.

Imperial Majesty Nan Guang gradually grasped some of its principles.

I won't need trillions of years after all.

Another hundred million years should suffice... No! Ten million years will be enough.

He determined confidently.

Throughout the cosmic sea, only Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu and the Heavenly Imperator surpassed him in terms of Dao cultivation. No one else would dare claim superiority.

Hmm?

Imperial Majesty Nan Guang, deep in contemplation, suddenly sensed something and whirled around, roaring, "Who's there?"

Boom!

Without hesitation, he swept his hand, unleashing a dazzling sword light that slashed through the distant void. The void trembled as countless minute ripples spread outward. The sword light surged like a tide, yet didn't shatter the void itself.

𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

"Impressive sword technique," a deep voice echoed through space. A dazzling blade ray followed, slicing through the void.

This ray appeared as thin as a thread, yet held terrifyingly immense power.

Boom!

The moment sword light and blade ray collided, the energy they contained exploded outward. Instantly, the shockwave spread in all directions. Imperial Majesty Nan Guang felt an enormous force rebound toward him, driving his body back against his will.

What? Someone stronger than me?

Nan Guang's expression shifted subtly. Dao Zenithel Biao Huo and Dao Zenithel Yin Yue also rose like lightning, staring at the distant void with considerable shock.

Who could possess such power? To overpower Imperial Majesty Nan Guang in direct confrontation?

Whoosh!

Amid the shockwave, two figures in the distant void, one in black and one in white, could no longer remain hidden. Their appearances were revealed.

Wu Yuan's body refiner self and mana body stood before them.

"It's Dao Zenithel Ming Jian.”

"And Saint Yuan.”

"Two titans," Biao Huo and Yin Yue recognized the pair instantly, their hearts jolting with surprise.

"The Eldritch Court's Saint Yuan?" Wariness flashed through Imperial Majesty Nan Guang's eyes as he finally identified the newcomers.

These were the monstrous prodigies who had recently stunned the cosmic sea, joining forces to slay Ancestral Saint Eastmoon outside the Chaos Void. Even after several billion years, Eastmoon had yet to return.

Both Dao Zenithel Ming Jian and Saint Yuan ranked higher than Imperial Majesty Nan Guang on the Eternal Register. Both were titans respected by countless Dao Zenithels.

"Well, well. Look who we have here," Imperial Majesty Nan Guang coldly fixed his gaze on Wu Yuan's true selves. "The two titans whose names shake the endless cosmic sea. You dare enter the Realm of Destruction? Truly fearless.

"Don't you know this Realm of Destruction belongs to my Immortal Court?"

Though extremely wary of their combined combat power, Nan Guang carefully masked his concern.

"You?" Wu Yuan's body refiner self raised an eyebrow. "I never expected to encounter the renowned Imperial Majesty Nan Guang here."

Across the cosmic sea, few could match him in combat. Within the Immortal Court, only its handful of leaders stood a chance. While Nan Guang was less famous than Imperial Majesty Dong Huo, his strength wasn't far behind.

"The Realm of Destruction welcomes all. Since when did it become your Immortal Court's territory?" Light flickered in Wu Yuan's eyes. "Nan Guang, leave now. The treasure here belongs to me."

Wu Yuan's gaze fell on the distant purple star. Through the Ancestral Pagoda's vague signals, he knew without a doubt that the Xuanhuang Dao Treasure he'd been tracking lay deep within this star.

"The treasure belongs to you?" Imperial Majesty Nan Guang sneered. "What nonsense! I discovered this first, and the Heavenly Imperator is on his way here. If you value your life, leave immediately."

He invoked the Heavenly Imperator's name without hesitation. In truth, the moment he recognized Wu Yuan, Nan Guang had indeed sent a message, though the Heavenly Imperator hadn't yet responded. Even at full speed, the Imperator would take considerable time to arrive, time Nan Guang might not have.

"The Heavenly Imperator?" Wu Yuan's expression turned peculiar. Given the reputation of his two true selves, their combined might should terrify even Full Dao Zenithels throughout the cosmic sea. Yet this Imperial Majesty Nan Guang showed no fear. Could he possess some hidden advantage?

"Saint Yuan, leave while you still can—" Imperial Majesty Nan Guang began.

"Ming Jian, attack!" Wu Yuan's body refiner self suddenly roared.

Boom!

His form expanded rapidly until it towered over a hundred million li high. In each of his nine palms, a Chaos Treasure battle saber appeared. Nine sabers struck simultaneously, unleashing his most powerful technique.

Ultimate technique, eighth move—The Primordium In A Thought!

Whoosh!

Endless black and white lights intertwined with the blade rays, slicing through spacetime, perfectly fusing into a single thread. This lone thread emanated an indescribable sense of vastness and supremacy.

Majestic! Supreme! Boundless! This was the culmination of Wu Yuan's billions of years of cultivation, evolving this move to its ultimate expression.

"You barely bested me just now. Do you seriously think anything will change?" Imperial Majesty Nan Guang growled, his voice echoing through the void. Though he sensed the terrifying nature of Wu Yuan's saber technique, he didn't believe his opponent vastly surpassed him. Even Great Emperor Yan Tuo couldn't utterly crush him in direct confrontation. Moreover, the attacks Wu Yuan had displayed outside the Chaos Void years ago weren't that frightening.

Whoosh!

Imperial Majesty Nan Guang likewise unleashed his full power, employing his mightiest sword technique.

"Roar~" The faint image of an immense divine beast resembling a mass of clouds materialized behind him, pure white save for a pair of ice-cold eyes that glared fixedly at Wu Yuan.

"White Mist! Bloodlight!" Imperial Majesty Nan Guang swung his swords. The divine beast behind him instantly split into nine, merging into his nine divine swords, causing each to erupt with terrifying radiance.

Nine swords struck as one, their brilliance rivaling the sea of purple light erupting from the distant violet star.

"Imperial Majesty Nan Guang's ultimate move.”

"It’s unleashed once more," Dao Zenithels Biao Huo and Yin Yue both watched intently, neither interfering in this battle between leader-level existences yet. They were waiting for a critical moment. Besides, Dao Zenithel Ming Jian had yet to take action.

Whoosh!

Nine blood-red sword lights swept forward, annihilating layer upon layer of spacetime. Though appearing to move slowly, their speeds were unimaginably swift.

Boom!

The blade ray and sword lightss finally collided. To the naked eye, those nine blood-red sword lights of overwhelming might held out for merely an instant before they were pierced through by that single thread of blade ray. They scattered completely.

Rumble!

That seemingly minuscule blade ray penetrated spacetime and lashed out at Imperial Majesty Nan Guang with unstoppable, savage force.

This? Impossible!

Imperial Majesty Nan Guang's heart trembled. Even Great Emperor Yan Tuo couldn't overpower him so thoroughly.

But there was no time for further thought.

Thud~

The blade ray thread struck him directly, its terrifying might hurling him toward the distant purple star. He couldn't halt his flight.

Whoosh!

Their clash seemed to enrage the massive purple star. A blindingly intense purple light streaked across the void, slamming into Imperial Majesty Nan Guang once more.

Thud~

Already sent flying once, Nan Guang was blasted away again. His vital qi churned violently, and even his Eternal Psyche developed tiny cracks.

"This?”

“What?" Yin Yue and Biao Huo looked on in shock and terror.

Imperial Majesty Nan Guang, fighting with all his might, had been utterly overwhelmed by Wu Yuan in a single exchange. What level of strength was this?

"Flee!"

"Quick, run!" Without hesitation, they transformed into two streaks of light, fleeing into the distance. With just one saber strike, Wu Yuan had thoroughly cowed them. Once Dao Zenithel Ming Jian joined the fray, they'd likely have no chance to escape.

Whoosh!

Imperial Majesty Nan Guang steadied himself, staring at Wu Yuan with equal shock. Having crossed blades with him personally, he clearly sensed the terrifying nature of Wu Yuan's technique.

According to the Immortal Court's intelligence, while Wu Yuan's physical defense was extraordinary, his offensive power supposedly only slightly exceeded Imperial Majesty Dong Huo's. But this attack clearly surpassed Great Emperor Yan Tuo's. Throughout the cosmic sea, it likely ranked second only to the Heavenly Imperator and Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu.

His attacks can wound me.

Nan Guang realized.

With repeated strikes, combined with his impenetrable defense, he could certainly kill me. I must escape.

Whoosh!

Without a word, Imperial Majesty Nan Guang rode the momentum of the Lightflare's blast, streaking away like lightning.

"Trying to flee?" Wu Yuan's mana body, motionless until now, finally moved. His eyes flickered with an indescribable light as invisible ripples swept across the entire void.

Hum~

They instantly enveloped Imperial Majesty Nan Guang, Dao Zenithel Biao Huo, and Dao Zenithel Yin Yue.

Soul illusion art—Psyche Dream Rebirth.

"Hmm?" Dao Zenithel Biao Huo's eyes widened.

"No!" Dao Zenithels Yin Yue and Biao Huo’s eyes grew unfocused, their speed plummeting instantly.

They had fallen prey to the technique, with no chance to put up a struggle.

But when the invisible ripples washed over Imperial Majesty Nan Guang, Wu Yuan felt as if he'd struck an impenetrable wall, utterly unable to affect his target.

What powerful soul defense.

Wu Yuan's mana body thought with alarm.

This Imperial Majesty Nan Guang's soul defense far surpasses Ancestral Saint Eastmoon's.

Boom!

Unknown to Wu Yuan, Imperial Majesty Nan Guang was suffering extreme discomfort, as if a massive hammer had struck his soul, causing his consciousness to waver. This was undoubtedly the strongest soul attack he had ever encountered.

Biao Huo and the others still haven't awakened?

Imperial Majesty Nan Guang quickly attempted to recall his companions into his grotto-heaven artifact.

"You think you can take them away?" Wu Yuan's mana body's eyes grew distant, as if they contained a vast megaverse within. From that megaverse rose a towering divine sword.

The divine sword shot out through his eyes, transcending spacetime to plunge directly into the soul essences of the two Dao Zenithels.

Psyche weapon attack—Psyche Destruction!

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Silently, Dao Zenithel Biao Huo and Dao Zenithel Yin Yue's eyes dimmed, their vital auras rapidly dissipating.

The two Dao Zenithels fell, dead.