Chapter 969: Kill Them All (1)

Wu Yuan, unleashing his full power, had exposed both his comprehension of the complete Law of Space as well as the presence of his true self. How could he be satisfied with merely slaying Sovereign Xin Zhen and Sovereign Yu Xiao? His target, from beginning to end, had always been one person—Sovereign You Hong! Only by slaying a late-stage Sovereign could he prove his strength and truly intimidate the various Saintdoms.

Yes, I possess a Xiantian artifact, but do you ordinary Sovereigns have the strength to take it? If you dare try, be prepared to die.

Wu Yuan's eyes turned cold as ice, his wings quivering behind him. His true self and ether body transformed into two streaks of light, charging toward Sovereign You Hong, Sovereign Jian Shi, and the others.

"Feng Huang, help me pin them down. Let's join forces to slay You Hong," Wu Yuan's voice echoed in Sovereign Feng Huang's ears.

"Agreed," Sovereign Feng Huang responded telepathically.

He immediately gave orders to the other two Sovereigns: "Follow Brother Wu Yuan's lead and attack!"

"Slaughter all these mongrels!"

"Haha, let's kill all these Immortal Court trash!" Sovereign Bai Zai and Sovereign Wu Gong were both extremely excited, hurriedly following to join the attack.

If Sovereign Yu Xiao and Sovereign Xin Zhen hadn't perished, it would have been five against seven, with the Eldritch Court side at a numerical disadvantage. [1]

But now, it was five against five. It seemed evenly matched, but the key was that Wu Yuan's true self and Sovereign Feng Huang could both unleash seventh-stage Sovereign combat power, each fully capable of facing multiple Sovereigns alone.

"Five against five, the advantage is ours," Sovereign Wu Gong exclaimed excitedly.

Hearing this, Wu Yuan glanced at Sovereign Wu Gong from the corner of his eye.

...

As the Eldritch Court side erupted into action, the expressions of the Immortal Court Sovereigns immediately shifted.

"Wu Yuan, you're only this arrogant because you're relying on Xiantian artifacts,” Sovereign You Hong's face darkened.

As the leader of this operation, she had ordered several Sovereigns to slay Wu Yuan. Who could have imagined that Wu Yuan would instead kill two of her companions?

Although only their mana bodies had perished and the loss of their artifacts was not a significant matter, it was humiliating!

"Sovereign You Hong, we should retreat," Sovereign Jian Shi frowned, "Both Feng Huang and Wu Yuan have displayed extremely powerful abilities. We..."

"No!" Sovereign You Hong's face turned icy cold as she stared at the two figures charging over. "We can't retreat. Sovereign Yuan Jiu and the others will arrive soon. This is our chance to kill Wu Yuan.

“Though we don't know if he's wielding a Xiantian artifact, ask yourselves: even if you had a Xiantian artifact, could you achieve this level of power?" Sovereign You Hong's gaze swept across the other four Sovereigns.

Sovereign Jian Shi, Sovereign An Wu, and the others all fell silent. Indeed, as Sovereigns, they all coveted Xiantian artifacts, but even if they obtained one, their power likely wouldn't match that of Wu Yuan.

"Wu Yuan is merely an Astral Monarch now, yet his strength is already this formidable. He's likely able to break through to the Sovereign phase at any time. Once he does, his combat power will approach that of an Overlord, and we won't be able to stop him anymore." A hint of madness flickered in Sovereign You Hong's eyes.

"But if we can hold him here until Sovereign Yuan Jiu and the other Sovereigns arrive, we'll truly have a chance to kill him," Sovereign You Hong transmitted rapidly. "Everyone, let's give it our all. If we succeed, not only will we obtain the Xiantian artifacts in Wu Yuan's possession, but we'll also earn great merits for slaying him.

“We’ve all cultivated for eons. When it's time to gamble, we must gamble!" Sovereign You Hong said in a low voice.

The Sovereigns exchanged glances.

"Agreed."

"It's just an ether body, let's take the risk." A crazed glint flashed in the eyes of Sovereign Wu Guang, as well as Sovereign An Wu and Sovereign Bi Qu who had just arrived. [2]

If it were only Wu Yuan's ether body, they would’ve had reservations. After all, even if they killed him and obtained a Xiantian artifact, it likely wouldn't end up in their hands. But if they could slay Wu Yuan's true self? Each of them could reap substantial merits.

Wealth moved hearts, and treasures and merits were equally enticing.

They've all gone mad. A bunch of lunatics. Sovereign You Hong has lost it, along with An Wu and the others.

Sovereign Jian Shi, however, remained utterly calm.

Kill Wu Yuan? His movement technique is impeccably refined, no worse than a Sovereign of Space, and his strength rivals late-stage Sovereigns. Kill him? With what? Our heads?

Nevertheless, Sovereign Jian Shi understood inwardly that Sovereign You Hong was gambling, betting that they could stall their opponents.

Every life-or-death battle is a gamble.

Sovereign Jian Shi thought to himself.

However, I can't afford to join in their madness. At the first sign of trouble, I'll flee immediately.

As a body refiner Sovereign who comprehended the Great Dao of Spacetime, if he set his mind on escape, even an Overlord might struggle to capture him.

"They're here." Sovereign You Hong gazed at Wu Yuan's true self and Sovereign Feng Huang, charging towards them like lightning.

"All of you, halt!" Sovereign You Hong flipped her palm, and a swarm of silver needles blanketed the sky, instantly transforming into a vast Yin-Yang domain that spread across a billion li of outer space.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Silver chains materialized, drawing upon the majestic spiritual qi of heaven and earth, surging and roiling within the Yin-Yang domain. A full nine silver chains, like nine immense silver dragons, furiously lashed out towards Wu Yuan's true self and Sovereign Feng Huang. She had unleashed her full power!

In an instant, Wu Yuan's true self and Sovereign Feng Huang who had charged into the range of her domain felt their speed plummet by nearly forty percent. Sovereign Bai Zai, Sovereign Wu Gong, and Wu Yuan's ether body felt even more encumbered, their speed dropping by over seventy percent. The might of this domain was terrifying.

Heavenly Ennead Chains! This mana body of hers actually brought out this top-grade Dao Instrument?

Sovereign Feng Huang's expression immediately shifted.

"Wu Yuan, we must exercise extreme caution. I suggest we retreat," Sovereign Feng Huang transmitted. He wasn't afraid, but he feared for Wu Yuan's true self.

"A top-grade Dao Instrument?" Wu Yuan's true self's gaze turned icy cold.

His speed was the swiftest, covering hundreds of millions of li in a single flash, putting him at the forefront of the charge. As such, he bore the brunt of the domain's impact. Yet, those qi streams failed to so much as budge his frame. The combination of high-grade Dao Instrument armor and his physical body resulted in truly terrifying physical defense.

Indeed, one cannot underestimate any late-stage Sovereign powerhouse.

Wu Yuan mused inwardly.

A late-stage Sovereign equipped with powerful treasures was a different beast entirely from one without. Take Sovereign You Hong for instance. Earlier, when she clashed with Sovereign Feng Huang, her combat power fell slightly short of the seventh-stage Sovereign level. Now, she clearly outmatched Sovereign Feng Huang.

Moreover, there was the difference in cultivation systems.

Body refiner Sovereigns wielded immense personal strength, capable of fighting relentlessly against heaven and earth until their final breath, sustained by their incredibly resilient vital aura.

Qi refiner Sovereigns, on the other hand, were far more vulnerable in close combat, often falling to a single saber strike. However, their large-scale arcane arts and artifacts—whether for attack, defense, or restraint—made them exceptionally powerful in group battles.

Each path had its own advantages.

If Sovereign You Hong were to duel Wu Yuan or Sovereign Feng Huang one-on-one, her domain would be less effective. But in a group battle, she alone could suppress dozens of Sovereigns.

...

"What a powerful domain arcane art."

"As expected of Sovereign You Hong. She had been concealing her true strength all along. How formidable."

"She's restrained Wu Yuan and the others. She can now pick them off one by one." The seven Sovereigns observing from afar exchanged comments, marveling at the sight. Few could employ a domain this effectively.

"Now we'll see if Wu Yuan and the others retreat."

"Indeed. If Wu Yuan and Feng Huang join forces and decide to withdraw, You Hong alone would struggle to stop them."

"One of the sabers in Wu Yuan's true self's hand is likely a Xiantian artifact." Many fixed their gazes on Wu Yuan, a glint of greed flashing in their eyes.

A Xiantian artifact! Who wouldn't covet such a treasure?

But firstly, Wu Yuan's strength was formidable. Secondly, everyone knew Wu Yuan was currently one of the most valued prodigies of the Eldritch Court. If his true self were to be slain, it would undoubtedly be an earth-shattering event. Thus, these Sovereigns still hesitated.

...

“Let’s go!” Sovereign Jian Shi, Sovereign Wu Guang, and the other two either brandished their sabers and divine swords, or summoned offensive Dao Instrument artifacts.

Three body refiner Sovereigns and one qi refiner Sovereign, empowered by the domain, unleashed increasingly terrifying attacks.

"Die, Wu Yuan!" Leading the charge was Sovereign Wu Guang, swinging his sabers with an overwhelming aura.

"Dance of Blades, Void Cleave!" Sovereign Wu Guang unleashed a torrent of power with his attack, blade rays erupting in a mesmerizing dance of light, each strike as dazzling as it was breathtaking.

Even Wu Yuan couldn't help but marvel. Some Overlord-level techniques might not be as beautiful as this.

"Beautiful. But how long can it last?" Wu Yuan's gaze turned frigid. A faint, hazy azure light emerged around him, spreading for ten thousand li. The power of the azure light surged, resisting the Yin-Yang domain's impact and dramatically reducing its suppressive effect.

Boom!

Wu Yuan, whose speed was previously hampered by the domain, now accelerated once more, returning to about ninety percent of his peak speed. This sight startled Sovereign Wu Guang, alarm rising in his mind. Wu Yuan met his blade rays, rushing in for the kill.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Blade rays erupted from the sabers in Wu Yuan's hand. One of the sabers, in particular, coursed with the terrifying aura of a Great Dao.

In a head-on clash, there was no room for retreat. It was saber against saber, but Wu Yuan's saber technique clearly overpowered his opponent’s, shattering Sovereign Wu Guang's blade rays.

Bang! Bang!

Nine blade rays, like a river of light, struck Sovereign Wu Guang's body in quick succession, leaving him momentarily dazed.

Such fearsome attack power immediately reminded him of the assault he had endured during the previous encounter with his ether body. It was equally terrifying, especially one particular strike that even caused his deity body to tremble slightly.

Rumble~

Sovereign Wu Guang was sent flying backward, his vital aura noticeably diminished.

Retreat!

A flash of shock crossed Sovereign Wu Guang's eyes as he used the momentum to withdraw.

His battle armor is a high-grade Dao Instrument artifact?

Wu Yuan frowned slightly.

I didn't expect that my Matter Domain wouldn’t be enough to either grievously wound Sovereign Wu Guang or completely nullify Sovereign You Hong's domain.

1. Wu Yuan's true self and ether body are counted separately in the five. ☜

2. I’m guessing Sovereign An Wu took a roundabout way to join up with the other Immortal Court Sovereigns ☜