Chapter 1078
Too Late to Regret!
"cough cough"
Kong Sang Bai Jue let out a muffled groan and coughed violently. His face turned from white to red and then from red to green. His attack rhythm was instantly disrupted. Taking advantage of this moment, Yi Tianzheng threw the [Qian Yuan Xuan Long Ruler] in his hand, which hit Kong Sang Bai Jue in the chest and passed right through his body.
It was the formation that brought it success, and it also brought it down.
In order to better unleash the power of the Nine Dragons Sea-Stabilizing Formation, the formation was connected to his true spirit from the very beginning of its setup.
Using this method, he can unleash ninety percent of the power of this great formation.
This is an invisible boundary. Even with ninety percent of the array's power, the nine-headed beast can unleash strength comparable to a Nascent Soul cultivator. Within a radius of a thousand miles, as long as the energy supply remains uninterrupted, they can continue fighting.
This is the source of his confidence in fighting against cultivators at the Great Perfection stage.
If it falls below this threshold, the current situation will occur, which is due to his unhealed severe injuries.
Don't underestimate the difference; even the strongest Golden Core is still just a Golden Core. There's no comparison between nine fake Nascent Souls and nine true Nascent Souls. Their deterrent power is greatly reduced, and they can only be swept away when facing an opponent at the Great Perfection of Nascent Soul level.
Furthermore, the most crucial combined attack technique of the [Nine Dragons Stabilizing the Sea Formation] can only be unleashed when the formation's full power is unleashed.
He had been trying to find a formation master whose skills were sufficient to unleash the full power of this great formation. Just when he was starting to make progress, Song Changsheng and Yi Tianzheng, for some unknown reason, flipped the table.
He can now only unleash 70% of the power of the formation at most. Even he had to temporarily avoid Song Changsheng's sword strike. How could a castrated formation with incomplete power possibly withstand it?
At this moment, he felt nothing but endless regret; all of this should not have happened.
"Kongsang Baijue, your end is near!"
Yi Tianzheng reached out and recalled the [Qian Yuan Xuanlong Ruler]. With a single stroke, thousands of waves surged back, like a vast and mighty celestial river sweeping forward.
At the same time, the Nascent Soul Dharma Image behind him unleashed the great divine power [Sealing Heaven and Earth].
In dire straits, Kongsang Baijue forcibly activated the [Mysterious Origin Water Control Pearl]. Although he managed to block the attack, his internal energy gradually became disordered, and he was completely at a disadvantage.
After recovering slightly from his earth-shattering sword strike, Song Changsheng did not immediately join the battle between the two. Instead, he first helped Heng Hua Zhenjun deal with the other strange beasts conjured by the great formation.
Even a cornered beast will fight, let alone a demon lord with a formidable reputation.
Despite the fact that Kong Sang Bai Jue is now defeated, he is still more dangerous than the previous two demon lords, Chi Hai and Tun Tian. If you are not careful, you could be dragged down with him.
We must be extremely cautious in dealing with this, and there is no room for the slightest mistake.
Heng Hua Zhenjun looked at Song Changsheng as if he were looking at a monster. Although he was mentally prepared, he still couldn't help but be amazed when he saw it with his own eyes.
Song Changsheng himself was completely unaware of this. He knew very well that his strength mainly came from the [Chengyuan Sword] in his hand. If it were anyone else, they might not have done any worse than him.
Both were seasoned veterans, and they could work together perfectly without any need for adjustment, quickly wiping out the remaining monsters.
“Fellow Daoist Zixu, since Fellow Daoist Tianxiang has already suppressed Kongsang Baijue, if we rashly join the battle, we might become a hindrance. How about we use this [Breaking Profound Cone] again?”
Song Changsheng smiled slightly and said, "That's exactly what I was thinking."
The [Breaking Xuan Cone] is not only effective in dealing with formations or barriers, but it is also a powerful treasure of the laws. As one of the foundational treasures of the Qingfeng Dao Sect, only the current sect leader can possess it.
Its own power is not particularly outstanding; its strength lies in its ability to continuously receive power from the outside.
As long as enough power is accumulated, it can unleash power even stronger than a supreme treasure of the law!
The two of them combined might not achieve the same effect, but it was enough to pose a fatal threat to Kongsang Baijue.
The [Breaking Xuan Cone] stretched across the sky, and the power of the laws within the two people's bodies continuously poured into it.
Although Kongsang Baijue sensed this potential threat, Yi Tianzheng's attacks were as rapid as a storm, and with his supernatural ability to seal space, he had no way to counterattack.
The battle had progressed to this point, and the word "frustrated" was not enough to describe it. He had never imagined that he would be forced to this state by a few human cultivators whose cultivation levels were lower than his own. It was an utter disgrace.
In fact, it all boils down to his arrogance.
He underestimated the Wanxiang Palace, and even more so Song Changsheng.
Thinking they had everything under control, they were unaware that they had already become a dead piece in the game.
Everyone pays the price for their arrogance, and the Demon Lord is no exception.
Now, it's too late for regrets!
"Swish"
Once the [Breaking Xuan Cone] had accumulated enough power, it transformed into a dark light, silently merging into the void and piercing towards Kong Sang Bai Jue's head.
The [Breaking Xuan Cone] also contained pure killing intent from the [Third Killing Array in the World]. Even though they were thousands of miles apart, it made him feel his hair stand on end and his back go cold.
"break!"
Kong Sang Bai Jue made a desperate gamble, activating the [Mysterious Origin Water Control Pearl] with all his might.
However, his body was already on the verge of collapse, and the [Mysterious Origin Water Control Pearl] had only recently come into his possession. After repeatedly forcibly activating it, a fatal hidden danger suddenly erupted at this moment.
An extremely powerful surge of energy suddenly rushed into his body from the [Mysterious Origin Water Control Pearl].
He's like an old man on his deathbed, suddenly given a potent drug; the result is predictable.
His body, already on the verge of its limit, suddenly swelled several times larger, completely out of control. The [Breaking Xuan Cone] pierced his skull with overwhelming force, and his body, which had swelled up like a ball, instantly exploded into pieces.
Neither Song Changsheng nor Heng Hua Zhenjun, the two instigators, expected that this attack would achieve such a brilliant result.
Only Kongsang Baijue knew that all of this originated from the [Mysterious Origin Water Control Pearl].
He never imagined that the one who would deliver the fatal blow to him would be his own brother!
Forcibly activating the [Mysterious Origin Water Control Pearl] could indeed lead to a backlash, but it would definitely not be in this way. Clearly, Kong Sang Li Feng was unwilling to hand over the treasure left by his father to him and had already secretly tampered with it.
If he wasn't mistaken, Kong Sang Li Feng's plan was to target him when he underwent the Heavenly Tribulation with the [Mysterious Origin Water Control Pearl], using this as a backup plan to disrupt his tribulation and eliminate him in one fell swoop with the power of the heavenly tribulation. But what Kong Sang Li Feng didn't expect was that he would descend to the Yellow Springs first.
What was even more unexpected was that Kongsang Baijue was forced into a desperate situation before that time even arrived, which indirectly sent him to the Yellow Springs.
In any case, the goal was achieved, but unfortunately, neither of the brothers was a winner.
"Hahaha, hahaha..."
Kong Sang Bai Jue's maniacal and desolate laughter resounded through the sky, and the remaining true spiritual energy began to surge rapidly.
"not good!"
Song Changsheng's expression changed drastically. With a thought, the Sun Star and the Moon Star were simultaneously drawn together, and the Yin and Yang energies descended majestically from the heavens.
"Heaven and earth shift, yin and yang move, swiftly!"
The power of Yin and Yang enveloped Yi Tianzheng and Heng Hua Zhenjun, causing them to vanish without a trace in an instant.
Immediately afterwards, Kongsang Baijue's true spirit erupted, and a powerful shockwave that could be seen with the naked eye swept in all directions. Wherever it passed, the space rippled violently like ocean waves, and then large areas collapsed.
The three of them were forcibly forced out of the spatial passage.
Fortunately, none of the three were ordinary people, and each used their own methods to resist the impact of the explosion.
They are far from the epicenter, and these impacts pose little threat to them, but the ecosystem of the surrounding seas will suffer, and it is unknown when the huge black hole left by the explosion will heal.
Looking at the horrific scene around him, True Monarch Henghua was still quite shaken. He had poured almost all of his power into the [Breaking Profound Cone], and if Song Changsheng hadn't reacted quickly, he would have been badly injured even if he hadn't died.
"Thank you for your help, Fellow Daoist Zixu."
Song Changsheng could have left alone, but he chose to take him with him. No amount of gratitude is too much.
"Fellow Daoist, you are too kind. Since we are allies, we should naturally go together and share the risks."
It's a pity we couldn't take the [Breaking Xuan Cone] with us, causing you to lose a valuable treasure.
Heng Hua Zhenjun shook his head and said nonchalantly, "It has already completed its mission. With such a glorious victory, it is already very rare to lose only one magic weapon."
Besides, it has only been banished to the boundless void; if fate allows, they will meet again.
Compared to ritual implements, human beings are undoubtedly of higher value.
This also indirectly proves just how difficult it is to become a Venerable One as a spirit of a weapon. The [Breaking Profound Cone] is already a high-grade Law Treasure, and it could be banished with the slightest carelessness.
"Finally, this hidden danger has been eliminated." Yi Tianzheng breathed a long sigh of relief. This battle could almost be considered over.
The three waited in place for a while until the black hole stopped expanding outwards before returning to the same sea area.
Kongsang Baijue is completely finished, and the luxurious water mansion below has vanished without a trace, most likely swallowed by a spatial black hole.
The nine Dragon-Slaying Pillars, rooted in the seabed, remained unharmed, a discovery that surprised Song Changsheng.
Having witnessed the power of this great formation firsthand, he became even more eager to make it his own. The Song family, who had already advanced to the Nascent Soul Immortal Clan, desperately needed such a powerful defensive formation.
To their even greater surprise, the [Mysterious Origin Water Control Bead] was also preserved. Although it was located at the center of the black hole, it was not affected in the slightest. It was as if it had been frozen there by an invisible force, forming a stark contrast with the surrounding seawater that was being frantically devoured.
"It's truly an extraordinary treasure," Yi Tianzheng couldn't help but exclaim.
Fortunately, Kong Sangbai could not fully utilize the power of this magical artifact; otherwise, the outcome of this battle would have been uncertain.
With the battle over, a real problem suddenly appeared before everyone: there were three of them, representing three different forces, and everyone had given their all in this battle; truly, no one could be missing.
Logically, the spoils of war should naturally be divided equally among them. However, now that the remains of Kongsang Baijue are gone and the Water Mansion has been destroyed, only two of the most valuable spoils remain. How should they be divided?
Surely we can't just dismantle the nine Dragon-Slaying Pillars? Song Changsheng absolutely cannot tolerate such a waste of resources.
The three exchanged glances, and True Monarch Henghua took the initiative to speak: "This battle has eradicated a major scourge for our Qingcang cultivation world. We have already gained a tremendous advantage. Fellow Daoists, please distribute these two treasures among yourselves."
The Qingfeng Dao Sect is undoubtedly the biggest winner this time, eliminating their biggest enemy with minimal losses. Until the next Merfolk ruler arrives, this vast sea will be their backyard.
Even the self-destructing Kongsang White Desolation will form the Nine Heavens Secret Treasury after thousands of years, which will also be theirs.
In this situation, there's no need to fight for those spoils. Putting aside whether you can even get them, it's not worth ruining your relationship over such a small amount.
Song Changsheng and Yi Tianzheng are both young and promising Nascent Soul True Monarchs, and both are leaders of their respective forces. Befriending them would only bring benefits to the Qingfeng Dao Sect.
Moreover, the Vientiane Palace is not what it used to be, and the gap between the two sides has widened.
It would be even better if the two sides could establish an alliance through this major battle, which would greatly deter the surrounding wolves and tigers.
“Fellow Daoist Henghua is very generous. Then I, Song, will not stand on ceremony.” Song Changsheng cupped his hands in a salute, and then said to Yi Tianzheng in a consultative tone, “Palace Master, I have long admired this array. May I take it with me?”
"In your eyes, this [Mysterious Origin Water Control Pearl] is not even as good as this great formation?"
"Fine, since you like it, then so be it."
Yi Tianzheng originally intended to give the [Mysterious Origin Water Control Pearl] to the Song family because they needed a top-grade treasure to protect the clan, but he never expected that the other party already had a target.
He naturally couldn't compete with Song Changsheng on this matter. The Song family had gained the least advantage this time, and no amount of compensation would be too much.
"Now that this matter is settled, it's time for us to set off."
After carefully storing the [Mysterious Origin Water Control Bead], Yi Tianzheng looked towards the direction of the border region and spoke in a deep voice.
...(End of this chapter)