Chapter 473
The Venerable One's Wrath! Iron-Blooded Retribution
Chapter 473 The Venerable One's Wrath! A Bloodthirsty Retribution (Two-in-One - Happy Little New Year)
"Innate supernatural power".
"Burn the source!" Gray roared in his heart.
The price of burning one's essence is the rapid loss of life force, but in return, one gains unimaginable terrifying power.
Not to mention, it has the blessing of innate supernatural power!
【Soul-Burning God-Splitting Thorn】
The pitch-black short blade in Huihe's hand suddenly swelled up, transforming into a ferocious spear several meters long. The spearhead was shrouded in a thick black-red mist, within which countless vengeful spirits could be faintly heard howling—his innate divine power.
This strike.
It embodies the lifelong cultivation and original power of the Gray Gate, containing a dual killing intent that can destroy divine souls and tear apart divine bodies.
Even a peak fourth-tier demigod would perish if confronted head-on!
"This power?"
"This is bad." Jiang Ye's pupils contracted, sensing a huge crisis.
This crisis is even more intense than the one Lei Jin faced.
After all, once the physical body dies, it is truly a matter of physical and spiritual annihilation!
"Stop them!"
"Unleash your full power!" Jiang Ye dared not be negligent in the slightest. His divine meridians circulated wildly, and a grain-sized light suddenly exploded, spreading out in an invisible ripple from his center.
【White Dragon - All Things Return to Stillness】
Where the ripples passed, the strange phenomena of heaven and earth faded, the energy fluctuations dissipated, and even the destructive aura within the Gray Barrier Divine Power was weakened.
However, this divine ability was only at a minor stage of mastery, and it was ultimately insufficient to overcome the ultimate demigod's innate divine ability that burned away one's very essence.
"Shoot-"
The black and red spear tore through the ripples, its power reduced by only 30%, yet it still carried an overwhelming force, pointing directly at Jiang Ye's brow.
"Swoosh~!" Before the divine spear even reached his body, the chilling destructive power had already invaded his skin, causing fine bloodstains to appear on Jiang Ye's skin.
At the critical moment.
"Insolence!" A majestic and furious shout resounded throughout the heavens and earth.
Sizzle!
The void suddenly tore open, and a burly figure clad in a black robe stepped through the air—it was none other than the deity [Ling Xuan].
His body shone with divine light, and he stretched out his right hand, an ancient divine seal appearing in his palm, which he then slammed down on the spear.
"Oh!"
The divine seal clashed with the battle spear, unleashing a terrifying energy shockwave that swept in all directions. Several deep chasms, thousands of feet deep, were blasted open in the ground of the core area, and the surrounding array formations and restrictions roared violently.
The black and red spear cracked inch by inch, and finally exploded with a bang, turning into countless energy fragments.
"Humph!"
Hui He let out a muffled groan, spitting out black blood from the corner of his mouth.
His body, burning with his life force, became increasingly hunched, and his aura instantly weakened considerably.
"Gods."
"Even if I burn my very essence, I cannot withstand a god's casual strike." Gray sighed inwardly, a sigh that contained the longing he had harbored for hundreds of years.
Become a god!
Unfortunately, his time was running out, and he had no chance left.
"For the sake of future generations of the clan."
"Ye Jiang must die." Hui He looked up at Ling Xuan, his eyes filled with no fear, only determination.
He knew all too well that he had no chance of escaping from the gods.
But when he thought of Venerable Tiancang's promise and the opportunity for his junior, Huiyuan, to become a god, a hint of madness flashed in Huihe's eyes.
"Burn!" Ash suddenly closed his eyes.
"collapse!!"
With a crisp sound, Hui He's martial arts foundation shattered, and his aura suddenly surged to its peak, far exceeding his previous state of burning his source.
The body of the ultimate demigod swelled like an inflating balloon, and the terrifying energy fluctuations caused the surrounding void to distort and collapse.
The self-destruction of a demigod at the limit.
But that's not all!
Amidst the terrifying energy fluctuations, a point of golden light emerged, which then rapidly expanded.
A terrifying, all-consuming aura emanated from the golden light, instantly surpassing the limits of a demigod.
[God-level Killing Rune]
This is Gray's real killer move!
Only through the self-destruction fluctuations of a demigod at the limit can the power of this god-level rune be activated, unleashing a power truly comparable to that of a god!
"A divine treasure? This is bad." Ling Xuan's expression changed, and he quickly activated his divine shield to protect Jiang Ye behind him.
"boom!!!"
A deafening roar erupted, and the energy released from the explosion of the gray body completely detonated the power of the divine talisman, transforming it into a terrifying energy storm covering hundreds of miles.
The storm's core was pitch black, yet its edges gleamed with a dark golden luster, containing the destructive power of god-level runes. This terrifying power even surpassed the power Jiang Ye unleashed using the Hundred Billion Refining God Array.
Such power is enough to harm even the gods!
"Ye Jiang, let us be buried together."
"This time, even the gods might not be able to save you." Gray opened his eyes, his divine body disintegrating inch by inch in the violent explosion, but his eyes held a sense of relief.
He successfully completed the mission.
Rumble!
An incredibly terrifying eruption.
Most of the energy swept towards Ling Xuan, attempting to temporarily trap this deity; while a small, extremely condensed torrent of energy, like a venomous snake, bypassed the edge of the divine shield and devoured Jiang Ye.
Although this energy is only the tip of the iceberg, it is enough to annihilate any peak fourth-tier demigod. Wherever the energy passes, the void is directly annihilated, and even light cannot escape.
"I will perish." Jiang Ye foresaw his fate immediately.
Faced with such a powerful burst of energy, he had no chance of resisting!
"Let's give it our all!"
A ruthless glint flashed in Jiang Ye's eyes as his inner potential erupted under the threat of life and death.
In an instant, the burning star essence of the Luoshen Spear Technique, the vast power of the Star River Divine Body, and the illusory and real transformations of the Taixu Dharma Image flashed through his mind. Many true god-level ultimate techniques merged wildly at this moment.
"Innate supernatural power".
"Condense!"
Jiang Ye roared inwardly, and millions of star patterns around his body instantly converged, transforming into a burning, dazzling star. Ripples of the void flowed across the star's surface, and its interior contained the mysteries of the Five Elements and two great laws. It was the framework of his innate divine power, hastily condensed based on his Star-Burning Strike.
[Stars are consumed by flames!]
"call out--"
The burning star burst forth and collided violently with the torrent of self-destructing energy.
[Ephemeral Shaking Tree - Advanced Level]
A ninety-fold increase!
"Boom!"
The stars exploded, and terrifying flames and annihilating power swept in all directions, enveloping and annihilating the torrent of self-destructing energy layer by layer.
"Pfft~"
Jiang Ye shuddered violently, spitting out a mouthful of blood. The cracks on the surface of his demigod body widened again, and his aura plummeted to rock bottom.
It was at this moment that...
Ling Xuan finally broke through the seal of the self-destructing energy storm.
"Whoosh!" With a wave of His hand, a gentle yet boundless divine light enveloped Jiang Ye, pulling him out of the energy turbulence.
The aftershocks of the self-destruction continued to rage, causing the surrounding arrays and restrictions to rumble incessantly. Even the powerful arrays, capable of withstanding attacks from gods, were faintly emitting mournful cries.
Even the restrictions in the core area were triggered, and countless light patterns lit up before the chaotic energy was finally suppressed.
Jiang Ye, with the help of Ling Xuan, landed safely.
"It's blocked?"
"I actually survived that attack." Jiang Ye was still shaken and deeply moved.
The shockwave from the self-destruction of the Ash Barrier just now made him feel a god-level threat once again.
That power was no less than the killing blow unleashed by [Lightning Ember] back then!
If this place weren't the main star of Huanglong, shrouded by numerous powerful array formations and restrictions, that single attack would have been enough to shatter an ordinary planet.
Fortunately.
This time, Jiang Ye was in the Huanglong Civilization, and most of the power generated by the self-destruction of the Gray Barrier was blocked by that unfamiliar god.
Thinking about this...
"Thank you for saving me, senior." Jiang Ye bowed to Ling Xuan.
The other party was enveloped by a strange divine power.
This strange divine power transformed into a pure energy that surged into Jiang Ye's body.
Jiang Ye could clearly feel that after that strange power surged into his body, his body, which was on the verge of collapse, was rapidly repairing itself, his broken divine meridians were reconnecting, and his listless aura was slowly recovering.
In just a few breaths, apart from the excessive consumption of his internal energy, the injuries on his body surface had completely healed.
"The power of the gods is truly wondrous," Jiang Ye exclaimed inwardly.
"No need for such formalities."
"I am Ling Xuan, a subordinate of Venerable Bai, and I am here to secretly protect you on his orders." Ling Xuan finally withdrew his divine power.
"Sent by the Venerable One?" Jiang Ye's heart stirred. No wonder the other party was able to arrive in time.
“This person, a demigod at the pinnacle, actually went so far as to burn his own essence and shatter his foundation to self-destruct.” Ling Xuan’s eyes were icy: “There must be other masterminds behind this. I will report to the Venerable and give you an explanation.”
Speaking of it.
His gaze toward Jiang Ye held a hint of approval: "You were able to survive the aftershocks of a Limitless Demigod's self-destruction. This strength far surpasses that of your peers."
There was also disbelief in Ling Xuan's eyes.
He had a slight doubt in his heart before, why the Venerable One wanted him to secretly protect someone with extraordinary talent.
Now it seems that Ye Jiang is indeed qualified.
“Originally, I planned to protect you secretly.” Ling Xuan shook his head and said, “I didn’t expect that you would have to reveal yourself so soon.”
Jiang Ye smiled; he understood what the other person meant.
The reason he didn't show up before was probably to prevent him from becoming complacent.
At this moment, a large number of powerful warriors from the Huanglong clan had already gathered on the streets surrounding the core area.
"What terrifying energy fluctuations were those just now?"
"It seems someone has self-destructed deep within the core area!"
"It's the aura of a demigod at the pinnacle! Who dares to make a move in the core territory of the nine great divine races?" Many powerful figures discussed among themselves, their faces filled with shock and fear.
They could feel the destructive power contained in the self-destructing energy; if it weren't for the strong restrictions in the core area, the aftershocks would probably have spread tens of thousands of miles.
Not far away.
A young genius dressed in a silver robe stood in mid-air; it was Qing Lan, the pride of the Qing Clan, who was on her way to attend the small gathering at the Red Mansion.
He witnessed the entire fierce battle, from Hui He's attack to Ling Xuan's arrival, then to the self-destruction of the ultimate demigod, and Jiang Ye's gathering of his innate divine power to block the attack. Every scene shook him to his core.
"Is that Ye Jiang, the disciple of Venerable Bai?"
"A thirty-year-old third-tier demigod." Qinglan's eyes were filled with disbelief: "He could actually withstand the aftershocks of a peak demigod's self-destruction?"
He considered himself to be quite talented, but compared to Ye Jiang, he paled in comparison.
This fighting strength instilled a strong sense of crisis in him.
"In the Hundred Star God Battle, he probably has a chance to break into the top fifty." Qinglan muttered to herself, her attention to Jiang Ye instantly rising to the extreme.
The other powerful figures also recognized Jiang Ye, and their gazes toward him were filled with awe.
To survive such a terrifying assassination attempt and receive personal rescue from the gods speaks volumes about Ye Jiang's stature.
The sacred land of the Bai people, on the cloud bed.
Venerable White slowly opened his eyes, a cold glint flashing within them.
Just now, He learned that Jiang Ye had been assassinated.
"A demigod at the pinnacle, the Cangxu civilization certainly has some nerve," Venerable White murmured, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable authority.
His first thought, however, was about Jiang Ye's performance.
"The ultimate demigod's innate divine power, which burned its very essence, combined with the god-level killing move triggered by the self-destruction that shattered its foundation, actually survived and even condensed the framework of its innate divine power." Venerable White's lips curled into a gratified smile: "This child's potential is even more astonishing than I expected."
After reflecting on his experience, Venerable White began to deduce the mastermind behind the scenes.
"Om-"
Countless golden runes appeared around him, intertwining to form a massive Heavenly Dao net that enveloped the entire Huanglong Main Star.
On the legal net, countless images flashed by rapidly.
From his infiltration and preparation for assassination to his fierce battle with Jiang Ye and his self-destruction, the entire process is clearly visible.
The simulation did not stop.
The Heavenly Law Network continued to extend, piercing through the starry sky and spreading towards the Cangxu Civilization.
In an instant, the sky above Huanglong Star changed color, dark clouds gathered, lightning flashed and thunder roared, and countless golden beams of light shot down from the clouds, connecting with the Heavenly Dao Net. This strange phenomenon startled all the powerful beings on the planet, who all looked up in bewilderment.
In the ancient and magnificent hall of the Cangxu civilization.
Venerable Tiancang was resting with his eyes closed when suddenly a strange feeling welled up in his heart.
"Whoosh~" He suddenly opened his eyes and saw countless golden runes appearing in the void above the hall. An invisible probing force pierced through the hall and pointed directly at his origin.
“It’s Bai Qiong’s deduction.” Venerable Tian Cang narrowed his eyes and quickly activated his divine power to resist.
But how powerful is Venerable Bai's deductive ability? It cannot be easily blocked.
The golden runes forcefully penetrated His defenses. Although they couldn't directly uncover the truth, they instantly captured some clues.
"Cangxu Civilization".
“Venerable Tiancang!” In the Bai Clan’s sacred land, a cold glint flashed in Venerable Bai’s eyes.
He withdrew his divination power, and the strange phenomena around him slowly dissipated, but a boundless killing intent quietly gathered.
"Anyone who dares to harm a disciple of Baiqiong will pay the price."
The White Venerable stood up, took a step, and his figure disappeared into the holy land.
The next moment, He appeared in the military center of the Huanglong civilization—the Zhenxing Hall.
"Greetings, Your Excellency!" Many powerful figures in the hall bowed in respect.
"Pass on my orders." Venerable Bai's voice resounded throughout the hall: "Mobilize the three great divine fleets and set off immediately to launch a surprise attack on the border star field of the Cangxu Civilization. Target—the three resource stars under the command of Venerable Tiancang!"
"in addition."
"Notify the intelligence department to do everything possible to gather information on the resource deployment of the Cangxu civilization, especially the distribution of the direct descendants of Venerable Tiancang."
"This surprise attack is not for conquest, but for annihilation! I want that old bastard Tian Cang to know the consequences of messing with my Huanglong genius!"
The White Venerable's tone was icy, carrying an undeniable determination.
Each of the three divine fleets is equipped with a god-level expert, enough to inflict devastating damage on the borders of the Cangxu civilization.
"As Your Excellency commands!" the generals replied in unison, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.
Orders were quickly relayed, and the military machinery of the Huanglong civilization roared into action.
In the starry sky, three massive divine fleets slowly set sail, their warships standing tall and radiating divine light, carrying an overwhelming fighting spirit as they sped toward the border of the Cangxu civilization.
The White Venerable stood atop the Zhenxing Hall, overlooking the departing divine fleet, his eyes flashing with a cold light.
"Tian Cang, if you want to kill my Bai Qiong's disciples, I will destroy your foundation."
"This feud has only just begun."
He knew very well that this was only the first step.
The loss of three resource stars by the Cangxu Civilization will surely enrage Venerable Tiancang, and the friction between the two sides will escalate further.
But Venerable Bai was not afraid at all. As a Venerable of the Huanglong Civilization, he had enough confidence to fight against the Cangxu Civilization.
The instigator of all this, Gray, probably never imagined that his self-destruction assassination would not only fail to kill Jiang Ye, but would instead trigger a border conflict between the two second-level civilizations.
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