Chapter 1336
Ancient Clan of the Starry Sky
The starry sky is vast and the darkness is boundless.
This region exists in the starry sky, and has been silent for countless eons.
There was no alternation of day and night, no sign of life, only boundless darkness and cold.
Broken star debris floated in the void.
Some are as large as mountains, while others are as small as dust.
Its surface is covered with cracks left by time and war, emitting a faint and desolate starlight.
Ye Yang and the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal stood side by side, their feet resting on cold, hard fragments of starlight.
Both of them looked solemn, showing no sign of relief.
The Xuanwu Sacred Beast, which had been coiled in Ye Yang's arm, had now shrunk to the size of a palm.
The tortoise shell pattern is ancient and simple, the snake's head is lowered, and its eyes warily scan the surrounding darkness.
"Fellow Daoist, be careful. The Star Ruins Ancient Road is extremely dangerous. Countless geniuses and powerful figures were buried in ancient times. Do not be careless."
Having survived since ancient times, the Xuanwu Sacred Beast has witnessed the terror of the Star Ruins Ancient Road and is naturally more aware than anyone else of the hidden dangers within it.
"rest assured."
Ye Yang nodded slightly, looking ahead at the ancient road paved with countless fragments of stars, winding its way into the depths of the Milky Way, with no end in sight.
That is the Star Ruins Ancient Road, which terrifies cultivators from all the heavens.
Legend has it that this road connects to an ancient celestial realm, where one can find the chance to become an immortal.
However, it is also filled with killing formations, ferocious beasts, and treacherous voids.
One wrong step and you'll be annihilated, soul and body destroyed.
Following the direction indicated by the navigation devices in their hands, the two of them, their bodies flashing with light, transformed into two streaks of light, one blue and one white, and sped towards the depths of the ancient road.
The initial section of the road was relatively calm.
Only a few wisps of thin, ethereal wind occasionally swept by, brushing against the protective spiritual shield and making a slight rustling sound, which was easily blocked by the two people's protective spiritual light.
Aside from the silence of the floating stars, the only sound was the faint whooshing sound of the two people moving through the air.
They knew that the more peaceful a place seemed, the more terrifying the dangers it often concealed.
If the Star Ruins Ancient Road were truly so easy to traverse, it wouldn't be considered a dead end by cultivators from all the heavens.
Sure enough, this calm did not last long.
As the two continued to delve deeper into the relationship...
The surrounding void began to distort slightly, and the pressure in the air suddenly increased.
quickly!
Suddenly, a fierce wind arose in the void!
That was no longer a thin gale, but a terrifying void storm powerful enough to tear apart mountains and shred magical artifacts!
Amidst the raging winds, countless tiny, needle-like, and blade-like fragments of space were mixed in.
Like billions of divine weapons, they slashed wildly towards the two of them.
"Sizzle! Sizzle!"
A piercing friction sound instantly filled the air as the gale collided with the protective aura, producing a teeth-grinding noise.
"Indeed impressive. The immortal energy here is so abundant. If we hadn't made preparations in advance, we probably wouldn't have been able to reach that place."
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal frowned slightly, his eyes cold.
His sword techniques changed rapidly, and a burst of azure light surged from his fingertips. Countless condensed azure sword energies soared into the sky, forming a thick and solid sword energy barrier in front of the two of them.
Above the sword energy barrier.
The sword patterns flowed, sharp and unparalleled.
The howling winds and spatial fragments that crashed into the sword energy barrier were instantly shredded into nothingness.
Ye Yang dared not be negligent in the slightest, and with a thought, he gave a low shout.
"Star Armor, appear!"
hum.
A deep hum sounded.
An ancient and heavy bronze armor instantly appeared from his body, covering his entire body.
Each rune on the armor emitted a faint starlight, echoing the surrounding star debris.
With the Star Armor protecting him, the terrifying void gale that struck him was greatly reduced in power.
Only insignificant marks could be left on the surface of the armor.
The two exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of seriousness in each other's eyes.
But before they could even catch their breath, an even more terrifying crisis was about to unfold.
"Boom! Boom!"
From the depths of the starry sky ahead, deafening thunder suddenly resounded!
The thunder was not the sound of ordinary lightning, but the sound of annihilation originating from the very source of the void.
The sound was deep and violent, and streaks of purplish-black lightning, like giant dragons, struck down from the void of the starry sky.
Each one was several meters thick, containing terrifying power capable of destroying the world.
"It's the Annihilation Star Lightning!"
The Xuanwu Sacred Beast's voice tightened, urgently reminding them...
"Young Master, this lightning strikes the soul of cultivators. If struck, at best, the soul will be severely injured and the foundation of one's cultivation damaged; at worst, the soul and spirit will be completely destroyed, leaving no chance for reincarnation and rebirth!"
Ye Yang felt a chill run down his spine.
He had already heard the legends about the Annihilation Star Thunder.
This is one of the most domineering lightning bolts in the starry sky, capable of not destroying the physical body.
It specifically targets and destroys the soul; even a powerful being in the Thunder Tribulation Realm would lose half their life if struck by it.
"careful!"
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal let out a low shout, daring not to hold back in the slightest.
He pointed his sword into the air, and countless azure sword energies erupted once more, flying out like a torrential rain, rapidly intertwining above the two of them to form a huge and sturdy sword net.
Above the sword net, sword intent soared to the sky, as if it would cleave the entire starry sky in two.
The next moment, countless bolts of annihilating star lightning crashed down!
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
A deafening roar followed incessantly as lightning collided with the cyan sword net, unleashing a blinding light.
The sword net trembled violently, its sword energy constantly shattering, stubbornly resisting the bombardment of thunder.
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal's fingertips trembled slightly, and a bead of cold sweat appeared on his forehead, clearly indicating that maintaining this defense was quite taxing.
Upon seeing this, Ye Yang immediately stepped in to help.
He raised his hand and pressed down in mid-air, his Xuanwu Dao power surging wildly within him, as he uttered a low shout.
"Black Tortoise Suppresses Heaven!"
The next moment, a phantom flew out from behind him, with a tortoise and snake coiled around it.
The phantom of the Xuanwu sacred beast appeared and disappeared, exuding a terrifying Daoist aura that suppressed all heavens and stabilized the universe.
"Buzz!"
The surface of the seal shone with a brilliant black light, forming a huge light shield.
The annihilating star lightning that struck down landed on the light shield and was directly absorbed and dissolved, disappearing without a trace, without even causing a ripple.
"What a wonderful method! The Xuanwu Holy Sect dominates one side of the starry river, and its methods are world-shaking. It is indeed extraordinary."
A genuine look of amazement flashed in the eyes of the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal.
He had seen countless magical treasures, but those like the Xuanwu Suppressing Heaven Technique, which combined offense and defense and could also restrain the Annihilation Star Lightning, were extremely rare.
Along the way, they saw the skeletons of ancient cultivators floating in the void.
I have also seen broken magical artifacts that have long lost their spiritual power.
at last!
As the two broke through the last desolate minefield, the starry sky ahead suddenly brightened!
The blinding light made the two, who were used to the darkness, instinctively squint.
When their vision returned, the scene before them left both of them in awe.
A dazzling and breathtakingly beautiful galaxy suddenly unfolds before your eyes!
Billions of tiny specks of stardust floated in the void, and at the very center of that dreamlike galaxy stood a towering tower that rose from the ground, piercing straight to the top of the galaxy!
The tower has nine stories, each distinct and imposing.
Each layer shimmers with starlight of a different color.
Red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple—seven colors flowed and shone brilliantly. At the very top, however, was a pure white light, holy and vast.
"Nine Revolutions Star Tower!"
"Fellow Daoist, this is the place! The legendary Nine Revolutions Star Ascension Method is hidden on the ninth floor of this tower!"
The Path to Immortality!
These three words are enough to drive any cultivator in the myriad realms mad!
Ye Yang took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the surging excitement in his heart. He knew that the closer he got to his goal, the calmer he needed to be.
If you become impatient and agitated at this moment, you are likely to fail at the last step.
He glanced around and looked at the Nine Revolutions Star Tower in front of him, but his expression darkened slightly.
The legendary Star Tower was already packed with people!
The crowd was densely packed; a rough count revealed there were dozens of people!
Moreover, these people have different auras and different clothes, clearly coming from different races and forces in various realms of the starry sky.
Some of them were dressed in animal skins, tall and with thick hair, exuding a wild and domineering demonic aura, clearly belonging to the ancient demon race.
Some people were shrouded in black mist, exuding a sinister aura and ghostly energy. Their eyes were cold and empty, making them clearly fearsome ghost cultivators.
Others radiated golden divine light, exuding arrogance and looking down on everyone, as if they were born superior to others, likely from an ancient and powerful divine race.
In addition, there were cultivators dressed in Taoist robes, warriors clad in armor, and shamans wielding bone staffs...
There is not a single weak person among these people!
"It seems that the news of the opening of the Star Ruins Ancient Road has already spread throughout the starry sky."
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal's expression darkened, and his voice turned icy.
"These people are probably all after the Immortal Fixation Method and the Nine Revolutions Star Immortal Ascension Method in the Nine Revolutions Star Tower."
Ye Yang nodded silently, took a step, and was about to lead the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal closer to the Star Tower.
But just then...
Among the monks gathered in front of the tower, someone was talking loudly, and their words clearly reached the ears of the two.
"Haha, everyone, have you heard? The remnants of the Xuanwu Holy Sect have been discovered."
"That's not all the information we have!"
Another sinister voice chimed in.
"I also heard that the three elders on the platform that the Heavenly Punishment Hall specifically sent to the lower realm to hunt them down have all perished! Not even their remains were left!"
"What?! Even a ruthless person like Blood Fiend Venerable is dead?"
Someone exclaimed in surprise, clearly extremely shocked.
"Absolutely true!"
"He was killed by a swordsman named Ye Yang, together with the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal!"
"Hiss, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal has made a move?!"
Everyone gasped.
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal has been famous for thousands of years, his swordsmanship reaching the heavens, and his reputation resounding throughout the starry sky.
No wonder even the Blood Fiend Venerable could not escape death.
However, Ye Yang is still young, and many people have not heard of him.
"Ye Yang's ability to participate in such a battle suggests he must be a cultivator at the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm; he's truly remarkable!"
"Not only that, it is said that he also obtained the complete inheritance of the Xuanwu Sacred Beast, otherwise he would not have been able to join forces with the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal to kill the Blood Fiend Venerable."
These words caused an uproar in the audience.
Everyone's eyes changed.
Everyone knows that the Xuanwu Holy Sect and the Star Ruins Ancient Road have various connections.
At this moment, an overwhelming greed arose in the hearts of countless people.
"What a pity! If we could find him and seize his seal, wouldn't we be able to monopolize the inheritance of the Star Ruins Ancient Road?"
A short, clumsy cultivator rubbed his hands together and said with a greedy look on his face.
"You?"
Someone nearby scoffed.
"They can even kill the Blood Fiend Venerable. If you go, you'll just be throwing your life away!"
"Hehe, of course I can't, but if all of you fellow Daoists here join forces and attack together, even if Ye Yang has the Xuanwu Suppressing Heaven Seal and even if he has the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal backing him up, he will surely die!"
"Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could then divide the treasure equally?"
Their sinister intentions are made no attempt to conceal them.
Before he could finish speaking...
A calm, serene, yet crystal-clear voice slowly echoed from beyond the Milky Way, reaching the ears of everyone.
"Since you all care so much about me, wouldn't it be a waste of your kindness if I didn't show myself?"
The sound wasn't loud, but it was like a thunderclap, exploding in the crowd!
All the cultivators present turned their heads in unison, looking in the direction of the sound!
At the edge of that dazzling galaxy, two figures slowly approached, their steps steady and their aura imposing.
It's them!
"Ye Yang! The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal!"
"They actually came! And they showed up right here!"
The cultivators present were initially startled, then subconsciously took several steps back, their faces showing fear.
The person who could kill the Blood Fiend Venerable was definitely not a kind person.
What's more, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal, an ancient god of swordsmanship, was standing beside him.
For a moment, no one dared to be the first to step forward; many people's eyes flickered, and they subconsciously kept their distance.
Among the crowd, there were a few old monsters who, despite their status and high level of cultivation, forced themselves to remain calm, stepped forward, clasped their hands in greeting, and forced polite smiles on their faces.
"So it was Fellow Daoist Ye and Senior Qinglian. My apologies for my rudeness."
"I am an elder of the Tianlang Clan, Tianlang Xiaoyue. I have long admired Fellow Daoist Ye's name, and meeting you today, I can see that it is indeed well-deserved."
"I am Ghost Hand Rakshasa, the Supreme Elder of the Netherworld Sect. Greetings to both of you."
These people are polite and courteous on the surface, but deep in their eyes, there is an undisguised greed and murderous intent.
Their gazes frequently fell on Ye Yang, clearly all eyeing the Xuanwu Zhentian Seal.
Ye Yang remained calm and indifferent, ignoring these insincere pleasantries.
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal snorted coldly, and a wisp of sword intent emanated from his body.
Just a trace!
Immediately, all the cultivators who were itching to sneak up froze.
It felt as if a peerless sword was pressed against his throat; cold sweat instantly beaded on his forehead, and his whole body stiffened, unable to move.
"If any of you wish to test the edge of my sword, please step forward."
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal spoke calmly, his tone composed yet carrying an undeniable domineering air.
Upon hearing this, everyone retreated sheepishly, no longer daring to make the slightest move.
joke!
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal is an old monster who has been famous for thousands of years, and his swordsmanship is unparalleled.
With a single sword strike, countless prodigies and powerful figures have been slain. Who would dare to provoke them lightly? Unless they're tired of living.
On Ye Yang's arm, the Xuanwu Sacred Beast lowered its voice and quickly introduced the powerful enemies in the arena to him.
“Fellow Daoist, that Wolf Howling Moon is a powerful demon, whose cultivation has reached the peak of the Thunder Tribulation. He has a strong physical body and is skilled in spatial divine abilities, making him extremely difficult to deal with.”
"Ghost Hand Rakshasa is even more infamous, ruthless and vicious, skilled in possession techniques and soul attacks, and has harmed countless cultivators. He is a demon in the starry sky that everyone wants to kill."
"And that old man in the golden robe over there is an elder of the Taixu Divine Clan, the Taixu True Man. He has cultivated the Taixu Divine Technique to perfection and is not to be trifled with either."
"As for the others, they all have their own backgrounds and powerful backers, and should not be underestimated."
Ye Yang nodded slightly, calmly noting down each of these people, while remaining secretly vigilant.
These people are not only competitors, but also vicious wolves that could pounce and tear you apart at any moment.
At that very moment.
A sudden change has occurred!
In the distant starry sky, demonic energy suddenly surged, and dark clouds billowed into the sky!
A violent, bloody, and destructive demonic aura swept in like a tsunami, making all the cultivators present gasp for breath and their expressions changed drastically in an instant!
"They're demons!"
"Oh no! The demons have arrived too!" (End of Chapter)