CHAPTER 934: CHAPTER 953: CURTAIN FALLS

Clang, clang, clang!

The Heavenly Punishment Halberd transformed into a myriad of radiant shadows, the Undying Forbidden Technique surged boundless and immense. Even the long-unused Reverse Immortal Array Map was unleashed by Ye Xuan, and in an instant, he clashed with Lao Zi.

Bang, bang, bang!

Heaven and Earth shattered, the stars convulsed, Lao Zi’s One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones was far from simple addition, it harbored unparalleled horror, instantly joining the battle with Ye Xuan.

Hundreds of millions of miles of starry sky collapsed, the infinite Star Sea scattered, one by one great stars turned to flying ash, four masses of light and shadow were completely engulfed in vast rays of light, no one could see the scenes of their battle.

The eight directions fell silent, all eyes focused, from the deepest part of the starry sky a constant booming sound burst forth, shaking even the Thirty-Three Heavens violently, proving the terror of this battle to what extent.

No one could see how far this battle had progressed, for the power unleashed by Lao Zi and Ye Xuan was too terrifying, shielding all from peering, the mere aftershocks of their fight alone struck awe into hearts.

Time gradually passed, fully three days and nights went by, a huge explosion that shattered the starry sky sounded again, two figures shot back separately from the void.

Bang!

The starry sky collapsed, exploded boundlessly, only to see Ye Xuan with surging blood energy, Heavenly Spirit exuding towering blood gas, strands of black lightning encircling him, calmly looking ahead.

On the other hand, Lao Zi’s One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones had dissipated, smiling at Ye Xuan across the starry sky, making it impossible to discern the outcome of their battle.

"Daoist, your cultivation is unfathomable, and this Black Battle Armor is immune to all methods, unrivaled, I am deeply impressed," said Lao Zi with a Taoist bow.

Buzz!

Void ripples, waves surging, the Heavenly Punishment Halberd and Silent Annihilation Battle Armor disappeared, merging back into Ye Xuan’s Sea of Consciousness, Ye Xuan’s expression cold, turning without saying a word to Lao Zi.

"Nuwa, mind your own business,"

Ye Xuan returned from the starry sky, glanced faintly at Nuwa, then took a step back toward the Thirty-Three Layered Heaven, while the Heavenly Sect Master’s expression was complicated, giving a deep look at Lao Zi in the starry sky before instantly following after Ye Xuan.

"Hmph, trying to leave?"

Suddenly, Yuanshi Tianzun snorted coldly, about to summon the Pangu Banner to block Ye Xuan’s path, but before he could strike, Lao Zi quietly blocked his way.

"When will this cycle of revenge end, junior brother, you are too obsessed," Lao Zi sighed lightly.

"Senior brother, Ye Xuan must not be allowed to remain, you know he can make Nuwa today...!"

Yuanshi Tianzun’s face changed dramatically, about to speak to persuade, but before he could finish, Lao Zi’s smile faded, his brow furrowed tightly, saying, "He has that mysterious Battle Armor protecting him, you simply cannot kill him, and even if he cannot defeat you all, how will you stop him from leaving?"

"But...!"

Reprimanded by Lao Zi, Yuanshi Tianzun dared not harbor any complaints, only watched the backs of the Heavenly Sect Master and Ye Xuan departing, his eyes filled with immense unwillingness.

"Heavenly Dao is in disarray, calamity is meant to be born, I cannot see Ye Xuan’s past or future, nor can I calculate the changes of heavenly destiny, let him act as he wishes in the future, you must not provoke him on your own," Lao Zi said coldly.

"I will follow senior brother’s command,"

Yuanshi Tianzun’s face changed, never expecting even Lao Zi to fear Ye Xuan so much, what was the result of the battle between them just now?

"You all may disperse as well, from now on we Three Pure Saints will not touch the karma of the Three Realms, and I hope you junior brothers and sisters will take care of yourselves."

Lao Zi croaked, directly riding away on a green ox, while Yuanshi Tianzun followed behind, the Western Two Saints and Houtu wearing complex expressions but ultimately dispersing separately.

On another side, the Human Clan Three Emperors performed the Great Technique of altering heaven and earth, causing Nuwa to disappear from this starry sky, clearly bringing her back to Fire Cloud Cave.

Thus, the so-called Heavenly Mending assembly came to an unceremonious end, the Heavenly Vault remained unmended, only Nuwa’s fall from the Saint Position spreading throughout the Three Realms, and the news of Ye Xuan and the Heavenly Sect Master battling several Saints spread far and wide, with Ye Xuan’s Heavenly Emperor name reaching its zenith.

...

Buzhou Mountain, Thirty-Three Layered Heaven, Heavenly Emperor Palace!

The palace gates tightly closed, numerous immortals awaited.

When Ye Xuan and the Heavenly Sect Master returned together, they directly entered the Heavenly Emperor Palace without greeting anyone.

In the Heavenly Emperor Palace.

Wow!

As soon as Ye Xuan stood firm, he spat a mouthful of fresh blood, his body cracked like a spider web, his originally rosy complexion turning pale, his own aura becoming extremely weak.

"So it is!"

The Heavenly Sect Master looked solemn, directly took out two golden elixirs for Ye Xuan to consume, clasping hands to employ Supreme Immortal Technique to heal Ye Xuan.

Rumbling!

Chaotic aura swirling, strands of Holy Light encircling Ye Xuan, after a day had passed, Ye Xuan’s ghastly pale face gradually showed a hint of redness, and his tightly closed eyes slowly opened.

"What a Daode Tianzun, what a One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones!"

Ye Xuan murmured coldly, his eyes filled with bloodthirsty malice, a murderous aura emanating.

No one knew, though he seemed to fight Lao Zi to a standstill, making several great Saints extremely wary of Ye Xuan, and earning reverence from various Daoist Quasi-Saints.

But in truth, only Ye Xuan knew, in this battle with Lao Zi he had lost, utterly and completely, if not for the Silent Annihilation Battle Armor, Ye Xuan was certain he would have perished by Lao Zi’s hand.

This battle subjected him to unimaginable destruction, the Silent Annihilation Battle Armor, while capable of repelling Lao Zi’s offense, each of his strikes not only contained the Power of Heaven and Earth but also an understanding of ’Dao’, though the Silent Annihilation Battle Armor remained intact, it still transmitted the impact through the armor to his Saint Heart, directly affecting his Primordial Spirit.

Moreover, One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones constituted three Daode Tianzun, far from mere addition, it nurtured great terror in the midst of life and death, Ye Xuan was just a hair’s breadth from dying at Lao Zi’s hand.

Fortunately, he showed no sign of defeat, but rather endured through the battle with Lao Zi, giving an impression though his cultivation was lesser than Lao Zi’s, his combat power wasn’t too far off.

This made Lao Zi barely cease fighting, ultimately presenting a draw-like outcome.

"My senior brother rivals Hong Jun Dao Ancestor, earning the title of first under Hong Jun, losing to him is no disgrace," the Heavenly Sect Master consoled.

"I truly am not his opponent, but does the Sect Master think he is having it easy?"

Ye Xuan admitted his defeat, an absolute one, for Lao Zi possessed cultivation comparable to the Heavenly Dao Fifth Tribulation, exceeding his own.

Yet this battle did not make Lao Zi withdraw so simply.

"Hmm?"

Gazing at Ye Xuan’s icy, mocking expression, the Heavenly Sect Master expressed suspicion, "Could he have also suffered greatly?"

"I think he must be having a very difficult time now, right?" Ye Xuan murmured with a cold smile, eyes slightly dreamy, as if recalling what had transpired in this great battle.