“Die!”
Eerie Power surged forth, transforming into a black river that snaked through the starry sky, utterly mysterious and chilling. The two Star Venerate men frowned slightly, exchanging a glance. They had no choice but to act. They truly didn't want to fight this peerlessly beautiful woman in purple! Even if they won, it would be a Pyrrhic victory!
Almost simultaneously, both men unleashed heaven-reaching Starry Sky Power. The very Star they stood upon had its Star Power drawn, channeling it all into their bodies. Boom! They immediately unleashed their terrifying cultivation techniques. A colossal Heaven and Earth Phenomenon manifested: a towering pagoda, inscribed with endless Dao Patterns, radiating an intense aura as it bore down directly on Xuanji Holy Lord's head. At the same time, the other man conjured a massive mountain phantom. Formed from coalesced Starry Sky Power, its surface bore intricate patterns, imbued with the man's Dao and Stance. Both Heaven and Earth Phenomena shot towards Xuanji Holy Lord.
In an instant, Xuanji Holy Lord's Eerie black river collided with the two phenomena. A clash of mountain, water, and pagoda! The Eerie Power swiftly invaded the two phenomena, staining them black. Their inherent Dao and Stance began to shatter. The two Star Venerate men immediately vomited black blood. Pfft! Pfft! Their Physical Bodies were actually suffering backlash, contaminated by the Eerie Power! “How is this possible?” They stared in horror at their Physical Bodies. Not just their bodies, but their Divine Souls had also been tainted by Eerie Power, they knew not when. Their hearts trembled, a single word echoing in their minds: “Terrifying!” This peerless woman's cultivation technique was far too eerie!
“Escape!” They turned, tearing open Spatial Rifts, desperate to flee! But it was useless! Boom! In less than an instant, the two Heaven and Earth Phenomena collapsed into shimmering starlight. The Eerie black river locked onto the two men. Just as they were about to step into the Spatial Rift, the black river pierced straight through their bodies. Splat! Splat! Two corpses plummeted from the void! Instant kill!
Meanwhile, on the other side, Wuwu, holding his Vajra Scepter, radiated a brilliant light from his bald head, like a serene mirror. His monk robes fluttered gently as Buddhist Profoundness surged around him. At this moment, Wuwu walked through the starry sky like a colossal, ever-turning sun.
Before Wuwu, a sinister old man's face twisted into a grotesque sneer. “Damn bald monk!” he snarled. “I've hated bald monks my whole life! Die!” Though Wuwu hadn't yet attacked, the Buddhist Profoundness surging around him instilled a profound sense of dread in the sinister old man. It was a tremor from the depths of his Divine Soul! The Buddhist Profoundness reflected his inner world, and having committed countless sins throughout his life, his heart instantly wavered. His Dao and Stance began to destabilize. Gritting his teeth, the sinister old man lunged at Wuwu. A Long Blade appeared in his hand, and he slashed it directly at Wuwu. Whoosh! Blade Qi, thousands of feet long, tore through the void, creating a wave of shimmering white light.
Wuwu chanted, “Thus have I heard: Lay down the butcher's knife, and instantly become a Buddha.” Those twelve words, imbued with terrifying Buddhist Profoundness, exploded with immense Stance in the starry sky. This was a power entirely different from Blade Qi. Blade Qi was for killing! But Wuwu was like a lotus rising unsullied from the mud—pure, flawless, incomparably gentle, like a spring breeze. Boom! The heaven-reaching Blade Qi collided with Wuwu's twelve golden Buddhist Script characters in the void. The Buddhist Script characters shone with divine radiance, instantly annihilating the Blade Qi.
The sinister old man froze, dumbfounded. A moment of silence. His eyes, once full of malice, softened. As if his very nature had changed, he looked at Wuwu. “Master, can one truly become a Buddha by laying down the butcher's knife?” Wuwu remained silent. But the sinister old man seemed to suddenly understand. “I understand. By severing my past self, I can be reborn!” He raised his Long Blade and, without hesitation, plunged it into himself. Splat! Terrifying Blade Qi tore through the void, splitting the sinister old man's body in two. His Physical Body shattered, and his Divine Soul dissipated. Blood splattered everywhere! Self-immolation! The sinister old man's Residual Soul, now incredibly faint, bowed respectfully to Wuwu. “Thank you, Master.” Then, his Divine Soul vanished. He died with a smile.
Witnessing this scene, the powerful cultivators on the nearby Stars were all stunned into silence. “What terrifying cultivation techniques!” The Star Venerate experts who had just stepped forward were effortlessly annihilated by the White Robe Star Venerate's disciples! Different methods of killing! All instant kills! “Too terrifying!” And throughout the entire process, the White Robe Star Venerate hadn't even made a move! “It was purely a training session for his disciples!” “Such confidence!”
At this moment, Emperor Lian Qianli also witnessed the battle through the Star Dome Array's projection. His expression grew increasingly grim. In the projection, the White Robe Star Venerate remained utterly calm, seemingly not even bothering to watch the battle, letting his disciples fight as they pleased! “Insolent!” Emperor Lian Qianli gritted his teeth and roared. He had never encountered such an arrogant individual! This man was using the Tianchen Empire's powerful cultivators as stepping stones for his disciples' strength! “Guards! Assemble the Tianchen Army immediately! This Emperor will personally lead the crusade!” He had to act! The White Robe Star Venerate had brazenly declared he would flatten the Tianchen Empire within three days. How could he possibly allow such a thing to happen! He had to eliminate the White Robe Star Venerate as quickly as possible! Otherwise, where would the Tianchen Empire's prestige lie?!
Soon, Emperor Lian Qianli transmitted a message to Lu Xuan through the Star Dome Array. “White Robe Star Venerate, this Emperor will personally lead the Tianchen Army to annihilate you!” Lu Xuan replied indifferently, “Alright then. Bring out all of your Tianchen Empire's foundation.” Hearing this, Lian Qianli was enraged. Damn it! From beginning to end, this White Robe Star Venerate hadn't shown the slightest regard for their Tianchen Empire. Was he truly so overbearing? Lian Qianli couldn't understand. Why was this White Robe Star Venerate so arrogant? It was incomprehensible!
Just then, Lu Xuan looked at Ji Fuyao and the others, stating calmly, “Continue forward. You did well this time.” He had observed his disciples' battles. “Not bad! Truly worthy of being his disciples! All capable of fighting above their realm!”
Just as Lu Xuan turned to leave, a Star suddenly erupted with heaven-reaching divine radiance. Dense Formation Patterns pulsed across its surface, and terrifying power surged like a tide. A frail-looking old man suddenly rose from the Star. He was once a General of the Tianchen Empire, and now, in his declining years, he had voluntarily come to the empire's Starry Sky border to guard this place. Now, seeing the White Robe Star Venerate about to step through this very point into the heartland of Tianchen, he could not tolerate it! He would stop this man, even if it cost him his life! The old man swept his sleeve, roaring at the White Robe Star Venerate. “White Robe Star Venerate, do not be so overbearing!” The next instant, he immediately performed Burning Soul, activating the Star's power and directing it towards Lu Xuan. Boom! The Star's power was drawn out like an ocean, combined with terrifying Formation Patterns, pushing this force directly to the Five-rotation Star Venerate Realm. “Even if this old man dies today, I will stop you!”