The Transmigrator's Cultivation Arc 16: Tai Gu Desert | Chapter 317: Intense Fight

Arc 16: Tai Gu Desert | Chapter 317: Intense Fight

A thunderous roar echoed as the giant palm collided with the Small Universe prototype, unleashing countless storm-like forces.

This overwhelming power surged in all directions, its ferocity so unmatched that it shattered a mountain into rubble!

Xu Ziqing raised his hand to shield his face, but even though he had been protected by the demon vines beforehand, the impact was still fierce, causing a suffocating sensation in his chest as if he might spit out blood. He quickly circulated his true essence, barely managing to suppress it.

Yun Lie had already stood up, his white robes billowing, and the Small Universe prototype was firmly positioned before him, but faint cracks were beginning to appear on it.

What kind of immense power was this, that even the Small Universe prototype could hardly withstand it!

Inside the Small Universe prototype, a ma.s.sive inverted starry river vortex in the void began to rotate, propelling the paths of the Dao within and exhaling a mysterious power.

This power gradually healed the wounds of the Small Universe prototype.

Xu Ziqing was filled with astonishment; since he had embarked on his journey with his Shixiong, although they had faced dangers along the way, none had been as perilous as today.

The giant palm had clearly exerted tremendous force, aiming to put the two of them to death!

Who exactly was this obstructing figure?

When the ma.s.sive waves of energy subsided, Xu Ziqing finally saw clearly.

In front of them stood two unfamiliar figures in the void.

The figure on the left wore an extremely loose robe, with long hair cascading down almost into the garment. His pallid, androgynous appearance evoked an immediate chill. The figure on the right was very fair-skinned, tall, and handsome, but his eyes carried a sinister aura, and his shoulder-length hair burned a fiery red.

Xu Ziqing had encountered many people, but he had never met anyone who gave him such a deep and ominous feeling as these two, causing unease to arise from the depths of his heart.

The androgynous man brushed his disheveled hair back and spoke slowly, each word drawn out with a strange intonation, making his speech seem eerie: “Little brats, you actually didn’t die. You really are lucky.” He continued languidly, “This time, consider yourselves fortunate. Next palm strike won’t be so easy.”

The tall man smiled at the androgynous figure and said, “You should take a break; they don’t deserve to make you dirty your hands. I’ll handle the killing.”

The two exchanged remarks, completely dismissing Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie.

It seemed they truly had this capability, as the aura they exuded was unmistakably that of a Nascent Soul Laozu.

Yun Lie stood alone at the front, exuding a cold aura, like a towering mountain shielding those behind him from the storm.

However, Xu Ziqing stood up, offering a rea.s.suring smile to the Jin brothers before walking over to stand shoulder to shoulder with Yun Lie.

The two in front were far too dangerous, and the atmosphere was too tense.

So much so that no one noticed that the Jin brothers, despite their foundational cultivation, appeared more at ease in this scenario than the two Shixiongs.

Yun Lie rarely refrained from taking action, but Xu Ziqing noticed that Yun Lie’s brows were firmly pressed, his back taut, as if he were bearing some kind of pressure, and this pressure seemed to deepen as time pa.s.sed.

At that moment, Xu Ziqing realized that when he was still three to five steps away from his Shixiong, he could not take another step closer.

In that s.p.a.ce, it felt as if the air had been compressed, making it impossible to advance even a fraction.

…Shixiong!

Xu Ziqing wanted to speak but bit his tongue, knowing that it was due to his insufficient strength that he couldn’t withstand that kind of pressure. If he couldn’t even bear the pressure, how could he possibly confront the enemy?

Xu Ziqing fixed his gaze on the androgynous man, suddenly recalling someone.

Such a strange, antagonistic Nascent Soul Laozu… apart from the one sent by the Wanjian Immortal Sect, there was only…

The Wanjian Immortal Sect had already drawn the attention of the Wuling Immortal Sect’s leader last time, so they wouldn’t make a move again in the short term.

Therefore, this person could only be…

“Jile Peak Laozu.” Xu Ziqing took a deep breath. “May I ask, senior, are you Jile Peak Laozu?”

The only one who truly bore a grudge against them was this person.

The androgynous man raised an eyebrow. “You’re not stupid, but unfortunately, the more you know, the faster you die.” After saying this, he gently pushed the tall man who was about to take action, then raised his right hand and gave a light clap.

Soon, another ma.s.sive palm appeared out of thin air, even larger and more solid than the previous one.

Before Yun Lie could respond, Chonghua let out a howl and fell down, unable to endure it.

The Small Universe prototype surged forward again, showing no fear of the giant palm.

But amidst the smoke and chaos, the group had already disappeared without a trace.

Xu Ziqing felt a tremor beneath him; Chonghua had been severely injured, and he quickly released his Beast Taming Token to retrieve him.

At the same time, the four of them fell together.

Xu Ziqing threw out the vines, narrowly ensnaring the Jin brothers, while Yun Lie’s thoughts shifted, and the black-gold giant sword appeared, roaring as it carried them all away.

Then the black-gold giant sword retreated repeatedly, its urgency almost resembling a desperate flight for survival.

In fact, this might truly be a fight for survival.

The giant palm was once again blocked by the Small Universe prototype, but this time the Small Universe prototype had been hit to the point of being somewhat unstable.

The numerous sword intents within had been released to fight against the enemy, resulting in… not a single one remaining.

Except for the star river vortex still outside, the Small Universe prototype now looked truly as illusory and fragile as it had just appeared to Yun Lie.

Just after two strikes, the Small Universe prototype had already suffered such severe damage.

Xu Ziqing stood on the black-gold giant sword, feeling a heavy gloom in his heart. Not long ago, he was still joyfully antic.i.p.ating marrying his Shixiong, fulfilling his long-held wish to accompany him on the path of immortality. But now, facing a formidable enemy, his life was likely in peril.

Indeed, matters in this world rarely went as one wished, causing him to feel a vague sense of despair.

They had escaped with their lives, but the Jile Peak Laozu seemed somewhat angry: “Five-tenths of my strength couldn’t kill you, and neither could seven-tenths.” He smiled coldly and struck out again, “Then what about ten-tenths? Will you die… or not?”

In the next moment, that colossal palm came crashing down fiercely, so large that it obscured half the sky, threatening to snuff out the light of the sun and moon.

Boundless pressure poured down, mixed with the fury of the Nascent Soul Laozu, threatening to reduce everything around them into dust!

At that moment, Yun Lie pushed Xu Ziqing and the others down, then, with a shake of his arm, raised the black-gold giant sword, surprisingly charging forward instead of retreating, heading straight up.

Above him, the Small Universe prototype also erupted with unparalleled, immense power, and he himself moved in tandem with the giant sword, as if he had transformed into an unmatched sharp sword, ready to contend with that giant palm! If he failed, he would die trying!

As Xu Ziqing fell, his pupils suddenly constricted.

No—Shixiong! His true essence surged rapidly within him; he couldn’t afford to think about acc.u.mulating it anymore—he wanted to break through now! Form the Golden Core!

Under such force, sixty-four demon vines suddenly erupted, as if he had suddenly extended countless sharp claws to save the person he cherished most.

The demon vines climbed upward, stretching even longer and farther than before.

At the same time, a powerful force erupted from Xu Ziqing’s body, and in mid-air, a manifestation of forming the Golden Core suddenly appeared. He bit his lip, enduring the pain coursing through him. He should not have been forming the Golden Core at this moment, but if his Shixiong lost his life, what meaning would there be in him living alone in this world? But as long as he could form the Golden Core, he could let Rongjin immediately devour the Golden Blood Gra.s.s. By then, once Rongjin advanced to maturity, he might even be able to contend with the Nascent Soul ancestor.

Even if he ruined his foundation, he wanted to lend his Shixiong a helping hand!

Naturally, many people noticed Xu Ziqing’s strange behavior.

However, the Jile Peak Laozu merely revealed a mocking smile.

Even if he advanced to the Golden Core stage, what did it matter to them as a mere initial Golden Core?

Xu Ziqing’s desperate gamble for his path of immortality was, in the eyes of the Nascent Soul Laozu, nothing but a joke.

At this moment, Yun Lie had already pierced into that palm like a sharp sword.

But beneath that ma.s.sive palm, even his solidified sword intent appeared so small.

The Small Universe prototype above had already collided with the palm first!

This time, the palm squeezed down forcefully, causing a corner of the Small Universe prototype to shatter, letting out a pained groan.

At that moment, Yun Lie’s figure was also arriving.

Xu Ziqing’s eyes widened in horror, but forming the Golden Core was not so easy. With a firm resolve, he took out several bottles of elixirs, intending to swallow them forcefully to enhance his strength. But just then, a small hand grasped his.

Xu Ziqing’s heart jolted in surprise. Yet, in the next moment, he saw a pet.i.te figure shooting up into the sky, almost catching up to Yun Lie in the blink of an eye.

On the other side, the handsome young man spoke with a grin: “You can’t interfere here, so let us brothers handle this.”

Xu Ziqing turned his head sharply, realizing it was Jin Shi speaking. So the one soaring into the sky was indeed Jin Cheng? He suddenly realized that the Jin brothers, whom he had intended to send aside with his vines for safety, had somehow returned in front of him. He hadn’t noticed at all.

But who exactly were these two brothers? And why were they disguised like this? With a mind full of questions, Xu Ziqing couldn’t find an answer at that moment.

After Jin Shi hurriedly said this, he shot up and closely followed his brother.

The two moved extremely fast, simultaneously raising their palms and striking down hard.

Two enormous palm prints suddenly appeared, “Bang, bang,” slamming against the sides of the giant palm.

At this moment, Yun Lie also pierced fiercely from that giant palm, swiftly pa.s.sing through!

With the three parties attacking simultaneously, the giant palm dissipated into smoke, leaving the Jile Peak Laozu with a shocked expression. Soon after, anger finally appeared in his eyes: “Good! Very good!” he said, “I underestimated you. Two Nascent Souls have actually mixed in.”

The tall man immediately stood beside him: “Don’t be angry, dear. They’re just two initial Nascent Souls. What do they amount to? Let me take revenge for you!”

The Jile Peak Laozu took two quick breaths, then shouted loudly: “Kill! Kill them all for me! I want them all to die—”

Translator: Lynn

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