Chapter 194

The newcomers were all from the Qingyang Immortal Nation, each with impressive cultivation, having all reached at least the fifth-tier True Lord realm, with some even at the sixth-tier True Monarch level.

Among them were several individuals whose imposing presence made Ye Taixian cautious, as their strength was comparable to his own.

The appearance of the Qingyang Immortal Nation signaled that the situation had escalated to the most critical point.

However, as the master of Taixu Heaven, Ye Taixian's resolve was unmatched by ordinary cultivators. Even when facing the formidable Qingyang Immortal Nation, he remained calm and composed.

"The Ancient Desolate Heaven has already been destroyed. Why must the Qingyang Immortal Nation further burden itself with more crimes? The Non-Immortal Realm is vast, with the Immortal Desolate Central State being prosperous and filled with emperor-level forces. Even if the Qingyang Immortal Nation can wipe out the Ancient Desolate forces, how can it contend with emperor-level powers?"

"If the Qingyang Immortal Nation is willing to retreat now, I promise to erase all past grievances. From now on, the Ancient Desolate and Qingyang Immortal Nation will not infringe upon each other. What do you think?"

"What a notion of non-infringement!"

Ji Xuan sneered, his eyes filled with mockery as he stared at Ye Taixian.

"In the past, when our Qingyang Immortal Nation was weak, did the three heavens ever think of peaceful coexistence? Now that our Qingyang Immortal Nation is strong, Lord Ye wants to easily resolve the enmity. How naive."

Ji Xuan's tone suddenly sharpened: "Resolving the enmity is not entirely impossible. All the Dragon Transformation cultivators of Taixu Heaven need to end their own lives and swear allegiance to the Qingyang Immortal Nation. Only then will past grievances be erased, allowing Taixu Heaven to continue its legacy without further bloodshed. What do you think?"

This statement immediately enraged the elders of Taixu Heaven, their eyes like knives, wishing they could tear Ji Xuan to pieces.

However, since Ye Taixian hadn't spoken, they could only suppress their anger and observe the situation.

Ye Taixian's face darkened, his words icy: "It seems the Qingyang Immortal Nation has no intention of reconciling. Taixu Heaven has stood in the Ancient Desolate for many years, with deep foundations beyond your comprehension. I give you one more chance: retreat immediately, and all past grievances will be erased. Taixu Heaven will even offer a million spirit stones as compensation."

"Lord..."

The elders were shocked, knowing this would harm the dignity of Taixu Heaven, but Ye Taixian had made up his mind and ignored them.

The defeat of the Ancient Desolate Heaven clearly demonstrated the might of the Qingyang Immortal Nation.

If war broke out, Taixu Heaven's chances of victory were slim.

Thus, Ye Taixian decided to endure the humiliation for now, hoping to plan for the future.

A million spirit stones were a small price to pay for temporarily placating the Qingyang Immortal Nation.

Once the strong ones from the Hongwu Dynasty arrived, they would make the Qingyang Immortal Nation repay with interest.

"A mere million spirit stones, and you think you can appease the Immortal Nation? What a joke! Since Taixu Heaven refuses the Immortal Nation's terms, there's no need for further words!"

Before Ji Xuan finished speaking, his spiritual power surged, transforming into overwhelming thunder that enveloped Ye Taixian and the cultivators of Taixu Heaven.

Simultaneously, the strong ones from the Qingyang Immortal Nation launched their attack on Taixu Heaven.

"Arrogant fools, how dare you invade Taixu Heaven!"

Ye Taixian roared in anger, his blood boiling, manifesting the image of the Great Dao. The forces of yin and yang intertwined, grinding the thunder into nothingness like a millstone.

At that moment, a terrifying aura rose from the depths of Taixu Heaven, shaking the heavens and earth, as if an ancient being was slowly awakening.

Such a phenomenon did not surprise Ji Xuan and his companions. If the Ancient Desolate Heaven had ancient saints reviving, how could Taixu Heaven be without its saints?

In an instant, a figure in a dark robe appeared in the sky, surrounded by purple energy, standing on blooming purple lotuses, like a divine being descending to the mortal world.

"Mere foreigners, daring to invade Taixu Heaven, you are seeking death!"

The old Taoist's voice was cold. With a light wave of his right hand, the space shattered instantly, unleashing a terrifying force like a tidal wave, overwhelming Ji Xuan and the others with immense pressure.

"Boom!"

Gu Fang's blood energy erupted, his Overlord Body bloodline activated, transforming his blood energy into a tangible form, and he punched fiercely at the old Taoist.

In the clash, Gu Fang's blood energy dissipated, his body shook violently, and he fell from the sky. Though his body shattered instantly, it quickly regenerated.

"A mere True Monarch can withstand an attack from me and survive. You have some ability."

The old Taoist was slightly surprised. A casual attack from him should have easily killed a True Monarch, yet Gu Fang not only survived but also recovered quickly. This made the old Taoist's killing intent even stronger.

A person with such potential, if left alive, would become a significant threat to Taixu Heaven in the future.

Just as the old Taoist was about to eliminate Gu Fang, another cultivator broke through the air, his powerful blood energy transforming into a towering figure, exuding an overwhelming aura that made the old Taoist's expression change slightly.

"Divine Physique bloodline. As soon as I emerge, I encounter so many with Divine Physiques. Unfortunately, you have not yet achieved sainthood and cannot comprehend the power of a saint!"

The old Taoist's cold gaze swept over Gu Fang, Zhang Ming, and Chu Shan. The presence of their Divine Physique bloodlines even caused a slight tremor in his own blood energy.

In an instant, light flashed within Taixu Heaven, and a whisk flew through the air, landing in the old Taoist's hand.

With a gentle wave of the whisk, countless silver threads pierced through the void like starry sword energy, formidable and not to be underestimated.

Clearly, this whisk was a top-tier magical treasure, and combined with the old Taoist's saintly cultivation, its power was immense.

Zhang Ming immediately activated the Primal Mirror to counter the whisk's power, while Gu Fang and Chu Shan attacked from the sides, pressing towards the old Taoist.

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