The pursuit

At the Immortal Cloud Continent, the battlefield was strewn with the bodies of both the Immortal Phoenix Empire and the Fallen Heaven Blood Sect. The ground was soaked with the stench of blood, and the remains of the fallen were so mangled they were barely recognizable. The brutal fighting had left a horrific scene, yet there was no sign of the war coming to an end. Each side fought on, driven by rage and the sole desire to kill as many enemies as possible.

Suddenly, the members of the Fallen Heaven Blood Sect seemed to receive an order, and they all teleported away in an instant, leaving the Immortal Phoenix Empire soldiers baffled, unable to react in time. Everyone wondered why the Fallen Heaven Blood Sect had suddenly disappeared. At that moment, an overwhelming pressure spread across the entire continent and even the world of Tianyuan. Anyone below the Immortal Emperor cultivation level collapsed to the ground, unable to withstand the immense force.

At the Black Sea Immortal Continent, Long Wei, Mo Ji, and Chang Tong sat drinking amidst the tense atmosphere. The battle had only just ended, but instead of strategizing for the future, they chose to relax, drinking and exchanging crude remarks. Suddenly, they felt a terrifying power emanating from the sky. They immediately stopped drinking and looked up.

Long Wei lifted his cup and said in a low voice, "Could this be our last drink?"

Mo Ji and Chang Tong looked at him in exasperation before bursting into laughter. "You always know how to ruin the mood!" they joked, raising their cups and downing their drinks in one gulp.

Long Wei was shocked and quickly set his cup down, exclaiming, "Wait! You idiots! That's a thousand-year-old dragon wine! Sip it, don't waste it!"

Ignoring his protests, they continued drinking, laughing heartily. Then, Long Wei spoke again, "Shall we go?"

Meanwhile, on the Immortal Wind and Eternal Immortal Continents, fierce battles came to a sudden halt as everyone looked up in astonishment.

On the Eternal Immortal Continent, Feng Yi briefly glanced at the sky but continued ordering her forces to press the attack on the Eternal Immortal Continent.

On the Immortal Wind Continent, Lin Jia, sensing a strange power, looked up at the sky in confusion and muttered, "Hmm... We're all fighting over land and resources, but who the hell is that? Are they planning to destroy the entire Tianyuan world?"

Tian Lin, the 10th ancestor of the Holy Immortal Sword Emperor's land and 6th on the Golden List, spoke up, "This guy is making our fight seem pointless."

Tian Lin dodged an incoming ice blade with ease before the battle resumed in full force amidst the chaos gripping the continents.

On the Demon Immortal Continent, Sa Ying sat in Shen Lang's arms, both of them drinking together in what seemed like a relaxed atmosphere. Suddenly, Sa Ying looked up at the sky with concern. "What is that?"

Shen Lang simply smiled and kissed her. "Don't worry. Someone else will take care of it." He spoke confidently, but Sa Ying wasn't listening anymore—her face was flushed from the unexpected kiss.

On the Immortal Cloud Continent, the sound of the void shattering echoed, and the soldiers of the Immortal Phoenix Empire looked up to see Feng Yang flying out from the crack, carrying the severely injured Yong Xuan on his back. He spoke with urgency, "Retreat! Now! Use the teleportation talismans immediately!"

Feng Yang's command shocked everyone, but before they could react, a terrifying voice echoed from the crack in the void: "Ten Thousand Stars Encircle the World!" As soon as those words were spoken, everything seemed to freeze. The world around them was engulfed in thick darkness, and the sky was obscured by countless stars floating ominously overhead.

The soldiers looked up in despair at the sky, once bright and beautiful, now cloaked in oppressive darkness. Some Immortal Emperors even dropped their weapons in helplessness, but the Eternal Phoenix Army stood resolute. Not a single one showed fear or weakness in the face of death.

High in the sky, Feng Yang smiled as he saw his daughter's army remain steadfast. He sighed lightly before activating a large teleportation array, hoping to save as many of his people as possible. Meanwhile, several soldiers looked up at the sky with growing despair as they realized their teleportation talismans no longer worked.

Feng Yang completed the teleportation array and commanded sternly, "Enter the array now! The talismans won't work anymore."

Some soldiers immediately rushed into the array, wasting no time when they saw a chance to survive. Feng Yang said nothing, understanding their desperation to escape death.

But his gaze stopped on the Eternal Phoenix Army. They stood in perfect formation, their eyes locked on Feng Yang with determination. The aura they exuded was filled with courage and loyalty, and Feng Yang felt a deep sense of responsibility as he stood among them.

"Hurryup, go!" Feng Yang commanded, but no one moved. The Eternal Phoenix Army stood firm, like an immovable mountain.

Suddenly, they shouted in unison, their voices thundering through the air, "We will follow the Supreme Emperor to the end!"

The rallying cry echoed powerfully, and Feng Yang was taken aback. He hadn't expected such unwavering determination and fearlessness from the army. Their faces showed no sign of fear.

Feng Yang smiled—a heartfelt smile. He realized that they were all prepared to face the inevitable fate. "I understand now. I won't let any of you die."

Yet, despite his smile, the tension in his heart remained. Feng Yang knew they were facing something far greater than expected. However, the Eternal Phoenix Army was ready to fight alongside him until their last breath.

Suddenly, Feng Yang deactivated the teleportation array and spoke in a commanding voice, "After this, I think I'll sleep for a hundred thousand years."

With those words, an immense wave of power surged from Feng Yang's body. He pulled out his Phoenix Scythe of Death, his Immortal Emperor weapon, from his spirit ring, which had now returned to functionality. It gleamed with a terrifying light, and the aura emanating from the weapon was filled with death and awe, causing those nearby to feel a paralyzing fear.

Feng Yang stood resolutely in the center of the battlefield. His eyes were filled with determination, and the smile from earlier faded. Amidst the Eternal Phoenix Army standing beside him, the winds began to howl, signaling the approach of something colossal.

"I'll show you all, even though I'm old, I'm still top-quality!" he shouted defiantly.

Feng Yang channeled all his energy into the Phoenix Scythe of Death. The energy radiating from him caused the ground to tremble, the earth cracking in straight lines. The pressure from his unleashed power shattered the ground beneath him. Ancient trees, which had stood firm for centuries, were uprooted and blown away by the force of his power.

The sky darkened as thick clouds gathered, and the weather shifted violently. Everyone across the Immortal Cloud Continent could feel it. The power that Feng Yang unleashed did not stop at the battlefield; it spread across the entire Tianyuan world. The overwhelming pressure stunned Immortal Emperors everywhere.

"Is that... the power of Emperor Feng Yang?" a distant voice exclaimed.

Across Tianyuan, those with enough spiritual power felt this wave of energy and were filled with dread. Even those far away could sense the immense power of Feng Yang.

"Father..." came Feng Yi's voice from the Eternal Immortal Continent.

But before Feng Yang could act, the void tore open once again, and a Void Blade shot toward him at incredible speed. Feng Yang sensed the danger, but before he could react, the Void Blade was already upon him.

In that moment, Yong Xuan threw herself in front of him, taking the blow. The Void Blade pierced her body without mercy. She trembled with pain, gripping the blade tightly, her gaze unwavering, showing no fear. She was determined to protect Feng Yang until the end and immediately took out a pill to heal herself.

Seeing her rush to his defense, Feng Yang smiled. "I'll treat you to the finest wine later..." he said, gathering all his energy into his scythe before swinging the Phoenix Scythe of Death with all his might. The immense power from the scythe transformed into a massive Phoenix that soared into the sky, colliding with the falling meteors that threatened to destroy everything. The meteors exploded violently, and the shockwaves rippled across Tianyuan, disintegrating the meteors one by one.

But that was Feng Yang's final effort. His body collapsed to the ground, drained of energy. Yong Xuan, still impaled by the Void Blade, also fell to the ground.

Jiang Yun stepped out from the void, moving slowly and deliberately. His cold gaze fixated on Feng Yang and Yong Xuan, both weakened. He summoned another Void Blade, intending to kill them both immediately.

But before the blade could strike, several Immortal Emperors from the Immortal Phoenix Empire rushed in to block the attack. A massive energy shield was formed to protect against Jiang Yun's blade, and some of the Emperors launched their own attacks against him. Swords, daggers, and spiritual power rained down on Jiang Yun without mercy.

However, none of the attacks affected Jiang Yun in the slightest. His body remained encased in ice, and he smiled faintly, not the least bit angered. He spoke calmly, yet with an underlying menace, "You wish to protect them? I hope you succeed..."

Jiang Yun's words weren't directed at the Immortal Emperors shielding Feng Yang and Yong Xuan but at something unseen in the void. Everyone on the battlefield felt a terrifying power rising from Jiang Yun.

Suddenly, the remaining members of the Immortal Phoenix Empire felt a surge within themselves. Their spiritual power increased exponentially, far beyond what they had ever experienced. Amidst the confusion, one of the Immortal Emperors, brimming with immense power, quickly rushed to carry away Yong Xuan and Feng Yang before disappearing into the void.

Jiang Yun cut through the Eternal Phoenix Army at blinding speed, leaving frozen, lifeless bodies in his wake. He summoned his Void Blade, mercilessly cutting down anyone who dared to block his path. As the Immortal Emperors fell, their screams filled the air, but Jiang Yun remained cold and indifferent. The slaughter of Immortal Emperors had become routine for him, their bodies scattered across the ground by the unstoppable Void Blade.

After annihilating the remaining Immortal Emperors, Jiang Yun surged forward at high speed, pursuing the man carrying Yong Xuan and Feng Yang. He had no intention of letting them escape. However, before he could reach them, the remaining soldiers of the Eternal Phoenix Army, empowered by some newfound force, blocked his way. Each soldier gripped their spears tightly, their eyes filled with determination to stop Jiang Yun, fully aware their fate would likely be the same as the Immortal Emperors who had fallen before them.

But their bravery and resolve could not stop Jiang Yun. His Void Blade slashed through their ranks mercilessly. The soldiers' bodies fell to the ground, torn apart like leaves scattered by the wind.

Some survivors tried to regroup, forming a large attack formation. The Phoenix Flame Formation appeared in the sky, and a massive Phoenix of fire launched itself toward Jiang Yun in a desperate attempt to stop him.

Jiang Yun merely raised his hand, releasing the Star-Destroying Finger technique. The immense power collided with the Phoenix Flame Formation, and with a deafening explosion, the formation shattered in an instant, its remnants dissipating into the air. All that remained were the bodies of soldiers who had perished swiftly.

Jiang Yun shot toward his target like lightning, unstoppable in his pursuit of Yong Xuan and Feng Yang. He was intent on killing them both in a single strike.

But suddenly, a deafening explosion rocked the entire Immortal Cloud Continent. Thick smoke blanketed the area following a massive attack from the Eternal Phoenix Army and Feng Yi's secret unit, which had never been seen before. The smoke and debris filled the air, and members of the Immortal Phoenix Empire began to breathe easier, allowing themselves small smiles, thinking that the immense attack might have finally killed Jiang Yun.

However, their hope was quickly shattered as Jiang Yun emerged from the smoke. Though half of his body had been destroyed, the frozen portions of his body slowly regenerated, horrifyingly. His cold gaze fixed on the Eternal Phoenix Army, a force that had stood strong throughout the battle. Now, for the first time, fear began to creep into their hearts.

"This is impossible..." one of the generals muttered, his voice trembling.

The Eternal Phoenix Army, once confident in their strength and the prowess of Feng Yi's secret unit filled with numerous Immortal Emperors, was now overwhelmed by fear. As Jiang Yun advanced, they attempted to retreat, but before they could move, their bodies froze instantly. None could escape their fate. Their corpses turned to solid ice, crashing to the ground, the sound of shattering ice echoing through the battlefield.

Jiang Yun didn't waste time glancing at those he had frozen. He continued forward, his Void Blade raised, ready to strike down the man carrying Feng Yang and Yong Xuan.

But just as the blade was about to fall, a powerful explosion tore through Jiang Yun's body, and the ground beneath him erupted with immense force. Rocks and debris scattered everywhere. Yet the attack did not end there. The powers of the Law of the Sword, the Law of Gold, the Law of Fire, and countless others came crashing down upon Jiang Yun in a relentless barrage, giving him no moment to breathe or counter.

Explosions rang out across the Tianyuan world, with cracks forming in the earth from the overwhelming force of the attacks. Darkness covered the sky as smoke and dust filled the air, obscuring the battlefield and leaving only one question in everyone's minds: Was Jiang Yun dead or not?