Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

In Yang Xiao's Sea of Consciousness.

One scene, two scenes, three scenes…

Dozens, even hundreds of images, all popped up at once after he infused the True Greater Yang Fire and activated his Thousand Mechanism Eye.

Different settings.

Different people.

But they all had one thing in common: situations of being surrounded and killed.

No matter where he went, no matter which direction he chose, Yang Xiao would face such a crisis.

'Seventy-eight squads. Each one has at least two cultivators at the Peak of Dao Tier, equivalent to two Ye Xuanfengs. It seems they've gathered the peak power of the entire Eastern Domain just to deal with me.'

With just a single glance, Yang Xiao understood the situation he was facing.

A single Ye Xuanfeng had forced him to use every trick up his sleeve.

He had consumed more than half of the Original Poison Gas from his Ten Thousand Poison Source Pearl just to barely win that fight.

Now, every squad had two cultivators at the Peak of Dao Tier, and there were a full seventy-eight squads.

This was an absolute death trap.

What should he do?

'I've broken through to the Green Flame First Revolution, and the Essence and Qi Refinement has elevated my Spiritual Level to High-level Void Observation. Although I've only just entered this level, if the Bloodthirsty Sword could advance further and reach the Ultimate Grade Treasure Weapon tier, I might be able to fight a Peak of Dao Tier powerhouse head-on.'

A glint flashed in Yang Xiao's eyes.

But it quickly dimmed.

He had broken through to the Green Flame Realm and his strength had increased considerably, but his true combat power was, at most, equivalent to the Great Divine Power Third Peak.

And that was while heavily relying on the Bloodthirsty Sword and the Golden Roc True Body.

Without these two, Yang Xiao's actual combat prowess was only at the Small Divine Power Sixth or Seventh Layer.

Only by using the speed of the Golden Roc True Body, the boost from the Heart of Time, and the lethality of the Bloodthirsty Sword could Yang Xiao contend with experts of the Great Divine Power Realm.

But even if he used all his means, if he encountered a situation like when he killed Ye Changsheng, he could only use the Celestial Moon technique to unleash a strike at the Peak of Great Divine Power Fifth Layer.

It was twice as strong as before, but the improvement was still limited.

It was extremely restrictive.

Facing a Peak of Dao Tier powerhouse head-on was simply impossible.

As for advancing the Bloodthirsty Sword further...

That would indeed boost his strength significantly.

But achieving it was nearly impossible.

If Yang Xiao were to kill the people hunting him instead of some Low Tier Immortal Cultivators...

...he would have to wipe out at least half of the pursuing squads to have a chance of breaking his Bloodthirsty Sword through to the Ultimate Grade Treasure Weapon level.

That was clearly too difficult.

'I can only think of another way.'

Yang Xiao fell into deep thought.

But there wasn't the slightest hint of fear on his face.

Because even if he couldn't win, with the Golden Roc True Body and the Heart of Time, as long as a Void Immortal Realm expert didn't intervene, he could still escape.

It's just that such an outcome was obviously not what he wanted.

"Lord Xiao, you broke through?"

In contrast to Yang Xiao's worries, Yue Lingxi's face was full of joy.

Because Yang Xiao's strength had increased again.

Before, although the strength he displayed relied heavily on external items, it was already comparable to the Great Divine Power Realm First Layer. With his various methods, he could even slay a powerhouse at the Peak of Daoist Tier Five.

Now that he had ascended a Great Realm, his strength would surely grow.

Even if it wasn't by much.

Even if it was just equivalent to the Second Level of Great Divine Power Realm.

That was still delightful.

After all, judging from his aura, Yang Xiao's current cultivation was only at the True Realm Second Stage Peak. He was still at the Mortal level, or what one might call the Pseudo Divine Power Realm.

To be able to kill enemies two Great Realms above his cultivation level, he was definitely a Saint Son Level figure.

And one of the best among the Saint Sons, at that.

'Back then, when I used all my techniques, I was probably about the same.'

'As long as Lord Xiao's cultivation level rises, his strength will definitely become even greater.'

Yue Lingxi thought joyfully.

"Yes, but things are about to get a little troublesome."

Yang Xiao showed no sign of joy.

Nor did he hide anything from Yue Lingxi.

Instead, he laid out everything he knew.

He only omitted any mention of the Thousand Mechanism Eye.

Instantly, Yue Lingxi's expression also changed slightly.

"You're saying we're going to be hunted by over a hundred Immortal Cultivators at the Peak of Dao Tier?"

"Correct. And I estimate there's a Void Immortal Realm expert behind them. Otherwise, it's impossible that over a hundred Peak of Dao Tier Immortal Cultivators would mobilize together just to deal with me."

Speaking of which, Yang Xiao couldn't help but think of the so-called Lord of Immortal Dao that Xuan Tianzhan had summoned back at the Northern Wilderness Sword Mansion.

That being, it seemed, was in the Void Immortal Realm.

And definitely not an ordinary Void Immortal.

"This is indeed troublesome. I have some life-saving measures, but to make my trial more difficult, my Master didn't give me many. Most are defensive, like the Protective Talisman I gave you... If it really comes down to it, I'm afraid we only have one option: to force our way through."

Yue Lingxi's expression suddenly turned serious as she spoke.

"You mean, use the power of the Protective Talismans to brute-force our way into the Profound Sun Secret Realm?"

Yang Xiao frowned slightly.

"Correct. With your speed, I think if we prepare enough Protective Talismans, we should be able to break in. As long as we get within ten li of the Profound Sun Secret Realm, we can activate the Profound Sun Order to enter. At that time, the Seal on my body will be completely undone. If these guys dare to follow us in, they will die without a doubt."

As soon as Yue Lingxi said this, Yang Xiao's eyes lit up.

If Yue Lingxi's Seal could really be undone...

Judging from her tone, her strength was definitely not low. She should at least be in the Demigod Realm. With her various abilities, it wouldn't be too difficult to kill a Void Immortal.

This was indeed a viable path.

And just as the two were discussing their strategy,

Ye Dongge, who was leading them toward the Profound Sun Secret Realm, also had a slight change in expression.

His figure came to a halt.

He stared at the empty space before him.

He said coldly, "Who's there? Show yourselves!"

"As expected of Senior Brother Dongge."

As the voice fell, the void began to vibrate.

A dozen or so figures with tyrannical auras appeared. In a flash, they surrounded him.

"Ye Tieyi? What is the meaning of this?"

Ye Dongge's expression turned cold as he addressed the young man leading the group.

This young man, dressed in a green robe with dark skin, had a heroic and imposing air. He was Ye Tieyi, a cultivator at the Peak of Daoist Tier Six, and the only True Disciple in the Profound Celestial Sect who could contend with Ye Dongge.

And this man had another identity.

He was the Direct Disciple of the Profound Celestial Sect's Sect Leader, Ye Xuantian, and also his most favored disciple.

Within the Sect, he often used this status to hold sway over Ye Dongge.

In addition, he was several decades younger than Ye Dongge and was hailed as the number one genius of the Profound Celestial Sect's younger generation.

He and Ye Dongge did not get along at all.

Now, surrounded here, Ye Dongge's expression was naturally unsightly.

"Senior Brother Dongge, don't misunderstand. The Sect Leader has some matters he needs you to return and clarify. Huh... Senior Brother has already reached Daoist Tier Seven? Elder Qing, it looks like we'll have to trouble you this time."

As Ye Tieyi's voice fell,

an old man wearing the dark green robes of an elder, whose aura had reached the Peak of Daoist Eighth Tier, stepped forward.

Seeing this person, Ye Dongge's expression changed.

He wasn't afraid of Ye Tieyi. Even with the other True Disciples behind him, he felt no fear.

But this old fellow...

...he couldn't help but be afraid of him.

This was Elder Qing, the head of the Law Enforcement Hall. His cultivation was second only to his own master, the Sect Leader, and the two Supreme Elders.

Moreover, he was vicious and merciless in his actions, someone Ye Dongge could absolutely not handle.

'Once I fall into this old bastard's hands, he'll definitely use the opportunity to seize my soul. I'll be completely finished then. No, I have to escape!'

Just as he was thinking about how to get away,

Yang Xiao's voice suddenly echoed in Ye Dongge's mind.