Chapter 297: Shaking Heaven and Earth, Making Ghosts and Gods Weep
The Seven Great Venerables were completely tied down by the three Soul Slaves. Seizing the opportunity, Long Ao attacked with vicious ruthlessness.
The battle had reached its most intense stage. Neither side dared to be the slightest bit careless, as everyone knew that a single misstep would lead to a point of no return.
The final blow.
The three Soul Slaves had already forced the Seven Great Venerables into a steady retreat. Long Ao knew this was a golden opportunity, one he absolutely could not miss.
For that very reason, Long Ao chose to launch an all-out strike—the so-called final blow.
He simultaneously unleashed the first four seals of the Destruction Seal Technique: the Soul-Sealing Seal, the Nether Burning Seal, the Heaven-Burying Seal, and the Doomsday Seal. But that wasn't all; Long Ao also launched a Soul Attack.
This time, Long Ao did not choose to split his attack seven ways. 'He knew very well that if he split his soul, it wouldn't be able to cause the slightest harm to the Seven Great Venerables.'
So, Long Ao chose to defeat them one by one. He focused his entire Soul Attack on Cao Chong. Just as Long Ao had declared, Cao Chong was next.
A Martial Artist must keep their word, especially now.
Cao Chong was fighting the three Soul Slaves with all his might while also having to watch out for Long Ao's attacks. Caught off guard, his soul was successfully infiltrated. A piercing scream rang out. Cao Chong's body began to sway, looking as if he might collapse at any moment.
This time, Long Ao didn't choose to strike with his fists. Instead, he prepared to use the Blood-Drinking Mad Saber.
The remaining six Venerables knew that Cao Chong's life hung in the balance, but they were powerless to help.
At this moment, the six remaining Venerables were completely tied down by the three Soul Slaves. They couldn't break free, let alone go save Cao Chong.
It was laughable, really. Three Venerable-level Soul Slaves should have been no match for six Venerables. But the three Soul Slaves possessed an Undying Body. Since they weren't afraid of being hit, their strategy was simple: tie up the enemy and infuriate them to no end.
Blood-Drinking Mad Saber. Long Ao focused all his power into the blade. The Blood-Drinking Eight Techniques were instantly layered one on top of the other.
Furthermore, to ensure a swift and decisive victory with a single, unerring strike, Long Ao not only used the Blood-Drinking Eight Techniques but also fused Heaven and Earth's Momentum into the Blade Aura and even used the Godslaying Mirror to alter the flow of time.
Time Reversal: three seconds.
Under the Soul Attack, Cao Chong was becoming frantic. Without daring to hesitate for even a moment, he resisted the force eroding his soul with all his might.
But at that very moment, Long Ao moved. Pushing off with his right foot, he launched himself into the air, gripping the Blood-Drinking Mad Saber with both hands. His cold eyes were fixed on his opponent as he swung the saber down.
It was a slash that appeared weak, but in reality, it contained immeasurable power. It was the strongest attack Long Ao could currently muster.
His strongest strike, the Heaven-Shocking Blade Aura.
Watching Long Ao unleash the Heaven-Shocking Blade Aura, everyone was stunned. This strike had already reached the level of a Venerable Peak, even touching upon the power of a Supreme Venerable. If a Supreme Venerable were careless, they too could likely be slain by this attack.
"Long Ao, how dare you!"
Seeing that Long Ao was about to kill Cao Chong, Guan Feng completely panicked. Cao Chong was the head of the Blood Sea Sect's ten Venerables. The Blood Sea Sect had already lost three Venerables; if Cao Chong were to fall as well, the sect's losses would be catastrophic.
A terrifying Supreme Venerable's aura erupted, pressing down fiercely upon the training grounds.
Just as Guan Feng was about to rush forward, Ghost King Ao Tian suddenly made a move and intercepted him.
"Ao Tian, what is the meaning of this?"
Seeing Ao Tian block him, Guan Feng's expression became exceedingly grim. However, Guan Feng was extremely wary of Ao Tian's power. Before this, Ao Tian had always been feigning his strength, but in reality, he had already broken through to the Supreme Venerable Peak. He was just one step away from reaching the Earth Venerable Realm.
Within the Eight Realms of Void, the gap between each Realm was immense.
"Guan Feng, have you no shame? Ten Venerables from the Blood Sea Sect ganging up on Long Ao was already shameless enough. Now you actually plan to intervene? I didn't want to despise you, but your actions are utterly disgusting."
Ao Tian's words immediately sparked a buzz of discussion, most of it consisting of contempt and ridicule for the Blood Sea Sect.
Guan Feng clenched his fists tightly. He had been full of confidence, but he never imagined things would develop to this point. In just a few short minutes, Long Ao had already slain three Venerables, and now he was about to kill Cao Chong.
Guan Feng was no fool. He certainly knew that with the Blood Sea Sect's current power, it could not afford to lose any more Venerables. Every Venerable lost was one less chance for the Blood Sea Sect to dominate the Celestial State.
'We really can't lose any more Venerables.'
"Ao Tian, get out of my way, or I'll have no choice but to kill you!"
"HAHAHA! Just you?"
Ao Tian was brimming with confidence. As a Supreme Venerable Peak, he was unbeatable among Supreme Venerables. Unless he encountered an Earth Venerable, who could possibly be his match?
'Just Guan Feng alone?'
"Ao Tian, don't forget, this is still the Blood Sea Sect. If the three of us join forces, do you really think you could leave this place alive?"
The Blood Sea Sect had three great Supreme Venerables.
'If the three great Supreme Venerables joined forces,' Ao Tian thought to himself, 'I would be no match for them.'
But Ao Tian showed not the slightest hint of fear. He sneered and said, "Guan Feng, don't try to threaten me with your other two Supreme Venerables. The three of you alone couldn't possibly kill me quickly. And if the two Supreme Venerables from my Ghost King Sect arrive, it's anyone's guess who will win or lose."
Upon hearing this, Guan Feng hesitated.
He had to consider that among the Six Great Sects, the Blood Sea Sect and the Ghost King Sect were the strongest. However, the other Four Great Sects were not weak either, and each had their own Supreme Venerable. If the Blood Sea Sect and the Ghost King Sect were to cripple each other, wouldn't that just be a free gift to the other Four Great Sects?
"Ao Tian, you will pay the price for what you've done today."
"I'll be ready whenever you are."
Seeing the Ghost King suddenly intervene to stop Guan Feng, both Dugu Bai and Xia Army were delighted. 'Spreading the news was the right decision after all.' Long Ao's talent and strength had clearly impressed Ao Tian. They believed it would now be more than enough for Long Ao to save his own life.
Dugu Bai and Xia Army both heaved a long sigh of relief.
In the end, Guan Feng was still wary and had no choice but to retreat, though the sinister look on his face was plain for all to see.
No one was paying any attention to the confrontation between Guan Feng and Ao Tian. All eyes were on Long Ao and Cao Chong, because Long Ao's strike was truly earth-shattering.
The Heaven-Shocking Blade Aura arced down like a bolt of Thunder Tribulation, striking fiercely toward Cao Chong.
Sensing the Blade Aura, Cao Chong was astounded. Just as he was about to dodge, he was shocked to discover that his body had been locked in place by the attack. He couldn't even budge.
"I can't accept this!"
Cao Chong's voice boomed, but the Heaven-Shocking Blade Aura had already descended, cleaving him in two. Perhaps the Blade Aura was simply too powerful; not only his body but even his soul was devoured by it. He was utterly annihilated. The strike shocked all who witnessed it—it was truly unrivaled.
(PS: I accidentally fell asleep, so frustrating. Here's the sixth chapter for today. I'm going to grab a bite to eat and keep writing. The remaining four chapters will be released soon. Please give Xiaojiu lots of your support!)
