Chapter 1663 - 1659: Wishful Calculation
"Seeking death!" Che Qingtian roared in fury, using both hands to execute Chiyou’s God’s Power, clashing directly against the oncoming battle axe and battle hammer.
In the following moments, a black and a purple shadow tangled in combat, fighting from inside the great hall to the outside, exploding with a series of metallic clashes, seemingly evenly matched.
After an indeterminate amount of time, accompanied by a thunderous boom, both figures were repelled backwards; the Destruction Mingwang immediately steadied himself, but Che Qingtian was sent reeling back more than a dozen steps, his hands-formed Chiyou’s Demonic Claws shattered significantly.
Although Che Qingtian’s strength had surged after his demonization, nearly reaching the peak of the Taiyi Stage, he was nevertheless a being of flesh and blood, without a suitable Demonic Treasure in hand. Going head-to-head against the Destruction Mingwang, adorned in Half-Step Heavenly Venerate Armor, he was still at a disadvantage.
The Enlightened Heavenly Beast, Shadow War Leopard, and Profound Fire Divine Steed had by now also arrived outside the main hall and were startled by the scene before them.
However, while it was a mix of shock and joy for the Enlightened Heavenly Beast, it was a combination of shock and terror for the Shadow War Leopard and the Profound Fire Divine Steed.
"Whether it’s Shen Luo or Che Qingtian, neither are adversaries we can contend with. The treasures of the Tianyan Palace simply cannot fall into our hands. Let’s take the opportunity to leave while they haven’t decided a victor!" The Shadow War Leopard communicated telepathically to the Profound Fire Divine Steed, its eyes flickering.
"Our Elemental Spirit Markings are within that tower, we simply cannot leave the Tianyan Palace. No matter where we flee to, we’d have to obediently return at the call of the Tower of Tianyan; what purpose would fleeing serve now?" responded the Profound Fire Divine Steed with a bitter smile.
"Don’t worry about that; a few years ago when that lad with the family name Shen and Che Qingtian were transported here, an anomaly occurred in the Tianyan Palace. A special space appeared at the First Layer that seems to be connected to the outside world. If we hide there, should anyone come pursuing us with the Tower of Tianyan, we’ll abandon our Elemental Spirit Markings. Even if our cultivation levels plummet, we must escape this place!" urged the Shadow War Leopard in a grave tone.
"Such a place exists? That’s great, let’s head there immediately!" the Profound Fire Divine Steed said, overjoyed.