mtl008 Chapter 2497
Chapter 2497
Within the void, azure mist swirled in the air as the army of cultivators slowly regrouped and retreated in an orderly fashion towards Boundless City, following established procedures.
The cheers gradually subsided, replaced by the sound of synchronized footsteps and the shimmering light of the array's base, solemn and orderly.
The army's retreat followed a complete set of procedures, with the most important element being the strongest fighting force positioned at the rear to prevent a counterattack from the strange race.
The white-haired demon god, the divine king's avatar, the six-armed demon god... the most dazzling combined forces in this battle were all left behind in the rear, their bodies protected by spiritual light, their imposing aura intimidating the strange formation in front.
Coincidentally, these eye-catching "showcases" were almost all Chen Xuan's Daoist partners, junior brothers and sisters. Each of them possessed astonishing combat power and dazzling style, complementing Chen Xuan and becoming the most eye-catching sight in this battle.
There were far too many powerful figures paying attention to Chen Xuan during this battle.
At such a young age, possessing such extraordinary combat power and terrifying talent has already tempted many reclusive masters to take him as a disciple.
Among them were immortal emperors who had lived in seclusion for countless ages, rulers who governed a region, some who came in their true form by tearing through the void, and others who sent a wisp of their avatars to descend. Terrifying fluctuations of the universe quietly spread, all converging towards the direction of Boundless City.
This scene was something the Supreme Bright Moon had already foreseen.
Therefore, he gave an order in advance, instructing his disciples, led by Senior Sister Jiuyue, to personally go to Wujiang City to meet Chen Xuan and the others, so as to prevent other powerful figures from getting there first and to ensure their safety.
Meanwhile, deep within the Daojun Emperor's Pass, a simple thatched hut was hidden in a void rift, shrouded in eerie black energy, making it extremely secretive.
Inside the room, the black-robed Immortal Emperor, Wuyou, sat upright. When the aged yet authoritative command echoed in his mind, he abruptly opened his eyes, his gaze blazing with fury, yet he dared not disobey in the slightest, and replied in a deep voice:
"Rest assured, Your Majesty, I will eliminate Chen Xuan without fail!"
"You've raised an army for a thousand days to use it in one, yet you've disappointed me greatly this time." The aged voice boomed like thunder in Jie Wuyou's mind, carrying undeniable anger and rebuke.
"Such a grave dereliction of duty has directly led to the loss of over ten million cultivators for my strange race, shaking our foundation. Do you know your crime?"
"Your Majesty, please understand!" Jie Wuyou's heart skipped a beat. He dared not take the blame and quickly tried to explain.
"This Heartless Holy Land, and even Chen Xuan and the others, have never appeared within the first or second lines of defense in tens of thousands of years. This is the first time they have entered the defense line, and I had no way of noticing it!"
His tone was urgent, and his words were earnest:
"Moreover, the strongest forces in the Flame Dragon Realm on the surface are only the two holy lands of Immortal Ancient and Supreme. I have carefully investigated and researched for a long time and found that the foundation of these two holy lands is mediocre. However, I never expected that such a heaven-defying genius as Chen Xuan would be born in the other eight domains, which has disrupted all my plans!"
"Hmph, dereliction of duty is dereliction of duty. No need for further explanation or justification!" The aged voice remained icy, filled with impatience. "Before the great battle between Immortal Kings, Dao Lords, and Emperors begins, I do not wish for this child to remain alive. If he makes another mistake, you will commit suicide to atone for your sins!"
Upon hearing this, Jie Wuyou immediately knelt on one knee, head bowed, and with a respectful yet resolute tone, solemnly promised:
"Rest assured, Your Majesty! Chen Xuan's faction consists of mere Celestial Immortals and Celestial Gods. Even if they bring with them an army of 108,000, they are nothing but ants in my eyes. I can easily annihilate them. I would never dare to make the slightest mistake!"
"Be careful and do not reveal your identity." The old voice warned, "If you are accidentally exposed, just pass through the seal rift of the Dao Lord Emperor's Pass and enter the strange universe. When that time comes, someone will naturally guide you."
Upon hearing this, Jie Wuyou was overjoyed, a gleam of ecstasy flashing in his eyes. He immediately kowtowed and agreed.
"Thank you for your kindness, Holy Venerable! I will resolve this matter perfectly—not only will Chen Xuan die, but all the commanders of the Eight Domains who slaughtered and distinguished themselves in the Void Realm today will also die, without exception!"