Chapter 1247: Don’t Kill Palace Master Zhenwu! |
TL: Etude
Boom!!! Dao Ancestor Black Tortoise clashed with Dao Ancestor Flame Rift. Their strengths were nearly equal, making it impossible to determine a victor in a short time.
Soon, the Heavenly Emperor Palace learned that Dao Ancestor Black Tortoise had been intercepted. Immediately, they dispatched a second Half-Step Domain Ancestor at the All-Things Realm—Palace Master Sky Vault! However, Palace Master Sky Vault was also intercepted midway. The one who intervened was Dao Ancestor Half Moon from Blackwind Mountain, also a Half-Step Domain Ancestor at the All-Things Realm.
The emergence of several Half-Step Domain Ancestors at the All-Things Realm caused a great uproar.
Many Dao Ancestors only now realized that the Profound Void Archaic Realm harbored so many Half-Step Domain Ancestors at the All-Things Realm, far stronger than Palace Master Golden Crow. One by one, they were deeply shocked.
Yet, none dared to intervene in such a grand battle; they could only secretly observe.
This was a confrontation between the Heavenly Emperor Palace and Blackwind Mountain. The outcome was hard to predict.
…
Inside the Heavenly Emperor Palace.
“I understand,” Dragon Shadow said softly.
He immediately stepped out of the Heavenly Emperor Palace, heading to the Forbidden Void Realm to rescue Palace Master Azure Dragon and the others.
“Palace Master Dragon Shadow, let’s have a little chat.” A Half-Step Domain Ancestor blocked his path.
“Scram!” Dragon Shadow growled coldly. Transforming into a Forbidden Dragon, he unleashed terrifyingly destructive power and lunged at his opponent.
If it were an ordinary Half-Step Domain Ancestor, they would have been instantly annihilated by this Forbidden Dao Technique, reduced to nothingness. Even a Half-Step Domain Ancestor at the All-Things Realm would struggle to withstand this strike.
However, the opponent calmly executed a defensive Forbidden Dao Technique, forming a shield of light to block Dragon Shadow.
Boom! With a deafening collision, Palace Master Dragon Shadow was sent flying backward, while the Half-Step Domain Ancestor remained utterly unshaken, as if untouched by the impact.
“You’re a Half-Step Domain Ancestor at the Unity Realm! Who are you?” Palace Master Dragon Shadow’s expression shifted dramatically.
He had long suspected that Blackwind Mountain harbored a Half-Step Domain Ancestor at the Unity Realm but had never confirmed it—until now.
“As a formal introduction, I am the Mountain Master of Blackwind Mountain!” the man said.
“The Mountain Master of Blackwind Mountain! I always thought the Mountain Master was a mere legend. I never imagined you truly existed! You’ve hidden yourself well—so well that even Domain Ancestor Vast Sea was unaware of your existence!” Palace Master Dragon Shadow retorted coldly.
He was curious about how the Mountain Master of Blackwind Mountain had concealed such strength. After all, the Vast Sea Domain was once under the control of Domain Ancestor Vast Sea, who could probe every corner. Yet he had failed to locate Blackwind Mountain’s headquarters. It was truly perplexing.
“The Vast Sea Domain wasn’t created by Domain Ancestor Vast Sea. He merely inherited it. Strictly speaking, he is only half a Realm Master. Therefore, there are places he could not uncover. For us at Blackwind Mountain, hiding was never difficult,” the Mountain Master explained.
Palace Master Dragon Shadow knew his strength was inferior to that of the Mountain Master. Breaking through would be difficult.
“Mountain Master, this time, the Heavenly Emperor Palace is at fault. However, we’ve already lost a Palace Master. Let’s call it even. I’ll retrieve Palace Master Azure Dragon and the others, and you can take Dao Ancestor of Ten Thousand Laws. That way, we both come out ahead,” Palace Master Dragon Shadow proposed.
“I’m afraid I cannot agree,” the Mountain Master replied. “Your Heavenly Emperor Palace recklessly ambushed our Invincible Dao Ancestor. That Invincible Dao Ancestor is facing your five Half-Step Domain Ancestors, which can’t be considered bullying you. On the contrary, it is your Heavenly Emperor Palace bullying Blackwind Mountain. We didn’t even complain—so what right do you have to ask for a settlement?”
“Mountain Master, are you truly seeking war? The Heavenly Emperor Palace is, after all, a legendary force. If we use the trump cards left behind by Domain Ancestor Vast Sea, wiping out Blackwind Mountain wouldn’t be difficult!” Palace Master Dragon Shadow threatened.
“Hahaha, wiping out Blackwind Mountain? Even Domain Ancestor Vast Sea didn’t dare attempt such a thing. What makes you think you can?” The Mountain Master laughed coldly.
Palace Master Dragon Shadow was seething. Mountain Master Wind Mountain completely disregarded the Heavenly Emperor Palace, rendering even threats ineffective.
…
Elsewhere.
Ye Tian was still battling against Palace Master Azure Dragon, Palace Master Zhenwu, Palace Master Vermillion Bird, and Palace Master Starry Sky.
Palace Master Starry Sky, already gravely injured and on the brink of death, attempted to escape but failed. Ye Tian’s repeated strikes pierced through his body.
Ultimately, Palace Master Starry Sky was pinned in the void by a perfected-level Dark Limit Dao Spear and fell completely, meeting his demise.
With the fall of Palace Master Starry Sky, Palace Master Azure Dragon, Zhenwu, and Vermillion Bird found themselves utterly outmatched.
This time, Ye Tian targeted Palace Master Zhenwu specifically. Azure Dragon’s strength made him a challenging kill, and Vermillion Bird’s rapid recovery and formidable survival abilities made her equally troublesome. Only Zhenwu was the easiest to eliminate.
With a splurt, Palace Master Zhenwu’s body was pierced, leaving him critically injured.
Another blow sent Palace Master Zhenwu flying, his entire body cracking apart. He was left in an extremely severe state of injury.
As Ye Tian prepared to launch another attack to finish off Palace Master Zhenwu, a voice rang in his soul.
“Brother Ye, don’t kill Palace Master Zhenwu!”
Hearing this voice, Ye Tian immediately recognized the speaker—it was none other than Ouyang Jiu’er.
He quickly understood her intent.
From then on, Ye Tian began attacking Palace Master Vermillion Bird and occasionally Palace Master Zhenwu, but deliberately refrained from killing the latter.
Meanwhile,
Ye Tian sent a message to the Half-Step Domain Ancestors of Blackwind Mountain, suggesting they negotiate with the Heavenly Emperor Palace. He proposed extracting some benefits in exchange for sparing the Palace Masters.
“Palace Master Dragon Shadow, your Heavenly Emperor Palace still has three Palace Masters in the Forbidden Void Realm. We at Blackwind Mountain don’t want to kill too many of your Half-Step Domain Ancestors either. How about this—you pay a price, and I’ll stop the Dao Ancestor of Ten Thousand Laws. What do you think?” Mountain Master Wind Mountain proposed.
“That works,” Palace Master Dragon Shadow agreed.
He knew the perilous situation of Palace Master Azure Dragon and the others. Refusing would likely result in the fall of yet another Palace Master.
“Thirty scales of the Darkwing Roc Eagle, ten portions of its blood, thirty bones, and ten forbidden supreme treasures. What do you think?” Mountain Master Wind Mountain suggested.
“That’s robbery!” Palace Master Dragon Shadow fumed.
“This is hardly robbery. Your Heavenly Emperor Palace reaped plenty of rewards before. This compensation shouldn’t be too much to ask. If our Blackwind Mountain had gone all out back then, your Heavenly Emperor Palace wouldn’t have gained a single advantage. And now you’re reluctant to give up such a small amount,” Mountain Master Wind Mountain said with a smirk.
Though Palace Master Dragon Shadow hadn’t participated in those past events, he knew Mountain Master Wind Mountain spoke the truth. Had the Mountain Master intervened earlier, the Heavenly Emperor Palace wouldn’t have stood a chance.
“Fine. I agree,” Dragon Shadow said through gritted teeth.
He immediately handed over the treasures to Mountain Master Wind Mountain.
Mountain Master Wind Mountain then instructed the other Half-Step Domain Ancestors to notify Ye Tian, telling him to stand down.
“Hahaha! Palace Master Azure Dragon, I’ll let you off this time. But if you attack me again, you won’t be so lucky next time!” Ye Tian laughed.
He immediately vanished into the void, leaving no trace.
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