I'm so frustrated I could curse. This is what I get for being so bored I went looking for trouble. I only wanted to use the Elysian Nether Earth to resurrect the Azure Dragon Venerable and see how strong he was. I never expected to play with fire and get burned. The Azure Dragon Venerable has actually become powerful enough to break free from the Elysian Nether Earth's control!

But what was done was done. Regret was useless. There was no choice but to fight! Besides, Luo Xiu also wanted to take this opportunity to test just how strong he really was.

His gaze calmly fell upon the two figures before him as his body suddenly emitted a terrifying heatwave. Without holding back or feeling out his opponent, he immediately unleashed the Primordial Yellow Springs Dance!

"You want to kill me for my Emperor's Blood? You don't have the skill, but you certainly have the ambition."

In an instant, the ground beneath his feet turned into rolling magma. An aura, ancient and desolate, instantly enveloped the entire Gluttonous Palace.

The Azure Dragon Venerable's expression grew tense. "So, these are Divine Skills from the primordial era. No wonder he's so confident.

"Taotie, you'd better warn your inheritor to be careful. In fact, tell him to stay far away.

"This kid's strength is probably close to that of an Ancient God in its youth."

As he spoke, Dragon Qi surged from his body, unleashing fierce bolts of lightning. In an instant, the thunder condensed in his hand, forming a War Sword of pure electricity. He stared at Luo Xiu, his gaze suddenly hardening. "Come, fight!"

At the same time, Luo Xiu reached into the Void and grabbed. A stream of magma coalesced into a sword in his hand.

The next moment, both figures transformed into streaks of light, hurtling toward one another with world-shaking power.

BOOM!

The magma longsword clashed with the Thunder War Sword, and the very color of the sky and earth seemed to change. Formless power radiated in all directions, instantly merging with the fabric of the world.

A battle between Swordsmen is often decided in an instant. The two streaks of light brushed past each other before coming to a sudden halt. Time seemed to stand still as they stood several meters apart, back-to-back, each frozen in the pose of their final strike.

In the distance, enveloped by Master Ping's protective light, Dou Dou rubbed her eyes and exclaimed, "What an awesome sword strike!"

"Master Ping, did Chen Shuisheng win? Tell me, quick!"

Mu Xueyan and Yaya also looked at Master Ping, their faces full of anticipation.

Master Ping smiled. "That kid Luo Xiu really has some skills. You must understand, the Azure Dragon Venerable's strength is not to be underestimated, even in the Celestial Realm. Back in the day, he was strong enough to hold his own in the great war against the Ancient Gods."

The Pig Dragon chuckled, full of pride. "But he's still no match for the Azure Emperor.

"My big brother is invincible!"

Master Ping recalled the vision of Luo Xiu's future death and sighed softly. "Becoming invincible is never that easy."

* * *

CRACK.

With a faint sound, the Azure Dragon Venerable's head tumbled to the ground. The Thunder War Sword in his hand dissipated along with it.

Luo Xiu stood motionless, his face slightly pale. Suddenly, the ground began to shake.

The power from the clashing swords, which had diffused into the world, was now brewing into an ultimate destructive force. The entire Gluttonous Palace shook violently. Cracks like deep abysses spiderwebbed across the ground as the earth began to collapse.

The cultivators spectating from a distance screamed in panic, scattering immediately to flee far from the Gluttonous Palace. Compared to witnessing this earth-shattering battle that would be remembered for ages in the Cultivation World, their own lives were far more important.

"This is terrifying!" one cried.

"The power of a Great Emperor... it's just horrifying!"

"As expected of the Azure Emperor! The land itself can't withstand the might of a single one of his sword strikes!"

Master Ping didn't dare hesitate, instantly pulling Dou Dou and the others into the World Inside the Vase. The aftermath of a Great Emperor-level battle was not something his divine light alone could withstand.

Mei Ji, who had been waiting for an opportunity to strike, decisively abandoned her plan. She quickly found Huo Hangku and led him in a swift retreat.

Back at the center of the destruction, Luo Xiu did not pursue Mei Ji. He had no time to worry about her. The Azure Dragon Venerable he had just slain with a single strike possessed the Body of the Dark Land, making him immortal and indestructible. And right now, Luo Xiu had no way to dispel it.

"I truly didn't expect a Great Emperor like you could be born in this era."

Before anyone realized it, the Dark Land had already reformed a head on the Azure Dragon Venerable's neck.

Luo Xiu, standing upon the molten lava, slowly turned. His expression was indifferent as he looked at the restored Azure Dragon Venerable. In that instantaneous, life-or-death exchange, he had given his all. Although he had killed the Azure Dragon Venerable in an instant, his own body had reached its breaking point, unable to bear the strain of his own power.

It was just as Luo Ying had said: without his Life-bound Green Lotus, this body simply couldn't contain his immense Cultivation Strength. Fortunately, he had previously cultivated the Thunder Path Physique, which allowed him to barely endure the strain. Had this been before he mastered the Thunder Path Physique, Luo Xiu was certain the power he just unleashed would have caused his illness to relapse and kill him on the spot.

The Azure Dragon Venerable sized up Luo Xiu with an appreciative gaze. "However, this is to be expected. After all, you are one of the lotuses recorded in the Divine Register.

"If this one possessed a body of true flesh and blood, I'm afraid your last strike would have sent me to the Yellow Springs.

"But I must also thank you. The power of this Ancient God's Eye is what allows this one to be immortal and indestructible."

Luo Xiu's expression remained unchanged as he secretly circulated his Qi Huang Medicine Power to suppress the turmoil in his meridians. "What lotus?" he asked.

Exuding a vast Dragon Qi that crackled with lightning, the Azure Dragon Venerable slowly walked toward Luo Xiu. "They are some of the most powerful Dao Flowers in the universe. Their origins are lost to time, their tracks impossible to find.

"And there is no need for this one to tell you more.

"You only need to know that resurrecting me was the greatest mistake of your life."

Luo Xiu's face remained impassive. He slowly raised his right hand, forming a finger-flicking mudra with his thumb and forefinger. "Nothing is truly immortal. Resurrecting you on a whim was indeed my mistake, but I think you've misunderstood. It was just a small, insignificant one.

"Since I cannot control you, I will simply annihilate you."

Hearing this, the Azure Dragon Venerable stopped in his tracks. He watched Luo Xiu warily, suddenly sensing a hint of danger.

A drop of Essence Blood emerged from Luo Xiu's fingertip, hovering in the air before it like a blood-red gemstone, emitting an aura that was both sacred and strange.

The Azure Dragon Venerable's heart lurched in shock. Without a moment's hesitation, he flew forward to intervene.

Faced with the Azure Dragon Venerable's unstoppable advance, Luo Xiu remained perfectly still, neither dodging nor evading. He seemed completely unconcerned by the attempt to stop him. In a flash, the lava at his feet roiled violently, surging up to form a wall in front of him and block the Azure Dragon Venerable, buying him a precious instant.

The next moment, space itself seemed to freeze. The Azure Dragon Venerable was halted in his tracks, suppressed by a sacred aura that rendered him immobile. He stared at the lava wall in disbelief. This aura... could it be...

Suddenly, the molten wall parted, revealing Luo Xiu. With a flick of his finger, the drop of Emperor's Blood shot toward the Azure Dragon Venerable, radiating a strange light.

"Emperor Blood Breaks Ten Thousand Laws."

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