The Great Qian of Tai'a was different from the Tai'a Divine Bottle. Master Ping wasn't skilled in combat, while the Great Qian of Tai'a was born for battle. So, in a one-on-one fight, Master Ping would never be able to best his old friend.

The only reason Master Ping was acting so arrogant and confident right now was Luo Xiu's Essence Blood.

"Kid, what are you gawking at? Hurry up and give Master Ping a drop of your Essence Blood!"

Luo Xiu replied, "You want me to use a drop of my Essence Blood just to deal with this broken blade? That seems like a waste, doesn't it?"

"Ahem... How can you be so dense, kid? Don't you want to show off your divine might in front of Lin Xiyue? Don't you want her to witness your magnificent presence that looks down upon all heavens and myriads of worlds? When that happens, she'll become your little fangirl, clinging to you every day. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

Luo Xiu was exasperated. "So let me get this straight. You're using my Essence Blood, but it's all for my benefit? You're too damn kind."

"Hurry up, stop dawdling! If you're my brother, then give the blood to your master! You have that Blood Fiend Jade Amulet now, so what's one little drop of Essence Blood?"

Luo Xiu sighed, helpless. He had no choice but to refine a drop of Essence Blood and hand it to Master Ping. Upon receiving it, Master Ping's aura exploded outward.

"Everyone, get the hell back! Master Ping will deal with this broken blade today!"

Without another word, Luo Xiu swept Lin Xiyue into his arms and flew into the distance, landing among the ruins to watch the battle.

Lin Xiyue asked worriedly, "Master Ping will be alright, won't he?"

"That guy loves showing off all day long," Luo Xiu said with a laugh. "Let him have his moment. We'll just watch."

Suddenly, a brilliant light erupted from Master Ping! A tall figure materialized within the radiance.

Lin Xiyue stared intently, her eyes wide with shock. "Luo Xiu… isn't that you? How can you be…"

"That's Master Ping's Essence Blood Manifestation Art," Luo Xiu explained. "It uses a drop of Essence Blood to manifest the owner's full power. However, the manifestation only lasts for a very short time." He then added with a grin, "You could say he's got a temporary trial card for me."

Lin Xiyue understood his explanation. She hooked her arm through his. "So, that means you're really strong?"

Luo Xiu gave Lin Xiyue a wicked look. "Haven't you already experienced just how strong I am these past few days?"

Lin Xiyue's face flushed a delicate shade of red as she replied coquettishly, "Oh, shut up."

Nearby, Xun Mi, Mei Ji, and Watari Kagura, who were also observing, wore looks of utter disbelief.

Xun Mi praised, "Essence Blood Manifestation... that is indeed a very profound Dao Technique."

Mei Ji gave Luo Xiu a deep look before turning her gaze to the distant Manifestation Dao Body. Just how powerful is the Azure Emperor at his peak?

At that moment, the Great Qian of Tai'a clearly sensed the threat and immediately had the Emperor Corpse retreat, creating distance from the Manifestation Dao Body. Suddenly, the Emperor Corpse crossed its arms and swung. Two beams of blade energy shot out like a rainbow, crisscrossing as they tore through the void.

"Daqian Obliterate Sky Slash!"

Faced with such a powerful attack, even the distant Xun Mi felt a flicker of danger. I doubt even the Red Emperor could withstand that blow.

However, Luo Xiu's Manifestation Dao Body remained motionless. With a flash of azure light in its eyes, two identical beams of blade energy appeared in the void before it—it was another Daqian Obliterate Sky Slash!

Seeing this, Mei Ji couldn't help but exclaim, "Could that be the legendary... exclusive Divine Skill of the Azure Emperor, Holy Blasphemy?" As she spoke, she glanced back at Luo Xiu.

Luo Xiu simply smiled without a word.

Xun Mi also shot Luo Xiu a deep look. A Divine Skill that can instantly replicate an enemy's attack... it truly is the most heaven-defying power imaginable.

As the identical attacks collided, the void trembled violently, unleashing terrifying gales of blade energy!

The next moment, the Manifestation Dao Body stepped into the air. Instantly, visions of countless green lotuses bloomed around it.

Mei Ji's beautiful eyes quivered. "Could that be... 'A Lotus Blooms with Every Step'?"

Luo Xiu still just smiled, saying nothing. Suddenly, he felt that what Master Ping had said earlier was absolutely right.

Against the Azure Emperor at his peak, the Great Qian of Tai'a was naturally no match. Master Ping had clearly anticipated this outcome, which was the source of his confidence.

After a series of flashy moves from the Manifestation Dao Body, the Emperor Corpse controlled by the Great Qian of Tai'a was completely shattered, reduced to a pile of crushed bones. It had been literally hammered to pieces!

Lin Xiyue's eyes sparkled with adoration as she looked at Luo Xiu. "Wow, you're that strong."

Mei Ji smiled and said, "Empress Dowager, you may not know this, but when His Majesty the Azure Emperor fought alone against the Three Thousand Worlds of the Upper Realm, he was invincible. An opponent of this caliber wouldn't even be able to withstand a single one of His Majesty's attacks."

Hearing this, Lin Xiyue's face beamed with pride.

Xun Mi glanced at the infatuated Lin Xiyue and couldn't help but purse her lips. Between Luo Xiu and that useless vase, who's the real one putting on an act?

At this point, the Great Qian of Tai'a finally revealed its cracked blade. Realizing it couldn't defeat the Great Emperor before it, it tried to flee. But the Manifestation Dao Body simply waved its hand, trapping it with the "One Flower One Realm" technique.

Master Ping's arrogant voice echoed through the Void. "Da Qian, you have two choices today: submit or be destroyed!"

"You're just a dog relying on your master's power, Divine Bottle! In your fucking dreams!"

"Hmph. Since you're so stubborn, I'll just have to destroy you!"

Suddenly, the air between heaven and earth seemed to freeze. A sacred, boundless, and ethereal aura filled the sky. The Manifestation Dao Body gently raised its right hand. As if answering a summons, the countless green lotuses in the sky instantly converged, forming a massive green lotus bud.

"Let me give you a taste of my ultimate move! When My Flower Blooms... All Others Are Slain!"

The blade of the Great Qian of Tai'a trembled as if in fear. It had a premonition that if Master Ping unleashed this attack, it would be utterly destroyed today.

But in the next instant, the massive green lotus bud dissipated without a trace. At the same time, the Manifestation Dao Body dissolved into motes of light and vanished.

"Damn it!" Master Ping couldn't help but curse aloud.

He was truly baffled, unable to understand why he could never use his ultimate move. The same thing had happened in the Golden Roc Nest; just as he was about to annihilate the Golden Roc Ancestor, the crucial attack had failed at the last second.

"Hahahahaha... Tai'a Divine Bottle, you failed to pull off your big act, didn't you, you motherfucker? Serves you right! Watch as I destroy you! Die!"

Seeing the tables turn, the Great Qian of Tai'a wasn't about to miss its chance. It immediately transformed into a streak of blade energy and shot forward.

As Master Ping was about to be struck, Luo Xiu, watching from afar, began to worry. But the distance was too great, and the Great Qian of Tai'a was incredibly fast. It was too late to intervene.

SHINK!

Unexpectedly, just as Luo Xiu was worrying about Master Ping, his own body shuddered and a strange sound rang out. The beam of light that was about to strike Master Ping vanished in an instant!

And in that same instant, it reappeared behind Luo Xiu, piercing straight through his body.

Silence fell over the battlefield.

Luo Xiu slowly looked down at the broken blade protruding from his chest, his brow furrowed tightly.

"Kid, what do you think of my 'feint east, strike west' tactic? Once you're dead, that Divine Bottle is no longer a threat. Then I can deal with him however I please!"

Luo Xiu suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood. His body trembled as he fell to one knee, but he managed a faint smile. "You don't look very bright, but you're quite the schemer."

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