The demonic aura of the Qilin Sacred Cauldron surged skyward; this treasured item of the Demon Race was transferring demonic energies continuously.
Only by destroying the Qilin Sacred Cauldron can we enter the Demon-Suppressing Pass.
However, Chen Yuan True Lord, who has the strength to destroy the Cauldron, is currently engaged in a battle with the Demon God, their clashes obliterating the heavens and earth, the Dao glyphs constantly forming and dissipating.
Neither the Demon Race nor the human elite wishes to get entangled in the battle between these two peerless beings.
"Difficult."
Youran True Sovereign is being restrained by the Holy Deer Great King, making it difficult to approach the Qilin Sacred Cauldron even a single step.
The number of demons continues to grow, and at this rate, the human cultivators will surely be overwhelmed by the demon army.
Lu Changsheng at this moment has no leisure to think about how to destroy the Qilin Sacred Cauldron, as the World-Ending Black Dragon has murder in its heart, deciding to first kill Lu Changsheng.
"Though you are of a lesser seniority, you seem to hold a significant position in the Tai Hua Sanctuary; I shall kill you first."
The World-Ending Black Dragon ignores Shi Niandao and Zhu Xinguangâs attacks, resolutely deciding to kill Lu Changsheng first.
Otherwise, letting the three slip away offers no constructive plan.
"This king will tear you to shreds!"
The sharpness of the World-Ending Black Dragonâs claws rival that of treasured items; if torn by these dragon claws, even a Dao Seal would fracture!
"We mustnât let it kill Lu Changsheng."
Shi Niandao urgently drives the Seven Immortal Swords, launching a rear attack on the World-Ending Black Dragon, attempting to rescue Zhao by besieging Wei.
Lu Changsheng is the most gifted disciple since the founding of Tai Hua Sanctuary; if something happens to him, the sanctuary may struggle to rise in the future.
Thus, Lu Changshengâs life must be preserved.
Zhu Xinguang, even more anxious, releases all the Ziwei Celestial Flame contained within his gourd, engulfing the World-Ending Black Dragon in a sea of fire!
No matter the cost, hope for the sanctuaryâs rise must be protected!
Shi Niandaoâs Seven Immortal Swords strike first!
"Humph!"
The World-Ending Black Dragon, having made its decision, coldly hums as a suit of black armor appears, blocking the Seven Immortal Swords!
The Seven Immortal Swords virtually strike the World-Ending Black Dragon simultaneously!
The Immortal Swords pierce the armor, under Shi Niandaoâs full exertion, forcibly damaging the World-Ending Black Dragonâs treasure armor, the blades penetrating into the dragonâs body.
"Did it succeed?"
Shi Niandao barely has time to rejoice before sensing the longsword unable to advance another step.
Were it any fledgling Great Power struck by Shi Niandaoâs Seven Immortal Swords, death would almost be certain.
However, the World-Ending Black Dragon is one of the Dragon Clanâs rulers, possessing a robust physique and the true form of the Demon Race comparable to treasured items.
The dragonâs armor merely serves to mitigate attacks, and after absorbing some strength from Shi Niandaoâs Seven Immortal Swordsâ Sword Qi, it canât truly harm the dragon.
Zhu Xinguangâs Ziwei Celestial Flame hit the dragon from behind; yet, the World-Ending Black Dragon only grunts, disregarding, intent on killing Lu Changsheng first, dealing with the others afterward will be easier.
"Fourth StyleâSword Quelling Mountains and Rivers!"
Lu Changsheng swallows an Immortal Pill, temporally enhancing his cultivation, then decisively utilizes the fourth style of the "Primordial Nine Styles!"
Although Lu Changsheng hasnât wholly mastered the fourth style, forcing its use risks a qi deviation or even self-destruction.
But with the World-Ending Black Dragon threatening his life, if not now, when?
"âPrimordial Nine Stylesâ? Thereâs no mistake; heâs using our Primordial Sanctuaryâs ultimate art! How does he know our sanctuaryâs art?"
"Could he be the Saint Lordâs illegitimate offspring?"
"Rubbish, our Primordial Sanctuary stands open and noble; how could the Saint Lord have an illegitimate child? Even if so, this ultimate art wouldnât be taught in secret."
"Could some ancestor have imparted it to him during an adventure?"
"Impossible, truly impossible. âPrimordial Nine Stylesâ canât be taught outside the Qi Clan lineage; what ancestor would violate that rule? None dare defy.
Every elder present from the Primordial Sanctuary, including the Banished Sword Immortal, confirmed Lu Changshengâs use of their sanctuaryâs sect-defining ultimate art with a stunned gaze.
Thereâs no word of any direct Qi Clan descendants wandering outside either.
Lu Changsheng carries the surname Lu, thus unlikely to be related to the lineage-focused Qi Clan.
Teaching such ultimate art externally seems unreasonable.
This policy was established by the Primordial Goddess Qi Yuxia; no Qi Clan descendants dare flout it without benefit.
Ultimate art leaking is a significant matter requiring thorough investigation in any sanctuary.
"Weâll ask later, but first, he must survive..."
Banished Sword Immortal finds itself overwhelmed.
"Only the fifth or sixth style could threaten this king; yield and accept death!"
The World-Ending Black Dragon forcefully dismantles the Sword Sea!
Lu Changshengâs sword technique inflicted dozens of blood streaks on the dragon, yet as claimed by the dragon, the fourth style of the "Primordial Nine Styles" couldnât genuinely threaten the agelessly trained World-Ending Black Dragon.
The World-Ending Black Dragon endured the attacks of Shi Niandao, Zhu Xinguang, and Lu Changsheng. In exchange, its dragon claws swept away the Yuheng Thunder Sword and tore Lu Changsheng apart!
"Master!"
"Lu!"
The disciples of the Longevity Sect and Xia Ningxue did not expect the World-Ending Black Dragon to be so ruthless, willing to kill Lu Changsheng even while injured.
It all happened in a flash, catching everyone off guard, and Lu Changsheng was killed.
Xia Ningxueâs resolve wavered, and the sealed power within her erupted, unleashing three consecutive sword strikes that severed three massive heads of the Nine-headed Heavenly Python!
The Nine-headed Heavenly Python suffered collateral damage, roaring in pain.
Even if its heads could regenerate, the energy consumption was immense, and having three heads severed at once was unbearable.
It hadnât anticipated that Xia Ningxue held such tremendous power within her.
"I will devour you all!"
Daoist Earth Hound, seeing Lu Changsheng killed, was filled with rage and killed a Black Dragon of the Black Dragon Clan.
If not for Lu Changshengâs enlightenment, it would not possess its current cultivation.
"Avenge the Master!"
"Kill all the Black Dragon Clan!"
"Everyone, calm down, itâs all part of the Masterâs plan."
Seeing his fellow disciples losing control, Lin Qingzhi knew of Lu Changshengâs plan in advance.
"Brat, this is the fate of offending this great king."
The World-Ending Black Dragon tore Lu Changsheng into a mist of blood, shattering bones to dust, finally venting its anger.
This was only its first step in avenging the Mount Taihua Goddess.
It intended to kill everyone in the Taihua Sanctuary, to completely extinguish the lineage of the Mount Taihua Goddess.
Ideally, even destroy the coffin of the Mount Taihua Goddess.
"This human brat, to be killed by the World-Ending Black Dragon, means I owe him no more favors. But this human brat was righteous; he didnât ask me to make a move even when facing death."
The Eight Desolation Fire Dragon, witnessing Lu Changshengâs demise, felt a hint of sympathy.
Without Lu Changsheng, the Eight Desolation Fire Dragon would still be sealed in the depths of the Void.
And even as Lu Changsheng faced death at the hands of the World-Ending Black Dragon, he hadnât asked the Eight Desolation Fire Dragon to attack it.
Otherwise, the Eight Desolation Fire Dragon might have been deemed an internal agent for the human race by the Demon Kings of the War Faction.
"Next, itâs your turn."
The World-Ending Black Dragon glared fiercely at Shi Niandao and Zhu Xinguang.
Having dealt with Lu Changsheng first, it would be much easier to handle Shi Niandao and Zhu Xinguang next.
"Damn it..."
Shi Niandao and Zhu Xinguang were furious; the future of the Taihua Sanctuary was seemingly erased by the World-Ending Black Dragon, and yet they couldnât save Lu Changsheng.
"World-Ending Black Dragon, youâre celebrating too early."
Lu Changshengâs voice echoed from miles away.
"Youâre still alive?!"
The World-Ending Black Dragon looked as if it had seen a ghost.
It had clearly killed Lu Changsheng with its own hands!
The blood mist that originally spewed out had now turned into wood shavings.
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
The World-Ending Black Dragon bristled with anger.
This Lu Changsheng was a fake!
And even the World-Ending Black Dragon itself couldnât recognize it!
"No, this is a Life-Saving Puppet!"
The World-Ending Black Dragon suddenly realized.
Lu Changsheng actually possessed such a Netherworld treasure!
"Take my arrow."
Lu Changsheng had already drawn the Nine Dragons Bow, his right arm trembling.
"Go!"
The bowstring released, the God Slayer Arrow fashioned from Soul Severing Star Iron flew like a stream of light toward the World-Ending Black Dragonâs back.
Within Reach, Ends of the Earth!
The God Slayer Arrow instantly struck the unguarded World-Ending Black Dragon!