Chapter 368: All Out Battle The Western Heaven Battle Emperor's Power
In the Void West of Luoshui City
"But if you think this is enough to make me submit... you're sorely mistaken!"
Xiao Tiance's cold voice echoed through the battlefield. The Western Heaven Battle Emperor, undeterred, stared at him with icy resolve.
The humiliation he had endured from Xiao Tiance was unbearable. He had to make the younger man pay dearly for his arrogance; otherwise, his reputation as the Western Heaven Battle Emperor would be tarnished.
Without waiting for Xiao Tiance to react, the Battle Emperor formed intricate hand seals and growled, "Spear Rain of War!"
The Spear Rain Descends
The Battle Emperor's Ancient Battle Emperor Avatar erupted with dazzling light, manifesting countless war spears. These spears, carved with ancient battle runes, radiated an overwhelming aura of destruction. Their combined energy was terrifying.
Seeing this, Xiao Tiance's expression grew solemn. The Battle Emperor had begun to wield the true powers of his Supreme Avatar, unleashing one of its divine techniques.
Unlike ordinary techniques, divine techniques of Supreme Avatars carried immense destructive potential, especially when executed by a Celestial Grade Heavenly Supreme like the Battle Emperor.
As the rain of spears hurtled toward him, Xiao Tiance raised his hand, and a golden flame flickered to life in his palm.
"Emperor Flame: Golden Lotus!"
Golden Lotus vs. Spear Rain
The moment Xiao Tiance's voice fell, the Golden Emperor Flame surged forth like a tidal wave, enveloping him completely. The golden flames rapidly coalesced into the shape of a lotus flower, blossoming petal by petal until a radiant golden lotus stood in full bloom.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The rain of spears collided with the golden lotus, producing sharp, metallic clangs. As each spear struck the lotus, golden flames erupted, consuming and melting the war spears.
When the spear rain ceased, the golden lotus shattered into fragments, scattering fiery embers in every direction.
Xiao Tiance emerged unscathed but with a more serious expression.
"Even my strongest external defensive technique, the Emperor Flame: Golden Lotus, was destroyed in a single barrage. The power of a Supreme Avatar's divine technique is truly monstrous."
The Battle Emperor's Killing Intent
In the distance, the Battle Emperor hovered within the central orb of his Supreme Avatar, his expression cold and calculating.
He hadn't expected Xiao Tiance to neutralize the Spear Rain of War so effectively. Even a Celestial Grade Heavenly Supreme would typically suffer severe injuries, if not outright death, from such an attack.
"Such domineering flames... how many cards does Xiao Tiance have up his sleeve?
"If I let him grow any stronger, will I even be able to defeat him in the future?
"No... I can't let this man leave here alive. Even if it means violating the Great Thousand Palace's ban on infighting, I must kill him.
"If I let this tiger return to the mountains, he'll become a disaster waiting to happen!"
Killing intent flashed in the Battle Emperor's eyes as he made up his mind.
Unleashing the Battle Emperor's True Power
The Battle Emperor once again activated his Supreme Avatar. His aura surged to an unprecedented level as he shouted, "Glazed Finger of the War Emperor!"
The air around them warped as the Battle Emperor's strength reached terrifying heights. For the first time, Xiao Tiance felt the full brunt of the Battle Emperor's killing intent, focused entirely on him.
As Xiao Tiance narrowed his eyes, he thought, "So, he's decided to risk everything to kill me. That means he's running out of options."
He quickly analyzed the situation. "When someone resorts to such reckless measures, it means their strength has almost reached its peak. If I can hold on, I can turn the tide."
The Glazed Finger Descends
The battle spirit from the Supreme Avatar surged into the sky, condensing into a colossal finger suffused with an ancient aura.
The Glazed Finger began its descent from the heavens, tearing through space itself. The surrounding void shattered under its immense pressure, and space blades formed from the collapse of the void struck the finger only to disintegrate on contact.
This attack carried the power to annihilate everything in its path.
Ling'er's Warning
Within Xiao Tiance's body, Ling'er anxiously warned him, "Little Sir, be careful! This attack is far too powerful. If you use the Golden Lotus again, it might crush us instantly!"
Ling'er, now sharing Xiao Tiance's Ling Grade Heavenly Supreme cultivation, was deeply alarmed by the sheer magnitude of the Glazed Finger.
Surprisingly, Xiao Tiance remained calm. "Ling'er, use the Imperial Seal Art merge the five seals into one. I'll deploy a defensive spirit array. Let's see if we can withstand this."
"Understood, Little Sir!" Ling'er responded swiftly.
The Imperial Seal Art vs. The Glazed Finger
Ling'er formed a series of hand seals, activating the Imperial Seal Art: Mountain Shattering Seal, Ocean Overturning Seal, Earth Covering Seal, Sky Annihilating Seal, and Ancient Emperor Seal. The five seals merged into a massive, radiant palm print.
Though it was smaller in size compared to the Glazed Finger, its power was undeniable.
Boom!
Ling'er launched the palm print toward the descending finger.
When the two collided, the resulting shockwave tore the void apart. The clash unleashed violent winds that rippled outward, reaching even Luoshui City.
The Aftermath in Luoshui City
In the city, Xiao Xuan and the others watched the battle from afar, their hearts pounding with fear and awe.
"This... this is the power of Heavenly Supremes? It's terrifying beyond belief," Xiao Xuan thought, his expression grim.
Though Xiao Xuan was no weakling having reached the peak of Earthly Supreme he realized that even the residual force from the clash could annihilate him in an instant.
The Struggle Continues
Back in the void, Xiao Tiance and Ling'er's combined efforts had managed to halt the Glazed Finger, but it hadn't been destroyed.
Xiao Tiance's gaze hardened as he muttered, "So this is the full might of a Supreme Avatar's divine technique... truly extraordinary. But if you think this is enough to defeat me, think again."
"Uncle Xiao Xuan, Uncle Tiance will surely be fine."
Behind Xiao Xuan, Gu Xun'er spoke softly to comfort him.
Hearing her words, Xiao Xuan let out a small chuckle and said loudly, "Of course. I'm not worried about Tiance; I'm just amazed at how quickly he's surpassed me."
Gu Xun'er nodded in agreement. If previously they had been on the same level as Xiao Tiance, now that he had ascended to the Heavenly Supreme realm, the gap between them had widened dramatically.
"We must work harder too," Gu Xun'er murmured.
"Indeed, we must," Xiao Xuan responded with a firm nod.
The group turned their eyes back toward the void, where the fierce battle continued.
In the Void
The rippling aftershocks from the battle dissipated, and the Western Heaven Battle Emperor sneered as he saw the giant palm imprint holding off his attack. Slowly, he extended his hand and pressed downward.
Crack!
A crisp sound echoed through the void as cracks appeared on the palm imprint. With the Battle Emperor increasing the power of his Glazed Finger, the cracks multiplied and spread like spiderwebs.
"Futile resistance!"
With a cold snort, the Battle Emperor exerted even more force. The palm imprint shattered, breaking apart into countless fragments of spiritual light that dissolved into nothingness.
With the palm imprint destroyed, the Glazed Finger surged downward with greater speed, its oppressive descent resembling the end of the world.
Ling'er's Warning
"Little Sir, the Emperor Seal Art has been broken!" Ling'er's voice rang out, filled with urgency.
"I know."
Xiao Tiance responded calmly, his expression indifferent as he glanced at the rapidly approaching Glazed Finger. There was no trace of fear or panic in his gaze.
"Perish!"
The Western Heaven Battle Emperor roared with glee as his Glazed Finger closed in on Xiao Tiance, his voice reverberating like thunder. But just as the attack was about to crush him, something astonishing occurred.
The massive finger stopped abruptly, halting just five or six meters above Xiao Tiance.
Clang!
The sudden, deafening clang was so powerful it felt as though it could shatter eardrums.
A Sudden Halt
"What… What's going on?"
Within the glowing orb at the center of his Supreme Avatar, the Battle Emperor's elation turned to confusion. No matter how much spiritual power he poured into the attack, the Glazed Finger refused to budge.
A Moment of Relief
Ling'er, observing the motionless Glazed Finger, sighed in relief. "Little Sir, what do we do now? If that finger doesn't dissipate, we can't escape this crisis."
"Don't worry. Trying to outlast a Spirit Array Master in a battle of spiritual energy is a fool's errand.
"This defensive array is the strongest one we have at this stage. Even a Saint Grade Heavenly Supreme couldn't easily breach it."
Xiao Tiance's voice carried confidence as he looked up at the Battle Emperor and mocked, "Battle Emperor, is this your strongest attack?"
A Battle of Wills
"Hmph! Even in your final moments, you dare to provoke me? I'll ensure nothing remains of you not even your bones!"
The Battle Emperor's face darkened as he coldly uttered these words. His hands moved rapidly, forming new seals.
"War God's Nine Heavens Seal!"
A breathtaking scene unfolded. From within the Supreme Avatar's towering form, legions of soldiers materialized in orderly ranks, their war intent surging skyward. The intense battle aura condensed into a massive golden seal accompanied by a chorus of deafening war cries that echoed across the heavens.
Boom!
The moment the golden seal formed, Xiao Tiance's expression changed drastically. Even with the protective array between him and the attack, the overwhelming destructive energy made him feel as though the world was collapsing.
A New Defense
"This is bad!"
Xiao Tiance clenched his fists and quickly commanded Ling'er, "Ling'er, rebuild the array. If we layer two of our strongest defensive arrays, we should be able to block this!"
Ling'er nodded swiftly, forming seals to create a second array. But before she could finish, the golden seal descended and collided with the Glazed Finger.
Boom!
The impact sent shockwaves rippling through the void. Xiao Tiance coughed up blood as he felt the immense pressure from the collision.
Crack!
The sound of cracking resonated through the air as the defensive array began to shatter under the combined might of the two attacks.
The Turning Point
Without the array's protection, the Glazed Finger surged downward, closing the remaining distance to Xiao Tiance in an instant. It seemed inevitable that he would be crushed.
At that critical moment, Ling'er activated two additional arrays, their ancient and mysterious runes wrapping around Xiao Tiance's body.
Suddenly, a small figure darted onto Xiao Tiance's shoulder.
"Enough is enough!" Fatty exclaimed. "The hope of the Heavenly Dao Sect's revival cannot be destroyed by a mere late stage Celestial Grade Heavenly Supreme!
"Heavenly Dao Tower Reveal Your True Form!"
Boom!
Before the Battle Emperor's Glazed Finger could strike, a nine tiered golden pagoda appeared, instantly enveloping Xiao Tiance within.
The pagoda rapidly expanded, colliding with the Glazed Finger. Though it shook violently from the impact, it held firm, resisting the overwhelming force.
Inside the Heavenly Dao Tower
Xiao Tiance, safe within the tower, looked at Fatty with surprise. "I didn't expect you to block such a powerful attack."
Fatty puffed out his chest proudly. "This is nothing. Among the three treasures of the Heavenly Dao Sect, the Heavenly Dao Mirror is unrivaled in offense, the Heavenly Dao Glazed Bottle is balanced in offense and defense, and the Heavenly Dao Tower is the pinnacle of defense.
"Ten thousand years ago, a Saint Grade Heavenly Supreme from the Void Clan attacked with full force and couldn't even leave a scratch on the Heavenly Dao Tower.
"As for the Western Heaven Battle Emperor, he's just a Celestial Grade Heavenly Supreme. Against the Heavenly Dao Tower, his arrogance is laughable. Back in the Heavenly Dao Sect's prime, he wouldn't even rank among the top ten."
Hearing this, Xiao Tiance couldn't help but laugh. He had been prepared to endure the attack using his Ten Thousand Tribulations Body and physical strength, but Fatty's intervention had made that unnecessary.
The Battle Emperor's Realization
Outside, the Western Heaven Battle Emperor stared coldly at the golden pagoda below him.
"So, this brat not only possesses the Spirit Array Body Refinement Technique but also managed to find the Heavenly Dao Tower in the Ancient Secret Realm..."
The Battle Emperor clenched his fists, frustration and envy clouding his thoughts. He had searched for the Heavenly Dao Tower in the past but had failed to find it.
Now, not only had Xiao Tiance obtained it, but it was being used to defy him.
Fatty's voice rang out from within the tower, icy and clear.
"Western Heaven Battle Emperor, do you intend to violate the Great Thousand Palace's prohibition on killing Heavenly Supremes?"
(End of Chapter)
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