Tianlong Daoist mobilized the forbidden technique of the Daoist sect's internal energy cultivation method, burning his primal true qi. Leveraging the unique properties of his Yin-Yang domain, he managed to resist Mu Canglong’s domain blade.
Mu Canglong saw through this and, giving Tianlong Daoist no opportunity, unleashed the domain blade once more.
Furthermore, this time, to defend his dignity as a Heavenly God Realm expert, Mu Canglong held nothing back. His essence, qi, and spirit were unified, his true qi perfectly fused with the rules. The power was even more terrifying than his previous strike!
In an instant, driven by the speed rules, the true qi treasure blade slashed towards the Yin-Yang grinding disc with lightning speed.
*Swish!*
Tianlong Daoist could feel the terror of this strike. Instead of standing his ground to defend as before, he suddenly swung his hands. The grinding disc, having undergone Yin-Yang transformation, flew out like a frisbee, hurtling towards the true qi treasure blade.
*Boom!*
A thunderous roar echoed as the Yin-Yang grinding disc exploded.
This time, without Tianlong Daoist as the ‘formation eye,’ the Yin-Yang grinding disc failed to block Mu Canglong’s domain blade.
After cleaving through the Yin-Yang grinding disc, the true qi treasure blade’s light dimmed slightly before directly striking Tianlong Daoist’s figure. The area he occupied completely blew up and collapsed, though there was no scene of flesh and blood flying.
He wasn't dead!
Mu Canglong sensed Tianlong Daoist’s presence immediately, meaning he was still alive.
However—
He didn’t continue to attack Tianlong Daoist.
This was because he sensed Zhuge Lingjun’s aura rapidly approaching from behind, aiming to assassinate him and prevent him from attacking Tianlong Daoist again.
"Hmph!"
Mu Canglong snorted and spun around, pushing his domain power to its limit.
Although he had used the domain blade twice consecutively, and couldn't seamlessly deploy it a third time, as a Heavenly God Realm expert with the domain imbued with both speed and power rules, he didn't take Zhuge Lingjun, a mere half-step Heavenly God Realm cultivator, seriously. He believed his domain power alone could fend off Zhuge Lingjun.
However—
Reality delivered him a resounding slap in the face!
As Zhuge Lingjun entered Mu Canglong’s domain, his God Slaying Blade, wrapped in true qi and infused with heavenly rules, sliced through Mu Canglong’s domain as if it were cutting tofu.
Huh?
Mu Canglong's pupils sharply contracted!
He felt as if he were trapped in a special space, everything around him receding. In this world, only Zhuge Lingjun and the God Slaying Blade in his hand remained.
His domain had failed to stop Zhuge Lingjun, and instead, he himself was affected by Zhuge Lingjun’s domain.
This made him realize that Zhuge Lingjun had integrated true qi and heavenly rules into the God Slaying Blade, and that Zhuge Lingjun’s understanding of heavenly rules was extremely unique!
Unique?
Yes!
After the battle at Donghai Martial Academy, Zhuge Lingjun had specifically gone to Longhu Mountain to seek counsel from Tianlong Daoist regarding domains.
That day, Tianlong Daoist uttered three words.
"One gives birth to two."
Inspired, Zhuge Lingjun experienced an instant enlightenment, elevating his comprehension of heavenly rules to a higher realm.
Previously, his comprehension of heavenly rules was: the blade is heaven, and he is the wielder, acting on behalf of heaven.
The heavenly blade slashes all beings!
Tianlong Daoist's reminder, however, made him realize that heaven and earth nurtured all things, and that the birth and destruction of all things followed a cycle. His perceived rules were in opposition to the heavenly rules, failing to align with the will of this world.
But "one gives birth to two" contained the core of heavenly rules, akin to Pangu splitting the heavens and earth, his single axe strike cleaving open chaos, birthing heaven and earth, and nurturing all things.
In this strike, he had integrated the core of the "one gives birth to two" heavenly rules, burning his primal true qi and exhausting his life.
At this moment, his body, his soul, everything about him was merged into this single strike. He sought no life, only to carve out a new world with this blade!
Danger!
In an instant, Mu Canglong perceived an unprecedented crisis. His soul trembled. He had no time to evade; he could only cross his blade before him, channeling all his true qi and the rules of speed and power into his treasure blade.
However—
His consecutive use of the domain blade had restricted his application of heavenly rules. Coupled with Zhuge Lingjun's sudden and swift attack, which gave him no time to react, he was unable to fully and completely integrate both heavenly rules into his battle blade.
"Clang!!"
The next moment.
The two battle blades, infused with true qi and heavenly rules, collided with a crisp sound.
After the crisp sound, Mu Canglong's treasure blade snapped.
The God Slaying Blade, its might undiminished, cleaved downwards, slicing through Mu Canglong's protective true qi and striking his right arm.
"Pfft—"
Blood splattered as Mu Canglong's right arm was severed. He was sent flying back, jolted by the impact!
Mid-air, besides his right shoulder bleeding profusely, blood also flowed from his seven orifices.
His meridians, internal organs, and even his soul had suffered damage from Zhuge Lingjun's strike infused with the "one gives birth to two" rule!
"Pfft—"
Simultaneously, Zhuge Lingjun's body shuddered violently. He spat out a mouthful of blood mist and stumbled.
Twelve years ago, during a divine battle, he had suffered severe injuries. Although he had recovered his cultivation afterwards, his body retained hidden ailments, allowing him only to unleash one full-powered strike.
With that last strike, he had not only gone all out but had also burned his primal true qi and exhausted his life!
Although Zhuge Lingjun had reached the end of his life, he did not collapse. He used the God Slaying Blade to support himself, his gaze fixed on Mu Canglong’s retreating figure!
He wanted to see Mu Canglong killed before he could close his eyes in peace!
The next moment.
A Yin-Yang grinding disc appeared within Zhuge Lingjun's line of sight.
Tianlong Daoist had made his move.
He had used the Yin-Yang grinding disc to block Mu Canglong's domain blade, evading in the process. Now, taking advantage of Mu Canglong's severed arm and being sent flying by Zhuge Lingjun, he decisively attacked.
"Ah—"
Mu Canglong sensed the whistling Yin-Yang grinding disc immediately. His face contorted, and he let out a roar filled with fury!
He hadn't expected to have an arm severed and suffer internal injuries, even soul damage, from a mere half-step Heavenly God Realm native due to a moment of carelessness!
And the Tianlong Daoist, whom he believed to be surely injured, had chosen this crucial moment to strike.
This filled him with immense rage!
In his fury, he channeled his true qi at all costs, activating heavenly rules, intending to unleash the domain blade once more.
However—
His meridians were torn, and his soul had been heavily wounded by the "one gives birth to two" heavenly rule in Zhuge Lingjun's strike. Both the circulation of his true qi and the application of heavenly rules were severely affected.
The domain blade could no longer manifest.
Mu Canglong’s roar shifted from rage to despair, and then abruptly ceased.
The Yin-Yang grinding disc whistled towards him, instantly engulfing Mu Canglong.
"Pfft—"
Unable to struggle or resist, Mu Canglong was ground to death by the Yin-Yang grinding disc. His body exploded, turning into a mist of blood, dying miserably on the spot!
*Boom!*
Then, the area where Mu Canglong stood was completely blown apart as if struck by artillery shells, sending shrapnel flying.
Mu Canglong was dead?!
This sudden turn of events shocked the one hundred thousand foreign troops, including the elders of the four great families from beyond the domain.
On the platforms surrounding the base of Mount Everest, their eyes widened as they stared intently at the dissipating mist of Mu Canglong’s blood, frozen like lifelike ice sculptures.
They found it impossible to believe or accept that Mu Canglong, a Heavenly God Realm expert, had been jointly killed by Tianlong Daoist and Zhuge Lingjun, who were only at the half-step Heavenly God Realm!
"He's dead!"
"Tianlong Daoist and Zhuge Lingjun have jointly killed the Heavenly God Realm enemy commander!"
At the same time, nearly all martial artists worldwide, including Jiang Wuming, witnessed Mu Canglong's tragic demise.
The hosts in the livestream room, in particular, seemed energized, shouting excitedly.
In addition, many martial artists trembled as they posted comments, venting their激动 emotions.
Meanwhile, in the frontline command center, Jiang Wuming and others, amidst their excitement, stared intently at the screen, eager to know the condition of Tianlong Daoist and Zhuge Lingjun.
"Pfft—"
On the screen, Tianlong Daoist’s body shook violently. He spat out a mouthful of blood, his face ashen.
His continuous use of forbidden techniques of internal energy cultivation, burning his primal true qi, and activating the Yin-Yang domain had caused a backlash, inflicting some injuries.
*Thump!*
On the other side, after seeing Mu Canglong killed, Zhuge Lingjun sighed in relief, then his body went limp, and he collapsed to the ground.
"Zhuge!"
Tianlong Daoist saw this, flashed forward, and immediately supported Zhuge Lingjun.
"We… we succeeded…"
Zhuge Lingjun had become even more aged. The wrinkles on his face had deepened, his eyes were red and bloodshot, his breathing was rapid, and his voice was hoarse and weak.
"Yes, we succeeded. I told you, that strike of yours could slay a Heavenly God—as long as that strike was still within you, no one in this era could defeat you!"
Tianlong Daoist nodded.
Zhuge Lingjun smiled slightly and then closed his eyes.
On this day.
Zhuge Lingjun, hailed as invincible in this era, unleashed the final strike of his life, bringing hope to the world, and passed away with a smile!
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