History's Strongest Senior Brother c1-1474
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As he travelled, Yan Zhaoge still carefully concealed his tracks as he looked at that fiery light heading towards the north. That person leading the group over to the wound of the sky was likely the current king of the Grand Xuan Dynasty, King Xuanmu.
While this person’s cultivation base was lower than Kang Ping’s, he was still an expert of the peak of the late Seeing Divinity stage.
More importantly, he was accompanied by the high-grade Sacred Artifact, the King Xuan Spear.
This treasure was one that had been forged by his ancestor, King Xuanwen, passed down along the ages as it was a hundred percent compatible with the Grand Xuan Dynasty’s heirloom martial arts.
Therefore, while King Xuanmu who had yet to reach the Immortal Bridge stage was unable to exert the power of this high-grade Sacred Artifact to the maximum, he was still able to contend against a seventh level Martial Saint of the early Immortal Bridge stage as he combined forces with the spear.
While an opponent such as this would still be easier to deal with then Kang Ping somewhat, he was still extremely powerful.
It might be a different story if he descended into the Eight Extremities World. In the World beyond Worlds, however, Yan Zhaoge still had to be careful of him.
If he ended up being discovered by him here, Yan Zhaoge believed that he would definitely become his immediate target.
Gazing far into the distance, he saw King Xuanmu’s group stop, King Xuanmu stabbing out with his spear as the wound of the sky was thus reopened.
Without the slightest pause, King Xuanmu gave a command, several Seeing Divinity Martial Saints behind him now entering the spatial crevice together!
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 757: Taking them from behind!
HSSB757: Taking them from behind!
Yan Zhaoge quietly followed King Xuanmu’s group north from the Sun Moon Peak, arriving at where there was a wound of the sky.
There, King Xuanmu opened the wound of the sky, several Martial Saints of the Grand Xuan Dynasty simultaneously descending to the Eight Extremities World.
Yan Zhaoge blinked, not drawing near.
With a high-grade Sacred Artifact, the King Xuan Spear, in hand, King Xuanmu was virtually equivalent to an Immortal Bridge Martial Saint.
As the monarch of a country, he would definitely possess mid-grade Sacred Artifacts aside from the King Xuan Spear, and perhaps a number of them as well.
If he were to currently face him head-on, he would only be able to run.
Still, as compared to Kang Ping, it would be much easier to run from King Xuanmu.
Had King Xuanmu been at the fifth level of the Martial Saint realm, Yan Zhaoge instead had a few strategies that he would have liked to test out.
Of course, all this was based on the foundation of them all battling in the World beyond Worlds.
If it were down in the Eight Extremities World, that would be a whole different story altogether.
Just a short while later, the wound of the sky abruptly rippled.
King Xuanwu who stood at the entrance to the wound of the sky first looked surprised before his expression then turned extremely ugly.
Two figures fled helter-skelter through the rippling spatial crevice, shocked and beyond flustered.
King Xuanmu and the others who had stayed in the World beyond Worlds were all incomparably stunned, “You…”
The two were both enraged and ashamed, wishing that a hole would open up in the ground and swallow them up. Yet, they still had to answer King Xuanmu’s question.
Hearing their narration, everyone seemed to find it inconceivable, “A mid Merging Avatar Martial Saint single-handedly battled all of you?”
“Everyone else was either killed or wounded. You were only able to return by releasing your power to surpass the bearable limit of the lower world, forcibly ascending back here?”
“Some hadn’t even managed to break free of the suppression on them by the power of dimensions when they had already been slain in the lower world?”
King Xuanmu’s continuous questioning demonstrated that he was extremely shocked.
Someone beside him asked unconsciously, “Could it be that that Yan Zhaoge already secretly returned to the lower world before this?”
The other party replied exasperatedly, “We all know how that Yan Zhaoge looks like, don’t we?”
Still, after pausing for a moment, he said rather hesitantly, “But…”
The other person who had successfully escaped from the Eight Extremities World said, “Still, his external appearance is indeed rather similar to Yan Zhaoge’s, just that he looks a little older.”
Those of the Grand Xuan Dynasty all exchanged looks.
King Xuanmu’s expression turned stern, “Good, what an Eight Extremities World!”
He did not exhibit any fear or hesitation in the least, instead striding straight towards that spatial crevice.
“My ministers, who is willing to accompany this King down to that lower world to see what exactly is so miraculous about it?”
All martial practitioners who had cultivated to this point would naturally have pride and confidence of their own.
When King Xuanmu who was at the peak of the sixth level of the Martial Saint realm, the late Seeing Divinity stage, had descended to a lower world, while his cultivation base would be restricted to the third level of the Martial Saint realm as well, it would be totally different from experts of the fourth or fifth level of the Martial Saint realm like them.
While they would be at the same cultivation level, their experience and knowledge as well as their grasp of the martial dao would be as far apart as the distance between the heavens and the earth.
Even if King Xuanmu suppressed himself to the third level of the Martial Saint realm, most Seeing Divinity Martial Saints would probably still be no match for him.
If he dared not go even to a lower world like this, King Xuanmu might as well give up on cultivating forever from now on.
Those beside him replied emotionally, “These ministers are most willing to accompany our liege.”
Those two people who had escaped from the World beyond Worlds both hesitated.
That person of the Eight Extremities World who bore a resemblance to Yan Zhaoge had really cast too great a shadow over their hearts.
His domineering martial arts aside, the key was that individualistic sabre-intent of his that presided over all living lifeforms. It possessed tyrannical might the likes of which they had never seen before.
They had not witnessed such a thing even in the Royal Reed Sea of the World beyond Worlds before.
The terrifying sabre-blows had nearly inflicted long-lasting damage on the hearts of these two Seeing Divinity Martial Saints.
However, they who possessed outstanding wills knew that such fear definitely had to be overcome.
Also, they would end up permanently unable to raise their heads if they were to appear afraid of battling now.
“Willing to open the way for the Emperor!” The two grit their teeth, proclaiming decisively.
King Xuanmu nodded, radiance circulating in his hand as his spear landed in the hands of a golden-armoured martial practitioner beside him, “You lot wait here for this king. Additionally, immediately inform senior apprentice-brother Kang and the others who are leading a pursuit into the Clear Scenic Region about the uniqueness of this Eight Extremities World.”
“As you stand guard, remember too to remain vigilant. While the main force of the rebels has been forced into the Clear Scenic Region, some of them may still have remained here.”
That golden armoured martial practitioner said, “You can rest assured, My King. With the King Xuan Spear in hand, so long as it is not Gu Hong or Luo Zhiyuan with the Sun Moon Wheels, everyone else would simply be inconsequential.”
Another person now said, “My King, that Yan Zhaoge only managed to avoid being killed by Mister Kang with the protection of the Shadow Mountain Sword King. We have continually been troubled o
ver how to draw him out. Perhaps this may be a good chance?”
King Xuanmu pondered for a bit, “We should first deal with this Eight Extremities World. We cannot know whether his lineage in the Eight Extremities World is able to communicate directly with him. If it is possible and he receives the news beforehand, he might not come over here as we would wish.”
“We can spread the news to draw him over after this King has returned from the Eight Extremities World. Do not act rashly before this King returns. He possesses the powerful Extreme Yang Seal, nearly having escaped from senior apprentice-Kang’s sword. He is not to be underestimated.”
Everyone said in unison, “We ministers hear and obey.”
King Xuanmu no longer spoke, striding directly into the wound of the sky.
Most of the Grand Xuan Dynasty martial practitioners present followed closely after him, bearing the momentum of an unstoppable wave of troops.
While Yan Zhaoge was unable to see exactly what was happening close to the wound of the sky from a distance away, seeing the changes in the wound of the sky, he could guess a thing or two about it.
While the fiery light shooting to the heavens signified that the King Xuan Spear was still there, even though its aura was still abundant, its spirituality had been reduced somewhat.
King Xuanmu had likely personally descended to the Eight Extremities World, leaving the King Xuan Spear behind in the meantime.
Like how Seeing Divinity Martial Saints and Immortal Bridge Martial Saints could descend to a lower world after suppressing their cultivation bases, mid and high-grade Sacred Artifacts would be able to descend if and only if they could restrict their own power.
There were extremely few mid and high-grade Sacred Artifacts which were able to manage this.
If they were unable to restrict their own power, they would require the help of their owners. Still, this was extremely bothersome, being very difficult as well.
This was one of the primary reasons that the Radiant Light Sect would definitely not choose to move its entire sect to a lower world unless it was an absolutely necessary thing.
The Grand Xuan Dynasty had not known about the wound of the sky close to the Virtuous Spirit Region which led to the Eight Extremities World prior to this. Naturally, they would not have been able to make preparations for it beforehand.
Seeing this, the corners of Yan Zhaoge’s mouth arched lightly upwards, “Confident! I like it.”
Seeing the wound of the sky cease to quiver, Yan Zhaoge knew that King Xuan and the others had already completely left the World beyond Worlds, heading for the Eight Extremities World.
The Northern Ocean Clone immediately flew out of the Myriad Dragon Palace, resembling a great roc spreading its wings as he brought Yan Zhaoge and the palace along in shooting straight towards the wound of the sky!
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 758: It seems you don’t want this anymore
HSSB758: It seems you don’t want this anymore
The Northern Ocean Clone emitted his true essence, transforming into streaks of light.
The light condensed into wings that obscured the sky and concealed the sun, soaring through ten thousand li with a single wingbeat as it rapidly approached that wound of the sky.
The Grand Xuan Dynasty’s people who had remained behind were all experts.
Before Yan Zhaoge arrived, they had already sensed him, their gazes simultaneously sweeping over.
Yet, when they saw who it was who had come, they were all involuntarily stunned, “Yan Zhaoge?”
In their eyes, it was due to the protection of Lin Hanhua and Mu Jun that Yan Zhaoge was safe, with Kang Ping having temporarily given up on taking revenge on him. Logically speaking, he should have been keeping close to Lin Hanhua’s group right now.
Having such enmity with an Immortal Bridge Martial Saint, having such irrevocable enmity with an Immortal Bridge Martial Saint who still had numerous peak experts assisting him, Yan Zhaoge had not obediently stayed close to those who could protect him as he had even come out and about. What was this if not courting death?
Whether it was Kang Ping or King Xuanmu’s and his retainers, the whole of the Grand Xuan Dynasty had previously been feeling troubled over how they might be able to draw Yan Zhaoge out of hiding.
Attacking the Eight Extremities World was on one hand to vent their fury while on the other to draw Yan Zhaoge out of hiding.
Yet, never would they have thought that not only would Yan Zhaoge appear, he would directly come to find them right at the Sun Moon Peak of the Virtuous Spirit Region!
Could he not know that every one of their Grand Xuan Dynasty experts had congregated here for the great battle which had just occurred?
Kang Ping, Gu Zhang and He Dongcheng, three full Immortal Bridge Martial Saints.
Aside from that, there were additionally two high-grade Sacred Artifacts, the Cloud Circulating Heavenly Light Sword and the King Xuan Spear.
Such a lineup was sufficient for them to reign supreme throughout the entire Royal Reed Sea if they did not provoke the Southeastern Exalt’s lineage.
The fall of the Sun Moon Peak was the best proof of this.
It had not just been Luo Zhiyuan and those of the Radiant Light Sect who had been guarding it earlier. Experts of Copper Men Island and the North Sea Sword Pavilion had been there as well.
Even bolstered by the guardian grand formation, they had ultimately still been unable to stand against the Grand Xuan Dynasty with its full might.
Even so, Yan Zhaoge had actually appeared in the Virtuous Spirit Region before them all. All these Grand Xuan Dynasty martial practitioners felt this to be inconceivable.
The Grand Xuan Dynasty experts who remained outside of the wound of the sky all unconsciously gazed around at their surroundings.
They suspected that disciples of the Southeastern Exalt’s lineage had arrived in the vicinity as well, having changed their mind as they wanted to do them harm.
This was the sole reason they could think of which could explain Yan Zhaoge’s appearance here.
Otherwise, how would he have dared to come?
However, scanning the area, they did not discover anything at all.
Logically speaking, if Golden Court Mountain’s experts wished to act against them, they would not have to do so covertly. They could simply do so out in the open in an aboveboard manner.
They were the owners of the southeastern Yang Heaven Territory.
The host of Grand Xuan Dynasty martial practitioners felt even more bewildered by this.
Still, they quickly regained their wits.
If no one of Golden Court Mountain was here, Yan Zhaoge having come here alone, was this not great news for them?
They had been pondering hard as to how to lure Yan Zhaoge here before this. Now, he had finally walked into their tiger’s den on his own accord. Really, how could things be any better!
While Kang Ping and the others were not there, King Xuanmu also having descended with many others into the Eight Extremities World, the Grand Xuan Dynasty experts here did not fear this.
With the high-grade Sacred Artifact, the King Xuan Spear, in hand, they felt sufficient confidence.
That golden-armoured martial practitioner who was temporarily carrying the King Xuan Spear on King Xuanmu’s behalf commanded, “Do not be rash for glory. If something went wrong, we would not be able to account for things to the King.”
He raised the King Xuan Spear, saying respectfully, “Forgive this minister’s travesties.”
Saying thus, fiery light roiled on his body, instantly surging with the momentum of incinerating the heavens as a swan, crane, owl and roc soared high amidst the sea of flames, coiling within the air.
This golden-armoured martial practitioner was clearly Grand Xuan royalty as he cultivated in the most orthodox Fire Fires True Art and Seven Fowl Treasured Spear.
The spear swept over to meet the approaching Yan Zhaoge and his Northern Ocean Clone in battle.
The sea of flames surged, the many fowl swooping through the air and encircling Yan Zhaoge, cutting off his path of retreat.
Yan Zhaoge could immediately tell that the other party did not mean to fight him for real. Instead, he just wanted to tie him down.
That golden-armoured martial practitioner told the others, “Immediately send someone down to report to the King. At the same time, also send another person to the Clear Scenic Region to notify Mister Kang and the others.”
“We just have to keep this Yan Zhaoge here and it would already be great merit for us! Afterwards, whether it is the King who re-ascends to the World beyond Worlds or someone from Mister Kang’s group who arrives, today will be the day this Yan Zhaoge dies!”
The remaining Grand Xuan Dynasty martial practitioners all agreed, “Today is the day we get him!”
Yan Zhaoge laughed upon hearing their words, “Just based on you people? Can you do it?”
Amidst his laughter, Yan Zhaoge acted as swiftly as the wind, simultaneously clapping down on the temples of the Northern Ocean Clone.
The majestic power of extreme Yang which was boosted with the concepts of the Cyclic Heavenly Scripture, the Yin Yang Heavenly Scripture and the Extreme Yang Scripture was infused within the Northern Ocean Clone’s body.
The Northern Ocean Clone’s temples instantly arose, flickering with blazing sunlight as they resembled two actual suns!
The Extreme Yang Seal that was tyrannical beyond compare appeared amidst space.
The power of extreme Yang surged within the body of the Northern Ocean Clone. Stimulating the fist-intents of the Cyclic Heavenly Seal and the Extreme Yang Scripture, he directly unleashed a Roc Expels the Sun!
With his palms both pressed against the Extreme Yang Seal, the Extreme Yang Seal that had already been majestic and powerful originally was even more tyrannical, sweeping through all that stood in its path as the sea of flames and silhouettes of fowl were all destroyed together!
The expression on the face of that golden-armoured martial practitioner did not change as he faced it calmly, striking out with his spear once more. He did not clash head-on with Yan Zhaoge, merely seeking to tie him down.