Even if it was only momentary, with the speed they possessed, it would still be sufficient for them to flee rapidly with Kang Ping’s group being unable to catch up with them.
Yan Zhaoge pondered momentarily before proceeding further into the depths of the sea rather than approaching where Gu Hong and the others were.
Led by the Earth Devouring Burner, Yan Zhaoge could already feel that he was already getting closer and closer to that ancient palace which he had seen within the burner previously.
Still, Yan Zhaoge’s heart suddenly jolted midway through.
The Northern Ocean Clone retracted his aura, hid the Earth Devouring Burner and halted where he was, just stabilising and guarding himself, his external true essence lowered to the bare minimum.
A powerful, domineering aura suddenly emanated from another direction.
Blazing fire lit up the deep sea, this fiery light seeming no dimmer than the rampant storms of thunderbolts in the surroundings.
Looking over, Yan Zhaoge saw that a fiery phoenix had suddenly appeared in the great sea.
Streams of yellow smoke surrounded its entire body, emanating a heavy, vigorous feeling.
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 770: More tyrannical than you!
HSSB770: More tyrannical than you!
Yellow smoke shrouded the area around the body of the fiery phoenix, separating him from the storm of thunderbolts outside.
While it was smoke, it emanated an incomparably heavy, vigorous feeling as it resembled the great earth that supported all things.
Yan Zhaoge’s eyes narrowed slightly, “The thick earth of meritorious virtue…”
Meritorious virtue was boundless as it replenished the heavens and extended the dao, flowing on in an endless stream as it protected the self with all evils unable to encroach.
Observing the aura and concept that was emanated as that fiery phoenix soared, Yan Zhaoge felt a familiar feeling.
It was similar to the true form of the phoenix cultivated in by Wang Hui and Li Jing with whom he had previously clashed.
The person currently before him was evidently a personal disciple of the Southern Exalt as well.
Also, this person seemed to have a much stronger cultivation base than Wang Hui and Li Jing. Observing the aura emanating from him, he was an expert of the late Seeing Divinity stage.
Shocking treasured light flickered on his body, restrained as it was not emitted.
However, Yan Zhaoge who already possessed the Extreme Yang Seal and the King Xuan Spear could feel that the newcomer likely also possessed a high-grade Sacred Artifact.
Due to Kang Ping, Gu Hong, Luo Zhiyuan and the others, the Endless Magnetic Storms were weaker than they usually were.
While they were still very fierce, they were not all that threatening to an expert of the sixth level of the Martial Saint realm who was protected by the thick earth of meritorious virtue.
Therefore, the power of that Sacred Artifact was restrained and not emitted, serving just as backup.
Yan Zhaoge thought, “Not even all Immortal Bridge experts of the Southeastern Exalt’s lineage bear high-grade Sacred Artifacts, much less disciples of the Seeing Divinity stage.”
“While it is normal to bring along a high-grade Sacred Artifact for safety’s sake in having trespassed onto the southeastern Yang Heaven Territory, this person’s position in the southern Blazing Heaven Territory is likely still somewhat remarkable.”
Everyone’s sensory abilities had fallen amidst the Endless Magnetic Storms.
However, the aura of this phoenix was too powerful as the person in question also showed no signs of restraining himself.
The movements of Kang Ping and the others who were locked in battle all slowed slightly as they observed this unexpected newcomer.
Yan Zhaoge felt that that fiery phoenix should already have discovered his existence as well.
Still, this person who cultivated in the true intent of the phoenix ignored the battling forces as well as Yan Zhaoge, just diving deeper into the depths of the sea.
“Even as someone from the southern Blazing Heaven Territory went to Golden Court Mountain to meet the Southeastern Exalt and the captured Wang Hui, someone from their side has still come to the Royal Reed Sea. It is just that this person still does not yet know that I killed his fellow disciple, Li Jing.”
Yan Zhaoge thought rather amusedly, “Coming over so hastily, what is his goal?”
For that dilapidated palace with the sword box with the words ‘Swallowing Heaven’ inscribed on it?
Or was there something else in that palace?
Even as he wondered about this, Yan Zhaoge continued descending into the depths of the sea as he followed the guidance of the Earth Devouring Burner.
Feeling that Yan Zhaoge was clearly headed in the same direction as him, that fiery phoenix instead halted momentarily.
A warning bell tolled in Yan Zhaoge’s heart as a voice indeed now emanated from the flames, “Who do you think you are? You dare have designs on a treasure that I set my sights on?”
The wings of the phoenix abruptly flapped as numerous flame arrows shot over in Yan Zhaoge’s direction amidst the whirlpools and the Endless Magnetic Storms.
The blazing fire which possessed the true intent of the phoenix seemed not to be affected in the least even within the great sea.
Where the flame arrows passed, they even merged with the purplish-green electricity, their power only growing more fearsome.
As soon as Yan Zhaoge detected it, the Northern Ocean Clone blocked before him and swept out horizontally with the Cloud Commanding Spear.
At almost the same time as this, the ferocious flame arrows had already struck the spear’s shaft.
The silhouettes of seven fowl danced on the Cloud Commanding Spear yet were all felled by the flame arrows as they emitted cries of agony.
Even with the Northern Ocean Clone’s might and the rampant strength of the mid-grade Sacred Artifact, the Cloud Commanding Spear, they were actually still rather hard pressed to resist it.
Golden light lit up atop the Precipitous Golden Armour, forming numerous defensive layers which helped the Northern Ocean Clone to block the remaining attacks. Beneath the fiery arrows, the golden light flickered unceasingly as it appeared like it was teetering on the brink of collapse.
The flame arrows being blocked was not the end of things as they all exploded, forming a big fire within the depths of the sea which enveloped the Northern Ocean Clone’s body for a long time.
The Northern Ocean Clone’s expression was tranquil as he breathed in and out and modulated his true essence, resisting the encroachment of the blazing fire.
An attack from an expert of the sixth level of the Martial Saint realm was naturally very remarkable.
This was especially so with this person here being more powerful than the likes of Luo Zhiyuan and King Xuanmu.
This attack of his had been casual as he had not taken the Northern Ocean Clone who was at the fourth level of the Martial Saint realm any seriously at all.
Even so, however, the Northern Ocean Clone had felt immense pressure even with the help of two mid-grade Sacred Artifacts, the Cloud Commanding Spear and the Precipitous Golden Armour.
The Cloud Commanding Spear had been habitually used by King Xuanmu before he had obtained ownership of the King Xuan Spear. Its quality was naturally extraordinary.
Otherwise, the Northern Ocean Clone might instead use the low-grade Sacred Artifact, the Fish Dragon Spear, which had perfect synergy with his own martial arts.
At this moment, however, blazing fire wreathed the Cloud Commanding Spear, its spiritual light having dimmed as its shaft vibrated unceasingly as well. It was as if a living entity was struggling.
After unleashing that casual strike, that phoenix totally ignored what had come about from that attack as he continued heading deeper into the oceanic depths.
He seemed confident that the Northern Ocean Clone would die for sure.
As he felt the blazing fire surrounding the Northern Ocean Clone gradually being extinguished, the phoenix immediately halted momentarily as he appeared rather surprised.
After a moment’s hesitation, this fiery phoenix did not continue attacking, instead heading deeper into the depths of the sea.
He was a busy person, having no time to waste on small fry such as this.
He believed that his earlier warning was already sufficient to get the Northern Ocean Clone to stop. If the other party knew what was good for him, he should know to give up.
Yan Zhaoge chuckled coldly, being very clear on the killing intent that earlier attack had contained.
If it were other martial practitioners of the fourth level of the Martial Saint realm, they would long since have been slain directly by the fiery arrows amidst the depths of the sea.
The Northern Ocean Clone’s gaze turned cold, all the acupoints of his entire body as led by the Baihui acupoint on his head pulsing simultaneously as a majestic power hence instantly surged.
The vibrating Cloud Commanding Spear stabilised once more, a speck of bone-piercing, icy-cold sharpness on its tip transforming into a cold bolt of lightning which sped towards that phoenix!
The silhouette of a Kunpeng appeared, emitting a long, deafening roar which resounded loudly throughout the depths of the sea.
That fiery phoenix was visibly taken aback.
“You still dare to strike back?”
The next moment, the fiery phoenix abruptly spun around, the clear cry of a phoenix resounding as it rose into the air, soaring forward to clash head-on with the descending Kunpeng.
The Northern Ocean Clone’s entire body shook intensely, his Precipitous Golden Armour instantly dimming as the Cloud Commanding Spear was nearly jolted out of his hand.
He covertly activated the Earth Devouring Burner, a powerful devouring force emanating from it which caused the terrifying assaulting force to be absorbed greatly.
While the Kunpeng was renowned for its speed, the Northern Ocean Clone had a comparatively weaker cultivation base as it was instead that fiery phoenix which appeared more ferocious, their first exchange almost seeing the Kunpeng silhouette being shattered.
Yet, after the Kunpeng silhouette had shattered, immeasurable sunlight appeared which illuminated the entire great sea.
A great golden seal resembled the true sun that had plummeted from the sky as it mightily slammed onto the head of that phoenix!
The phoenix emitted a long cry as apart from the thick earth of meritorious virtue, the blessed purple light of fortuitous virtue lit up as well, the two virtues simultaneously helping to resist the terrifying might of the Extreme Yang Seal.
Even so, he saw stars with this collision by the Extreme Yang Seal as he helplessly topped backwards!
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 771: Faster than you
HSSB771: Faster than you
While that phoenix had shattered the Kunpeng silhouette, as the Extreme Yang Seal descended, it also slammed him into dizziness, causing him to topple backwards.
Fortunately, he possessed shocking defensive power from the meritorious virtue and fortuitous virtue of the Phoenix True Form Scripture that he cultivated in.
Were it King Xuanmu or Luo Zhiyuan, taken unawares like this, they would definitely be badly wounded by that direct hit from the Extreme Yang Seal.
Having received an attack from the Extreme Yang Seal, his high-grade Sacred Artifact now activated.
A dark red glow suffused the depths of the sea, enveloping the surrounding area and restricting the Extreme Yang Seal.
A voice resounded from amidst the flames, “It is no wonder. This is what you were depending on?”
He would not allow anyone to covet what he had his eye on. All who dared to draw near would be killed without question.
Yet, the other party was actually even more arrogant than him. Being lazy to further attack a fourth level Martial Saint, he deemed it fine if he spared his life. Yet, the other party was actually reluctant to give up, even counterattacking he who was at the sixth level of the Martial Saint realm head-on?
Despite feeling rather befuddled initially, he now regained his wits.
“Nice treasure! It seems to resemble the accompanying treasure of the past Exalted Solar Luminary, the Extreme Yang Seal. Who might you be, that you actually possess this great treasure? Could you be the descendant of the Exalted Solar Luminary?”
The fiery phoenix abruptly spread its wings, a dark red glow sweeping back towards the Northern Ocean Clone and the Extreme Yang Seal.
Yan Zhaoge did not reply as the Northern Ocean Clone made use of the Earth Devouring Burner to bear some of that immense pressure before barely suppressing his roiling qi and blood, his figure abruptly turning.
The silhouette of a Kunpeng condensed once more, moving swiftly as it brought the Extreme Yang Seal along in descending, surpassing that fiery phoenix and shooting towards the bottom of the sea.
The phoenix emitted a long cry, instantly setting off in pursuit of the Northern Ocean Clone.
While it was not as swift as the Northern Ocean Clone at the same cultivation level, it was still extremely swift.
“Since you are not answering, do not blame me for being impolite. I will first be capturing you!” The other party said nonchalantly amidst the cry of the phoenix.
While he had been taken unawares by the Extreme Yang Seal initially, he had already stabilised his thoughts now.
A Seeing Divinity Martial Saint would definitely be unable to fully wield the power of a high-grade Sacred Artifact like an Immortal Bridge Martial Saint was able to, much less the mightiest of Sacred Artifacts like the Extreme Yang Seal.
He similarly possessed a high-grade Sacred Artifact. With both of them unable to fully unleash the power of their high-grade Sacred Artifact, it would be sufficient for him to resist the threat of the Extreme Yang Seal.
At the end of the day, he was just a step away from the Immortal Bridge stage.
With the Extreme Yang Seal no real threat, he wanted to see what Yan Zhaoge could still rely on.
Yan Zhaoge did not look back as the other party caught up, simply laughing, “The phoenix is noble and elegant rather than arrogant and domineering.”
They were already a very short distance away from the bottom of the sea.
Yan Zhaoge was even already able to see that ancient, dilapidated palace.
It looked no different from how it had appeared through the Earth Devouring Burner, simply appearing innocuous and dilapidated beyond compare.
It seemed to be perfectly ordinary, just a palace site which had long since fallen into disrepair.
Still, through the Earth Devouring Burner, he had previously witnessed that it possessed unique profundities which fully attracted one’s attention, seeming like it could even suck in one’s soul.
Seeing this palace, the Northern Ocean Clone suddenly flung the Earth Devouring Burner at it.
The small, innocuous-looking black incense burner transformed into a streak of black light, penetrating through the oceanic whirlpools and entering the depths of the sea.
After the Earth Devouring Burner had landed within that palace, the entire surrounding region of sea suddenly turned quiet.
The great sea in which hidden undercurrents had still been surging madly with snakes of electricity dancing frenziedly about earlier suddenly seemed to fall still at this moment.
The next moment, the great sea regained its former look as it was enveloped by the Endless Magnetic Storms.
Yet, black spirit patterns suddenly spread towards the surroundings with that palace as their centre.
A stream of black light spurted upwards with the surrounding Endless Magnetic Storms congregating about that pillar of jet-black light!
Yan Zhaoge and
that phoenix were currently in the domain of that jet-black light.
Within the light pillar, the Earth Devouring Burner appeared, reappearing in the Northern Ocean Clone’s hand.
The Northern Ocean Clone shot downwards alongside that stream of light, a vacuum appearing at the centre of that jet-black light pillar which resembled a tunnel as it allowed the Northern Ocean Clone to continue downwards, charging into that palace.
A shocked exclamation resounded from amidst the blazing fire, “You…”
Yan Zhaoge laughed, “I what?”’
The phoenix wanted to descend as well, but that vacuum had already disappeared as the violent power contained within that jet-black pillar of light mightily slammed straight into him.
The blessed purple light of fortuitous virtue and the thick earth of meritorious virtue appeared, protecting the phoenix’s entire body.
That dark red treasured light appeared as well, blocking the stream of jet-black light.
A moment later, that jet-black light dissipated completely, an unprecedentedly large vortex appearing at the bottom of the sea with a great amount of seawater spreading to the sides, a vacuum being formed.
At the bottom of the vortex was precisely that dilapidated palace, its walls broken and ruined as it appeared ancient and desolate.
The palace was no longer inconspicuous as it had been before as a strange suction force emanated from within it, causing one to want to plunge into it on their own accord.
Even Kang Ping and the others who were currently locked in battle were drawn by this, inquisitively and surprisedly observing the abnormalities which had suddenly appeared in the depths of the sea.
After a moment’s hesitation, Luo Zhiyuan, Gu Hong and the others who sought to shake off Kang Ping and their other pursuers began moving downwards.
While the situation in the palace was unclear, things could not get any worse than they were now.
Making use of the chaos to shake off the Grand Xuan Dynasty experts was currently most pressing for them.
Yan Zhaoge already having arrived a step ahead of him, that fiery phoenix ignored Luo Zhiyuan and the others now as he emitted a long cry, immediately shooting towards that palace.
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