Chapter 560: Attack‑Defense Shift on the Mountain, No Worship, Only Debt, Triple‑Rune Blade Cuts Dragon‑Elephant Vajra LV9 [Seeking M

Thick blood mist spread over the entire Seventh Island.

The fall of the Rong Dao divine spirits brought about celestial changes, affecting even the inner caverns.

The immense divinity, as if wrapped in a storm, swept continuously, surging and spreading like a breached river.

Xixi and the others, shrouded in Buddha's light, had their eyes sparkle!

Yun Huang, Yun Lei, and prodigies like Tuoba Li and Tuoba Xiu had never seen such a display; they only felt the density of divinity in the air skyrocket to an absurd level!

For Yun Huang and Yun Lei, who had known scarcity, this moment was a feast fit for a glutton, a wild revelry!

The two sat cross‑legged, pores flaring, crazily gulping divinity to cultivate.

Tuoba Li and Tuoba Xiu did not miss the opportunity either.

Even Xixi, though reluctant, sat down; she was unwilling to spend this time cultivating, preferring to watch her father slaughter all around.

But thinking of how much her father had suddenly grown stronger, the gap between Xixi and him widened, and her heart tightened.

So, she decided to cultivate after all.

Hoo—hoo—hoo—!

Thick blood scent kept drifting as Li Che's jet‑black, sinewy hair rose, his eyes flashed, his spine behind roared like a dragon, and the vortex of qi and blood seemed to conceal an ocean.

He strode forward, crossing the void; the void trembled, the whole island shivered as if unable to bear Li Che's aura.

Tuoba Long's hair stood on end; the three Rong Dao divine spirits from the ancient village he fought were also numb and horrified.

Who… exactly is this person?!

So dominant!

The ancient village representing the middle rank of the Five Elders could unleash such slaughter, annihilating the Rong Dao divine spirits of the Top Ten ancient villages one by one!

One must know that the Rong Dao divine spirits representing the Top Ten ancient villages are no ordinary spirits; they are top‑tier geniuses, once glorious!

"The situation... has changed!"

"Run!"

The Rong Dao realm fighting Tuoba Long lost any will to battle.

They also lacked the desire to seize the Divine Treasure Order in Tuoba Long's hand; that item was no longer within their reach.

Otherwise, they'd have to throw their lives away here!

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Bang—bang—bang—!

After a massive collision, these Rong Dao realm spirits raced wildly toward the teleportation platform on the far side of the Seventh Island.

Tuoba Long's eyes flickered, then he instantly reacted, his blood boiling within.

He couldn't help but burst into laughter, howling to the heavens, his battle spirit erupting!

His entire being surged with heightened fighting spirit, raging like a tide, godlike and demonic!

"Everyone... why are you running?!"

"Come on, come kill me!"

Tuoba Long roared with a lofty voice, like ancient bells rolling in massive waves!

From afar, the three fleeing Rong Dao spirits shattered the void, their faces trembling, muttering curses nonstop!

Boom—!!!

Tuoba Long's qi and blood erupted, calm and fearless, cutting out powerfully.

"Everyone, the attack‑defense shift is on!"

The three Rong Dao spirits, facing the overwhelmingly powerful Tuoba Long, were angry but dared not stay to fight.

Fearing obstruction by the powerful divine spirit of Cloud Sky Village.

Besides, Lei Cang of Xuan Lei Village had chosen to defect, aiding Cloud Sky Village's spirit.

Now, if they choose to block, Lei Cang's strength would easily delay them.

But being held back by Tuoba Long means those three Rong Dao spirits can hardly escape.

And after Lei Cang, under Li Che's order, finished the opponent's slaying, he immediately went to aid Tuoba Long!

The three Rong Dao, three against two, were essentially impossible to defeat, completely restrained, unable to escape.

After Li Che gathered the flesh, blood, and spatial coordinates of these Rong Dao spirits, he took a step forward, as if turning into lightning.

Joining the battlefield, three versus three, with top‑tier Rong Dao like Li Che and Lei Cang.

This battle left little suspense.

The three Rong Dao...

Completely fell, being brutally killed and shattered!

The great Dao river's divine pattern twisted into chains, breaking link by link, like stars shattering, with flowing fire cutting the sky!

Li Che stood with his hands behind his back, his black shirt fluttering, his aura gradually settling and condensing.

His deep eyes were like stars in the night sky, causing Tuoba Long to feel a hint of awe.

"Brother, impressive combat power."

Tuoba Long, bloodied all over, clasped his fist to Li Che and laughed heartily.

Originally, he had prepared to die, intending to forcefully aid the Prison Lotus Girl in carving a path in this divine gamble.

He didn't expect a Cloud Sky Village to appear midway; though only a middle‑rank Five Elders ancient village, its representative divine realm was truly formidable.

That Five Elders ancient village of Cloud Sky Village must have had terrible luck to summon such high‑level external aid!

Tuoba Long wouldn't think Li Che a cultivator of Cloud Sky Village; he must be an external ally.

"You are not bad either."

Li Che's qi and blood returned to his body, sinking into calm; he no longer radiated awe‑inspiring aura, appearing somewhat ordinary, causing others to let their guard down.

Let's go, this time our two villages... are probably going to have a great harvest.

Tuoba Long laughed heartily.

And his gaze fell upon Lei Cang, but he discovered that Lei Cang showed no abnormality.

He couldn't help but become wary, worrying that Lei Cang might suddenly strike.

Hum—

In Li Che's chest, the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit was beating wildly, as if gradually cooling.

In this battle, slaying many Rong Dao realm cultivators, he gained considerable maturity; for Li Che, this was the greatest gain.

However, after the Dao Fruit reached LV8 rank, further advancement becomes increasingly difficult.

His mind stirred slightly.

Before his eyes, golden light appeared like sinking, condensed smoke, slowly emerging.

【Dao Fruit: Dragon-Elephant Vajra (LV8, 93%)】

After breaking through to Profound Immortal, the requirements for Dao Fruit maturity also became ever higher.

The Dao Fruit maturity gained from slaying Rong Dao realm cultivators also became considerably less.

The acquisition of Dao Fruit maturity is related to Li Che's own combat strength.

If he defeats the strong while weak, his Dao Fruit maturity increase will be greater.

Now that he has attained Profound Immortal, slaying Rong Dao cultivators will yield much thinner maturity.

But it's better than nothing.

Soon.

Li Che's eyes shone brightly; nearing the critical point of transformation, his heart surged ever more tumultuously.

Boom—!!!

On the Seventh Island.

Those divine spirits observing the battle were already ice-cold all over, and they all hastily fled toward the teleportation platform.

However, Li Che and Tuoba Long had little interest in those divine spirits who had ignited the divine flame.

They were even too lazy to lift a hand.

After the battle ended, Li Che glanced, sat cross-legged, and relied on the surging, boiling divine-nature cultivation of Xixi from having slain the Rong Dao.

Then he gave a light smile, not disturbing the children.

He turned and walked together with Tuoba Long toward the teleportation platform of the Eighth Path.

Both held many Divine Vault Commands, which could certainly be exchanged for abundant resources.

Together they strolled across the Seventh Island, passing through the thick blood mist, and arrived at the platform.

Li Che looked at Tuoba Long: "Earth Village is not weak; it is no inferior to the Ten Great Ancient Villages. You surely know the situation of the Hell Lotus Maiden... why then do you still protect her?"

Li Che and Tuoba Long walked side by side as he asked.

Tuoba Long smiled upon hearing this: "Xixi was rescued by Ye Lao Yezi; actually, at that time we did not know that Xixi was the Hell Lotus Maiden."

"If we had known then that Xixi was the Hell Lotus Maiden, given Ye Lao's temperament, he would probably still have saved her."

"The main reason was seeing that little girl back then, wounded and mentally shocked, fallen into sleep; for a girl not yet nine years old, Ye Lao truly could not stand by and do nothing."

Tuoba Long sighed.

"After Ye Lao brought Xixi back to the ancient village, the village chief sensed her difference, felt the curse's power upon her, and judged her to be the Hell Lotus Maiden."

"But at that time, our Earth Village could not possibly abandon Xixi, throwing a comatose little girl into an extremely dangerous forbidden land—that would be something only inhuman beings could do."

"The village chief ultimately could not bear it, and together with Ye Lao, they kept Xixi alive."

Upon hearing Tuoba Long's description, Li Che immediately understood.

"But... saving the Hell Lotus Maiden is tantamount to bringing a calamity upon Earth Village; don't you regret it?"

Li Che asked.

"We do regret it... even Ye Lao now feels some regret."

"Because saving the Hell Lotus Maiden made Earth Village a target of universal condemnation; I've heard that the three major divine factions have already mustered armies, intending to attack and crush Earth Village."

"Perhaps... this trip we have gained a great amount of resources, and maybe... we won't be able to return to the village."

Tuoba Long said silently.

"But to let Xixi, a nine-year-old girl, sacrifice herself for the peace of our Earth Village is something our Earth Village cultivators cannot endure!"

"Earth Village will not abandon any child!"

Tuoba Long spoke with righteous fervor, his fighting spirit soaring.

"On Earth Village's side, the three major divine factions' powerhouses have launched a conquest; the mighty commanders Ji Shaohao, Shi Shajia, and Fu Shaoxi—three immortal primordial bloodline experts who slay three divine spirits—are likely... very dangerous."

Li Che spoke.

Tuoba Long suddenly fell silent, the whole person somewhat quiet.

He let out a long sigh.

"I have heard that those ancient village elites want to disturb Xixi's will, making her feel guilty and depraved, so she accepts the Hell Lotus curse..."

"But this matter is largely true."

Tuoba Long's voice had become hoarse.

"Suddenly, Tuoba Long looked at Li Che, his eyes flashing with sharp light: 'Brother, your strength is not weak; perhaps I could trouble you to look after our Earth Village's Hell Lotus Maiden from now on.'"

"Besides Xixi, there are also Tuoba Xiu and Tuoba Li; they are likely Earth Village's bloodline, and we hope their line may continue."

"After the Thousand Village Divine Gambling War ends, I will return to Earth Village with Ye Lao!"

"To accompany the village in its final battle!"

"Originally, after the Thousand Village Divine Gambling War ends, Ye Lao planned to return alone, but... now that Brother is helping to look after the Hell Lotus Maiden, I naturally cannot desert."

Tuoba Long was filled with fighting spirit, and there was not a trace of fear in his eyes.

Li Che took a deep breath, his heart flooded with myriad emotions.

The Earth Village, indeed, is somewhat different from other ancient villages...

But Li Che felt that there must be a deeper reason behind it.

Li Che looked at Tuoba Long, his brows slightly furrowed: "You are protecting the Prison Lotus Maiden so fiercely; there must be a deeper reason, right?"

Tuoba Long hesitated for a moment upon hearing that.

"I'm not even sure if this counts as a reason..."

The village chief once said that Earth Village… originates from the Prison Lotus Land, beginning with the first Divine Tide, when our ancestors followed the first Prison Lotus Maiden.

But later… the Prison Lotus Maiden fell, and Earth Village was moved out of the Prison Lotus Land by our ancestors, for if Earth Village remained within the Prison Lotus Land, it would be destroyed by the Prison Lotus curse when a Divine Tide ends.

Thus, our Earth Village has a silken connection with the Prison Lotus.

This is also the origin of the 'Di' in Earth Village, taken from the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, the sole 'Earth' of the Prison Lotus Land.

Tuoba Long revealed a tremendous secret.

Li Che, upon hearing it, suddenly understood.

So… Earth Village is related to the Prison Lotus Land, which makes it easy to understand why Earth Village protects Xixi.

The two chatted while walking, and before they knew it, they had arrived at the transmission platform.

They displayed enough divine treasury tokens, and the transmission platform instantly activated, turning them into streams of light that crossed the Bitter Sea to reach the Eighth Island.

Since only the two of them were on the Eighth Island, they had no conflict and continued to rely on the transmission platform for transport.

The Ninth Island is the core of the Spirit Mountain Cave Heaven.

It is also where, in this Thousand Villages Divine Gamble, divine treasury tokens can be exchanged for resources!

No one expected that, in this Thousand Villages Divine Gamble, only the two of them would make it to Spirit Mountain.

Buddha light shone upon it, and Spirit Mountain towered tens of thousands of feet high.

When Li Che and Tuoba Long appeared at the mountain's base,

Li Che's brows furrowed slightly.

Gazing ahead, he saw a monk shrouded in a hazy Buddha light.

He sat cross-legged upon the white jade steps at the mountain's foot, his great red kasaya fluttering, the precept scars on his bald head gleaming brightly.

Tuoba Long's expression shifted slightly.

"How can there still be someone?!"

"And this aura… is it a divine spirit from Black Sumeru personally intervening to block us? This is completely against the rules!"

Tuoba Long instantly thought of something.

Li Che's face hardly changed, his eyes indifferent.

As for the conduct of the three major divine factions, he had long grown accustomed to it; for the gods of those factions, strength alone is the rule.

"Amitabha..."

Spirit Mountain Cave Heaven, blood energy surging to the heavens, mountains of corpses and seas of blood… this humble monk, as the guardian of the cave heaven, sensed this sinister change, and only then realized that it was you two patrons who were slaughtering wildly…

Especially the Yunxiao Village representative of the Divine Realm, who displayed power surpassing the Merger Dao realm… this humble monk suspects that you are concealing your cultivation level.

Therefore, the Buddha arranged for this humble monk to be stationed here, to hold the fort; you two patrons wish to ascend Spirit Mountain to exchange for divine treasury tokens…

First, you must pass this humble monk's test.

Above Spirit Mountain, the will of the Black Sumeru Buddha will observe the battle, representing the true, unbreakable rule.

The monk spoke in a calm voice.

Pah! Talking about unchanging rules while changing orders day and night—utterly devoid of credibility!

Tuoba Long, a hothead, immediately launched into a tirade, showing no patience for these bald donkeys.

Li Che also chuckled: "You want to see slaughter, yet you don't want to see this kind of slaughter…"

You only want to see the Prison Lotus Maiden driven mad by you, falling into the curse, becoming the executioner of heaven's will, carrying out slaughter that yields mountains of corpses and seas of blood, blood flowing like rivers—that's the slaughter you wish to see, right?

As Li Che spoke, his aura gradually turned icy cold, and his eyes burst forth with a towering killing intent.

That is the destiny of the Prison Lotus Maiden; we gods merely force out her potential… only when she fulfills her destiny can she receive salvation, be reborn, and open and close the Divine Tide again…

Destiny cannot be altered; those who try to change it are defiers of heaven, and shall be punished.

The monk slowly rose to his feet.

Endless golden light suddenly emanated from his body.

Majestic to the extreme, Buddha nature and divine nature poured from him like the radiance of the vast sun, scattering and bursting forth; each ray of golden light transformed into an extremely sharp divine spear, imbued with extremely tyrannical power.

Moreover, upon his fleshly body, a Severing Dao pattern emerged!

"Severing Dao divine spirit, sever a vajra!"

Tuoba Long, naturally perceptive, saw his expression instantly turn extremely grim.

These Black Sumeru bald donkeys really don't care about face at all!

The Thousand Villages Divine Gamble fundamentally does not allow Severing Dao realm divine spirits to intervene.

And now, Black Sumeru has actually planted a Severing Dao Vajra at the foot of Spirit Mountain!

Double standards are too much, aren't they?!

This is fundamentally not giving them a chance to exchange a large amount of divine treasury tokens!

Also because, if all these divine treasury tokens were exchanged, even Black Sumeru would have to bleed heavily!

But, it's just that one sentence.

If the Thousand Villages Divine Gamble can't be afforded, then don't hold it!

Want to reap benefits from it, yet unwilling to share the real benefits!

Tuoba Long's expression turned extremely grim; facing Dao-Slaying, even if it was merely a first-stage Dao-Slaying divine spirit, it was not something he could handle.

This simply gives no chance at all!

"Brother Long, retreat to the edge of the Ninth Island for now; I'll test this Black Sumeru's Dao-Slaying combat power."

Li Che said in a deep voice.

Tuoba Long was instantly dumbfounded.

To fight and kill a Dao-Slaying?

Even a first-stage Dao-Slaying divine spirit wields power far beyond Merging Dao!

However, Tuoba Long hesitated not at all, immediately retreated, withdrawing to the edge, knowing he could not withstand Dao-Slaying.

But Li Che, facing six Merging Dao opponents, could easily defeat and slay them; perhaps……

There might be a chance, right?

And this obstacle to ascending Spirit Mountain……

Actually, it was also specially set up for Li Che.

In the perception of the Immortal Will, the existence surpassing Merging Dao must be Li Che!

Whoosh——

Buddha nature and divinity surged like a tide, the resonant clang rang out, the monk rose to his feet, countless Buddha lights converging onto his body.

His physical body actually burst forth with an incredibly rich golden light!

Clenching his five fingers, he tore open the void, and a tremendously thick dragon spear slid down—a divine weapon forged from a true dragon's spine and bone!

It seemed as if a mighty dragon's power rumbled continuously, erupting again and again!

This is already a divine weapon approaching an Immortal Artifact, namely a Quasi-Immortal Artifact!

It contains Immortal power!

However, the Immortal power within this dragon spear seems completely dormant, never revealed.

"Benefactor, defeat me, and you may ascend Spirit Mountain to worship the Immortal and exchange for the Divine Treasure Command."

The monk said in a deep voice.

Li Che, however, laughed.

"I ascend Spirit Mountain not to worship any Immortal, but to collect a debt."

"These Divine Treasure Commands are obtained by us through our own abilities; the resources hidden within them are what we deserve, namely the debt Spirit Mountain owes us."

"So, I ascend Spirit Mountain to collect a debt—why would I come to worship an Immortal?"

The monk's eyes flashed with anger in an instant.

"Impudent!"

"How dare you show disrespect to the Immortal!"

Hum——!!!

The void trembled.

The monk's robe exploded, revealing terrifying muscles as tough as a Vajra beneath, he grabbed the dragon spear and lunged!

A shake of the dragon spear pierced heaven and earth, the void seeming to shatter, winds and clouds surging!

Like an angry-eyed Vajra rushing at Li Che, the spear roared like a dragon, thrusting straight at his chest!

The pressure of the Quasi-Immortal Artifact, like a vast sea raising waves, fiercely pressed upon Li Che, seeking to utterly crush him!

Such power moves one deeply.

Tuoba Long's face turned ashen; if it were him, this Black Sumeru's first-stage Dao-Slaying Vajra, with just this move, could already pierce his chest, shatter the Dao chains he had fused and twisted, and directly crush his life!

Roar——!!!

Dragon's chant, a long howl!

Golden light shimmering, shattering the void!

A dragon spear was handed over from the Dao-Slaying Vajra's hand; perhaps Li Che's disrespectful words toward the Immortal enraged this first-stage Dao-Slaying Vajra, and he struck out with full force from the start!

The dragon spear split the void, the void shattered, as if tearing through time and space to emerge!

Upon the spear's tip, an ancient Buddha seemed to appear, eyes wide open in anger, Buddha light bursting forth, dancing wildly with blade-like glows as blazing as azure dragons!

Li Che's eyes narrowed; if he did not transform into the martial Dao celestial immortal posture, facing a Dao-Slaying opponent would indeed be somewhat taxing!

But……

It is also not impossible to fight!

His jet-black, vigorous hair danced wildly, Li Che spread his arms, also letting out a long howl, his spine like a dragon, accompanied by cracking sounds, the void blasted open by his mighty aura into rippling rings!

Eighty-Nine Mystic Art!

Wonder Gate Eight Immortal Seeds!

Eight divine vortices, like eight vast oceans, swirling and sweeping!

Divinity surged forth, Li Che's physical body bearing it all, erupting with divine power surpassing Merging Dao!

His five fingers spread, countless sword qi formed from transformed divinity sprayed upward, rushing into the clouds!

In an instant, the void was cut, emitting a grating sound!

Six Desires Void Sword Art!

The sword light coiled like a dragon, colliding with the terrifying spear thrust of the Dao-Slaying Vajra; thereafter, the entire field before Spirit Mountain seemed to turn into boundless fragmentation!

The void within Spirit Mountain is somewhat more fragile than that of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, fundamentally unable to bear the power of a Dao-Slaying clash.

Tuoba Long's face flushed red, feeling boundless pressure!

Boom——!!!

The Dao-Slaying Vajra withdrew, standing in the void, holding the dragon spear at an angle, his whole body emanating the utmost sharpness—that of a Quasi-Immortal Artifact!

Six colors, the rainbow‑like sword light, were shattered!

Countless blazing divinities exploded, the haze never ceasing!

And Li Che, his ink shirt fluttering, stood in the void, immovable, clearly he blocked that ferocious spear.

The spear of a First Cut deity was devoured by him!

Tuoba Long's expression rippled; could it really be… the combat power of a Zhan Dao realm?!

Mo Che… truly powerful!

Tuoba Long clearly sensed that Li Che had not entered the Zhan Dao, yet he could still bear the force of the Zhan Dao.

"Flesh… Mo Che's flesh is too strong! Stronger than the village deities like us!"

This is the capital that allows Li Che to cross classes and fight the Zhan Dao!

However, Tuoba Long also saw that Li Che confronting the First Cut is already his limit; if it were the Second Cut or Third Cut realms of Zhan Dao, Li Che would likely not be able to block.

His flesh would be shattered, killed on the spot!

Moreover, if the delay continues, Li Che would not have the advantage.

After all, human strength is sometimes limited; Li Che uses his flesh power, but the First Cut Vajra relies on the power of a quasi‑immortal artifact!

Add to that the divinity of the Zhan Dao realm, which can perfectly marshal the power of a great Dao, enough to overwhelm Li Che!

Boom—!!!

The First Cut Vajra's golden flesh shines brilliantly; its body is also extremely strong, wielding a spear to strike, speed swift as a golden comet!

Its spear tip trembles, instantly spawning tens of thousands of dense spear shadows, covering the heavens, tearing open a vast void!

Li Che again activates the Six Desire Void Sword Technique; behind him, dense sword light soars to the sky, like a peacock spreading its tail, sweeping out six‑colored divine light!

A spear like an angry dragon smashes the sword veil, shattering numerous sword lights!

It thrusts powerfully toward Li Che's head.

Li Che clenches his five fingers, swings a fist, and with his incomparably strong flesh, strikes outward!

Even today, perhaps only Li Che would dare to use a Mysterious Immortal level flesh to hard‑hit such a quasi‑immortal artifact Dragon Spear!

Sparks fly in four directions, sounding like metal colliding and grinding!

The void cracks inch by inch; the entire Ninth Island undulates, and the Spirit Mountain shakes as if trembling!

Some spatial fissures even spread hundreds of miles, causing the water of the Sea of Suffering to pour in, as if a cataclysmic sound erupted!

Tuoba Long's breath stalls; his eyes can barely keep up with the two's clash.

Each collision is like a meteor striking the earth, with an immense roar.

But Tuoba Long knows that if this drag continues, Li Che will inevitably be defeated!

"Mo Che… how should we break the deadlock?"

Worry and bewilderment flash in his eyes.

And Li Che indeed already has a way to defeat the enemy.

Without employing Mysterious Immortal power, fighting only with Divine Dao, relying solely on the awakened War God Body, is indeed somewhat arduous!

Even if the Mortal Holy Body provides sufficiently strong flesh, there is still a sense of being suppressed!

But in reality...

Every move is nothing but Li Che buying time!

Temporal‑Spatial Golden Wheel Dao Guide, Age Sword!

Buzz—

In the void, it seems three Li Che appear, simultaneously cutting blade light!

From past, present, and future, they cut down together!

This move, extremely distinct, contains temporal‑spatial rules!

It makes the First Cut Vajra's heart faintly chill!

But he remains calm and unafraid.

The Dragon Spear in his hand trembles; on the spear, patterns seem to fully revive, this quasi‑immortal artifact is completely activated by him!

Roar—!!!

The First Cut Vajra thrusts another spear; this spear is supremely domineering!

The immortal power it contains is unleashed!

Even the power of the Dao Guide Age Sword is pierced!

The blade light shatters, past and future silhouettes all shattered!

Yet the momentum of this spear has only just reached its peak!

"Benefactor, it's time to set out!"

This is the First Cut Vajra's strongest spear!

The tip of the spear radiates extreme brilliance; atop it, a Great Buddha seems to stand, emitting a rolling immortal pressure, an Immortal Buddha of Hei Xumi himself!

The Buddha, like a single reed crossing a river, stands on the spear tip, gazing over the world, coldly staring at Li Che, opening its mouth, its tongue blooming like a golden lotus!

It seems a Sea of Suffering gathered by the spear light, enveloping golden flowing light, boundless, pressing toward Li Che!

It appears to display the wondrousness of the immortal tier!

And Li Che, having built his momentum for so long, at this moment completes his final preparation.

Behind him, his spine trembles, like an angry dragon roaring upward, howling across the nine heavens!

Eight blood‑chi vortices seem to merge into one!

Countless divinities surge upward, rushing into the clouds.

The sky changes color!

Blood clouds swirl!

Suddenly, the crimson cloud stream is torn apart, an extremely sharp blade gleam appears, and it turns out to be a chopping blade spanning the Nine Heavens!

The Vajra‑slayer bearing the supreme domineering spear shows a slight change in expression!

"This is..."

The Buddha atop his dragon spear seems to tremble slightly!

Buzz—

Three ancient talismans on that chopping blade slowly light up!

Li Che's jet‑black, coarse hair whirls wildly as his both palms slam together!

Heaven‑and‑Earth Nine‑Talisman Blade!

Three talismans ignite!

"This is... what divine secret art?!"

The Vajra‑slayer is shocked to the brink of panic!

The dragon spear in his hand is, at this very moment, suppressed!

At the spear tip, the Buddha standing like a reed crossing a river seems locked by the will of Heaven and Earth!

The immortal force begins to fracture inch by inch!

Boom—!!!

The Heaven‑and‑Earth chopping blade crashes down with a roar!

Too fast!

It falls in an instant!

Nowhere to dodge, nowhere to evade!

This is Li Che activating all the divine power within the vortex of the Eight Extraordinary Gates Immortal Seed!

The strongest slash ever cut!

All the great Daoist divine patterns across the sky seem, at this moment, to be completely cut away!

The Vajra‑slayer roars continuously!

He raises the dragon spear horizontally, using its shaft to block the slash!

When—!!!

An incredibly violent collision erupts, ripples spread in circles, and the Sea of Suffering raises waves a hundred zhang high!

The Vajra‑slayer crashes onto the ground, his lower body sinks directly into the island, the dragon spear's shaft bends from the cut, and the immortal force within the quasi‑immortal artifact is continuously eroded by the will of Heaven and Earth…

Puff—

The Vajra‑slayer gapes, spitting blood; his vajra‑like flesh is riddled with cracks.

In the next moment, the dragon spear flies sideways and embeds itself in the ground.

The immortal force within this quasi‑immortal artifact is completely exhausted, but its material is superb, forged from the spine of a half‑step ancient dragon, thus it withstood the power of the Heaven‑and‑Earth Three‑Talisman Blade…

But that is all; the dragon spear's light dims, completely losing its brilliance.

And the power of the Heaven‑Will Chopping Blade continues to descend!

It slashes the Vajra‑slayer's flesh, cutting diagonally from his neck down into his body.

Fresh blood splatters; the Vajra‑slayer becomes a blood‑soaked man, his golden flesh stained crimson, no longer radiant.

Li Che lands, raises his five fingers, and the mysterious golden chaotic heavenly thunder continuously spreads from his body, whirling at high speed in his palm, compressing into a thunder sphere.

In addition, a trace of annihilating heavenly thunder seeps into that thunder sphere.

This celestial‑level power, hidden within the mysterious golden chaotic thunder sphere, is Li Che's true calamity‑killing!

Dao guide, thunder magnetic extreme compression!

Three thousand times!

Extreme compression!

The fist‑sized golden thunder sphere is instantly compressed to the size of a glass bead.

Aimed at the blood‑stained, trembling Vajra‑slayer whose body is being pulled from the ground, it is fired.

In an instant, a golden ray arches in a parabola, shooting out as if warping space‑time.

In Hei Xumi, the Vajra‑slayer's eyes, it expands rapidly, easily tearing the flesh at his brow and seeping into his mind.

The Vajra‑slayer's blood‑stained visage instantly becomes calm.

He presses his palms together, calmly looking at Li Che.

His gaze is complicated.

"Ami..."

Li Che gives him a faint glance, before he finishes his chant.

He clenches his five fingers.

"Burst."

In an instant!

A silent thunderstorm flash erupts from the Vajra‑slayer's skull!

Li Che's ink‑black robe flutters, his black hair whirls wildly.

The flowing light before his eyes spreads like solid incense smoke.

【Dao Fruit: Dragon Elephant Vajra (LV9, 0%)】

Amid the thunderstorm flash that has not faded for ages, Li Che stands with his hands behind his back, the corners of his lips lifting slightly.

Boom!

Under the push of a powerful impact force, Li Che instantly became like an extremely sharp arrow, charging into the summit of Ling Mountain.

Just as when Li Che previously, in conversation, slashed a Vajra.

He never came to worship the Immortal.

He has come to collect a debt from the Immortal!