Chapter 440: Hundred Schools of Thought

A flicker of doubt passed through the black-clad cultivator's eyes, immediately replaced by vigilance.

He knew that against an unknown enemy, any hint of carelessness could be fatal.

But the earthly power coiling around Longling could not be deceived, and the opponent could freely shuttle through soil and stone; only an earth-attribute cultivator who had reached the Myriad Laws Realm and comprehended the earth-attribute laws could do that.

Yet he felt no aura of earth-attribute law power from Longling at all.

"No matter who you are, since you involve the Ancient Earth Royal Clan, don't blame me for showing no mercy!"

The black-clad cultivator said coldly.

He quickly formed seals with both hands; a strong surge of spiritual energy burst from his body, forming black whirlwinds that swept toward Longling and Heifeng.

A hint of disdain flashed in Longling's eyes; he vanished from the original ground, reappeared at another position, and rose lightly from the earth.

The black whirlwind rose into the air, heading far away; the towering ancient trees in its path were uprooted, and even the boulders embedded in the ground were shattered into dust by the churning Heifeng.

This one-eyed witness stared dumbfounded at the black-clad person and white-robed cultivator before him.

The two exchanged a glance, both seeing the shocked look in each other's pupils.

Again, that same move?

How exactly did the enemy before them accomplish that?

One must know that although they are descendants of the Ancient Earth Royal Clan, even if they hide in the earth, they cannot achieve such free and effortless mastery.

A cold glint appeared in the eyes of the black-clad person and the white-robed cultivator; this matter was too strange, likely involving some leaked inheritance of the Ancient Earth Royal Clan.

Since the Ancient Earth Human Emperor appeared and reached the pinnacle of the Universe Cultivation World, later ages of desolate antiquity and ancient times have continued to the present, and many similar events have also occurred.

Yet the inheritance of the Ancient Earth Royal Clan is so noble and sacred that, for the Human Emperor's descendants, only imperial blood can cultivate it.

Whoever is involved with the Ancient Earth Human Emperor's inheritance will be attacked by the Earth Emperor's descendants, who will seize the Ancient Earth Human Emperor's Treasure Canon and welcome it back to the clan.

However, while they were lost in thought, Heifeng seized the moment, flickering into a black shadow and silently moving behind the black-clad cultivator.

"Impudent!"

After sensing the danger, the black-clad cultivator's visage changed sharply and he hastily turned.

As he waved his hands, streams of black light shot from his palms, emitting a series of explosive sounds.

Just as Heifeng silently approached the black-clad cultivator, the killer qi in his hand condensed into a blade, forming a pitch-black dagger like ink, about to stab the cultivator's back.

"Boom—"

Just as the dagger was about to touch the black-clad cultivator, a white light suddenly descended from heaven and deflected Heifeng's dagger.

The white-robed cultivator had somehow joined the battle, gripping a white longsword whose blade flowed with a faint light.

"Since you are not of the Ancient Earth Royal Clan,

please explain how you can wield earthly power so skillfully!

otherwise, today's matter will not be let go by the Ancient Earth Royal Clan."

The white-robed cultivator's voice was calm and firm, his gaze sweeping back and forth between Longling and Heifeng.

Longling and Heifeng exchanged a glance, showing no fear.

Especially upon hearing the white-robed cultivator's words, Longling felt a cold sneer rise in his heart.

The legacy of Earth's Xia civilization spans five thousand years, the Hundred Schools of Thought flourish, teachings abound, once brilliantly glorious.

Whether Daoist, Yin-Yang, Buddhist, Confucian, or others, countless mysterious sages have appeared in the endless river of history.

Those sages, renowned far and wide, shaking ancient and modern, whether examining the Mystic, Buddhist, or Yin-Yang and Five Elements laws, their analysis is extraordinarily detailed and thorough.

Moreover, many mysterious escape techniques have been passed down, such as this Five Elements Escape Technique, which the venerable one created by analyzing the scriptures of major Daoist and Buddhist sects, filling in the gaps as a mysterious divine ability.

That black-clad cultivator and white-robed cultivator actually mistook the Earth Escape Technique within the Five Elements Escape Technique for a remnant left by the Ancient Desolate Human Emperor in the Universe Cultivation World, and even intended to question them about it.

However, the Five Human Emperors created techniques for Universe Cultivators, spreading them among humanity, enabling people to resist strong foes, passing the torch down, granting humanity continuity.

Such achievements are admirable and commendable!

But after countless ages, the Ancient Emperor's descendants have become selfish; whenever they see a powerful Five Elements Law Divine Ability, they regard it as the supreme killing technique the Ancient Emperor left in the Universe Cultivation World and seek to seize it by force.

Such conduct is overly domineering!

"Hmph!

"They stole the ancient talisman we designed to obtain, and now they act like ruffians trying to seize our cultivation methods.

"Utterly shameless!

"If we fight, we fight; this seat hardly even looks at you two."

Longling said in a deep voice, his tone laced with naked mockery.

Heifeng extended his scarlet tongue tip to lick the black dagger condensed from the Fierce Ghost Killer Spirit, his face equally cold.

Since Longling fears nothing, he who follows Longling naturally fears no provocation from the Human Emperor's descendants.

On a narrow path, the brave prevail; here lie the ruins of the Ancient God Sect, all coming for the treasures of the Ancient Desolate Great Teaching's Divine Treasury; under fierce competition, it's either you die or I live.

"You wretches, do you know the fate of offending the Ancient Emperor Clan? Sensible ones stretch their necks for slaughter, leaving you a whole corpse.

otherwise, we will slaughter you all!"

The black-clad cultivator spoke in a deep, angry voice.

He then exchanged a covert glance with the white-robed cultivator, as if communicating something with their eyes.

After witnessing Longling and Heifeng's methods, they all grew wary.

Longling and Heifeng are very strong; this is what they had previously seen hiding in the jungle; otherwise, the Universe Cultivators the opponent ambushed would have little means to resist.

The white-robed cultivator gave a cold snort.

"Boastful shameless!

"You are clearly courting your own death!"

The white-robed cultivator's voice brimmed with anger and naked killing intent.

The black-clad cultivator also promptly followed up, coldly saying: "'Don't waste words on them; seize them first, then perform a soul search, and everything will become clear.'"

Boom

The black-clad cultivator's sword shone brighter; he had clearly prepared for another attack.

Longling and Heifeng, seeing this, emanated an incredibly fierce aura, showing no weakness whatsoever.

This made the cultivators of the Ancient Earth Imperial Clan furrow their brows instantly.

A sense of extreme danger inexplicably rose in their hearts.

Their souls seemed to feel an unprecedented pressure; if they truly clashed head-on, they would likely find it difficult to retreat completely intact.

Even if you come at me, I'm afraid you won't succeed.

Heifeng's voice revealed a hint of resoluteness.

His body began to emit a faint black light, and the wandering souls and wild ghosts around him seemed to start responding to the summons of the Myriad Soul Banner above his head.

The ground began to tremble, and clods of earth flew up.

Heifeng, empowered by the Myriad Soul Banner, brought forth the surrounding fierce ghosts, clasped his hands together, and streams of black qi surged from his body, forming a protective shield that enveloped both him and Longling.

Come on, let's see what your so-called strength is!

Heifeng's voice carried a hint of provocation; he had already prepared to receive the attack.

The black-clad and white-robed cultivators said nothing more; they knew words could not resolve the matter, only true combat could decide the victor.

At the same moment, their bloodline power awakened, terrifying earth-yellow runes coiling around them; drawing on the earth's power, their bodies became like ghostly afterimages, wandering in all directions.

The black-clad cultivator was surrounded by a swirling vortex of black earth dust, while the white-robed cultivator's sword emitted a dazzling white light; both simultaneously launched a fierce assault on Longling and Heifeng.

The battle erupted again.

Earth spikes intertwined with black light, and whirlwinds with white light, forming a spectacular and terrifying clash.

Boom—

The battle continued for a long time, neither side had a clear advantage, but both were fully aware.

If they continued like this, they would eventually collapse from exhaustion and be defeated.

They must find a breakthrough; otherwise, in today's battle, they would hardly survive.

Bang……

In the fierce exchange, Longling's body shuddered violently, a powerful force burst from within him, forming a colossal myriads‑zhang spiritual power giant.

This great dharma image, backed by the bright moon, was a white bone seated in the void, with an eight‑petaled white lotus blooming beneath it, charging toward the black‑clad and white‑robed cultivators.

Heifeng, unwilling to be outdone, suddenly expanded his black‑qi shield, enveloping the black‑clad and white‑robed cultivators, then swiftly contracted it into a black cage that trapped them.

If that's all the strength you have, then become part of the Myriad Soul Banner!

Heifeng shouted loudly; the Myriad Soul Banner above his head clattered, and its mysterious murderous force shook heaven and earth.

This grim scene made distant observers feel as if the apocalypse had arrived.

Trapped in Heifeng's cage, the black‑clad and white‑robed cultivators faced the giant dharma image summoned by Longling, their faces turning grim.

They knew that if they could not quickly break through the cage, they would face great danger.

The battle entered a feverish stage; both sides unleashed their signature techniques, the battlefield flooded with violent forces, terrifying shockwaves sweeping the area, leaving most nearby obstacles destroyed.

The black‑clad and white‑robed cultivators, trapped in Heifeng's cage, had a flash of ruthlessness in their eyes.

As descendants of the Ancient Earth Human Emperor, they were one of the five great ancient clans of the Universe Cultivation World; this life‑and‑death contest concerned not only their lives and fortunes but also the dignity of the Ancient Earth Imperial Clan.

As descendants of the Ancient Earth Human Emperor, the emperor lives in the hearts of all beings; this is a matchless glory that shakes the nine heavens and ten earths.

They must not allow the dignity of the Ancient Earth Imperial Clan to be desecrated.

The black‑clad cultivator drew a deep breath, quickly formed hand seals, and a stronger black spiritual energy surged from his body, violently colliding with the black qi inside the cage.

Break!

He shouted loudly; the black spiritual energy, like a blade, instantly tore a corner of the cage.

At the same time.

The white‑robed cultivator's sword also shone brightly, condensing a white beam at its tip that pointed straight at the opposite side of the cage.

Slash!

Following his command, the beam pierced the black qi, merged with the black‑clad cultivator's spiritual energy, and together they ripped open the cage.

Bang bang bang……

Terrifying sound waves reverberated back and forth in the void……

The white‑bone dharma giant summoned by Longling had already rushed to the Ancient Earth Imperial Clan cultivators, its massive fist sounding with a breaking‑space roar as it smashed down upon them.

The black‑clad and white‑robed cultivators exchanged a glance, their movements nearly simultaneous—one turned into a black shadow, the other into a white light, dodging the white‑bone giant's attack from left and right.

At the same moment, they used their bloodline power to mobilize the earth's law, forming thick earth‑yellow armor on their bodies to protect their souls.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh……

Endless thick yellow mist rose from the earth, gathering into the bodies of the black‑clad and white‑robed cultivators, continually replenishing their earth‑attribute spiritual power.

The earth's power resonates with our bloodline!

Your fate has long been sealed.

Surrender now, and leave your two corpses intact!

The black‑clad cultivator's voice was full of mockery; he formed hand seals again, and strands of black spiritual energy, like ropes, wrapped around the white‑bone giant's dharma form, beginning to rapidly erode it with earth‑attribute law.

The white‑robed cultivator, unwilling to be outdone, traced white trajectories in the air with his sword, forming a complex formation that trapped the white‑bone dharma giant.

Seal!

He gave a soft shout; the formation shone brightly, beginning to suppress the white‑bone dharma giant's movements.

Seeing this, Longling curled the corner of his mouth into a cold smile.

He hesitated no longer, directly unleashing the Heaven‑Shaking, Earth‑Shaking Ability; his delicate, crystal‑clear palms clasped together, gathering spiritual power from all directions, which continuously condensed upon the bright moon behind the white‑bone dharma.

The bright moon rose slowly, absorbing the surrounding yin power to form a huge transparent sphere.

Heifeng saw this, and likewise did not show the slightest weakness.

The Myriad Soul Banner above his head clattered, violent murderous aura gathered on the dagger, and its light grew brighter and brighter.

"Kill!"

Longling let out a loud shout, throwing the earth ball at the black-clad cultivator and the white-robed cultivator.

At the same time, Heifeng turned the dagger into a black meteor aimed at the two.

"Ong-long-long..."

The black-clad and white-robed cultivators' faces suddenly changed, and an unprecedented sense of crisis suddenly welled up in their hearts.

This was the terrifying counterattack of Longling and Heifeng, leaving them no choice but to confront it head-on.

The black-clad cultivator's black spiritual energy and the white-robed cultivator's white light beam burst forth together, forming a black-and-white interwoven barrier that blocked the earth ball and black meteor.

In an instant, the entire battlefield was engulfed by this powerful force.

"Boom—"

The light ball and black meteor vanished before the black-and-white barrier, and two figures were flung from the towering mushroom cloud, their bodies swaying as if about to collapse.

The black-clad and white-robed cultivators' faces showed horror, their clothes ragged from having just withstood the enemy's attack, draining much of their spiritual energy.

Without being able to draw on the earth's power, they would surely fall.

"Really didn't expect that."

My two brothers, relying on formidable combat power, made a name for themselves in Huanyu and were called Heibai Shuangsha.

You actually reduced my two brothers to such a sorry state.

Your skill has made us look at you anew, but the Ancient Earth Human Emperor's methods must be restored.

The white-robed cultivator gazed at Longling and Heifeng, his tone hinting at sorrow.

The black-clad cultivator also nodded, saying, "The Human Emperor is our clan's glory; we will not allow outsider cultivators to desecrate it."

Even if we die in battle, we have no regrets!

Heifeng was surprised to see Longling still calm and carefree.

I never expected that the two before us are actually the famed Heibai Shuangsha of the Universe Cultivation World, and that they are descendants of the Ancient Earth Royal Clan.

If it were the past, defeating the cultivator before me would be unthinkable; but now, with Longling's help, I actually managed it.

Heifeng drew a deep breath, and the Myriad Soul Banner above his head clattered.

If Longling gives the word, he will strike a killing blow to claim the souls of Heibai Shuangsha.