Chapter 68: Immortal King's Shadow Guard, Peak of the Eighteen Boundaries!

Its humanoid outline is about the same height as a normal person.

But its whole body is pitch black, as if condensed from the purest darkness, so that even light cannot reflect off it.

An aura of terror to the extreme erupted from that black shadow!

That aura was not only powerful, but also carried a hint of the Immortal King's unique, transcendent immortality above the human Dao!

"Be careful, this thing is off."

Grand Elder Gu Linjiang's face instantly became extremely solemn.

He stepped forward, blocking in front of the Nine Dragons Sandalwood Palanquin, and likewise erupted with the terrifying pressure of the Eighteen Boundaries.

Gu Zhangfeng, Gu Yunlan, and several other Elders.

They also simultaneously appeared around the palanquin, firmly guarding the Nine Dragons Sandalwood Palanquin where Gu Yuan was, right in the center.

Five Supreme Powerhouses of the Eighteen Boundaries!

Five auras that pierced the heavens and earth shot up into the sky.

In this chaotic void of space, they intertwined into an absolute domain constructed of laws, colliding violently with that black shadow's aura!

Hum—

The entire space was under this terrifying collision.

It twisted and shook violently, as if it might collapse at any moment.

"This ghostly thing… what a strong sense of oppression."

The hot-tempered Supreme Gu Zhan stared fixedly at that black shadow, his face showing a solemn expression for the first time.

He could feel that the black shadow before him.

Although its realm was the same as theirs, both at the peak of the Eighteen Boundaries.

But the laws emanating from it were stronger than any of theirs.

"It bears the aura of an Immortal King."

Gu Linjiang's words revealed the heavenly secret.

"It is a monster born after the Immortal King's fall, when his undying obsession combined with this place's resentment and killing intent; its combat power far surpasses that of an ordinary Eighteen Boundary cultivator."

"No matter what it is, anyone who dares block the Young Master's path must die!"

Gu Zhan roared angrily and struck first!

His muscles bulged all over his body.

Every inch of his flesh and blood seemed to contain the power of an exploding star.

"Breaking Army Fist!"

He threw a punch, simple and direct!

With that punch, the chaotic airflow ahead was forcibly blasted into a huge vacuum tunnel!

Where the punch's wind passed, space shattered layer by layer, turning into countless black fragments!

Facing a punch capable of shattering a small world.

That black shadow, however, made no evasive movement.

It merely slowly raised a black arm.

Then, lightly grasping that heaven‑destroying, earth‑shattering punch wind.

"Bang!"

A muffled sound.

Gu Zhan's overbearing, peerless punch force.

At the moment it touched that black palm, it actually vanished like a mud cow entering the sea, disappearing instantly without a trace!

"What?!"

Gu Zhan's pupils contracted sharply, his face filled with disbelief.

His all‑out punch.

It… was actually caught so lightly by the opponent?

Before he could react from the shock.

That black shadow moved!

Its figure instantly vanished from its original spot.

The next moment, it appeared ghost‑like before Gu Zhan!

Too fast!

So fast that even Supreme Gu Zhan, a peak Eighteen Boundary cultivator, could only catch a glimpse of an afterimage!

"Not good!"

Gu Zhan's heart rang with alarm; without thinking, he instantly crossed his arms in front of his chest.

Boom!

A black fist slammed solidly onto his arm!

Crack!

A clear bone‑cracking sound rang out.

Gu Zhan grunted; his arms, capable of blocking blows from imperial weapons, now showed a strange distortion.

One punch!

Just one punch pierced the defense of a peak Eighteen Boundary Supreme!

"Gu Zhan!"

"Third Brother!"

Seeing this, the Grand Elder and the others were both shocked and angry.

"Form the formation, don't give it a chance to fight alone!"

Gu Linjiang made a swift decision and shouted sternly.

The remaining four Supremes, without the slightest hesitation, instantly took their positions according to some mysterious formation.

Hum!

The auras of the four, together with Gu Zhan who had quickly adjusted, at this moment perfectly merged into one through the formation's connection.

A terrifying aura, far surpassing the peak of an ordinary Eighteenth Realm and even faintly touching the threshold of the Heavenly Emperor, erupted explosively!

"Five Elements Slay God Formation! Seal!"

Gu Linjiang formed seals with both hands and spat out icy bytes.

In an instant, a heavenly net and earthly trap woven from five different laws appeared.

Descending from the heavens, it completely enveloped and imprisoned that black shadow!

"Roar!"

The black shadow also seemed to sense the threat of the formation, letting out an inhuman roar and beginning to struggle wildly.

The black qi on its body kept surging, condensing into countless black war spears that wildly struck the Law Grand Net.

But the Five Elements Slay God Formation is one of the Gu Family's secret joint-attack killing formations.

They respectively consist of the Five Elements, Nine Palaces, Twelve Heavens, and Twenty-Four Nodes.

Each level brings a qualitative leap in strength.

According to calculations.

Under the joint effort of twenty-four Supremes.

It can slay immortals!

Now there are only five Supremes.

Yet it can still contend with a Nineteenth Realm!

Boom!

No matter how the black shadow struck, the Law Grand Net only vibrated violently but was never broken.

"It works!"

"Zila——"

Strands of green smoke rose from the black shadow's body, emitting a piercing screech, obviously suffering great pain.

Seeing this, the five Supremes slightly relaxed.

It seems this Immortal King Shadow Guard is not truly invincible.

As long as we give them enough time, we can definitely wear it down completely!

Inside the Nine Dragons Sandalwood Palanquin.

Gu Yuan, looking through the carriage window, took in the entire battlefield.

His brow furrowed slightly.

"Too slow."

He shook his head.

Although the Grand Elder and the others working together could indeed suppress that black shadow.

But judging by the situation, wanting to grind it to death would take days, which is basically impossible.

The commotion is too great.

For so long.

It also easily invites variables.

"Uncle Linjiang, let me handle this."

Gu Yuan's plain voice clearly reached the ears of the Supremes.

Gu Linjiang and the others, who were exerting all effort to maintain the formation,

Upon hearing this, they all stared in shock.

"Young Master? No!"

Gu Linjiang hurriedly sent a voice transmission: "This monster is ferocious beyond compare; even we five working together can only barely trap it, you must absolutely not approach!",

"Yes, Young Master! Your priceless person, how could you risk yourself!" Gu Zhangfeng also urged anxiously.

That is a powerhouse capable of piercing the defenses of an Eighteenth Realm Supreme with a single punch.

Although the Young Master possesses talent unparalleled in ages.

At the Second Realm of the Pi Qiao Realm he already condensed the Ten Thousand Dao Emperor Body, his battle power defying heaven, yet his cultivation is still shallow.

Against an enemy of this level, even the aftermath would be unbearable!

"Rest assured, I have it figured out, and I won't foolishly fight this monster to the death."

Gu Linjiang understood that Gu Yuan was not such a reckless person.

Thus they simultaneously withdrew their power.

The Five Elements Slay God Formation that had enveloped the black shadow instantly dissipated.

"Roar!"

As soon as it broke free, the black shadow let out an earth-shaking roar, its crimson gaze instantly locking onto the foremost Nine Dragons Sandalwood Palanquin.

In its view, the living beings inside this carriage possess the most vigorous vital essence, making them the perfect prey!

Without any hesitation, its massive body turned into a bolt of black lightning.

Carrying an aura of heaven‑destroying, earth‑annihilating might, it lunged fiercely toward the Nine Dragons Sandalwood Palanquin!

"Young Master, be careful!"

Gu Linjiang and the others were terrified, just as they were about to act again to block.

But they saw the carriage doors slowly open.

Gu Yuan's handsome, calm face appeared before everyone.

He looked at the terrifying black shadow rushing toward them, showing no hint of fear on his face; instead… a trace of disdain.

Then he reached back and drew out a jade pendant, warm to the touch, engraved with intricate dragon patterns.

It was… the Heavenly Emperor's Command Talisman.

It contained a life‑saving item capable of withstanding a single strike from the 19th‑realm Heavenly Emperor!