Chapter 1372

"Lu Xuan, this time, the World Tree must collapse!"

"Zhang Mu's whole body was engulfed in flames, he let out a roar, but in the span of a breath, the Fire of Time had already invaded his inner world, scorching toward his vital head."

"Death is imminent!"

"Not far away, You Sha Laozi wore a look of shock."

"The situation far exceeded his expectations!"

"Originally he still thought of finding Lu Xuan's weakness, to deal him a heavy blow with a single strike, or perhaps capture and kill the Little Heavenly Dao, seizing the Primordial Prototype."

"In the blink of an eye, the situation reversed."

"Not only did all the major Dao Lord realm elders of the Deceit Palace perish, but even Zhang Mu's few Longevity Clan Dao Lord realm cultivators were infected with the Fire of Time, their vitality extinguished, facing death at any moment."

"Fortunately, before his death, Zhang Mu summoned a more powerful existence of the Longevity Clan!"

"They came for the World Tree's River of Time."

"Retreat!"

"You Sha Laozi flicked his sleeve, sweeping up Xuanji Holy Lord and the others, drawing power from the Burial Heaven Grand Formation."

"Boom—"

"The World Tree let out a mournful cry again, like a child whose intelligence has just awakened, seeking Lu Xuan's comfort."

"Lu Xuan sent forth a thread of thought: 'Don't worry, you'll recover soon.'"

"The World Tree trembled in the impact of the Reverse-flowing River, causing the entire upper realm to shake incessantly."

"The myriad beings left in Weiyang Heaven all gazed in utter shock toward the direction of the Deceit Palace Star Sea."

"The fluctuations there were immensely strong, even surpassing the great battle of Gu Yuan Heaven!"

"Moreover, the Dao Resonance of Time outside the World Tree diffused into the starry void; a mere trace of that aura would strip away their lifespan, leaving even the stars utterly depleted, let alone living beings."

"All beings knew that this ultimate battle had reached its most critical moment."

"Gu Yue Laozi has been buried, but there is an even stronger enemy!"

"The Deceit Palace and the external Longevity Clan have joined forces, making them even more terrifying than Gu Yue Laozi."

"They silently prayed in their hearts, 'Have faith in Lord Lu! Lord Lu is invincible!'"

"But the next instant."

"Crack!"

"Crack!"

"The starry expanse all around actually sprouted numerous cracks, from within which a rich strange power seeped out."

"Everyone cried out in alarm."

"Good heavens! The interior of the World Tree has been completely invaded by strange power!"

"Inside there is strange power, outside the Longevity Clan! Weiyang Heaven is in peril!"

"Look quickly, the cracks in the starry expanse are increasing!"

"..."

"At this moment, You Sha Laozi took advantage of Lu Xuan's opportunity to scout the outside of the World Tree, and directly retreated into the Dark Palace."

"Black sweat had already seeped out on his face."

"His robes were already soaked."

"One could say he was drenched in sweat."

"You Sha Laozi was already somewhat flustered, having lost all composure: 'Lu Xuan has actually recovered to this extent? Good thing we managed to escape back.'"

"Moreover, the many powerhouses outside the Dark Palace were even more shocked in mind and spirit."

"They watched helplessly as over ten Dao Lord realm experts joined forces to bombard Lu Xuan, only for Lu Xuan to wipe them all out in an instant!"

"They had no power to resist at all!"

"How can we fight like this?"

"If it weren't for the sudden awakening of the powerful Longevity Clan experts outside the World Tree, who were about to descend upon the World Tree, You Sha Laozi might not even have made it back."

"Only Xuanji Holy Lord chuckled inwardly, 'It's just that my master, because of me, deliberately held back.'"

"As for why we don't kill You Sha Laozi now?"

"Naturally, Master has his reasons."

"Her identity ought to have been proclaimed to the world, but the Butterfly World still harbors stronger strange beings, and her undercover mission is far from over."

"Although she feels somewhat lonely in the Deceit Palace Star Sea, when she recalls her master's silent dedication behind the scenes, she feels it amounts to nothing."

"The greatness of the master needs no further words!"

"She can likewise do anything for her master, as long as he wishes."

"A moment of silence."

"You Sha Laozi steadied his mind, glanced at the Elder of the Dark Formation, whose body trembled, likewise shocked by Lu Xuan's strength, 'Elder, what should we do next?'"

"You Sha Laozi frowned, 'First wait for the Longevity Clan's powerhouses to descend and then engage Lu Xuan in battle!'"

"Now his only trump card left is the Burial Heaven Grand Formation!"

"On the other side, Lu Xuan withdrew his gaze, his face still calm and composed."

"It is obvious that within the Reverse-flowing River, ever more low-star Dao Lord realm cultivators are awakening."

"They are all powerhouses of the Longevity Clan!"

"Qi Chun Jing slightly furrowed her brows, 'Lord Lu, what should we do next?'"

"Lu Xuan said lightly, 'First we'll kill our way to the Dark Palace, then talk. These Longevity Clan members are nothing to fear.'"

"Upon hearing this, Commander Zhang Liao and the others all let out a sigh of relief."

"Since Lord Lu said so, they already had victory in their grasp."

Lu Xuan flicked his sleeve, and the numerous Everlasting Army marched mightily into the Dark Hall.

As Lu Xuan's group drew nearer to the Dark Hall, the many Deceit Hall powerhouses grew increasingly shocked.

Even Old Ancestor You Sha felt a pang of panic; the Longevity Clan's powerhouses have not yet arrived—how could they possibly hold out?

He glanced at the black World Tree imprint within the great hall, and his face turned ferocious.

"With a great killer weapon in hand, we could retreat and seek peace! But Lu Xuan has no choice—I don't believe he would idly watch the World Tree be destroyed!"

Thinking of this, Old Ancestor You Sha's hoarse voice echoed from within the great hall.

"Lu Xuan, do you want jade and stone to burn together?"

"You should know, this Heaven-Burying Grand Formation is already completely linked with the World Tree; if we directly activate the Ultimate Formation Lines, the entire World Tree will explode!"

"How about we make a deal now?"

Lu Xuan snorted with laughter, "Oh?"

Old Ancestor You Sha continued, "Our Deceit Hall has come here solely for that Primordial Seed. Hand over that Little Heavenly Dao to us, and we will leave, and we will also pass on the method to activate the Heaven-Burying Grand Formation to you! Rest assured, our Deceit Clan keeps its word—we can swear a Great Dao Oath!"

Upon hearing this, everyone turned their gaze to Xiao Qing.

Xiao Qing wore a green dress; starlight flickered in her beautiful eyes, but soon a veil of mist covered them, unknown what she was thinking.

A gleam flashed in Old Ancestor You Sha's eyes as he began to tempt Xiao Qing: "Little Heavenly Dao, you should know what burdens Lu Xuan bears; the World Tree is merely one great mountain among them. Lu Xuan has done much for you—you wouldn't want the World Tree to be held hostage because of yourself, would you?"

"You have become the Heavenly Dao of the lower realm, so you naturally know the World Tree's current state; the Heaven-Burying Grand Formation has already infiltrated every aspect of the World Tree—once the formation bursts, myriad realms will collapse!"

"If you follow us away from the Countercurrent Long River, the World Tree can still be preserved. You must know that Lu Xuan bears too much karma; even if our Deceit Hall falls today, beyond the Countercurrent Long River a new Deceit Clan army will descend. This is all for your sake."

"All of this should also come to an end. Let Lu Xuan rest."

Lu Xuan simply laughed.

Now the Deceit Hall actually "understands" him, letting him rest.

Hearing this, Xiao Qing's beautiful eyes flowed with divine light, "I want to know what I truly am, and what the Primordial Seed is."

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