Chapter 137: Battle is on the verge of erupting, and the end is just as imminent

The person who arrived was Jiang Taomu.

He wore a grey robe that looked worn, yet as it fluttered in the wind it exuded an ancient, simple aura.

His white hair flowed freely, each strand distinct like silver threads, and the wrinkles on his face were like gullies carved by time, deep and weathered.

Yet his eyes were bright and sharp, carrying the same hatred for the Star Emperor Chain as Lin Yang's gaze.

Jiang Taomu landed steadily, his eyes fixed directly on Lin Yang, and he spoke slowly: "Lin Yang, I'll handle this final Star Emperor Chain myself."

Lin Yang narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at Jiang Taomu, a hint of doubt flashing in his gaze.

"So… you acted just to take Zhou Tianming as your disciple?"

After all, Jiang Taomu has long planned to take Zhou Tianming as his disciple; if he's still acting for that purpose…

…then there's no need to ask Jiang Taomu for help—given his current strength, even handling it alone would give him a decent chance.

At worst, he could summon Little Black to block; that would hold for a while, so there's really no need for Jiang Taomu's assistance.

Jiang Taomu seemed to see through Lin Yang's thoughts, shook his head slightly, and gave a bitter smile: "Lin Yang, you've misunderstood."

"Now you possess such means, such foundation, and beside you are all these miraculous aids."

"How could I still dare to compete with you?"

As he spoke,

His gaze, intentional or not, swept over the majestic Ancestral Dragon nearby and the ten ferocious Gluttonous Beast cubs, his eyes showing a hint of wariness and discernment.

In this situation, only a fool would choose to become enemies with Lin Yang.

Lin Yang understood clearly in his heart, and at the same time a system notification sounded in his mind.

【Ding, host, if you accept Jiang Taomu's help, this person will aid you in becoming the lord of the Mysterious Yellow Continent and dominate it.】

Hearing this, Lin Yang froze.

He felt quite puzzled: why would merely agreeing to Jiang Taomu's help assist him in becoming lord of the Mysterious Yellow Continent and dominating it?

However, the system gave no reply.

Meanwhile, Jiang Taomu continued: "However, after the deed is done, I have a small request."

Lin Yang raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Jiang Taomu.

He waited quietly for what came next.

"I can't say it yet," Jiang Taomu spoke bluntly. "But rest assured, it's not about taking a disciple—just a personal little wish of mine."

Lin Yang pondered briefly, weighing the pros and cons.

Then he nodded and agreed.

After all,

the system had said that Jiang Taomu was key to whether he could become lord of the Mysterious Yellow Continent and dominate it.

So, he needed to build some chemistry with him.

Seeing Lin Yang agree,

Jiang Taomu didn't linger either; he immediately locked onto a Star Emperor Chain, flickered, and shot off like a ghost.

Thus,

Yuan Xue'er's four Star Emperor Chains, her pride and reliance for a sure kill, instantly lost their advantage.

Lin Yang raised his gaze, his eyes blazing as he looked at the true form of the Star Emperor Stone, and said coldly: "Yuan Xue'er, I don't know if the true form you hide behind can hear me."

"But remember, you once dared to insult and cut down my disciple; today I will first sever this Star Emperor Chain as a warning."

"One day I will surely lead my disciples to storm your gate and tear you apart alive."

Having spoken,

Lin Yang hesitated no longer and suddenly gave an order.

"Attack!"

As the words fell,

He moved first, his spiritual power surging wildly, the radiance of his Sword Dao Sacred Body and Shadow Sacred Body flaring brightly.

His whole body became like a meteor falling into the mortal realm, charging toward the Star Emperor Chain with unstoppable momentum.

Close behind,

Zu Xiaohua raised his head to a long roar, his dragon body coiling and spiraling in the air, his massive claws tearing the air with a howl as he fiercely grabbed at the chosen Star Emperor Chain.

The ten Gluttonous Beast cubs were no less unwilling to yield; each widened their bell‑large eyes, let out low "woo" growls from their mouths, and moved their short but powerful limbs.

Like hungry wolves lunging for food, they rushed at the target, distorting space with their ferocious aura wherever they passed.

Jiang Taomu held back nothing either; a fishing rod appeared in his hand at some point, with a lake suspended behind him, and he brandished the rod.

He murmured incantations under his breath.

In an instant,

The lake's surface behind him burst open, four large fish leaping out, their bodies flashing with strange light.

Following Jiang Taomu's guidance, they were swept up by the surging waters and ferociously lunged at the Star Emperor Chain.

The great battle was on the verge of erupting.

Yet the outcome was decided in the very moment it began.

Lin Yang exerted the power of his Sword Dao Sacred Body and Shadow Sacred Body to the utmost, his form flickering like a ghost as he weaved between the Star Emperor Chains.

The Slay Immortal Sword and Black Blade in his hand seemed to come alive, alternating swings—sword strokes like dragons, blade flashes like lightning.

Each chop carried the force of heaven and earth opening, precisely striking the vital points of the Star Emperor Chain, causing its light to flicker, break apart segment by segment, and emit mournful cries.

Zu Xiaohua raised his head to a long roar that shook the nine heavens, his massive body tumbling wildly in the air as he actively rushed toward the Evil Flood Dragon formed by the Star Emperor Chain.

The Evil Flood Dragon, seeing prey, eagerly coiled like a python around him, yet Zu Xiaohua remained calm and unafraid.

When the Evil Flood Dragon tightened its coils, its scales flashed, its muscles tensed, and it unleashed a sudden burst of strength.

A surge of overwhelming power exploded outward from it, shattering the entwined Star Emperor Chain into countless fragments that scattered across the sky.

The ten Gluttonous Beast cubs watching nearby fought like the most ferocious beings on the battlefield, their eyes blood‑red, like ravenous beasts.

Completely ignoring the Star Emperor Chain's attacks and divine abilities, they howled, lunged forward, opened their massive jaws, and sank their teeth hard into the chain, showing no mercy.

The Star Emperor Chain flickered with light, trying to break free from the Gluttonous Beast cubs' gnawing, but they bit down hard, so it could only emit squeaky cries from within their mouths as it was gradually chewed and swallowed.

On Jiang Taomu's side, however, coping with it proved somewhat taxing.

His fishing rod snapped in two with a crack amid the fierce clash with the Star Emperor Chain.

The four great fish summoned from the lake behind him also suffered under the Star Emperor Chain's violent counterattack, three of them perishing.

But Jiang Taomu was, after all, a formidable powerhouse; he gritted his teeth and, relying on his deep foundation and strength, barely managed to suppress the Star Emperor Chain's offensive.

Just as the situation reached a stalemate, the ten Gluttonous Beast cubs had already quickly finished devouring the Star Emperor Chain they were responsible for.

They turned their heads toward the Star Emperor Chain on Jiang Taomu's side, drooled, and without hesitation joined the battle.

Once these little guys joined, the situation instantly reversed; they again opened their bloody maws and frenziedly gnawed at the remaining Star Emperor Chain.

In no time at all, they had cleaned that Star Emperor Chain down to nothing.

Watching this, Jiang Taomu couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth.

He secretly mused, Lin Yang possesses such heaven‑defying power, and with such a ferocious ally at his side, how could he dare to voice his own petty selfishness later?

As the last Star Emperor Chain was destroyed, the Star Emperor Stone's main body dimmed abruptly, its energy exhausted, and it withered away completely.

Even Yuan Xue'er inside the Star Emperor Stone's main body had prepared to manipulate the stone and escape.

"You want to escape?!" Lin Yang, with keen eyes, instantly snorted and said, "Not a chance!"