Chapter 139: Seizing the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife! The Moved Xihe Sisters!

This rift was like a natural chasm, tearing the entire Great Array apart and causing the light of the array to dim significantly in an instant.

Taiyi was incomparably shocked in his heart; he could not imagine who could possibly cause such immense damage to the Zhou Tian Star Formation in such a short amount of time.

One must know that this Zhou Tian Star Formation was the very foundation upon which their Demon Race stood, and its power was so great that, under full defense, it could even withstand the combined attacks of the twelve Ancestral Witches and several Quasi-Saint powerhouses.

Yet now, a massive gap had been torn into this Great Array without them even noticing, and how could they possibly accept this? "This... how is this possible?!" Taiyi exclaimed in disbelief.

At the same time, other Demon Race powerhouses also saw this scene, and one by one, they revealed expressions of disbelief.

They could not imagine who could possibly achieve this.

Seeing this scene, the twelve Ancestral Witches and the many powerhouses of the Great Desolation all revealed expressions of wild joy.

They could naturally see that the rupture of this Zhou Tian Star Formation was undoubtedly a fatal blow to the Demon Race.

And for them, this was undoubtedly an excellent opportunity!

"Hahaha! The Demon Race's Great Array is broken! Everyone, take this chance to attack!" Zhurong laughed loudly and was the first to launch an attack toward the Demon Race side.

Seeing this, the other Ancestral Witches and Great Desolation powerhouses also used their various methods to launch fierce attacks toward the Demon Race.

The Demon Race side was already at a disadvantage, and now, having lost the protection of the Zhou Tian Star Formation, they immediately fell into an even more difficult situation.

Taiyi looked at the scene before him, his heart filled with both shock and rage.

However, he did not lose his composure, knowing that the only way to salvage the situation right now was to repair the Zhou Tian Star Formation, so he quickly analyzed where the problem with the Great Array had occurred.

This Zhou Tian Star Formation was originally comprehended from his Eastern Emperor Bell, and its core was also his Eastern Emperor Bell; at this moment, he mobilized the Eastern Emperor Bell and instantly detected the key to the issue.

"The rift in the Great Array is actually because a main star suddenly cut off its star power!"

Taiyi's expression changed, and his gaze suddenly looked toward the direction of that main star: "That is... Wenqu Star!"

The moment he recognized that main star, he could naturally see that all of this was Lu Yun's doing.

The other party had first sent Lu Xukong to come and collect a debt, attracting their attention, and then secretly acted to destroy the Zhou Tian Star Formation, bringing a fatal blow to their Demon Race.

What a Lu Yun! What an insidious and cunning fellow!

Taiyi cursed incessantly in his heart, yet he had to admit that this time, they had truly fallen into a trap.

Looking at the Great Desolation powerhouses who were continuously launching attacks toward the Demon Race side, he felt both shocked and enraged.

He knew that if he did not do something, they would truly be driven to a desperate situation this time.

Having lost the protection of the Zhou Tian Star Formation, their Demon Race simply could not withstand the combined attacks of so many Great Desolation powerhouses.

It would not be long before their Demon Race would likely be completely annihilated here, and his brother's seclusion would definitely be interrupted; perhaps in the end, the Hongmeng Purple Qi would even be snatched away!

Thinking of this, an endless hatred could not help but rise in Taiyi's heart; he wished he could immediately rush to Wenqu Star and slaughter Lu Yun!

However, if he really left this place, whether he could kill Lu Yun was unknown, but the situation of the Demon Race here would certainly become even worse! Thinking of this, he looked at Lu Xukong with annoyance and suppressed himself with great effort to finally stop the impulse to act here.

He said coldly: "What exactly do you want?"

Lu Xukong could sense the terrifying aura emanating from Taiyi, yet his expression remained incomparably calm, as if he did not care at all about this top-tier Quasi-Saint.

He only said coldly: "Hand over the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife, and I will leave immediately!"

Taiyi stared at Lu Xukong with an icy gaze, his heart burning with rage, yet he was helpless.

He knew that he had no path of retreat left to choose, and he could only stabilize Lu Xukong first, then find a way to resolve the predicament before him.

Thus, he took a deep breath, forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart, and said coldly: "The Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife cannot be given to you for the time being! However, this Emperor can guarantee you that as long as you retreat and no longer interfere in this matter, after my brother emerges from seclusion, he will definitely give Lu Yun a satisfactory explanation."

Upon hearing this, Lu Xukong sneered and said: "Donghuang Taiyi, do you take me for a three-year-old child? Can such words be believed? If I retreat now, your Demon Race will immediately be able to repair the Great Array, and it will be difficult to collect the debt then. So, it is still the same words: hand over the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife, and I will leave immediately. Otherwise, none of you will have an easy time today!"

His voice rolled like thunder, spreading throughout the entire battlefield, allowing everyone to hear it clearly.

Taiyi's expression became even uglier.

He knew that he was now in a position where he could neither advance nor retreat.

He was naturally unwilling to hand over the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife.

But if he did not hand over the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife, they would be unable to repair the Zhou Tian Star Formation to withstand the combined attacks of the many Great Desolation powerhouses.

Moreover, he was also very clear that since Lu Yun dared to send Lu Xukong to collect the debt, he must have had some reliance.

If the other party had really invited Nuwa to act, then their Demon Race would have even less hope.

Thinking of this, a deep sense of powerlessness could not help but rise in Taiyi's heart.

He felt as if he had fallen into a quagmire, sinking deeper the more he struggled.

"Taiyi, what are you still hesitating for? Do you really want to see our Demon Race annihilated here?" Just then, a figure suddenly flew to his side; it was Kunpeng.

Previously, Baize and Kunpeng were not at Sun Star, but not long ago, the two of them also learned the news here and immediately rushed over.

Kunpeng's speed was extremely fast; he arrived first and saw the scene of Lu Xukong coming to collect the debt.

Kunpeng naturally knew about the transaction between Di Jun and Lu Yun, and seeing Taiyi hesitating at this moment, he immediately began to persuade him.

Hearing Kunpeng's words, Taiyi also felt a sense of helplessness in his heart.

With Kunpeng speaking at this time, it basically confirmed for him that Di Jun had indeed promised to hand over his Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife to Lu Yun! However, to let him just hand over the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife like this, he was truly unwilling! The Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife was one of his major trump cards.

Once handed over, his strength would inevitably be greatly discounted.

Moreover, more importantly, doing so would be equivalent to admitting that their Demon Race had bowed their heads before Lu Yun.

For the proud and arrogant Taiyi, this was undoubtedly a huge blow.

However, under such circumstances, what else could he do?

Taiyi sighed long in his heart and finally made a decision.

He looked at Lu Xukong with a cold gaze and said: "Fine! This Emperor can hand over the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife! But you must guarantee to retreat immediately and no longer interfere in the matters between our Demon Race and the Wu Clan!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xukong immediately laughed: "If you had done this earlier, wouldn't your Demon Race have avoided casualties? Rest assured, Donghuang Taiyi, my Dao Lord said that as long as the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife is in hand, we will leave immediately, and he will no longer control Wenqu Star! We also have no interest in the struggle between you and the Wu Clan!"

Having said that, he reached out and beckoned, saying directly: "Bring the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife here!"

Taiyi did not say more; he lifted his hand gently, and a red treasure gourd with flowing divine light appeared in his hand. It was none other than the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife!

Once this Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife appeared, a sharp and peerless blade intent emanated from it, as if it could cut through heaven and earth and slay all things.

Even the many Great Desolation Quasi-Saint powerhouses could not help but feel a sense of palpitation at this moment, as if they were being targeted by this flying knife.

They were all very clear that this flying knife was a supreme treasure of slaughter with infinite power; once locked on by it, even a Quasi-Saint powerhouse would find it difficult to escape.

"What a fine Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife!"

Lu Xukong looked at the red precious gourd in Taiyi's hand, a trace of admiration flashing in his eyes.

He could feel the power and sharpness of this flying knife, and he also knew that Taiyi was surely unwilling to hand it over at this moment.

However, he did not care about that.

He only needed to take the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife back.

"Taiyi, I hope you will not go back on your word!"

Lu Xukong looked coldly at Taiyi, then reached out and beckoned, taking the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife over.

He could feel Taiyi's divine sense and imprint remaining on the flying knife, but these were nothing to fear; he figured that with Nuwa taking action, she should be able to wipe them away with ease! Immediately, he placed the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife directly into the Map of Mountains and Rivers.

At this moment, even if Taiyi wanted to go back on his word, it was too late.

"Lu Xukong, you had better not play any tricks! Otherwise, even if I have to chase you to the ends of the earth, this Emperor will surely tear you into ten thousand pieces!"

Watching Lu Xukong take away the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife, Taiyi felt a sharp pain in his heart, as if a piece of flesh had been cut away.

"Taiyi, rest assured! I, Lu Xukong, am not like your Demon Race; once I have given my word, I will naturally not go back on it!"

After putting away the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife, Lu Xukong looked at Taiyi indifferently and said.

And the moment his voice fell, Taiyi suddenly felt the Zhou Tian Star Formation begin to return to normal operation, and that rift was also rapidly disappearing! The Demon Race, who had been in a state of chaos, finally managed to catch their breath and quickly forced the twelve Ancestral Witches and other Great Desolation powerhouses back.

Seeing this, Taiyi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Farewell!"

Lu Xukong turned around decisively and flew directly toward the distance.

"Lu Xukong! And Lu Yun! You all just wait! Today's humiliation, this Emperor will surely repay a hundredfold in the future!"

Taiyi watched Lu Xukong's retreating back, a trace of resentment flashing in his eyes.

He knew that although he had suffered a setback this time, as long as his elder brother finished his seclusion, he would definitely be able to get his revenge and tear Lu Xukong and Lu Yun into ten thousand pieces! However, the most important thing right now was to repair the Zhou Tian Star Formation and resist the attack of the Wu Clan.

Thinking of this, he immediately turned and flew back into the Great Array, beginning to command the Demon Race powerhouses to repair it.

Kunpeng naturally followed by his side and also entered the Great Array, though a trace of obscure mockery flashed in his eyes.

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Inside the Map of Mountains and Rivers, Lu Yun and the others took in this entire scene.

"Taiyi is indeed a smart man! He knows how to weigh the pros and cons! Not bad! Not bad!"

Looking at the scene in the image where Taiyi handed over the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife, a smile appeared on Lu Yun's face.

The reason he sent Lu Xukong to collect the debt was to exert pressure on the Demon Race and force them to hand over the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife.

Now it seemed the effect was quite good.

Although there were some twists and turns in the process, it was ultimately a success.

"With this Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife in hand, my strength will increase by another large margin!"

Lu Yun held the newly acquired Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife in his hand, feeling the sharp blade intent and immense power coming from it, and felt a surge of joy in his heart.

He knew that this flying knife was a supreme treasure of slaughter with infinite power.

Now that it was in his possession, it could be considered put to its best use.

Nuwa looked at Lu Yun and couldn't help but sigh lightly: "You really know how to seize the opportunity!"

This one sentence brought the previously dazed Xihe sisters back to their senses, and they looked at Lu Yun with shock.

They had not expected that the other party could actually rely solely on a clone at the Taiyi Golden Immortal level to force a Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure out of the hands of a top-tier Quasi-Saint like Taiyi! Looking across the Great Desolation, who else could do such a thing? Let alone a Taiyi Golden Immortal, even a Great Luo Golden Immortal, or even some Quasi-Saints might not be able to do it! Thinking of this, looks of admiration appeared in the bright eyes of the Xihe sisters.

Changxi couldn't help but ask curiously: "Next, do you really not intend to continue controlling that Wenqu Star?"

Lu Yun couldn't help but smile and said: "How could that be?"

Xihe said in astonishment: "But your clone made a promise in public; if you go back on it now, wouldn't that be bad?"

Lu Yun curled his lips and said: "My clone only said that Lu Yun would no longer control that Wenqu Star, but he didn't say that Lu Wen couldn't control it. I'm not going back on my word, am I?"

This was possible too? The Xihe sisters were momentarily stunned by Lu Yun's slick maneuver.

Nuwa frowned and said: "But if you let Dijiang and the others break the Zhou Tian Star Formation, and Di Jun is forced to hand over the Hongmeng Purple Qi, wouldn't that expose the fact that Di Jun never obtained the Hongmeng Purple Qi at all?"

Hearing this, the Xihe sisters were even more dumbfounded.

Changxi stammered: "Nu... Sister Nuwa, what... what did you say? That Di Jun, he didn't obtain the Hongmeng Purple Qi?"

Xihe also looked at Nuwa with an incredulous gaze.

Because almost everyone in the Great Desolation now believed that Di Jun had obtained the Hongmeng Purple Qi and was currently contemplating the opportunity to prove the Dao; who would have thought the truth was not so?

Since Nuwa had already said it, she naturally didn't intend to hide it from the Xihe sisters, so she immediately told them the explanation Lu Yun had given her earlier.

After hearing this, Xihe and Changxi were stunned once again.

It turned out that Lu Yun was even more formidable than they had imagined, playing Di Jun and the entire Demon Race for fools? Thinking of this, their admiration for Lu Yun reached an extreme level!

Lu Yun, however, looked serious and said: "I also heard that Di Jun actually wanted to coerce the two fellow Daoists into being his Dao companions; it is simply shameless to the extreme! I naturally had to punish him properly!"

Hearing this, the Xihe sisters were almost moved to tears!

Four thousand words, two-in-one!

(End of chapter)