Chapter 464: The Surprised Black Sword, Grateful for Nature's Gift

Chapter 464: The Astonished Black Sword, Grateful for the Bounty of Nature

Within the Fiend Pass, dark clouds loomed heavily, and a tempest brewed.

From time to time, powerful Sun Gods emerged from the Black Fiend Abyss, making their way toward the Fiend Pass.

Meanwhile, in the Outer Heavens of Guiyutian, the aura was profound and dense, with two Great Principles faintly presiding over the realm.

How many more experts lay dormant in the shadows remained entirely unknown.

Due to the matter of the Black Fiend Ancestral Blood, the two factions had recently become fully charged with the scent of gunpowder.

Inside a cramped and narrow cave dwelling, Qi Yuan was consuming the Black Fiend Ancestral Blood, cultivating the Ancestral Blood Formula.

These fifteen days had passed with agonizing slowness for him.

He was constantly worried that some random Sun God would suddenly pop out and launch a surprise attack on him.

Fortunately, however, things had remained completely peaceful and uneventful up until now.

"Blood Robe, Ice Sword's cultivation has surged tremendously, so he's hosting a banquet and has invited quite a few little vixens. Do you want to come out together to listen to some music and have some mushrooms along the way?"

Just then, a transmission arrived from Ziyuan Daxue.

Without a single thought, Qi Yuan rejected it flatly: "No, I don't like eating mushrooms."

By now, Qi Yuan was utterly determined to play the turtle and keep his head pulled in.

"These aren't ordinary mushrooms; they were crafted with my elder sisterly ingenuity!"

"Even less reason to eat them then. I don't really trust the culinary skills of you cultivators from the Black Fiend Abyss. Your cooking is rather unpalatable, and you don't even know how to stir-fry.

Oh... tell me, if I were to open a New Oriental Culinary Training School here among your people, do you think I'd make a fortune?" A sudden whim struck Qi Yuan.

After considering it, he shook his head.

Though he missed the delicacies of Planet Blue, there was truly no comparison between them and the food of the immortal cultivation world.

It was mostly just nostalgia playing tricks on him.

Thinking it over, Qi Yuan felt that he ought to reverse the idea: after returning to Planet Blue, he would open a culinary training school and utterly crush New Oriental.

With yet another entrepreneurial plan added for his return to Planet Blue, Qi Yuan was in a quite excellent mood.

About an hour later, Qi Yuan suddenly raised his head to look at the sky.

High up in the firmament, two incredibly scorching auras leaked out, resembling the grand suns of the gods.

Within the Fiend Pass, those prodigal disciples also abruptly raised their heads at this very moment.

"This is... the Great Principles!"

"The Great Principles are heading out... Is some major event about to happen?"

These prodigal disciples were momentarily dazed; they had no idea what kind of disturbance had occurred over on Guiyutian's side, nor did they know about the appearance of the Black Fiend Ancestral Blood.

And this time, the experts of the Black Fiend Abyss did not conceal their figures as they departed.

To experts of their caliber, combat power was the most useful weapon of all.

An Xunlu looked up at the firmament, a look of worry showing in her eyes: "Brother Black Sword has gone as well. It must be something major. I hope nothing bad happens to them!"

"The Linya Molting has not yet begun. Even if there is a clash, it won't be a serious issue. Everyone can rest easy."

Ice Sword spoke up, the gloom of the past completely swept away from his expression as he looked absolutely radiant with success.

For during this recent period, he had clandestinely stepped into the Sun God realm.

However, he had not exposed this or announced it to the outside world.

He still needed a great deal of time to stabilize his realm.

Furthermore, during this time, because Black Sword and Blood Robe had been stealing all the spotlight, he had possessed almost zero presence besides laying eggs.

His thought was that when the Taihuang Palace inspected the myriad heavens and searched the world for Sun Gods, and the starlight converged upon his body, he would secretly astound all those prodigies.

See that? Aside from Black Sword and Blood Robe, the Black Fiend Abyss also possesses a peerless prodigy like Ice Sword.

Not only can he lay eggs, but he is also a Sun God who illuminates the myriad heavens!

During this period, he had already been secretly planning the arrangements for illuminating the heavens.

Yet for some unknown reason, Ice Sword always felt that his embryonic star was a bit strange, bearing a striking resemblance to an egg.

...

Guiyutian, the Outer Heavens.

Heavenly Venerable Guiyuan sat enthroned in the void, a Myriad Soul Banner stretching across the sky, blotting out the sun and obscuring his figure as well.

Below, the billowing Black Fiend Ancestral Blood radiated a blood-red glow.

Within the Myriad Soul Banner, soul emissaries slowly entered the Black Fiend Ancestral Blood and quickly departed.

Heavenly Venerable Guiyuan's action was intended to defile the Black Fiend Ancestral Blood.

In another half-month, the Black Fiend Ancestral Blood would be completely defiled, thereby turning into useless, discarded blood.

At this moment, a slender figure entered. Looking at the Myriad Soul Banner, a look of reverence and awe showed in her eyes: "Third Ancestor, the Heavenly Venerables of the Black Fiend Abyss have already departed the Fiend Pass!"

Hearing this, a sharp and fierce light flashed in Heavenly Venerable Guiyuan's eyes. He nodded, and immediately asked, "That hall emissary from the Human Emperor Hall—has his whereabouts been found yet?"

The last time, the hall emissary from the Human Emperor Hall had appeared abruptly and slain a Sun God of Guiyutian.

Heavenly Venerable Guiyuan had struck out in a furious rage but had failed to keep the hall emissary behind, which he felt was a profound humiliation.

During this period, he had been constantly issuing orders down the line, determined to find the hiding place of the Human Emperor Hall's emissary.

"Reporting to the Heavenly Venerable, he has not been found." The slender figure trembled slightly; even though she was a fellow Sun God, facing an expert of the Great Principle, a sense of terror arose inexplicably in her heart.

Heavenly Venerable Guiyuan's gaze grew deep and dark: "Retreat!"

Hearing this, the slender figure let out a sigh of relief and hurriedly departed.

Just then, a vast and booming voice echoed beside Heavenly Venerable Guiyuan's ear.

"What, still brooding over that so-called hall emissary of the Human Emperor Hall?"

The one speaking was the other Great Principle presiding over the Outer Heavens, named Guizui.

Heavenly Venerable Guizui had a diminutive and thin stature, and the character for "Sin" was engraved upon his face without the slightest attempt at concealment.

"Hmph, a mere Sun God who hasn't even attained the Principle actually dares to speak harshly to this old man. He is truly courting death!" Heavenly Venerable Guiyuan possessed a violent temper.

"An unorthodox Sun God is indeed bizarre, buzzing around the ear like a mosquito, which is truly irritating." Heavenly Venerable Guizui spoke up, "Once the matters here are concluded, this old man will personally join you to root him out. To dare show disrespect to Guiyutian, I see this Human Emperor Hall... all wish to enter my soul banner!"

"Do you think this Human Emperor Hall has any connection to the Black Fiend Abyss? This time... will he come in person?" Heavenly Venerable Guiyuan's eyes flickered, carrying an intent to kill, alongside a heavy look of wariness.

The methods of that Human Emperor Hall emissary were inscrutable, managing to vanish into thin air right before his eyes.

Heavenly Venerable Guizui gave a sinister smile: "If he dares to come, he can forget about ever leaving."

Hearing this, Heavenly Venerable Guiyuan revealed a look of joy: "Could it be that the Banner Master is coming in person?"

Heavenly Venerable Guizui shook his head: "The Banner Master is locked in a standoff with that old fellow from the Black Fiend Abyss and cannot move rashly. However, the Banner Master has lent me a sub-banner of the Myriad Ghost Soul Banner, which contains a fatal strike of the Principle, fully sufficient to keep the Human Emperor Hall emissary here!"

The sub-banner of the Myriad Ghost Soul Banner borrowed this time was by no means the kind of sub-banner that Heavenly Venerable Dale had possessed back then.

The Ghost Crime Heavenly Sovereign wielded a banner bearing one-tenth the might of the Ten Thousand Soul Banner.

Otherwise, it could not bear the banner master's ultimate killing strike.

This was specially crafted to deal with the envoys of the Human Emperor Hall.

As for... the Great Principle of the Black Demon Abyss, it was actually quite ineffective.

Even if they bound the Great Principle for a single breath, they could not slay it, nor even harm it with ease.

Of course, they knew their duty was merely to guard this place; the banner master had his own schemes.

Time slipped by, second by second, and in the blink of an eye, five days had passed.

Ghost Yuan Heavenly Sovereign and Ghost Crime Heavenly Sovereign sat in the Heaven Beyond Heaven, the tainted Black Demon Ancestral Blood lying unusually still.

The surrounding region was silent, shrouded in chaos.

Such a realm could not be entered by any below the Yang Spirit.

Those who stepped in would be assimilated by the chaos, dazed and lost, becoming part of the space itself.

And within the Heaven Beyond Heaven, the destructive power of Yang Spirits was greatly diminished.

It was like two ordinary men fighting in mud, hampered and restrained.

Suddenly, without any warning,

a golden hand tore through space, spanning the Heaven Beyond Heaven, reaching for the Black Demon Ancestral Blood.

The chaos trembled, space wavered unsteadily, ripples spreading.

Ghost Yuan Heavenly Sovereign opened his eyes, their gaze like ghostfire: "At last, you've come!"

He roared, and the Ten Thousand Soul Banner shook.

Runes flickered, ghostfires glowed dimly.

Then the wind surged, clouds rolled, and a chill wind howled. Countless pale, ghastly faces emerged on the banner's surface—old men, children, women, and men.

Ghosts wailed and wolves howled; the screams of ten thousand souls swept forth, making listeners' scalps crawl.

Wailing and eerie, one could not fathom how many lives the Ten Thousand Soul Banner had claimed.

The Ten Thousand Soul Banner stretched across the sky, blocking the golden giant hand.

Countless souls shrieked and surged out in a torrent.

Without a word, battle erupted.

"Hmph!"

A cold snort rang out, and a sword intent of utmost sharpness swept through.

The chaos of the Heaven Beyond Heaven shattered in an instant. A slender black sword struck from afar.

A single point of cold light flickered across the heavens.

The soul envoys on the Ten Thousand Soul Banner showed terror.

Then a white-robed figure with a black sword strode forth, his form majestic, his steps heavy.

That sword strike had been his doing.

With one blow, it swept all before it.

The soul envoys on the banner scrambled to retreat, fighting to be first.

Those too slow, like ghosts meeting the sun, sizzled and vanished into ash.

Ghost Yuan Heavenly Sovereign narrowed his eyes, a wary look within: "Truly an unparalleled Principle—not yet a Great Principle, yet such might. If he were to attain the Great Principle, I fear... he could slay me with ease!"

A shiver of dread ran through Ghost Yuan.

Thankfully, Ghost Yu Tian had defected to the Tai Huang Palace; otherwise, if Black Sword were allowed to grow, with his power, Ghost Yu Tian's fate would be dire.

"Since you know you are outmatched, hand over the Black Demon Ancestral Blood. If we meet again, I may spare your life," Black Sword said, his voice indifferent, holding the slender black sword, clad in white robes like a celestial god.

Ghost Yuan Heavenly Sovereign grinned: "The Lin Ya Molt is about to begin. Whether you have the chance to grow into a Great Principle remains unknown."

His words were laced with naked killing intent.

As if to say, during this Lin Ya Molt, honored ones would fall.

And you, Black Sword, are one of them.

"Enough talk—let deeds speak!" Zi Yuan Ancestor, hot-tempered, wasted no words and struck directly.

In the star realm, stars flickered.

Zi Yuan Ancestor manifested his Dharma Body.

A terrifying giant appeared, larger than a realm.

A golden hand, seemingly able to crush the sun, reached for the two Great Principles.

A battle of this level, if it occurred at the Demon Pass, would tear it apart.

But this took place in the Heaven Beyond Heaven.

Yet even so, the mere overflow of aura made Yang Spirit Heavenly Sovereigns tremble.

"Zi Yuan Ancestor, let me test your skills!" Ghost Yuan Heavenly Sovereign roared, manifesting his Dharma Body as well.

Two colossal giants clashed in that moment.

Various Principle killing moves erupted continuously.

Even the chaos of the Heaven Beyond Heaven could not withstand such energy, shattering and folding.

Black Sword stood amidst the chaos, holding his slender black sword.

"Fifth Senior Brother, please engage Ghost Crime Heavenly Sovereign," Black Sword said calmly to the old man beside him.

The Fifth Elder of the Black Demon Abyss, the patriarch of the Yin Soul Heaven, had a sinister face and a presence deep as the sea.

He stood beside Black Sword with a sly smile, then suddenly laughed: "We are all Great Principles. Even if we fight with true fire, we cannot harm each other. Better to sit and talk."

With that, the Yin Soul Heaven patriarch sat down directly.

Ghost Crime Heavenly Sovereign stood still, a smile flickering in his eyes: "You speak sense. Unless a destructive creation treasure appears, or an honored one emerges, we could shatter the heavens and still not decide the victor."

Above, Zi Yuan Ancestor and Ghost Yuan Heavenly Sovereign were locked in fierce combat.

A battle of this level—its mere aftershocks could kill ordinary Yang Spirits.

Yet the two at the center of the fight remained unscathed.

Though Zi Yuan Ancestor held a slight advantage, he could not overcome Ghost Yuan Heavenly Sovereign.

Wind rushed in, Black Sword's robes fluttered. He looked at the Fifth Elder and suddenly spoke, his voice regretful: "Fifth Senior Brother... you and I share the same origin... why betray the Black Demon Abyss?"

The Fifth Elder was not surprised, but looked at Zi Yuan Ancestor: "I only wish to prevent my descendants from being wiped out. I want to see... the Moon God Yuan Jun die!"

At the mention of Moon God Yuan Jun, the Fifth Elder's eyes revealed a bone-deep killing intent.

Clearly, he bore a deep grudge against her.

"Alas, in the last Lin Ya Molt, the Black Demon Abyss was weak, with only five Great Principles, yet they were like brothers, sharing weal and woe."

This time, the Linya Tui had not yet begun, and the Black Demon Abyss was stronger than ever, yet someone wished to leave—truly..." Black Sword's voice was quite desolate.

He shared the same bloodline as the Black Demon Ancestor.

He did not wish to see the Black Demon Abyss fall apart.

The Fifth Ancestor looked at Black Sword, a mocking smile in his eyes: "Even if you become a Supreme, you are still a pitiful creature, forever influenced by your bloodline."

Hearing this, Black Sword sighed deeply: "Besides you, who else intends to leave the Black Demon Abyss? Who is behind this scheme?"

Ghost Crime Heavenly Venerable sat not far away, like a spectator eating melon, a smile on his face.

The Fifth Ancestor heard this but did not reply.

Then Black Sword spoke: "I agree to let you leave the Black Demon Abyss, and I will not stop you.

As a condition, I will take the Black Demon Ancestor Blood here!"

Black Sword's gentle voice carried a hint of sharpness.

Though he was most reluctant to see the Black Demon Abyss shatter, if someone wished to go, he would not hinder them. "That is... not enough." The Fifth Ancestor looked at Purple Fate Ancestor, murder in his eyes, "He must stay."

Black Sword's heart inexplicably leaped, and his gaze finally turned grave.

With the Fifth Ancestor's words, he sensed as if a great conspiracy was brewing.

"It seems there is no room for negotiation." Black Sword quickly sent a telepathic message to Purple Fate Ancestor, warning him to be careful.

"That is not for him to decide." The Fifth Ancestor's eyes revealed a sinister smile.

He extended his hand, and a porcelain white jade bottle appeared in everyone's sight.

Within the jade bottle, a faint red light flickered.

Everyone heard a series of "thump thump" sounds.

Black Sword's originally calm expression finally showed some panic.

"Root Demon Blood!"

Ghost Crime Heavenly Venerable, seeing this from afar, also showed a wary expression: "It is actually Root Demon Blood!"

Though, under the coordination of Taihuang Palace, he had chosen to cooperate with the Fifth Ancestor, he had not expected the Fifth Ancestor to produce Root Demon Blood.

Root Demon Blood, for a Yang God, especially one at the Great Principle realm, was a great terror.

Enough to plunge a Yang God into the Root Demon Tribulation.

Without any preparation, stepping into the Root Demon Tribulation would almost certainly lead to death.

Especially for someone like Purple Fate Ancestor, who was struggling to suppress his cultivation realm—if the Root Demon Tribulation suddenly descended, there would be almost no chance of survival except death.

Purple Fate Ancestor, high in the sky, caught the scent of Root Demon Blood, and at that moment, his scalp tingled as he sensed boundless danger.

Ghost Origin Heavenly Venerable chuckled: "Purple Fate Ancestor, it seems this will be the last battle of your life."

"Hmph!" Purple Fate Ancestor snorted coldly, though anxious inside, his battle momentum remained unshaken.

He had not expected the enemy to procure Root Demon Blood.

And such a precious thing as Root Demon Blood, used against him?

He felt a bitter taste.

He had just obtained the new "Ancestral Blood Art," only to encounter such misfortune.

At this moment, the slender longsword in Black Sword's hand trembled, and he looked at the Fifth Ancestor with great wariness.

The Fifth Ancestor, holding the Root Demon Blood, strode toward Ghost Crime Heavenly Venerable, a manic smile on his face.

Ghost Crime Heavenly Venerable's smile was equally rich.

Victory was assured.

This time, Ghost Imperial Heaven would achieve a great triumph.

Purple Fate Ancestor, entangled by Ghost Origin Heavenly Venerable, had no chance to escape.

With Root Demon Blood unleashed, how could Purple Fate Ancestor flee?

Yet, at this critical moment, Black Sword suddenly spoke, and his aura turned fierce in an instant.

He shouted at the Fifth Ancestor: "Now!"

The Fifth Ancestor's betrayal was a ruse—it was a play staged by the Master and the Fifth Ancestor to hunt down a Great Principle of Ghost Imperial Heaven!

He himself had only learned of this from the Master's message before setting out.

He spoke, preparing to strike at Ghost Crime Heavenly Venerable.

But at that moment, the Fifth Ancestor's lips curled into a cold smile, and he said softly, "Now."

These two words were the same as Black Sword's.

Yet when Ghost Crime Heavenly Venerable heard them, the smile in his eyes deepened.

A ten-thousand-ghost soul banner appeared, radiating a terrifying, awe-inspiring aura.

As if one shake of the banner could annihilate an era.

A vast, profound Principle killing strike, borne by the ten-thousand-ghost soul banner, its target... was Black Sword!

Black Sword's mind went blank, and his face showed disbelief.

It was...

A terrifying thought arose in his mind.

The Banner Lord's Principle killing strike, carried by an offensive creation treasure, landed directly on Black Sword!

Black Sword's body froze for a brief moment.

His consciousness also paused at that instant.

Purple Fate Ancestor, fighting in the distance, saw this and his face turned pale with shock: "How dare you!"

He had not expected that their target was not him, but Black Sword.

Nor had he expected this affair to be so complex—he had received no news at all, like an outsider.

He roared in fury, trying to break free from his restraints.

But Ghost Origin Heavenly Venerable blocked his path, and he could not escape.

The Fifth Ancestor's eyes shone with a brilliant smile: "Black Sword, junior brother, you never imagined... our target was always you. Even the Master was deceived by me, hahaha..."

The Fifth Ancestor laughed heartily.

Ghost Crime Heavenly Venerable quickly said: "Hurry and use the Root Demon Blood—the Principle killing strike can only hold him for half a breath!"

Their exchange was swift, in the blink of an eye.

"Good." The Fifth Ancestor stopped laughing and tossed the Root Demon Blood toward the immobilized Black Sword.

Instantly, the terrifying, leaping blood radiated a dreadful aura as it flew toward Black Sword.

Black Sword stood still, unmoving, countless thoughts flashing through his mind.

Was it the Master... outmaneuvered, or...

But at this moment, he had no time to think further.

If something went wrong with him, the outcome of this Lin Ya Tui would be disastrous for the Black Demon Abyss.

The Fifth Ancestor’s eyes held a smug smile: “In this Lin Ya Tui, a Supreme Venerable will fall, but who would know that the young Supreme Venerable died at my hands?”

Yet as he laughed, suddenly, the smile on his face froze.

The Sinful Crime Heavenly Venerable also stood stunned.

Surprise flickered in the Black Sword’s eyes.

The Root Demon Blood, which had been flying toward the Black Sword, suddenly made a ninety-degree turn, like a blood serpent, crashing into the void where the Black Demon Ancestor Blood lay.

The void collapsed, and a man clad entirely in blood-colored armor appeared. In his hand, he held a bowl, as if preparing to scoop the Black Demon Ancestor Blood. A flicker of surprise crossed his cold eyes.

The Root Demon Blood, as if recognizing a kindred spirit, plunged directly into the blood armor and vanished.

The man emerged from the void, a trace of embarrassment flashing in his eyes—he had been caught stealing the Black Demon Ancestor Blood.

But then his expression turned cold again.

According to the methods Qi Yuan had learned from the comment section of Blue Star,

generally, if he was in the right, he would reason with others.

If he was not in the right, he would muddy the waters.

As the saying goes: when the rules favor you, follow the rules; when the rules do not favor you, appeal to human sentiment.

When both rules and facts are against you, stir up chaos.

Only then can one remain invincible.

Thus, Qi Yuan struck first!

“You petty scoundrels of Ghost Imperial Heaven truly lack martial virtue! I was merely traveling through the void, and you ambushed me with such a great evil as the Root Demon Blood!

I… my stomach hurts badly now!”

This man in blood armor was, of course, Qi Yuan.

As he spoke, he stealthily hid the bowl.

Fifteen days had passed, and Qi Yuan had recovered his strength. He had come to fish in troubled waters, hoping to take the Black Demon Ancestor Blood back.

But as soon as he arrived, he was struck by the legendary Root Demon Blood.

Fortunately, he was neither a Principle Sage nor a Yang God, so he had no Root Demon Calamity.

Thus, the Root Demon Blood, upon approaching, could not trigger his Root Demon Calamity.

It merely nuzzled against his chest, tickling him, until he caught it and stuffed it into the Human Emperor Banner.

He would explore this Root Demon Blood after he finished plundering the Black Demon Ancestor Blood and returned.

“You…” The Fifth Ancestor, seeing the newcomer, glared with eyes wide with fury.

Especially… the Root Demon Blood was gone!

Gone!

His plan was ruined!

The Sinful Crime Heavenly Venerable also glared at Qi Yuan with rage: “Envoy of the Human Emperor Hall, you seek death!”

Without any hesitation, the Sinful Crime Heavenly Venerable attacked Qi Yuan directly.

“You are the ones seeking death! Not only did you steal my Human Emperor Banner, but you also ambushed me. Today, I’ll take this Black Demon Ancestor Blood as your compensation!”

Qi Yuan, who had been sneaking around, now openly took out several bowls and began scooping the Black Demon Ancestor Blood into them.

As soon as he finished, a powerful attack came.

The Sinful Crime Heavenly Venerable and the Fifth Ancestor joined forces to strike at Qi Yuan.

The immense force was enough to shatter space.

At his current level, facing the Ultimate Principle Killing Moves of these two, Qi Yuan could barely handle one; two would spell disaster.

Fortunately, at that moment, a refined voice rang out.

“Daoist friend, I shall aid you!” Time had passed, and the Black Sword had freed himself from the Ultimate Principle Killing Move.

A slender sword stirred heaven and earth, blocking the Fifth Ancestor.

The Black Sword’s eyes held a bone-deep killing intent: “And the other… who is it?”

The powerful sword radiated an overwhelming pressure.

The Fifth Ancestor’s face showed panic and intense anger.

All his schemes for today had come to nothing.

Without the Root Demon Blood, even if the Banner Master came in person, he could not detain the Black Sword and the Purple Edge Ancestor.

Thinking this, the Fifth Ancestor quickly sent a message to the Sinful Crime Heavenly Venerable: “Hurry and summon the Banner Master!”

The Envoy of the Human Emperor Hall was not strong; he could not resist a Great Ultimate Principle.

But his methods were unpredictable; he could vanish into thin air.

The Fifth Ancestor wanted to detain the Envoy of the Human Emperor Hall and recover the Root Demon Blood.

The Sinful Crime Heavenly Venerable clearly understood this as well.

He was about to send a message when suddenly, as if sensing something, his face lit up with wild joy.

“No need to send word—the Banner Master’s Ultimate Principle Killing Move has already arrived!”

As he spoke, all the Great Ultimate Principles present felt an earth-shattering aura.

That aura was invincible, unstoppable.

Even the Purple Edge Ancestor and the Black Sword sensed a thick danger at that moment.

The Banner Master’s Ultimate Principle Killing Move, launched from an immeasurable distance, was aimed directly at the Envoy of the Human Emperor Hall.

“Be careful—this is the Banner Master’s Ultimate Principle Killing Move, enough to freeze time and space!” the Black Sword quickly warned.

The Purple Edge Ancestor also worried for the Envoy of the Human Emperor Hall.

After all, the Envoy had just saved the Black Sword’s life.

If he himself were struck by the Banner Master’s Ultimate Principle Killing Move, he would be frozen for a few breaths, but aside from the Root Demon Blood, Ghost Imperial Heaven had no means to kill him—only to wound him, which was trivial.

But the Envoy of the Human Emperor Hall was different; he was not a Great Ultimate Principle. Once frozen, he could not escape and would surely die.

The Black Sword hurriedly warned, but before his voice reached Qi Yuan’s ears, the Ultimate Principle Killing Move had already landed on Qi Yuan.

Seeing this, the Sinful Crime Heavenly Venerable’s face beamed with ecstasy.

“Boy… now do you know how to write the word ‘death’?”

With the Banner Master’s Ultimate Principle Killing Move in action, the Envoy of the Human Emperor Hall would surely be frozen.

Now he was like a fish on a chopping block, his life and death in the Sinful Crime Heavenly Venerable’s hands.

Seeing this, the Black Sword immediately drew his sword, hoping to buy the Envoy of the Human Emperor Hall a single breath of time.

Unfortunately, the Fifth Ancestor stood before him like a towering mountain, and he could not break through at all.

“Ghost Sin, the Root Demon Blood!” the Fifth Ancestor bellowed, reminding Ghost Sin Heavenly Venerable to retrieve the Root Demon Blood.

A smile lingered on Ghost Sin Heavenly Venerable’s face as he raised the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner: “Boy, enter my Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner and become a soul envoy!”

The Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner trembled, exuding a powerful and grim aura.

Ordinarily, Ghost Sin Heavenly Venerable would never fight like this—only attacking, never defending.

But with the Envoy of the Human Emperor Hall trapped by the Banner Master’s Ultimate Truth Killing Move, unable to move, he dared to act thus, to annihilate the Envoy.

Yet, as the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner drew near the Envoy, Ghost Sin Heavenly Venerable’s eyes suddenly widened.

For he clearly saw that the Envoy, who had been immobilized, suddenly curled the corners of his mouth into a smile.

Then something even more terrifying occurred.

The Envoy stretched out a massive hand and seized the sub-banner of the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner.

A brilliant and eerie voice rang out.

“Thank you for nature’s gift!”

In that instant, clutching the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner, his form… vanished.

And with it vanished… the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner!

“Impossible!” Ghost Sin Heavenly Venerable’s eyes bulged, his face a mask of disbelief.

The Banner Master’s Ultimate Truth Killing Move could bind all things in the world.

How could the Envoy of the Human Emperor Hall… move?

He did not understand. He was perplexed.

Black Sword’s face also registered a moment of shock.

Clearly, he too had not anticipated such an event.

After all, he had comprehended the Supreme Truth, yet not reached the Great Truth realm, and even he would fall prey to the Banner Master’s Ultimate Truth Killing Move.

How had the Envoy of the Human Emperor Hall… done it?

All of this… was like a riddle.

(The chapter ends)