Wu Biheng walked through the void with ease, approaching Tian Fan. He said calmly, “It’s time to go. Dying under the Nether Moon is your honor.”
He extended his golden right hand and pressed down toward Tian Fan.
Bang!
Suddenly, a golden divine light surged into the sky.
Wu Biheng was struck and sent flying sideways, bl00d seeping from the corner of his mouth. His expression showed a hint of shock. He hadn’t expected Tian Fan to still possess such power at this moment, defying all logic. Even Zi Ying paused mid-charge, staring at Tian Fan in astonishment.
“It seems you still have some strength left. Then I’ll play with you properly!”
Wu Biheng sneered coldly as the Nether Moon above his head erupted with dark light. Dozens of black beams shot toward Tian Fan.
Shhh…
Tian Fan raised his right fist, faint golden light swirling around it. The beams of death magic light emanating from the Nether Moon atop Wu Biheng’s head dissipated silently under Tian Fan’s golden fist.
“No, impossible! How are you doing this? This is impossible!”
Wu Biheng’s face was filled with shock. He finally noticed something strange—Tian Fan’s face was now free of the black gleam, and he had blocked the Nether Moon’s power with his bare fist.
“This guy…”
On the other side, Zi Ying muttered quietly, her curiosity about Tian Fan growing stronger as she sat down in contemplation.
The Nether Moon was one of the ten divine techniques of the Sword Immortal Sect, with a reputation so grand that it had been created by a peerless demon sovereign. It was said that in terms of both defense and combat power, few martial arts techniques in the world could compare. Touching it meant certain death, and in its era, countless experts had perished under this technique. The mere mention of it turned the earth pale with fear.
Yet, today, this peerless divine technique had failed to kill someone who was even a level below in cultivation. Such news would surely shock the entire world!
Tian Fan employed the Divine Cloud Step, shifting positions repeatedly. His movements left behind shadowy afterimages, appearing almost as if he was shrinking the ground beneath his feet. In an instant, he appeared above Wu Biheng, and his golden palm struck down. The void seemed like a sheet of paper, pressed and creased under his hand.
This scene was terrifying. Tian Fan’s physical strength was overwhelmingly powerful. Purely with his physical body, he could annihilate those at the peak of the Hunyuan Yun Heaven realm.
“Cough…”
Wu Biheng coughed up bl00d repeatedly. The majestic golden light flowing from his purple-gold armor dimmed, and the black glow of the Nether Moon outside his body quivered before becoming faint. His eyes were filled with shock—his Nether Moon’s defenses had been partially broken by someone a level below him in cultivation!
He couldn’t believe that the unparalleled Nether Moon had failed to kill Tian Fan. Instead, he himself was gravely injured. This outcome was hard to accept, and an uneasiness arose deep within his heart.
Wu Biheng spat out the last mouthful of fresh bl00d, stood upright, and revealed a cruel expression. His teeth gleamed menacingly as he said: “You’ve surprised me, but you still have to die. This is only the initial form of the Nether Moon!”
As Wu Biheng finished speaking, the Nether Moon began to spin, transforming into a desolate land—a piece of Nether Realm emanating rolling waves of nether Qi. On this bl00d-red land, countless weapons jutted out of the ground, and countless skeletons emerged, exuding a soul-shaking aura.
He stood like a bl00d-soaked Asura, his battle intent towering, his killing intent piercing the heavens. Waves of black energy surged around him, and his eyes gleamed like cold lightning, striking fear into all who looked at him.
“The Sword Immortal Sect possesses such supreme divine techniques that few dare provoke them. This serves as an invisible deterrent!”
Tian Fan’s gaze turned cold. Wu Biheng was indeed formidable, and the Nether Moon was undoubtedly an invincible, peerless divine technique. Yet, Tian Fan remained fearless, for he could suppress it!
“Nether Moon transforms into soldiers—cut them down!”
Wu Biheng shouted, his eyes flashing. From the Nether Realm above his head, countless weapons seemed to gain sentience, transforming into entities and charging forward. Their roar filled the heavens, tearing apart anything tangible.
A brilliant light streaked across the sky. Countless weapons transformed into a stream of magic light that rushed out as though from an unknown, distant time and space, intending to annihilate everything.
High above the sky, a bird inadvertently flew past and was instantly reduced to powder. It didn’t even have time to scream before dissipating into the air.
“Hmph!”
Tian Fan was unafraid. Enveloped in golden light, he charged into the sky. His golden palms struck repeatedly, shattering countless Nether weapons as he steadily approached Wu Biheng. The Nether weapons were useless against him!
Boom!
Suddenly, above Wu Biheng’s head, a burst of intense brilliance erupted. In the bl00d-red Nether Realm, a demonic figure appeared on the horizon. Holding a black magic staff, the figure seemed to walk from a distant, ancient sky.
Invisible killing intent surged like a tide, and terrifying waves erupted like a volcano. This black figure was chilling. His robust physique and solid muscles were like blocks of stone, resembling an unparalleled king surveying the world.
He seemed to come from the ancient earth, each step causing mountains to tremble and living beings to quiver in fear. He carried an unrivaled oppressive force that made it hard to breathe.
This was the second stage of the Nether Moon—transforming the moon into Nether Realm. It was said that at its peak, the “Nether Moon” could summon the ancient peerless demon sovereign. This demon sovereign was once invincible, dominating both heaven and earth. Only his attempt to forcibly break through his limits led to a deviation in cultivation, causing him to die in an explosion. Otherwise, no one in the heavens or on earth could have rivaled him. How could such a being have vanished?
A black figure strode forward with imposing steps, pressuring Tian Fan. An overwhelming aura rolled forth, and a wave of murderous intent swept through the surroundings.
Boom!
In his hand, a magic staff swung downward, shattering mountains and rivers and splitting the heavens. Like an ancient demon god, he exuded an aura of invincibility.
Black energy waves surged like an erupting fl00d, resembling a boundless ocean striking the sky. The immense waves converged, rushing toward Tian Fan and burying him beneath.
This terrifying combat art was unstoppable, akin to an unparalleled existence from the Transcendence Realm unleashing its wrath. Beneath the Transcendence Realm, all were mere ants, powerless to resist.
Ye Fan felt a chill in his heart. Using the Divine Cloud Steps, he decisively retreated, shielding himself with a golden swastika seal. His hands formed mystical seals, summoning a massive silver formation that appeared, enveloping the entire sky.
Bang! Bang!
Around Tian Fan, black Netherlight fell like raindrops. Each impact made the void tremble with destructive power that was shocking to behold. The black figure indeed resembled an ancient Nether God, and every swing of the staff brought endless torrents of deadly light rain.
Each beam of divine light distorted the void and shook the earth. This place became a desolate battlefield, with unmatched destructive power!
This was not the individual from the past but merely a faint trace of intent left in their divine art, holding only a fraction of their former strength. Yet, it still possessed such formidable might.
The terrifying “Nether Moon” was truly fearsome. Once this divine art emerged, how many of the younger generation could dare to challenge it?
With no way to retreat further, Tian Fan stopped moving back. The Divine Heart Art circulated rapidly within him, and above his head, a golden ocean materialized. It appeared calm and unruffled but brimmed with mysterious power. The golden sea transformed into a mighty expanse, pressing forward.
“You cannot escape. Today, I will sever your three souls and seven spirits!”
Wu Biheng roared. The fierce cold light in his eyes intensified, nearly transforming into Netherlight.
Boom!
In front of him, the black figure resembling an ancient demon god grew even clearer. A magic crown appeared above its head, radiating an unassailable majesty.
The black magic staff in its hand emitted countless beams of dazzling Netherglow. Resembling a magic moon embedded within it, the brilliance was blinding.
The figure swung the staff mightily, unleashing countless deadly beams of demonic light that transformed into raging rivers. They surged forward like a torrential force, aiming to obliterate everything in their path.
The overwhelming splendor filled the heavens, with thousands of black rivers traversing space and fl00ding toward Tian Fan. Wherever they passed, the void trembled, and the earth caved in.
“D*mn it!”
Zi Ying huffed angrily, waving her delicate pink fists as she leaped toward another direction. The place where she had been standing earlier was now desolate under the sheer power of this force.
The black energy waves roared forth, each imbued with the power of annihilation, as if the laws of heaven and earth were charging. The destructive aura permeated the world.
Tian Fan endured tremendous pressure, his bones creaking and threatening to shatter. He gritted his teeth and held on. The golden divine sea above his head remained calm, pressing forward. His hands rapidly formed seals, and even a distant hill began to crumble, with countless rocks rolling down noisily.
Boom!
The Nether Moon, transformed into a Nether Realm, reached a terrifying peak. It had once caused rivers of bl00d to flow across the land, annihilating even supreme beings of the Transcendence Realm.
Endless black light became the only presence in the world, engulfing Tian Fan and threatening to tear him apart.
Boom!
Ye Fan staggered as if struck by lightning, coughing up bl00d. This battle was grueling, and he hadn’t anticipated the opponent’s divine art being so horrifying. Yet, he remained unafraid, his expression calm. His hands did not falter as he continuously formed intricate, profound seals, causing a strange fluctuation to arise within him.
Boom!
Another surge of powerful black light shot forth. Despite the protection of the swast!ka gold seal and the Five Elements Seal, Tian Fan still suffered unimaginable injuries, with parts of his body cracking open. Even his formidable physique was on the verge of being destroyed by the overwhelming demonic power.
“It’s time to end this. Your bl00d will stain my body!”
Wu Biheng spoke coldly, exuding endless killing intent. Slowly raising his right hand, the powerful demon god figure in front of him mirrored the motion, lifting the black magic staff high. A torrent of black brilliance erupted from it, accompanied by a destructive aura.
“Yes, it’s time to end this. You will be the first disciple of the Sword Immortal Sect I k!ll!”
Tian Fan showed no fear and smiled coldly. He pushed the Divine Celestial Heart Sutra to its historical peak. Rapidly forming seals with his hands, he repeatedly called upon a mysterious power dormant within him.
At that moment, a golden radiance emerged—a single ancient character.
Behind him, a radiant golden light appeared, slowly rising above his head. It emitted an overwhelming golden brilliance, majestic and domineering. The boundless earth trembled violently, and cracks spread outward from beneath his feet…
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