Chapter 438 - 437: The Old Ancestor Appears
Yi Tianyun’s words were like a harsh slap across the Netherworld Emperor’s face. Given the current situation, it was clear his side held an overwhelming advantage. To meekly agree to an alliance now? If that wasn’t foolish, what was?
It was like having a knife to someone’s throat while preparing to conquer their city. What right did they have to negotiate?
"It seems you’re very confident in your own power?" the Netherworld Emperor said, his voice ice-cold. "I offered you an alliance because I thought highly of you, and I didn’t want to waste a genius. Since you’ve said as much, then you can just go and die!"
The moment he finished speaking, a massive phantom emerged from the palace. It quickly coalesced into a spectral image of the Netherworld Emperor. Its gaze was fixed coldly on Yi Tianyun, killing intent glinting in its eyes, as if the true Netherworld Emperor had descended.
As the phantom appeared, a terrifying pressure radiated outwards. Even the Cultivators far outside the Imperial City could feel it; the horrifying power made them tremble. It was even stronger than before. They couldn’t imagine how he had cultivated to become so much more powerful.
Watching the phantom materialize, Yi Tianyun’s eyes narrowed. ’This is basically an enhanced version of that Protective Talisman,’ he thought. ’It’s much stronger, on a completely different level.’
This was personally cast by the Netherworld Emperor, so of course the effect was completely different. The disparity in power was immense.
The instant it fully formed, the Netherworld Emperor’s phantom raised its giant palm and swung it down viciously at Yi Tianyun. The massive palm stirred up a hurricane-force wind as all the surrounding Netherworld Fire gathered within it. Perhaps this was the true Netherworld Divine Palm.
How could a Netherworld Divine Palm without Netherworld Fire even be worthy of the name?
The Combat Power of this palm strike exploded, reaching 120 million, a huge leap in power from before. The increase was too significant. Was this truly the power of the peak Void Spirit Realm?
"Your power has increased quite a bit, but if this is all you’ve got, then it’s a shame. You’re definitely dying today!"
A glint flashed in Yi Tianyun’s eyes. In an instant, his entire body was covered in a thick layer of Dragon Scales. Thanks to the upgrade of his Dragon God Bloodline, its power had soared. He threw a punch, smashing upward. A Red Dragon roared out from his fist, piercing through the heavens as it charged toward the Netherworld Emperor’s phantom.
"Dragon God Fist!"
One of the most powerful moves of the Dragon God Technique, it unleashed the power of the Dragon God Bloodline to its absolute limit, erupting with the might of a Dragon God.
"ROAR!"
The Dragon God let out a deafening roar. It twisted its massive head and charged forward, smashing the giant palm aside. Then, with a FWOOSH, the Immortal Fire erupted. The flames instantly suppressed the descending Netherworld Fire, burning it into nothingness.
It then continued its charge, shattering the Netherworld Emperor’s phantom. Finally, in its most dominant state, it slammed viciously into the imperial palace!
"BOOM!"
A pillar of fire detonated within the imperial palace. The blaze soared into the sky, piercing the clouds. In an instant, the entire sky was burned red, the light spreading outwards and illuminating the whole area.
This single move had effortlessly obliterated the Netherworld Emperor’s phantom and even blasted the imperial palace itself. His power was a massive leap from before. His total Combat Power had reached over 180 million, attaining a completely new height and utterly crushing the Netherworld Emperor’s power.
The two were not on the same level at all. Yi Tianyun’s strength completely overwhelmed him.
After the explosion subsided, more than half of the imperial palace was gone, revealing the scene within. From above, one could clearly see the main hall. A handsome, middle-aged man sat on the dragon throne, looking over coldly. Netherworld Fire surged from his body. On the floor beneath him was a vast Array, from which Netherworld Fire continuously welled up from underground and flowed into his body.
"Damn it, what is this power?!" The Netherworld Emperor’s eyes were filled with horror. He was stunned, never having imagined that Yi Tianyun’s power would be so much greater than his own. ’If it weren’t for the sturdy Array supporting this place, I would have been instantly annihilated.’
Although he could still hold on for now, the surrounding Array had already begun to crack. If this continued, it would inevitably collapse completely. Once the Array here collapsed, the Netherworld Emperor’s power would be drastically weakened.
He was only able to unleash such immense power because he was relying on the Array’s effect; otherwise, it would be impossible.
Under Yi Tianyun’s Eye of Investigation, the Netherworld Emperor’s situation had long been seen through. After its upgrade, the Eye of Investigation could easily see through anyone, unless their cultivation was exceptionally high.
Netherworld Emperor: Peak Void Spirit Realm cultivation. Wears high-grade Sacred Artifacts. Possesses extremely potent Netherworld Fire and can control the Netherworld Fire of the world. Martial Arts: Netherworld Divine Technique, Netherworld Divine Palm, Netherworld Body Burning Technique! Weakness: Fire of Supreme Strength. Comprehensive Combat Power: 120,000,000 (with the boost from the Nether Array on the ground). Killing him may drop Rare items such as the Netherworld Divine Technique, Netherworld Divine Palm, and Netherworld Body Burning Technique.
Nether Array: A Grandmaster-level Divine Rune Array. It can absorb Netherworld Fire from underground to strengthen one’s power and can also be used for cultivation.
Such terrifying power was achieved only with the amplification from the Nether Array.
"If I hadn’t broken through, I really might have fallen here." Yi Tianyun frowned. He knew the Netherworld Emperor had a deep foundation. Otherwise, with so many enemies, he would have been dead long ago.
No wonder he chose not to leave the palace. Without the amplification from the Nether Array, his power would naturally plummet.
A peak Void Spirit Realm cultivation was strong, no doubt, but it was impossible to casually boost one’s Combat Power to over 100 million. It wasn’t a common feat. Not everyone had a crazy system capable of generating such explosive Combat Power.
"The Nether Array. No wonder you won’t come out... But this is where it ends."
Yi Tianyun’s eyes flashed. He raised his fist and smashed it down toward the Netherworld Emperor’s location. Another Dragon God Fist erupted, and a red Giant Dragon shot out from his fist, diving straight down.
The Netherworld Emperor’s expression changed. He hastily shouted, "Two Ancestors!"
At that moment, two coffins suddenly emerged from the Array on the ground. The coffins were filled to the brim with blood, and the moment they appeared, a metallic stench drifted everywhere. Blood even streamed down from the coffin lids, staining a large patch of the ground red.
"To think that such a genius still exists in this world..."
An ancient voice echoed from within the coffins. Then, the lids were quickly pushed open. Two shriveled bodies climbed out of the blood-filled coffins and slapped their palms toward the sky.
The power of the two instantly merged, gathering the power of the Nether Array and fusing it with their own. Immediately, a massive Netherworld Divine Palm erupted, unleashing a Combat Power of 150 million.
The power was formidable, yes, but against Yi Tianyun’s attack, it was still so fragile!