Nine Heavens Martial Emperor

At the very least, Lin Hao was in control of his own body and still had methods at his disposal.

At this moment, the six small worlds began to stir.

Although they couldn’t rotate, Lin Hao could still control them.

No longer fixated on activating the Creation Jade Butterfly, Lin Hao immersed his consciousness within the six small worlds.

Immediately, brilliant divine light erupted from the six small worlds.

To everyone’s surprise, the divine light didn’t target the sealing power on the Reincarnation Dao, nor did it aim for the three men and the beast. Instead, it all surged toward Lin Hao’s own body.

The divine might of the Six Dao descended upon him all at once. Even though he had personally manifested them, and even though his body had been sanctified, his organs a furnace capable of melting metal, he still couldn’t withstand it.

This was an insane act of self-destruction.

Not only was Lin Hao’s body swelling, but beams of divine light shot straight through him, threatening to pierce the endless void.

Lin Hao’s body was on the verge of shattering.

Even though they were at the Sealed Martial Realm, the expressions of the three men and the beast changed drastically.

As the divine light rampaged, they were forced to fall back before its onslaught.

"Is he trying to self-destruct?!"

Si Haoming exclaimed in disbelief.

Lin Hao’s actions truly seemed like those of a man bent on mutual destruction.

The other two men’s expressions soured as well.

Just then...

"This is bad!"

Bifang shrieked, opening its beak to spit a mouthful of Innate Essence Flame.

Simultaneously, a feather from within the Innate Essence Flame shot directly toward Lin Hao’s head.

The other three reacted as well, launching their attacks simultaneously.

For just as they thought Lin Hao was about to self-destruct, the power they had used to seal the Reincarnation Dao was crushed by an incomparably domineering force.

The six small worlds began to rotate once more. At the same time, Lin Hao’s body was instantly restored as the divine light receded within him.

Lin Hao had unleashed the divine might of the Six Dao upon himself, drawing it into his body for the sole purpose of activating the Creation Jade Butterfly.

Without a doubt, Lin Hao had successfully activated the Creation Jade Butterfly.

As the Tai Chi Array Map spun and the Hongmeng Purple Qi stirred, not only was Lin Hao’s body instantly restored, but he was also granted a brief window to wield the Creation Jade Butterfly, gaining unparalleled might.

The six small worlds operated in unison, crushing the sealing power of the three men and the beast. Lin Hao’s Primordial Body reappeared, unleashing his monstrous Divine Soul as he charged toward the Reincarnation Dao.

That divine might came from the Creation Jade Butterfly.

Lin Hao was now focused entirely on opening the Reincarnation Dao and had no attention to spare. The attacks from his four opponents arrived in an instant. Lin Hao only managed to dodge Bifang’s strike, which had been aimed at his head.

The Innate Essence Flame couldn’t harm him, but the feather possessed a terrifying divine might. Though Lin Hao avoided a fatal blow, it still left a long, shocking gash across his cheek.

Jiao Yuanwu’s scales also possessed incredible power. The scales that had previously formed a net now coalesced into a Jiaolin Sword, slashing directly toward Lin Hao’s Dantian.

This was an attack aimed at severing the very foundation of Lin Hao’s cultivation.

Fortunately, since the Creation Jade Butterfly occupied Lin Hao’s Dantian, the attack failed to land.

The Jiaolin Sword, covered in ancient runes and radiating a Primordial Aura, disintegrated before it could even get near Lin Hao’s body.

As a Chaos Supreme Treasure, the Creation Jade Butterfly would not suffer the Jiaolin Sword’s insolence.

But even so, Lin Hao’s body suffered a blow more grievous than any before.

Hao Mo struck with a replica Haotian Mace, the blow grazing Lin Hao’s heart as it pierced clean through his body, leaving a bloody hole.

The center of his chest was also pierced through—a wound dealt by the brush in Si Haoming’s hand.

Though the Nine Nether Array Map that Si Haoming had brought was shattered, he still held a brush in his hand—a replica of the legendary God-Painting Brush.

The God-Painting Brush and the Nine Nether Heaven-Sealing Array Map were both supreme treasures of antiquity.

The Nine Nether Array Map could seal the heavens, and the God-Painting Brush could create gods from ink.

Although this God-Painting Brush, like the Nine Nether Array Map, was only a replica, it was still a precious treasure that surpassed ordinary Spiritual Artifacts. A blow that pierced Lin Hao’s chest from such a weapon had dire consequences.

"His Dantian’s defenses are astonishing, and the Creation Jade Butterfly possesses unimaginable power. Attack his head! If his Divine Soul shatters, the Creation Jade Butterfly will become ownerless!"

Jiao Yuanwu spoke rapidly. As he did, the Jiaolin Sword reformed and slashed toward Lin Hao’s head.

This time, the ancient runes on the Jiaolin Sword were even more archaic, radiating a desolate air and an even more potent Primordial Aura.

The other Martial Artists also moved. They knew they absolutely could not allow Lin Hao to open the Reincarnation Dao; the consequences would be unthinkable.

Hao Mo and Si Haoming’s bodies began to glow; they were drawing upon the power of their Lifebound True Blood.

Divine Chains erupted from the replica Haotian Mace and God-Painting Brush, lashing out at Lin Hao’s head.

Bifang let out a low cry, a sound so piercing it could shatter stone, and it echoed across several continents.

In that instant, countless regions fell silent. Not even the sound of growing grass or whispering earthworms could be heard.

More Innate Essence Flame spewed from its beak, only this time the flames contained a bizarre power. Hidden within them was a terrifying skull.

Even if the three men and the beast weren’t using their absolute strongest attacks, this was very close to it.

They intended to crush and kill Lin Hao, giving him no chance to turn the tables.

At this moment, Lin Hao had reached the most critical juncture in opening the Reincarnation Dao. Though he had borrowed the divine might of the Six Dao, all of it was being channeled to activate the Creation Jade Butterfly.

The Creation Jade Butterfly, in turn, was focused solely on bombarding the Reincarnation Dao, leaving no power to spare for Lin Hao’s injuries.

Lin Hao had reached a life-or-death crisis.

Facing their combined assault, Lin Hao’s eyes shone with a brilliant light, an unyielding battle fire blazing within them.

Such an attack did not make Lin Hao flinch or his expression change.

He was in dire straits, yet an unrivaled will surged forth from him.

But it was useless. His four opponents were all at the Sealed Martial Realm; they could not be defeated by willpower alone.

Just as it seemed Lin Hao was about to perish, he let out a furious roar and forced the Creation Jade Butterfly to obliterate their attacks.

But the price was immense. Lin Hao coughed up mouthfuls of blood. The wounds near his heart and on his chest burst open, merging into one massive injury as endless blood sprayed across the sky.

Lin Hao had suffered a wound more grievous than any before.

He could only endure because his vital energy was as vast and vigorous as a sea. It was doubtful whether anyone else could have persisted this long.

Of course, the vitality of a Spirit Transformation Realm Martial Artist was unbelievably powerful. As long as the Divine Soul was not extinguished, there were infinite possibilities. This was precisely why they had targeted Lin Hao’s head.

"You’re the first person I’ve ever seen at the Spirit Transformation Realm Peak to last this long against four Martial Artists from the Sealed Martial Realm!" Hao Mo couldn’t help but exclaim.

He was shaken by Lin Hao’s incredible combat prowess.

"You truly are extraordinary, but this is the end. I’d like to see how many more times you can pull that off!" Jiao Yuanwu’s regenerative power was horrifyingly vast. The Jiaolin Sword had just been obliterated, but new scales were already growing from its body, once again forming a new blade.

"Rest assured, the Creation Jade Butterfly will not be sullied. Its next owner will be even more of a prodigy than Lin Wu," Bifang chimed in, effectively pronouncing Lin Hao’s death sentence.

Si Haoming didn’t speak, but an unprecedented look of alarm filled his eyes.

Even though Lin Hao was grievously wounded, looking at him now made Si Haoming’s heart palpitate with a sense of dread.

This feeling was instantly magnified, because Lin Hao moved.