Chapter 1331 - 706: Mysterious Corpse (2)
Even without battles, it’s difficult to linger here for long periods.
Not to mention, the moment danger descends.
Absorbing Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi from a different dimension is far from enough.
And absorbing the Qi of this land, laden with endless toxins, is extremely hard to eliminate.
Jiang Shu couldn’t help but sigh.
With his cultivation, he could barely establish a Dao Field, becoming a world unto himself, untouched by all laws, invulnerable to evil, isolating the external world’s toxicity.
But that’s akin to dancing on a knife’s edge, maintaining it every waking moment.
At their Realm, clashes and struggles inevitably require the assistance of Power of Heaven and Earth!
Harnessing this power can exponentially increase the potency of one’s methods.
If one doesn’t employ Heaven and Earth in a fight, it’s akin to binding one’s own hands and feet.
In the same Realm, it’s almost guaranteed defeat.
After all, once a battle starts here, one must bear the consumption and also risk repulsion from Heaven and Earth, forcibly merging with it.
It’s nearly like drinking poison to quench thirst!
Moreover, once one side employs such means, the other side must follow suit.
After all, only if the opponent dies first, there’s a chance to rebuild a Dao Field, isolating inner and outer.
But once done, Jiang Shu can foresee it’s malicious competition!
Of course, for now, they are allies rather than adversaries.
For now, one can only hope there’s no life in this world.
Otherwise, if terrifying creatures come, a great battle is unavoidable.
"If a fight breaks out, if it can’t be resolved instantly, we can only flee."
"What plunged Heaven-Burning Ancestor into complete chaos might not only be the Great Dao Heavenly Sound but also this world outside the Ancient Bronze Gate."
Jiang Shu felt regretful.
Knowing that Heaven-Burning Ancestor was once a half-step Daoist Lord, always attuned with Heaven and Earth.
He rushed into this realm for some reasons, complete madness is inevitable and the lightest consequence.
He turned his head, gazing at that Bronze Gate, now stable, unruptured by their shuttle.
Yet, it’s expected, for the Bronze Gate can even house the mad Heaven-Burning Ancestor.
How could it be destroyed because of them?
Momentarily, the Dao Rhyme of their trio flowed like an open floodgate.
The world’s toxins were omnipresent, endless.
If not for their profound Cultivation Realm, resisting would be futile.
"Sect Leader, what should we do now?"
"This means we should proceed carefully, not stray off the path."
"How about we withdraw first? Someone needs to guard outside the Bronze Gate; this place should be considered gradually."
These Daoist Venerables voiced their opinions, yet their gaze rested upon Jiang Shu’s trio.
Especially on the two from Zhang Jiao.
As they founded a Dao Field, isolating Heaven and Earth toxins.
Whether to stay or leave is up to the two of them.
Jiang Shu, representing the True Martial Sect, naturally has to take notice.
"Secure the retreat route first!"
Jiang Shu spoke without hesitation.
This place is overly dangerous, he just tried, and he should be able to do Two Realms Shuttle.
Safety is absolutely guaranteed.
But he has assurance; the other Daoist Venerables do not.
From any perspective, he does not wish to lose Daoist Venerables here.
"Indeed."
The Sect Leader of the Heavenly Puppet Sect nodded, immediately throwing out Puppets to guard the Bronze Gate.
In the three Sects, amid mutual gazes, each had a Daoist Venerable retreat to the gate for guarding.
Jiang Shu also needed to deploy means to protect the Bronze Gate.
Suddenly, from the Void in the distance, came a strange sound.
Wind noises, similar to their earlier encounters!
The Daoist Venerables immediately became alert, gazing afar from the Dao Field.
In an instant, a dark figure accompanied by the rushing wind approached at incredible speed.
Jiang Shu’s eyes condensed, immediately capturing what it was.
It was a corpse!
A massive corpse, clad in dark red shattered armor, wielding a long spear, surrounded by countless black spectral ghost masses!
In Jiang Shu’s view, the corpse was veined with omnipresent toxins, with intricate black streams flowing constantly from its mouth, ears, eyes, and nostrils.
It emitted a rampant, frantic aura; its presence seemed only around the Chaos Hole Realm Middle Stage, yet it made several Daoist Venerables intensely vigilant!
If just an ordinary Chaos Hole Realm Middle Stage foe, Jiang Shu and others wouldn’t care.
Though some Venerables present have Middle Stage Cultivation.
But Jiang Shu alone could dominate all Middle Stage of Chaos Hole Realm foes.
Yet at this moment, Heaven and Earth repulsion!
The opponent could freely manipulate Heaven and Earth, breathing naturally.
Let alone battling other Venerables.
Even against Jiang Shu, Jiang Shu was as if shackled when fighting the opponent.
While the foe could unrestrictedly manipulate the world, completely adapted.
"Roar!"
The corpse howled madly, gaze locking onto several Venerables, the Slaughter Dao surge, stepping fiercely toward a Chaos Hole Realm Middle Stage Daoist Venerable in the field.
Critical moment!
As the corpse dashed forward, about to strike a True Martial Sect Venerable, a figure was faster than anyone, stepping swiftly.
Jiang Shu!
As soon as he appeared, his three hundred sixty-five acupoints surged violently.
Aura of the Power Dao erupted boundlessly, throwing out a punch purely with physical force.
Suddenly, space quivered, splitting open with cracks, and the punch landed on the corpse at extreme speed.
"Boom!"
In mere moments.
The corpse flew backward, half its body directly shattered, plummeting afar.
The airwaves like tidal forces erupted where Jiang Shu punched, forcibly unleashing the corpse again!
"Guard the Ancient Gate."
Jiang Shu’s voice fell, stepping out once more.
Inside him, the World Tree swayed and supported his Mixed Cave Space.
Among the Daoist Venerables present, the Sect Leaders of the Hidden Sword Sect and Heavenly Puppet Sect were indeed the strongest.
However, because of their strength, they formed Dao Fields, blocking black streams.
Moreover, this was merely the beginning.
If their top combat strength emerged, the path ahead would be even tougher.
For now, only Jiang Shu is suitable to take action.
The Power Dao boosts his physical strength.
Meaning, even without magical battles and Primordial Power, his flesh alone could challenge this corpse!
Might comes from within, without seeking outside aid!
Merely relying on his body, without employing other Daos, Jiang Shu also possessed genuine Daoist Venerable combat power.
In nearly a blink, Jiang Shu closed in on the corpse.
His hands clenched into hammers, then slammed downward fiercely.
The corpse’s armor shattered like star armor pieces, emitting horrific friction noises, blazing light burning and falling like an eternal sun.
The corpse barely stood upright before being suppressed again, its resilient body twisting under immense force.
More deadly, the previously broken waist completely fractured!
Puff!
The body split in the middle, grotesque black blood gushing from within, the upper half flew backward, while the lower half exploded abruptly.
Countless black blood detonated, dense black streams swarmed like bees.
As if aiming to encircle Jiang Shu completely.
Jiang Shu’s pupils narrowed slightly, then backpedaled hastily.
This strike couldn’t hurt him.
Jiang Shu retreated from the black streams.
At that moment, the other strong warriors finally reacted.
And at this moment, the Sect Leader of the Hidden Sword Sect extended his hand, unleashing an unrivaled Sword Intent instantly.
This sword pierced the corpse’s brow!
Dazzling sword light shot up like a volcanic eruption, the corpse’s head shattered instantly, pulverized to powder.