Realm-Hopping Martial Master

"Huh? How can this be, how can this possibly be?"

The Heaven-Burning Ancestor stared fixedly at Jiang Shu, and in those scarlet eyes a trace of astonishment surfaced.

In that strike just now, Jiang Shu hadn’t displayed any overwhelming strength.

Yet he could directly evade a blow infused with the Time Dao!

This unquestionably meant that at this moment, Jiang Shu had already begun to touch the threshold of comprehending the Time Dao.

This... how is this possible!

One must know that even some Demon Venerables who had just stepped into the Late Stage Realm were completely at a loss before the Time Dao.

Even he, back when he was at his Peak, had been unable to comprehend it.

Too fast!

The speed at which this brat before him was growing was simply far too fast.

One must know, when he hunted this brat down the second time, the other was merely at the Mixed Cave Early Stage Realm. Though he was within a higher major realm, he had still been utterly crushed.

The third time, if not for that old fellow Huang Ya making a move, he would have definitely captured Jiang Shu as well.

Yet this time, Jiang Shu had slipped away again and again.

And the crucial point, aside from cultivation, lay most of all in the Time Dao!

Whether a Venerable had the qualifications to comprehend the Time Dao was practically the key criterion in judging their true strength!

Without the qualifications to comprehend the Time Dao, for all their life they would only be a Daoist Venerable or Demon Venerable.

They would never reach the very highest level!

"You old bastard."

"A Half-step Demon Lord, and it seems that’s all you amount to."

Jiang Shu’s expression was calm as he strolled around the sea of fire, his body wreathed in the aura of the Desolate Dao, annihilating every flame that dared draw near.

"That’s all? Killing you is more than enough."

The Heaven-Burning Ancestor spoke with chilling gloom.

His gaze burned as it locked onto Jiang Shu. He thought to himself that if that old thing Ao Qing learned Jiang Shu had already gained insight into time, he would definitely take action!

For an enemy prodigy with such heaven-defying talent, the best method was to cut him off!

"Brat, today you die here without question!"

"That’s not certain."

Jiang Shu’s expression remained indifferent, without the slightest trace of fear toward this Half-step Demon Lord.

"Honestly, for you to arrive here so quickly, I suppose that the moment you heard news of me, you set out at once."

Jiang Shu nodded lightly. "Looks like that Kunpeng must have crashed right into your face. No wonder there’s still a bit of his aura lingering on you. Makes sense—his Kunpeng Clan and your Phoenix Clan, you’re all birds anyway."

"As a Half-step Demon Lord, you could only watch as the Demon Venerables below you self-destructed. Seems your comprehension of the Time Dao as a Demon Lord is close to nothing at all."

"Die, brat!"

The Heaven-Burning Ancestor’s eyes flashed; at this moment he no longer cared about any ancient war ruins. His body shook, and golden flames endlessly condensed, like a miniature sun plummeting straight toward Jiang Shu.

The terrifying Dao Yun seemed set to vaporize everything in the surroundings.

"Hmph!"

Jiang Shu let out a cold laugh and immediately shielded himself, layers of Great Dao swirling around him.

In almost the blink of an eye, the two clashed head-on, or rather, Jiang Shu forcibly endured a strike.

Boom!

A terrifying howl swept in all directions. The Great Hall, already in tatters, collapsed yet again. Innumerable bricks, tiles, and shards scattered, and from the gaps countless threads of black Great Dao qi swarmed out, pouncing toward the Heaven-Burning Ancestor.

"Out of my sight, all of you, die!"

The Heaven-Burning Ancestor unleashed a furious blow; crimson-gold flames surged forth, forcibly annihilating the attacking black Great Dao qi.

This black Great Dao qi was chaos incarnate; ordinary Daoist Venerables would have a headache dealing with it.

Yet before the enraged Heaven-Burning Ancestor, it wasn’t worth mentioning.

With merely a single strike, the Heaven-Burning Ancestor forcibly shattered and dispersed it!

"Brat, earlier I still had some misgivings about this place. But now, it’s your growth that worries me far more."

The Heaven-Burning Ancestor’s hatred was nearly solidified at this point. From his words, it was clear that even if he had to pay a tremendous price, he would definitely consign Jiang Shu’s life to this place!

"Kill!"

In an instant, the Heaven-Burning Ancestor howled as he charged in.

Jiang Shu’s expression, however, remained steady.

First, he could use Two Realms Shuttle. Though this place was still within the Demon Domain, it had already been taken by their Human Clan. It was territory belonging to the Human Clan. As long as he fled out, the Heaven-Burning Ancestor would not be able to linger here for long.

There would be plenty of chances to return.

Second, the Supreme Sect Leader had sent him to this place. With the Supreme Sect Leader’s Divine Skills, he might well be watching over him even now.

The Heaven-Burning Ancestor’s arrival might not escape the Supreme Sect Leader’s notice.

Perhaps, in the very next instant, the Supreme Sect Leader would descend.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

His resolve firm, Jiang Shu did not hesitate at all. The Great Dao within his body was fully unleashed.

At this moment, although he had yet to truly step into the Mixed Cave Late Stage Realm, his strength was already no weaker than an ordinary Demon Venerable Late Stage.

Against the Heaven-Burning Ancestor of the past, even if he couldn’t win, he could at least wound the Heaven-Burning Ancestor grievously.

But now, the Heaven-Burning Ancestor was, after all, a Half-step Demon Lord.

His demonic power and his comprehension of the Great Dao had already completely surpassed that of ordinary Demon Venerable Late Stage experts.

In the span of just a few breaths, Jiang Shu gradually fell into disadvantage.

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"That old bastard Heaven-Burning has come as well."

Above Zhenman City, wind and clouds were tranquil.

No one knew that within the clouds of the Void, a portal had quietly opened.

Clad in a white long robe embroidered with sun, moon, mountains, and rivers in golden thread, his appearance no different from an ordinary elder, Taiwu Daoist Venerable stepped out with a single stride, his gaze slightly cast downward.

His eyes seemed able to pierce through everything.

"He has nothing but a body full of Power of Great Dao. In terms of comprehension of the Time Dao, he is far too feeble. Most crucially, the strength of his Primordial Spirit is actually the same as before, and there’s even a few extra strands of mixed, impure power."