464: The Netherworld Immortal King falls!

Immortal King You Ming’s body suddenly stiffened, his face contorted in extreme pain and disbelief.

The next moment, his body erupted with pure Chaos Fire from the inside out, turning completely into nothingness before he could even let out a scream, his Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering!

With their leader instantly killed, the remaining raiders and You Ming ghosts were immediately scared out of their wits, scattering like birds and beasts.

But Huang Li’s Phoenix Guard and Tang Linglong’s group had already begun their attack, and in just a short while, they had completely cleared out this ambush.

The battle, from start to finish, lasted only a few dozen breaths.

Only some Formation debris and lingering power fluctuations remained in the starry sky, proving everything that had just happened.

Ye Xuan withdrew his gaze, looked at everyone, and said, “Continue on our way. This is just an appetizer; the real trouble is probably yet to come. Don’t relax; we could be attacked at any moment.”

Everyone nodded and returned to the flying boat.

Ye Xuan once again activated his spatial power, and the flying boat transformed into a streak of light, continuing to speed towards Zhonghuang Mountain.

The flying boat smoothly traversed the endless star sea; the ambush earlier was just a small interlude.

Everyone remained vigilant. Having experienced one attack, they all understood that those forces would not easily give up on attacking Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan stood with his hands behind his back at the bow of the boat, his Divine Sense spreading like invisible ripples over millions of miles of the starry sky, carefully probing everything around him.

After the Fusion of the Chaos Fire Seed, his perception abilities had reached an incredible level. Not only could he discern energy, but he could also vaguely sense some ineffable things.

That thing seemed to be called Karma.

“Ahead is an ancient star wreckage area, with chaotic energy readings. It’s a suitable place for an ambush.”

Sacred Maiden Shen Lan suddenly spoke, her fingertips glowing with a faint yellow light of divination, her brows slightly furrowed as she said, “The heavenly secrets show there will be bloodshed there.”

Upon hearing this, everyone’s expressions tensed.

Ye Xuan nodded; he had also sensed the anomaly in that area.

It was a vast region composed of countless shattered star remnants and the bones of unknown giant beasts, dead and chaotic.

Various residual Formations and Law powers intertwined and twisted, annihilating anyone who dared to challenge them.

“Slow down, and be careful.”

Ye Xuan ordered, and the flying boat’s speed slightly decreased as it cautiously entered.

Upon entering, the surrounding light seemed to dim considerably. Flashes of electricity occasionally flickered within the surrounding star remnants, and the air was filled with a decaying and destructive aura.

It made people particularly uncomfortable.

The flying boat traveled for about the time it takes an incense stick to burn, and ahead appeared a relatively intact, massive ancient city ruin.

The ancient city floated amidst the star wreckage, cast entirely from a dark gold Divine Metal. Although it was covered in mottled marks and huge cracks, its former grandeur could still be seen.

Some ancient runes still remained on the ancient city, emitting faint energy fluctuations.

“This city seems to be a ruin of the Ancient Star Spirit Clan.”

Yue Xuan looked at the ancient city, a hint of reminiscence flashing in her clear eyes.

“The Star Spirit Clan was once one of the overlords of the star sea, skilled in star Artifact Refining and Formations. Later, for unknown reasons, the entire clan was annihilated.”

Just as Yue Xuan’s voice fell, another anomaly occurred!

“Boom! Boom! Boom!”

The ancient runes on the city walls of the silent Star Spirit Ancient City suddenly lit up simultaneously!

The light condensed into countless brilliant yet deadly star beams, shooting towards Ye Xuan’s flying boat like a torrential rain!

Each star beam contained terrifying power capable of piercing through stars and annihilating Divine Souls!

At the same time, from deep within the ancient city, several powerful auras soared into the sky!

Two of these auras were particularly astonishing: one was as scorching as the great sun, and the other was as sharp as a sword’s edge.

Both had reached the Peak of the Immortal King realm! There were also seven or eight slightly weaker, but still Immortal King-level, powerhouses!

“As expected, there’s an ambush! And from more than one force!”

Tang Linglong’s eyes were sharp, instantly discerning that the opponents were not merely You Ming forces.

“It’s the Silver Armor Guards of the Ancient Heavenly Court, and the Bi Fang Clan!”

Huang Li gritted her teeth, sensing the familiar Bloodline Power of the Bi Fang Clan within the scorching aura, and the Battle Intent unique to the Silver Armor Guards.

The Bi Fang Clan also possessed Divine Beast Bloodline, originating from the Phoenix Clan and sharing a common source of power, but they were more warlike than the Phoenix Clan.

Among the figures flying out of the ancient city, one side consisted of Ancient Heavenly Court warriors clad in silver armor and wielding battle halberds.

Leading them was a Silver Armor General with a stern face and an aura even stronger than Yin Huang’s.

On the other side were several powerhouses draped in golden feather cloaks, their bodies burning with True Sun Fire. The leader was a young man with arrogant eyes and a golden flame pattern on his brow—it was the Young Master Bi Fang!

“Huang Li! Didn’t expect this, did you? We’d join forces here to wait for you!”

Young Master Bi Fang’s voice was arrogant, filled with deep-seated hatred.

“Back then, your sister Vermilion Bird killed my clan uncle. Today, I will make you pay for that blood debt!”

Meanwhile, the Silver Armor General’s gaze was icy, locked onto Ye Xuan: “By Your Highness’s command, I will take your life and reclaim the Chaos Fire Seed! Surrender now, and you can avoid physical suffering!”

Facing this sudden encirclement and the myriad star beams attacking from all directions, Ye Xuan’s face showed no trace of panic.

Huang Li also frowned. She hadn’t expected the Bi Fang Clan to be here as well.

During that great battle, Vermilion Bird had indeed slain many powerhouses of the Bi Fang Clan.

However, Vermilion Bird was kind; unless truly provoked, she always showed mercy.

The fact that she killed members of the Bi Fang Clan was enough to indicate their vile character.

It seemed there would be no peaceful resolution today.

“Using the remnant Formations of the Star Spirit Clan ruins to ambush me? A good idea, but unfortunately, you’re showing off before an expert.”

He didn’t even move his feet; with just a slight thought, the Chaos Fire Seed in his Sea of Consciousness gently swayed.

“All Laws return to the source, Star Power, heed my command!”

An invisible will, seemingly transcending all stars, spread out from Ye Xuan.

The countless star beams that were originally furiously shooting towards the flying boat, upon approaching within a hundred zhang of it,

Their trajectories suddenly shifted, sharply changing direction, and reflected back towards the group of ambushers above the ancient city at an even faster speed!

“What?!”

“How could he control the Formations of the Star Spirit Ancient City?”

“What’s going on? We were clearly controlling this; why is Ye Xuan in control?”

Young Master Bi Fang and the Silver Armor General both instantly blanched, utterly horrified.

They had expended a huge price to barely activate parts of the ruins’ Formations, hoping to severely injure Ye Xuan with them. Yet, they never expected him to turn the tables and directly seize control of the Formations!

“Quick, defend! This Divine Light is powerful; if it hits us, it will definitely cause damage.”

In haste, the Bi Fang Clan powerhouses all erupted with True Sun Fire, condensing it into flame shields.