23: Chapter 23 Surrender

Powerhouses of the Celestial Realm.

Why are they revered as the pinnacle of the continent? And why are they so rare in number?

The reason lies in this.

Between the Celestial Realm and the Great Grandmaster Realm, there exists an unbridgeable chasm.

That is.

"Control of the Power of Heaven and Earth"!

The Great Grandmaster Realm is about tempering oneself, using one's own True Qi, will, and Martial Skill to fight enemies.

But once one breaks through to the Celestial Realm.

It is no longer purely "tempering oneself," but the beginning of "comprehending Heaven and Earth"!

This requires extremely high Comprehension Ability and Opportunity to perceive the power of Heaven and Earth, thereby borrowing the power between Heaven and Earth!

With every gesture, it is no longer the burst of one's own True Qi; instead, every move and stance carries the might of Heaven and Earth, increasing the power more than just twofold.

This is also why, although the emperors of the Tianxuan Dynasty through the ages sat upon vast territories and enjoyed endless resources, very few have been able to break through to the Celestial Realm.

Because that is not a Realm that can be reached by piling up resources.

What is needed is extraordinary Comprehension Ability, Heart-Nature, and that mysterious and elusive "Opportunity"!

Imperial power and wealth sometimes become shackles to comprehending Heaven and Earth...

And at this moment.

What the three Old Ancestors of the Imperial Dynasty displayed was the absolute crushing of lower Realms by the Celestial Realm!

Facing the defense Formation formed by the high-level members of the Holy Land, the three Old Ancestors of the Imperial Dynasty merely waved their hands casually, shattering it completely as if patting tofu, and in doing so, seven or eight high-level members of the Holy Land were reduced to dust!

Killing Great Grandmasters.

It can be said to be as simple as slaughtering chickens and dogs!

Just as the three Old Ancestors were preparing to strike in one go and slap all the high-level members, including Saint Master, to death.

A steady voice, carrying intense Battle Intent, directly interrupted them.

"Three Seniors, this person... leave him to me!"

The three Old Ancestors looked toward the sound.

They saw a figure walking quickly toward them.

The person was wearing a flying fish uniform, his Aura as heavy and steady as a mountain, with faint cyan Dragon-shaped phantom shadows circling and rising around him.

He was none other than the head of the four Commanders of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Azure Dragon, whose cultivation had reached the half-step Celestial Realm!

During this period, Azure Dragon had been bitterly seeking the Opportunity to break through to the Celestial Realm.

He felt that he had already touched that barrier, and the True Qi in his body had reached the Peak of the half-step Celestial Realm, but he was always missing that one crucial "comprehension," causing him to be unable to take that final step.

At this moment.

After seeing Saint Master, who was also at the half-step Celestial Realm, a surge of intense Battle Intent suddenly rose in his heart.

Perhaps.

An evenly matched life-and-death battle was exactly the "whetstone" he needed to break through his Bottleneck!

"So it is Commander Azure Dragon."

The three Old Ancestors stopped their movements at the same time and nodded very politely toward Azure Dragon.

Although they were Old Ancestors of the Celestial Realm, they dared not put on airs of an Old Ancestor before this high-level member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard with unlimited potential.

For no other reason.

Just because the Embroidered Uniform Guard are the trusted confidants of Your Majesty.

They had to give him some face!

"Since that is the case, this person will be left to the Commander. We will go and clear out the other stubborn remnants and blockade the four sides to prevent anyone from escaping."

"Many thanks to the three Seniors for your generosity!" Azure Dragon cupped his hands and said.

The three Old Ancestors did not say anything more.

With a flash of their figures, they dispersed like ghosts, and at the same time, an invisible Aura instantly enveloped the entire Holy Land.

Azure Dragon turned around and looked coldly at Saint Master.

Subsequently.

A domineering sentence came out of his mouth.

"Saint Master of Xuantian, this battle will decide not only the victor but also life and death! Please enlighten me."

Saint Master felt the half-step Celestial Realm Aura on Azure Dragon that was not inferior to his own, as well as that sharp Battle Intent, and he was both shocked and angry.

What the hell do you mean by this?

What does he take him for?

A whetstone?

As the dignified master of a Holy Land, when has he ever suffered such humiliation...

"Imperial Dynasty lackey, how dare you bully me like this? Die!!"

Saint Master completely erupted, squeezing out all his potential, and even went so far as to burn some of his vital blood.

The Sword Qi around his body soared into the sky, turning into a dazzling and resolute Sword Rainbow, stabbing straight at Azure Dragon!

This sword strike.

Contained all his anger, unwillingness, and despair; its power had already touched the edge of the true Celestial Realm!

"Well fought!"

After seeing this scene, a brilliant light burst forth in Azure Dragon's eyes.

He did not dodge or evade; his Xiuchun Blade emitted a clear Dragon roar, and the cyan Dragon phantom on the blade instantly surged, carrying a domineering Aura of unyielding forward momentum, meeting the attack head-on!

"Azure Dragon Slash — Army Breaker!"

"Boom!"

The all-out collision between the two half-step Celestial Realm powerhouses erupted with an earth-shattering roar, and in an instant, the terrifying shockwaves destroyed everything around them!

Just when everyone was in the midst of a fierce battle.

High above, a loud noise suddenly came, as if the sky was collapsing and the earth was splitting!

"Boom!!!"

At this moment.

Many people subconsciously stopped their actions and looked up at the Void Realm.

They saw that where Ji Gang and Li Youran were locked in fierce battle, the wind and clouds changed color, and the space vibrated.

A terrifying blade light, pitch-black as ink and seemingly capable of devouring everything, flashed by, followed by the sight of Xuantian Holy Land Old Ancestor Li Youran flying backward.

Blood sprayed wildly from his mouth, one of his arms was severed at the shoulder, and his Aura withered by more than half in an instant!

And looking at Ji Gang.

His Aura remained cold and sharp, clearly having the absolute upper hand.

However.

A scene that everyone unexpected happened next!

Li Youran, who had suffered heavy injuries, had a flash of ruthlessness and determination in his eyes; he actually used the force of being slashed away to forcibly change direction.

Then, the last of his Celestial Realm power erupted from his body, turning into a dim stream of light, frantically fleeing toward the outside of the Holy Land, regardless of everything else!

He actually...

Wanted to abandon the entire Holy Land and escape alone!

"Old Ancestor... ran away?!"

"No... impossible!"

"Old Ancestor wouldn't abandon us..."

Below.

Countless Disciples of the Holy Land who witnessed this scene had the last bit of support and hope in their hearts completely shattered!

Even the invincible Old Ancestor had abandoned them; what reason did they have to continue fighting?

However.

Li Youran's plan was destined to fail.

Just as he had rushed out of the core of the Holy Land, thinking he could luckily escape.

An old but mocking voice suddenly rang out.

"Li Youran, want to run? Have you asked us?"

The Void Realm in front suddenly twisted, and a figure, slightly hunched but with a magnificent Aura, appeared out of thin air; it was the Imperial Dynasty Old Ancestor Ancestor Wang Xuan, who had long been waiting in the dark!

He had been building up his momentum for a long time; his skinny fist looked slow, but in reality, it drew upon the power of Heaven and Earth for several miles around.

Carrying an Aura as heavy as a mountain that sealed the space, he punched out without any flashy moves!

"No!!"

Li Youran's pupils contracted sharply; it was too late to dodge, and he could only respond in a rush.

"Boom——!!!"

Another loud noise.

Li Youran shot back at a faster speed than when he was fleeing, and then smashed heavily back into the center of the original battlefield.

And he plowed a deep trench into the ground, blood spraying from his mouth and nose as if it were worthless.

Ancestor Wang Xuan's figure slowly emerged, looking at the disheveled Li Youran on the ground, and then sneered.

"Haha... a dignified Old Ancestor of a Holy Land, a giant of one side, yet when disaster strikes, you think about abandoning your Disciples to escape alone? It really opens my eyes! With such conduct, how can you have the face to see the Li Yourans of the Xuantian Holy Land?"

These words.

Were like a heavy hammer, smashing fiercely into the hearts of those people from the Holy Land.

"Old Ancestor... how could he do this..."

"I... we... what are we still fighting for?"

"What the hell are we still fighting for..."

"Does it have any meaning to fight or not? Can it change our ending?"

"Surrender... perhaps we can still survive..."

"I surrender! Don't kill me!!"

"I also surrender! Spare my life!!"