170: Magnetic light annihilates all laws and the severed arm of the six realms

Above Tianxing City, that pitch-black peak refined from the Magnetic Divine Mountain, under Ling Xiaofeng's activation, fully displayed the terrifying power belonging to an Acquired Spirit Treasure.

"Fall!"

With a low shout from Ling Xiaofeng, the descent of the yuan ci divine peak suddenly accelerated.

There was no world-shaking explosion, for the very medium through which sound travels was warped within that terrifying gravitational field.

In that instant, the Bone Warship that the Reverse Star Alliance took such pride in was like a paper boat being ruthlessly crushed by an invisible giant hand.

"Crack... Crack..."

The hard spirit-bone hull began to disintegrate, and the protective formation's light barrier shattered like a soap bubble. Thousands of Foundation Establishment and Core Formation demonic Cultivators on board couldn't even let out a scream before their bodies were instantly crushed into patches of glaring blood-mud, subsequently sucked onto the bottom of the black mountain, becoming the first batch of sacrifices for this divine mountain.

"No—!!!"

Only Cultivators at the Nascent Soul Stage or above, relying on their powerful magic power and Lifebound Treasures, barely struggled within that gravity field that restricted flight and magic.

Six Paths Extreme Sage's face twisted, his originally refined air completely gone. His hands formed seals frantically, and six ferocious True Demon phantoms appeared behind him, attempting to hold up the descending divine mountain.

"This is the Primordial Magnetism Divine Light?! How can it be this strong!"

He could feel that the True Demon Qi within him was melting like snow under the sun the moment it touched that gray magnetic light. Primordial Magnetism Divine Light countered the Five Elements of heaven and earth, and it also countered Devilish Qi!

Not far from him, Wan Sangu, the leader of the Righteous Path Alliance, was in an even more miserable state.

The Dragon-Head Staff in her hand was already bent and deformed. Her Grade Eight mountain-protecting Spirit Beast, the "Black Tortoise," which had accompanied her for hundreds of years, now had a shell covered in spiderweb-like cracks. It let out a pained cry, seemingly on the verge of being crushed.

"Brother Six Paths! Hurry and use the Boundary-Breaking Awl! Otherwise, we will all die here!" Wan Sangu screamed, her hair disheveled, looking like a madwoman.

"Boundary-Breaking Awl? Hmph!"

Zhou Wannian, suspended in mid-air, gave a cold laugh.

"That kind of one-time-use trash thinks it can break through the magnetic force field?"

He took a step forward, his figure pulling out an afterimage in the air. He didn't rush toward Six Paths Extreme Sage, but headed straight for Wan Sangu.

Pick the softest persimmon to squeeze.

"Star Lord, smash open that turtle shell for me!"

Zhou Wannian waved his sleeve, and the Star Lord Clone behind him shot out like a cannonball.

Within that flight-restriction Domain, everyone's movements were as slow as snails. Only the Star Lord Clone, relying on pure physical strength, was unaffected. Instead, it used the gravity to accelerate, instantly appearing above Wan Sangu's head.

In the hands of the Star Lord Clone, that star heavy ruler, which had a pound of taiyi star sand integrated into it, was already poised for action.

"Star Shatterer!"

No flourishes, just the pure venting of weight and power.

"Boom!!!"

The heavy ruler smashed ruthlessly onto the Black Tortoise's already overburdened carapace.

A dull thud that made everyone's hearts skip a beat.

That Grade Eight Black Tortoise, whose defensive power was unmatched in the Chaotic Star Sea, had its mournful cry stuck in its throat as its massive body instantly exploded, turning into a rain of blood.

"Pfft!"

With her Lifebound Spirit Beast killed, Wan Sangu spat out a mouthful of blood, her aura instantly withering.

"You... you are that Green Robe Old Demon?!"

Wan Sangu looked in terror at the young man who appeared before her.

"Correct, but unfortunately, there's no prize."

Zhou Wannian was expressionless as he lightly tapped his finger.

"Great Geng Sword Formation, Strangle."

Buzz!

The seventy-two star thunder bee cloud swords that had long been lying in ambush in the surrounding void revealed the fangs of the death god at this moment.

Countless golden threads, thin as gossamer, wove into an airtight net of death under the cover of the Primordial Magnetism Divine Light, instantly piercing through Wan Sangu's protective spiritual light.

"No! I am the Righteous Path Alliance's..."

"Chichi—"

The sound stopped abruptly.

This Righteous Path leader who had dominated the Chaotic Star Sea for hundreds of years had her body instantly sliced into countless pieces. Even her Nascent Soul, which hadn't had time to teleport away, was obliterated on the spot by the Evil-Warding Divine Thunder.

A Storage Ring and that deformed Dragon-Head Staff were skillfully sucked into Zhou Wannian's palm.

"The first one."

Zhou Wannian put away the spoils and turned to look at Six Paths Extreme Sage on the other side.

At this moment, Six Paths Extreme Sage was already scared out of his wits.

Wan Sangu was dead!

Instantly killed!

And overhead, that Magnetic Divine Mountain was still pressing down. The Twin Saints of Tianxing were looking down at him coldly, as if watching a trapped beast.

"Heaven is destroying me!!!"

A flash of ruthlessness crossed Six Paths Extreme Sage's eyes.

He knew that if he didn't risk his life today, let alone dominating the Chaotic Star Sea, he wouldn't even have a chance to enter Reincarnation.

"Heavenly Demon Disintegration! Six Paths Reincarnation!"

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

The six True Demon phantoms behind him actually self-detonated at the same time.

The terrifying explosion of Devilish Qi forcibly forced open a small crack in the Magnetic Divine Mountain's gravity field.

Immediately after, Six Paths Extreme Sage's Physical Body also exploded, turning into a mist of blood.

"Trying to run?"

Ling Xiaofeng snorted coldly and changed his hand seal. The yuan ci divine peak shone brilliantly, attempting to completely suppress that cloud of blood mist.

However, within that blood mist, an extremely dim, almost transparent gray shadow used the recoil of the explosion to drill into a layer of the void at an incredible speed.

"Is that... Six Paths Extreme Sage's Second Nascent Soul?!" Wen Qing's expression changed slightly. "He actually discarded the demonic body and primary Nascent Soul he cultivated for a thousand years just to escape with a sliver of a remnant soul?"

"Let him escape."

Zhou Wannian narrowed his eyes and stopped The Twin Saints who wanted to pursue.

"He was hit by my Star Thunder Sword Qi and had his Origin wounded by the Primordial Magnetism Divine Light. Even if he escapes, he won't be able to recover for a hundred or eighty years."

"And..."

Zhou Wannian looked down at the remnants of the Reverse Star Alliance, which had completely collapsed and begun to scatter and flee.

"The current priority is to collect the spoils of war."

"These are all walking Spirit Stones."

...The battle ended faster than imagined.

Under the suppression of the Magnetic Divine Mountain and Zhou Wannian's lightning-fast methods, the high-level members of the Reverse Star Alliance were almost completely wiped out. Of the eighteen Nascent Soul Elders, except for three who were quick to use secret techniques to flee, the remaining fifteen all perished.

Below Tianxing City, blood flowed like a river.

But for the Disciples of the Star Palace, this was the most satisfying day in hundreds of years.

"Long live The Twin Saints!"

"Long live Elder Green Robe!"

Cheers echoed through the sky, dispersing the pervasive smell of blood.

In front of the Star Emperor Hall.

Ling Xiaofeng retracted the yuan ci divine peak. At this moment, the small mountain had returned to the size of a palm, floating in his hand, appearing docile and heavy.

Though his face was pale, his spirit was better than ever.

"Fellow Daoist Han."

Ling Xiaofeng turned around and looked at Zhou Wannian, who was directing Tie Zhu to clean up the battlefield (mainly looting Storage Pouches), his eyes full of emotion.

"If not for Fellow Daoist today, the Star Palace would have been in peril."

"After this battle, there will be no more Reverse Star Alliance in the Chaotic Star Sea."

"The promise to Fellow Daoist should also be fulfilled."

Zhou Wannian hung the last few Nascent Soul Stage Storage Pouches at his waist, clapped his hands, and showed that trademark smile of his.

"The Saint Lord overstates it."

"Since we are partners, it's only right to contribute."

"However..."

Zhou Wannian pointed to the 50th floor below, which had already turned into ruins.

"My shop was smashed, so the reconstruction costs..."

"The Star Palace will cover everything!" Wen Qing smiled as she walked forward. "Not just the 50th floor, but from the 30th floor up, Fellow Daoist Han will have the final say from now on."

"Additionally, the gates of the Tianxing Treasury have been opened for Fellow Daoist. Whatever you take a fancy to, just take it."

"Generous."

Zhou Wannian gave a thumbs up.

But he didn't go to the treasury immediately.

Instead, he turned around and looked toward the distant Outer Sea.

"The treasury can wait."

"Since Six Paths Extreme Sage escaped, we must pull out the weeds by their roots."

"The direction he fled in is the Outer Sea."

"And in the Outer Sea, there's an old acquaintance who I think hasn't given up yet."

A cold glint flashed in Zhou Wannian's eyes.

Extreme Yin Old Ancestor.

The culprit who chased him outside the Void Heaven Palace back then didn't appear in the army attacking Tianxing City this time.

According to information obtained from Soul Searching, Extreme Yin Old Ancestor had taken some elites and remained at the headquarters of the Reverse Star Alliance—Extreme Yin Island.

"Two Saint Lords, I'll leave the aftermath of Tianxing City to you."

"I'll be back soon."

"Where are you going?" Ling Yuling asked instinctively.

"To collect a debt."

Zhou Wannian summoned the dragon bone ghost ship.

The giant bone dragon flying boat spanned the sky, exuding a heart-palpitating, ferocious power.

"There should still be many good things on Extreme Yin Island."

"I'm going to help him... move."

...A few days later.

Outer Sea, Extreme Yin Island.

This island, shrouded in dark clouds year-round, was currently in a state of eerie tranquility.

Inside the main hall deep within the island.

Extreme Yin Old Ancestor sat on a bone throne, holding a shattered life tablet—that was Six Paths Extreme Sage's lifebound soul tablet.

"Lost... we actually lost?!"

Extreme Yin Old Ancestor's hands were trembling.

"The Twin Saints of Tianxing are free... Wan Sangu has fallen... Six Paths' Physical Body is destroyed..."

"That Green Robe Old Demon... is actually at the Nascent Soul Stage?!"

Fear gnawed at his heart like a poisonous snake.

"Escape! I must escape!"

"Take the things in the treasury and flee to the Great Jin! Or somewhere even further!"

Extreme Yin Old Ancestor stood up abruptly, just about to order his confidants to gather.

"Boom!!!"

A loud explosion.

Extreme Yin Island's proud island-protecting formation suddenly collapsed like an eggshell crushed by a giant foot.

Immediately after.

A cold voice, like thunder from the Nine Heavens, rolled down.

"Old Ghost Extreme Yin."

"An old friend is visiting; won't you come out to greet me?"

Extreme Yin Old Ancestor looked up, his whole body stiff.

He saw the dark clouds overhead being forcibly torn open.

A ferocious bone dragon flying boat was suspended in mid-air.

And at the bow, the figure that had given him nightmares for twenty years was looking down at him.

Zhou Wannian didn't have a Magic Treasure in his hand.

He was simply holding a still-dripping... Dragon-Head Staff.

"I heard you offered a bounty of ten million Spirit Stones for my head?"

Zhou Wannian smiled, revealing a row of forest-white teeth.

"I'm here now."

"Have you prepared the money?"

Extreme Yin Old Ancestor looked at that figure and the seventy-two golden Flying Swords flying all over the sky behind him.

He knew.

It was over.

His retribution had come.

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The destruction of Extreme Yin Island, Zhou Wannian's "moving" operation.

Looting the Demonic Path treasury, accidentally discovering a remnant map of an Ancient Teleportation Formation leading to the Great Jin.

"The Chaotic Star Sea is too small; I've already muddied the waters here."

"I hear the Great Jin's cultivation world is even more prosperous?"

"Pack up, let's go over there and... open a branch shop."