As the words of the Barbarian Emperor fell, the flowers, grass, and trees of True Profound Mountain all halted, the wind ceased to flow, and the void seemed to freeze. Every person’s body stiffened, not daring to make even the slightest movement.
An invisible murderous aura spread throughout the air.
The Barbarian Emperor’s eyes were indifferent, his hands behind his back as he looked at Taoist Baishan with a hint of discontent.
The dark Heavenly Wolf howled at the sky, a fierce intent completely locking onto its target.
Taoist Baishan was no longer as relaxed as before. He exhaled heavily, and the True Profound Seal emitted an even more intense light, with the Dao patterns on it appearing to come to life:
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This Barbarian Emperor is even stronger than Buddha Baoshu.
Although none had returned to their peak, the mere differences in understanding the Martial Path were enough to exert completely different power.
The Barbarian Emperor said nothing and simply took a step forward.
Black flames ignited on the dark Heavenly Wolf, imposing an awe-inspiring divine might. The Heavenly Wolf roared, spitting out a pitch-black beam of light, and wherever it passed, tiny spatial cracks appeared, chilling to the bone, like a soul-reaping chain.
The True Profound Seal swelled with the wind, the Dao patterns on it manifesting mountains, rivers, and trees.
Everyone was shocked. When looking closely at the phenomenon, it was clearly the True Profound Mountain beneath their feet!
Taoist Baishan started without the slightest underestimation; it was completely different from the easy and leisurely manner when dealing with Buddha Baoshu before.
The immense True Profound Mountain apparition suppressed forward, the void stagnated, but the light beam the Heavenly Wolf spat was unstoppable.
A faint shattering sound was heard.
Everyone was shocked to discover that the True Profound Mountain had been directly penetrated, with a fist-sized hole appearing, and in just an instant, countless cracks spread across True Profound Mountain from that pit, like a grim web, and then with a bang, True Profound Mountain shattered instantly.
Yet that pitch-black beam of light still had remaining power, continuing to charge toward the True Profound Seal.
Taoist Baishan’s face was stern.
He pinched a Taoist Technique seal with his fingers, caused the True Profound Seal to shake nine times, and ripples of power spread out, finally dispersing the pitch-black beam into nothingness.
Disciples of the True Profound Sect broke into a cold sweat.
Though the two seemed evenly matched, it was clear that Taoist Baishan was slightly struggling.
The Barbarian Emperor smiled faintly:
"The True Monarch may continue to consider my offer. Otherwise, today may not end well."
Taoist Baishan’s eyes shone with unprecedented brilliance, provoked for the first time by a competitive spirit.
"Alright! As expected of the once legendary Barbarian Emperor. Meeting you today proves your reputation is well-deserved. I want to see how today won’t end well!"
He reached out, and the Heavenly Crane Tree fell at his side, strands of light gathering upon it. The once completely dead tree suddenly showed a trace of vitality, causing Buddha Baoshu’s eyes to widen with disbelief and darken further.
A thread of life merged into the True Profound Seal from the Heavenly Crane Tree.
An elegant and ethereal crane call sounded.
Under the True Profound Seal, a Pure White Immortal Crane stood in the air, its posture incomparably graceful, the True Profound Seal continuously shrinking, held by the Immortal Crane in its beak, the two’s auras fused, standing against the dark Heavenly Wolf.
"Try again!" Taoist Baishan laughed boldly.
The Barbarian Emperor’s eyes showed astonishment, followed by admiration:
"As expected of the True Profound True Monarch, seems you’re not far from that step."
These words deepened Buddha Baoshu’s dark expression.
The Immortal Crane took the initiative, wings spread wide like a Divine Sword descending from the heavens, sharp beams of white light raining down, causing the void to tremble, black dots appeared, contrasting with the white light, presenting a strange beauty.
Black flames surged out of nowhere before the Heavenly Wolf, incinerating the light rain into nothingness.
Terrifying waves erupted, and the Immortal Crane clashed with the Heavenly Wolf, truly like two Beast Emperors fighting to the death, claws tearing the void, making hearts tremble.
This scene deadlocked.
The Barbarian Emperor’s eyes gradually became solemn, sincerely expressing:
"The True Monarch is even more formidable than I imagined."
Taoist Baishan smiled lightly:
"Over the years, it would be impossible to waste away, wouldn’t progress at all be the same as being a useless person."
These words were ordinary but fell gratingly on Buddha Baoshu’s ears, as if deliberately mocking him.
His expression turned cold as he stepped forward.
Before the Barbarian Emperor could move, Buddha Baoshu had already summoned the Glazed Treasure Tree ahead of time.
"I want to see what progress you’ve made!"
The Glazed Treasure Tree bloomed with seven-colored light, a Buddha Palm coalesced, bearing unmatched majesty as it descended upon the Immortal Crane battling the Heavenly Wolf.
Taoist Baishan was furious:
"Monk Baoshu, have you no shame?"
The Barbarian Emperor’s brow also furrowed slightly. Originally engaged in magic combat, he was preparing to press Taoist Baishan with his methods, but was interrupted by Buddha Baoshu’s intervention. Even if they suppressed Taoist Baishan, it wouldn’t be an honorable victory, inconsistent with his usual style.
He was about to speak when Buddha Baoshu’s voice transmission came first:
"Barbarian Emperor, you and I should act quickly to subdue this old Taoist, then force him to swear an oath. Otherwise, if someone else arrives, today’s matters will be for naught."
The Barbarian Emperor fell silent immediately.
Ultimately, he acquiesced.
A thunderous roar echoed over True Profound Mountain.
Though the few had been restrained in their actions, Buddha Baoshu’s move shattered some balance, the Buddha Palm suppression, the Immortal Crane seized by the Heavenly Wolf’s biting attack, the power waves leaked out, striking fear into everyone’s hearts even from just a slight aftershock.