Above the sky, a dark red palace was rapidly moving.
The speed of the Blood Lotus Saintess, Chen Yu, and the others was already extremely fast. After mobilizing some manpower, they immediately set off. They directly broke into the forbidden area for teleportation at the Heavenly Horse Prefecture, teleporting to the edge Prince Manor of Yun Zhao Country, and then headed towards Manrong Country.
But if the Saint Master truly launched a thunderous assault on Yan Xuetian, they must arrive even faster.
This battle concerned the survival of the two great powers.
Within the palace, everyone was making preparations, facing the formidable enemy that was the Saint Master; they could not afford to be careless.
"It’s a pity we didn’t obtain the Array Control Technique of the Three Stele Death Tomb Formation from the Evil Cloud Guardian, otherwise it might be useful now."
Chen Yu sighed and then took out the three steles.
"Elder Chen, these three steles are indeed with you."
A silver-haired elder said with a smile, staring unblinkingly at the steles.
The three elders were all killed by Chen Yu, and naturally, these were Chen Yu’s spoils of war, which they were embarrassed to ask for.
"Is there anyone here proficient in arrays?"
"Hehe, this old man knows a thing or two, and before, in order to deal with the Three Stele Death Tomb Formation, the organization also attempted to analyze this formation, seeking methods to break it."
The silver-haired elder said with a slightly smug smile.
"Elder Han, I’ll leave the Three Stele Death Tomb Formation to you for now."
The Blood Lotus Saintess said calmly.
Then, the silver-haired elder carried the three steles to a side hall to study the mysteries of the formation.
Before long, everyone arrived at Manrong Country.
The layout of Manrong Country was similar to Yun Zhao Country, and the Blood Lotus Saintess knew the hiding place of the old Sect Hierarch, using a large teleportation formation to rush there directly.
The blood-colored palace arrived in a continuous mountain range.
From afar, everyone felt a chaotic and intense spatial fluctuation.
"Not good, the secret realm has already been breached."
A blood-robed elder exclaimed in shock.
Seeing this, everyone was convinced that the Saint Master had launched an attack on the old Sect Hierarch.
And now, with the secret realm breached, the old Sect Hierarch’s whereabouts were unknown, or perhaps he was already... dead!
"With the old Sect Hierarch’s strength, he won’t be easily slain by the Saint Master. We must support him as quickly as possible."
The Blood Lotus Saintess made a judgment and decision.
The other elders also believed that Yan Xuetian would not die so easily at the hands of the Saint Master.
"When the old Sect Hierarch fled, he deliberately left traces of his Cultivation Technique in this direction."
The Blood Lotus Saintess’s eyes flickered, her blood robe fluttering, and blood energy surged out. A blood-red lotus flower emerged around her, propelling her rapidly forward.
Compared to the flying palace, her personal speed was slightly faster.
"Indeed there is a trace of Blood Path aura."
Chen Yu sensed it carefully.
In fact, apart from this Blood Path aura, another powerful energy aura lingered ahead.
This aura was somewhat similar to the "Star Essence Power" Chen Yu had encountered before.
In the world, two figures were in a chase, leaving devastation in their wake.
In front was an old man with a withered face and a Blood Moon Mark on his forehead, pale and rather embarrassed, with bloodstains at the corners of his mouth.
Behind, in the ripples of blue light, stood an old man in a blue robe, his hands behind his back, looking composed and calm.
"Yan Xuetian, today is a good day, it’s suitable to be your death day. What’s the use of your struggling so much?"
The Saint Master’s lips curled into a slight smile.
Although his cultivation level was a bit higher than Yan Xuetian’s by a small tier, Yan Xuetian was still a powerful figure from the Great Yu Realm, with a deep and strong foundation.
At this moment, Yan Xuetian was even using the Blood Path Secret Technique to increase his speed, making it temporarily difficult to catch up.
However, this Secret Technique was destined not to last long.
Once the time of the Secret Technique expired, Yan Xuetian would instead become weaker, marking the time of his death.
Thinking of this, the Saint Master felt emotional, having fought with Yan Xuetian for over two hundred years, the end was finally near.
"Heh, these old bones of mine are still tough. It’s not your decision when I’ll die."
Yan Xuetian snorted angrily, though he was at a disadvantage, heavily injured, his momentum was not diminished.
The confrontation between the two was not just a clash of power, but also of psychological prowess.
"Is that so? Then let’s bet whether you’ll die today."
The Saint Master’s face gradually turned cold.
He raised his palm, and the water light surged between heaven and earth, seemingly transforming into a watery world.
The dark blue water light condensed, instantly forming into a tangible long spear.
As the Saint Master waved his hand, the spear was thrown out.
Following that, the second, third... and tenth spear quickly formed, flying forward one after the other.
Yan Xuetian released the Blood Intent Realm, enveloping his surroundings, and simultaneously executed his movement technique, repeatedly dodging one blue light spear after another.
In the face of the Saint Master’s continuous attacks, Yan Xuetian was extremely cautious, countering with utmost vigilance.
However, at this moment, he was not in his prime state.
Yan Xuetian was affected by the storm stirred up by one of the blue light spears, leaving a few wounds on his body, slowing his speed.
The Saint Master’s gaze sharpened, seizing the opportunity, he spread his arms wide, and the Half-step Primordial Power surged forth, resembling a shimmering silvery surface under the starry skies.
Within the massive blue watery light, countless phantom spears appeared, surging forward with an imposing might that changed the color of the world, as if to crush and shatter everything in its path.
"With my Half-step Condensing Star Realm prowess, there’s no need to use a broken mysterious artifact to eliminate him."
The Saint Master smiled disdainfully.
In fact, a part of his overwhelming advantage was due to his sudden ambush, catching Yan Xuetian completely off guard.
The endless tide of spears smashed forth, bombarding the earth and obliterating everything within a hundred feet radius, a fierce and raging blue light storm lingering for a long while.
The Saint Master sensed a life force within the storm of dust and haze, and he waved his hand to prepare the next move.
From the distant heavens and earth, a vast and imposing blood aura emanated.
Within the blood-colored mist appeared a stunning cold beauty, none other than the Blood Lotus Saintess, and behind her emerged a blood-red palace.
"Has the support arrived?"
Yan Xuetian got up from the ground, somewhat surprised.
The Blood Moon members in Manrong Country were suppressed and pursued by the Guardian Lan Yue, making it impossible for them to come to aid.
So, it could only be the Blood Moon members from Yun Zhao Country or Chi Xiao Kingdom.
However, the speed of their support far exceeded his expectations.
The Blood Lotus Saintess suddenly attacked, a blood lotus blossomed, transforming into countless killing blood petals, assassinating the Saint Master from all directions.
"How did they come here?"
The Saint Master’s brow furrowed slightly, he waved his hand, and a layer of blue cold ripple spread out, shattering all the blood petals.
Figures of elder stature rushed out from the blood-colored palace.
"You trash dare to hinder my plans!"
The Saint Master wore a sinister and cold expression, as the terrifying Half-step Primordial Power continuously oscillated from his body, instilling a strong sense of crisis among all present.
The Saint Master was very conceited, believing this plan to be flawless.
But at the last moment, the Blood Lotus Saintess and others had supported coming over.
The Saint Master, clear as a mirror in his mind, knew that the Blood Lotus Saintess and others could support so timely because of an insider in the Holy Land transmitting messages, failing which they could only collect Yan Xuetian’s corpse.
It was realizing this point that fueled his fury.
He shouted loudly, his Half-step Primordial Power burst forth, transforming into an immensely violent sky-tearing tsunami.
That formidable power caused all beings in proximity to tremble.
"Is this the power of a Half-step King?"
Chen Yu stared at the Saint Master, more serious than ever before.
The Saint Master’s cultivation reached Half-step Condensing Star, he was close to touching the level of a Condensed Star King, his Half-step Primordial Power far superior to the True Yuan of the Sky Sea Realm, with an exceedingly deep comprehension of the world’s intent.
Thus, his moves brought an indomitable, undefeatable feeling to others.
However, having once faced an attack from a Condensed Star King, Chen Yu was not overly flustered at this moment.
The boundless blue light tsunami rolled over in all directions, sweeping through everything like an unstoppable primordial beast.
"What a powerful strike!"
"Not good, can’t hold on!"
A few Blood Moon Elders showed faces of extreme discomfort, caught in a crisis under this move of the Saint Master.
A loud sound erupted as the tsunami rolled past.
Several elites met a tragic end under the scope of the Saint Master’s strike, with a few elders severely injured.
The ones with less impact at the scene were only three people, the Old Sect Hierarch Yan Xuetian, the Guardian Blood Lotus Saintess, and Chen Yu!
"Is this the strength of a Half-step King? So incredibly strong!"
The silver-haired elder’s face was ashen, breath weak.
"Since you’ve all delivered yourselves here, today I shall eliminate you all at once."
The Saint Master’s face was icy, his ghostly voice echoing through the heavens and earth.
"Activate the array!"
Chen Yu suddenly shouted, casting three giant steles, landing around the Saint Master.
"Is this the Three Stele Death Tomb Formation?"
Yan Xuetian’s gaze flickered as he glanced at Chen Yu.
Having been in seclusion in Manrong Country, he was completely unaware of Yun Zhao Country’s situation.
His impression of Chen Yu was only vague, but at this moment, he remembered Chen Yu firmly.
Gaining the "Three Stele Death Tomb Formation" from the Holy Land indicated that the Holy Land had suffered a significant loss at Chen Yu’s hands, and just facing the wide-range attack from the Saint Master, Chen Yu showed even more composure than the Blood Lotus Saintess.
The instant he summoned the Three Stele Death Tomb Formation, Chen Yu transmitted the related Array Control Technique to Yan Xuetian.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Chen Yu, Yan Xuetian, and the Blood Lotus Saintess soared out together, landing atop the three steles.
Executing the spell, ancient characters and patterns on the steles gleamed with light, releasing a chilling death aura.
The emitted radiance from the three steles interconnected, forming an enclosed space trapping the Saint Master inside.
"Old monster, you probably never expected to be trapped by your own array, did you?"
Yan Xuetian couldn’t help but smile.
"You know this grand formation was my creation, using it against me? Have your brains been soaked in water?"
The Saint Master mocked, but his expression darkened a few shades.