CHAPTER 898: CHAPTER 674: DIVINE ARTS VERSUS TAO SKILL (PART 2)

The ancient deity’s phantom swung the giant axe in its hand, and though this single swing seemed simple, it transformed into an axe light imbued with the ultimate truth of heaven and earth, plunging the world into darkness and dullness.

Yet as the axe light passed through, it brought back radiance wherever it went, as if the sun and moon were created anew and the world was reborn.

It was both destruction and rebirth.

The Dragon and Tiger Combined Attack, carrying the power of incense from billions of people’s faith, sought to shake this True God who seemed capable of opening heaven and earth.

The axe light clashed with the Dragon and Tiger Power.

One side intended to recreate the heavens and earth, the other aimed to destroy all life.

The sheer collision of pure strength tore apart the void, seemingly opening the Cross-border Gate, as the surrounding world collapsed, with all-encompassing darkness swallowing worldly light. However, this clash was but a fleeting moment and did not last long.

Following that, the axe light sliced open the True Dragon’s body and cleaved through the fierce tiger’s claws, but at the same time, the True Dragon’s body crashed into Red Gold Mountain Master’s indestructible body, and the fierce tiger’s sharp teeth bit into the deity’s phantom.

Scales flew, claws shattered, and as the incense dissipated, the voices of millions could faintly be heard.

Their mutual slaughter shook the very heavens and earth.

The nearby mountain range was forcibly rent with countless fissures, turning the former mountains into gorges, while Red Mountain City itself trembled amidst the aftermath.

As for the warriors and slaves among the mountains, who knows how many were caught in the aftermath.

Even Jiang Mingtian and Zhao Fangji, who had initially distanced themselves from the battle’s center, were forcefully blown away by the shockwaves.

"The battle between the Red Gold Mountain Master and Li Yi has begun, let’s hurry and hide," Jiang Mingtian quickly ducked into a mountain cavity.

Zhao Fangji spat out some dirt: "This is truly a battle of immortals, while mortals suffer. What’s the background of those two Taoist nuns? She said they are the Seven Immortals under Master Taiyi, could Master Taiyi be that fellow Li Yi?"

"Who knows which world Li Yi pulled experts from, as long as he’s on our side," Jiang Mingtian said, "We can’t meddle in their affairs, all we can do is take down that Mountain Lord Level mutant beast Qiongqi."

"By the battle’s end, if the Red Gold Mountain Master falls behind, he will surely summon that Qiongqi to join the fight. As long as we can stop the other side’s reinforcements, once Li Yi kills the Divine Blood Warrior named Beigong, the situation will be settled."

"Is your Beast Taming Talisman reliable at all?" Zhao Fangji said, "Would hate to fail at taming and lose one’s life instead."

"Why weren’t you this nagging at the Golden Academy? No wonder you don’t measure up to Li Yi. Li Yi has strength when needed, allies when needed, and dares to fight the Red Gold Mountain Master, yet you’re here nagging. Alright, the aftermath of the battle has diminished considerably, let’s proceed."

Jiang Mingtian took a peek outside.

Though debris still flew outside, the most dangerous aftermath had dissipated, allowing for action.

He immediately flew out of the cave.

"Just asking for clarity." Zhao Fangji pursed his lips. Without hesitation, he rushed into the outside storm, quickly disappearing from sight.

At this moment.

In the sky above Red Gold Mountain.

The power of the Dragon and Tiger Combined Attack had been exhausted, even the Heavenly Dragon and Heavenly Tiger, enveloped in the power of incense from ten thousand people, had been entirely killed by the opponent’s axe, finally dissipating into nature’s spiritual energy.

"Withstand such a level of Dragon and Tiger Combined Attack? This muscle-bound monster, if Taiyi ever turns out like this, I wouldn’t dare engage in Dual Cultivation," Xiang Xiangzi’s mouth twitched as she saw this scene.

"Merely relying on the strength of body and bloodline to achieve this, even tearing open the void, indeed trying to open heaven and earth... The Barbaric World is indeed mystical." Xuan Yuezi stood firm in the firmament, letting the wind billow her daoist robe. Her expression was cold as she held the Heavenly Dao Seal, staring at the robust figure emerging from the flames in the distance.

The Red Gold Mountain Master Huohuo, although his Divine Arts managed to oppose the Dragon and Tiger Combined Attack, did not look pleased, because performing these arts was quite exhausting. If the opponent could still unleash such attacks, then today he would indeed be in great danger.

"I can’t let these two join forces again, otherwise I really might be defeated."

The Red Gold Mountain Master looked at his chest.

There lay a claw mark, from which crimson blood flowed like fire, but soon the muscles healed, the wound disappeared, and the body became indestructible once more.

With this thought, the Red Gold Mountain Master Huohuo once again tightly gripped the Red Gold Axe, then forcefully exerted his feet.

The sky shook, and sparks flew.

Huohuo charged forward like a streak of red light.

"Such speed, even faster than the Cloud-Riding Technique. He intends to play to his strengths, engaging us in close combat..." Xiang Xiangzi’s pupils shrank abruptly.

But before she could finish talking, a massive Red Gold Axe suddenly fell.

Xiang Xiangzi hurriedly raised the Shattered Star Long Spear, simultaneously converting the Dragon-subduing and Tiger-subduing Skill into Dragon and Tiger Power, instantly granting herself the power of ten dragons and ten tigers.

At this moment, she was grateful her Heavenly Dao Sect possessed this top-level Taoist Technique, or else she wouldn’t dare to clash head-on with this muscle-bound monster before her.

BANG!

The Red Gold Axe struck against the Shattered Star Long Spear.

The clash of metal resounded like thunder, and under the terrifying force, even the Shattered Star Long Spear in Xiang Xiangzi’s hands bent.

"This is a Middle Grade Dao Artifact... this is bad." An incredible look appeared in Xiang Xiangzi’s eyes, then the afterpower hit, and her power of ten dragons and ten tigers was no match. In an instant, the Xiangyun beneath her feet abruptly dispersed.

Her figure then plummeted from the heavens, crashing into the mountains below.

"Your head is mine!" Red Gold Mountain Master Huohuo roared, charging with the axe, aiming to chop off Xiang Xiangzi’s head with one swing.

However, in the next moment.

Darkness fell abruptly above his head, and a large square seal became a towering mountain crashing down, while innumerable talisman lights descended like dense ropes, entwining the mighty body of the Red Gold Mountain Master.

The Red Gold Mountain Master paid no heed, still roaring and unleashing divine power, his body ablaze, swinging down the axe.

The axe light instantly slashed towards Xiang Xiangzi, who had fallen into the mountains.

Wounding one is not as good as killing one.

As long as he finished off one, he would be victorious in this battle.

Yet the axe light was barely a moment too late.

As the axe light descended, a massive cloud mist suddenly erupted from the shattered mountains, where Xiang Xiangzi’s form condensed once more, her hair disheveled and appearing slightly haggard, yet her eyes brimmed with even more ferocity and killing intent.

This was the first time since reaching the Tri-Floral Realm, under the Transcendence state, that she had ever suffered such a setback against an enemy.