It is commonly said that immortals and mortals are distinct, and this holds true for sword techniques. The difference in power between immortal-tier sword techniques and heavenly-tier profound skills is not a mere sliver.
Even though Mu Xuankong felt the terrifying might of this sword move, he could only brace himself and charge forward!
"Perish by my hand! Eight Desolations Burying Heaven Slash!"
Mu Xuankong swung his saber, and in an instant, the world-shattering power on the blade converged into a torrent of black light, forming an boundless edge that slashed towards Ye Yun.
Ye Yun, standing tall between heaven and earth with his sword, rapidly absorbed the divine moonlight above his head with his three-foot sword. Then, he too leaped forward and unleashed a sword strike!
The dazzling silver sword radiance seemed to tear through the darkness, carrying unparalleled brilliance. In almost an instant, it shredded the Senluo Cage that had sealed him and then met the saber strike launched by Mu Xuankong.
For a moment, time completely froze, all eyes focused on the clash of blade and sword light.
Moments later, the silver sword radiance, with destructive force, tore apart the seemingly terrifying blade of heaven and earth.
"This..."
Mu Xuankong's pupils contracted sharply. In the next moment, all he saw was endless silver light.
Boom!!!
A deafening roar echoed between heaven and earth. That sword strike exploded at Mu Xuankong's location. The shockwaves spread, causing the light barrier constructed by Xiao Xue not far away to ripple and tremble violently.
Everything around the Ancient Dao Heavenly Sect was thoroughly devastated. Everything within sight was leveled, and even the ground was pulverized, dug three feet deep.
At the same time, the Heaven and Earth Convergence Formation was shattered. Everyone manning the formation suffered a significant backlash, all of them spitting blood with pale faces.
Ye Yun, witnessing the might of this sword strike, couldn't help but click his tongue.
"Truly extraordinary power, completely crushing that guy's advanced heavenly-tier profound skill."
However, to his disappointment, after the residual energy dissipated, Mu Xuankong's figure was revealed. He had not been instantly killed.
Ye Yun looked at him and smiled faintly, saying, "As expected of a Palace Lord. Your life-saving methods are quite formidable."
Although the divine moonlight that had risen earlier was consumed by the Senluo Cage and the Eight Desolations Burying Heaven Slash, the remaining power was enough to kill him twice over. He hadn't expected him to still be alive.
He was holding a glowing golden sphere, and a golden barrier enveloped him. However, it was already covered in cracks, clearly at the limit of its defense.
Mu Xuankong looked at the cracks in the barrier around him, his face extremely grim. So close, so very close to being instantly killed!
Now, when he looked at Ye Yun, only fear remained in his eyes. What was going on with this guy? His trump cards were like bottomless pits, always revealing shocking means.
"Well done, Ye Yun. I remember this debt today! I will kill you another day!"
With the Eight Desolations Burying Heaven Slash so easily neutralized by Ye Yun, and nearly being taken away by a single sword strike, Mu Xuankong knew that this battle was lost. After uttering a harsh threat, he turned and fled into the distance.
At the same time, his voice echoed through heaven and earth.
"All disciples of Immortal Palace, retreat!"
Upon hearing this, all the Immortal Palace cultivators who were still in shock were struck. From low-level cultivators to those at the Dao Building realm, they all scattered and fled.
"Trying to escape? You will not leave today, no matter what!"
Seeing Mu Xuankong and his group attempting to flee, Ye Yun's expression darkened, and he immediately intended to intercept Mu Xuankong first.
But no one expected the amusing turn of events that followed. Mu Xuankong, who had been escaping most decisively and quickly, had already fled several miles away to the edge of the Heaven Covering Demon Sealing Formation.
Mu Xuankong grinned. With his strength, while he might not be able to defeat Ye Yun, as long as he gained the advantage, he believed Ye Yun wouldn't be able to stop him.
As he saw the red light barrier at the edge, he was about to pierce through it head-on. However, upon contact, there was a muffled thud, and he was repelled by the formation's power!
"What's going on?!"
Mu Xuankong's face changed. He charged several times, even unleashing his saber's full power to slash down. The formation trembled but showed no signs of breaking.
It wasn't just him; everyone else was the same. All the Immortal Palace cultivators who wanted to escape found their escape routes blocked by the Heaven Covering Demon Sealing Formation, which was originally meant to assist them. This caused them great distress.
"How can we get out?"
"Didn't they say this formation was to help us?"
"Let us out!"
Many people cried out in terror, desperately attacking the Heaven Covering Demon Sealing Formation. However, apart from causing some ripples on its surface, they could not shake the formation in the slightest.
Mu Xuankong also reacted and looked around sharply. To his surprise, there wasn't a single伏龙仙宫 (Fu Long Immortal Palace) cultivator in sight.
At this moment, he finally understood. He had been tricked by 伏龙仙宫 (Fu Long Immortal Palace), or rather, by Mo Chenyu!
"Mo Chenyu!!! I will kill you!!!"
Mu Xuankong's face turned ashen. He roared at the outside of the light barrier, but no one responded.
Just then, Ye Yun also flew over with his sword, sneering mockingly.
"What's the matter? Looking at you, it seems your ally has set you up. By imprisoning you all here, do you intend for me to wipe you all out?"
"You!"
Mu Xuankong's eyes were bloodshot, glaring at Ye Yun as if he could devour him.
"I admit defeat this time, but it's not that easy to kill me!"
However, as he spoke, Ye Yun had already lunged forward, reaching Mu Xuankong's chest in almost one encounter. The already fragile golden barrier couldn't withstand it for even a moment.
Mu Xuankong's eyes were vacant, staring at Ye Yun in astonishment, as if he hadn't expected him to attack so suddenly.
Ye Yun looked at him at close range and said with a smile.
"Have you heard the saying? The villain dies because they talk too much."
He had no intention of continuing to show off and give Mu Xuankong another chance to escape.
For safety's sake, he even condensed his power and, in the same instant, ground Mu Xuankong's body to dust, instantly scattering into ashes.
Only then did Ye Yun heave a sigh of relief.
"Finally got rid of him!"
After speaking, he looked at the Heaven Covering Demon Sealing Formation in front of him, then looked around and said coldly.
"I know you can see and hear everything here."
"This formation, and the actions of Xuan Ming Immortal Palace and Fu Long Immortal Palace this time, you orchestrated it, didn't you?"
"In a few days, I will personally visit the Nine Nether Demonic Sect and have a good talk with you!"
Ye Yun deliberately emphasized the word "good," then let out a cold snort and turned his attention to the other Dao Building realm cultivators of Xuan Ming Immortal Palace, his eyes flashing with fierce killing intent.
"Let your blood bring an end to this farce!"