Ten divine beasts attacking, and they still couldn't kill Moluo Jia?
This defied the imagination of most people. He was too powerful; no wonder he had controlled the Demonic Sect for so many years.
Those who knew Moluo Jia's strength better, like Shang Xie Zhuo, Madam Yaoguang, and including Li Tian Jue and Su Luo, although they had anticipated it, seeing the widespread devastation with the blood and feathers of divine beasts scattered everywhere, were still shocked by the battle that had just taken place.
At this moment, Moluo Jia, apart from looking somewhat disheveled, had only sustained minor injuries.
He was already standing on the bridge of light.
Su Luo's expression was grim. "So cunning! He used the power of the divine beasts' attacks to break through Master's inscription array and seized the opportunity to ascend the Tongtian Avenue. No wonder Moluo Jia dared to fight so many divine beasts. He never intended to fight to the death; his only goal was to reach the Tongtian Avenue."
Shang Xie Shao Qing said, "This was his true objective."
"Hahahaha, Bai Yan Shu, stop your alarmist talk!"
On the bridge of light, Moluo Jia, exuding an aura of victory, laughed triumphantly. "Only you will regret this! No one can stop this Demon Lord from becoming a god anymore. Once I pass this Tongtian Avenue, I will comprehend the secret of godhood. Then, this Demon Lord will return to kill you all, and no one will escape!"
With that, he looked at the golden bridge connecting to the heavens and walked upwards step by step.
The pressure that followed was immense. Moluo Jia found it increasingly difficult to move forward, needing to exert all his strength to take each step. However, at the same time, he felt an endless stream of immortal spiritual energy surging into his body, constantly elevating his cultivation.
"It really is possible... it's real!"
He murmured to himself, his voice trembling with excitement.
Although the journey on the Tongtian Avenue was arduous, he was also growing stronger. Moluo Jia knew that if he could withstand the pressure and complete the path, this abundant immortal spiritual energy would truly allow him to break through to godhood and enter the divine realm.
Watching Moluo Jia steadily ascend the bridge of light, Bai Yan Shu finally made his move.
He extended his palm and pressed downwards.
A colossal phantom hand descended from the sky, reaching out to seize Moluo Jia. However, Moluo Jia was prepared and quickly unleashed a palm strike, accelerating his forward momentum.
"Stop, Moluo Jia! Do not go any further, or you will regret it!" Bai Yan Shu sternly warned.
Seeing this, everyone else also began to act.
Even if they didn't understand why Bai Yan Shu was warning Moluo Jia instead of attacking him directly, Shang Xie Zhuo and the others knew they couldn't let Moluo Jia pass the Tongtian Avenue; they absolutely could not let him become a god.
"Everyone, attack and capture him!" Duan Jing Hong shouted, soaring forward and chasing after Moluo Jia on the bridge of light.
As soon as he stepped onto the bridge, he and the elders of Penglai Island felt immense pressure. Every step required all their strength.
But Duan Jing Hong felt the immortal spiritual energy emanating from ahead, so potent and inexhaustible, enhancing his cultivation and spiritual power. His nearly depleted spiritual power was restored by more than half in an instant, almost matching what he had consumed.
No wonder Moluo Jia was so intent on ascending the bridge!
It was likely that by traversing this golden path, even he could become a god.
With this thought, Duan Jing Hong pushed himself harder. He not only wanted to stop Moluo Jia but also to surpass him, to be the first to reach the end of the Tongtian Avenue, the first to become a god.
A graceful figure flashed past. Madam Yaoguang was faster, directly overtaking Duan Jing Hong and attacking Moluo Jia, who was dozens of feet ahead, with a wave of her hand.
Golden light shot out. A golden phoenix, trailing long feathers, let out a high-pitched and clear cry.
Moluo Jia sensed the killing intent behind him and abruptly turned, unleashing a palm strike.
*Crack!*
A bolt of purple lightning struck the golden phoenix. It agilely dodged, spewing a fireball from its mouth. However, two more bolts of lightning then descended. The golden phoenix, unable to evade them, was struck squarely.
Feathers and light rained down. The golden phoenix exploded, transforming into fragmented golden hairpins on the bridge of light.
Madam Yaoguang clutched her chest in agony, spitting out a mouthful of blood, her demeanor instantly wilting.
Her divine artifact, linked to her soul, had been destroyed, and she had been affected.
"Madam Yaoguang, how are you?" Shang Xie Zhuo, followed by several elders from the Longevity Hall, caught up and asked with concern.
"I-I won't die..."
Madam Yaoguang wiped the blood from her lips, her face turning pale.
Looking at Moluo Jia, he had already put a significant distance between them, at least fifty feet ahead. Catching up to him was becoming even more difficult.
"Chase him! We can't let him get up there," Madam Yaoguang gritted out.
Shang Xie Zhuo nodded. After watching her take a pill as white as jade, Duan Jing Hong also caught up. Under immense pressure, everyone pressed forward together.
None of the people from Qingxu Heaven pursued. They all gathered in front of Bai Yan Shu.
Bai Qi was the most emotional, almost kneeling before Bai Yan Shu. He grasped his hand and trembled, "Father, I've finally found you..." Seeing his father's face unchanged but his body tattered and covered in blood, Bai Qi couldn't imagine what his father had endured over the years.
Seeing his son standing before him, even the usually composed Bai Yan Shu's eyes welled up.
He looked at Bai Qi, then at his eldest disciple, Li Tian Jue, beside him, and said joyfully, "Your illness is cured? Tian Jue, did you search for medicine everywhere to cure Qi'er? You've worked so hard. Alas, this should have been my responsibility, but I've troubled you for so many years..."
"Master, it's not my merit; it's all thanks to Luo Luo."
Li Tian Jue pulled Su Luo from behind him, his eyes filled with a smile. "This is Su Luo. She joined the sect a year ago. It's entirely thanks to her that she treated Fifth Junior Brother. Although he's not completely healed and still needs to take medicine, he will recover soon."
Chu Tian Shu and Lu Ji Xing, standing beside them, chimed in one after another, "Yes, Master, Junior Sister is very capable."
"Junior Sister not only has excellent medical skills but is also beautiful and can earn money. She even gave each of us a divine artifact!"
"Junior Sister is the most amazing person in Qingxu Heaven!"
Hearing their unreserved praise, Bai Yan Shu found it almost unbelievable.
The young woman before him smiled charmingly, her eyes filled with curiosity and respect. She curtsied to him, "Greetings, Master. My name is Su Luo. We are relieved to see you safe and sound."
At this moment, joy descended from heaven, and a flood of emotions surged. Bai Yan Shu took a deep breath and nodded gratefully, "So it was you who saved Qi'er, Su Luo... Good, good. I never imagined that after I left Qingxu Heaven for so long, I would gain such an intelligent and lovely disciple."
Normally, Su Luo would have had many things to say.
She had been curious about the renowned sect leader of Qingxu Heaven for a long time, eager to know about his past and cultivation. But now, Su Luo knew the situation was not right, and Moluo Jia's matter had yet to be resolved!
"Master, have you been in the Death Chasm all these years you were away from Qingxu Heaven? Was there something important that prevented you from returning?" Su Luo asked.
"Yes, Father. You've been gone for over four years. I thought something had happened to you..." Bai Qi choked back a sob, then, fearing others would think he was crying like a child despite his age, he quickly wiped the tears from his eyes.
Looking at the earnest gazes of all his disciples, Bai Yan Shu nodded and said solemnly, "I've wronged you all, especially Qi'er and Tian Jue, but I had no choice. The safety of the entire Xuanhuang Continent was at stake, and I had to stay here."
As he spoke, he brushed away some dirt and gravel from the ground in front of him.
The winding inscriptions were revealed.