The Azure Emperor naturally did not stand on ceremony. His true form was a green lotus, which itself represented vigorous vitality. It would not be easy for Lugua'an to defeat him instantly.
"Don't worry, my good disciple! Watch me perform!"
Green petals fluttered in the air as the Azure Emperor transformed into a green lotus and landed on top of Lugua'an's head.
At this moment, he abandoned all offensive means, converting them entirely into pure life force.
Li Qingyun seized the opportunity to cast a [Great Desolation Curse] on Lugua'an, regardless of whether it would be effective.
Following that, a colossal Bodhi Tree appeared behind him. The phantom of this Bodhi Tree was even more powerful than the real Bodhi Tree.
This was because, within Li Qingyun's body, it served as the foundation of a world—a World Tree.
Concurrently, it represented surging vitality. Green life-giving light flowed into the green lotus that the Azure Emperor had transformed into.
The Azure Emperor was immediately astonished, looking at Li Qingyun with a hint of bewilderment.
"Good disciple, you..."
"Master, be careful!"
"Boom!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Lugua'an unleashed a simple, unadorned punch towards the Azure Emperor. At this moment, dark smoke billowed, carrying an aura that corroded all life.
The Azure Emperor's past arrogance stemmed from the fact that he had rarely encountered anyone at the Immortal Emperor realm who could pose a threat to him.
Today was proving to be a profoundly shocking day for him. First, he witnessed someone merely at the Immortal King realm exhibiting combat power that utterly crushed all Immortal Emperors. Then, he saw those fused Supreme Beings of the Sky-Slaying clan.
He had initially believed that this was the pinnacle attainable by an Immortal Emperor, only for Lugua'an to reveal a second form afterward, directly reaching the level of a quasi-Creator.
The Azure Emperor, who had been invincible his entire life, suddenly felt like a novice, his heart filled with a sense of wistful contemplation.
Then, upon hearing Li Qingyun ask him to help block some damage, he immediately felt an inclination to show off in front of his disciple, and thus, unhesitatingly charged forward.
However, after stepping forward, he suddenly felt a bit flustered, sensing that Lugua'an's combat power was somewhat more formidable than he had anticipated.
Just as he thought he had overplayed his hand, Li Qingyun suddenly transmitted a stream of life force to him.
This life force was different from his own, possessing a more advanced quality.
Then, as he faced Lugua'an's world-destroying punch, he astonishingly managed to block it!
Green petals scattered, but they served as superficial defenses. The Azure Emperor's true form remained unharmed.
Lugua'an's eyes widened in disbelief, "How is this possible?"
How could the damage be so low?
Shen Yingxue paused for a moment. Her keen eyes perceived things more clearly. The life force that Li Qingyun had transmitted to the Azure Emperor earlier seemed to carry a trace of power similar to Chu Yang's.
Her mind raced, but she could not comprehend what was happening.
"Li Qingyun is hiding his strength!"
Ultimately, this was the only conclusion she could reach. However, this conclusion was also somewhat perplexing. After all, at such a critical juncture, facing such a terrifying enemy, why would he still be holding back?
Yet, she remained silent, believing it must be related to Chu Yang's plan.
If the first blow did not resolve the situation, he would lose his opportunity because Chu Yang was arriving again.
A colossal purple cauldron materialized above Lugua'an's head, unleashing terrifying suppression power.
Chu Yang reached out to Xiao Long, "Lend me your bell!"
Xiao Long immediately tossed the [Chaos Bell] in his hand over.
Upon receiving the bell, Chu Yang violently and forcefully struck it.
"Clang!!!"
The bell's chime reverberated through the void. This was one of the top-tier Emperor artifacts, and in Chu Yang's hands, it could unleash even greater power than in Xiao Long's.
Moreover, the spirit of the [Chaos Bell] was nurtured using the fortune of the [Human Emperor Cauldron]. There was a connection between the two.
With a single chime, chaotic energy erupted, creating a mystical reaction with the [Human Emperor Cauldron].
This surge of power caused Lugua'an intense headaches. His will was not formed by himself alone but was a unified entity created by the souls of numerous Supreme Beings of the Sky-Slaying clan.
Under this impact, some souls within him felt an incipient sense of separation.
"Silence! For our Father God!"
Lugua'an roared. The somewhat fractured souls within him coalesced once more.
Chu Yang, intending to press his advantage, was blasted away by the power Lugua'an unleashed.
Lugua'an gasped for breath. He swatted away Wang Teng, who was charging at him again.
Then, he moved towards Chu Yang. In that instant, he suddenly understood: the reason the Sky-Slaying clan had them fuse together and abandon offensives against other worlds was that their sole objective was Chu Yang.
Killing everyone here would naturally be ideal, but at the very least, Chu Yang had to be killed.
However, Chu Yang, who had just been repelled, smiled. He pointed to the sky and said, "What is the point of you fighting me to the death?"
"Silence! You will not sow discord in my mind!"
He ignored the harassment from everyone else and charged directly at Chu Yang.
Chu Yang had no intention of engaging in a direct confrontation. He placed the [Human Emperor Cauldron] in front to block incoming damage while he dodged.
"You finally awakened from your confined perception, only to risk your life for a Father God you've never met? Have you never wanted to live for yourselves?"
"Silence! Do you think I am like Valieva, someone with an unstable mind?"
"Heh, didn't you hear? Valieva deeply regretted her actions before her death. At that moment, her memories broke free from their shackles, but she felt that this glorious battle you were engaged in was meaningless..."
"You shut your mouth! He hasn't understood the existence of Father God yet! And don't try to influence my mind!"
Chu Yang grinned, "It's not necessarily influencing your mind. After all, there are many souls within you!"
The others exchanged glances, and their eyes suddenly lit up.
Since Lugua'an was a fusion of various other Sky-Slaying clan souls, he was essentially a machine with multiple cockpits, with Lugua'an as the sole pilot.
"You scoundrel! Before your awakening, you fought us recklessly, and you're still doing so after awakening. What's the point of this awakening then?"
"Who among them, I'm not trying to stir trouble, but your primary consciousness is clearly wavering. It's time for a new pilot!"
"Your Father God doesn't respect you at all; he wants you to die. Look at our Immortal elder; he's even taken action himself to look after us. If I were you, I'd defect!"
"Surrender and live!"
"..."
The souls within Lugua'an began to stir again. His expression changed drastically; he never imagined that the multiple unrestrained consciousnesses within him would become his weakness!
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(One more chapter, coming later)