Chen Xiao had not made a move until now, firstly because he was carefully observing, analyzing the situation, and devising a strategy.
Secondly, it was actually to show off!
Of course, his showing off wasn't purely for the sake of it, but had a purpose.
His purpose was to leave Duan Yanzhuo and Yun Lan with a deep, indelible, and unconquerable impression.
Chen Xiao did this for what was to come.
To resist the Heavenly Dao, the Immortal Hidden Realm was a powerful force, and a helper that Chen Xiao had to win over.
As for Ziwei, there was no need to mention it, she was already one of his own. Now, Chen Xiao's task was to conquer Duan Yanzhuo and Yun Lan.
And now, it was the best time for Chen Xiao to show off, oh no, for Chen Xiao to reveal his might before others!
When the giant ruler smashed down, Duan Yanzhuo thought he was doomed and had given up resisting. Suddenly, a deity clad in a long robe descended from the sky and summoned a barrier with his hand.
The giant ruler struck the barrier, emitting a deafening roar.
The deity's figure trembled, but ultimately, he withstood the ruler's attack from the old immortal bound by chains!
Duan Yanzhuo's expression was stunned. He had forgotten to feel grateful for his narrow escape, his heart filled only with shock, so much so that he was disoriented.
"You, you, you kid, you actually possess a Dharma Image as well?"
Duan Yanzhuo asked incredulously.
He had initially thought Chen Xiao's performance in the Heavenly Pride Battle was already impressive enough, but he hadn't expected the other party to have hidden his strength.
However, upon reflection, it wasn't that this kid was deliberately hiding his strength, but rather that his opponent, Hu Lifu, was simply not qualified to make him display his true power.
"This kid, possessing a Dharma Image at such a young age, it's no wonder he's favored by Junior Sister Ziwei,"
Yun Lan glanced deeply at Ziwei Dao Master and thought to himself, "However, if it's only at this level, it's not enough to deal with Emperor Bai. After all, he's at most replaced Senior Brother Duan's position, but now, Senior Brother Duan is crippled."
Duan Yanzhuo had also thought of the problems Yun Lan had considered.
Therefore, when Duan Yanzhuo spoke, he did not thank Chen Xiao for saving his life. Instead, he reprimanded loudly, "Why didn't you make a move sooner? If you had joined forces with us earlier, perhaps there would have been a chance. Now that I'm crippled, what's the point of you making a move?"
"Heh heh..."
Chen Xiao smiled faintly, "You think I'm just replacing your position? Do you think you're worthy of comparison with me?"
Hearing this, Duan Yanzhuo was instantly enraged. However, before he could even lash out, he suddenly heard a continuous buzzing sound.
And along with this buzzing, six more robed deities appeared in the world, their Dharma Images identical in appearance.
"Seven, seven Dharma Images? This, how is this possible?"
Duan Yanzhuo was dumbfounded, his mouth slightly agape, looking like an imbecile.
Yun Lan, however, saw the clue. "This, this isn't a Dharma Image! These are the Seven Gods! The Seven Gods actually followed this kid, how is this possible?"
Duan Yanzhuo also reacted and scratched his head, saying, "So it's the Seven Gods, no wonder there are seven Dharma Images!"
"Hey, I say, isn't this the time to discuss these things?"
Chen Xiao rolled his eyes and said irritably, "Our enemy isn't dead yet!"
"With the Seven Gods joining, we will definitely win this time!"
Duan Yanzhuo said with renewed vigor.
Although he had retracted the Dharma Image of the Sky-Shattering War God and was severely injured, essentially losing his combat ability.
This did not prevent him from being part of the atmosphere, creating a sense of excitement. If they won, he could also take pride in it!
With the addition of Chen Xiao and the Seven Gods, the ensuing battle began to enter a white-hot stage.
Every attack was like a collision of sparks against Earth!
However, Duan Yanzhuo gradually discovered that things were not as simple as he had imagined.
He had thought that with the Seven Gods joining, the situation would take a drastic turn, and they would work together to crush the old immortal bound by chains.
But in reality, it was not so.
The Seven Gods were indeed strong, and with their joining, they had become the main force on their side. The Wine Sword Immortal and the Nine Heavens Goddess could only provide support from the sidelines.
However, that old immortal bound by chains was even stronger!
Dealing with him was not exactly effortless, but at least, there was no sign of him weakening in the short term.
"If we keep dragging this out, we're really going to lose!"
Yun Lan said helplessly, but he had to accept this reality.
This was because Emperor Bai was a mighty being from ancient times. He had entered the Dao Integration realm countless years earlier than others, and his true essence power was inexhaustible, something they could not compare to.
Ziwei said nothing, because while fighting, she had been paying attention to Chen Xiao's reactions.
Chen Xiao remained neither arrogant nor impatient, maintaining a composed demeanor throughout... Moreover, Ziwei made a startling discovery: Chen Xiao's true essence power was subtly above hers and Yun Lan's.
This was something Ziwei had never expected.
She had known Chen Xiao was strong from the beginning, but she believed his strength should be comparable to theirs, the Dao Masters, or at most, slightly superior.
However, the strength Chen Xiao was displaying now was not just slightly superior.
"Heh heh heh, I really don't know how long you plan to hold on, but what's the point of you continuing this attrition?"
Emperor Bai said with a sinister laugh.
Hearing this, Duan Yanzhuo's heart tightened: "Are you about to give out? Sigh, this old fellow is too difficult to deal with!"
Yun Lan did not respond, but his tense expression showed that he was on the verge of despair.
Ziwei Dao Master instinctively turned her gaze to Chen Xiao.
The only hope now rested on him.
As this thought arose, Ziwei Dao Master was startled by herself.
She had never placed her hope on anyone before; this was the first time she had experienced such a feeling in her life.
However, she did not reject this feeling... the feeling of having someone to rely on, to depend on.
"Heh heh, this is just the beginning. What, old fellow, are you about to give out?"
Chen Xiao said with a nonchalant smile.
"I'm about to give out? Kid, do you know what you're saying? I can wear you all out until your essence is depleted without giving out!"
Emperor Bai sneered and said proudly.
What he said was indeed true, but Chen Xiao did not intend to continue this attrition with him.
"Since that's the case, let's end it. I've had enough of this attrition too."
Chen Xiao said.
"You intend to surrender?"
The one who asked this question was Yun Lan.
And this question revealed his current mood.
"Surrender?"
Chen Xiao glanced contemptuously at the Heavenly Sect Dao Master, "You should be ashamed of your thought."
Yun Lan opened his mouth, wanting to speak but stopping, realizing this was not the time for internal strife.
"Heh heh, you don't want to continue the attrition, nor do you want to surrender. Could it be that you've thought of a good plan?"
Emperor Bai looked at Chen Xiao with a smile, his demeanor full of paternalistic condescension!
"I've already thought of a plan, old fellow. Have you forgotten what I obtained in the Treasure Pavilion?"
Chen Xiao reminded him.
Emperor Bai's expression changed slightly, as if he had recalled Chen Xiao's plan, and then he said dismissively, "I naturally haven't forgotten, but I can tell you that your plan will not succeed!"
"Is that so... Whether it succeeds or not, we'll have to try to find out!"
Saying this, Chen Xiao's hand flashed with golden light, and the resplendent God Slaying Sword was grasped in his hand!
"This is... the God Slaying Sword?"
"I didn't expect him to have obtained the God Slaying Sword!"
Duan Yanzhuo and Yun Lan's faces showed surprise, but they were not overly astonished, as they had known all along that Chen Xiao's purpose in participating in the Heavenly Pride Battle was this God Slaying Sword.
As for Ziwei, there was even less to say. If Chen Xiao had not succeeded, then the subsequent events would not have unfolded.
"I heard the God Slaying Sword is used to slay gods, so I'll use you, this old immortal, to test it out first."
Chen Xiao held the God Slaying Sword and drew a flourish in the air.
The God Slaying Sword radiated a golden light like a raging flame, as if it were about to ignite the air.
"Heh heh, your idea is not wrong, but there's one thing you don't know... The God Slaying Sword can indeed slay gods, but there's a prerequisite: the wielder must establish a tacit understanding with the God Slaying Sword, at least reaching the state of unity between man and sword, before it can be used to slay gods. To put it bluntly, the God Slaying Sword in your hands now is merely sharper; nothing else is different."
Emperor Bai spoke as if he knew everything, listing it out as if recounting treasures.
Chen Xiao was slightly taken aback: "So that's how it is. No wonder I couldn't sense it..."
Treasures like the God Slaying Sword had their own spirit artifacts. If one could not communicate with the spirit artifact, it was difficult to unleash its true power.
Just like the Yin-Yang Jade, Chen Xiao had not been able to communicate with its spirit artifact to this day.
Therefore, he could not unleash the true power of the Yin-Yang Jade and could only use it as a storage space.
"This path won't work, give up."
Emperor Bai said solicitously, as if guiding his disciple.
"Heh heh, the more you tell me to give up, the more I won't!"
Chen Xiao, holding the God Slaying Sword, charged towards Emperor Bai and the old immortal.
Midway, he suddenly leaped, golden wings unfurling behind him, soaring into the sky and heading straight for the old immortal.
"I already told you, you don't have a tacit understanding with the God Slaying Sword now. Doing this is no different from seeking death!"
Emperor Bai shouted sternly.
"If I were truly seeking death, why would you be so nervous?"
Chen Xiao sneered coldly and swung his sword.
This sword strike was ordinary, its power even more negligible.
Let alone compared to the Dharma Image of the Wine Sword Immortal, it was even slightly inferior to when Chen Xiao himself used the Heaven-Shattering Sword.
At this moment, he had completely exposed himself to the old immortal bound by chains.
The expressions of the three sect Dao Masters were stunned. Everything happened too quickly; they didn't even have time to stop him...
And from their perspective, Chen Xiao's actions were indeed as Emperor Bai had said, no different from seeking death!
"I told you, you are seeking death!"
Emperor Bai said coldly.
Chen Xiao exhaled softly: "Who said my target was to slay gods!"
As soon as his voice fell, accompanied by a cracking sound, all the chains on the old immortal snapped...