The Galactic Empire was a realm of peace and tranquility, until one day, an insidious plot from the Burning Heaven Holy Land plunged it into its most severe crisis ever.
Galactic Empire Imperial City.
Silence reigned, until a moment arrived.
Rumble~
In the cloudless sky, thunder exploded, its earth-shattering sound instantly rippling through the entire Imperial City.
Everyone, from all factions, looked up at the sky, sensing an inexplicable and overwhelming pressure.
Then, an unprecedented oppressive force descended, followed by the appearance of a terrifying old man in the void.
The conspiracy of the Burning Heaven Holy Land was fully revealed at this moment.
"Galactic Empire, how dare you offend our Burning Heaven Holy Land!"
A terrifying aura permeated the void, power far exceeding the Dao Ancestor realm surging forth. Surrounding him was the immortal energy that the Heavenly Thunder King had spoken of.
Clearly, the one who had arrived at the Galactic Empire Imperial City was none other than an immortal expert from the Burning Heaven Holy Land!
Behind him stood two peak Ninth-Rank Dao Ancestor powerhouses and no less than ten Eighth-Rank Dao Ancestor realm experts. Without exception, they were all ancestors from the Burning Heaven Holy Land, one of the eight super-powers of the Haotian Immortal Kingdom.
"After today, there will be no more Galactic Empire in this world!"
A voice as cold as a ten-thousand-foot abyss echoed out, like a divine decree from heaven. Following that...
The heavens and earth changed color. A colossal, solidified finger, thousands of feet long, emerged from the clouds and pressed down upon the Galactic Empire Imperial City. Clearly, this immortal expert from the Burning Heaven Holy Land intended to obliterate the entire Imperial City.
"No~"
"Damn it, what kind of pressure is this!"
"Bastard, this person's strength is definitely far beyond the Ninth-Rank Dao Ancestor realm. Could it be... the legendary Immortal realm!?"
"Burning Heaven Holy Land, damn it! An immortal has come to an empire, disregarding the Immortal Kingdom treaty!!!"
"How can we possibly resist? That's an immortal~~~"
For a moment, countless experts from various factions of the Galactic Empire, looking up at the sky-covering giant finger, turned ashen-faced, their hearts filled with despair. How could mortals like them resist the might of an immortal?
"Burning Heaven Holy Land, daring to offend our Galactic Empire and descending an immortal, what a grand gesture!"
Ji Xuanyuan ascended into the sky at that moment, gazing at the giant finger. "Do you truly believe you are invincible once you leave the Haotian Immortal Kingdom!"
"I, for one, shall see just how strong this legendary immortal power truly is!!"
With a cold snort, Ji Xuanyuan’s aura surged, an aura mere inches away from the Immortal realm. Clearly, his current power far surpassed that of a Ninth-Rank Dao Ancestor. While not immortal energy, it was infinitely close, practically pseudo-immortal energy.
"Sword Dance of the Nine Heavens · Slash!"
Immediately, Ji Xuanyuan’s sword intent soared into the sky. A colossal sword, over three thousand feet long, slashed towards the sky-covering giant finger. Its speed was so immense that it collided with the finger in an instant.
Boom~~~
In a flash, the shockwave rippled out for thousands of feet, its physical arcs demonstrating extreme destructive power. However, *crack*~
Before anyone could ponder further, they saw the giant sword wielded by Ji Xuanyuan shatter inch by inch, then vanish into nothingness. The sky-covering giant finger continued its descent towards Ji Xuanyuan.
The might of an immortal, terrifying indeed!
Ji Xuanyuan, watching the giant finger, which had only slowed momentarily, looked at it with a bitter smile. It seemed the Immortal realm was far more terrifying than he had imagined.
"It seems I must resort to my final trump card."
Ji Xuanyuan sighed, his eyes narrowing. He flipped his hand and retrieved the incomplete "Immortal Slaying Sword Formation" that Ye Xuan had given to Ji Wutian. Looking up at the void, he roared, "Esteemed Ancestors, join me in forming the array!"
"Today, our Galactic Empire shall contend with a legendary immortal."
"Yes, Ancestor Xuanyuan!!"
The ancestors of the Galactic Empire naturally knew the dire urgency of the situation. If this giant finger were to strike the Imperial City, their Galactic Empire would be finished.
*Chii!*~
In an instant, over a hundred of the strongest ancestors of the Galactic Empire took their positions. A sky-covering grand formation instantly enveloped the entire Imperial City.
Following that, an incredibly terrifying sword intent erupted into the sky, instantly resisting the oppressive aura of the Burning Heaven Holy Land's immortal expert!
Then, a thousand-foot sword beam surged from the "Immortal Slaying Sword Formation." In the next moment, it met the descending sky-covering giant finger.
*Rumble!*
At this moment, an even more terrifying collision erupted in the void. To everyone's astonishment, both attacks dissipated simultaneously. The powerhouses of various factions looked up at the sky, utterly shaken.
What?
The ancestors of the Galactic Empire actually blocked an immortal's strike!
This...
How is this possible!!
The legendary immortal's attack was blocked. What kind of existence was that grand formation?
Soon, everyone's gaze fell upon the "Immortal Slaying Sword Formation" that enveloped the entire Imperial City. Such a formation being able to resist an immortal's attack was proof of its extraordinary nature.
"Hmm!?"
The immortal expert of the Burning Heaven Holy Land also let out a surprised "hmm." Clearly, the scene before him had exceeded his expectations.
That strike, though a casual one, had already far surpassed the scope of the Dao Ancestor realm. To have it blocked now was quite surprising to him.
"A formation!"
"It seems the Galactic Empire has a master behind it?"
The immortal expert of the Burning Heaven Holy Land’s heart sank. It seemed this trip to the Galactic Empire would not be as smooth as he had anticipated. However, even with the formation, the fate of the Galactic Empire's destruction today could not be changed.
"Since that is the case, I shall see just how strong this formation truly is!!"
With this thought, the Burning Heaven Holy Land's immortal expert clearly decided to stop holding back. He extended his right hand into the void, and terrifying immortal energy surged forward. In an instant, a sky-covering giant hand, over three thousand feet long, materialized in the air, its might several times stronger than the previous giant finger.
"A mere formation dares to block an immortal? Foolish!"
Following that, the Burning Heaven Holy Land's immortal expert pressed his right hand down in the void. The next moment, an attack that tore through the air descended from above, its speed so rapid that it instantly reached the sky above the Galactic Empire Imperial City.
Ji Xuanyuan took a deep breath, all his hope placed upon the "Immortal Slaying Sword Formation" left by the Alliance Leader.
"Immortal Slaying Sword Formation, turn for me!!"
Under Ji Xuanyuan’s control, an incredibly solidified thousand-foot sword beam shot up from the Imperial City towards the three-thousand-foot giant hand.
*Rumble~~~*
In an instant, the two attacks collided. At this moment, blinding light instantly spread for thousands of feet. Then, the two attacks clashed, locked in a fierce struggle, neither giving way.
Terrifying aftershocks spread to all directions!
"Blocked!?"
Everyone looked up at the sky, at the two locked attacks, a giant hand and a sky-covering sword beam.
Ji Xuanyuan felt the pressure emanating from the giant hand. His eyes hardened, and his aura furiously circulated. The "Immortal Slaying Sword Formation's" aura surged. "Is this an immortal's attack? Nothing more. Break for me!!"
*Crack*~
As soon as Ji Xuanyuan finished speaking, a piercing sound echoed through the void as a crack appeared on the three-thousand-foot giant hand.