Chapter 1018 - 741: Overseas First Wanderer

Outside Peach Blossom Mountain, the sky trembled, and spirit light exploded.

Two beams of extreme brightness collided furiously amidst the cloud sea, intercrossing with resounding thunder, billions of radiance scattered and burst.

Each clash sent ripples across the void, layering incessantly, Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi swept across violently.

Inside the cave dwelling, Yuan Hong and the other three demons of Meishan sat steadfastly watching the battle.

The water mirror in front of them was clear and bright, projecting the battlefield outside the mountain vividly, leaving nothing unseen, and the combat situation was clearly reflected in everyone’s eyes.

Hu Butu chuckled softly:

"Elder brother, just watch, this sword cultivator is already firmly restrained by Fifth Brother’s Dao Foundation, hand-tied, he will be defeated sooner or later."

Zhu Dahua has cultivated his Dao Foundation, named [Gold-Devouring Armor].

This Dao Foundation is naturally thick and heavy, physical defense stronger than divine gold, inherently capable of absorbing all gold and suppressing the gold element.

Li Shan hasn’t been in the Dao Foundation stage for long, his foundation is shallow.

At this moment, before the Gold-Devouring Armor Dao Foundation, he is like a praying mantis stopping a chariot, restricted everywhere, unable to exert his full strength.

On the battlefield, the disparity in power was evident, the difference clear.

Gold light flowed abundantly around Zhu Dahua, like a Golden Armored Divine Being descending into the world, standing in the sky, unmoving like a mountain.

The nail rake in his hands was deep black and filled with evil qi; heavy and majestic, each swing carried the weight of mountains, smashing down on the sky full of dazzling sword light.

Clang—!!

The sound of metal striking reverberated across ten thousand miles, exploding in the sky.

The sky full of fierce sword light shattered instantly, unable to approach within a hundred miles of Zhu Dahua’s surroundings before being completely dissolved.

Zhu Dahua stood in mid-air, voice thunderous, carrying a touch of anger and arrogance:

"Boy, back in the day, in consideration of your ancestors, we were merciful and spared your life!"

"Not being grateful is one thing, but not knowing when to advance or retreat and pursuing all the way to my elder brother’s domain to cause trouble, today, we must teach you a lesson so that you understand limits!"

Giant strength erupted suddenly, the nail rake swept ferociously, boundless brute force crushed over the sword light.

Poof!

Li Shan’s entire sword gang shattered, qi and blood surged, as if struck by a mountain, his figure flew back hundreds of miles through the sky, extremely embarrassed.

Yet, despite his defeat, he remained composed, his eyes instead brightened with a flash of brilliance, shouting loudly:

"Since you mention my ancestors, you acknowledge that the Five-Color Treasure Lotus is my ancestor’s legacy!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Dahua was utterly enraged, gold light surged, the pressure around him climbed again:

"Nonsense!"

"Your ancestor merely drew a random circle in Meishan back in the day!"

"That Five-Color Treasure Lotus was nourished by the earth veins of Meishan, gathered by mountain and river spiritual qi! Naturally belongs to us, has nothing to do with you!"

He was extremely determined about ownership of the treasure

This Five-Color Treasure Lotus was the opportunity for the four of them to find a master, concerning future progress on the Great Dao, absolutely impossible to compromise.

Zhu Dahua no longer held back.

He raised his hand, releasing thousands of fathoms of gold light, the brilliant gold splendor fell like the Milky Way, where it passed, the void collapsed in layers, creases spread.

The chaotic currents of the entire battlefield were plowed with a sword, the momentum was supremely tyrannical!

Facing such crushing force, Li Shan’s heart spirit tightened suddenly, not daring to confront directly, transforming into a sharp sword light, rapidly fleeing towards the foot of the mountain.

One after the other, they fled for countless miles!

Soon.

Li Shan landed on the flat ground at the mountain foot, suddenly stopping, looking up towards the empty mountain forest, calling loudly:

"I request my senior brother to act!"

Buzz—!!

Before the voice even fell, the entire world suddenly stilled.

Within a thousand miles, the terrain and the earth veins abruptly shifted, rock layers repositioned, peaks moved, a massive upheaval unfolded swiftly.

Invisible Dao Foundation power enveloped all directions, forcefully condensing a giant azure hand covering the sky and sun, with five fingers like supporting heaven pillars, spanning the heavens and earth, bearing the weight of ten thousand ages of oppressive momentum, closing fiercely!

The giant hand locked the void in four directions, sealing all escape routes, precisely enveloping Zhu Dahua high in the sky.

"Not good!"

Zhu Dahua’s face changed abruptly, hair standing on end, an extreme crisis surged in his heart, exclaiming in shock:

"Late-stage Dao Foundation!!"

The opponent’s cultivation far surpassed his own, their aura dense as the sea, vast and boundless, not an opponent of the same caliber!

In the critical moment, Zhu Dahhua defiantly revealed his true form, the Giant Pig Demon Body manifested, mane like golden needles, tusks like sharp blades, demon qi soaring to the sky, physique towering, the nail rake in his hand instantly condensed into tusks, gleaming coldly, crazily digging into the enclosing giant hand, attempting to break through and escape!

Boom!!

The enclosing force of the giant hand remained as steady as a mountain, unaffected.

The five sky-supporting giant fingers closed layer upon layer, step by step crushing, mountains shattered, void collapsed, the force of endless suppression piled up.

The extreme defense of the Gold-Devouring Armor cracked layer by layer, spirit light plummeting.

Zhu Dahhua was tightly trapped at the center of the palm, bones cracking, about to be crushed into pulp in the next moment, feeling utterly hopeless!

Just when he was about to be completely subdued!

Suddenly, the void burst forth!

A White Jade Divine Pillar, spanning countless miles, broke through the barrier, pure white and flawless, like a heavenly jade beam, traversing the sky, colliding fiercely with the azure giant hand!

Bang—!!

A heaven-shaking explosion resonated across the eight wilderness directions, rolling airwaves swept a million-mile cloud sea!

The unyielding giant hand was forcibly shaken off, displaced, its enclosing momentum instantly scattered, suppression force entirely dissolved.

Zhu Dahhua’s body relaxed, seizing the chance to break free from captivity, retreating embarrassed in the air, panting heavily, filled with lingering fear.

Above the void, the jade-faced Daoist gazed at the white jade divine pillar spanning the air, exclaiming in a deep voice:

"Such a long arm!"

That White Jade Pillar was not a magical treasure, but an arm extended by Yuan Hong from thin air!!

The next moment.

Void ripples surged layer upon layer.

Yuan Hong stepped out from the void of Peach Mountain, clad in billowing white robes, posture upright, Dragon Elephant Power latent around him, aura solemn and majestic.

The other three demons of Meishan followed closely, standing in positions, qi connected, instantly forming a siege, silently confronting the jade-faced Daoist.

"Thank you, elder brother, for saving my life!" Zhu Dahhua hurriedly stepped forward, bowed and saluted.

Yuan Hong waved subtly, his tone calm:

"Between you and me, brother, there’s no need for thanks."

He raised his gaze towards the Jade-faced Daoist opposite him, eyes indifferent, voice carrying a hint of coldness:

"Friend, are your actions not too ruthless?"

The Jade-faced Daoist, dressed in a plain Daoist robe, face like polished jade, having an elegant demeanor, chuckled lightly upon hearing:

"You’ve misunderstood, my friend."

"I have no intention of killing. My junior brother invited me here solely to capture him, exchange for the Five-Color Treasure Lotus, and claim the deserved opportunity."

As the words fell, Li Shan quickly flew ahead, bowed his head, and confirmed the statement.

Seeing this, Yuan Hong’s expression slightly eased, the hostility in him slightly withdrew, and he spoke straightforwardly, decisively:

"If that’s the case, friend, lay down the line. How shall this matter be settled?"

The Jade-faced Daoist’s eyes brightened slightly, praising his candidness, and laughed aloud:

"Refreshing!"

"Both of us have late-stage Dao Foundation cultivation. Let us duel alone and resolve the ownership of the Five-Color Treasure Lotus by victory or defeat; how about it?"

The Meishan Three Demons felt a tightness in their hearts upon hearing this, and quickly stepped forward to dissuade:

"Brother, you mustn’t! This individual’s cultivation is unfathomable, do not venture alone into danger; let us five join forces to fight against the formidable foe!"

Yuan Hong gently raised his hand to stop everyone, his voice steady and powerful:

"No need."

He raised his eyes towards the boundless Great Void, speaking calmly:

"Since we are to determine victory or defeat, let’s not limit ourselves to mountains and rivers; let us battle in the Great Void!"

The Jade-faced Daoist nodded in agreement, displaying sharpness:

"Agreed!"

Swoosh!

Two figures simultaneously broke through the air.

Above the Great Void.

With fierce gales and silent annihilation, it’s most suitable for Great Powers to contend and indulge in magical combat, without worrying about mountain and river damage or affecting mortals.

The two opposed each other across the air, gazing at each other from afar.

Buzz—!!

It was the Jade-faced Daoist who moved first. He uttered a light command and pressed down with his hand:

"Hasten!"

Countless azure Dao Patterns sprouted, intertwined, and spread from the void.

Numerous azure Dao Lights hung like a celestial river, a starry rain falling, densely traversing the Great Void. Each radiance condensed like a divine sword, sharp beyond compare, slicing through the void.

"Combine!"

The azure Dao Lights instantly gathered into one, transforming into a towering azure blade, crashing down towards Yuan Hong!

As the sword descended, the Great Void trembled, the vacuum shattered, countless spaces exploded layer upon layer, and the overwhelming sword momentum nearly stagnated the void within thousands of miles.

Facing such magnificent sword momentum, Yuan Hong’s expression remained unchanged, his heart and spirit steady as water, neither dodging nor avoiding, boldly punching!

"Great Sage Fist!"

Just a simple straight punch, no fancy techniques, no complex Dao Patterns, yet it carried the immense force to move mountains and fill seas, break stars and split space.

The punch’s strength broke through the air, a golden torrent traversing the Great Void, colliding head-on with the towering azure blade!

Boom—!!

The Great Void suddenly exploded, endless Spirit Light, Dao Qi, and force frantically clashing, intertwining, erupting.

The azure sword light shattered layer by layer, scattering across the sky, while the golden fist momentum also dissipated completely.

The airwave from the collision of two extreme forces swept the Great Void, making the void ripples linger for long.

A draw with one strike!

The brilliance in the Jade-faced Daoist’s eyes surged, his expression more solemn. He knew this opponent was no ordinary Dao Foundation Cultivator, and immediately employed another ultimate skill.

He waved his palms in flight, the Dao Technique manipulating like the wind, and suddenly innumerable Evergreen Dao Seals emerged in the Great Void, layer upon layer, densely packed, shrouding the four directions like a Heaven and Earth Net.

The Dao Seals were heavy and solid, suppressing all methods, pressing down layer upon layer, sealing all of Yuan Hong’s escape routes.

Yuan Hong stood upon the void, his form spinning and moving, the Great Saint Divine Power flowed around his body, as if Ancient Divine Gold, indestructible.

He raised his hand to tear the void apart, opening and closing his Palm Force, ripping through layer after layer of Dao Seals, each strike causing Dao Patterns to shatter, Spirit Light to disintegrate.

Encountering seals, shattering the seals; encountering momentum, breaking the momentum; using the most domineering body to fiercely confront the Daoist Techniques.

Bam bam bam bam!!

Within mere breaths, the two exchanged tens of thousands of rounds in the uninhabited Great Void!

The azure Dao Light and golden Divine Power continuously collided, annihilating, and erupting.

The vast sky alternated between light and dark, the void repeatedly fragmented and reformed, countless chaotic airflows sweeping in all directions, the starry shadows reverberating and swaying.

The two matched each other perfectly, meeting formidable talent, engaging in a back-and-forth clash, neither able to suppress the other, nor able to completely break the deadlock, remaining in a stalemate, with no clear victory!

After another hundred moves, both figures simultaneously retreated, standing at the two ends of the Great Void, with eyes full of apprehension and recognition towards the opponent.

The Jade-faced Daoist withdrew his Daoist Techniques, azure Spirit Light collected into his body, and looked at Yuan Hong, speaking openly and introducing himself:

"True Inheritor of Evergreen Immortal Sect, Dai Zong!"

Yuan Hong gathered the Great Saint golden light around him, his posture composed, replied lightly:

"Under Purple Sun Sect, Yuan Hong."

Upon hearing this, Dai Zong suddenly realized, eyes showing clarity and admiration:

"So you’re a disciple of the Overseas First Wanderer! Truly, a famous teacher produces outstanding disciples!"

...

At the same time, beyond the East Sea, Purple Sun Island.

Qingji Immortal Island, Dao Rhyme lingering, clouds and mist surrounding year-round, isolated from worldly clamor.

Chen Hua sat quietly on the stone platform of the Cloud Platform, a simple Water Mirror suspended in his palm, the mirror surface clear and transparent.

In the Great Void, the magical combat scenes and dialogue details between the two projected clear within, revealed without a trace missing.

He quietly gazed at the mirror surface, eyes calm, shaking his head slightly:

"Evergreen Immortal Sect..."

"A top leader of the righteous path, alongside the Taiyin Demon Sect, as top-tier orthodoxy, their foundation is unfathomable."

"Just a few days ago, deducing the celestial secret revealed that the Demon Sect’s true inheritor went to sea, and now emerges the true inheritor of Evergreen Immortal Sect."

"Top-tier forces of both Immortal and Demon paths are converging overseas; indeed, it’s a troubled time!"