Chapter 1621 - 184: Night Fades, Dawn Breaks

Chapter 1621: Chapter 184: Night Fades, Dawn Breaks

[Iron Curtain] The Great Domain shattered.

A flying sword leisurely swayed as it entered.

A figure stood on the flying sword with one hand behind his back, while the other hand held a cluster of sword fire, as if holding a lantern.

This pitch-black domain was instantly illuminated as bright as daylight.

"..."

Nalan Xuance’s expression turned deathly pale.

The Iron Curtain he had painstakingly cultivated for many years was as fragile as paper, unable to withstand even a single encounter, pierced gently by Sword Qi, leaving a hole.

"Master Luo, it’s been a long time."

Xie Xuanyi stood on the flying sword, gazing down at the two, smiling and greeting proactively.

"Xie..."

Luo Lie felt myriad emotions and said complexly, "Master Xie, you really came."

Not long ago.

He had been favored by the heavens, unexpectedly stepping into the River of Destiny once.

Thanks to that brief Divine Travel, he unexpectedly saw the "ending" of the battle at Yanbai City.

He saw a thread of golden Sword Qi.

He was very certain.

The owner of this Sword Qi was Xie Xuanyi.

"Xie Xuanyi... weren’t you in the Northern Territory?"

Nalan Xuance’s voice was hoarse, his eyes filled with disbelief.

It’s important to know.

This time he arranged for Marquis Hunyin to head north, past Xuanbei Pass, to meet with Dragon Wood Venerable beyond the Northern Li Country, in the Erosion Sun Swamp... to ensure the "safety" of the meeting, he deliberately set the location far away.

This meeting was on the Northern Border!

It was enough that Xie Xuanyi appeared without warning at the Northern Border and killed his Armored Puppet.

He endured it.

How long has it been since then?

Just a short hour... how did this guy reach Yanbai City so quickly?!

"Didn’t you just say... speed is of the essence in warfare..."

Xie Xuanyi chuckled and said meaningfully, "And did you forget what I mentioned to you earlier?"

Nalan Xuance’s pupils contracted.

He suddenly remembered the words Xie Xuanyi said before the Armored Puppet was slain in the Northern Territory.

["Brother Nalan, I heard you’re currently in Ning State?"]

["Don’t worry, I’ll come to find you very soon."]

Of course, Nalan Xuance kept those words in mind, so after the Armored Puppet was slain, he initiated this total assault!

But he calculated everything, yet didn’t foresee that "very soon" meant this quick.

"Xie Xuanyi, I know you’re formidable."

Nalan Xuance took a deep breath.

A day apart feels like three autumns; this phrase suits Xie Xuanyi perfectly.

The last time they met.

This young man was still in the Yin God Realm, but now harmonized, he’s already transformed like a Fish Dragon.

Just one glance.

Nalan Xuance knew he was no match for Xie Xuanyi!

"But now you’re the Sword Palace Master of the Da Chu Dynasty..."

Nalan Xuance gritted his teeth, saying, "Every word and deed must be bound by karma! Are you willing to intervene forcibly in this royal power struggle of Li Kingdom?"

The world’s Yang God Realm Great Divine Power users, who rise to the mountain peak relying on the Qi Fortune of this land, must abide by the rules of Cause and Effect.

These rules of Cause and Effect, when easily touched, can invite calamity upon oneself.

This is why the status of Yin God Great Perfection is so transcendent.

Yang Gods cannot easily meddle.

Yin God Great Cultivators, however, are not restricted.

Of course, if the Cause and Effect involve the personal safety of a Yang Shen cultivator, then they don’t need to follow those constraints.

Luo Lie, Miao Zhen, Chen Chong.

These Great Divine Ability Users are involved in this battle because they themselves are pieces in the flood of fortune, caught in the situation, compelled by the circumstance.

Xie Xuanyi is different.

If he steps in forcefully, he’s likely to suffer the divine punishment of Cause and Effect rules.

"Ha."

However.

Xie Xuanyi merely chuckled.

He calmly looked into Nalan Xuance’s eyes and gave a response that would lead the latter to despair.

"So what if I am?"

"You..."

Nalan Xuance didn’t know what to say for a moment.

His expression became extremely ugly.

This power struggle in Li Kingdom, delayed for so many years... was because he initially wanted to confirm the life and death of the "Zen Master."

If the Zen Master were still alive, the plan to Destroy Buddha couldn’t succeed. He knew Great Divine Power users shouldn’t easily participate in power struggles, but if someone like the Zen Master really got involved—

What could he do?

Ask the heavens to send down a thunder calamity to kill them?

"But you can rest assured."

Xie Xuanyi crossed his arms, glanced below, and said lightly, "I won’t get involved in those people’s battles down there."

Han Li, Flower Master, Ninth Prince, Crown Prince...

Some of these people are destined to die in battle tonight.

This battle at Yanbai City will serve as the finale to the internal power struggles in Li Kingdom.

Xie Xuanyi’s task is to end "Nalan Xuance."

He’s not worried about the intervention of Cause and Effect because he’s certain, after his move, this world won’t make things difficult for him.

"All I want is your life, nothing more."

Xie Xuanyi’s gaze fell on Nalan Xuance.

He sensed a familiar aura on this National Master of Li Kingdom.

Filthy, ominous.

He’s very certain.

Nalan Xuance borrowed the power of the "Shadow."

But unlike the Nether Sea...

The filthy origin on Nalan Xuance isn’t as strong and evident. If he guessed correctly, this National Master’s mind had only just been eroded, the Shadow’s power hasn’t fully developed yet, but if given time, it would be hard to say.

The Shadow is an existence rejected by this land.

His intervention of Cause and Effect is for slaying the Shadow, although the Heavenly Dao has its rules, wouldn’t impose punishment for this.

"You’re going too far!"

Nalan Xuance couldn’t endure any longer and shouted, fully utilizing his divine skills.

Crash!

[Iron Curtain] gathered again, the circular domain surged with murderous intent, like the tide—

During the previous confrontation with Luo Lie.

These Taoist Intentions turned into sword energy, sharp and fierce.

Now facing Xie Xuanyi, Nalan Xuance proactively retracted the "Sword Qi," not showing off his skills, within the tide, the Killing Intent formed into thick chains, slamming towards Xie Xuanyi.

"Master Xie, be careful!"

Luo Lie proactively transmitted his voice.

He drew his long saber, instinctively wanting to cut.

However, a thread of Divine Thought pressed against the wrist, stopping the Sect Master of One-Slash Sect from drawing his blade.

"Master Luo, stay back."

Xie Xuanyi spoke softly.

Still with one hand behind, holding the sword fire lantern in the other, his black robe fluttered as he stood on the flying sword. Looking up, the vast murderous intent like a tsunami, the thick chains roared fiercely, the divine skill of Xuanwei Technique seemed formidable... yet in Xie Xuanyi’s eyes, it was just superficial artful skill.

"Go."

Xie Xuanyi casually tossed the lantern.

The cluster of sword fire expanded in the wind, turning into a true Sword Qi True Dragon burning with blazing fire, its massive head alone surpassing dozens of black flood dragons combined.

...

...

Bang!

Above the battlefield of Yanbai City, suddenly a muffled explosion sounded.

Everyone looked up.

Only to see.

The indestructible [Iron Curtain] domain suddenly shattered from inside out.

Countless sword energy light fire shot out.

Night ended and dawn broke.

The radiance was as bright as day.

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(PS: Another update tomorrow morning.)