Chapter 2282: Immortal Mountain Reveals Its Majesty

Mortal Realm

The Six Luminaries Jade Radiance Array was specifically designed to counter the Bone Phoenix Battle Formation.

There were six Bone Phoenixes in total, and the grand array was controlled by six individuals, all of whom were experts from the Deviant Race.

With the Bone Phoenixes being so targeted, it was no wonder they couldn't achieve much. As the situation overwhelmingly favored Xi Rui and his allies, strange thunder-fire suddenly erupted from the Bone Phoenixes.

The thunder-fire had the same color as the Azure Phoenix Demonic Thunder. Compared to the original Azure Phoenix Demonic Thunder already present on the Bone Phoenixes, its aura felt distinct, though it was hard to pinpoint the exact difference.

When Xi Rui and the others noticed this thunder-fire, they immediately felt an indescribable sensation, as if it would bring them immense danger.

Yet, the Bone Phoenix Battle Formation had already been completely suppressed by them. All six Bone Phoenixes were tightly bound by chains, firmly trapped. Furthermore, Qin Sang had not yet recovered his full strength from the real world, and his Thunder Beast Warriors were not by his side.

No matter how they looked at it, victory was already within their grasp. What other methods could Qin Sang possibly have to threaten them?

Just as this thought crossed their minds, everyone's eyes widened as they witnessed a terrifying scene.

"Screech!"

The Bone Phoenixes cried out, craning their necks and flapping their wings.

Blinding azure light flashed, and the thunder-fire suddenly became incredibly volatile, followed by several loud "thump, thump" sounds.

Five of the Bone Phoenixes shockingly self-detonated, yet instead of creating a powerful shockwave, they transformed into spheres of pure thunder-fire.

In an instant, only one of the six Bone Phoenixes remained. This Bone Phoenix was the strongest among them, having originally served as the core of the battle formation. Now, bathed in thunder-fire, it resembled a divine bird born from lightning.

Its entire body was composed of thunder and flames. Its cries were incredibly mournful, seemingly filled with grief and rage over the demise of its companions. The azure thunder-fire seemed to be infected by its wrath; its power soared, rapidly spreading along the chains and revealing its violent nature.

After the Six Luminaries Jade Radiance Array was activated, countless chains floated in the void, crisscrossing to form a sturdy cage that trapped the entire space.

In an instant, these chains were engulfed in raging thunder-fire, transforming into thunder-fire ropes.

The cage became a fiery prison, but it was no longer under the control of Xi Rui and his allies!

Xi Rui and the others horrifyingly discovered that the Six Luminaries Jade Radiance Array was being swallowed by the thunder-fire. The seven of them had combined their efforts and racked their brains to create this grand array, yet they couldn't prevent the thunder-fire's invasion!

The formation disc, the very foundation of the grand array, turned into a sphere of azure fire. The thunder-fire spread along the silver chains, with one end directly connected to Xi Rui and the others who were controlling the array.

"Oh no!"

Everyone's expression changed drastically, and they cried out in their hearts.

To jointly control the formation artifacts and prevent Qin Sang from finding an opening, their vital energy had long since merged with the Six Luminaries Jade Radiance Array. Now, trying to pull themselves out was not something they could do instantly.

What was even more terrifying was that the thunder-fire erupted much faster than they could react!

"Rumbling..."

The sound of thunder was incessant.

Not only the chains, but also patches of thunder-fire floated in the void. The azure thunder-fire blotted out the sky, omnipresent above and below.

This mountain range instantly transformed into a world of thunder and fire. Xi Rui and the others controlling the array, along with the Mermaid Queen—not one of the seven individuals present escaped; all were engulfed in the sea of fire.

The battle situation instantly reversed!

If someone were standing outside the mountain at this moment, they would see azure fire filling the heavens and earth, emitting terrifying thunderous might. Everything in the mountain, even if it touched a mere wisp of thunder-fire, would instantly meet misfortune, turning to ash and smoke; even the entire mountain would be burned to ashes.

It was predictable that after the great battle, the entire mountain range would be razed to the ground!

Amidst the thunder-fire.

Qin Sang observed everything, a cold smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. He certainly didn't possess such immense power himself; the thunder-fire was not his strength, but a divine ability bestowed by the mysterious Azure Phoenix!

Ever since Qin Sang and the mysterious Azure Phoenix reached a cooperation by stealing and refining the Azure Phoenix Clan's sacred artifact, both he and the six Bone Phoenixes had received immense improvements, enabling them to withstand more powerful divine abilities from the mysterious Azure Phoenix.

He acted as a relay station and also one of the conduits for the divine ability, sharing the burden with the six Bone Phoenixes. He successfully unleashed this divine ability, which, as expected, yielded astonishing results.

This divine ability was originally intended to counter external powerful cultivators, so it was not surprising that it possessed such power.

Just then, Qin Sang's gaze sharpened as he sensed three powerful fluctuations erupting consecutively within the thunder-fire.

The locations of these three fluctuations corresponded to the positions where the Feathered Race giant, Xi Rui, and the Mermaid Queen were located before being engulfed by the thunder-fire—precisely the three opponents Qin Sang feared the most.

Especially Xi Rui; his origins were mysterious, and his background was profound. Qin Sang had never been able to see through him.

As the three fluctuations erupted, their vital energies resonated with each other, and the momentum of the thunder-fire seemed to stall for a moment.

"They really do have life-saving trump cards!"

Qin Sang had confidence in the mysterious Azure Phoenix, but after all, it wasn't the mysterious Azure Phoenix directly taking action. As it was a transmission across space, he also had to consider his and the Bone Phoenixes' capacity to endure, meaning the divine ability's power would still be somewhat weakened.

Since Hong Tian could bestow upon him a divine ability from a powerful cultivator, the powerful cultivators behind Xi Rui and the others surely also had contingencies. They wouldn't use them unless it was a critical moment of danger or a crucial juncture in competing for a supreme treasure.

Thunder Beast Warriors weren't something everyone could possess. Their trump cards might not compare to that Azure Dragon divine ability, but they were certainly formidable, making it difficult to wipe them all out here.

"Swish!"

Qin Sang suddenly moved.

With the Bone Phoenixes sharing the pressure for him and with the eruption of thunder-fire, Qin Sang also gained the power to act. He merged with his Dharma Aspect, flapped his phoenix wings, and launched a resolute attack.

His target was precisely Yuan Jian!

From Qingyang Zhi to the Holy Land, Yuan Jian had repeatedly opposed him. For Xi Rui and the others to think of using Liu Li to set a trap for him this time, it must have been Yuan Jian's suggestion, as only Yuan Jian knew Qingyang Zhi and understood his relationship with Liu Li.

If there were merely a conflict of interest between them, a direct confrontation would be fine. But Yuan Jian, of all people, was most skilled at schemes and conspiracies; this kind of insidious villain was the most dangerous, impossible to guard against.

Previously, Qin Sang had never had the chance to trouble him. Now, naturally, this person was his first target.

Even within the illusion, though he might not be able to kill this person, he could still give him a lifelong unforgettable lesson and vent his frustration!

"Boom!"

Qin Sang had already locked onto Yuan Jian's position. Charging into the thunder-fire, he immediately sensed his aura.

At this moment, Yuan Jian was facing the greatest crisis of his life.

The thunder-fire advanced along the Six Luminaries Jade Radiance Array. Before he could sever his connection with the grand array, he was already completely surrounded by the thunder-fire.

Sensing the thunderous might contained within the thunder-fire and the rapid dissipation of the Six Luminaries Jade Radiance Array's power, Yuan Jian trembled with fear.

Golden light shimmered above his head, revealing a golden helmet.

The front of the golden helmet featured a smiling ghost mask, while three mysterious runes were carved side-by-side on its back. It hovered above his head, slowly rotating, radiating golden light that enveloped Yuan Jian's entire body.

Immediately, the golden light transformed into a suit of golden armor on Yuan Jian's body, covering him completely.

The golden helmet was one of Yuan Jian's most trusted protective spiritual treasures.

With the golden armor protecting him, before Yuan Jian could breathe a sigh of relief, the thunder-fire surged in massive waves, sweeping towards him. Yuan Jian almost became a man of fire.

The thunder-fire clung tightly to the surface of the golden armor, burning fiercely. Then, to Yuan Jian's horror, the golden armor was actually melted by the thunder-fire, turning into golden droplets that fell to the ground.

The golden helmet above his head trembled continuously, and its spiritual luster visibly dimmed at a rapid rate.

The power of the thunder-fire was too terrifying; Yuan Jian could only desperately and frantically unleash various treasures.

Visible to the naked eye was a jade fan, which fanned spiritual winds, attempting to blow away the thunder-fire. There was also a string of prayer beads that burst apart, with the precious beads shattering into dust. Together with the spiritual winds from the jade fan, they transformed into thick smoke that drifted towards the thunder-fire.

Even the mask on Yuan Jian's face fell off, splitting into eerie smiling faces that opened their gaping maws and furiously bit at the thunder-fire. However, unable to withstand the thunder-fire's backlash, they were obliterated one after another.

Unfortunately, the layers of defensive barriers formed by treasures and divine abilities appeared fragile against the thunder-fire. The barriers shattered one after another, and the golden helmet, which had formed the first layer of armor, had already lost its luster, its body cracked, and fell to the ground.

The aura of death assaulted Yuan Jian's mind.

Just at this critical moment, Yuan Jian suddenly sensed another crisis approaching!

An azure lightning bolt surged out of the thunder-fire, shooting towards him, its momentum utterly ferocious, its killing intent boundless and undisguised.

"It's you!"

Yuan Jian saw the figure in the lightning, and his face turned pale with shock.

"Boom!"

The lightning arrived in an instant.

Thunder enveloped Qin Sang's entire body. The thunder transformed into a thunder spear in his hand, which was not only composed of Azure Phoenix Demonic Thunder but also incorporated a trace of True Azure Phoenix Thunder!

Benefiting from the mysterious Azure Phoenix's guidance, Qin Sang had more ways to borrow the power of the True Azure Phoenix Thunder. Therefore, even though his cultivation was only at the mid-stage Void Refinement realm, the power of this strike was absolutely no less than that of a late-stage Void Refinement expert. Even Yuan Jian at his peak would need to handle it with caution!

The thunder spear was already upon him, worsening Yuan Jian's situation.

His eyes were about to burst. He opened his mouth and spat out blood, which coagulated without dispersing, wriggling like a living creature in front of him, astonishingly transforming into a blood monkey.

The blood monkey emitted a strange laugh, then leaped forward, actively meeting the thunder spear.

"Thud!"

The blood monkey's laughter abruptly ceased.

The thunder spear violently pierced the blood monkey's head, passing through its back of the head. However, in doing so, it became stained with the blood monkey's blood.

One could see the thunder spear, defiled by the blood, its might greatly diminished.

Qin Sang let out a cold laugh as a strange light suddenly flashed in his palm. The next moment, both Yuan Jian and the blood monkey were simultaneously enveloped by a colossal shadow.

Yuan Jian's pupils dilated in horror as he saw a small mountain held in Qin Sang's hand, being hurled towards him with force.

After the restoration of Mount Daiyu, it finally welcomed its first battle!

Qin Sang didn't just have Yuan Jian to deal with; he needed to finish the battle quickly, so he directly summoned Mount Daiyu. The immortal mountain was shrunk by Qin Sang's spell, becoming only a hundred zhang tall, yet its power was undiminished, still a colossal entity on the battlefield.

The immortal mountain tilted, and strange currents of air, substantial as if solid, swirled around its body, making it appear enshrouded in mist and immensely mysterious.

"Bang!"

Before the immortal mountain could even descend, the terrifying pressure shook the blood monkey into a cloud of blood mist.

The blood mist could not defile the immortal mountain in the slightest, and the immortal mountain's momentum remained unchanged.

Yuan Jian bore the brunt, his face filled with terror. At this moment, it was unknown if he regretted repeatedly scheming against Qin Sang.

"Swish!"

At the last moment, he still didn't give up. Disregarding the threat of the surrounding thunder-fire, he fought with all his might for a sliver of survival, his figure splitting into four.

Unfortunately, the immortal mountain had already descended. The four figures froze in place as soon as they appeared, and three of the clones shattered on the spot.

Yuan Jian's true body was exposed, with a lingering expression of horror on his face.

"Boom!"

The bottom of the immortal mountain solidly slammed into Yuan Jian, and the thunder-fire simultaneously invaded him. Yuan Jian's physical body was directly crushed and then burned to ashes by the thunder-fire.

Qin Sang wasn't surprised that Yuan Jian was killed by a single blow. The most terrifying aspect was actually the thunder-fire, which had occupied most of Yuan Jian's energy.

Heart Lake.

Illusion Domain.

Darkness permeated the entire Illusion Domain. Only the Divine Mountain emitted light.

On the Divine Mountain, cultivators sat cross-legged on jade platforms. The vast majority of them had faint glows flickering around them, like stars in the dark night.

This was not a good sign; it meant they had been possessed by demonic shadows, and the Divine Mountain was helping them suppress them. However, the Divine Mountain's protection wouldn't last forever. The jade platforms at the foot of the mountain clearly had much dimmer light, like flickering candles in the wind, capable of extinguishing at any moment.

Looking across the entire Divine Mountain, there were very few jade platforms without light.

Yuan Jian's true body was seated on one of these jade platforms, having sat there motionless for an unknown duration.

Because he had deliberately flattered the Feathered Race Prince and divulged information about Qin Sang, he had secured a good position on the Divine Mountain.

Suddenly, the vital energy around Yuan Jian's body fluctuated violently, and his head abruptly dropped. He appeared as if all his essence, energy, and spirit had been drained; his breath rapidly faded, and with it, his life force.

The jade platform was silent as death; Yuan Jian showed no signs of life.

Xi Rui and the others' premonition was correct. Killing the demonic shadow and regaining one's true self had both advantages and disadvantages: if one was killed in the illusion, their true body in reality would also die.

After Yuan Jian's death, an anomaly immediately appeared on another jade platform: another Deviant Race expert dropped his head, losing all signs of life.

In the illusion.

After the immortal mountain smashed Yuan Jian to death, Qin Sang, seizing the momentum, turned, and the immortal mountain swept out again, striking towards another direction.

Yuan Jian and three others came together, appearing simultaneously above the formation disc. When the thunder-fire erupted, they were not far from each other.

When Qin Sang killed Yuan Jian, another Deviant Race expert perceived the change and was filled with unparalleled terror.

He wanted to escape this place, but like Yuan Jian, he was surrounded by thunder-fire. Moreover, Qin Sang's movements were too fast; Yuan Jian was killed in an instant. With almost no delay, the immortal mountain slammed towards his direction.

"Boom!"

This Deviant Race expert watched helplessly as a mountain slammed towards him. His entire body's blood froze.

His situation was not much better than Yuan Jian's. He retreated in a panic, but unfortunately, he was still swept by the immortal mountain, immediately spitting out blood, his face deathly pale, and sent flying. Although he didn't die instantly like Yuan Jian, it caused his True Essence to stagnate. The treasures resisting the thunder-fire were already struggling, and his vital energy immediately became chaotic.

"No!"

This person let out a desperate roar.

He came from the Water Department, a royal clan of the Merfolk. He was saved by the Merfolk Queen and fortunately managed to kill a demonic shadow. His background was somewhat stronger than Yuan Jian's, but he could only rely on the Merfolk. Unlike Xi Rui and others, he didn't possess powerful trump cards bestowed by an ancestor.

At the same time, in a distant valley, a person identical to him sat cross-legged. Suddenly, his eyes snapped open with terror, and then thunder-fire burst out from his body, turning him into a fireball.

It turned out that the one who fought was not his true body, but a Dharma Body-like existence. Unfortunately, since the thunder-fire was a divine ability of a powerful cultivator, his true body could not escape, following in Yuan Jian's footsteps.

The immortal mountain revealed its formidable power for the first time, successively slaying two opponents!

Qin Sang did not stop there. He commanded the immortal mountain to change direction once more, pouncing on the third person.