Chapter 724: Burning Nascent Soul

Palace Master Shengyuan's finger, burning with golden flames, descended directly upon Sect Master Qingyang. As the golden flames surged, everything was incinerated into nothingness.

Even the Genesis Domain surrounding Sect Master Qingyang was instantly incinerated.

A Genesis Domain could only be countered by another Genesis Domain.

However, a Genesis Domain held little significance in the eyes of a Saint, because Saints possessed Saint Fire. Under Saint Fire, heaven and earth could be incinerated; even a Genesis Domain was as fragile as paper.

Palace Master Shengyuan's move caught everyone by surprise.

No one could have imagined that Palace Master Shengyuan could manifest Saint Fire.

Therefore, with this unexpected advantage, even though Sect Master Qingyang was inwardly shocked, he was utterly unable to evade. He could only watch helplessly as the finger, burning with golden flames, descended lightly, as if his fate had been sealed and was impossible to escape.

And if he were truly struck, even with Sect Master Qingyang's power, he would undoubtedly perish today.

"Sect Master!" Elder Baimei and Peak Master Hongya's expressions also changed drastically as they cried out in alarm.

According to their information, Palace Master Shengyuan's strength was at most slightly superior to Sect Master Qingyang's, but defeating him would not be an easy task. Yet, who could have expected that Shengyuan had concealed his true power!

They were aware of Sect Master Qingyang's immediate danger, but with their current strength, it would be difficult to rescue him, as they weren't even considered true Genesis Domain experts yet.

In the outer perimeter, the patriarchs from other factions also wore solemn expressions.

"Heh heh, the Cangxuan Sect is in for big trouble this time," said Manor Lord Moluo of the Heavenly Ghost Manor with a chuckle. His eyes were filled with greed. The Cangxuan Sect was one of the six great sects. If Sect Master Qingyang were to fall today, the Cangxuan Sect would certainly drop from the ranks of the great sects. At that time, the Cangxuan Sect, with its deep foundations, would undoubtedly attract the covetous gaze of countless individuals.

The other patriarchs, however, had flickering gazes. They did not wish to see Sect Master Qingyang perish because it would alter the power balance of Cangxuan Heaven. After all, without the Cangxuan Sect's restraint, the Sacred Palace would undoubtedly become even more powerful.

However, Palace Master Shengyuan's might at this moment was too terrifying. The Saint Fire intimidated these patriarchs, leaving them hesitant to act. Thus, for a time, no one dared to offer assistance.

Consequently, countless people throughout heaven and earth could only watch helplessly as Sect Master Qingyang was plunged into peril.

*Whoosh!*

However, at this very moment, a streak of light suddenly shot out from behind Elder Baimei and the others, carrying an air of determination as it surged towards Shengyuan.

"Junior Sister!" Seeing this, Elder Baimei and Peak Master Hongya's expressions instantly changed drastically, and they hastily cried out.

"Lianyi!" A look of anxiety also appeared on Peak Master Lingjun's face, which was as handsome as a youth's.

However, in response to their cries, Liu Lianyi remained unmoved. Her beautiful eyes burned with the flames of hatred as she fixed her gaze on Shengyuan's figure.

Within Liu Lianyi's Divine Dwelling, her Genesis Infant began to vibrate, and boundless Genesis Qi surged forth without reserve.

Shengyuan also noticed Liu Lianyi, who was rapidly approaching, but his gaze remained impassive. He said indifferently, "You haven't even entered the Genesis Domain stage. Are you rushing to your death?"

On his other palm, terrifying Genesis Domain Qi gathered, gleaming with brilliant silver light that caused space to fracture.

Yet, facing the fearsome aura of Shengyuan, Liu Lianyi showed no sign of retreating. A look of grim determination flashed in her beautiful eyes. Immediately, she swiftly formed a hand seal.

Within her Divine Dwelling, her seated Genesis Infant actually began to burn at this moment.

*Boom! Boom!*

Incredibly powerful Genesis Qi surged forth wildly at this moment.

A shocking aura also erupted from within Liu Lianyi, causing heaven and earth to change color.

Upon seeing this, the patriarchs from all sides suddenly constricted their pupils and cried out in alarm: "Burning her Genesis Infant?! She's insane!"

Once the Genesis Infant burned, Liu Lianyi herself would inevitably perish on the spot.

"Junior Sister!" Elder Baimei's face turned pale. They finally understood Liu Lianyi's intention at this moment: she clearly intended to burn her Genesis Infant to break the deadlock for Sect Master Qingyang.

Peak Master Lingjun's eyes were about to crack. His figure also shot frantically towards Liu Lianyi at this moment, while he roared, "Don't!"

Liu Lianyi looked back at the frantically pursuing Peak Master Lingjun and gave a mournful smile, saying, "Lingjun, I'm sorry. I've been taking out my anger on you all these years."

"I am a sinner, the sinner who caused Master's demise. Now, let me atone for these sins!"

The next moment, boundless light erupted from her body. Vast Genesis Qi seemed to condense into a crystalline layer on her delicate body, and finally, with destructive power, she crashed into Palace Master Shengyuan, whose expression had subtly changed.

"Damn it!" Palace Master Shengyuan's eyes also darkened. Faced with a life-or-death blow from a Genesis Infant stage expert, he could not ignore it. Thus, the Saint Fire finger aimed at Sect Master Qingyang had to be retracted and redirected towards Liu Lianyi, who was hurtling towards him with her burning Genesis Infant.

The two collided an instant later. Immediately, a world-shattering shockwave erupted.

The entire world seemed to collapse at this moment.

The Dark Abyss fractured, and massive cracks spread like giant dragons in all directions. The void also revealed countless fissures, like shattered glass.

Experts from all sides retreated, defending against the impact.

Sect Master Qingyang's figure shot backward, his face ashen as he gazed at the source of the shockwave. His hands were tightly clenched, and his eyes were filled with sorrow and rage. "From childhood to now, you've always acted recklessly!"

After raging for a long time, the source of the impact finally dissipated.

Countless gazes swept over. They saw Palace Master Shengyuan standing in mid-air, his expression grim. His sleeves were now ripped, and blood dripped from his fingertips. The golden flame above his head had also become somewhat weaker.

Liu Lianyi's figure, however, had vanished from the world.

Along with her, her aura had also disappeared...

Silence reigned throughout heaven and earth.

No one had expected that a peak expert of the Genesis Infant stage would directly perish at this moment.

Peak Master Lingjun roared to the sky, his voice sharp and mournful. The next moment, he also shot forward, his eyes bloodshot. His Genesis Infant within his body also showed signs of burning.

However, Sect Master Qingyang appeared before him, slapped his chest, and sent him reeling back. At the same time, he angrily shouted, "Lingjun, calm down!"

Peak Master Lingjun knelt weakly in the void, emitting a heartbroken roar like a wounded beast.

Elder Baimei and Peak Master Hongya also clenched their fists, their eyes filled with grief.

They knew that Liu Lianyi's heart was filled with self-reproach and regret. She had long been determined to die. Only by doing so could she perhaps find some peace and release.

The Cangxuan Sect had suffered extremely heavy losses today.

In the void space, Zhou Yuan watched the battle outside, his mind greatly shaken. He also hadn't expected Peak Master Lianyi to choose to burn her Genesis Infant and fight Shengyuan to the death.

Although she was a woman, her character was extremely fierce.

As for the demise of Peak Master Lianyi, he felt quite distressed. After all, within the Cangxuan Sect, this beautiful and graceful Peak Master of Snow Lotus Peak was highly popular.

He wondered how distraught Li Qingchan and the others would be when they learned of this news...

Moreover, with this, the Cangxuan Sect had lost two peak masters in quick succession. The situation in this battle for the Cangxuan Saint Seal had taken a drastic turn for the worse for the Cangxuan Sect, and for him.

If today's situation was not handled well, the entire Cangxuan Sect would be destroyed. And without the backing of the Cangxuan Sect, Zhou Yuan would also fall into immense danger.

Not only him, but even Great Zhou might be overthrown in an instant...

Zhou Yuan clenched his fists. At this moment, a tidal wave of crisis surged from all directions, making him feel suffocated.

How could this situation be broken?!