Chapter 739: Destroying the Seal

When Palace Master Shengyuan’s ravaged body came into view of the various powerful figures, deep fear flickered in everyone's eyes. What they feared, however, was not his grotesque form, but rather the two golden lotuses, burning with sacred fire, that appeared on his head and shoulders.

That was the Dual Lotus Realm!

It was this very realm that Patriarch Cangxuan had attained when he once dominated the entire Cangxuan Heaven.

No one had anticipated that Palace Master Shengyuan would be able to reach this realm at this very moment. While numerous external factors contributed to this, no one could deny the terror he now embodied.

As Palace Master Shengyuan entered the Saint Dual Lotus Realm, the countless white lightning bolts originating from beyond the world barrier gradually dissipated. The colossal golden eye peering through the barrier's fissure also dimmed considerably.

Clearly, the supreme powerhouse of the Saint Clan had paid an immense price to transmit power, and was now unable to continue penetrating the barrier to attack.

Patriarch Cangxuan was finally able to act, but his expression had grown exceptionally grim. Although Palace Master Shengyuan's Dual Lotus Realm was tenuously achieved, even a fragile Dual Lotus Realm was still, ultimately, a Dual Lotus.

“Heh, so this is the legendary Saint Dual Lotus Realm?”

An expression of intoxication spread across Palace Master Shengyuan’s bloodied face. His eyes half-closed, he reveled in the vast and immense power coursing through his body.

This was the level of power he had always coveted.

Patriarch Cangxuan sneered, “You’ve barely managed to temporarily elevate to the Dual Lotus Realm by relying on the Saint Clan’s power. Aren’t you afraid you won’t be able to handle it?”

Palace Master Shengyuan scoffed. He was well aware that embracing such power would come with severe repercussions. After this battle, he would undoubtedly be gravely wounded, and it would demand considerable time and effort to restore his strength.

But what did that matter?

As long as he could eliminate Patriarch Cangxuan and Yaoyao, and seize the Cangxuan Saint Seal, he would become the Master of Heaven and Earth. Then, he would not only be able to heal any after-effects but also truly step into the Saint Realm.

“Cangxuan, are you afraid?”

Above Palace Master Shengyuan’s head, vast Origin Qi surged into the sky. This silver Origin Qi blotted out the sun, and within it, a rich golden light shimmered, emitting golden flames.

That Origin Qi exuded a suffocating pressure.

That was Saint Origin Qi.

Experts in the Law Domain can merge Origin Qi with the power of their Law Domain, thereby creating Law Domain Origin Qi.

Upon entering the Saint Realm, sacred fire is generated, and when Origin Qi merges with this sacred fire, it transforms into Saint Origin Qi.

This was a purer and more potent force than Law Domain Origin Qi.

Against such power, anyone below the Saint Realm was utterly insignificant.

Palace Master Shengyuan let out a resounding cry. The vast Saint Origin Qi surged forth, and in an instant, a hundred colossal orbs of light materialized high in the sky.

Each orb was imbued with destructive power.

In that instant, it was as if a hundred blazing suns had simultaneously appeared in the sky.

“Cangxuan, you once suppressed me with your cultivation realm. Today, it’s my turn, wouldn’t you agree?”

Palace Master Shengyuan, brimming with confidence, waved his sleeve. The hundred sun-like orbs whistled down, directly aimed at suppressing Patriarch Cangxuan and Yaoyao.

Upon seeing those Saint Origin Qi orbs, Sect Master Qingyang and the other Law Domain experts wore grave expressions. They could sense that if even one of those orbs were to strike them, they would likely be unable to withstand it.

This demonstrated the terrifying extent of Palace Master Shengyuan’s current power.

Patriarch Cangxuan’s brow furrowed as he observed the attack. In his prime, he would have paid little heed to Palace Master Shengyuan’s flimsy Dual Lotus Realm. Alas, he was now merely a wisp of a remnant soul.

With a sigh, Patriarch Cangxuan clasped his hands and swiftly formed a hand seal.

“Great Mountain River Array!”

Dark green Saint Origin Qi surged forth, instantly forming ancient mountains and rivers within the void. Every mountain and every river was composed of vast Saint Origin Qi, powerful enough to suppress numerous Law Domains throughout the world.

Boom!

Under countless trembling gazes, the towering blazing suns descended from the heavens, colliding with the boundless mountains and rivers. For a moment, the world seemed to fall silent, but this was immediately followed by an indescribable tempest of Origin Qi.

The space above Black Abyss entirely collapsed.

As some remnants of the force reached the ground, the very earth began to continuously collapse.

Powerhouses from all sides hastily retreated, not daring to be caught in the lingering destruction.

Yet, their eyes remained intently fixed on the clash. They knew that the situation had reached its climax, nearing its end, with both sides having expended all their means.

Whoever could claim victory would be the ultimate winner.

Rumble!

The two sides continued their relentless clash, but as time wore on, keenly perceptive individuals began to notice that the aura emanating from Patriarch Cangxuan was steadily weakening.

“Master is, after all, merely a remnant soul; his power cannot be endless. If this continues, I fear he won’t be able to defeat Shengyuan!” Patriarch Hongya’s voice was low, his face etched with helplessness. In a struggle of that magnitude, any intervention from them would result in their instantaneous demise.

Hearing this, Sect Master Qingyang could only let out a soft sigh. The situation had escalated to a point where even he was powerless to intervene.

Palace Master Shengyuan relentlessly launched powerful offensives using Saint Origin Qi. Naturally, he had also noticed Patriarch Cangxuan’s declining state, and a cold sneer immediately formed on his lips.

Whoosh!

However, just as he attempted to quickly overwhelm Cangxuan, the void before him suddenly shattered. A graceful figure shot forth, wielding a brush. Countless ancient Origin Runes condensed, forming a ten-thousand-foot light claw that fiercely struck at Shengyuan.

It was Yaoyao making her move.

“Hmph!”

Seeing this, Shengyuan let out a cold snort. From his fractured body, as blood spurted, Saint Origin Qi surged forth, forming a blood-stained colossal palm that collided head-on with the ten-thousand-foot light claw.

The void trembled.

Shengyuan recoiled several steps, while Yaoyao’s delicate figure was flung backward, a trace of blood emerging at the corner of her lips.

“Now that I am in the Saint Dual Lotus Realm, you still wish to contend directly with me?” Palace Master Shengyuan sneered. In their recent exchange, he had finally gained a definitive advantage.

“Very well. That old ghost Cangxuan is a mere flickering candle in the wind, barely able to protect himself. I shall capture you first!”

Palace Master Shengyuan extended his five fingers, grasping at the void before him.

Vast Saint Origin Qi swept out, its beams intertwining to form an inescapable net that immediately enveloped Yaoyao.

The Saint Origin Qi sealed off the space, making it impossible even to tear through the void and escape.

In the distance, Patriarch Cangxuan’s expression subtly shifted as he witnessed this. He wished to offer aid, but Shengyuan’s vast and formidable assault had him pinned, preventing any action. Furthermore, he now felt a surge of weakness beginning to emerge.

He sighed softly, a hint of dejection in his eyes. After all, he was no longer the Patriarch Cangxuan who had once reigned supreme over heaven and earth.

A Dual Lotus Realm, temporarily achieved through external means, was enough to push him into such a dire state.

“Old Ancestor?”

Zhou Yuan’s voice echoed in his mind. He, too, sensed that the Old Ancestor’s consciousness seemed to be fading.

Hearing Zhou Yuan’s voice, Patriarch Cangxuan offered a bitter smile and said, “Zhou Yuan, I fear this is as far as I can help you…”

Zhou Yuan fell silent. The day’s events had been too tumultuous, full of unexpected turns. No one had anticipated Shengyuan would repeatedly gain the upper hand. Could it truly be, as he claimed, that he possessed great fortune?

Furthermore, Yaoyao was in extreme peril, filling him with burning anxiety.

“Zhou Yuan, my remnant soul is about to dissipate. You will soon regain control of your body… When my remnant soul vanishes, a lingering power will remain, which should offer you some protection. Seize this chance to find an opportunity and escape with Yaoyao.”

Patriarch Cangxuan’s voice grew fainter and fainter.

“Heh, this farewell is truly an eternal one, for all my means are now exhausted…”

Zhou Yuan felt a pang in his heart. He knew that if not for Yaoyao’s unexpected situation, even if Palace Master Shengyuan had ultimately obtained the Cangxuan Saint Seal, he would have been ambushed by Patriarch Cangxuan’s hidden stratagem.

But now, to protect Yaoyao, Patriarch Cangxuan had been forced to prematurely expose this hidden remnant soul.

Now, after battling the Saint Clan’s supreme powerhouse, Patriarch Cangxuan’s remnant soul power was completely depleted.

“Zhou Yuan, I hope you succeed…”

Patriarch Cangxuan’s voice finally dissipated.

Zhou Yuan’s body stiffened. His eyes gradually transformed, the ancient, weathered look receding, replaced by youthful sharpness.

“Thank you, Old Ancestor,” he murmured softly.

“Hahahahaha…”

The moment Patriarch Cangxuan’s remnant soul dispersed, Palace Master Shengyuan threw his head back and laughed uproariously; he had clearly sensed it.

“Cangxuan, oh Cangxuan, you ultimately cannot defeat me. The Cangxuan Saint Seal will eventually fall into my hands!”

This time, Palace Master Shengyuan didn't even glance at Zhou Yuan. Without Patriarch Cangxuan’s remnant soul, Zhou Yuan was less than an ant.

All his attention now shifted to Yaoyao. Once she was captured, the day's events would be complete.

“In today’s battle, I am the ultimate winner!”

As Palace Master Shengyuan roared with laughter, a monstrous killing intent surged anew beyond the inescapable net enveloping Yaoyao. Once she was trapped, Palace Master Shengyuan would truly bare his fangs.

Zhou Yuan, hovering in the void, watched the scene with a grim expression. His eyes flickered, and then a look of madness emerged.

He clenched his hand, channeling the residual power left by Patriarch Cangxuan, and seized the Cangxuan Saint Seal.

Palace Master Shengyuan’s eyes narrowed, finally lifting to regard Zhou Yuan, whom he considered an ant. Indifferently, he stated, “Boy, if you willingly hand over the Saint Seal now, I can grant you a swifter death.”

“You want the Saint Seal, do you?”

Zhou Yuan’s eyes were crimson, but he offered a chilling smile.

“Then take it!”

He slammed his hand down, fiercely channeling the power left by Patriarch Cangxuan into the Cangxuan Saint Seal.

In the next instant, under countless horrified gazes, cracks appeared across the Cangxuan Saint Seal. Finally, it exploded with a thunderous roar.

Innumerous fragments of the Saint Seal shot through the air.

Zhou Yuan had actually destroyed the Cangxuan Saint Seal!