Chapter 2417: Divine Weapon Descends from Heaven

During the struggle among the Sons of the Star Abyss, Lu Ye frequently consulted Su Yan about the Spatial Dao. The Phoenix clan's innate ability was the mastery of space, and even her brief remarks were immensely insightful for Lu Ye, let alone her diligent guidance at the time.

As a result, Lu Ye's current proficiency in the Spatial Dao is far superior to what it once was. This is most evident in how effortlessly and smoothly he can now construct Void Dao patterns, enabling him to traverse much greater distances.

He can even teleport directly to any area detectable by his spiritual sense without relying on Void Dao patterns. However, this method requires a brief charge-up time, and he isn't entirely proficient with it, making it unsuitable for escapes.

Using Void Dao patterns and having his clone provide external support eliminates such concerns.

The moment Lu Ye's figure blurred, the old man sensed trouble. He raised his hand, causing the surrounding Dao power to surge and slam fiercely towards where Lu Ye had been.

Yet, his attack found nothing. The old man raised an eyebrow in surprise, "A teleportation technique?"

This was an incredibly profound secret art, one even he, a Dao Harmonizer, had never mastered. He was surprised to witness it today from a Dao Melder.

He swiftly moved to where Lu Ye had vanished, extending his powerful spiritual sense to meticulously examine traces of spatial folds. His gaze snapped in one direction, and the next moment, he shot off like lightning in pursuit.

At his clone's location, Lu Ye stumbled out clumsily.

He was secretly alarmed, grateful he had moved fast enough; otherwise, he would have been in real trouble. Even with the teleportation, he was still caught in the aftershocks of the old man's attack, causing his qi and blood to churn.

Despite being met by his clone, he felt no sense of security; an undeniable sense of crisis lingered in his mind.

He hadn't shaken him off completely!

He immediately made a judgment.

Even back in the Myriad Manifestation Sea, when he was pursued by a Moon Splendor, they could discern his path through subtle traces. How much more challenging would it be against a Dao Harmonizer?

No one could fathom the extent of a Dao Harmonizer's formidable abilities.

Therefore, Lu Ye was almost certain that the old man was still in pursuit.

Without hesitation, his main body and clone quickly separated, fleeing in different directions.

However, his main body had barely escaped for a moment when a powerful aura rapidly closed in from behind. Lu Ye was startled. Looking back, he saw the old man's figure enveloped in a streak of light.

He was approaching incredibly fast! Lu Ye couldn't even fathom how the old man was tracking his precise location.

He immediately prepared to construct Void Dao patterns again.

But just as the Void Dao patterns were about to coalesce, the surrounding Star Abyss energy suddenly vibrated violently, causing the loose Dao power within it to churn.

The nascent Void Dao patterns collapsed instantly under the shock.

Lu Ye's expression darkened. He knew the capabilities of a Dao Harmonizer, but despite the significant distance, the old man was able to manipulate the surrounding Dao power to interfere with him.

This undoubtedly meant that if a Dao Harmonizer was prepared, this escape method would be rendered useless for him in the future.

This was trouble!

Without the Void Dao patterns, he had no way to shake off the old man's pursuit.

His speed was significantly inferior to the old man's.

In desperation, he resorted to using his spirit weapons, which he hadn't touched in years. He scattered them in all directions, each imbued with a portion of his power.

His intention was that if any of these items escaped destruction, his clone could use their positioning to teleport nearby, allowing his main body and clone to combine forces. Even if they couldn't defeat the enemy, they wouldn't be easily subdued.

However, the old man, clearly experienced in combat, shattered Lu Ye's spirit weapons one by one as he pursued.

Now, there was no hope for his clone to arrive as reinforcement.

His clone had already begun rushing towards him the moment it sensed danger, but it still needed some time to arrive.

The distance rapidly closed until, at a critical point, the old man's voice reached Lu Ye's ears: "Youngster, one last warning. Hand over the Dao Harmonizer Pearl, and I will spare your life. I can even guarantee your recommendation into the Flowing Light Dao Harmonizer City!"

Flowing Light Dao Harmonizer City was likely the city that had been pursuing Yuan Xi. Given the old man's Dao Harmonizer cultivation, he was probably not the city lord but undoubtedly held an important position within the city. His word alone would be enough to secure an introduction.

Lu Ye, naturally, didn't trust him. He ignored the offer and continued to flee desperately.

"You seek death!" The old man had lost his patience.

The moment the words left his lips, Lu Ye was hit by an overwhelming sense of danger. Without thinking, he spun around and unleashed a saber strike.

A furious power slammed into him head-on. Lu Ye felt as if a star had collided with him, sending him sprawling backwards and spitting blood.

His saber strike, wielding over six hundred Dao powers, was still injured by the old man's technique, demonstrating the enemy's immense strength.

Yet, Lu Ye's eyes brightened. The old man's power, while formidable, had not yet driven him to despair. As long as he could hold out until his clone arrived, he might still have a fighting chance.

Of course, this was contingent on the old man not concealing too much of his true strength.

Nevertheless, at this stage, Lu Ye estimated that the old man's last strike, even if not at full power, was likely close. Quickly steadying himself, Lu Ye stopped fleeing. Instead, he darted forward, charging towards the old man with unwavering resolve.

"Kid, when did you get so strong!" Fang, seemingly oblivious to Lu Ye's current perilous situation, couldn't help but exclaim excitedly, "You're really strong! I feel like I'm bursting with power!"

The last time it had awakened, Lu Ye had only just entered the Dao. In comparison, he was now hundreds of times stronger.

"Slash, slash, slash! Kill him quickly! You have no idea how sharp I am now!"

Lu Ye had noticed a recurring issue: perhaps due to prolonged dormancy, Fang's spirit was always highly agitated whenever it awoke.

"Shut up!" Lu Ye snapped in a low voice.

Did he not know if the Mountain Breaker Saber was sharp? Did he need Fang to remind him? In such a life-or-death situation, he certainly didn't want to hear Fang's incessant chattering.

He now had only one thought: to concentrate entirely on his opponent. Even if he wasn't a match, he couldn't afford a swift defeat!

In the momentary clash, Lu Ye unleashed his full power, leaving the old man startled and uncertain.

He had noticed earlier that Lu Ye's strength was abnormal. Logically, even a Dao Melder with a spirit treasure cultivated to its peak shouldn't be as powerful as Lu Ye.

Yet, he could distinctly feel that Lu Ye, a mere Dao Melder, was somehow wielding the power of over six hundred Daos!

This was utterly unbelievable; in all his years, he had never encountered such a bizarre and formidable anomaly.

During their exchange, he couldn't suppress his curiosity and asked, "Youngster, what grade is your spirit treasure?"

Lu Ye clearly wasn't borrowing external power, so he wasn't a Dao Harmonizer. His immense strength could only be attributed to the unique nature of his spirit treasure.

He was secretly alarmed: if a Dao Melder possessed such power, how terrifying would he become upon reaching Dao Harmonizer?

After all, he had cultivated for many years and remained at the Dao Harmonizer level for so long, yet he was currently only slightly stronger than Lu Ye.

Throughout their engagement, he constantly scrutinized the Mountain Breaker Saber in Lu Ye's hand, mentally comparing it to the supreme treasures he knew. Yet, he couldn't identify which supreme treasure had birthed this spirit weapon.

He inwardly regretted that he wasn't a weapon cultivator and had already ascended to Dao Harmonizer. Otherwise, if he killed Lu Ye and claimed this spirit weapon, his future cultivation path would undoubtedly be smooth.

Lu Ye paid no attention to the old man's thoughts. Facing a powerful adversary, any lapse in concentration could be fatal. He dedicated only a fraction of his attention to his clone, which was rushing to provide support, while all his other focus was on countering the old man's attacks.

Even so, he remained outmatched. The opponent's formidable Dao power surged, shattering his protective Dao power multiple times. His internal organs were already displaced and injured. If not for his exceptionally sturdy Dao bones, he would likely have countless broken bones.

"Youngster, I value talent. I'll give you one last chance: hand over the Dao Harmonizer Pearl!"

Lu Ye finally responded, "Swear an oath by the will of the Star Abyss!"

He was no match. In this situation, if handing over the Dao Harmonizer Pearl meant the old man would genuinely leave, Lu Ye wasn't entirely against it. After all, might made right, and as the saying goes, "where there's life, there's hope."

But Lu Ye wouldn't trust a simple promise. He needed concrete assurance.

The old man's face darkened. "No one dares to make me swear by the will of the Star Abyss!"

Lu Ye immediately understood he was bluffing.

His eyes narrowed, for in the old man's previously empty hands, a small cloud suddenly materialized...

It resembled a dark cloud shrunken countless times, with the distinct sounds of thunder and lightning emanating from within.

A Dao Weapon!

Lu Ye was already outmatched when the old man wasn't using his Dao Weapon. If he activated it, Lu Ye would undoubtedly be in even greater peril.

The old man had clearly run out of patience and was preparing to kill Lu Ye in one decisive strike. As for the Dao Harmonizer Pearl, he could easily claim it after Lu Ye's death.

He raised his hand, and under Lu Ye's horrified gaze, the dark cloud rapidly expanded, engulfing a wide area above their heads.

A silent bolt of lightning descended from it.

Lu Ye instinctively sensed danger, but no matter how he twisted and turned, he couldn't evade the lightning strike. The instant the bolt hit him, Lu Ye felt his entire body go numb and began to tremble violently.

His protective Dao power shattered, and in an instant, his flesh was torn open!

His clone was still en route, needing at least a moment to arrive. Previously, to facilitate teleportation and shake off his pursuers, the clone had distanced itself too much, a move that now backfired on him.

A second bolt of lightning descended. Lu Ye forced his body to move, raising his saber to strike.

His eyes instantly narrowed. Just as the lightning was about to strike, a slender, jade-like hand suddenly appeared out of thin air, grasping the bolt as if it were a twisted serpent. With a slight squeeze, the lightning shattered!

Then Lu Ye saw the beautiful face, as delicate as a flower yet as cold as frost.

Yuan Xi didn't glance at Lu Ye; instead, she gazed coldly at the old man nearby. She appeared like a divine warrior descended from the heavens, her voice like a biting north wind from an age-old chill, low and bone-chilling: "What are you doing to my Grand Commander?"