Chapter 2821: The Request of Ba Qiu

As a top-tier expert among the Ten City Lords, his ultimate trump card was naturally extraordinary. This ferocious attack was even somewhat difficult for Xuan Wuzong himself to resist.

What made him feel fortunate was that the killing move reflected by the Firmament Mirror seemed to have weakened.

Thus, he quickly broke free from the influence of the thunderous power. However, at the same time, a flash of saber light bloomed in his vision.

Xuan Wuzong couldn't block this fierce strike at all and could only hastily retreat.

A sharp pain pierced his chest, blood splattered, and he was already injured.

This was the first time he had been injured since clashing with Lu Ye.

Xuan Wuzong was furious!

But before he could counterattack, Lu Ye charged forward like an unrelenting assailant, his saber strikes relentless. In the dazzling saber light, space and time seemed to begin to warp.

Fu Wei also attacked from the side.

The three figures clashed again, and the situation had already changed.

Xuan Wuzong's expression grew increasingly solemn because he felt an extremely strange power coiling around his wound. This power was like invisible hands, constantly tearing at his wound, making his injuries difficult to heal.

If it were only that, it would have been fine, but the crucial point was that there was also an external force eroding his body. It seemed to be an inexplicable potent venom, causing his vital energy and Dao power to stagnate.

Suddenly, he remembered the information he had gathered from the fleeing cultivators of the Insect and Blood tribes.

"Lu Ye of the Human Race poisoned and killed a large number of powerful experts in the Blood Clan territory..."

Originally, when he heard this news, he had been somewhat dismissive. With his level of cultivation, it was impossible for any poison in the world to affect him.

Not until he experienced it firsthand at this moment did he realize how potent this poison was, so much so that even he could not ignore it.

The toxin flowed through his body, and wherever it went, Xuan Wuzong felt his body growing numb. Another flash of saber light struck, and he quickly dodged, breaking out in a cold sweat.

After being struck by Lu Ye's saber once, he was already thoroughly restricted. If he were struck again, wouldn't he be at the mercy of others?

What kind of poison was this? Even the Lotus Seed Poison wasn't this potent, was it?

He couldn't fight anymore!

In his current state, Lu Ye alone could entangle him, not to mention Fu Wei, whose strength was no less than Lu Ye's.

Trying to break through the blockade of these two alone to deal with Ba Qiu was simply wishful thinking.

In fact, if this continued, even he would be in danger.

He had always been a decisive person. Knowing that the situation was unwinnable, he naturally wouldn't force it. His Thunder Marsh Sword suddenly vibrated, and a flash of lightning suddenly erupted, forming a sphere of lightning that spread out to engulf everything in all directions.

Lu Ye and Fu Wei both retreated.

When they stood firm again, Lu Ye's expression became strange, because when the lightning faded from view, Xuan Wuzong had already transformed into a streak of light and fled into the distance.

That guy ran away!

Lu Ye couldn't help but show a look of regret.

In the end, he couldn't kill Xuan Wuzong.

However, he knew clearly that such a powerful expert was not someone to be easily slaughtered. From beginning to end, he had only seized one opportunity to wound Xuan Wuzong, and that was by leveraging the power of the Firmament Mirror, catching his opponent off guard.

"Go!"

Only after running a considerable distance did Xuan Wuzong call out from afar.

"Xuan Wuzong, you..." Hong Tu was half-dead with rage but could do nothing. He could only unleash a furious surge of power, taking a blow from Dragon Sovereign head-on, then broke free from the battle and streaked away in another direction, spitting blood as he ran.

Gu Mingyue, who was clashing with Phoenix Master, was also in a similar situation. She even fled the battlefield earlier than Hong Tu. Her body, like flowing water, twisted and shifted, unable to fully materialize, clearly indicating severe injuries. However, Phoenix Master did not let her go like Dragon Sovereign did, but pursued her relentlessly, appearing determined to annihilate her.

Zong Shenliang had also transformed into a dark shadow and vanished from the spot.

Xiao Qianchen squinted, looking in one direction, his fingers lightly tapping, an eagerness on his face. In the end, he made no move.

A world-shaking battle ended in such a manner, leaving the many surrounding cultivators utterly astonished.

And after today, the names of Lu Ye and Fu Wei would surely echo throughout the Inner Realm. For countless millennia, they were the only two who could directly confront the Ten City Lords. Although they fought together, Lu Ye had already contended with Xuan Wuzong alone for a long time before Fu Wei arrived on the battlefield.

Such talent was enough to draw the attention of the world.

In the battleground, Dragon Sovereign's dignified gaze slowly swept across all directions.

The surrounding cultivators immediately understood and dispersed.

Dragon Sovereign's expression suddenly shifted again. He turned his head towards the direction of Yifu City, where Ba Qiu was looking back at him. A wisp of divine sense converged and subtly spread towards him.

He didn't know what Ba Qiu said to him, but Dragon Sovereign's expression changed several times in a short period.

However, from this, he confirmed one thing: Ba Qiu had not been completely corrupted. Phoenix Master had previously observed Ba Qiu's state and made that judgment, but it now seemed Ba Qiu had deliberately feigned it.

He gave no reply, only a soft sigh.

"Disciple greets Dragon Sovereign!" Lu Ye had already flown over and saluted with clasped fists.

Dragon Sovereign scrutinized Lu Ye from head to toe, as if he didn't recognize him. It was a while before he nodded slightly and patted his shoulder: "Good boy, I didn't even know when you gained such strength."

He secretly marveled, 'As expected of the one chosen by the ancestor. Such a growth rate is beyond imagination. To think that when I first met Lu Ye, he was only at the Dao Integration cultivation level.'

How many years has it been, and he already possesses the qualifications to contend against a powerful expert like Xuan Wuzong.

In today's battle, had Lu Ye not appeared in time, Ba Qiu would indeed have been in some danger.

He had many things he wanted to say and ask, but now was not the right time. Dragon Sovereign hesitated slightly before finally saying: "Ba Qiu has something to tell you. Go over there."

"Then I'll go first!" Lu Ye replied, turning and flying towards Yifu City. He was puzzled, 'Didn't they say Ba Qiu and Dragon Sovereign didn't get along? Dragon Sovereign came to assist this time, likely for Phoenix Master's sake. Why is he now relaying messages for Ba Qiu?'

"Lu Ye!" Dragon Sovereign suddenly called out again.

Lu Ye stopped and looked back.

Dragon Sovereign said slowly: "Sometimes, release is the best destination."

Lu Ye didn't understand.

"Go," Dragon Sovereign waved his hand, then turned to look in the direction where Phoenix Master was pursuing Gu Mingyue, his expression complex.

He shouldn't have to worry too much about Lu Ye, and now the only problem was Phoenix Master...

He hadn't expected that Ba Qiu, with whom he had never gotten along, would ask him for such a favor, and he couldn't refuse. It truly put him in a dilemma.

Since that was the case, then Gu Mingyue... 'I can only sacrifice you!'

Dragon Sovereign's figure moved, and he pursued in that direction.

In Yifu City, Fu Wei squatted in front of Ba Xia with a worried expression, stuffing various healing elixirs into Ba Xia's mouth as if they were free, while saying, "Ancestor, please, you must be alright."

The Divination Clan itself had very few members. In the entire Star Abyss, there were only the two of them. If something happened to the ancestor, then the entire Divination Clan would be left with only him.

How lonely would that be?

Ba Xia was injured and weak, but he raised a hand and smacked Fu Wei on the forehead: "If you feed me any more elixirs, your ancestor really will be in trouble."

Fu Wei was stunned, then reached into Ba Xia's mouth and frantically tried to dig them out: "Then quickly spit them out..."

Ba Xia mumbled incoherently: "You scoundrel, how did the Divination Clan produce someone like you!" He raised his hand as if to strike, but ultimately lowered it, and said with a pleased expression: "My Divination Clan has an heir!"

Fu Wei chuckled: "Ancestor, what you just said is inauspicious. Quickly take it back; I'm still young."

Ba Xia was instantly rendered speechless, both amused and exasperated: "You're stronger than your ancestor now; it's time you grew up."

In front of the throne, Lu Ye flashed over and saluted with clasped fists: "Senior, how are you?"

Ba Qiu's aura was still weak and unstable. Upon hearing this, he said, "Very bad."

"Then is there anything this junior can help with?" Lu Ye asked.

Ba Qiu said: "There is indeed one thing, but there's no rush. I called you over to tell you something."

"Please enlighten me, Senior."

"Come closer!" As Ba Qiu spoke, he raised a finger, and a speck of faint light flickered at its tip.

Lu Ye stepped forward and stood before him. Ba Qiu extended a finger and tapped Lu Ye's forehead. As the faint light dissipated, Lu Ye's mind received some information.

It was precisely information about the Origin World, as well as the inexplicable restrictions and the truth that one would be completely corrupted after becoming a Saint.

This information was extremely valuable to anyone, but Ba Qiu did not know that Lu Ye had a clearer and more comprehensive insight into these truths than he did.

"You don't seem... surprised?" Ba Qiu scrutinized Lu Ye's eyes.

"Actually... when Senior was advancing, this junior was already in the Origin World. It was also thanks to Senior's strike breaking open the Origin World's barrier that this disciple was able to return from the Origin World," Lu Ye replied honestly.

"Oh?" Ba Qiu was immediately energized. "You were in the Origin World before? Tell me, what is it like in there?"

Although he had caught a glimpse of the Origin World during his advancement and breakthrough, he hadn't seen it very clearly. Now, hearing that Lu Ye had actually returned from the Origin World, he was naturally curious.

Blood Scourge knew the name of the Origin World, and Ba Qiu had naturally heard of it too.

Lu Ye immediately gave a brief account of the various aspects of the Origin World, as well as the Half-Saints and True Saints.

Ba Qiu listened silently, without much reaction.

Only after Lu Ye finished speaking did he open his mouth: "So, I saved you once! Therefore, you can't refuse the favor I'm asking!"

Lu Ye said seriously: "Senior, if you have any commands, this junior will certainly not refuse!"

"Good!" As Ba Qiu's words fell, a flash of saber light suddenly bloomed. The saber light was fierce and brilliant, cutting straight down towards Lu Ye.

At such close range, coupled with Lu Ye having no defense against Ba Qiu whatsoever, he was caught completely off guard.

Lu Ye was sent flying backward, blood splattering.

As he hastily stabilized himself, Lu Ye felt pain all over his body. From his shoulder blade to his lower abdomen, a massive wound gaped open, his internal organs almost clearly visible.

His eyes widened in disbelief: "Senior?"

Fu Wei, who was also bewildered, had been chatting casually with his ancestor when he noticed the commotion. He abruptly turned his head to look, and immediately saw Lu Ye's thoroughly battered state.