Chapter 1554: Against Six Alone

Upon hearing Patriarch Xuanyuan, Xu Yang immediately confirmed his earlier guess. The Liangyi Kunlun Cauldron, which he held in his palm, would, once it gathered enough formation power, allow the six elders to twist local space-time laws using their mobilized power source.

Since these six elders were still far from reaching a level where they could fully comprehend the mysteries of space-time laws, unleashing this technique would inevitably subject them to its influence. Within a few hours, their physical bodies would be forcibly returned to the peak of Kunlun.

Xu Yang's task was simple: within the few hours it took the six elders to unleash their power, he had to neutralize all their cultivation techniques and protect the lives of the young beastkin below who desperately needed saving.

Xu Yang judged that the cultivation system they were about to unleash would consume a significant amount of divine energy. Although it relied on the Liangyi Kunlun Cauldron to manifest, its destructive power would be immense.

Therefore, if Xu Yang could successfully withstand the attack for these few hours, the six patriarchs would be forced into a period of secluded cultivation. This would provide a longer preparation window for the entire beastkin race.

This would give Xu Yang ample time to manage internal beastkin affairs, even if the conflict between the two sides escalated dramatically or if the Blood Moon genuinely descended, causing widespread turmoil within the beastkin race.

In a way, the six patriarchs' decision to use this cultivation strategy provided Xu Yang with more room to maneuver, creating precisely the situation he most desired.

"To make this battle seem fairer, from now on, I will use only one hand and no magical artifacts. If the six of you can break through my defensive barrier, I will withdraw from the conflict between the human and beastkin races. However, if you fail, I believe this crisis will naturally resolve itself in a few hours."

The moment Xu Yang spoke, the six patriarchs, all peak Kunlun powerhouses, were utterly dumbfounded. Deep down, they were once again astounded by Xu Yang's terrifying, world-shaking power and trembled at his exceptional insight. Clearly, the victor was apparent even before the battle began.

"Hahaha, Lord Xu Yang's strength is truly the most formidable I've ever witnessed. To single-handedly confront the six families of the Six Human-Spirit Veins – all peak Kunlun cultivators, equivalent to quasi-emperor level beastkin – is astonishing. None of us could contend with even one of them head-on, yet Lord Xu Yang faces six. Just the courage to stand before these elders is unbelievable."

Behind him, Xiaoxiang, Jiuer, and the other young women were utterly dumbfounded, as were the supreme Beast Sages who had been observing. Below, the young beastkin, initially terrified and helpless, now stood motionless on the vast plains. They gazed up at the void, their eyes filled with immense reverence and worship, fixed upon Xu Yang's towering back.

This human now stood before their ranks, fighting for the survival of countless beastkin. Without a doubt, regardless of victory or defeat in this battle, Xu Yang's name was destined to be etched forever in the history of the Kunlun Divine Path, and billions of beastkin would revere him as a true god.

In a sense, Xu Yang's presence showed both humans and beastkin the possibility of their two great races merging and coexisting within the Kunlun Divine Path.

Before Xu Yang, no beastkin believed humans could coexist peacefully with them. But now, a powerful human champion had emerged, willing to speak for the beastkin and capable of single-handedly altering their fate.

This turning point began to melt the cold, resentful hearts of the beastkin, gradually shifting their perception of humans and showing them that not all humans were hateful.

"Enough talk! Since you dare to stand in our way, allow us to show you the true power of the Six Human-Spirit Veins' royal families!"

The moment the Black-robed Asura patriarch finished speaking, Patriarch Xuanyuan Hao wasted no time. With a gentle wave, the Liangyi Kunlun Cauldron in his palm conjured a vast celestial curtain in the void. The instant this curtain formed, Xu Yang clearly felt strong fluctuations in the space-time laws within the six elders' vicinity.

Clearly, to maintain such law stability, at least two of the six individuals would need to stabilize the void, thus creating more room for the remaining four to execute their subsequent moves.

"I'll take the lead!" The Asura patriarch, who had been itching for action, sneered. He clasped his hands together, and an incredibly dense black phoenix totem swiftly materialized behind him.

While the totem's power was immense, each manifestation required a significant expenditure of energy. Fortunately, the Asura patriarch wasn't relying solely on his own power to unleash this technique.

As he made his move, the patriarch of the Misty Rain clan, nearby, used the Evergreen Holy Method to channel surging life force into him, quickly replenishing the physical exhaustion incurred from manifesting the technique.

The moment the boundless light of the Evergreen Holy Method appeared, Xiaoxiang, standing nearby, was finally profoundly astonished.

"Grand Sect Master's Evergreen Holy Method has reached such a level, not far from the true Infinite Dao realm. Even with the Chief Elder's inheritance, my power pales in comparison to the Sect Master's."

Xiaoxiang's observation was not unfounded; in fact, the composed young woman Jiuer beside him felt it even more intensely.

As one of the Xuanyuan Royal Family's primary divine artifacts, the Liangyi Kunlun Cauldron represented the sect's unparalleled glory. The light curtain now extended by the Kunlun Cauldron served as a reinforcing barrier and template for the Six Human-Spirit Veins' cultivation techniques.

When the black phoenix was projected through the celestial curtain, solidified by dark golden light, and into the battlefield, its power increased by more than tenfold compared to its initial form.

Originally, this black phoenix, with wings that seemed to blot out the sky, was only about two zhang wide when it unfurled. However, empowered by the light curtain, its body instantly expanded fivefold, and every black flame burning on its form seemed exponentially more potent than before.

"Oh no, this giant bird is dozens of times more terrifying than the one summoned by the Asura Chief Elder! Truly, a patriarch-level figure at the peak Kunlun realm is not to be underestimated."

All the Beast Sages exclaimed in alarm. As the colossal black phoenix familiar plummeted from the sky, hurtling towards Xu Yang's position, everyone's hearts pounded with tension.