Chapter 1614: Limitless Taiji

Each phantom undead summoned possessed the combat power of a Kunlun Immortal. Nearly a hundred Kunlun Immortal-level undead simultaneously flew out, immediately locking onto every possible movement path around Xu Yang.

“Slowly savor this feast of the undead! When the moment you lose the ability to resist arrives, you will taste death.” The Undead Emperor was supremely confident in the power of his cultivation technique. He seemed ready to relish the sight of Xu Yang's life force gradually withering away, preparing to devour him.

Unfortunately, that was a sight he would never witness.

The next moment, Xu Yang sent his Jade Bone Divine Sword soaring skyward. This sword wasn't aimed at any of the Undead Emperor's attacks; instead, it created a unique domain directly above his head in the void, a space that perfectly supported the cyclical condensation of his sword qi. Within this domain, each sword gleam Xu Yang conjured grew stronger in its inherent aura.

Within this unique sword qi domain, Xu Yang manifested the complete Eternal Sword Dao. It also incorporated elements from the new realms Xu Yang had recently comprehended. Endless sword gleams erupted uninhibitedly within this exclusive sword domain. Each sword gleam possessed a distinct outline and color, and each represented a distinct manifestation of Xu Yang's Eternal Sword Dao.

“Good heavens, if I could only use this kid, he would be an unimaginably powerful asset! His comprehension of the Sword Dao is unlike anything I've ever witnessed in my life! Even the so-called favored sons of heaven from the Human-Spirit Six Veins Royal Family, those self-important figures, are utterly insignificant before him. How could such an extraordinary person do something so rebellious? Aspiring to overthrow the will of the Supreme God… perhaps there was a chance hundreds of thousands of years ago. But now, the Supreme God's will has eradicated all sources of power that could threaten his legacy. What immense courage must he possess to take such a bold step!” Though the Undead Emperor outwardly maintained an arrogant and unyielding posture, a flicker of inexplicable admiration could be seen in his eyes as he calmed down and watched Xu Yang manifest his cultivation technique. After all, the Undead Emperor himself was once a human expert. Later, it was unclear what he experienced, but he eventually became a puppet of the Supreme God's will, granted the authority to rule one of the five forbidden zones on the Tongtian Road.

Over the years, countless human rebels had fallen by his hand, and his mind had gradually become numb. He had even forgotten that he was once one of them! Yet, seeing Xu Yang's unparalleled strength in his own domain now, he instinctively felt a surge of envy. Little did he know that the power and achievements Xu Yang displayed today were once the Undead Emperor's lifelong dream. But fate, in its cruel irony, had played a grand trick on him, turning him into a puppet of the Supreme God's will and transforming him into the very being he once despised.

Unfortunately, it was too late for such reflections now. His only task today was to face the favored son of humanity before him, who embodied his former dreams, and fight to the bitter end.

Finally, the principles of the Eternal Sword Dao reached their perfect culmination within a full cycle. Xu Yang then actively shattered the hovering sword array domain above his head, allowing every condensed sword gleam to unleash its power uninhibitedly around him. Xu Yang himself remained suspended cross-legged in the void, observing his eternal sword gleams unleash their terrifying destructive power. The outlines of over a hundred Kunlun Immortal-level undead surrounding him disintegrated under the onslaught of Xu Yang's sword gleams, ultimately vanishing into nothingness.

The Undead Emperor let out a booming laugh. “Truly a formidable opponent, one who can make me take this seriously! Young man, your strength has once again left me impressed. You have earned my respect. But what does any of this change? For you, it holds no practical meaning whatsoever, because you will soon be leaving this world for good.” Having spoken, the Undead Emperor began to ignite his own essence. He had clearly realized that his showy, unorthodox techniques, meant to deceive lesser opponents, would have no effect on Xu Yang and would only waste his time. Thus, the Undead Emperor prematurely escalated the battle to its white-hot peak, intending to use his strongest technique for a truly epic confrontation with Xu Yang.

The profound ultimate technique of the Undead Emperor was “Soul Slaughter”! He began to frantically burn the black undead aura from his body, as decaying spirits and an endless chorus of anguished wails converged. Under the terrifying greenish-blue ghost fire, a king's sword capable of destroying all life force was forged. This was not a tangible divine artifact, but once this white, sword-shaped gleam materialized, it astonishingly fused with the Undead Emperor's aura! In essence, this sword was a weapon constructed by the Undead Emperor from countless millennia of condensed resentful souls, capable of destroying the souls of all living beings. Should this sword gleam, forged from pale white soul fire, strike, even Xu Yang's formidable soul would likely suffer severe damage.

A flicker of seriousness immediately appeared in Xu Yang's eyes as he regarded his opponent. It was noteworthy that since entering the Kunlun Divine Path, he had never displayed such an expression towards any opponent.

“I must admit, you’ve made me serious.” Xu Yang's voice was concise and powerful, each word clearly reaching the Undead Emperor's ears.

Hearing Xu Yang's words, the Undead Emperor seemed especially thrilled. He had earned his opponent's respect, and the colossal sword gleam, forged from ghostly white soul fire in his hand, filled him with absolute confidence.

“Indeed, this Blade of Souls in my hand is a sword gleam forged from the memorialized souls of countless human powerhouses. I will use it to launch but one attack. If it succeeds, you will become my next soul puppet, eternally enslaved in this place. If I fail, then the countless spectral souls within this sword will complete their sacrifice for me! I will carry their former glory with me and depart from this world forever.”

Regardless of outcome, this battle would be an epic, marking the birth of a legend and the end of a supreme expert who once held sway over the heavens and earth. But of course, Xu Yang would never be the one to fall. Once he perceived the true origin of his opponent's sword, Xu Yang became resolute about the technique he would employ next.