Chapter 1714: Residual Emotions Show Power

When a formidable expert like the Grand Elder employed the sacred art of the Asura lineage, no incantation was required. For anyone else, even their sect master, unleashing such a multitude of life-force totems simultaneously would demand a considerably longer duration.

However, for the living fossil Grand Elder, who had already transcended the Boundless Realm, replicating any life form's totem was as effortless as a snap of the fingers.

In mere moments, hundreds of diverse life-form evolution patterns materialized before Xu Yang. While each of these peculiar ancient beasts exuded a potent aura, Xu Yang was well aware that they were merely summoned entities, possessing only about thirty percent of the original life form's actual combat prowess. Therefore, this level of resistance, in Xu Yang's estimation, posed no significant threat to him.

"I repeat, you would do well to unleash your full power. Otherwise, if I cease holding back and unleash my strength, you might very well be inadvertently obliterated."

Xu Yang's words were unreserved, and this time, he distinctly felt the trepidation of the individual before him, caused by his statement.

The old man was genuinely terrified.

"Youngster, make your move quickly! Attack me with the power you pride yourself on. Let me see what truly gives you cause for boast."

As the elder concluded his words, hundreds of totems launched simultaneously, encircling Xu Yang completely on the ethereal battlefield and leaving him no path for movement.

Xu Yang directly engaged these hundreds of totem life forms. This appeared to be a strategy designed to deplete the opponent's stamina, making it clear why the Grand Elder boasted he feared no one in a protracted battle. At this moment, his words seemed to hold some truth. As long as the source of power within him remained unexhausted, he could endlessly summon an infinite number of life-form totems.

Through this almost miraculous replication method, he continuously aimed to deplete the opponent's effective combat strength. After all, with one side possessing finite forces and the other infinite, it was self-evident which held the advantage. The Grand Elder of the Asura Royal Family was pursuing precisely this strategy. Regrettably for him, his opponent this time was Xu Yang. Any opportunistic combat strategy employed on this main continent would become utterly meaningless when facing Xu Yang.

"I will make you understand that before absolute power, summoning techniques are always merely negligible, a superfluous effort. You possess no exceptional qualities in either attack or defense. Therefore, I truly do not understand who granted you the audacity to be so brazen in my presence."

As he spoke, the androgynous Sword Soul of Lingering Affection materialized behind Xu Yang. Although this particular Sword Soul of Lingering Affection had not yet fully formed into a complete divine artifact, its sword soul currently boasted the highest growth potential among the other seven. This was primarily because the red sword soul body, the female aspect, had previously devoured the soul of a Grand Elder within the forbidden zone. Its power level had consequently increased significantly. By summoning this sword soul now, Xu Yang consciously sought to utilize the unique combat system of the Sword Soul of Lingering Affection to effectively halve his current pressure and completely resolve the immediate situation.

"We thank our master for summoning us, husband and wife, to this battle."

Upon manifesting their boundless forms, the two sword souls, one male and one female, immediately expressed their gratitude to Xu Yang. Xu Yang was well aware that among the nine sword souls slumbering within him, all but the perfectly refined Cold Spring Divine Artifact were itching to follow him in conquering the world. The current battle to subdue the Kunlun Divine Path presented the ideal opportunity for these sword souls to accumulate potent spiritual energy.

Alas, the situation was akin to having too many monks and too little porridge; Xu Yang could only bring one sword soul into battle at any given time. Consequently, these sword souls frequently bickered within the Emperor's Cauldron. Had it not been for the Cauldron's artifact spirit, whose overwhelming majesty constantly suppressed them, these eight sword souls would likely have long since caused utter havoc within Xu Yang's body.

Xu Yang smiled, casting a glance at the two artifact souls, the male and the female.

"There is no need for formalities between you and your master. Understand that your sole mission for appearing on this battlefield is to utterly devour this individual into nothingness, consuming his physical body and all his spiritual power until nothing remains."

Upon receiving Xu Yang's command, the male and female sword souls could be heard crisscrossing through the vast military formation, charging with unrestrained ferocity. The thousands of totems summoned by the Asura Holy Island were instantly and utterly devoured by the Sword Soul of Lingering Affection, leaving not a single trace behind. In truth, these guardians, summoned by the Grand Elder, were potent constructs forged by him through his Asura Sacred Art. Their formidable strength truly should not be underestimated, yet when confronted by the androgynous Sword Soul of Lingering Affection, they appeared utterly negligible.

After a thoroughly satisfying and unreserved slaughter, Xu Yang gradually calmed the agitation in his heart, reabsorbing the almost perfect Sword Soul of Lingering Affection into his palm. He then fixed his gaze upon his opponent with an utterly frigid stare.

"How was that? You dare to flaunt your might with a mere few hundred artifact souls before me? Perhaps you should go take a good look at yourself."

These two artifact souls, one male and one female, were indeed unimaginably potent. Their cooperation was flawless, and every action they took was executed under conditions of perfectly synchronized mental energy. Consequently, once they decided to assault a specific target, the outcome was invariably a relentless, fight-to-the-death confrontation.

As anticipated, the red soul entity on the left, in conjunction with the blue soul entity on the right, formed a massive Tai Chi totem, with their sword energies crisscrossing around it. Unbeknownst to him, this formation had completely enveloped the Grand Elder before them. Even the powerful cultivators he had released were utterly dumbfounded.

"Damn it, are these two sword souls reapers? To be able to so effortlessly cut down the puppets I released… it's truly unbelievable."

The Grand Elder was already enduring immense pressure from Xu Yang alone. Now, Xu Yang's excellent companion suddenly appeared, completely alleviating his sole remaining concern.

"Hahahaha, thank you for the hospitality, big fellow. We, husband and wife, will remember you. Our master truly allowed us to have quite a feast this time."

The male sword soul totem emitted a highly provocative sound. Yet, no matter what the opponent attempted, there was no way to halt the husband and wife as they charged unrestrained through the enemy's military formation; absolutely no one could withstand them.