Chapter 1715: Creation of Mountains and Rivers Painting

Soon, nine distinct sword souls emerged sequentially from Xu Yang's body. Under his control, they lunged directly at a single target. The fierce sword energy was powerful enough to instantly disembowel, but the Supreme Elder's physical body was remarkably peculiar, showing no signs of bleeding.

It was as if the elder had pulled out a unique artifact from his body: a golden, glowing bowl. He had it tied to his waist, concealed within his voluminous robes, intended as a defense against Xu Yang's next actions.

“Heh, you actually think this thing can stop my attack? How ridiculous,” Xu Yang scoffed.

Xu Yang was enraged, viewing such an act as a blatant insult to his power. Indeed, the very next moment, the immense power from his left palm instantly shattered every artifact that stood in his way.

However, the moment Xu Yang's power concentrated on the golden bowl and shattered it, he finally realized it was not a physical artifact. Instead, it was a construct conjured by his opponent using the sacred art of the Asura lineage.

“Strange,” Xu Yang mused, “as far as I know, the Asura Sacred Art cannot replicate inanimate objects or those without life signs. Theoretically, your lineage's sacred art should only be capable of replicating human and beast life. How then are you able to do this?”

A triumphant smile spread across the Supreme Elder's face.

“Heh heh, it’s merely an advantage in cultivation level,” he replied.

Xu Yang responded with a cold smile.

“You’re lying,” Xu Yang stated. “This cannot simply be attributed to a difference in cultivation level. Don't assume I don't understand the principles of your lineage's cultivation method, which allows for the replication of all life. At its core, it's a law that resonates with all life forces throughout the heavens.

"However, once a divine being reaches the level of universal laws, it becomes even more impossible to connect with inanimate objects. If my judgment is correct, the only reason you can replicate even this type of artifact is because you rely on an incredibly powerful magical treasure. This treasure must be the unique source of power for your Asura lineage.

"The prize I seek has been hidden on you all along. As the saying goes, the safest place is often the most dangerous. Keeping it on your person is the most reassuring option for you, isn't it? Am I right?”

Xu Yang had seemingly seen right through his opponent. As he finished speaking, he used the Eyes of the Gods to meticulously observe the elder's soul state, and indeed, he detected a subtle flaw.

Initially, the Supreme Elder attempted to find other excuses to conceal the truth, but he quickly realized it was futile. Xu Yang’s eyes seemed to pierce straight through to his soul; no excuse would be sufficient.

“Hahahaha, very well,” the Supreme Elder conceded. “Since your insight is so sharp, there’s no need for me to hide anything from you. You’ve guessed correctly. The reason I can replicate everything in the world, including all the scenery within this Immortal Mansion world, is my masterpiece, all thanks to this very source of power. Today, I shall grant you a revelation, for this will undoubtedly be the final battle of your lives.”

The Supreme Elder appeared supremely confident, and as he spoke of revealing the ultimate treasure, his face displayed unbridled triumph and satisfaction.

And true to his word, as he gently waved his palm and slowly unrolled a scroll, Goddess Yanxia, standing behind Xu Yang, gasped in utter shock.

“My guess was correct!” Goddess Yanxia exclaimed. “This is identical to one of the Six Supreme Artifacts of the Eighteen Guardians of the Old Gods—the Map of Creation and Rivers! It is said to be capable of manifesting the vitality of all things. Anything that exists between heaven and earth on the main continent can be manifested through this Map of Creation and Rivers, by channeling immense spiritual power.

"It can be considered a scroll that turns all fantasies into reality. This treasure was once fiercely contested by countless major powers on the main continent during the era of the Eighteen Guardians of the Old Gods. Had the Supreme God not intervened with a strategic plan, this unique spiritual treasure would likely have fallen into the hands of other divine regions on the main continent.

"This treasure truly complements your cultivation path perfectly, Lord Xu Yang. You have now acquired the Eyes of the Gods, and your spiritual power is boundless, like an inexhaustible ocean. And this Map of Creation and Rivers can allow you to unleash all your fantasies without reservation. It is the perfect artifact to enhance mental cultivation techniques. The stronger your spiritual power, the higher the grade of the manifested life forms will be.

"Most importantly, despite its unimaginable power, this treasure cannot bind to a master. Whether you are a peerless cultivator at the pinnacle of power or a frail mortal scholar, anyone fortunate enough to obtain this scroll has the potential to realize their dreams and manifest the grand visions within their heart into reality.”

Listening to Goddess Yanxia's passionate description, not only Xu Yang but even Long Kun and Lin Yao, who stood beside him, were left salivating. Such a treasure was coveted by all.

However, they all understood that, ultimately, this treasure could only truly belong to Xu Yang, as only he possessed the capacity to fully unlock its immense power. Entrusting such a valuable map to someone like Long Kun would render it largely ineffective, and it would likely be stolen.

The Supreme Elder had not intended to reveal the full capabilities of the Map of Creation and Rivers so prematurely. Unfortunately for him, Goddess Yanxia thwarted his plans by directly divulging all its secrets to Xu Yang.

At that moment, the Supreme Elder could sense an unusual glint in Xu Yang's eyes, flickering constantly, as if he might snatch the Map of Creation and Rivers from his grasp at any second.

“Heh, young man,” the Supreme Elder sneered, “I detect a hint of greed in your eyes. Perhaps you are not as virtuous as others believe. Do you truly claim that you, who fight under the banner of destroying the Supreme God’s consciousness, harbor no selfish desire for the source of power of the Six Human-Spirit Lineages?”

Xu Yang found nothing difficult about this question. He faced everyone on the battlefield with complete candor.

“Actually, your question is not difficult to answer,” Xu Yang replied. “If I truly use the supreme power of the Six Human-Spirit Lineages to destroy the Supreme God’s consciousness, thereby ushering in an era of eternal peace and a new civilization for the entire Kunlun Divine Path, then I will be the true savior of the Kunlun Divine Path—the sole God who governs all things in the eyes of everyone. At that point, the entire Kunlun Divine Path will kneel before me, Xu Yang. As for these six sources of power, I will use them as I wish, destroy them as I wish. Who then would have the right to judge me?”