Chapter 239: The Six Paths of Reincarnation

"Damn it! What in hell have you conjured up?"

Taotie was furious. It thrashed its massive claws for a long time, only to discover that its attacks seemed to have little lethal effect on the wraiths. Its efforts were in vain as more and more wraiths flocked to its surroundings.

"Hmph, old man, I forgot to mention that while my Rashomon isn't a true domain, its casting range is calculated as a domain. Simply put, the spiritual energy source you just swallowed will all become units given the chance to be reborn as wraiths by the Rashomon. Your real troubles are yet to come!"

"What did you say?!"

Taotie roared in immense fury, but it quickly realized that Tuobahong was not bluffing. The spiritual energy source it had swallowed, instead of being rapidly refined as usual, formed a curse-like pattern. It emitted a green light, enveloping Taotie's body, significantly weakening its combat power and numbing its spiritual senses.

"Now, let me personally extract your core elixir!"

Tuobahong moved again. At the peak of the Divine Infant Realm, he possessed extreme speed, no less than that of the Ghost Asura's true form. In a few rapid leaps, he was already hovering above Taotie's head.

The terrifying Asura Slash technique reappeared. This powerful single-target ultimate skill once again demonstrated Tuobahong's profound capabilities.

However, this time, Tuobahong did not succeed.

Clang!!

The Eternal Divine Sword flew out in response, forming a protective demonic light with its powerful azure sword aura. It shielded Taotie's vital head region, blocking the fatal blow at this critical moment.

The top of its head, extending to above its eyes, was Taotie's most vulnerable and crucial area. The core elixir, dormant on the periphery of its spiritual sea, was akin to Taotie's second heart and the core of its breakthrough and advancement. Any damage to it could leave an irreversible mark, potentially even affecting its ability to ascend to the Divine Beast level.

Thus, Xu Yang's sword support was incredibly timely.

When Taotie regained consciousness and saw the scene before it, it felt a significant shock.

"You brat, why did you save me? Do you think I need your feigned kindness?"

Xu Yang knew this large creature was stubborn about its pride, so he didn't waste words. He simply chuckled and, with a backhand, engaged Tuobahong in a fierce battle.

The Rashomon's endless crimson wraiths raged once more. Each attachment of soul energy inflicted immense effects on the target, corroding the flesh, eroding the soul, and unleashing a barrage of negative repercussions.

Xu Yang disregarded his physical exhaustion, even exposing his back directly to Taotie's massive head.

He knew well that powerful beings had their pride. While Taotie coveted the Dragon Source, it wouldn't be so indiscriminate as to attack him in such a situation. All he needed to do was destroy the Rashomon first, and the crisis would be resolved.

"Tuobahong, your scheme was meticulous enough. Unfortunately, if I can suppress you once, I can suppress you a second time! Even if I only have ten percent of my strength left, you are still far from being my match."

Xu Yang's domineering and confident words mocked Tuobahong. At the same time, he flicked his fingers in the air, and the Boundless Desolation, like a dragon's wings, soared, radiating an incredibly powerful dragon soul might!

Roar!!

Controlling three divine artifacts with a single thought, Xu Yang's soul strength and spiritual realm once again astonished everyone.

"Brat, in the million years I've lived, I've never seen talent like yours! Although you haven't reached your limit yet, your abilities truly compel me to admire you."

While frantically refining and resisting the mutated spiritual energy source within its body, Taotie expressed its genuine awe at Xu Yang's actions.

"Though you have lived for a million years, you don't know how difficult it is for human cultivators like us to reach the pinnacle. If I were at my peak, even you at your full strength might not be my match."

For the first time, Taotie did not refute Xu Yang's words. From this man, it saw not only talent and potential but also an abundance of great fortune and numerous opportunities. In the future, Xu Yang was highly likely to break through to the ultimate realm and forge an unparalleled path to godhood, uniquely his own!

Rumble!

The three divine artifacts merged into one. Guided by Xu Yang's Dao power, they converged into an incredibly dazzling light of annihilation, tearing through countless wraiths in its path. Everything in its wake dissolved into nothingness!

"Oh my heavens, how powerful! The True Dragon power contained within this strike, combined with the Dao laws self-created by Boss, can annihilate all spiritual energy forms within its range, reducing them to nothingness. No power evolved from any cultivation technique can hide from it!"

The Dragon Python had, at some point, darted onto the Empress's shoulder. It was the only being on the entire continent to have achieved this feat; becoming the Empress's pet by sitting on her shoulder was even harder to accomplish than currying favor with Xu Yang.

"Such a powerful aura!"

Tuobahong furrowed his brows, pondering a countermeasure.

"I can't believe it! After continuous high-intensity combat, Xu Yang still has the reserves to unleash such a terrifying strike. What kind of being is this man?"

Tuobahong no longer had time to inwardly criticize Xu Yang. The light of annihilation was rapidly approaching, and if he couldn't devise a perfect escape, this single sword strike would prevent him from causing any further trouble.

"Six Paths Merge!"

In desperation, Tuobahong swiftly recalled all his released spiritual energy. Thousands of wraiths in the void suddenly collapsed, transforming into a rapidly condensing torrent of spiritual energy that gathered before him. The colossal outline of the Rashomon once again emitted light, but instead of driving attacks, it formed a light shield, blocking Tuobahong's front. This was his most potent defensive measure.

At the same instant, Tuobahong's gaze fixed on Mu Qingtian below. He transformed into a flash of light and shot directly towards Mu Qingtian.

"Oh no!"

Xu Yang had calculated everything, but he truly hadn't expected Tuobahong to still target Mu Qingtian.

At this moment, Mu Qingtian was consolidating his soul power, his physical body in a chaotic state, half-merged into the void. Ordinary means simply couldn't harm him, which was why Xu Yang had temporarily overlooked him.

But no one had expected that Tuobahong, after all, was a descendant of the same lineage as the Ghost Asura. His approach caused Mu Qingtian's previously stabilized soul dominance to collapse once more!

"Come, Mu Qingtian, fulfill your role as a vessel!"

"Stop!!"

At this crucial moment, the Empress intervened powerfully. A gleaming silver short blade flew from her sleeve, locked onto Tuobahong's aura, and shot forward with incredible speed, arriving just before Tuobahong could ambush Mu Qingtian.

However, an unforeseen variable once again emerged!