Chapter 902: Slaying the Ancestral Tyrant Witch

Karl's survival instinct was evidently very strong. Once Xu Yang gave his assurance, Karl completely let go of his inhibitions. Disregarding all else, he steered the incredibly powerful killing machine he commanded, relentlessly crushing everything in his path as he advanced towards the core territory of the Five Great Forbidden Zones.

Along the way, hundreds of purple flame undead constantly emerged, and various Sacred Children also appeared, drawn by the intense vibrations.

However, this level of combat power was completely insufficient to halt Xu Yang's team.

Although the group comprised only five individuals, the ten top-tier war machines under their command were something these purple flame undead simply could not withstand.

Soon after, the third Ancestral Shaman of the Five Great Forbidden Zones, Ancestral Shaman Tu Jue, who guarded the altar's periphery, suddenly manifested.

Named Tu Jue, this individual naturally possessed terrifying offensive and destructive capabilities far beyond those of ordinary people.

His entire body was engulfed in black qi flames, his face was obscured by a black covering, and he carried two long samurai swords on his back, giving him the distinct aura of a ninja.

In stark contrast to the other Ancestral Shamans, who had more of a mage-like presence, Karl instinctively decelerated upon sensing this individual's aura. He immediately relayed his knowledge of Ancestral Shaman Tu Jue to Xu Yang's four-person team.

"Everyone, be careful. This individual possesses the strongest personal combat ability among all the Ancestral Shamans of the Five Great Forbidden Zones!

He once trained under Juichirou, the Blade God, who was known as the Eastern Region's foremost samurai master.

Furthermore, he was considered Juichirou's sole direct disciple.

He later vanished mysteriously, and all legends surrounding him faded from the martial world. I only discovered his allegiance to the Five Great Forbidden Zones after arriving here.

The two blades he wields have slain over ten Heaven Martial Realm experts, and he once single-handedly fought his way from the Eastern Region's border directly into the Central Region's Imperial Family.

Some of his legends still circulate to this day, so you must be exceptionally cautious."

It was evident that Karl had subtly begun to view Xu Yang's team as his own faction, sharing all information within his knowledge with Xu Yang and the others.

However, Xu Yang's only response was a cold smile. He suddenly ascended, detaching from his war machine, and hovered in mid-air with his hands clasped behind his back, coldly gazing down at Ancestral Shaman Tu Jue, who clearly believed himself to be immensely powerful.

"Karl says you're formidable, but I remain unconvinced."

Xu Yang's arrogant stance inflicted immense pressure and humiliation upon Ancestral Shaman Tu Jue.

It had been years since anyone dared to speak to him in such a manner. In Ancestral Shaman Tu Jue's entire life, perhaps only Blade God Juichirou, years ago, had ever conversed with him with such a posture and tone.

"My master once said that when facing an enemy who belittles you, you must deliver the most powerful response.

I am already looking forward to the moment I bring you to your knees. You would be wise not to beg for mercy; it would be utterly meaningless. I shall punish you with the most brutal death."

Without further preamble, Xu Yang simply beckoned to the figure before him, issuing a clear challenge.

The very next instant, Ancestral Shaman Tu Jue suddenly erupted with an incredibly fierce killing aura. Without hesitation, he unsheathed the two razor-sharp longswords from his back and lunged, aiming for Xu Yang's face.

Yet, such an attack posed absolutely no threat to Xu Yang.

In but a flash, Xu Yang's Jade Bone Divine Sword re-emerged, while his other hand remained behind his back, completely unmoving.

"Hahahaha," the Goddess of Winter chuckled, "even a powerhouse at the Ancestral Shaman level can only contend with one of our boss's hands. They are simply not on the same plane of existence."

The Goddess of Winter had completely abandoned her ready stance for combat, settling back to calmly watch the spectacle. One might have wished to offer her some melon seeds or other snacks at that moment.

Big Dog, however, ever serious and unsmiling, observed the battlefield with a solemn expression.

Big Dog possessed a profound warrior spirit; even during his downtime, he never felt disconnected from the essence of combat.

He yearned to witness every one of Xu Yang's battles, hoping to absorb enough insight to enhance his own strength.

Yunxiao, meanwhile, approached the situation entirely from the perspective of Xu Yang's beloved.

Regardless of the opponent's strength level, her primary concern was always whether Xu Yang would be harmed. Yet, time and again, Xu Yang's actions proved her worries to be completely unfounded.

For within the entirety of Yingzhou Continent, anyone capable of harming Xu Yang had likely not even been born yet.

Boom!

A deafening roar of explosive energy echoed! Xu Yang's Jade Bone Divine Sword precisely struck one of Ancestral Shaman Tu Jue's two samurai swords.

The immensely powerful sword energy firmly pinned down the samurai longsword before it.

Everyone clearly witnessed Ancestral Shaman Tu Jue, who boasted of his own immense strength, now bearing tremendous pressure, a chilling sneer involuntarily curling his lips.

Even his left hand, gripping the samurai sword, began to tremble uncontrollably.

In utter desperation, he could only grip the hilt with both hands, gritting his teeth and exerting every ounce of his strength to resist Xu Yang's Jade Bone Divine Sword, which had been unleashed.

"Heh, is this all the strength you possess? If you cannot even withstand this meager force, you are not worthy of perishing by my sword."

Xu Yang's words rang out once more.

Simultaneously, he extended a finger lightly into the void. An endless multitude of illusory sword glints swiftly converged around him, unleashing an immensely powerful sword pressure upon Ancestral Shaman Tu Jue from every direction.

"Vajra Body Protection!"

Ancestral Shaman Tu Jue roared, and a dark golden protective aura swiftly coalesced around his body.

He attempted to use this method to counter the sword glints emerging from the void in all directions. Alas, he had once again underestimated the power of Xu Yang's swordsmanship.

Although these sword glints in the void were far less potent than the full explosive power of the Jade Bone Divine Sword itself, the frustrating truth was that this power was merely unleashed by Xu Yang with a single thought, requiring no significant drain on his profound reserves.

If one strike proved insufficient, then another would follow; this was the very essence of the swordsmanship Xu Yang upheld!

"Your two blades are utterly useless against my swordsmanship. Abandon your resistance, for you are not worthy of facing my sword!"

At this point, Xu Yang's statement was no longer merely intended to humiliate his opponent; he was simply stating a fact.

Displaying so little power before Xu Yang was merely a waste of his time.