Chapter 2286: Strong Lotus Leaf

Everyone was stunned when they saw their teacher's readiness to fight. Then, as something dawned on them, their faces twitched uncontrollably.

Zhao Ya covered her forehead and said in a very faint voice, "Teacher is the Heavenly King of Nine Heavens..."

Zheng Yang and the others simultaneously gave an embarrassed smile, looking at the lotus leaf not far away. "Teacher, what kind of treasure is this? We can't understand it at all..."

If they had known earlier that the Heavenly King of Nine Heavens was their teacher, they would never have pretended!

Having come from the Master Teacher Continent, every time they thought they could challenge their teacher, they were thoroughly beaten. Now... there was no need to think; if they really dared to make a move, they would be beaten so badly they wouldn't know which way was up.

With a slight smile, Zhang Xuan said, "Don't worry about the lotus leaf for now. I'm telling you to make your move..."

"Students wouldn't dare..." Zheng Yang said with a bitter expression.

"Don't be shy, come at me together..." Zhang Xuan smiled.

As the teacher and his disciples were joyfully reunited after a long separation, and Zheng Yang and the others' faces were red and swollen, the lotus leaf ahead swayed again, and a rumbling vibration echoed.

The lotus leaf in the void had fully matured, emitting a dazzling light.

Potent and pure spiritual energy continuously emanated from it. Even without approaching, simply absorbing it from where they stood made everyone feel refreshed.

They looked up at the lotus leaf.

A layer of unique patterns was visible, giving off a profound and magnificent aura.

"Is this... a map and star chart of the Nine Heavens?" Zhang Xuan's heart trembled.

He had seen the maps and star charts of the Spirit Origin Heaven, which he was very familiar with. He had also specifically visited the Ghost Soul Heaven and Exquisite Heaven, personally witnessing many of their geographical features. The patterns on this enormous lotus leaf remarkably marked all these details, with precise accuracy down to the smallest feature.

"Not only that, but it also contains the aura of the Nine Heavens. What kind of plant is this?"

Zhang Xuan was filled with astonishment.

He had seen many treasures and almost all the God Emperors, but it was his first time witnessing a single lotus leaf naturally bearing the map of the Nine Heavens and containing their aura.

There was no doubt that if he could refine this item, it would be immensely beneficial to him.

It might even make a direct breakthrough to God Emperor not difficult.

"Attack!"

While they were still in shock, God Monarch Liu Yan from the side roared and charged towards the lotus leaf first.

They knew that once Zhao Ya and the others made their move, they would have no chance. They planned to strike first and seize the item.

If successful, they would immediately notify their God Emperor to leave the Tidal Sea. Even if the people before them were powerful, they wouldn't dare snatch something from a God Emperor, right?

Several Heavenly Kings attacked simultaneously. Deep within the void, a series of special fishing nets seemed to coalesce, and immense power condensed the surrounding space, enveloping the lotus leaf before them.

"Teacher..." Seeing that these individuals dared to preempt them, Zhao Ya and Zheng Yang's brows furrowed simultaneously.

They were willing to be beaten by their teacher, but if the treasure was taken by these people, they would never forgive themselves.

"This lotus leaf won't be easily obtained. Let's observe first..." Zhang Xuan stopped them.

Although he didn't know what kind of treasure this lotus leaf was, its surface patterns contained the aura of the Nine Heavens. Based on that alone, it was certainly not something a few ordinary Heavenly Kings could contend with.

Indeed, just as he had guessed, as soon as the group approached, the lotus leaf swayed gently. The void seemed to shatter with a "crack!" and ripples spread outwards.

Bang, bang, bang!

The charging Heavenly God Monarchs were all struck simultaneously. Visible bloodstains appeared on their chests, and they were sent flying backward, spitting blood, their faces pale.

"So powerful..." Zheng Yang and the others' pupils contracted.

Their strength already surpassed that of ordinary Heavenly God Monarchs, but even they could not instantly injure so many Heavenly Kings.

In other words...

The power contained within this lotus leaf far exceeded theirs.

"Let's go together!" Zhao Ya also realized this and looked at everyone.

"Yes!"

Zhang Xuan's eleven direct disciples simultaneously took a deep breath and charged forward in unison.

These eleven indeed differed from the previous Heavenly God Monarchs. As soon as they attacked, they formed a formation, wielding power comparable to a God Emperor.

The void couldn't withstand the pressure, shattering into fragments. Space storms surged from around the lotus leaf.

The lotus leaf, no longer as effortless against such an assault, suddenly expanded against the wind like a cosmic canopy encompassing all heavens. It swiftly rolled up, sweeping everyone inside.

"Oh no..."

Zhang Xuan's pupils contracted. He rushed forward, shaking the long sword in his hand, which then descended.

The lingering sword intent, imbued with resolve and protection, struck fiercely towards the lotus leaf. Just as it was about to land on the lotus leaf, the enormous lotus leaf swayed again. Zhang Xuan instantly felt his body lighten, and the space before him constantly shifted. The next moment, he found himself on a vast continent.

The land was vast and boundless, stretching as far as the eye could see.

"Have I returned to the God Realm?"

Zhang Xuan was startled.

The land beneath his feet was completely different from the Tidal Sea, exuding an aura of the Nine Heavens, as if he had truly returned to the God Realm.

"No, that's not right. I've been swept into the Nine Heavens map on the lotus leaf's surface!"

Soon, Zhang Xuan realized something was amiss.

The true Nine Heavens carried an ancient, vast aura, connecting to all realms and worlds. This, however, was clearly a miniature version; although it felt similar, there was a significant difference.

"Teacher..."

He turned his head and saw Zhao Ya and the others flying towards him, seemingly unharmed.

Zhang Xuan finally breathed a sigh of relief and looked up at the sky. "This lotus leaf is peculiar; it can actually encompass all heavens and enclose us within it..."

Their combined strength could even overcome an ordinary God Emperor, yet they couldn't resist the lotus leaf's enveloping power...

What kind of divine artifact was this, so defying of nature?

"The flaw is here..."

After looking around and finding no exit, Zhang Xuan raised an eyebrow, shook his palm, and his long sword reappeared.

He swung it down fiercely towards the ground.

With no way out around them, the only option was the ground.

No matter how mighty the lotus leaf's power was, it might not be able to withstand his full-force attack.

One sword strike, imbued with all his essence, energy, and spirit, unleashed a brilliant sword glow that descended.

Crash!

A massive crack appeared in the ground, and a surge of potent spiritual energy poured out. Zhang Xuan and the others jumped into the fissure, and the next moment, they saw Luo Qiqi, who was full of worry.

"Are you alright...?" Luo Qiqi quickly looked at them.

Zhang Xuan shook his head and voiced the question in his mind, "What exactly is this divine artifact?"

"I don't know either. I heard the injured Heavenly God Monarchs just now say it's called... the Nine Heavens Lotus Leaf!"

Luo Qiqi replied.

She had been outside earlier and overheard the discussions of God Monarch Liu Yan and the others.

"Nine Heavens Lotus Leaf?"

Zhang Xuan was stunned as a familiar name suddenly surfaced in his mind: "Nine Heavens... Lotus Embryo?"