Chapter 1630: Fall of the Curtain

At that moment, the white ice sphere exploded, leaving Du Xu and Fang Yue completely unharmed.

Fang Yue brandished the crescent-shaped scimitar in her hand, slashing at the void. A dazzling silver light shot forth, striking towards the crimson flames.

Boom! The crimson flames were shattered by the silver light, which then cleaved the red-robed youth in two. However, the red-robed youth quickly returned to normal, and his wounds vanished.

The sea surface suddenly ruptured, raising a colossal wave tens of thousands of feet high, which crashed violently towards the Dual Sages of Sun and Moon.

The crescent-shaped scimitar in Fang Yue's hand shot out, striking towards the giant wave.

With a thunderous crash, the giant wave was sliced in half by the crescent-shaped scimitar. The seawater quickly froze, transforming the wave into a massive ice wall lying horizontally on the sea surface.

All the golden flames on Wang Changsheng's body dissipated. His magical robe was mostly burned away, leaving him looking somewhat disheveled.

Du Xu and Fang Yue's expressions turned cold. Points of spiritual light illuminated above their heads as a golden sun and a crescent-shaped moon appeared out of thin air. The golden sun and silver moon merged, forming a Tai Chi symbol where silver and golden light intertwined and flowed incessantly.

This was their Combined Secret Technique: Tai Chi Immortal Slaying Slash! It was their most powerful killing move. During the last South Sea War, they had used this divine ability to slay a late Nascent Soul barbarian cultivator.

With their perfected Nascent Soul cultivation, even Spirit Transformation cultivators would not dare to directly confront this move. The power of the Tai Chi Immortal Slaying Slash was no weaker than an attack from a Spirit Treasure.

A shimmering silver orb suddenly appeared above Wang Changsheng's head, displaying a crescent moon pattern on its surface.

The silver orb spun rapidly in the high sky, and a soft silver light swept out, enveloping Wang Changsheng.

The Tai Chi Immortal Slaying Slash instantly arrived before Wang Changsheng and immediately pierced through his body.

Bits of blue light emerged around Wang Ruyan, transforming into Wang Changsheng's likeness.

His gaze was solemn. The divine abilities of the Dual Sages of Sun and Moon were indeed powerful; no wonder it was widely rumored that they could contend with Spirit Transformation cultivators.

He had employed the divine ability Mirage; otherwise, he would have lost his life.

Even if they couldn't use Spirit Treasures, the Sun Moon Palace had a long heritage and possessed many rare treasures.

Wang Changsheng took a deep breath and formed a hand seal. The sea surface surged violently, and in less than three breaths, a massive vortex, over ten miles in diameter, appeared out of thin air.

Besides dual cultivation of magic and body, Wang Changsheng also possessed a set of magic treasures.

He had eighteen Sea-Stabilizing Beads, comparable to Spirit Treasures.

After a massive roaring sound, eighteen blue water dragons, over a hundred zhang long, burst out from the giant vortex, pouncing on the Dual Sages of Sun and Moon from all directions.

The eighteen blue water dragons were formed from the eighteen Sea-Stabilizing Beads, each possessing immense power. Wherever they passed, a tremendous roaring sound erupted, the seawater violently churned, and the water within a radius of over ten miles rolled back, forming a massive blue water curtain that enveloped Wang Changsheng's group.

The Dual Sages of Sun and Moon attempted to cast spells to resist, but at this moment, a cheerful flute melody rang out in their ears.

Their eyes glazed over, and they became disoriented.

By the time they regained consciousness, the eighteen blue water dragons had already reached them, merging into a blue water dragon over a thousand zhang long, which slammed into the Dual Sages of Sun and Moon.

The Dual Sages of Sun and Moon flew backward like broken kites, both spitting out a large mouthful of blood, their faces slightly pale.

The blue water dragon continued to lunge forward, as if to tear them to shreds.

With a thought, Du Xu and Fang Yue caused the silver scimitar and golden wheel to immediately burst with silver light, merging into a golden and silver Tai Chi symbol over a hundred zhang in size, which shot straight towards the blue water dragon.

The Five-Element Talisman Soldiers were about to attack them when a silver light suddenly illuminated above their heads. An egg-sized silver orb appeared out of thin air, and with a flash of silver light, a sheet of silver radiance descended, enveloping and instantly immobilizing the red-robed youth.

Du Xu and Fang Yue's bodies glowed brightly with spiritual light, and they merged into one, forming a Tai Chi symbol several zhang in size, which shot straight towards the Azure Lotus Immortal Couple.

The Tai Chi symbol was half shrouded in white chilling mist and half in golden flames, emitting a large amount of white mist.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were startled. Were the Dual Sages of Sun and Moon going all out? Although it was a sparring match, if Spirit Transformation cultivators couldn't intervene in time and they were killed, for the sake of the so-called bigger picture, Spirit Transformation cultivators would not kill the Dual Sages of Sun and Moon.

They tried to dodge, but ripples appeared in the void above their heads, and a shimmering golden pagoda appeared out of thin air. The golden pagoda instantly grew, transforming into a massive golden tower over a hundred zhang tall. At the top of the giant tower was a golden sphere, like a golden sun.

The golden giant tower cast down a large expanse of golden light, covering a radius of a thousand zhang. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan felt as if a massive mountain of ten thousand zhang had been placed on their shoulders, rendering them unable to move.

The Tai Chi symbol's speed was extremely fast, instantly arriving before Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan.

With no way to evade, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan's bodies simultaneously erupted with dazzling blue light. A light blue sphere of light appeared out of thin air, protecting them. This was the Water Moon Profound Light, which could reflect most attacks, its defensive power dependent on the caster's magical energy.

Since both Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were at the late Nascent Soul stage, the Water Moon Profound Light's defense was comparable to a defensive Spirit Treasure.

With a muffled thud, the Tai Chi symbol struck the Water Moon Profound Light, causing it to indent.

The Tai Chi symbol suddenly erupted with golden flames, striking the Water Moon Profound Light. The spiritual light of the Water Moon Profound Light dimmed considerably, appearing as if it could shatter at any moment.

A rapid flute melody sounded, and a faint blue sound wave flew out from the Pure Dust Flute. The golden flames instantly extinguished. Wang Changsheng's aura surged, rapidly rising to the perfected Nascent Soul stage, and continued to rise, infinitely approaching the Spirit Transformation stage, while Wang Ruyan's aura rapidly diminished, dropping from late Nascent Soul to early Nascent Soul.

Upon seeing this scene, Liu Ye and the other two were dumbfounded. Other combined secret techniques were one thing, but they had never seen a secret technique that stacked magical energy like this.

Even with severe drawbacks afterward, this set of secret techniques was incredibly powerful.

Dense blue electric arcs emerged on Wang Changsheng's body. He moved his arms and struck towards the Tai Chi symbol.

After muffled thuds, the Tai Chi symbol flew back a thousand zhang before stopping. Their eyes were filled with apprehension; other secret techniques were one thing, but the Azure Lotus Immortal Couple's magical energy could be stacked. This kind of secret technique was too terrifying; if they advanced to perfected Nascent Soul, their strength would be even more horrifying.

Their bodies glowed brightly with spiritual light, and numerous golden and silver lights appeared. A gigantic Tai Chi symbol, the Tai Chi Immortal Slaying Slash, once again appeared out of thin air.

A loud whooshing sound filled the air as the Tai Chi Immortal Slaying Slash shot directly towards Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan, instantly arriving before them.

Wang Changsheng's hands were already adorned with a pair of shimmering blue gloves, which he slammed towards the Tai Chi Immortal Slaying Slash.

With a loud bang, the Tai Chi Immortal Slaying Slash was shattered by Wang Changsheng's blow. The blue gauntlets on Wang Changsheng's hands also shattered into pieces, and his hands bled profusely, with bones faintly visible.

He had consumed various body-tempering spiritual objects, making his physical body comparable to a flood dragon of the same level. If it had been any other Nascent Soul cultivator, they would have long lost their life.

"Alright, stop fighting. Let's call it a draw!" Oriental Jade Kirin interjected. "It's just a sparring match; there's no need to risk your lives."

Oriental Jade Kirin smoothed things over, noting that if they continued to fight, there might truly be casualties.

The Dual Sages of Sun and Moon had not used Spirit Treasures, which restricted their abilities, and Wang Changsheng had not used the Sea-Suppressing Ape, so his strength was also somewhat restrained. If all their trump cards were revealed, the Sun Moon Palace would have a greater chance of winning, as it possessed a powerful weapon capable of slaying Spirit Transformation cultivators. However, the cost was too great, so the Sun Moon Palace would not easily use it.

The ten major sects and ten prominent families of the South Sea all possessed treasures that could threaten Spirit Transformation cultivators to varying degrees, but these were either few in number or came at a great cost, and thus would not be used lightly.

"A draw? Young friend Wang and his companions had the upper hand, but a draw is acceptable," said Liu Ruyi. "However, the Sun Moon Palace must also hand over some disciples to the Wang family for disposal. The revenge for destroying a sect cannot be left unfulfilled."

Oriental Jade Kirin haggled, "Agreed, but Young Friend Wang and Young Friend Du must swear on the Ten Thousand Ghosts Forbidden Book to never infringe upon each other for life. You can't have all the advantages."

"Young Friend Wang, what do you think?" Liu Ruyi looked at Wang Changsheng and asked with a pleasant expression.

She could decide on such matters herself, but after witnessing the fight between the Azure Lotus Immortal Couple and the Dual Sages of Sun and Moon, she held the Azure Lotus Immortal Couple in higher regard.

Wang Changsheng naturally would not be disrespectful and quickly said, "I will respectfully obey Senior Liu's command in all matters."

A hint of appreciation flashed in Liu Ruyi's eyes, and she said, "Good, let's proceed with this. Harmony brings wealth, and a great tribulation is approaching; there's no need for infighting. Let bygones be bygones."

The Dual Sages of Sun and Moon breathed a sigh of relief. They had attempted to break through to the Spirit Transformation stage but unfortunately failed, and their lifespan was not much left. Their next generation had not yet matured, so they had to resolve this grievance. If the Wang family insisted on revenge, it would be a fight to the death.

They had made contingency plans, dispatching a group of experts. Even if the Sun Moon Palace were to be destroyed by the Wang family, these individuals, once they matured, could still rebuild the Sun Moon Palace and seek revenge on the Wang family.