Chapter 1494: Extreme Battle

The clanging sound was incessant. Each piece of armor on Divine Silkworm Princess shimmered with a cold metallic luster, radiating nine different types of immortal light, like a galaxy pouring down.

The power she unleashed with that single move was unparalleled, causing the entire Sumeru Mountain to tremble. In an instant, she soared above the outer sky.

Sumeru Mountain towered into the outer realms, surrounded by numerous meteors and divine islands, twinkling with starlight. This was a manifestation of Buddha's power and the boundless state of the Pure Land. In Buddhism, Sumeru Mountain is considered the center of the universe, around which all things revolve.

*Crack!* The Ancient Emperor's battle armor glowed and vibrated continuously, causing many small stars orbiting Sumeru Mountain to explode. Divine Silkworm Princess appeared like a celestial deity, boundless in power and unstoppable.

This was merely a natural fluctuation emanating from the Ancient Emperor's armor she wore, yet it was terrifyingly destructive, astonishing and awe-inspiring.

*Hum!* Divine Silkworm Princess's hair flew wildly as she reached the outer realms and charged directly at Great Peacock King Ming. Cold lightning flashed in her eyes, sharp and piercing, as her palms struck repeatedly.

The heavens and earth thundered, the star river trembled, the Ancient Emperor's battle armor pulsed, and nine-colored immortal mist danced. Her formidable power shook the sky, sweeping away all obstacles.

Great Peacock King Ming let out a clear cry and charged forward directly, wielding her Demon Subduing Staff. Her aura was one of unparalleled invincibility, a supreme arrogance that looked down upon the world.

The Demon Subduing Staff emitted immeasurable Buddhist light, colliding with the nine-colored immortal mist shaken forth by Divine Silkworm Princess's hands. It was like two massive metal stars crashing together, creating sparks that made the universe tremble.

This was an unrivaled display of power, the most terrifying confrontation, sending shivers through the hearts of all the Saints. Their legs went weak and their bodies trembled, making it almost impossible to stand.

Several streaks of blood splattered. These were Saints who had earlier infiltrated the cosmos, plotting mischief and waiting for their moment. They never expected these two women to be so formidable, charging directly to this point and being pulverized by the fluctuations of the Emperor Artifacts.

The two women were like thunder. Even the mighty heroes sighed in self-pity, their hair flying, their eyes sharp as celestial swords, piercing through the universe. They spread their wings to dominate the sky, their movements grand and sweeping.

*Boom!* Great Peacock King Ming brought down her Demon Subduing Staff, tearing hundreds of thousands of massive rifts in the universe. Dazzling light erupted outwards from the point of impact in all directions.

Divine Silkworm Princess met the attack with both palms, striking like two celestial blades. A violent collision ensued between them, releasing boundless divine surges and an immeasurable sea of immortal energy. This was a supreme collision of ultimate power.

*Bang!* Great Peacock King Ming, with her profound cultivation, possessed means to seize the fortune of heaven and earth. As she pressed down with the Demon Subduing Staff, her right leg swept across, and a massive, overwhelming force from Sumeru Mountain surged forth behind her, suppressing her opponent.

Amidst the rumbling, Sumeru Mountain trembled, as if an ancient Great Emperor was being resurrected, emitting a terrifying and overwhelming might.

The leg was long and straight, appearing graceful beneath the light white clothing. Yet, at this moment, it was lethal and soul-striking, releasing boundless Buddhist power, enveloped in infinite light as it descended.

Divine Silkworm Princess's phoenix eyes flared open, her entire body glowed, and the Ancient Emperor's battle armor clanged, pulsating violently. A pair of divine wings, like those of a phoenix, stretched out from her back, tearing through the heavens and earth.

*Zheng!* She spread her wings like a phoenix, resplendent and dazzling. Her pair of divine wings tore through the infinite power of faith, sweeping forward to confront her formidable enemy.

The Divine Silkworm Armor possessed nine transformations, corresponding to the cultivation stages of the Divine Silkworm. The form it now displayed was a divine transformation, representing the ancient emperor's metamorphosis from a silkworm into a phoenix.

Legend had it that after the ultimate ninth transformation, there would be a tenth transformation, where all nine merged into one. However, achieving this strongest state for the Ancient Emperor's battle armor was very difficult and rarely accomplished under normal circumstances.

Great Peacock King Ming's expression changed. She had not expected this armor to be so adaptable, changing with the combat situation. The crimson phoenix wings, slashing down, were dazzling and tore through her defenses.

She swung her Demon Subduing Staff downwards. Both objects emitted boundless light, producing an earth-shattering roar that almost shattered this part of the universe.

Emperor Artifacts could not truly collide; their confrontations were always through the immortal light they emitted. Otherwise, no one could withstand such divine power, and the wielder would be shaken to death.

"Surround her!" Divine Silkworm Princess was decisive. Having experienced Great Peacock King Ming's formidable power, she decided not to fight alone, as her main goal was rescue, and she could employ all available means.

In a clash of Emperor Artifacts, individual cultivation was not the primary factor. However, this opponent was a being who had almost become a Quasi-Emperor and could utilize the power of faith. Anyone who faced her alone for too long would surely perish.

Ye Fan naturally made his move. He had been watching intently, and there was nothing more to say about dealing with the Buddhist sect when it came to rescuing his disciple, Huahua.

Ji Ziyue also moved upon hearing this, an Emperor Mirror suspended above her head, like a divine moon releasing immortal radiance. Her special physique allowed her to draw upon the boundless essence of heaven and earth, activating the Emperor Armament to attack Great Peacock King Ming.

*Chii!* The Void Mirror condensed the cosmos and distilled the source of all Daos. Its surface was warm and crystalline, emitting a light that pierced through eternity, shooting towards Great Peacock King Ming.

This eternal light, once unleashed, made heaven and earth weep, slaying demons and gods. It roared like a battle song, annihilating all resistance.

Great Peacock King Ming's entire body glowed, displaying peerless divine abilities. Five streaks of divine light surged from her back, merging with the infinite power of faith from Sumeru Mountain, pressing forward.

In an instant, chaos surged, and heaven and earth shattered, as if a universe was being created, with all tangible matter being annihilated.

In a fierce collision, the eternal immortal light from the Void Mirror struck the five-colored divine light, tearing apart the power of faith, like shattering a glazed divine platform, revealing intricate patterns.

At the critical moment, the Demon Subduing Staff proved effective, sweeping in with immense force and power. It collided with the immortal light, instantly unleashing boundless Buddhist radiance that swept across the starry sky, making the universe tremble.

Being too far from Sumeru Mountain, although the power of faith was endless and continuous, it was far less terrifying than when on the mountain and could not withstand the attacks of the Emperor Artifacts.

This was an earth-shattering battle, shocking all the Saints and causing the myriad ancient races to tremble. No one had expected so many Emperor Artifacts to be deployed at once, astounding the world.

*Boom!* Great Peacock King Ming let out a long cry. The golden crown on her head emitted dazzling light, and the Buddha Enlightenment Diagram circulated as if coming to life. Wielding her Demon Subduing Staff, she charged directly at Ji Ziyue, her Buddhist light illuminating all, as if the entire starry river had poured down!

Divine Silkworm Princess stepped forward, brandishing her divine wings and slashing downwards, blocking this invincible magical power.

Ji Ziyue herself remained fearless, her dark hair flying, her beautiful face radiating astonishing brilliance. She bit her red lip with her pearly white teeth and formed hand seals. The Emperor Mirror above her head became even more brilliant, merging with the great cosmos to suppress the enemy.

Everyone had to admit the Ji family's extraordinary nature. Not only had they sent their Celestial Maiden, but they had also dispatched the Void Mirror, which was a grand gesture.

It was important to note that neither the Great Xia Imperial Family nor other immortal legacies like the Jiang family, despite sending some family experts to assist, could possibly deploy Emperor Artifacts. The stakes were simply too high.

The Ji family dared to do this, not hesitating to wage a major conflict with the Western Desert Buddhist Sect. This was a desperate gamble, binding them to the Ji family's chariot, which required immense courage.

The Western Desert Buddhist Sect was terrifyingly formidable, known throughout the world for its astonishing depth and power. Few had dared to attack them throughout history.

Earth-shattering immortal light burst forth. The sky became a chaotic battlefield, and the fight grew even more intense.

*Chii!* Ye Fan had already joined the fray, a heaven-shaking sword beam slashing down. It forced Great Peacock King Ming to defend with her Demon Subduing Staff, while she rapidly descended towards Sumeru Mountain.

Facing three opponents simultaneously, even with an Emperor Artifact, was unmanageable. Her faith power was insufficient, leaving her stretched thin, and she was forced to retreat.

The cauldron above Ye Fan's head emitted a verdant glow, protecting him as he charged forward. He raised his sword and struck, causing mountains and rivers to lose their color, and the sun and moon to dim. His attacking power was unparalleled in the world.

Great Peacock King Ming had no intention of prolonging the battle, knowing that prolonged conflict would lead to certain death. She avoided the sharp edge of the three, refusing to engage head-on. She targeted Ji Ziyue, hoping to break through there, as Ji Ziyue's cultivation was comparatively lower, which should make it easier.

*Boom!* The Demon Subduing Staff shone with boundless light, and pure spiritual power surged like a galaxy, protecting her body. She pressed forward bravely, rushing directly towards the Ji family's jewel.

She even risked exposing vulnerabilities to Divine Silkworm Princess and Ye Fan, solely to break out.

Silently, a phantom appeared behind Ji Ziyue, activating the Void Mirror alongside her. Imperial qi erupted, unleashing tremendous power. With a thunderous roar, the sky shattered, the Demon Subduing Staff trembled violently, and Great Peacock King Ming's escape path was blocked. Her qi and blood churned throughout her body.

It was an elder, ethereal and extremely blurry, as if on the verge of nirvana, his very body appearing unreal.

"A person nearing decay, you shouldn't belong to this era. Are you a Great Saint of the Ji family, sealed in divine essence tens of thousands of years ago?!" Great Peacock King Ming said coldly.

Everyone was shocked, whether the Saints from beyond the realm or the ancient races. Their hearts churned violently, realizing this was what made families that had produced Great Emperors so different.

They possessed divine source liquid, unattainable by others, which could seal ancient masters. This was their unique foundation, and now, a Great Saint had actually emerged!

People's hearts surged, especially the Saints, who felt an overwhelming excitement. They saw beyond the surface, discerning astounding information from within!

The path to immortality was about to open, and it was not far off. Otherwise, the Ji family's Great Saint would not have escaped from the divine source!

The ancient Great Emperors had foreseen this era; this was the Guardian of the Dao they had left for their descendants.

Only at this moment could one truly grasp how terrifying the families of Great Emperors were. In the post-Archaic era, when heaven and earth were barren, only those who had become Emperors could refine divine source liquid to seal outstanding talents for later generations.

In peaceful times, various holy lands stood side-by-side. But at such a critical juncture, it became clear who truly reigned supreme: the families of Great Emperors were the true masters.

"The path to immortality is about to open!" This commotion quickly spread, sweeping through the vicinity of Sumeru Mountain. The Saints and ancient powerhouses were shaken, even more astonished than by the clash of Emperor Artifacts.

"Not necessarily," some suggested, "perhaps this person broke free early due to other reasons and has now appeared in the world!"

Amidst everyone's shock, the battle continued, growing even fiercer. Although Great Peacock King Ming possessed unrivaled divine prowess, at this moment, it was a battle of Emperor Artifacts. Facing several at once, even a god could not withstand it.

Even with infinite power of faith protecting her, it was insufficient. She had no choice but to retreat, avoiding a head-on confrontation, or she would surely die.

She charged back and forth, attempting to retreat to Sumeru Mountain. She displayed the extraordinary divine abilities of a peerless powerhouse, finding life in certain death, her presence roaring across the heavens and earth.

*Boom!* Divine Silkworm Princess's armor transformed again. Runes flickered across it as the phoenix attire became true dragon armor, coiling amidst the heavens and earth. A sweep of its dragon tail caused Great Peacock King Ming to tremble violently, blood spilling from her mouth.

*Chii!* Ye Fan charged forward, unleashing a sword strike. Killing intent surged for a hundred thousand miles, sweeping across heaven and earth, the vast sword waves as boundless as an ocean.

Dark hair flew, broken beneath Great Peacock King Ming's golden crown. She had not shaved her head, yet a section was now shorn off, flying through the air, barely saving her head from being severed.