Chapter 1224: Qilin Immortal's Power

The Taiyi Seven Killing Palms technique infuses a destructive intent into each strike, and the seventh palm allows the destructive intents from the preceding six to stack, a move so potent that even immortals cannot withstand it.

He had already delivered six palms, each striking the Qilin Immortal precisely. The Qilin Immortal, having endured these six blows, also had his recovery suppressed by the Creation Heavenly Art, causing blood to flow incessantly.

"Taiyi Seven Killing Palms, Seventh Palm!"

The seven killing imprints converged, and a hidden force erupted within the Qilin Immortal's body. However, the anticipated bleeding from the seven orifices did not occur.

The Qilin Immortal appeared unscathed, merely spitting out two mouthfuls of black blood. Compared to the previous six strikes, this injury was not considered severe.

What was happening? Had the seventh palm been adapted by the Survivor's Dao Fruit?

This shouldn't be possible. Although named the Taiyi Seven Killing Palms, it's actually a combination of seven stacked techniques. Logically, the Qilin Immortal shouldn't be able to adapt to this particular move; if he had, he wouldn't have spat blood at all.

Why exactly?

Realizing the Qilin Immortal was far from a simple opponent, the Central Heavenly Emperor donned his immortal gold armor and re-engaged in battle.

The Central Heavenly Emperor appeared to be on the defensive, continuously receiving blows, yet a subtle sense of unease began to grow within him, as if he had overlooked something crucial.

The Qilin Immortal had adapted to the Two Poles Dust Array and could no longer be confined by it. He let out a long roar and charged at the Central Heavenly Emperor once more, displaying the awe-inspiring might of the Supreme Lord of Ten Thousand Monsters. His aura surprisingly overwhelmed the Central Heavenly Emperor completely.

However, the Central Heavenly Emperor was not one to be suppressed by mere aura. He launched a powerful counter-attack, exuding an unmatched, dominant presence.

"Kill!"

The sky surged, roaring like thunder. His immortal gold armor transformed according to his will, a portion of it morphing into a grand spear, with which he fiercely battled the Qilin Immortal.

Just as the Qilin Immortal was about to make contact with the Central Heavenly Emperor, he was struck by an invisible attack, causing him to stumble back two steps and lose his momentum.

The Central Heavenly Emperor seemed to have anticipated this. The grand spear swept horizontally, clashing with the Qilin Immortal's horn. Though the spear was no match and shattered upon impact, it immediately reformed.

"Is this Simaing's technique?" Lu Yang frowned. The scene just now was too reminiscent of Simaing: the transformation of spiritual energy to attack the Qilin Immortal, the immortal gold armor changing at will, and its autonomous defensive capabilities.

He recalled the three divine monarchs he had encountered in the Osmanthus Immortal Palace. According to them, the Central Heavenly Emperor could assimilate other Dao Fruits, but required the Osmanthus Tree Ancestor to enhance his spiritual power.

"So, he assimilated the Embryonic Form-Awakening Dao Fruit, or at least a portion of its abilities?"

Since the Qilin Immortal had been hidden within Divine Monarch Sisi's body all along, he naturally also considered this possibility.

However, the time was ripe, and it no longer mattered.

"Soul-Chasing Spirit-Seizing!"

Recognizing he couldn't overwhelm the Qilin Immortal through direct combat, the Central Heavenly Emperor unleashed a mental attack. This strike targeted the primordial spirit and soul directly, making it impossible to defend against.

But the Qilin Immortal merely shook his head, remaining vibrant and unaffected.

"This is impossible!"

The Central Heavenly Emperor had previously used this move on Simaing, who could only barely withstand it with conscious defense. It was impossible for the Qilin Immortal to be completely unharmed.

The Qilin Immortal had adapted to the Creation Immortal Art, and his injuries began to heal autonomously. His blood surged powerfully through his veins, causing the heavens and earth to resonate in response, a truly astonishing sight.

He galloped on all fours, every movement capable of shaking the world. Even the spiritual energy attacks commanded by the Central Heavenly Emperor failed to impede the Qilin Immortal's advance or his surging momentum. The faint traces of aura he emitted crushed the earth, shattered mountains, and carved out deep ravines.

Sensing danger, the immortal gold armor transformed into shields, fully blocking the Central Heavenly Emperor.

However, it was all in vain. The immortal gold shields merely slowed the Qilin Immortal's advance for an instant before being shattered. His horn struck horizontally, tearing two large holes in the Central Heavenly Emperor's chest.

The Central Heavenly Emperor's eyes widened in disbelief. When he had first engaged the Qilin Immortal in battle, the Qilin Immortal had certainly not been this powerful.

Had he hidden his strength before?

No, he grew stronger during the battle!

"What a fool! The longer you fight the Qilin Immortal, the stronger he gets!" In the spiritual space, Immortal Fairy was laughing uncontrollably, utterly astonished that the Central Heavenly Emperor had prolonged the battle with the Qilin Immortal for so long.

"Little Yangzi, have you figured out the reason?"

"The Central Heavenly Emperor was probably misled by the Dao Fruit's name," Lu Yang said, having almost figured out the reason.

"The Survivor's Dao Fruit is not merely a superior form of the Embryonic Survivor's Dao Fruit. It is also the superior form of both the Embryonic Law of the Jungle Dao Fruit and the Natural Selection Dao Fruit Form."

"In other words, he possesses the abilities of all three embryonic Dao Fruits, and they are enhanced."

The reason Ao Ling is known as the top demigod is precisely because she possesses the Natural Selection Dao Fruit Form, becoming stronger the more she is beaten.

"This is also why Senior Qilin Immortal initially defended and rarely attacked. He was using this method to grow stronger."

Ordinarily, battles between immortals hinged on the skillful application of Dao Fruits. However, given the immense disparity between them, and the fact that most of the Central Heavenly Emperor's techniques were ineffective against the Qilin Immortal (while even effective ones could barely harm him now), the outcome of this battle was entirely predictable.

The Qilin Immortal transformed back into his human form and seized the Central Heavenly Emperor by the neck. "I'll ask again," he demanded, "who told you about the Samsara Dao Fruit Form?"

Acknowledging the vast gap between himself and the Qilin Immortal, the Central Heavenly Emperor lost all will to resist and answered truthfully, "It was the one who once battled your Ancient Four Immortals. He told me that by refining the Embryonic Samsara Dao Fruit, one could live another life even after immortal demise."

Divine Monarch Siheng panicked upon witnessing this scene. The Emperor had been captured, and with three demigods standing nearby, one of whom was renowned for speed, he realized he couldn't even escape if he tried.

I told you so, this is a trap!

"So, is there any leniency if I surrender now?"

Lu Yang considered for a moment, then asked, "Are you affiliated with the Central Heavenly Emperor, or Simaing?"

"The Emperor's."

"Then I'll make sure your cells are next to each other."

Divine Monarch Siheng began to ponder whether he should say thank you, or "That's not the kind of special treatment I was looking for."

Watching the Qilin Immortal fly towards them, everyone, regardless of their faction, felt a little nervous.

"Teacher!" Divine Monarch Sisi had the least psychological burden and was the most relaxed among them.

The Thief King, facing such a significant figure as the legendary Ancient Four Immortals, the Head of Ten Thousand Monsters, and the Qilin Immortal, the faith of the demon race, was instinctively nervous.

Lu Yang's nervousness had multiple reasons.

"You must be Lu Yang, correct?"

"Lu Yang greets Senior Qilin Immortal." Lu Yang performed a standard ancient courtesy.

"Little friend Lu Yang, stay here. The three of you, do not approach this area," the Qilin Immortal instructed the two divine monarchs and the Thief King.

The three demigods obediently departed. Divine Monarch Siheng even went so far as to proactively bind his own hands and feet, signaling his surrender.

He had initially wanted the Central Heavenly Emperor to also keep his distance, but on second thought, the Central Heavenly Emperor would undoubtedly flee.

Never mind, it's not a particularly secret matter, so there's no harm in letting the Central Heavenly Emperor listen.

"Lu Yang, first time meeting. If I'm not mistaken, it was you who resurrected Immortal BuXiu."

"Yes."

The Qilin Immortal let out a long sigh, a smile mixed with emotion, "Indeed, you are Immortal BuXiu's destined one."