Chapter 502: Once the Bow Is Drawn, There's No Turning Back
Under the pitch-black nighttime sky, a dazzling flash of lightning streaked across the horizon, heading swiftly towards the southwest with an incredible velocity!
Even the fleeting glimmers and shadows that appear swift to ordinary eyes pale in comparison to the speed of this heavenly thunderbolt's radiance.
The various scenes of the Arctic Skyark Palace were left behind by Lu Heng. With Candle Dragon and Jiu Mie presiding, as well as Sword Saint Huo Feng, who had mastered unparalleled sword techniques, the four ferocious beasts couldn't cause any trouble.
However, what Lu Heng was unaware of is that as he departed in his radiance, the ferocious beast Tao Wu seemed to sense something, gazing in the direction where the thunderbolt's radiance faded, its eyes filled with astonishment.
The ancient ferocious beast, originally drawn by the allure of the All Souls Blood Magic Array, hesitated for a breath before unexpectedly abandoning this malevolent demonic formation that endangered its very essence of life. Instead, it swiftly departed, engulfed by tempestuous winds and torrential rain, as it thunderously pursued its course towards the southwest direction.
The sudden departure of the ferocious beast Tao Wu left all the cultivators present slightly startled.
Because they discerned that the direction the ferocious beast was headed towards was none other than the Cangwu Abyss!
Could it be that the most enigmatic and unpredictable Tao Wu amongst these four ferocious beasts has sensed something?
However, the cultivators present, be they righteous or wicked, and even the remaining three ferocious beasts, found themselves unable to easily depart.
As Tao Wu decisively departed, two figures materialized in the high sky, coldly overlooking the crowd.
Old ascetic cultivator Jiu Mie…
The formidable demon, Candle Dragon…
Upon witnessing the manifestation of these two figures, all cultivators were seized by an instant of awe.
Ever since the disappearance of Heavenly Lord Lu Heng years ago, these two preeminent primordial beings have also vanished without a trace, abstaining from worldly affairs. Their figures have become elusive, and sighting them in this world has become an arduous endeavor.
However, now these inscrutable beings suddenly emerge… Could it be that what that wicked entity said is true? Has Heavenly Lord Lu Heng truly returned?
In front of Skyark Palace, the tumultuous disorder that arose due to the dissipation of the soul of Supreme God Lu Ai was instantly suppressed.
The demonic beings gazed upon the two figures in the void with a mixture of astonishment and uncertainty.
Gu Yan promptly stepped forward, bowing respectfully, and spoke, "I pay my respects to the two elder uncles…"
Regarding this, Jiu Mie and Candle Dragon exchanged a glance, both of them smiling simultaneously as they uttered, "Since the two of us have arrived here, everyone else may disperse. Extend us the courtesy and refrain from engaging in futile conflicts."
Beneath, within the All Souls Blood Magic Array, the demonic beings wore grim expressions, yet they dared not truly confront the two powerful venerable creatures hovering above them.
That enigmatic and inscrutable old ascetic cultivator, Jiu Mie, has never had anyone uncover the depths of his abilities since he emerged onto the path of cultivation.
And as for the other great demon, Candle Dragon, he is a terrifying creature who already holds a prominent position in the myth and legends of the Celestial Desolation Realm, surpassing even the renowned founder of Lian Cangqing in notoriety.
And also, that Heavenly Lord Lu Heng whose whereabouts remain unknown to this day…
These three individuals, are simply the greatest hidden forces in the Celestial Desolation Realm! The most terrifying criminal syndicate of darkness and malevolence!
It is simply unimaginable to conceive of anyone who could simultaneously withstand these three individuals and retaliate.
In the midst of the All Souls Blood Magic Array, the demonic beings all turned their gaze towards the young man in white attire, awaiting his decision.
Behind the young man, Nine Phoenix hesitated for a moment before whispering, "I can hold back one person…"
Nine Phoenix informed the young man of the utmost extent of what she could accomplish.
While being closely scrutinized by numerous demonic beings, the young man in white attire took a deep breath and unexpectedly waved his hand, stating, "I understand your intentions… Unfortunately, once the bow is drawn, there is no turning back. My apologies for any offense caused."
As the voice faded, a dazzling pattern of blood radiance emerged all around the young man, and his eyes instantly turned blood-red. The previously initiated All Souls Blood Magic Array unexpectedly began functioning even before fully capturing the four ancient ferocious beasts!
Boom!
Amidst violent tremors, the immense Arctic Skyark Palace was reduced to rubble!
The boundless blood radiance seethed beneath the night sky!
All living beings within that blood radiance, be they the feasting demonic entities, the palace servants, or the living sacrifices held captive within the palace, all let out piercing and agonizing screams the moment the All Souls Blood Magic Array was activated. Countless threads of blood intertwined within the blood radiance, entangling every living creature and ruthlessly extracting their souls.
Hundreds of demonic entities instantly became fodder for Sun Yan's ascension through a bloody transformation!
Amidst the chilling and agonizing screams, the demonic entities were filled with fury and madness, unleashing furious curses. They couldn't believe that Sun Yan had reached such a level of insanity.
After unleashing the Forbidden Incantation, he audaciously proceeded to inflict harm upon them!
Bear in mind that the Forbidden Incantation, once violated, shall lead to the dispersion of one's soul and a wretched demise!
This Sun Yan actually risked his own soul scattering just to drag them down as well?!
The demonic entities, enraged and frenzied, all rebelled. However, beneath the All Souls Blood Magic Array, all of their resistance was in vain. The young man within the blood array was already drenched in crimson, surrounded by a resplendent blood glow, warding off the desperate struggles of every dying demon.
In the void, Jiu Mie and the Candle Dragon sensed the unfavorable situation and immediately took action.
Amidst the resounding roar of a mighty dragon, the two eyes of Candle Dragon opened simultaneously, gazing ferociously at the All Souls Blood Magic Array below.
Time and space seemed to momentarily stand still.
In the next instant, a terrifying phoenix behemoth let out a piercing scream as it soared into the sky, its nine heads tearing apart any obstacles in its path. It engaged in battle with the Candle Dragon in the void.
In the distance, as soon as the old ascetic cultivator Jiu Mie placed his hand into his tattered cloth bag, a jet-black sword light suddenly shot out from the All Souls Blood Magic Array below. That sword eradicated the demonic sword of Red-Haired Patriarch and astonishingly soared into the sky, transforming into a pitch-black heavenly thunder, slashing towards the old ascetic cultivator!
The unique horrifying aura of the heavenly thunder blew through, causing the facial expressions of the old wandering monk to be filled with astonishment, and even his beard and hair stood on end.
This sword of Sun Yan, it can actually be unsheathed continuously?!
Meanwhile, in the Eastern Sea Return Ruins, which are incredibly distant from the Arctic, the edge of this world always seems perpetually tranquil. Countless waters of the Eastern Sea cascade down upon this place, resembling boundless waterfalls, pouring into the abyss of the Return Ruins below.
Apart from the enigmatic and inscrutable Sanxian Island and the dragon species, there are scarcely any living beings to be found in this place.
Because within a radius of thousands of miles, there are no islands whatsoever.
However, deep beneath the depths of the sea, a colossal white wolf suddenly opened its eyes and looked back towards the southwest. Perched upon its back, the white dragon girl, who was originally humming a cheerful melody, leisurely awaited her master to accompany her home.
Ever since parting ways on Hanyu Mountain, Lu Heng instructed the white dragon girl to head towards the shores of the Eastern Sea, where she encountered his physical form eagerly awaiting her arrival, in order to accompany her back to Dragon Island.
However, now Dragon Island lies just ahead, yet the colossal white wolf suddenly came to a halt, gazing towards the southwest behind it.
The white dragon girl, perplexed and bewildered, asked, "Master, what has happened?"
However, the enormous white wolf could not respond to her.
Controlled from afar by the distant Lu Heng, the physical body exhibited only the most fundamental instincts, obediently adhering to the simplest commands, devoid of any conscious awareness until the core consciousness returned.
In the bone-chilling waters of the Eastern Sea, the gigantic white wolf abruptly shook its body, flinging the unsuspecting white dragon girl off its back. Then, in the white dragon girl's astonished gaze, it extended its massive claw and pointed towards the direction of Dragon Island.
Thereafter, the enormous white wolf broke through the frigid seawater and headed directly towards the southwest.
The speed, in stark contrast to the leisurely pace when carrying the girl just moments ago, was drastically different! In the blink of an eye, it vanished from the girl's sight.
Leaving behind a bewildered expression, the white dragon girl stood dumbfounded in the water, taking moments to realize the fact that her master had abandoned her midway…
