Chapter 1363: The Overbearing Elder, Perilous Situation (Part 2)
Chapter 1363: The Overbearing Elder, Perilous Situation (Part 2)
The oppressive atmosphere on the battlefield intensified as the Earth Immortal elder continued his tyrannical ways, crushing even the mighty White Dragon Immortal Sect’s three-headed dragon, which let out a final agonizing roar before plummeting from the sky. The enormous body of the dragon, along with a few of the sect’s disciples, disappeared into the depths of the battlefield.
With a cold snort, the elder finally withdrew his overwhelming pressure, leaving the remaining True Immortals drenched in sweat and filled with fear. Every one of them cast wary glances at the elder, realizing how close they had come to death.
“Senior Shen, what should we do now?” one of the Loose Cultivator Alliance members asked, their voice trembling.
Shen Ruyan narrowed her eyes, deep in thought. An Earth Immortal was not someone they could contend with, especially after witnessing how effortlessly the elder had wounded the Golden Cicada Immortal despite its formidable strength.
“Let’s withdraw,” Shen Ruyan finally sighed, her voice laced with regret. The decision was swift, practical, and left no room for hesitation.
The members of the Loose Cultivator Alliance quickly nodded in agreement. The show of dominance by the Earth Immortal had thoroughly convinced them that staying any longer would be nothing short of suicide. Instead, they felt a sense of relief at Shen Ruyan’s level-headedness, knowing that she was prioritizing their survival over blind ambition.
“Whoosh—”
Following the fall of the white dragon, the remaining forces, faced with the Earth Immortal’s undeniable strength, began to retreat as well. Even the most stubborn of sects recognized the futility of continuing, especially after seeing the carnage unfold.
Yet, just as many were about to leave the battlefield, a cold voice echoed through the air, freezing everyone in place.
“Old man, it seems you’re quite quick on your feet…”
The voice oozed malice, and from the void emerged another figure, cloaked in darkness and emanating an aura of immense power. The surrounding air seemed to still, as if even the wind was afraid to move. Shen Ruyan’s heart sank, her eyes immediately recognizing the newcomer.
“Scatter, now!” Shen Ruyan commanded, motioning for her alliance members to retreat with her before they were caught in the gaze of this new arrival.
As the crowd instinctively parted, two Earth Immortals stood face to face, the tension between them palpable. The realization that another Earth Immortal had arrived sent ripples of anxiety through the remaining onlookers.
“It seems I’ve arrived just in time,” the new Earth Immortal cackled. “Thanks for chasing off those small fry, saved me the trouble.”
His eyes gleamed as they landed on the elder, and the two exchanged cold, calculating glares. It was clear that with the arrival of this second Earth Immortal, the balance had shifted.
The elder’s calm demeanor shifted to frustration. What had once seemed like an easy opportunity to claim the treasure had turned into a contest with yet another rival, one he hadn’t anticipated. His annoyance was palpable, his chance to secure the treasure slipping through his fingers.
But the second Earth Immortal was in no hurry. He glanced casually around the battlefield, surveying the remaining forces. His gaze swept over Shen Ruyan and her group, and as soon as he recognized her, his face twisted into a mask of hatred.
“Well, well, well, isn’t this convenient!” he sneered, his eyes locking onto Shen Ruyan. “Girl, do you remember me?”
A wave of Earth Immortal power surged from him, manifesting as towering, ethereal green mountains that pressed down upon Shen Ruyan and her group, the immense force distorting the air and cracking the very fabric of space.
“Lightning Command Seal! Primordial Thunder! Release!” Shen Ruyan shouted, reacting with lightning speed. Her two powerful artifacts, the Five-Thunder Immortal Sword and the Lightning Command Seal, activated at once, unleashing an overwhelming burst of primordial lightning that crackled through the air, forming a massive web of protective energy around her and her allies.
The members of the Loose Cultivator Alliance followed suit, summoning their own artifacts and channeling their powers to reinforce the defense. Their combined might clashed against the Earth Immortal’s attack, triggering a massive explosion of energy that echoed across the battlefield.
“Boom! Boom! Boom!”
The green mountains of Earth Immortal power crumbled under the relentless barrage of golden and lightning energy, but the force of the collision was so great that even nearby retreating sects were caught in the shockwaves. Several unlucky immortals were blasted away, vomiting blood from the sheer pressure of the clash.
“Without that accursed Jiang Chengxuan, today is truly my lucky day!” the Earth Immortal sneered, his face twisted with glee. As the smoke cleared, the vengeful visage of the second Earth Immortal appeared once again, towering over Shen Ruyan and her forces.
It was none other than the very same Earth Immortal who had once tried to ambush Jiang Chengxuan during his early days as a fledgling Earth Immortal, only to be utterly humiliated. Now, having stumbled upon Jiang’s closest companion, the Earth Immortal was filled with excitement at the prospect of revenge.
Shen Ruyan, usually calm and composed, cursed her luck under her breath. Facing an Earth Immortal with a personal vendetta was the last thing she had expected.
The members of the Loose Cultivator Alliance exchanged nervous glances, understanding the gravity of their situation. This Earth Immortal had a vendetta against their leader, and they were now in mortal danger.
“Capturing you will send the perfect message to that damned Jiang Chengxuan!” the Earth Immortal roared, his hatred spilling over as he prepared another devastating attack. Revenge consumed his mind, and the treasure was all but forgotten in his bloodlust.
This time, the Earth Immortal unleashed the full force of his power. The skies darkened as a wave of primordial energy surged forward, ready to annihilate everything in its path. The space around them warped under the pressure, and the members of the Loose Cultivator Alliance braced themselves, understanding that this strike would be unavoidable.
However, just as the catastrophic attack was about to land, another unexpected development took place.
“Heh, no need to be so hasty, young one. There’s no need for such cruelty.”
The Earth Immortal elder who had been standing idly by suddenly smiled, his hand lifting as he manifested a fishing rod-like artifact. With a casual flick of his wrist, the rod cast a line into the air, which instantly expanded into a mighty river of energy, intercepting the incoming attack.
“Boom!”
The collision of the two Earth Immortal forces shook the heavens, and though the strike was halted, the sheer power of the clash left the surrounding immortals speechless.
Whispers and confusion spread among the onlookers. Why had the elder intervened? What was his connection to Shen Ruyan and her group?
The vengeful Earth Immortal’s eyes narrowed in suspicion as he growled, “Old man, are you actually going to protect these people?”
But the elder merely chuckled and shook his head, his smile calm and unreadable.