Chapter 351 - The Final Gift (2/2)

Immediately, specters filled the entire public square as nearly a hundred duplicates of Xiao Chen appeared. It seemed as if Xiao Chen’s duplicates had locked three duplicates of Chanyu Zheng in a siege instead.

Everyone outside the battle yelped in surprise. What kind of skill was that? Was it also a form of Embodiment Duplication Skill? But how could there be so many duplicates? It wasn’t as if Xiao Chen was the reincarnation of the Demon King, who could produce numerous clones by blowing a strand of his hair. Of course, some also found the skill to be similar to Thousand Feathers Sect’s Coalesced Colors Equal to Dust.

Xiaoyue, who had retained her poker face all along, finally frowned. That was indeed her sect’s Coalesced Colors Equal to Dust but demonstrated with much greater finesse than her or even her master. Which sect did Xiao Chen’s master come from…

That was one of the styles within the Immortal-override Steps. All of these duplicates looked like a real embodiment of Xiao Chen, but they were, in fact, just illusions. There was only ever one of him. The so-called Three Thousand Illusive Demons was just something that Xiao Chen yelled to frighten Chanyu Zheng.

The three embodiments of Chanyu Zheng looked grim. With his current cultivation, he couldn’t tell which was Xiao Chen’s true self. The illusion of Xiaoyue’s Coalesced Colors Equal to Dust was easily broken, but how could the same be said for a skill that Ling Yin personally taught? Many independent cultivators watching from a distance were exclaiming in surprise. After all, it wasn’t easy for someone to keep fighting an Apotheosis Realm cultivator until now.

Chanyu Zheng retrieved his two duplicates and abruptly thrust his palm, disintegrating more than ten of Xiao Chen’s illusions at once. However, the illusions that vanished were swiftly replaced. He dared not to use his great supernatural power now. It was one thing to ruin the buildings nearby, but this square was too close to the League and he could easily damage its ley lines if he weren’t careful. The gains wouldn’t be able to make up for the loss.

Suddenly, a gust of cold wind swept the square. Sensing an attack coming from behind him, Chanyu Zheng abruptly spun around and attacked with his palm. He hit nothing, nothing, for the actual murderous intent was charging at him from the direction he was initially facing. When he turned around and attacked, he found that his hand hit the void yet again.

Chanyu Zheng turned ashen-faced after getting duped by a youngster in front of so many Orthodox cultivators. If they were battling outside the city, he would have destroyed this entire space! He roared in anger, “Listen to my command, everyone! Attack with your flying swords until he’s forced to reveal his true self!”

In an instant, countless Sword Qi glowing in gold rained down on the sea of illusions in the public square. Chanyu Zheng held his breath and concentrated entirely on his surroundings. When he detected a bloody Qi in the northwest direction, he made a palm attack without hesitation, producing a loud explosion. Every last illusion in the square vanished, leaving Xiao Chen flying through the air from the impact.

“Just a petty diversionary tactic that can’t even withstand a single blow!” Chanyu Zheng said coldly, flicking his sleeves.

Xiao Chen wiped the blood on the corner of his mouth with a sneer. “Brute, you’re only winning because you have numbers on your side. To think that you need to spare so much effort to kill a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator like me. Why don’t you just slam your head into a wall and kill yourself?”

“You!” Chanyu Zheng wanted to retort but ultimately decided to save his breath. He chose to make a direct palm attack, causing the weather to change. This majestic palm force was surely not something Xiao Chen could bear. Following a loud explosion, Xiao Chen was sent flying more than a hundred feet away. Not even the Spirit-annihilation Halberd was of much help this time.

Back on the ground, Xiao Chen coughed up a mouthful of blood. He chuckled wryly. “Fine. I’m about to die anyway. Why don’t I give the League one final gift…”

He tossed the Spirit-annihilation Halberd into the air, and the weapon began spinning around him. Then, out of nowhere, a translucent Jade Zither appeared in his hands.

The majority of the crowd had never witnessed the might of the Fuxi Zither, but instinctively knew it was an impressive magic treasure. Those who had, however, cried out in surprise. “Stop him now! Hurry!”

Chanyu Zheng was among those who had never seen the zither’s power. However, Xiao Chen’s comment about sending the League one final gift gave him a bad feeling. The warnings just deepened this feeling, and he threw all caution to the wind. He moved lightning-fast to reach Xiao Chen, but he was ultimately too late.

The downcast sky, filled with dark clouds, cast down rays of white light on Xiao Chen. Those lights entwined the black Qi surrounding him, now revolving around him. It made him look like he was a half-devil, half-god creature.

When Chanyu Zheng came close to him, these twin forces sent him flying. A horrified expression crept onto his face. What kind of magic treasure possessed such magnificent divine power?

With a sneer, Xiao Chen leaped into the air. The weather transformed in an instant. It felt as if every sliver of force in the world was beginning to gravitate toward him. Everyone watched in shock. Was he trying to ruin the entire eastern city district?!

Bad premonition dawned on the independent cultivators, and they immediately increased their distance from their battle. Chanyu Zheng’s eyes were filled with fright. “Xiao Chen! What are you doing?! The citizens have no grudge against you! Don’t tell me you’re going to kill them as well! Do you truly want to commit the worst crime against humanity?!”

Xiao Chen’s mocking laughter resounded. “You’re right. The citizens and I share no grudge. Why would I kill them?” He then pointed the Jade Zither toward where the League was, a location that was neither far nor close.

Chanyu Zheng and the others from the Immortals’ League were startled. So his final gift was the destruction of the League! If this ancient divine power were to hit the League, it would inevitably disintegrate into dust in an instant. It didn’t matter if the quarters were destroyed, or even if the people inside died. Still, the attack would undoubtedly destroy the formation of protecting the Earth Spiritual Meridian in Tianyuan City. If those from the Devil’s sects were to take advantage of the lapse in security and break-in at this time…

Chanyu Zheng finally understood the crux of everything that happened today. He immediately yelled, “Xiao Chen, my friend, stop! You’re making a massive mistake! I’ll let you go! I’ll let you go!”