Under the full power of Di Tianxing, the Heavenly Dragon Cauldron erupted with a earth-shattering roar.
The ancient and mysterious Dragon patterns on the cauldron seemed to be awakened by a majestic force from ancient times, emitting dazzling light that illuminated the entire Star Domain as if it were daylight.
As this power surged, the Heavenly Dragon Cauldron rapidly expanded, like an ancient giant god about to awaken, releasing a heart-pounding Aura.
The next moment, an incomparably massive Dragon Claw suddenly extended from within the Heavenly Dragon Cauldron, which had expanded a hundredfold.
The scales of the giant Dragon Claw were distinct, each containing power capable of destroying heaven and earth, sweeping away everything with the might to tear through the Void Realm, and directly grasping towards the Nine Stars Sword Formation, vowing to destroy it in one fell swoop.
Facing this sudden and fatal crisis, a solemn expression appeared on Li Mu's face, but his eyes were exceptionally firm, without the slightest hint of retreat or fear.
"Nine Stars Unite, Defend!" Li Mu let out a low roar, forming sword seals with his hands, simultaneously controlling the nine Puppets to transform the Nine Stars Sword Formation.
The nine seven-rank Battle Puppets instantly moved in unison, wielding the six-rank spiritual swords in their hands.
The Top-Grade Spirit Stones embedded throughout their bodies were instantly drained of spiritual power, frantically injecting it into the Sword Formation.
Spiritual swords soared into the air, drawing brilliant trajectories, and finally converged into a colossal Star Power giant sword that shot straight into the sky, dazzling and resplendent.
The giant sword contained all the power of the Nine Stars Sword Formation, and its sharpness was enough to cut through all obstacles in the world.
"Boom!" With a loud bang,
the Nine Stars giant sword fiercely struck the giant Dragon Claw.
In an instant, the entire Star Domain paused, and an astonishing shockwave spread in all directions.
Stars trembled, the Void Realm twisted, as if even time itself had frozen at this moment.
The collision of the giant Dragon Claw and the Nine Stars giant sword was like the violent impact of two stars, erupting with dazzling light that illuminated the surrounding space like the scorching sun in broad daylight, making it impossible to look directly at.
The two were in a stalemate, with energy fluctuations surging like a tide, continuously impacting the surrounding Star Domain, causing countless meteorites to deviate from their trajectories and stardust to scatter, forming a scene like the end of the world.
Li Mu, the nine seven-rank Puppets, along with the two Nine Nether Kun Whales, took advantage of this vast shockwave to flee ten thousand li.
"Trying to run!"
When Di Tianxing saw this scene, he was both surprised and angry, surprised that the opponent could withstand his attack, and angry that the opponent cleverly took advantage of this opportunity to escape.
A ruthless look flashed in Di Tianxing's eyes; if he couldn't completely eliminate this child today, it would surely leave a major hidden danger.
"Heavenly Dragon Manifest!" Di Tianxing roared, his voice piercing through the clouds.
As his roar fell, the Heavenly Dragon Cauldron let out a deafening Dragon roar, and a golden giant Dragon emerged from within.
This giant Dragon was massive, radiating golden light, its scales shimmering with the Aura of a Dragon Emperor, each containing endless power.
"Go!" Di Tianxing flicked his finger, and the giant Dragon transformed into a golden light, chasing in the direction Li Mu and the others had fled with lightning speed, surpassing the trajectories of starlight.
In the blink of an eye, the golden giant Dragon caught up to Li Mu, sweeping its thick Dragon tail to fiercely strike the two Nine Nether Kun Whales.
The Nine Nether Kun Whales were eight-rank Star Beasts, and they were not to be trifled with.
Facing the golden giant Dragon's fierce offensive, they instantly displayed their powerful strength as eight-rank Star Beasts.
With a flick of their massive tails, Nine Nether power poured out, like giant waves rising from the deep sea, fiercely colliding with the Dragon's earth-shaking tail strike.
In a thunderous roar, the profundity of Nine Nether power clashed head-on with the majestic power of the golden giant Dragon.
The space seemed to be torn apart by this power, emitting dazzling light, and the surrounding stars' light dimmed under this power.
The golden giant Dragon's body swayed from the impact of this power, but it did not retreat because of it.
Instead, it ignited an even more ferocious fighting spirit.
It roared up to the sky, its Dragon roar shaking heaven and earth.
The next moment, the golden giant Dragon opened its massive mouth, and golden flame Dragon breath surged out like a volcanic eruption.
The golden flames contained terrifying high temperatures capable of incinerating all things, submerging the two Nine Nether Kun Whales like a flood.
Facing the sudden golden flame Dragon breath, the two Nine Nether Kun Whales combined their Nine Nether power, which at this moment seemed to be endowed with life, converging into a deep vortex that layer by layer enveloped and gradually devoured the surging golden flame Dragon breath.
The coldness of the Nine Nether power and the scorching heat of the golden flame Dragon breath violently collided and intertwined within the vortex.
For a time, the one Dragon and two whales furiously exerted their strength, and the intense battlefield immediately became a stalemate.
Watching this scene, Li Mu frowned slightly, a hint of solemnity flashing across his face.
As expected of a Body Integration Stage expert renowned for tens of thousands of years, although he had not crossed that final Realm, being able to control a Magic Treasure to such an extent that two eight-rank Star Beasts found it difficult to escape, this level of strength was enough to make any strong Cultivator of the same Realm tremble with fear.
Night Emperor - Di Tianxing, controlling the numerous Dragon Corpses, arrived in hot pursuit, grand and imposing.
As Di Tianxing approached, the atmosphere of the entire battlefield became even more oppressive.
The Dragon Corpses surrounded him, like loyal guards, ready to charge into battle for him at any moment.
And the battle between the golden giant Dragon and the two Nine Nether Kun Whales also became more intense due to this sudden sense of oppression.
"Young man, no one has ever escaped from this Emperor's hands.
I advise you to surrender obediently!"
Night Emperor - Di Tianxing, dressed in a black imperial robe, sat atop the largest Dragon Corpse, looking at Li Mu, whose path was blocked, a cold sneer curving his lips.
Li Mu ignored him, his Divine Thought sweeping, putting the nine seven-rank Puppets, which had consumed most of their spiritual power, into his Treasure Mansion.
Immediately after, with a wave of his hand, another nine seven-rank Puppets appeared.
Seeing this, Night Emperor - Di Tianxing frowned slightly, revealing a hint of apprehension.
Is this guy a Puppet Saint Master?
Otherwise, how could he have so many seven-rank Puppets?
No!
He is not only skilled in controlling Puppets, but also adept at Sword Formations.
Being able to simultaneously control nine Puppets to set up a Sword Formation is a technique far beyond what ordinary Cultivators can achieve.
In addition, this child is also proficient in Beast Control, with two eight-rank Nine Nether Kun Whales loyal to him, never abandoning him.
Looking at the two Nine Nether Kun Whales fiercely battling the Heavenly Dragon, Night Emperor - Di Tianxing secretly remained vigilant, already realizing that although this Void Refining Cultivator seemed to have a low cultivation, he actually possessed profound foundations and endless means, and was by no means a simple individual.
"Senior, we have no grievances or grudges, why must you pursue me so relentlessly?"
After replacing the nine Battle Puppets, Li Mu gave them new swords, set up his formation, and with eyes like torches, looked directly into Di Tianxing's murderous eyes, saying in a deep voice.
Di Tianxing sneered, his voice carrying an unquestionable authority: "Young man, you are too naive.
In this world, the strong are respected.
The secrets in your hands are enough to make countless strong Cultivators covet them.
Today, it's your bad luck to have met this Emperor!"
As soon as his voice fell, Di Tianxing gently waved his sleeve, and the surrounding Dragon Corpses seemed to receive some command, letting out low roars and once again encircling Li Mu.
"Senior, although my cultivation is not as high as yours, I am by no means someone to be slaughtered at will.
If you want me to surrender, then let me see just how strong a 'Night Emperor' truly is!"
Li Mu no longer wasted words, his hands quickly forming seals, and the nine seven-rank Puppets once again changed their formation.
The light of the Nine Stars Sword Formation condensed again to confront the Dragon Corpse group.
At the same time, Li Mu separated a portion of his Divided Soul, put it into the nine storage spiritual pearl, and summoned the seven-rank Dao Artifact - Myriad Swords Mountain.
Since its last battle against the Nether Sect Master, which resulted in the loss of thousands of five-rank spiritual swords, Myriad Swords Mountain had been replenished by Li Mu over several decades with a large number of six-rank green bamboo swords, completing its name of Myriad Swords.
With the increase in the rank of thousands of spiritual swords, the power of the seven-rank Dao Artifact - Myriad Swords Mountain ascended another rank, breaking through to a seven-rank Top-Grade Dao Artifact, just one step away from advancing to the next major rank.
Under Li Mu's urging, the dark body of Myriad Swords Mountain rapidly expanded at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye, transforming into a three-hundred-zhang-tall small mountain in an instant.
On the Sword Mountain, ten thousand five-rank and six-rank spiritual swords were embedded.
At this moment, they trembled incessantly, their 'humming' sword cries converging into a sharp killing intent, seemingly eager for the upcoming battle.
Seeing this scene, Night Emperor - Di Tianxing's pupils couldn't help but shrink, somewhat startled.
He stared in disbelief at the rapidly expanding Myriad Swords Mountain and the five-rank and six-rank spiritual swords embedded all over its body.
This!
How is this possible!
...
Night Emperor - Di Tianxing was utterly astonished.
This was a Dao Artifact capable of controlling countless high-rank spiritual swords.
His Heavenly Dragon Cauldron was also a seven-rank Dao Artifact, cultivated and nurtured by him for fifteen thousand years.
However, compared to the power of this Myriad Swords Mountain, it seemed somewhat dim and lackluster.
"A seven-rank Dao Artifact, you actually control such a Dao Artifact!" Night Emperor - Di Tianxing stared fixedly at Li Mu, his eyes filled with jealousy.
This Void Refining Cultivator in front of him, young in age, clearly seemed to have just advanced recently.
However, the Magical Artifacts, Puppets, and Beast Control he used were all exquisite, and even his Dao Artifact was superior to his.
This contrast filled Night Emperor - Di Tianxing's heart with an indescribable sense of frustration and anger, while his greed also grew increasingly inflated.
Di Tianxing had awakened from his slumber after sensing the two Nine Nether Kun Whales, which was why he relentlessly pursued Li Mu.
He hadn't expected that this Void Refining Cultivator would possess such profound foundations, forcing him to re-evaluate his opponent.
"Senior, I am a Grand Elder of Xuantian Sword Sect.
Our Sect has hidden talents and numerous strong Cultivators, and even two Dao Lords presiding over it.
You and I have no grievances.
Today's matter is truly a misunderstanding.
Why not call it quits?" Li Mu looked at the other party, revealing his identity, his tone sincere, attempting to resolve this unprovoked disaster with the name of his Sect.
"So it's a Xuantian Sword Sect Cultivator, then I can even less afford to let you live!"
Upon learning Li Mu's origin, the killing intent in Di Tianxing's eyes did not diminish but intensified.
With that, Di Tianxing said no more, forming hand seals.
A set of black Dragon scale battle armor appeared on his body.
He reached out and grabbed something from the Void Realm, pulling out a Kanglong Mace.
Holding the Kanglong Mace, his Aura climbed to its Peak once more, and the entire Star Domain seemed to tremble with his every breath.
Di Tianxing fiercely swung the Kanglong Mace, and instantly, a black giant Dragon condensed from spiritual power roared out from the mace tip, carrying world-destroying power, heading straight for Li Mu.
Facing this sudden attack, Li Mu's eyes narrowed, but he showed no panic.
With a thought, Myriad Swords Mountain vibrated, and the ten thousand spiritual swords on the Sword Mountain seemed to hear their master's call, all unsheathing and transforming into streams of light, shooting towards the black giant Dragon.
For a time, sword light rained down, dense and sharp, submerging the black giant Dragon in a sea of swords.
However, Di Tianxing was a Peak Body Integration Stage strong Cultivator, with extraordinary strength.
The black giant Dragon charged left and right through the sword rain, and although it was weakened to some extent, it still rushed unstoppably towards Li Mu.
The sea of swords formed by ten thousand spiritual swords, with thousands of Sword Qi, struck the black giant Dragon's Dragon scales again and again, leaving only shallow scratches, but failing to truly penetrate its defense.
A cold sneer appeared on Di Tianxing's face, not putting the dense spiritual sword attacks in his eyes.
"A mere Void Refining Cultivator, daring to contend with this Emperor, overestimating yourself!" The Kanglong Mace in Di Tianxing's hand swung again, and the black giant Dragon seemed to receive some kind of power boost, becoming even more ferocious.
Its deafening Dragon roar carried its attempt to break through the sword sea and close in on Li Mu.
First two eight-rank Star Beasts, then a Puppet Sword Formation, and then a sea of swords, it would be difficult for Di Tianxing to kill the opponent with his Dragon Control and Law Domain spell arts.
Only close combat could unleash his Peak Body Integration Stage combat power and ensure a one-hit kill.
"Little friend, be careful, Night Emperor's Body Refining technique is formidable, and his close-combat strength is unparalleled.
Don't let him get close to you!"
Noticing this, Qingyang Zi from the soul world pearl quickly sent a message to remind Li Mu.
"Thank you, Senior, for the reminder, I understand!"
Li Mu smiled slightly, sent a message in response, and then quickly changed his hand seals, attaching his Divine Thought to Myriad Swords Mountain, and shouted loudly: "Profound Heaven Sword Formation, open!"
Driven by Li Mu's powerful Divine Thought, Myriad Swords Mountain suddenly glowed brightly, as if the dense Sword Intent of the entire Sword Mountain was instantly ignited.
The ten thousand spiritual swords in the air suddenly accelerated their circling speed, forming a complex and mysterious Sword Formation phantom.
Sword Qi crisscrossed, completely encircling Di Tianxing.
Within the Sword Formation, sharp sword light permeated, moving like living things, weaving a tightly sealed sword net around Di Tianxing.
Sword light flickered, continuous and endless.
Soon, a series of "ding, ding..." sword striking sounds, dense as pouring rain, echoed from within the Sword Formation.
Di Tianxing's face changed dramatically, his previous calm and confident expression instantly replaced by severity.
He hadn't expected that the Sword Formation formed by ten thousand spiritual swords would not only trap his body but also silently compress his movement space to the extreme.
Every sword light was incredibly precise, as if it could perceive his every move, predicting and sealing off his escape routes in advance.
The power of the sword light doubled, endless, striking the artifact spirit transformed from the Kanglong Mace again and again.
It quickly could no longer bear it.
Cracks began to appear on the black giant Dragon's scales, and its Dragon roar became intermittent, revealing pain and struggle.
"Roar!" With a tragic howl, the black giant Dragon finally could no longer withstand the devastation of ten thousand swords, transforming into a Kanglong Mace with a pitted surface and flying back into Di Tianxing's hand.
Di Tianxing gripped the Kanglong Mace, feeling the pressure, his face growing even darker.
If he didn't take action soon, he feared he would truly be trapped by this terrifying Sword Formation.
(End of this chapter)
