pjbooks Chapter 2593: Wait and See
Chapter 2593: Wait and See
The duel between the Zigong Immortal Emperor and the Dayan Immortal Emperor was as intense and earth-shattering as the other immortals had anticipated. Given their equivalent cultivation levels and similar combat prowess, it was difficult to determine the winner in a short time.However, the battle between Fang Bai and the four stewards of Flying Swan Peak astonished the immortals.
No one expected that Fang Bai, at an intermediate Immortal Emperor Realm level, wielding a Blood Blade exuding intense Evil Qi, could withstand the combined assault of the four stewards with high-rank Immortal Emperor Realm cultivation, managing to hold his ground despite their fierce storm-like attacks.
It seemed as though Fang Bai was pushing his limits, barely holding on, and might eventually be defeated, yet his combat strength was already enough to shock the immortals.
"Lianyue, your companion... is extraordinary!"
Fairy Minyue, who cherished Lianyue, had taken a keen interest in Fang Bai ever since discovering that he was her beloved disciple’s companion. Seeing his youthful immortal age yet formidable strength, her eyes sparkled brightly.
She had thought her disciple was a rare genius in the Immortal Realm, but compared to Fang Bai, she felt a bit overshadowed.
Such a prodigy, with an immortal age comparable to her disciple but far surpassing in cultivation, was more than a fitting match for her beloved disciple.
"However... his combat prowess, although astonishing, is outnumbered. He might be defeated in a thousand breaths!"
Fairy Minyue continued.
Lianyue Fairy said, "Master, I know Fang Bai well. He wouldn’t provoke the opponent if he wasn’t sure he could win. So... I believe he won’t lose!"
Fairy Minyue, hearing her firm tone, smiled and said, "Oh? Then let’s wait and see."
Even as she said this, she tacitly agreed with the other three elders that they would intervene if Fang Bai showed signs of failing.
In the Immortal Bow Hall, no matter what, they couldn’t let Lianyue Fairy’s companion fall at the hands of the four stewards of Flying Swan Peak, for fear of Lianyue Fairy harboring resentment.
Five Immortal Emperor Realm experts divided into two battlefields, separated by several hundreds of miles, waged a grand and fierce battle.
Their Immortal Artifacts continuously clashed in the void, stirring mighty waves, reversing rivers, and causing mountains to crumble one after another, a terrifying sight indeed.
The combined efforts of two elders in the Immortal Bow Hall timely activated the Sect Protection Array. Otherwise, even the Immortal Halls of the Immortal Bow Hall would likely suffer damage.
All disciples of the Immortal Bow Hall, except for the four elders, also took refuge inside the Sect Protection Array to avoid the impact.
The Shadowless Immortal Emperor and the Dayan Immortal Emperor, both peak-level Immortal Emperor Realm experts with equivalent power, might take three to five days to determine a winner once engaged in combat.
As such, the collective focus of the immortals temporarily shifted away from them, instead watching the duel between Fang Bai and the four stewards of Flying Swan Peak, which could be resolved in a thousand breaths.
Fang Bai had been battling the four stewards for several hundred breaths. Though at a disadvantage and on the receiving end from the start, he steadfastly stayed undefeated.
To the watching immortals, this was miraculous.
The four elders of the Immortal Bow Hall, including Fairy Minyue, prepared to assist Fang Bai but were astonished to discover that, despite being repeatedly placed in peril by the attacks of the four stewards, Fang Bai consistently deployed exquisite secret techniques at crucial moments, transforming danger into safety.
To Fairy Minyue and the elders, Fang Bai’s secret techniques were imbued with Taoist Rhyme, profound and unprecedented, with power far exceeding their imagination.
"Lianyue’s companion must have had some significant opportunities; otherwise, how could he know so many Mystical Arts?"
Watching Fang Bai slash and cleave with the Blood-Drinking Mad Blade in one hand while his other hand weaved spells interchangeably, exhibiting immense power, Fairy Minyue couldn’t help but express admiration.
Initially, she predicted Fang Bai might fall after a thousand breaths. But now it seemed, aided by his relentless deployment of secret techniques, he could engage in a prolonged battle with the four stewards of Flying Swan Peak.
Lianyue Fairy’s entire attention was on Fang Bai, her emotions fluctuating with his situation.
Seeing Fang Bai suppressed, worry flashed across her face, as her fists clenched tightly out of tension.
But as Fang Bai turned adversity into advantage, she exhaled deeply, joyful and enthusiastic.
After a thousand breaths, the situation in the field underwent a sudden transformation.
Just as Fang Bai was being suppressed by the four stewards of Flying Swan Peak, he let out a long howl.
Within this howl, six figures appeared out of nowhere surrounding him.
These six figures, ghostly and enchanting, quickly formed a formation, encircling the four stewards of Flying Swan Peak within.
Simultaneously, Fang Bai withdrew from the battlefield and turned his attention to the duel between the Zigong Immortal Emperor and the Dayan Immortal Emperor.
"Those are the four elders of the Wuying Sect!"
"And there’s the Chaos Heaven Immortal Emperor and the Thunderclap Immortal Emperor!"
"Why are they here?"
"Something’s off... those six Immortal Emperors seem devoid of life essence..."
"What exactly is going on?"
Seeing the suddenly appearing six figures, the surrounding immortals observing with Divine Sense voiced their bewilderment.
Many of these immortals often trained in the Immortal Realm, and the four elders of the Wuying Sect, along with the Chaos Heaven Immortal Emperor and the Thunderclap Immortal Emperor, were all well-known high-rank Immortal Emperor Realm experts, so most recognized them but didn’t expect these six mighty figures to be present there.
Some of the more cautious immortals closely scrutinized these six and noticed something abnormal about them.
"Their eyes are vacant, faces expressionless, devoid of any life essence within, yet their aura remains strong... hmmm, they resemble... legend has it they resemble Puppet Corpses..."
An elder of the Immortal Bow Hall quietly stated beside Fairy Minyue.
His words immediately reminded the other immortals of this possibility.
Being immortals themselves, the higher one’s cultivation realm, the more vibrant the life essence within becomes.
Although these six high-rank Immortal Emperors lacked any discernible life essence, they stood firmly with a chillingly oppressive aura and killing intent emanating from them.
How closely they matched the Puppet Corpses of legend in the Immortal Realm?
The next instant, all immortals instinctively focused their Divine Sense on Fang Bai.
To them, if these six high-rank Immortal Emperors were indeed Puppet Corpses, then Fang Bai was likely the one controlling them.
In the Immortal Realm, every immortal was aware of the formidable nature of Puppet Corpses. If these six Puppet Corpses were indeed under Fang Bai’s control, then Fang Bai, backed by such a powerful formation, could turn the tide of the current battle.
How could the four high-rank Immortal Emperor Realm stewards stand against six high-rank Immortal Emperor Puppet Corpses?
However, the question then arose as to why Fang Bai wasn’t manipulating the six Puppet Corpses to continue combat, instead focusing on the duel between the Zigong Immortal Emperor and the Dayan Immortal Emperor?
The immortals’ query was promptly answered.
The six Puppet Corpses needed no direction from Fang Bai. After forming a formation themselves, they commenced their assault on the four stewards of Flying Swan Peak.