novelraw Chapter 942 - 710: Abyss Path 2
Chapter 942 - 710: Abyss Path 2
The hands were raised, and while the bodies of Liang Yi and others still throbbed with intense pain, suddenly their eyes lit up. Just moments ago, they had been smashed deep into the ground, yet now they were instantly moved before Gongsun Bai'an.
An invisible force surged from all directions, freezing Liang Yi and the other three in the void as if bound by ancient ice, unable to move even an inch.
Liang Yi clenched his teeth, trying to deploy his Disruption Domain to break Gongsun Bai'an's suppression. However, the Disruption Domain, which had been unstoppable until now, couldn't be unleashed at all.
The space they were in was now controlled by Gongsun Bai'an. Every inch around them bore his imprint and power; to deploy the Disruption Domain meant overcoming Bai'an's control, yet how could cultivation at the Ninth Realm possibly break through the Tenth Realm's blockade…
Beside him, Su Youyi and Chen Hua's Sword Intent seemed to want to erupt like a suppressed volcano, but the force that bound them was incredibly strong. No matter how many Sword Intents Su Youyi switched through, it was to no avail.
Chen Hua could forcibly break through using Karma Sword Intent, but the cost would be his immediate death upon breaking free - the price of his life.
If he could free Liang Yi, Su Youyi, and Old Orange, Chen Hua wouldn't hesitate to sacrifice his life, but even at such a cost, he could only help himself.
Perhaps, in the eyes of Karma Sword Intent, death means being freed from this force entirely?
"Hahaha, my planning over three epochs was not in vain..." Gongsun Bai'an's eyes gleamed with unrestrained mockery, savoring the sight of Liang Yi and the others struggling futilely.
It was like a scorching summer suddenly cooled by a refreshing shade, giving Gongsun Bai'an an exhilarating thrill.
Liang Yi, Chen Hua, and Su Youyi had caused him countless troubles; Chen Hua was nearly his shadow, and who knows how unwilling he was to confront Chen Hua.
Liang Yi was even more detestable to him, for any plan discovered by Liang Yi inevitably failed. Bai'an had estimated that without Liang Yi's interference, they would have completed the devouring of the Mystical Mechanism plan years ago, avoiding the brink of defeat today!
Seeing the three now before him like lambs to the slaughter, Bai'an felt the satisfaction of avenging a great grievance.
"Come, let me entertain you slowly." Gongsun Bai'an sneered cruelly.
Never had he felt so good; the wind and clouds swirled with his breath, the heavens reshaped by his will, the Great Dao like strings for him to pluck at whim.
Gongsun Bai'an finally grasped the gap between the Ninth and Tenth Realms, even larger than that between the First and Ninth Realms.
He was secretly relieved and fearful; fortunately, he hadn't rashly attacked the Abyss Will directly. Had the Will not marked him, it could crush him as easily as an ant.
"Thanks to your help, let me repay you properly!" Gongsun Bai'an regained his composure, deciding to kill Liang Yi and the others first, root out threats before sweeping the Mystical Mechanism entirely.
But unexpectedly, the dormant Mystical Mechanism suddenly looked at Bai'an and struck fiercely!
The Law's luminous stream directly tore through Bai'an's spatial suppression, releasing Liang Yi and the others. Mystical Mechanism raised a left hand, squeezing it fiercely towards Bai'an!
Boom—
Extreme heat surged from Bai'an's body, instantly exploding!
As the bindings loosened, Liang Yi regained control of his body but didn't retreat; instead, his eyes flashed coldly as he drew Yuan Zhou to deploy the Disruption Domain and slashed at Bai'an.
Encircled by the black mist of Cliff Sword Intent, Liang Yi's sword momentum was like a mad dragon, charging at Bai'an with full force.
Su Youyi mimicked the action; for Sword Cultivators, retreat is not an option, the best way to preserve oneself is to kill the opponent.
The River of Sword Intent once again turned into a clear stream that entwined Lovesick Sword. Su Youyi's eyes, like red flames, burned with a towering killing intent, converging into a dazzling sword light, slashing towards Bai'an.
Chen Hua sighed, his left arm turned to ash, slowly dissipating, yet the Sword Intent in his right hand reached its peak.
Karma Sword Intent, Karma Reversal!
After this strike, Chen Hua suddenly gained insight, faintly grasping Old Orange's previous words about the Tenth Realm being the End of Dao.
Only Old Orange remained passive, deep in thought, preoccupied with unknown musings.
Nonetheless, Liang Yi focused solely on the center of the explosion.
The strength of the three sword lights was almost unbearable, with the Land of Rules sounding desperate cries of breaking, as if the space were about to shatter.
Mystical Mechanism didn't attack Bai'an because he hadn't yet harmed the Mystical Mechanism Continent. However, when Bai'an harbored intentions akin to the Abyss Will to devour the Mystical Mechanism Continent, he became an enemy like the Abyss Will!
The explosive shock waves swept everything within the space, cracking the ground, dissolving forests, draining oceans; the world created by the laws was utterly destroyed, leaving only the purest Law Space.
It was the starry sky Liang Yi first saw upon entering!
With the swing of a sword, Liang Yi temporarily fell into a weakened state, yet his face remained solemn, as the sense of danger wasn't gone!
This meant their combined strike hadn't deprived Bai'an of his fighting ability!
"Clap! Clap! Clap! You're indeed strong, almost managed to hurt me. Oh well, I forgot about the Mystic Mechanism Heavenly Dao here, that's my oversight."
Amid thick smoke, applause rang out, and a dark figure emerged, laughing in admiration.
Hearing Bai'an's steady voice, Liang Yi sighed silently, then rallied, gripping Yuan Zhou tightly, already knowing their sword couldn't kill Bai'an.
Bai'an emerged from the smoke, looking exceedingly battered.
His previously bare upper body now missing half, with wounds blurred and charred, apparently blasted by Mystical Mechanism's law.
On the remaining side, three terrifying sword marks pierced Bai'an's vital spots, each exposing a deep bone-revealing wound.
In spite of this, Bai'an appeared indifferent, unconcerned about his injuries as if untouched.
"I'll give you a chance, how about pledging allegiance to the Abyss?" Bai'an glanced at Mystical Mechanism in the distance, then smiled at the three.
The three's strength and talent made him jealous; with the Abyss just finished with a great battle, turning them into Abyss Envoys could greatly enhance the Abyss!
Moreover, he'd witness them turning on old friends with their own hands, a scene he eagerly anticipated.
As he spoke, Bai'an's wounds wriggled eerily, swathed in Abyss Demon Qi from the Void, rapidly healing before their eyes.
Beyond the Tenth Realm, Bai'an embodied the Abyss itself, the manifestation of the Abyss Path! As long as it existed, he could never die!
Facing Bai'an's absurd offer, Liang Yi found no words to respond.
Sword Cultivators only perish gripping their swords, never abandoning them for survival.
"I've got a solution..."
While pondering how to break the current despairing situation, Old Orange suddenly transmitted to the three.