<h4>Chapter 694: The Battle''s Oue</h4>


    In such a short span of time, there was no way for Emperor Xuan Sha to make it back in time! The four Celestial Realm expertsunched their attacks towards Zhong Shan once more.


    Zhong Shan, now towering at a thousand zhang, was surrounded by wild, uncontroble energy. Under the effects of the Heavenly Demon Tempering Body Art, Zhong Shan''s energy output had already reached the level of an elementary Celestial Realm. Combined with the True Dragon''s protective aura and the strength of the billions of citizens of the Great Zong Empire, Zhong Shan''s power had expanded exponentially. Although he fell short in many aspectspared to a true Celestial Realm expert, in sheer quantity, he now matched a high-level Celestial Realm.


    For some reason, Nü Qinghui seemed off. Her attacks against Zhong Shan felt perfunctory. As Daoist Crow grew more anxious, Nü Qinghui merelyunched a single palm strike. While this strike would have been devastating to a regr Emperor Realm expert, it felt feeble against the current Zhong Shan.


    The toad Lei suddenly wielded a strange weapon resembling a shovel, striking fiercely at Zhong Shan. Nü Qinghui''s palm strike could be ignored, and Zhong Shan was confident the True Dragon''s Qi could withstand Lei''s shovel. However, the Celestial yer Flying des from Daoist Crow required serious attention.


    The white Celestial yer Flying de had already proven its formidable power, nearly overwhelming Zhong Shan at full strength. The multicolored de, seemingly several times stronger than the white one, posed an even greater threat.


    Two Celestial yer Flying des hurtled towards him with immense power. Could he withstand them this time?


    As for the Immortal Binding Sword, reputed as the most dangerous sword in existence, its power should beparable to the multicolored Celestial yer Flying de, even in the hands of an ordinary Celestial Realm expert.


    In the face of imminent danger, Zhong Shan became extraordinarily calm.


    What should he do this time?


    Using his hand as a de, Zhong Shan swung a strike towards the white Celestial yer Flying de.


    "Eight Hundred Waves!"


    This time, Zhong Shan focused solely on the weakest white Celestial yer Flying de, seemingly ignoring the Immortal Binding Sword and the multicolored Celestial yer Flying de.


    Just as the Immortal Binding Sword was about to strike, the eight-tailed beast suddenly appeared beside Zhong Shan. The eight-tailed beast didn''t aim for the multicolored de but instead opened its mouth towards the Immortal Binding Sword.


    Despite its growth, the eight-tailed beast dared not confront the Immortal Binding Sword''s edge directly. Attempting to devour it would likely result in being cleaved in two by the sword, one of the world''s deadliest.


    However, the eight-tailed beast''s move was just a feint to scare the sword wielder.


    As the beast''s gaping maw opened, the Celestial Realm expert instinctively withdrew the sword rapidly. Although the Immortal Binding Sword was incredibly powerful, the green-robed expert didn''t dare to risk it. The psychological pressure from seeing the beast devour the indestructible Celestial yer Flying des was immense. What if the beast ate the Immortal Binding Sword?


    Zhong Shan had banked on the expert''sck of nerve. If it had been Daoist Crow, the de would have shed down mercilessly. Unfortunately, it wasn''t him, and the golden opportunity was missed.


    "Eight Hundred Waves!" finally collided with the white Celestial yer Flying de.


    "Boom~~~!"


    A tremendous explosion followed as Zhong Shan''s groundbreaking technique shed with the formidable white de. The impact sent the white Celestial yer Flying de recoiling, but Zhong Shan''s right hand was left mangled and bleeding profusely.


    Zhong Shan''s left shoulder bore a gaping wound, the result of the multicolored Celestial yer Flying de''s unstoppable force. The formidable True Dragon''s Qi, his powerful physique, and the collective strength of the Great Zong Empire''s billions could not prevent this de from piercing through.


    Despite the excruciating pain, Zhong Shan endured in silence.


    "Boom!"


    The bted strike from the toad Lei''s shovel weapon struck Zhong Shan, causing him to stagger, but it had little effect. Nü Qinghui''s palm strike was simrly futile.


    Having withstood the secondbined assault, Zhong Shan was left battered and wounded, his body covered in injuries.


    Yet again, the four Celestial Realm experts failed to achieve their goal. How could it be so difficult for them to kill an Emperor Realm expert?


    Daoist Crow was on the verge of madness.


    "Transform, my treasure!" Daoist Crowmanded.


    Suddenly, the two Celestial yer Flying des flew back into the gourd. The gourd then transformed into a fearsome multicolored greatsword, radiating an aura of violent malice that disrupted the surrounding space.


    Grasping the transformed greatsword, Daoist Crow red at Zhong Shan and shouted, "Again!"


    As Daoist Crow''s vicious gaze shed, a purple light descended from the sky, slicing towards him. A powerful sword filled with domineering energy shed from afar.


    With a single swing, the swords of countless experts trembled.


    Below the Lingxiao Heavenly Court, numerous onlookers watched the battle in the sky with growing excitement and admiration. Was this really just an Emperor of a dynasty? So fierce, so formidable?


    What would such a mighty figure be like if he reached the Celestial Realm? To these spectators, Zhong Shan''s current disy of strength and resilience was awe-inspiring.


    As countless experts looked on in reverence, their swords began to hum and vibrate, as if bowing to someone.


    Sword submission?


    Everyone tightened their grip on their swords and looked up to see a purple curtain of light descending from the sky.


    The Immortal Execution Sword?


    The appearance of the Immortal Execution Sword caused countless swords to bow. Was it the Sword of the King of Swords?


    It was Emperor Xuan Sha. After Zhong Shan had withstood twobined assaults, Emperor Xuan Sha had arrived, and his powerful Immortal Execution Sword shed towards Daoist Crow.


    Daoist Crow''s eyes widened in urgency as he raised the multicolored greatsword to meet the attack.


    "Boom~~~!"


    This was a sh between the mightiest of Shenzhou, a collision of the strongest. The resulting explosion sent waves of sound that deafened countless experts below, even at a great distance.


    The vast space above shattered once more, engulfing the Lingxiao Heavenly Court. The collision felt like the end of the world, causing many to vomit blood from the sheer force of the shockwaves.


    As the space gradually restored, Daoist Crow stood facing Emperor Xuan Sha.


    "Kill Zhong Shan, I''ll handle Emperor Xuan Sha!" Daoist Crow roared.


    For the first time, his meticulouslyid ns had led to such a disastrous situation. This had never happened before, and he could not tolerate such humiliation.


    Zhong Shan had be the object of Daoist Crow''s deep-seated hatred. This man had to die, even if it meant sacrificing everyone he had brought with him.


    "Kill him!"


    Kill, Kill, Kill!


    A murderous intent surged, and Daoist Crow regretted not transforming the Celestial yer Gourd earlier. Although it would have greatly damaged the gourd, it was better than ending up with nothing.


    Daoist Crow stood before Emperor Xuan Sha, determined to see Zhong Shan dead.


    However, another bizarre scene unfolded.


    The eyes of the three Celestial Realm experts suddenly zed over, their six eyes bing vacant. Nü Qinghui was the first to recover.


    "It''s the Heavenly Demon again?" Nü Qinghui eximed.


    Unfortunately, it was toote. In that fleeting moment, the eight-tailed beast''s numerous tails swiftly wrapped around the three experts.


    Though slow, the eight-tailed beast was immensely powerful.


    Three tails ensnared the three Celestial Realm experts, while a fourth tail coiled around the Immortal Binding Sword. Salivating, the eight-tailed beast sought to seize this treasure, dreaming of devouring it.


    As the beast opened its maw to bite down, Daoist Crow panicked. "Die!" he shouted, raising his multicolored greatsword to strike.


    But Emperor Xuan Sha blocked Daoist Crow''s path. "Weren''t you going to watch me?" he taunted, restraining Daoist Crow.


    Daoist Crow''s eyes burned with rage as he red at the scene. When had he ever suffered such a loss?


    Just as the eight-tailed beast was about to consume the Immortal Binding Sword, Daoist Crow clenched his teeth and produced a multicolored pearl, which he crushed in his hand.


    "Buzz~~~!"


    The Immortal Binding Sword suddenly trembled. As it quivered, Emperor Xuan Sha noticed in surprise that the Immortal Execution Sword and the Absolute Immortal Sword were also vibrating.


    A tremendous force emanated from the two swords, breaking free from Emperor Xuan Sha''s grasp.


    Breaking free? Emperor Xuan Sha looked on in astonishment. Such power!


    The Immortal Execution Sword, the Immortal Binding Sword, and the Absolute Immortal Sword, upon breaking free, seemed to respond to a distant call and shot westward at incredible speed.


    Clearly, a powerful figure in the west had summoned the three swords from afar.


    What kind of formidable being was this? A look of shock shed in Emperor Xuan Sha''s eyes.


    As this urred, Zhong Shan knew something was wrong. The eight-tailed beast rapidly retreated toward Zhong Shan.


    However, dragging the three Celestial Realm experts slowed it down. Daoist Crow, without hesitation, shed at the beast, but most of its body had already escaped, with only one tail still dragging the toad Lei.


    Seeing the iing strike, the tail released Lei, abandoning him. In its haste, the eight-tailed beast''s mouth instead swallowed the expert who had been holding the Immortal Binding Sword.


    Emperor Xuan Sha stepped in front of Zhong Shan and the eight-tailed beast once more.


    Realizing he could make no further progress, Daoist Crow''s eyes shed with hatred. Grabbing the toad Lei, he flew away.


    Emperor Xuan Sha did not pursue but looked at the severely injured Zhong Shan and Nü Qinghui, who was still ensnared by the eight-tailed beast.


    ring at Nü Qinghui, Zhong Shan said, "Emperor Xuan Sha, guard Nü Qinghui and take her back to the Hall of Longevity. Once my injuries heal, I will interrogate her!"


    "Understood," Emperor Xuan Sha nodded.


    The eight-tailed beast released Nü Qinghui and vanished. Zhong Shan quickly flew back to the Lingxiao Heavenly Court. Although Nü Qinghui was a Celestial Realm expert, she wouldn''t escape under Emperor Xuan Sha''s watchful eye.