Chapter 688: Chapter 688: 689: Kill Them All

In the midst of the mountain range.

Four streaks of golden light shot straight into the sky as Li Xiaobai faced off against three figures in the void.

A broken-armed elder, a fat monk, and a white-browed Taoist brimming with immortal aura were all sizing up the young man before them.

Their hearts were filled with shock. Li Xiaobai’s current appearance was somewhat eerie and thrilling, the strange black aura that emerged from the sword had already covered most of his body.

Now only the left half of his body remained uncovered by the black aura, but given the speed at which it was spreading, it seemed that it would be enveloped soon.

“Dog Emperor, this is the first time this old Daoist has seen you in such a state. Not only are you being hunted, but you’ve also lost an arm—utterly disgraceful.”

The warrior with the appearance of a Daoist spoke indifferently, his gaze constantly sweeping over Li Xiaobai, full of wariness. He was well aware of the Grand Emperor’s strength, and to have injured him to such an extent, this young man’s power was extraordinary.

Observing the black aura covering the other’s body, he felt a bad premonition rising within him. If that black aura were to cover the entire body, it might result in a terrible disaster.

“Don’t spout such nonsense. This child has entered the Demon Path and specializes in absorbing others’ inner strength. His abilities are extremely bizarre. We should join forces quickly to execute him—that is the true way!”

The Grand Emperor glared at him and spoke weakly.

“Amitabha, if I don’t enter Hell, who will? I never expected that after a hundred years in seclusion, such a demon would emerge. Today, this old monk shall subdue the demon and suppress your cultivation, eternally imprisoning you within our Buddhist Sect!”

The fat monk said, shaking his head, his small eyes squinting, filled with possessiveness as he looked at Li Xiaobai; he was very interested in the young man’s cultivation technique.

“Sounding all high and mighty. Aren’t you just coveting the cultivation technique I possess? You, esteemed figures of the Buddhist and Daoist sects, indulge in meat and wine all day long, not only corrupting the disciplines and precepts but also harboring extreme greed. Today, I will use your heads to deter those in the Imperial Court harboring ill intentions!”

Li Xiaobai let out a long howl, wielding his longsword in his hand. The Demon-Sealing Sword Technique was unleashed to its fullest, the sword qi completely covered by the black aura, transforming into black sword qi as it slashed towards the three people before him.

“Fall back quickly, do not confront it directly!”

The Grand Emperor shouted anxiously.

“This old monk understands. Let’s join forces and use our inner strength to suppress this child!”

The old monk flung out a bowl, which flickered with a hint of golden light, flying above Li Xiaobai in an attempt to suppress him. Upon seeing this, the other two immediately lent their aid, pouring their extremely pure inner strength into the bowl at the same time. The golden light flourished, enveloping Li Xiaobai within it, giving off a bit of an exorcism vibe.

“This bowl was left by this old monk’s master. It contains the Primordial Spirit Power of both teacher and disciple. Once deployed, it can suppress all beings, leaving this child with no chance of escape.”

The old monk said confidently.

But in the next second, his expression changed drastically. Not just him, but the other two as well. Somehow the golden bowl had become tainted with a strand of eerie black substance that continued to spread.

In a single breath, the bowl turned from gold to pitch black, and the light it radiated suddenly dimmed, falling into the hands of Li Xiaobai.

“Pu!”

The old monk spat out blood profusely. His Primordial Spirit Power was attached to that bowl, and now that it had been completely devoured, he suffered a severe injury, causing his spirit to wither instantly. He swayed in the air and nearly plummeted.

“This…”

“Dog Emperor, what kind of existence have you provoked!”

“Did you deliberately call us here to send us to our deaths?”

“Damn it, today’s matter is a grudge between the two of you. This old Daoist shall not get involved. Farewell!”

A tempest of shock surged through the heart of the Daoist. The demon head opposite him had shattered the old monk’s best move in a single encounter and had crushed his Primordial Spirit in an instant. With such strength, even if the three of them worked together, they would stand no chance.

As the thought of retreat arose, he immediately declared his position and stepped away to leave swiftly.

“Amitabha, this old monk remembers there are still matters to attend to in the temple. I shall also take my leave first. Good luck to you!”

The old monk coughed lightly twice and immediately turned tail and fled. That black breath seemed to have the effect of contaminating artifacts. His alms bowl was assimilated and polluted in an instant. Such a tactic was unheard of and unseen before. If he stayed any longer, he would only have one path before him—death.

“You!”

The Grand Emperor’s face turned a shade of green with anger, but he also felt a sense of powerlessness. His final support had been defeated so cleanly; he no longer had the capacity to fight on. Li Xiaobai’s strength far exceeded his expectations.

“Thinking of leaving?”

“Can you?”

Li Xiaobai sneered, flicking his wrist and throwing the alms bowl, which firmly locked the old monk in the void. At the same time, a sweep of his longsword sent a terrifying black Sword Qi slashing through the fleeing Daoist, cutting him in two at the waist.

Before his Primodial Spirit could fly out, it was wrapped and bound by a black breath. Within a few breaths, the golden figure turned into a pile of scraps, and this god-like figure from the Daoist Sect had perished on the spot in less than ten seconds.

“Damn it…”

Seeing this scene, both the old monk and the Grand Emperor were so shocked their hairs stood on end. The situation was too eerie, and the Daoist had died too cleanly; they were completely unprepared for this.

At this moment, Li Xiaobai’s body was also completely covered with the black breath, emanating a terrifyingly powerful aura.

“Your martial skills are unparalleled, unlike anything this old monk has ever seen. Today, I am convinced. From now on, I am willing to follow you, to be at your beck and call, without any hesitation!”

The old monk fell to his knees with a thud, begging for mercy.

“I too realize my mistakes. I am willing to repent sincerely. Please, young master, give me a chance!”

The elder was also prostrated on the ground, trembling and speaking with a voice that carried a sob.

“Do you want to live?”

Li Xiaobai’s hoarse voice asked.

“Yes!”

Both men nodded in unison.

“Only one of you can live. Choose for yourselves, and let me know your decision.”

Li Xiaobai spoke indifferently.

Upon hearing this, the two men were briefly stunned, but in the next second, golden divine light erupted. On the barren plain, a one-armed elder and a severely injured old monk were entwined in combat.

“You dog Emperor, you have committed countless evils, hurry up and die, leave the chance to this old monk!”

“Die, you bald donkey, you who indulge in wine and pleasures dare to cling to life. I am the Grand Emperor. The world can be at ease only if I live!”

“Nonsense, what’s so good about you living, a cripple who doesn’t even have an arm. Hurry up and die, I will take care of your descendants!”

The two old men fought from day to night, exhausted from the battling. They rolled around on the barren plain in a rather comical way.

Li Xiaobai quietly watched everything.

In the end, the Grand Emperor slowly got up, kicked the monk he had bitten to death to the side, and laughed madly, “Hahaha, I won, I can live on!”

“No, I’ve changed my mind, I don’t want you to live after all.”

Li Xiaobai showed a smile, and with a sword stroke, he beheaded the man. The old body fell to the ground with unwillingness and anger.

“The demon is gone, and the world is at peace.”