strictlysupreme Chapter 2889 The Grand Finale (7 words)
Chapter 2889 The Grand Finale (7 words)
Chapter 2889 The Grand Finale (7,000 words)
After the second Middle Thousand World was delivered to the Dao Stele, the Dao Stele approached the 30 billion kilometer mark in just one day.
However, as they watched the increasingly dilapidated monument, they couldn't help but mutter to themselves as they intensified their attack on the blood-red monument.
"This is too much! Can't you slow down a bit? How could Qu Zhenzun possibly digest this quickly?"
"Forget it, don't measure him by our abilities. There's no comparison. I'd believe it if you said he could digest the entire universe!"
"Holy crap, is this some kind of suicide attempt... wait, is this some kind of martyrdom?"
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the speed of the Dao Stele's ascent suddenly increased again, instantly breaking through 30 billion kilometers.
The growth momentum did not stop there; the dilapidated monument trembled violently, cracks appeared to be spreading, and pieces swayed precariously.
However, even under these conditions, the Dao Stele surged for 36 billion kilometers before abruptly stopping!
The next moment, the entire space trembled violently, and the solidified blood-red light in the sky continued to tremble!
Immediately afterwards, cracks appeared on the blood-red surface, and the cracks grew larger and larger!
There was no violent energy sweeping through, but the impact of the violently shaking space alone was not to be underestimated.
"This is..." Although Crystal Ancestor was shocked, the massive tip of his staff was still sweeping across the crimson blood. "Are we going to win?"
"We're probably going to win," a bright silver light shone from in front of the head, illuminating the space. "Hold on tight!"
When someone is kicking another dog while he's down, no one can stand idly by.
Luo Fu even drew a jade-colored longsword, its blade energy mixed with a warm white hue, drawing arcs of light as it slashed towards the blood-red area!
"Raging sword energy..." The head still had some strength left, and recognized her technique. "Too mixed up. Hmm, what kind of broken sword is that!"
In fact, this long sword is already at the level of being unsheathed.
However, she barely crossed the threshold, and compared to her status, she was indeed a bit... well!
However, given her own circumstances, she was originally from the Middle Thousand Worlds, and after joining Wan Tianqing's team, she was always busy running around.
She acquired this long sword at a high price when she was temporarily residing in Houde Realm.
Her cheap senior brother did give her a lot of spirit stones, and Qu Zhenzun's name was prestigious enough, but where could she find something so suitable in such a hurry?
Thunderbolt Monarch's words were meant to be a helping hand, but Luo Fu had no interest in paying attention to them.
As she unleashed wave after wave of sword energy, she sensed the Dao Stele, "Sister Jing, the boss..."
“It shouldn’t be a big problem,” Jing Yuexin said, the Soul-Suppressing Bell above her head vibrating as she moved closer to the Dao Stele.
With her cultivation level, the Soul-Suppressing Bell was already insufficient.
However, while she was consolidating her cultivation level, Baiqiao specially arranged for someone to upgrade her magic weapon, making it a genuine Nascent Soul level artifact.
"Don't disturb him," the young woman advised. "Just protect him!"
The congealed blood was not only rapidly cracking, but also rapidly dissolving, fading away very quickly!
"My karmic debts are receding!" Bo Ping Zhenjun suddenly shouted.
Even the mighty True Lord had tears glistening in his eyes at this moment. "We won! Ha, we won!"
"I have no regrets in this life!" The Möbius strip spoke, and at this moment, her voice sounded exceptionally old and weathered...
"Harvest! Harvest!" Lord Wenshi shouted joyfully. "First come, first served!"
At this moment, even the reserved Kong Yu and Qingxia Zhenjun couldn't help but unleash their full power in their attacks, slaying the blood-red figures.
Nine Screens True Monarch fared slightly better, continuing his attack while simultaneously analyzing the situation: "The aura of Heavenly Collapse is rapidly receding!"
“So there’s no fourth one… um,” Ren Tou said happily, “We made a profit this time. I knew it, Xiao Qu is good.”
"Hey Luo, I have a good knife in Yuxiu, it's a trophy, a bit better than yours. I might consider giving it to you later!"
"Consider?" Luo Fu also came to the Dao stele, slaying the blood-red figures while protecting the Dharma.
She was a little absent-minded, because at this moment, Jing Zhenzun was casting streams of creation energy onto the Creation Compass.
Jing Yuexin is the third True Venerable to use Creation to temper her body, after Qu Jianlei and Han Li, and has accumulated some aura.
Luo Fu was essentially protecting both of them at the same time. Although all the cultivators present could be trusted, vigilance was still necessary.
So when she interacts with others, she inevitably becomes a little careless, thinking, "How could I possibly accept the spoils of a senior for free?"
"If it's a transaction, I will do my best to prepare what my senior needs."
"You want me to take bribes from you?" The man laughed upon hearing this. "I can't afford to lose face... If you're willing, just cooperate a little."
"Cooperate?" The bright-eyed girl looked bewildered. Protecting the boss and Jing Zhenzun was of paramount importance, and she was indeed a little distracted.
"I have no reason to disobey my senior's orders, so why would I say I'm cooperating?"
"The senior needs your help to smooth things over," the handsome young man said swiftly, "You're over a thousand years old, don't you understand this?"
Then she looked at Jing Yuexin and said, "What are you doing? Just let it heal slowly."
“The compass has done a great job,” the court lady replied casually. “I only did my part in a small way.”
In fact, she had only given him two strands of aura of creation because she saw that he was badly injured.
This was done out of consideration for the other party's hard work and contributions—the boss is meticulous in her work, and she certainly couldn't tarnish the team's image.
Unexpectedly, after she released her aura, she received a joyful response from the other party.
This is worth nurturing! Without a second thought, Jing Yuexin began to continuously output the aura of creation.
She knew the compass only possessed a trace of spirituality, but she was even more certain that this treasure belonged to her own team, and there was no dispute about it!
In that case, just invest with confidence.
Moreover, if the treasure can recover relatively quickly, she can also inquire about the boss's condition, right?
Since she can use the Dao Stele as a confessional and get along well with the compass, it shouldn't be too difficult for her.
However, when Han Li asked, she couldn't possibly explain everything clearly—you're the boss's friend, not mine!
The key is that the other party is not a member of the team, so there must be a distinction between insiders and outsiders.
"The aura of creation... I have it too!" The handsome young man raised his hand and released a burst of aura, then his eyebrows shot up. "What is this?"
Before she could say anything, a shadow flashed, and a burly man with a blank expression appeared. "Young Master, it's time to go!"
"Huh?" The man's eyes lit up. "This kind of Taoist soldier?"
Qingxia Zhenjun approached silently, his gaze deep and unfathomable.
“The collapse isn’t over yet,” Han Li’s face darkened. “I’m going to harvest another wave.”
"Give it to them," the burly man said calmly. "We're taking away the Distraction Quiet Zone. Does anyone have any objections?"
The one with the most mixed feelings about that quiet zone was actually the Great Witch, but he had already left, which clearly meant he had given up.
If we're really talking about cause and effect, he was rescued from that quiet zone by the team, and they even injured several people, so he has no right to make demands.
Of course, no one raised any objections—Han Li was one of the core figures who truly saved the world, and if he was willing to leave early, who would object?
“No one has any objections,” the burly man said after a moment of silence. “Young Master, you see, we can go now… The opportunity for a split-point destiny has arrived.”
"I want to wait until the world rejoices!" Han Li straightened his neck. "I'll wait a little longer!"
"The cause and effect of the heavens' collapse are already locked; there's no need to wait for the world to rejoice," the burly man replied slowly. "If we don't leave now, things might change!"
He was merely a Taoist priest, and he was simply stating the wishes of a handsome middle-aged man.
For a disaster of this magnitude, like the collapse of the heavens, once you're tainted by karma, running away won't help.
Similarly, as long as one successfully overcomes the tribulation, there is no need to wait for heaven and earth to rejoice; one will benefit no matter where one is.
The real reason is that he finally managed to get the promise of a distraction-level quiet zone from the big, fat man, and he's genuinely worried that things might change if he waits too long.
He knew very well that Han Li had reached the point of breaking through his cultivation barrier. Leaving the seclusion in time, Tianqing's gains, plus the Silent Zone... perfect!
Otherwise, why would he have come here in person?
Han Li knew that she could no longer refuse—even if she successfully advanced to the Nascent Soul stage, could she resist the Xuan Zun's will?
She glanced deeply at the Dao Stele, then at Jing Zhenzun, and said, "I will return once I am distracted!"
Jing Yuexin was actually a little confused, but at this moment, she understood.
The beautiful woman in palace attire nodded slightly and spoke with a smile, "My husband and I are waiting, looking forward to your attainment of True Monarch status!"
What a joke! She and her boss fought their way through countless bloody battles, relying on their unwavering loyalty!
If she really loses to her opponent, she is willing to accept defeat, but if someone tries to intimidate others by relying on their cultivation level... who has she ever been afraid of?
"I..." Han Li wanted to say something more, but the next moment, the big man and she disappeared instantly!
"Trying to run away?" Qingxia Zhenjun snorted and vanished in an instant.
"Master, you..." Xiao You was completely dumbfounded, even stopping her attack. "Why did you leave?"
"Alas, it's a tangled mess that can't be untangled," the man sighed softly, shaking his head.
Several True Lords rolled their eyes at her, thinking to themselves, "Don't you know your own situation?"
"I'm interested in this!" The archway shook twice, full of enthusiasm. "Male-male pairing...who can elaborate on it?"
"Don't be so reckless!" True Monarch Wenshi couldn't hold back any longer. "One of them is even higher than the Nascent Soul stage; Lingyun can't afford to mess with him!"
Xiao You's face darkened upon hearing this, feeling that the young lady's lewd remarks were rather presumptuous.
Hearing what Wen Shizhenjun said, she reluctantly pouted and thought, "Never mind, I really can't make decisions about matters between elders."
The next moment, while attacking, she fell into thought again: Is Han Li really about to break through to the Divine Realm?
She wasn't too bothered by the distraction-level quiet zone; it wasn't really her concern anyway.
But what is the relationship between Master and that little brat's elder?
By the way, it seems Han Li called out to Wen Shizhenjun as "Third Uncle"...
In fact, she is not the only one pondering this matter.
Han Li's rapid breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage was already beyond everyone's expectations, but more importantly: Did that person also come?
Including the one related to spiders, that makes two big shots...
Furthermore, since True Monarch Qingxia has abandoned even Tianqing, what will be the outcome of chasing after him like this?
The people present were not at peace, but their attacks did not slow down at all, because the blood was disappearing... a little too fast.
It's like a downpour; the dark clouds gather slowly, but after the storm, the sky clears up in no time.
A day and a half later, the crimson color faded, and everyone sensed that the decaying aura of the entire Star Realm was rapidly decreasing.
Bo Ping Zhenjun swept his divine sense across the area and sighed somewhat, "What a pity, another eight sections have been destroyed."
The next moment, the broken stele gradually became ethereal and disappeared before long.
Qu Jianlei's illusory image was still there, about 30,000 kilometers high, with his eyes half-open and clearly in very poor condition.
Just as the figures gradually appeared, Jing Yuexin and Luo Fu's figures began to grow rapidly at the same time.
The former eventually reached an altitude of 20,000 kilometers, while the latter reached an altitude of over 40,000 kilometers.
Neither of them said anything, but their attitudes were already very clear.
The collapse of the heavens is about to pass, and the cause and effect have basically yielded their respective gains. Qu Zhenzun's core influence in the team has begun to disappear.
In fact, the team has essentially disbanded.
Of course, a partner who has worked together for over a century should not be distrusted, not to mention the prestige of Senior Heng.
However, as I said before, there's no need to test human nature; isn't that just being bored and having nothing better to do?
Seeing this, the others naturally understood the meaning as well. They were all people who had lived for thousands of years, and none of them felt it was inappropriate.
However, True Monarch Qiaoqi glanced at the decaying aura deep within the realm, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Is this really the end?"
His fire mage excels at dealing large-area damage, and he was looking to seize this last opportunity to wipe out the enemy.
Even a star realm as vast as this cannot be completely cleaned up in a short period of time, even by a True Lord.
Wouldn't it be a waste to let the remaining energy of Tianqing dissipate on its own?
“Of course,” the archway gate vanished instantly, clearly having gone to harvest the spoils—her spatial magic had a considerable killing range.
However, the next moment, the space rippled, and a giant, hairy hand reached out.
The palm, exceeding ten million kilometers in length, exuded an uncontrollable stench of decay and rot as it reached out towards Qu Jianlei and his companions.
"Hmm?" Upon seeing this, Luo Fu instantly amplified her imposing aura. "Senior brother, be careful!"
The large hand reached out slowly, but its speed was actually quite fast.
In particular, it made its move just when everyone was about to clear the area at the last minute, when they were least prepared.
Luo Fu and Jing Yuexin were well prepared; the former possessed a strong sense of righteousness, while the latter had a soul-suppressing bell.
However, it was useless; the gap in their cultivation levels couldn't be bridged. The aura emanating from the powerful figure was at least at the Nascent Soul level.
Luo Fu only had time to unleash a powerful sword aura, but it had no effect when it struck the large hand.
Jing Yuexin's Soul-Suppressing Bell... was of little use.
Seven Leaf True Monarch's sword intent was the fastest, but by the time he slashed with his sword, his large hand had already grabbed the three of them and was about to escape into the space.
His sword intent only made the opponent pause for a moment before suddenly disappearing.
"Wow!" Seven Leaf True Monarch exclaimed in astonishment, "He's at least at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage!"
He had immense confidence in his sword intent, and even though he had only recently advanced to the True Monarch realm, he dared to say so.
Kong Yu was a beat slow to react, and asked in astonishment, "This is... could it be the fourth one?"
His words left everyone completely stunned. After a few breaths, the archway gate suddenly appeared.
"What's wrong with you guys? You can't even keep an eye on one person?"
"It's definitely not the fourth Heavenly Ring. Han Li has already left. Even if those two were wrong, would the Dao Stele be wrong?"
Kongyu Zhenjun was a little embarrassed, "This one is a bit... does anyone recognize it?"
In the entire cultivation world, there are only a handful of True Monarchs. With so many True Monarchs here, surely someone recognizes them?
However, no one spoke up; the other person was clearly a very reclusive individual.
Xiao You looked directly at the Spider Lord and asked, "Can you contact your senior?"
In fact, the burly man with the big belly did not leave; he was very interested in witnessing the changes that would occur after the tribulation and the collapse of the heavens.
Even for those who combine, this is a rare and extraordinary sight.
The sudden appearance of the large, hairy hand made him frown. "Strange..."
Then a thought struck him, and he shook his head, both amused and exasperated. "Hey, it must be that guy, the one playing tricks."
The next moment, the Spider King replied blankly, "I-don't know...not-too bad!"
Is this not too bad or too bad? Everyone was a little frantic for a moment.
Shortly after, in the infinitely distant depths of the void, a huge gelatinous object twisted and turned, and Qu Jianlei and his two companions appeared.
Luo Fu raised an eyebrow, about to swing her sword, but then looked in surprise at a group of figures not far away. "Uh, greetings, Martial Uncle."
The figures on the other side were very blurry, but the righteous spirit of the people there was still palpable.
“Yes…” Jing Yuexin was stunned for a moment, then came to her senses, cupped her hands in a gesture of respect to the figure, and then turned her head to look at Qu Zhenzun.
Qu Jianlei had already opened his eyes, and after a moment of surprise, he shook his head, both amused and exasperated, "Senior, you..."
"It'll be too late if we don't run now!" Senior Heng snorted, then nodded at the enormous, gelatinous creature. "That settles everything."
The gelatinous substance twitched and emitted a muffled divine sense, "Stardew Realm... could you give me a place?"
“You’re leaving anyway,” Senior Heng replied casually, “so don’t worry so much. The Stardew World won’t stop accepting people.”
"Alright," the gelatinous substance hummed softly, its divine sense sweeping over the three True Venerables, followed by another soft sigh.
"You guys are really lucky, let's go!"
The next moment, it vanished silently into the void without causing the slightest ripple.
"This senior is..." Qu Jianlei's consciousness was clearly weak, but he was still trying to hold on.
"The alien spirit has reached the end of its lifespan and is forcibly suppressing its death aura," Senior Heng said with more patience this time.
Luo Fu was somewhat astonished, "A foreign race's avatar... can it be this powerful?"
She hasn't been in the cultivation world for very long, but she has come into contact with quite a few True Monarchs and has a general understanding of their combat strength.
Although she was only trapped in this clump of gelatinous substance for a short time, she tried various methods but couldn't break free.
She doesn't know where she is right now, but she's certain of one thing: she's definitely not close to Lianxing!
Otherwise, at least some of those great kings would have tried to catch up!
"I enhanced its power," Senior Heng replied casually, "but it is already at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage."
"Actually, it doesn't smell that bad... Besides being old enough to die, it's also trying to conceal its origins!"
"That smell..." The bright-eyed girl gave a bitter smile. She was already quite tolerant, and even with her protective aura, she couldn't stand it.
Jing Yuexin was thinking, "Having met you, senior, what certain risks would have occurred if I hadn't left earlier?"
"There's nothing certain, but there are too many uncertainties," the figure stated confidently.
"I'm not even sure about the dangers... The key is that Xiao Qu has too many good things!"
"Although we are not afraid of them, why bother? Let's run away and hide for a few hundred years, and wait until Xiao Qu is distracted, then we'll be more secure."
Judging from the past events in the martial arts world, it is clear that the Haoran Sect does not always go to extremes; flexibility is also common.
"Just recuperating would probably take me a hundred years," Qu Jianlei said weakly.
Putting aside the financial losses, his own deficit this time was enormous, and his foundation was severely damaged.
If he hadn't been certain that there would be an exceptionally high reward if he succeeded in saving the world, he wouldn't have dared to imagine how he would live the rest of his life.
“I’ll take care of the protection,” Jing Yuexin said decisively. “Luo Zhenzun will be in charge of all external affairs.”
She knew all too well how much her boss cared about her when she was in seclusion trying to advance to the next level.
Therefore, she didn't even trust Luo Fu and insisted on watching over her personally.
The bright-eyed girl knew her intentions and didn't argue with her. "A hundred years of recuperation... we must find a suitable place."
Since Uncle Heng has already arranged for his junior brother to run away, when it's time to rest, he should not only choose a good place, but also try to keep a low profile.
After a pause, she asked hesitantly, "What about that Stardew World?"
“Stardew is expanding the super-world,” Senior Heng replied.
"Logically, there's no need to let the True Lord know, but you three definitely have a witness, True Lord..."
Currently in the Star Dew Realm, several Mystic Venerables are promoting the expansion of the world—that is, merging multiple large worlds!
Merging two large worlds is extremely difficult, but everyone still decided to do it.
The advantage is that multiple large worlds can be reached without having to go through the void, facilitating the movement of people and treasures.
Once the operation is successful, even a super world like Zhongling Yuxiu will pale in comparison to the Stardew World.
However, this process is not only extremely difficult, but also prone to various noises or negative events.
For example, the monopoly profits from cross-border transactions are gone, and who knows how many people's interests will be affected...
As different sectors move towards integration, various management challenges arise.
However, no matter how many negative things there are, they cannot stop the benefits and convenience that "universal harmony" can bring.
The current Stardew world is a merger of five major worlds. Once successful, it will accept even more major worlds.
Many low-level cultivators don't understand what powerful cultivators in the Integration Stage are usually busy with, given their long lifespans. It's actually something similar.
Of these five great worlds, only three have cultivators, so the three that need to be negotiated are the only three.
The other two great worlds also possess extraordinary powers, but their opinions are unimportant—it's already considered a courtesy by humanity to even inform them.
As for whether other cultivation worlds would be willing to join after this matter was completed, they didn't care.
This isn't Stardew begging people to join; the truth is, anyone who wants to join has to consider investing certain resources.
However, if a world without cultivators is discovered, it can be further expanded.
The True Lord of Gel Matter is optimistic about the development of the Stardew World, which is why he wants to occupy a piece of land.
However, Senior Heng did not agree to it. Judging from his words, it seemed that he might consider taking over the place where Zhenjun was currently located in the future.
Even the True Lord Mi'er of the Bell Spirit Realm is currently busy in the Star Dew Realm, which shows the allure of this world.
In any case, it's not a business deal if people are eager to join; whether other cultivators are willing to join or not is not within the scope of consideration for these Xuanzun.
Upon hearing this, Qu Jianlei couldn't help but ask, "What about the Empire World..."
“That’s not a world of cultivation, there will be clashes of ideologies,” Senior Heng answered without hesitation.
After a moment's hesitation, he added, "That's a much greater cause and effect. What do you think the Dao Stele is suppressing?"
"If the seal hadn't loosened, the world where the Zerg lived would never have been connected to the three human kingdoms!"
"However, this is also related to the Empire's endless exploration of the Maiden Starfield; it's due to their greed..."
"In short, it's not entirely impossible for the technology sector to join the cultivation world, but it depends on how things develop."
Qu Jianlei remained silent for a long time before asking again, "Does it involve higher-level powerful beings?"
"Exiling the Zerg back then was the best choice," Senior Heng remarked, without continuing.
However, the three True Venerables listened in silence, especially Qu Jing and the other two, whose eyes showed surprise.
They never imagined that these causes and effects would be so profound.
Jing Yuexin couldn't help but ask, "Could this stele be an old artifact of the Haoran Sect?"
"A stele is a stele; how can it belong to anyone?" Uncle Heng replied vaguely.
This matter is really hard to explain clearly. "Above the Xuanzun is the Daozun, so it's best not to inquire about some things."
Upon hearing this, Jing Yuexin glanced at Qu Zhenzun and then nodded slightly. "Thank you for your guidance, senior. It seems that the road ahead is still long."
Uncle Heng snorted lightly, "Of course, as for resting in the Star Dew Realm... Little Qu, don't you want to take charge of the new Star Realm?"
This guy really knows everything! Qu Jianlei hesitated for a moment before answering, "My companion seems to prefer adventuring with me."
He was puzzled. Did this person even know Xiaohu's wishes?
"As expected of someone from our ancestral planet!" Uncle Heng said casually. "Then I'll make arrangements for you at Star Dew."
"It just so happens that Luo Fu also needs to properly organize Hao Ran's magic, so this clone can accompany you for a hundred years."
"Thank you, Martial Uncle," the bright-eyed girl said, her eyes lighting up.
"Ancestral Star?" Jing Yuexin looked at Qu Zhenzun suspiciously. "Aren't you from the Hope Star Region itself?"
This news was a huge shock to her worldview. In her mind, Qu Zhenzun was a native from a garbage planet.
“Well… that’s not important,” Qu Jianlei smiled. “The important thing is that I am who I am.”
Jing Yuexin's gaze shifted, and she chuckled softly, "Yes, you are you..."
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Five hundred years later, in the Stardew world.
The realm is now relatively stable and is open to the external cultivation world to a limited extent.
In a starry sky, a small team of cultivators is battling a massive mass of demonic energy.
The team consisted of eighteen people, all of whom were at the Nascent Soul stage. They had been assigned to eliminate the demonic energy that had suddenly appeared.
“The spatial isolation here is still a bit unstable,” the leading Kun Xiu Zhenxian said with a frown.
"How did these powerful predecessors plan it back then? How could there have been so many minor oversights?"
"Peerless Fairy, only you would dare to say such a thing," a middle-aged Nascent Soul cultivator chuckled, "No one is more daring to court death than you!"
"That's just how it is," Wushuang Zhenxian curled his lips, "What's the big picture? Minor oversights can only be dealt with by lowly cultivators risking their lives."
"Everyone has their own place and their own role," the middle-aged immortal said solemnly. "Isn't the trial the same?"
"Who would dare to court death?" A figure suddenly appeared in the starry sky; it was an exceptionally beautiful woman.
"Greetings... Great Lord," the middle-aged True Immortal hesitated for a moment before bowing first.
There are many True Venerables in the Star Dew Realm, and they don't really hide their whereabouts. He has seen more than one or two of them.
He could instantly tell that this female cultivator who had appeared out of nowhere was definitely more than a True Venerable, judging from her faint aura alone.
The beautiful woman locked her gaze on the peerless immortal and asked with a smile, "Little girl... what's your name?"
“Reporting to Senior, my name is Wushuang,” Kunxiu Zhenxian calmly replied.
The beautiful woman raised her hand to calculate for a moment, then smiled again, "I was asking what your surname is, it's Qu, right?"
“No,” Immortal Wushuang shook his head, “I was born an abandoned baby, but fortunately I was adopted by a kind person…”
"Just like him," the beautiful woman smiled again. "Jing Wushuang? Heh... Do you know how long I've been looking for you?"
The next moment, she and the Peerless Immortal disappeared together.
The massive mass of demonic energy instantly disintegrated and vanished.
Only a faint divine sense remained in the air: "Tell Qu Jianlei, his daughter... I've taken her away!"
(End of the book)