Yama's Wedding
Listening to Xue's words, Yao Guang solidified her resolve. Since this battle with Xue was inevitable, she would give it her all.
"Yao Guang, if you are willing to return to the court and admit your mistakes now, I will let you go. Considering the friendship we once shared, you know you cannot defeat me!" At this point, Xue addressed Yao Guang.
At this moment, Yao Guang was like an arrow on the bowstring, unable to hold back. She represented not just herself but also the countless members of the Aquatic Army behind her, as well as the expectations of the Dragon Lord before she left.
"Come on!" Yao Guang shouted.
In that instant, Yao Guang's Golden Spear sliced through the air, fearlessly charging toward Xue. Just as the blade of light approached, a red shadow wrapped around Yao Guang, blocking all the power carried by the Golden Spear.
Seeing this change, Yao Guang's expression turned cold. She looked closely and saw countless red shadows emanating from Xue; it seemed that Xue's magic had reached a new level.
But retreat was not an option! Thus, Yao Guang moved forward with determination.
Facing Yao Guang's attack, Xue wielded a pair of Golden Wheels that shimmered in the light. In stark contrast, Xue used the Wheel of Reincarnation with remarkable ease; it spun on its own without needing any magical energy from him, exuding a sharp aura that revealed its deadly edge.
Yao Guang couldn't help but smile bitterly at this scene. It turned out that she and Xue had indeed come to this point—once lovers now facing each other as enemies.
The Golden Wheel was a divine weapon in its own right. After Xue returned to his true form last time, the Wheel of Reincarnation absorbed his magic and became even more unpredictable and powerful than before. A mere touch could tear through even the toughest scales or skin down to the bone. Yet now in Xue's hands, these Wheels seemed like toys for him to play with.
Feeling the sharpness of the Wheel of Reincarnation, Yao Guang's heart sank. The Golden Wheels were not only Xue's true form but also an ancient artifact. Her Golden Spear was merely an ordinary weapon; while she could rely on her magic in daily battles, against Xue she had little chance of winning.
The Wheel of Reincarnation spun rapidly in Xue's hands while Yao Guang's Golden Spear charged directly at the Golden Wheels. The clash produced a thunderous sound that shook the ground; such immense power created violent waves that would surely startle any nearby mortal into losing their soul. Both combatants felt their spirits tremble under this force for a moment.
However, neither showed any sign of hesitation; their weapons continued to spin faster and faster. Each collision caused tremors that shook the earth and mountains, while nearby Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals had long since retreated far away, clearing a wide space for their battle.
The two fought fiercely.
Yao Guang could only hear a buzzing in her ears. "I never imagined you would be so formidable!"
Though she was a celestial maiden, Yao Guang had never been delicate. Over the years, she had defeated countless monsters but had never experienced such an exhilarating battle before. She hadn't expected that today’s fight with Xue would give her a taste of what it felt like to face an equal opponent.
"I never thought you would be so powerful either!" Xue genuinely praised Yao Guang. Since their time together, he had always sheltered her but never imagined that Star Lord Yao Guang truly lived up to her name.
After another collision, Yao Guang and Xue temporarily separated. Yao Guang looked at Xue, realizing that if this continued, she would only manage to achieve a stalemate, and her stamina was gradually running out.
Thus, Yao Guang slowly raised her hand to her chest and took hold of her Golden Spear. With a twist, she separated the spearhead from the shaft, and a flash of golden light erupted.
Xue stared in astonishment at Yao Guang, realizing that hidden within the Golden Spear was a sword. The transparent, formless blade finally revealed itself as Yao Guang slowly drew the sword from the Golden Spear. Everyone knew that Star Lord Yao Guang wielded the Yao Guang Spear, capable of summoning demons and spirits with a single thrust, shattering their very essence.
However, few knew that her most skilled and prized weapon was not the spear in her hand but the sword concealed within it. Until now, a spear had always been sufficient; Yao Guang never expected she would have to unleash this sword.
The blade radiated a golden glow, reminiscent of the rising sun. On the blade, two ancient characters—Tai'a—flickered in and out of visibility, as if they were embedded within the sword itself.
So it was Tai'a!
Legend had it that Tai'a was not forged by human hands but was destined by fate. However, this Tai'a sword was a deadly weapon; its use would surely draw blood!
It was said that countless vengeful spirits had fallen to this sword, forged from bloodshed. Xue could hardly believe that Yao Guang held this sword.
Once the sword emerged, it emitted a resonant sound, showcasing its ferocity.
Yao Guang gripped the sword tightly and pointed into the vast sky. The sword energy transformed into an eerie shape in midair.
As Xue's Wheel of Reincarnation encountered this shape, it began to spin on its own. The sword energy sensed the battle intent emanating from the Wheel of Reincarnation and became even more excited, causing Yao Guang's sword to slip from her control.
The two Divine Weapons clashed, their brilliance intensifying. Even the air around them seemed to warp under the pressure of their fierce energy, distorting the figures of Yao Guang and Xue.
With a thunderous crash, the Golden Wheels collided with Tai'a. The clash sounded like metal striking metal, sparks flying as brilliance erupted like sunlight!
Amidst this dazzling light, it was impossible to discern which weapon prevailed. It wasn't until a long time passed that the blinding radiance faded away, allowing everyone to see that after their collision, the two Divine Weapons had once again separated and remained before their respective wielders.
Everything around fell silent; the wind stilled, clouds ceased to move, and both combatants stood still.
They stared intensely at each other. In this strange silence, a crisp sound broke through; if they hadn't been so attuned to their surroundings at that moment, they might have missed it.
The light emanating from Tai'a had completely dissipated. After that crisp sound rang out from its blade, a fragment broke away.
As for the Golden Wheels, despite Xue's divine protection, it seemed to have lost all its power. The golden glow vanished entirely; even the color of the Wheel of Reincarnation dulled to lifelessness. In the next moment, they fell like two soulless iron blocks from the sky.
At that moment, Yao Guang's Tai'a closely followed the Wheel of Reincarnation as it plummeted through the clouds.
Observing the scene before them, Yao Guang and Xue appeared as if they had already anticipated this outcome, showing no expression at all. The two legendary weapons, now devoid of divine power, seemed to them like mere objects tossed aside.
"It seems we are evenly matched!" Xue chuckled, addressing Yao Guang.
Yao Guang watched her treasured sword fall from the clouds, yet there was no hint of anxiety in her eyes; she had long been prepared for this result.
Now that she had fought Xue to a standstill, Yao Guang felt a sense of comfort in her heart.
She had always known that Xue's strength surpassed her own, and she never truly believed she could win this battle.
However, just as her Brothers had once protected her, she was now fighting for them.
The Big Dipper Seventh Star, though possessing boundless magic, had always remained in the shadows. It had endured humiliation from others for far too long. Now that the other six members of the Big Dipper Seven Stars were gone, only she remained. Despite her lowly magic, she would not concede defeat so easily. How could she face her Brothers otherwise?
Looking at the Soldiers before her and at Xue, Yao Guang made a firm decision in her heart. (To be continued.)
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