In the ruins, Ye Yang lifted his head, his face covered in blood. Even though Qin Fang had shielded him from most of the damage, Zaochi's earth-based spell that summoned Mount Tai still caused Ye Yang immense pain. His left leg lay limply on the ground, motionless, and his right arm hung low as well.
"Zi Yu..."
Yun Xiaoxi's heart ached, tears streaming down her face as she reached out to support Ye Yang. "Your injuries..."
Ye Yang quickly gritted his teeth. "Don't touch me!"
"What's wrong?"
"Don't touch me..." Ye Yang glared at Yun Xiaoxi like a porcupine.
Zeng Xuan was taken aback and asked, "Zi Yu, what happened? She is Xiaoxi, the one you've cared for countless days and nights..."
Ye Yang nodded and pointed to his tattered armor. "Zaochi is not dead yet!"
"What? Not dead?" Zeng Xuan exclaimed in shock. "I clearly crushed his Divine Rank; how could he still be alive?"
Ye Yang's gaze turned cold. "At the moment of his death, Zaochi transformed into a wisp of spirit and attached himself to my armor. He is trying to invade my Divine Rank, so do not touch this armor..."
...
"Swish!"
A blue light shot out, revealing Qin Fang's figure. He looked at Yun Xiaoxi and Zeng Xuan and said, "Zi Yu is right; Zaochi is cunning. Knowing he couldn't escape Zeng Xuan's God Locking Coffin, he attached himself to Zi Yu's armor. Hmph, if he escapes, it will only take him a month to reform his body!"
Zeng Xuan replied, "But I clearly crushed his Divine Rank just now!"
Qin Fang said, "That was merely an illusion. Zaochi's cultivation has already reached the peak level of a Mid-Level Deity; his body can change form at will. His Spirit Rank has been refined by himself and can penetrate the void. Such an ability likely only Zaochi possesses in this world. Truly killing this Mid-Level Deity is not that simple."
Yun Xiaoxi expressed her concern, "Will Zaochi's spirit invading Zi Yu's body cause any problems?"
Qin Fang shook his head with a smile, "Don't worry. Just keep your distance from Zeng Xuan and gather the Cosmic Armor for protection. Although Zaochi is very close to Zi Yu, Zi Yu's Soul Power is quite robust and can withstand it. As long as Zi Yu removes this armor on his own, Zeng Xuan, summon the God Locking Coffin and strike Zaochi again!"
"Okay!"
Zeng Xuan flipped her hand, and the golden God Locking Coffin transformed into a Void Net that enveloped the surrounding sky. Even if Zaochi's spirit power was strong, it could not escape.
...
Ye Yang moved very slowly, tearing apart the chains of the armor, gradually removing and discarding the Armor, then taking off his knee guards, until he was left in a light blue outfit. Suddenly, he raised the Haotian Sword and rolled out, lifting the Blade to unleash a scorching Fire God True Qi that split the air!
"Bang!"
With one strike, all the armor turned to Ashes. However, Zaochi's voice had already echoed, "Haha, Ye Yang, I remember you. Just wait; I, Zaochi, will definitely return!"
A powerful wave of Soul Power surged as Zaochi's lingering spirit transformed into Rainbow Light and shot up into the sky.
Zeng Xuan laughed, "You think you can escape my God Locking Coffin? Dream on! You vile scoundrel, go die and stop your evil deeds!"
Unexpectedly, Zaochi's spirit suddenly collided with the seemingly celestial God Locking Coffin, causing the net to twist. It was as if a miracle appeared in the sky; the entire firmament seemed to distort, accompanied by a thunderous crashing sound like rolling thunder.
On the ground, countless citizens knelt in worship. They had no idea what was happening; they only knew that something extraordinary was occurring in the heavens.
"Does he really intend to break through the God Locking Coffin by force?" Yun Xiaoxi asked with wide eyes.
Zeng Xuan looked worried. "Although the God Locking Coffin is a divine artifact... can it really withstand such impact? Zaochi is like a centipede that won't die easily; even after his Spirit Rank has shattered, he still has such resilience to impact the God Locking Coffin."
Qin Fang remained silent in contemplation.
"Boom, boom, boom..."
The sky was filled with the sounds of Zaochi's impacts and screams. This Mid-Level Deity was desperately trying to escape the hunt by Ye Yang and others, launching a fierce assault on the God Locking Coffin.
Ye Yang gripped the Haotian Sword, gritting his teeth as he stared at the sky, saying, "Let me crush this lingering soul!"
"Boom!"
With flames swirling around his left palm, Ye Yang leaped into the air. However, he had barely taken flight when he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and fell like a broken kite. He had completely underestimated his injuries; Zaochi's Divine Power was wreaking havoc within him. Once he urged his True Qi, this harmful Divine Power became even more deadly.
Yun Xiaoxi hurriedly rushed forward to support Ye Yang: "Zi Yu!"
...
In just a moment, the explosive sounds in the sky grew increasingly deafening. The mountains surrounding Serene Mountain began to crack. If it weren't for the protection of the spiritual veins of Serene Mountain, it would have long since crumbled into ruins.
In the jungle town, the ground split open, and countless streams of fiery red lava erupted. Zaochi continued to strike at the Energy Fluctuation of the God Locking Coffin, causing the earth itself to pulse with energy. A natural phenomenon unfolded as countless beings screamed in agony during this calamity, something no individual could change.
Finally, with a loud "bang," a corner of the heavenly net formed by the God Locking Coffin was suddenly torn apart. At the same time, a heart-wrenching scream from Zaochi echoed through the air.
"Whoosh!"
A Rainbow Light shot straight toward the north, heading in the direction of Qin State.
"Zaochi, has he left?" Zeng Xuan murmured as he gazed at the gradually calming starry sky.
Qin Fang nodded.
Yun Xiaoxi, holding onto Ye Yang, expressed her concern: "He will return in a month; what should we do?"
Qin Fang smiled, "Little girl, don't worry. I can sense that the moment Zaochi breaks free from the God Locking Coffin, his spirit will suffer immense damage, irreparable damage. Even if he manages to reform his physical body, he will regress to the Initial Deity realm. By then, when Zi Yu's injuries have healed, he won't be a match for her at all!"
Yun Xiaoxi replied happily, "Ah, that's wonderful..."
As she spoke, Yun Xiaoxi looked at Ye Yang in her arms.
Ye Yang leaned against the beauty, inhaling the unique fragrance of Yun Xiaoxi that lingered in the air, and smiled lightly, "I'm so tired; I want to sleep for a while..."
Yun Xiaoxi said, "Zi Yu, thank you for your hard work..."
Zeng Xuan floated back, using the Soul Healing Technique to heal Ye Yang while saying, "Zi Yu, just sleep peacefully. Your body is too exhausted. As for the matters regarding Serene Gate, Yun Xiaoxi and I can handle it ourselves. By the time you wake up, Serene Gate will return to a tranquil and harmonious state."
Ye Yang nodded, "Then I’ll leave it to you. Also, prepare some food; I want to eat as soon as I wake up..."
Yun Xiaoxi: "..."
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