“We should have been together thousands of years ago. We could have traveled the world together, we could have been together forever. But because of these mortals, she ultimately wanted to kill me! Because of this so-called world, she actually wanted to kill me… That's why I decided to destroy this world. That way, there will be no obstacles between us. Do you hear me? I will completely destroy this world!!!”
"So what if it's destroyed? Can you bring her back?" Lu Xuan's calm words instantly broke the Beast God's defenses.
"Shut up!" The Beast God rose into the air, his Immortal Execution Sword thrusting straight at Lu Xu.
With a clang, Lu Xuan's Thunder Spear blocked the Immortal Execution Sword. The Beast God was severely injured and hadn't truly activated the Immortal Execution Sword's power. Therefore, the Thunder Spear was able to withstand the attack. Moreover, the Immortal Execution Sword wasn't actually a weapon for direct confrontation. This sword wasn't known for its sturdy materials.
Its special properties lie in its ability to amplify sword energy and condense malevolent energy. This is because this thing itself is a strange spirit stone, condensed from endless malevolent energy of heaven and earth.
The Beast God possessed astonishing magical powers, but his martial arts skills were far inferior. He was no match for a weapon master like Lu Xuan. He was kicked away by Lu Xuan after only a few rounds.
This infuriated it.
"It's all because of you, it's all because of you... Go to hell."
As he roared, the Immortal Execution Sword in his hand suddenly flashed. At the same time, the entire Azure Cloud Mountain began to tremble. Lu Xuan vaguely remembered this, but he did not stop it. Instead, he quietly watched the Beast God's actions until Azure Cloud Mountain experienced a series of powerful tremors. Three of the seven main peaks suffered complete damage.
Three streaks of bluish-gray spiritual energy flew out again, converging on the Immortal Execution Sword. At this moment, Lu Xuan finally made his move. He could have acted earlier, but in the end, he chose to cause some damage to the Heavenly Secret Seal of the Azure Cloud Sect.
Because the Heavenly Secret Seal itself is a huge hidden danger. You must understand, the Beast God's personality was created by Linglong. Although tyrannical and obsessive, he still retains human nature at his core. However, the endless killing intent sealed by the Heavenly Secret Seal—who knows what it might breed over time?
However, this thing cannot be released all at once. Even setting aside the complete Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, Lu Xuan probably couldn't withstand it. The mere spread of its malevolent energy into the Central Plains would trigger a catastrophe.
Therefore, Lu Xuan chose a middle-ground approach: releasing the malevolent energy of the three main peaks to alleviate the pressure on the Heavenly Secret Seal. At the same time, he also wanted to test the true quality of the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation.
The Beast God's body was once again enveloped in boundless malevolent energy. The Immortal Execution Sword in his hand exuded a terrifying demonic aura. A sword aura filled with endless killing intent soared into the sky.
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Chapter 460 On the Dao
Lu Xuan naturally dared not underestimate the power of the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Qi. He took a step back, preparing to meet the attack with all his might. The Thunder Spear in his hand was entangled in purple and blue. He unleashed the Yin-Yang Twin Thunder with all his might, striking directly at the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Qi in mid-air.
The Beast God wasn't very comfortable using the Immortal Execution Sword in combat, nor did he follow the methods of the Immortal Execution Sword Formation. Therefore, this move was merely a half-baked attack, a simple charging strike. Consequently, Lu Xuan didn't use any particularly advanced magic, only his most proficient Yin-Yang Twin Lightning to counter it.
This duel, while lacking the earth-shattering scale of the previous battle against the demon god, still pitted the cultivators of both sides against a power no one present could match. No one dared approach; everyone simply stood atop the mountain, watching silently. The silence was so profound that one could even hear their own heartbeats.
Lightning and sword energy clashed, but the expected clash of cultivation levels did not occur. The next second, Lu Xuan vanished from his spot. The Thunder Spear appeared behind the Beast God, piercing his back.
The Beast God didn't even turn around; the muscles on his back bulged, and a pair of arms grew out of them.
Lu Xuan's eye twitched slightly. It was that same old style again. But his actions were swift and decisive. The purple and cyan lightning bolts struck the Beast God's body directly along those arms.
"Roar..." The Beast God let out a beast-like roar. The flesh on its back burst open wildly, growing countless arms that defied the lightning and reached for Lu Xuan's face.
However, this time, Lu Xuan did not back down either. With a thought, countless magical treasures appeared around his body. There were more than sixty of them.
More than sixty magical artifacts unleashed their full power, blasting countless spawned arms into a bloody mess, yet none could even touch Lu Xuan. In contrast, Lu Xuan's Thunder Spear moved like a dragon, piercing through the opponent's blockade and penetrating the Beast God's body.
The next moment, Lu Xuan felt himself strike a ball of unimaginably violent energy. This was, in fact, the true form of the Beast God. The raging malevolent energy surged in reverse, determined to assimilate Lu Xuan. Lu Xuan's own spiritual power surged, resisting that erosion.
The two men entered into an unprecedented state of mental conflict.
Two spiritual worlds, separated by a vast chasm. Lu Xuan and the Beast God stared at each other across the chasm.
"Strange, deep down, you don't really want to kill me?" The Beast God's face showed a strange expression. In the spiritual world, he sensed some of Lu Xuan's hidden thoughts. And Lu Xuan also truly sensed the Beast God's inner thoughts.
"That's true. From the perspective of cultivation, you are a unique and special life in this world. Your significance to the cultivation world is beyond words."
"But you didn't hold back at all during the fight."
"Because I am human. I feel sorry for your existence, even pity for your emotions. But I will still do my best to kill you. Because that is what it means to be human. My path of cultivation emphasizes the clarity of thought. But clarity of thought and following one's heart are not the same thing."
The clarity of thought I strive for involves finding a balance between surface-level emotions and those deepest within. It's about achieving one's true self by balancing the ego and the id.
“True self…this is the most interesting path of cultivation I’ve ever heard of. You are indeed a unique person.”
"the same as you."
"Is that so? It's a pity we couldn't be friends. I think I understand what you mean. You sympathize with my birth, my emotional tragedy. But you can't stand by and watch the harm I cause to the world. That's why you want to kill me. But if you kill me, you won't be able to balance the deep-seated feelings you have for me."
Nothing is perfect. Sometimes giving up a little is more conducive to a clear and open mind. Besides, it's not entirely impossible.
“...I envy you!” the Beast God suddenly said.
"Then I am honored."
"What did you mean by 'maybe' before?"
"In that cave, on the exquisite statue, there is still a trace of the consciousness of the Goddess Linglong. It is very weak, but I can use a secret technique to awaken her and let her see you one last time."
"...Okay. Take me there."
"It's that simple. I thought it would require more effort."
"It's pointless now. I've already lost. I can sense that you're confident of victory, and that you still have some trump cards up your sleeve."
"I guess so."
"Hahaha, very good, very good. Let's end it here."
The two engaged in a final battle, using both their physical and mental abilities in the real world.
Lightning and malevolent energy clashed, obscuring the view of those on the mountain. All they saw was that after several exchanges, the Beast God lay dead on the ground. Lu Xuan stood there, holding the Thunder Spear in one hand and the Immortal Execution Sword in the other.
The Beast God had already fallen at his feet.