Chapter 493: Chapter 468 Immortal Clan Descends to Kill
Next to the master of Skull Fire Mountain, there was a nine-headed bird with an enormous body, overshadowing even the master himself.
These figures were shrouded in immortal power.
Immortal Clan.
Unexpectedly, the Immortal Clan had truly pursued them so swiftly, and indeed, through the master of Skull Fire Mountain.
At this moment, the nine pairs of eyes of the nine-headed falcon gleamed brilliantly, and its powerful spiritual sense burst forth, repelling the spiritual senses of Lu Yan and Mr. World.
"They’ve discovered us, Chi Xin, lead the way. I will chase ahead with you,"
the nine-headed falcon said coldly, flapping its wings rapidly to increase its speed, far exceeding the other immortals, as it chased ahead.
The master of Skull Fire Mountain could only flap its wings frantically to catch up.
But even trying desperately, it could not keep pace with the speed of the nine-headed falcon.
However, at this moment, the spiritual sense of the nine-headed falcon spread out ahead and had already locked onto Lu Yan and the others, making it unnecessary for the master of Skull Fire Mountain to lead the way; it chased after them on its own.
After Lu Yan and the others noticed the nine-headed falcon, they too hastened their speed, but they were clearly slower than the nine-headed falcon at full speed, and the distance between them was steadily closing.
Nine thousand miles, eight thousand miles...
"Lu Yan, you take over navigating..."
Mr. World said. He then moved his hands rapidly, and countless runes diffused out, sinking into the void.
Lu Yan summoned the Thunder Sword, wrapped Mr. World and Shen Yinuo with immortal power, placed them on the Thunder Sword, and transformed it into a bolt of lightning that flew toward the ancient weapon cemetery.
Meanwhile, Mr. World focused his mind and began setting up formations in the void.
When the nine-headed falcon reached the first formation that Mr. World had set up, suddenly, runes diffused in the void, turning into nine battle swords that struck at the nine-headed falcon.
The nine-headed falcon opened its nine beaks and each spewed a black light that shattered the nine battle swords. It charged through, the first formation barely affecting it.
But soon, it encountered the second formation.
The second formation was clearly more advanced and more complete, its power stronger, turning into a dozen giant chains that swept toward the nine-headed falcon.
The wings of the nine-headed falcon were like battle sabers, slicing through the air, severing the chains.
However, this time, the nine-headed falcon’s speed was somewhat affected, causing a brief delay.
Lu Yan and the others took advantage of this to widen the gap.
The third formation was even stronger, a cage that enveloped the nine-headed falcon. It took a breath of time for it to break the cage and burst out.
The nine-headed falcon focused its spirit, ready to deal with any formations that might appear suddenly.
But for the next three thousand miles, no formations appeared.
After three thousand miles, the fourth formation finally emerged.
This formation was undoubtedly stronger, a killing formation that brought forth hundreds of flaming sword lights crisscrossing between heaven and earth. Even the nine-headed falcon took six breaths to extricate itself from the formation.
This way, under the interference of the formations, the nine-headed falcon was never able to close the distance with Lu Yan and the others.
In such a pursuit, more than two hours had passed.
The eyes of the nine-headed falcon glowed with an increasing fury and a growing killing intent.
"Dream on if you think these formations alone can stop me,"
the nine-headed falcon roared in its heart, emanating black light all over, with immortal power surging and the power of immortality burning. At the same time, it summoned an immortal treasure which fused with its body, greatly boosting its speed.
Ahead, a formation appeared.
This time, the nine-headed falcon didn’t dodge but directly charged at it.
With a loud bang, the formation was shattered, and the nine-headed falcon charged through without stopping and continued to pursue Lu Yan and his companions.
This way, the distance between them was steadily closing again.
Half an hour more passed.
"The ancient weapon cemetery is not far now," Mr. World’s voice sounded.
Lu Yan stood on the Thunder Sword, looking into the distance.
Ahead, rainbow lights soared into the sky and spread over the heavens, clearly visible from thousands of miles away.
That was the killing aura of weapons.
The ancient weapon cemetery, the burial place of broken weapons, was only a few thousand miles away from them.
But the nine-headed falcon was less than a thousand miles behind them and still closing in.
"This nine-headed bird is extremely powerful, probably even stronger than the master of Skull Fire Mountain at its peak. If it catches up, we will certainly be no match."
Mr. World said, his face somewhat solemn.
Lu Yan did not deny this.
Despite his current mastery of harmonizing the Thunder Fire Rule and his ability to unleash astonishing power, enough to suppress a common Immortal Third Layer, there was still a gap compared to the Immortal Fourth Layer.
As time passed, they drew ever closer to each other.
But they were also nearing the ancient weapon cemetery.
Hiss hiss hiss...
Suddenly, they felt a strong Gang Wind sweeping through the air ahead, with every gust sharp as a blade, slicing towards them.
"We have entered the ancient weapon cemetery. There are too many weapons here; the aura of the blades pervades the void, forming many terrible storms. Be careful in defending against them,"
Mr. World warned.
At this time, Shen Yinuo also stopped refining the Flaming Nine-Color Lotus and exerted herself to defend against the blades.
Those blades struck them, sending sparks flying.
Fortunately, the blades were fearsome but could not breach their defenses.
The three of them broke through the Gang Wind and continued to rush forward.
In the distance, a giant tiger crouched on the ground.
Of course, this tiger was not real, but rather a massive mountain range that resembled a crouching tiger.
On closer inspection, the mountain was flat and also resembled a tiger-shaped battle saber.
"This mountain range is likely a weapon fused with the earth, forming a tiger-shaped landscape with terrifying power. We’ll head there. I need to use this terrain to block the nine-headed bird,"
"Entering from the tiger’s head will avoid attacks, but from other places, I fear we will be assaulted,"
Mr. World spoke in succession.
Lu Yan controlled the Thunder Sword, rushing towards the position of the tiger’s head.
But at this moment, the Nine-Headed Falcon had already closed in on them. From a distance, its silhouette was visible as it too entered the Gang Wind, drawing nearer to them.
"You can’t escape, die for me,"
the Nine-Headed Falcon screeched, its mouth opening to unleash nine beams of black light that tore through the sky, aimed at Lu Yan and the others.
Mr. World waved his hand, and ninety-nine formation flags flew out, evolving into a formation that blocked the Nine-Headed Falcon’s attack.
At the same time, Shen Yinuo also made her move. Her strikes cloaked in blood light, she threw ten punches, each casting a great sun that stretched across the void.
But even with their combined efforts, they could hardly stop the Nine-Headed Falcon’s attack.
The nine beams of black light charged forward, shattering the ten suns, and tore through Mr. World’s formation, sending the ninety-nine formation flags spinning back in retreat.
The Nine-Headed Falcon was about to continue its onslaught on Lu Yan and his group.
Suddenly, Lu Yan waved his hand, sending a metallic glint of light speeding off into the distance.
The light did not strike the Nine-Headed Falcon but veered off course instead.
At first, the Nine-Headed Falcon was stunned. How could Lu Yan, an existent of the Immortal Realm, launch such an unreliable attack, missing by such a wide margin?
But with its nine heads providing an excellent field of vision, covering 360 degrees without a blind spot, it took just one glance to clearly see the metallic glint.
It was a token.
On the Token, the words "Three Emperors" were inscribed.
"The Three Emperors Command, it’s the Three Emperors Command,"
the Nine-Headed Falcon’s heart trembled, its eyes blazing with desire.
Years ago, on the Desolate Land, several Three Emperors Commands appeared, rumored to be capable of summoning the strongmen of the Three Emperors Alliance to guide one to the Origin Continent to join their ranks.
Over the years, countless forces and strongmen on the Desolate Land had engaged in bloody struggles for them.
Thanks to their formidable strength, the Immortal Clan had acquired two.
But they were held by the two strongest experts, and he hadn’t had a share.
However, he had seen them.
And there was no mistake, it was the Three Emperors Command.
The chance to travel to the Origin Continent and join the Three Emperors Alliance was right before his eyes, and he did not want to miss it.
It wouldn’t be too late to obtain the Three Emperors Command before killing Lu Yan and the others.
In his haste, he didn’t have time to ponder why Lu Yan suddenly threw out the Three Emperors Command. He furiously flapped his wings, changing direction, and chased after the Token. In just a few flashes, he caught up with the Three Emperors Command and grasped it in his talon.
"It really is the Three Emperors Command,"
the Nine-Headed Falcon scrutinized it for a few moments, confirmed it was correct, and was overwhelmed with joy, hurriedly stashing it inside his Sumi Mustard Seed Bag.
"These guys can’t be spared. I mustn’t let anyone know I have the Three Emperors Command,"
the Nine-Headed Falcon thought to himself, then flapped its wings and continued its pursuit of Lu Yan and the others.
But by then, Lu Yan and his companions had already flown deep into the Tiger Mountain Range.
The moment Mr. World entered the Tiger Mountain Range, he waved his hand, launching flag after flag, inserting them into various positions across the mountain range.
Whoosh!
The Nine-Headed Falcon beat its wings, diving at Lu Yan and the others, intent on killing.
"You nine-headed bird, taste my wrath, rise!"
Mr. World formed a seal with his hands.
Roar!
Instantly, a roar thundered through the void.
The Tiger Mountain Range beneath their feet shone brightly, as a gigantic tiger materialized and pounced towards the Nine-Headed Falcon.
In the process of leaping, the tiger rapidly transformed into a tiger-head blade, cleaving towards the Nine-Headed Falcon.
The Nine-Headed Falcon was startled, all nine heads spewing black light simultaneously. The nine beams entwined and collided with the tiger-head blade.
With a thunderous boom, the black light was shattered, but the tiger-head blade pressed on relentlessly.
Thud!
Feathers scattered, blood splattered, and one of the bird’s heads was sent flying far away.
The Nine-Headed Falcon swiftly retreated, one of its heads severed.
"Damn..."
The Nine-Headed Falcon raged, shocked by the might of the tiger-head blade, no longer daring to approach.
The many terrifying legends of the ancient battlefield surfaced in its mind.
The ancient battlefield was known as the burial ground for broken weapons, containing a vast number of damaged arms, some of which were extremely high-level, even including Doctrine Soldiers, the exclusive weapons of Tao Realm Strongmen.
Even if these weapons were damaged, they were supreme treasures to those in the Immortal Realm, bringing numerous benefits.
Throughout history, naturally, many strongmen risked entering the ancient battlefield to obtain the remnants of Doctrine Soldiers, but very few exited safely.
Most who entered remained forever within its confines.
"The terrain formed by these weapons is indeed frightening, but how did these guys get in? There must be a way out,"
the Nine-Headed Falcon was unwilling to just retreat, hovering around the perimeter.
"Not leaving yet, kill for me,"
Mr. World sneered, continuing to activate the formation flags, borrowing the power of the Tiger Mountain Range.
Another tiger took shape and lunged at the Nine-Headed Shoot.
"It can attack from this far?"
The Nine-Headed Falcon was startled, quickly retreating and only relaxing once it had left the vicinity of the ancient battlefield.
