457: Suzaku Arrives

Boom, boom, boom.

Two figures flickered in every corner of the battlefield, and everything in their path turned into nothingness.

Jue Chen's face was filled with a look of exhilaration, as if this confrontation was a rare release for him.

This expression was something the Immortal Revered powerhouses of the three major factions had never seen before; even the other two faction leaders were greatly surprised.

Apart from the occasional flash of brilliance in his eyes, Lin Yan's expression didn't change much, but through this exchange, he also understood Jue Chen's true strength.

He was slightly weaker than an Immortal Revered at the peak, but if he used all his methods, he should be able to reach that level of combat power in a short time, which was quite remarkable.

"Your Excellency is extraordinary. I, Jue Chen, know that ordinary methods cannot defeat you. If you can block this one attack from me, I will concede!"

After another collision, both figures simultaneously retreated into the distance. Jue Chen, after steadying himself, spoke solemnly.

He was no ordinary person to begin with, and he could naturally sense that with his current strength, he couldn't shake his opponent. Therefore, it was better to decide the victor in one move.

Seeing that the other party didn't object, he immediately didn't hesitate. His whole body burst with green light, and with a furious roar, he pressed his five fingers downwards.

Rumble.

Immediately, the entire battlefield vibrated wildly at this moment, and even the formation seemed to be on the verge of collapse.

"Archaic Demon-Slaying Hand!"

Crack.

In the sky, black lightning flashed, and an incomparably dark palm print quietly condensed, carrying an aura capable of destroying everything in the world, vast and mighty.

The appearance of this dark palm caused even the Grand White-Robed Venerable's expression to change drastically, and he quickly reinforced the formation.

The power of this move was such that even he felt a hint of threat.

Even the leaders of the other two major factions couldn't sit still; they stood up, looking at this scene in disbelief.

As opponents, they understood Jue Chen's strength very well, but this move was completely unfamiliar to them.

Jue Chen was the leader of the neutral faction, usually the most low-key, spending most of his time in secluded cultivation. As long as the interests of his faction were not threatened, he rarely interfered in the disputes of the other two major factions.

They originally thought that the three of them were of equal strength, allowing them to check each other and maintain balance. But this scene made them realize that Jue Chen had unknowingly surpassed them.

"If Your Excellency can take this, the bronze fragment will be yours!"

After unleashing this ultimate move, even Jue Chen felt a surge of emptiness in his body and a massive depletion of energy. However, he still stared intently at Lin Yan and said.

He knew how terrifying his attack was; even the leaders of the other two major factions might not be able to take it safely. Yet, he had a premonition that the other party had been holding back all along.

"Since that's the case, then I won't be polite!"

Lin Yan knew that it was time for things to end, so he nodded slightly and replied.

He slowly twisted his waist, clenched his five fingers, and fiercely punched the void in front of him.

The next moment, a fist print, only about a zhang in size, transformed into a streak of light and shot directly towards the dark giant hand descending from the sky.

Seeing this, many Immortal Revered powerhouses looked puzzled. They couldn't detect any spiritual energy fluctuations from this fist print at all.

Only the Grand White-Robed Venerable, the two leaders, and Jue Chen could faintly perceive an extremely subtle energy fluctuation within it.

Once it erupted, it would be earth-shattering.

Under everyone's gaze, the two disproportionate attacks violently collided. There was no terrifying impact or grand spectacle as imagined.

Instead, the enormous dark palm print, upon touching the stream of light that was the fist print, trembled violently, as if it had encountered something terrifying.

Crack.

The next moment, with a crisp sound, huge cracks instantly spread across the dark palm.

This attack, capable of threatening an Immortal Revered at the peak, was thus easily resolved, quietly shattering.

Bang.

With a final loud bang, the giant palm was utterly destroyed, dissipating into nothingness.

Jue Chen, as the one who unleashed it, already had the answer the moment the two attacks collided, and he couldn't help but reveal a bitter smile.

But he harbored no resentment, for he had already given his all, and even if he lost, he was convinced.

However, a hint of respect appeared in his gaze towards Lin Yan. If his prediction was correct, the other party's strength should also have reached the peak of the Immortal Revered realm, and he was in no way inferior to the Grand White-Robed Venerable.

It seems there are still many powerful existences unknown to others in this world... Jue Chen sighed inwardly.

Immediately, a light flashed in his hand, and the bronze fragment, about the size of a head, appeared and was thrown directly towards Lin Yan.

The latter gently grasped the fragment, placed it in his palm, examined it quietly for a few moments, then slowly put it away, nodding to Jue Chen.

Jue Chen cupped his hands and smiled, "May I know Your Excellency's esteemed name?"

"Lin Yan!"

Lin Yan said softly. He had a good impression of Jue Chen; at least he was a man of his word and acted with integrity.

"So it is Brother Lin. I am Jue Chen. In this battle, I have lost!"

Jue Chen cupped his hands again, gave a carefree smile, and then prepared to leave the battlefield and return to his faction.

The Grand White-Robed Venerable's gaze remained fixed on Lin Yan. From the final exchange just now, he also understood that this person was a powerhouse no weaker than himself.

Meanwhile, the expressions of the leaders of the other two major factions were very unsettled, especially one of them, who was the very person who had bestowed the myriad immortals token upon Immortal Revered Yu Long.

He had originally intended to demand an explanation, but now it seemed better to pretend that this matter had never happened.

All the powerhouses at the Myriad Immortals Assembly, seeing the battle end, couldn't help but feel a little unsatisfied. The battle just now had brought many benefits to many people, and if they were given more time, there would surely be more breakthroughs.

As Jue Chen turned around, and just as the Grand White-Robed Venerable was about to say something, a terrifying pressure suddenly descended, pressing down from above the Ten Thousand Immortals Palace.

This sudden change caused everyone's expressions to change drastically, even the Immortal Revered powerhouses were no exception, all looking up.

They saw a crimson light pierce through the Ten Thousand Immortals City's protective grand formation from the distant horizon, instantly arriving above the Ten Thousand Immortals Palace.

The crimson light was incomparably brilliant, carrying an intensely hot aura that caused space to continuously twist and crack.

The crimson light gradually dissipated, revealing a divine bird with wings spread wide, obscuring the sky and sun. Its body was tens of thousands of feet in size, resembling a phoenix, covered in crimson feathers, burning with crimson flames. A pair of golden eyes stared indifferently at the crowd below.

Seeing this scene, everyone's pupils constricted sharply. Combining this with the bird's appearance, a thought involuntarily arose in their minds.

This was actually the mythical beast, the Vermilion Bird, one of the Four Symbols!

This terrifying aura and pressure were even stronger than that of the Grand White-Robed Venerable. But why would this legendary being suddenly force its way into Ten Thousand Immortals City and come to the Ten Thousand Immortals Palace?

Judging by its aggressive demeanor, it was certainly not here with good intentions.