For two weeks, the undead had vanished as if evaporated, showing no activity. Perhaps it was Ming Zhi Tian's leadership in destroying over a dozen undead teleportation gates, but the situation felt far from simple.
A month later…
Mo Li Shen Zun sought out Ou Huang Zun Huang's stronghold and notified Ming Zhi Tian. Upon catching up to Ou Huang Zun Huang, he had used the Heaven Devouring Divine Skill to absorb the spiritual power of undead soldiers, his cultivation having recovered to the eighth level of the Divine Heaven Realm. He had also successfully refined the mark Ming Zhi Tian had placed on his mechanical puppet, completely breaking free of control. Mo Li Shen Zun, on the other hand, had only recovered to the ninth level of the Divine Might Realm.
"Old friend, a month apart feels like an eternity," Ming Zhi Tian quipped with a smile, then flashed aside, revealing two more figures: Fei Jiang and Yi Ni.
Ou Huang Zun Huang narrowed his divine eyes. "You actually broke through from the Divine Luo Realm to the third level of the Divine Might Realm?"
Ming Zhi Tian nodded. "That's right, so… do you have any last words? I show no mercy to traitors."
Ou Huang Zun Huang roared with laughter, looking up at the sky. "Ha ha… From the day I broke away from your side, I expected this. If you have the ability, then come at me. What am I afraid of?"
Ming Zhi Tian summoned the "Shu Jian Lu" (Record of Swords and Books). "Then let's fight."
Fei Jiang struck first. "Eight Desolations of a Thousand Thorns!"
Mo Li Shen Zun unleashed his attack casually. "Nine Revolutions Derivative Technique!"
Yi Ni employed her ultimate move. "Twilight Descent!"
Ming Zhi Tian, naturally, did not hold back. "Six Harmonies! Jade Flower Star Dragon of the Celestial Luo, Thousand Stars Divine Sword Slash!"
Six divine-level martial arts and divine techniques thundered towards him!
Facing the four-pronged assault, Ou Huang Zun Huang sneered, confident in his superior cultivation. "Showy nonsense." He feared nothing. "Heaven Devouring Art! Heaven Devouring Divine Skill!"
He spread his massive hands, and a terrifying pressure surged forth, far beyond anything an Emperor Golden Demon Beast could contend with. After all, he had once been a Divine Energy cultivator.
In an instant, the four divine techniques were absorbed by Ou Huang Zun Huang's Heaven Devouring Divine Skill, instead fueling his power and becoming his nourishment.
Mo Li Shen Zun frowned. "As expected of Ou Huang the demonic cultivator. In ancient times, not even the two Great Divine Emperors could defeat him. We cannot confront him head-on."
Ou Huang Zun Huang grinned wickedly. "That's right, you need to find another way. But… I won't give you the chance. Die, all of you, and become my slaves."
He intensified the power of his Heaven Devouring Divine Skill! The others could manage, but Ming Zhi Tian struggled, being a martial cultivator with the least spiritual energy.
Seeing that he was about to collapse, Ming Zhi Tian went against the flow! "Only you can do this? Heaven Devour! Divine Skill!"
Conversely! Ming Zhi Tian activated the Myriad Gates! He forcefully promoted himself from the third level of the Divine Might Realm to the fortieth level of the Divine Might Realm! What a concept!
At the critical moment, to avoid collateral damage, Ming Zhi Tian shouted for them to stop as a gap appeared. "You, retreat for now!"
"Understood!" Mo Li Shen Zun, Fei Jiang, and Yi Ni quickly moved aside to observe.
Ou Huang Zun Huang's face began to show strain, and then large beads of sweat dripped down. "Ming Zhi Tian! You!… You were hiding so much…"
Ming Zhi Tian smiled slightly, appearing very relaxed. "You flatter me, Zun Huang."
"Ugh! *Pfft*…..."
Ou Huang Zun Huang spat out a mouthful of blood! He stopped moving, was sent flying by a punch from Ming Zhi Tian, and crashed to the ground, spitting out another mouthful of blood!
His spiritual energy was almost completely devoured by Ming Zhi Tian. He still tried to remain calm. "You… why are you so strong?"
To avoid further depletion, Ming Zhi Tian had deactivated the Myriad Gates and slowly landed on his feet. "You want to learn? I won't teach you!"
He then added, "If you knew this day would come, why did you do it in the first place? I was a good master, and you refused to serve, instead openly becoming a traitor. Say your last words. I dislike being indecisive and will give you a swift end."