The dark green energy barrier was gradually failing...

"Duck!"

Ye Qingzhou completed his power-up, and the great sword in his hand swiftly changed form, uniting the five swords with the Flame Emperor Sword at the core, mobilizing the Innate Five Qi to amplify the power of the Fire Element to its maximum.

Nine Dragons Divine Flame, endless entropy increase!

This was a power Ye Qingzhou comprehended after merging the Sword of Infinite Primordial Essence with the Nine Dragons Divine Flame, symbolizing the universe heading towards destruction in heat death.

Although it was just a prototype and not yet perfected, the might of this sword was enough to rival the Martial God!

As Xuanwu lowered its head, the sword was drawn; the blade surface exhaled a black flame-like outline, slashing out a surge of sword-light, with the universe returning to thermal silence amidst endless entropy!

An extremely violent power, unstoppable and invincible.

Clang~

The Asura Slaying Blades in the hands of the thirteen Garuda Warriors trembled in unison, emitting a tearing hum, clearly resonating once more, attempting to block Ye Qingzhou’s heaven-destroying strike with the same tactic as before.

Sword lights stacked and amassed, trying to unite them with full force, to overwhelm the great sword in Ye Qingzhou’s hands.

However, they ultimately couldn’t withstand the terror of thermal silence, the more they amassed strength, the stronger the counterattack would be.

Boom~

The explosive sword-light descended like a sun before everyone, with remaining Sword Qi spewing outwards in all directions, sparks like metallic friction exploded on the surface of the blood-red Garuda Warriors’ armor.

Then, the thirteen Garuda Warriors flew back, all tumbling to the ground in disarray, seemingly grievously wounded, yet none of them had died.

"Hmm?"

Ye Qingzhou felt slightly surprised.

Because with that strike, he was confident he could cause at least a half reduction in enemy combat power, thereby breaking their coordinated formation.

"They have some kind of special energy connection!"

Gu Minghui had already noticed the clue: "The force impacting one blood-red Garuda Warrior will appear on others, all the attacks are evenly distributed!"

This was also the reason why after so long, not a single Garuda Warrior had died.

Moreover, although they were heavily injured just a moment ago, some even missing arms or legs, in the blink of an eye, the Garuda Warriors had recovered as if nothing had happened.

"The blades!"

Ye Qingzhou activated the Celestial Eye, quickly uncovering the truth: "The weapons in their hands are the real bodies!"

Meanwhile, a dangerous aura came from the corner of the passage.

A Sword Qi directly chopped down a building at the corner, the red Sword Gang unstoppable, forcing Karelin and Andre to flee in disarray, still advancing relentlessly, rapidly towards him.

Fortunately, Ye Qingzhou’s Flawless Sword Heart detected the danger in advance, and he erupted with his legs, dodging this strike just in time.

Subsequently, he leaped onto the top of a building without looking back, his figure flashing.

Not far behind, Xuanwu and Vermilion Bird followed closely, requiring no summons, a mere look showed that Ye Qingzhou was about to escape.

Left to hold off, Gu Minghui launched two palm forces in armor, his hands seemingly manipulating space, creating ripples aimed at the two waves of enemies.

Ye Qingzhou decided to flee for a simple reason; another Garuda War Guard had arrived!

As one wave subsided, another arose, who knew how many such relentless tomb guard teams existed in this Fifth Zone, the Asura Slaying Blade’s strength was at Divine Weapon Level, although not matching the likes of Xuanyuan Sword, destroying it wasn’t easy.

Should it devolve into a protracted battle, even with the Demigod Body, Ye Qingzhou dared not claim he could leave alive.

Therefore, the best strategy was to fight while retreating, using hit-and-run tactics to pass through!

Boom boom boom~

With Ye Qingzhou and others fleeing, the Garuda Warriors pursued fiercely behind, indeed, there were thirteen such tomb guard teams in the Fifth Zone alone.

Eliminating them one by one might mean never completing the mission in a lifetime.

About five hours later, a gust of wind howled through the luminous pearl embedded passage, six figures breaking through at thirty times the speed of sound, producing sonic booms and gusts as they passed.

"That was close, finally out of the Garuda Birds’ range."

"Luckily, they chose not to continue the chase."

As the words fell, shadows cast heavily from the surrounding buildings.

"Something’s not right here!"

"Run!"

With instinctive perception, everyone felt an even greater danger was imminent.

True to expectations, from the shadows formed by the buildings, a multitude of dark liquid emerged containing Dark Dao Power, followed by a swarm of shadow-like creatures that could traverse and leap through shadows, pursuing Ye Qingzhou and his group relentlessly.

At a crossroads, Gu Minghui and his team sped through at high pace while Ye Qingzhou suddenly turned, standing his ground.

Behind, a green light sphere covered the intersection, blocking their path, and then it fractured in mid-air, transforming into hunched, twisted humanoid figures.

With wings on their backs, their claws sharp as blades, slicing through steel like it was tofu.

Ye Qingzhou gathered True Essence, the Innate Five Qi spiraling and contracting in his Sea of Qi, his heart began to beat vigorously.

He grasped his sword with both hands, swinging and cleaving, releasing a dazzling crescent sword arc.

The shadows emitting wailing screeches attacked, clawing at Ye Qingzhou, only to be shattered by relentless power, numerous shadows vanishing into ashes.

However, figures continued emerging from the darkness, even increasing in number.

Ye Qingzhou’s Sword Qi only eradicated a few shadows, but once the Sword Qi was absorbed by the shadows on the ground, their numbers surged immediately.

This meant the attack was futile, providing aid to the enemy!

Endless shadows surged like a zombie tide in the passage.

Ye Qingzhou’s eyes grew sharp: "If I can’t kill them, then I must trap them..."

Clang~

Primordial Sword, time stasis!

Ye Qingzhou encircled an area with his sword tip on the ground, creating an invisible barrier. As the shadows rushed forward, the moment they crossed the line, their bodies and spirits were frozen in time’s fissures, compressed together.

As the dust settled, Ye Qingzhou was nowhere to be seen, clearly having fled.

After an hour had passed.

"We’re close, stay focused."

Beside him, Xuanwu reminded as they ran in unison.

The six concentrated their minds, charging through the gray-white archway into a large building resembling a shrine, the destination as shown on their map.

Clang clang clang~

With combined effort, they pushed open the heavy giant metal door.

Green light seeped through the crack, the air thick, Ye Qingzhou stood firm and looked up, greeted by a peculiar scene.

In the center of the vast hall, a mummified silhouette with its back to them.

Sitting cross-legged, with wings on its back, feathers black and dry like dried meat.

"..."

The atmosphere solidified strangely, even though it had long since died, the formidable aura emitted indicated that in life, it was at least an Eleventh Realm Celestial King Martial God!

Ye Qingzhou and the others unknowingly slowed their steps, entering. With a clunk, the metal door closed behind them.

Rumble! The dried corpse stood, rising like a great sun into the sky, boundless light and heat searing their bodies and spirits.

At that moment, they seemed not to be gazing at a Martial God, but staring into the sun’s brilliance.

"Divine Bird Golden Crow?!"

Xuanwu exclaimed in disbelief, retreating two steps, assuming the most conservative defensive stance unknowingly, gazing with utmost dread.