The Stars Beyond

Chapter 490: The Great Battle In The Inner Landscape

"This is heading to a deadend," said Qi Tian. "I wanted to remain calm. I really didn't want to sacrifice the inner landscape and this person’s foundation. Many things could have been avoided."

His clear eyes paired with his feathered robes made his handsome features possessed an otherworldly aura. He exuded a sense of purity and transcendence, as if he was detached from the hustle and bustle of the mundane world.

It was hard to imagine such a figure having anything related to violence. He stood out from the crowd wherever he went, just like a crane amidst chickens, leaving a profound impression with his ethereal demeanor.

He took a sip of tea, set down the jade cup and stood up, saying, "You won't reconsider, will you? Honestly, I really don't want my hands stained with the blood of my kin. I'd like to give you another chance to reconsider."

"You may say all you want, the answer will be the same," said Wang Xuan. His response caught him off guard, it was somewhat unexpected.

Wang Xuan didn't immediately turn hostile. Calm and reserved, he sought to analyze this person from various angles. He wanted to understand his profound methods, and more.

Without delving into distant matters, just the fact that this person could access the inner landscape with his physical body, made him realize this counterpart indeed held valuable experience.

Qi Tian chuckled and said, "Life requires sacrifice. These two words are simple yet profound. The mythical era has ended for you. The inner landscape and foundations you've cultivated will soon be of little use to you. In just over two months, your transcendent destiny will come to an end. Don't be resentful or dissatisfied. It's purely a fact. You're exceptionally gifted, but it’s a pity that you were born too late. There’s no time left for you in this era. As for me, everything is still ahead. I'm searching for new paths, expanding into new domains of the transcendent world."

He paused momentarily, then continued, "By relinquishing unnecessary inner landscape foundation, you gain a friend that’s a peerless transcendent, who can ensure your prosperity for a lifetime. And your contribution will be remembered in my pursuit of an eternal legacy. If I were to establish a new mythical realm in the future, I'll try to accommodate you if you’re not gone from old age by then."

Wang Xuan responded, "You've been searching for over three thousand years, yet you haven't found the most effective method. You're still hesitating and wavering. What reason do you have now to say you can establish a new transcendent world? Why do you take advantage of others? You’re using my inner landscape and celestial bones to compensate for your shortcomings, smoothing a path you're not even sure about? I'm sorry, but from my perspective, this kind of sacrifice is like feeding meat buns to wolves. It won't lead to anything good."

He wasn't impassioned but rather, he spoke calmly like an outsider, saying, "True new myths might not necessarily be initiated or discovered by so-called high-level individuals like you. I understand my position and what I'm doing. I believe I'm stronger than all of you and I’m confident about it. So, you’ve overestimated yourself to think that you can pave the way with my blood, inner landscape, and foundation. I won't allow it to happen!"

His eyes gleamed with determination as he continued, "Don't tell me what you’re doing is for all the transcendent beings, to prolong the life of the entire transcendent world, for the eternal legacy. You are not qualified enough, nor do you have such grandeur. I believe that the path I'm taking, the actions I'm doing, are more genuine and grounded in reality. Perhaps my plans will succeed in the future. As for you that is standing too high and has been detached from ordinary transcendents for too long, most of what you see is illusory. You’re too far from the ground, the splendid future you depict today hasn't convinced me but has blinded your own eyes. How many people will agree with you if you ask them?"

Wang Xuan added, "From this perspective, I think people like Fang Yuzhu, Old Zhang, and that shadow couple have done much better than you. At least they are trying, seeking solutions and taking actions. They’re very practical. As for you, I haven't seen your path, only seen you demanding sacrifices from others to pave your own way. What reason do you have to make me offer up my life's inner landscape and blood foundation?"

Qi Tian stood up, his feathered robe fluttered, his ethereal aura becoming more prominent, saying, "Then I won't persuade you anymore. I don't feel any guilt in my heart anyway. I'll just have to take what I want myself. I'll personally select and refine whatever material is needed to pave the way."

Then, he took action. Since he intended to subdue Wang Xuan, there would be no mercy from him, only the outcome mattered.

Within the inner landscape, his sleeves spread out and he started to draw a large glowing line. That was the power of order, it was spreading rapidly like a roaming earth dragon.

It was lightning fast, the ground rumbled and the void resonated. With just one movement, he displayed techniques that even other mighty gods in the twilight of mythology would struggle to perform with all their might.

The inner landscape glowed and a cage with runes was formed within. It was aiming to bind Wang Xuan and lock him inside.

"Cut him!" Qi Tian said calmly. He did not make a move himself, instead let the sword woman strike again. She was aiming at the youth trapped inside the cage.

"It's just a ground-based cage. Do you think you can trap me with this? Who do you think you're trapping?" said Wang Xuan as he stood there. His whole being resonated with vitality, his blood energy swirled like clouds and was surging.

With his pure strength and the help of some runes. A loud bang was heard and he broke free from the prison. It caused the forces of order to suffer a violent impact, making it dim. He then stepped out.

When the woman once again made her move, Wang Xuan flicked his fingers and with a clang, the dazzling sword light was shattered. Wang Xuan had destroyed the sword that could even threaten a mighty god.

"The Celestial Sword's Purification Song." It was the first time the woman spoke. Then, her whole being fused with the ancient sword and a clear and melodious tone resounded from the fusion. The sword was emitting a melody that shook the heavens and earth. At that moment, immortal swords flew out from the depths of the inner landscape and were everywhere. They were not illusions but many kinds of ancient swords.

In an instant, countless flying swords crisscrossed the sky and earth, some crimson like blood, some azure like the sky, some purple and sparkling, some golden like the sun... These immortal swords were like rainbows and like lightning. Densely packed together, they weaved through the void and slashed towards Wang Xuan.

He was sure that once this sword array emerged, even those three mighty gods who were here not long ago wouldn't be able to withstand it. They would definitely be pierced through and torn apart.

Faintly visible amidst the haze, in the depths of the inner landscape, more ancient swords that were on rough stone walls were continuously pulling out on their own. They were emitting various splendid lights, like a sacred ground of swordsmanship, the immortal swords continued to fly out.

Wang Xuan was solemn as he valued the true form of the special inner landscape that had appeared and it was becoming more and more stable. Born from the Ant-dragon Ascension Scripture, a giant dragon was coiling, undulating, and shrouded by immortal mist. The dragon had traces of chaotic light and was emitting deafening Daoist sounds. The scene was terrifying. It even blocked the flying swords with its frightening power!

The vast array of flying swords could be seen, suspended in the void. Some divine swords shattered on the spot, some dimmed, while others fell to the ground with a rustling sound.

"This is the treasure I obtained after killing a Peerless sword immortal in the past, known as the Archive of Myriad Swords. With a single thought, the swords will soar into the sky, cleaving through the stars and seas. Of course, its power has diminished with the complete extinction of the transcendent world, but to have it broken by you still caught me off guard," Qi Tian said.

Qi Tian remained calm and was unconcerned about his techniques being disrupted. He gestured for the two women to step back as he approached. His aura grew stronger, his momentum escalated and he exuded an undiminished ethereal charm that became increasingly sacred, unattainable, as if the supreme beings of the immortal realm were drawing near!

As he drew closer, his dark eyes radiated dazzling light. Two beams of golden and silver light shot out, aiming at Wang Xuan, causing the void to collapse and the resonant sounds of Dao to deafen the ears. Even his gaze could kill and was capable of piercing through mighty gods. This seemed somewhat exaggerated but on normal days, a mere glance from him could mean your death.

A hazy light appeared in front of Wang Xuan. The great dragon above his head exhaled a breath of purity. Just like a mountain collapsing and the sea roaring, it crashed into the two beams of light, resulting in a very intense collision. The residual laws of the world surged like a flood and were pouring out!

Within the inner landscape, the pavilions, towers, and medicinal fields all turned to dust. They were completely destroyed, as if a huge hurricane had swept through, sweeping away and crushing everything, leaving nothing behind. Eventually, two weapons fell from Qi Tian's eyes. A long golden knife and a silver immortal sword landed in his hands respectively.

"Not simple at all. You've successfully transcended your tribulation and had set foot in the no-man's land never traversed by anyone in the mortal world. You’ve entered the Twelve Stage, and even higher than before. It seems I underestimated you. I should pay more attention!" exclaimed Qi Tian.

These were Qi Tian's weapons, nurtured within his eyes. This wasn't something an ordinary person could achieve, especially in this special era.

He wielded his weapons because he had begun to take it seriously. With a resounding clang, the long golden knife and silver immortal sword resonated as they slashed down like thunderbolts from the heavens while interweaving with the power of order. These were not ordinary weapons, even the mightiest of weapons couldn't contain them.

These two weapons were supreme treasures, both with illustrious past owners who were formidable figures. However, they were all slain by the Evil Dragon and became Qi Tian's weapons in the present world.

Wang Xuan remained cold and silent, projecting a screen of light around him. Interwoven with runes, he revealed his true form and resisted the remaining threads of order in the world. At the same time, the Godslaying Banner appeared in his right hand, unfolding in the wind and quickly enlarging with a rustling sound. With the banner gripped firmly in both hands, it surged towards Qi Tian.

The pair of swords was absolutely formidable, although not on par with the Godslaying Banner, they far surpassed other supreme treasures. The golden grid that could block the Godslaying Banner emitted the sound of thunder from the nine heavens.

Each time the long golden knife swung down with its immense momentum, it was accompanied by the thunder from the heavens. Every slash seemed like wielding the power of order. Just this spectacle alone was awe-inspiring, enough to make even the mightiest tremble in fear. However, Wang Xuan remained calm and confronted it directly. He used the Godslaying Banner to shatter the falling thunder and entangle the long golden knife.

The immortal sword in Qi Tian's hand also had a remarkable origin. The fabric of spacetime became unstable and looked somewhat blurry when he swung the sword. The sudden emergence of the sword light caught Wang Xuan off guard.

The clash of blades resounded, and the newly worn divine armor on Wang Xuan's body was slightly grazed by the long knife and immortal sword, causing the celestial iron covering him to shatter instantly.

The unmatched ancient knife and astonishing immortal sword were both rare and transcendent supreme treasures. Wang Xuan immediately became extremely cautious because of it.

He further confirmed this by summoning the dagger he seized from the undying, Lei Tuo, during the interdomain battle. It was then directly severed by the opponent's long golden knife as if it was cutting through tofu.

Wang Xuan's body lit up, as if transforming into a cicada. His true form reappeared, and with a gentle flutter of his wings, ripples of rules expanded towards the opponent. At the same time, surrounded by a strong radiance, Qi Tian remained indifferent and ruthless. A Whale Roc soared into the air and dove down to engulf the cicada.

Indeed, the power of the Evil Dragon was unbelievably strong. He remained confident, calm, and displayed his ultimate form to engage in fierce combat even when faced with Wang Xuan, who burst forth with ferocity in the no-man's land.

The cicada's cry shook the present world, causing even the outer dark cosmos to tremble lightly. Though small, its power reverberated throughout the entire inner landscape. It was shrouded in a faint chaotic mist. Colliding with the Whale Roc, they both shattered and faded away. It was not swallowed by the terrifying giant bird.

Qi Tian's blood surged and boiled within him, and a dragon-shaped light burst out from his body, releasing a powerful aura. The inner landscape resonated violently, with the rough boundary walls at its deepest point cracking and on the verge of collapse. Those oppressed by the pressure were suffocating because of it.

Wang Xuan was astonished. This person was indeed the Evil Dragon as a dragon shadow had really burst forth from his body. Without any hesitation, the giant dragon that was above Wang Xuan’s head swooped down. Accompanied by light of the residual rule and shattered order, the two dragons collided head-on!