Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates
Chapter 431 - 427: One Arrow to the West

Chapter 431: Chapter 427: One Arrow to the West

Xiao Ye and his companions were faced with a large mountain, suppressed by a golden character that emitted strange fluctuations, connected to the Nine Heavens. A series of Primordial Qi Curtains cascaded down like a galaxy waterfall, constructing a golden palace within the mountain belly and manifesting before them, causing great astonishment.

"Brother Tong, what kind of Array is this that can even suppress the South Emperor’s Prince?" Xiao Ye looked at the palace within the mountain and couldn’t help but marvel.

It was known that the South Emperor’s Prince controlled the Quasi-King Heavenly Bow, possessing unparalleled Attack Power, making it no easy task to confine him.

Upon hearing this, Prince Donghuang and the others nodded, all turning their gaze towards Tong Zhan.

"This golden Rune was inscribed by a powerful being from the Ultimate Palace during the ancient era, possessing the power to illusion and trap enemies. Somehow it ended up in the Third Zone and was discovered by me," Tong Zhan explained with a smile, though his fierce appearance made the smile seem somewhat grim.

"Inscribed by a powerhouse of Emperor Martial Realm? Doesn’t that mean we can’t attack in if the South Emperor’s Prince can’t come out?" Prince Donghuang said, his face full of astonishment.

"Of course not, this talisman possesses a Mother and Child Talisman. The Child Talisman can illusion and trap enemies, while the Mother Talisman can activate and deactivate the Child Talisman," Tong Zhan said, extending his hand. Within his palm, that appeared cold like white bones, emerged a golden character that resonated with the one on the mountain, communicating through a special fluctuation.

"It really is impressive, the means of an Emperor Martial Realm powerhouse are beyond our comprehension," Xiao Ye remarked, his expression then turning icy cold.

"Brother Tong, might I trouble you with something?" Xiao Ye asked.

The South Emperor’s Prince employed unpredictable and cunning tactics; it was essential to be fully prepared to prevent his escape this time.

Tong Zhan, seeming to guess what Xiao Ye was about to say, laughed heartily, "Haha, Brother Xiao, rest assured, I’ve already prepared everything for you."

After saying that, Tong Zhan let out a long howl, his astounding sonic wave rushing like a tide in all directions.

Immediately, the ground trembled, and: shadows flickered in the distance as Ancient Corpses, as if summoned, converged from various locations, eventually surrounding the great mountain.

Moreover, in the sky, numerous ethereal Ancient Heroic Spirits hovered, their corroded Weapons pointing directly at the illusory palace.

"Guard this mountain for me; if the South Emperor’s Prince breaks out, make sure to stop him," Tong Zhan commanded authoritatively.

"Yes, Controller." All the Ancient Geniuses saluted Tong Zhan, their eerie gazes firmly fixed on the mountain.

Seeing this, Prince Donghuang couldn’t help but feel delighted, thinking to himself that befriending a Controller really was an exhilarating affair. He was curious how the South Emperor’s Prince would escape this time.

"Brother Tong, thank you," Xiao Ye also said excitedly.

"There’s no need for thanks between us," Tong Zhan waved his hand, "I’m about to activate the Child Talisman now, Brother Xiao, you must be careful."

Xiao Ye nodded, took a deep breath, then exchanged glances with Prince Donghuang and Nangong Xingyu. The three young powerhouses moved swiftly, standing at different points at the foot of the mountain.

The South Emperor’s Prince had repeatedly harmed them, already crossing their bottom lines. Even if he was the son of the South Emperor, this time he was undoubtedly doomed.

Whoosh!

Tong Zhan clenched his hand, turning the Mother Talisman into a streak of light that rushed towards the mountain. Suddenly, a violent wind rose, and a horrifying aura spread.

Boom, boom, boom!

The mountain was lifted straight up, and the golden character-transformed palace was directly exposed for everyone to see, its doors slowly opening.

Thud!

Footsteps sounded, followed by a figure in a white robe, carrying a huge bow, stepping on green flying leaves, slowly appearing.

It was a young man, tall and straight, with long hair draped down, his eyes deep, expression indifferent. His white robe was spotlessly clean, and he carried an ethereal aura, as if a celestial being from a painting.

The South Emperor’s Prince!

The moment Xiao Ye saw him, his eyes shot out two cold lights, as if two Divine Blades shattered the void, a towering killing intent skyrocketed.

"To receive such treatment from Brother Xiao, Brother Donghuang, Brother Nangong, and the Controller truly flatters me," the South Emperor’s Prince, having anticipated this day, was not surprised at all. He spoke lightly, as if there was nothing in the world that could make him look pale.

"South Emperor’s Prince, you despicable person, repeatedly harming us, this time no one will be able to save you!" Prince Donghuang said, the Void Longsword in his hand emitting terrifying force fluctuations, its tip pointed directly at the South Emperor’s Prince, his eyes fiercely bright.

"As Martial Artists, the path of Cultivation is full of hardships and without fail, one day faces a desperate situation and death. Even the Human Race Four Emperors cannot avoid this. If my time comes, I will smile at death, but it won’t be today."

South Emperor’s Prince showed a trace of a smile at the corner of his mouth, his robe swirling as if he was about to ride the wind.

"South Emperor’s Prince, do you intend to compare yourself to the Human Race Four Emperors? Unfortunately, you are still far too lacking. Today, I, Xiao Ye, will use your blood to prove my invincible path!"

Xiao Ye roared and then, behind him, a vast Grotto Heaven rose, sweeping across the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths with blazing Divine Light, as if a Divine Being had awakened.

Boom!

Xiao Ye stomped on the ground, shooting out like lightning. The Infinite Radiant Sun Fist of the Perfect Realm was instantly executed. His fists were like two suns tearing through the void, establishing an absolutely rigid and positive Domain, pressing towards the South Emperor’s Prince.

"Long time no see, Brother Xiao’s strength has greatly increased, truly worthy of being seen as my rival." The South Emperor’s Prince was not even slightly flustered. He quickly retreated, simultaneously drawing the giant bow from his back, pulling the bowstring to its full extent.

Suddenly—

Whoosh!

Endless Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi gathered in his hands, forming intensely bright Light Arrows carrying long trails, shooting directly at Xiao Ye like two meteors, their terrifying aura blossoming along the way. Their astonishing speed even tore a spatial ravine in the void.

"Hmph, my strength has already surpassed your imagination!" Xiao Ye snorted coldly, smashing his fists into the Light Arrows.

Rumble!

Two immensely powerful forces collided like a torrential beast, the Sky-breaking Bow demonstrating immense power, surpassing the Infinite Radiant Sun Fist of the Perfect Realm. The remaining force surged towards Xiao Ye, but was immediately blocked by the Ten Thousand Refining Golden Body at the Perfect Realm deployed by Xiao Ye. He was unharmed, merely shaken back a few hundred meters.

After reaching the Perfect state of the Ten Thousand Refinement Golden Body Second Layer, Xiao Ye’s defensive power in the Void Martial Realm was nearly invincible, only breakable by those abnormal beings.

"South Emperor’s Prince, to only showcase such power with a Quasi-King Artifact in your hands is indeed a shame, tarnishing its potential. Do you still deserve to be mentioned alongside the Human Race Four Emperors?"

Xiao Ye’s entire body burst forth with millions of golden rays, as if cast from gold, filled with a sense of power. He blasted through the air towards the South Emperor’s Prince.

Clearly, the South Emperor’s Prince had not fully unlocked the seal left by Tian Yi, but was still powerful enough to kill high-level Void Martial Realm Martial Artists with one arrow, yet he was helpless against Xiao Ye.

The smile on the South Emperor’s Prince’s face instantly solidified, shock emerging on his face as a storm surged within his heart.

His arrow couldn’t harm Xiao Ye in the slightest!

Beside them, observing this scene, even Prince Donghuang relaxed, also deeply astonished.

Xiao Ye’s strength had now become monstrously powerful, surpassing even him not only in overall strength but also in terrifying defense, striking him with significant impact.

"With Brother Xiao here, it seems there may be no chance for me to make a move." Prince Donghuang muttered to himself, then stayed on guard, preventing South Emperor’s Prince from escaping again.

"Brother Xiao, you speak too soon. The battle between you and me has only just officially begun." South Emperor’s Prince quickly recovered, his expressions returning to calm, his ink-black hair wildly dancing as he drew his bowstring once more, a cold murderous intent flashing deep in his eyes.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

South Emperor’s Prince shot arrow after arrow towards Xiao Ye, each imbued with resplendent Divine Light, capable of shredding everything. At a glance, the Third Zone seemed to have flipped over, mountains and rivers shattered, and the sun and moon were devoid of light, a whirlwind sweeping through the area.

"Hmph, all of you get lost!"

Xiao Ye roared, his back bearing a majestic Three-in-One Cave Heaven, cycling through the Infinite Radiant Sun Fist and Mountain and River Seal at the Perfect Realm. He activated the Ten Thousand Refinement Golden Body, raising a golden Protective Shield, advancing through the rain of arrows as if a dragon soaring through the Nine Heavens. Though his pace was slow, he remained unscathed and grew increasingly fierce, his golden Protective Shield also becoming more dazzling, shattering each Light Arrow.

"South Emperor’s Prince, you are indeed a powerful Heavenly Pride. Will you only rely on the advantage of the Weapon in your hand in a duel? Where are your pride and self-respect?" Xiao Ye coldly mocked.

"Ancients have said that the best Weapons are those forged from rare materials. However, I believe that weapons bathed in the blood of Heavenly Prides are truly the best."

"I occupy the advantage with Weapons and kill you; people will remember me, not the Weapon in my hand." South Emperor’s Prince said slowly, suddenly erupting with a majestic column of light that soared to the Nine Heavens, causing the winds and clouds to change color.

Behind him, a vast Grotto Heaven slowly rose, absorbing the Essence Qi from all directions into his palm, then forming a Sky-splitting Light Arrow that emitted a terrifyingly overwhelming aura.

In an instant, the void within a hundred steps around him shattered due to this Sky-splitting Light Arrow, and everything faced with this Light Arrow paled in comparison.

Xiao Ye felt a sudden leap in his heart, his intuition telling him that South Emperor’s Prince’s attack this time was extraordinary.

"Brother Xiao, I truly admire you, but unfortunately, we have become enemies. I, South Emperor’s Prince, always ensure thorough elimination of threats, leaving no problems for myself."

"This Arrow Technique is called One Arrow to the West; I present it to you." South Emperor’s Prince gently finished speaking, releasing the bowstring.