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Chapter 874 - 84: The Divine Artifact Returns [Seeking Monthly Votes!]

Chapter 874: Chapter 84: The Divine Artifact Returns [Seeking Monthly Votes!]

After resting on the Spirit Vein-rich Stone-picking Island for these past days, Elder Mayfly had at least recovered half of his former cultivation. Against these Penglai disciples who lacked anyone from the Eighth Realm, his Mayfly Red Mist was an invincible weapon.

Whether it was the Upper Sect Disciples suppressing the riots or the Lower Sect Disciples inciting them, once enveloped by the red mist, they all ended up on the same side, namely puppets of Elder Mayfly.

Everyone collectively began harvesting the Spirit Plants.

Picking the mature ones was acceptable, but harvesting the immature ones was truly a waste of heaven’s gifts; however, Elder Mayfly had a way to dig up entire mountains or forests along with the underground Spirit Veins.

Previously, one or two people naturally couldn’t do it, but with a dozen cultivators combined, even those with lower cultivation could manage this feat.

The miners from Town Star Island behind him were especially skilled, having mined for so many days, their techniques were quite adept.

Groups of three or five dug up large chunks of the underground Spirit Veins, leaving one pit after another on the surface of the Three Islands. Du Wuhen, quite excited, led a group of puppets forward, calling out, "This way, this way, follow me with the excavated Spirit Veins!"

This scene unfolded quite suddenly, the whole atmosphere quieted down instantly, and no one expected someone to emerge halfway through like this.

Even the Underworld King Sect Master was shocked.

Good fellow.

We just wanted to steal some Spirit Plants and Magical Treasures, and this old guy went ahead and dug up their very foundation.

This guy really is ruthless.

How did I not think of that?

It seems I’m still not wicked enough.

Meanwhile, the injured Azure Dragon lifted its head again. A jade-colored light swirled around the hole that had been pierced in its skull. Despite the black light’s obstruction, it stubbornly healed its injuries.

Looking at the situation on the Three Islands of the Lower Sect, it was also anxious.

The Azure Dragon wasn’t foolish, naturally unwilling to fight to the death for Penglai. Including Baize from Shu Mountain, although the Zhenshan Guardian Divine Beasts had once made a pact to battle in defense of their gates, none of them were willing to die for their own sect’s gates.

That was absolutely impossible.

The reason the Azure Dragon seemed to be sacrificing itself to delay was because it was blessed with the Taiyi Avenue, giving it almost limitless Primordial Qi. Even Ksitigarbha’s True Body wouldn’t be able to kill it in just a short moment.

It had already sent a message to Shu Mountain, confident that the Divine Artifact would soon return. When it did, not only would it be able to block Ksitigarbha’s True Body, but it could also free up its hands to deal with the strong cultivator from the Lower Sect Three Islands.

The problem was, when would the Divine Artifact return?

Sigh.

It opened its mouth and exhaled a stream of clean air toward the distance, which enveloped Yang Shenlong. With a nearly fatal injury, it saved this chief prodigy of Penglai.

Without looking back, Yang Shenlong fled using the Vertical Golden Light, vanishing over Mirage Mountain in an instant.

He was very clear about what he needed to do now!

The price the Azure Dragon paid was that as it sent Yang Shenlong away, it was struck again by a heavy punch from Ksitigarbha’s True Body.

Boom—

The head of the Azure Dragon, not yet fully healed, caved in further, nearly half of it collapsing inward as the scalding crimson Dragon Blood splashed out, searing several large holes through Mirage Mountain.

"Ao..." It cried out in pain, unable to hold on any longer.

The Underworld King Sect Master didn’t want to delay any longer; too much time had passed and several strong cultivators from Penglai might return from Shu Mountain at any moment. It planned to either kill or force the Azure Dragon to retreat, then, following the example of that nefarious predecessor, directly carry away Mirage Mountain to slowly plunder.

It didn’t have to take action; the Azure Dragon was already planning to retreat. If the Divine Artifact from Penglai didn’t return soon, it was prepared to die there, having done all that was humane and righteous for a Zhenshan Guardian Divine Beast.

Just as the Azure Dragon decided to stop guarding Penglai, a crack suddenly opened in the sky, and the aura from Shu Mountain came through, revealing half of an enormous, ancient Magic Artifact.

The Universe Ring!

The golden fire in the Azure Dragon’s eyes reignited. It’s back, it’s back! The Divine Artifact of Penglai has returned!

"Roar—"

It roared, turning its head towards Ksitigarbha’s True Body, issuing its most vigorous dragon chant. Having been on the defensive and taking hits, now that the Divine Artifact of Penglai had returned, shouldn’t you vile evils surrender at once?!

Boom—

The massive Universe Ring fully protruded from the crack, then plummeted onto Mirage Mountain, creating a large indentation as it embedded itself into the mountain.

Then the crack disappeared, and no further incidents occurred.

The Azure Dragon, just having shown off, suddenly stiffened, its body fixed in mid-air. Although it didn’t look back, it also knew what had happened.

The good news was... the Divine Artifact had returned.

The bad news is... only the Divine Artifact returned.

Ah?

How awkward.

A Universe Ring falls from the sky? And no one is controlling it.

If it had known the scene would be like this, with the Divine Artifact returning ownerless, it would be much better to have caught the Divine Artifact directly instead of the current scene where the Underworld King Sect Master and it watched the ownerless Universe Ring fall to the ground.

After a brief moment of doubt, both parties simultaneously struck with the speed of lightning!

Smack!

Ksitigarbha’s True Body grabbed the Universe Ring with one hand.

Bang!

The Azure Dragon also immediately coiled its body into the Universe Ring, creating a tug-of-war as both sides began to compete for control of the Universe Ring!

Neither side’s Dao was compatible with the Universe Ring, leaving neither with an advantage; however, Ksitigarbha’s True Body was definitely stronger.

The Azure Dragon’s tail was about to break, yet it couldn’t stop the Universe Ring from sliding towards the other side.

The Divine Azure Dragon had cursed the Penglai Upper Sect leaders’ mothers hundreds of times already in its heart. Is this how you handle things?

A Divine Artifact among the rarest in the world, just tossed over like that?

What a wasteful damn thing!

Meanwhile, the Underworld King Sect Master was ecstatic inside. If he could seize the Universe Ring today, then his sect would be one of the few in the world possessing two Divine Artifacts! The days of hiding and scurrying were over; he could finally step out and speak loudly!

With a single call to arms, all the Demon Sects across the Nine States would rise in response, and the ground of the Nine States would tremble!

Boom—

As they struggled, a clump of red mist also climbed onto the Universe Ring, pulling in another direction.

"Old man, what are you doing?!" bellowed the Underworld King Sect Master.

I respect you as a senior villain, yet you spoil my moment?

The voice of Elder Mayfly, filled with apology, rang out, "I’m terribly sorry, both of you. This Divine Artifact is rare in this world, and I was somewhat tempted. Besides, the Penglai Upper Sect is not righteous; taking their treasure is not impolite. If I have offended you, I will apologize by kowtowing later."

You’re actually being polite?

The Underworld King Sect Master was almost amused.

The Universe Ring that had fallen from the sky, already considered within his grasp, would have taken just a moment to wrest from the Azure Dragon. But now with two forces competing, the pressure on him increased dramatically. Although Ksitigarbha’s True Body still maintained a great advantage, shaking off two opponents wouldn’t be so easy.

With the Divine Artifact ahead, naturally, none of the three was likely to let go.

Boom Boom Boom Boom Boom—

The bizarre standoff solidified just like that.

Above, three mighty figures struggled for the Universe Ring; Mirage Mountain demons wantonly ran riot; Penglai Three Islands big shots mined the Spirit Veins.

Everyone was busily engaged in an orderly manner, and for a moment there was a sense that all was calm and tranquil. The one commonality in the three scenes was probably that something from Penglai was being taken away.

Just as the deadlock seemed unbreakable, suddenly a swath of clouds in the sky parted, revealing a large hand amid the green mist.

"If the three of you cannot resolve this, perhaps let the old man take charge; do not harm the harmony."

Followed by another large hand, and then another...

Bang Bang Bang—

Three hands struck at Elder Mayfly, the Divine Azure Dragon, and the Underworld King Sect Master, each bringing with it a golden seal.

The hand striking Elder Mayfly delivered the Bodhi Blazing Seal; a mass of golden holy fire burned through the red mist, annihilating countless Mayfly Seeds on the spot.

The hand striking the Divine Azure Dragon delivered the Arhat Moving Mountain Seal; an unyieldable force physically moved the Azure Dragon a thousand yards away!

The hand striking the Underworld King Sect Master delivered the Vajra Righteous Mind Seal; a thought summoned heavenly thunder, easy to repel demons and spirits. Although Ksitigarbha’s True Body feared not the heavenly thunder, the Underworld King Sect Master regarded it like a scorpion sting, having no choice but to dodge.

Using the surprise attack to drive back three mighty figures, a fourth massive hand then grabbed the Universe Ring and immediately lifted it up.

As the clouds completely dispersed, suddenly in the sky stood the imposing image of a thousand-armed Buddha, radiating golden light, majestic and supreme!

The Underworld King Sect Master looked up and exclaimed furiously, "Wanfa commoner! How dare you seize my opportunity!"