Shocking the Nine Heavens With My Sword
Chapter 485 - 469 Mao Family Makes a Move (2/3)

Chapter 485: Chapter 469 Mao Family Makes a Move (2/3)

The Mao Family has made their move!

The timing was impeccable. Zhou Heng had been injured, and Huo Tian had fallen into a deep sleep after exhausting his strength, making it the weakest moment for their group!

"Hmph!" Zhou Heng roared sharply, his figure flashing as he charged towards the Corpse King.

Think you can take advantage of this situation? You’re ten thousand years too early!

Boom!

Another skeletal hand burst from the void, and suddenly the second skeletal giant appeared, blocking Zhou Heng’s path, crowned with a complete bone crown!

The second Corpse King!

The Mao Family actually possessed two Corpse Kings, each with the battle power of the Divinity Transformation Realm!

Zhou Heng couldn’t help but raise his eyebrows. Had he not appeared with such dominance, the Mao Family, with these two Corpse Kings alone, could have swept through all opposition!

Corpse Kings, insensible to pain, devoid of vital points, could be killed only if shattered to pieces!

For Martial Artists, this is the ultimate defensive form one could dream of!

Unfortunately for the Mao Family, they emerged at the worst possible time, encountering him!

One Corpse King to snatch the Star Core, and another to block Zhou Heng!

For the Mao Family, as long as they could seize the Star Core, even the loss of one Corpse King was an acceptable price to pay!

Infinite killing intent flowed through Zhou Heng’s eyes.

The Star Core had no master, so anyone could snatch it. But joining the struggle also meant being ready for life-or-death separation! For Zhou Heng, especially, the Mao Family was his sworn enemy, and there was no way he would let any of them off the hook!

The skeletons of the two Corpse Kings were packed with members of the Mao Family, existing in such a manner!

Corpse Kings could even be used as Flying Artifacts!

Zhou Heng threw a punch, his momentum shaking the heavens!

He had been seriously injured under Rong Jianlong’s attack, but his own strength was too formidable. Even with barely one percent of his battling power left, he could sweep through most of those at the Divinity Transformation Heavenly Venerate level!

The Corpse King was mighty as well, its bone defense a nightmare for most Heavenly Venerates. But who was Zhou Heng? He was the heir to the Purple Flame Heavenly Dragon, a slayer of evil!

Besides, Zhou Heng could still exert at least ten percent of his battle power!

Taking all his rage into that one punch, he opened up the Domain Path completely, surrounding the Corpse King. The Purple Flame Heavenly Dragon roared wildly within it, soaring towards the heavens.

Bang!

His fist struck, golden Divine Radiance flashing magnificently, blasting right through the chest of the Corpse King.

Heavenly Venerate Rank, what of it? A punch to kill!

Not just that Corpse King; its disintegration also caused the Mao Family members enveloped within to turn completely into a blood rain! That was a punch from a Heavenly Venerate, and a domineering one like Zhou Heng at that. Even the Corpse King couldn’t withstand it—how could they?

Zhou Heng didn’t pause. Wiping out a Heavenly Venerate was nothing to him, his heart was no longer in the Mortal Realm, but in the Immortal Realm!

The remaining members of the Mao family in the other Corpse King were both shocked and furious.

How difficult was it to cultivate a Corpse King? What prices had they paid!

But now, it was ruined just to block Zhou Heng for a moment, an extravagant waste indeed.

Shoosh, the Corpse King clenched its right hand, already grabbing the Star Core within its grip and immediately reaching out two white bone hands, tearing apart the void intending to flee directly!

Spatial Translocation!

This was a unique ability of the Corpse King!

Once it entered the void, a single translocation spanned tens of thousands of miles. Although this speed wasn’t considered fast, there were no tracks or traces to follow, it could appear anywhere within tens of thousands of miles!

After a few translocations, it would be impossible to pursue any further!

—This was also the confidence behind the Mao Family’s daring gamble.

"Trying to run?" Zhou Heng said coldly, his right hand sweeping out, the Black Sword slicing through the air, a slash of Sword Qi directly cleaving through the Corpse King’s skeletal torso.

Fast as lightning!

Though the Corpse King didn’t know pain, it wouldn’t ignore its survival; the will to live was the instinct of every creature!

Including this Corpse King!

Shoosh, the Corpse King quickly turned around, slapping its palm against the Sword Qi.

Bang!

A loud crash, and the Corpse King was blown hundreds of feet away, a crack appearing on seven of its ribs on its chest, slowly expanding until they shattered completely, revealing a huge cavity.

"Ah—" In a scream, countless members of the Mao Family fell from that cavity, floating in the vast cosmos.

If they could not be rescued in time, they surely would not last long in the dark, desolate universe!

Zhou Heng sprang up, shooting forward, his Black Sword lifted, and slashed!

Sword Qi spanned three thousand miles!

"No!" The Mao Family members could not help but scream in terror, underestimating Zhou Heng.

How could he still be so ferocious despite being heavily injured?

Feiyu Seven Swords, Seventh Form, Sword Breaking the Heavens!

Bang!

Sword Qi slashed across, and the entire White Bone Skeleton shattered instantly, just like the previously mentioned Xuanqian Star, breaking apart into pieces!

The Mao Family members clung to the bones, scattering towards various corners of the universe.

Wanting to survive in such a void without any protection? Without a Heavenly Venerate cultivation level, it’s wishful thinking!

Does the Mao Family have a Heavenly Venerate?

No!

Thus, these people are definitely doomed.

Zhou Heng’s right hand opened, and the temporarily stolen Star Core had fallen into his hands.

After all the trouble and roundabouts, the Star Core finally ended up in his hands.

Despite several setbacks, it was always a beautiful conclusion.

Zhou Heng stepped back, picked up Huo Tian, then said to Moon Shadow Saintess and Blazing Flame Demon Venerate, "Let’s go, let’s find the Star Gate and see if it can still be activated!"

He had previously attached a Divine Sense to the Star Gate, so finding it now wasn’t difficult, and he soon found it on a huge meteorite; thanks to his power, this Star Gate was safe and sound.

Zhou Heng inserted the last batch of Upper Grade Spirit Stones, but the Star Gate showed no reaction.

"... For the operation of the Star Gate, Spirit Stones only serve to initiate start-up. The real driving force behind the Star Gate is actually the Spiritual Power of a planet itself!" After pondering for a while, the Moon Shadow Saintess finally explained, her expression filled with regret.

She came from ancient times when Star Gates still existed, always having some understanding.

"Now that Xuanqian Star has been destroyed, the Star Gate is equivalent to a dead gate!"

Zhou Heng frowned, this situation was not something he hadn’t considered. Fortunately, with the Star Core in hand, he could just cultivate in this desolate universe, directly advancing to an Immortal level, ascending in one step!

"I have a way!" Huo Tian, who had woken up at some point, suddenly interjected.

Upon hearing her voice, both Moon Shadow Saintess and Blazing Flame Demon Venerate showed a look of awe.

They did not know how powerful Rong Jianlong was, but they knew that the other party was definitely an Immortal! And an Immortal had been casually killed by her, how strong must this woman’s power be?

For Martial Artists, strength is always paramount!

Huo Tian’s power was truly formidable and awe-inspiring.

"You can activate the Star Gate?" Zhou Heng asked in surprise.

Huo Tian swept Zhou Heng with a disdainful gaze. Wasn’t that obvious, why else would she intervene if she didn’t have the capability?

Zhou Heng responded with a dangerous smile, thinking whether he should spank this woman to teach her a lesson. The Moon Shadow Saintess had clearly said that activating the Star Gate required a planet’s Spiritual Power, could her power alone compare with a planet?

Uh, it really was possible!

Because she once nearly drained Xuanqian Star with a casual practice session; to say she could match a planet wasn’t really anything special.

Huo Tian began to activate the Star Gate, while Zhou Heng sat down to recover from his injuries, contemplating.

Before his death, Rong Jianlong had shouted "Lord Huo Tian", but he hadn’t recognized Huo Tian before, so how could he suddenly mention "Huo Tian"?

Obviously, Huo Tian wasn’t just a name she gave herself capriciously!

She truly was called Huo Tian!

In the Immortal Realm, she must also be a supremely revered existence, which was why she terrified Rong Jianlong so.

Therefore, it wouldn’t be difficult to find out Huo Tian’s origin once in the Immortal Realm. A person as earth-shattering as her, like the Great Eternal Emperor of yore, would still be renowned even after tens of thousands of years.

If Huo Tian’s origin became known, it would indirectly reveal the origin of the former owner of Black Sword. There definitely exists a significant connection between the two.

The unveiling of all these mysteries shouldn’t be far off.

"It’s done!" Huo Tian, bearing a trace of tiredness, declared. As her voice fell, the entire Star Gate suddenly brightened up immensely.

It was truly activated!

Seeing this scene, Moon Shadow Saintess and Blazing Flame Demon Venerate’s eyes widened in amazement.

A Star Gate which required the power of a planet to operate, now being substituted by the power of just one person, could this still be described as monstrous?

They always thought Zhou Heng was a freak, but compared to Huo Tian, Zhou Heng seemed utterly normal!

"You guys go ahead!" Zhou Heng said, not out of politeness, but because he was somewhat worried.

—Huo Tian couldn’t enter the Nine Mystic Trial Tower, forcing her way in would only cause this Quasi-Immortal Artifact to shatter! So, when she squeezed into the Star Gate, would her terrifying power destroy the Star Gate?

Zhou Heng had to be cautious.

Moon Shadow Saintess and Blazing Flame Demon Venerate both nodded, stepping into the Star Gate. As the light swirled, their figures instantly disappeared.

Zhou Heng waited a moment, then embraced Huo Tian and passed through the Star Gate.

"Despicable child, let go of me!" Huo Tian grumbled discontentedly.

"No!" Zhou Heng shook his head solemnly, "A man of my word, when I say no, I mean no!"

"Scoundrel!" Huo Tian truly had no way to deal with Zhou Heng; others would automatically prostrate themselves within a yard of her, but Zhou Heng was unaffected! And the powerful force within her would only automatically activate when attacked, which wasn’t helpful at this moment!

As long as her personal strength was weaker than Zhou Heng’s, she would be utterly at his mercy!

In front of Zhou Heng, a massive passageway appeared, its walls dark and seemingly alive, continuously writhing. But before Zhou Heng could take a closer look, as they entered, the passageway began to collapse!

"Damn!" Without time to appreciate the sensational feel of Huo Tian’s perfect body, Zhou Heng quickly darted forward!

Indeed, Huo Tian’s body was too powerful, so powerful that even the Star Gate passageway couldn’t handle it, starting to destroy as she entered!

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