The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 617 - 439: Sect-Suppressing Dao Artifact_2

Chapter 617: Chapter 439: Sect-Suppressing Dao Artifact_2

If he had coveted power and status, he would have stayed in the Four Seas and Eight Continents long ago. Why risk so much to cross boundaries for cultivation?

Xiang Xiangzi paused, looking at the corpses of the old Daoists beneath Li Yi’s feet. At this moment, she felt that vengeance wasn’t as satisfying as she had envisioned. Instead, there was an inexplicable emptiness and confusion. She then let out a long sigh.

Li Yi no longer lingered. He turned around and began to loot the treasures on the bodies of these old Daoists. These nine Tri-Floral Realm experts were the top figures of the Tianyi Sect, stationed in the Imperial Court, and surely carried great treasures. In the haste of killing earlier, he hadn’t thoroughly examined them. Now, he needed to search carefully so as not to miss anything.

Soon.

He found a bracelet on Tian Jizi’s corpse, engraved with runes and radiating five colors with shimmering brilliance—a clear indication that it was no ordinary miracle.

"This is the Five Elements Bracelet of the Tianyi Sect, classified as a low-grade Dao Artifact. It’s a storage-level Dao Artifact with immense space. Moreover, the Five Elements Bracelet is indestructible, can expand and shrink in size, and can be used to trap enemies." At this moment, Divine Lady Yun Feizi, supported by Xuan Yuezi, walked over and spoke.

She then glanced around and pointed at the corpse of a Daoist: "Tian Juzi carried a Red Jade Trigram Furnace, a mid-grade Dao Artifact that can refine elixirs."

Upon hearing this, Li Yi immediately grabbed from a distance. Under the sweep of Gang Qi, a crystalline and translucent red Trigram Furnace appeared from the corpse and was promptly seized by him.

After thinking for a moment, Yun Feizi pointed toward Tianyi Palace and said: "This Tianyi Palace is also a treasure, categorized as a mid-grade Dao Artifact, functioning as a palace within which exists a Grotto Heaven. However, in the main hall lies the Tianyi Sect’s ultimate treasure, the Heavenly Sword—a top-grade Dao Artifact and a peerless weapon of attack. Tianyi Palace was activated alongside the Ten Directions Absolute Spirit Array mainly to nourish the Heavenly Sword. But to claim these two Dao Artifacts, Taiyi, you’ll need to recover your mana and master the Big and Small Ruyi Skill to succeed."

Li Yi’s gaze turned toward Tianyi Palace.

The jade-green palace was exquisite, luxurious, and majestic. At the center of the treasure hall stood a treasure sword nine zhang tall, resembling a pillar supporting the majestic hall. The sword itself was covered with dense runes, inscriptions, as well as depictions of the sun, moon, stars, mountains, rivers, and landscapes, seemingly representing the heavens and earth.

"What a magnificent Dao Sword."

Li Yi’s eyes slightly shifted. Even with just one glance, he could sense the terrifying power of the sword. Yet now, during the End of Dharma era, the sword was shrouded in dust, obscuring many of its divine qualities.

"Naturally, the Heavenly Sword of the Heavenly Dao Sect is such that only Tri-Floral Realm experts are qualified to wield it. Without sufficient mana, the sword cannot even be drawn. However, this sword complements Taiyi well—his mana is exceedingly abundant. If he cultivates the Mana Flower and trains Dragon and Tiger Energy, then the Heavenly Sword will swing with ease."

Xiang Xiangzi’s beautiful eyes sparkled as she stared at the Dao Sword, a trace of joy curling at the corners of her lips.

The Tianyi Sect’s ultimate treasure would likely be lost today.

But at that very moment, a beam of light suddenly dispersed from the skies above Tianyi Palace. The light barrier that previously enveloped the sky began to shatter and collapse; the Ten Directions Absolute Spirit Array that had been operating reached its limit. The Imperial City could no longer provide even an ounce of mana, and without mana to sustain it, the array naturally broke on its own.

"The grand array has been lifted? Taiyi, quick, recover your mana to avoid unforeseen dangers," Xuan Yuezi promptly reminded upon seeing this.

Divine Lady Yun Feizi shook her head and said: "It won’t work. Without mana, we can’t even open our storage magical artifacts. Someone needs to bring a Spirit Stone from outside the Imperial City to help us recover some mana."

"Let me try."

Li Yi closed his eyes and began to channel Guiding Skill, attempting to extract cosmic energy hidden within his cells. As long as he wasn’t affected by the formation, in theory, his cells should still contain cosmic energy. It couldn’t have been completely depleted, for his cultivation method involved the Evolution Method, which integrates Spiritual Energy into his cells, hiding it throughout his body—a relatively unique cultivation approach.

Indeed.

A trace of cosmic energy was drawn out from Li Yi’s body, and as this energy emerged, his storage bracelet opened.

Immediately, Li Yi took out a bottle of Mana Pills.

He distributed the Mana Pills to the three of them, allowing them to recover some of their realms and strength.

Li Yi himself swallowed several Mana Pills in quick succession.

As the mana surged within, their auras swiftly rose, regaining considerable strength.

"I’m going to rescue the disciples of the Heavenly Dao Sect."

Xuan Yuezi, eager and impatient, stepped onto a cloud, instantly soaring into the sky to save lives as soon as her mana recovery permitted, ensuring there was no room for error.

"I’m going to slay the remnants of the Tianyi Sect. They must not escape this calamity," Xiang Xiangzi said urgently, ready to depart.

But at that moment.

A Daoist missing both arms rushed over with a group of young disciples, his face filled with sorrow. "Taiyi, I beg for mercy. The Tianyi Sect is willing to make amends."

This was none other than Tianjiangzi, who had previously lost to Li Yi. By fortune, he had not been caught in the chaos and managed to survive. Witnessing the current scene, he had no choice but to step forward to manage the situation; otherwise, the Tianyi Sect would surely face utter annihilation.

"Hmph, after killing you, I’ll clean out the Imperial City. Everything from the Tianyi Sect belongs to Taiyi. Compensation? Tianjiangzi, you’re not qualified," Xiang Xiangzi scolded harshly.

"True. But if this old Daoist offers the Flipping Rivers and Seas technique and the Big and Small Ruyi Skill? These two Daoist Skills are known only to me. If I die, their legacy ends here," Tianjiangzi immediately knelt down, pleading with Li Yi.

"Taiyi, don’t waver. The Tianyi Sect must be eradicated to prevent future troubles," Xiang Xiangzi urged.

Li Yi’s gaze subtly shifted as he replied: "Grievances must ultimately be resolved. Tian Jizi refused reconciliation between the two sects, leading to this disaster. If we likewise refuse reconciliation, wouldn’t we be following Tian Jizi’s path? Some matters must eventually be taken up by someone. If this bloodshed continues, what’s the point? The Heavenly Dao Sect is no more, and the Tianyi Sect is on the verge of collapse. In the end, it’s all empty.

"Immortal, Goddess, if the two of you are willing to heed my advice and end this here, then stop immediately. If not, that’s fine too. I’ll no longer involve myself in this matter, and you two sects may fight as you wish."

After speaking, he glanced at Yun Feizi and Xiang Xiangzi.

He knew full well that it would be difficult for the two of them to let go of such deep-seated hatred. Yet the Tianyi Sect had suffered a devastating blow: nine Tri-Floral Realm experts were dead, countless Daoist leaders had fallen, blood flooded the streets, leaving only a one-armed Daoist and a few protectors elsewhere. If the slaughter continued, Li Yi would have to withdraw.

Divine Lady Yun Feizi, being of the Goddess lineage, closed her eyes and spoke softly: "Immortal, stop. Both our sects have lost enough lives. There’s no need to waste mana just to add more bodies."

Having recovered a portion of her realm, she sensed destiny and intuitively felt that exterminating the Tianyi Sect completely would lead to a similar outcome for the Heavenly Dao Sect.

"Since Taiyi has spoken, this humble one shall obey."

Xiang Xiangzi suppressed her deep hatred, descending from midair. But while she refrained from settling scores, it didn’t mean she was willing to let the Tianyi Sect off easily. She immediately approached Tianjiangzi. "Wretched Daoist, if you want this Immortal to spare you, hand over Tianyi Palace and your sect’s ultimate Dao Artifact, the Heavenly Sword, to Taiyi, along with the Big and Small Ruyi Skill and Flipping Rivers and Seas Daoist Skill."

Tianjiangzi’s expression trembled, his lips quivering, instinctively struggling to refuse, willing even to put his life on the line rather than accept such harsh demands.

But the words turned into reluctant acceptance: "I... agree."

Under the current circumstances, he had no choice but to comply. Otherwise, the Imperial City would truly drown in rivers of blood, and the Tianyi Sect would be utterly severed.

"Agreeing so readily? Did this humble one perhaps ask too little?" Xiang Xiangzi paused in surprise.