txolops Chapter 144 Chi You's Defeat
Chapter 144 Chi You's Defeat
The lamp was slapped away by the iron-eating beast, its body flying backwards and drawing a messy arc in the air.
"Little Flower, hurry!"
Seeing that Ran Deng had been knocked away, Chi You immediately mounted the Iron-Eating Beast and fled into the distance.
Although the defeat in this battle was a great blow to Chi You, it was by no means a fatal blow.
As long as he can safely return to the Jiuli tribe, it will not be difficult for him to regroup with the many secret techniques and forging methods he has mastered.
However, after this battle, he knew he had to find a way to get help from the Netherworld, otherwise if they sent cultivators to intervene in the battle again, he would still have no chance of winning.
However, Xuanyuan would not let such a good opportunity pass by. He immediately pointed his sword forward and ordered the entire army to attack.
In an instant, the sounds of battle filled the air as the allied forces swept towards the routed Jiuli troops.
On the other side, although Ran Deng was severely injured, he was still a Great Luo Golden Immortal and woke up suddenly after a short while.
He struggled to his feet, his eyes blazing with murderous intent, and the Qiankun Ruler in his hand shone brightly as he slashed fiercely in the direction where Chi You had fled.
"what!"
Amidst piercing screams, the man and the beast were knocked off their feet and tumbled to the ground.
If neither of them had a deep foundation and an extraordinary physique, this attack would have been enough to annihilate them, body and soul.
Ran Deng had no intention of giving up. Instead, he approached the fallen Chi You and the Iron-Eating Beast with hesitant steps.
At this moment, Feng Bo and Yu Shi were tightly entangled by Ying Long and could not break free.
The Jiuli army had scattered like birds and beasts, and no one came to their aid.
Chi You looked around and a sense of despair rose in his heart, as if he had resigned himself to his fate.
Suddenly, a long spear was driven deep into the ground between Randeng and Chiyou, the spear trembling and abruptly stopping Randeng's advance.
Immediately afterwards, Taibai suddenly appeared and struck Randeng in the chest with a palm.
"puff!"
Burning Lamp's magical power was already greatly depleted, and his mind was further eroded by the evil energy of the calamity. He was unable to react in time and was sent flying by this palm strike.
Taibai gave Randeng no chance to catch his breath, closing in and unleashing a barrage of punches and kicks at Randeng's vital points.
Ran Deng was overwhelmed and struggled to defend himself, falling completely into a disadvantageous position.
Chi You and the Iron-Eating Beast endured their injuries and cowered in place, not daring to move rashly, for fear of being crushed into dust by the aftershocks of the battle between these two powerful beings.
Taibai's attacks may seem fierce, but he is actually very meticulous.
He clearly possessed the Twelfth Grade Pure World White Lotus, enough to easily suppress the weakened Randeng, yet he chose not to use it, instead engaging in close combat to keep the battle firmly under control within a certain area.
Whenever Chi You found a sliver of an opening and attempted to flee, the battle between Tai Bai and Randeng would block their path.
This happened several times, and Chi You was anxious but helpless.
Taibai only stopped delaying when the war drums and battle cries of the Xuanyuan army behind him grew closer and clearer.
"town!"
Suddenly, a ball of holy white light rose above Taibai's head, and the twelve-petaled Pure White Lotus slowly rotated, completely enveloping Randeng, who was about to make a desperate attempt.
The lamp roared and struggled, but it was as if it were stuck in a quagmire, unable to move an inch.
Having succeeded in his attack, Taibai did not linger in the fight. His figure transformed into a streak of light and soared into the sky, disappearing in an instant.
Seeing this, Chi You knew this was his last chance to escape. He mustered his strength and tried to leave by channeling his magic.
However, another figure was faster than him.
Guang Chengzi, holding the Fantian Seal, stood in front of him with a cold expression, his aura locking onto him firmly.
Chi You's heart sank, and his last glimmer of hope was extinguished.
High in the sky, the Wind God and Rain God caught a glimpse of the scene below and knew that the situation was hopeless. Although they were unwilling, they understood that there was no way to reverse it.
The two exchanged a glance, feinted a move to force Yinglong back, then changed direction and fled swiftly towards the Netherworld.
On the battlefield, with Chi You captured, the Jiuli tribesmen either surrendered or fled, and the murderous aura and calamity that permeated the heavens and earth began to slowly dissipate.
Taibai, who had been closely following the battle, finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He looked at Xuanyuan and transmitted his voice to him:
"Xuanyuan, Chiyou was skilled in warfare and the art of killing, and can be considered the ancestor of the human race in warfare. We should treat him with caution."
After transmitting his voice, Taibai's figure didn't linger any longer, heading straight towards Kunlun Mountain and disappearing into the horizon.
Thus, the struggle for the Human Emperor, which had swept through the fate of humanity, finally came to an end.
The six sages of the Heavenly Dao, who resided high above the Thirty-Three Heavens, also turned their gaze away from the Netherworld.
Inside the Jade Void Palace on Kunlun Mountain, the first thing Yuanshi Tianzun did after returning was to personally use his supreme power to clear away the evil energy and calamity energy from his disciples.
Throughout the entire struggle for the Human Emperor, only Ran Deng was injured.
Although the Twelve Golden Immortals were also affected by the calamity, they did not generate any karmic burden.
But Ran Deng is different; not only was he invaded by the calamity, but he is also now burdened by karma.
It will take another half day for Taibai to return to Kunlun Mountain with Randeng.
The sage's abilities were truly extraordinary; within a single day, he resolved all the problems that Taibai could not solve.
At this moment, all eleven Golden Immortals had recovered and returned to their respective residences to cultivate in seclusion.
Before Taibai even entered the Kunlun region, Yuanshi Tianzun already knew everything about it.
With a flick of his sleeve, Taibai and the suppressed Randeng appeared together in the Jade Void Palace.
The White Crane Boy and the Antarctic Immortal, who were standing to the side, were both shocked when they saw the appearance of the lamp.
At this moment, the immortal aura around Ran Deng dissipated, replaced by a pervasive and surging aura of bloodlust, much like a cultivator about to fall into the demonic path, a truly terrifying sight.
Taibai bowed deeply to Yuanshi Tianzun and reported:
"Reporting to Master Ran Deng: Vice Master Ran Deng has been corrupted by the calamity-inducing energy gathered on the Battle of Zhuolu, causing him to lose his Daoist resolve and commit murder. We earnestly request Master's assistance and refrain from cutting off his path of cultivation."
"Let's settle here for now."
Suddenly, the Old Man of the South Pole couldn't help but step forward and ask Taibai:
"Senior Brother, the Vice Master is a Great Luo Golden Immortal and a guest of Zixiao Palace. How could he have been injured so badly?"
He had been in seclusion and had not accompanied the group. Upon seeing the appearance of Ran Deng, he was secretly shocked, but also felt a sense of relief.
"The battlefield is fraught with calamity, and the Vice Leader was unfortunately caught in the crossfire."
"Is Junior Brother Guang Chengzi alright? Why is Senior Brother...?"
Only after uttering those words did the Old Man of the South Pole realize that there was something wrong with his words.
Upon hearing this, Taibai's expression darkened slightly:
Are you questioning me? Or do you think I harmed the Vice Leader?
"This disciple dares not presume; I am merely concerned for your safety, senior brother. Please forgive me."
"Since there is nothing else, you may all leave. I have important matters to report to my teacher."
After paying their respects to Yuanshi Tianzun and Taibai, the Antarctic Immortal and the White Crane Boy quietly withdrew from the Jade Void Palace.
After the two left, Taibai immediately prostrated himself and kowtowed, pleading guilty to Yuanshi Tianzun:
"I am guilty, please punish me, Master!"
After saying this, he presented all his memories of this matter to the Primordial Celestial Venerable.
After witnessing all of this, Yuanshi Tianzun could only let out a soft sigh.
When he initially allowed Randeng to join the Chan Sect, it was in accordance with the guidance of Heaven. In his eyes, Randeng was ultimately an outsider, and their relationship was distant.
If he had to choose between his disciple and Randeng, he would not hesitate to protect his sect.
Li Bai's actions, first using the lamp-lighting ceremony and then immediately apologizing upon his return, demonstrate his understanding of his teacher's intentions.
He knew that the Primordial Celestial Venerable would never severely punish him for this person.