C2491 CHAPTER2491
C2491 CHAPTER2491
Should conflict arise, even with Mo Hu and his allies joining forces, there is little assurance of any tactical advantage. Furthermore, even in the unlikely event that they could overpower Gu Melville and his cohort, it would be impossible to detain them within the ruins indefinitely. Should Gu Melville and his group return to the Great Unity Immortal Sect after such a defeat, and especially if they secured the Immortal Destiny left by Daoist Tian Yu, the repercussions would be catastrophic.
This is precisely why Liu Qingyi, unless left with no alternative, is reluctant to engage with Gu Melville and his followers. A peaceful resolution, where all parties could convene and amicably share the immortal fate found here, would be the ideal outcome.
"Oh?" Gu Melville's lips quirk into a smirk. "And if... I refuse?"
"Gu Melville, don't push your luck!" Mo Hu's expression darkens as he retorts icily, "If that's your stance, then we must let our abilities decide the outcome."
"The Immortal Destiny bequeathed by Daoist Tian Yu shall be the sole property of our Taiyi Immortal Sect. It is not for others to claim!" Gu Melville declares, his posture exuding arrogance, hands clasped behind his back. "If you're wise, you'll come here at once. You might still find some fortune among these ruins. Otherwise... don't hold me, Gu Melville, accountable for the bloodshed that ensues."
The Green Yuan Sect, despite its ranking among the lesser immortal sects, does possess a measure of strength, but it's not enough to warrant Gu Melville's concern. The Black Cloud Alliance, a shadowy and enigmatic power within the Immortal Breaking Universe, is rumored to wield might on par with the ten great Immortal Sects. Yet, even they do not intimidate Gu Melville, the preeminent prodigy of the Great Unity Immortal Sect.
The Immortal Destiny left by Daoist Tian Yu likely holds the key to the secret of achieving immortality within the Immortal Breaking Universe. Gu Melville cannot fathom allowing anyone else to lay hands on it.
"You truly are a force to be reckoned with, one of the three quasi Great Celestial Domain-level prodigies in the Immortal Breaking Universe. Your presence is indeed formidable. Today, the Black Cloud Alliance's Underworld River shall rise to meet you!"
Upon hearing Gu Melville's imposing declaration, Nether River, the quasi-grand completion genius of the Black Cloud Alliance, let out a derisive sneer. Without hesitation, he lunged explosively towards Gu Melville.
His hands, reminiscent of an eagle's talons, streaked through the air, drawing ten long black rays of light. These beams, akin to ten razor-sharp swords, sliced through the void, aiming to engulf Gu Melville completely.
"Bang."
The ten piercing black beams clashed with the space surrounding Gu Melville and vanished without a trace.
"A contender for the Mahayana Realm, perhaps?"
Gu Melville eyed the Styx with a hint of surprise and remarked coolly, "I've always heard that the Black Cloud Alliance's might rivals that of the ten great immortal sects. I was skeptical before, but now, I must concede it's true."
The faces of his companions shifted subtly in response to Gu Melville's words.
Their sole bastion amidst the remnants of Daoist Tian Yu was none other than Gu Melville, a quasi-great heaven's pride expert.
Should Gu Melville be detained by another expert of such caliber, they would indeed face peril today.
"Gu Melville, you've yet to grasp the full extent of my Black Cloud Alliance's capabilities."
Mo Hu gazed at Gu Melville with an icy smirk. "Do you honestly believe your Taiyi Immortal Sect can claim sole dominion over the immortal destiny of this place?"
"A quasi great heaven's pride expert? Is that why you presume to challenge me?"
Gu Melville cast a dismissive glance at the Styx and stated indifferently, "Even among quasi-grand completion prodigies, there are levels of prowess. How can he be compared to me?"
"Gu Melville, curb your arrogance."
The Styx bristled with rage upon realizing that Gu Melville didn't regard him as a threat.
"Secret Art of the Abyss Dragon."
With a furious bellow, he conjured a seal with both hands and unleashed a colossal black dragon. This behemoth, stretching over a thousand feet in length, appeared to emerge from the netherworld itself, its form emanating an intense, bone-chilling aura.
Even the cultivators on the hunt for the Tribulation Transcender felt their minds nearly freeze under the imposing aura of the colossal black dragon.
"ROAR!"
Egged on by the Nether River, the massive black dragon unleashed a roar that shook the heavens, its fangs bared and claws flashing as it lunged at Gu Melville.
"Break!"
With one hand casually resting behind his back, Gu Melville nonchalantly flicked his other finger.
"Crack."
The three-hundred-meter-long black dragon, as if struck by an invisible sledgehammer, halted mid-air. Then, bit by bit, it shattered, sending a shower of black ice fragments raining down. The shards struck the Nether River's form, propelling it over a hundred meters back in a pitiful tumble.
"How... How is this possible?"
Styx's face drained of color as he fought to steady himself, a mix of disbelief and fear dawning in his eyes as he stared at Gu Melville.
Liu Qingyi and Mo Hu couldn't help but have their expressions shift dramatically at the sight.
They had assumed that...
As a Quasi-Great Cheng elite, Styx might not be on par with Gu Melville, but he should at least be able to hold his own.
Yet, to their astonishment, Gu Melville had dispatched the Nether River with a mere flick of his finger!
This quasi-grand completion prodigy from the Tai Yi Immortal Sect was indeed an enigma.
"Nothing is impossible. I've already mentioned that Quasi-Great Celestial elites come in different tiers," Gu Melville declared, looking down at Styx with scorn. "You're merely at the beginning stage of the Quasi-Ascended Realm, and in your haste for progress, you've even resorted to external forces for a breakthrough. As for me, I've already reached the pinnacle of the Quasi-Mahayana Realm, just a step shy of the true Mahayana Realm."
With a dismissive tone, he continued, "I could take on ten Quasi-Mahayana Realm talents like you single-handedly!"
And with that, Gu Melville reached out and delivered a slap to Styx.
"This is bad, his power is too formidable. We must join forces to attack," Mo Hu exclaimed, his heart racing with shock and anger.
They had recognized Gu Melville's extraordinary strength, but none could have anticipated that he would eclipse them all with such ease.
Gu Melville, who stood before them, had not reached the multiplication stage yet, but he was alarmingly close. They knew that if they weren't extremely cautious today, they might indeed meet their end here.
Without a moment's hesitation, Mo Hu and Hei Nan charged toward Gu Melville. The Nether River, a source of immense pride for the Black Cloud Alliance and a force they had painstakingly cultivated, was at stake. The thought of losing it here, with no way to justify such a failure to the Alliance, was unthinkable.
Moreover, the Nether River represented the pinnacle of their combat strength on this mission. Should it fall into Gu Melville's clutches, their chances of survival would evaporate.
Liu Qingyi was on the verge of joining the fray when Peter Parker's voice halted her.
"If you value your life, don't make a move."
Liu Qingyi paused, taken aback. With a hint of uncertainty, she responded, "But..."
She knew the direness of the situation; Gu Melville's formidable power meant that without intervention, Mo Hu and the others were destined to be defeated. And if that happened, they would stand no chance against him.
Peter Parker cut her off with a calm insistence, "No buts. If you trust me, just listen to what I'm saying."