Chapter 838: The Divine Sword and Star Map Suppress the Flask
The countless starlights surrounding the crystalline sword spread across the heavens as Xiao Ze swung it.
With one slash, the sword cleaved the yin yang world apart, restoring color to the heavens and earth. Maha Tian's face contorted in shock, and the observing Heavenly Sovereigns outside the desolate continent were similarly stunned.
A radiant beam of astral sword energy spanned millions of miles, slicing through the monochrome sky and returning vibrancy to the desolate land. The starlight spread throughout the continent, only halting before spilling beyond its borders, surprising the Sovereigns who had been prepared to intervene.
A Blade of Absolute Precision
"Such control… it truly transcends the ordinary," one Sovereign murmured in awe.
They gazed at the starlight scattered across the land, their faces filled with wonder. Each thread of light radiated sharp energy that, though harmless in appearance, could easily pierce through even a Heavenly Sovereign.
The sheer number of these astral beams was staggering, easily numbering in the billions. Even if all the Earth Sovereigns of the Great Thousand World filled the land, they wouldn't last against such an onslaught.
Recognition of the Heavenly Sword
At the center of the continent, Maha Tian's eyes remained locked on the crystalline sword in Xiao Ze's hand. After several breaths, his voice rasped with disbelief:
"The Heavenly Emperor Sword! The Ancient Heavenly Palace!"
As a descendant of the Maha Ancient Clan, which traced its lineage to the ancient era, Maha Tian had a vast knowledge of the past. He instantly recognized the weapon.
"So, you've quietly claimed the legacy of the Ancient Heavenly Palace?"
Xiao Ze smiled, holding the Heavenly Emperor Sword firmly.
"As the ruler of the Tianluo Continent, inheriting the treasures of its ancient dominator seems only fitting, don't you think?"
Maha Tian's expression was filled with apprehension.
Throughout their battle, every time he thought he had gained the upper hand, Xiao Ze would unveil another extraordinary ability, whether through divine techniques or sacred artifacts.
The Sword's History
"Hmph! So what if it's the Heavenly Emperor Sword?" Maha Tian sneered, attempting to steady himself.
"If the sword had been preserved and nourished through generations, perhaps I'd feel threatened. But the Ancient Heavenly Palace fell to the invasion of the Foreign Demonic Race. How could the sword retain its peak power?"
Maha Tian's hands shifted, guiding the Maha Yin Yang Flask into the air. It tilted, releasing another torrent of black and white light.
"No matter how powerful the sword once was, it can't match the flask now!"
Xiao Ze remained calm, the corners of his lips lifting into a faint smile.
It was true that the Heavenly Emperor Sword had yet to recover its peak strength. In the original story, the sword had expended immense power to suppress demonic forces and aid Mu Chen in his breakthroughs. It had only been usable three times before it fell into dormancy.
Even when Mu Chen achieved the Mastery Realm, he chose to reforge the sword into the Great Sumeru Pillar rather than restore it.
Although Xiao Ze's Heavenly Emperor Sword hadn't endured such extensive depletion, fully restoring its former glory would take years of meticulous cultivation.
The Suppression Begins
As another black and white dragon roared toward him, Xiao Ze raised the Heavenly Emperor Sword. With a single stroke, he cleaved the beast in two.
Yet, the dragon's fragmented body quickly reformed, as if impervious to destruction. The flask continued pouring forth black and white energy, forming more dragons that surged toward Xiao Ze.
The overwhelming tide of beasts forced Xiao Ze to retreat, and a few even breached his golden purple domain.
Maha Tian smirked, watching Xiao Ze falter. "Finally, he's reached his limit," he muttered.
But Xiao Ze's calm expression didn't waver. Instead, he chuckled softly.
"Does the Maha Clan Leader think he has already won?"
Maha Tian's face darkened. "Stop pretending! Let's see what tricks you have left!"
Unveiling the Star Map
Xiao Ze raised his arm, and the heavens transformed.
Stars emerged across his black robes, coalescing into the Zhou Tian Star Map, a celestial artifact born of the chaotic power within the Divine Chaos Hall.
The vast star map unfurled, its constellations aligning with the sky above. The stars magnified the brilliance of the Heavenly Emperor Sword, and their light descended like heavenly pillars.
Each celestial beam obliterated the black and white dragons, purging their monochrome essence.
Even as the flask continued pouring out energy, the celestial onslaught overwhelmed it.
Maha Tian's face twisted in fury. He formed seals with his hands, attempting to recall the flask, but Xiao Ze had anticipated this.
With a flick of his wrist, the Heavenly Emperor Sword transformed into a radiant streak of light, embedding itself in the star map.
The map and sword combined their might, projecting endless starlight. Together, they pressed down on the Maha Yin Yang Flask, subduing it completely.
Victory Through Supremacy
"Ah, Maha Clan Leader," Xiao Ze said with a laugh. "It seems that even in terms of sacred artifacts, I hold the upper hand."
Maha Tian's face turned ashen.
"You… What have you done? This can't be happening!"
His earlier composure shattered. Watching his clan's sacred treasure subdued drove him to the brink of panic.
Shock Among the Sovereigns
Outside the battlefield, the gathered Sovereigns were equally dumbfounded.
The Maha Yin Yang Flask, the Maha Clan's ultimate sacred artifact, had been suppressed.
Eyes turned toward Xiao Ze, now glowing with starlight and radiating unparalleled confidence.
This was no longer just a battle between two powerhouses.
It was the birth of a new legend.
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