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第四千一百三十八章 时间之毒

The Elder Tianfu's form suddenly halted.

His current strength was close to that of a False Path Sage, yet he could not move an inch. It wasn't because something bound him; rather, time seemed to have stopped in this moment, freezing all actions.

This had nothing to do with his power or lack thereof—it was the most wondrous law of time itself.

They say one rules their domain as they wish, able to change its rules at will. But there is one rule that remains unshakable: even the mightiest domains cannot defy it—time.

Time may seem insignificant on the surface, but it can turn a beauty into an old woman in an instant, killing without leaving a trace.

Even the strongest of beings would become mere shadows if they lost their lifespan. Time could also bind actions; once stopped, no spell or artifact could make any difference.

This was Elder Tianfu's predicament now. He couldn't even twitch his little finger despite having no visible constraints. His eyes filled with shock as he realized this tiny Moonlight Moth had mastered the power of time—how was that possible?

But facts were facts; questioning them served no purpose. He struggled desperately to break free, but it was like trying to shake a tree with an ant… or rather, there was no point at all.

Facing the law of time, even the deepest powers and most wondrous techniques held no sway.

One force breaks myriad laws!

Only similar secrets could counteract the power of time. Elder Tianfu's strength was formidable, but he had no recourse against this particular rule. Unable to move, he was helpless.

Little Butterfly’s eyes gleamed as her right hand shot out, pressing towards his chest with a gentle yet unyielding touch. Despite his inability to move, Elder Tianfu could only watch helplessly as the palm struck him.

There was no visible light or pain, but fear etched across his face.

His once youthful appearance had aged dramatically in an instant. Lines spread like spider webs over his face, and his hair turned dry and brittle. He visibly aged before their eyes.

Time Poison!

Little Butterfly had inherited this ancient technique from the Jade Net Bee, perfecting it to surpass its former power.

Elder Tianfu's rapid aging was a fact. Soon, he transformed from an ethereal figure into a withering old man, barely able to move. How could he fight in such a state?

Though his ambush had been foiled, Little Butterfly’s ultimate goal succeeded. Lin Xuan and the others merely drew his attention; it was Little Butterfly who delivered the killing blow. Now, Elder Tianfu lay on the verge of death, like a fish on a chopping board.

His face showed utter panic as Lin Xuan did not miss this opportunity. With a shared glance with Yue'er and Yuan Yuan, they intensified their attacks.

Seize his weakness!

They attacked without mercy.

"No…"

Elder Tianfu screamed in agony, but his strength was spent. The trio’s assault overwhelmed him; both body and soul disintegrated into cosmic dust.

Phew!

Lin Xuan heaved a sigh of relief. This battle, combining strategy and force, had been executed flawlessly.

But the opponent's strength was formidable. Tianfu had gone through so much trouble just to deal with it. How would Tianxiang fare?

Speaking of whom, Lin Xuan turned his head to see the joyous expression on the Nine Heavens Immortal Maiden’s face. With Elder Tianfu dead, her essence could be released from its bindings, and she rushed towards him.

The air was perfumed… but Lin Xuan, despite having a beautiful woman at his side, shrank back in fear of the Lioness's roar.

He quickly retreated to one side.

Meanwhile, on another front, the other powerful figure in the Celestial Realm, Tai Bai Sword Sage, fared no better. He had challenged Ice Soul, now the top power in the Ancient Demonic World.

After a fierce battle, they were evenly matched, with Ice Soul slightly ahead. Tai Bai’s regret was palpable as he considered retreating. However, it was too late… an unexpected guest arrived—Tian Devil, one of the Nine True Demon Ancestors.

Though their enmity stemmed from emotions, Tian Devil still resided in the Spirit Realm. In such a situation, who would be aided was clear.

While Tian Devil’s strength fell short of Ice Soul's, it surpassed that of the former Treasure Snake. With two against one, Tai Bai faced only tragedy.

He tried to escape but failed. His body disintegrated into pieces, and his soul was captured by Ice Soul, leading to a straightforward mind probing.

"Ah, so this is how it is."

Ice Soul’s eyes narrowed with a hint of a smile on her beautiful face.

"Did you have a significant收获?"

"Yes," she nodded: "The Nine Heavens Respite was merely bait."

"Bait… does that mean it's a trap?"

"It is a trap, but the possibility of ascending to immortality through this object is real. That damned Tianxiang is truly ruthless; this stratagem is both a cunning plot and a fair game once discovered. Knowing the poison, one can only bite down helplessly."

Ice Soul sighed, her eyes gleaming with determination.

"Oh, if that's the case, what do you plan to do?"

"Simple enough—adapt as circumstances dictate. He has his strategies, but I have mine. Tianxiang is formidable, but this opportunity for immortality will not be wasted. We'll see where this leads."

"Shall we travel together then?"

"Traveling together?"

"Yes," Tian Devil's face showed a deep expression: "After so many years, Tianxiang’s strength must have grown immensely. Alone, one cannot match him. However, if we unite, there might be a chance to fight back."

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