freenovelworld Chapter 803: Heavenly Dao Fragments
Chapter 803: Heavenly Dao Fragments
The Blood River Patriarch's attack surged like a surging blood-red wave, carrying a suffocating pressure as it barreled towards the system spirit ring between Yun Yao's eyebrows. The very air around her seemed to freeze in its force, and she clearly sensed the destructive intent imbued within the malevolent aura. In this crucial moment, she unhesitatingly activated the "Nine Transformations of the Great Void," and immense spiritual energy surged through her meridians like boiling magma. With each cycle, her lifespan slipped away like the sands of an hourglass, but at this moment, she had no time to care.
As Yun Yao's technique was fully activated, a few strands of gray crept through her black hair, and faint wrinkles appeared at the corners of her eyes. However, her gaze grew more resolute. She quickly formed seals with her hands, converging before her a shield shimmering with a faint blue light. Mysterious runes swirled across the shield's surface, and under the Blood River Ancestor's attack, it emitted a humming sound, unable to bear the weight.
"boom!"
The Blood River Patriarch's attack slammed into the shield, the powerful impact instantly sending Yun Yao flying. She flew backward like a kite with its string cut, leaving a long trail of blood in the air before crashing heavily to the ground. Blood from the corner of her mouth dripped down her chin, staining the front of her dress a vibrant red. The system spirit ring at her waist, under the powerful impact, cracked into spiderweb-like cracks, and wisps of golden light seeped from the cracks, seemingly ready to dissipate at any moment.
Just when Yun Yao thought she was doomed, the System Lord's voice suddenly grew hoarse and rapid, carrying a hint of unprecedented fear: "Their target isn't us... it's the 'Fragment of Heaven' within me." Before he finished speaking, a sudden chaos unfolded before Yun Yao's eyes. Within that chaos, a golden jade slip slowly spun, emitting a mysterious and powerful aura. Its surface was engraved with ancient runes, each one seemingly imbued with the profound principles of heaven and earth. Yun Yao stared at this scene in shock. She had never imagined that the so-called "system" she had absorbed during her time travel was actually the spirit of the ancient "Fragment of Heaven."
"Back then, the Heavenly Dao collapsed, and countless powerful beings waged an earth-shattering war to fight for its fragments. These fragments were scattered across various worlds, and I was one of them." The System Master's voice was filled with endless vicissitudes. "The Tianji Pavilion wanted to collect three thousand fragments to reshape the Heavenly Dao, while the Blood Demon Sect wanted to devour the power of the fragments to gain supreme cultivation. And you, because of your special physique, became my host."
Before Yun Yao could digest this information, the figure of the Blood River Ancestor reappeared before her. His eyes gleamed with greed, and the blood-red longsword in his hand pointed directly at Yun Yao's throat. "Yun Hua Reincarnation, obediently hand over the fragments of the Heavenly Dao, and perhaps I can spare your body." The Blood River Ancestor's voice was filled with menace. A thick blood-red mist surrounded him, swirling and swirling as if alive, emitting eerie hissing sounds in the air.
Just as Blood River Patriarch's sword was about to pierce Yun Yao, a sharp flash of sword light flashed. Chu Mochen, holding the Hanyuan Sword, blocked Yun Yao like a black lightning. The Hanyuan Sword exuded a biting chill, and when it collided with Blood River Patriarch's blood-colored mist, a sharp metallic friction sound was emitted. Chu Mochen's usually stern face was now filled with solemnity, and his eyes burned with the flames of anger: "Xuehe, I am here today, you will not harm her in the slightest."
Seeing this, the Blood River Patriarch sneered disdainfully, "Chu Mochen, you dare to act so presumptuous in front of me? You're only at the early stage of the Void Realm?" As he spoke, he swung his sword, and a blood-red blade of light slashed towards Chu Mochen. Wherever the blade passed, space seemed to be torn apart, revealing a series of dark cracks.
Chu Mochen showed no fear. With a roar, his Hanyuan Sword slashed a graceful arc through the air, meeting the blood-red blade. "Boom!" The two powerful forces collided, creating a violent explosion. A powerful wave of air radiated from the two men, shattering the surrounding rocks into dust. Chu Mochen was shaken back by the force, a trace of blood oozing from the corner of his mouth.
However, the Blood River Patriarch didn't give Chu Mochen a chance to breathe. He flashed, reappearing before Chu Mochen and slapping him in the chest. Chu Mochen couldn't dodge, and was struck hard. He felt a sharp pain in his chest, and a powerful force surged through his palm, madly devouring his spiritual energy. A bloody hole instantly appeared in his chest, and blood gushed out like a fountain, staining his clothes red.
Yun Yao watched Chu Mochen fall to the ground, wounded. Her heart ached. She bit her tongue, unleashing the primordial power of the Void Realm. A dazzling light erupted from her body, transforming her into a tiny sun. She clenched her fists, a flicker of determination in her eyes. "Xuehe Ancestor, even if it costs me my life today, I will not let you succeed!"
Just as Yun Yao was about to launch an attack, she suddenly noticed the faint patterns on Blood River Ancestor's sleeves. Those patterns bore a striking resemblance to the runes on the system's spirit ring. Startled, she instantly scanned the area with her spiritual sense. This scan revealed a startling secret—a fragment of the Heavenly Dao was hidden within Blood River Ancestor's body!
"I see. No wonder you're so obsessed with my fragments." Yun Yao said coldly, a cold glint in her eyes. "You want to collect all the fragments and gain supreme power, right?"
Seeing his secret exposed, the Blood River Patriarch's face flashed with surprise, but it was quickly replaced by greed and ruthlessness. "Since you've discovered me, you won't survive today!" He formed seals with his hands and muttered something. The blood-colored mist around him began to converge frantically, forming a massive blood-colored vortex. From that vortex came bursts of heart-pounding roars, as if countless wronged souls were struggling within.
Yun Yao was well aware of the power of Blood River Ancestor's move, and she dared not be careless. She concentrated all her energy, channeling her spiritual energy to its full potential. At this moment, she suddenly realized that her connection to the system's spiritual ring was becoming increasingly weak. The golden light seeping from the cracks in the spiritual ring was being swallowed by Blood River Ancestor's blood-red vortex.
"No, I can't let him succeed!" Yun Yao roared inwardly. She forcibly activated the "Taixu Nine Transformations Technique" in an attempt to prevent the spirit ring from dissipating. However, the power of the Blood River Ancestor was too great, and her efforts seemed in vain. Just as Yun Yao felt despair, a flash of inspiration suddenly occurred to her mind.
She recalled what the System Master had said before: there was a resonance between the fragments of the Heavenly Dao. Since the Blood River Ancestor also had a fragment within him, perhaps she could use this to find his weakness. Yun Yao took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and focused all her consciousness, attempting to establish a connection with the fragment within the Blood River Ancestor.
With her efforts, a tenuous connection was finally established. Through this connection, she sensed the emotions of the fragment within the Blood River Ancestor. It was filled with pain and resentment, as if controlled by a sinister force. Yun Yao's heart stirred, and she decided to try to awaken the fragment's consciousness.
She transformed her spiritual energy into a gentle force, following that connection and injecting it into the fragment within the Blood River Ancestor's body. A miracle occurred: after sensing Yun Yao's power, the fragment began to resonate. Its light grew brighter, attempting to break free from the Blood River Ancestor's control.
Sensing something unusual within him, the Blood River Patriarch's face lit up with horror. "You...what did you do to my fragment?" He clutched his head in his hands, howling in agony. The blood-red vortex surrounding him began to become unstable, with blood-red mist continuously emanating from it.
Yun Yao seized the opportunity, instantly unsheathing the Jinghong Sword. With a loud shout, she unleashed Fairy Yunhua's unique skill, "Jinghong Reflection." A dazzling flash of sword light slashed towards the Blood River Ancestor. The sword light traced a graceful arc through the air, like a brilliant rainbow.
"No!" Blood River Patriarch roared in despair. He tried to resist, but his strength had already been weakened by the backlash of Canzhang. The Jinghong Sword slashed through him unhindered, splitting his body in two. Blood River Patriarch's screams echoed through the valley as his body dissipated into a cloud of blood mist.
However, the battle wasn't over yet. The moment Blood River Ancestor's body dissipated, a violent tremor erupted from the sky. Countless black cracks appeared in the sky, and a powerful, sinister aura emanated from them. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen looked up and saw a figure slowly emerging from the cracks. The figure was shrouded in black mist, their features unclear, but the aura emanating from them suggested they were several times more powerful than Blood River Ancestor's.
"It seems the trouble has just begun." Yun Yao gripped the Jinghong Sword tightly in her hand, a glint of determination flashing in her eyes. She knew that what awaited her and Chu Mochen ahead would be an even more difficult battle. But she also firmly believed that as long as the two of them worked together, no difficulty would be insurmountable.
Chu Mochen struggled to get up from the ground and walked to Yun Yao's side. He held Yun Yao's hand, his eyes full of trust and determination: "Don't be afraid, no matter what happens, I will always be by your side."
Yun Yao looked at Chu Mochen, a warm feeling welling up in her heart. She nodded, and together they walked towards the mysterious figure. Their figures, illuminated by the setting sun, seemed exceptionally resolute and towering, as if declaring to the world their unyielding determination.