Chapter 559: Crystal Palace

Of those who rushed in, only a third made it out.

They were either incredibly quick to react or possessed powerful trump cards. However, even though they had escaped...

...the Forbidden Power still took its toll, stripping away their lifespan.

This was especially true for Cultivators below the Profound Level. If they couldn’t achieve a breakthrough soon, the only fate awaiting them was to wither and die as their life force ran out.

Watching the people inside the Moonfall Land rapidly age and die as their lifespans were stolen, many of the spectators outside were still paralyzed with terror.

Heimu Ye burst out of the Moonfall Land, a purple Divine Light dispersing the Power of Time clinging to him. He turned back to look at the Moonfall Land and sneered, "Let’s see you survive this!"

’Against that kind of Forbidden Power,’ he thought, ’forget him—even an expert of the Nirvana Realm would meet their end, their dao wiped from existence.’

"You people from the Original People Clan are truly shameless," Dongfang Wudi stated, his gaze icy as he stared at Heimu Ye. "You couldn’t win a fair fight, so you resorted to a sneak attack. Such despicable behavior."

He hadn’t expected that even in the face of death, Heimu Ye would still be scheming to put Ye Wushuang in a fatal trap.

Nanbei and the Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc also fixed Heimu Ye with cold glares.

"Heh heh heh... A pity I couldn’t kill him with my own hands. Still, this is fine. It would be for the best if he dies in there—saves me the trouble."

Heimu Ye seemed unfazed by Dongfang Wudi’s taunt, a sinister smile playing on his lips.

This infuriated the Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc, who prepared to charge forward.

At that moment, Heiyun Xingze and the others from the Original People Clan moved to Heimu Ye’s side. "Dongfang Wudi," Heiyun Xingze said coldly, "Ye Wushuang has only his own stupidity to blame. He was willing to throw his life away for a mere ant, so he can’t blame anyone for this. If you want to start a war, our Original People Clan will gladly oblige."

"Hmph!"

Upon hearing Heiyun Xingze’s words, the silver-robed man named Wuqi from the Lost Clan, who was hovering in the sky, grew furious.

"Wuqi, don’t be rash," Elder Yue spoke up, stopping him. "Just wait and see."

He kept his gaze fixed on the Moonfall Land.

Ye Wushuang ventured deeper, gradually disappearing from everyone’s sight.

The deeper one went, the stronger the Power of Time became. The crowd was certain that this time, Ye Wushuang was undoubtedly doomed!

A cold sneer flashed across Heimu Ye’s face.

All the members of the Original People Clan beside him began to sneer as well!

It wasn’t just them. Over with the Holy City’s contingent, Jing Hui, Zong Shuai, and the others were inwardly celebrating. Another rival dead. To them, this was the best possible news.

’Dying in there is perhaps the best outcome for you,’ Mo Wentian thought, his gaze fixed on the Moonfall Land. ’Otherwise, you would have simply died by my hand. As for Dii Qingxue, she is destined to be my woman. No one can take her from me!’

Even though Ye Wushuang was doomed, Mo Wentian didn’t leave. Without the Moon God Flower, he couldn’t complete the marriage selection trial.

Therefore, they could only wait outside and try to figure out another way to obtain the Moon God Flower!

As Ye Wushuang ventured deeper into the Moonfall Land, he suddenly realized the Forbidden Power was growing stronger. It had actually begun to penetrate the protection of the small golden bell and seep into his body.

This was simply unbelievable!

The small golden bell was one of the Half-Saint Soldiers, its powerful defenses capable of withstanding an attack from a Nirvana Realm expert, yet it couldn’t block this intangible force.

Ye Wushuang didn’t realize that this was the Power of Time!

Time is merciless, capable of causing anything to decay. Nothing can stop the erosion of the ages!

Least of all one of the Half-Saint Soldiers. Against a Forbidden Power like the Power of Time, it offered no defense whatsoever!

As it invaded his body, Ye Wushuang’s Treasure Body trembled, and his abundant reserves of qi and blood began to drain away.

The color drained from Ye Wushuang’s face!

This power was exactly the same as the one from the Time Pendant—it was stripping away his very life!

’What a terrifying power. What in the world is this?’

Ye Wushuang’s heart grew heavy. Watching the distance to Xiaoxiao grow ever greater, his heart sank into despair.

’At this rate, I’ll be annihilated here too.’

’No, I have to save Xiaoxiao!’

Ye Wushuang was frantic. He knew that Xiaoxiao was completely unaffected by this Forbidden Power.

However, he worried that if she was drawn deep into the Moonfall Land, she might never be able to get out!

’The Heaven-Devouring Dragon Technique can devour anything. Why should this power be any exception? So what if it’s a Forbidden Power? Devour it!’

Finally, Ye Wushuang activated the Heaven-Devouring Dragon Technique, frantically devouring the Power of Time within his body.

The Heaven-Devouring Dragon Technique devoured all things. Even the Power of Time was no exception!

"You, come on out!"

With a great roar, Ye Wushuang brought out the Ancient Battle Spear and sacrificed the corpse of a Nirvana Realm expert on the Chaos Altar.

A power boost of several dozen times surged into the Ancient Battle Spear. It hovered over Ye Wushuang’s head, its Holy Pattern Power shielding him.

BOOM!

Then, Ye Wushuang took a great stride and charged toward Xiaoxiao.

If the people outside could see him, their jaws would drop. To charge deeper into the Power of Time at such a speed was simply suicidal!

"Devour! Devour! Devour!"

The Heaven-Devouring Dragon Technique frantically devoured the power. Ye Wushuang didn’t even notice that all the Power of Time he consumed was being absorbed wholesale by the Chaos Dragon Tomb.

Ye Wushuang charged in recklessly and caught up with Xiaoxiao in no time.

At that moment, Xiaoxiao was carried by a band of light to a Crystal Palace in the deepest part of the area.

The Crystal Palace stood as if it had since time immemorial—incorruptible, immortal, mysterious, and vast!

"Xiaoxiao!"

Ye Wushuang leaped through the air, reaching a hand out for Xiaoxiao.

VMMM!

At that instant, the mysterious Crystal Palace shuddered violently, and an Earth-Shattering Power slammed toward Ye Wushuang!

"Kill!"

With a sharp roar, Ye Wushuang gripped the Ancient Battle Spear and thrust it forward, his aura of dominance absolute!

BOOM!

The razor-sharp Killing Power of the Ancient Battle Spear collided with the Earth-Shattering Power, causing the entire Moonfall Land to tremble.

BOOM!

Ye Wushuang was sent flying by the shockwave, his body crashing to the ground.

In an instant, a vast wave of Forbidden Power surged madly toward him!

The color drained from Ye Wushuang’s face. He knew that if that power touched him, even with the Heaven-Devouring Dragon Technique, his entire lifespan would be stripped away in an instant.

This power was even more terrifying than the Power of Rebirth. Ye Wushuang could feel his life force gradually ebbing away!

’Am I, Ye Wushuang, going to die here?’ he thought, his heart turning to ice.

"Big Brother!"

Seeing that Ye Wushuang had followed her in, Xiaoxiao ran to his side!

"Xiaoxiao, get out of here first!"

Ye Wushuang seized the opportunity. Ignoring the life draining from him, he swept Xiaoxiao into his arms and prepared to flee.

But before he could turn, something strange happened.

Before the mysterious Crystal Palace stood a Heaven-Reaching Crystal Jade Pillar.

Halfway up the pillar, a corpse was suspended.

No, that wasn’t right. The corpse was pinned to it by an Ancient Sword. Even under the forbidden Power of Time, it hadn’t decayed. Fresh blood still flowed from it, streaming down the pillar and staining it crimson.

Suddenly, the corpse’s eyes snapped open, shooting out two ferocious beams of light. The beams merged in the air, forming an imposing, illusory figure that stared down at the two of them.

Instantly, Ye Wushuang’s body froze. He felt as if he were being watched by a peerless, savage beast, and a chill pierced him to his very soul!