Chapter 360 359: Double Killing Intent

"Old Master, be careful!"

Seeing the Giant Python Evil Spirit—an entity comparable to the Great Divine Power Realm—pounce toward them, Ye Dongge let out a low shout.

His aura flared to life.

Unfortunately, he was a step too slow.

The Giant Python Evil Spirit had already opened its massive jaws, intending to swallow Yang Xiao whole. Within its chaotic and somewhat illusory maw, terrifying flames of Evil Qi blazed.

If he were to be burned by it, his chances of survival would be slim.

"Heart of Time!"

Yang Xiao reacted with incredible speed.

The Heart of Time in his body activated instantly.

The time-slowing effect took hold.

The giant python's lunging speed suddenly seemed much slower to him. At the same time, a feeling of sudden inspiration washed over him.

A dark red longsword appeared in his hand.

It was the Bloodthirsty Sword.

"My Sword Dao, Second Form: Celestial Moon!"

The sword struck.

Instantly, streams of cold moonlight gathered—moonlight that was actually formed from the Evil Qi of the lunging Giant Python Evil Spirit.

The energy was continuously drawn out from the beast, pulled by the Bloodthirsty Sword and Yang Xiao's Sword Stance.

It transformed into the Moonlight Sword Intent within his blade.

SLASH!

The sword slashed out.

The Giant Python Evil Spirit was instantly cleaved in two by Yang Xiao's sword.

The sword light…

It was like moonlight spilling down from the bright moon in the sky.

Pure and of the Supreme Yin.

Incomparably bright.

And it was also unbelievably fast.

'I've finally created this technique.'

Grasping his longsword, Yang Xiao wore a slightly excited expression.

He had been developing this sword strike for a long time and had finally unleashed it amid the sudden crisis.

'Now, my chances of entering the Profound Sun Secret Realm are even greater.'

As this thought crossed his mind, Ye Dongge, who was standing to the side, was gaping at him.

He stared at Yang Xiao in astonishment.

The sheer elegance of that last strike had practically blinded him.

A single slash, like the bright moon in the sky—luminous, but not blinding.

Most importantly, he could sense that the moment the Sword Stance began, nearly half of the Giant Python Evil Spirit's power had been drawn away and transformed into Sword Qi.

One could say that Yang Xiao's strike used the enemy's own power to kill it.

Such a Sword Technique was simply terrifying.

One could even say it was inconceivable.

"O-Old Master, that strike just now... what kind of Swordsmanship was that? How could it be so powerful?"

Ye Dongge couldn't help but cry out.

Yang Xiao glanced at him and said, "Stop calling me 'Old Master.' You're making me sound old. My name is Yang Xiao. If you'd like, you can call me Young Master Yang, or just Yang Xiao is fine too."

"Young... Young Master Yang, about that strike just now?"

Ye Dongge's eyes were filled with curiosity.

Yang Xiao smiled. "That strike is called Celestial Moon. I created it just now on a whim. Alright, for the rest of the journey, you'll scout ahead. I need to rest for a bit."

"A newly created Sword Technique? Oh, alright. I'll go clear the way for you, Young Master."

Ye Dongge was stunned for a moment, but he quickly snapped out of it.

He walked ahead, his mind still reeling.

He had always considered himself a genius.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so arrogant.

Even when Yang Xiao had held his life in his hands not long ago, Ye Dongge had only acted subservient to survive. But in the short time since entering the Earth Evil Flame Cave, he had witnessed one miraculous technique after another.

Ye Dongge suddenly felt a desire to pledge his allegiance to Yang Xiao.

Naturally, his attitude became even more respectful, and he became much more obedient.

It was a pity.

'He is an Immortal Daoist.'

'Otherwise, I would have really considered taking in such a clever person. Although his character isn't exactly upright, he knows how to read a situation and practice forbearance.'

'He also has ambition. If he were to work for me, there are certain matters I could entrust to him.'

'Especially...'

'This person is, after all, a descendant of Junior Brother Xuan Yang, however diluted his bloodline may be. He is still his descendant. So be it. If, after this is all over, he is willing to abandon his Immortal Cultivation and recultivate the Martial Dao, what's the harm in giving him a chance?'

A thought stirred in Yang Xiao's mind.

This time, his purpose in coming to the Eastern Domain of the Profound Sun Continent was to enter the Profound Sun Secret Realm.

He wanted to enter the Profound Sun Secret Realm, firstly, because of Yue Lingxi—he wanted to help her.

And secondly, for his own sake.

The Profound Sun Secret Realm was a Secret Realm left behind by the Profound Sun Emperor—his junior brother. It might hold the secrets behind the destruction of the Nine Yang Celestial Palace a million years ago.

It might even contain clues about how the Lord of Immortal Dao plotted against him back then.

'And Chang Xi... did she betray me?'

He might find the answers to all of these questions within the Profound Sun Secret Realm.

Not to mention, although Yang Xiao had obtained many resources, his Heaven and Earth Origin Fire consumed a considerable amount.

If he could truly obtain the Supreme Yin Spirit Fire this time, he would be able to break through to the Green Flame Realm.

But the resources he had acquired would only be enough for him to reach the First Revolution of the Green Flame Realm.

From the Green Flame Realm onward, each realm had Six Revolutions, and every revolution required an astonishing amount of resources. If he could obtain some Spiritual Materials and precious medicines inside...

...it would be extremely beneficial for Yang Xiao's cultivation.

He had to go.

However, exploring the Secret Realm left by the Profound Sun Emperor was very dangerous.

Take the Celestial Poison God King's Inheritance Valley, for example. That was just an Inheritance Valley, yet it was fraught with danger at every step. Yang Xiao had nearly died inside. Fortunately, he managed to refine the Fire God Clone in the end and barely obtained the Ten Thousand Poison Source Pearl.

But he hadn't found a single word left behind by Celestial Poison.

This had been a great disappointment to Yang Xiao.

Therefore, he was even more hopeful of finding some clues left by Junior Brother Xuan Yang in the Profound Sun Secret Realm.

'But if things left by a Divine King are so hard to obtain, what about those left by a Great Emperor?'

'My main body's strength is still too weak. Even if I break through to the Green Flame Realm, with the Heart of Time, the Golden Roc True Body, and the Bloodthirsty Sword, it's still not nearly enough. Entering the Secret Realm will be a life-or-death gamble. And I still have the great enemies of the Profound Celestial Sect and even the entire Eastern Domain Ye Family to deal with.'

'Therefore, any small increase in strength could potentially save my life in the future.'

The urgency in Yang Xiao's heart was immense.

With Ye Dongge scouting ahead, the exploration became much easier.

Although Evil Spirits comparable to the Great Divine Power Realm appeared continuously, they were all below the Third and Fourth Layers. Facing Ye Dongge, who had already stepped into Daoist Tier Seven, they posed little threat.

Soon, the two of them continued deeper.

They gradually reached the depths of the earth.

And just then...

...the Thousand Mechanism Eye, which had been dormant in Yang Xiao's body for some time, suddenly began to throb.

With a thought, Yang Xiao's consciousness shifted.

He instantly saw...

...what seemed to be just ahead.

A ghostly green flame was constantly emitting a cold, sinister aura. This aura merged with the Flame Power within the earth's veins, transforming into Evil Qi,

which then spread outward.

And beside the flame...

...dozens of terrifying Evil Spirits were gathered.

These Evil Spirits...

...all possessed power at or above the Great Divine Power Realm.

The three strongest, in particular, had reached the Great Divine Power Seventh Layer, equivalent to Ye Dongge's cultivation.

But their numbers were far greater.

At the same time, the image suddenly shifted.

This time...

...it was outside the Earth Evil Flame Cave.

Yue Lingxi.

She was surrounded by more than a dozen people. These individuals were also all Daoist Immortal Cultivators comparable to the Great Divine Power Realm.

Each one stared at Yue Lingxi with a grim expression.

And at the Primordial Pearl in her hand.

Their eyes glittered with killing intent!