Chapter 728: The Body of an Immortal Monarch?

‘Is this how I die?’

A colossal hand she was powerless to resist reached for her.

Nangong Tianling’s face turned ashen.

She wasn’t afraid to die.

But she was unreconciled.

Unreconciled that she would never see the day the Young Master got his revenge.

Even more unreconciled that she would die at the hands of Immortal Dao cultivators.

But no matter how unreconciled she felt…

It was useless.

After all, she was simply too weak.

“I’ve got her!”

Just as Nangong Tianling was seized by the giant hand, and as Yun’Er and Nangong Yin were about to make a desperate move, the Immortal Venerable Level expert who had captured her beamed with delight.

“Congratulations, Tianyi Immortal Venerable, for capturing the target.”

As soon as he had succeeded, the other Immortal Venerables who were a step too slow all voiced their congratulations.

Under Xuyang Immortal Monarch’s command…

There were a total of ninety-eight squads.

The eight most powerful among them were the Celestial, Earth, Xuan, Yellow, Yu, Zhou, Hong, and Huang squads.

This time…

Six of the eight major squads had arrived.

For some unknown reason, the Xuan Team and Yu Team were not present. But the other four—the Celestial, Earth, Hong, and Huang squads—had all appeared.

Among them…

The most powerful was naturally the top-ranked Celestial Squad.

So, even though the other squads were green with envy, the one who captured the target was Tianyi Immortal Venerable—the strongest among them, a Peak Immortal Venerable who was already a Half-step Immortal Monarch.

With Xuyang Immortal Monarch himself overseeing the operation from behind…

These people, though resentful, would not dare to openly contest the prize.

Thus, they offered their congratulations.

“Haha, the joy is mutual! Everyone’s contribution was indispensable in capturing this woman alive. I’m sure that if the Immortal Monarch offers a reward, he won’t forget any of you.”

Tianyi Immortal Venerable laughed heartily at their response, a sense of relief washing over him.

As he spoke, he completely immobilized Nangong Tianling.

Seeing this…

Yun’Er and Nangong Yin, who had been about to risk their lives to save her, couldn’t help but let out a sigh of relief.

But then…

What was said next made their expressions change drastically.

“Now that the woman is captured, we should eliminate any unnecessary trouble. This little academy no longer needs to exist. Everyone, please, proceed.”

Tianyi Immortal Venerable said lightly.

The Immortal Venerable leaders of the various squads exchanged glances, then nodded and smiled.

They had initially assumed Tianyi Immortal Venerable’s talk of mutual joy and shared rewards was just empty pleasantries.

But hearing his words now…

They understood.

This old fox actually wanted them to have a piece of the pie.

They didn’t know why.

But they all knew how important this mission was to Xuyang Immortal Monarch.

Naturally, they were eager to get a share of the credit.

Instantly…

They all nodded.

Ready to strike at a moment’s notice.

By now, over forty squads had gathered outside Star God Academy. Not all of them were qualified to share in the spoils, but there were at least ten individuals whom Tianyi Immortal Venerable deemed worthy.

These ten…

Were all at the Peak of the Immortal Venerable realm. While they hadn’t reached the level of a Half-step Immortal Monarch like Tianyi Immortal Venerable, their combined might was something that even a true Immortal Monarch would not dare to take lightly.

Let alone…

Star God Academy.

After Yang Xiao’s “cleansing,” the strongest Martial Dao Cultivators left in the entire Star God Academy were only at the Peak of Tier Two True God.

They couldn’t possibly withstand ten Immortal Venerables.

Even ten Immortal Marquises could have annihilated them all in a single blow.

Especially since when these people had seen their Dean, Nangong Tianling, being captured, they had all cowered inside, completely unwilling to move.

They hadn’t dared to fight back.

Nor had they dared to flee.

Some even felt a trace of glee.

They were gloating at her misfortune.

But now…

Seeing ten Immortal Venerable Level powerhouses, countless times stronger than themselves, turning to attack them…

They were utterly dumbfounded.

At the same time, feeling tense and anxious…

…was Nangong Tianling herself.

The fact that these men had captured her but not killed her brought her no relief whatsoever.

She knew the only reason they were keeping her alive was to use her against the Young Master, or possibly even the Young Mistress.

If that was truly the case…

She would rather kill herself…

…than let them succeed.

Moreover, Nangong Tianling was keenly aware that Star God Academy didn’t just contain those cowards who clung to life. There were also innocent students, and most importantly, Yun’Er and Nangong Yin—two people who were incredibly important to both her and the Young Master.

If these men really succeeded…

She would never find peace, even in death.

‘No, I can’t let them attack!’

Nangong Tianling immediately tried to struggle.

But…

She was far too weak.

Under Tianyi Immortal Venerable’s restraints…

She couldn’t even make a sound, let alone struggle.

She was like a Mortal under an immobilization spell.

Utterly unable to move.

No matter how unreconciled she felt, all she could do was watch helplessly…

…as the ten great Immortal Venerables began their assault.

‘Yun’Er… Yin… please, you have to be alright.’

Just as Nangong Tianling could do nothing but pray in her heart, even knowing it was a vain hope…

Just as the ten Immortal Venerables launched their attack…

Just as it seemed that every living being in Star God Academy, including Yun’Er and Nangong Yin, was about to be wiped from existence…

Suddenly…

A figure…

…appeared before all the Immortal Dao cultivators.

He just stood there, serene.

The aura he emitted…

…was not powerful.

It was merely at Divine General Peak.

But the moment the Immortal Dao cultivators registered his presence…

Every last one of them froze.

Because…

They saw, to their utter astonishment…

…that in the hands of this “little ant”—a being whose strength was negligible compared to their own, one they could crush with a single thought—

…was a body, devoid of all life and aura.

This body…

Even though it had lost its vitality and the aura of its Soul…

Still radiated a terrifying, oppressive pressure.

More importantly…

They were familiar with this body.

Or rather…

They were *too* familiar.

So familiar, in fact…

…that with a single glance…

The first thought that surfaced in everyone’s mind…

…was ‘Impossible.’

The second thought…

…was still ‘Impossible.’

Even the third thought…

…was ‘Impossible.’

“That’s… that’s the body of Xuyang Immortal Monarch! How could… How could it be in this brat’s hands?! Impossible! This is absolutely impossible!”

And so…

After a long moment of stunned silence, Huang Yi Immortal Venerable of the Yellow Team, a Peak Powerhouse nearly as strong as Tianyi Immortal Venerable, finally managed to cry out in shock.

But…

Whether it was him…

Or Tianyi Immortal Venerable, or the leaders of the other elite squads…

They could all sense it.

The aura of Xuyang Immortal Monarch was no longer present on the Star God Continent.

And as for this body… while others might not be certain it was Xuyang Immortal Monarch’s, they…

…were one hundred percent sure.

It was his.

Even if they felt it was a million times impossible…

The fact remained…

…that it was true.

Xuyang Immortal Monarch…

…was dead?

Or, had he been forced to abandon this Immortal Body, his Immortal Dao Will having fled?

Everyone present…

…was stupefied.

Including Tianyi Immortal Venerable, the Half-step Immortal Monarch Level powerhouse.

And it was at that very moment…

That the figure who had just appeared…

Moved!