Chapter 1169 - 1169: Life-and-Death Tribulation

This clone appeared during the retreat on the eve of departure from Lingxiu Village. Long before that, he had asked Qiqi if multiple realms would result in a clone.

Qiqi's answer was ambiguous; it didn't say it was impossible nor possible. When the clone truly appeared, it enlightened Liu Zixuan that such matters are also opportunities.

Had Liu Zixuan not saved that infant in his dream, perhaps the clone wouldn't have been mentioned.

Thus, after the shock, Liu Zixuan gradually accepted the fact and understood what the elders often said about causality.

When coming to the western Star Sea, Liu Zixuan claimed to be cultivating within the Relic Pearl. In truth, it was because of the clone.

Because he discovered the clone was entirely different from what he had imagined.

This was an independent entity. Logically speaking, the two of them were connected mentally, and the clone shouldn't be able to surpass the original.

But to his surprise, the clone's power actually surpassed the original. And not just by a little.

Although both were at the Innate Emperor Realm Third Heaven, Liu Zixuan had an intuition that the clone might have confidence in battling the Nether Emperor.

The clone listened to Liu Zixuan's words and was silent for a moment.

Then he spoke: "Are you sure you want me to go out and fight?"

"Exactly!" Liu Zixuan nodded: "Together we have at least a fifty percent chance of killing the Nether Emperor!"

The clone pinched his forehead: "No way!"

"Damn it, my brother is fighting outside, and you keep dawdling—what's the point!" Liu Zixuan scolded irritably.

"I don't want to dawdle either, but you must first understand the gravity of a problem—that being 'Soul Split' is a type of magic; although malicious, it can be accepted by the Martial Realm. But you and I are different,

we are unique within the family's bloodline. Once exposed to the outside world, it will cause a huge impact, even an uproar. At that time, you might face not only one Netherworld Hall but also have martial artists worldwide hunting you down, studying you like a lab rat!"

Listening to the clone's words, Liu Zixuan also furrowed his brows.

These words made sense, but the problem was, if the two didn't go out together, how could they defeat the Nether Emperor!

Just as he was pondering, the clone suddenly spoke: "You stay here; I'll go and face him."

"Just you?"

"I am stronger than you!" The clone spoke solemnly.

Liu Zixuan's forehead immediately appeared several black lines: "No need for you to remind me!"

"I have my reasons for going out, but you must agree to one request!" the clone said.

"Speak." Liu Zixuan didn't hesitate; existence is truth, and the appearance of the clone is undoubtedly his greatest aid. A clone with independent thought is no longer just a duplicate; he's also Liu Zixuan's brother.

"After the battle, retrieve a wisp of the Heart of the Dragon Vein from Yudu."

"Heart of the Dragon Vein? What for?" Liu Zixuan asked, puzzled.

"You will know when the time comes." The clone paused and then moved his lips slightly: "Then let me go and die once."

Liu Zixuan did not hear the final sentence; the clone flashed and disappeared from the original position.

…

Outside.

The black and white giants, despite being incredibly powerful and aided by warfare, ultimately were just lifeless objects. After being destroyed several times, their strength would inevitably decrease.

Moreover, the Nether Emperor had already reached a terrifying Life and Death Realm, making it impossible to repel him.

Rumble! Rumble!

The skies gradually dimmed, and as the setting sun left its final ray, the Nether Emperor wielded a crimson machete, completely obliterating the two black and white giants, reducing them to a pile of black and white chess pieces scattered on the ground.

At this moment, the Nether Emperor seemed somewhat fatigued, with sweat soaking his collar and his breathing becoming heavier.

"Damn, we can't hold him back!" Zhao Yi shouted deeply.

Nether Emperor coldly glanced at everyone: "I've been fighting for so long; I'm truly tired. Let's end this!"

With a wave, his crimson machete suddenly whipped up a gust of wind, heading directly towards the nearest Huzu.

Huzu raised his giant axe to resist fiercely, but the difference in power was too great. Just this one strike caused him to fly back, and as he flew backward, blood spewed wildly from his mouth, and even before landing, he was already debilitated.

"One by one, you all must die!"

The Nether Emperor apparently didn't want to delay further, as he had noticed Liu Zixuan was no longer present. Despite his strength, he worried that Liu Zixuan might make a significant move.

Thus, as soon as he spoke, he threw his crimson machete straight for Huzu's heart.

The machete flew at high speed, and its whistling sound echoed as it pierced through the air.

"Huzu!"

Standing not far from Huzu, Jiang Yunxuan's eyes suddenly reddened upon witnessing this scene, and he swiftly rushed over.

Thud!

Pushing Huzu away seemed impossible; the only thing he could do was use his own body to block the blow.

At this moment, it was no longer about life or death, only brotherhood!

The crimson machete was incredibly sharp, and before it reached him, the accompanying Qi had already shredded Jiang Yunxuan's clothes. Then in an instant, it penetrated his chest, pinning him straight to the mountain wall behind.

Blood from his chest quickly stained his upper body, completely covering the black dragon-shaped tattoo on his arm and chest.

Zhao Yi's mouth twitched a few times, his heart sinking involuntarily.

The strongest strike from the Life and Death Realm, accompanied by a crimson machete piercing the chest, meant Jiang Yunxuan probably had little hope of survival.

Was it really meant to fulfill Gu Yu's prophecy of a life-and-death disaster?

Before the battle, Gu Yu had divined that Jiang Yunxuan and Liu Zixuan would face life-and-death calamity in this clash.

Now Jiang Yunxuan had met his calamity, but what about Liu Zixuan who had just disappeared?

In an instant, panic set in for Zhao Yi, who froze in place, even forgetting there was still a terrifying enemy next to him!

"Indeed, quite a touching brotherhood."

The Nether Emperor glanced at Jiang Yunxuan, paused his hand, and the crimson machete returned to his grasp, aiming once more for Huzu.

He intended to slay everyone present!

Huzu was severely injured, but his perception remained. He could clearly feel the Nether Emperor approaching him, yet he paid no heed, not even defending himself, fixated on Jiang Yunxuan on the mountain wall.

Two lines of bloody tears welled up from his eyes, his lips slightly moving: "You fool, you said Nicholas is the most handsome, you're the Jiang Family's young master, yet you shielded me, leaving me indebted to you."

"No way to repay; let's just go to hell together."

The Nether Emperor stood before Huzu, raising his crimson machete: "Go die!"

The blade flashed with a piercing red light, slashing directly for Huzu's neck.

"Enough!"

In that split-second, an abrupt voice sounded, and the Nameless Sword suddenly shot forth, deflecting the Nether Emperor's strike…