It was not just his own problem. Yan Zhaoge could feel a shocking sabre qi erupting from the valley down below.
It was naturally Yan Di who had made a move to resist.
His aura made Daoist Qing Zhang and the other two look solemn, and they were no longer as optimistic.
Although they could tell that Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di were already in the Tranquil Profound Immortal Realm, Yan Di’s strength still exceeded their expectations, “Is this the strength a Profound Immortal possesses?”
However, although the three of them were shocked, they did not panic.
Daoist Qing Zhang’s expression was calm as he held a short sword in his hand.
The dagger’s entire body was made of white jade, and it had a lustrous luster. However, its surface was covered in cracks, and it seemed worn out, as if it could shatter at any moment.
However, the sword intent within was vast and profound, and still as profound as before.
Under Daoist Qing Zhang’s control, the white jade dagger flickered with sword light, as though it was communicating with an existence in the sky.
Yan Zhaoge recalled Daoist Zhao Zhen mentioning that the Jade Cauldron Cultivated Deity’s remains were also a part of the seal. He guessed that this white jade sword might be one of the Jade Cauldron Cultivated Deity’s remains.
That was why Daoist Qing Zhang and the others were able to lay down such a heavy trap, changing the power of the seal to a limited extent and attempting to break the seal.
However, if that was all, their chances weren’t high.
Given the ruthlessness of the Immortal Trapping Sword, the consequences of failure could be extremely disastrous. Death was also a common occurrence.
However, if Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di were really sacrificed, while it was still uncertain whether they would succeed, it would indeed increase the chances of success by a lot.
… Even if they failed, Yan Zhaoge and Yan Zhaoge would most likely bear the consequences. Daoist Qing Zhang and the others would still have the chance to make a comeback in the future.
Under Daoist Qing Zhang’s control, the sanguine light that enveloped the Golden Glow Mountain became more and more intense.
Yan Zhaoge also felt the pressure on him growing more and more obvious.
This result made his heart sink slightly.
It wasn’t that he was worried about Zhang Xuan. Rather, it meant that Zhang Xuan’s words were probably true.
The seal here had truly been set up by at least one of Yan Xintang or Di Qinglian through a blood sacrifice to the Immortal Trapping Sword.
Otherwise, the same blood sacrificial method would not have such an obvious effect on Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di.
This meant that there really was a direct bloodline connection.
“Alright, I really don’t understand what you’re thinking right now.”
Feeling the pain in his body, Yan Zhaoge let out a long breath, “Just like some things, you people might not be able to understand, right?”
Amidst their conversation, Yan Di’s attacks grew stronger and stronger as he seemed completely unaffected.
Above the valley, an auspicious cloud suddenly floated up like a blooming lotus. It was hazy and chaotic.
Supported by the Grand Simplicity Splendour Cloud, the effects of the blood sacrifice instantly decreased greatly.
“What is it?” Daoist Qing Zhang’s expression changed slightly. He took a deep breath and pointed his white jade sword at Yan Zhaoge.
The red light condensed, instantly becoming even more concentrated as it began shining towards Yan Zhaoge.
Yan Zhaoge smiled slightly, streams of dark red light suddenly appearing on his body.
The Primal Chaos hidden in his body and the restless Spirit, Qi, and Soul immediately calmed down.
At the same time, Yan Zhaoge extended his finger and drew an outline in the void. The dark-red sword-lights danced and actually transformed into numerous sword formations.
As these sword formations spun, they continuously disintegrated the formation that enveloped the Golden Cloud Mountain.
Daoist Qing Zhang’s expression finally changed when he saw that.
Yan Zhaoge didn’t display any shocking strength. Instead, he managed to defuse the blood sacrifice seal’s formation with ingenuity. Daoist Qing Zhang, who knew his stuff, was especially shocked by how easily he handled it.
In comparison, Yan Zhaoge’s proficiency in the Immortal Trapping Sword Manual was not so shocking to them.
“Let’s go!” Daoist Qing Zhang decisively turned around and headed towards the depths of the cave.
From there, they would have a path to escape.
However, Yan Zhaoge made his move at this moment.
After dispelling the red light’s suppression, his figure shook. As streams of qi intertwined, he seemed to have transformed into a Heaven Splitting Halberd.
The boundless darkness was broken apart, and brilliant radiances blossomed. Yan Zhaoge forcefully rushed into the cave.
As dark-red sword-lights flickered, Yan Zhaoge’s speed was extremely fast, and he chased after Daoist Qing Zhang and the others.
Dark-red sword-lights also surfaced on Daoist Qing Zhang’s body.
It was the Jade Clear Jade Cauldron Cultivated Deity’s lineage’s Immortal Trapping Sword Manual, which had been lost in the outside world.
He brought along Daoist Zhao Zhen and Yao Yuncheng and fled. His speed didn’t seem inferior to the Prime Clear Profound Immortal who was also proficient in the Immortal Trapping Sword.
Unfortunately, while he was fast, Yan Zhaoge was even faster.
After a few flashes of red lights, the distance between them couldn’t be suppressed!
Just when Yan Zhaoge rushed out of the cave through another spatial crack, he had already caught up to Daoist Qing Zhang.
Seeing that he couldn’t escape, Daoist Qing Zhang’s expression was calm, and he wasn’t anxious or impatient. Suddenly, he turned around and attacked Yan Zhaoge with his sword!
Wherever the sword’s edge pointed, all things would come to life.
Nine Heavens Astral Winds, Underground Lava, Deep Sea Profound Ice, Divine Sky Green Thunder … The entire heaven and earth seemed to have changed. All creation was condensed into an indestructible sword’s edge, which instantly slashed through the void.
Currently, Yan Zhaoge was about to rush out of the spatial crack, and he was stuck between two layers of space.
Daoist Qing Zhang’s timing was perfect.
This sword of his displayed the quintessence of the Jade Clear sword lineage that the Jade Cauldron Cultivated Deity had imparted to him.
Within this sword, he combined the Jade Clear True Sword’s Nine Styles – “Everything Ungrows” and “Everything Unencompasses” into one.
He already knew that Yan Zhaoge was proficient in the Immortal Trapping Sword Manual. As such, he even fused his own understanding of the Jade Clear Immortal Trapping Sword into this sword, hoping to resolve the variables that Yan Zhaoge might be able to evade.
“Great sword art.”
Yan Zhaoge cheered. However, he didn’t evade. Instead, dark-red sword-lights radiated from his entire body, forcefully stopping the transformations occurring between the two layers of space.
Then, he punched forward. The Taiyi Fist’s fist intent enveloped the entire area, stopping Daoist Qing Zhang’s sword’s transformations and accurately locating Daoist Qing Zhang’s sword edge.
Then, when he got close, he flicked his finger, and it landed on Daoist Qing Zhang’s sword edge.
Daoist Qing Zhang’s entire body trembled, and he couldn’t hold onto the sword in his hand anymore.
This old Daoist was also decisive. He tossed his sword towards Yan Zhaoge, and at the same time, he attempted to retreat.
However, Yan Zhaoge pinched his fingers and firmly held onto the sword.
Then, Yan Zhaoge stabbed his sword forward. As if splitting the heavens and earth apart, he instantly arrived in front of Daoist Qing Zhang.
He pinched the sword’s tip with two fingers and horizontally slashed towards Daoist Qing Zhang’s neck.
Daoist Qing Zhang hurriedly evaded and barely managed to avoid being hit by his neck. However, Yan Zhaoge took the opportunity to twist the sword in his hand. With the sword’s tip pointing towards him, the old Daoist was pierced through, nailing him to the ground!
As for Daoist Zhao Zhen and Yao Yuncheng, they had nowhere to run. Yan Zhaoge extended his palm and grabbed them.
“Alright, we can talk now.” Yan Zhaoge’s expression remained calm as he looked at Daoist Qing Zhang, whose face was filled with despair.
He didn’t ask why Daoist Qing Zhang and Yao Yuncheng wanted to make things difficult for him and his father. Instead, he asked, “What exactly is sealed by the Immortal Trapping Sword’s seal? Or rather, who is it sealed?”
Daoist Qing Zhang and the others remained silent.
“Why? You want to trick me into opening the seal and hope that the big fella within the seal will kill me and avenge you?” Yan Zhaoge chuckled.