Chapter 760: Eliminating the Corpse King
"I hope they can hold on!"
Duan Gujin let out a breath. While channeling Primordial Power into the Fire Control Heavenly Divine Order, he closely observed every condition of the White Silkworm.
Although the elders of the Taihuang Immortal Sect saw Duan Gujin and Qing Lian standing aside without exerting effort, they didn't have the extra energy to criticize them. In their hearts, they hoped that they wouldn't make any effort in the upcoming battle.
This way, they wouldn't have to worry about Duan Gujin snatching their glory.
They didn't want Duan Gujin and Qing Lian to suddenly step out and seize their merit at a crucial moment.
They felt that the low, deep voice was constantly observing them and wouldn't allow Duan Gujin to seize any credit.
Therefore, the Taihuang Immortal Sect didn't dispatch any masters to monitor Duan Gujin.
They were already overwhelmed dealing with the White Silkworm and couldn't spare any manpower to handle Duan Gujin.
As time passed, Duan Gujin had infused all his Primordial Power into the Fire Control Heavenly Divine Order, depleting his internal Primordial Power.
He quickly consumed over ten drops of the Ten-thousand-year-old Divine Milk, then waited on the side for his internal Primordial Power to recover.
"It seems those martial artists have no way of subduing that White Silkworm!"
After observing for a long time, he came to this conclusion.
Although the elders of the Taihuang Immortal Sect had restrained the White Silkworm and continuously burned it with fierce flames, they still could not kill it. Duan Gujin still sensed the powerful aura of a Martial Saint emanating from the White Silkworm.
That is to say, for nearly three two hours, the elders of the Taihuang Immortal Sect and the White Silkworm were evenly matched, neither able to overcome the other.
Undoubtedly, letting this continue for long would be very disadvantageous to the Human Clan.
Because on the other side, there was only one, while on theirs, there were at least over ten Martial Saints, yet they still could not immediately eliminate the White Silkworm.
"Give it a bit more effort! Just a little more is needed!"
At this moment, that low, deep voice spoke.
"Why hasn't it died after all this burning?"
One of the elders of the Taihuang Immortal Sect asked in confusion.
"The heat isn't enough. The flames you release aren't sufficient to destroy its outer layer. Its outer layer is like a giant turtle shell. As long as you can destroy its outer layer, it will be doomed! Now it's just curled up inside the outer layer, and to eliminate it, you must destroy the outer layer!"
The low, deep voice mentioned the method for eliminating the White Silkworm.
"Heaven! We've already exhausted all our Primordial Power!"
An elder of the Taihuang Immortal Sect exclaimed.
"All of you, join in! What are you two still dawdling for?"
Hearing the elder's comment, that low, deep voice immediately ordered everyone to attack together.
"Let's do it together!"
By now, Duan Gujin's Primordial Power had mostly recovered, and the Fire Control Heavenly Divine Order in his hand had been fully infused with all his Primordial Power.
"I plan to release all the flames from the Fire Control Heavenly Divine Order at once! Qing Lian, protect me!"
Duan Gujin secretly commanded Qing Lian.
"Alright, rest assured!"
Qing Lian responded secretly through transmission.
Duan Gujin took a deep breath, his eyes flashed, and he immediately activated the Fire Control Heavenly Divine Order, unleashing all its internal Fire Attribute Power. A mass of flames formed in front of the Fire Control Heavenly Divine Order and charged towards the White Silkworm.
With a loud boom, in less than three breaths, the fireball released by the Fire Control Heavenly Divine Order surrounded the White Silkworm.
Everyone saw the initially curled-up body of the White Silkworm violently twitching a few times, and they heard terrifying screams in their ears that filled them with fear.
Quite a few weaker martial artists even suffered bleeding eardrums; for a moment, they appeared dazed.
Soon, those affected by the screams regained their senses and immediately infused their own Primordial Power into the Fire Formation.
At this moment, they had only one thought in their minds: they needed to unite and eliminate the White Silkworm together.
The White Silkworm screamed for about thirty breaths, and then everyone could no longer hear its screams.
After a while, they saw the body of the White Silkworm charred and then turned into a pile of black ashes.
Seeing this, many could hardly believe their eyes; they rubbed them vigorously, finally confirming that they hadn't been mistaken—the White Silkworm had indeed turned to ashes.
For a moment, the entire hall was silent as if in great void.
At that moment, the low, deep voice spoke.
"Very well, the Shattering Void Ninth Layer Ice Corpse has finally been eliminated. Young man, congratulations, you have received the reward for the Ninth Level of the Ziwei Divine Palace!"
"We contributed too, we want a reward!"
At this moment, an elder of the Taihuang Immortal Sect shouted loudly, feeling dissatisfied after hearing the deep voice's words. He couldn't understand why the voice recognized Duan Gujin for the Ninth Level's reward, while they too exerted much effort before.
The elder's inquiry immediately incited indignation among others. They couldn't understand how they had exhausted three two hours of both Primordial Power and Physical Strength, yet gained nothing.
And that young man had acted in less than fifty breaths and received the level's reward; it seemed unreasonable, leaving everyone feeling aggrieved.
That low, deep voice replied, "I told you before that you lacked some power, whereas the young man, with one move, destroyed the shell protecting the Ice Corpse, directly eliminating it! Without his action, even if you burned for a whole day, it would have been useless! Young man, do you have a companion? If so, stand with your companion, and I will transmit you both to another place!"
Duan Gujin immediately called Qing Lian over, saying, "She is my only companion. Please transmit us quickly!"
"Very well!"
The low, deep voice responded, and then a powerful Transmission Power enveloped Duan Gujin and Qing Lian.
Within three breaths, they were transmitted away, leaving behind a group of stunned onlookers.
As they saw Duan Gujin and Qing Lian leave, everyone was fuming with anger, feeling extremely unwilling.
"We spent three two hours working and, in the end, just made clothing for others? After all our hard work, we didn't even get a single hair for the last hurdle?"
Many of them thought the same thing in unison.
Just as those present wished to voice their grievances, a strong Transmission Energy enveloped all present, moving them all away.
Once the surrounding Transmission Energy dissipated, the elders of the Taihuang Immortal Sect, transmitted outside, extended their Divine Sense, checking their current location.
Soon it became clear that they had been transmitted to the Ziwei Divine Palace's exterior.
The elders immediately sought out the Sect Leader of the Taihuang Immortal Sect and recounted everything that had transpired inside.
Upon hearing the news, the Sect Leader's face flushed with anger.
"I never thought anyone would dare stand against the Taihuang Immortal Sect? Do you know the background of that person?"
The elders looked at each other and then shook their heads.
"We only know that the man and the woman both have the First Level Martial Saint Cultivation. As for their backgrounds, we didn't clearly ask at that time!"
"It seems that couple may be transmitted outside. We can ambush them outside!"
The Sect Leader of the Taihuang Immortal Sect said.
"Yes, yes!"
The elders nodded in agreement.
Thus, the people of the Taihuang Immortal Sect immediately set up an ambush outside the Ziwei Divine Palace, prepared to attack Duan Gujin and Qing Lian as they emerged.
Meanwhile, inside the Ziwei Divine Palace, Duan Gujin and Qing Lian had been transmitted into a secret chamber.
Looking around, they found a skeleton seated upright on a chair.
Seeing the skeleton turned to White Bone, they gasped for breath in unison.
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