Chapter 669: Fierce Battle in the Endless River
Deep in the boundless void, radiant and blazing lights spread endlessly. A calm voice echoed through the vast space.
The dazzling brilliance, imbued with extreme heat, descended upon the Endless River, as if tearing through the heavens and slicing rivers apart. Wherever it passed, the river was split open, and even the void beneath, marked by traces of emptiness, was severed by its scorching radiance.
Anchored roots of the Origin Tree, embedded within the boundless void, slowly withdrew into the Origin Space under Xiao Ze's control, revealing his figure.
Under the glow of brilliant golden light, Xiao Ze stood adorned in a robe of thunder and fire. His flowing long hair and the divine like aura surrounding him made him appear as a being of extraordinary might, emanating an imposing presence as steady as a towering mountain.
This time, refining the Nine Rank Mystic Pill had propelled Xiao Ze's strength to unprecedented heights.
Even when faced with the Endless River, nurtured by the blood of a Dou Emperor, Xiao Ze showed no fear.
Wherever his gaze fell, the surrounding ten thousand foot span of the Endless River was utterly shattered by the dazzling light. Yet, in the distant reaches of the river, an immense and terrifying energy was brewing.
From beneath the surface, brilliant blue light emerged continuously. Faint traces of crimson flickered within the blue glow, seemingly insignificant but radiating an aura so overwhelming that even the heavens appeared to bow.
"So, this is the Dou Emperor's blood hidden within the Endless River?" Xiao Ze thought to himself. However, his expression showed no trace of hesitation.
Raising his right hand, a cluster of golden flames surged to life. The fire blazed intensely, exuding an aura that seemed to command all flames.
The moment the golden flames appeared, the surrounding void twisted and warped, unable to contain their immense power.
Boom!
The Endless River began to concentrate its boundless energy, merging it into the blue radiance. The shattered river waters, previously dispersed by Xiao Ze, suddenly seemed to be drawn by an irresistible force.
They transformed into countless streams and flowed back toward the blue glow.
Seeing this, Xiao Ze wasted no time. Clenching his fist tightly, the golden flames surged outward as he launched a powerful punch.
In an instant, golden flames engulfed the sky, blazing like a firestorm.
The immense flames swiftly incinerated the river waters that had not yet fully gathered, reducing them to nothingness.
The Origin Emperor Flame that grew alongside Xiao Ze now possessed power that surpassed the Void Devouring Flame. Incinerating fragments of the Endless River was effortless.
The golden flames expanded wildly, forming a massive shield thousands of feet wide, which surged toward the concentrated blue glow.
Crash!
The sound of tides echoed through the void. The blue glow, fed by the river's energy, resisted ferociously. Though Xiao Ze's earlier assault disrupted its concentration momentarily, the distant river waters continued to surge toward the light.
Eventually, the energy coalesced into a vague humanoid figure. As this figure emerged, the sound of crashing tides reverberated across the heavens.
The figure's gaze fell upon the golden flame shield bearing down on it. In response, endless tides materialized before it, colliding forcefully with the shield.
There was no sound as the flames and tides clashed.
The tides were incinerated into nothingness upon contact with the shield, yet their infinite flow began to overwhelm the flames.
The closer the shield moved toward the blue figure, the more tides it consumed. When it reached within a hundred feet, the area erupted into billowing steam as the flames struggled to burn the tides into void.
Amid the thick mist, the blue figure raised its hand and pushed forward.
The golden flame shield shattered instantly, extinguished by the relentless tides.
Xiao Ze narrowed his eyes as he observed the figure hidden within the mist.
This was none other than the blue robed Dou Emperor, a presence he had seen in the memories within the Endless River.
Though its face was indistinct, its figure and attire were unmistakable.
Was this an entity born from the river's memories of the Dou Emperor, or had the Dou Emperor's blood influenced the river into creating this form?
Regardless, it mattered little to Xiao Ze. All that mattered now was destroying this manifestation!
The blue robed Dou Emperor's eyes faintly glowed with crimson light. Though its face was blurred, Xiao Ze felt as if he were being watched intently.
The figure stepped forward, and behind it emerged an endless sea, its surface teeming with vengeful spirits.
Each spirit had a broken, ghostly form, their faces twisted with hatred. They seemed to harbor a deep resentment toward the sea that devoured their lives and souls, seeking to drag others into their watery grave.
As the figure advanced, the vast ocean transformed into a devastating flood, surging toward Xiao Ze like a cataclysmic wave.
This flood, composed of millions of tons of water, bore down with apocalyptic force. Riding the waves were countless vengeful spirits, their cries chilling to the bone.
In the face of such overwhelming force, Xiao Ze's Origin Emperor Flame flared once more, enveloping him in a blazing shield.
Within his grasp, a sword of flames took shape. Fixing his gaze on the incoming flood, Xiao Ze swung his sword upward in a sweeping arc.
A scorching, razor sharp slash erupted from the blade, forming a massive sword light that spanned thousands of feet.
A single slash to divide the sea!
The flood split apart under the fiery sword light, and the spirits riding its waves were instantly incinerated into nothingness.
The devastating flood dispersed far and wide, obliterating the perilous zones hidden deep within the void.
Even spatial storms and chaotic void currents that could claim the lives of Dou Saints were crushed under its force.
The blue robed Dou Emperor's figure flickered, narrowly evading the fiery sword light. The strike cleaved through the ocean behind it, turning countless spirits into ashes.
The entity tilted its head slightly, observing the flames. Though it resembled the Dou Emperor, it was ultimately the spirit of the Endless River.
It understood one thing clearly: the key to the sword's power was the golden flames.
It couldn't comprehend why this fire was so potent.
Even though it had absorbed other powerful flames in the past, they were nowhere near as destructive.
However, its thoughts were interrupted as two more fiery slashes came its way. Xiao Ze charged forward, prepared for close combat.
After all, his enhanced physical strength was now sufficient to face even a Nine Star Dou Saint at their peak!
(End of Chapter)
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