The giant claw descended, demonic energy soaring into the sky. The figure was invisible, but judging from the massive claw, it was a Celestial Venerable of the demon race.
"How dare you steal treasures from Longteng Trading Company? You're asking for death!"
The Celestial Venerable from Longteng Trading Company was knocked away by Long Chen and was seriously injured. When he saw someone trying to snatch it, he couldn't help but roar in anger.
He wanted to rush over, but it was already too late. Clearly, that demon clan Celestial Venerable had been lying low for a long time and only made his move at the critical moment.
Long Chen was both shocked and furious. He wanted to summon the Qiankun Cauldron to smash this guy to death, but he was also afraid that the person might be prepared, so he deliberately lured him into using the cauldron.
Long Chen didn't know much about the Qiankun Cauldron. If someone else found a way to make it recognize its master again, he would lose it completely.
But now, having unleashed two powerful moves so urgently, his vital energy and blood were weak, and he couldn't unleash another full-strength attack for the time being. Long Chen gritted his teeth and couldn't care about anything else.
"Buzz!"
Just as Long Chen was about to throw the Qiankun Cauldron at all costs, the void suddenly split open. A flash of blade light sliced the entire void in two.
"Pfft"—
A giant claw stretching thousands of miles was sliced off with a single blade, as if cutting tofu. Blood poured out like rain, accompanied by a piercing scream.
"It's the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow, Xia Guhong, you ...!"
The demon clan Celestial Venerable roared, but his voice grew farther away, clearly scared away.
Long Chen was both shocked and delighted. He hadn't expected Xia Guhong to make a move at this critical moment. That blade not only cut off one of the demon clan's Celestial Venerable's claws but also carved a chasm into heaven and earth, blocking the Celestial Venerable from Longteng Trading Company.
"Let's go."
Long Chen knew Xia Guhong was creating an opportunity for him. He boarded the flying boat with Xia Chen and the others, roared away, and quickly disappeared.
"Rumble... As
Long Chen and the others left, the void kept exploding. Terrifying auras arrived—they were Heavenly Venerables. Unfortunately, they arrived a step too late—Long Chen had already fled.
They gazed at the endless Milky Way; some hesitated for a long time, but in the end, they still didn't dare to enter it.
Because legend has it that the higher a person's cultivation, the more likely they are to provoke terrifying beings deep within the Milky Way. Immortal Kings and Realm Kings entering the Milky Way might still have a chance to survive, but once Heavenly Venerables enter, they basically never return.
Not to mention entering the wild regions of the Heavenly River—even in relatively safe shipping lanes, Celestial Venerable-level experts are usually refused. They are easily targeted by terrifying beings in the river, and once targeted, those who are with the Celestial Venerable are hardly spared.
The Heavenly River is a place where even Heavenly Venerable-level experts feel fear. So, despite the immense temptation of the Qiankun Cauldron, they dare not pursue it into it.
They didn't know which direction Long Chen and the others had flown into. If they ran recklessly in the Milky Way, they would become bait for moving, and they dared not take the risk.
"Xia Guhong, what do you mean?"
The Celestial Venerable from Longteng Trading Company roared at the sky, but no one answered him. Xia Guhong did not appear.
But being able to sever the body of a Celestial Venerable with a single slash is like slicing tofu, severing spatial constraints and creating an insurmountable chasm—this is definitely not something ordinary divine weapons can achieve.
Moreover, the world still carries a sacred chaotic aura. People have already guessed who will strike, and only Xia Guhong, who possesses the fortune of the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow, could do so.
Rumor has it that the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow has disappeared, but a trace of luck still blesses Xia Guhong. It is said that this fortune can enable Xia Guhong to unleash three consecutive strikes.
After the three strikes, the power of fortune was insufficient, requiring a long period of rest before the fortune could slowly recover.
Back in Ziyan Tiandu, Xia Guhong used the might of the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow to intimidate all enemies. He also said that every strike would surely take a life, and no one dared to risk their life at that time.
Now, the divine might of the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow has reappeared. Although it is only a trace of fortune power, it possesses such terrifying divine might that it commands awe.
Xia Guhong neither spoke nor revealed himself, but when he slashed through the air, he scared the Heavenly Venerables into not daring to move, showing just how terrifying the Chaos Artifact truly was.
However, people missed the chance to seize the Qiankun Cauldron and harbored deep resentment toward Xia Guhong, especially the Heavenly Venerable from Longteng Trading Company. He failed to obtain the Cauldron but was injured by a group of little ghosts, utterly humiliating.
Long Chen had already entered the Milky Way. Logically, everyone should have left, since all their efforts had been wasted.
But not a single person left. Many people didn't believe Long Chen really dared to cross the Milky Way. Some suspected he was setting up a deception, making others think he had escaped elsewhere, but in reality, he had circled around and secretly returned to Ziyan Heaven.
The traps around the Milky Way have never relaxed; people are still lying in wait, but their efforts are destined to be futile.
At this moment, Long Chen and the others had already switched out of their flying boats and boarded the giant ship, truly beginning to cross the Milky Way.
"The Celestial Venerable is truly terrifying. The gap between the Celestial Venerable and the Earth Venerable is just too huge—it's a hundred-eight thousand miles apart." Guo Ran sat atop the giant ship, unable to help but say.
The others also wore faces full of fear. The Celestial Venerable was unimaginably powerful. Even with all their combined efforts, it was impossible to defeat a Celestial Venerable-level expert, not even the slightest chance.
Xia Chen had already used the formation to block the Heavenly Dao. Guo Ran and Long Chen were both at their best moment to launch their strongest attacks, yet they failed to inflict a real heavy blow on the Celestial Venerable from Longteng Trading Company. This outcome was somewhat disappointing.
Especially Guo Ran, who had thought he could dominate the world, but ended up completely losing his temper, like an eggplant struck by frost, wilted and listless.
"It's not that you're too weak, but that the enemy is too strong. Crossing such a vast barrier in battle, you're already very formidable." Seeing everyone looking dejected and indignant, Yu Qingxuan couldn't help but try to persuade them.
The Celestial Venerable is the supreme existence. For everyone to escape from the Celestial Venerable is already a tremendous skill, yet they are still dissatisfied, seemingly resentful because they have been defeated by the Celestial Venerable.
"Qingxuan, don't pay attention to them. They did it on purpose, just waiting for you to say that." Long Chen couldn't help but laugh.
Facing a Celestial Venerable is already the greatest way to make a name for oneself. Regardless of victory or defeat, daring to stand before the Celestial Venerable is already a tremendous act of courage.
Their dissatisfaction was actually another form of showing off. They were deliberately putting on a show for Yu Qingxuan, who didn't understand and fell for it.
"Hehe, boss, what are you talking about? We're clearly not very satisfied with our own performance..." Guo Ran said with an awkward smile.
Guo Ran's smile immediately proved everything. Yu Qingxuan couldn't help but shake her head; it really was all just for her sake.
"Actually, the power of a Celestial Venerable isn't invincible either. Unfortunately, my formation isn't strong enough to completely block the Heavenly Dao.
If we can completely isolate the Heavenly Dao and attack with full force, exhausting his origin, without replenishment, we still have a chance to kill the Celestial Venerable. Xia Chen pondered for a moment and said.
"If we prepare in advance and spare no effort, we might be able to defeat the Celestial Venerable, but killing him is absolutely impossible.
Heavenly Venerable levelA powerful being has already merged with heaven and earth; if he wanted to escape, he simply couldn't stop him.
To kill a Celestial Venerable-level powerhouse, there is no technique at all—only brutal killing. Long Chen said.
"How do you brutally kill him?" Guo Ran couldn't help but say.
"It means using power capable of destroying an entire world. This power can come from spells, divine weapons, or formations.
In short, the moment this power erupts, it can destroy laws and destroy the foundation of all paths—a true force capable of destroying heaven and earth. Long Chen said.
"I understand now. Without qualitative changes, our power poses no threat to the Celestial Venerable." Xia Chen nodded.
"Bad news, boss! A huge vortex has appeared ahead. The warship is malfunctioning and is being sucked into the vortex."
Suddenly, a Dragonblood warrior at the helm exclaimed in alarm.