Chapter 226: Zhou Tong’s Near-Enlightenment Strike!
Upon hearing the demand of the Imperial Weapon, Zhou Tong was instantly stunned!
“I refuse!”
“Buzz…”
The Imperial Weapon sent another signal, seemingly filled with confusion.
“Through all my toil in searching for treasures, why should I let you reap the benefits? Never.”
“Buzz…”
The Imperial Weapon trembled again, as if saying, “What’s mine is yours; what’s there to fuss about?”
“Ha ha… So you admit a relation with me? Call me Master!”
“Bang!”
This time the Imperial Weapon violently shook, as if truly angry, revealing its arrogant nature.
“Fine, fine… here it is!”
Zhou Tong took a step forward, directly aiming at the stone tablet!
“How dare you move under my very gaze? That’s your path to death!”
Tang Seven sneered coldly, then punched forward!
“Time Suspension!”
Xiao Bai suddenly appeared, stabilizing time and space.
However, this technique was ineffective on Tang Seven, whose current strength was overwhelmingly powerful, breaking free from temporal constraints, his force unstoppable.
At that moment, behind Zhou Tong, the Void Starry Sky manifested, with two red stars glowing brightly.
“I see the flicker of fortune!”
At the critical moment, Tang Seven’s punch unexpectedly deviated by an inch, brushing past Zhou Tong’s body!
This was something that should absolutely never happen, yet precisely at the critical juncture, due to turmoil within the opponent’s body, such deviation happened.
This was the change brought about by great fortune, affecting everything, from life to death, rewriting it entirely!
“It’s mine now!”
Taking this opportunity, Zhou Tong finally reached the Weapon Creation Heavenly Rankings and lifted it up with one hand!
Without his need to refine it, the Imperial Weapon responded on its own, its luminous light wrapping Zhou Tong, claiming the ranking as its own, then drawing it into him.
Then, words appeared on the rankings.
At the top: The Fourfold Slashing麟 Mirror!
“You self-conceited thing!”
Zhou Tong muttered in anger, but at that moment, Tang Seven launched an attack again from behind.
“Where do you think you can run now?”
At that moment, the Imperial Weapon emitted a soft glow, its mirror surface aligning to Zhou Tong and revealing his image.
“Is that me?”
Looking into the mirror, Zhou Tong shuddered, indeed it was him, but not the him of the present moment.
It was his past self—nearly enlightened, tragically perished!
“Summon my mark! Break through time!”
His body moved on its own, sending out an imprint that summoned the river of time.
In his past life, the adult Zhou Tong floated over a sea of blood, exuding a lonely aura, no one daring to approach him.
“Hey, what are you thinking about, and why the gloomy face?”
With these words, the adult Zhou Tong was suddenly startled, seeing his younger self.
“I… Is this an illusion?”
“Fool, how could an Imperial Spirit experience illusions?”
The true self Zhou Tong chuckled, “You are my past!”
Hearing this, the other came to sudden realization.
“The Void Self Realm leads me to… I’ve lived a second life!”
The adult Zhou Tong laughed, greatly relieved.
“Unfortunately, what has happened in the past is set, I cannot change your destiny.”
“Haha… I’ve never feared destiny!”
The adult Zhou Tong, with sharp expression, remarked, “You’ve come here asking for my strength?”
“Truly worthy of being me!”
Zhou Tong praised, allowing the adult Zhou Tong to see through him, observing the present!
They saw Tang Seven coming in with a savage expression, intending to annihilate Zhou Tong’s body.
“Step aside, leave this to me!”
Without hesitation, the adult Zhou Tong, with Zhou Tong himself as the pivot, unleashed an attack almost at enlightenment level into the present!
After that attack, the power of the Imperial Weapon was also fully consumed, forcing Zhou Tong out of the river of time.
“Until we meet again…”
In the present, Zhou Tong regained consciousness, standing there motionless as if resigned, waiting quietly for death!
“This time, I’ll send you to your final rest!”
Tang Seven was already nearby, time and space locked down. This absolute fatal strike was bound to hit.
But suddenly, a light erupted from Zhou Tong’s chest, followed by a force incomparably strong bursting forth, firmly locking onto Tang Seven!
“What is this thing?!”
Even a fool could feel the menace of this light; in its presence, even Holy Kings were but tiny ants.
The only relief is that this powerful strike did not immediately unleash, instead gathering momentum, giving Tang Seven time to react.
Even so, Tang Seven’s face was one of utter despair. This power of containment was too overwhelming, making him feel like a tiny ant trying to move a great tree.
“Hurry up, run for your life!”
The residual soul of the Celestial King trembled, also sensing fear, urging frantically.
“Of course I want to flee, but you, quickly think of a solution!”
Tang Seven complained bitterly.
“What can I do? I’ve been warning you about the great terror surrounding this person. You wouldn’t listen and here you are, causing trouble!”
“Given the present situation, this King must sacrifice you to activate the Life Revival Venom. Don’t blame me!”
“How could you, father?”
Tang Seven resisted in anger but was held down. The Celestial King had long placed a restriction within him!
“Damn it, I’m the Son of Destiny, how can I perish here!”
He struggled desperately, seeking a way out.
“Little one, fear not, I’ll save you!”
At this moment, a third voice appeared in his mind!
“Who’s there?”
Tang Seven and Celestial King were both surprised, only seeing a mass of Chaotic Aura.
“You’re the Perfect Being… Supreme Will!”
“That’s correct.”
The mass of chaotic energy said, “I am the ultimate being. Acknowledge me as your master, and I’ll help you escape your predicament.”
“Can you block this attack?” asked Tang Seven with a hopeful tone.
“Impossible, no one can block it. However, the Supreme Will never perishes. It might bring you to the peak by sacrificing this flesh!”
Plop!
Without hesitation, Tang Seven knelt down, “Having wandered without finding the right master, if you don’t abandon me, I, Tang Seven, am willing to recognize you as my new father!”
Upon hearing this, Celestial King was momentarily stunned, sensing a déjà vu.
“Hahaha… Good, offer your price now, and I’ll help you escape!”
“Price?” Tang Seven was momentarily stunned, then looked at the residual soul of the Celestial King.
“You dare!”
The Celestial King trembled violently, just as he was about to retaliate, the Supreme Will unleashed the Chaotic Aura, suppressing him tightly.
“Thanks, father!”
Tang Seven delighted, and when he glanced back at the Celestial King, his expression had turned cruel.
“Stop this nonsense, I’m your father and master. Have you forgotten?”
“Someone like you deserves that status? You’re nothing but an old scoundrel. Die!”
Tang Seven activated the Heaven-Swallowing Demonic Skill, striking viciously at the other!
“Aaahhh…” The Celestial King screamed in agony, his eyes filled with regret.
“You beast!”
Before he could finish speaking, he had already transformed into fragmented soul essence.
“Good!”
The Supreme Will was highly satisfied, directly absorbing the Celestial King. Soon after, it emitted a radiant glow, enveloping Tang Seven’s body!
“Boom!!”
To the outside world, less than a blink of an eye had passed, yet the near-enlightenment strike had already been unleashed, completely eradicating Tang Seven’s physical form.
“Seventh Apprentice Brother!!”
Profound Rainy, seeing this, was utterly despaired.
“Sister, don’t worry, I am not dead yet.”
At the next moment, Tang Seven’s spirit appeared beside her.
Seeing this, she wasn’t relieved, but even sadder.
The current Tang Seven could do nothing.
“Sister, I must borrow something from you. If you give it to me, I’ll have another chance!”
“Alright, take whatever you need!”
In her anxiety, Profound Rainy agreed immediately, failing to notice the cruel smile on Tang Seven’s face.
