Chapter 1208: Chapter 456: Princess Heroic Entrance! An Old Acquaintance Arrives!

Realizing the opponent’s identity, Chen Mo’s heart tightened.

He never expected that a presence from a millennium ago could appear "alive" right in front of his eyes!

The fact that the opponent survived that great battle and remained unscathed over such a long period speaks volumes of their formidable strength! It’s very likely the strongest opponent he ever encountered in his lifetime!

"No, I can’t just sit and wait for death!"

Feeling his Dao Power being suppressed, operating extremely sluggishly, Chen Mo simply abandoned his cultivation technique, opened all his acupoints, his Qi-Blood surging freely, and his muscles instantly bulked up several times over!

Accompanied by the cracking sounds of his bones, his stiff body started to move, forcibly breaking free from the restraints!

"Oh?"

A faint light flickered in the skull’s eye sockets, seemingly surprised, "You are indeed not simple, no wonder this poor monk’s Buddhist heart has been defeated by you multiple times, and even Hui Neng’s body was destroyed by you, forcing this poor monk to ’return to life’ prematurely..."

"Given time, perhaps you could reach a higher level, but unfortunately, you are still too immature now."

"Seems like the bald monks of your Wuwan Temple have a lot of nonsense to say?"

After breaking free from control, Chen Mo did not flee immediately.

He couldn’t just leave Ling Ningzhi behind, and from the opponent’s stance, it was clear he wouldn’t let him leave. The only solution was to buy some time for others to escape!

Although it was an Ancient Emperor who comprehended the Tao Origin, after sleeping for a thousand years, his strength was likely not at its peak state. Perhaps, a joint effort might provide a chance for escape!

"Nine Heavens Thunder Talisman, summon the Heavenly Gang..." 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Chen Mo’s blood boiled, his left hand drew a talisman in the air, and his right hand raised the Dragon Marrow Sword.

Dark clouds swirled above, forming a deep vortex, with purple Thunder Serpents weaving in and out. The blood-red pattern on the Dragon Marrow Sword became even more glaring, emitting a dazzling scarlet brilliance.

Feeling that familiar aura, the skull’s body subconsciously trembled, incredulous, "Wait, why is Pei Fengmian’s sword in your hand? And this Thunder Technique, where did you learn it from?!"

"Destroy!"

Chen Mo wasted no words, the long sword guided the Heavenly Thunder, which chopped down with brutal force!

Under the dual enhancement of the Ancient Spirit Constitution and the Dragon Marrow Sword, it contained an extremely terrifying destructive force, the scorching heat almost burning the air dry!

The skeleton showed no reaction, dumbfounded in place, instantly engulfed by the lightning!

Boom—

A huge pillar of light flattened everything within a dozen miles.

The ground trembled violently under the impact, scorched earth, corpses, weapons... everything in sight turned to ashes, completely dissipated!

Boom boom boom—

Chen Mo dared not be arrogant, he fully activated the Dragon Qi, Heavenly Thunder continued to pour down in an endless stream.

Perhaps this move truly worked, the other three also broke free from their constraints one after another, regaining their freedom of movement.

"What exactly is going on?"

"Who was that skeleton that suddenly appeared?"

Zhu Huai and Jiang Zhiyun frowned, looking bewildered and confused.

"It’s the Ancient Emperor." Sikong Zuiyue’s voice carried a hint of undisguised excitement, "If not mistaken, that should be the Emperor Realm expert known as the ’No Desire Buddha’ from a thousand years ago. Even after a millennium, it still retains consciousness. It seems this Ancient Emperor’s remains truly hide the secret of immortality!"

"No Desire Buddha?!"

Zhu and Jiang gasped sharply upon hearing this!

Others might not know, but they were very aware that he was the founding patriarch of Wuwan Temple, an existence on the same level as the Daoist Ancestor and Martial Saint!

No one expected him to still be alive?!

Chen Mo’s face tightened, gritting his teeth, "Now is not the time to discuss these matters, something is very wrong with this guy, it’s not safe to stay here! Elder Zhu, Peak Master Jiang, take the disciples to find the Pythons, let them immediately take you away from here!"

Jiang Zhiyun frowned, "If we leave, what about you?"

"I’ll stay behind to cover the retreat, don’t worry, I have my own ways to escape!" Chen Mo said urgently.

He had signed a contract with Sikong Zuiyue that within this Secret Realm, if encountering danger, they must assist each other and cannot flee alone unless one party dies or they both decide to retreat.

But from the looks of this woman, it seems she won’t back down until the very end...

"Stop dawdling, I can’t delay for long!"

"Alright!"

Jiang Zhiyun hesitated no more, turning around and flying into the distance.

After all, Zi Lianji and others were still nearby, such high-level combat could easily lead to their deaths.

However, Zhu Huai firmly planted his mysterious iron cane into the ground, Primordial Qi surged, his Daoist robe billowed, the thick clouds above grew denser, lightning merged into the light pillar, further enhancing its power!

"Elder Zhu?" Chen Mo frowned slightly.

Zhu Huai’s deeply lined face was calm as a lake, saying mildly, "The Exalted One has ordered me to ensure your safety entirely. If you do not leave, neither will I... Peak Master Jiang, Qingxuan and the others are entrusted to you."

The words reached Jiang Zhiyun, she clenched her hand, nodded forcefully, "Alright!"

Yet, the next instant, her vision blurred, and she found herself back at the previous location.

"Hmm?"

Everyone stared at each other, momentarily bewildered.

"Om Su Siddi Karaha Birushana Svaha..."

At this moment, a clear chanting came from within the lightning, profound and obscure, Buddhist lights spread out, the mighty lightning thus melted away, and the dark clouds at the sky’s edge rapidly retreated.

The form of the No Desire Buddha emerged.

He was seen with both hands folded, forefingers touching the thumbs forming rings, divine light radiated from him, giving an increasingly serene and holy feeling.

"Amitabha Buddha."