Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi-Chapter 256 - 194: A Missed Move in the Game

"Crack!"

The black light that covered the sky shattered the forest-white radiance.

Though intangible, it emitted a crisp cracking sound, and the pain of the Daoist Technique being broken and the Divine Soul being damaged finally jolted Zhang Yao out of his stupor.

"Not good!!"

As he regained consciousness, he saw the surging Mo Li Divine Light, like a heavy, oppressive black cloud, which instantly caused his pupils to shrink.

He wasn’t afraid of serious injury or even death, but he particularly feared losing his divine soul and consciousness, which might lead to a fate worse than death, becoming another’s puppet.

"Boom!"

An invisible gray flame surged from Zhang Yao’s body, causing his Magical Power to rise significantly.

At the critical moment, he could only play his last card, using the Heavenly Defect Secret Technique to burn his lifespan for another surge of power.

Without a sound:

Zhang Yao, whose Divine Soul and Power of Divine Thought had soared, suppressed his soul injury and at the nick of time, reignited the ’Desolate Soul-shaking Divine Light.’

"Buzz!"

A thin layer of forest-white radiance clashed again with the overwhelming Mo Li Divine Light, like a black cloud swallowing a white island.

But thanks to the enhanced power of the divine soul and thought, this white island ultimately wasn’t submerged by the black cloud, managing to survive amidst the tempest. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

"Swish!"

In the next instant, Zhang Yao transformed into a golden streak, swiftly breaking through the range covered by the black cloud.

This sudden change occurred in the blink of an eye, leaving Yu Wen Tai no time to block.

"Hahaha... you’re at the end of your rope!"

Joy rose in Yu Wen Tai’s heart, and his three phantasms laughed in unison.

Since the battle began, the string in his mind had been tightly stretched, but now he finally relaxed, feeling the relief of a weight lifted.

Burning one’s lifespan is the last desperate measure, with a heavy price; that the opponent resorted to such an Evil Secret Technique clearly showed he was out of moves, at a dead end.

"Die!"

Yu Wen Tai pursued his victory, his three phantasms flying forward, with the Mo Li Divine Light sweeping forward like an ocean tide.

Having caught the opponent’s weakness in the divine soul aspect, you must strike hard while he is vulnerable—seize the opportunity and take his life!

"Boom!"

Zhang Yao commanded his Escape Light, fleeing from the battlefield, dissipating the Heavenly Defect Secret Technique, seemingly with no intention to re-engage.

In an instant, he reached the edge of the mini world space, then penetrated it, directly breaking through the space barrier.

"Damn!"

Yu Wen Tai’s expression changed, only now realizing Zhang Yao’s scheme.

During their intense fight, they were constantly battling for control over array permissions; each time Zhang Yao tried to manipulate the array’s power, Yu Wen Tai interfered, leading to array disruption.

This repetitive process made the array’s disruption worse, even showing signs of instability.

Indeed, Zhang Yao directly breaking through the space barrier meant that the array meant to partition space was too disrupted, unable to sustain its basic function.

"Swoosh!"

Yu Wen Tai didn’t hesitate, transforming into golden light, chasing after Zhang Yao.

It’s obvious that his opponent was heading straight for the affiliated mini world and through the entrance at the core to regain control over the Array Core!

Once he reached the Array Core vicinity, all interference methods would be futile; if the opponent regained control of the Secret Realm’s array, he wouldn’t survive even with ten lives.

He couldn’t afford to let his opponent widen the distance too much, otherwise, his interference methods would weaken, giving his opponent a chance to directly transmit to the core—then it’s all over!

"It won’t happen!"

With murder in his heart, Yu Wen Tai pursued at full speed, his Escape Light clearly faster than Zhang Yao’s.

"Boom!" "Boom!"...

In a matter of seconds, the two of them pierced through seven or eight mini worlds in their chase.

The Secret Realm Array’s disruption escalated perceptibly, with scattered Spirit Pattern Array Vein everywhere, reflecting how their battle for array permissions was now damaging the fundamental maintenance of the Secret Realm.

"He’s catching up fast!"

Noticing the gap between them narrowing, Zhang Yao remained calm.

It’s impossible to escape all the way back to the Secret Realm core, the distance is too great, Yu Wen Tai wouldn’t give him that opportunity.

Though he burned his lifespan to enhance himself, the power of divine soul compared to Yu Wen Tai still falls short, continuing the bloody battle offers uncertain results.

The real turning point in this crisis is precisely the last person in the Secret Realm at this moment!

......

In another mini world.

Three phantasms were desperately absorbing Spiritual Qi, converting it to Magical Power, repairing their injuries.

The natural calamity within mere moments caused brutal damage, nearly exhausting their Magical Power, severely injuring their bodies, and even damaging their Magical Treasure.

"Yu Wen Tai!!"

At this moment, rage boiled within True Yang Ancestor and others, their hearts bleeding, fury surging!

Even as Golden Core Ancestors they weren’t wealthy, having only one Main Battle Treasure, passed on from their sects and elders, its preciousness self-evident.

What fueled their fury even more:

Their phantasms suffered from the array’s natural calamity, so what of the other mini worlds? What of the other Foundation Establishment masters?

Despite wishing to avoid considering the worst, their rationality told them the worst has likely happened!

Foundation Establishment masters almost wiped out, this equates to destroying the foundation of the Lingyang Sect, Shanhe sect, and Dugu Family!