As a life-bound Treasure, the Mysterious Stele was in sync with Ye Tian, both in mind and ability. Ye Tian possessed supreme recovery power, and naturally, the Mysterious Stele did as well.

In contrast, Gu Tingxiao’s attack was in vain; he was jolted violently enough to spit out another mouthful of blood.

"No!!!"

Gu Tingxiao was about to strike again, but his body shuddered. He quickly turned his head and exclaimed in shock as he looked toward the Sky Bridge.

The Sky Bridge could no longer withstand it, slowly moving toward Ye Tian, as if pulled by an irresistible heavenly power.

The Sky Bridge struggled with all its might, wailing as it resisted. On it, the Dao Rhythm, the Law, the Ancient Power, the Chaotic Power, and the Prehistoric Secret Text all glowed blindingly, struggling to the extreme.

Alas, it was useless!

Ye Tian was like a devouring great sun.

Struggle as you may, employ all your Taoist Skills, I shall devour you regardless.

"Break it for me!"

Gu Tingxiao, gritting his teeth in panic and despair, raised his heavy blade and slashed at the space between Ye Tian and the Sky Bridge, trying desperately to sever the passage formed by the swallowing power, hoping that shattering it would eliminate the possibility of devouring.

However...

What was unbelievable!

What drove Gu Tingxiao to despair...

He easily landed the blade, effortlessly from start to finish, as if facing no resistance.

As if slicing through air.

But the effect??????

No effect. The swallowing persisted, the passage remained.

It was like punching at cotton, a futile effort!

"How could it be like this?!!! Aaaahh..."

Gu Tingxiao was overwhelmed with fear and rage, feeling almost possessed, his purple-red eyes leaning toward black.

He was forced into a desperate situation.

Every means he could employ had been used.

He still possessed the Chaos Seed and the World Tree, but to him, the Chaos Seed was merely supportive, helping his wound healing, Chaos Rules comprehension, and refining of chaotic Qi Flow, but incapable of directly aiding in battle, not even able to leave his body to fight independently.

As for the World Tree, its potential was limitless!

In a sense, it was a Treasure surpassing the entire Chang Civilization, surpassing all levels of Treasures.

However, at its current stage, the World Tree was not yet mature, merely juvenile, possessing only endless Life Force, and likewise unable to fight.

Gu Tingxiao suddenly lifted his head and roared, "Tao?! Why haven’t you made a move? Move your ass!"

Alas.

No response.

At this very moment.

Boom!

The Sky Bridge seemed to sag with exhaustion.

Surrendered resistance in an instant.

Transformed into a ray of white jade light.

And merged into Ye Tian’s body.

Truly devoured by Ye Tian!

Outside world.

Among the hundreds of billions in the Undying Imperial Court present at this moment, many fainted, and many had their spirits shattered... Lifeless eyes recorded this supreme miracle!

Gu Tingxiao wanted to run.

Indeed.

He had already lost.

Though he didn’t want to admit it, the reality was undeniable.

Besides, Ye Tian was too mysterious.

So mysterious that he felt if he didn’t flee now, he’d probably lose his life right here.

"Ten Thousand Miles Without God!"

Gu Tingxiao locked eyes with Ye Tian one last time, imprinting that face deep into his soul, filled with venomous hatred.

In their next encounter, he’d ensure Ye Tian had no place to bury himself, and with that, Gu Tingxiao employed his most prized and reliable spatial movement technique to escape.

However, upon attempting...

Gu Tingxiao was stunned to find it useless. He couldn’t escape.

"Human Demon, despite your reincarnations tens of times, despite once being a Great Emperor, laughable that you’re played by the Tao! Truly thought you were on the same boat as the Tao? When this Taoist Star Array descended, the Tao had already decided that we’d both perish!"

Ye Tian chuckled mockingly, "Even if you kill me, you’ll be trapped within this Taoist Star Array until you’re ground into ashes by the Taoist Star Disc!!! What did you expect? Hahahaha..."

The ridiculous Human Demon.

Gu Tingxiao was choking.

His mind buzzed.

"Tao! Come out! Tao!!! I demand you show yourself!"

Gu Tingxiao roared, overwhelmed with fury, his eyes blackening entirely, half a step into madness.

Gu Tingxiao assumed the descent of the Taoist Star Array was solely to target Ye Tian and prevent his escape.

Unexpectedly...

The Tao was aiming for a double kill. To make both Gu Tingxiao and Ye Tian perish!

This Taoist Star Array wasn’t just any simple Star Array???

It was a painstakingly crafted Emperor Trapping Star Array by the Tao, investing immense energy, fortune, and rules, the highest-level Star Array.

Even a Great Emperor could be trapped.

After screaming in vain for several breaths, Gu Tingxiao seemed to realize that no matter how he continued, the Tao wouldn’t respond. Gu Tingxiao shot a sharp look at Ye Tian: "You little bastard, why aren’t you afraid? You have a way out, don’t you?!"

Ye Tian smiled without speaking.

Indeed, there was a way.

With the Nine Heavens Goddess present, there definitely was a way out, but it was difficult.

According to the Nine Heavens Goddess, to get out, Ye Tian first needed to significantly enhance his strength, then delve into studying the Star Dao, and master All Heavens Star Laws, only then was escape possible. This could take three years, a thousand years, or ten thousand years.

In any case, in the short term, Ye Tian knew he couldn’t get out.

But he would eventually.

That was enough.

Being trapped here, the Tao would certainly continue with sinister methods, undoubtedly.

However, Ye Tian was confident in facing them.

Ye Tian still felt he’d gained a lot.

If the Tao hadn’t been narrow-minded, determined to trap him and Gu Tingxiao, wanting to take them both down in one fell swoop, Gu Tingxiao could’ve definitely escaped, leaving the World Tree and Chaos Seed out of reach for Ye Tian.

In a sense, the Tao had actually aided him.

Indeed, it was like a delivery man!

Being trapped here in this Star Array, spending some time, exchanging for the World Tree and Chaos Seed, he had gained big!!!

"Ye Tian, I think we should join forces. We have a common enemy—the Tao Will."

After a few breaths, Gu Tingxiao suddenly spoke, surprisingly controlling his rage that bordered on madness, seeming much calmer.

"Truly worthy of being a former Human Demon, truly a being reincarnated dozens of times, indeed no simple feat."

Ye Tian mused.

Then.

Ye Tian shook his head.

Unhesitantly refused.

If he didn’t deal with Gu Tingxiao, how could he obtain the Chaos Seed and World Tree?

"Ye Tian, do you truly want to never give up?!"

Gu Tingxiao enunciated each word, voice chilling: "I am a Human Demon, once a Middle-level Emperor. If I truly intend to fight to the end, I’m assured of taking one down with me!"

Gu Tingxiao’s voice was hoarse, a threat.

"Swish!"

Ye Tian’s reply was a sword.

At this moment, Ye Tian was shrouded by the Mysterious Stele, with unparalleled defense.

In one hand, tightly gripping the Moluo Sword, his attack was immense.

Within, the berserk Creation Bloodline surged, comparable to Immortal, with endless True Qi.

He had no interest in banter.

He merely wanted to kill Gu Tingxiao.

A sword strike from the start, its power, needless to say...

Gu Tingxiao’s gaze froze, resorting to using his movement technique to dodge.

Simultaneously, wielding his heavy blade with utmost slashes, both the sword technique and Sword Intent were flawless.

Yet, they fell upon the Mysterious Stele, bearing little effect.

Conversely, Ye Tian’s sword, with Moluo’s Power, showed clearly; should Gu Tingxiao allow a sword to strike him, his death wouldn’t be far off.

Gu Tingxiao felt aggrieved!!!

And tense.

His movement technique operating at the utmost.

And more than that, he employed not just one movement technique, but more than a dozen, each an unrivaled, incredible technique, their combined speed was imaginable.

Relying upon this elusive movement technique, he could currently contend equally with Ye Tian, could resist somewhat.

"Ye Tian!!! Continuing this way is a waste of time, you can’t kill me! Let’s make peace! I can offer certain compensation!"

Gu Tingxiao shouted, still sounding confident, of course, mainly persuasive.

"Can’t kill you? Just because of your relatively decent movement technique?"

Ye Tian sneered dismissively, then suddenly exclaimed, "Space Gravity!"

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