Chapter 2324 The Jade Flute Shatters, Trapped in the Profound Abyss
The lingering power of the clash between Zhi Xi and Mu Cangyan was truly terrifying.
The jade flute, shrouded in a layer of frost, had always been kept at a distance, making it difficult to approach.
After several attempts, Yu Di finally found an opportunity, broke through the surging and turbulent residual power barrier, locked onto Zhi Xi's specific coordinates, and rushed there as quickly as possible, fearless.
Chi Chi Chi!
The closer you get to the heart of the storm, the stronger its overwhelming ferocity becomes.
Even imperial weapons that had suppressed an entire era would find it difficult to withstand.
Sizzle! Whoosh!
As it approached Zhixi's location, the jade flute, bearing the terrifying and fierce power of the Yin-Yang Ancient Mirror, trembled violently several times, revealing a few cracks.
The jade flute already showed signs of damage.
If we do not retreat, we will inevitably face complete collapse.
However, even though Yu Di knew that she would die, she still had no intention of leaving.
It will move forward, to live and die with its lord!
Swish!
The jade flute was prepared for its body to collapse and its Daoist aura to dissipate. After being damaged, it not only did not retreat, but instead increased its speed, pierced through layers of void, and arrived at Zhixi's side.
Without speaking to Zhixi, the jade flute took the initiative to protect her, rushing over from the side and blocking her way, directly facing the supreme power of the Yin-Yang Ancient Mirror.
Boom!
With a loud bang, the jade flute was severely damaged.
There are hundreds of cracks, and they are continuing to spread.
The jade flute reached its limit after only one breath.
Click! Bang!
The jade flute shattered into countless fragments.
Seeing this, Zhi Xi, who had been indifferent to the challenge, changed her expression slightly, and a few glints appeared in her eyes.
She never expected that Yu Di would risk his life to protect her. A pebble had struck the surface of her heart lake, causing ripples that lingered for a long time.
If it were Emperor Liuquan facing a life-or-death crisis, it would be quite reasonable for Yu Di to do everything in his power to protect him.
Zhixi had always felt that her relationship with Yudi was just so-so, but she never expected that Ta would be able to go to this extent.
In Yu Di's view, since she had acknowledged her master, she should share his honor and disgrace. In critical moments, she was willing to dedicate herself to her lord.
Looking at the fragments before her, Zhixi's heartstrings trembled slightly.
She didn't show such obvious emotional changes when Yunhua Sushuang was destroyed.
From that moment on, Zhixi truly began to regard the jade flute as a companion.
Previously, Yu Di wanted to break free from the control of the ancient gods, which is why she followed Zhi Xi. Later, Yu Di accompanied Zhi Xi for a period of time and came to admire her wholeheartedly.
The ultimate weapon in the world was shattered in an instant.
"Xi, you've lost!"
As Mu Cangyan finished speaking, the residual power of the Yin-Yang Ancient Mirror crashed down on Zhi Xi.
Although Zhixi's hands were shattered into a pulp, she instantly set up many layers of protective mystic realm to consume as much of the overwhelming killing power as possible and reduce her injuries.
Boom!
The space where Zhixi was located collapsed further, causing her to fall into the abyss and continue to plummet.
The lingering power of the Yin-Yang Ancient Mirror directly sealed the entrance to the abyss, attempting to imprison Zhi Xi forever.
The battlefield shattered into fragments, and Zhixi was suppressed within a profound abyss formed by the rules of annihilation, surrounded by complete darkness, where one could not see their own hand in front of their face.
Zhixi was covered in wounds, and her clothes were soaked with blood.
At this moment, she looked extremely disheveled, no longer possessing her former purity and beauty, having fallen into the mud, her breathing disordered.
Even so, she remained completely calm.
As her body continued to sink, Zhixi made no other movements. Her lips, stained with blood, looked as if they had been painted with rouge, losing their previous aloofness and nobility and gaining a touch of allure.
Zhi Xi's lips parted slightly as she murmured to herself, "Borrowing a path for tempering."
She knew that Mu Cangyan was no longer the same as before, and naturally anticipated all sorts of situations.
If we cannot both be severely injured by Mu Cangyan, then we should take this opportunity to comprehend the Dao and hone our skills.
If one does not personally experience the power of the rules above the ultimate path, how can one advance further in the path of physical techniques?
Her physical skills have reached the pinnacle of the world. Even if Mu Cangyan uses all his trump cards, it will be difficult to eliminate her. At most, he can only suppress her with special means.
Yunhua Sushuang was born because of her, and as long as she can recover to her original state, there are plenty of ways to rebuild her.
Therefore, when Yunhua Sushuang shattered, Zhixi remained calm and did not feel any heartache.
However, the collapse of the jade flute was beyond Zhixi's control.
At the most intense moment of the battle, Zhixi refused to use the jade flute, unwilling to let it get involved.
Once the battle is over, Mu Cangyan will either ignore the jade flute or keep it for himself; there's no reason for him to destroy it.
However, Yu Di did not stand idly by; instead, she fulfilled her duty and did everything in her power to protect her lord. Even if she couldn't play a substantial role, she should still do so and not back down.
"Why bother?"
A ripple remained in Zhi Xi's eyes as she felt a pang of heartache at the shattering of the jade flute.
Having acknowledged you as my master, I will be with you through life and death.
The jade flute had been forcibly controlled by the ancient gods for millions of years. It felt incredibly honored to encounter Zhixi and travel with her. In this great battle, it displayed the true splendor of an imperial weapon, radiating brilliant light; there were no more regrets.
"Mu Cangyan, another chapter has been added to the grudges between us."
Zhi Xi suppressed her feelings of regret and sorrow, her eyes sharp, and muttered to herself.
She didn't rush to repair her physical body, but instead focused on sensing the special rules that were wrapped around it.
Ignoring the physical pain, Zhi Xi focused entirely on the fluctuations of the rules at the wound site, carefully comprehending: "Beyond the Ultimate Path..."
At the top of the Xuanyuan Abyss, the Yin-Yang Ancient Mirror hangs in the center of the abyss's mouth, slowly rotating and releasing powerful Dao power to seal off the Xuanyuan space, ensuring that Zhixi cannot take the opportunity to escape.
Swish!
Mu Cangyan took a slow step and arrived at the location of the Yin-Yang Ancient Mirror. Looking down, he could vaguely see Zhi Xi still sinking, her face expressionless, her mind filled with complex emotions.
When Mu Cangyan was about to suppress Zhixi, he felt an intense sense of accomplishment. But after he actually succeeded, he felt no joy, only emptiness, as if he had lost something.
Mu Cangyan murmured, "I will give you your freedom again when I succeed."
Killing a peak Emperor-level being is no easy task.
In order to trap Zhixi, Mu Cangyan used his strongest trump card and paid a considerable price.
This great battle is temporarily over.
The specific details of this battle are unknown to outsiders.
Even Situ Lin, who possessed the Heavenly Book, could not deduce the result.
Deep within the Xuan Yuan, Zhi Xi remained indifferent, calmly comprehending the Dao.
He honed his Dao body by utilizing the special rules displayed by Mu Cangyan.
Dancing on the edge of a knife is extremely risky.
A miscalculation will lead to utter ruin.
No wonder Mu Cangyan calls Zhixi "crazy woman"; there's definitely some truth to it.
Having temporarily calmed Zhi Xi down, Mu Cangyan quickly closed his eyes, sat down to meditate, and regulated his breathing to prepare for his subsequent plans.
