Before all the saints were unaware of what was happening inside the Map of Mountains and Rivers. At this moment, as they saw the Infernal River emerge, they turned their gazes over. They also had similar thoughts to Golden Spirit Goddess, this Infernal River Ancestor was a bit abnormal.
The array allowed for rapid movement, and the Yellow Dragon Immortal, the Magical Script Elder, and a group of injured celestial soldiers were all transferred to be treated by the Qilin God of Vitality.
The White Tiger God of War strengthened his force within the four element array.
The Infernal River Ancestor sneered coldly, 'Killing and Slaying? Who can match his prowess in this area?'
A slightly deranged Pre-Sage grabbed the White Tiger God of War at once. The surface of the tiger's claws shimmered with light and shadows, but he could not break free in a hurry. With the palm of the Infernal River Ancestor at the center, more blood began to spread over the body of the White Tiger God of War.
If both parties were to reveal their true bodies, the outcome would indeed be hard to predict.
The White Tiger God of War was currently being represented through a projection made possible by the Four Element Towers. With just one move, he was defeated.
The A-Ni sword pierced through space, returning to the master's hand, and with one swift slash, it pierced through the projection of the White Tiger God of War, then slicing it cleanly in half from top to bottom.
Golden Spirit Goddess's expression remained unchanged, and with a slight wave of her finger, the array changed accordingly.
The Azure Dragon God of Vitality, now transferring its power to heal the White Tiger God of War. The Black Tortoise God of Nourishment, in turn, used a subtle method to eliminate the blood-filled malevolent aura that served as the foundation for the Infernal River Ancestor's avatar.
As the malevolent aura disappeared, the Infernal River Ancestor's face changed rapidly. First, it became Shen Gong Lang. Then, it turned into Yuan Fu Tong. After that, it even took on the appearances of an ordinary villager and a village woman, as well as even Eel Guards from the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace.
The Southern Azure Bird God of Destruction was currently in charge of destruction. This fiery bird soared high into the sky, accompanied by a clear and melodious call. Its body shone with countless rays of rosy light. The Azure Bird's neck stretched high, gathering strength for a moment before it shot out a scarlet column of fire at the Infernal River Ancestor within the array.
The Infernal River Ancestor's features and physique kept changing within the flames, eventually transforming into a free-spirited Daoist with long whiskers and long hair.
The Daoist cried out to the Golden Spirit Goddess, "My friend, please stop at once. I am the former Hong Yun Daoist. It was because one soul and one spirit got lost in the blood sea that my essence was occupied by this brute's blood spirit offspring. I have now regained clarity. Please let me go out, and that blob of Hongmeng purple gas is willing to join you in contemplation."
Everyone in the audience saw the Red Cloud within the array, but only those two who had heard part of the Hongmeng purple gas's purposes from the sages - Jingling Empress and Deng Chan Yu - could hear this word, while others could not even make it out, let alone associate it with any memories.
Deng Chan Yu was taken aback, was it true or false? For a moment, she genuinely believed it, even if there was only a one percent, or even a thousandth chance. However, she quickly shook her head and said it was impossible. Regardless of whether the Red Cloud was real or fake, Xuanwu wouldn't let Hongmeng purple gas fall into the Infernal River's hands.
She looked confused, feigning that she hadn't heard clearly.
Jingling Empress was even more resolute than her. Her hand didn't hesitate in the slightest, and the Azure Bird God was still rapidly incinerating the blood that composed the Blood Spirit Son's body, showing a fierce determination to burn everything down.
"Such a ruthless woman cultivator! It's no wonder she's the best disciple of Tong Tian," Red Cloud's face transformed back into the Infernal River Ancestor.
The Golden Spirit Goddess swiftly cast a spell, transforming the Black Tortoise into the base of a tower, the White Tiger into its walls, the Azure Dragon into the wooden beams inside, and the Azure Bird into a crimson pearl on top.
The projections of the four divine beings recombined into a Four Symbol Pagoda, seemingly carrying the power of the entire universe, and heavily pressing down upon the Infernal River Ancestor.
The Infernal River Ancestor was also formidable, standing firmly with both feet and holding the Four Symbol Pagoda firmly in his hands, preventing the treasure from falling.
The divine offspring of the Blood Spirit was less powerful in magic than the Golden Spirit Goddess, but the old scoundrel's strength was immense. The Golden Spirit Goddess repeatedly changed the formation, but could not completely suppress him.
Deng Chan Yu watched as the two sides were at an impasse, chanted incantations, and secretly activated the last hidden move, the residual afterglow of the dreamscape.
The Infernal River Ancestor felt a vague vision before him.
What with the Golden Spirit Goddess and the Four Symbol Pagoda, he forgot everything.
He felt that he had successfully completed the preaching of the Three Thousand Great Laws, but there was still a distance to go before reaching his own level of Disjunction Dao realm. Consequently, he decided to follow the true path of killing and seizing, starting his challenge against cultivators from the Three Mountains and Five Mountains.
"Hey, who's the toughest fighter on Jiu Xian Mountain?" He stood at the foot of a mountain, carrying the Yuan Tang and A-bei swords, his white beard and hair giving him the appearance of a Swordsman Saint.
In the shape of Nuwa, Deng Chan Yu jumped out from a corner: "Of course, it's Guang Chengzi, why would it be me?"
It had been an unknown amount of time since the Infernal River Ancestor last saw the vision in front of him.
"Hey, who's the strongest fighter on the Second Immortal Mountain?"
"Of course, it's Huang Long Immortal, could it be me?"
The scene changed again.
"Hey, who's the most formidable fighter on Mount Emei?"
Zhao Gongming suddenly appeared, with a deep voice saying: "Of course, it's Deng Chan Yu, could it be me?"
Deng Chan Yu: "???"
Alas, wait a minute? No, that's not how I arranged it! This illusion has gone wrong!
Seeing Deng Chan Yu's perplexed expression, the Nuwa Goddess couldn't help but laugh heartily.
In a daze, the Infernal River Ancestor challenged countless mountain cultivators, including the said very formidable Deng Chan Yu. From east to west, from south to north, after completing all the challenges, he felt enlightened and let out a long roar, breaking through all illusions.
Although a long time passed in the illusion, in the outside world, it was just a moment, a fleeting moment of distraction.
The Golden Spirit Goddess immediately seized the opportunity, completely suppressing the Infernal River Ancestor with the Four Symbol Pagoda, and whispered softly, "Go."
Then she saw the Dragon-Tiger Auspicious Object in her arms transform into a rainbow of light, smashing straight towards the head of the Infernal River Ancestor.
The A-Ni sword automatically protected its master, flying up to intercept the Dragon-Tiger Auspicious Object.
Jingling Empress remained composed, displaying the full might of the elder sister of the Zhejiao School.
Her hands kept weaving spells, infusing the Four Symbol Pagoda with magical power, forcibly suppressing this blood spirit avatar of the Infernal River Ancestor.
"You bunch of scoundrels! Even Tong Tian wouldn't dare treat me like this. You worthless slave, lacking in respect for elders and seniors. The old ancestor will tear you into a million pieces!" the Infernal River Ancestor roared angrily, while Jingling Empress regarded his words as nothing more than fart.
Her sleeve waved, light and shadow rippled, a torrent of radiant light flashed by, and a golden flying sword instantaneously clashed with the A-Ni sword. Even a Pre-Hen Tianshi killing treasured spiritual artifact was held for a moment, as heavy as lead. The dragon and tiger auspicious object directly smashed into the Infernal River Ancestor's forehead.
"Aiya!" A cry of pain.
The Infernal River Ancestor was no longer able to withstand the suppression of the Four Symbol Pagoda and his body transformed into blood, trying to escape. However, the four-direction array guarded every side, and as the Four Symbol Pagoda finally settled down, he was completely suppressed.
Swords inscribed with spells were shot out from the pagoda, binding the Infernal River Ancestor. Then wind, fire, lightning and thunder all arrived at once. With a scream of agony, the blood spirit avatar that had destroyed the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace finally consumed all its vitality.
After a quarter of an hour, the Golden Spirit Goddess dismantled the Four Symbol Array and picked up the Four Symbol Pagoda, leaving only a cloud of ash inside.
