Chapter 72: Chapter 72: Defying the Venerable Demon Corpse—Ji Xuan Is on the Verge of Madness!
This collision was like a planetary impact, the tremors reaching the extreme. The entire depths of the secret treasure seemed to be swept by a wave of energy.
Jiang Shengyi and the others felt a buzzing in their minds, their faces instantly turning pale.
That was a Venerable Level Demon Corpse!
Even if the demon corpse’s strength was less than one ten-thousandth of its peak, it was not something a cultivator at the Divine Bridge Realm could contend with.
"Jun Xiaoyao!" Jiang Shengyi’s immortal beauty lost its color.
She couldn’t imagine what she would do if something really happened to Jun Xiaoyao. How would she face Jiang Rou?
She had promised to look after Jun Xiaoyao in the secret treasure, yet now she could only watch helplessly.
Jun Zhangjian, Jun Xuehuang, and others also felt a tremor in their hearts.
On the other side, Ji Xuan was rushing towards the coffin while glancing back at Jun Xiaoyao’s direction.
He couldn’t believe that Jun Xiaoyao could remain unharmed this time.
The sound of the violent explosion gradually faded as two figures retreated simultaneously amidst the cloud of dust.
Jun Xiaoyao’s figure appeared.
He still wore that immaculate white robe, his handsome face calm as still water.
However, his brows were slightly furrowed with a hint of solemnity.
Within his chest, his blood and energy slightly roiled, and his arms were a bit numb.
Opposite him, the Venerable Demon Corpse also revealed its form, its body similarly unharmed.
After all, it was a Venerable Powerhouse in life. Even if its flesh was corroded and weakened countless times, it couldn’t be easily destroyed.
Seeing Jun Xiaoyao appear unscathed, Jiang Shengyi felt as if her breath stopped.
Then, immense joy overflowed from her crystalline eyes.
"That’s great." Jiang Shengyi moved lightly, darting over.
"Lord Divine Son is unharmed!" Jun Zhangjian, Jun Xuehuang, and Jun Wanjie also showed expressions of surprise and joy.
At the same time, their eyes held intense fervent admiration.
Their family’s Divine Son, using the cultivation of the Divine Bridge Realm, contended with a Venerable Level Demon Corpse.
Not to mention falling, he wasn’t even lightly injured!
If this spread out, the entire Immortal Realm would be in an uproar, they’d go mad!
Looking across the ancient and modern Immortal Realm, who could contend with a Venerable Level powerhouse at the Divine Bridge Realm, even if it’s just a corpse.
There simply is no one!
"This is ridiculous!"
Even Ji Xuan, who was usually calm and composed, was stunned and couldn’t help but utter a coarse term he had never said before.
This is too ridiculous!
Is Jun Xiaoyao even human?
To contend with a Venerable Demon Corpse at the Divine Bridge Realm and not get injured?
Who would believe that if it were spread, not even ghosts would believe it!
At this moment, Ji Xuan completely doubted whether Jun Xiaoyao was a reincarnation of an Ancient Great Emperor. Otherwise, how could he be this strong?
"Monster, this Jun Xiaoyao is a complete monster!"
Ji Xuan was almost driven crazy; he couldn’t stay calm and was cursing inwardly.
With such a demon around, how could other Celestial Prides compete in this era?
Who could contend with Jun Xiaoyao?
Even that prodigious proud maiden from their Ji Family, who became the contemporary Saintess of the Human Immortal Sect, probably couldn’t compare.
"Never mind, first go for the treasure. Let that Venerable Demon Corpse keep Jun Xiaoyao occupied."
Ji Xuan thought to himself, completely losing any intention of contending with Jun Xiaoyao.
He now only wanted to find the great opportunity within the coffin and leave immediately.
If he obtained that opportunity, maybe he would have a chance to compete against Jun Xiaoyao.
Jun Xiaoyao was naturally aware of Ji Xuan’s actions, and he said while turning his head, "Zhangjian, Xuehuang, Wanjie, go deal with that Ji Xuan. Don’t let him take the treasure and leave."
"What about you, Divine Son?" Jun Xuehuang asked.
They still wanted to help Jun Xiaoyao deal with the Venerable Demon Corpse.
"I am enough here," Jun Xiaoyao said.
"I’ll help you," Jiang Shengyi resolutely stood by Jun Xiaoyao’s side.
Jun Xiaoyao was slightly taken aback and said, "That’s a Venerable Demon Corpse, it’s too dangerous."
"I am your little aunt, if I don’t help you, who will? If you get injured, sister Jiang Rou will also blame me." Jiang Shengyi smiled, her smile captivating.
She would not let Jun Xiaoyao face the Venerable Demon Corpse alone.
Jun Xiaoyao nodded slightly without saying anything.
It’s not a time to be moved now.
This sentiment, he naturally kept in mind.
Roar!
The Venerable Demon Corpse surged again, bringing monstrous hostility. Its aura alone was enough to make the divine palace in a Divine Bridge Realm Celestial Pride’s mind explode.
"This demon corpse is indeed difficult," Jun Xiaoyao frowned.
Hearing this, Jiang Shengyi was somewhat speechless.
Is this really a human talking?
To other Celestial Prides, the nearly undefeatable Venerable Demon Corpse, to Jun Xiaoyao, was merely difficult.
Jun Xiaoyao raised one hand, Dragon Qi bursting forth, as if conjuring a vividly lifelike True Dragon.
It was the Ancestral Dragon Nest Divine Technique, True Dragon Heaven-Trapping Skill.
With his other hand, he executed the Soldier Attack Technique, manifesting tens of thousands of golden Divine Weapons in the void, transforming into weapons like knives, spears, swords, halberds, forming a shocking torrent.
Jun Xiaoyao unleashed two powerful moves, clashing once more with the Venerable Demon Corpse.
The Venerable Demon Corpse wielded no magical divine techniques, only contending with Jun Xiaoyao through its mere decayed flesh.
This further allowed Jun Xiaoyao to comprehend the supreme power of a Venerable Powerhouse.
One must know, this Primordial Heaven Venerable Demon Corpse possessed only one ten-thousandth of its original strength.
From this, one could infer how formidable a true Supreme Venerable must be.
However, Jun Xiaoyao believed that with his talent, becoming a Supreme Venerable was just a matter of time.
Boom!
Massive waves spread once more as Jun Xiaoyao and the Venerable Demon Corpse retreated at the same time.
Jun Xiaoyao’s arms were somewhat numb, his chest churning with blood and energy.
"This feeling, it’s a first for me," Jun Xiaoyao wasn’t discouraged but found it novel.
Unfortunately, this Venerable Demon Corpse could only stir his blood, unable to truly make him bleed or suffer.
From birth until now, Jun Xiaoyao had never truly been injured.
Jiang Shengyi, seeing this, also assisted from the side, supporting Jun Xiaoyao.
And on the Divine Tower, Ji Xuan discovered an ancient wooden box within the coffin.
The box appeared extremely ordinary.
But within the entire coffin, this was the only box.
"This is it!" Ji Xuan’s eyes burned with fervor.
At that moment, a lightning bolt suddenly pierced through, Ji Xuan turned his body, his face tensing.
"You dare touch what the Young Master wants?"
Jun Wanjie and the others darted over.
"Damn it, you’re not going to help that Jun Xiaoyao and want to let him die at the hands of the Venerable Demon Corpse?" Ji Xuan’s face turned grave.
"We believe in the Young Master’s strength, you won’t be able to take this item away," Jun Wanjie said coldly.
At this moment, some remaining unpurged demon corpses also climbed the Divine Tower.
Holding the Ancient Talisman, Ji Xuan saw their target shift to Jun Wanjie and the others.
"Zhangjian, Xuehuang, you deal with those demon corpses, I’ll take on this Ji Xuan," Jun Wanjie said.
"Sure!"
Jun Zhangjian and Jun Xuehuang nodded.
Next came the battles on various fronts.
Jun Zhangjian and Jun Xuehuang dealt with the demon corpses, while Jun Wanjie faced Ji Xuan, preventing him from taking the wooden box and leaving.
But the main battlefield remained between Jun Xiaoyao and the Venerable Demon Corpse.
If Jun Xiaoyao failed, Jun Wanjie and others would naturally have to offer support, and Ji Xuan could simply take the wooden box and leave.
However, in Ji Xuan’s eyes, Jun Xiaoyao being able to contend with the Venerable Demon Corpse was already a miracle.
If someone said Jun Xiaoyao could defeat the Venerable Demon Corpse, Ji Xuan would never believe it.
"Jun Wanjie, don’t waste your efforts. I just need to stall until Jun Xiaoyao is defeated by the Venerable Demon Corpse, then I can seize the opportunity to take the wooden box," Ji Xuan said, appearing confident.
This was an open conspiracy, so he wasn’t afraid to voice it.
"The Young Master’s prowess is beyond your comprehension," Jun Wanjie said coldly, holding immense confidence in Jun Xiaoyao.
"Hehe, if Jun Xiaoyao is so strong that he can defeat the Venerable Demon Corpse, then I’ll stand on my head and pee!" Ji Xuan sneered, his words laced with ridicule.
"You’ll regret it," Jun Wanjie’s eyes were profound as he spoke.