Chapter 464 - 439: Counterattack in a Desperate Situation

To know, Lu Yan had simultaneously operated multiple Divine-level Body Cultivating Martial Arts, but still could not withstand the piercing force of the raindrops, and his defense was broken.

Thankfully, after the raindrops broke through Lu Yan’s defense, their power was also exhausted, only leaving superficial wounds on him and not harming his core.

However, his speed was somewhat affected, allowing Zhao Zhihuan to close in on him opportunistically.

"Kill."

Lu Yan, holding the Slaying Immortals Bow, shot three arrows in quick succession at Zhao Zhihuan.

The three Destroying Demon Arrows, lined up in a row, shot towards Zhao Zhihuan.

Faster than the Destroying Demon Arrows was the Big Tree Phantom Image, which directly bombarded into Zhao Zhihuan’s sea of consciousness.

But Zhao Zhihuan had previously fought with Lu Yan and was early on guard against this move, his Primordial Spirit had already escaped deep into his flesh, hence the Big Tree Phantom Image’s attack was not effective.

He covered his hand with flowing water and chopped down at the Destroying Demon Arrows.

The Destroying Demon Arrow flashed, dividing into nine, making it hard to distinguish the real from the fake.

But the Spiritual Sense of the Immortal Realm is too keen. This trick might deceive those who had just crossed the Tribulation and reached Fusion Tao easily, but not those who possess Immortality.

His hand turned, sweeping out horizontally and striking three times, accurately hitting the three Destroying Demon Arrows and sending them flying away.

Lu Yan seized the opportunity to sprint, trying to widen the distance between them.

But in front of Lu Yan, mist condensed, and surprisingly several figures made of water emerged.

These figures, extremely similar in appearance to Zhao Zhihuan and advancing in a fan shape towards Lu Yan, sealed all his retreat paths.

Clash!

Lu Yan fired an arrow and shattered one of the water figures, but as soon as it burst, it immediately reassembled as if nothing happened.

"Get lost."

Lu Yan promptly stowed away the Slaying Immortals Bow, flames enveloping his body. He simultaneously activated the Eight Phases Divine Fire Tactics along with various Body Refining Martial Arts, his hand striking like a saber, colliding with a water figure.

With a tremendous roar, the water figure was blown away, but Lu Yan’s movement was also halted.

On the side, more than a dozen water figures moved to attack Lu Yan, while from behind, Zhao Zhihuan rapidly closed in, bearing a coral in his hand, brushing it towards Lu Yan.

It was an Immortal Treasure.

Compared to the water figures, Zhao Zhihuan was the real threat. Caught in a pincer attack, Lu Yan had no choice but to confront Zhao Zhihuan with all his might.

Flames and lightning illuminated Lu Yan’s body, forming the power of Thunder Fire. He put all his strength into a palm strike that landed on the coral.

Crack!

Lu Yan felt as if his palm had fractured. He was hurled tens of miles away, crashing into a mountain peak that burst apart upon the impact, rocks flying everywhere as Lu Yan was completely submerged in the debris.

Yet Zhao Zhihuan’s offensive didn’t relent for a moment, the water figures pounced towards the pile of rubble, not giving Lu Yan a moment to breathe.

Boom!

The rubble exploded and dust filled the air as more than a dozen figures burst out, clashing fiercely.

It was Lu Yan and the ten water figures, exchanging dozens of moves in just an instant.

One against many, facing the wild attacks of more than a dozen water figures, Lu Yan was occasionally hit. These attacks were immensely powerful; the water current swept over even his formidable defense, leaving behind slashes that bled profusely.

Meanwhile, Zhao Zhihuan, wielding the coral, closed in once again.

A flash of light and several Martial Arts Avatars exploded, blasting away a few water figures and giving Lu Yan a chance to break through, advancing forward.

"Once my rain curtain is formed, it’s too late for you to leave," said Zhao Zhihuan, his voice cold and unhurried, like a cat toying with a mouse.

The rain between heaven and earth no longer fell drop by drop but formed into direct lines, like threads of rainwater.

Each thread, fine as hair and exceedingly sharp, ensured Lu Yan would encounter numerous rain lines no matter where he moved, leaving fresh wounds on his body.

This was still him; had it been someone else, even those who had transcended the Six-Nine Sky Tribulation, they would have been sliced apart by now.

"Since I can’t escape, then let’s fight. If you want to kill me, you will have to pay a price," said Lu Yan, turning to face Zhao Zhihuan with a resolute look and intense fighting spirit in his eyes.

In the sea of consciousness, the Thunder Sword trembled slightly, but Lu Yan held back, choosing not to use it.

While the Thunder Sword was mighty, it could not be used lightly. Once used, it had to deliver a Thunderclap Strike, dealing a severe blow to the opponent in one fell swoop.

If the Thunder Sword was used without inflicting serious damage on the opponent, and the opponent became prepared, then its threat level would greatly diminish.

He needed to create the perfect opportunity to strike.

"A price to pay, I really want to see what kind of price you can make me pay, with just a Primordial Spirit," said Zhao Zhihuan indifferently. The rain threads in the sky suddenly swept toward Lu Yan, and the dozen water figures morphed, turning into water spears that pierced towards Lu Yan.

First, Lu Yan used the Thunder Bell Body Protection to fend off the surrounding rain threads, and then his Five-Colored Battle Knife flew out, splitting into five, chopping out more than a dozen saber lights at those water spears.

"Kill!"

Lu Yan bellowed, his hand as sharp as a saber, carrying the power of Thunder Fire, where lightning and fire intertwined, striking towards Zhao Zhihuan.

The Rule of Fire, albeit just an initial void phase, was better than nothing, and could somewhat enhance his combat power.

"Two rules, this kid..." Zhao Zhihuan’s pupils contracted, his intent to kill Lu Yan growing heavier.

He swung the coral, water swirling around, giving it everything he had in a bid for a decisive strike.

At that moment, a Big Tree Phantom Image charged towards Zhao Zhihuan.

"This move again..."

Zhao Zhihuan dismissed the Big Tree Phantom Image and pressed forward with his attack.

Indeed, when the Big Tree Phantom Image rushed into Zhao Zhihuan’s sea of consciousness, it hit nothing, having no effect on Zhao Zhihuan.

Boom!

Their attacks collided once more.

This time, as they struck each other, several figures shot out from Lu Yan’s body, charging towards Zhao Zhihuan.

There were a total of nine avatars, all Martial Arts Avatars, which included God-layer Martial Arts Avatars, Top Martial Arts Avatars, and first-rate Martial Arts Avatars...

Boom!

Lu Yan’s body shuddered violently as he was forced to retreat backward explosively.

The Martial Arts Avatars also approached Zhao Zhihuan and then self-destructed simultaneously.

Devastating energy enveloped Zhao Zhihuan.

"Kill!"

As Lu Yan spat out a mouthful of blood, a Thunder Knife Fragment flew out from between his brows and shot into the destructive energy.

A piece of coral stretched out and collided with the Thunder Knife Fragment, knocking it away.

Surrounded by swirling waters, Zhao Zhihuan walked out of the destructive energy unscathed.

"Is this all you’ve got? It’s merely this. As long as I am prepared, how could you possibly harm me?"

Zhao Zhihuan, like a god high above, looked down at Lu Yan, waving the coral once more sweeping toward Lu Yan.

Another batch of Martial Arts Avatars flew out of Lu Yan’s body, charged at Zhao Zhihuan, and then self-destructed.

Yet, the Martial Arts Avatars were ultimately no match for Zhao Zhihuan’s strength and did not cause him any significant trouble.

"Such a clever technique that is like an avatar, but it is a pity the power is too weak. In your hands, it is truly wasted..."

Zhao Zhihuan brandished the coral like a streak of light, sweeping toward Lu Yan.

Whoosh!

Lu Yan urged the Thunder Knife Fragment to fly and slash at Zhao Zhihuan.

Simultaneously, another Big Tree Phantom Image pressed down towards Zhao Zhihuan.

"I told you, these tricks are useless against me."

Zhao Zhihuan sneered, but this time, his expression slightly changed.

Because within his Spiritual Sea, the Big Tree Phantom Image exploded, forming waves of Soul Shockwaves that spread throughout his body.

His Primordial Spirit had nowhere to hide.

Although the shockwaves from the exploded Big Tree Phantom Image were much weakened, they still had a slight effect on Zhao Zhihuan’s Primordial Spirit, causing it to tremble and making it less smooth for him to control power and rules.

At the moment the Big Tree Phantom Image exploded, the Thunder Bell swiftly enlarged, ringing incessantly, and the Thunder Bull within roared in unison.

Together, the bellowing of the bull and the ringing of the bell overlapped, enhancing their power and striking Zhao Zhihuan.

The double impact of the Thunder Bell and the Big Tree Phantom Image caused a stabbing pain in Zhao Zhihuan’s Primordial Spirit, and his spirit experienced an instant of confusion.

As Lu Yan launched the Soul Attack and the Thunder Knife Fragment, twelve Martial Arts Avatars also charged out.

This time, more than half of the twelve Martial Arts Avatars were God-layer Martial Arts Avatars.

"These Soul Attacks are ineffective against me."

Zhao Zhihuan bellowed, his Primordial Spirit glowing, warding off distractions, and with a swing of the coral, he knocked the Thunder Knife Fragment away.

At the same time, the water currents swirled, blocking the power of each self-explosive Martial Arts Avatar.

But just then, a broken blade abruptly thrust itself forward.

It was the Five-Color Heavenly Blade Avatar holding the Thunder Blade.

This was Lu Yan’s trump card.

He had not wielded the Thunder Blade himself, instead entrusting this most crucial strike to the Five-Color Heavenly Blade Avatar.

The previous self-destruction of two groups of Martial Arts Avatars had led Zhao Zhihuan to look down on them.

His attention was almost entirely on Lu Yan and the Thunder Knife Fragment.

Additionally, Lu Yan’s Soul Attack affected him, causing Zhao Zhihuan to fail to dodge the strike.

Thud!

The Golden Destiny Thunder Blade pierced into Zhao Zhihuan’s abdomen.

Boom!

The energy within the Thunder Blade was ignited, exploding out from within Zhao Zhihuan’s body.

"Ah, you..."

Zhao Zhihuan screamed in horror as his body burst apart.

However, Zhao Zhihuan was after all an immortal and not so easy to kill; after his body exploded, it transformed into a stream of rules that attempted to rush away into the distance.

"Golden Destiny, explode for me..."

Lu Yan’s spirit was connected to the Thunder Blade, fully harnessing the power within the blade.

Inside the Thunder Blade, the golden thunder rolled out like a surging ocean, engulfing the entire stream of rules.

"Ah, what is this weapon..."

The horrified voice of Zhao Zhihuan transmitted as the stream of rules writhed and twisted like a long snake.

But under the golden thunder, the stream of rules evaporated, mist rising and steadily shrinking.

Ding, ding, ding...

Lu Yan flew up, constantly vibrating the Thunder Bell, attacking Zhao Zhihuan’s Primordial Spirit.

Meanwhile, he wielded the Five-Colored Battle Knife, slashing out hundreds of beams of light, frantically chopping at the rule stream.

Under the barrage of attacks, the rule stream kept shrinking.

A shadowy figure, fading in and out of visibility, appeared within the rule stream.

Primordial Spirit!

It was Zhao Zhihuan’s Primordial Spirit.

Without hesitation, Lu Yan launched a Big Tree Phantom Image, striking directly at Zhao Zhihuan’s Primordial Spirit.

Zhao Zhihuan’s Primordial Spirit, already injured under the golden thunder of the Thunder Blade, could hardly resist. It shook violently, nearly bursting apart, with cracks emerging on its surface.