"How ugly, what is this thing?"
"Is this a giant snake?"
"Master, get rid of this guy."
The disciples cheered for Ye Yun from behind, finding the black water creature that appeared before them unbearable.
In the dark space, a winding, coiled black giant python appeared. Its eyes glowed red, and its entire body was enveloped in black water, exuding a dangerous aura.
Its tongue flicked out continuously, sensing the presence of Ye Yun and the others.
"How dare you enter the Tianlan Forbidden Land, you shall all die here."
"After tens of thousands of years of cultivation in this sunless place, you have indeed shown great perseverance. However, I advise you to obediently make way for my disciples and me, otherwise, don't blame this seat for being impolite."
"Hahaha!"
The black giant python burst into laughter, seemingly contemptuous of Ye Yun's words.
"Who dares to be so arrogant before me, Hei Mang Zun? How capable are you?"
"It seems you have no intention of letting us pass, do you?"
"Scoundrel, I will waste no more words with you. Those who trespass the forbidden land shall be killed without mercy!"
Hei Mang Zun opened his monstrous maw, unleashing waves of powerful divine energy that surged towards Ye Yun.
"To still be so foolish after cultivating for over a hundred thousand years, alas, let me teach you a lesson."
Ye Yun's God Slaying Sword struck out with a backhand. Sword energy transformed into a beam of light, darting across Hei Mang Zun's colossal body.
"Clang, clang, clang!"
However, this sword energy was unable to penetrate Hei Mang Zun's protective black armor.
"Hahaha, boy, to achieve the rank of a Lower God Lord at such a young age is indeed astonishing. But before me, Hei Mang Zun, you must bow down and submit."
"You were just probing me, and you're already acting like this?"
"Black Water Sword!"
Suddenly, Hei Mang Zun's body became ethereal, and from the darkness, a man in a black robe descended.
He raised his hand towards the sky, and a black longsword materialized in his grasp.
"Before a Rank Nine Divine Artifact, coupled with my cultivation as a Middle God Lord, Hei Mang Zun, boy, you are destined to die."
"You are quite confident, but those who usually say I am doomed are always disappointed."
"Hahaha, arrogant child, die!"
Hei Mang Zun, wielding the Black Water Sword, lunged at Ye Yun.
Ye Yun held the God Slaying Sword, its energy sweeping across the surroundings.
"Flame Slash!"
True Flame Sword Intent fused into the God Slaying Sword, confronting Hei Mang Zun's Black Water Sword energy.
The two forces clashed rapidly in mid-air, igniting a raging inferno of ice and fire.
The surrounding space shattered, mountains and rivers reversed, and debris flew wildly.
"Quick, retreat!"
Song Ziyue, sensing the impact of the power, forcefully unleashed her God Lord power, forming a shield. Combined with Ye Yun's previous Heaven Covering Formation, it protected everyone.
"Ah!"
Even so, Lin Xueyan and the others were affected by the shockwave and were pushed back.
Fortunately, Song Ziyue acted decisively, and none of the women were injured.
"Miss Song, are you alright?"
"You expended a lot of energy this time."
"Let us take care of you."
Lin Xueyan and the others quickly rushed to Song Ziyue's side, as they saw her pale complexion. That attack was not something anyone could easily block.
"It's better to leave it to your master. This Hei Mang Zun is too strong; we can't interfere."
Xing Meng came over and soothed everyone.
"That's true, let's leave it to master."
The women all nodded. At this moment, they were all carefully observing the battle, hoping to gain some insight from it.
On the battlefield, Ye Yun held the God Slaying Sword, clashing with Hei Mang Zun's Black Water Sword. Their sword energies surged and collided, shaking the heavens and dimming the stars.
Such a grand battle was felt by everyone in the Tianlan Domain who had entered the abyss.
"Lord Star Lord, a terrifying battle seems to be occurring in the depths of this abyss."
"Indeed, this is a battle of God Lords. And the only God Lord who entered this place from the Heavenly Domain is Ye Aotian. Could he be dueling with some powerful expert?"
The Tianlan Star Lord's brow furrowed. Realizing that Ye Yun might have found a treasure, he quickly beckoned the others to follow.
They sped towards the depths of the abyss.
"To think a mere Lower God Lord could fight me to such an extent, what gives you the right?"
"It's because of my three words: Ye Aotian!"
"Ye Aotian? An unfamiliar name, a rising star. Today, I have indeed broadened my horizons. But it's futile. In my domain, your pursuit of the Water Bodhi is in vain!"
"Water Bodhi?" Ye Yun's expression turned confused.
"Heh heh, no need to pretend. You found your way here, naturally, you're after the supreme treasure, the Water Bodhi, left by the ancestor of the Tianlan Domain, aren't you?"
"So that's how it is. The Tianlan Ancestor entrusted such a treasure to you for safekeeping, is that right?"
"Precisely. For the ancestor's entrustment, today I must kill all of you."
Hei Mang Zun pointed his Black Water Sword towards the sky.
Instantly, black water churned, and lightning flashed across the sky.
"Kill all of us? Aren't you going to ask for our thoughts?"
"What thoughts do you have? The weak are prey to the strong, you can only die!"
"Oh, let me show you how naive and foolish your thoughts are!"
Ye Yun's eyes sharpened, his killing intent filling the sky.
"Hahaha, I am a Middle God Lord. This is a chasm you cannot cross."
"If I were to say that my current strength is comparable to an Upper God Lord, you surely wouldn't believe me, would you?"
A cold smile played on Ye Yun's lips. The killing intent within his God Slaying Sword erupted powerfully.
"Starry Sky Sword Qi!"
"Sizzle sizzle sizzle!"
As Ye Yun activated his Starry Sky Indestructible Body, Starry Sky Sword Qi continuously poured into the God Slaying Sword.
The God Slaying Sword blazed with resplendent light, completely illuminating the darkness.
The light of the stars dispelled the dark night. At this moment, Ye Yun was like a war god descending from the heavens, invincible and majestic.
"One Sword to Slay a God!"
Ye Yun swung the God Slaying Sword, his entire power converging into one point, man and sword becoming one as he charged forward.
"Die! Black Water Devours the Heavens!"
Hei Mang Zun drew upon the boundless power of black water, surging skyward and transforming into a colossal python, lunging to devour Ye Yun.
"Sizzle sizzle sizzle!"
In the void, a point of sword light pierced through the darkness.
Ye Yun's body appeared behind Hei Mang Zun. Both stood unmoving.
"Master!"
The women cried out with worry.
Hearing Ye Yun's lack of response, tears welled up in the eyes of the disciples.
Song Ziyue and Xing Meng were also astonished, after all, Ye Yun's opponent was a Middle God Lord.
The difference in power between each level of Godhood was vast, let alone between God Lords.
"Master!"
"Oh dear, making such a racket, what sort of deportment is this? You are all elegant ladies, and your master still needs to find suitable husbands for you."
"Master... we don't want any suitable husbands! We want to follow Master forever!"
Hearing Ye Yun's voice, all the female disciples rushed towards him.