Poverty

Chapter 1823 Assassination
Rumors were spreading that the new Holy Clan in the alien realm, led by Li Yanchu, was beginning to gather a new force.

However, Li Yanchu, the leader of this force, disagreed.

Li Yanchu focused on his arduous cultivation in the Great Luo Heaven, evolving the Daoist arts.

Six months later, Li Yanchu had refined all two hundred-plus treasures, and the marks on them had all disappeared.

Chen Daozhu, who was also in the Great Luo Heaven, looked extremely ugly.

He suddenly opened his eyes while cultivating in the palace, his gaze sharpening, and said in a cold voice, "You brat, you've gone too far!"

Immediately, Master Chen ordered his attendant to go to Daosheng Palace at Dragon and Phoenix Cliff to invite Li Yanchu to discuss how to quell the calamity in the foreign land.

But Li Yanchu showed him no respect whatsoever, simply saying indifferently,
"Such an important matter is not something that Xiao Chen can decide alone. Neither the Guandao Master nor the Shidao Master invited me, so what's the meaning of his inviting me? I'm not going! I'm not going!"

They simply dismissed the boy.

Upon hearing this, Master Chen became even more enraged, and his resentment towards Li Yanchu deepened.

Just when everyone thought the calamity in the other realm would be quelled by the joint efforts of the four Dao Lords, something happened on Dragon Phoenix Cliff that shocked the other realm.

A lone man came to assassinate Li Yanchu!
The Daosheng Palace on Dragon and Phoenix Cliff, where Li Yanchu was located, was suddenly shattered by a spiritual treasure, and the surrounding天地大道 (Heaven and Earth Great Dao) was completely annihilated.

Everyone was shocked, and the Great Luo Heaven was thrown into turmoil!

It should be noted that Li Yanchu is now regarded as the leader of the new Holy Clan and a model set up by the three Dao Lords to quell the conflict between the old and new Holy Clans and to better rule the foreign land. However, his Dao Palace has suddenly been destroyed.

For countless years, the highest point of the Great Luo Heaven has remained untouched by attack.

At this moment, a figure slowly emerged from the ruins where the smoke and dust had dissipated.

It can be seen that he was a young Taoist priest.

Li Yanchu raised his eyebrows slightly and said coldly, "The Great Celestial Venerable is abandoning the three Dao Lords to assassinate me instead. Isn't that putting the cart before the horse?"

A crack appeared in the void, and the figure of the Great Celestial Venerable emerged, saying calmly, "I can't beat the three of them, but I can easily defeat you."

Li Yanchu sneered, "Is that so?"

The Great Celestial Venerable said in a deep voice, "I have heard that you have been invincible in the foreign realms since your immortality, and have never suffered a defeat. Now I have come to settle the karma between you and the Hong Realm. Do you dare to accept the challenge?"

At this moment, the three Dao Lords were alarmed, after all, they were too close.
However, none of the three made any rash moves, and instead watched this scene coldly from their own dojos.

They were also looking forward to the battle between Li Yanchu and the Great Celestial Venerable, to see who would win.

Master Chen thought to himself, "That brat Li Yanchu needs to be taught a lesson. The Great Celestial Venerable should also put his arrogance to rest."

At this moment, both the Guandao Master and the Shidao Master were also interested in seeing how capable Li Yanchu was.

Throughout their battle with the Great Celestial Venerable, they always felt that Li Yanchu seemed to still have energy to spare.

The fact that the Great Celestial Venerable and Li Yanchu are engaged in a life-or-death battle, regardless of who wins or loses, or whether they both suffer heavy losses, is a good thing for them.

Although Li Yanchu was invited to the Great Luo Heaven to discuss the important matter of the calamity, it was because Li Yanchu was truly a tough nut to crack.

Even if the three of them joined forces, they probably wouldn't be able to defeat him in a short time. Instead, they might cause the alien realm to collapse and could even trigger a calamity.

If the Great Celestial Venerable injures him today, then a different approach will be taken.

Therefore, the three of them unanimously chose to remain indifferent and observe.

The Great Celestial Venerable looked at Li Yanchu.

Li Yanchu suddenly smiled at this moment.

His figure was imposing, and his voice was booming, echoing throughout the entire first layer of the Great Luo Heaven.
"What a joke! A rebel from the Hong Realm dares to come to the Great Luo Heaven to assassinate someone!"

"Do you think Master Guan, Master Chen, and Master Shi are dead? Today, the four of us will join forces to keep you here, eliminating the scourge of the Hong Realm and preventing the Holy Domain from being retaliated against."

Upon hearing this, Master Chen, Master Guan, and Master Shi were all somewhat taken aback, and even the Great Celestial Venerable showed a look of surprise.

On that day, Chen Daozhu and Li Yanchu fought for dozens of days, while Shi Daozhu and Guan Daozhu did not make a move.

Those who reach their level naturally possess a certain demeanor and an invincible spirit of self-importance.

But judging from Li Yanchu's words, it seemed... he wanted to call for help.

Li Yanchu's voice resounded throughout the heavens, heard clearly by both the old and new holy races, and even the immortal Dao Lords were shaken.

There are no Great Dao Lords in the Great Luo Heaven now. All ten Great Dao Lords have been killed, and the Great Dao Lord level is now empty.

Li Yanchu was full of fighting spirit and spoke with righteous indignation.
"Master Chen, Master Shi, and Master Guan, why haven't you shown up yet? Let's join forces to kill the Great Celestial Venerable. If he escapes, the four of us will have no place in the world anymore!"

Li Yanchu's words were extremely hurtful.

The three Daoist masters, Chen, Shi, and Guan, could no longer contain themselves and soared into the air to surround the Great Celestial Venerable.

The Great Celestial Venerable coldly looked at Li Yanchu and said, "I will fight you one-on-one. Do you dare to accept the challenge?"

Li Yanchu sneered, "By provoking the Great Luo Heaven, you are putting the entire Holy Domain under your feet. Today's battle is not about victory or defeat, but about life and death. You are not going anywhere."

He then looked at Daoist Chen: "Fellow Daoist Chen, if we let him live, he will be a threat to all the Saint Realm experts. If he were to lower himself and assassinate them one by one, who could escape?"

The immortal Dao Lords of the Great Luo Heaven were all somewhat terrified upon hearing this.

If a powerful expert like the Great Celestial Venerable disregarded his reputation, probably none of them would survive.

Li Yanchu continued to incite, "If he can destroy my Dragon Phoenix Cliff Daosheng Palace today, then tomorrow anyone from any level could fall victim to his poison. I am worried for you all!"

Li Yanchu's words immediately won the favor of many people, and both the new and old members of the Holy Clan clearly saw the advantages and disadvantages involved.

It can only be said that different people in different positions have different perspectives on issues.

The three Dao Lords may have their own plans, but the Immortals and Dao Lords felt that unless they killed the Great Heavenly Venerable, their lives would always be in the hands of others.

When it's time to use it, just call out to Fellow Daoist Chen... Daoist Chen said coldly, "That's right, kill the Great Celestial Venerable!"

Master Shi gave Li Yanchu a deep look.
"It seems we can't wait for a mutually destructive outcome today," Guandao Master thought to himself.

However, as I said before, while mutual destruction is certainly ideal, killing the Great Celestial Venerable would also be good.

With the threat from the Great Celestial Venerable removed, they could now deal with Li Yanchu with peace of mind, making it a profitable deal no matter how you looked at it.

Therefore, the three of them also began to boost their cultivation.

This time, they made no attempt to conceal themselves. Behind them appeared a vast universe, with rolling rays of light surging from beyond the heavens and illuminating the highest point of the entire Great Luo Heaven.

The Great Celestial Venerable's expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

He had not wanted to fight to the death with the three Dao Lords before.

Although he had gained some insights in the past six months, comprehending the true essence of the Great Dao of Annihilation and cultivating it to the peak of the Great Dao Master level, and had also mastered the Nine Innate Daos, he had the confidence, but there was no need for it. The Great Heavenly Venerable said loudly, "It turns out that Li Yanchu is not a hero, but a rat. In that case, I will take my leave."

In that instant, Li Yanchu summoned more than two hundred innate spiritual treasures.

The magical treasures took on various forms, their divine light surging forth and completely surrounding the area.

Li Yanchu said in a deep voice, "If we let you leave today, the four of us will commit suicide here!"

Master Chen: "..."

Master Shi: "………………"

Master of the Daoist Sect: "………………"

Li Yanchu said, "If I let you go today, it would be because some fellow Daoist took pity on us and disregarded our past relationship, and I would not tolerate it. If I hold back, the three of you can kill me as well."

These words were even more insidious, forcing the three Dao Masters to use their full strength in just a few words!
Master Shi couldn't help but admire Li Yanchu's cunning. Was this still the same Li Yanchu who only knew how to kill?

At this moment, Master Chen's hands were empty, without any innate spiritual treasures, making him appear slightly weaker. However, he traversed the vast universe, and his Dao power was extremely powerful, so no one dared to underestimate him.

On the other side, Li Yanchu, Shi Daozhu, and Guan Daozhu each summoned more than two hundred innate spiritual treasures.

The overwhelming power of hundreds of celestial treasures illuminated the entire Great Luo Heaven.

This battle also alarmed two Dao Domain envoys in a distant land, Yu Shu and Chen Sui. The two exchanged a glance, their eyes shining with divine light, and they saw this scene through the void.

Chen Sui said, "This Fellow Daoist Li is really restless. He has just arrived in the Great Luo Heaven and has already clashed with the Great Heavenly Venerable."

Yu Shu coldly said, "The Great Celestial Venerable is a ruthless and heartless person. He tolerated the Hongjie falling into annihilation in order to cultivate the perfect Dao of Annihilation. He must be very confident in making this move."

Chen Sui said, "I don't think so. No matter how strong he is, can he be comparable to the four Dao Lords?"

Unbeknownst to her, the three great Dao Lords of the alien realm she spoke of had become the four great Dao Lords.

Li Yanchu suddenly moved, and the two hundred innate spiritual treasures each unleashed their divine power, blasting towards the Great Celestial Venerable.

The Great Celestial Venerable also knew that Li Yanchu's Dao power was profound, no less than that of the three Dao Lords, and should not be underestimated.

At this moment, he activated the Nine Paths of Primordial Innate Evidence.

His method of evidence began with the primordial chaos and ended with annihilation. When it was activated, it instantly blocked the power of this innate spiritual treasure.

The surrounding void shattered, and the cycle of earth, fire, water, and wind began anew.

The first level of the Great Luo Heaven was also affected, and the level where the Great Dao Lord lived was completely reduced to dust.

Li Yanchu shouted, "Even if it means breaking through the Great Luo Heaven, I will kill you today to ensure the peace of my Holy Domain for billions of years."

Li Yanchu spoke righteously and eloquently at this moment.

The Dao Lord's level was destroyed, but there were no casualties. The other Dao Lords all admired him greatly and were grateful to him.

After all, if Li Yanchu were to kill the Great Celestial Venerable, the biggest beneficiaries would be these powerful beings from other realms.

At this moment, Li Yanchu charged forward, and the three Dao Lords were not to be outdone, each unleashing their magical treasures to join the attack.

The five Dao Masters fought a chaotic battle that caused the heavens and earth to collapse.

The Daoist master invoked the Mother Peach Tree, which pierced through the alien space-time, its branches extending out to cover the entire Great Luo Heaven, preventing it from being destroyed.

He was able to protect the entire alien realm before, so protecting the Great Luo Heaven is a piece of cake now.

Rays of light burst forth, guarding other parts of the Great Luo Heaven.

The five Dao Masters were caught in a chaotic battle. All that could be seen was a burst of dazzling light, but no one could be seen. Only the sounds of intense physical combat could be heard from time to time, which was terrifying.

This battle was truly astonishing. The leaders of the Hong Realm, the three Dao Lords, and the newly recognized Slaughter Dao Lord, among other powerful figures, made their moves. We could only hear their voices, but not see them.

As the afterglow gradually faded, they were able to clearly see the situation of the battle.

The four Great Dao Lords surrounded the Great Celestial Venerable in the center.

The Great Celestial Venerable had previously gone to the Star Sea to seek help from the owner of thatched hut, but the owner refused.

However, the Great Celestial Venerable's talent was too high. Within half a year, he cultivated to the peak of the Dao of Annihilation. Now, his Nine Paths of Proof are also extremely domineering, impervious to all laws and difficult to harm by any path.

He alone withstood the attacks of the four Dao Lords, showing no signs of defeat!

This battle lasted for a month, with all sorts of exquisite supernatural abilities being used continuously.
If it weren't for the protection of the Peach Mother Tree, the power that spread out alone would have been enough to destroy the entire Great Luo Heaven.

The five Dao Masters fought fiercely for a long time without a clear victor, but the situation of the Great Celestial Venerable was extremely unfavorable.

He was trapped by the four Dao Lords. Although the Nine Dao Certifications were powerful, they could only keep him from being defeated in battle, but they could not allow him to leave at will.

The Great Celestial Venerable couldn't help but feel a little impatient.

If this fight continues, he'll be trapped here and die sooner or later. We need to find a way to break this deadlock.

Who would have thought that Li Yanchu would be so difficult to deal with, depriving him of even the chance to have a fair fight?

At this moment, the Great Celestial Venerable seized upon a weakness in Chen Daozhu's defenses and launched frequent attacks, repeatedly striking with deadly force.

Master Chen was furious, which meant that the Great Celestial Venerable regarded him as a weak point and believed that he was the weakest one!
Master Chen surged his cultivation, and the power of the universe burst forth. His moves were wide and sweeping, and his divine paths were quite different from those of Master Shi and Master Guan.

Behind him was an all-seeing eye, which detected and countered the trajectory of the Great Celestial Venerable's divine powers before they even reached him.

For a time, even the Great Celestial Venerable was unable to break through and escape from his side.

The Great Celestial Venerable thought to himself, "Master Chen has ruled the foreign land for so long, not only is his cultivation profound, but his supernatural powers are also very skillfully comprehended."

Master Chen said, "Great Heavenly Venerable, what you taught back then is outdated. I have now comprehended a better Daoist method."

The Great Celestial Venerable sneered, "My things have been corrupted in your body, yet you still dare to speak so arrogantly."

Just as the two were locked in fierce combat, a cold light flashed. It was an ancient sword three feet long, which Li Yanchu had used to attack with the Han Que Sword. It was aimed at cutting off the path that the Great Celestial Venerable was bound to take when he made his move, thus severing his supernatural power.

Although Li Yanchu did not activate the Divine Blade of Slaying the Dao, his supernatural power was extremely domineering, and the Han Que Sword was incomparably sharp.

"How brave!"

The Great Celestial Venerable's eyes flashed with a fierce light. He pretended to attack Li Yanchu, but after attracting the attention of the four people, he turned around and attacked Chen Daozhu.

Master Chen has no innate spiritual treasures, and the Great Celestial Venerable is determined to break through from here!

They still look down on me… Seeing this, Master Chen became even more furious and used his supernatural powers to meet them.

His omniscient eye can analyze every move of the Great Celestial Venerable; the Great Celestial Venerable can make 38,000 variations in the instant he strikes.
Each change could have killed a Dao Lord, but even his supernatural powers were exposed to Chen Dao Lord's all-knowing eyes!

The Great Celestial Venerable was secretly surprised.
"What an astonishingly accurate calculation!"