Covering the sky: I have the body of the sky, and I have inherited the ten evil methods

Chapter 99 Taking advantage of a crisis!

"Boy, this sacred artifact is indeed extraordinary!" Greedy Wolf Master chuckled, his figure flickering like a ghost, attempting to bypass Xiao Chen and the others and directly seize the sacred artifact.

The Illusionary Moon Demoness giggled, casting a flirtatious glance at Xiao Chen, her voice sweet and seductive: "Little brother, why don't you hand over the sacred artifact to me? I promise I'll make you feel completely comfortable..."

However, Xiao Chen remained unmoved and coldly snorted, "Get out of my way! You heretics and demons dare to covet the sacred artifact?"

With a swift movement, he blocked the path of Tanlang Zhenren and Huanyue Yaoji, his sword emitting a dazzling light that forced them back.

The prolonged battle had exhausted their divine power, leaving their bodies covered in wounds.

The men in black, seemingly tireless, launched attack after attack on them.

"No, if this continues, we'll be finished sooner or later!" Li Heishui said breathlessly, his clothes were tattered and half of his body was stained with blood.

Just when everyone was almost in despair, the sacred artifact in Xiao Chen's hand emitted light once again.

A powerful force surged into everyone's bodies.

They felt a jolt throughout their bodies, and their previously exhausted bodies were filled with renewed strength.

His divine power was also rapidly recovering, even more abundant than before.

"What...what's going on?" someone exclaimed, their face filled with disbelief.

The light emanating from the sacred artifact also caught the old man's attention.

A hint of surprise finally flashed in his deep eyes.

He seemed to realize that this sacred artifact was far more complex than he had imagined.

"Hmph, it seems I underestimated the power of this sacred artifact," the old man said in a low voice.
Without further hesitation, he moved and joined the battle.

He was incredibly fast, flashing around like a ghost. Every move he made contained immense power, forcing Xiao Chen and the others to retreat repeatedly.

The leader of the men in black seized the opportunity to intensify his attack, brandishing his long sword and slashing wildly at Xiao Chen.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi was as pale as paper. She bit her lip tightly and tried her best to maintain the light barrier in front of her, but her body had begun to sway precariously.

The big black dog also stopped setting up the magic circle. It lay panting on the ground, its tongue lolling out.

Just when everyone was almost in despair, the sacred artifact suddenly emitted a loud bang, making everyone's eardrums buzz.

The dazzling light tore through the surrounding darkness, illuminating every corner with exquisite detail.

The sacred artifact exuded an ancient aura. Its originally plain and unadorned surface now came alive, with countless tiny lines flashing wildly like wriggling earthworms.

With each flash, the energy in the air becomes even more violent.

Xiao Chen felt a surge of immense power rushing into his body like a flood bursting its banks. His previously depleted meridians were instantly filled, and he even had the illusion that they were about to burst.

He couldn't help but let out a low growl, his muscles tensing as he tried to completely control the power.

The originally pale face of the Holy Maiden of Yaochi became rosy due to the infusion of this power.

She let out a long sigh of relief, feeling full of energy, as if she had returned to her peak condition.

The big black dog, which had been lying on the ground like a dead dog, suddenly jumped up, its eyes wide, and barked excitedly, "Damn, what's going on? I feel like I'm good again!"

The old man's originally calm expression wavered slightly.

He stared intently at the sacred artifact in Xiao Chen's hand. He could feel that this sacred artifact was releasing a power capable of destroying the world.

The leader of the men in black also sensed something was wrong; the long sword in his hand trembled slightly, as if suppressed by some kind of force.

Just then, the patterns on the sacred artifact flickered even more intensely, as if something was about to break free from its cocoon.

Xiao Chen felt that he had established an unprecedented connection with the sacred artifact, and he seemed to be able to sense the powerful force contained within it.

He gripped the sacred artifact tightly, a certain resolve forming in his mind: "I'll risk it all!"

With a roar, the light on the sacred artifact erupted instantly, like a volcanic eruption, and a dazzling pillar of light shot into the sky.

It was filled with an aura of destruction, and wherever it passed, space seemed to be torn apart, emitting a piercing shriek.

The first to be hit were those men in black.

They originally intended to use their superior numbers to completely crush Xiao Chen and his group, but faced with this terrifying power, they were like duckweed in a tsunami, utterly powerless to resist.

"No!"

"What the hell is this!"

"Help!"

Screams and terrified cries echoed throughout the space.

Those men in black were like kites with broken strings, blasted away by the beam of light, blood gushing out and the sound of bones shattering clearly audible.

Their bodies traced parabolic arcs through the air before crashing heavily to the ground, their fates unknown.

Even the leader of the men in black could not completely resist this power.

The long sword in his hand groaned under the strain, its blade cracked as if it would break at any moment.

His expression changed drastically. He desperately tried to circulate his inner energy to stabilize himself, but he was still forced back by the immense force, leaving a deep footprint on the ground with each step.

His tiger's mouth was split open, blood streaming down his face, and a look of horror appeared on his face: "This... how is this possible? How could this kid have such a powerful holy weapon!"

Upon seeing this, the old man's expression also turned serious.

He originally thought that with his strength, he could easily take down Xiao Chen and the others, but now it seems that things are far more complicated than he imagined.

"Hmph, so what if you have a powerful holy weapon? Today I'll show you what it means to be an old fox with a silver tongue!"

He roared and quickly formed hand seals, unleashing a barrage of powerful spells at Xiao Chen and the others.

These spells contain powerful energy, enough to easily destroy a mountain.

However, what happened next surprised everyone.

Suddenly, a faint light screen appeared on the sacred artifact, enveloping Xiao Chen and the others.

Those originally powerful spells vanished without a trace the moment they came into contact with the light barrier, as if they had disappeared into the sea.

Then, something even more incredible happened.

That light barrier actually started to bounce back!
One attack after another, identical to the old man's spell, but with even more ferocious power, rebounded and struck him.

"what?!"

The old man's expression changed drastically. He never imagined that this treasure would have such a heaven-defying ability.

He tried to dodge, but it was too late.

"boom!"

With a loud bang, he was struck hard by the spell he had cast, his body flying backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground and raising a cloud of dust.

He struggled to stand up, but felt excruciating pain all over his body, as if his bones were about to fall apart.

"puff!"

He couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood, his face turning ashen.
This...this is totally the opposite of what you'd expect!
Who would have thought that he, a master who had just reached the halfway point of the Dao, would be defeated by his own magic?
"A golden opportunity! Holy Maiden, help me!"

Xiao Chen roared, raising the sacred artifact high, his divine power surging into it. The Holy Maiden of Yaochi was not to be outdone; she channeled her own power, continuously pouring it into the sacred artifact.

With their combined efforts, the light on the sacred artifact surged once more, and an even more powerful force erupted from it.

This power is filled with a sacred aura and can purify all evil.

"cut!"

Xiao Chen roared and slammed the sacred artifact down on the leader of the men in black.

The leader of the men in black felt that terrifying power, and his face instantly turned deathly pale.

He tried to dodge, but found that his body was as if it were bound by an invisible force, and he could not move at all.

"Do not……"

He screamed in despair, but it was all too late.

That beam of light instantly engulfed him.

With another loud bang, the black-clad leader's body was torn to shreds by the light, leaving not even a trace.

Seeing this, the remaining men in black completely broke down.

Their faces were ashen, and they could no longer muster any fighting spirit. They turned around and tried to run away.

However, how could Xiao Chen possibly give them a chance?
"Don't even think about running away!"

He sneered and activated the sacred artifact, unleashing beams of light that, like the scythe of death, reaped the lives of those men in black.

The men in black screamed as they fell to the ground, their blood staining the ground red, and a strong stench of blood filled the air.

At this moment, Tanlang Zhenren and Huanyue Yaoji were dumbfounded to see that the situation had changed so drastically.

They originally planned to take advantage of the chaos and seize the sacred artifact from Xiao Chen, but now it seems that this is simply courting death!

"This...this kid is actually so powerful!" Master Tanlang couldn't help but swallow hard. "We underestimated him."

The Phantom Moon Demoness also looked grim. She had originally planned to use her beauty to bewitch Xiao Chen, but now it seemed that the plan was simply not going to work.

However, both of them were ruthless people, and although they were afraid, they did not give up.

They exchanged a glance and saw greed and murderous intent in each other's eyes.

"Hmph, so what if he's powerful? As long as we can obtain this sacred artifact, we can dominate the entire cultivation world!"

"Greedy Wolf Master said in a low voice, his eyes flashing with a mad light.

"Excellent! We must obtain this sacred artifact!"

The Moon Demoness nodded, licking her rosy lips.

The two quietly approached Xiao Chen, hoping to seize the sacred artifact.

However, their little tricks did not escape the big black dog's eyes.

"Woof woof! You two dogs, what do you want to do?"

The big black dog roared and pounced, sending Tanlang Zhenren and Huanyue Yaoji flying with one paw.

"Ouch!"

"what!"

The two screamed and fell heavily to the ground, looking utterly disheveled.

"You two idiots, can't you see what's going on? Still thinking about fighting amongst yourselves? You two better behave yourselves!" the big black dog roared.

Tanlang Zhenren and Huanyue Yaoji were verbally abused by the big black dog, but dared not utter a word in rebuttal.

They knew that now was not the time for infighting, or they would only die faster.

Xiao Chen ignored Tanlang Zhenren and Huanyue Yaoji, focusing all his attention on the sacred artifact in his hand.

He could sense that the sacred artifact was continuously releasing powerful energy to protect them.

"Holy Maiden, Big Black Dog, are you ready? This force won't last long; we must counterattack now!"

Xiao Chen's voice was firm and powerful, each word carrying an irresistible authority.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi nodded, gently placing her hand on the sacred artifact, becoming one with it and resonating with it.

"Woof woof! You two dogs, behave yourselves!" the big black dog barked, its eyes flashing with a sharp light.

It leaped suddenly, knocking down the approaching Greedy Wolf and Illusion Moon Demoness to the ground once more, ensuring they dared not make any rash moves.

Just then, the light on the sacred artifact began to gradually dim, and the violent power slowly dissipated.

Xiao Chen keenly sensed this and a sense of urgency immediately arose in his heart.

The Fairy of Purple Clouds, this outstanding successor of the Purple Cloud Palace, was shrouded in a faint purple halo, ethereal and otherworldly.

Her slender fingers gently brushed across the surface of the sacred artifact. The touch was cool, yet it contained a strange warmth, as if she were touching the pulse of an ancient god.

Her delicate brows furrowed slightly, her gaze sharp as she stared at the intricate patterns on the sacred artifact. The patterns, resembling tadpole script, gradually became clearer in her eyes.

"This is...ancient immortal script!" Fairy Zixiao parted her lips slightly, her voice clear and crisp like jade beads falling onto a plate, yet carrying an undisguised sense of awe.

She sensed an ancient and powerful force slumbering within the sacred artifact, waiting to be awakened.

She channeled her own divine power into the sacred artifact, attempting to resonate with this power.

"Om..."

The sacred artifact emitted a low hum, like a sleeping dragon awakening, and a powerful energy wave spread outwards.

Zixiao Fairy's face turned pale, and a trace of blood spilled from the corner of her mouth, but the light in her eyes shone even brighter.

"I understand! This sacred artifact requires the combined power of everyone to be fully activated!" Her tone was firm, carrying an undeniable authority.

Meanwhile, the old man and the leader of the men in black reorganized their offensive.

The old man had white hair and beard, and he held a black staff in his hand, which was covered with strange runes.

The men in black surged in like a tide. They were dressed in tight black outfits, their faces hidden behind masks, and they brandished sharp swords, exuding a murderous aura.

"Kill!" The leader of the men in black issued a chilling command, his voice sounding as if it came from the deepest hell, sending shivers down everyone's spine.

"Dream on!" The big black dog bared its teeth, its eyes flashing with ferocity.

Its enormous body, like a small mountain, blocked the way. It swung its huge claws, swatting away the approaching men in black as easily as swatting flies.

Holding the sacred artifact, Xiao Chen felt pressure coming from all directions, but he remained unusually calm.

"Everyone, success or failure hinges on this! Infuse your divine power into the sacred artifact, and let us fight against the powerful enemy together!" Xiao Chen's voice was powerful and resounding.

Everyone responded enthusiastically, pouring their divine power into the sacred artifact without reservation.

The sacred artifact emitted a dazzling light once more, though not as brilliant as before, it formed a sturdy protective barrier that blocked all the attacks from the men in black.

(End of this chapter)