Chapter 928

Qin Xiaoyue's fingers wove intricate seals as her dark hair whipped in the wind.

"By the power of all living souls—merge with me!"

A radiant dao blossom unfurled above her, its brilliance illuminating the heavens.

Ancient Evergreen's crimson pupils flared. The phantom hand of his Profane Avatar materialized midair, crushing the celestial flower to dust.

Blood sprayed from Qin Xiaoyue's lips as she plummeted like a broken kite.

Spectating cultivators gasped in unison.

A lone warrior challenging the world—unstoppable, unyielding.

This was the true bearing of a sovereign.

The Dragon Subduing Spear spun violently in Ancient Evergreen's grip, its bloody aura flickering like tongues of flame.

"Begone!"

The crimson lance tore through space, aimed straight at Dreamli's heart.

Her porcelain face drained of color, yet she stood firm.

Retreat was not an option.

Only her Jade Marrow Bones could purify Ancient Evergreen's corruption.

"My love..."

The whisper trembled with unshed tears.

She'd known of his Bloodfiend Constitution since their parting at the Alchemy Convention—and followed him regardless.

Even now, she had no regrets.

Meng Yizui's eyes nearly burst from their sockets. His worst nightmare was unfolding before him.

The spear tip pierced skin. A crimson bead welled up.

At the fatal moment, a figure materialized before Dreamli.

Clang!

The metallic collision reverberated across the battlefield.

Chu Yunmo gripped the bloodstained spearhead single-handedly, scarlet droplets pattering from his palm.

"It's Chu Yunmo!"

"He intercepted the Sovereign's strike?"

The crowd erupted in disbelief.

Through tear-blurred vision, Dreamli studied the achingly familiar stranger.

Chu Yunmo's features shimmered, resolving into Ancient Evergreen's exact likeness.

"My love..."

Her trembling fingers closed around his bleeding hand.

The avatar gently brushed her cheek. "I transferred a soul fragment here. My true self still battles the Annihilation Will."

His gaze shifted to Xiao. "Get them to safety."

Before the words faded, the Corrupt Soul's true form descended like a meteor.

Chu Yunmo sent Dreamli flying to safety with one palm while pivoting to meet the attack.

Boom!

Their fists collided, unleashing a shockwave that sent billions of cultivators scrambling back under their leaders' protection.

"Since when could Chu Yunmo fight like this?"

"They're two halves of the same whole!"

Meng Yizui's eyes widened in epiphany. "So that's why..."

High above, the doppelgangers clashed with terrifying ferocity.

Blood mist and lightning seas divided the sky.

The Dragon Subduing Spear and Immortal-Shattering Arrow crossed paths midair—only to repeatedly switch allegiances.

The two divine artifacts oscillated between their masters, locking the battle in stalemate.

Ancient Evergreen and his avatar locked eyes across the battlefield, identical frustration flashing in their gazes.

This was the most infuriating fight imaginable.