Corpse One’s strike was originally aimed at the Eighth Layer Saint Realm cultivator from the Luochen Sect, but it suddenly changed direction and shot toward the spot where Jiang Jichen was hidden.
Apparently, Corpse One’s previous strike had been a feint, meant to lure Jiang Jichen into revealing himself.
This ultimate killing blow from Corpse One was a mass of Rootless Corpse Water.
It now shifted restlessly, condensing into a Corpse Water Cold Sword that tore through the void and the Darkness, locking onto Jiang Jichen before lunging forward!
A cold glint flashed across the sky, leaving nothing hidden in its wake.
Even Jiang Jichen’s Secret Skill was shattered, and his form materialized directly in the path of the Corpse Water Cold Sword.
At that moment, everyone could see Jiang Jichen.
He hovered in the void, facing the ultimate killing blow from the Corpse Water Cold Sword.
Bathed in its cold light, Jiang Jichen’s expression remained unchanged.
“Is that right? I’ve been waiting for you for a long time, too!”
Yet, Jiang Jichen’s voice rang out calmly.
As his voice faded, he made no move at all, allowing the Corpse Water Cold Sword to pierce his body.
BOOM!
His body burst apart.
But there was no flesh and blood. It was merely an image of light that dissipated into the air.
A fake!
An illusion! A clone!
Everyone was stunned.
Even Corpse One stared in disbelief.
He had clearly scanned it with his senses. That should have been Jiang Jichen’s true body.
At such close range, he was absolutely certain he could distinguish a true body from a clone.
That was why he had unleashed his ultimate killing strike against that body.
But he had been wrong!
‘How is this possible?’
‘How could the illusionary clone Jiang Jichen created be so realistic? How did it fool my Spiritual Sense?’
But Corpse One had no time to dwell on it.
Jiang Jichen’s true body had already emerged from the dark void on the opposite side.
At the same time, the Holy Sword in his hand began to shift and transform once more.
One Sword Roars Nine Heavens—Three Swords Unite!
With a low shout from Jiang Jichen, the Triple Sword Aura abruptly converged, merging into a single blade.
This was a Secret Skill from the One Sword Roars Nine Heavens technique.
The strongest Single Kill Technique, of course, was Nine Swords Unite.
But even Three Swords Unite was more than enough to pose a real threat to a Tier Eight Corpse Saint.
As for why his illusionary clone had been able to fool Corpse One…
It was simply due to another one of Jiang Jichen’s Secret Skills.
The Mirror Image Clone Technique!
Jiang Jichen’s true body had actually been standing behind Corpse One, directly opposite the Mirror Image Clone.
The Mirror Image Clone was like a perfect reflection of oneself, so identical that it could even deceive Corpse One’s Divine Sense.
A single misstep could be fatal.
Corpse One’s expression changed drastically.
But by the time he realized his mistake, it was already too late.
It wasn’t just Jiang Jichen’s long-planned ultimate killing strike.
There was also the counterattack from the Luochen Sect’s Eighth Layer Saint Realm cultivator.
He had secretly received Jiang Jichen’s instructions moments before and prepared his own killing blow.
Many disciples in the Luochen Sect had Cultivation Realms far exceeding that of their Sect Leader, Jiang Jichen.
But in their hearts, he was still their strongest and most respected figure.
It was a conviction that went beyond his Cultivation.
PFFT!
CRACK!
A sword pierced his Qi Sea; a palm struck him squarely in the back.
Even someone as powerful as Corpse One shuddered. His body then began to disintegrate, slowly turning into a white light before fading away.
“Haha… To think that I, Corpse One, would actually die by your Holy Sword, Jiang Jichen! I cannot accept this!”
Corpse One roared until he completely turned into white light and vanished from the world.
With Corpse One’s death, the Celestial Corpse Sect was effectively wiped out.
The Celestial Corpse Ancestor’s body had been destroyed. Even if he were to return, it would be a decade later, and by then, he wouldn’t be able to cause any trouble.
Besides, the world was undergoing a great transformation. The next ten years would be crucial.
By following and witnessing this great change, even some ordinary people could awaken hidden bloodlines and become incredibly powerful and astonishing.
Thus, in the time to come, there would undoubtedly be a flood of cultivators with astonishing awakened bloodlines.
Heirs to bloodlines that had long since vanished or rarely appeared would likely reemerge during this great transformation.
After eliminating Corpse One, Jiang Jichen felt a wave of weakness from having used his strongest sword attack.
He hovered in the air, his voice coldly echoing in all directions. “From this day forward, the Luochen Sect from the Land of Chaos will be the supreme power in the Southern Continent. As for Yunshui City, I will not leave any of my people here, nor will I interfere with your lives or governance. However, my Luochen Sect will require a tribute equal to seventy percent of what you previously paid to the Heavenly Sword Alliance each year.”
“Of course, anyone who fails to pay will be eliminated!”
Jiang Jichen revealed an utterly cold-blooded side, ruthless and decisive.
Jiang Jichen had no intention of occupying Yunshui City himself; he only wanted to develop the Luochen Sect.
With the Land of Chaos as its main base, the Six Paths Illusion Realm as its hidden foundation, and the yearly tribute of Cultivation Resources from all factions, the Luochen Sect’s rise to become the strongest power in the Southern Continent began today.
Qing Xun and Blood Hand appeared at Jiang Jichen’s side. Su Xuefei had also woken up.
The three women looked at Jiang Jichen and said, “Our families have been almost completely wiped out. We want to move to the Land of Chaos and join the Luochen Sect!”
Given his relationship with them, and since they were now the leaders of their respective clans, Jiang Jichen naturally had no objections.
Qing Xun’s Qing Family, Blood Hand’s Blood Refining Alliance, and Su Xuefei’s Su Family all joined him. Although their strongest experts had been killed…
…their heritage and foundations remained. As time passed, they would naturally strengthen the Luochen Sect.
Fang Hong also led the Fang Family, and Zuo Feng brought the old servants of the Seven Profound Sect, all of them relocating to the Land of Chaos.
After all, the Land of Chaos was now guarded by three Supreme figures, making it the safest place in the Southern Continent amidst the world’s great transformation.
Jiang Jichen returned to the Land of Chaos. After he finished settling in the Red Beauty Sect, Youu, Xiuzu Ancestor, and Elder Yao returned.
He was shocked to see the state they were in.
They were covered in wounds, their auras weak. They looked utterly miserable and battered.
“What happened?”
For three Supreme Realm experts to be so heavily injured at the same time, one could only imagine how terrifying their opponent must have been.
Elder Yao spoke up. “Those old monsters charged into a Domain Sect, trying to enter the Land of Enlightenment!”
“What? A Domain Sect leading to the Land of Enlightenment appeared in the forbidden area of Yunshui City?”
Jiang Jichen was stunned.
He knew exactly what the Land of Enlightenment signified.
It was a place where one could hope to achieve immortality and ascend to the peak of the Great Dao.
Simply entering offered such a chance.
“The Land of Enlightenment is in the Eastern Land. However, Domain Sects will appear in the other Four Domains, all leading directly to it.”
“Right now, the only ones who can enter the Land of Enlightenment are those in the Supreme Realm and the ancient fossils who have awakened from their seals.”
“They are the first wave. It’s said that even if they fail to obtain the final enlightenment, anyone who returns from the Land of Enlightenment will be restored to their peak condition, or become even stronger!”
“This is also why the peerless experts from the major families and sects, who have just awakened from their seals, are leaving immediately to enter the Land of Enlightenment.”
In one breath, Elder Yao revealed a shocking secret.