Master of Strange Dao

Chapter 1632 - 438: Victory From the Shadows, Shattered by Truth

The speed of the cuts grew increasingly swift, and after the initial challenging digestion, the Big Array's pace also began to quicken.The patterns and markings on each array flag, transformed into runes, resembled the forms Jiu Nian once took.

Among the eerie aura emitted from each array flag, hints of fragments unique to rank began to emerge.

"The Undying nature of All Gods does not exist."

Yu Ziqing gripped the Black Sword, his resolve growing ever more firm.

"Your Undying nature is your consciousness remaining eternal.

But this is founded on the basis of the eternal rank.

The so-called rank; I have long confirmed, is not immutable.

The world is developing, ever-changing.

The so-called rank, the original truth-related entities, must also adhere to this change.

On one point, you're correct.

The rank can never shatter and disappear.

But the rank can indeed change.

Your consciousness has never truly been Undying.

It never was; it was merely a matter of not finding the method.

Now, go in peace.

Making yourself a debtor, unwilling to pay the price.

And now want to try again?

Impossible.

I'm just assisting you in fulfilling the ancient contract you drafted and set yourself.

This is the original truth."

Yu Ziqing mumbled while wielding the Sword of Truth, slashing down anew.

This time, the light of rank fragments emerged more clearly.

That brilliance merged into the Big Array, refined and consumed by the ever-upgrading and evolving array.

Jiu Nian understood he was doomed.

In the unfolding scenes, Jiu Nian roared in Curse.

He did not wish to die without a fight and began to burn everything he had.

He sacrificed himself to unleash Curse.

In the unfolding scenes, the varying forms of Jiu Nian was ablaze.

Gradually disappearing into the scenes, transforming into Curse powers surging forth.

His target was clear: Yu Ziqing.

Yet, at the instant those Curse powers emerged, they were engulfed by a Chaos formed by Yang.

Countless fiery Curse-emitting chains flew out, directly embedding into Jiu Nian's Curse powers.

Those Curse powers continuously flowed into the Chaos mass.

Those chains were like numerous straws inserted into a sweet, aromatic milk tea, continuously being drunk by someone.

The Chaos mass expanded and contracted, seemingly emitting a cheer.

Yu Ziqing watched Yang's actions, then glanced at the various forms of Jiu Nian in those scenes, letting out a slightly mocking smile.

The Curse powers contained in Yang's third form seemed to originate from All Gods.

Now, it had become the final straw that crushed Jiu Nian's last desperate struggle.

"Those powers surely originated from you all, right?

Don't you find it ironic?

When you cursed the Four True back then, did you ever imagine it would develop like this?"

Yu Ziqing was too lazy to hear more excuses from Jiu Nian, the Sword of Truth continuing its strikes.

Gradually, the last tiny fragment sprang forth, unfolding into numerous scenes, countless divine charms thereafter.

The light of the final rank fragment also began to dissipate.

The falling beam of light slowly dispersed, while the Dark Gold Balance still hadn't reached equilibrium.

Yu Ziqing turned, flying to the front of the Dark Gold Balance, quietly observing, contemplating.

The right side of the balance, where an arm lay, noiselessly turned to dust, drifting away.

After floating out, it was again completely consumed and digested by the Refining Array.

At this moment, the contract paper placed on the left side of the balance gradually crumbled and turned to dust.

After drifting down, it was also embraced by the non-picky Refining Array, completely digested.

Now, the unbalanced Dark Gold Balance slowly restored to a state of balance.

This symbolized the cost of the ancient contract Jiu Nian paid.

Those who didn't fulfill the ancient contract will certainly suffer physical and spiritual annihilation, utterly obliterated.

Contract fulfilled.

The Dark Gold Balance self-shattered, divine charm and brilliance began to fade.

Meanwhile, the enormous head of the hungry ghost, firmly biting the last part, flew back and landed on Yu Ziqing's sword hilt.

The hungry ghost head, with mouth closed, began to slowly reveal dark golden patterns around its center, finally dimming in radiance, staying fixed there.

Yu Ziqing inwardly remarked, it truly was his sword; their hearts were in sync.

In the end, it surprisingly forcibly retained some divine charm when the contractual truth dissipated, infusing it into the sword.

He could chop down Jiu Nian, even shattering Jiu Nian's rank, thanks to the drawn-out contractual truth.

This thing was not rank, but surpasses it.

By assisting in debt collection, he naturally could utilize such a power.

Only such a level of the Mysterious and truth could precisely cleave rank.

But that was all, turning Jiu Nian into mincemeat, Jiu Nian himself wouldn't really die.

Yet, once turned to mincemeat, Yang's appetite could indeed digest it.

Jiu Nian was dead, his rank shattered, digested.

This time, unknown what might emerge next.

This Big Array swallowed the shattered rank; why not call it Divine Artifact?

Yu Ziqing looked at Yang; the Big Array was still operating, still transforming; Yang still maintained the form, intensely sucking the Curse power Jiu Nian left behind.

On the placard of the Yang-destroying Devil, the red cloth covering it had turned completely dark red.

But at the center of that dark red cloth, a hint of pale began to surface.

Before long, the laughter of the Yang-destroying Devil emerged.

"Ha... Hahaha...

This is death, I've pursued it, finally touched it.

I touched it.

This is death, how pale it is.

How null and void.

Ah, truly wonderful, unparalleled, indescribably wondrous death."

Yu Ziqing couldn't help tightening his grip on the Black Sword; wouldn't the Yang-destroying Devil have gone mad?

Did he really pursue it to the end?

The Yang-destroying Devil appeared deranged, crying and laughing, much like a case of extreme elation.

After quite a while, the aura of death gradually dissipated around the Yang-destroying Devil's placard, only then did he regain composure.

"Congratulations, congratulations, on finally touching it."

"Ha..." The Yang-destroying Devil sighed deeply, as if entering the Sage state.

"Indeed, I didn't just sense it, I've truly touched it.

That is death.

The path I pursued was indeed right.

The Yang-Keeping Devil was wrong, timorous and irresolute, ultimately wasn't steadfast enough.

Because he held me back, until today could I truly touch it once.

I'm at a loss for how to thank you.

How about this, if you die first.

When I reach enlightenment, I'll personally greet you, to journey with me towards death."

What the Yang-destroying Devil said was sincerely meant, it was the best repayment he could think of.

Yu Ziqing understood this, so he was frightened 'til his face turned green.

"That's unnecessary!

No need to talk about who is thankful!

If you really wish to thank me, then help me achieve my goals."

The Yang-destroying Devil sighed regretfully, he truly wanted to offer such great repayment.

The human race is ultimately not firm enough, too complicated in sentiment.

"True, although this time I truly touched death.

There's likely still distance from truly embarking on this path.

Let it be, I can't wait any longer.

Tell me, when shall we go and kill the Yang-Keeping Devil?

Timorous and irresolute, prevented me so long from reaching death, he is the most deserving of death.

Go and kill him first; let him truly experience the wonder of death."

"..."

Yu Ziqing was speechless; this Yang-destroying Devil was indeed insane.

He was somewhat afraid of what thing had been stirred up.