"The First Hall Master of Earth Hall!?"
Qian Xun's expression changed drastically. That was an Inverse Heaven Quasi-Monarch, whose strength was immeasurably greater than that of the Second Hall Master of Earth Hall.
Rumors said he would come this time, and indeed he had.
"The bloodline of the Battle Saint lineage, you shall remain here."
The First Hall Master of Earth Hall made his move. A boundless, imposing might unfurled, instantly plunging the fiercely battling world into a deathly silence. A terrifying sense of suffocation washed over everyone, startling both sides.
At the same time, a pale, bloodless palm enlarged, only to the size of a mountain peak—far smaller than those hands that could blot out the sky, yet its imposing might was countless times greater. Terrifying Monarch Rules manifested, restraining Qian Xun's body. He was actually unable to break free from this restraint, only able to watch helplessly as the First Hall Master of Earth Hall's hand reached out to grab him.
"Xun'er!"
Yi Wu and Chen'er cried out in alarm, immediately taking action. Boundless auspicious light surged toward Qian Xun, attempting to dissolve that terrifying binding. Both graceful figures charged forward, each attacking to deal with the First Hall Master of Earth Hall.
"Such methods are insufficient to deal with me."
The First Hall Master of Earth Hall, Nine Netherworlds, swept a cold glance at the two women. With a flick of his finger, a streak of black light shot out, transforming mid-air into a fearsome dark meteor that radiated countless layers of black light, colliding with the myriad auspicious rays.
The dark meteor was terrifyingly powerful, carrying the imposing might of a Quasi-Monarch. It shattered Yi Wu and Chen'er's combined attack and then heavily blasted toward the two women.
The two women's expressions changed slightly. They hurriedly attacked, unleashing myriad laws and Divine King spirits, continuously countering the dark meteor's assault.
Finally, under the two women's relentless attacks, the dark meteor continuously diminished in size. By the time it reached them, it was only one-tenth its original size, yet it remained fearsome as it crashed upon them.
*Thud— Thud—*
The two women were instantly sent flying backward, a trail of blood spraying through the air, accompanied by a fragrant scent.
"Aunt Yi Wu! Aunt Chen'er!"
Qian Xun's heart ached at the sight. Both aunts were injured because of him, filling him with rage. He glared furiously at the First Hall Master of Earth Hall ahead and roared, "I will kill you!"
*Boom—*
Simultaneously, his aura directly soared. With a thunderous roar, his entire being underwent a transformation as if reborn, directly breaking through the barrier to become a Quasi-Monarch.
Although he had just stepped into the Quasi-Monarch realm, he was extremely powerful. Before him, a full twelve Monarch Rules manifested, enough to rival a Mid Stage Quasi-Monarch—truly astonishing.
However, Qian Xun had long reached the peak of the Divine King realm for a considerable time, accumulating power over a sufficient period. Thus, building upon profound foundations, he erupted forth, instantly reaching the Mid Stage Quasi-Monarch level.
*Swish—*
The Golden War Spear appeared in Qian Xun's hand. The twelve Monarch Rules fused into it. With a roar, he furiously blasted forward. The restrained space around them instantly shattered into countless spatial fragments.
*Hum—*
This peerless strike at the Mid Stage Quasi-Monarch level reached before the First Hall Master of Earth Hall, yet it abruptly halted, unable to advance even a hair's breadth further.
Before Nine Netherworlds, it was as if there existed an indestructible, eternal barrier. No matter how fierce Qian Xun's attack was, it could never break through.
"How is this possible!?" Qian Xun couldn't believe it.
"Nothing is impossible; you are merely too weak," Nine Netherworlds said expressionlessly, as if stating a simple, ordinary fact. His pale, bloodless finger lightly tapped.
*Rumble—*
Qian Xun felt an unimaginable force instantly transmit from the tip of the Golden War Spear, directly shaking his arm loose and causing his tiger's mouth to split open.
Nine Netherworlds grabbed the Golden War Spear and then hurled it with force.
*Whoosh—*
The Golden War Spear transformed into a sharp golden beam of light, moving at extreme speed. Nearly all the powerhouses failed to react in time.
*Thud—*
The next moment, Qian Xun was seen pierced through the chest by the Golden War Spear, his entire body pinned against the Moon Hall.
The grand divine hall cracked and splintered.
Heaven and earth fell silent! Shock!
Astonishment!
War Saint Qian Xun, with Mid Stage Quasi-Monarch strength, had actually been casually pierced and pinned against the Moon Hall by a single spear throw. How overwhelmingly powerful was this!?
"Xun'er!"
"Qian Xun!"
"Young Hall Master!"
On the battlefield, numerous powerhouses from the Moon Hall side cried out in alarm, filled with worry. Even the Goddess, Yu Qing, and others battling at the highest point of the sky changed their expressions.
The Second Hall Master of Earth Hall laughed heartily: "As expected of my Earth Hall's First Hall Master, Lord Nine Netherworlds! Truly formidable, casually pinning down a Mid Stage Quasi-Monarch Battle Saint."
The Goddess, Yu Qing, and the others wanted to rush to aid, but the Second Hall Master of Earth Hall swung his barbed great blade. River-like blade auras swept forth, blocking their path. He gave a cruel smile: "You'd better stay right here. I won't let you run over and disturb them. Watch as Lord Nine Netherworlds extracts the divine soul of this Battle Saint."
Meanwhile, Qian Xun was covered in blood, even bleeding from all seven orifices.
This Golden War Spear contained Nine Netherworlds' terrifying power, sealing his form and spirit, preventing any escape.
Nine Netherworlds looked down upon Qian Xun from above. His pale hand lightly clenched, and a God Devouring Chain materialized. It was inscribed with countless large and small black, bizarre patterns. At the chain's tip was a sharp small sword, shimmering with a soul-devouring, eerie radiance.
"The divine soul of a Battle Saint—today, this Hall Master shall personally extract it."
*Clatter—*
The God Devouring Chain shot through the air with a *whoosh*, flashing like lightning toward Qian Xun's glabella.
"No—"
The Moon Hall's many powerhouses watched this scene in horror, wanting to stop it but powerless to do so.
Even the most powerful, Yu Qing and the Ten Heavenly Battle Formations, were being stubbornly delayed by the Second Hall Master of Earth Hall, utterly unable to provide aid. They could only watch helplessly.
*Thud—*
It seemed as if the God Devouring Chain was about to pierce Qian Xun's glabella.
Qian Xun closed his eyes in despair, quietly awaiting that moment's arrival, and whispered softly, "I'm sorry, Father, Mother... your child has been unfilial—"
"Child, you have done your best."
A familiar, light chuckle sounded by his ear. Qian Xun opened his eyes and saw a familiar figure appear before him—a face extremely similar to his own, sharing the same bloodline. Who else could it be but Ye Chen?
His hand was seen firmly grasping the God Devouring Chain. That small sword capable of devouring all soul power could not advance even a fraction further, no matter what.
"Father!" Qian Xun exclaimed.
"Yue!"
"Little Moon!"
"Hall Master!"
"Battle Saint King!"
Various titles rang out from the Moon Hall's many powerhouses, filled with unconcealable joy.
The invincible Battle Saint King had finally emerged! Moon Hall was saved!
The First Hall Master of Earth Hall, Nine Netherworlds, looked at Ye Chen and said, "Battle Saint King, you have finally deigned to appear!"
Facing the First Hall Master of Earth Hall, Ye Chen smiled slightly, appearing exceptionally bright and radiant: "Since the First Hall Master of your Earth Hall has personally appeared, how could I sit idly by? However, today you injured my child. As his father, I will not let you off lightly."
Beneath that radiant smile lay a chilling, murderous intent!