"A mere Dou Venerate… and yet you actually managed to block my strike. As expected of the one who inherited the Dou God's legacy!"
The gray-robed elder stared at Yun Yun—who had only been blown back slightly—with undisguised admiration in his voice. But at the same time, his desire for the legacy burned even hotter.
"However, if that's all you've got… it won't be nearly enough!"
His hand, wrapped in black battle aura, transformed into a massive black palm that swept down toward Yun Yun like a collapsing sky.
As the terrifying palm neared, the lotus-shaped mark on Yun Yun's forehead suddenly flared with dazzling silver light. A bone-chilling power pulsed outward from the mark—like a divine dragon's roar reverberating through the heavens.
Boom!
In an instant, a blinding beam of silver light burst forth from the mark and slammed into the black palm.
Shhhk—!
There was no deafening explosion—only a sharp, piercing sound, like something being torn apart. The mighty palm, which had seemed so unstoppable, was instantly punctured. A hole the size of a barrel formed at its center, rapidly expanding outward until the entire palm dissipated into thin air.
"What?! That power… that's the Dou God's strength?!"
The expressions of the gray-robed elder and his companions changed drastically. Within that silver beam, they had sensed a horrifying aura of death. Only the legendary Dou God could make them feel such mortal danger.
"This is bad! Reinforce the barrier, now!"
The blood-robed elder's face twisted in shock. If the barrier broke, their battle would certainly be noticed by him. And if that happened… it would be the end for all of them.
The black-robed men panicked. Each of them formed seals with both hands, pouring all their battle aura into the spatial barrier.
"HAAAH!"
The gray-robed and blood-robed elders erupted with energy at the same time. Waves of black and blood-colored aura surged out like crashing tides, smashing into the silver beam.
"Hmph. You think you can stop this?"
Yun Yun's voice was cold. With another hand seal, the beam of silver light vanished—only to reappear from a rift in space, bypassing their attacks entirely.
BOOM!!!
The beam slammed into the barrier, unleashing a terrifying energy shockwave that shattered the sky. Mountains crumbled, buildings collapsed, and cries of terror rose as Misty Cloud Sect disciples and their homes were torn to dust.
"Damn it!"
Yun Yun's face turned grim as she saw her disciples die in the blast. But she knew—if she wanted to break the barrier, she had to make sacrifices. The shockwave was simply too destructive for anyone below a dou emperor to withstand.
PFFFT!
The five black-robed men who maintained the barrier vomited blood simultaneously. Their faces turned deathly pale as the barrier began to shudder violently, cracks forming all over it.
"S-So strong…"
They were stunned. Yun Yun's strike was only one blow, powered by the Dou God's legacy. Yet it had injured five experts—four of whom were Nine-Star Dou Venerates, and one a half-step Dou Saint!
This was the power of a Dou God—even a fledgling inheritor could pose a fatal threat!
"Fortunately… the barrier's still holding," the gray-robed elder said with a sinister sneer. "What now, Yun Yun? After using so much power, you must be close to drained."
"Tch… I didn't expect the barrier to be this strong," Yun Yun muttered through ragged breaths. That last attack had drained a massive amount of energy. Her face turned pale—her situation was becoming critical.
"Enough talk! Let's end this!"
The blood-robed elder roared. Blood-red battle aura condensed in his palm, then slashed forward—releasing hundreds of blood-colored energy blades.
Each blade pulsed with destructive spatial law. Some even vanished into space, flickering unpredictably.
They filled the sky like a rain of crimson swords—so many that even the clouds above were dyed red.
Seeing the sky filled with blades, Yun Yun spat a mouthful of blood. Her face turned ashen. But within that blood was a strand of golden aura—a drop of her essence blood, imbued with her will.
Floating in midair, it transformed into a tiny, golden sword.
The lotus mark on her forehead gleamed once more. From it surged a sword intent so sharp, so divine, that the very heavens trembled.
That tiny golden sword burst with unimaginable might—emitting a sacred, indomitable energy that caused even the space around it to ripple and tear.
The spatial barrier began to distort again under this pressure.
"The Sword God's Will?! Impossible! A Dou Venerate can't wield that!"
The blood-robed elder's face twisted in disbelief. The others were also terrified. In desperation, they activated their forbidden techniques—pouring all their power into stopping this strike.
Because they knew—if it landed, they would not survive.
But Yun Yun's conviction was greater than their fear.
She knew… if she could just break the barrier, if she could draw his attention…
Everything would change.
Even if it cost her life.
The tiny golden sword blazed with immortal light, filled with unstoppable sword intent.
"Heaven-Rending Slash!"
Yun Yun's whisper echoed like divine judgment.
The golden sword surged forward—its sword aura tearing open space and shattering the earth below.
The sky turned crimson as the flood of blood blades shattered upon contact, scattered like dying embers.
"Damn it!!"
The elders panicked. Each of them shattered a strange artifact in their hands, releasing tens of thousands of trapped souls into the sky. Wails of terror rang out as the spirits tried to flee.
But the elders showed no emotion.
They formed synchronized seals. Their dark battle aura surged outward, enveloping the sky. The fleeing souls were dragged into the black mist, forcibly fused together.
A massive black skull materialized—wreathed in hatred and reeking of blood.
It shrieked and launched toward the golden sword.
BOOOOM!!!
The golden sword collided with the black skull in midair, unleashing a shockwave that obliterated the landscape.
"SKREEEEE!!"
The skull wailed in agony, fractures forming across its surface.
CRACK!
With a sharp shatter, the skull exploded!
PUFF!
The elders spat blood again, their bodies reeling from the backlash. The skull had been linked to their souls—its destruction left them gravely wounded.
But the sword hadn't stopped.
BOOOOM!
The golden sword crashed into the spatial barrier, sending waves of destruction in all directions. Buildings vaporized. Disciples screamed in terror as they vanished into clouds of blood.
CRRRAAACK!
The barrier shattered like glass!
The mountain winds howled. The sword aura, still brimming with energy, continued downward—cleaving Misty Cloud Sect's main peak in half, leaving behind a bottomless chasm a thousand meters deep.
"No…! The barrier is broken!"
The blood-robed elder paled in horror.
"Everyone! Prepare for our final move!"
They had no choice.
He burned all his remaining battle aura, forming a bizarre seal. Black chains shot from his body like vipers, piercing the hearts of disciples and shattering their souls.
The others followed suit, unleashing a massacre.
They couldn't leave witnesses.
Four Nine-Star Dou Venerates, one half-step Dou Saint, and two Dou Saints—against helpless disciples.
It was a one-sided slaughter.
"STOP!!"
Yun Yun screamed in fury, eyes bloodshot. But she was too weak. Her energy was drained. Even standing was a struggle. Her vision blurred.
She'd never felt so powerless.
Even with the Dou God's legacy—she was still too weak to protect her people.
And then… the tears came.
'Was this the end?'
She smiled bitterly as her vision dimmed.
"I'm sorry… Goku… I've let you down…"
And just before everything faded—she saw that familiar figure once more. Tall. Unshakable.
She smiled again, softly.
"You… finally came…"
"Hey, hey—this isn't the time for a nap."
A familiar voice spoke gently in her ear. Something soft was placed in her mouth.
"Swallow it. You'll be fine."
Yun Yun obeyed with the last of her strength.
Life force surged through her body like a flood, restoring her energy and stabilizing her soul.
Her eyes snapped open—and the first thing she saw was Goku's face, warm and full of concern.
Her heart skipped a beat. Her face turned red.
"You okay?" Goku asked softly, brushing her hair as he helped her up.
"…Mm. Thank you."
She nodded, her face still flushed. His casual intimacy made her nervous—but her heart was deeply touched.
She looked at him, then turned toward the black-robed elders still butchering her disciples.
Her gaze turned cold—killing intent blazing.
"You should rest now," Goku said gently. "Leave the rest… to me."
He turned away—and in that moment, the gentle warmth in his eyes vanished.
What replaced it was an overwhelming, crushing pressure.
The earth trembled. Mountains cracked and collapsed.
"You dared lay a hand on my woman…"
His voice was soft, but every syllable dripped with killing intent.
"…You've got guts."
In that instant, the black-robed elders were seized by a chilling sense of doom.
They knew:
It was over.
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