Chapter 491: Intense Battle – The Terrifying Heavenly Dao Tribulation Body
"Maha Sky Spear!"
High above the void over the Grand Thousand Palace's division in the Sacred Abyss Continent, the Maha Ancestor unleashed his ultimate technique. With his hands forming complex seals, the fearsome Maha Sky Spear materialized fully. With a forceful thrust, he sent it hurtling forward.
The massive spear emitted deafening sonic booms, tearing through the void and leaving shattered space in its wake. This attack carried no trace of restraint, embodying the Maha Ancestor's immense power. The spear's razor sharp tip radiated an indomitable, piercing energy capable of cutting through anything.
Even Xiao Tiance, confident in his strength, dared not show the slightest negligence.
A Clash of Power
Facing the incoming Maha Sky Spear, Xiao Tiance's expression grew serious. His hands quickly formed seals, and within moments, a shield forged from golden purple lightning appeared before him.
"Hmph, naive," the Maha Ancestor sneered, watching Xiao Tiance's response. Without hesitation, he infused the spear with an even greater surge of spiritual energy, amplifying its already terrifying speed and power.
"Whoosh!"
The spear accelerated, becoming a blur of light as it charged relentlessly toward Xiao Tiance.
Despite the Maha Ancestor's overwhelming offense, Xiao Tiance remained calm. When the spear collided with the lightning shield, the impact generated a massive shockwave that forced Xiao Tiance to take several steps back.
However, the shield could not withstand the devastating force. The spear shattered it, and its deadly tip surged forward, aiming directly at Xiao Tiance.
The Power of Thunder
Seeing the spear pierce through his shield, Xiao Tiance let out a cold snort. He raised his left hand, and the golden purple sea of lightning surrounding him erupted violently, transforming into a chaotic, roaring tempest.
"Roar!"
Suddenly, a deafening dragon's roar echoed through the void. From the depths of the lightning sea emerged a colossal thunder dragon, its golden purple scales shimmering with otherworldly brilliance.
The sheer majesty of the dragon's presence caused the Maha Ancestor's face to change drastically.
"Impossible! To summon such a formidable form purely through the Heavenly Dao Tribulation Body's spiritual energy this pressure feels like facing a true dragon!"
Even the Maha Ancestor, one of the most powerful figures in the Grand Thousand World, felt a shiver of awe.
A Battle of Supremacy
Determined to maintain his advantage, the Maha Ancestor channeled more energy into the Maha Sky Spear, driving it toward the oncoming thunder dragon.
"Break for me!"
As the dragon's claws reached for the spear, the Maha Ancestor roared, activating the spear's razor sharp edge.
"Crack!"
"Boom!"
The spear collided with the dragon in a cataclysmic explosion, sending shockwaves rippling through the void. Energy cascaded in all directions, tearing apart the surrounding space and producing a deafening cacophony.
For a moment, it seemed as though the Maha Ancestor's spear had struck true. His face lit up with satisfaction.
Xiao Tiance's Resilience
"Hahaha, Tiance, you underestimated me. My Maha Sky Spear has struck you you're finished!"
The Maha Ancestor's confidence surged as he envisioned his spear piercing Xiao Tiance. For a brief moment, he believed he had dispelled the myth of Xiao Tiance's invincibility.
However, as the dust settled and the energy dissipated, Xiao Tiance emerged unscathed. His body remained pristine, his clothes untouched by the ferocity of the attack.
Beside him, the thunder dragon roared once more, its golden purple scales glowing with unyielding power.
"Roar!"
The Maha Ancestor froze in disbelief, his face contorted in shock.
"Impossible! Even the Immortal Emperor couldn't have walked away unscathed from my Maha Sky Spear. How could you…?"
The Heavenly Dao Tribulation Armor
Xiao Tiance smiled faintly, speaking with calm confidence.
**"Impressive, Elder Maha. Your Maha Sky Spear rivals even the attacks of the Saint Demon Emperor.
"But I'm afraid your celebration was premature."**
With a thought, Xiao Tiance activated his Heavenly Dao Tribulation Armor, a shimmering, golden purple chainmail formed entirely from the energy of his Supreme Body. As the armor materialized, it enhanced Xiao Tiance's already formidable presence, making him resemble an invincible war god.
The Maha Ancestor's pupils constricted as he realized the truth.
"That armor… It's crafted entirely from the energy of the Heavenly Dao Tribulation Body. No wonder my spear couldn't penetrate it. Even at such close range, it stopped my attack completely."
For the first time in countless years, the Maha Ancestor felt a sense of humility before an opponent.
Recognition and Determination
Despite his growing respect for Xiao Tiance, the Maha Ancestor refused to concede.
"You're remarkable, Tiance," he admitted grudgingly. **"Had you and I been born in the same era, perhaps even the Immortal Emperor wouldn't have risen to such heights.
"But don't think this battle is over. You've earned my respect, but now I'll fight with everything I've got!"**
Xiao Tiance smirked. **"That's exactly what I hoped for, Elder Maha.
"The Heavenly Dao Tribulation Body deserves to be tested at its limits. Let's see just how powerful it truly is when pushed to its peak."**
With those words, the golden purple sea of lightning surrounding Xiao Tiance surged violently. The thunder dragon let out another deafening roar, its massive body coiling in preparation for a strike.
The Battle Escalates
The Maha Ancestor responded with equal fervor, channeling his energy into the Maha Sky Spear once more. As the spear reformed, it grew even larger, its runes glowing with lethal intent.
"Maha Sky Spear!"
The weapon radiated pure destruction, a force capable of obliterating anything in its path.
Facing this renewed assault, Xiao Tiance smiled, his confidence unshaken.
The void trembled as the two titanic powers prepared to clash once more.
In the next moment, the Maha Ancestor's expression grew exceedingly grave. A chilling sense of unease crept over him, as if he were facing an unfathomable terror.
"Three Strikes of Thunder!"
As Xiao Tiance uttered these four words with deliberate clarity, the sea of lightning surrounding him abruptly stilled. The sudden calm was eerie, an unmistakable harbinger of the storm to come.
Just as the Maha Ancestor processed this unsettling tranquility, Xiao Tiance raised his left hand. The colossal lightning giant, towering nearly 9,000 meters, mirrored his motion, lifting its massive sword high into the air.
Simultaneously, the sea of lightning below churned violently. One after another, bubbles of raw lightning energy rose into the air, converging mid flight.
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"
Countless bolts of lightning condensed into swords, each roughly 3–4 meters long. The sheer number of these swords filled the sky, a spectacle so overwhelming it was impossible to discern their total count.
The First Strike
Xiao Tiance turned his gaze to the Maha Ancestor, a calm smile playing on his lips.
"Maha Elder, earlier, I accepted one of your attacks. Now, it's your turn to face the first strike of my Three Strikes of Thunder. What do you think?"
The Maha Ancestor's face darkened. Refusing the challenge would be tantamount to admitting inferiority, a humiliation he could not endure. However, he knew that the impending attack was no trivial matter.
With a cold snort, he retorted, "Do your worst. I'll take it."
"Very well!"
Xiao Tiance laughed heartily, his left hand pressing downward. The next moment, an endless torrent of lightning swords surged toward the Maha Ancestor like a storm of deadly rain.
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"
The sky was filled with the dazzling streaks of lightning swords, each aiming directly at the Maha Ancestor's Maha Infinite Form.
"Clang! Clang! Clang!"
The storm of swords clashed against the Maha Infinite Form with deafening metallic echoes. Despite the Maha Infinite Form's legendary resilience, the relentless barrage forced the Maha Ancestor's massive figure to retreat step by step under the sheer weight of the attack.
Xiao Tiance Strikes
Xiao Tiance stood resolute, his piercing gaze fixed on the results of his onslaught. As the storm of swords continued to hammer the Maha Infinite Form, a slight smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.
"There it is the weak point!"
Having pinpointed a flaw, Xiao Tiance's spiritual energy erupted anew, surging through the lightning sea. The giant Heavenly Dao Tribulation Body mirrored him, bending its knees as if coiling for a decisive strike.
"Boom!"
With a deafening crack, the void shattered beneath the giant's feet. In an instant, the colossal lightning giant leaped forward, its twin lightning swords raised high for a devastating blow.
A Critical Moment
The Maha Ancestor's mind raced.
"Damn it! This kid is even more cunning than I thought. That storm of lightning swords wasn't just to wear me down it was to exploit the weaknesses in my Maha Infinite Form. And now, this strike is the real killing blow!"
Gathering his spiritual energy, the Maha Ancestor roared, unleashing a powerful shockwave from the Maha Infinite Form. The shockwave obliterated the lingering lightning swords in the sky.
But the lightning giant's sword was already descending.
"Too slow! Witness the second strike of the Three Strikes of Thunder Heaven's Judgment!"
With a brilliant flash, the massive lightning blade struck true.
The Maha Ancestor's Defeat
A chilling crack echoed across the void. The Maha Ancestor's eyes widened in disbelief as he turned to see his Maha Infinite Form cleaved in two, the halves falling away like collapsing mountains.
"Impossible! Even if the Heavenly Dao Tribulation Body is one of the Ten Primal Supreme Bodies, it shouldn't have this much power!"
Yet, the truth was undeniable. Xiao Tiance's strike had cleanly split the Maha Infinite Form, leaving the Maha Ancestor severely weakened.
"Pfft!"
A spurt of blood erupted from the Maha Ancestor's mouth as his energy rapidly diminished. The destruction of his Supreme Body had inflicted a grave backlash upon him.
A Merciful Hand
Despite his injury, the Maha Ancestor realized that Xiao Tiance had intentionally held back. The strike had been aimed at the Supreme Body rather than his actual form. If Xiao Tiance had targeted the Maha Ancestor directly, the result would have been far more devastating.
"Thank you…"
The Maha Ancestor wiped the blood from his lips and gave Xiao Tiance a respectful bow. He then retracted his spiritual energy, signaling an end to the battle.
Mutual Respect
Xiao Tiance smiled, offering a courteous reply.
"No need for thanks, Elder Maha. We are all allies in the fight against the Outer Realm Demon Clan. This was merely a friendly sparring session, not a battle to the death."
Despite his polite words, Xiao Tiance couldn't help but feel a twinge of disappointment. He had hoped to test the remaining two strikes of the Three Strikes of Thunder, but it seemed he would need to wait for another opportunity.
The Maha Ancestor nodded, a hint of admiration in his eyes.
"Tiance, you've won. From now on, my grudge with Ji Ping'an is settled."
With that, the Maha Ancestor's figure flickered and vanished, returning to the Grand Thousand Palace's conference hall.
Reactions in the Hall
Back in the hall, the atmosphere was electric.
The Archaic Ancestor broke into laughter. "Well, Maha, it seems you've finally learned what it means to be surpassed by the younger generation! Hahaha! You've been clinging to that old grudge for so long, and now look where it's gotten you."
The Primordial Spirit Ancestor joined in, chuckling. "Maha, watching you eat humble pie is the most entertaining thing I've seen in centuries!"
Even the usually stoic Black Heaven Ancestor couldn't suppress a faint smirk.
"Enough!" the Maha Ancestor snapped, his voice laced with irritation. "You old fools better watch your tongues, or I'll show you just how much fight this 'old ghost' still has left!"
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