Chapter 556: A Sudden Betrayal
After Han Zheng stepped into the Yang God Realm, the astonishingly powerful foundation of his strength was unleashed to its fullest extent.
The Sea Suppressing form of the Ape Demon Nine Transformations was exhibited by Han Zheng, and its might seemed as if it could truly suppress the heavens and earth.
Nie Yangcheng struggled to get up from the ground as Han Zheng formed a seal technique with his hand, and the Great Brahma Heavenly God King Seal came crashing down upon him!
The power of heaven and earth surged into his body, and behind Han Zheng, the divine king illusion became extraordinarily clear. The power of that seal was akin to splitting the heavens and earth, once again smashing Nie Yangcheng into the ground.
"Old Yan, I can handle this guy alone. Quickly, go help Wen Tingyun and the others with the array."
Previously, Han Zheng thought the Divine Disciple Mask was strong based on Wen Tingyun's serious demeanor, but upon seeing it now, it didn't seem all that formidable.
Yan Xuankong's power was being restrained by the opponent, and forcing a battle here wouldn't yield much result; it was better to assist Wen Tingyun and the others in breaking the array.
Though desiring to contest against Nie Yangcheng, being beaten thoroughly, Yan Xuankong still obediently went to assist Wen Tingyun and others in array-breaking upon hearing Han Zheng's words.
The Ruyi Heavenly God Venerate frowned slightly upon seeing this scene.
He hadn't expected Han Zheng to have stepped into the Yang God Realm.
However, in the Youxin Ancient Country, peril and opportunity coexisted, so Han Zheng stepping into the Yang God Realm was somewhat expected.
With a light snort, the Ruyi Heavenly God Venerate formed a seal technique with his hand, and in the next moment, Nie Yangcheng erupted with dazzling Gang Qi light.
In an instant, Nie Yangcheng suddenly broke free from Han Zheng's overwhelming seal techniques. The Divine Disciple Mask on his face kept shifting, and finally reverted to his own appearance.
Vast and boundless Gang Qi surged forth, as the Gang Qi of four attributes—earth, water, wind, and fire—merged around Nie Yangcheng, resembling a limitless sea of Gang Qi rushing wildly towards Han Zheng!
The supreme secret technique of Tiangang Sect, the Four Symbols Divine Gang!
The followers wearing Divine Disciple Masks from the Smell Fragrance Sect were extremely devout in their belief, but their strength wasn't necessarily the strongest, though most were elite believers.
The combined power of so many Divine Disciple Masks was stronger than simple Yang God Realm power.
At this moment, under the blessing of the Divine Disciple Mask, Nie Yangcheng unleashed Tiangang Sect's Four Symbols Divine Gang, an absolutely terrifying force.
The four extremes power of earth, water, fire, and wind continually surged and overflowed, even sweeping up the power of heaven and earth around him. Within a thousand feet radius, it turned into a violent force storm, crushing towards Han Zheng!
Forming a seal technique with his hand, the majestic Qi and blood around Han Zheng suddenly surged, transforming into a roaring Blood River.
Stepping forward, Han Zheng stood in the middle of the boundless Blood River.
In the next moment, the Blood River constantly changed and churned, transforming into a hundred-zhang-tall Blood God Illusion, with three eyes and six arms, surrounded by a mist as tangible as reality, resembling the descent of the Ancient Nether River Blood God.
After Han Zheng stepped into the Yang God Realm, even his Blood God Transformation underwent new changes, gaining deeper insights.
Previously, Han Zheng believed that the core of the Blood God Scripture's power was to control Qi and blood.
Upon reaching the Yang God Realm, Han Zheng realized the true meaning of the Blood God Scripture's power: the conversion of life and death.
It's said that the Ancient Nether River is where souls return, as all living creatures, upon death, have their souls return to the Nether River, with the Nether River Blood God in ancient times being the deity governing death.
Yet, these souls, after washing away all memories in the Nether River, would reincarnate into new beings—the Ancient Nether River is also the origin of life.
The power of life and death exists within a single thought; this is the true power meaning of the Blood God Scripture.
Previously, the Blood God Transformation was merely a simple embodiment of power, but now it truly touched on a aspect of the Nether River Blood God's true power meaning.
With both palms dropping, the Blood River surged and roiled, like millstones above and below, intertwining the force of life and death, annihilating all worldly powers completely!
Even though Nie Yangcheng's Four Elements True Gang was incredibly powerful, under this force already touching the origin of divine power, it shattered layer by layer.
Even Nie Yangcheng's own flesh and blood started to crack, layer by layer, upon his face.
Evidently, even the Divine Mask could not withstand this force and began to shatter!
One strike from Blood God Transformation shattered dozens of Divine Masks before stopping, and by that time, Nie Yangcheng was already drenched in blood, his aura significantly weakened.
Yan Xuankong was also staring at Han Zheng in shock.
He had watched Han Zheng reach this point, knowing from the start that Han Zheng was no ordinary individual—often defeating those of higher levels was commonplace.
Yet, he was still slightly shocked by Han Zheng's power.
Just stepping into the Yang God Realm, Han Zheng had already comprehended some of the powers belonging solely to deities, which was quite terrifying.
One could even say that even those Divine Envoys of the Blood God Sect in ancient times might not have understood the Blood God Scripture as deeply as Han Zheng did.
If Han Zheng returned to the Ancient Times, with his current understanding of the Blood God Scripture's power, he could even become a divine deputy of the Nether River Blood God walking the earth.
The Ruyi Heavenly God Venerate looked at Han Zheng with a touch of deep apprehension.
It's Han Zheng again!
He's ruined my plans once more!
The Ruyi Heavenly God Venerate had calculated meticulously, even willing to abandon Nie Yangcheng, a Yang God Realm martial artist who chose to stand by his side, and sacrificed countless Divine Disciple Masks accumulated over centuries. They could have delayed several Yang God Realm Great Grandmasters together for quite a while.
Who would have thought Han Zheng also reached the Yang God Realm within the ruins and demonstrated such an abnormal, even terrifying, level of strength?
Taking a deep breath, the Ruyi Heavenly God Venerate extended a finger towards his forehead, and in an instant, a golden radiance burst forth.
Simultaneously, intense golden light also emanated from Nie Yangcheng's eyes, as the Divine Disciple Masks on his face began to burn one by one, even his own Qi Blood Gang Qi burning crazily.
As long as Han Zheng can be taken down, it doesn't matter if the Divine Disciple Masks are destroyed or if Nie Yangcheng dies!
In an instant, such a powerful wave of energy burst forth, changing Han Zheng's expression, as the boundless Blood Sea surged forward, but still arrived a step too late.
The golden divine radiance burned intensely, Nie Yangcheng's power skyrocketed, transforming into a hundred-zhang giant. With a punch, he even ignited the boundless Blood Sea!
Under this extreme power, Nie Yangcheng launched a frenzied attack on Han Zheng, his power incarnation clashing violently with Han Zheng's blood god illusion manifested through Blood God Transformation.
On one side was the ultimate power, and on the other was the most extreme power of the Blood Sea and Nether River from the Blood God Scripture.
With each collision, it felt as if heaven and earth trembled, the ground below tearing apart.
Within a moment's time, the two clashed hundreds of times, Nie Yangcheng's power incarnation shrinking in size, with few Divine Disciple Masks left unburned.
Han Zheng also couldn't sustain the power of Blood God Transformation any longer, as the blood god illusion dissipated completely, his complexion turning slightly pale.
Previously, Han Zheng could only use the Blood God Transformation for a move or two at most, so the consumption wasn't significant.
However, this time Han Zheng clashed with the opponent hundreds of times, leading to excessive exhaustion.
Just as Han Zheng intended to strike, Nie Yangcheng experienced unexpected changes.
His facial features continuously shifted, ultimately settling on his own, with a grimace of pain and regret.
"I... truly... regret this! I... hold such hatred!"
Nie Yangcheng's Qi and blood burned wildly, not attacking Han Zheng but rather torching his own face.
The Divine Masks shattered layer upon layer, with the golden eyes turning blood-red.
In the end, Nie Yangcheng whirled abruptly, his Qi and blood burning to the extreme, gathering his final ounce of strength into the Four Symbols Divine Gang, and astonishingly turned to attack the Ruyi Heavenly God Venerate's array!
Accompanied by a thunderous explosion's roar.
The array that Yan Xuankong and Wen Tingyun, among others, struggled to decipher for quite a while was forcefully blown open by Nie Yangcheng's desperate attack.
Within, several enormous blood-colored giant incense sticks shattered, exuding a fragrant aroma tinged with the scent of blood.