Upon hearing Luo Hao's words, Luo Xiu's brows knitted tightly. But then, his furrowed brows relaxed, and a sense of relief washed over him.

"As expected, dealing with you isn't that simple."

Meanwhile, the smiles on the faces of Lin Xiyue and the others watching the battle through the Blue Sky Scroll also froze.

Master Ping said, "It seems Luo Hao was thoroughly prepared for this battle. It's hard to say who will win or lose."

Lin Xiyue's heart tensed up again. She clasped her hands, fingers interlocked, and silently prayed for Luo Xiu.

Suddenly, a mischievous Zhang Yi leaned close to Lin Xiyue and whispered mysteriously, "Actually, I know a way to make Brother Luo Xiu win."

At her words, everyone turned to look at her, their eyes full of questions.

Dou Dou grew anxious. "What is it? Hurry up and tell us!"

Zhang Yi cleared her throat. "We just need Sister Xiyue to go over there and let Emperor Hao beat her up a bit."

"Think about it! If Brother Luo Xiu sees Sister Xiyue being bullied, he'll definitely transform into a wife-protecting demon and thrash that Emperor Hao."

Hearing Zhang Yi's so-called "method," everyone was speechless, looking at her as if she were an idiot.

Xu Qianqing said, displeased, "What time is this to be making jokes, Xiao Yi!"

Zhang Yi pouted. "Hey, I was just trying to lighten the mood! Honestly... you all look so downtrodden, acting as if Brother Luo Xiu is going to lose. It's suffocating just to watch."

"Anyway, I absolutely believe Brother Luo Xiu will win!" She waved her hand. "Forget it, I'm going to merge with my markings, so I won't be watching. When I come out, it'll be just in time to see Brother Luo Xiu's triumphant return."

Su Shanyue asked, "Speaking of which, how is your Spirit Martial Markings fusion coming along?"

Zhang Yi's face beamed with pride. "It's almost done! I can feel that once the markings are complete, they will bring me a whole new power. There might be some unexpected surprises."

Di Xuanji remarked, "The Zhang Family's Spirit Martial Markings have always been shrouded in mystery. Go on, then. I look forward to seeing the completed markings."

...

Below the Construct Wood, Luo Xiu slowly stood up straight, gazing at the Green Lotus that had quietly appeared in the sky.

It was once his Life-bound Green Lotus, but now it felt completely foreign, holding no connection to him whatsoever. This was because Luo Hao had long ago forcibly erased his Divine Consciousness Mark from it.

As a few moments passed, an azure light spread out in all directions like a heavenly canopy, quickly enveloping the entirety of the razed Henghai Provincial City. At the same time, mysterious runes materialized throughout the world.

The next moment, a miraculous, even bizarre scene unfolded.

The countless ruins that had been turned to dust began to restore themselves under the illumination of the green light. The entire scene looked as if time itself were reversing.

Along with the city, Luo Hao's body, which had been reduced to dust, and his annihilated soul also reformed.

Audiences across the country, watching through the Blue Sky Scroll, were so shocked by this incredible scene that they were left speechless.

"Is this... a divine miracle? Time reversal?"

"Could this be Emperor Hao's doing?"

"This is unbelievable!"

...

Beneath the Construct Wood, Luo Xiu sized up the now completely unharmed Luo Hao standing before him and asked, "Is this the power of the Creation Green Lotus?"

Luo Hao looked at Luo Xiu with a mocking gaze and smiled faintly. "From the very beginning, I sent the Green Lotus to the Lower Realm. I spent three days setting up the Creation Reincarnation Formation here in advance.

"Tian'er, unlike you, I cannot comprehend supreme Taoist Arts through the Green Lotus. However, after years of dedicated research, I'd say I understand how to use its Fortune-Forming Power far better than you do.

"This Creation Reincarnation Formation is a Taoist Art I created using that very power. As long as I am within this formation's range, I am an immortal and indestructible being! No matter how heaven-defying your methods are, you can't touch me!

"Of course, the Taoist Arts I've created with the Fortune-Forming Power aren't limited to just the Creation Reincarnation Formation."

As he finished speaking, Luo Hao shot backward, retreating hundreds of meters in an instant. At the same time, he raised his hands, his fingers dancing rapidly as they formed various profound Taoist seals.

Seeing this, Luo Xiu's brow furrowed slightly. He suppressed the pain wracking his body and, carrying the sheathed Dream and Asura, flashed toward his opponent.

"One Sword All Creation!"

Luo Xiu could sense a formidable and terrifying presence brewing. He had to interrupt Luo Hao's casting.

However, his unstoppable strike was scattered by an invisible force before it could even get close.

Luo Hao stood proudly in mid-air, motionless and looking as calm as ever.

"Tian'er, are you still not going to draw your sword?"

A shudder ran through Luo Xiu as his Azure Spiritual Power suddenly vanished, replaced by the eerie Aura of the Dead.

"Do you think you are worthy enough for me to draw my sword?"

A corner of Luo Hao's mouth turned up. Staring at Luo Xiu, who was now shrouded in roiling black qi, he praised, "Dual cultivation in one body. Interesting. It seems you've had quite a few fortuitous encounters in this Lower Realm."

Suddenly, a terrifying wave of heat emanated from Luo Xiu. With a single stomp, the ground beneath his feet instantly turned into rolling magma.

It was the Primordial Yellow Springs Dance.

Strangely, when activated with the Aura of the Dead, the resulting magma was also an eerie black. Black lava was an exceedingly strange sight, filling the primordial desolation with the ultimate essence of death.

Seeing this, Luo Hao's gaze sharpened. He abruptly stopped forming seals and instead spread his hands, slowly raising them high.

A towering phantom dozens of meters tall materialized in the Void behind him, appearing almost solid. It was a bare-chested old man with white hair and a white beard. His eyes were full of a domineering majesty that seized the soul.

"Tian'er, this is the Law Manifestation of the Tyrant Emperor, one of the Ancient Ten Emperors, which I have manifested using the Fortune-Forming Power.

"This Law Manifestation can unleash the Tyrant Emperor's mightiest strike. Go on, test its power. Let's see if it can annihilate you!"

Luo Xiu's expression remained unchanged.

With a single thought, the black magma at his feet roiled and surged, instantly coalescing into a giant magma sword in the Void behind him.

Luo Hao's gaze turned fierce as he urged the Tyrant Emperor's Law Manifestation to throw a punch at Luo Xiu.

The seemingly slow fist descended like a star plummeting from the sky, carrying supreme might. Before it even struck its target, the very earth collapsed and cracked, as if unable to withstand the pressure of the blow.

Luo Xiu, standing atop the black magma, controlled the giant magma sword to slash forward.

BOOM—!

Fist and sword collided, and the world seemed to crack apart.

The Law Manifestation of the Tyrant Emperor and the giant magma sword cancelled each other out and disintegrated simultaneously. The entire world seemed to be filled with a terrifying, deafening roar.

Henghai Provincial City, just restored by the Creation Reincarnation Formation, was once again reduced to dust in an instant, leveled to the ground.

At this moment, the image on the Blue Sky Scroll was a blur of dust and chaotic Spiritual Power; nothing else could be seen. Lin Xiyue and the others clutched their chests, silently praying.

"Luo Xiu, you have to win."

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