Published: February 11, 2025
The Holy Father and the Current Guardian of the Sacred Pool were fighting fiercely in the air.
No one could clearly see their movements, not even those at the eighth level.
They were too fast, so fast that one could only catch glimpses of their shadows. However, the proximity between them made these shadows a hindrance to perception.
Those below could only hear the loud or muffled sounds of flesh colliding.
Even the Yama Tree, who had withdrawn, and those like King Ling Kun and Hongxiang were astonished, watching the sky, gaining a new understanding of Cloud Summit and Ye Zhongming's tactics.
They knew that Cloud Summit had prepared many strategies to counter the ninth-level Holy Father, and even Ye Zhongming’s current risky evolution was aimed at buying time, so he could confront the Holy Father with greater power.
Unfortunately, luck was not on their side, as the Holy Father had arrived early.
Yet, even in the absence of Ye Zhongming and without the top three combat powers of Cloud Summit, Xia Bai managed to repel the Holy Father's repeated attacks.
Yes, the Holy Father was indeed injured, but an injured ninth-level was still a ninth-level. The brief moment when he charged to the castle and wreaked havoc left a profound impression on everyone.
It was a state of being invincible.
However, despite the ongoing troubles caused by Dr. He, the Yama Tree, and the modified war fortress, the Holy Father was likewise not at ease; the injuries on him were proof of that.
Still, none of this could truly inflict serious harm on the ninth-level Holy Father; it could at most delay him.
However, the appearance of the Rebirth Pearl truly gave everyone great hope.
Perhaps, the Holy Father would indeed encounter a Waterloo here.
Indeed, the Current Guardian of the Sacred Pool, having consumed the Rebirth Pearl, was not a true ninth-level, but neither was the Holy Father operating at full capacity, thus the gap between the two might not be that great.
Now, the two of them were in the air engaging in what seemed like the most primitive yet deadly form of attack, which was truly the only way to determine victory or defeat.
Some blood began to spill, attracting cheers from the posthumous child and Cloud Summit coalition; they knew that the Current Guardian of the Sacred Pool was now devoid of blood.
Yet, as large patches of withered skin fell, the posthumous children grew extremely silent, for it represented the injuries of the Current Guardian of the Sacred Pool.
Many raised their heads, watching the battle concerning their lives; it felt like an eternity had passed, though in reality, only a few minutes had gone by.
The two sides separated, with the Holy Father wearing a grim expression, breathing heavily, having restored his original body, with some places devoid of flesh and deep wounds exposing bone beneath.
The Current Guardian of the Sacred Pool appeared somewhat unsteady; a large quantity of that black material was exposed on his body. Although no bones were visible, the injuries were evidently more severe than those of the Holy Father.
“Not bad, not bad,” the Holy Father muttered, his expression revealing a hint of malice and hesitation, though it was unclear what he was hesitating about.
“Junior sister, do you have any other methods? Have you exhausted them all?”
Those with keen insight could see clearly; King Ling Kun, as the foremost expert among the posthumous children, although he had just displayed all his energy and was in an extremely weakened state, still had his eyes sharp.
He had determined that despite the Current Guardian of the Sacred Pool appearing to be evenly matched with the Holy Father, the signs of defeat were already evident!
At this moment, if any other means were available, employing them now might yield good results with the Guardian's cooperation.
If the Guardian of the Sacred Pool fell to the Holy Father, the situation might truly become irreversible.
Xia Lei forced a bitter smile and shook her head.
The tactics Cloud Summit could bring forth now were limited; to be honest, they had already paid a hefty price for these trump cards. If they had these on Earth, Cloud Summit could challenge any top ten power and likely achieve a great victory.