Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao

On the ground, the great battle was still ongoing; the four combatants had already fought to the point of madness, each using every trick in their book. Another sword swung out, adding another deep laceration on Bai Xiang's body, who was now utterly disheveled with blood covering him from head to toe, panting as he barely managed to fend off Lu Yu's fierce attacks, wondering when he had ever been this exhausted since his birth. Lu Yu, however, slightly frowned, for he knew his doppelganger's time was up. He looked up at the three demons of Lion Camel Ridge, making up his mind. With his treasured sword held horizontally, a dazzling galaxy descended—it was pure Sword Qi, reminiscent of a galaxy falling from the Nine Heavens, filling the entire formation space in an instant. The three Demon Lords were forced back by this terrifying Sword Qi. Seizing the fleeting opportunity, three doppelgangers and the true body of Lu Yu instantly rushed to Bai Xiang's side, intent on resolving Bai Xiang once and for all in this final chance. Four treasured swords attacked from all directions, and Bai Xiang suddenly felt as if he had no place to hide, his heart filling with fear, and he couldn't help but let out a fearful roar. "Not good!" Dapeng and Green Lion instantly understood Lu Yu's tactic and quickly rushed towards Bai Xiang. Behind Dapeng, golden wings flashed past, and as his afterimage faded, his true body had already reached Bai Xiang's side, using his own body to block an attack from one of the treasured swords. "Roar!" The agonizing screams of Bai Xiang echoed through Lion Camel Ridge, causing demons within a thousand miles to lift their heads in astonishment. They recognized it was Bai Xiang's voice, but now, it lacked its usual dominance and arrogance, instead filled with fear and weakness. Bai Xiang was completely incapacitated, lying breathlessly on the ground; had it not been for Dapeng blocking some of the attacks for him, he would have been a corpse by then. Lu Yu's doppelgangers had also expired, instantly turning into three puddles on the ground, their spiritual energy completely vanished. "Damn it!" Seeing this, Green Lion cried out in annoyance. If they had known the doppelganger was about to disappear, they should have engaged in a delaying strategy—now they almost couldn't forgive themselves for the oversight. But there was no remedy for regret purchasable at this time. Green Lion and the others had already lost the best opportunity. In just that brief moment, Lu Yu had utilized his Doppelganger Technique to slay Demon Lord of a Hundred Eyes and severely injure Bai Xiang, completely reversing the situation. Dapeng, holding his weapon, attacked Lu Yu; he was terrifyingly calm at this juncture. It had reached a critical do-or-die moment. Green Lion was also coming to aid, wielding a steel sword, the two Greater Demons besieging Lu Yu. Lu Yu showed a bitter smile on his face; he knew his own situation well. Despite his recent impressive display—killing Demon Lord of a Hundred Eyes and crippling Bai Xiang—after such a prolonged fierce battle, his mana was almost depleted. Thus, under the combined assault of Green Lion and Dapeng, he appeared beleaguered, caught between attack and defence. Meanwhile, Green Lion and Dapeng instantly realized Lu Yu's fatigue, their faces lighting up with ecstasy as they launched a frenzied attack. The weapons of the two demons were like a violent storm, furiously assaulting Lu Yu. Employing his abilities to the fullest, Lu Yu held three treasured swords, making his defense impenetrable. After fending off the fierce strikes of the two, Lu Yu couldn't help but gasp for breath, the high-intensity battle had begun to wear him down, and it seemed he had reached the limit of his physical endurance. "He's done for!" Green Lion and Dapeng exchanged glances, each seeing the hidden delight in the other's eyes. The pressure Lu Yu had exerted on them was immense. After all, as a cultivator who had gathered the Five Qi, even when ambushed and caught in a trap, unleashing his full strength made him extremely difficult to handle. Even at that moment, the thought that Lu Yu was invincible began to surface in their hearts. Fortunately, he was already exhausted. They could not let him leave alive, both demons recognized the resolve in each other's eyes. Their attacks became even denser, clearly determined to fight to the bitter end. Being renowned demons, once they made up their minds, they were committed to seeing things through. Lu Yu suddenly felt uncomfortable, as injuries began to appear on his body. He ultimately paid the price for his carelessness. However, even though Lu Yu was already worn out, his eyes were unusually bright. It had been a long time since he had engaged in such a hearty battle, and at that moment, his desire for battle was fully kindled, even though both his mana and body were nearly depleted. Yet, his aura grew increasingly terrifying. Green Lion and Dapeng keenly sensed the change in Lu Yu, both furrowing their brows. They felt an overwhelming presence from him, a belief in his invincibility, the indomitable spirit that every mighty being possesses. At that moment, Lu Yu's mind was extremely clear, his Primordial Spirit seemed to radiate brightly, and his energy continuously soared, giving his frail body an unbeatable aura. Green Lion and Dapeng felt oppressed by this terrifying aura, and thoughts of retreating even started to emerge in their hearts, as Lu Yu's aura pressed upon their spirits. They gently shook their heads, firmly suppressing the fear and timidity deep inside. They knew clearly that if they backed away now, they would never have another chance, and offending Lu Yu, a being with terrifying potential, meant living in constant fear. The three of them clashed in the air. At this point, both parties were exhausted, relying solely on their determination to fight. However, Green Lion and Dapeng were somewhat better off. Although Lu Yu used his terrifying aura to gain an advantage, as time passed, the aura gradually weakened. Lu Yu only felt a wave of fatigue sweeping over his body, his eyelids twitching uncontrollably; he knew his limit had arrived. Green Lion and Dapeng were panting heavily, yet their attacks never ceased. The pressure Lu Yu gave them was enormous, even planting the seed of invincibility in their hearts, which could easily turn into their Heart Demon in the future. Just then, a flash of blue light shimmered on Lu Yu's body. The previously disheveled and extremely exhausted Lu Yu instantly reverted to his prior state, his mana surging as if the fierce battle had been but a mere illusion. "This is bad!" Dapeng cried out, but what he remembered were the words of the Demon Lord of a Hundred Eyes, who had once said that it was by this Divine Skill that Lu Yu had undone the carefully cultivated deadly poison prepared by the Demon Lord of a Hundred Eyes years ago. At that moment, their will to fight completely vanished. Seeing Lu Yu lift the Immortal Sword, with fierce Sword Intent sweeping across, they immediately turned tail. Dapeng revealed his true form, grabbed Bai Xiang and Green Lion, and fled. With one flap of his wings, he covered a distance of fifty thousand Li, instantly escaping the Formation. At this moment, the three demons were terrified, fearing that Lu Yu might chase after them. Dapeng flapped his wings a few more times, soon reaching a far distant place.