Deities: Starting From Goblins

Chapter 714: Chapter 432: Manipulating Heaven and Earth_2

At this moment, Yudi Hai suddenly appeared, “Oliver Bennett, must you take things to the extreme? It’s just a minor conflict, what does it have to do with my Earth Profound Sect?”

“I thought you were truly a coward.” Seeing Yudi Hai, Oliver Bennett stopped his attack, then stepped forward to confront the other man.

“While Logan and I were saving the Immortal Realm, what were you doing? You even thought of ambushing us; if the Immortal Realm were to be ruined, what good would that do you?”

Facing Oliver Bennett’s questioning, Yudi Hai clenched his fists, “Just because you’re a Half-step Saint Emperor, so much stronger than me, if I saw a chance to become the number one Strong One of the Immortal Realm, why wouldn’t I take it with pleasure?”Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Having reached this point, I, Yudi Hai, am not one to accept defeat so easily. Today, in front of all the Strong Ones of the Immortal Realm, let us have a battle to the death!”

Yudi Hai drew a Divine Weapon, as a terrifying fighting will surged. Even if he was a whole Realm behind, he wanted to prove to everyone in the Immortal Realm that he was second to none.

Oliver Bennett showed not a shred of fear, what’s so rampant about a mere Nine-layer Holy See? With a single Technique coalescing, he sent a powerful Divine Skill flying towards his opponent.

Yudi Hai swung his sword, and the two attacks collided, but his own mighty strike was instantly shattered by Oliver Bennett’s Divine Skill, and the attack was still hurtling towards him.

“Is this the might of a Half-step Saint Emperor?” Yudi Hai was utterly panicked as he struck three times in a row, barely managing to fend off the attack, while feeling like he was walking on pins and needles.

Oliver Bennett let out a cold laugh and struck once more, forming a barrier in the space around him, countless Laws converging into blades that arrived in an instant. Yudi Hai felt immense pressure, as a casual strike from his opponent required him to expend dozens of Divine Skills just to ward off.

If the other was to attack for real, how could he defend himself? Yudi Hai had always thought, as long as Oliver Bennett wasn’t a Saint Emperor, the gap between them wouldn’t be too vast. It was only at this moment that he understood his mistake; even half a step made for an insurmountable gulf.

But having appeared, Yudi Hai was prepared to fight to the death. His pride wouldn’t allow for surrender, and what did it matter if he perished along with Oliver Bennett? His Dantian erupted in a blaze of crimson as he gathered several Laws around him, willing to exhaust his entire Dantian for his attack.

Oliver Bennett saw through it all. Was Yudi Hai going to gamble his life? Once his Dantian ceased to exist, his opponent would instantly die and his Dao would perish. It seemed he was bent on a fight to the death.

“Fool’s dream!” Oliver Bennett and Yudi Hai clashed together, exchanging hundreds of rounds. The whole Immortal Realm shook and split, and had it not been for the maintenance by a Strong One using Divine Skill, the Immortal Realm would indeed have collapsed.

Everyone was watching this battle, their hearts inevitably filled with unease. For those on the side of the Blackwood City Master, they naturally hoped that Oliver Bennett would win. On the other hand, the thousands from the Earth Profound Sect saw their Sect Leader as their only hope—a defeat would mean the end of their sect.

For Logan, witnessing such a level of combat was beyond shocking; even using his Emperor Weapon, he likely wouldn’t stand a chance against Yudi Hai, let alone battle with Oliver Bennett.

Time flew by, and soon several hours had passed. Eventually, Yudi Hai was sent flying in a sorry state, his Divine Weapon shattered by Oliver Bennett.

Yudi Hai wanted to keep fighting, but his failing strength would not permit it. As he tried to gather more Divine Skills, he found the task as difficult as climbing to heaven; even the power within his Dantian felt like a withered old tree ready to fall. He couldn’t muster the Law’s Force, let alone Spiritual Energy, both of which he had exhausted.

“I cannot accept this!” Yudi Hai was unwilling to give in. As the second Strongest One of the Immortal Realm, who had always been held in high esteem, how had he ever been as directionless as he was now, just waiting to die?

Oliver Bennett remained indifferent, unmoved by Yudi Hai, “Since you chose this path yourself, why not accept it? Had you not made a move against me, we would not have been enemies. Even for the sake of a stable Immortal Realm, I would have continued to forbear with you.”

“Unfortunately, there are no ifs. I am a proud man—if given the chance to choose again, for a mere tenth of an opportunity to become the Strongest One in the Immortal Realm, I would still try.”

Yudi Hai smiled sorrowfully, as he had always been chasing after Oliver Bennett. He had always been first in his Realm, yet forever an entire Realm behind. Even if he were to meditate in seclusion for a hundred years, it would be futile. On the contrary, with just a slight epiphany, his opponent would become far more powerful than him.

“This is my fault alone. I will give you, Oliver Bennett, an explanation. I hope you will not make things difficult for the Earth Profound Sect’s Disciples, they, after all, are innocent.”

Having reached a dead end, Di Yuhai knew there was no way out for him, so he slapped his own head and the terrifying destructive force instantly robbed him of his vitality.

The battle had ended, and with Di Yuhai’s death, the thousands of disciples from Earth Profound Sect fell into despair, then accepted their fate, waiting for the judgment to come.

Oliver Bennett was not inclined to show mercy, but then the Blackwood City Master stood up, “Master Tian, maybe we can let this go? After all, Di Yuhai is gone, and those who are left will surely keep their heads down.”

“What if they become a future threat? It’s inevitable that some may harbor resentment and cause trouble for Immortal Celestial Gate one day. Blackwood City Master, you are being too indecisive!”

Oliver Bennett shook his head, with no intention of sparing these people a way out. To him, an enemy was an enemy, and showing mercy to an enemy was a sure way to harm oneself.

“That’s unlikely, with you presiding over the Immortal Realm. These Quasi-Saints, even if they cultivate for a thousand years, it is one in ten thousand to reach the ninth level of the Holy See, let alone become a Half-step Saint Emperor?”

The Blackwood City Master heaved a long sigh, continuing to urge restraint, “There has never been such slaughter in the Immortal Realm for all these years, I hope Master Tian will consider this carefully.”

Seeing the other party had put it this way, Oliver Bennett finally relented a step and decided to spare the remnants of Earth Profound Sect.

“These people may live, but they can no longer stay in Earth Profound Sect. Part will go to Blackwood City, and the rest near Immortal Celestial Gate, under the watch of us both.”

In response to Oliver Bennett’s demand, the Blackwood City Master had no objections, and so it was settled. One of the once-great powers of the Immortal Realm, Earth Profound Sect was thus eradicated, although it continued to exist in name only.

Logan bowed to Oliver Bennett, “Since matters in the Immortal Realm are settled, I’ll be taking my leave first. I’ll visit the Immortal Realm again when I have the time.”

“Take care, benefactor. The Immortal Realm welcomes the two of you at any time!” Oliver Bennett said calmly, holding Logan in high regard from the bottom of his heart.

It was only after stepping out of the Immortal Realm with Logan that Holy Daoist finally breathed a sigh of relief, “Thank goodness there was no obstruction. Now, what’s next, refining elixirs?”

“A hundred ingredients to gather, and who knows how the other Holy Sees are faring. Let’s go and meet up first!” Elixir making came easily to Logan, he and Holy Daoist had gone to great lengths to acquire the Immortal Fruit, and although other Holy Sees were powerful, they might not have been able to gather all the ingredients.

Mentioning this task gave Holy Daoist a headache; he dreaded that others may get caught up in mundane affairs and thus neglect the quest for ingredients, which was crucial for the longevity of every victor. If they were not earnest, Holy Daoist truly felt helpless.

“Let’s return to Cloud Sky Sect first and see if Orthodox Demonic Sect has caused any more trouble, and Cloud Sky Taoist’s injury… I fear he might not hold on for much longer.”

Logan suggested, and as soon as Holy Daoist heard this, he grew anxious as well. He had forgotten that Orthodox Demonic Sect had only been repelled by Logan and could return at any moment.

Before all that, they needed to cross the Eastern Sea, so Logan went to look for Michael Silvercloud first, who had always followed Logan’s lead, guarding beneath the rift.

Upon seeing Logan appear, Michael Silvercloud greeted him, “Senior, just a few hours ago, the rift suddenly vanished, and we are at a loss as to what happened.”

“I’m aware of that, let’s head back to the Eastern Territory!” Logan nodded and said, whereupon Michael Silvercloud waved his hand, and the people from the Hidden Sect promptly followed him.

When they had traveled to the Immortal Realm, Michael Silvercloud’s ship had carried thousands of people; upon returning, only a handful remained. Logan stood on the deck of the ship, gazing at the boundless sea.

Suddenly, he remembered another matter; he had instructed someone to deal with the Daoist, wondering how the progress was and regretting that he didn’t have the time to check in personally.

The return journey went smoothly, and after sailing for four or five days, they reached the Eastern Territory. After bidding farewell to Michael Silvercloud, Logan headed straight for the Cloud Sky Sect.