Da Xuan Martial Saint Chapter 1501 - 721: Comprehending Time

Previously on Da Xuan Martial Saint...

After a group of Divine Monarchs successfully slayed a silver-backed giant bear, a bitter dispute erupted over the distribution of its rare Time Illusion True Core. This internal conflict was abruptly cut short when a massive surge of Time Turbulence engulfed the area, scattering the group across the distorted realm. Divine Monarch Nanhua found himself once again isolated in an unfamiliar territory, only to cross paths with an old acquaintance from the outside universe, Divine Monarch Bei Yu. However, the reunion is fraught with danger, as Bei Yu is currently being hunted by a powerful red giant bird whose strength far exceeds their previous foe.

"Nameless and Boundless!"

Launching a coordinated strike the moment they joined forces, Nanhua Divine Monarch and Bei Yu Dominion Master lashed out at the colossal avian beast looming behind them.

Boom!!

A shroud of gray radiance expanded, colliding with the wings of the crimson giant bird. The impact caused the formidable aura protecting the creature to shudder violently, momentarily halting its flight.

"Screech!!!"

An indignant cry erupted from the crimson giant bird.

Igniting into fierce, intense flames, it incinerated the gray mist deployed by Nanhua Divine Monarch before resuming its relentless pursuit of the two cultivators.

Previously, Bei Yu Dominion Master had been fleeing from this bird alone; though not in mortal peril, he had struggled to create distance and appeared quite harried. With the arrival of Nanhua Divine Monarch’s support, their combined strength allowed them to regain their composure.

Despite several attempts to lose their pursuer, the crimson giant bird proved impossible to shake. However, through their joint efforts, they could at least intercept its path and reduce its speed, preventing their retreat from turning into a chaotic rout.

"Brother Bei Yu, this demonic bird is quite the handful. It seems to possess Void Lineage techniques that remain functional even within this chaotic time-space. No matter how much distance we put between us, it catches up instantly," Nanhua Divine Monarch communicated via voice transmission.

Shaking his head, Bei Yu Dominion Master replied, "It is indeed a nuisance. To truly rid ourselves of it, I fear we must either locate more allies or find some unique terrain to exploit."

Nanhua responded, "The time-space within this Time Illusion Realm is in shambles. We have led this beast through several wide circles without crossing paths with any other companions; the others must be scattered far and wide."

"In that case, let us shift our course and search for any unusual landmarks," Bei Yu Dominion Master proposed.

"Agreed," Nanhua Divine Monarch replied immediately. The two Cultivators promptly veered off, soaring in a new direction.

Within a shattered fragment of the Time Illusion Realm, the duo continued to be hunted by the powerful avian beast, whose strength rivaled the Double Vein Perfection level. Regardless of the maneuvers they employed, they could not lose their tail. Unable to find a tactical advantage in the terrain or encounter any other Divine Monarchs, they were forced to lead the creature in endless loops.

This stalemate persisted for an indeterminate period until the distant ground suddenly split open, releasing a radiant eruption of the Light of Time.

"There it is!"

The eyes of both Nanhua Divine Monarch and Bei Yu Dominion Master brightened at the sight.

Having exhausted all other methods to escape the giant bird, their final hope lay in utilizing the unstable time-space of the Time Illusion Realm.

Entering this chaotic Light of Time would result in being warped to a different time-space. While such random teleportation carried inherent risks, remaining in this corner of the realm while being hounded by the beast was yielding no progress.

With the end of the Universe drawing near, they could not afford to waste a single breath.

"Brother Nanhua."

Bei Yu Dominion Master exchanged a glance with Nanhua Divine Monarch; their coordination was seamless. In a flash, they linked their divine powers with intertwined threads and dove together into the brilliant temporal glow.

Even with their powers bound, the turbulent forces of time-space could still tear them apart and cast them into separate dimensions. Nevertheless, they had to take the risk. Finding trustworthy companions within the Time Illusion Realm was a rare feat they didn't want to lose.

However,

The Light of Time they entered this time was fundamentally different from their previous experiences.

Though the chaotic temporal energy surged around them, it failed to instantly teleport them away. Instead of the usual river-like flow, the Light of Time swirled into a localized vortex, spinning in place.

"Hiss!"

During this unexpected pause, the crimson giant bird dove into the Light of Time as well, letting out a furious howl as it maintained its pursuit of the two men.

Nanhua Divine Monarch and Bei Yu Dominion Master turned pale. Typically, the Light of Time acts as an instantaneous gateway, yet this peculiar anomaly allowed the beast to close the gap.

"Heavenless and Earthless! Lawless and Reverenceless!"

"Controlling Void to Heaven, Mystical Art True Understanding!"

Trapped within the temporal vortex, the two were forced to combine their strength once more. Each unleashed their peak power, striking at the crimson bird from opposite flanks.

Buzz!!!

The giant bird let out a piercing shriek and beat its wings with immense force, raining down a barrage of golden-red radiance that smashed into the incoming attacks.

While they had managed to hold their own while retreating across open space, being confined within the narrow limits of the temporal vortex changed the stakes. Unable to fall back, they were forced into a direct clash of power, and they immediately felt the brunt of it.

Bang!

A single collision was enough to shatter the techniques of Nanhua Divine Monarch and Bei Yu Dominion Master. Both were sent reeling, their bodies shaking from the backlash.

The beast possessed the raw power of a Double Vein Perfection expert, after all. While they could navigate a skirmish, a head-on confrontation in such a restricted space made the sheer potency of one's Cultivation the deciding factor.