Invincible Divine Sword Chapter 2088: Discovering the Primordial Universe Taoist

Upon hearing her comment about his group's formidable presence, Yang Xiaotian chuckled and replied, "Your own strength is quite impressive as well. Have you also come seeking the seven-billion-year-old Divine Medicine?"

Long Ji gave a light, unrestrained laugh that carried a sense of genuine honesty.

She fixed her gaze on Yang Xiaotian and remarked with a smile, "You are certainly an intriguing individual."

She found it hard to believe that Yang Xiaotian’s party hadn't realized who she was. Yet, the fact they recognized her and still maintained such an easygoing attitude sparked her curiosity toward the young man.

"You don't hail from the Ancestor Dragon Realm, do you?" Long Ji inquired playfully. "The Dragon Destruction Cave is a treacherous place. Even with your decent Cultivation, it would be wiser to turn back."

"Obtaining the seven-billion-year-old Divine Medicine within these depths is no simple task," she added.

Shaking his head, Yang Xiaotian responded, "Beyond the search for the Divine Medicine, I am here on a mission to locate someone."

This startled Long Ji. Entering the perils of the Dragon Destruction Cave just to find a person?

"And who might you be searching for?" she asked with a laugh. "Perhaps I can assist you."

"I am looking for the Primordial Universe Taoist," Yang Xiaotian revealed. "My master, the Primordial Universe Taoist, ventured into the Dragon Destruction Cave several years ago."

"The Primordial Universe Taoist!" Long Ji exclaimed in shock. "Are you truly a disciple of the Primordial Universe Taoist?"

It was clear that the name was familiar to her.

"Are you acquainted with my master?" Yang Xiaotian asked, unable to hide his curiosity.

"I am," Long Ji confirmed with a nod. "We have crossed paths before. I had no idea he had come to the Dragon Destruction Cave. How about this: we shall continue our searches separately. Should I find your master, I will send word to you immediately."

"Very well, I appreciate it," Yang Xiaotian said, clasping his fists in a respectful gesture before they swapped Message Talismans.

Shortly after, Yang Xiaotian’s group took to the air and departed.

Long Ji likewise led her Silver Heavenly Dragon Clan experts toward a different coordinate.

"Princess, your heart is simply too soft," a Silver Heavenly Dragon Clan Elder grumbled under his breath.

"He speaks the truth. Who can say for certain if that youth is actually the disciple of the Primordial Universe Taoist?" another Elder added in agreement.

Recalling Yang Xiaotian’s demeanor, Long Ji shook her head. "He did not strike me as a liar, and there is little reason for him to falsely claim a connection to the Primordial Universe Taoist."

Meanwhile, as they moved away, the Destroying Heaven Demon, Blood Demon Old Monster, and the rest were discussing the Silver Heavenly Dragon Princess.

"Princess Long Ji seems to possess a kind soul," the Blood Demon Old Monster noted.

"I’d say it is simply our Holy Master’s natural charisma," the Destroying Heaven Demon joked. "No matter where we travel, beautiful women are always eager to lend him a hand."

The group erupted into laughter at the comment.

Seeing them tease him, Yang Xiaotian smiled and began, "Fellow seniors..."

But he stopped mid-sentence, looking toward the horizon with a look of astonishment. He had just detected a faint resonance of the Hongmeng Holy Body.

Even though the sensation was gone in a heartbeat, Yang Xiaotian was certain his instincts were correct.

In this world, the only other person who should possess the Hongmeng Holy Body was his master, the Primordial Universe Taoist.

Could it be him?

Yang Xiaotian suddenly accelerated through the air, shouting to the others, "That way!"

Though surprised, the group quickly followed his lead.

Seeing their confusion, Yang Xiaotian explained that he had sensed the unique power of the Hongmeng Holy Body nearby.

At that moment, within a hidden sea region ahead, the Primordial Universe Taoist was trapped inside an Innate Grand Array. He was desperately striking at the array's barriers, trying to carve a path to freedom.

However, the strength of this Innate Grand Array far exceeded his expectations. No matter how much power he exerted, the formation remained unshaken.

Despair began to set in as the Primordial Universe Taoist realized the array was relentlessly siphoning away his blood energy and life force. This drain had persisted for years, leaving him in a state of extreme frailty. If this continued, he wouldn't last another year before being completely withered to death.

Even pushing his Hongmeng Holy Body to its maximum potential failed to halt the array's devouring properties. His essence continued to leak away.

Deep within the Dragon Destruction Cave, there were no travelers and no hope for a rescue. It was a place where no one dared to venture.

Was this where his journey would end?

Drained and exhausted from his latest attempt to break free, the Primordial Universe Taoist panted heavily, his face devoid of color. He sat cross-legged, consuming Elixirs in a desperate bid to steady his breathing.

Just as he began to meditate, a terrifying roar echoed through the area.

The sound caused the Primordial Universe Taoist’s expression to darken instantly.

His greatest fear had been realized: his attempts to break the Innate Grand Array had alerted the local Fierce Beasts.

Sure enough, a massive silhouette charged toward his location—an Earth Dragon Beast wreathed in malevolent energy.

The aura of this Earth Dragon Beast was immense, rivaling his own strength back when he was at his peak.

Now, trapped and weakened, he was in no condition to face such a creature.

The Earth Dragon Beast reached the array and slammed its massive palm against the barrier.

The force of the strike surged through the formation, forcing the Primordial Universe Taoist to scramble out of the way in a panic.

He managed to avoid the brunt of the blow, but the shockwave alone sent him tumbling back. He landed heavily, blood staining his lips.

Before he could recover, the beast launched another devastating palm strike.

Just as it seemed the Primordial Universe Taoist would be crushed, several brilliant rays of light tore through the heavens. These beams obliterated the beast's palm force and pierced straight through its massive frame.

The Earth Dragon Beast was instantly blown into fragments.

The sudden intervention left the Primordial Universe Taoist dazed.

Looking up, he saw a youth clad in blue robes leading a group of nine experts toward him.

When his eyes fell upon the blue-robed youth, the Primordial Universe Taoist trembled. Who was this young man?

The arrivals were Yang Xiaotian and his companions from the Abyss of Darkness.

In an instant, Yang Xiaotian landed before the elder. Looking at him, Yang Xiaotian felt a surge of intense emotion; back in the lower realm, this man was his revered teacher.

"Master," Yang Xiaotian said, his voice trembling slightly with an excitement he couldn't quite mask.

"You... are you Xiaotian?!" The Primordial Universe Taoist stared at him, his own excitement bubbling over.

He had never met Yang Xiaotian in person, but he had heard all the tales of his disciple's exploits across the Three Pure Continents, the Mist Continent, and the Feiyang Continent.

This young man was truly his youngest disciple!

"Master, let us get you out of there first!" Noticing how dangerously low his master's life force had dropped, Yang Xiaotian signaled the experts from the Abyss of Darkness and the Dragon Corpse Beast to help him shatter the enclosing array.

Once the formation crumbled, the Primordial Universe Taoist stepped out, feeling like he had been given a second life. He grabbed Yang Xiaotian’s hand with fervor, crying out, "Xiaotian!" He then turned to the others, bowing slightly. "My thanks to all of you for saving my life."

Knowing this man was Yang Xiaotian’s master, the experts of the Abyss of Darkness and the Dragon Corpse Beast remained humble, returning the greeting with polite gestures.

"Master, I need to treat your injuries," Yang Xiaotian said. He immediately offered him a Primordial Life Holy Fruit and began channeling the power of his Ultimate Life Holy Body.

Under the restorative glow of the Thirty-Three Layer Ultimate Life Holy Body, the Primordial Universe Taoist’s depleted blood energy and life force began to rapidly replenish.