Invincible Divine Sword Chapter 2127: Today, You Shall Not Leave the Bright Heavenly River

Previously on Invincible Divine Sword...
Yang Xiaotian has arrived at the Bright Heavenly River, a radiant celestial body of water where the elusive Bright Heavenly Ginseng is said to be hiding. While navigating the river, his Bright Sky Emperor Dharma Image reacted strongly to the environment, evoking the lost history of the Ancient Heavenly Court. To speed up his search, Xiaotian summoned the Ancestor Dragon Tree, an act that drew the attention of nearby experts and revealed his identity as the dual lord of the Ancestor Dragon and Primordial Demon realms. Meanwhile, the Holy Realm Academy has mobilized their own supreme treasure, the Holy Realm Lotus, in a desperate race to claim the ginseng first.

The Ancestor Dragon Tree stands as the ultimate treasure of the Ancestor Dragon Realm, just as the Holy Realm Lotus is the unparalleled jewel of the Holy Realm.

Because the Holy Realm reigns supreme among all domains, the Holy Realm Lotus possesses a rank that surpasses even that of the Ancestor Dragon Tree.

Upon reaching the Great Saint Realm, cultivators gain the ability to manifest a Golden Lotus by drawing upon the power of Heaven and Earth. While such a Golden Lotus serves for both offense and defense, a cultivator can only tap into a fraction of the world's natural energy.

In contrast, the Holy Realm Lotus is unique. It is capable of harnessing the collective power of the entire Holy Realm’s Heaven and Earth. One can only imagine the sheer magnitude of its defensive capabilities and destructive force.

Members of the Holy Realm Academy steered the Holy Realm Lotus, gliding rapidly across the Bright Heavenly River. The artifact radiated beams of golden light, painting the surrounding waters in a brilliant gilded hue.

From a different path, Yang Xiaotian also pushed his spaceship to its limits, closing the distance between himself and the Holy Realm Academy party.

Barring any unforeseen delays, the two groups were destined for a direct confrontation very soon.

As Yang Xiaotian accelerated his vessel, he suddenly detected a ripple of radiant energy emanating from a specific void just ahead.

This particular light energy felt fundamentally different from the ambient glow of the Bright Heavenly River.

Immediately focusing on the source of the disturbance, Yang Xiaotian reached out toward the empty space before him.

However, just as his power was set to seize the void, a shimmering silhouette flickered into view before retreating into the depths of the Bright Heavenly River at a lightning pace.

Despite the shadow's incredible speed, the onlookers managed to catch a glimpse of what appeared to be a ginseng root.

"It is the Bright Heavenly Ginseng!" the Rain Demon, Bloodthirsty Evil Demon, and their companions shouted in excitement.

"After it!"

Almost everyone took to the air at once, utilizing their various escape techniques to hunt down the Bright Heavenly Ginseng.

Yet, a streak of light even faster than the rest surged past the Rain Demon and the others; it was Master Ding!

Master Ding’s form expanded a million-fold, his body flowing with radiant light as he sealed the layers of space surrounding the fleeing Bright Heavenly Ginseng.

Trapped by Master Ding’s Golden Light Shield, the retreating Bright Heavenly Ginseng let out a shrill, human-like cry as it was forced out of the void.

The Bright Heavenly Ginseng slammed repeatedly against the Golden Light Shield, its impacts producing roars that shook the very earth.

The sheer power it displayed left the Destroying Heaven Demon, Blood Demon Old Monster, and the others in a state of shock.

The strength exhibited by the Bright Heavenly Ginseng was no less formidable than their own full-powered strikes.

Had it not been for the peerless defensive strength of Master Ding’s Golden Light Shield, the plant likely would have shattered the barrier and vanished.

As Master Ding’s Golden Light Shield began to contract, the Bright Heavenly Ginseng grew even more desperate. Its many roots transformed into golden tentacles, all of them lashing out simultaneously against the shield.

Thunderous roars echoed without pause.

The commotion was so massive that it attracted the attention of experts from every direction, drawing many powerful figures toward the scene at high speeds.

"The Bright Heavenly Ginseng!" Just as the Golden Light Shield was about to fully secure the prize, a surprised shout rang out. The Holy Realm Academy group arrived, tearing through the sky atop the Holy Realm Lotus.

Chen Mo, an Old Ancestor of the Holy Realm Academy, stood upon the lotus with a face full of astonishment.

"Strike!" Wu Chong, another Old Ancestor of the academy, commanded without a second thought.

In an instant, dozens of Holy Realm Academy Old Ancestors launched a coordinated assault, their destructive momentum aimed directly at Master Ding.

Their goal was clear: shatter Master Ding’s defense and seize the Bright Heavenly Ginseng for themselves.

Both Chen Mo and Wu Chong were renowned experts on the Eternal Realm Dominator List, and their fellow Old Ancestors were nearly as formidable. The combined might of their attack caused the expressions of the arriving experts to pale in terror.

"Hmph!" Seeing the incoming threat, the Rain Demon snorted coldly. He ascended into the sky, his body spinning as he thrust his palms forward: "Heavenly Demon Rain!"

As he struck, a deluge of dark green demon rain fell from the void, carrying a terrifying corrosive aura.

The Bloodthirsty Evil Demon also grew a million times larger, shifting into his true demon form. He opened his maw wide, unleashing an immense devouring force toward Chen Mo and the Holy Realm Academy group.

The Star Storm Demon and dozens of other giant demons joined the fray, launching their own attacks to intercept the people from the Holy Realm Academy.

Witnessing the boldness of the Rain Demon and the Bloodthirsty Evil Demon, Chen Mo and Wu Chong were both stunned and infuriated. "Rain Demon, you dare?!"

They had not anticipated that these demons would actually have the audacity to lift a hand against them.

The interference of the demon group forced the academy experts to divert their attention away from Master Ding.

Boom!

The clash between the demons' techniques and the Holy Realm Academy’s power sent shockwaves through the Bright Heavenly River. Massive waves erupted from the surface, the impact of the water sending several unprepared experts flying.

However, with Yang Xiaotian lending his strength, the Dragon Night Spaceship remained perfectly still, regardless of how violently the river churned beneath it.

Guided by the Ancestor Dragon Tree, the Origin Power of the Ancestral Dragon Realm poured down like a waterfall, cloaking Yang Xiaotian’s form.

Simultaneously, Yang Xiaotian used the Innate Demon Tree to channel the Origin Power of the Primordial Demon World.

Furthermore, he activated the Myriad Domains Holy Body, drawing the power of the Lower Realm’s Myriad Domains into his personal space.

Standing in the sky above his ship, Yang Xiaotian fully unleashed his fifteen Defying Heaven Holy Bodies. The resulting pressure was so suffocating that Chen Mo, Wu Chong, and the other academy elders felt a wave of panic.

Meanwhile, Master Ding’s Golden Light Shield tightened completely, trapping the Bright Heavenly Ginseng within the vessel.

Seeing their prize vanish, Chen Mo and Wu Chong were consumed by rage and anxiety. They attempted to strike again, but the Rain Demon and his cohorts blocked them at every turn, preventing them from bothering Master Ding. They were forced to watch helplessly as the Bright Heavenly Ginseng was successfully captured.

"Yang Xiaotian, do you truly intend to defy our Holy Realm Academy? To stand against the Holy Realm Lord?" Chen Mo barked in fury. "That Bright Heavenly Ginseng belongs to our Lord!"

"Hand it over immediately! Our Lord is already traveling to the Bright Heavenly Realm. If you refuse, you will certainly face death upon his arrival!" Wu Chong threatened viciously.

Despite hearing that the Master of the Holy Realm was approaching, Yang Xiaotian remained unfazed. He replied with cold indifference, "Defy your academy? And what if I do?"

Though the Holy Realm Lord was rumored to be second only to the Creator Lord, he could not mobilize the full Origin Power of the Holy Realm once he stepped outside its borders.

Without that total power, he was, at most, only slightly stronger than the First Demon or the Blood Ancestor. Master Ding would likely be more than capable of handling him.

Chen Mo and Wu Chong were livid at Yang Xiaotian’s blatant lack of respect.

"Surrender the Bright Heavenly Ginseng, or you won't be leaving the Bright Heavenly River alive today!" Wu Chong roared, as he and his followers moved to lock down the surrounding space.