My Longevity Simulation Chapter 7: Blazing Dragon Swallows the Sword

Violent explosions thundered through the sky as crimson fire collided with pure white sword aura.

Below the chaos, Xuanjing City was devastated by the fallout, becoming a literal sea of flames.

This confrontation was brief. Kou Hong’s Cultivation was already lower than Dao Xuanzi’s, and having been weakened by the earlier Immortal-Mortal Miasma, he rapidly fell into a losing position.

Dao Xuanzi showed no mercy, utilizing his sword techniques to exert relentless pressure on Kou Hong.

In that moment, the elderly voice spoke out once more.

"Dao Xuanzi is fickle and vindictive. If he emerges victorious, none of us will survive. Soldiers, follow my command! Assist Immortal Master Kou Hong in defeating Dao Xuanzi!"

Kou Hong was filled with joy upon hearing these words.

He quickly put distance between himself and his opponent, watching with satisfaction as a barrage of bullets swarmed Dao Xuanzi. Triumphant, he cried out, "As the saying goes, you reap what you sow! I never imagined that beneath your mask of righteousness, you would resort to such betrayal and face such a pathetic backlash!"

Dao Xuanzi was already fuming due to the interference of the hidden puppet master; hearing Kou Hong’s mockery caused him to spit out blood in pure rage.

"You stupid fool!" He could no longer restrain himself and cursed at Kou Hong.

"Finally, your true nature is revealed!" Kou Hong countered without backing down, "You always prided yourself on being exceptionally clever, yet look at you now. You have been abandoned by the very mortals you sought to manipulate! Your brilliant scheme has backfired completely!"

Dao Xuanzi was left speechless by the accusation. Realizing words were useless, he ignored Kou Hong and unleashed lethal sword strikes, slaughtering the mortal soldiers who dared to fire at him.

However, these mortals were like a plague of locusts, appearing in endless numbers. No matter how many he cut down, more rushed to take their place. This put immense strain on Dao Xuanzi, particularly because he had to remain vigilant against the Immortal-Mortal Miasma. Consequently, he was forced to use energy-draining ranged attacks to prevent infection.

The battlefield soon devolved into a bizarre stalemate.

During this tense moment, that persistent old voice echoed again.

"Immortal Master Kou Hong, my clan's warriors are being annihilated. Once Dao Xuanzi finishes us, do you think he will let you live? If you do not strike now, when will you?!" The voice was thick with desperation and terror.

Kou Hong was jolted by these words and suddenly realized the gravity of the situation.

He fixed a grim gaze on Dao Xuanzi. "You are correct. Dao Xuanzi, we have been companions for a century. Though we have turned on each other for this Golden Formation technique, we are both simply seeking the path to longevity. I will offer you one final chance: surrender the technique and leave, and I will let you go. If not, only one of us leaves this place alive."

Dao Xuanzi gave a soft sigh but offered no verbal reply, responding only by lifting his sword toward Kou Hong.

"Very well. During my recent escape, I gained enlightenment into a new Dao Art. It is only fitting that I use it to conclude this!" Kou Hong declared solemnly.

He rapidly formed a hand seal. "Dao Art: Imprisoning Dragon!"

Flames transformed into shackles of fire that boxed Dao Xuanzi in from every angle, establishing a complex formation that trapped him within a massive cage.

"Break!" Dao Xuanzi shouted, his expression darkening as he felt a crushing weight settle upon him. Taking a deep breath, the spectral image of a rusted iron sword began to manifest behind him.

Empowered by the sword shadow, his sword aura surged with new strength. As he struck the cage of fire, the intense flames suddenly froze before rapidly flickering out of existence.

Kou Hong laughed, seemingly having expected this. "Dao Xuanzi, we have been friends for a hundred years and fought side by side in countless battles. People claim my Cultivation is inferior to yours, and that is true. However, Cultivation is one thing, and actual combat is another. In a true fight to the death, the victor is never certain!"

"Since we have reached this point, there is no need to hold back. Let us see which is superior: your Dao Xuan Sword or my Dao Arts!"

An intense battle intent flared in Kou Hong’s eyes. "Dao Art: Heaven-Devouring Dragon!"

The flames that had previously died out vanished entirely. However, as the fire cage disappeared, Dao Xuanzi’s expression changed with sudden alarm.

Hidden within the cage was a gnarled branch shaped like a dragon, waiting for the perfect opening. Once the flames went out, the branch lunged at Dao Xuanzi with explosive speed as dark, ominous fire erupted around it. Instantly, the flames shaped themselves into a gargantuan, blazing dragon poised to consume Dao Xuanzi whole!

"Dao Xuan!" Even in this life-or-death crisis, Dao Xuanzi remained composed despite his shock.

The massive shadow of the rusted sword fully materialized in the sky.

The gnarled dragon branch hesitated for a second as if facing a dangerous rival, but then, as if insulted, it lunged at Dao Xuanzi with even greater ferocity.

Dao Xuanzi swung his blade, and the giant shadow behind him mimicked the strike.

The space in front of him seemed to solidify like water turning to ice.

The fire dragon crashed into the massive Dao Xuan Sword, only to be repelled after a brief struggle.

The Heaven-Devouring Dragon shattered into glowing fragments. Despite its fierce appearance, it could not withstand the might of the Dao Xuan Sword!

The carefully prepared Dao Art seemed fragile as the giant sword shadow continued toward Kou Hong, yet he did not panic or attempt to flee.

"Dao Art: Dragon’s Rebirth!"

Following Kou Hong’s roar, the fragments that had scattered during the dragon's defeat suddenly reignited.

They pulled together, manifesting into a brand-new, roaring dragon of fire.

Its flames were even more intense than before, and its prominent horns displayed its newfound power.

Like a piercing blade, the reborn dragon charged at Dao Xuanzi, accompanied by a deafening draconic roar!

A flicker of respect passed through Dao Xuanzi’s eyes, but the Dao Xuan Sword above him did not falter.

In a desperate struggle like this, victory would go to the one who was most ruthless and decisive!

Yet, at this pivotal moment, the old voice rang out again like a haunting ghost.

"Immortal Master Kou Hong, we shall provide assistance!"

Before the words could even fade, long cannonballs trailing fire slammed into Dao Xuanzi from every direction, resulting in a horrific spray of blood!

"Argh!" Caught completely off guard, Dao Xuanzi screamed in agony as his powerful aura suddenly collapsed.

The shadow of the Dao Xuan Sword dimmed significantly, allowing the blazing dragon to seize the opportunity. It overpowered the sword, tore through the warped space, and impaled Dao Xuanzi’s chest!

Conversely, the sword shadow controlled by Dao Xuanzi lost its strength, merely forcing Kou Hong to cough up a few mouthfuls of blood before it dissolved.

"I... I..." Dao Xuanzi gasped painfully, wanting to speak his final words but unable to find the breath.

In the blink of an eye, Dao Xuanzi was consumed by the Heaven-Devouring Dragon, leaving behind nothing but a pile of scorched bones.