Chapter 977: Chapter 945: Wielding the Sword to Slay the Heavenly Jiao

"It’s just a trivial skill."

Lu Ping’s expression remained indifferent, with divine light surging in his eyes. With absolute strength, he precisely discerned the direction of the Purple Jade Celestial Python’s next escape.

His robe in the air changed direction, closely pursuing the Purple Jade Celestial Python, and completely enveloped it under shocked gazes.

At this moment, the Purple Jade Celestial Python could no longer disregard anything, and hastily cast the Celestial Python Barrier Technique once more.

This time, though it was dangerous, he managed to evade by rapidly exploding his magical power.

However, the Vast Heaven Mirror in his hand was firmly swept away and taken into Lu Ping’s sleeve.

"Ah, my Magical Treasure!"

Watching the Treasure Mirror fly out of his hand and be taken by Lu Ping, the Purple Jade Celestial Python cried out, his expression drastically changing.

He hadn’t expected that Lu Ping’s move not only had offensive power but could retrieve his Magical Treasure even while dodging.

In a battle, although the situation could change in an instant, often victory or defeat was decided in a breath.

But having your heirloom Magical Artifact taken meant the power level of the one taking it far exceeded the other side.

Shocked, the Purple Jade Celestial Python realized the power gap between himself and Lu Ping and, knowing he couldn’t win, immediately lowered his stance.

"Friend, please wait. The Spirit Beast assembly in the Southern Wilderness was indeed careless on my part."

"You have such strength, easily capable of destroying our combat power, but with so many Spirit Beasts gathered, fighting would be time-consuming and laborious. Why not turn hostility into peace?"

"I can compensate you, and ask you to consider."

"After this, I will certainly restrain my subordinates and guide them well."

The Purple Jade Celestial Python said loudly, deeply fearful of Lu Ping, and his words revealed his retreating intent and willingness to admit his mistake.

However, would Lu Ping and his companions allow him to unilaterally tear up the treaty and send troops to flatten the Chu Kingdom without consequence?

If they forgave this mistake without any repercussions, what about next time?

Everyone present knew the Purple Jade Celestial Python had to be dealt with this time.

This blatant humiliation was not something a mere apology and some punishment could fix.

The future safety of the Chu Kingdom and the stability of the Cultivation Realm couldn’t afford negligence. When it was time to eliminate threats, actions had to be taken.

Elder Jiang and several Nascent Soul True Monarchs had their eyes on Lu Ping, waiting to see how he would resolve this.

They naturally wanted to kill the Purple Jade Celestial Python on the spot, directly removing the hidden threat.

Feeling the calm tension beneath the stormy atmosphere, the Purple Jade Celestial Python sensed danger and hastily distanced himself from Lu Ping, asking, "What is your intention?"

"Not very good."

Lu Ping’s response to the Purple Jade Celestial Python was just these four words.

Before Lu Ping’s voice faded, the Thousand-Star Demon-Slaying Sword and the Thousand-Star Demon-Slaying Sword in the air brewed momentum, their bodies trembling, vibrating, and emanating heart-palpitating power.

The Purple Jade Celestial Python, seeing this, knew Lu Ping intended to kill.

He directly reverted to his true form, visibly enlarging and extending, transforming into a deep purple Flood Dragon.

On its head, a horn had already appeared, and its limbs were slender, showing only the rudiments of claws far from evolving into dragon claws.

His head was in the typical Flood Dragon shape.

"Hmm, evolving from a python to a Flood Dragon, it’s somewhat capable, but opposing you is fruitless."

The voice of the Void Celestial Extreme Saint clone sounded, lamenting the Purple Jade Celestial Python’s self-destructive path.

If given another thousand years, he might have had the chance to transform into a True Dragon.

In Lingxi State, demon beasts achieving what the Purple Jade Celestial Python had accomplished were rare, just him alone.

Simultaneously, seeing Lu Ping act, Elder Jiang, Liu Taixuan, and others secretly sighed in relief.

They feared Lu Ping would spare the Demon Emperor out of softness or desire for some things.

"Do you really not reconsider? Whatever Magical Treasure or resources you want, I can give you."

The Purple Jade Celestial Python shouted one last time, his Flood Dragon mouth unmoving, yet his voice clear, making a final attempt to entice Lu Ping to stop.

Facing this inquiry, Lu Ping remained unmoved, calmly speaking, his voice firm and steady, "No need, killing you will still yield the same."

Swish, swish!

Thousand-Star Demon-Slaying Sword.

Thousand Spirits Immortal Slaying Sword.

Both swords moved simultaneously, carrying two distinct Sword Powers, reflecting different colors: one a brilliant crimson, the other a dazzling white sword light, slashing toward the Purple Jade Celestial Python.

Trapped in the Void Cage, the Purple Jade Celestial Python’s movements were restricted, and his own escape speed couldn’t compare to the approaching swords. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

His physical strength could withstand attacks from ordinary Tier Five Spiritual Artifacts and even hold against Tier Six without much harm.

But facing an opponent like Lu Ping, feeling the terrifying momentum of those two swords, he naturally wouldn’t foolishly use his body to take them head-on.

Seen was the cold light flickering in his pupils, roaring as he spat out a white cold air, swirling outward.

This cold air covered several feet around, first locking onto the Thousand Spirits Immortal Slaying Sword, slowing its speed mid-air, as if trying to dismantle its power.

Nonetheless, it only served as a momentary defense.

The Thousand Spirits Immortal Slaying Sword was only weakened by twenty percent before continuing forward.

Clang.

The sword struck true within his mouth, severing several fangs, and the erupted sword qi tore a deep scar across his mouth.

This sword strike left the Purple Jade Celestial Python no time to howl in pain before the other Flying Sword quickly followed.

Whack.

Confronting the Thousand-Star Demon-Slaying Sword’s assault, the Purple Jade Celestial Python couldn’t evade, merely trying to twist his body to minimize the attack’s area.

The sword inflicted a massive gouge on his body, and the Demon-slaying Sword Qi imbued within spread havoc inside through the wound.

The Purple Jade Celestial Python emitted a massive cry of pain, shaking the heavens and earth, straightforwardly deciding to fight Lu Ping to the death.

In his pupils were shifting sparks, instantly shooting two bone-chilling white divine light beams.

This was a Divine Technique mastered by the Purple Jade Celestial Python, called Ice Soul Tribulation-Destroying Divine Light, directly aimed at Lu Ping.

With Void Celestial Fifth Rank Divine Light deployed, Lu Ping transformed into streaks of light, easily dodging this icy divine light attack.

Reappearing, he grasped the hilt of the Thousand-Star Demon-Slaying Sword, swinging it toward the Purple Jade Celestial Python.

Brilliant sword light gleamed, Immortal Sword fell, Lu Ping’s expression indifferent, holding the Sword to slay the Purple Jade Celestial Python’s head.

With one sword strike, he executed him, a panicked purple Nascent Soul fled, rapidly swelling in energy, emanating a terrifying force, appearing like an explosive bomb about to detonate any moment.

"Not good, he’s going to self-destruct!"

Liu Taixuan exclaimed, recognizing what the Purple Jade Celestial Python planned, knowing the power from a Nascent Soul Stage Demon Beast’s self-destruction was particularly terrifying.

Immediately, Elder Jiang, Taiqi Peak, and others rapidly deployed defenses.