Library of Heaven's Path 2: Eternal Fate of the Heavens-Chapter 437 - 72 Fierce Battle (Part 2)

Chapter 437: Chapter 72 Fierce Battle (Part 2)

“Your name is Zhang Xuanqing, right? At such a young age, possessing this level of cultivation and intelligence—regardless of the methods or means employed—you truly are a talent.”

Prince Yuanqing did not continue his attack but instead regained his usual composure and said, “I’ll give you one chance: return the Eternal Heart to me, and I promise, as the Crown Prince, not only to help you reconstruct the Seven Orifice Exquisite Heart but also to assist you in breaking through to the Peak of Life Sea 9-dan, making you a formidable figure.”

“With the Eternal Heart, I too can break through to Life Sea 9-dan and even have the chance to forge an Eternal Golden Body. Why should I give it back?” Zhang Xuan said with a smile.

Wherever strength exists, there is predation. If the heart were truly handed over to the opponent, within ten breaths, he’d likely be slain, his soul scattered to the winds.

Thus, no amount of enticing words matters—what counts is action.

The person before him had killed his own disciples without so much as a blink for the Peerless Divine Pill. How could he spare Zhang Xuan? His promises were nothing but expedient lies.

“The Eternal Heart is a supreme treasure of the world. I’m afraid you may live long enough to snatch it, but not to wield it!”

Seeing Zhang Xuan unimpressed, Prince Yuanqing sneered.

“I think Your Highness is the same. Even if I gave it to you, you wouldn’t be able to use it for long!” Zhang Xuan retorted.

“In that case, it will come down to fate!”

Seeing that words wouldn’t sway Zhang Xuan, Prince Yuanqing ceased his efforts and, with a tap of his finger, activated the Mountain River Order. It instantly expanded into what looked like a map, revealing miniature mountains and rivers on its surface.

“This is… the activated state of the Mountain River Order—Thousand Miles Mountains and Rivers Map! It can channel the power of mountains and seas. Since we’re currently at sea, its power will be amplified several-fold. Be careful!”

A voice echoed in Zhang Xuan’s mind—it was the Frost Demon Lord.

In such battles of this caliber, Zhang Xuan’s strength was sufficient, but his understanding fell short. The Frost Demon Lord’s explanations revealed secrets previously unknown to Zhang Xuan.

“The Crown Prince has the Thousand Miles Mountains and Rivers Map? What about Emperor Fusheng?” Zhang Xuan asked curiously.

To command mountains and seas, wielding sovereign authority akin to the Earth Book—it would mean the Crown Prince was this powerful. But what treasures would emperors wield?

The Frost Demon Lord’s androgynous voice echoed: “Emperor Fusheng uses the Ten Thousand Miles River and Mountain Map and the Seal of the Country.”

“Oh!” Zhang Xuan murmured in realization.

While they spoke, Prince Yuanqing stepped closer to the Thousand Miles Mountains and Rivers Map. Extending a finger, he pointed at a deep blue ocean section on the map.

BOOM!

In an instant, Zhang Xuan saw a colossal finger descending from the heavens, like a pillar that seemed to pierce the sky. Its reach spanned dozens of miles, and before it even landed, the turbulent waves nearby were stilled, suppressed utterly. Around it, countless fish and shrimp immediately perished, as if the world’s end had arrived—the sunlight ceased, and all grew dark.

“Is this the power of the Thousand Miles Mountains and Rivers Map?” Zhang Xuan was astonished.

A mere touch on the map could manifest such a magnified finger in real life. No wonder it stood as the Tianli Empire’s supreme celestial treasure—terrifying indeed!

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THUMP! THUMP! THUMP!

The Eight Orifice Heart pulsed fiercely, and Zhang Xuan’s aura grew stronger with each beat. His wrist flicked, releasing a Nine-story Treasure Tower that floated before him.

The Reincarnation Relic Tower!

The Soul Imprint on the tower had been erased by Prince Yuanqing, using Power Destiny. But Zhang Xuan had since successfully forged it, and the tower expanded against the wind—a hundred meters tall in mere moments—directly charging toward the descending finger.

SPLASH!

The tower’s peak, sharp like a needle, left a clear mark on the gargantuan finger before them.

“Though you can crush opponents with a finger using the Thousand Miles Mountains and Rivers Map, its defensive capabilities haven’t improved. Now, I’ll sever it completely!”

Revelation struck Zhang Xuan. Laughing aloud, his heart pulsed rapidly as he transformed into a towering giant, hundreds of meters tall. With one hand gripping the Nine-story Treasure Tower like a sword, he swung it at the descending finger.

SWOOSH!

A gleaming arc of sword qi, extending for dozens of kilometers, swept through the air—it resembled a compressed 2D strike as it cleaved into the massive finger.

SPLASH!

Blood splattered everywhere. Before the finger even touched the ground, a large chunk was sliced clean off.

“You…”

Prince Yuanqing hastily withdrew his finger, only to discover that its tip had been severed. His expression turned grim.

The ability he just employed—[Divine Descent] from the Thousand Miles Mountains and Rivers Map—allowed his body to merge with the map, making him feel like a god descending upon his foes, applying immense psychological pressure. Yet, his opponent didn’t succumb to fear; instead, he identified the ability’s weakness effortlessly and counterattacked. How was this possible?

Even he had been rendered speechless for days the first time he used this power. How could Zhang Xuan—a mere minor figure in the Galaxy Realm—possess a mindset superior to his own?

“Let’s see how many moves you can withstand! Mountain and River Move!”

Though Prince Yuanqing was shaken, he didn’t falter. Recognizing that [Divine Descent] was ineffective, he growled lowly and pointed at the Thousand Miles Mountains and Rivers Map once more.

SWOOSH!

As he made his move, the previously calm sea erupted violently into thousand-meter-high waves. The surging waters coalesced in the sky, manifesting as armies of countless soldiers charging toward Zhang Xuan.

The Thousand Miles Mountains and Rivers Map’s second ability—Mountain and River Move!

When mountains and rivers shifted, armies emerged. Not even those at the Peak of Life Sea Realm—or even those who had transcended it—could face this power without panic.

“This strike embodies the essence of the entire ocean—it harnesses the strength of countless living creatures. Essence Pills won’t suffice to block it…”

Unnerved by the Crown Prince’s second strike unveiling such devastating power, the Frost Demon Lord’s voice quivered.

Even at his peak, he would retreat before this ability. Zhang Xuan, wielding only the demon’s Essence Pill, would surely be unable to withstand it. Escape or evasion seemed the only options.

“Essence Pills can’t withstand it—but why would I need to block it?”

With a soft chuckle, Zhang Xuan neither resisted nor dodged. Instead, he spread his arms wide, hovering calmly in midair.

THUMP! THUMP! THUMP! THUMP! THUMP! THUMP! THUMP! THUMP! THUMP!

The heart pulsed nine times in succession, each beat like a thunderous drum. The Essence Pill’s energy surged violently, enveloping Zhang Xuan in endless torrents of demonic qi.

“Since you’re controlling the ocean, I’ll… swallow it whole!”

Laughing loudly, Zhang Xuan conjured a vision of a Taotie—its massive maw yawning open to swallow the heavens and the earth. The ocean Prince Yuanqing controlled hadn’t yet reached Zhang Xuan when it seemed to fall into a void, rapidly disappearing before the naked eye.

The waves came swiftly—and were consumed just as swiftly. Before Prince Yuanqing could react, the thousands-of-meters-high tsunamis were all gone. Even the ocean below—a vast expanse many miles deep—vanished, as if drained by the legendary Kua Fu.

An ocean stretching over ten thousand miles in diameter was devoured in its entirety by Zhang Xuan with a single thought…

“Who… who are you? How… how did you pull this off?”

Prince Yuanqing’s expression shifted drastically, the composure he’d maintained now nowhere to be found.