Chapter 1728: The Third Rune, A Shocking Change in the Immortal Realm (Part 1)

“Whoosh–Whoosh–”

The heavily wounded and battered body of the burning giant collapsed into the void, panting in agony. Its voice was filled with immense pain and fury.

Jiang Chengxuan slowly walked forward, holding the Tai Chu Hong Meng Sword. Though fatigued, the sword remained sharp in his hands, and with a single strike, it would be enough to decapitate the burning giant.

One step… two steps… three steps…

The scent of death grew stronger, and the giant, in excruciating pain, lifted its bloodied face. Its hollow eyes stared at Jiang Chengxuan, its expression twisted with hatred, gritting its teeth.

Even at this moment, it refused to submit, awaiting death and defeat. Despite the wounds all over its body, it struggled to its feet. The giant’s three-meter-tall frame trembled, its thick muscles tensed, and the blood on its charred body was like red oil, reigniting strange flames once more.

But Jiang Chengxuan had no intention of showing mercy. His eyes gleamed with coldness as he thrust the sword toward the giant.

The Tai Chu Hong Meng Sword easily cut through the twisted space, flashing like a cold light. In an instant, it reached the giant’s throat.

With this strike, no matter how much the giant struggled, it would face its end.

However, at the very moment of death, the severely wounded giant pushed itself to the limit. Its flames surged once more, and it soared into the air like a meteor, narrowly avoiding Jiang Chengxuan’s strike.

“Whum–!”

But that was merely a temporary respite. Jiang Chengxuan quickly followed, holding the Tai Chu Hong Meng Sword, transforming into a brilliant beam of light that tore through the heavens, drawing a perfect arc in the void, relentlessly pursuing the wounded giant.

“Roar–!”

Seeing that the threat of death had not been shaken off, the injured giant let out a roar, as if trying to intimidate Jiang Chengxuan. But that had no effect on Jiang Chengxuan. The sword light was sharp, and in an instant, it would slash into the giant’s back.

“Boom–!”

However, just as this life-or-death moment unfolded, an unexpected change occurred.

As Jiang Chengxuan chased the giant upward through the heavens, reaching the ninth sky, an overwhelming aura of destruction suddenly erupted with a deafening roar.

Jiang Chengxuan’s vision was instantly engulfed in endless black light, and the scorching power of disaster and calamity poured down.

At this moment, the injured giant seemed to merge with the enormous black sun in the sky, as if carrying it on its back. The black sun suddenly erupted, and several massive torrents of scorching heat surged from its surface, transforming into enormous black chains that came crashing toward Jiang Chengxuan!

The black chains twisted like dragons, wrapped in a terrifying burning disaster energy, melting the space as they passed. Their domineering power shook Jiang Chengxuan’s heart, making him realize he could not afford to slacken for even a moment.

“Nine Marvels Bodhi Lotus Lamp, Everlasting Holy Scriptures, activate!”

In the blink of an eye, Jiang Chengxuan summoned the power of the Immortal Realm and activated two mighty treasures to counter the incoming attack.

Behind him, a divine lotus slowly bloomed, and countless golden runes, like flying stars, dotted the lotus, radiating an incredibly beautiful and mysterious aura that made the entire world tremble.

Then, under Jiang Chengxuan’s control, the Everlasting Holy Scriptures gathered into a river, transforming into numerous enormous golden chains that crossed the void!

In contrast to the destructive and scorching energy, these golden chains emitted divine and sealing powers. The two forces collided in an instant, as if countless black and gold celestial dragons were fighting each other, endlessly biting and devouring one another!

The terrible aftermath exploded with a deafening roar, as golden thunder and pitch-black flames surged, plunging the entire world into a chaotic sea, with endless waves sweeping through the realm.

“Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!”

Standing in the heart of the storm, Jiang Chengxuan controlled the power of the golden dragons and black sun as they clashed. His full concentration was evident as he pushed his mid-stage Immortal Realm strength to the limit, pouring all his energy into the battle.

Above the ninth sky, the chains twisted wildly. Countless celestial dragons intertwined in a scene of utter chaos, as the battle shook the heavens and the earth, tearing apart space!

Amidst this chaos, the wounded giant, bathed in the light of the black sun, continued to absorb the power of the fire-like energy exploding in the chaos. Its aura slowly increased, and its flames reignited.

“Roar–!”

It could no longer contain the fury within and unleashed it, its primal runes glowing behind its head. Carrying the enormous black sun, it charged toward Jiang Chengxuan with overwhelming force.

The black sun seemed to be its Immortal Realm, constantly drawing out terrifying calamity and disaster energy, launching furious attacks toward Jiang Chengxuan.

In response, Jiang Chengxuan also burned with the fire of battle, refusing to retreat. He summoned a continuous stream of immortal treasures and techniques, dazzling the eyes of anyone watching. Yet, all of them were perfectly coordinated, demonstrating his terrifying combat strength!

This battle was destined to be one where only one would survive, and the power on display was enough to rival two fully matured Immortal Realm practitioners. Even in the Ancient Realm, it would be enough to cause a great stir.

Yet, in this moment, it all occurred in this desolate, silent place, where no one could witness the battle. Only the shattered void and the ruined land bore witness to the destruction.

“Boom–!”

The terrifying rumble exploded like a torrential downpour. The storm completely concealed everything, and only the world-destroying aftermath continued to erupt, wave after wave, sweeping across the realm endlessly.