Chapter 816: Chapter 640 Atlas’s Struggle

The Tengu Divine Master hovered in midair, gazing down at the picturesque Qinglu Mountain below.

At this moment, atop Qinglu Mountain, a faint glimmer of light shrouded the sky. If one were to follow the energy distribution trail downward, they would find this light enveloping the entire Qinglu Mountain.

The earth and mountains were fused into one. Though the light was dim, it represented a power radiating from the very foundation of the mountain.

Not long after Roger left, Sword Master Funiu had thoroughly revamped and upgraded the Onmyoji Array of Qinglu Mountain.

Since his identity was already exposed, there was no longer any need to hide things. He activated the Bloodline Power within the disciples of the Sword Pavilion, linking them together to establish an energy cycle throughout Qinglu Mountain.

After fully tapping into its potential, the formation protecting Qinglu Mountain was no longer an ordinary Onmyoji Array. It now contained the Bloodline Power of the Atlas Great Bear blended within.

Furthermore, the beast claw in Sword Master Funiu’s hand, along with three other cursed items, combined with the mountain itself to form the core chain of the defense.

These components connected everyone’s Bloodline Power, amplifying it to envelop the entire Qinglu Mountain.

At this moment, as the Tengu Divine Master descended with terrifying power, Sword Master Funiu and the others sensed his presence immediately.

“They’re here.”

Sword Master Funiu’s gaze grew heavy as he looked toward the figure hovering in midair.

“They?”

Miyanori Chiyoko glanced around.

“Don’t bother looking. This isn’t any of the Eight Branches. What you’re seeing is the culmination of all of them combined.”

“The true Tengu Divine Master!”

With those words, Sword Master Funiu could already foresee the fate awaiting them all.

“You shouldn’t have stayed.”

He let out a deep sigh.

“Say no more.”

Saito Tsuyoshi laughed heartily, “We share the same bloodline. You aren’t just the Sword Master of Qinglu Mountain–you are also our brother!”

“For personal gain, we could choose to part ways, but for the bonds of blood and family, we cannot turn away!”

“Even if it means death?”

A spark ignited in Sword Master Funiu’s eyes as he heard the unified response from the three of them.

“Even if it means death!”

Saito Tsuyoshi stepped forward and threw an arm over Sword Master Funiu’s shoulder. “I’ve wanted to do this for a long time!”

“Haha, to be honest, I’m more than a decade older than you.”

Sword Master Funiu shook his head, and some of the emotions in his heart dissipated.

Ishida Minami said nothing, his gaze lowered. Yet in his eyes was an unshakable resolve.

“This is all because of me…”

Miyanori Chiyoko’s words were interrupted halfway by Ishida Minami.

“If blame must be assigned, then it falls on me.”

He was the father of Red Butterfly and Yuan Guanghai.

“Do you still care about that at a time like this?”

Saito Tsuyoshi barked in his gruff voice.

“It’s not your fault.”

Sword Master Funiu stepped forward, ascending the stone steps that led to the Sword Pavilion to stand near the mountaintop cliff.

“What matters is that we are all here now. The Atlas bloodline may be severed today, but so what?”

“We remain not because we have no other choice, but precisely because of the conscience within us–to protect the land beneath our feet and the people who depend on it!”

As soon as these words fell, Qinglu Mountain began to quake.

The ground trembled, and the silent mountain range roared like a giant bear awakened from slumber.

The sound traveled far and wide.

It spread to nearby cities, beyond the reach of Sword Master Funiu’s pavilion.

The floating Tengu Divine Master took the brunt of the shockwave, yet he remained unfazed. The mask on his face reflected an indifferent light.

Not a trace of the subordinate Divine Masters from the Eight Branches could be seen in him. He was none of them, but rather a terrifying figure standing at the Peak of Everworldly power.

“The transformation of this world begins with your annihilation.”

Like judgment itself, there were no pleasantries and no lofty excuses. His overwhelming might was flaunted with complete abandon.

As for explanations, they were unnecessary.

The Tengu Divine Master was enshrouded in a faint black mist, the Spiritual Power around him in chaos. Behind him, faint silhouettes of the Eight Branches appeared and disappeared in turn, sometimes merging into one. No one understood what this signified, but the Tengu Divine Master’s power was undeniable.

He extended an arm, spreading his fingers wide, and pressed down into the air with his palm!

“Boom! Boom! Boom!”

Explosions rang out in quick succession. The light enveloping the mountaintop suddenly intensified. Sword Master Funiu and the others shook violently, the oppressive force emanating from the Tengu Divine Master completely dwarfing the combined strength of Ran’ei Divine Master and the other two from before!

“Gather all our clanspeople.”

Sword Master Funiu had not anticipated that the one coming to Qinglu Mountain this time would be the Tengu Divine Master, fused with the Eight Branches.

If it had been any other Divine Master, Qinglu Mountain in its current state might have been able to hold its own. But now, the power of the Tengu Divine Master was beyond imagination.

With just the four of them, even with the pre-arranged Onmyoji Array, they were almost guaranteed to crumble upon contact.

Sword Master Funiu stepped into the center of the plaza, his feet sinking deeply into the soil, with Ishida Minami and Saito Tsuyoshi standing to either side of him.

He spread his arms wide, and at the same time, the two beside him placed their hands on his shoulders. The Bloodline Power of the three coursed through the ground, connecting and spreading like the roots of a tree beneath Qinglu Mountain.