Chapter 849: Shenji Falls, I Can Help You

Tathagata's expression changed drastically as he said in a heavy voice, "True Lord, you said it yourself, there are no personal grievances between us. Now that the Heavenly Court has collapsed, why must you press us so hard?"

At the same time, a sharp female voice came from Namo's mouth: "Yang Jian, I have no past or present enmity with you. If you want to kill Tathagata, go ahead and kill him. This Empress promises absolutely not to interfere!"

A man's reputation follows him like a shadow; Yang Jian's great name had already been deeply ingrained in people's hearts during the ancient Divine Realm period.

Not to mention now, even in the past, Empress Shenji would definitely not want to provoke this person.

Tathagata's Face immediately darkened.

"Better a Fellow Daoist die than myself," he thought.

This woman really was pragmatic enough!

If it weren't impossible, Tathagata really wanted to kill this woman first!

Yang Jian remained indifferent: "You are Xieji, aren't you? I've heard of you. Back then, to Cultivate, you refined the Mortals of an entire city. If someone hadn't protected you, how could you have been allowed to live until today! Today, I, Yang, am acting on the orders of the Vice Alliance Leader to bring you both to justice. Currently, the Underworld and Netherworld have long since collapsed, otherwise, I wouldn't mind doing a good deed and sending you into Reincarnation!"

Tathagata said coldly, "Yang Jian, this old monk has lived for so many years and is no pushover. Do you truly intend to drive us to a dead end?"

A mocking look appeared on Yang Jian's Face: "Although I have lost my divine position and my cultivation level has dropped significantly, it still won't take much effort to crush you. Do you think I am like this Puppet trash who has lost his Divine Soul?"

As he spoke, the golden light around Yang Jian's body grew stronger, and the third eye on his forehead opened to its limit. Intense red light suddenly enveloped Tathagata.

"Ah—"

Tathagata suddenly let out a shrill, agonizing roar. Above his head, three illusory shadows could be faintly seen being slowly extracted by the red light.

"Wait, Great God, I'm just an innocent monk. I'm a victim too, I don't even know these two. Please spare me—"

The Divine Soul formed by Namo was the weakest of the three, but his cries were the most miserable. Had Yang Jian not held back from killing him, he would likely have been melted by the red light by now.

The Divine Soul formed by Empress Shenji was full of resentment. She suddenly tapped the Void Realm, and countless figures surged out from the Storage Ring on Namo's finger, accompanied by incredibly thick evil qi and Death Qi, rushing frantically toward Yang Jian.

Clearly, under the threat of death, this woman was making a desperate, final struggle.

Yang Jian swept his cold gaze over them, the killing intent in his eyes intensifying: "So much evil qi and Death Qi. Just how many living beings have you harmed over the years? You deserve to die!"

As he spoke, an arrow tip compressed from extreme red light slowly emerged from his third eye, pointing directly at Empress Shenji.

At the same time, the golden light dissipating around him transformed into a massive spiritual net, directly trapping all the surging evil qi within it.

"Roar—"

The divine technique Yang Jian Cultivated was inherently of the utmost Yang and strength, having a powerful restraining effect on evil qi. Coupled with the massive gap in cultivation level, these Evil Puppets melted like snowflakes under a blazing sun the moment they encountered Yang Jian's golden divine light, one after another, amidst shrill screams.

Simultaneously, the red arrow in Yang Jian's third eye completely solidified.

This was one of Yang Jian's Lifebound Divine Abilities.

Divine Eye Heavenly Arrow!

All that is seen is but an illusion!

In the next moment.

Xiu!

The red arrow vanished from its spot instantly.

In the next instant, it had already pierced deeply into Empress Shenji's Divine Soul!

Empress Shenji's eyes widened in disbelief. Gray Divine Soul power continuously dissipated from her mouth, and fear and resentment flashed in her eyes as she begged, "Yang Jian, spare me, I'll do anything…"

Yang Jian's expression was cold and stern as he ignored her completely. Under his control, the red arrow pierced through Empress Shenji's Divine Soul hundreds of times in the blink of an eye!

Simultaneously, the red arrow exploded, completely annihilating the already shattered Divine Soul!

Empress Shenji was dead!

This time, even her Divine Soul was obliterated, leaving absolutely no possibility of resurrection!

Tathagata and Namo watched the wretched end of Empress Shenji beside them, their hearts trembling.

Especially Namo; when had he ever seen such terrifying methods!

Such a powerful Empress Shenji couldn't even put up a fight before this deity named Yang Jian; wouldn't he die even more miserably!

"Great God, this little monk has truly never done anything harmful. I have no relation to this Old Bald Donkey. Please, spare me!"

In the Face of death, Face, dignity, and the bond between master and disciple were all like drifting clouds.

Of course, he and Tathagata truly had no master-disciple bond to speak of.

This Old Bald Donkey had taken over his body without even a word; Namo couldn't wait for him to die!

"Rebellious Disciple! Vile creature!"

Tathagata trembled with rage. If he weren't currently restrained by Yang Jian's Heavenly Eye, he would have killed this scoundrel first!

"Master, leave this Old Bald Donkey to me. His Divine Soul is a great tonic!"

The Howling Celestial Dog looked at Tathagata and licked his lips, laughing mischievously.

Empress Shenji practiced evil arts, so swallowing her Divine Soul would be more harmful than beneficial. Thus, the Howling Celestial Dog set his sights on Tathagata's Divine Soul.

Tathagata was instantly horrified. He would rather have his Divine Soul dispersed than be swallowed by this beast!

"Stop struggling, Old Bald Donkey. You can't escape my master's palm. If you have any last words, you can say them now!"

The Howling Celestial Dog acted on his master's authority, his arrogant Face fully exposed.

"I…"

Just as Tathagata was about to speak, he was interrupted by a wave of the Howling Celestial Dog's paw: "Forget it, don't bother. I, Brother Dog, was just asking; I had no intention of helping you fulfill them!"

"…"

Tathagata's Face turned ashen with rage.

He had long known that Yang Jian's dog was wicked, but having had little contact with him, he finally witnessed it today.

This wasn't just wicked; it was downright despicable!

"This old monk has never seen such a brazen and shameless dog!"

If Qin Changqing could hear Tathagata's inner thoughts, he would certainly reach a consensus with him on this matter.

They both didn't understand why a deity as upright as Yang Jian would raise such a despicable dog!

"It's time to be on your way, Tathagata!"

The red arrow in Yang Jian's Heavenly Eye began to condense once more.

Tathagata's Face paled, and a sense of despair washed over him. Even before the red arrow reached him, he already felt a sharp, intense pain.

"Wait!"

Tathagata suddenly shouted, "Yang Jian, don't kill me! I can help you!"

Yang Jian frowned, the red arrow hovering at his forehead. He asked with interest, "What can you help me with?"

Tathagata's desire to survive was extremely strong at this moment as he yelled, "Yang Jian, although your divine body has recovered, I imagine you haven't yet found your Lifebound Treasure. If you spare me, I can help you retrieve the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Lance!"

Upon hearing these words, Yang Jian's three eyes widened; he was intrigued.

Although his Three-Pointed Double-Edged Lance wasn't the most exceptional Divine Artifact, he had developed feelings for it after using it for so many years; it had even formed an artifact spirit.

It was not just a Divine Artifact, but also his partner and close friend!

If he could retrieve it, it would be worth sparing his life for the time being!