Perfect World: Double Pupils Open the Heavens, Ascend to Immortality

As for the top-tier powers, they are straightforward and compete for a place in the ancient courtyard, where the divine rain is undoubtedly the most abundant.

High above, the old vine could no longer hold on. Its form decayed, turning yellow and withered, with fallen leaves flying everywhere. It had suffered a severe blow and began to dissipate its essence.

Even so, the Divine Vine still mustered its spirits and tried to open an immortal passage to send the Pure Land disciples out.

Unfortunately, with formidable enemies like the Sky-Devouring Sparrow and the Qiongqi lurking around, this endeavor ended in failure.

"Lord Sacrificial Spirit!" The cultivators of the Heaven-Mending Pavilion wept bitterly. The Sacrificial Spirit Vine, which had protected them for countless years, was about to perish in battle, filling them with sorrow.

“Lord Sacrificial Spirit, don’t worry about us. We will break through on our own. We have already used the passage you built to transfer some of our people out. As long as the Pure Land disciples continue to exist, the Heaven-Mending Pavilion will eventually reappear.” An elder called out, telling Shen Teng to take care of herself and not to waste her energy on them.

"Heh, three of your seven strongholds have been destroyed. Do you think we don't know where the remaining four are?"

"After you've been bathed in the divine rain, that will be the time of your destruction, the Heaven-Mending Pavilion." The creature of Xiling Beast Mountain said with a sneer.

Upon hearing this, the members of the Heaven-Mending Pavilion were filled with grief and indignation. Was the heavens going to destroy the Heaven-Mending Pavilion?

"kill!"

Within the Pure Land, the roars of battle shook the heavens, and all the forces were red-eyed, each wanting a share of the spoils.

Seeing the once peaceful and serene land transformed into its current state, the Pavilion Master of the Heaven-Mending Pavilion was filled with grief and indignation, and fought to the death.

"Sect Master, let's go. There's no point in staying any longer. We should leave as soon as possible and move the four remaining strongholds to avoid the complete annihilation of the Pure Land army," Shi Yi transmitted his voice.

The destruction of the Divine Vine is a foregone conclusion and will happen in an instant. Although Ghost Lord will appear to hold things up for a while, the overall trend is irreversible.

Shi Yi has the ability to change it, but it wouldn't make much difference.

The guardian deities of the Heaven-Mending Pavilion have all perished. Even if it is preserved now, it will be divided and dismantled by enemies from all sides in the future. Such a huge entity cannot be supported by a mere king or nobleman like the Pavilion Master. This is entirely foreseeable.

Shi Yi could not possibly settle down here, sit in the Pure Land, and become the new guardian of the Pure Land. His future lies in the Upper Realm, in the vast universe.

Moreover, he only wanted to protect a few people who had been kind to him; he didn't care about the others.

The rise and fall of great powers is a normal occurrence in the long river of history. For a powerful woman like the Double Pupil Woman, it is like passing clouds. It would be inappropriate for her to risk exposing herself to protect someone.

The Six Paths of Reincarnation is Shi Yi's ultimate trump card, and he will not reveal it to others unless it is in the most critical moment.

Therefore, the most advantageous option for Shi Yi now is for the Pavilion Master and those elders to fight their way out with him, while the others will have to rely on their individual luck.

"No, as the Pavilion Master of the Heaven-Mending Pavilion, how can I flee before my disciples? I must fight to the last moment to buy time for my disciples to escape."

"You should leave now. I have no need to protect anything in this life. I dedicate everything to this vast and pure land." That was the Pavilion Master's response.

Shi Yi was not surprised by this answer. The Pavilion Master was just that kind of person, with a strong sense of righteousness and never acting for personal gain.

However, this does not mean that Shi Yi will respect the Pavilion Master's wishes, as he is currently stronger than the Pavilion Master.

In this world of gods and demons, power is everything, and this principle applies even to well-intentioned actions.

He wielded his divine sword, Dao patterns emanating from beneath his feet, and used the great supernatural power of shrinking the earth to an inch, instantly appearing before an ancient noble family.

The Kun clan chief was shocked, and fear was evident in his eyes.

More than a dozen peak-level kings and marquises could not do anything to this young man. Now that the alliance has collapsed, who can withstand Xuan Yi's charge?

However, he was, after all, the patriarch of an ancient clan. Even if he was in danger of death, he would not sit idly by and wait to be killed.

He opened his mouth and spat out brilliant orbs of light, all of which were extraordinary treasures, including a divine artifact with terrifying power, in an attempt to block Shi Yi.

"Buzz!"

The divine sword in Shi Yi's hand disappeared, replaced by a divine halberd, which distorted the void as soon as it appeared.

This is the Void Halberd, and its abilities in the realm of spatial manipulation are unimaginable.

Without saying a word, Shi Yi swung his halberd and smashed it fiercely towards the Kun clan leader.

The void trembled, the silver light was dazzling, and the halberd blade suddenly became blurry before disappearing right under the nose of the Kun clan chief.

The peak-level king immediately shuddered. Something was definitely amiss. Sure enough, when the terrifying halberd reappeared, it had already bypassed the Kun clan patriarch's divine-level treasure, traversed a great distance, and arrived directly in front of the Kun clan patriarch.

"what?"

The Kun clan chief was shocked, never expecting Shi Yi's halberd to be so strange and unpredictable.

He tried to make a final struggle, but in the face of the divine halberd, all his struggles were futile and useless.

"puff!"

This halberd strike was so heavy that it smashed the clan leader into a bloody pulp. His primordial spirit didn't even have time to escape before he died without a burial place.

"Ah! Clan Chief!"

The Kun clan cultivators' eyes were bloodshot with rage.

The chieftains of the Meng and Yuan tribes, as well as the kings and marquises of the Dian tribe, witnessed this horrifying scene. A clan chief was killed in a single exchange, which was truly terrifying, especially considering that he possessed a divine weapon.

"puff!"

At the same moment, Shi Yi was also struck by the divine artifact. The Void Halberd passed over the opponent's divine artifact, and conversely, it was as if the opponent's divine artifact passed over the Void Halberd. However, the consequences of the two were completely different. The Kun Clan Chief was dead beyond any doubt, and Shi Yi's body was cut open, with golden light shining everywhere. But immediately, five-colored flames blazed up, and it returned to its original state in an instant.

Shi Yi remained expressionless, grabbed the divine-level flag in front of him, and threw it into his own cave to suppress it.

After doing all this, he immediately charged towards the other creatures blocking his way.

Having learned from the example of the Kun clan chief, no one dared to stop Shi Yi anymore. Even the ancient families who had a blood feud with him dared not provoke him again and made way for him.

Shi Yi had no interest in pursuing them. He could easily kill these creatures now, let alone later. His immediate priority was to lead the Pavilion Master out of the battlefield and extricate himself from this quagmire.

With no obstacles in sight, Shi Yi strode forward and swiftly charged towards the battle group where the Pavilion Master was located.

At the same moment, the life of the Divine Vine came to an end.

"Goodbye, I can no longer protect you," it said with a sigh.

"Lord Sacrifice to Spirits!"

The members of Butian Pavilion roared in grief and indignation. Was the sacrificial spirit vine, which had protected the ancient pure land for countless years, really going to end so tragically?

Even the sect leader, who had fought a bloody battle, was moved to tears and couldn't help but cry.

The more sorrowful the people of the Pure Land became, the more excited the enemy became, and they began to wreak havoc.

Furthermore, a creature from Xiling Beast Mountain coldly declared, "Slaughter them all to prevent future troubles!"

Upon hearing this, the various forces became even more ruthless, with screams echoing everywhere. The onlookers' veins bulged and they were filled with uncontrollable rage. While they were being bathed in the divine light and receiving baptism, they were also going on a killing spree here. How despicable and shameless!

Just then, the reinforcements that had followed Shi Yi arrived: the Fire Rhinoceros Tribe, Marquis Lingwei, the Chief of the Qishan Clan, the Chiyang Tribe, Marquis Lingtian, the War King of the Stone Kingdom...

The howling sounds rose and fell, coming from all directions. The deafening roars greatly reduced the pressure on the heavily wounded Patching Heaven Pavilion, giving them a brief respite.

Many renowned and powerful kings and nobles were once disciples of the Heaven-Mending Pavilion, where they studied. Upon learning of their sect's plight, they disregarded their own safety and led large armies to provide assistance.

Among them, the War King of the Stone Kingdom was the most renowned and had the most powerful combat strength. He killed an old monster right away and forcefully entered the depths of the Pure Land, where he saw his old friend whom he had not seen for many years—the Pavilion Master of the Heaven-Mending Pavilion. The two were also fellow disciples.

"Senior brother, it's been many years since we last met, and now we meet again!" the War King said.

The word "senior brother" evoked a sigh from both of them. The Pavilion Master of the Heaven-Mending Pavilion was deeply moved. This junior brother had only cultivated in the Pure Land for a short ten years before leaving. Because he was a scion of a noble family, he was destined not to return to the Pure Land. He should prioritize the Stone Kingdom.

Unexpectedly, when the Heaven-Mending Pavilion was facing a life-or-death crisis, the War King still came to rescue the Pure Land, which shows his loyalty and righteousness.

"Is this the legendary young friend Xuan Yi? Indeed, he is dashing and peerless." The War King couldn't help but exclaim this when he saw Shi Yi kill a king with a single slap. He couldn't help but sigh, "Are all young people these days so abnormal? They are simply too fierce, making even us older generations feel ashamed."

"Yes!"

The Pavilion Master replied with gleaming eyes. He knew Shi Yi's true identity. Strictly speaking, Shi Yi and the War King were related, since they both shared the surname Shi.

As he spoke, Shi Yi cut through the last obstacle and finally stood before the Pavilion Master.

Just as the latter was about to say something, Shi Yi acted out of the ordinary. His eyes lit up, and he subtly used the power of his double pupils to lock the void around the Pavilion Master. This was an application of the double pupils opening the heavens, which could create an indestructible pure land around oneself, or it could be applied to the body of others.

The sudden confinement caught the Pavilion Master completely off guard, and he was directly hit. Before he could exert his strength to break free of the restraints, Shi Yi rushed forward in one stride, his whole body blazing with golden light, displaying unparalleled physical strength that crushed the void and was unstoppable.

Shi Yi grabbed the Pavilion Master's arm, and the terrifying force instantly rendered the Pavilion Master unable to move or resist.

He sighed and said, "I'm sorry, Pavilion Master."

After saying that, Shi Yi suppressed the Pavilion Master and took him away.

From the moment Shi Yi used his double pupil power to the moment he wrapped up the Pavilion Master, the whole process took only a breath. The speed was too fast. The War King, who was not far from the Pavilion Master, did not react at all. After all, Xuan Yi was a person from the Pure Land. Who would have thought that he would suddenly attack the Pavilion Master?

The War King was completely bewildered. What was going on? With a great battle imminent, how could Xuan Yi, known as the number one genius of the Ancient Pure Land, suddenly rise up and suppress the backbone of the Heaven-Mending Pavilion—the Pavilion Master?

"War King, the end of the Pure Land is inevitable. It's best to find a way to make a living as soon as possible," Shi Yi said, cupping his hands in greeting.

Upon hearing this, the War King finally understood that Xuan Yi wanted to forcibly take the Pavilion Master away, preventing him from fighting to the death here and sacrificing himself for the Patching Heaven Pavilion.

Having said that, Shi Yi turned and left without looking back.

His previous reputation made him unstoppable; no one dared to stand in his way, for that would be tantamount to courting death.

Just as Shi Yi was preparing to reunite with his mount and then break through the encirclement, Ghost Lord, who created the Ancient Pure Land, appeared. He took the broken sword from Shi Hao, bid a final farewell to the Divine Vine, and then seized the divine seed left behind by the Divine Vine. It was a green gourd, a seed left by the Divine Vine for the Heaven-Mending Pavilion, and a treasure that all the Beast Lords were fighting over.

When Ghost Lord sent the green gourd away in front of all the Beast Lords, this scene immediately broke their guard.

Immediately afterwards, Ghost Lord brandished his broken sword and fought a fierce battle with the Beast Lords, with screams and cries of agony filling the air.

Shi Yi knew that the battle of Butian Pavilion was about to end, and he could not delay any longer; he had to leave as soon as possible.

He swiftly charged to the battle group where the Azure-Eyed Golden-Eyed Beast was located, wielding his Void Halberd. With a single strike, he cleaved back the kings and marquises who were surrounding the Azure-Eyed Golden-Eyed Beast. Several kings and marquises died on the spot, their cultivation too low to withstand the power of the divine weapon. The rest were also seriously injured, screaming in agony.

Shi Yi ruthlessly struck again, slashing with his halberd and killing all the seriously injured kings and nobles.

Having done all this, he sent a telepathic message to the Azure-Eyed Golden-Eyed Beast, preparing to withdraw from the battlefield.

The three elders, Tao Ye, Zhuo Yun, and Xiong Fei, were unwilling to leave, unable to abandon their struggling disciples. Shi Yi forcibly took the three elders away, rescuing those he could along the way, and fled at top speed.

In other directions, disciples of the Butian Pavilion also began to break through.

Shi Yi's group was the first to break out. Behind them, many kings and nobles watched this scene with gritted teeth, but they were powerless to do anything about it and dared not block their way.

Shi Yi's power was simply too overwhelming. From the moment he entered the battlefield until he left, he had killed dozens of king-level beings. This achievement was astonishing.

As the three elders, Tao Ye, Zhuo Yun, and Xiong Fei, gazed at the departing Pure Land, the sounds of blood and fire gradually faded from their ears. They couldn't help but shed tears of sorrow.

The ancient Pure Land nurtured them, but they left when it needed them most.

“Elder, the deceased are gone. If you stay, you will only die in vain. It is better to live. Of the seven strongholds of the Pure Land, four remain. Saving the remaining four strongholds is the most important thing right now,” Shi Yi comforted him.

The three elders nodded, sighing inwardly, knowing that Shi Yi was right. The most elite disciples of the Pure Land had been sent to the seven strongholds; they were the future hope of the Heaven-Mending Pavilion.

Chapter 118 Cause and Effect

Not only the Pavilion Master and the three elders were taken away by Shi Yi, but also many disciples who were protected by Tao Ye and others.

They were lucky; they escaped death and were spared from the danger.

The earth and mountains beneath his feet receded rapidly. With Shi Yi's speed, he was far from the ancient pure land in just one hour, completely escaping the battlefield.

Throughout this process, Shi Yi remained vigilant, constantly activating his double pupils to keep an eye on his back and check for any pursuers.

Fortunately, everything is normal and there are no abnormalities.

If a Beast Lord were to pursue them, Shi Yi would not be afraid. He would not hesitate to use his trump card to ensure that the Beast Lord would not return.

"Elder, do you know where the four remaining strongholds are?" Shi Yi asked Tao Ye.

He carried a bright yellow gourd, his face slightly pale, his eyes bloodshot, as he pointed out the direction to Shi Yi.

The latter nodded slightly and flew away at high speed in the direction Tao Ye pointed.

Suddenly, a heavenly voice rang in Shi Yi's ears; it was his protector—the Ancient Double-Pupil Woman.

"come here."

Just as Shi Yi was about to say something, an irresistible force suddenly descended, teleporting him and the creatures he had saved from their original location to an extremely distant place.

"Xuanyi, this is..."

The sudden turn of events took Tao Ye by surprise. He couldn't help but tighten his grip on the Chaos Gourd, his hand swirling with chaotic energy, ready to strike at any moment.

Shi Yi raised his hand, signaling Tao Ye not to act rashly.

This is a valley with an entrance that isn't very wide.

Shi Yi led the group into the valley, which was bright, with clear waters and lush mountains, abundant spiritual energy, ancient trees, and medicinal herbs growing everywhere along the roadside, creating a vibrant scene.

The woman with double pupils sat cross-legged on a large blue stone, her body shrouded in chaotic mist. Apart from Shi Yi, no one else could see her true appearance clearly, but they could vaguely sense that she was a powerful female expert.

“Sister, we were just about to…” Shi Yi began, about to mention the strongholds of geniuses that Butian Pavilion had established outside.

The next moment, one figure after another emerged from behind the large blue stone.

"Youyu?"