Chapter 1269 : Annihilation of the Liu Clan

Amid the Crimson Sunset Sea, tribulation energy permeated the void, yet upon a certain immortal isle nestled in its remote corner, an extraordinary tranquility prevailed.

This was Windmist Isle. Since Patriarch Skywind had broken through to the half-step Earth Immortal realm, the Liu Clan of Windmist Isle had become the second greatest power in the Sunset Sea.

From that day forth, the Liu Immortal Clan believed with unwavering confidence that they would surely survive this great tribulation, convinced that their clan was destined to emerge as a new force among the Earth Immortals.

The Liu Immortal Clan harbored such ambitions largely due to Daoist Tianfeng’s formidable power. Not only had he cultivated the Primordial Chaos True Body, but he also possessed 2 supreme immortal treasures: the True Dragon Sarira and the Boundless Black Scale Armor.

Coupled with the Starry Void Ancient Bell, a treasure born at the dawn of creation, it could be said that Daoist Tianfeng’s strength far surpassed that of many 6-Calamity Half-Step Earth Immortals.

With such astonishing strength, coupled with the backing of the Heavenflame Patriarch, it could be said that Daoist Tianfeng's rise was practically inevitable.

Not only did the various deities across the surrounding seas think this way, but even the Liu Immortal Clan held the same belief.

At this moment, 2 Liu Family cultivators were guarding the entrance to Windmist Island's mountain gate, their expressions utterly bored.

1 of them cast a glance toward the distant, boundless sea and, seeing no imminent danger, shook his head and remarked, "They all say the Great Tribulation is perilous, yet it has been over a 1000 years since its onset, and our Liu Clan has yet to face any formidable foes."

Another person chuckled upon seeing this. "Though the Great Tribulation is perilous, those who enter it are all living beings."

"Our Liu Clan now commands awe across the 8 Desolates, standing as a paramount force within the Crimson Sunset Sea. Who would dare seek death at our gates?"

"Yes." The man also nodded, speaking with a smile, "I heard the Clan Master is in seclusion to consolidate the power of his Primordial Chaos True Body."

"After His Excellency emerges from seclusion, he shall personally enter the Heavenly Tribulation to slay the calamity-demon and complete his Dao."

"I've heard the same," the second man chimed in with a knowing smile. "Rumor has it the Patriarch has reached an agreement with the Violet Flame Blessed Land. Once he breaks through to the Earth Immortal realm, he'll join them as a Supreme Elder."

"By then, our Liu Immortal Clan shall also become 1 of the direct lineage successors of the Violet Flame Blessed Land."

The 2 were speaking when they abruptly sensed the atmosphere shift.

They looked up at the void and saw 2 figures of incomparable nobility striding forth.

"Who goes there!"

Recalling their duties, 1 of them spoke up and asked.

Yet the 2 paid him no heed. The figure on the left flicked his sleeve, and in that instant, a blinding radiance shot forth like a summoned comet.

The radiance soared into the sky, instantly transforming into a celestial wheel that blotted out the heavens, crashing down upon Windmist Island with overwhelming force.

"Boom—"

In an instant, the dazzlingly resplendent Heavenly Wheel struck the Isle of Wind and Mist, causing its protective radiance to flicker chaotically.

In the blink of an eye, a violent earthquake shook Windmist Isle. Though the protective arrays managed to barely withstand the blow, the devastation was immense—countless lives were extinguished in its wake.

"Who dares to attack?"

Suddenly ambushed, 8 streaks of immortal light instantly shot forth from Mistwind Isle—these were the 8 immortals of the Liu Clan.

The leader was none other than Elder Tianfeng. Having been suddenly ambushed, he could no longer maintain his secluded cultivation. With a slight change in expression, he immediately emerged from his retreat.

"Patriarch of the Waning Sun, the Oblique Sun Daoist."

He glanced at the 2 figures in the sky, his expression shifting slightly as he spoke, "Fellow Daoists, this old man holds no grudge against the Setting Sun Blessed Land. Why have you chosen to strike against our Misty Wind Island today?"

Faced with his inquiry, Elder Xiyang remained silent, continuing to channel his energy into the Xiyang Heavenly Wheel as it descended with crushing force.

Under the suppression of this supreme immortal treasure, even the entire Windmist Isle was shaken to its foundations. The mountain-protecting array trembled violently, as if on the verge of being completely shattered and sunk into the abyss.

"Not good."

Elder Skywind’s expression twisted in fury. As he channeled all his energy into activating the mountain-protecting array to fend off Patriarch Setting Sun’s assault, he demanded indignantly, “We are all of the human race! Must you truly resort to such utter annihilation?”

"Hmph—"

It was only then that Patriarch Canyang finally spoke. He let out a cold sneer and said, "That whelp Guixu has no respect for his elders, daring to strike against our Canyang Blessed Land within the Scarlet Sun Blessed Land. It is clear he has fallen into the demonic path."

"Such an abomination should be scorned by all 10 1000 immortals, yet you, Daoist Tianfeng, dare to associate with him. This proves you cannot comprehend the Heavenly Dao and deserve to face your tribulation today."

"You—"

Tianfeng Daoist’s face flushed crimson with rage. He immediately thundered, "Opportunities within blessed lands are rightfully claimed by the capable. By twisting the truth so shamelessly, you are truly fabricating charges against me without cause!"

"I see your grudge against Fellow Daoist Guixu is but a pretense, while your true aim is to covet this old man's manifested Dao Origin."

Regarding Elder Skywind's words, Setting Sun Patriarch offered neither agreement nor dissent.

With a mere flick of his sleeve, he summoned a resplendent ancient wheel that soared into the heavens.

Crimson Sun Heavenly Wheel!

The instant he laid eyes on that ancient wheel, Daoist Tianfeng let out a roar of utter despair.

Before his words faded, the Twilight Heavenly Wheel transformed into a dying sun of the highest heavens, descending with boundless might to crush everything in its path.

This Dusk Sky Wheel was the ultimate treasure guarding the Dusk Paradise, forged from a single fragment of bone within the body of the Dusk Sky God. It contained boundless mysteries of cosmic principles—how could the Wind Mist Island possibly withstand its might?

Even though the Windmist Isle had been cultivated for hundreds of thousands of years and was protected by countless defensive formations, it paled in comparison to the Cosmic Star Formation of the Return-to-Emptiness Sea.

The Abyssal Sea not only possesses the Cosmic Star Formation, but is also guarded by dozens of times more cultivators and over 20 Immortals. Perhaps it could still withstand the impact of the Descending Solar Heavenly Wheel.

Yet Windmist Isle remained woefully inadequate. As the Crumbling Sun Wheel descended with its crushing might, the island's countless defensive formations shattered like mere bubbles.

In the span of a single encounter, the entire mountain-protecting formation of Windmist Island was utterly shattered. The colossal island, spanning hundreds of millions of miles, was completely pulverized into fragments, sinking into the vast and boundless Sea of the Returning Abyss.

In the face of such boundless calamity, countless cultivators and mortals of the Liu Immortal Clan on Fengwu Island perished in an instant.

Such a sudden cataclysm caused the entire Windmist Isle to sink completely into the sea, and the Liu Immortal Clan was nearly wiped out overnight.

Only a handful of Soul Formation Dao Lords barely managed to survive. Among the 8 Liu Clan Immortals, 3 perished on the spot, while the remaining 4 suffered grievous wounds.

"Ah—"

Witnessing the destruction of the Celestial Clan he had painstakingly built over millions of years, an endless tide of hatred surged within Daoist Tianfeng.

Twin streams of boundless bloody tears flowed from his eyes as he madly channeled the power of the Astral Ancient Bell. He compelled this primordial treasure of creation to manifest endless celestial ancient bells that descended upon Patriarch Duskblaze like falling stars. Desperation fueled his resolve to stake everything against this ancient Terran Immortal.

"Overestimating your own capabilities."

Facing the desperate assault of Daoist Tianfeng, Patriarch Can Yang merely responded with a cold sneer.

The desperate strike unleashed by Daoist Tianfeng would likely give even an ordinary early-stage Earth Immortal genuine cause for caution.

Yet Elder Canyang was no ordinary foe. His cultivation had already reached the Third Layer of Earth Immortal realm, and in his grasp gleamed the mid-grade Heaven-Opening treasure—Canyang Heavenly Wheel (Magic Treasure).