Xie Yu, Xie Lei, and Xie Ming joined forces against Chen Tian. Even with his Samsara Body activated, Chen Tian had more than enough power to handle the three of them, though it would take a little time. Xie Ming spoke first, "Yu, be careful. Chen Tian's current strength is equivalent to his power before entering Samsara. If we're not careful, the three of us could be annihilated here."
"Alright, I know. My eyes aren't blind. But I'm curious about one thing: why hasn't the Cosmic Consciousness appeared? Chen Tian has used his Samsara Body, so the Cosmic Consciousness should have sensed it. Why hasn't it shown up?"
Xie Yu looked puzzled, and Xie Ming and Xie Lei shared his sentiment. The Cosmic Consciousness hadn't descended. Was it busy, or had it failed to detect Chen Tian's Samsara Body? Chen Tian looked at the three of them, his eyes cold, and said, "Come at me together."
"Let's go."
Xie Lei was the first to act. The three of them transformed into streaks of light and attacked Chen Tian. Chen Tian stepped forward, also becoming a streak of light. The four beams of light collided. Chen Tian appeared before Xie Ming and threw a punch. Xie Ming countered with his Xie Ling Spear, the spearhead carrying immense power. It could be said that Xie Ming's greatest strength lay in his spear. He was using his full might against Chen Tian. The three of them dared not underestimate Chen Tian; his power was deeply etched in their minds.
Chen Tian was their creator. Only by understanding the meaning of creation could one comprehend the extent of Chen Tian's power. Chen Tian's fist met the tip of the Xie Ling Spear, and Xie Ming was forced to retreat. A single punch had repelled Xie Ming. As Xie Ming fell back, Xie Yu, standing beside him, swung his black fan. A black tornado materialized, its winds swirling with a destructive, grinding force. Chen Tian's eyes snapped open. The tornado exploded. Chen Tian raised his left leg high, and as it ascended, the God Annihilation Lightning of the Universe above his head shattered.
Chen Tian brought his palm down towards his head, and a figure was sent plummeting downwards with a single strike. Blood trickled from the corner of Xie Lei's mouth. He looked at Chen Tian, and the three of them nodded. It seemed that only by going all out could they stand a chance.
"Don't rush, don't rush. It's not time to use our trump cards yet. I don't believe Chen Tian can maintain this form. Let's wait for the Cosmic Consciousness."
Xie Yu saw through the others' thoughts. Their trump cards were not to be used now. Xie Yu possessed exceptional intellect. It was Xie Yu who, along with others, had plotted acts of rebellion back then, leading Chen Tian to seal them. Chen Tian couldn't let them continue on their misguided path, so he personally intervened to eliminate and seal the nine of them. If the Cosmic Consciousness had acted then, they would have had no hope of survival. He had thought these nine would eventually understand his intentions, but it seemed their hatred towards him had only intensified.
Chen Tian didn't care. He had created this race, and their life and death were within his control. However, against these three now, his win rate was only seventy percent. If any variables arose, Chen Tian wasn't sure if he could guarantee victory. The phantom of his Samsara Body behind Chen Tian merged with him, and the surrounding scene vanished. Chen Tian returned to his normal appearance. Xie Lei and the other two dared not underestimate him. The calmer Chen Tian became, the more cautious they needed to be.
In this state, they were no match for Chen Tian. Using their trump cards might allow them to resist him somewhat. Xie Yu was right; as long as they could stall Chen Tian until the Cosmic Consciousness arrived, they wouldn't need to act. The Cosmic Consciousness would then move to eliminate Chen Tian. The Cosmic Consciousness could not allow an existence like Chen Tian to persist. His eleventh Samsara was an act of defiance against the universe, making him an enemy of the cosmos. Xie Lei and the other two nodded, their opinions unified. All they needed to do was buy time.
Xie Lei struck first, clapping his palms together. Lightning power surged in his hands, accompanied by crackling sounds. A net of lightning formed. With a push of his hands, Xie Lei sent the massive lightning net flying towards Chen Tian, intending to ensnare him. Chen Tian stood still, observing the lightning net. He formed energy into a wrist blade on his arm and made two swift, crossing slashes. The lightning net exploded. Suddenly, Xie Yu appeared before Chen Tian and swung his fan, unleashing black ice crystals that rained down like a torrential downpour. Chen Tian's body automatically activated a protective shield.
As Chen Tian's shield materialized, Xie Ming appeared behind him and thrust his spear, channeling all his strength into the attack. The spear struck the barrier, causing cracks to appear. This was not the end. Xie Lei's fist approached, crackling with lightning. The three of them coordinated their attacks with perfect synergy. Any other cultivator would likely perish from a single mistake, but they were facing Chen Tian. Chen Tian shook his head, and with a surge of power, a wave of energy erupted, shattering the barrier. Xie Ming was sent flying backward, and Xie Yu retreated a few steps. Xie Lei, who had been attacking, was enveloped in lightning, thus avoiding being pushed back by the energy wave.
Chen Tian stomped his foot, and his figure appeared before Xie Ming. His speed was so great that Xie Ming couldn't even track him. Before Xie Ming could regain his footing, Xie Yu, seeing Chen Tian's intent, fanned his hand, causing black feathers to form wings and attach to Xie Ming's back. In the next instant, Xie Ming vanished from Chen Tian's sight. Chen Tian's punch missed. Chen Tian turned to face Xie Yu.
Xie Yu could be considered the most troublesome of the three. His weapon could transform according to his will, which was his strength. His feather fan had at least a hundred transformations, and this was only within Chen Tian's knowledge. He didn't know if Xie Yu had any hidden abilities. The fan's transformations were tied to Xie Yu's imagination. Xie Yu's abilities weren't originally like this. When Chen Tian was about to bestow abilities, Xie Yu had requested a period of time to decide them himself.
With his exceptional thinking abilities, Xie Yu knew that human imagination was powerful, even boundless. Chen Tian had agreed to Xie Yu's request to grant him the power of imagination. As for Xie Yu's weapon, he had made it himself. Xie Ming's weapon was a gift from Chen Tian: the Xie Ling Armor and the Xie Ling Spear. Xie Lei's lightning was derived from discarded materials by Chen Tian. It could be said that among the three, only Xie Yu possessed something not from Chen Tian. Chen Tian looked at the three of them, realizing that to counter Xie Yu's abilities, he needed to neutralize his weapon.
Xie Yu seemed to understand the meaning behind Chen Tian's gaze and stood behind Xie Lei and Xie Ming. His attack methods were not suited for close combat. While the Xie Ling race had good physical constitution, Xie Yu had not studied close-quarters combat. He had always relied on his imagination for long-range damage and recovery.
In essence, Xie Yu was the backing for the nine of them, a solid foundation. Xie Lei spoke calmly, "Xie Ming, use that move."
"Alright."
Xie Lei spoke, and Xie Ming nodded. The Xie Ling Spear in Xie Ming's hand was imbued with Xie Ling energy, driven by his Xie Ling bloodline. The spear shaft was entwined with black shadows. Xie Ming's Xie Ling Armor detached and transformed into fragments that covered the Xie Ling Spear. The spear instantly became a ornate spear, one with spearheads at both ends. Chen Tian saw Xie Ming unleash a technique he didn't recognize, realizing it was likely a newly developed move. Chen Tian wasn't in a hurry; he would play along and see if they had succeeded during their period of封印.
Chen Tian joined his two blades together, holding the Qiankun Blade in his left hand and wielding it with one hand as energy flowed and various energies converged. Xie Yu's expression shifted to one of surprise upon seeing Chen Tian control so many types of energy. This was the first time he had witnessed such a phenomenon. Even before Chen Tian entered Samsara, he only mastered three types of energy, and that was primarily because Chen Tian was a sword cultivator and had dedicated his life to the sword.
"This guy's talent has grown even stronger."
Xie Yu marveled inwardly. It was undeniable that Chen Tian's talent had indeed intensified. What they were witnessing was the truth, and they had no choice but to accept it.