The momentum of Zhou Bai's strikes had grown throughout hundreds of past clashes, with his power, destructive force, and aura all continuously increasing. Finally, amidst another surge of sword light, Marshal Jiu Xiao retreated three steps, but Zhou Bai did not back down even a single step. He slashed again, forcing Marshal Jiu Xiao back by another three steps. As his sword light flashed repeatedly, his sword momentum became increasingly continuous and surgeful, directly pushing Marshal Jiu Xiao back continuously. Zhou Bai also took step by step toward the position of the Immortal Ascension Book. In previous confrontations, Zhou Bai relied on the compulsory retreat of the Calamity to repeatedly repel his opponent. However, when he charged up and collided with Marshal Jiu Xiao's power, he would be knocked back. But now, after countless enhancements, the power between his sword strikes finally surpassed the opponent, no longer repelled by Marshal Jiu Xiao. Marshal Jiu Xiao's face showed an expression of disbelief: 'This Zhou Bai... Why does he grow stronger the more he fights? His body is clearly heavily injured, yet the power contained in his Swordsmanship is even stronger than before... And it's still growing?' 'Moreover, with each of his sword moves, strong or weak, he can knock me back several steps, how is this possible?' The ability to force retreat wasn't analyzed by the former deities as they were all slain by a single sword strike before this unusual ability manifested for Marshal Jiu Xiao himself, thus feeling it personally. Watching himself retreat step by step, faster and faster, a trace of gravity appeared on Marshal Jiu Xiao's face. Current intelligence of Zhou Bai: 78% The faces of the many Immortals were also showing surprise, marveling at how Zhou Bai once again broke through the limit under extreme circumstances, forcing Marshal Jiu Xiao into continuous retreat. Immortal Qin: "The power of the Tianhe Star Explosion Sword is still growing!" Immortal Venerable Dao An was also slightly surprised: "Incredible, how does he do it? How much potential does this kid have in his body?" Tian Xuan Immortal Venerable: "He is harnessing the power of the void." Wei He watched the surging black sword light, silently pondering: "Zhou Bai's Calamity is so strong... Wait... What is Calamity? Why do I know this?" Watching Zhou Bai's body filled with black sword light, countless evil characters and images endlessly flooded into his mind. He suddenly let out a cry, clutching his head, feeling an intense headache as if his brain was exploding inside his sea of consciousness. At the same time, two vertical and horizontal void gaps cracked open on his forehead, forming a pitch black cross, from which countless filthy, pitch black, and wicked auras gushed out violently. Wei He was shocked in his heart, "It's the distortion of the Heavenly Dao... It's the power of the void contaminating me..." He hurriedly operated the Taiwei Jiu Shen Algorithm, finally suppressing the pollution within his body, temporarily controlling the void's influence on him. When Wei He raised his head, he found that the surrounding Immortals also exhibited varying anomalies to some degree. Some had pitch black void gaps appearing on their bodies like him, while others were gazing obsessively at Zhou Bai's figure, seemingly indulged in the knowledge exposed there. Tian Xuan Immortal Venerable shouted: "This is the distortion phenomenon! Do not memorize the seen knowledge, do not contemplate this knowledge..." Dao An Immortal Venerable marveled: "He communicated with the void and even formed a weak connection with the Heavenly Dao, so just by seeing him, one can catch a glimpse of the Heavenly Dao's mysteries." The demon-slaying deity looked at Zhou Bai in astonishment, controlling his thoughts not to memorize nor ponder the knowledge flowing into his mind: 'Zhou Bai's mastery of the void far exceeds our previous estimations.' Ever since the distortion of the Heavenly Dao, any action of directly comprehending or understanding the Heavenly Dao would only yield distorted knowledge from it. If this knowledge is learned or used without restraint, one would gradually spiral into madness and deformation. And in front of them, as Zhou Bai continued to grow stronger with the prolonged time of the Calamity and ongoing clashes with Marshal Jiu Xiao, his power was sustained, causing his connection with the void and Heavenly Dao to deepen, further exacerbating the void's encroachment on reality. At this point, merely looking at him was akin to a common cultivator beholding the Dao Canon, witnessing supremely powerful yet distorted knowledge. On the Path to Ascension, the speed at which Marshal Jiu Xiao was driven back increased rapidly, and in a blink, only the last third of the Path remained, drawing him closer to Zhou Bai. By this stage, Marshal Jiu Xiao knew he couldn't block the other's advance, and the only solution was to annihilate the opponent. Earlier, his thoughts were occupied with blasting the opponent away to ensure that Zhou Bai, while repelling him, couldn't approach the Immortal Ascension Book. Since it was clear he couldn't block it, he resolved to attack full force. As he thought this, Li Zhengdao's voice suddenly echoed: "Let me take over, Marshal Jiu Xiao, see if you can come down from the Path to Ascension." Si Yi, the Plague Lord, also spoke: "Li Zhengdao's Dao transformation rate has exceeded 160%, and with the mutation weapons given to him, let him try attacking Zhou Bai with them." ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹⟡𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮⟡𝙣𝙚𝙩 Marshal Jiu Xiao was slightly taken aback, but knew Si Yi was right. Now, solely relying on defensive power was evidently unable to stop Zhou Bai, who could repeatedly force Marshal Jiu Xiao back. Therefore, another method should be employed, trying to annihilate the opponent with the strongest attacks without direct contact of the Primordial Spirit power. Knowing that facing Zhou Bai, who could forcibly repel him, he was no longer the most suitable deity to block the opponent, yet a flash of unwillingness appeared on Marshal Jiu Xiao's face, as this was one of his rare failures in many years. However, concerning the prosperity or decline of the world and the survival of the race, he still tried and leaped from the Path to Ascension to the side of the deities. As Marshal Jiu Xiao came down, Li Zhengdao accompanied by a flash of light, had already stepped onto the Path to Ascension. The demon-slaying deity: "They can indeed switch roles? Is it Li Zhengdao this time? It seems like they're going to use mutation weapons, Plague Department might provide him with a few powerful mutation weapons." Next to him, Immortal Qin analyzed: "Li Zhengdao, known as the first in Four Department Changes in Dao Law, along with mutation weapons having strong offensive capabilities, I wonder if Zhou Bai can withstand it." Among the four departments, the Plague Department has the most mutation weapons in the Celestial Court, with the deepest research into mutation weapons. Even the Immortals of Wanxian Island don't know exactly how many powerful mutation weapons they have mastered, so it's hard to say if any could suit the current situation perfectly to restrain Zhou Bai. As they watched with concern, Li Zhengdao smiled at Zhou Bai, sidestepping the Path to Ascension, then extended his hand with a gesture of please, as if inviting Zhou Bai to the Immortal Ascension Book. Upon seeing Li Zhengdao's gesture, all the Immortals and deities present were taken aback, completely surprised by this reaction. Even Zhou Bai looked suspiciously at Li Zhengdao: "What are you up to?" Li Zhengdao slightly smiled: "I am just standing on the side of victory and righteousness, please, go write your name in the Immortal Ascension Book." With all his Primordial Spirit power alert, the sword power of the Tianhe Star Explosion ready, Zhou Bai cautiously passed by Li Zhengdao's body, discovering that he truly didn't make any attack, allowing him to pass. Current intelligence of Zhou Bai: 76% With golden light flashing in Jiu Xiao's eyes, he roared in fury: "Li Zhengdao! What are you doing!" Si Yi, the Plague Lord, coldly said: "You dare betray... The deity emperor won't spare you." Li Zhengdao glanced at the furious deities with a slight smile but remained silent, his face showing an expectant look as he watched Zhou Bai. Watching Zhou Bai close in on the Immortal Ascension Book like lightning, all the Immortals present grew excited, anticipating Zhou Bai's transformation. In contrast, on the side of the deities, killing intent surged skyward. And Zhou Bai had already reached the front of the Immortal Ascension Book.