Due to the formidable force, Austin realized that the space around him was starting to solidify.
Then, after a few seconds, the space became motionless―everything was frozen!
Austin stood there, stock-still, unable to move an inch.
Mysterious space-time runes, reminiscent of colorful-snowflakes, materialized all of a sudden. It
engulfed Austin like flames.
"Reverse!"
A loud shout came from afar.
Then, to Austin's surprise, time started to flow backward.
Before he could even comprehend what was going on around him, he felt his body move against his
will.
His body traced the movements he did a few seconds before time halted.
Time was reversing in a hundred million mile range.
Austin had no way of avoiding this situation. He flew backwards seamlessly with each passing second.
"It worked!" dozens of governing gods closely watching Austin exclaimed.
Their faces lit up in ecstasy.
"This is one of the secret methods of my clan. This has been passed down for generations. Of course, I
am certain it would work!
If we weren't dealing with someone like Austin, I wouldn't have performed it in front of you,"
the governing god who made time reverse smugly stated.
"Everyone, release all your spatial energy now! This way, we can immediately capture Austin once he
gets closer to us.
The faster we get rid of him, the sooner we will be able to live in peace,"
the governing god continued.
Upon hearing this,
all the governing gods nodded their heads, and simultaneously unleashed all their powers of space and
time.
Time kept reversing.
Austin's body continuously traced its previous movements as if it was following a choreographed
dance. The spatial power controlled his motion.
'What is going on? It's amazing!
This could be used to make time reverse in a broad range!' Austin remarked under his breath, shock
written all over his face.
He did everything in his power to move forward but to no avail―he couldn't break free!
"This is going to be a tough battle ahead,"
Austin murmured to himself as he shook his head.
He was aware that the odds were stacked against him. Defeating numerous governing gods was an
almost impossible task. Still, he was unfazed.
"Ha-ha! Let's see if you can worm your way out of this one, Austin!"
"There is no escape for you!"
"We are not in the Ethereal World anymore. Let's see what you can do now!"
"You are way too arrogant for your own good, Austin. People like you are doomed to die early!"
The governing gods made sure their victim knew how much they despised him. At this point, they
would bend over backwards just to make sure he would end up dead this time.
In a sense, Austin was that annoying thorn in their flesh that they desperately wanted to get rid of.
They knew that if they did not grab the opportunity to eliminate Austin now, he would surely retaliate on
the future. And for them, it meant huge trouble. He had already caused more trouble than they could
handle.
Austin broke into the ancestral land of the Xi'men Clan and stole countless treasures.
No one in the Sword Cosmos or the Blade Cosmos could be a match for Austin on a one-on-one fight.
"Heh, you want to take my life?
Don't flatter yourself!" Austin mocked.
Although he lost control over his body, these governing gods did not baffle him one bit.
He had confronted them more than once, and each time, he managed to slip away from their
fingers―this instance was not an exception.
Hence, he was calm and collected, even though he couldn't control his body's movements.
Time kept on reversing until Austin was right in front of the governing gods.
'Finally, the chase is over,' they thought.
"You bastard, you can't get away this time!"
"Ha-ha! Austin, you've been a pain in the ass for so long. It's about time you meet your doom!"
More than forty governing gods dashed forward and surrounded Austin. Each had a murderous look on
their faces. They relished the moment that they were finally about to defeat him.
"Cut the crap. If you want to fight, let's do this!" Austin snarled as he drew out his sword.
As soon as he approached the governing gods, he broke free from the time-reversing spell.
Meanwhile,
Sword Son Curry and the five sword spirits were standing on the top of the Divine Sword Mountain.
They were closely watching Austin's fight.
"I can't believe that there was a brilliant spatial secret skill like this,"
Sword Son Curry commented, amazed.
"Although Austin is a wise and powerful cultivator equipped with numerous tricks on his sleeve, he still
has a limit.
He couldn't possibly withstand all those governing gods!
Aside from that, he has already consumed a lot of energy," one of the five sword spirits, an old man in
yellow robes, despondently commented.
He shook his head disapprovingly.
"Well, he is heavily outnumbered! Handling forty governing gods on his own is a daunting task,"
Sword Son Curry stated.
"Forget it. This fight should not continue any longer.
It's time for us to intervene. Let's get Austin back to the Ethereal World.
After he cultivates there for some time, he could deal with these governing gods himself.
I believe that no one could get in his way as long as we help Austin get through this,"
the yellow-robed elder proposed.
"Ha-ha! It would be great if you can help Austin get out of this,"
Sword Son Curry lightheartedly jibbed.
"Master Curry, we are not coming to Austin's aid for your sake,"
the old man in yellow reminded, deadpan.
"Of course! I know that.
You're doing it because you want to help Austin out of your own volition." Sword Son Curry shrugged.
He was not offended with the way the elder in yellow addressed him.
He knew how these the five sword spirits thought―outspoken and straight to the point.
"Let's move out!"
the old man in yellow commanded.
The five sword spirits made gestures while murmuring something.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Five beams of sword radiance of different colors shot out from the Divine Sword Mountain and flew into
the distance.
The dazzling brilliance was aimed at Austin.
"Austin!" one of them called out. "We're getting you back to the Ethereal World!"
Austin was holding on tight to his sword, ready to take down the governing gods, when he received the
message from one of the sword spirits.
"Sir!"
Austin was elated.
He had stayed in the Ethereal World for quite some time. It had been a while since he last visited the
Divine Sword Mountain. Hence, he was both surprised and delighted to hear the yellow-robed elder's
voice. His voice felt like an oasis in the middle of a desert.
"Get ready,"
the elder instructed.
"Got it.
Thank you, sirs!"
Austin replied immediately, grateful for the intervention of the five sword spirits.
'They have been too good to me,' he thought to himself.
On the other hand, the governing gods were oblivious to what was about to come their way.
"Let's end this! I don't want to waste any more time!"
"Go to hell, Austin!"
They all released an overwhelming amount of energy, one that would surely kill its receiver in one blow.
Just as they were about to rush forward and attack Austin together,
five beams of sword radiance of different colors came into view.
They moved in an astonishing speed.
Wherever the five sword radiances passed,
the space was torn apart as if it were a piece of paper.
The governing gods noticed the blinding light zooming towards Austin.
Before they could process what was about to transpire,
the sword radiance was already at Austin's side.
"What's going on?"
The governing gods who had surrounded Austin were bewildered. They had no idea what was
happening.
They stood there, staring blankly at the sword radiance. Before they could even do anything about it,
they had already flown away.
And much to their dismay, the sword radiance took Austin too.
All the governing gods were at a loss for words. Just like that, Austin had slipped their hands once
again.
They thought that they already had him for sure. They had worked together to lock down the space,
and it was impossible for anyone to fight a way out.
Unexpectedly, the five beams of sword radiance instantly came to his rescue. They vehemently cursed
Austin's luck.
"It's the five sword spirits of the Divine Sword Mountain. They are behind this!"
one of the governing gods screamed in frustration.
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