Chapter 285: Daoism's Fury! The Terror of True Self Divine Output!

Chapter 285: Daoism's Fury! The Terror of True Self Divine Output!

The grand voice that echoed outside the mountain gate made all the gathered Heavenly Prides pause in surprise.

Even those who were fiercely battling on the platform halted their movements, their gazes turning toward the mountain gate.

"Is that Su Changqing, the Fiend?"

In the heavy silence, one of the Heavenly Prides asked uncertainly.

"From Jianshen Mountain, and his name is Su Changqing. It must be him!"

Someone confirmed with certainty.

The atmosphere grew even more tense, and everyone found it hard to believe.

He had just severely injured their senior brother Lingxu Zi, and now he dared to openly come to the Xuanqing Clan?

It was important to remember that Su Changqing was now a Dark Fiend!

After a brief silence, a wave of furious murmurs rose up.

"What audacity! To dare step through the threshold of our Daoism!"

"Hmph! A dark being deserves to be eradicated. We must kill him this time!"

"Revenge for Senior Brother Lingxu Zi! Don't let him escape!"

Shouts of anger and determination rose to the sky as the Heavenly Prides summoned their divine weapons and surged toward the mountain gate, their eyes filled with killing intent.

Whether it was because of Su Changqing's dark identity or the grudge over Lingxu Zi's severe injuries, these Heavenly Prides would not let him off.

At this moment, many of Daoism's great powers quietly stood in the air, their gazes fixed on the youth outside the mountain gate.

Unlike the young ones, they did not harbor much anger toward Su Changqing. Instead, their expressions were complex.

They were well aware that Su Changqing had only done Daoism favors, not wronged it.

However, despite this, no one moved to stop the Heavenly Prides of Daoism.

Because Su Changqing's identity as a Dark Fiend was real!

"Senior Uncle."

At the mountain peak, Xuan Yi looked at the youth by the mountain gate, his voice trembling.

"Is this the person you found to break the deadlock?"

"Are you going to give him the position of Deputy Clan Head?"

He knew that Xuanyan would not hold this selection for no reason; there must be a deeper purpose.

But he never imagined that Xuanyan's methods would be so ruthless and decisive!

The moment Su Changqing appeared, Xuan Yi knew Xuanyan's choice.

He was determined to force Daoism into a corner!

If it could not be reborn, it would be destroyed.

Xuanyan had placed all of Daoism's future in the hands of that dark youth.

"Is there a better choice than Changqing in this world?"

Xuanyan gazed at the mountain gate and said calmly, "Only he can make Daoism face reality."

"Only he can break the chains of weakness on the young generation of Daoism."

"It's just a gamble. I don't believe Changqing will become a Fiend, even if he is in the dark."

Hearing this, Xuan Yi felt a surge of anger, "Senior Uncle, why didn't you discuss such a major decision with me?"

"You're betting the entire Daoism on this. If you lose, we'll be enemies of the world, and everyone will call for our heads!"

"The long-standing legacy left by our ancestors will crumble in an instant!"

Xuan Yi understood Xuanyan's thoughts but could not agree with his methods!

Letting a Dark Fiend like Su Changqing be the Deputy Clan Head of the Xuanqing Clan was tantamount to declaring war on the world!

If they lost this bet, the entire Daoism would be buried with Su Changqing.

"Discuss it with you?"

Xuanyan turned to look at Xuan Yi, his voice calm.

"Has your decision-making been correct in leading Daoism to this point?"

"Unwilling to take risks, unwilling to fight, unwilling to reform, afraid of the world's criticism and ridicule."

"What makes you different from the weak young generation of Daoism now?"

Xuanyan's voice suddenly became sharp, "Since you dare not, I will!"

"The old man still has the blood of a fighter, still has the courage to fight and explore!"

"Being enemies with the world is nothing! What does Daoism have to fear?"

"You must understand, any power that stands firm is built through battles, not through reasoning!"

"Since reasoning doesn't work, we will carve out our path through battles!"

"Without this resolve, how can one lead a sect!"

Xuanyan's words thundered in Xuan Yi's ears.

He stared blankly at the aged Xuanyan before him.

Although his senior uncle was in his twilight years, compared to him, Xuan Yi felt like the older one.

The decisiveness and willingness to face the world as an enemy, the fiery and strong spirit—these were things he had never possessed in his life.

"Maybe..."

Xuan Yi looked toward the mountain gate, murmuring to himself,

"I am not suited to be the head of a sect."

...

Outside the mountain gate of the Xuanqing Clan.

Su Changqing stood alone, facing a throng of Daoism's Heavenly Prides.

In just a short while, both his path forward and retreat were blocked.

"Greetings, fellow Daoists."

Su Changqing seemed oblivious to the hostility, merely smiling and bowing politely.

The gathered Heavenly Prides exchanged glances.

The youth before them, with his gentle demeanor and proper manners, seemed entirely different from the dark and ruthless Fiend of Fenyuntaif.

"Hmph!"

At this moment, a Heavenly Pride with a fiery sword stepped forward, his body radiating killing intent as he shouted,

"Su Changqing, you actually dare to show up at the Daoism Sect!"

This man, Qing He, held a high reputation within the Xuanqing Clan.

Although he didn't rank among the world's most illustrious Heavenly Prides, his combat prowess was formidable. He usually maintained a good relationship with Lingxu Zi.

Because of Lingxu Zi's affair, he harbored no good feelings toward Su Changqing.

"Why shouldn't I dare to come?" Su Changqing asked with a smile.

"Why shouldn’t you dare to come?"

Qing He laughed in anger, "A Dark Being like you, everyone in the world wants you dead!"

"Furthermore, you repaid kindness with enmity and severely injured Lingxu Zi's junior. Today, it's time to settle that score!"

As these words rang out, the anger in the hearts of those present was instantly ignited.

"That's right! How can we let a Dark Being step into our Daoism Sect and leave alive!"

"Lingxu Zi, our senior brother, was severely injured. Today, we must make you kneel and beg for forgiveness!"

"Why waste words on a mere Dark Being? Kill him!"

"Exactly, kill him!"

Roaring cries of fury echoed, and a wave of killing intent erupted.

All the Heavenly Prides present summoned their divine weapons and gathered divine energy behind them.

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged, as if they were about to make their move at any moment.

Su Changqing stood alone, seemingly oblivious to the impending danger.

He glanced around and calmly smiled, "You all say I'm a Dark Being, and everyone should kill me."

"But I wonder, what heinous crimes have I committed?"

The momentum of the crowd faltered.

What crimes had he committed?

Aside from his identity as a Dark Being, Su Changqing had not done anything out of line.

"You stand on the side of great righteousness and call for my death."

"But I wonder, what contributions have you made to the continent?"

Su Changqing said coolly, "Although I am not talented, more than half of the nine Fenyuntaif on the continent were saved because of me."

"Can you deny this?"

The scene fell silent.

This was a fact witnessed by the entire world, and it could not be disputed.

If not for Su Changqing, it wouldn't just be seven Fenyuntaif; even two might not have been saved.

This was a tremendous merit!

Everyone on the Cangyan Continent, no matter how unwilling, had to acknowledge Su Changqing's favor.

"I find it strange."

Looking at the speechless crowd, Su Changqing continued slowly,

"What right do you, who have achieved nothing, have to criticize me?"

"Have you slain many fiends? Or have you saved countless lives in the world?"

As he spoke, he looked at the flushed faces of those present and shook his head,

"Your confidence and so-called moral righteousness are too weak."

"There are many people in the world who can criticize me, but you..."

"Are not worthy."

His words left many of the Daoism Sect's Heavenly Prides with red, embarrassed faces.

Su Changqing's words were gentle but sharp, leaving no room for their dignity.

At his current height, these so-called Heavenly Prides were still too immature.

In truth, with his character, he wouldn’t be so aggressive. If their paths diverged, they should just part ways.

But Xuanyan had repeatedly emphasized that he must be ruthless and merciless!

Only then could the Daoism Sect rise from the brink of despair and make a comeback.

...

"Nonsense!"

Qing He seemed to be angry and embarrassed. He pointed his sword at Su Changqing and shouted,

"Right is right, and wrong is wrong."

"No matter how eloquent you are, you can't hide the fact that you are a Dark Being!"

A man beside him took a step forward and said sternly, "That's right!"

"Even without you, the Heavenly Dao would have intervened to save the Fenyuntaif."

"Why would we need the help of a mere Dark Being?"

The Heavenly Prides of the Daoism Sect seemed to have found a breakthrough, and for a moment, they attacked with words and accusations, their fury rising.

Su Changqing remained calm, only smiling and stepping forward, his aura gathering around him.

But just then, footsteps sounded from behind him.

"It's been a long time, Changqing."

Su Changqing was taken aback and turned to look.

A Taoist, dressed in a simple robe with a wooden hairpin, was walking toward him with a smile.

"I knew I would meet you today."

Seeing an old friend, Su Changqing couldn't help but smile.

The newcomer was none other than the divine seer, Xuan Qingzi.

"Today is a crucial moment for the Daoism Sect's future, so I must witness it myself."

Xuan Qingzi approached and glanced at the hostile Daoism Sect disciples.

He then looked at Su Changqing with an apologetic expression, "I'm sorry, the Daoism Sect has wronged you."

"In the future, they will understand the great kindness you have shown today."

Xuan Qingzi's stature was far beyond that of these Heavenly Prides.

He was well aware of how much Su Changqing's actions today would benefit the Daoism Sect.

"There's no need for that. I came here not for them."

Su Changqing shook his head and smiled.

"It's getting late. Let's go inside and talk."

Xuan Qingzi sighed and said,

Su Changqing nodded and, without waiting for anyone to guide him, strode toward the mountain gate.

"Stop!"

Qing He shouted, "Who allowed you to approach the Xuanqing Clan!"

Su Changqing remained unperturbed, his steps not faltering in the slightest.

"Courageous, kill!"

Long suppressed by their anger, the Daoism faction members finally burst into action.

Boom!

Powerful divine outputs tore through the air, the terrifying force causing the earth to crumble and the winds to howl.

Secret techniques and spells rained down from the sky, hurtling toward Su Changqing.

His expression remained calm, his black hair dancing wildly in the wind.

Suddenly, his body began to visibly grow, taller and taller!

Thirty feet!

A hundred feet!

A thousand feet!

In the blink of an eye, Su Changqing had vanished from his original spot.

In his place stood a colossal giant, feet planted firmly on the ground, head touching the clouds, surveying the scene with a commanding presence.

Secret techniques and divine powers rained down from the sky, but the giant slowly raised his arm, and a fierce wind swept through the heavens.

Without using any special abilities, he simply clenched his fist and swung it with all his might!

Boom!

A massive storm erupted, the overwhelming force shattering the descending secret techniques and spells.

The sheer power caused the space to tremble and the earth to sink.

With a single punch, the sky-obscuring secret techniques disintegrated.

Su Changqing's divine output was his True Self Divine Output.

He was the divine output, and the divine output was him!

The giant that now stood before them was not an illusion or a shadow, but a flesh-and-blood Su Changqing, his body and bones solid and real!

By using his own body as the divine output, he had broken free from the constraints of the world.

The vastness of his inner world determined the size of his body!

At this moment, the power he wielded was that of a complete world!

This was why Su Changqing was so confident in his combat strength.

In the Divine Aspect Realm, even if an emperor were reborn or a Demon God reincarnated, none would be his match.

His True Self Divine Output, with a body like a world and movements like celestial wrath, who could stand against him?

Boom!

Su Changqing's gaze fell from the clouds, like that of a deity.

With a step, the ground shook as he landed.

The countless Heavenly Pride members, now in a state of shock, scattered like ants.

"This is impossible, what kind of dark magic is this!"

"How can a divine output be so large? How can a human body grow to such a size?"

Qing He's black hair was disheveled, his appearance ragged.

He looked up in horror, his eyes wide with fear at the giant that seemed like a deity.

There were many Heavenly Pride members from the Daoism faction present.

But against Su Changqing's assault, they had no means of resistance.

His body like a mountain, his movements like celestial wrath.

Forget fighting back; even the wind from the giant's palm was enough to make them stagger.

Even Xuanyan, Xuan Yi, and all the great powers of the Daoism faction, who were watching from the shadows, were stunned.

They had anticipated that the Daoism Heavenly Pride would not be a match for Su Changqing.

But no one expected that after the Fenyuntaif incident, Su Changqing's combat strength would have become so terrifying.

Almost a thousand Daoism Heavenly Pride members!

With a single step, Su Changqing had shattered their ranks.

"I don't believe it, so many of us, and we're still no match for you!"

Qing He, driven to madness, roared, "Form the Seven-Star Great Formation!"

"Surround and kill him!"

As he spoke, shouts of agreement echoed around him.

The thousands of Daoism Heavenly Pride members simultaneously formed seals, and brilliant light descended from the sky.

These people arranged themselves in a strange formation, and seven stars shone brightly in the sky, casting seven thick beams of starlight.

The starlight intertwined in the void, forming a vast net that sealed Su Changqing within.

"Kill!"

The Daoism Heavenly Pride members roared in unison, their seals changing.

Boom!

The earth shook, and the sky was filled with shimmering starlight, brimming with lethal intent.

Inside the Seven-Star Great Formation, starlight beams shot out like sharp divine swords, leaving trails in the sky.

The ground within a thousand feet crumbled, and fierce winds raged through the heavens.

The Daoism faction's ancient lineage and profound combined formations possessed infinite mysteries.

With a thousand Heavenly Pride members working together, they could even slay a typical King-level powerhouse!

This was the confidence and strength of an ancient lineage.

However.

Inside the formation, Su Changqing remained calm. The starlight beams that struck him produced sounds like metal clashing.

Apart from a few white marks, his body remained unharmed.

The defense of his transformed celestial body was almost impenetrable.

Su Changqing stood amidst the starlight, gazing up at the vast formation above Tianling.

"Nice move."

"But unfortunately, your ancestor wants me to fight until you lose all hope!"

With these words, Su Changqing raised his sky-reaching arm and clenched his right hand in the void.

Boom!

Infinite profound runes condensed and intertwined, forming a massive, perfect battle-axe in his hand.

The axe was as large as a mountain, with a thick handle and a broad blade, perfectly suited to the godlike Su Changqing.

The sight of the giant holding the battle-axe was breathtaking.

The giant gripped the axe with both hands, and a torrent of flames enveloped his body.

The violent force caused the winds to howl, and the earth within three thousand feet collapsed.

"Split the heavens!"

With a roar, the giant swung the axe, slicing through the sky with a profound trajectory.

In the next moment—

Boom!

A colossal axe light, impossible to describe, appeared in the sky, as if it could cleave the heavens and make the world weep.

(End of Chapter)

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