Chapter 365: Indestructible

Chapter 365: Indestructible

"Evil Sanctum!"

"He's not a Lower World-Ending, but a Middle World-Ending!!!"

Great Sage Shen Yu's face turned pale, his pupils contracting as if he had seen something terrifying.

Middle World-Ending!

On par with an Empire Aspirant!

They had ultimately underestimated the strength of the Deceptive Heavenly Emperor.

The Xingchen Imperial Court had sacrificed an entire province's worth of people, and in the end, it allowed the Deceptive Heavenly Emperor to recover to a level on par with an Empire Aspirant.

At this moment.

The Forbidden Zone's domain was suppressing everything.

The mere pressure alone made all the Saints' blood run cold, their bodies struggling to move. Only the Nine Great Sages could barely manage to withstand it to some extent.

But that was only barely.

The Deceptive Heavenly Emperor pressed down a finger from the void, and the vast expanse of the sky seemed to collapse. The terrifying force made all the cultivators' faces turn pale with shock.

"Fight—"

Great Sage Shen Yu roared. At this point, there was no room for hesitation. Behind him, his wind and thunder wings immediately spread out, weaving together to form a destructive hurricane that swept everything in its path.

As Great Sage Shen Yu took action, the other Great Sage-level experts also unleashed their fury.

So what if he was a Middle World-Ending!

At this point, everyone knew they had no retreat.

This battle.

Only by fighting to the death could they have a glimmer of hope.

Any hint of fear would inevitably lead to their destruction.

The Nine Great Sages combined their efforts.

The momentum was astonishing.

However.

Even the combined power of nine Great Sage-level experts could not withstand the Deceptive Heavenly Emperor's single finger.

The Deceptive Heavenly Emperor's long finger seemed capable of shattering the stars, its overwhelming force suppressing everything. All the attacks disintegrated the moment they touched his fingertip.

The residual force struck the Nine Great Sages, causing their bodies to tremble and spew blood from their mouths.

Horror filled their eyes.

The Deceptive Heavenly Emperor's strength was far beyond their expectations.

They had thought that even if they were no match for the Deceptive Heavenly Emperor, they could at least hold their own for a while. But now, in this true battle, they realized just how vast the gap between them was.

"Could it be that the human race of the Eastern Domain will truly fall to the hands of the Evil Spirits!!"

One of the Great Sages snarled, his face twisted with unwillingness.

On the other side.

Great Sage Huang Jie wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his expression a mix of shock and determination.

"Everyone, I will tear this Forbidden Zone apart. When I do, don't hesitate; take your people and leave immediately. Order the army to retreat, and we'll deal with the rest later!"

"Do you have the confidence to break the Forbidden Zone's domain, Daoist Huangji?"

Hearing Great Sage Huang Jie's words, everyone was slightly taken aback, seemingly not expecting him to have such a trump card.

However.

Great Sage Huang Jie did not respond.

The Deceptive Heavenly Emperor had already attacked again.

His right hand extended, as if encompassing the entire universe, with a force that could destroy all paths, crushing the Great Sages and the Saints.

The Deceptive Heavenly Emperor's goal was clear: to annihilate these cultivators and then exterminate the entire Eastern Domain army, thereby restoring himself to the Upper World-Ending level.

Seeing the Deceptive Heavenly Emperor's attack approaching, Great Sage Huang Jie did not hesitate. He immediately activated the imperial edict given to him by Gu Qingfeng.

"Boom!"

The imperial edict unfolded, and a terrifying Dao rhythm erupted. An ancient celestial blade was suddenly born, a blade that could cleave the heavens and the earth, slicing through the void. Even the Deceptive Heavenly Emperor's strike was forcefully broken by this blade.

As the two forces disintegrated, Saint Huang Jie unleashed his second imperial edict.

This imperial edict targeted the entire restricted zone.

"Rip!"

The vast restricted zone tore apart like a curtain, and the oppressive pressure on everyone vanished instantly.

Retreat!

Without a moment's hesitation, everyone retreated.

At the same time, Saint Huang Jie's figure darted away like a streak of light.

Gu Qingfeng had given him four imperial edicts. The first was used to slay the Bride's Attire Evil Spirits. The second was left as a trump card for Gu Xi. The remaining third and fourth edicts were used here.

It could be said that Saint Huang Jie had now exhausted all his resources.

If he didn't retreat, he would only be waiting to die.

"Empire Aspirant's Imperial Edict!"

"Two imperial edicts to try and stop Me? A foolish delusion!"

The Deceptive Heavenly Emperor was enraged, his blood-red eyes blazing with boundless fury. The terrifying aura of a Mid Disaster level entity shook the void, and then His right hand seemed to pierce through the vast expanse of space, directly pressing down on Saint Huang Jie's back.

"I am doomed!"

Saint Huang Jie felt the terrifying aura behind him and his face turned desperate.

Just as he thought he was about to perish, the space suddenly split open. A figure emerged and casually waved a palm forward, effortlessly neutralizing the attack.

"Brother Gu!"

Upon seeing the newcomer, Saint Huang Jie's face lit up with relief.

Gu Qingfeng!

He never expected that Gu Qingfeng would appear at this moment.

But quickly, Saint Huang Jie regained his composure and said urgently, "Brother Gu, be careful. The Evil Spirits of the Xingchen Imperial Court are the Deceptive Heavenly Emperor who destroyed the Great Zhou Empire. His strength is already on par with an Empire Aspirant!"

"Rest assured, Brother Huang. I am well aware of the situation!"

Gu Qingfeng nodded slightly and then added calmly, "I will handle the matter here. You go deal with the other Evil Spirits, Brother Huang."

"I leave it all to you, Brother Gu!"

Saint Huang Jie didn't try to overstep his bounds. Upon hearing Gu Qingfeng's words, he immediately took to the air and left.

He knew his own limits, and this level of battle was beyond his reach.

If he were to rashly intervene, he would only hinder Gu Qingfeng.

On the other side, as Gu Qingfeng spoke, his gaze remained fixed on the figure ahead. A skeletal imperial throne had coalesced, and a towering figure sat upon it, like a supreme deity high above the nine heavens.

"Meeting again!"

"It's you..."

The Deceptive Heavenly Emperor's blood-red eyes turned cold, a thick aura of killing intent seeping out. The moment He saw Gu Qingfeng, an uncontrollable fury surged within Him.

The battle against the Great Zhou Empire was still fresh in the Deceptive Heavenly Emperor's memory.

It was the first time since the ancient era, when He was sealed by the Taiyi Divine Dynasty, that the Deceptive Heavenly Emperor had suffered such a crushing defeat.

He harbored deep resentment towards those who participated in that battle.

Now, with Gu Qingfeng's appearance, the Deceptive Heavenly Emperor forgot about the others. His mind was consumed by one thought: to tear this human to pieces.

"You have come just in time. I will use your flesh and spirit to help Me reach the Upper World-Ending level!"

The Deceptive Heavenly Emperor's voice was icy cold as the Evil Sanctum descended with a thunderous roar.

Facing the deceptive heavenly emperor's strike, Gu Qingfeng's eyebrows slightly raised, and he punched out with his right hand. The fierce and domineering force tore through the vast expanse of the heavens, and even before the forbidden zone's domain had fully descended, it was shattered by the impact.

The moment the forbidden zone's domain exploded, Gu Qingfeng took a step into the air, his body's vital energy shaking the nine heavens. It was as if a divine sun illuminated the world, and the darkness of the celestial pivot mansion dissipated in an instant.

Everyone was drawn to this sudden change. When they followed the wave of energy, they saw a towering figure that seemed to suppress all of ancient time.

"That's... Father!"

Gu Xiu, who was guarding the rear, immediately showed an excited expression upon seeing that figure.

He never thought that Gu Qingfeng would come in person.

Originally, Gu Xiu was somewhat worried about whether the Great Sage Huang Jie and others could deal with the deceptive heavenly emperor.

But now, seeing Gu Qingfeng's arrival, his concerns vanished.

What if it's the deceptive heavenly emperor?

His father is an unparalleled powerhouse capable of suppressing the Supreme Demon Emperor.

If it comes to a real battle, the deceptive heavenly emperor would surely not be a match.

"Emperor Supreme!"

At the same time, everyone from the Divine Martial Empire also showed looks of reverence, gazing at that figure as if they were looking at a supreme immortal.

Vital energy like a great sun, illuminating the nine heavens.

What else could such a being be if not an immortal?

The moment this power erupted, even the Primordial Ancient Land trembled.

"Such profound vital energy, could an ancient being be awakening?"

"This level of vital energy is equivalent to that of trillions of living beings!!"

In numerous life ancient cities, greedy eyes looked toward the celestial pivot mansion, drawn by Gu Qingfeng's profound vital energy, wishing they could immediately leave the Primordial Ancient Land to devour such energy.

But soon, they suppressed this impulse.

Now is not the time to emerge.

The Great Era of Da Zheng has not arrived.

Rushing out would be too risky.

However, in one of the life ancient cities, an ancient being opened its eyes and looked toward the celestial pivot mansion, its gaze filled with shock and uncertainty.

"This aura... it's the Depth Sutra's aura. Could it be that child who entered the Primordial Ancient Land back then!?"

"No, that's impossible. This aura is on par with a Ban Di. That child's strength, though impressive, could at most match a Sage King at its peak—"

Black Abyss the Great Emperor was both shocked and uncertain.

But within that vital energy, Black Abyss the Great Emperor indeed sensed the aura of the Depth Sutra.

The Depth Sutra!

It was the imperial scripture he had spent thousands of years creating.

He had never passed it on to anyone, except for Gu Qingfeng, who entered the Primordial Ancient Land.

It was precisely because of this that Black Abyss the Great Emperor was shocked.

"It's impossible. Even if it were an emperor reincarnated, it wouldn't be able to reach the Ban Di level in such a short time.

It seems this emperor has slept for too long, and my perception is off!"

Black Abyss the Great Emperor thought, his heart calming down.

A Ban Di powerhouse.

Such a being truly surpasses the peak of Empire Aspirant, with one foot already in the Da Di realm.

At this level, the gap between them and an emperor is only a thin line.

Throughout history, the number of Ban Di has been no more than the number of emperors.

This shows how difficult it is to reach this level.

——

In the Celestial Pivot Mansion.

Gu Qingfeng had already engaged in a fierce battle with the Deceptive Heavenly Emperor.

With the activation of the three heavenly veins, Gu Qingfeng's strength instantly reached a paramount level. Even the simplest of punches or kicks now carried the power to devastate the heavens and the earth.

In just one exchange, the Deceptive Heavenly Emperor was completely overwhelmed.

Gu Qingfeng's formidable strength caused the Evil Spirits, who had survived since the primordial era, to pale in fear.

"This is impossible! It's only been a few years, how could your strength have grown to such a degree!!!"

The Deceptive Heavenly Emperor found it hard to believe. Gu Qingfeng's overwhelming power left Him in a state of shock.

No matter how much the Deceptive Heavenly Emperor tried, He couldn't fathom how Gu Qingfeng had managed to break through to such a level in such a short time.

Back then,

Although the Deceptive Heavenly Emperor had been defeated, it was only due to the combined efforts of numerous powerful figures.

In a one-on-one battle, the Deceptive Heavenly Emperor was confident that He feared no one.

Moreover,

Now, the Deceptive Heavenly Emperor had absorbed the life force of an entire region. Not only had the injuries from the Great Zhou Empire's era been completely healed, but His strength had also made significant progress.

Despite all this, the Deceptive Heavenly Emperor still had no chance against Gu Qingfeng.

From start to finish,

The Deceptive Heavenly Emperor was relentlessly pummeled by Gu Qingfeng.

Boom!

Rumble!!

The terrifying force shook the heavens. Gu Qingfeng's fists, filled with unparalleled might, forced the Deceptive Heavenly Emperor to retreat step by step. His flesh was torn apart, and large amounts of dark blood rained down.

Each drop of blood corroded the earth, leaving behind grotesque craters.

"Boom—"

Another punch sent the Deceptive Heavenly Emperor crashing down from the void like a cannonball, causing the ground to tremble as if a dragon had awoken from its slumber.

The other Evil Spirits, witnessing this scene, were utterly stunned.

"This is impossible! Gu Qingfeng's strength has reached such a level that even His Majesty is no match for him!!!"

Chen Shan, watching the scene, felt as if the sky had fallen. The Deceptive Heavenly Emperor, whom he had believed to be invincible, was now being toyed with by Gu Qingfeng, completely unable to put up any resistance.

This scene left Chen Shan with a sense of shattered faith.

Lu Zhen, standing nearby, was equally horrified.

From the moment Gu Qingfeng appeared, Lu Zhen had felt that things were spiraling out of control. Now, seeing the Deceptive Heavenly Emperor being completely dominated, his shock only grew deeper.

"Why... why is Gu Qingfeng so powerful, why!!!"

Lu Zhen roared in his heart, his eyes filled with resentment. However, he knew that their side was already doomed. Once the Deceptive Heavenly Emperor was defeated, all his plans would crumble.

Lu Zhen had anticipated the possibility of failure, but when it actually happened, he still found it hard to accept.

Just then,

The battle took another turn.

Gu Qingfeng's punch shattered the Deceptive Heavenly Emperor's body, turning it into a cloud of blood mist. But in the next moment, the Deceptive Heavenly Emperor's body reformed, seemingly indestructible.

"It's no use. I am an immortal being. The Taiyi Divine Dynasty couldn't kill me back then, and a mere ant who hasn't even reached the Da Di realm can do nothing to me—"

The Deceptive Heavenly Emperor laughed maniacally, his eyes filled with mockery, as if He was certain that Gu Qingfeng could do nothing to Him.

(End of Chapter)

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