Chapter 365: World Respected Protector, Sweeping Through the Various Saints

Chapter 365: World Respected Protector, Sweeping Through the Various Saints

Everyone on Sìshǒu Xīng watched in shock as Taiyi emerged unscathed from the Suffering Sea of Worlds. Their hearts were profoundly shaken.

The old ancestor of Xuemofeng said in a deep voice, "He did not come in his true form; it was just a fragment of his mind inhabiting a body!"

Another powerful figure shook his head. "The might of the Suffering Sea can drag you in through the threads of fate and destiny, even if it is just a fragment of your mind."

Everyone fell silent. If even the Suffering Sea of Worlds could not harm him, had he truly transcended?

"How do you feel, Dao friend?"

Suddenly, everyone heard Ji Tianxing ask.

Taiyi, however, looked at Mù Shìtiān and said with regret, "It is truly a pity that you were born in this realm. Otherwise, you would have achieved great things."

Everyone was stunned. Mù Shìtiān had already reached the True Saint stage, yet Taiyi still found it a pity. Did he mean that Mù Shìtiān had the potential to transcend?

"Dao friend Tianxing, can we leave together?" Taiyi sighed, "I need to rest and recuperate for some time when I return."

Ji Tianxing replied calmly, "Sure."

Mù Shìtiān took a step forward, blocking the exit of this world, and said calmly, "It’s not easy to come here. Leaving like this would be impolite."

Taiyi seemed somewhat troubled and sighed, "I don’t really want to fight you. After truly experiencing the Suffering Sea of Worlds, I feel that you are a great talent, a pity… Dao friend Tianxing, I will wait for you in the heavens."

With that, Taiyi’s aura suddenly faded, as if that fragment of his mind had withered away.

The "Taiyi" still standing there seemed to wake from a dream, or perhaps it was just a flicker of thought.

"Why are you all looking at me?"

This person looked around at everyone, seemingly unaware of what had just happened, and frowned at the attention.

This bizarre and terrifying scene left the assembled powerful figures in shock, and they also recognized the identity of the original body.

Although this person was not a True Saint-level supreme being, he was a Dao Ancestor, a figure who had established a doctrine and was revered as a patriarch. He was the master of Wilted Silence Heaven, yet his mind and consciousness had been silently taken over by Taiyi, and he hadn’t even noticed!

Such a feat was simply horrifying!

"This technique… is it the work of succubi and Heavenly Demons acting together?"

Someone let out a breath and said in a low voice, "The authority of the Heavenly Demon has been divided between this person and Ji Tianxing."

"Haha, who would have thought that the mighty Heavenly Demon Wu Zhou would also have a day of being betrayed…"

"Once he seized the divine throne from others, today he is having his own divine throne seized by others. It’s a case of what goes around comes around."

At that moment, the Dao Ancestor possessed by Taiyi suddenly changed expression, and everyone's eyes were drawn to his feet.

Invisible and intangible seawater rippled beneath the feet of the Wilted Silence Heaven Dao Ancestor. Pale, terrifying hands seemed to reach out from the water, trying to pull him into the depths.

The master of Wilted Silence Heaven seemed to see an endless sea of suffering, with no shore in sight, and he was nearly overwhelmed by despair.

"No!"

The Dao Ancestor roared, unleashing his full power. A vast and terrifying aura expanded, creating a dark universe where a figure of Heavenly Law and Earthly Image sat, with an aura of immortality and indestructibility.

"Brothers, help me!" he roared, shattering wave after wave of the Suffering Sea, but he couldn’t sever the connection to the water beneath his feet!

Even the figure of Heavenly Law and Earthly Image, with its aura of immortality, was being rapidly eroded by the Suffering Sea.

The onlookers hesitated. Someone tentatively unleashed a powerful spell from a distance, which would have overturned a world in the outside world, but here, its power was greatly diminished, suppressed by the pervasive aura of the Suffering Sea.

On the other side, Mù Shìtiān looked at his old friend, whom he hadn’t seen for ten thousand years, and said calmly, "You’re still as reckless as ever."

The man standing there, his mind surveying Sìshǒu Xīng, had a nostalgic expression.

When he looked outside the boundary, feeling the flowing Dao in the universe, his expression turned melancholic, and he said softly, "If you had listened to me back then, neither you nor Ah Hé would have died."

Mù Shìtiān’s face remained expressionless.

Then, as if they were not getting along, Ji Tianxing’s figure faded and disappeared, also heading to the heavens, not lingering in this place.

Mù Shìtiān stood in silence for a long time, looking at where Ji Tianxing had disappeared. After a sigh, he finally acted, transforming into the Boundless Buddha Land, emitting pure, boundless light. He pointed at the water beneath the feet of the Wilted Silence Heaven Dao Ancestor, freezing it and "fishing" him out.

The Dao Ancestor was still in a state of shock, almost thinking he would die there today.

Dying in the Suffering Sea, even a Dao Ancestor with powers close to a True Saint would likely never return!

"Thank you, Brother Mu, for your help!" he quickly bowed in gratitude.

Even though he had once fought Yang Qingshan, he decided to let bygones be bygones after today.

The eyes of the powerful figures from various realms flickered. This person truly had the means to counter the Suffering Sea! In terms of techniques, he might be on par with the Four Demons!

They looked around the scene. Whether it was triggered by Taiyi or Mù Shìtiān had another move, the Suffering Sea of Worlds was silently spreading, slowly engulfing Wu Zhou.

And Hela, who had retaken her divine throne, coldly watched Wu Zhou sink into the eye of the Suffering Sea, her thoughts unknown.

Everyone, sensing the bizarre and unpredictable nature of today’s events, wanted to leave as soon as possible.

But the passage to the outside world was blocked by Mù Shìtiān. They tried hundreds of times but couldn’t leave this world as easily as Taiyi and Ji Tianxing.

"Dao friend Mu", someone said respectfully, "We were at fault today. Please let us go."

Even the arrogant old ancestor of Xuemofeng was silent.

Whether it was the Suffering Sea of Worlds behind them or Mù Shìtiān in front of them, they were all intimidated, unable to gauge their true strength.

Mù Shìtiān scanned the crowd. Apart from Qingshan, who had left, there were two True Saints, five Dao Ancestors, and several Celestial Respects still present.

He said calmly, "Everyone, if the Suffering Sea of Worlds merges with the ocean of the mind, this realm will have no hope of survival. Please help me guard this place and suppress the eye of the sea."

The numerous experts immediately erupted in anger.

"You want us to risk our lives with you?!"

"Ridiculous! Mù Shìtiān, don't go too far. We admit our mistakes today and will compensate you afterward, but if you don't let us leave, it will be a fight to the death!"

The ruler of Wilted Silence Heaven, who had been possessed by Taiyi, would have been entangled by the Suffering Sea until death if Mù Shìtiān hadn't intervened!

In the face of the Suffering Sea of Worlds, what difference was there between a Dào Zǔ and a True Emperor? It was just a matter of dying sooner or later.

For a moment, even the previously rescued ruler of Wilted Silence Heaven felt speechless and helpless.

Mù Shìtiān clasped his hands together, his expression serene, and solemnly chanted:

"Our federation is not forcing anyone. We merely wish to explore the path to liberation from the Suffering Sea and reach the other shore, and to contribute to the well-being of all beings."

Someone immediately shouted in anger, "What do you need us for if you're trying to help the world?"

Mù Shìtiān spoke as if trying to reason with them, "When the nest is overturned, can any eggs remain unbroken? Haven't you all entered this place to suppress the Suffering Sea for the sake of all beings?"

For a moment, the faces of the numerous experts from various realms turned extremely grim. Some of them not only cursed the shamelessness of the Yanhuang Federation in their hearts but also angrily denounced Dào Yī's manipulative words.

Why had they entered this place?

Wasn't it because of Dào Yī's words?

The Land of the Dao?

My ass!

Some even began to suspect whether Dào Yī was a plant sent by the Yanhuang Federation.

Indeed, one of Dào Yī's allies, Xuan Chongyang, had taken disciples from the Yanhuang Federation's Warriors!

At this moment,

Mù Shìtiān suddenly stepped aside.

A woman with a divine figure and jade-like bones staggered in from the entrance of Sìshǒu Xīng. She looked disheveled, her hair messy and her bun cut off.

"Jade River Divine Lord..." someone recognized her and whispered, "She is one of Dào Yī's allies. Why is she entering now?"

This woman was a high-ranking deity, her divine power comparable to the omnipotent god before his battle with Wu Zhou, and one of Dào Yī's allies before the battle.

The woman deity gritted her teeth, steadied herself, and just as she stabilized her aura, she heard Mù Shìtiān sincerely say:

"Friend Dao, as a deity, you truly understand the plight of all beings. Thank you for your willingness to protect them."

Jade River said sternly, "What do you mean, Mù Shìtiān?!"

The Bitter Love True Saint, who came from a hidden Daoist academy, transmitted a message to Jade River, asking about the situation outside.

The latter responded angrily, "That Héngōng Hóng is attacking without restraint! He has already defeated several of our allies!"

"What is his strength, and what is his current state?!" the Bitter Love True Saint was shocked.

Jade River said darkly, "He is definitely on par with the Four Demons, and most importantly, he is not suppressed by the will of this universe. Instead, he enjoys the advantages of time and place!"

The Bitter Love True Saint's heart sank.

With one advantage and one disadvantage, this person could likely suppress the Four Demons alone!

No wonder no one outside can stop him!

At this moment, two more Dào Zǔ were forced to enter, their expressions grim and their auras unstable. One of them was nearly cut in half.

"May it be well, may it be well. Your compassion for all beings is greatly appreciated."

Hearing Mù Shìtiān's voice, everyone felt a sense of disgust and silently cursed him.

"This is precisely when our federation's divine system needs protection. Thank you for stepping forward, fellow Daoists."

Buddhist chants echoed, and a towering Buddha statue rose, standing on the Suffering Sea, giving everyone a sense of unshakability!

Behind him, everyone was horrified to see an endless ocean, with boundless realms floating within, and all beings above the Suffering Sea.

At this moment, even the True Emperors, faced with the overwhelming pressure of the Suffering Sea, felt incredibly insignificant.

In an instant,

It seemed as if the Suffering Sea was about to engulf the world, leaving no place to stand, until beams of Buddha light illuminated, creating a foothold, seemingly the foothold of the Boundless Buddha Land.

Everyone heard the resounding Buddhist chants:

"Please take your positions, fellow protectors."

Jade River and others quickly avoided the surging waters of the Suffering Sea, fearing even the slightest touch, their hearts filled with resentment.

This was forcing them to take their seats!

What kind of nonsense protectors?!

...

Outside.

A handsome young man, holding a battle spear, fled through the vacuum of various realms, looking disheveled.

A flash of sword light, bright and blinding, cut through the universe, suppressing all realms, leaving no place to hide!

This sword strike destroyed countless star systems, depicting the cycle of life and death, and countless stars cut through the universe that everyone had supported!

Dào Yī turned and forcefully intercepted the strike, his Holy Weapon emitting a mournful cry.

"Héngōng Hóng, do you really think no one in the realms can take you down?!" Dào Yī roared.

Behind him, a figure walked slowly along the Flow of Time, each step crushing countless colorful rivers, cutting off Dào Yī's past, present, and future.

In the distance, a supreme being with cold eyes drew an arrow and fired a fatal shot, piercing through the universe.

With a splash!

The blood splashed across the starry sky, but it wasn't Héngōng Hóng's. A sword light, silent and terrifying, cleaved down along the Flow of Time, almost splitting the hidden supreme being in two!

For a moment, the blood of the Sage rose high, a mix of crimson and golden immortality, creating a wondrous scene as it fell into the realms.

"Perhaps there are, but definitely not you."

Héngōng Hóng said coldly, standing on the Flow of Time, in a posture that no one could understand, standing between the past and the present, unflinching as the fatal arrow passed through him, leaving him unharmed.

He continued to chase Dào Yī, whose strength had reached the level of the ancients, just one step away from seeing the origin of the Flow of Time.

But that one step made Dào Yī unsure of what he was facing.

Finally, Dào Yī stopped running, dragging his broken armor, and with his spear, joined his allies to strike at Héngōng Hóng.

The halberd blade carved an eternal flame in the starry sky, wielding the Dao principles, piercing through the cosmic void with all its might!

In an instant, more than five True Emperors struck!

Hé Tóng Huáng did not speak, but the Flow of Time beneath his feet became even more turbulent, radiating a brilliant light.

In the next moment, a great collision that had not occurred for countless years erupted here!

Dào Yī's armor shattered completely, half his body drenched in blood, as he was sent flying out, his halberd broken into two pieces!

The other four True Emperors, who were providing support, all showed signs of horror, their hearts sinking, feeling that this person's Dao Power was no less than that of the Death Demon!

Perhaps even greater!

This was a True Emperor of the Four Demons level!

"Is that all you've got? You petty villains dare to plot against the foundation of our Federation!" Hé Tóng Huáng roared, "Today, I will bury all of you in the sea, and I will see who dares to oppose our Federation in the future!"

But Hé Tóng Huáng did not stop for a moment, slicing out a strike that filled the heavens and the earth, the universe and the star rivers, the past and the future, with nowhere free from the blade light. This vast and sharp blade intent locked onto everyone, cutting off their retreat, not sparing a single one!

The True Emperors watching from a distance felt their scalps tingle.

The Four Demons were separated by a realm; even if they descended, there would be cosmic suppression. They could flee even if they couldn't defeat him.

But this person...

Some did not stay, trying to discern Hé Tóng Huáng's roots, and instead turned and fled into the depths of the realms!

"This is the combat power of the Four Demons level!" the Yinyang True Saint said solemnly, "And it's a complete Four Demons level, unaffected by the suppression of heaven and earth, instead enjoying the favor of the great universe!"

Shouzhen's gaze was deep: "This time, the Flame Splendor Federation has removed two evils for the great universe and heaven and earth. It naturally favors the Flame Splendor Federation. If other sages were to act so recklessly, the great universe would have already taken full force to suppress them, rather than reluctantly imposing a bit of suppression..."

Beside him, the Imperial Phoenix frowned and said, "Has he merged with the Flow of Time? Otherwise, even if the Flame Splendor Federation condensed one of his past True Forms and borrowed his past Dao Power, it would be impossible for him to act so recklessly today!"

Not far away, the battlefield had reached its peak.

Each of Hé Tóng Huáng's strikes did not target a single True Emperor but simultaneously slashed at everyone, evolving a universe of blade light.

Someone evolved a vast universe, trying to swallow all his blade light, turning it into a furnace to refine him, but the blade light easily broke through the limits of heaven and earth.

Someone drew two ancient runes, one forcibly stabilizing the Flow of Time, the other forcibly commanding the will of the great universe to punish Hé Tóng Huáng, but still, Hé Tóng Huáng's foot stepped down, and the Flow of Time surged forth again!

As for the will of the great universe?

At this moment, Hé Tóng Huáng bore all the good fortune and virtue of the Flame Splendor Federation's current struggle!

A True Emperor with an Imperial Crown, his hair disheveled, the Imperial Crown already cut off, narrowly avoided having his head severed, roared in anger:

"Everyone, are you just going to watch him act so recklessly?!"

In the depths of the void, a True Emperor said calmly, "This person cannot be engaged in a prolonged battle. Since they have already chosen their opponents, why should we get involved in this mess for Dào Yī and the others?"

This statement immediately dispelled the hesitation of many powerful figures.

Someone looked in the direction of the voice and bowed politely, "Senior Kong Yi has also come."

This was the True Emperor of the Five Virtues Palace.

"I had no choice but to come; the Flow of Time has shown signs of reverse flow."

The True Emperor of the Five Virtues Palace's gaze sharpened, and he said solemnly,

"Ten thousand years ago, this Hé Tóng Huáng was sealed at the origin point of the Flow of Time. Fellow Daoists, after this battle, shall we investigate together?"

In the distance.

Shouzhen and the Yinyang True Saint nodded slightly.

And just as they were speaking.

The battle had already been decided!

In a normal confrontation between True Emperors, it wouldn't be strange for a battle to last hundreds of years.

But today, Hé Tóng Huáng's attacks were all great Dao killing moves, directly targeting the core of the Great Dao, forcing everyone to fight to the death with him.

At this moment, the five True Emperors were still no match, their inner great universe being sliced open by the blade light, sustaining severe injuries, with some even bleeding to death, their bodies cut into five parts.

Dào Yī suffered the most, having already received a strike from Xuan Yī before the battle. Now, his armor and halberd were shattered, a wound on his forehead continuously bleeding, nearly pierced through by a long blade!

Hé Tóng Huáng's powerful attacks, his aura neither increasing nor decreasing, standing in the Flow of Time, he was like a constant peak, always unleashing unrestrained great Dao killing moves.

If not for Hé Tóng Huáng's lack of Kill Intent, most of the five would have already perished!

But precisely because of this, everyone felt even more humiliated.

Five True Emperors fighting together, and the opponent was still holding back!

"Who else dares to challenge me? I will cleanse all today!"

Hé Tóng Huáng held the head of a True Emperor, divided into five parts, in his left hand, and a blade in his right, sending Dào Yī and the others one by one into the Sìshǒu Xīng, his cold gaze sweeping the realms, the light of the blade trembling, the aftereffects rippling, intimidating the world.

This scene was enough to shock the hearts of all, representing the invincible five True Emperors of the realms, all bleeding and defeated!

...

In the Imperial Heaven Nine Continents.

The Taiyin True Saint patted the shoulder of the woman beside him, sighing, "Back then... what a pity."

Yu Qingyu gazed at the figure that, in this life, finally achieved an invincible reputation, sweeping through the True Emperors, her expression slightly melancholic.

...

"This battle ended like this..."

A True Emperor who did not participate in the battle muttered, never expecting such an outcome.

"End?"

Someone raised their head, sensing the stirring will of the great universe and the approaching auras, and said softly,

"This is just the prelude; everything is just beginning!"

Chapter end