Chapter 425: Overwhelming Merit! The Celestial Dynasty Assembly!

Chapter 425: Overwhelming Merit! The Celestial Dynasty Assembly!

In the vast expanse of the continent, a majestic mountain range undulated like a colossal true dragon slumbering beneath the earth.

On the other side of this majestic range, an endless plain stretched as far as the eye could see.

At this moment, the plain was densely packed with peculiar high-rise buildings, bustling with people, and the air was filled with surging demon qi!

This was a gathering place for the demon race, located north of the Central Immortal Dynasty.

Its primary purpose was surveillance and suppression, overseeing more than three hundred cities, including Stone Spirit City and Thousand Frost City.

As a result, the area occupied by this gathering of demons was so vast that it seemed to have no end in sight!

Without the intervention of Great Dharmaraja experts creating spatial passages, demons below the Great Transcendent Realm would never be able to leave this territory in their lifetime.

Unlike the cities of the human Central Immortal Dynasty, there were no towering walls to block or hide behind, serving as a defense against external invasions.

For the demon race, the only time the human Central Immortal Dynasty could retaliate was after the Water and Land Dharma Assembly for a brief period.

During this time, human experts would seize the opportunity to target Great Transcendent demons, leaving no room for distractions with lower-level demons.

Apart from that brief window, humans could only guard their cities, cautiously guarding against demon invasions.

Hence, the demons did not build walls, a display of confidence in their strength and disdain for the perceived weakness of the human Central Immortal Dynasty.

Not a single human expert dared to set foot on this land easily, even those of the Great Transcendent Realm!

Many demons dwelling here would never see a living human in their lifetime.

Until this day.

The sky above this land suddenly rippled like the surface of water.

Then, the heavens and earth converged, turning pitch-black as if something was blocking out the sun's radiance.

This sudden change immediately caught the attention of the demons below.

They watched as the blackened sky above began to fall towards the ground.

Violent winds and turbulent currents rushed towards the earth, and a powerful sense of oppression overwhelmed every demon.

"How dare you!"

"Who dares to act so boldly in the land of our demon race!"

Just then, a thunderous roar echoed through the heavens and earth.

Powerful auras surged skyward, as if divine mountains were rising from the ground, attempting to support the falling sky.

But it didn't even hold for a moment; the falling sky merely paused briefly.

Then, with increased speed and ferocity, it slammed into the earth.

A deafening roar shook the heavens!

The earth quaked in all directions!

After several breaths, the fallen sky slowly dispersed, revealing a tragic scene on the ground.

Qin Zheng emerged from the void, slowly retracting his right hand, his eyes burning with fervor as he surveyed the scene below.

This territory was too vast!

There were too many demons!

The area covered by his palm was just a small corner of this demon-infested land.

However, the merit gained from this strike was overwhelming, giving Qin Zheng the sensation of a surging tsunami.

Thirty-three Great Dharmaraja Ranks!

Seventeen Great Transcendent Mystic Numbers!

And three Great Transcendent Golden Numbers!

Plus an immense number of ordinary demons!

With just one palm strike, he had directly killed so many demons!

Qin Zheng's eyes blazed with fervor.

If he could exterminate all the demons here, his advancement to the Great Transcendent Golden Number would be certain, and he might even progress further!

Without hesitation, he collected the Transcendent Demonic Pills and took a step forward, instantly rushing towards the areas yet untouched by his strike.

At this moment, Wang Zhongshan had just emerged from a spatial passage, only to stand there dumbfounded at the scene before him.

Following behind him were Fan Qingyun and Release Mundane Heart, two Great Transcendent experts from Thousand Frost City.

Even though Qin Zheng hadn't agreed to their participation, they couldn't ignore the presence of a future Virtue Sage.

Moreover, this was an offensive against the demon race, and as Great Transcendent experts of the human race, they were eager to seize the opportunity.

Upon witnessing the scene on the ground, they, like Wang Zhongshan, were left speechless and incredulous.

"This is fantastic! This is fantastic!"

Fan Qingyun's pupils shook, and he muttered to himself in excitement.

"We must seize this chance!"

He suddenly turned to Release Mundane Heart and Wang Zhongshan, saying, "We can't just stand by and do nothing!"

"Although that Jade Void Immortal is powerful, there are too many strong demons here. We three alone can't kill many demons."

"Let's quickly send news from here to the Immortal Capital. As long as the Emperor makes a firm decision, we will have a chance to eradicate this place!"

"Moreover, this time, the Celestial Immortal of Jade Void Palace is leading the charge. Since the root of the problem doesn't lie with humanity, the Demonic Court will only argue with the Jade Void Palace."

"Even if the Demonic Court wants to vent their anger on humanity, with the Water and Land Dharma Assembly approaching, the Holy Mountain Buddhism and the Celestial Immortals will not agree to it!"

Fan Qingyun's expression grew more and more excited as he spoke, and in Wang Zhongshan's eyes, there was also a raging flame burning.

"I'll send a message to the Immortal Capital right away!"

Without any hesitation, he immediately bent his fingers and shot out a stream of light that instantly rushed into the void.

"I'll go with you!"

Fan Qingyun followed closely, also bending his fingers and shooting out a stream of light, rushing into the void.

Shi Fane, being a member of the Holy Mountain Buddhism, couldn't interfere in the affairs of the Central Immortal Dynasty's court, could only recite a Buddhist mantra in a low voice.

After that, his gaze became fixed, and he said, "Let's quickly follow the Jade Void Immortal. This battle is extremely dangerous, and we can't let him face it alone!"

As he spoke, golden light surged under his feet, and he took a step towards the direction Qin Zheng had left, disappearing into the void in an instant.

Wang Zhongshan and Fan Qingyun were not far behind, taking a step into the void and following him.

Qin Zheng was unaware of their plans, or perhaps he didn't care.

After his strategy shifted, he only sought to slay as many demons as possible within a short time.

By doing so, he could harvest enough demonic cores and merits to enhance himself.

Aside from that, he didn't care about anything else for the time being, whether it was the Jade Void Palace or the Demonic Court. He would wait until he ascended to the Great Transcendent Golden Numbers.

At that time, relying on the power of the Treasures of the Three Pure Ones and the convenience of traversing the heavens, he would be able to come and go freely!

So, he took another step forward, arriving in another area of the Demon Land, and Qin Zheng directly unleashed another palm strike.

Rumble!

The scene was similar to what had just happened.

However, this time, there were more Great Transcenders among the demons, and it wasn't as easy to deal with them as before.

Qin Zheng lifted his palm slightly, and a heaven-shattering intent instantly emanated from his palm.

Then, he brought his other hand down with a thunderous crash!

Rumble!

The earth shook once more.

The demons on this land didn't even have time to let out a cry before they were reduced to dust under Qin Zheng's heaven-shattering seal.

In his heart, the merit scroll trembled, and merits continuously flowed into it.

Fifty-one Great Transcendent Ranks.

Twenty-seven Great Transcendent Mystic Numbers.

And seven Great Transcendent Golden Numbers.

The number of Great Transcenders slain this time was almost twice as many as before!

But even with this scale, Qin Zheng had reached his limit in terms of the number of demons he could subdue.

As nearly a hundred Transcendent Demonic Pills rushed towards him, Qin Zheng reached out and grabbed them, silently reciting a refining mantra in his heart.

Boom!

The merit scroll shook violently!

Under the consumption of the vast and surging merits, countless wondrous immortal techniques flowed into Qin Zheng's heart and inner world.

At that instant, Qin Zheng's consciousness swept across the merit scroll, immediately selecting the wondrous objects that could open the divine treasury.

Primordial Energy, Dao Mind, and Wisdom!

Among the nearly a hundred Transcendent Demonic Pills, these were the only three places with a chance to open the divine treasury.

Qin Zheng quickly digested these wondrous objects and simultaneously divided his consciousness, selecting the Primordial Divine Treasury Pill and the Great Transcendent Essence Pill.

Then, he refined both divine pills at the same time!

Hum!

In just an instant, a violent transformation began within Qin Zheng's body.

However, his expression remained unchanged, and he took a step forward, instantly continuing his charge towards another area of the Demon Land.

This action was too intense, and it wouldn't be long before it attracted attention from all sides. He needed to be faster to harvest more demonic cores and merits before others could intervene.

As Qin Zheng's thoughts surged, the Immortal Slaying Sword in the Dao Palace seemed to sense his urgency and killing intent, trembling incessantly.

At the same time.

Far away, in the Central Immortal Dynasty's capital, an important assembly was being held.

Amidst the drifting clouds and mist, a majestic palace hovered, emitting a hazy immortal light as it floated high in the sky.

Within the grand palace, the Celestial Emperor sat on his lofty throne, surrounded by scholars and generals.

At the same time, the Celestial Immortals, the Holy Mountain Monks, and the Immortal Deities were all seated around the Celestial Emperor.

These people, standing at the core of the Central Immortal Dynasty, were the very beings who held sway over the dynasty's fate.

"With the Dharma Assembly fast approaching, only three thousand years remain. It is time for the Celestial Dynasty to begin planning and organizing the event."

An elderly minister with a stooped figure stepped forward from the ranks and bowed to the Celestial Emperor, before slowly speaking.

The Celestial Emperor of the Central Immortal Dynasty emanated a heavy aura of Primordial Intention, making it impossible to discern his true appearance.

However, aside from his obscured face, one could see that he wore a jade-white imperial robe, adorned with a Twelve Streams Crown, and at his waist hung a Three Chi Imperial Sword.

Without uttering a word, his presence was as awe-inspiring as facing the vast heavens, with the Grand Dao manifesting its terrifying authority, permeating the entire grand hall.

After the human minister spoke, the Celestial Emperor nodded slightly and calmly said, "The Water and Land Dharma Assembly is the top priority for our Celestial Dynasty!"

"It is also a significant event for the Holy Mountain Buddhist Sect and the Celestial Immortals. Every detail must be meticulously refined, and we cannot afford to be careless."

"This assembly will last for ten years. Everyone, please discuss this matter thoroughly."

A ten-year-long court session seemed incredible, but the scholars and generals in the hall, as well as the Immortals and Holy Monks, all remained calm and showed no signs of surprise.

Ten years is a long time for mortals, but for them, it was merely the blink of an eye.

The Immortal Deity seated to the left of the Celestial Emperor, also enveloped in Immortal Light, making his face indiscernible, yawned lazily as if ready to fall asleep.

On the other side of the Celestial Emperor sat a Holy Monk, his face uncovered.

His robust and tall figure wore a dignified kasaya, and his youthful face exuded an ancient charm. His eyes, however, were filled with an air of ancient wisdom.

After the Celestial Emperor finished speaking, the Holy Monk softly chanted a Buddhist mantra and then spoke directly, "For this Dharma Assembly, the Holy Mountain..."

Although the Water and Land Dharma Assembly was held in the Celestial Dynasty, it was primarily led by the Holy Mountain Buddhist Sect.

Therefore, the requirements and details of the assembly were proposed by the Holy Mountain Buddhist Sect.

The Holy Monk spoke slowly, and even the Celestial Immortals sat up straight to listen attentively.

The scholars and generals below, all of whom were at the third level of the Great Dharmaraja Golden Numbers, dared not show any disrespect.

They listened with utmost attention, as if they were more cautious and careful than when the Celestial Emperor spoke.

As the Holy Monk spoke, his words soon turned into a mantra, and a golden Buddha Light appeared out of thin air, illuminating the entire hall.

And just then—

Swoosh! Two beams of white light emerged from the void, piercing through the golden Buddha Light and rushing towards the Celestial Emperor.

In this situation, the Holy Monk stopped speaking and reached out to catch one of the beams of light.

The Immortal Deity on the other side seemed to want to act as well, but after thinking for a moment, he withdrew his half-extended hand.

The remaining beam of white light landed in front of the Celestial Emperor.

He slowly extended his right hand, and as the Primordial Intention swirled around it, he grasped the beam of light in his palm.

The information from Wang Zhongshan was directly imprinted on his mind.

All the information about Qin Zheng, from the day he suddenly descended from the heavens to entering the Demon Land, was reflected in his heart.

And finally, the message from Wang Zhongshan requesting aid to help the Celestial Dynasty conquer the northern Demon Land was also conveyed.

The dense Primordial Intention made it difficult to discern the Celestial Emperor's expression.

However, the Holy Monk from the Holy Mountain simply flicked his finger, sending the beam of light to the other Immortal Deity.

"Take a look and see if there is such a person in the Jade Void Palace."

"With the Water and Land Dharma Assembly approaching, angering the Demon Race at this time could delay the assembly. If that happens, the Jade Void Palace won't be able to protect him!"

The Holy Monk's face remained calm, but his voice was filled with hidden anger and coldness.

The Immortal Deity, surrounded by Immortal Light, first glanced at the Celestial Emperor seated in the center, and seeing no reaction, he reached out and grabbed the beam of light in front of him.

The plea for help from Fan Qingyun was also imprinted on his mind.

Fan Qingyun's message primarily sought aid, providing only Qin Zheng's appearance and a description of a Jade Void disciple.

After reading the message, the Immortal Deity thought for a moment and replied, "The Jade Void Palace is powerful and mysterious, and its disciples rarely show their faces."

"Under the heavens, who would dare to falsely claim the name of the Jade Void Palace?"

His voice slowly echoed throughout the hall.

The Holy Monk let out a light hum and extended his right hand, saying, "Let me send a message to the Jade Void Palace to see if they have such a disciple!"

(End of Chapter)

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