Chapter 473: Turmoil in the Heavenly Court! The Great Dao's Embryo!

Chapter 473: Turmoil in the Heavenly Court! The Great Dao's Embryo!

2024-11-22

A Storm is Brewing!

Qin Zheng's expression turned grave, as if he foresaw the impending storm that would soon blanket the skies.

The Heavenly Court's decision to send someone into the Sea of Rules would undoubtedly trigger an intense conflict with the sealed Elder beings.

Furthermore, if the Primordial HuanYuan positions were to manifest first, those Primordial beings fighting for survival might also join the battle.

After all, although the Heavenly Court was formidable, these Primordial beings were severely wounded by the Dao. If they couldn't obtain the Primordial HuanYuan positions, they too would perish in their slumber.

It was a choice between certain death and the chance to heal their Dao wounds by obtaining a Primordial HuanYuan position, then retreating into the boundless Primordial Chaos, far away from the Thirty-Three Heavens.

If this were to happen, a battle above the Primordial level might truly erupt within the Sea of Rules!

Regardless of which side emerged victorious, it would prompt the Heavenly Court to take decisive action, sweeping the Vast Continent clean!

In that case, he wouldn't be able to continue nurturing his Ten Thousand Dao Body in the Sea of Rules.

Qin Zheng's thoughts reached this point, and his eyebrows furrowed slightly of their own accord, his heart growing heavier.

After a few breaths, he suppressed his various thoughts and turned to Shifan Xin, saying, "This matter is of great importance. I'll contact the various powerful beings, while you return to the Vast Continent."

Shifan Xin nodded in agreement.

Qin Zheng didn't delay; with a thought, he retrieved the power of the Hao Tian Mirror Shard, returning this isolated Primordial Void to the Chaos Sea.

Then, he reached out and collected the three Dao Realm Artifacts into his Inner World, leaving only the Heaven Earth Jade Tower to protect himself.

"Be extra cautious."

Qin Zheng turned to Shifan Xin with a reminder, then transformed into a radiant light and departed.

The Heavenly Court's decision to send someone was too grave; he had to immediately go to Daoxing Tianzun's Dormant Realm and inform him.

This time, without the Linglong Dao Fruit, Qin Zheng wondered if the Three Treasure Jade Ruyi alone would be sufficient to awaken Daoxing Tianzun.

Qin Zheng's thoughts surged.

Meanwhile, Shifan Xin, who had been sitting cross-legged, stood up with a slightly heavy heart. He turned and was about to fly towards the Vast Continent.

But suddenly, it was as if something from above poured into his head, and a familiar feeling surged into his heart, causing his movement to halt abruptly.

However, it only lasted for an instant before he regained control.

"Huh?"

Shifan Xin voiced a soft exclamation.

He felt that what had just entered his body from above was something he had lost.

But at this moment, it seemed that only a part of it had returned, not the whole.

However, when he recited the scriptures again, he found that the verses that had felt obscure and incomprehensible earlier now became clear and simple.

"Amitabha!"

Shifan Xin chanted the Buddha's name aloud, a hint of joy surfacing in his heart. He continued flying towards the Vast Continent.

At the same time...

Qin Zheng had already arrived at Daoxing Tianzun's Dormant Realm. The jade orb in his Inner World trembled slightly, and a crack appeared, just large enough for him to pass through.

He stepped inside, took out the Three Treasure Jade Ruyi once more, and went straight to Daoxing Tianzun's figure.

Hua! The Three Treasure Jade Ruyi emanated bright, pure light, illuminating the entire Dormant Realm.

"Congratulations, fellow Daoist, on embarking on the righteous path!"

As the Daoist's figure reappeared before Qin Zheng, he saw a smile on his face.

It seemed that merging the Eightfold Divine Treasury was indeed the way to unlock the Great Transcendent Treasury.

Upon hearing Daoxing Tianzun's congratulations, this thought immediately surfaced in Qin Zheng's mind.

But he quickly suppressed it, and his expression turned solemn as he said to Daoxing Tianzun, "The Heavenly Court is about to send someone!"

Daoxing Tianzun's gaze intensified.

Qin Zheng then proceeded to inform him about the matters of the Spirit Mountain Bodhimanda, as well as everything Shifan Xin had said.

After listening, Daoxing Tianzun remained silent for a moment before speaking again, "There's no need to worry. Everything will proceed according to the original plan."

A slight smile appeared on his face as he continued, "The Heavenly Court has always wanted to capture us, but they've been held back by internal troubles!"

"Setting the time for three thousand years later was to wait for us to weaken ourselves through internal conflicts over the Primordial HuanYuan positions, making it easier for them to settle the score."

"Therefore, I surmise that the current strength of the Heavenly Court is still insufficient to step out of the Thirty-Three Heavens and settle scores with us."

"Sending someone into the Sea of Rules is likely an attempt to reinforce the seals and prevent the sealed beings from breaking free."

Qin Zheng nodded lightly, feeling much more at ease. It was as he had hoped; his Ten Thousand Dao Body still had time to develop.

After a moment of thought, he asked, "May I ask, Tianzun, about the current strength of the Heavenly Court?"

"Upon hearing the words 'inner troubles', Qin Zheng's mind suddenly recalled the Sage of Heaven.

This was the one who, after the great war a million years ago, was finally targeted by the Heavenly Court's reckoning and cast down.

Wasn't this so-called inner trouble referring to these uncorrupted and spiritually intact celestial beings?

These celestials, having survived the great war, undoubtedly possessed formidable strength.

If they continued to ignore the Heavenly Court's commands or plotted to eradicate the corrupted beings, it would indeed be a significant internal concern for the Heavenly Court.

Just as this thought crossed his mind, Daoxing Tianzun's voice slowly sounded, "Not all the powerful beings from the Thirty-Three Heavens have escaped."

"In the current Thirty-Three Heavens, there are still powerful beings who are fighting against those aberrant creatures."

Qin Zheng nodded in understanding.

It was just as he had suspected.

However, if the Heavenly Court wasn't the sole dominant force in the Thirty-Three Heavens, why did Daoxing Tianzun and the others choose to escape? Staying in the Thirty-Three Heavens would allow them to heal their Dao injuries faster and strengthen their own forces to oppose the Heavenly Court.

Qin Zheng had doubts, but he didn't voice them.

Choosing to enter a dormant state to alleviate the worsening of his Dao injury, he was unwilling to return to the Thirty-Three Heavens, indicating that they must have had their reasons.

Qin Zheng thought, and with a bow, he said, "Thank you, Tianzun, for clearing my doubts."

Daoxing Tianzun smiled and nodded.

The next moment, a burst of radiant light filled the sky, and the scene before Qin Zheng's eyes returned to normal. Daoxing Tianzun sat with his eyes closed, as if he had never awakened.

Qin Zheng bowed to Daoxing Tianzun once more and then turned to leave this dormant place.

He was now heading to the Sea of Rules.

Firstly, he had been away for too long, and he was concerned that the elders might have doubts.

Secondly, with the Great Dao Essence Energy exhausted, he needed to temporarily focus on nurturing the Ten Thousand Dao Body until he could replenish it.

After all, whether it was his own Dao realization or the maturation of the Ten Thousand Dao Body, he would advance to the Primordial Chaos Realm.

The conversation with Daoxing Tianzun had not only lightened his heavy heart but also confirmed the correctness of his path to Primordial Chaos.

The unification of the Eight Divine Treasuries, coupled with the power of the Dao Fruit, was the ultimate Great Dao of achieving Primordial Chaos through one's own strength!

In the chaos, a ray of pure light pierced through the layers of mist, finally surging into the vast Sea of Rules.

As this happened, the Holistic Origin Seal, suppressed within the Azure Heaven Mirror Shard, trembled violently.

Qin Zheng's eyebrows rose, and he used the Azure Heaven Mirror to open up a space, simultaneously taking out the Treasures of the Three Pure Ones.

Then, he retrieved the Azure Heaven Mirror Shard and released the Holistic Origin Seal from within.

A burst of brilliant light flooded out as the jade seal was freed.

Under Qin Zheng's gaze, the jade seal slowly enlarged, intending to transform back into the old Daoist's appearance.

But in the next moment, the Three Treasure Jade Ruyi, the Immortal Slaying Sword, and the Heaven Earth Jade Tower, the three divine artifacts, struck the jade seal, interrupting its transformation.

The jade seal returned to its original form.

Qin Zheng calmly spoke, "It's better for you to maintain this form, fellow Daoist."

The jade seal didn't struggle, and a hoarse voice slowly said, "That's fine."

After a brief pause, the voice continued, "Fellow Daoist, when you go, can you contact Daoxing Tianzun? What are his thoughts?"

Qin Zheng asked in return, "How do you plan to help him heal his Dao injury?"

The jade seal fell silent for a moment, then promptly replied, "Since it's a Dao injury, it naturally requires the Great Dao Power to heal."

"We will also refine an empty Great Dao, a Primordial Chaos Throne, for Daoxing Tianzun."

"If that's what you say, it seems Daoxing Tianzun has agreed."

The voice from within the jade seal sounded slightly pleased.

Qin Zheng's expression remained unchanged as he continued, "So, you need to gather two Primordial Chaos Thrones?"

The jade seal moved slightly and responded, "At this point, I won't hide it from you, fellow Daoist."

"You saw it that day. We are under seal and can't exert our full strength. For now, we can only gather two Primordial Chaos Thrones."

"But, if you can get Tianzun to help and break our seal, we can gather dozens of Primordial Chaos Thrones!"

"However..."

Before the voice from the jade seal could finish, Qin Zheng interrupted, "Let's wait until Tianzun's Dao injury heals before discussing further."

"If it's as you say, Tianzun probably won't refuse. After all, Tianzun has disciples waiting to realize the Dao."

"

"We're ready now, and in seven days, we can gather the first Primordial Chaos Throne. Please prepare yourself, friend."

Qin Zheng's gaze slightly intensifies, and he slowly speaks, "Do you mean that this first Primordial Chaos Throne will be given to me first?"

"Of course."

"From the beginning, you've been the one negotiating with us. This first Primordial Chaos Throne will naturally be given to you first."

The Jade Seal gives a response.

But then he continues, "Of course, if you want to give this first Primordial Chaos Throne to Daoxing Tianzun, we have no objections."

Qin Zheng lightly nods and says, "No need, let's leave it at that."

"Just stabilize these elders first. In seven days, whether it's the Heavenly Court or other Primordial beings, they'll be able to handle it."

The Jade Seal emits a faint glow, seemingly proud. It immediately says, "Within this Jade Seal, there are the insights of countless Primordial beings who achieved Dao in the Xuan Yuan Great World."

"If you don't mind, you can send a strand of your soul into it for comprehension. It might be of some use to you."

Qin Zheng chuckles and says, "Then, many thanks to all of you."

The Jade Seal's radiance slowly fades, and finally, he reminds, "In these seven days, remember not to leave the Sea of Rules."

"It's best not to create an independent space, or we might not be able to find you after we gather the Primordial Chaos Throne."

After these words, the light on the Jade Seal completely fades, becoming ordinary.

Qin Zheng's expression remains calm. With a casual wave, he throws the Jade Seal back into the mirror's space, sealing it with three Divine Artifacts.

He then retracts the power of the Azure Heaven Mirror, he steps into the boundless, endless sea beneath him, formed by the condensation of Rule Energy.

The deeper he goes, the denser the Rule Energy becomes. After reaching a certain depth, he isolates the surrounding space.

Ignoring the insights about achieving the Dao and the advice about not creating an independent space, Qin Zheng closes his eyes and carefully comprehends his current state.

With a thought, the towering dragon egg appears and begins absorbing strands of Rule Energy.

This is the place to nurture the Ten Thousand Dao Body!

Although within the Inner World, the Great Way Tree's Dao essence had been nurturing the Ten Thousand Dao Body, it couldn't compare to the true power of the Great Dao.

Qin Zheng feels the Ten Thousand Dao Body's nurturing speed rapidly increasing, and a slight smile appears on his lips.

He slowly closes his eyes and carefully comprehends his current state.

With nearly seventy strands of Great Dao Source Energy, his strength has increased too quickly and drastically. He must refine it carefully to utilize every bit of power.

Time slowly passes.

Three days later.

Boom!!

A sudden tremor shakes a part of the Sea of Rules, like an earth dragon turning over, its violent power causing the Sea of Rules to explode!

Boom, boom, boom!!

The chaotic Rule Energy instantly collides, unleashing a terrifying annihilation force that madly destroys everything around it.

Like ink dropping into clear water, the annihilation force rapidly spreads in all directions.

This heaven-destroying, earth-shattering annihilation force also rapidly spreads throughout the entire Sea of Rules.

At this moment, all beings within the Sea of Rules frantically flee under the spread of this terrifying annihilation force.

Those with slightly weaker strength are instantly devoured and crushed into ashes within a moment.

Qin Zheng opens his eyes.

With the support of the Azure Heaven Mirror's power, the space he currently occupies is independent of the Sea of Rules, unaffected by the annihilation force.

He watches the Sea of Rules' transformation, his gaze slightly intensifying.

If the gathering of the Primordial Chaos Throne causes an explosion, the entire Sea of Rules will turn into annihilation force.

Even the Primordial beings might not dare to step into it lightly.

Is this the Elders' confidence? Qin Zheng thinks to himself.

Boom!

The deep sea trembles again.

Immediately, an incredibly mysterious aura suddenly emanates from within the annihilation force.

Strands of Rule Energy slowly rise from the annihilation force.

This change isn't limited to one place; almost the entire Sea of Rules has strands of Rule Energy rising.

These strands of Rule Energy emit a pure essence, slowly gathering together as they attract each other.

Under Qin Zheng's gaze, these strands of Rule Energy resemble thin threads, intertwining and gradually forming the outline of a Great Dao!

(End of Chapter)

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