Chapter 498: The Eight Dao Realms of the Celestial Court!

Chapter 498: The Eight Dao Realms of the Celestial Court!

2024-12-13

In the silent and dim universe, a sense of decay and desolation permeated the air, as if it were about to fall into ruin. Even the mist in the void seemed heavy and stagnant, with no signs of movement.

Just then—

Buzz!

The chaotic fog dispersed, and the void rippled like the surface of water, revealing three figures descending one after another, infusing the universe with a hint of vitality.

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Swish!

The Origin Abyss, the size of a fist and resembling a pearl, swiftly expanded back to its original size amidst the glowing aura.

Qin Zheng furrowed his brows, sensing the pervasive and relentless aura of decay and desolation in this universe. He was sure he hadn't left the Thirty-Three Heavens, but this place seemed like a completely different world from the one he had been in before.

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The Slaying Deity Sword Formation needed to suppress the polluted strong ones, and it was not good to linger outside for too long. Having just arrived in this universe, Qin Zheng was not yet familiar with the situation and did not dare to volunteer to disperse the polluted aura.

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"Do you feel it?" asked the elderly Daoist, Shi Jingxuan.

Qin Zheng nodded.

Shi Jingxuan continued, "This universe used to be the Nine Star Grand World, an infinite and boundless place. But after some events, its rank dropped, leading to its decay and shrinkage."

He stood with his hands behind his back, stepping on the void, and walked towards the Origin Abyss.

Qin Zheng's eyes sparkled as he listened, and he followed Shi Jingxuan, asking more questions.

Although Shi Jingxuan was not from the Thirty-Three Heavens, he was a legendary powerhouse in the Dao Realm with countless connections to the Celestial Court.

Through Shi Jingxuan's explanation, Qin Zheng understood the general situation.

The Thirty-Three Heavens, also known as the Pangu Grand World, had nurtured several Beyond Shore Powerhouses, making it the top-tier Nine Star Grand World in the ancient Chaotic Sea.

However, with the departure of the Beyond Shore Powerhouses, the loss of the Beyond Shore aura, and the pollution brought by the Heavenly Emperor's actions, a chaotic war broke out, causing the Pangu Grand World's origin to be damaged.

This led to the creation of this desolate and decaying universe.

Although this universe was decaying, it had another advantage: the Celestial Court's powerhouses would not come here.

To be more precise, the powerhouses of the Dao Realm from the Celestial Court would not venture here!

This was a discovery made by the rebels who had been fighting against the Celestial Court for millions of years.

Therefore, the rebels established their base in this decaying universe located at the edge of the Pangu Grand World.

Qin Zheng guessed that this might be related to the polluted aura!

Could it be that the effect of the polluted aura is limited in such a place?

As these thoughts raced through their minds, the two arrived outside the Origin Abyss. Shi Jingxuan did not hesitate and stepped into the Origin Abyss without delay.

Qin Zheng remained calm and followed him inside.

At this moment, amidst the vast starry sea, the gigantic crack that spanned the starry sky was still there, and the two Border Changcheng stood tall. The void was filled with a weak yet pervasive polluted aura.

Qi Yanzong and the other Great Transcendent powerhouses of the Origin Abyss stood in the starry sky, their faces filled with apprehension as they gazed outside.

Although they were not Primordial Chaos beings and could not see beyond the boundaries of their realm, the outbreak of the Primordial Chaos War directly affected the survival of the Origin Abyss and their future, so none of them dared to leave.

Upon seeing Qin Zheng's figure reappear, Qi Yanzong and the others' worries dissipated, replaced by boundless joy.

Qin Zheng had won!

The Primordial Chaos guardian outside the Origin Abyss had been defeated!

They could leave the Origin Abyss!

Thoughts raced through their minds, and some Great Transcendent powerhouses were so excited that their bodies trembled uncontrollably.

However, as Qin Zheng's figure approached, they realized that there was an unfamiliar elderly Daoist beside him, and from their arrival, this Daoist seemed to possess an even more formidable aura than Qin Zheng.

The revelation piqued the curiosity of the crowd.

Could this be a Primordial Rank figure from the Heavenly Court who defeated Qin Zheng and brought him back to the Yuan Pass Origin Void for judgment?

Various thoughts flooded the minds of the onlookers.

One of the Great Transcendent figures clenched his teeth and, without hesitation, transformed into a radiant streak, rushing towards Qin Zheng. He asked loudly from a distance, "Fellow Daoist Qin, after today, can we leave the Yuan Pass Origin Void?"

He didn't directly inquire about the outcome of the previous battle but instead posed the question of whether they could leave the Yuan Pass Origin Void.

If they could leave, it meant they had won.

If they couldn't, it meant defeat.

Shi Jingxuan paused in his steps, and Qin Zheng also stopped, looking up at the Great Transcendent who had dared to ask such a question. He then glanced at the others, whose eyes were filled with tension and anticipation.

"Yes, but it's not advisable," Qin Zheng replied, then withdrew his gaze. Shi Jingxuan resumed walking, and the two continued their journey deeper into the Yuan Pass Origin Void.

His response left the Great Transcendent figures in awe. They didn't know whether to feel joy or sorrow.

'Yes, but it's not advisable.' Does this mean that while the immediate danger has passed, there are still hidden dangers lurking?

The crowd's thoughts raced.

"Never mind, it's pointless to ponder further. Since we can leave, let's go out and see for ourselves, and if not, we'll return!" One of the Great Transcendent figures punched the air and spoke.

Having been confined within the Yuan Pass Origin Void for millions of years, they yearned to experience the outside world again.

Without hesitation, some of the Great Transcendent figures soared into the sky.

Others remained rooted to the spot, gazing in the direction where Qin Zheng and Shi Jingxuan had departed. As they pondered, they suddenly realized something was amiss and quickly spoke up, "Are they heading towards the Dao Transformation Realm?"

"They understand that Dao Transformation can dissipate the Polluted Qi, and these little ones aren't stupid. It's just a pity that the evil pollution can't be completely eliminated through Dao Transformation." Shi Jingxuan spoke slowly.

Qin Zheng nodded slightly. The Polluted Qi seemed to enter the body like a parasite. If the infected individual perished, the Polluted Qi remained intact and was difficult to eradicate.

However, if the infected individual perished through Dao Transformation, it was equivalent to the Polluted Qi dissipating along with the individual, providing a solution to the pollution problem.

But within the Yuan Pass Origin Void, there were only Great Transcendent Rank beings. Even with Dao Transformation, it merely dispersed the Polluted Qi; it didn't truly eradicate it.

If Qin Zheng hadn't returned in time, the Yuan Pass Origin Void might have gradually transformed into a genuine Polluted Realm!

At this moment, the Polluted Qi permeating the Void, subtle yet pervasive, served as the best proof!

Shi Jingxuan strode into the Yuan Pass Origin Void, and Qin Zheng still had some doubts, but he soon understood.

They were addressing the pollution issue within the Yuan Pass Origin Void, and the place they were heading to was where the Polluted Qi was most concentrated.

Qin Zheng was curious at this point. With the help of the Azure Heaven Mirror and the Virtue Scroll, he could eliminate and purify the Polluted Qi. But could the Dao Realm Powerhouses from the Heavenly Court do the same?

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Suppressing his thoughts, Qin Zheng asked again, "Senior Shi, do you know how many Dao Realm Powerhouses there are in the Heavenly Court?"

During the previous battle, two Dao Realm Powerhouses had appeared from the Heavenly Court, especially the one who manifested in the Nine Heavens, who was evidently stronger.

Shi Jingxuan pondered for a moment before speaking, "After escaping from the Sea of Rules, I entered this world's Nine Heavens with the determination to die. I caused quite a stir in the Heavenly Court."

"But only one Dao Realm figure intervened that time, the same one who confronted me today."

"However, I vaguely sensed five other auras no weaker than mine, likely belonging to Dao Realm Powerhouses."

Qin Zheng's pupils dilated slightly upon hearing this, and he spoke in a low voice, "So, there are six Dao Realm Powerhouses in the Heavenly Court!"

Shi Jingxuan shook his head gently and continued, "Among the five auras I sensed, none belonged to the Heavenly Emperor, so there should be seven."

Qin Zheng's heart sank once more, but he heard Shi Jingxuan pause for a moment before continuing, "The Heavenly Court's Yang Jian is also at the Half-step Dao Realm, not far from reaching it."

Eight!

Qin Zheng's heart sank into a deep valley.

Despite his dismay, he maintained his composure and asked again, "What about our side, Senior Shi? Do you know how many Dao Realm Powerhouses we have?"

Having eight Dao Realm Powerhouses in the Heavenly Court was formidable, but as long as their side also had Dao Realm support, there was still hope.

Only Qin Zheng knew that the forces opposing the Celestial Court had been pushed to this dire situation, and the number of Dao Realm Powerhouses should not be too many.

However, after asking this question, he waited for a long time without hearing a response from Shi Jingxuan.

When he looked up at Shi Jingxuan, he saw that this legendary powerhouse showed a hint of helplessness, and then slowly replied, "Just me."

Crack!

A thunderous roar echoed in Qin Zheng's heart.

Qin Zheng's heart sank to the bottom of a valley.

If he remembered correctly, Shi Jingxuan was not a complete legendary powerhouse, and at present, he could only exert five or even four-tenths of his strength.

After rounding up, there was not a single Dao Realm Powerhouse among the forces opposing the Celestial Court!

This was a difficult situation!

Qin Zheng's brows furrowed as he gained a clearer understanding of his current situation and the challenges he faced.

Shi Jingxuan slowly spoke, "You don't need to worry too much. Although there are eight Dao Realms in the Celestial Court, they cannot easily leave the Nine Heavens, and the threat to us is not as great as imagined."

"Moreover, with sufficient accumulation of Dao cultivation, you should soon attain the legendary realm and become a truly complete Dao Realm Powerhouse."

"And..."

Shi Jingxuan looked at Qin Zheng as if wanting to say something, but in the end, he shook his head and changed his words, "We have arrived."

Only then did Qin Zheng turn his head to look at the universe in front of him, which was emitting a strong aura of pollution.

Inner World?

Qin Zheng's brows slightly arched.

After the Yuan Origin Void was sealed, the Great Transcendent ones divided it into the Inner and Outer Worlds, and the Great Transcendent ones resided in the Inner World.

Qin Zheng had entered it before, but he never expected that the Outer Daoists would invade. The Great Transcendent ones used the Inner World as a Dao Transformation Realm.

The Inner and Outer Worlds were not connected, but instead, the pollution that dispersed after the Dao Transformation was mostly contained within the Inner World.

"Can Senior Shi eliminate this polluted aura?"

Qin Zheng asked.

As expected, Shi Jingxuan gently shook his head, but he took a step forward, entering the Inner World from the Outer World.

Qin Zheng followed suit.

In his gaze, he saw Shi Jingxuan raise his right hand, and a strand of mystic light emerged from his palm.

A thunderous roar echoed.

In an instant, the polluted aura that filled the Inner World surged towards Shi Jingxuan's palm, where the light was.

Under the onslaught of the boundless aura, a vortex resembling a cyclonic whirlwind formed, with Shi Jingxuan's palm at its core.

Qin Zheng stood by, observing this scene.

Through his perception, he could sense the polluted aura dispersing in the void, rapidly escaping and converging towards the mystic light in Shi Jingxuan's palm.

Not only the Inner World, but even the faint polluted aura that had spread to the Outer World, rushed back towards the Inner World, gathering and forming a vast black mist.

This sight immediately astonished the numerous Great Transcendent ones lingering in the starry sky, who had not left the Yuan Origin Void.

As they sensed the polluted aura emanating from the black mist, they realized with shock that the polluted aura that had tainted the Great Transcendent ones had not dissipated with their Dao Transformation. Instead, it had become even more subtle, blending into the void!

At this thought, a sense of relief, akin to surviving a calamity, filled their hearts.

It seemed that Qin Zheng had indeed won the previous battle, and now he had returned to resolve the pollution issue within the Yuan Origin Void!

The old Daoist who came with Qin Zheng must be the powerhouse Qin Zheng invited for assistance!

Another Primordial Chaos powerhouse!

The Great Transcendent ones' emotions surged.

And at this moment, in the Inner World, the vortex resembling a cyclonic whirlwind slowly dissipated, and the boundless polluted aura gathered and condensed onto Shi Jingxuan's palm.

Qin Zheng watched as the original strand of mystic light transformed into a black orb the size of an infant's fist.

On this orb, various twisted and dark auras emanated, as if it were the source of all impurities in the universe.

Shi Jingxuan stood still, waiting until the last trace of extremely subtle and barely perceptible polluted aura merged into the black orb. Then, he looked at Qin Zheng and asked with a slightly grave tone, "Can you resolve the polluted aura within this orb?"

Qin Zheng's eyes flashed, and he nodded slightly. He stepped forward, took the orb filled with twisted polluted aura into his own hand.

At the same time, in his heart, the Virtue Scroll trembled, and inscriptions quickly appeared.

(End of Chapter)

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