Chapter 501: 500. Great Fortune, A First-Rank Opportunity! (Part 3)

Chapter 501: 500. Great Fortune, A First-Rank Opportunity! (Part 3)

At the same time, the Primordial Essence Twenty-Seven Depths appeared, surrounded by white mist and green flames, with numerous treasures rising from within, carrying the Nine Depths True Flame and flying in all directions.

Not only were Zhang Wantong and Tang Xiaotang restrained, but the Celestial Peng was also swept in, making it difficult to defend against.

Just as Gao Tian Sui was about to collect the other half of the universe diagram, the Time Abyss in front of him suddenly shook violently.

The scene was similar to when the Time Abyss had trembled before, with chaotic time and space rushing out like a tidal wave.

Affected by this, the void of Guizang outside was severely distorted and changed.

A figure was forcibly squeezed out of the Time Abyss.

Zhang Wantong and Tang Xiaotang stared at the figure, who was extremely tall, with a bull's head and a human body, wearing black monk's robes. It was clearly the Enlightenment Wrath Venerable who had been sucked into the Time Abyss earlier.

However, Zhao Chanyang and Ge Xuanzhi, who had also fallen into it, were nowhere to be seen.

As the Enlightenment Wrath Venerable was thrown out of the Time Abyss, more changes emerged from within.

It was like a frozen, massive, pure black glacier, forcing its way out of the Time Abyss.

Tang Xiaotang suddenly widened her eyes:

"Sister...!"

Within the glacier, a figure walked freely.

The person was petite, with exquisite features and a pale complexion, and her expression was cold.

It was clearly Xu Yuanzhen, who had entered the Time Abyss earlier.

Her cultivation and strength were vastly different from before, and she had indeed successfully reached the Celestial Realm, achieving the appearance of a Daoist talismanic immortal.

However, Xu Zhenjun's return this time was quite a spectacle.

In that instant, the Time Abyss expanded again, and the chaotic time and space formed a "tsunami" that surged out along with Xu Yuanzhen.

Zheng Baiyu's preliminary condensed crystal was instantly swallowed by the "tsunami."

Then, the mysterious crystal was swept into the interior of the Time Abyss by the turbulent flow.

Similarly, Gao Tian Sui, who was about to obtain the complete universe diagram, was also affected.

Tang Xiaotang first stunned, then burst into laughter: "Sister, it's just like you!"

Xu Yuanzhen waved her hand at her: "Bring the things here."

Zheng Baiyu took a deep look at Xu Yuanzhen and sighed.

This was a rare opportunity, and it was related to his own potential for further advancement and opportunities. It seemed that his initial worst-case scenario, as told to Ren Caomu, was coming true, and he would have to leave for a while... Zheng Baiyu sighed, but he didn't hesitate. He voluntarily threw himself into the Time Abyss.

The Celestial Peng also took action, seizing the opportunity to move forward and enter the Time Abyss.

Gao Tian Sui, on the other hand, remained expressionless, with one hand forming a seal in front of his chest and the other raised high above his head.

In the palm of his hand, countless pure Qi and golden light intertwined, forming a nine-story palace pavilion of purple-gold splendor.

Sixth Immortal Decree: Heaven's Might Symbolic Golden Pavilion!

The final Immortal Decree that Gao Tian Sui had comprehended was a combination of his cultivation foundation and the various discoveries he had made while studying the Celestial Palace Remnants.

On the dazzling nine-story palace pavilion, countless talismans flashed with radiance, appearing both simple and complex, orderly and stable, ancient and profound.

Then, Gao Tian Sui pressed his palm down, and the Heaven's Might Symbolic Golden Pavilion instantly expanded, filling the entire Guizang with golden light.

Under this suppression, all four directions fell silent, almost nullifying the methods of the Daoist talismanic school. Even though Xu Yuanzhen and Tang Xiaotang had learned the Heavenly Master Mansion's inheritance after the Daoist methods had been reformed, they still felt some interference and influence at this time.

In the Time Abyss, where life and death were uncertain, the Enlightened Wrath Venerable of the Great Empty Monastery was even more so, dying on the spot.

However, with the Heaven's Might Symbolic Golden Pavilion's suppression, the raging Time Abyss showed signs of calming down in an instant.

Tang Xiaotang then summoned two jade seals.

One was the Heaven Sealing Seal.

The other was the Heaven-Circling Seal.

Both were left behind by Lei Jun.

After his constant study, nurturing, and refinement, these two treasures had similar effects and were now a pair.

They were specifically designed to counter the ancient talismanic school and the former Celestial Palace's remnants.

At this moment, Xu Yuanzhen took one of them, and together with Tang Xiaotang, who held the other, they joined hands.

As the two jade seals combined, even Gao Tian Sui, as powerful as he was, was caught off guard, and his body slightly stalled.

The twenty-seven depths of the Primordial Essence above Gao Tian Sui's head emitted a powerful suction force.

Tang Xiaotang immediately felt that the Heaven-Circling Seal in her hand was showing signs of losing control, as if it wanted to fly into the sky and enter the twenty-seven depths of the Primordial Essence.

Xu Yuanzhen, who held the Heaven Sealing Seal, also felt the same at this moment.

But she had heard Zhang Wantong describe Gao Tian Sui's use of the twenty-seven depths of the Primordial Essence.

Without personal experience, there was still a gap.

But at this moment, Xu Yuanzhen still raised her hand, and a light that constantly changed from brightness to darkness floated upwards, like a curtain, temporarily blocking the twenty-seven depths of the Primordial Essence.

Although it seemed that even the curtain was about to be sucked in.

However, with this brief obstruction, the Heaven-Circling Seal in Tang Xiaotang's hand and the Heaven Sealing Seal in Xu Yuanzhen's hand continued to function normally.

The effect was not very obvious, only slowing down Gao Tian Sui for a moment.

But for their level of cultivation, a moment was already extremely long.

Zhang Wantong, the Tang Emperor, was the first to react, taking the other half of the Cosmic Diagram.

Gao Tian Sui unleashed the Three Talents Divine Tribulation.

However, at this moment, Zhang Wantong fortified herself with the Shaman King's ghostly methods, her body becoming an elusive, intangible, and untraceable phantom, rendering the Three Talents Divine Tribulation useless.

Gao Tian Sui's expression became unusually solemn.

With the Time Abyss's entanglement, the Mystic Barrier of the Dao Scene was currently unfavorable.

This matter was related to his opportunity to progress from Dao Penetration to True Reality, and he couldn't afford to let it slip.

Although his condition was still good in his heyday, the array diagram he used for deployment was still damaged.

But at this moment, he had no choice but to give it his all.

"Open!" Gao Tian Sui shouted, and a vast array of dazzling golden light unfolded with him at its center, sweeping across the Time Abyss, as if to cover the entire Guizang.

In the past, Gao Tian Sui had created an elite array, known as the Three Caverns Three Heavens Supreme Heaven Creation Array.

After discovering the Celestial Palace's remnants and reaping many gains, Gao Tian Sui gradually improved it, transforming the Three Caverns Three Heavens Supreme Heaven Creation Array into the Ten Directions Golden Palaces Supreme Heaven Array.

With his array treasures, Gao Tian Sui could easily prepare with the Primordial Essence Immortal Mansion and the twenty-seven depths of the Primordial Essence.

The only difficulty was the array diagram that had been severed by Zhuang Zheng.

But at this moment, Gao Tian Sui couldn't afford to hesitate, as the unfavorable conditions for deploying the Mystic Barrier of the Dao Scene meant he had to open the array, covering all four directions and trapping Zhang Wantong within.

If Zhang Wantong headed out of the Time Abyss, she would undoubtedly be swallowed by the array.

Without a moment's hesitation, she directly entered the Time Abyss with the other half of the Cosmic Diagram, disappearing in an instant.

Gao Tian Sui took a deep look at Xu Yuanzhen and Tang Xiaotang, who were heading in the opposite direction to avoid the array. He then retracted the array, sent messages to Ruan Qiao, Wang Dianchen, and Quan Yuanqi, and followed Zhang Wantong into the Time Abyss.

Upon receiving the news in Saha, Quan Yuanqi's heart trembled.

Since the Pure Sky had reopened, they had encountered nothing but setbacks.

If Gao Tian Sui entered the Time Abyss and left this world for a short time, their situation would become even more dire.

Considering that Ge Xuanzhi had also fallen into the Time Abyss, the remaining three, each occupying one of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, felt somewhat uneasy.

The Pure Sky, which Gao Tian Sui had managed for many years, was difficult to find under its sealed state, and the situation was still manageable.

But Ling Mountain and Saha might become the targets of everyone's attacks.

Although they had just occupied Saha and were reluctant to give it up, Quan Yuanqi still decided to abandon Saha.

The only thing that made him hesitate was the Jade Clarity Mi Luo Immortal Realm, currently located in Saha.

Gao Tian Sui had instructed them not to move it recklessly.

But considering the current circumstances, which were completely different from the past, Quan Yuanqi decided to separate the Jade Clarity Mi Luo Immortal Realm, one of the three major immortal realms of the Daoist talismanic school, from Saha and move it back to the Pure Sky.

Upon seeing this, Fang Jian, the Dragon Tiger Mountain disciple under Gao Tian Sui's instruction, and Xie Yiyng, the Shushan Sect disciple, couldn't help but speak up.

"There are still many mortals in Saha. If the Jade Clarity Mi Luo Immortal Realm separates, Saha may crack, and the world will be destroyed, leading to the suffering of all living beings!" Fang Jian exclaimed.

Xie Yiyng, accompanied by her disciples, had come to Saha for training and broadening their horizons. At this moment, she also cried out, "Senior, you were once our Shushan Sect Master. Why must you insist on entering the Celestial Palace's remnants?"

Quan Yuanqi ignored them.

But his movements suddenly paused.

His divine soul's keen perception sensed that he was being targeted.

Quan Yuanqi, who was from the Daoist talismanic school's Artifact Refinement Branch, later switched to the Talismanic Branch. However, with his exceptional talent, he still retained many of the Artifact Refinement Branch's mysteries and skills.

At this moment, his body moved gracefully, shifting away.

The next moment, a swift sword aura flew towards him, almost brushing past Quan Yuanqi.

The sword aura blasted open the ground, sending rocks flying and dust swirling. When the dust settled, a seven-foot-long giant sword with flashing purple light could be seen, slanted in the ground.

At the same time, a middle-aged man in plain clothes and straw sandals, with his hair loose and flowing, appeared before Quan Yuanqi.

"You sit idly by as all living beings suffer, treating human lives like grass. If you were still in Shushan, you would surely be expelled," the middle-aged man said with a cold smile, his gaze fixed on Quan Yuanqi.

Far away, Xie Yiyng was stunned for a moment before exclaiming, "Elder Chen?! It's Elder Chen!"

The younger Tang Shushan Sect disciple beside her was even more astonished, unable to speak.

Even with the current Shushan Sect Master, Zhang Taogang, having achieved the Great Vehicle, Elder Chen Donglou was still recognized as the first master of the Tang Shushan Sect.

After he had slashed through the Yellow Springs with his sword years ago, he had disappeared without a trace, and no one had known his whereabouts for many years, causing countless Shushan disciples to lament.

It was often said that if Elder Chen Donglou were still around, the position of the contemporary first sword cultivator of the Shushan Sect might still be in question.

Even the Southern Jin Shushan Sect Master, Shen Xi, who had reached the Ninth Heaven, often lamented that he couldn't discuss and exchange ideas with Elder Chen Donglou.

If not for the longevity of cultivators, so many years would have passed, and Xie Yiyng and the others would have little hope.

Who would have thought that today, they would see Elder Chen again?

Quan Yuanqi stared at the middle-aged man in front of him, but his voice remained calm, "Refining artifacts is the Dao, talismans are the Dao, there's no distinction. In the Celestial Palace, everyone has their role, and peace reigns in the Three Realms. There's nothing wrong with that. You, a junior who dares to challenge your superiors, will face the heavenly laws."

The middle-aged Daoist waved his hand, and an invisible force pulled the seven-foot giant sword back to his side. He smiled, "Senior, you sure have a grand style."

As he spoke, his figure seemed to disappear, merging with the giant sword. In the blink of an eye, he transformed into a purple sword aura, slashing towards Quan Yuanqi.

At this moment, Quan Yuanqi finally relaxed.

The opponent hadn't achieved the immortal realm of the Daoist Refining Art sect, and he was still at the Ninth Heaven realm. However, he seemed to have reached the fifth layer of the Ninth Heaven, a scattered immortal with a degree of freedom.

Quan Yuanqi, intending to escape to the Jade Cleansing Cave, was annoyed by the entanglement. He immediately summoned one of his innate treasures, the Heaven-Bearing Banner.

The Heaven-Bearing Banner unfurled, darkening the sky and dimming the earth, attempting to trap the sword aura.

Unexpectedly, the sword aura was agile and swift, quickly bypassing the obstruction of the Heaven-Bearing Banner.

Quan Yuanqi couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

He had no idea that Lei Jun's cultivation had reached the level of 'Xuan', and he was no longer limited to solely relying on the Yuan Magnetic Flying Sword to defeat his enemies.

His speed was extraordinary, and even without manifesting his true form as the Thunder Emperor, he surpassed numerous first-tier experts in the Immortal Realm, including Quan Yuanqi.

With the Yin-Yang Existence Radiance and the Supreme Purity Eight Scenery Treasure Cloak for concealment, Lei Jun only needed to move with the Northern Pole Sword, paying attention to his movements. From the outside, it appeared as if a Refining Art cultivator's immortal soul had merged with the sword.

Lei Jun, disguised as Chen Donglou, shuttled through the four directions, eager to leave Saha to avoid a prolonged battle with Quan Yuanqi. He immediately deployed his Mystic Barrier.

In an instant, it seemed as if the heavens and earth were split in two.

Above was a shadow of the Celestial Palace.

Below was the Nine Depths of the Yellow Springs.

In the center stood a massive treasure pavilion, housing numerous magical artifacts and treasures.

This was Quan Yuanqi's Mystic Barrier: the Mystic Treasure Pavilion.

He was deeply influenced by Gao Tian Sui in his cultivation, which was reflected in his Mystic Barrier.

As soon as he entered the Mystic Barrier, Quan Yuanqi sensed that something was amiss.

The Celestial Market Barrier, which was at the first tier of the Immortal Realm, significantly enhanced his attacks.

The problem was that the opponent was at the Ninth Heaven, and his attack power was not only stronger but significantly so.

Just as Quan Yuanqi felt his heart tremble, Chen Donglou suddenly stopped.

The Yin-Yang Existence Radiance no longer enveloped Chen Donglou but instead covered Quan Yuanqi, instantly slowing his movements.

At the same time, the Northern Pole Sword, the Heaven-Circling Sword, the Vast Void Sword, and the Taiyi Gate-Crushing Sword appeared together, forming a chain of flowing lights. In a flash, they all reached close to Quan Yuanqi.

Both their power and speed were far superior to what they had displayed outside the barrier.

Quan Yuanqi's spiritual senses struggled to perceive the movements of these flying swords.

Had this fellow been hiding his strength?

Was he a Daoist Refining Art immortal?

Quan Yuanqi, unable to move freely, barely had time to subconsciously summon his innate treasures: the Heaven-Bearing Banner, the Nine Depths Cauldron, and the Yin Talisman Spear.

But the Heaven-Bearing Banner was instantly cut in half by the Northern Pole Sword, which now possessed even greater power.

The Nine Depths Cauldron was pierced by the Taiyi Gate-Crushing Sword.

Quan Yuanqi's Yin Talisman Spear, at its peak power, combined with his killing intent and the true meaning of the reversal of heaven and earth, barely managed to block the Vast Void Sword.

He exerted all his strength, unleashing his immortal technique, the Three Talents Sky Refining Technique, and a fierce burst of firepower to resist Lei Jun's Yin-Yang Existence Radiance, regaining his freedom. He quickly teleported to dodge the incoming Vast Sea Sword and Heaven-Circling Sword.

But in the next moment, "Chen Donglou" closed in on him.

"Chen Donglou" stretched out his hand, drew five fingers across Quan Yuanqi's protective Five-Colored Clouds within the Mystic Barrier, and then continued forward, grabbing his opponent.

Quan Yuanqi tried to break free, but it was futile.

In the next instant, the Northern Pole Sword, which had just flown out, reversed its course, and its blade pierced Quan Yuanqi.

However, it wasn't fatal.

Instead, on "Chen Donglou," there appeared a wound that seemed to have been inflicted by Quan Yuanqi's Yin Talisman Spear, looking extremely severe and possibly fatal.

...But I didn't even pierce you.

Quan Yuanqi had an epiphany.

At the same time, "Chen Donglou" used the Taiyi Gate-Crushing Sword to cut off the Yin Talisman Spear, and then he put away the Vast Void Sword, the Vast Sea Sword, and the Heaven-Circling Sword.

Only the Northern Pole Sword remained, slashing through Quan Yuanqi's Mystic Barrier: the Mystic Treasure Pavilion.

Outside, Fang Jian, Xie Yinyng, and others anxiously watched the enormous Mystic Barrier.

Suddenly, a purple sword aura slashed through the Mystic Barrier, startling everyone.

When the Mystic Barrier opened, they saw that both "Chen Donglou" and Quan Yuanqi were injured.

Although "Chen Donglou" appeared more severely wounded, Xie Yinyng and the others were still shocked.

Having witnessed the scene before Chen Donglou deployed his Mystic Barrier, they knew that he was still at the Ninth Heaven cultivation realm and had not yet ascended.

At this moment, although he hadn't achieved the feat of slaying an immortal like Lei Tian Shi, he still caused everyone's hearts to tremble.

Shushan's Chen Donglou, in his mortal body, had truly injured Quan Yuanqi, an immortal.

However, the outcome of this battle...

As everyone worried, a dark sphere suddenly appeared, enveloping the four directions.

Before Quan Yuanqi could speak, both he and "Chen Donglou" were trapped within.

It was a Mystic Barrier, completely different from the Mystic Treasure Pavilion.

Others who were less familiar with the situation couldn't be sure, but Fang Jian and Xie Yinyng, from the Great Tang, cheered:

"It's Lei Tian Shi! It's Lei Tian Shi's Mystic Barrier!"

Quan Yuanqi glared at "Chen Donglou," who now revealed his true identity as Lei Jun.

It took some time to retrieve the Hope Wave, and by the time he returned to Saha, the situation in Guizang had already been resolved. He decided to come to Saha, and he was just in time to stop Quan Yuanqi.

Another person who appeared within Lei Jun's Mystic Barrier was Wang Guiyuan, the senior brother.

Lei Jun said, "Please, Senior Brother, let's send Senior Chen on his way."

Wang Guiyuan sighed, "Alright, at least there's a beginning and an end."

He transformed into the Dharmic Purity Monk, who then gradually took on the appearance of Chen Donglou, just as he had impersonated Lei Jun in the Earth Sea.

Lei Jun himself appeared next to Quan Yuanqi.

The Mystic Yellow Universe dissipated.

A tall figure, draped in nine-colored robes, wearing the Yuan Shi crown, with the Purple Thunder Sword and the White Jade Seal hanging from his waist, appeared before Fang Jian, Xie Yinyng, and the other Great Tang cultivators in Saha.

It was none other than the contemporary Celestial Master, Lei Jun.

He extended one hand, spreading his five fingers, and lightly placed his palm on Quan Yuanqi's head, who was speechless:

"I touch the immortal's head, and his long life is severed."

Quan Yuanqi's headgear shattered, and his hair fell loose. His entire person's breath disappeared, and he quickly decayed, devoid of any trace of life.

(End of Chapter)

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