Chapter 523: Xuan Dou's Strategy! The Great Sage's Arrival!

Chapter 523: Xuan Dou's Strategy! The Great Sage's Arrival!

2025-01-12

Before the Heavenly Emperor's figure even arrived, his majestic might had already swept across the chaos void, filling the air with an overwhelming and oppressive atmosphere, causing the hearts of all the powerful beings in the void to palpitate intensely.

Within Qin Zheng's perception, he felt an irresistible force emerge, forcefully severing the connection between the Azure Heaven Mirror and the Daoist Monastery of the Eight Scenic Palaces, preventing him from entering the Eight Scenic Palaces.

As he suddenly lifted his head to look, he saw ripples spreading across the chaos void, followed by a figure clad in an imposing imperial robe, hands clasped behind his back, stepping out from the void.

"Heavenly Emperor!"

At the moment this figure appeared, complex emotions surged within the hearts of the numerous powerful beings, and the most intense among them was an extreme hatred.

It was the Heavenly Emperor who had betrayed the Heavenly Court and all the gods of the Thirty-Three Heavens, colluding with the Polluted to start the great war three million years ago, leading them to their current predicament.

Only with the Slaying Deity Sword Formation in his hands could he possibly resist and fight against the Heavenly Emperor.

Hum!

As the Slaying Deity Sword Formation rotated, it unleashed a terrifying power beyond what it had displayed earlier, even interfering with and affecting the Slaughter Immortal Sword and Sever Immortal Sword held by Gou Chen Emperor's avatar.

A majestic and vast aura rose, rivaling the aura emanating from the Heavenly Emperor.

The Heavenly Emperor's gaze swept downwards, his indifferent expression devoid of any emotion. He spoke slowly to Guang Chengzi, "You dare to confront me with the pollution still within your body?"

Without any visible movement, Guang Chengzi's body stiffened, and his once clear eyes were swiftly covered by the black pollution.

Hum!

The Slaying Deity Sword Formation trembled violently.

At this moment, the overwhelming sword intent did not surge in all directions but instead enveloped and suppressed Guang Chengzi, who stood in the center.

Guang Chengzi's face contorted with struggle, desperately trying to suppress the surging polluted qi within his body, leaving him without the strength to fight back.

The Heavenly Emperor's indifferent gaze shifted, falling directly upon Qin Zheng, who stood below the chaos void, holding the Azure Heaven Mirror. He spoke again, "This mirror is not bad."

As soon as he finished speaking, Gou Chen Emperor took a step, instantly falling from the chaos void and appearing before Qin Zheng. He reached out to take the Azure Heaven Mirror from Qin Zheng's hands.

Qin Zheng's eyes narrowed, and his mind immediately activated the Virtue Technique, 'Traverse All Heavens', with the Virtue Scroll's level and capability. Even a perfectly evolved Heavenly Emperor should not be able to interrupt this process.

But at this very moment.

Swish!

A cold glint of light suddenly appeared!

A tripoint bident swiftly spun out from the void in front of Qin Zheng, charging directly towards the reaching Gou Chen Emperor.

The chaos void was torn apart, and even Gou Chen Emperor's face changed as he had to stop his action and retreat a step.

Boom!

A deafening roar echoed, and a huge hole appeared in the chaos void, filled with chilling killing intent, causing Gou Chen Emperor, who had just escaped, to feel a chill in his heart.

"Yang Jian!"

He shouted coldly.

The void in front of Qin Zheng rippled, and a silver-armored youth strode out, holding the tripoint bident. Although his aura was at the Legend level, it was in no way inferior to Gou Chen Emperor's Creation level!

Those with exceptional talent could rival Creation with their Legend-level bodies, and this was the case with Erlang Zhenjun.

Yang Jian, without a word, lifted his head to look towards the void above and suddenly threw the tripoint bident in his hand, transforming it into a streak of pure light that rushed towards the indifferent Heavenly Emperor.

Swish!

The void was only a hair's breadth away.

The tripoint bident appeared before the Heavenly Emperor, stabbing directly at his face.

However, this attack, which could threaten ordinary Creation-level beings, did not cause the slightest ripple on the Heavenly Emperor's face. He extended his hand and pointed, speaking calmly, "I gave you a chance, but unfortunately..."

Before he finished speaking, a pure light burst out from the tripoint bident, followed by a Creation-level aura that surged from the bident.

"He's not dead?!"

At this moment, the Heavenly Emperor's indifferent and calm expression finally changed, and a hint of doubt appeared.

But in the next moment.

Swish!!

The tripoint bident, having reached Creation perfection, stabbed forward, and he had to concentrate, pointing forward once more, but this time with even greater power.

Boom!

The chaos void was torn apart, revealing cracks through which the chaotic mist from the Chaos Sea poured in, making the chaotic mist in all directions even denser.

The Heavenly Emperor kept retreating, breaking through layer after layer of the void. In his gaze, he saw a human shadow holding the tripoint bident, constantly pushing him to break through the layers of void behind him.

Master Guang Chengzi felt the surging polluted Qi within him suddenly subside, so he seized this moment, suppressing the polluted Qi with all his might and took a step forward with explosive force, covering the Gou Chen Emperor's avatar with his lightning-like momentum.

"Not good!" The Gou Chen Emperor's expression changed abruptly. His avatar held the two missing Immortal Swords of the Slaying Deity Sword Formation. If Master Guang Chengzi were to take them, restoring the complete sword formation, the Gou Chen Emperor might meet his end today!

Just as he was about to turn back, Yang Jian took a big step forward and unleashed the Law of Heaven and Earth, pushing the Gou Chen Emperor into the depths of the void with a palm strike.

"Don't even think about escaping!" Yang Jian's voice rumbled like thunder, momentarily suppressing the Gou Chen Emperor and creating an opportunity for Master Guang Chengzi to seize the Slaughter Immortal Sword and the Severing Immortal Sword.

Qin Zheng halted his activation of Traverse All Heavens and, with a thought, looked up at the Heavenly Emperor being suppressed and forced back, and then turned his attention to Master Guang Chengzi, who was controlling the Slaying Deity Sword Formation.

Previously, they didn't have enough Merit Crystal to purify the Heavenly Emperor with the Virtue Scroll, but now, after killing so many Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, they had accumulated enough Merit Crystal!

If they could purify the polluted Qi within the Heavenly Emperor and restore the complete sword formation, they might have a chance to win this battle! With this thought, Qin Zheng took a step towards the heavens and simultaneously transmitted his voice to Master Guang Chengzi, "Senior, I will extract the remaining polluted Qi from you!"

At this moment, Master Guang Chengzi was forcing the Gou Chen Emperor's avatar to retreat with each attack and sword strike, weakening it to the brink of dissipation.

When Qin Zheng's voice resonated in Master Guang Chengzi's mind, his eyes flashed with radiant light, and the power of the sword formation erupted, instantly surrounding the Gou Chen Emperor's avatar.

Qin Zheng stepped out of the void and appeared before Master Guang Chengzi, placing his hand on the latter's body. The Azure Heaven Mirror transformed into a great sun, illuminating everything.

The Azure Heaven Mirror was just a distraction; the real power came from the Virtue Scroll!

"Purify!" Qin Zheng shouted in his mind.

Buzz!

The Virtue Scroll vibrated violently, and the dense, dazzling Merit Light burst out from within, transforming into an incredibly profound force that extracted and purified the polluted Qi within Master Guang Chengzi!

With ample support from the Merit Crystal, the Virtue Scroll's purification speed far surpassed that of the Azure Heaven Mirror! Even Master Guang Chengzi felt the rapid dissipation of the polluted Qi within him, and his heart trembled, stirring up a storm of emotions.

As the polluted Qi was swiftly drawn out, he felt his spiritual body becoming lighter, and the power he exerted with each move became increasingly astonishing.

Almost simultaneously, a soft boom echoed.

Qin Zheng withdrew his hand and stepped back, holding the Azure Heaven Mirror, thoroughly purifying the polluted Qi within Master Guang Chengzi.

The Gou Chen Emperor's avatar was completely obliterated by the sword formation, and as the Slaughter Immortal Sword and the Severing Immortal Sword attempted to escape, they were immediately suppressed by the sword formation.

With all four swords reunited, the formation was complete! Master Guang Chengzi's spirit lifted, and he intended to use their shared origin to forcefully refine the two Immortal Swords.

But at that moment—

Boom!

Swish!

A broken Tripoint Bident burst out from the chaotic mist, tearing through layers of void and instantly slashing towards Master Guang Chengzi, who was in the process of refining the Immortal Swords.

At the same time, the Heavenly Emperor's indifferent voice echoed, "A half-dead being dares to suppress me? Truly a delusional fool!"

Master Guang Chengzi was in the midst of suppressing and refining the two Immortal Swords, and if he blocked this attack, the swords would immediately flee into the void.

Without the complete Slaying Deity Sword Formation, they would lose their last chance to turn the tide.

Tai Yi True Man, True Martial Emperor, and other legendary powerhouses rushed to Master Guang Chengzi's side, intending to join forces to block the Tripoint Bident for him.

Over a dozen legendary auras shook the universe, but Master Guang Chengzi sighed inwardly and was about to release his suppression of the two Immortal Swords to deal with the incoming Tripoint Bident.

How could a legendary being hope to block the counter-attack of a Creation Perfection Heavenly Emperor?

He was about to make his move...

"Halt!"

A thunderous roar echoed through the air.

A colossal pillar descended from the void, piercing the Tripoint Bident deep into the depths of the Chaos Abyss.

An arrogant and domineering aura spread across the land.

The pillar stirred the Chaos, as if trying to overturn everything, surging and raging towards the depths of the Chaos Void.

"Old Heavenly Emperor, take this monkey's strike!"

A ferocious howl reverberated through the heavens and earth.

Boom!

The pillar smashed into the depths of the Chaos Void, immediately unleashing a terrifying storm of residual energy.

Is that the monkey?

Surprise flashed across the crowd's faces.

There was no time to ponder why the monkey was still around or how it had obtained such extraordinary power beyond normal creation. Master Guang Cheng seized the opportunity, unleashing the full might of the sword formation, refining the Slaughter Immortal Sword and Severing Immortal Sword.

These two immortal swords, once collected by the Heavenly Court and infused with the Heavenly Emperor's will, were extremely difficult to erase. However, under the influence of the Slaying Deity Sword Formation's power, which originated from the same source, the autonomous will of the two swords had also awakened, accelerating their refinement process.

In the depths of the Chaos Void, a towering figure wielded the colossal pillar, constantly smashing it towards the figure in imperial robes.

"You dare to attack me, you damn monkey!"

The Heavenly Emperor's eyes turned cold, and he stopped dodging, instead reaching out to block the pillar with his palm, immobilizing it completely.

The giant ape roared, and its arms, gripping the pillar, unleashed an ancient and boundless aura, howling as it unleashed even greater power.

Even the Heavenly Emperor's eyebrows furrowed, and he slapped the pillar with one palm while taking a step back.

But just as he retreated.

A cold glint appeared!

The broken Tripoint Bident pierced through the void once more, aiming directly at his heart. A pure light flickered, and a Daoist's shadow seemed to appear.

"Roar!"

The giant ape roared, and with a mighty swing, the colossal pillar smashed down, and a Daoist's shadow also appeared.

The Tripoint Bident and the Golden Hoop Staff!

Xuan Du Great Master had infused his power into these weapons, unleashing a force far surpassing that of Yang Jian and Sun Wukong themselves! At this moment, even the Heavenly Emperor's expression turned solemn, and he countered with a fist and palm, directly facing the incoming Tripoint Bident and Golden Hoop Staff!

Whoosh!

Intense light burst forth from the depths of the Chaos Void.

At the same time, in this instant.

Boom!

The Slaying Deity Sword Formation's refinement was complete!

An overwhelming killing sword intent, emanating from the formation, seemed to awaken ancient gods and demons, causing the Chaos Void to freeze for several breaths.

Such a terrifying aura caused Qin Zheng and the others to turn their gazes from the depths of the void and focus on the Slaying Deity Sword Formation controlled by Master Guang Cheng.

This was the number one killing formation of all ages!

Qin Zheng felt the power of the formation, and his eyes shone with dazzling essence light. The others, sensing the might of the complete Slaying Deity Sword Formation, also had hope in their eyes.

The inexplicably powerful Yang Jian and Sun Wukong, coupled with the Creation-level Xuan Du Great Master, and the combined might of the complete Slaying Deity Sword Formation, might just be enough to defeat the Heavenly Emperor!

As these thoughts surged through their minds.

Master Guang Cheng controlled the Slaying Deity Sword Formation, emitting an aura akin to ancient gods and demons, and instantly charged into the blazing white light that emerged from the depths of the Chaos Void.

"It's Senior Brother Xuan Du!"

Heavenly Dao Sage spoke, drawing everyone's attention. He said excitedly, "Sun Wukong is re-forging his physical body in the Eight Trigrams Purple Gold Furnace, and Yang Jian is proving his Dao in the Eight Scenic Palaces!"

"With these two being so powerful, it must be with the help of Senior Brother Xuan Du!"

Upon hearing this, joy filled the crowd's faces. With the assistance of Xuan Du Great Master, a Creation-level powerhouse, defeating the Heavenly Emperor was not impossible!

Moreover, Xuan Du Great Master had walked the Beyond Path, and in a strict sense, he was even more formidable than the Heavenly Emperor!

The depths of the Chaos Void erupted with violent rumbling, as if it would break through the Thirty-Three Heavens.

Qin Zheng's gaze swept across the crowd, especially noting the pale-faced legendary figures whose auras began to wane. He then took out the Azure Heaven Mirror and said, "With no Creation interference, I'll take the senior fellows to the Eight Scenic Palaces first."

After speaking, his heart stirred, and the Azure Heaven Mirror glowed.

Boom!

Roar!

Intense rumbling accompanied a heaven-shaking sword roar, and an unstoppable storm of energy swept across the Chaos Void, instantly covering everyone present.

Under this violent force, the crowd was immediately scattered across the Chaos Void, suffering severe injuries.

In Qin Zheng's final gaze, four immortal swords with surging sword intent appeared, and then... [Traverse All Heavens]!

(End of Chapter)

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