Chapter 538: Legend Zenith! The Great Battle Erupts!

Chapter 538: Legend Zenith! The Great Battle Erupts!

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2025-01-27

Buzz!

The Nine-Fold Seal Formation lit up, and nine distinct Daoist arena shadows appeared, instantly maximizing the formation's power.

Crack! Crack! Crack!

The chaos void, under the seal of the formation, seemed compressed, layer upon layer, and the boundless black lake beneath was crystallized in an instant.

Seated in the center of the black lake, the Heavenly Emperor, despite the immense pressure, remained unaffected, his expression calm as he stared at Qin Zheng.

However, as the formation's power gradually intensified, the Heavenly Emperor slowly lowered his head and closed his eyes, falling back into slumber, when the nine different Beyond-Shore Dao auras appeared.

Seeing this, the nine Beyond-Shore Dao Zenith cultivators relaxed their stances, their tense expressions easing as they turned their attention to Qin Zheng, who held the Hao Tian Mirror.

When Qin Zheng had previously used the Hao Tian Mirror to check on the nine Beyond-Shore Dao traditions, the sealed Heavenly Emperor showed no reaction. But this time, he had awakened.

Did the Heavenly Emperor sense the danger of having the polluted Qi extracted from his body, causing him to wake up from his slumber? If so, when the time came to act, the Heavenly Emperor's counterattack would be even more fierce. Could they suppress him again?

These thoughts raced through the minds of the crowd, and their expressions grew grave once more.

At that moment, Qin Zheng held the Hao Tian Mirror with one hand, his gaze still fixed on the Heavenly Emperor, who had fallen back asleep beneath the seal. His eyes flashed with contemplation.

The Heavenly Emperor's brief awakening, though he didn't speak, conveyed a clear message through their stare.

If Qin Zheng dared to use the Hao Tian Mirror to draw out the polluted Qi from the Heavenly Emperor's body, he would face the most violent retaliation, potentially disrupting the current balance!

That stare was a threat!

But if Qin Zheng didn't act, the Heavenly Emperor's avatar, leading the pollution army against the remaining seven Beyond-Shore Dao traditions, would still cause chaos in the Chaos Sea, disrupting the balance!

One could even say that with the fall of Zhu Ri Palace and Tian Yuan Sect, the balance had already been broken; it just hadn't manifested yet.

Qin Zheng's eyes flashed with determination.

Rather than waiting for the battle's end and facing an uncertain outcome, it was better to weaken the Heavenly Emperor now. Even if they lost the battle, they wouldn't have to face the Heavenly Emperor at his peak!

Moreover, by extracting the polluted Qi, they could indirectly weaken the Heavenly Emperor, which would undoubtedly affect his avatar and, consequently, the pollution army. This would help the seven Beyond-Shore Dao traditions stabilize the battlefield!

These thoughts flashed through Qin Zheng's mind in an instant.

Qin Zheng immediately activated the Hao Tian Mirror, and its gentle yet domineering light shot out from the mirror's surface, piercing through the layers of seals and heading straight for the Heavenly Emperor.

But at that moment—

Buzz!

The seal formation rotated again.

This time, the formation's power wasn't sealing the Heavenly Emperor but directly blocking the Hao Tian Mirror's light, preventing it from reaching him.

Qin Zheng's gaze sharpened, and he looked up at the nine Beyond-Shore Dao Zenith cultivators.

"Hold on, fellow Daoist!"

The nine cultivators, who had been guarding the formation's core, approached Qin Zheng, their expressions complex.

"You're not planning to weaken the Heavenly Emperor anymore?"

Qin Zheng asked calmly.

He understood why they were stopping him; they feared the Heavenly Emperor's counterattack, which could disrupt the current balance.

But these Beyond-Shore Dao Zenith cultivators, who had lived for countless years, should also have the wisdom to consider this.

Jin Xiao Palace's Yu Qinglang shook his head, then looked down at the sealed Heavenly Emperor and spoke, "The Heavenly Emperor must be weakened, but now isn't the right time."

"You saw it just now, Qin Daoist. Even under the seal of the nine Beyond-Shore Dao traditions, the Heavenly Emperor can still awaken when he senses danger. If we truly act, the outcome is unpredictable."

"So, it's better to wait until after this battle, when we've eliminated the pollution army. First, we weaken the army's strength, then gradually weaken the Heavenly Emperor until he perishes."

"This way, we can ensure the battlefield's division, and your Hao Tian Mirror can play its most significant role. We can't open two battlefronts, can we?"

It seemed the nine cultivators had already communicated through their minds, agreeing on this plan. After Yu Qinglang spoke, the others remained silent.

Qin Zheng nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the nine cultivators. He asked calmly, "Have you considered what would happen if we lose this battle? The Heavenly Emperor would break free in his prime state!"

"If that happens, there might not be another chance to weaken the Heavenly Emperor."

Yu Qinglang's eyebrows furrowed slightly. They had considered this scenario, but if they lost this battle, there would be no force left in the Chaos Sea capable of stopping the Pollution Army.

By then, even if the Heavenly Emperor broke free from his seal in a weakened state, it wouldn't matter because the Chaos Sea would undoubtedly be dragged into the abyss of pollution.

Yu Qinglang shook his head again and said, "By then, whether the Heavenly Emperor is in his prime or not won't matter to us."

"Our top priority is to fight with all our might in the upcoming battle; otherwise, everything will be in vain!"

Qin Zheng nodded, and with a stir of his intent, he put away the Hao Tian Mirror into his Inner Realm. Then, he calmly spoke, "In that case, please guard this sealed area."

Both choices were valid, but in Qin Zheng's mind, even if they lost this battle, it didn't mean there would be no more chances.

He had the Merit Scroll by his side, unafraid of pollution, unlike others who would be invaded by pollution, lose their sanity, and become puppets.

However, for the others, if they lost this battle, there might not be another opportunity to face the Pollution Army.

Seeing Qin Zheng put away the Hao Tian Mirror, the others also heaved a sigh of relief. They nodded and returned to their respective areas to guard the seal.

The sealed area became quiet.

Qin Zheng sat cross-legged, closing his eyes, and through the Merit Scroll, he continuously refined the Grand Dao Celestial Dew to heal and recover from his injuries.

Since the battle was inevitable, he had to enter it in his most powerful state and collect enough Merit Crystals and Polluted Qi!

In the Sea of Heart, the Merit Radiance spread, and countless Merit Crystals emerged. After purifying the Polluted Qi, they transformed into Grand Dao Celestial Dew and fell into his Inner Realm.

One million, two million, three million...

Ten million, twenty million, thirty million...

One hundred million, two hundred million, three hundred million...

Time passed, and the Merit Crystals were quickly consumed, reaching ten million, and the consumption continued at a visible rate.

The aftereffects of the Three Purities Manifestation and the injuries caused by the Heavenly Emperor's avatar were indeed the most severe Qin Zheng had ever suffered in his cultivation journey.

Fortunately, after advancing to the Legend realm, Qin Zheng had consecutively killed several Legend Great Beings and the Heavenly Emperor's avatar, overthrowing the Heavenly Court, and accumulating numerous Merit Crystals.

Although the consumption was immense, given the trend of his injuries healing, he should be able to fully recover before the Merit Crystals were depleted.

When the Merit Crystals were reduced to two thousand, he immediately felt his body and mind relax. Then, a mysterious power surged forth, driving his innate spiritual light to a higher realm.

His aura also rapidly ascended, breaking through a layer of barriers and directly reaching a new level!

Whoosh!

An invisible energy spread out, immediately drawing the attention of the other nine Dao Zenith cultivators in the sealed area.

"Legend Zenith," said Liu Lieying softly.

The others' eyes widened in astonishment.

After Tu Yue's explanation, they naturally learned that Qin Zheng possessed combat power rivaling Dao Zenith and had even slain the Heavenly Emperor's avatar.

However, the existence with such formidable combat power was actually only a Legend, and not even a Legend Zenith! Although the boundless Chaos Sea had produced numerous prodigies, even when they were Legends, they could not cross realms to fight against Dao Zenith cultivators.

But Qin Zheng, in the initial stages of the Legend realm, could rival Dao Zenith and even slay a powerful existence that surpassed Dao Zenith! Such talent and sentiment—no wonder he had gained the recognition of a divine artifact like the Hao Tian Mirror!

The others thought in their hearts.

At that moment, Qin Zheng opened his eyes, sensing the even more vast and mighty power within his body, and his expression showed a hint of surprise.

He was just healing his injuries, and it also allowed him to advance his realm? Was the Grand Dao Celestial Dew still effective for realm advancement?

However, the few thousand drops of Grand Dao Celestial Dew used to heal his injuries should have been far from enough to support his realm advancement. After all, advancing from Chaos Primordial to Legend required ten thousand drops of Grand Dao Celestial Dew.

Could it be the lingering effect of the Three Purities Manifestation?

Although the Three Purities Manifestation had severe side effects, it truly invoked the power of the Three Purities into one's body, allowing them to prematurely comprehend higher realms.

Could this be the reason for the sudden advancement? Qin Zheng wondered.

But he didn't dwell on it for long. At this critical juncture, the improvement in his realm and strength was a welcome development. He needed to quickly assimilate this newfound power and strive to unleash even greater might during the impending battle.

Qin Zheng immediately composed himself, closing his eyes to swiftly integrate the enhanced power, transforming it entirely into combat prowess.

Simultaneously, he detached a strand of his consciousness, entering the Sea of Heart to observe the Merit Scroll.

Qin Zheng

Realm: Dao Realm - Legend (Zenith)



Features: Three Purities Manifestation, Entwined Yin and Yang

Merit Techniques: Stride Across the Heavens, Seek Dao's Essence, Yin-Yang Creation

Treasures: Tree of the Great Dao, Hao Tian Mirror, Zhuxian Sword Formation, Three Jade Yu Anyin and Purple Thunder Hammer, Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Linglong Tower, Purple Thunder Hammer

Merit Crystals: 388,070

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Upon confirming his current realm, a surge of joy filled Qin Zheng. From the time he attained the Legend realm to now reaching Legend Zenith, it hadn't been long.

If the lingering effects of the Three Purities Manifestation were the reason for his realm advancement, then by repeatedly invoking this legendary feature, he might swiftly reach Dao Zenith!

As long as he accumulated enough Merit Crystals, the side effects of this legendary feature could be disregarded! With this thought, Qin Zheng focused his mind, wholeheartedly assimilating this advancement, while the surging aura emanating from him gradually subsided back into his body.

The sealed area returned to tranquility once more.

Time passed silently, and no one knew how long it had been.

Boom!!

Suddenly, a powerful and intense rumble erupted from outside the sealed area. In the next instant, chaotic storms of unparalleled terror rushed towards the sealed land.

The serene atmosphere was abruptly shattered. Nine Dao Zenith cultivators from different Beyond-Shore Dao lineages opened their eyes, activating their formation's power to block the terrifying storms outside the sealed area.

Qin Zheng also opened his eyes at this moment. In his clear and pure pupils, there seemed to be an endless chaos, with the birth and destruction of countless worlds occurring every instant.

Having fully integrated his enhanced power, even without the Three Purities Manifestation, he could now rival those at Dao Zenith, truly possessing their combat prowess! With a wave of his hand, the Hao Tian Mirror appeared before him, its surface shimmering with a clear light. Soon after, a clear image materialized on the mirror.

"It begins," Li Lieying muttered.

In the mirror's reflection, an infinite Chaos Void stretched out, where the boundless armies of the Seven Beyond-Shore Dao lineages were encircling the pollution hordes in a siege.

Fierce and violent auras erupted from each powerful cultivator, eventually converging into a formidable force capable of triggering Chaos Storms! The previous deafening boom and the impact on the sealed land were not caused by the pollution hordes' attack or a clash between the two sides; it was merely the convergence of the Seven Dao lineages' auras!

However, despite the terrifying aura, the pollution hordes showed no signs of fear. Each polluted cultivator's face was filled with greed.

When they looked at the vast armies of the Seven Beyond-Shore Dao lineages, it was as if starving wolves had spotted fat prey, and instead of fear, they were filled with fervor.

Polluted Qi soared into the sky, forming an equally formidable aura that confronted the armies of the Seven Beyond-Shore Dao lineages.

Above the two armies, ten figures stood. The Emperor's Avatar stood with his hands behind his back, accompanied by the top cultivators from Zhu Ri Palace and Tian Yuan Zong. On their faces, a playful smile lingered.

Leading the Seven Beyond-Shore Dao lineages was Tu Yue, now in his youth, with a surging aura that hinted at surpassing Dao Zenith.

On either side of Tu Yue were the top cultivators from the other six Beyond-Shore Dao lineages, their eyes coldly fixed on the Emperor's Avatar, the atmosphere tense to the extreme.

"Is that all?" The Emperor's Avatar asked with a mocking laugh, his gaze sweeping across the seven cultivators.

Tu Yue's expression remained unchanged as he coldly replied, "This is enough to kill you!"

The Emperor's Avatar chuckled lightly, then slowly retracted his smile, speaking indifferently, "Then let's begin."

Boom!!!

The tense atmosphere instantly erupted, and the armies on both sides surged forward like torrential floods!!

(End of Chapter)

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