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Chapter 644: Zhao Rushen and the Dispute of the DaDao Emperor Lord
Chapter 644: Zhao Rushen and the Dispute of the DaDao Emperor Lord
Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the tree leaves, casting a golden glow on the river's surface, creating a shimmering phosphorescence.
Emperor Tian Hong still knelt by the riverbank, his beard reaching the ground, and his knees deeply embedded in the mud. His eyes were closed, and his black hair flowed freely, blending with the forest, exuding a natural aura.
A million years had passed since Xiao Lan's departure, and Emperor Tian Hong had been kneeling for over twenty-one thousand years.
Footsteps approached from behind, and a man in black appeared. His handsome face was framed by black hair tied back, and at his waist hung a sword and a gourd. He stood there like an unsheathed treasure, his sharp aura hard to suppress.
"The legendary number one Tian Jiao, Emperor Tian Hong, the one the Dao Court wanted to nurture as the DaDao Emperor Lord, is kneeling here, unable to stand up. It seems that Fu Dao Jian Zun doesn't think highly of you. Do you regret it?"
The man in black stopped and spoke coldly to Emperor Tian Hong's back.
Emperor Tian Hong kept his eyes closed and asked softly, "Who are you?"
His voice was hoarse, as if he hadn't spoken in a long time.
"Zhao Rushen, I'm also known as the number one Tian Jiao," the man in black replied coldly.
Emperor Tian Hong remained silent.
Zhao Rushen continued, "You may not recognize me, but I've seen you. When I first joined the Dao Court, my talent wasn't remarkable. I saw you return after slaying demons, and all the disciples in the city cheered your name. You were the person I, and all the disciples, aspired to be."
As he spoke, Emperor Tian Hong remained silent.
"Your departure from the Dao Court made way for me. I received the full support of the Dao Court and became the new number one Tian Jiao. I swept through all geniuses of the same realm, and for a thousand years, I fought across the land without rest. But many compared me to you, saying that I couldn't be considered the number one Tian Jiao because I hadn't defeated you."
Zhao Rushen paused, his eyes sharpening as he spoke.
"So, you're here to challenge me?" Emperor Tian Hong didn't stand up, showing no concern for a surprise attack from Zhao Rushen.
"Actually, in my heart, I also feel that I'm not as good as you."
Zhao Rushen spoke calmly, taking a step forward and continuing, "Now, I'm also on the path of pursuing the DaDao Emperor Lord. This is the legacy left by the Court Lord before his departure, saying that both you and I have the qualifications to achieve the DaDao Emperor Lord and lead the Dao Court to unprecedented heights. Come back. Since Nothingness doesn't think highly of you, why endure this humiliation? Do you know that your deeds have spread across the land, and everyone knows that the Dao Court's peerless Tian Jiao is kneeling before the Nothingness Gate. Are you aware of the criticism the Court has received because of this?"
Emperor Tian Hong slowly opened his eyes, and his gaze remained full of vitality, unaffected by the passage of time.
"I'm no longer a part of the Dao Court. You should leave," Emperor Tian Hong replied softly.
He raised his eyes to look across the river, his gaze moving left and right, as if searching for something.
Zhao Rushen frowned, his right hand resting on the sword sheath at his waist.
"Junior, this isn't a place for you to mess around."
A cold voice came from the front, startling Zhao Rushen, who looked up and saw two figures emerging from the depths of the forest across the river.
It was An Xing and Chen Chuan.
Upon seeing An Xing, Emperor Tian Hong's gaze became slightly complex.
He couldn't forget that devastating defeat. Even now, he would think about it—what kind of eyes were those? Chen Chuan stood beside An Xing, his gaze assessing Zhao Rushen with curiosity.
He sensed a sword aura from Zhao Rushen, an aura that made even him feel uneasy.
Do not provoke!
This was Zhao Rushen's immediate thought.
"May I ask for the senior's name?" Zhao Rushen raised his hand and asked politely.
An Xing replied calmly, "Nothingness, An Xing. Please leave."
Zhao Rushen raised his eyebrows, about to speak, when suddenly he felt a chill rise up his spine, startling him.
After a moment's hesitation, he chose to bow and leave.
Although he didn't understand why An Xing was hostile towards him, he also feared death at this place.
Zhao RUSHen's aura quickly disappeared, and An Xing, along with Chen Chuan, arrived at the riverbank, gazing at Emperor Tian Hong across the river.
Emperor Tian Hong looked at An Xing without speaking, his eyes remaining calm.
An Xing spoke, "He wants to kill you."
"Really?" Emperor Tian Hong asked in surprise. In his opinion, Zhao RUSHen's ability to kill him was astonishing.
An Xing continued, "And he can do it."
With these words, Emperor Tian Hong's eyebrows furrowed immediately.
He could sense that Zhao RUSHen had already reached the realm of a powerful immortal, catching up to his cultivation realm. However, this was also because Zhao RUSHen had knelt for twenty thousand years. Even at the same realm, he didn't believe he would lose to anyone except for An Xing.
Chen Chuan was also surprised, never expecting Zhao RUSHen to be so formidable.
An Xing turned to Chen Chuan and said, "You should go first."
Chen Chuan nodded and then disappeared into thin air.
Emperor Tian Hong wasn't particularly curious about Chen Chuan, but he sensed that An Xing had something to say to him, causing ripples in his heart.
An Xing stared at Emperor Tian Hong and said, "That man from earlier will be your arch-nemesis. In the future, you will both become Dao Deity, and a great dispute will arise in the mortal world."
"But you just said he could kill me. If I wasn't here, wouldn't I have already died at his hands? How could we become arch-nemeses?" Emperor Tian Hong asked curiously.
"You will die, but you will rise again in reincarnation, and you will contend with him for generations," An Xing replied calmly, as if discussing a trivial matter. Emperor Tian Hong fell silent.
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He couldn't help but ask, "Can you see my fate?"
"Not me," An Xing replied.
Her answer caused Emperor Tian Hong's expression to change for the first time, stirring the calmness in his heart.
Jian Zun...
An Xing continued, "Keep kneeling. Your master cannot accept you yet, and I don't know the reason. Perhaps this is a test of your cultivation. These years, you should be able to sense the growth in your Dao cultivation."
Emperor Tian Hong smiled and said, "Indeed, although my cultivation hasn't increased, my understanding of the Great Dao is rapidly growing. This must be a blessing from Jian Zun."
This was also the reason why he had knelt for over twenty thousand years without feeling tired.
He had already seen hope, and even if he knelt for a hundred thousand years, he wouldn't find it bitter.
An Xing stopped talking, flashed to Emperor Tian Hong's side, and continued walking forward.
Emperor Tian Hong turned to look at her and asked, "Senior Sister, where are you going?"
"I have my own matters to attend to," An Xing replied casually, her lips curving slightly upwards as she found Emperor Tian Hong's question amusing.
Emperor Tian Hong pressed on, "Will Zhao RUSHen bring good or bad results to the Dao Court?"
"Fate is always changing. Knowing the future in advance may become an obstacle for you," An Xing replied.
Before she finished speaking, An Xing had already disappeared deep into the forest.
Emperor Tian Hong turned back to look at the river's surface, deep in thought.
The Dao Deity?
He had heard Yuan Song Zi mention it before; the Tian Jiao of the three thousand great worlds were all pursuing the Dao Deity. However, the Heavenly Spirit Grand World had yet to achieve the opportunity to become a Dao Deity. Yuan Song Zi had told him to prepare well.
According to An Xing's revelation of the future, the Dao Deity seemed to be the center of the world's dispute. In that case, Yuan Song Zi would succeed.
To become a Dao Deity, they must open the channel connecting the Heavenly Spirit Grand World to the Great Dao!
Emperor Tian Hong took a deep breath, setting aside all distractions.
He wasn't sure how formidable the Dao Deity was, but the Dao of Strength he was currently comprehending was genuinely powerful.
Even though his cultivation hadn't increased, he could feel his own Fa Li undergoing a transformation. Compared to before he knelt, he had already become several times stronger.
But...
Would he, too, be killed by Zhao RUSHen?
Emperor Tian Hong remembered Zhao RUSHen's name, anticipating their future confrontation.
(End of Chapter)
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