Chapter 66: Feathered Ascension Banner

Chapter 66: Feathered Ascension Banner

Holding a treasure bottle, the supreme being who sealed away the Cycle Sea was Yun Gen, whose true identity was the Xiaoyao Heavenly Venerable from the Mythical Era. It was he who orchestrated the exodus from the Cycle Sea's forbidden zone.

He wasn't moved by the Immortal Daoist's words; his true motive was to seize the Dao and laws of the Eastern Emperor.

However, it was the Immortal Daoist's words that ultimately persuaded the others to join him, otherwise, who would be willing to risk their lives alongside him?

The Xiaoyao Heavenly Venerable, who dominated the Mythical Era, was invincible. The Voyage Secret he created was unparalleled, and when perfected, it could even step into the realm of time, altering the flow of years.

But in the end, it was proven that he could only slightly influence the passage of time, unable to reverse his own aging or extend his lifespan.

Even so, he believed he was the supreme master of the Dao of time, until he saw the Eastern Emperor in action.

Only then did the Xiaoyao Heavenly Venerable realize that he wasn't the only one excelling in the Dao of time; someone had even surpassed him.

He was resentful, yet he saw a glimmer of hope. By seizing the Eastern Emperor's Dao and laws, he might gain insights and break through his own limitations. Perhaps he could truly transcend time and achieve immortality, proving his own longevity!

"Eastern Emperor, please stay", Yun Gen said.

An oceanic expanse engulfed the heavens and earth. This phenomenon was too bizarre, possibly reflecting the future or causing unforeseen disasters. No one wanted to get involved.

If she had the leisure, Shao Hua would be willing to study it, but now was clearly not the time.

Her gaze flickered, and a myriad of phenomena swirled around her, encompassing the universe. The inner landscape manifested, and with a swift motion, she absorbed the oceanic expanse.

Yun Gen's lips twitched slightly. This was a bit hasty, wasn't it?

But at least it bought some time, preventing the Eastern Emperor from leaving.

With a hum, the Slaughter Formation Chart of the Spiritual Treasure Venerable appeared, enveloping the sky. It was conjured by the three supreme beings, trapping Shao Hua below. Two ancient emperor armaments replaced the missing killing swords, re-forming the most lethal formation in ancient times.

"Quite the grand display. You've prepared so thoroughly; it seems you've had this planned for a long time", Shao Hua said coldly.

Her few magical artifacts were not with her, but she was unafraid of any enemy. Fighting barehanded was not a problem, but it made her feel less graceful, appearing too violent.

This was not good, not good at all.

"Come!"

Shao Hua let out a soft chant, as if calling for something.

She stood fearlessly, her pride unshaken, looking down on all. Despite her hair as white as snow, she still resembled a celestial warrior, her presence unparalleled.

"Swish!" "Swish!"

Rays of killing light shot out from the four weapons, their destructive power like a flood of mercury, spreading out with unparalleled sharpness and boundless killing intent.

Shao Hua stood in the center of the formation, unafraid. She formed the Eternal Void Seal, transcending all realms, and withstood all attacks.

"Boom!"

In the vast wasteland at the edge of the universe, a soul banner trembled in the howling wind, responding to some call.

The Feathered Ascension Banner rose into the sky, its surface unfurling, engulfing the entire Netherland. The aura it emitted grew increasingly dark and terrifying.

All races in the universe felt a chill, as if the sounds of countless epochs' worth of beings were weeping and praying, a heart-wrenching scene.

A loud crack echoed, and the heavens split apart. The Slaughter Formation Chart trembled, and the four ancient emperor armaments roared, as if about to collapse.

A beam of ethereal light came from the other side of the stars, carrying an ancient banner. The banner's surface was covered in a sea of runes, like a celestial book, and the other side depicted the Netherland.

Yet, the light it emitted was not dark but rather had a touch of sanctity, free from any taint. A mysterious sound resonated, as if bidding farewell to all beings, inviting them to transcend and ascend.

A thunderous boom echoed as the Feathered Ascension Banner pierced through the Spiritual Treasure Formation Chart, entering the array and landing in Shao Hua's hands.

Bang!

Shao Hua flicked the long banner, the fabric tightly wrapping around the shaft. She wielded it like a spear, the lack of a spearhead making no difference as she thrust it forward with the ferocity of a dragon, unstoppable and terrifying.

The Spiritual Treasure Venerable's Slaughter Formation Chart trembled, suffering an unimaginable impact that forced it off its original position.

She had once wielded this formation chart and knew it well. Now, standing in a different place, she couldn't help but laugh heartily, exuding a heroic and spirited demeanor.

"This formation may be formidable, but you can't kill me with just this!"

Shao Hua, blood-stained and in her twilight years, seemed to struggle with her strength, yet her aura grew ever more intense. Each strike still shook the ancient and modern worlds, striking fear into the hearts of all.

Within her, the sound of chanting rose, and runes filled the sky, encircling her delicate form. Each character seemed cast in divine gold, tangible and radiant, holy and brilliant, suppressing all directions.

Boom!!

The Feathered Ascension Banner emitted a chaotic sword beam, blasting away the two Ancient Emperor Armaments that had been reinforcing the formation. Shao Hua surged forward, forcefully reaching out to snatch the remaining two blood-red killing swords.

With a rumble, this universe collapsed. Shao Hua broke through the formation, taking a step forward, her bare feet landing on the formation chart. She swept the long banner, sending the four supreme beings of the Cycle Sea flying.

Her white hair danced in the air, standing tall and proud, overlooking everyone.

Everyone was stunned. What kind of combat power was this? It was too shocking.

They said that the ancient and modern world's first killing formation, when controlled by an imperial-level powerhouse, could trap even a Great Emperor for an extended period, eventually slaying them.

But now, just as it had begun, the Eastern Emperor had forcefully broken through the formation, emerging with absolute strength. How could this be so heaven-defying?

"It's impossible! Her life force is nearly depleted, yet she can still break through the ancient and modern world's first killing formation and remain so ferocious. How is she doing this?!" a Venerable exclaimed in amazement.

"Perhaps it has something to do with the secret technique she created, which can sustain her eternally and immobilize a Great Emperor. Back then, that Immortal Golden Body, though on the brink of death, could still fight", someone speculated.

"Like the Voyage Secret, which from the start was the fastest in the world and, at its peak, could even touch the realm of time. In her hands, this secret technique probably has the power to transform the mundane into the miraculous."

Everyone knew that the Eastern Emperor was in her twilight years, nearing the end. But this secret technique was too heaven-defying, capable of forcibly extending her peak state, with no visible limit.

She might collapse at any moment, or she might continue to fight for three days and three nights. No one could say for sure, unless they risked their lives to test it, forcing out that limit.

But who would do it?

"It is said that the Venerable once broke through this formation with his own power. The Eastern Emperor truly rivals him, even in her old age, she cannot be underestimated."

No one knew who spoke, but the Forbidden Zone Supremes fell silent, their silence a form of acknowledgment.

Before, they had mocked the world for its ignorance, thinking it foolish to claim that the Eastern Emperor could match the Venerable, let alone the Heavenly Emperor.

But now, they saw that the rumors were true, and their mockery had become a joke.

"Kill!!" Shao Hua let out a long cry, facing the Cycle Sovereign.

Her form was tall and ethereal, the Feathered Ascension Banner in hand, descending with a shock that stunned the world.

The Cycle Sovereign, clad in the Feathered Azuregold Battle Robe, saw himself targeted first, his face darkening.

Even though he had walked through mountains of corpses and rivers of blood, his heart as cold as a cold blade, harder than iron, he still couldn't help but feel a chill of fear.

If he couldn't withstand this, he might truly fall here!

(End of Chapter)

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