Chapter 821: Eternal Deity
Chapter 821: Eternal Deity
Bathed in white light, Lin Canghai still trembled all over, looking extremely pained, yet the twisted smile on his face was filled with excitement.
He seemed to be waiting for something!
The other Great Cultivators of the Heavenly Path Alliance also sensed something was amiss and attacked, directing their magical powers at Lin Canghai, but they were all repelled by the black flames surrounding him.
The Great Cultivators felt their powers sink into an abyss, cutting off their connection, and they couldn't determine its depth. This made them feel as if they were facing a formidable enemy, and they quickly scattered to surround Lin Canghai.
An Zizai also noticed Lin Canghai's strange behavior. He stepped forward and said, "Put away your Tong Sheng. We'll clean up the mess from here."
Zhuang Xian didn't act arrogantly and immediately dispelled the Ultimate Primordial Dao.
Suddenly, the black qi around Lin Canghai rapidly condensed into a gate, a black gate that was a hundred zhang tall. When the black gate opened from the right, waves of silver light surged out.
A vast oppressive force enveloped the entire Heavenly Spirit Grand World, startling countless immortal cultivators.
In the boundless mountain range, a muscular man sitting in meditation under a waterfall opened his eyes. He was bare-chested, with two red dragon patterns crawling on his body.
He lifted his gaze, his brows furrowing, his eyes flashing with a sharp light.
He was none other than Celestial Emperor Ji Yan.
"This qi..." Celestial Emperor Ji Yan muttered to himself, seemingly recalling something, his eyes growing even more intense.
Not just him, more and more powerful beings were alarmed, even the many training grounds in the Heavenly Realms could feel this vast qi.
At the Realm Gate.
The Celestial Spirit Deity opened his eyes, his gaze sharp, focusing on the Heavenly Spirit Grand World.
"What is that?"
It was the first time he had felt such qi. His intuition told him it was dangerous, and he was no match for it. He didn't rise to investigate, not because he was afraid, but because there were even stronger immortals within the Heavenly Spirit Grand World.
The Taiyi Immortal Lord and the Seventy-Two Jin Dong Immortals moved quickly, appearing before the black gate before it could fully open.
Bang!
The Taiyi Immortal Lord's right palm pressed against the black gate, forcibly holding it back.
The Great Cultivators of the Heavenly Path Alliance were shocked by their appearance. Soon, someone recognized them and shouted, "Immortals!"
Upon hearing this, the other Great Cultivators didn't feel relieved; instead, they became even more tense. What kind of karma could provoke the immortals to act?
The Seventy-Two Jin Dong Immortals exuded formidable auras, far surpassing those of the Heavenly Path Alliance's Great Cultivators, but they were still slightly inferior to the Taiyi Immortal Lord.
Heaven and Earth fell silent, everyone holding their breath, their eyes fixed on the Taiyi Immortal Lord.
An Zizai didn't make a move, watching the Taiyi Immortal Lord quietly. He had met the Taiyi Immortal Lord before and knew he was no ordinary immortal.
Zhuang Xian wasn't surprised by the appearance of the immortals. His gaze was complex as he looked at Lin Canghai.
Watching Lin Canghai tremble in the black qi, he recalled many years ago when they had shared wine and talked about their ideals, those happy moments shattered by their repeated battles, until they stood on opposite sides.
"Brother Zhuang, there are so many suffering mortals in this world. How can you save them all? Why not find the root of their suffering and eradicate it? Even if you can't bring absolute peace, you can prevent more souls from suffering."
Lin Canghai's words echoed in Zhuang Xian's mind, making him feel a pang of sorrow.
With even the immortals intervening, no matter the outcome, he and Lin Canghai were now completely at odds.
In his heart, Lin Canghai was his best friend. He felt sad, but he wouldn't show mercy.
He had to save the innocent cultivators Lin Canghai had taken captive!
At that moment.
The Taiyi Immortal Lord, who was pressing against the black gate, showed a slight change in expression. His arm trembled slightly, and the black gate began to open again. This scene made the Seventy-Two Jin Dong Immortals and all the onlookers even more nervous.
More Great Cultivators arrived, seeing the Taiyi Immortal Lord restraining the black gate, they dared not act rashly.
Boom!
The Taiyi Immortal Lord's aura suddenly burst forth, shaking heaven and earth. Clouds churned, and the Heavenly Dao Light Layer above the Heavenly Spirit Grand World burst into countless rainbows, piercing through the cloud sea and entering the Taiyi Immortal Lord's body.
The Taiyi Immortal Lord's aura continued to rise, but his arm still trembled, unable to completely hold back the black gate.
"Hmph!"
A cold snort came from the black gate, and the Taiyi Immortal Lord quickly jumped back, maintaining a distance from the gate. The Seventy-Two Jin Dong Immortals also retreated.
The black gate burst open, shining with silver light, and a towering figure appeared within. No one could see its true form. It seemed to be wearing a wide robe, with three heads, its long hair flying wildly, resembling a fearsome demon, terrifying and chilling.
When everyone saw this figure, they felt an overwhelming cold force enveloping them, as if they were in a deep freezer.
What terrified them most was the loss of control over their physical bodies.
No divine sense.
No magical power.
No strength.
It felt as if their souls were separating from their bodies, and they couldn't control their souls.
An Zizai and Zhuang Xian also had this feeling, their eyes wide open, cold sweat pouring down their faces.
Their gazes were fixed on the mysterious figure within the black gate. In broad daylight, the figure standing in the silver light was incredibly terrifying, bringing an overwhelming sense of dread to everyone.
The Great Cultivators who had come to support were similarly stunned.
For a moment, heaven and earth were in a bizarre state. People kept flying in, stopping to stare at the black gate, just like everyone else.
Lin Canghai seemed to have been drained of all his strength. His arms hung limply, his body swaying, but the black qi around him held him up, preventing him from falling.
He felt his eyelids heavy, struggling to keep them open, his gaze fixed on Zhuang Xian far away on the ground.
Looking at Zhuang Xian, he also recalled the past.
"Brother Lin, seeking the root of suffering is a form of escapism. Do what you can, and that will be enough."
Zhuang Xian's words echoed in his ears, and he smiled bitterly.
Indeed, it was a form of escapism.
Lin Canghai knew he had never been a good person. He helped mortal souls to ease his own inner turmoil, thinking that by doing so, he could balance his sins and align with the Heavenly Dao.
But now, he no longer believed in the Heavenly Dao.
He wanted to believe in the eternal path.
In his heart, he prayed to the eternal deity, begging it to kill everyone present but spare Zhuang Xian.
He had never believed in true goodness until he met Zhuang Xian.
Zhuang Xian, who came from Nothingness, could have enjoyed everything, but he chose to walk the path of the world, enduring great hardships and doing good deeds without expecting any return.
Standing behind An Zizai, Zhuang Xian saw Lin Canghai's gaze and understood his eyes.
But he was powerless to resist. Compared to Lin Canghai, he was more concerned about the catastrophe the mysterious figure within the black gate might bring.
(End of Chapter)
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