What a Foolish and Incompetent Ruler!

When the Heavenly Emperor flew into a rage, all the Immortals and Gods of the Heavenly Court struck together.

Grand Yi Saving Suffering Celestial Worthy gathered three million troops and attacked once more. Great Emperor Zhenwu of the Northern Heavenly Gate led an equal number of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals to surround them from all sides. Emperor Gouchen led his army to cut off Immortal Qin's retreat, while Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole personally led his forces straight toward Immortal Qin.

The four heavenly gods were all peak Da Luo experts. Their Heavenly Soldiers were all Golden Immortals, while their generals were Grand Yi Golden Immortals.

They manifested astonishing Dharma forms, their expressions vicious as they roared, "Die, rebels!"

In an instant, the heavens stirred. Heavenly might crushed the Thirty-Third Heaven, and heaven and earth seemed to wail as all beings trembled in terror.

The great powers of the Primordial Wilderness all sighed when they saw this scene.

"The Heavenly Court's foundation is truly beyond reach."

"Even Spirit Mountain cannot compare with the Heavenly Court."

"The rise of Human Immortal Qin is still too immature."

Within the Heavenly Court, Antarctic Immortal Elder, Zhao Gongming, and the others looked at the surrounded Immortal Qin, their hearts filled with emotion.

So what if every person in Immortal Qin held an Innate Spiritual Treasure?

A million immortal soldiers faced ten million Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, along with countless Golden Immortals and Grand Yi cultivators—not to mention the Quasi-Saint experts of the Heavenly Court who had yet to act.

Could Immortal Qin truly withstand this?

In the eyes of Chan and Jie, Human Emperor Ying Zheng was clearly far superior to Haotian.

If Immortal Qin were allowed to develop, it might well recreate the hegemony of the Wu and Yao era.

But the Human Race was clearly too impatient. A million troops could not possibly shake the foundations of the Heavenly Court.

Without timely intervention from the powerful figures behind them, today might be the end of Immortal Qin.

The Buddhas of Spirit Mountain wore cold smiles as they looked down upon everything.

The Human Race was merely a tool for supplying fortune to the Heavenly Court. Their delusion of restoring their prestige through the Human Emperor was utterly naive.

They seemed to have already foreseen Immortal Qin's defeat and destruction, as well as the decline of the Human Race.

Daluo Heaven, Eight Sceneries Palace.

Taiqing sat serenely, his expression tranquil.

His gaze remained fixed on the steadily rising fortune values within the System Panel as he waited for the Primordial World to advance.

For the Primordial Wilderness to rise from an advanced Greater Chiliocosm into one of the five great worlds, it had to undergo Source Ascension. The amount of fortune required was unimaginable.

Taiqing vaguely sensed it.

Perhaps this required a transformation of the Human Path.

Yet the Human Path had lain dormant for countless epochs.

To awaken it once more,

an exceptional opportunity was needed.

This War of Heaven Slaying by Immortal Qin

was, in Taiqing's eyes,

precisely the opportunity to activate the Human Path.

If the Human Path could be awakened, the benefits to the Primordial Wilderness would be immeasurable.

The great powers of the Primordial Wilderness believed that Immortal Qin had underestimated the Heavenly Court.

But in truth, it was the Primordial Wilderness that had underestimated the Human Race.

Too much time had passed since the ancient era.

The many great powers of the Primordial Wilderness might have long forgotten:

What it meant for fortune to converge?

What it meant to be the World Protagonist?

What it meant to be the bearer of the Path of All Beings?

Thirty-Third Heaven, Heavenly Court.

Immortal Qin's army was completely surrounded, as though its destruction was imminent.

Haotian could not help but grin smugly.

"Ying Zheng, why aren't you kneeling and begging to surrender?"

Ying Zheng snorted coldly.

"Haotian, you are the one who should kneel and surrender!"

Haotian's expression instantly darkened.

"Kill them all!"

The ten million troops of the Heavenly Court shouted in unison and charged forward with overwhelming momentum.

The Kongtong Seal in Ying Zheng's hand shone brilliantly. The Auspicious Golden Dragon of Fortune raised its head and roared, while golden light enveloped the heads of Immortal Qin's million soldiers.

The Auspicious Golden Dragon of Human Fortune appeared, bringing boundless strength to the Immortal Qin Soldiers and instantly doubling their power.

Those at the Golden Immortal realm could wield the power of Grand Yi, and with fortune protecting them, their chances of injury greatly decreased while their recovery speed doubled.

In the Primordial Wilderness, fortune was considered the supreme existence. What the Human Race truly relied upon was not pills or magic treasures, but the fortune of being the World Protagonist.

A race without fortune, no matter how strong, was like a castle in the air—unable to withstand a single blow.

Though the Ancient Three Races had inherited vast legacies and possessed many Golden Immortals of Grand Da Luo and Innate Spiritual Treasures, they were burdened by Karmic Obstruction and lacked fortune's protection. They had never dared to reappear in the world, and the Dragon Race had even been forced to submit to the Heavenly Court.

At this moment, the fortune of the Human Race gathered, displaying the bearing of the World Protagonist.

Ying Zheng stood proudly atop the Auspicious Golden Dragon of Fortune in the Nine Heavens. At his command, Immortal Qin's million soldiers surged toward the Heavenly Court army like raging waves.

Great Witch Bai Qi fought the four heavenly gods alone with the strength of a Quasi-Saint. Xiang Yu, Han Xin, Meng Tian, and the other famed generals also charged forward without regard for their lives, displaying astonishing combat power.

Empowered by fortune, the talents of the Human Race revealed their full brilliance and swept through all opposition.

Grand Yi Saving Suffering Celestial Worthy and the other three peak Da Luo heavenly gods were utterly shocked.

In merely their first clash, their physical bodies were destroyed by Immortal Qin's fierce generals, leaving only their primordial spirits to escape.

The Heavenly Court's ten million troops could not resist Immortal Qin's power at all. Within only a few hours, large numbers of Heavenly Court Immortals and Gods fell.

The Heavenly Court's million-strong army completely collapsed. Immortal Qin's army advanced with unstoppable momentum, pressing directly toward the Hall of Celestial Supremacy.

Ying Zheng calmly looked toward the Hall of Celestial Supremacy.

"Haotian, kneel and surrender!"

Ying Zheng's words made Haotian's expression turn incomparably grim.

At that moment, the Immortals and Gods of the Heavenly Court had lost all morale. Only the Chan Sect and Interception Sect still possessed fighting strength.

They were all at the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal Level, and their True Spirits were recorded on the Investiture of the Gods. They could be resurrected after death, so Haotian ordered them to charge into battle.

But each time they died, the upper limit of their cultivation decreased.

This was especially true for the Interception Sect Disciples listed on the Investiture of the Gods. After dying repeatedly, they would have almost no hope of advancing further on the Great Dao.

This was equivalent to consuming the foundations of their Great Dao to sustain the Heavenly Court's lifeline. The Chan Sect and Interception Sect were furious and wished they could join Immortal Qin's side and destroy the Heavenly Court.

Thus, they simply fought halfheartedly and watched as Immortal Qin's army shattered the defensive lines.

Haotian's rage was uncontrollable!

But there was no point in pursuing the matter of Chan and Jie now.

Immortal Qin's army was at the gates!

Even if Chan and Jie entered the battle, they could not turn the tide.

Only top-tier combat power could reverse the situation.

Immortal Qin had risen only recently and lacked high-level combat power.

At present, they had only Great Witch Bai Qi, a peak Da Luo expert, and Human Emperor Ying Zheng.

Meanwhile, the Heavenly Court had many Quasi-Saints.

All they needed was to capture the leader first and strike down Human Emperor Ying Zheng.

The rest were nothing to fear.

Haotian looked directly at Wudang.

"Lady Li Shan, go and take that rebel's head!"

However, Wudang, who had transformed into Old Mother of Mount Li, shook her head and refused.

"Your Majesty, my injuries have not yet healed. The Human Emperor's Fortune is profound; I fear it will be difficult to harm him."

Wudang knew full well that Immortal Qin was Senior Grand Uncle's scheme. How could she possibly make a move?

Even Chan and Jie's earlier halfhearted fighting had been secretly guided by her.

Haotian's expression turned ugly after hearing this.

But Wudang's words were true.

The most difficult thing about dealing with the Human Emperor was the protection of fortune.

Those lacking sufficient strength or fortune,

would find it difficult to harm the Human Emperor even if they were Quasi-Saints.

Haotian furrowed his brows.

Was he supposed to act personally?

Ridiculous!

How could such a rebel of the Human Race

be worthy of the Heavenly Emperor acting in person?

Seeing that Old Mother of Mount Li was unwilling to act,

Chan and Jie secretly rejoiced.

They hated Haotian immensely!

They wished they could see the Heavenly Emperor kneeling and begging for mercy with their own eyes!

At that moment, Haotian looked coldly at Antarctic Immortal Elder.

"Antarctic Immortal Elder, quickly go kill that rebel Ying Zheng!"

The Heavenly Court currently had four Quasi-Saints. Haotian and Yaochi were both Peak Quasi-Saints, followed by Antarctic Immortal Elder and Old Mother of Mount Li.

Antarctic Immortal Elder was an important figure in the Chan Sect, and his cultivation had already reached the Late Quasi-Saint realm.

He was the true Antarctic Longevity Great Emperor, the strongest among the Four Sovereigns.

If Antarctic Immortal Elder acted, he might succeed.

But he clearly had no desire to do so.

Seeing this, Haotian laughed in extreme anger.

He could win over Old Mother of Mount Li—did that mean he could not control Antarctic Immortal Elder as well?

"You dare defy my decree?"

"Then deduct one thousand years of salary from every Immortal and God of the Chan Sect!"

"And give each of them one thousand lashes!"

"Wang Lingguan! Bring the God-Striking Whip!"

"By your command!"

Haotian intended to use punishment against the Chan Sect to force Antarctic Immortal Elder into action.

Wang Lingguan did not hesitate. He brought out the God-Striking Whip and prepared to flog the Chan Sect Immortals and Gods.

Antarctic Immortal Elder and the others from the Chan Sect were furious beyond measure!

Such a Heavenly Emperor was truly terrifying!

The people of the Interception Sect could not stand by any longer either.

This Heavenly Emperor had gone too far!

The Chan Sect and Interception Sect had already let go of their past grievances and become close once more.

Moreover, Zhao Gongming of the Interception Sect had always been a righteous man who valued loyalty.

Thus, he stepped forward and said,

"Your Majesty, this action is truly unjust!"

Haotian glanced at Zhao Gongming, and his sneer grew even more pronounced.

"The Immortals and Gods of Chan and Jie truly are tumors upon the Heavenly Court!"

"You dare act presumptuously before me!"

"Give each of them five thousand lashes and deduct ten thousand years of salary!"

Chan and Jie were both enraged beyond endurance!

What kind of foolish and incompetent ruler was this!

It was enough to make one shudder!

Wang Lingguan showed no mercy and immediately swung the whip.

The True Spirits of Chan and Jie suffered unbearable pain. Even Zhao Gongming and the others could only endure it.

But those with lower cultivation in the two sects could no longer suppress their cries of agony.

At once, all the Immortals of the Heavenly Court were filled with fear.

Chan and Jie were utterly disheartened.

Seeing this, Haotian laughed even more wildly.

"You still dare to be arrogant?"

"After your punishment, go and die!"

"Remember, I have the final say in the Heavenly Court!"

"My word is law!"

"No one may defy me!"

These domineering words

ignited boundless hatred in the eyes of Chan and Jie.

Chan and Jie had never been so united!

They wished they could immediately join Immortal Qin's army and break through the Hall of Celestial Supremacy!

This scene fell into Ying Zheng's eyes,

Ying Zheng's brows were tightly furrowed.

Haotian's actions were far too brutal!

He was utterly unworthy of being called an emperor!

"Within the time it takes an incense stick to burn, raze the Hall of Celestial Supremacy!"

Ying Zheng gave the order coldly.

"By your command!"

Immortal Qin's morale soared, and its offensive was incomparably fierce as it charged straight toward the Nine Heavens!

The Hall of Celestial Supremacy's grand defensive formation was already on the verge of collapse.

Countless powerful figures of the Primordial Wilderness witnessed this scene and could only shake their heads with sighs.

Compared to Human Emperor Ying Zheng, Haotian was simply worlds apart.

Within the Underworld, the Six Paths of Reincarnation continued to turn.

Houtu watched coldly, sneering repeatedly.

If Hongjun had not personally appointed him, how could Haotian have deserved to sit upon the throne of the Heavenly Emperor?

He was not even comparable to the former Demon Emperor Dijun.

"Such a tyrannical Heavenly Court deserves to be destroyed!"

In the Western Paradise.

Receiver and Cundi exchanged smiles, their disdain for Haotian evident.

Yet neither of them cared in the slightest; instead, they revealed traces of smugness.

"The more tyrannical the Heavenly Court is, the more beneficial it will be to the Buddhist Sect."

"Precisely so. The Buddhist Sect is bound to flourish!"

Within the Purple Cloud Palace.

Tongtian's Disciple could no longer restrain himself.

Since when had the likes of Haotian been allowed to wantonly oppress a Saint?

Under the Heavenly Dao Pressure, Tongtian's aura surged wildly.

With a casual gesture, he summoned the Azure Purity Sword, intending to shatter the Purple Cloud Palace and force his way out.

When that time came, he would surely take Haotian's life!

Within Daluo Heaven.

Taiqing looked coldly at Haotian.

Haotian had never truly conquered the Chan-Jie Immortals and Gods.

His prestige had always been insufficient, and he lacked the necessary boldness even more.

Now that he was acting against Heaven, he would only accelerate the loss of his fortune.

Once Haotian's fortune was exhausted, it would be time to replace the Heavenly Emperor.

Heavenly Court!

A thunderous roar resounded!

The Thirty-Third Heaven trembled.

Immortal Qin completely destroyed the Hall of Celestial Supremacy's defensive formation.

Ying Zheng stepped into the Hall of Celestial Supremacy.

His Human Emperor's Fortune swirled around him.

The Ziwei Emperor Star shone brightly, its radiance dazzling.

Behind him followed countless Divine Generals and worthy ministers.

His vast momentum surged straight into the highest heavens.

And what of the Heavenly Court's side?

Not only had the immortals lost their will to fight, they had even begun slaughtering one another.