Reign Over the World
Jade Capital is majestic and magnificent, with its rough, pitted city walls bearing the mottled marks of history.
"Do you want to go in and die?" Yellow Gauze Canopy Umbrella, clearly warned.
"Of course I don't want to go in!" Qin Ming had already let go, but Old Cloth still brought him here. He was afraid that he would appear in the city at any moment.
He was deeply disturbed, never expecting to be teleported to a legendary place.
Sure enough, Old Cloth once again carried him into the air, slowly rising into the sky.
During this process, Qin Ming deeply realized his own insignificance, as well as the majesty and grandeur of Jade Capital.
It seems to have stood here since the beginning of time, encompassing all things. Standing close by, the city walls on both sides stretch endlessly, and looking up, the vast outline of the battlements blends seamlessly with the horizon.
However, occasionally, the Giant City would sway slightly, its shape truly Ruyan and mist, floating and swaying in place, its outline distorted—a truly astonishing sight.
Each brick and stone of the city wall looks like it was polished from a stone mountain. Despite the vastness of the place, it seems like a rootless duckweed, making it all the more bizarre.
With the wind whistling in his ears, Qin Ming felt as if he were ascending to heaven. Finally, he reached the top of the battlements and looked inside. His mind was breaking, and he felt as if he was about to disintegrate.
Because the entire city was filled with Dao Chains, crisscrossing and far larger than any he had ever seen or personally confronted before; they were the embodiment of rules and the tangible form of order.
"Brother Bu, as you can see, this place isn't suitable for me..." Qin Ming his voice. Earlier, he was the one who was holding onto Old Cloth tightly, but now the roles were reversed.
He didn't understand why this was happening; had it triggered the Torn Cloth's rebellious streak?
"Old Senior Bu, please wait a moment, I... Old Cloth!" Qin Ming was swept into the city by the faint light of the Exotic Gold Cloth, and he couldn't delay any longer.
The Heaven Reaching Tower, the Golden Watchtower, the Ten-Colored Iceberg... the city is like a dream, with magnificent architecture and incredible wonders that come to life.
In the heavens, Zou Qinghui, the master of Star Mountain, was heartbroken. He personally examined his most valued disciple Xiang Hong, and confirmed that he was indeed ruined.
"My Star Mountain's five hundred years of accumulation has collapsed in a single day, and its future is bleak." He spat out a mouthful of blood; this was his true successor.
Those Seven-Day Stacker are destined for greatness, regardless of where they are or what era they live in. If nothing unexpected happens, and the circumstances allow, once the Heaven-Opening, Xiang Hong will surely become Heavenly Immortal.
"Master, if I switch to the Immortal Path, I might still become Heavenly Immortal in the future." Xiang Hong's Pure Yang Consciousness was dim, cracks covered his entire body, and "Pure Yang Blood" was flowing from it.
Earth Immortal have altered their life form, virtually locking in their upper limit. While breaking through to the Heavenly Immortal realm isn't entirely impossible, the difficulty is comparable to Heavenly Chasm —how easy is that?
As for those Eight-Day Stacker, even if Xiang Hong were not deposed, he would never even dream of such a legendary level.
"It hurts so much!" In the sky, on another Old Factions — Heavenly God Ridge, several old Earth Immortal roared, their faces full of sorrow after returning from the Nine-Colored Iceberg.
The living essence of their lineage, the Old Senior, has been eroded by the Night Mist Sea of the outside world as the iceberg cracked. The last bit of vitality remaining in their physical bodies has withered away, and there is no hope of revival.
At the same time, the Old Palace Master of the Thunder Marsh Palace also burst into tears, for the second coffin that had unexpectedly appeared in the Nine-Colored Iceberg contained his great-grandfather.
"Those Wild Immortal on the ground must be taught a lesson!" an Earth Immortal shouted sternly, his body trembling with grief and anger.
"In a single day, the winds and clouds Above the Nine Heavens changed drastically. The Pure Land was breached, those Seven-Day Stacker were crippled, and even the Old Senior who had feigned death were robbed. If they are not punished with swift and decisive measures, what will become of the prestige of the former officials of the Jade Capital?"
Above the Nine Heavens, even the highest officials lost their composure.
Previously, they played chess, enjoyed tea, drank wine, and lived a leisurely and detached life, seemingly carefree and detached. Now, their faces were ashen, and all traces of their former detachment had vanished.
Their chests felt tight, their hearts were filled with pain, and all sorts of misfortunes came one after another.
In Zi Xiao Cave, on a sickbed, the emaciated Zhuo Kun roared, "Are you all insane?"
High-ranking officials from various former subordinate groups, including Star Mountain, Thunder Marsh Palace, and Heavenly God Ridge, gathered to invite him to come out of seclusion, suppress the "lower realm," and purge those Wild Immortal who dared to rebel against Heaven.
Zhuo Kun glanced at them, his face grim, and said, "Do you intend to betray your master and ancestors? If I were to be reborn, I would decay more quickly, be devoured by the heavens and earth, and die within six months."
However, he was quickly persuaded and actually nodded in agreement.
It's all because these people have given too much.
Zhuo Kun asked, "You actually still have the ' Dao Liquid ' refined from the main root of the Great Dao Tree? Did you break the rules and sever the tree's roots?"
Zou Qinghui, the lord of Star Mountain, said, "Each family had some savings in the past. We pieced them together and prepared half a jar for you, senior. This will ensure your safety and may even reverse the decay."
In addition, he took out the Killing Array Diagram, presented it to him personally, and lent it to him for conquest and to keep for protection.
The Old Palace Master of the Thunder Marsh Palace then handed over a Thunderbolt Mace with both hands, fully arming the ailing old man on his sickbed.
In addition, the Old Factions such as Heavenly God Ridge and Misty Peak have also lent out rare treasures and powerful weapons. Now the "Wild Immortal" on the ground are their common enemy, and if they are not pacified, something terrible will happen.
Today, they have been repeatedly humiliated and suffered heavy losses; such grudges must be settled immediately.
"Senior, please sweep away all the rebels within half a day, forcefully suppress them, restore peace to the land, and never let them wreak havoc on the world again."
Zhuo Kun nodded and said, "Yes, don't worry, we'll soon be able to cleanse the world and restore peace."
He drank some of the "Dao Liquid," and his flesh and blood immediately became fuller, no longer emaciated, and even shimmered with a luminous glow, and his complexion became much rosier.
Not long after, a group of people saw Zhuo Kun off.
The Heaven Stabilizing Divine Stake, newly stained with the blood of four Earth Immortal, became even more radiant, with even some previously hidden special patterns flowing out from within.
"This set of deadly weapons is truly a treasure, growing stronger with each battle. It is best suited for experiencing large-scale battles and tempering itself by bathing in the blood of enemies. In the distant past, they must have had a formidable reputation. Unfortunately, with the passage of time, after being unearthed from the ground, no one in this era knows their past."
A group of seasoned Ancestor and Earth Immortal knew when to stop and decided to retreat.
They landed on the ground immediately, and this time without looking back, they decisively and cleanly drove away.
However, they did not separate for the time being, because the thirty-six Divine Stakes were still of great use. If any unforeseen circumstances arose and they were traced back to the source, they could work together to activate them for the final battle.
Some lamented, "It's a pity that while we were engaged in fierce battles Beyond Heaven, the Jade Capital remained calm, seemingly still undergoing Nirvana and completely isolated from the outside world."
Zhuo Kun, surrounded by auspicious clouds, clad in golden divine robes, and standing on Nine-Colored Lotus Platform, descended from the high heavens to the earth. Auspicious scenes swirled in the night sky, brilliant rain of light fell, and the sounds of dragons roaring and phoenixes singing could be heard.
The pitch-black night sky was illuminated by him, as if the sun and moon had reappeared and the stars were arranged in order.
Many experts on the ground couldn't help but look up, and immediately felt a terrifying pressure from that sacred aura. The more they gazed at the Sky Curtain, the more their hearts trembled.
"Even when the Four Great Earth Immortals, Nian Songhe and Mu Cangwu, descended to the ground, there was no such terrifying fluctuation of Dao aura. Who is that person?"
On the surface of Night Prefecture, some Grandmaster, dragging their ailing bodies, were deeply astonished. Could it be that in the current environment, there were beings surpassing even Earth Immortal?
Even from such a distance, that person was still in the night sky, yet by igniting a storm, he shone like the sun, illuminating all things and inspiring awe.
"The divine lord, out of compassion for all living beings, awoke from his slumber and began to roam the mortal realm, vanquishing demons and monsters."
Above the night sky, celestial music rose and lingered over the earth. This was undoubtedly a top-tier technique of the immortals, far surpassing any other sonic Extraordinary Art, and it could purify one's thoughts.
If this wondrous method is practiced to a high level, even when facing a massive army or the people of a single city, one can use this celestial music to educate, cleanse evil thoughts, and purify one's essence, Essence, Qi, and Spirit.
Clearly, Zhuo Kun was not the only one born.
Behind him followed Eight Earth Immortals, a terrifying force capable of destroying any powerful individual or large organization on the ground who dared to raise their sword to the sky.
Almost every "Old Factions" dispatched a Peak Earth Immortal to assist Zhuo Kun in sweeping across the land. This time, they were serious and wanted to unleash the might of Heaven.
Zhuo Kun wore Crown Bead Curtain, exuding unparalleled majesty. His golden robe, embroidered with Heavenly Dragon, shone like the Solar Yang, and Thunderbolt Mace hung at his waist, its lightning crackling and filling the void.
Above his head, a Killing Array Diagram was rotating, making him a treasure of the sect from head to toe.
Even if one were to acquire the same equipment as Earth Immortal, they could instantly become an unparalleled master, capable of dominating the world.
Moreover, Zhuo Kun was now exuding a faint pressure that surpassed that of Earth Immortal, looking down at the crowd as if he had returned to his peak state.
"In such an environment, Half-step Heavenly God can Reign Over the World!" he muttered to himself. This feeling was wonderful. His decay was being reversed. This trip not only did not harm his body, but also benefited his essence.
Zhuo Kun and the Eight Earth Immortals descended upon the Great Rui Imperial City, instantly causing a sensation throughout the city, and the capital was shrouded in auspicious signs.
Flood Dragon coiled around, Five-Colored Phoenix Bird spread their wings and cried out incessantly, and Golden Lotus bloomed in the night sky—these were special Immortal Scene revealed by the Earth Immortal.
The Great Rui Royal Family immediately knelt down, signifying their submission.
Where are those demons who defied the Nine Heavens?
On that day, wherever Zhuo Kun went, it was as if a god was on a procession. No one dared to disobey him, and all the major organizations bowed their heads, mainly because they could not resist him.
The Eight Earth Immortals were all chanting the True Scripture, and the tangible characters were truly manifested in the void, shining brightly. Everyone seemed to be purified, and many ordinary people even took the initiative to kowtow devoutly.
Zhuo Kun used a Sect-Protecting Treasure Mirror to trace back to the Ancestor Council, as well as the Dog Sword Immortal and the Sage, and set off from Great Rui towards the border region of Night Prefecture.
Along the way, whenever they passed through a place, countless people would come to worship them.
During this period, they specifically "purified" some major religions.
If the higher-ups of each faction hadn't made thorough preparations and transferred their direct disciples in advance, many people would have suffered serious Mental Field problems simply from their "indoctrination," gradually developing awe and falling into depravity, ultimately becoming subservient to them.
For example, a Rogue Cultivator Grandmaster was discovered in a city by Zhuo Kun and eight Earth Immortal who flew in. He was immediately "purified" and then worshipped them, voluntarily wanting to ascend to heaven.
Zhuo Kun was like the Scorching Sun overhead, and countless people worshipped him.
On this day, he looked down upon all living beings, forming an unassailable domain.
He was incredibly powerful, and was about to pursue them out of Night Prefecture. His radiant light dispelled the darkness along the way, like Heavenly God descending to earth, intimidating all demons.
Jade Capital, hazy like a gathering of light and mist, swaying uncertainly, yet it manifests rules capable of suppressing Earth Immortal, with densely interwoven Divine Chains.
At first, Qin Ming's heart sank, thinking that his body was about to be torn apart or shackled, but nothing happened.
Old Cloth no longer radiated light, but instead emitted a layer of mist that enveloped him, as if he were completely isolated from the rules and wonders of Jade Capital.
Old Cloth rushed past, leading Qin Ming straight to the magnificent altar.
Sure enough, there was a piece of Exotic Gold Cloth, enshrined at the highest point. It was only the size of a palm, simple and unadorned, dull and without any remarkable features.
However, when Qin Ming opened his Eye of New Life, he discovered a shocking scene: the piece of cloth opened up a passage, from which various Ruyan- like and misty "scenery" flowed outwards, surging into the city and converging on the various scenes.
He could hardly help but be shocked. The entire Jade Capital, including the city walls, the Heaven Reaching Tower, and the Golden Watchtower, had actually "flowed" from that passage. What kind of place was on the other side, and what was the origin of it?
Qin Ming believed that without Old Cloth's protection, he would have died the moment he entered the city, pierced and crushed by those Rule Divine Chain, let alone facing such a terrifying passage, he wouldn't have been able to even get close.
"Old Cloth... Senior, why did you bring me here?" He was filled with mixed feelings and had no idea what to do. He was facing the true "source" of Jade Capital, and the danger of its collapse was ever-present.
To everyone's surprise, the Torn Cloth its silence and actually responded to him, its faint fluctuation brief and direct. "Identity."
Qin Ming was taken aback. What was his identity? Suddenly, he remembered his trip to "Earth Moon," where he had obtained the identity of Old Cloth's "temporary owner."
What kind of binding force could this possibly have? He realized that he had previously underestimated this title, which seemed to carry considerable weight.
At the very least, Old Cloth needs to bring him along when he comes here for a "date".
Suddenly, the Exotic Gold Cloth rushed towards the passage on the altar. Even though Qin Ming was covered by a thin mist, he felt his soul tremble and his Mental Field was about to shatter.
One can only imagine how terrifying that passageway leading outwards through the various scenic spots of Jade Capital must have been.
"Old Cloth, calm down!" Qin Ming followed passively, afraid that Exotic Gold Cloth would lead him to the other side of the passage, a place of unpredictable mystery and unimaginable danger.
"Incredible, let's go take a look!" However, the Yellow Gauze Canopy Umbrella had previously given a warning and then remained sullen all the way here was no longer nervous. Instead, it became excited, thrilled, and full of anticipation, as if it wanted to plunge into the passage on its own.
On this day, a sudden and violent tremor shook the Beyond Heaven!
Even on the ground, one could clearly feel that the night sky had been torn apart, with endless halos of light expanding, and sacred radiance shining through the dark clouds.
Moreover, the blurry outline of Jade Capital emerged, as if weighing heavily on everyone's hearts.
Above the Nine Heavens, the leaders of those Old Factions were all horrified.
On the ground, Zhuo Kun, Reign Over the World, looked up at the sky and his face turned deathly pale. He abruptly ripped off the Crown Bead Curtain on his head, jumped off the Nine-Colored Lotus Platform, and knelt down with a thud, his body trembling uncontrollably.