Still Far from Enough

Four hundred miles northeast of the majestic Kunlun Divine Mountain, there is a Mount Huaijiang. A river flows from the mountain and flows north into the You River. In the river, there are many snail-like creatures called Yingmu.

On the mountain, there grows many kinds of Gold Essence Realgar, and underground there are countless Langgan, gold and precious stones. On the sunny side of the mountain, there grows many red millet, and on the shady side, there are countless pieces of real gold and silver.

This mountain is actually the garden of the Heavenly Emperor Eastern Emperor Taiyi on earth, and a Heavenly Gods Yingzhao, whose rank and strength are comparable to Lu Wu, is in charge of managing and protecting this place.

Now, in addition to the Heavenly Palace executioners responsible for beheading Human Race, nearly one-eighth of the Heavenly Palace's military force has gathered here.

It should be noted that even when Eastern Emperor Taiyi killed the First-Generation Heaven's Envy, there was no such commotion. Of course, at that time, Eastern Emperor Taiyi's control over the Heavenly Palace, as well as his own strength and prestige, were far less than they are now.

However, it is clear how much of a grudge the first Heaven's Envy left in Eastern Emperor Taiyi's heart, to the point that he mobilized such a massive army of Heavenly Gods just to kill one person.

As noon approached, under the watchful eye of Eastern Emperor Taiyi, the Three-Legged Crow could only dutifully fulfill its duties. Time ticked by, and as Eastern Emperor Taiyi had instructed, one of the two leading Nine Divisions True Gods, the Metal God, gave orders to the executioner of the Heavenly Gods.

"Begin the decapitations. Every fifteen minutes, sever one head. If the traitor Bai Qiuran does not appear, sever another head, and continue until all are decapitated!"

"Here you go!"

The executioner of the Heavenly Gods received the order and then brought up a Human Race child. Without any pushing, upon seeing the executioner's blade, the child's legs went weak and he knelt on the execution platform.

"The little one is quite self-aware."

The executioner grinned maliciously and raised the blade in his hand.

He and these Human Race were of a different race, so naturally, these Heavenly Gods felt no discomfort at the slaughter of Human Race children.

The Divine Power surging within his body granted the executioner terrifying and savage strength. The blade fell with lightning speed, flashing a white light, but the executioner's vision was instantly reversed. The Heavenly Harmony and the earth in his eyes were turned upside down, and he could no longer feel his own body.

"Well?"

The executioner stared wide-eyed at the headless body on the platform, one last question lingering in his mind, "Why was it me who lost my head?"

Heavenly Gods executioner's head fell to the ground and rolled several times.

Bai Qiuran didn't look at him. With a single scroll of the painting in her hand, she captured the child on the execution platform and all the other imprisoned Human Race in the picture.

"Hmm? This is your Divine Office... No, you are not a god."

The Golden Divine Eyes and said, "This method is indeed wondrous. No wonder His Majesty considers you a threat. Unfortunately, even if you can manipulate space, the Heavenly Palace has countermeasures. The might of Heaven is too great for Mortals to contend with."

With a wave of his hand, a row of tall Heavenly Gods holding chime bells appeared in the sky from all directions. These Heavenly Gods used small hammers to strike the chime bells in sequence, creating a silent wave that subtly sealed off the surrounding space.

Despite having his retreat blocked, Bai Qiuran remained unmoved. He meticulously rolled up, tied up, and put away the Painting in his hand, then looked at the two True Gods standing at the front.

One of them has a human face and white fur, holding a halberd with tiger claws, standing on the back of two giant red dragons. The other has a human face and bird body, with a green snake sticking out a forked tongue at its tail.

"I saw you two at Eastern Emperor Taiyi's banquet."

Bai Qiuran cupped his hands in greeting and said, "It's been a long time, Metal God and Water God of the Nine Divisions of Heaven."

"It's been a long time, Bai Qiuran."

The two True Gods returned the greeting, saying, "When we last met, you were His Majesty's most favored rising star. Unfortunately, now, we have no choice but to kill you."

"Then there's no need for further words."

Bai Qiuran raised her hand and said, "Please, gentlemen."

"Please."

The Metal God raised his long axe, Bai Qiuran immediately sensed that the Sharp Metal Qi in the entire Heaven and Earth was being drawn to his vicinity. Then, the Metal God swung his axe, and the Sharp Metal Qi surged out like waves. Within the surging waves, the metallic energy transformed into countless sharp weapons of all kinds, slashing towards Bai Qiuran.

During the flight, the Water God also made his move. Countless streams of black, highly poisonous water appeared out of thin air on the sharp blade. These streams transformed into towering waves that enveloped the weapon, forming a vast ocean in the sky that crashed down on Bai Qiuran.

"Your waters are far too shallow compared to Lan'er's Vast Sea, and your poison is far too weak."

Bai Qiuran raised her hand and unleashed a Fire Seal.

"And this man's Sharp Metal Qi is scattered and not condensed, its power is divided and weak; apart from its large quantity, it is no match for my junior."

The Fire Seal transformed into a raging Undying Flame, which pressed back against the black sea in the sky. The poisonous water was instantly evaporated, and even the sharp blades formed from the Sharp Metal Qi were melted and vaporized by the flames.

The sea of fire continued upwards, sweeping across the sky. The Metal God and the Water God had no time to react, and a nearby Divine Army was also engulfed in it and burned to ashes.

"Eastern Emperor Taiyi and the book have good ideas, but unfortunately their vision is too outdated."

Bai Qiuran looked to his left and right. Seeing that the two gods of Jinshui Bai Qiuran, the surrounding Divine Army all wanted to flee.

The Clear Autumn Waters behind him unsheathed itself, transforming into a blue wave that circled the Divine Army several miles above.

In the blink of an eye, countless blood blossoms erupted in the sky, and countless Heavenly Gods fell from the heavens as if they were worthless, perishing on the spot.

"These people are far, far away from defeating me."

Bai Qiuran looked up at the sky. He knew that the message from Earthly Sight Heavenly Hearing must have reached Eastern Emperor Taiyi's ears. After leaving a sentence, he stepped on the mountain of corpses and waves of blood of the Heavenly Gods and disappeared silently from the spot.

When the Earthly Sight Heavenly Hearing reported this news to Eastern Emperor Taiyi, the entire Heavenly Palace fell into a deathly silence.

Nearly one-eighth of the army, plus two powerful Nine Divisions True Gods born from the fundamental laws of the world, couldn't even last two rounds against Bai Qiuran.

Behind the curtain, Eastern Emperor Taiyi gave a bitter laugh after a long while, muttering to himself, "Is this why you helped me kill your own creation?"

No one knew who he was talking about, and no one dared to ask. Eastern Emperor Taiyi didn't continue speaking. At this point, he became even calmer, turning to Yingzhao beside him and asking, "Yingzhao, my garden, has it been damaged?"

No.

"Very well, then issue my decree: sink Mount Huaijiang into the ground."

"This..."

Yingzhao hesitated for a moment, then replied, "Your humble servant obeys."

"Gentlemen."

After giving his instructions to Yingzhao, Eastern Emperor Taiyi rose from behind the curtain, looked at the assembled Heavenly Gods, and said, "It seems the enemy's strength far exceeds our expectations, and he will not spare any of our Heavenly Gods. This is likely a battle for the survival of our entire God Race. Are you willing to live and die with me, and protect the Glory of the Heavenly Gods forever?"

In the main hall, all the high-ranking officials of the Heavenly Palace knelt and prostrated themselves before him.

"Your humble servant is willing to live and die with the Heavenly Palace."

"Great kindness."

Eastern Emperor Taiyi issued an order to the Earthly Sight Heavenly Hearing: "Earthly Sight Heavenly Hearing, continue to monitor the entire Heaven and Earth. Report all movements of the Human Race to me."

"I obey the decree."

Earthly Sight Heavenly Hearing received the order and withdrew, but Eastern Emperor Taiyi did not issue any new orders. Lu Wu, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty, should I not prepare the army again?"

"No need, just prepare an elite force immediately."

Eastern Emperor Taiyi for a moment, then replied, "Once the traitor Bai Qiuran is discovered, I will personally take to the battlefield!"