Entering the Heavenly Court!

Floating Hill Mountain.

The sea of clouds surged.

The Daoist Shouzheng stood before the thatched hut, his eyes slightly closed, his own Dharma Aspect hidden in the clouds and mist, overlooking the vast Eastern Wilderness from the perspective of his Dharma Aspect, with the Immortal Cauldron hanging beside him.

Before long, a streak of light appeared from the foot of the mountain; it was none other than the Zhenyan Master Zhenyan.

The old Daoist priest spoke first, "In recent days, there have been many spies from the Central Plains. Fortunately, with the great calamity approaching, everyone is gathering their strength and observing the changing situation. None of them have much spare power to interfere in the Eastern Wilderness."

The Immortal Cauldron trembled slightly, emitting a deep hum. "When the great calamity is approaching, Dao and Virtue will be re-established. It is both time and destiny; the two drive each other, which is also a principle ordained by Heaven."

The Daoist Shouzheng laughed and said, "In short, this is a good thing. With the old order collapsing, a new Dao and Virtue can be established."

"I fear it may be both a blessing and a curse." Zhenyan sighed, a hint of worry in his eyes. "I've heard that many aristocratic families and sects are secretly contacting the New Martial Arts of the Eastern Wilderness, modifying them and incorporating them into their own traditions, while simultaneously suppressing the methods from the Eastern Wilderness that are spreading to the Central Plains. Now, it's become significantly more difficult for martial artists from the Eastern Wilderness to enter the Central Plains."

"Furthermore, I've heard rumors that many forces are secretly regarding Young Hero Yu as a formidable enemy!"

The Immortal Cauldron hummed and scoffed, "It's just self-deception. Heavenly Dao only looks at the root cause, not the name. As long as they practice the New Martial Arts, they will become an aid in Redefining Dao and Virtue. This is beyond their control."

"This is an open strategy, and also an inevitable trend," the Daoist Shouzheng said with a smile. "As for the disaster, in the torrent of this inevitable trend, there will always be those who are unwilling to accept it and want to go against the current."

"However, the only thing I don't understand is that the Qi of Dao and Virtue gathered in this Eastern Wilderness has two destinations?"

He pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps I was not mistaken back then. Young Hero Yu's Great Spirit Courtyard Technique is an elevation of Great Hero Mo's Refining the True Foundation. Therefore, could the destination of this merit be Great Hero Mo himself?"

"What kind of Great Hero Mo?" Immortal Cauldron immediately asked, "Where did this person learn his skills, and from whom did he become a disciple?"

Shouzheng shook his head and said, "The origin of Great Hero Mo remains a mystery."

After listening, Immortal Cauldron remained silent, thinking to himself that the Daode Lineage had indeed made arrangements long ago.

From this perspective, the redefinition of Dao and Virtue is an unstoppable trend!

Shouzheng slowly said, "Not long ago, the Gold-Wielding Guard invited me to explore the Heavenly Court together at Floating Hill Mountain, but both my Ancestral Artifact and I were unable to leave. This time, I will have to trouble my grandmaster uncle to make the trip."

The Zhenyan Daoist priest frowned and said, "With so many things to do on and Eastern Wilderness the mountain, how could I possibly have the time to risk my life in the Heavenly Court?"

Shouzheng smiled and said:

"The trend is unstoppable, but the person who leads it can be replaced."

"As expected, Young Hero Yu will also be heading to the Heavenly Court. If I were from one of the various clans of the Central Plains, I would definitely choose to make my move Heavenly Court. Now that the Heavenly Court is isolated from the mortal world and the Great Dao is in chaos, even if you kill someone, you may not bear the consequences."

The old Daoist priest's Zhenyan changed drastically.

"A bunch of demons and monsters dare to try and stop the overwhelming tide of Dao and Virtue redefinition!"

The Immortal Cauldron snorted coldly, and its body surged with dazzling immortal light.

"If the Human Emperor were still alive, it wouldn't be too much to exterminate his entire clan and even destroy his three lifetimes!"

"Zhenyan, you bear my decree, go to the Heavenly Court and protect the Daode Lineage!"

A dark yellow mark flew out of the cauldron and went straight into the old Daoist priest's brow. The latter bowed and agreed.

Shouzheng felt a pang of regret.

Indeed, it belongs to the Grand Purity Daode Lineage.

No wonder Young Hero Yu was able to summon the Ancestral Artifact.

Even the long-lost Grand Purity Dharma Lineage has reappeared and entered the fray; one wonders what the Supreme Purity Dharma Lineage will do next...

Northern Plains.

Two sword lights flashed, one in front of the other.

The figure ahead, cold and aloof as frost, moved with incredible speed, but was intercepted by the sword-wielding man behind him on a plain two hundred miles away from North Mountain Commandery.

The man, dressed in a blue Daoist robe, was none other than Daoist Yunsong, the owner of the Immortal-Ending Sword, which Shangqing Mountain had once led to the East Sea Dragon Palace and beheaded a Dragon Race elder in front of the entire palace.

"Lingxuan, a message from the sect requests that you immediately take the Immortal-Slaying Sword to the Divine Capital to participate in the upcoming trip to the Heavenly Court and to meet Uncle-Master Youwei!"

The female Daoist priest opposite her had a cold and beautiful face, with an unyielding chill between her brows and eyes. She also carried an ancient sword on her back, with the words "[Immortal-Butchering]" engraved on the scabbard.

Seeing that his senior uncle completely ignored him, Yunsong cursed his unreliable senior uncle Shouxin in his heart as he stepped forward and said, word by word,

"Our sect has never stopped you, Uncle-Master, from seeking revenge against Xie Shanhe, but the reopening of the Heavenly Court is of paramount importance. Furthermore, since Youwei is already deeply imprisoned in the Heavenly Court, the Highest Purity Four Swords must gather together!"

"This matter concerns the long-term plan of Shangqing Mountain; it must not be ruined by personal grudges!"

"I request that you Lingxuan, accompany me to the Divine Capital immediately!"

North Mountain Commandery.

The Xie Household's council hall.

Xie Tao looked around and saw that everyone was standing with their heads bowed, but their eyes were filled with the same burning passion.

He stood in the main seat, holding a gilded imperial edict in his hands, and said in a deep voice:

"Since High Antiquity times, Human Dao has been without a leader, Central Plains have long been in disarray, with endless strife and conflict."

"Human Dao the ways of humanity have been restored and the Heavenly Court is about to open, the throne of the Lord of Heaven and Earth in the Central Plains should rightfully be held by my Xie family!"

After the words were spoken, the hall remained silent, yet an undeniable excitement spread among the crowd.

"This time, my Xie Household will not only pacify the Northern Dark Sea in one fell swoop, but also take advantage of the situation to conquer the Western Desert, and with the power of the West and North, enter the Central Plains!"

Xie Tao looked at an old man on his left and said in a deep voice:

"By order of the Immortal Ancestor, Ancestor Liyuan is to lead a team to the Western Desert and utterly sever the Northern Dark Sea's supply lines!"

"The Ancestor Lihuo then went to the ancestral shrine to receive his celestial weapons, awaiting the imminent opening of the Heavenly Court. His mission to the Heavenly Court is to seize the Immortal-Slaying Flying Blade from the Immortal-Slaying Platform!"

Upon hearing this, the man sitting to the right raised an eyebrow and said, "Don't I need to deal with that Yu Tunzhou?"

Xie Tao spoke up, "The Immortal Ancestor has confirmed that the Yu Tunzhou is most likely a decoy for the Daode Lineage, so it's a lower priority. Ancestor Lihuo should prioritize seizing the Immortal-Slaying Flying Blade; if there's time, he can eliminate it while he's at it!"

"Oh?" Xie Lihuo frowned and said, "I heard that this boy had the feat of suppressing lower realm Immortals and Gods in that Buddhist kingdom at the External Scenery Fourth Layer. Such combat power is several levels stronger than Jiang Ying back then. How come he is not a true successor of the Daode Lineage?"

"These are the words of the Immortal Ancestor," Xie Tao said. "The Immortal Ancestor also mentioned that, provided we seize the Immortal-Slaying Flying Blade, if the opportunity arises, we should capture him and bring him back to the Xie Household. Perhaps the Immortal Ancestor can use him to confirm the remnants of the Daode Lineage."

Xie Tao added, "The Immortal-Slaying Flying Blade will still be the main focus. Many forces and Immortals and Gods have their eyes on this young man, so in the end, it may not be Ancestor Lihuo's turn to make a move."

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"I've taken note," Xie Lihuo said calmly. "Such a prodigy should indeed be nipped in the bud as soon as possible. Fortunately, he's only at the Divine Ability Realm level. If I have the chance, I'll tell him that there are two completely different worlds between Grandmaster and those below Grandmaster."

Xie Tao looked at the third person, who was also the third Grandmaster of the Xie Household:

"The Ancestor Shanyin has only recently ascended to the Central Plains. The Immortal Ancestor's intention is for you to sweep through the Northern Plains and lure the Northern Dark Sea into making a move. The Ancestor Shanhe will secretly protect you. Once this battle is over, it will be the time for you to ascend to the rank of Immortals and Gods."

Xie Shanyin, with his withered face and indifferent expression, nodded without the slightest fluctuation in his expression.

As orders were issued one after another.

The atmosphere in the council chamber grew increasingly restless.

The Xie Household's grand undertaking, which they had been planning for countless years, finally reaped its rewards in their generation.

The Divine Capital.

As rumors of the impending opening of the Heavenly Court intensified, this imperial capital of the Central Plains, which has existed since High Antiquity, became increasingly bustling.

The restaurants and teahouses along the street are almost always packed.

Walk into any of the tea shops and you'll hear the tea drinkers and drinkers talking loudly.

"The current number one on the Earth Ranking is the Sword Immortal Qingyang, who has been living overseas for many years. Although he has been gone for many years, his ranking has hardly changed. Only the Daoist Fuyou briefly surpassed him after reaching the Half-Step Dharma Aspect."

"As for second place, it's naturally Daoist Xuan, the number one unorthodox Daoist, who is also Martial Ancestor!"

"And the third on the Earth Ranking is none other than the Grandmaster of my Divine Capital's Tantai Household, the venerable Elder Tantai Yinglong!"

"These three are rumored to be qualified to exchange a few blows with the Dharma Aspect."

"And further down, the fourth and fifth Grandmaster Grandmaster Jiang Linfan and Xiao Runyu from our Divine Capital, respectively..."

"Hey, of the top five on the Earth Ranking, three are from my Divine Capital!"

In a corner of the tavern, a middle-aged man got up to pay his bill and walked towards the door.

As he reached the gate, he suddenly stopped, and the empty scabbard at his waist trembled slightly.

He glanced to the side and saw a bald man who looked neither like a monk nor a Daoist priest, walking towards him with his chest exposed and his appearance unkempt.

Their eyes met, and the bald man chuckled, "Zhao Jiangxue, why aren't you staying at your Cross-River Sword Sect? What are you doing in the Divine Capital? Aren't you afraid that if you die in the Heavenly Court, your Cross-River Sword Sect will be left unguarded?"

The middle-aged man withdrew his gaze, remaining calm and composed, and walked out, quickly disappearing into the crowd.

The bald man, however, seemed to have spotted his prey and quickly followed.

The crowd that had been loudly discussing and talking in the tavern had fallen silent.

It wasn't until the two had been gone for quite some time that whispers began to drift back.

"Zhao Jiangxue? He's the Zhao Jiangxue [Sword Illuminates the Great River] ranked tenth on the Earth Ranking?"

"And who is this other luminary... this extraordinary hero?"

"He resembles both a monk and a Demonic Monk; this person is likely none other than Liao Wu, the Shaolin outcast and Liaowu fifteenth on the Earth Ranking!"

"Hiss... Such powerful figures have actually come to the Divine Capital..."

For a moment, no one in the tavern spoke loudly; everyone looked around cautiously, fearing that some stranger nearby might be a master on the Earth Ranking.

This tavern is just a corner of the Divine Capital.

Figures, some visible and some hidden, poured into the city from all directions.

The strongest warriors in the world have gathered in the Divine Capital.

Zhenwu Mountain.

This mountain is not known for its majestic and precipitous peaks, but it is shrouded in clouds all year round. When viewed from above, it looks like a black tortoise swallowing clouds and spitting out mist.

There are thirty-six ancient temples on the mountain, with halls and pavilions built according to the mountain's terrain, blending seamlessly with the rocks and trees.

This day.

Inside the Zhenwu Hall atop the mountain, the air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood.

Guided by the Daoist priest, Yu Tunzhou entered the Zhenwu Hall and found that the person enshrined on the platform was not the Martial Ancestor, but the Dao Venerable!

After talking with Long Jifeng at Falling Star Gorge, he pondered for a long time before finally heading straight for Zhenwu Mountain.

At this moment, standing beneath the Dao Venerable was an old Daoist with a serene face, draped in a black crane-feather cloak.

"Senior Brother Wolong," Yu Tunzhou said solemnly, bowing, "I have something I'd like to ask you."

The situation is now incredibly complex, involving the realm of ancient Immortals and Gods; the only one who can help him is the one standing before him.

This being's true form is suspected to be Xuanwu, the mount of the Great Emperor Zhenwu; it's unknown whether he is the "reincarnation of Immortals and Gods" Long Jifeng.

"Junior Brother Yu, I've been waiting for you for a long time." Daoist Wolong returned the greeting with a cupped hand, and sighed softly, "This crisis is not only Life-and-Death Tribulation ordeal for you personally, but also a crisis for the Grand Purity Daode Lineage."

"The Heavenly Dao is about to stabilize again, and the latest principle established is ' Dao and Virtue.' This matter involves the future Dao Manifestation, affecting all Immortals and Gods, and is also the core of all contradictions."

Yu Tunzhou frowned and asked, "Is it ' Redefining Dao and Virtue '?"

"Good."

Yu Tunzhou fell into deep thought.

He first heard about the Redefining Dao and Virtue from the Immortal Cauldron at Floating Hill Mountain.

Literally, it means that the Daode Lineage redefines the way "Tao" and "De" are presented in the world, and confirms the continuation of the Great Tao's status in the world.

To put it bluntly, the Daode Lineage determines whether the world should prioritize the path of Immortal Dao or the path of Divine Dao, thus completely distinguishing between superior and inferior, primary and secondary.

After that, the Heavenly Dao rose and fell, supporting the main trunk of the Great Dao and suppressing the side branches.

Strictly speaking...

As a representative of the Daode Lineage, Yu Tunzhou has already made his choice!

What he chose was neither the Immortal Dao nor the Divine Dao, but the Martial Dao!

Thus, all the Immortals and Gods are destined to be affected by it, and even if the Immortal Dao returns, they will still be suppressed by the the Unseen Heavenly Dao.

No wonder the Immortals and Gods of the heavens cannot tolerate their Daode Lineage.

From that moment on, Yu Tunzhou fully understood the irreconcilable conflict between the two sides.

He spoke again, asking, "In this calamity, does my Daode Lineage have any allies?"

"The Highest Purity and Jade Void lineages have been allies of the Daode Lineage since ancient times," said the Daoist Wolong slowly. "Furthermore, there may be some Immortals and Gods secretly helping you, but they are destined to be extremely few."

Yu Tunzhou nodded slowly.

The conflict is irreconcilable, and allies are few and far between; it is indeed a Life-and-Death Tribulation.

Fortunately, their allies are of decent quality.

Yu Tunzhou asked again, "If I don't enter the Heavenly Court, will my calamity be postponed?"

The Daoist Wolong said solemnly, "I have used my Innate Divine Ability to divine your fate. If you enter the Heavenly Court this time, you still have a sliver of hope! But if you don't, then you will truly face certain death!"

Innate Divine Ability?

It's this person's...

Tortoise shell?

Yu Tunzhou nodded silently, without questioning the man's Divine Ability.

The River Diagram in his hand was made from the shell of a divine tortoise.

"Thank you for clearing up my doubts, Senior Brother Wolong." Yu Tunzhou bowed.

The Daoist Wolong warned, "When you enter the Heavenly Court this time, the first thing you must be wary of is the forces under Gouchen and Purple Forbidden Enclosure. As the former masters of the Divine Dao, they are most unwilling to see you Redefining Dao and Virtue to the world."

Yu Tunzhou understood; it seemed that Xiao Household and the Tantai Household would be his enemies.

"Junior Brother Yu, keep this safe. It can protect you from a strike from Immortals and Gods. This is the limit of what I can do to help you."

The Daoist Wolong handed over half a fragment of a tortoise shell.

Yu Tunzhou, please keep this safe. Thank you again.

"There's only so much I can do to help you," the Daoist Wolong sighed softly. "You can keep an eye on Evergreen Mountain; the Azure Emperor there will most likely choose to lend you a hand."

"Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother." Yu Tunzhou then changed the subject, "Senior Brother Wolong, whose disciple is Old Mo exactly?"

It was Old Mo who led him to Eternal Spring Temple back then, and Old Mo had stayed at Eternal Spring Temple for a period of time in his early years.

The Daoist Wolong smiled and said, "It's not convenient to reveal this matter."

"Oh?" Yu Tunzhou suddenly became interested.

This precisely demonstrates that Old Mo's lineage was extraordinary!

He changed his approach and asked, "Old Mo is going to the Underworld this time, attempting to restart the cycle of reincarnation. Do you think he has a chance, Senior Brother Wolong?"

The Daoist Wolong sighed, "Success or failure hinges on a single thought."

"Junior Brother Yu, don't ask any more questions. Just stay here on Zhenwu Mountain and get yourself into peak condition. One of my disciples from Zhenwu Mountain is going to the Divine Capital. I've already told him beforehand that he will do everything he can to help you."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, senior brother."

Yu Tunzhou did not refuse.

He had originally intended to search for An Ruyu.

The Incense-Smelling Cult is backed by twelve female deities and is also the lineage of the Human Emperor; perhaps it can be of some help to him.

But in the end, he discovered that this demoness was elusive and impossible to find; she was always the one who came to him in the past.

If you really want to search for it, you simply don't know where to start.

Then.

Yu Tunzhou then stayed at the True Martial Sect to refine the Dao Sprout Immortal Embryo.

Finally, on this day...

The Dao Sprout Immortal Embryo of Yu Tunzhou slowly sprouted and grew, reaching the Divine Ability Perfection, and was only one step away from the External Scenery.

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If he wants to break through the External Scenery in a perfect state and complete the crucial step, he must survive the Eight-Nine Lightning Tribulation.

There were seven days left until the two-month deadline.

Yu Tunzhou sat cross-legged atop the mountain, beginning his final adjustments.

It continued until the seventh day.

It was noon, the sun was blazing, and the sky was cloudless, but at a certain moment, the sky suddenly darkened by a third.

Yu Tunzhou looked up, his eyes gleaming like lightning.

Almost all martial artists above the level of Outer External Scenery in the Northern Plains, East Sea, Western Desert, Southern Frontier, and Central Plains felt a sense of unease and looked up in unison.

Above the clouds, a magnificent and imposing phantom of the Southern Heavenly Gate slowly emerged, with glazed tiles, white jade steps, golden rays, and auspicious energy flowing through it, exuding a breathtaking aura of the Great Dao.

This strange phenomenon actually enveloped the entire Central Plains!

at the same time.

Yu Tunzhou felt an unprecedented movement in the Buddhist prayer beads on his wrist!

Looking into the distance, he saw streaks of meteors rising from the earth and heading straight into the sky!

Yu Tunzhou stood still for a few moments, then suddenly vanished from the spot.

When he opened his eyes again—

Before my eyes unfolds a magnificent panorama of golden rays rolling like red rainbows, and auspicious clouds spewing forth purple mist!

Dozens of tall, imposing golden-armored deities stood on both sides of the road, holding spears and halberds, exuding a majestic aura, yet each of them stared straight ahead, seemingly oblivious to his arrival.

And the plaque in the center of the main gate reads --

[Southern Heavenly Gate]!

Yu Tunzhou was filled with trepidation.

His first step into the Heavenly Court was at the Southern Heavenly Gate, but at that time it was just ruins. Now it has mysteriously returned to its former glory!

He recalled the past, remembering that when he first set foot there, he had seen a similar scene, but it was just an illusion, and in an instant, the true appearance of ruins was restored.

But this time...

Despite his Nature Cultivation cultivation of "Nature-Seeing Heaven," he failed to see through this "illusion."

It was as if time had truly flowed backward for ten thousand years, sending him to the most glorious period of the Heavenly Court!

Before he could discern the truth from falsehood, a familiar, soft tinkling sound drifted to his ears, ethereal and distant, yet clearly close behind him.

As the bell rang, a faint, cool fragrance wafted to my nose.

The next moment, a soft, Ruyu hand grabbed his arm from behind and pulled him forward.

The woman's clear, cheerful laughter brushed past his ears, sounding exceptionally vibrant and lively in the otherwise silent world.

"Young Hero Guo, run! They're here to kill you!"

Yu Tunzhou glanced instinctively, but not at the woman who had pulled him away. As if instinctively trusting her, he turned back to look behind him.

It was a man in a blood-red robe, standing with his hands behind his back, his face cold and stern, surrounded by a faint blood mist, coldly watching him and An Ruyu.

Tenth on the Heaven Ranking: [Blood God] Xue Wuya!