Experts as Numerous as Clouds, Survival in Desperate Straits
Just as Yu Tunzhou and his companion were about to step into the Southern Heavenly Gate.
"Snort."
Xue Wuya withdrew his gaze from the distance, and with a single cold snort, the surrounding world suddenly changed color.
Yu Tunzhou felt as if he had instantly fallen into the depths of the Nine Netherworlds. A chilling coldness seeped into his body through his pores and penetrated deep into his Primordial Spirit. His Blood Qi, Gang Qi, and even his thoughts all seemed to freeze in an instant.
This is the true Dharma Aspect!
With just one glance, it sealed off the Void and suppressed the laws of the universe with its Daoist principles!
The moment his consciousness froze completely, two Fist Intent, one above and one below, suddenly erupted.
"The Heaven's Collapse! The Earth's Collapse!"
The surrounding frozen Void was instantly distorted and chaotic, falling into a momentary lawless zone.
Yu Tunzhou broke free from the oppressive gaze of Xue Wuya using the principles of boxing.
An Ruyu, who had been pulling him forward, was now weak and powerless, seemingly having lost the ability to resist. He grabbed An Ruyu's wrist and, without looking back, sped towards the Southern Heavenly Gate.
Yu Tunzhou cursed inwardly, "This is Life-and-Death Tribulation?!"
From the very beginning, it's a trial!
The next second, his heart sank again.
The Ascension Platform platform on his wrist, which should have allowed him to leave at any time, suddenly lost its function, remaining unresponsive and acting like an ordinary object.
This means that from the moment he stepped into the Heavenly Court, he had no way out!
Yu Tunzhou's eye twitched for a split second.
What a life -Life-and-Death Tribulation!
From the very beginning, it's a death trap!
Even though he had anticipated the dangers of this trip to Heavenly Court, it now seems he still underestimated the perils.
Distracting thoughts vanished instantly, Yu Tunzhou calmed his mind, and only composure and decisiveness remained in his eyes.
He was no longer distracted and focused solely on the road ahead.
With the Heaven's Collapse and Earth's Collapse, his Fist Intent paved the way, and he seized the opportunity before Xue Wuya could truly make a move, charging fiercely into the depths of the Southern Heavenly Gate.
At the same time, his peripheral vision swept over the statues of gods on both sides of the Southern Heavenly Gate.
Are these illusions or not?
"Um?"
Seeing that Yu Tunzhou had actually broken free from his legal suppression, a look of surprise flashed across Xue Wuya's eyes.
His blood-red robes fluttered without wind, and Blood River slowly spread out beneath his feet, its crimson color spreading along the white jade steps, dyeing the surrounding celestial light an eerie dark red.
An unprecedented pressure suddenly descended, making Yu Tunzhou's hair stand on end. It felt as if a mountain of immense weight was pressing down on his shoulders, making it impossible for him to breathe!
At this critical moment...
A massive, cyan sword descended from the sky, carrying immense divine power, and cleaved straight towards Xue Wuya's head!
Yu Tunzhou's pupils contracted sharply, and he abruptly looked up.
Suddenly, the golden-armored immortal guarding the Heavenly Gate raised his arm and slashed down with his sword!
He was covered in armor, his face showing anger, and his dark red hair peeked out from under his helmet. The blue sword in his hand emitted a cold, Xue Wuya light as he slashed at Xue Wuya, who dared to make a move in front of the Southern Heavenly Gate!
Yu Tunzhou's Mind Trembles:
"... Heavenly King of Growth Mo Liqing?!"
It actually moved!
It turns out that none of this was an illusion. Has the Heavenly Court truly returned to its golden age?!
Before he could think it through, the aftershocks of the collision between the two forces slammed into his back like a tidal wave.
Behind me.
The azure giant sword crashed down, Xue Wuya's expression changed as he flicked his sleeve, causing Blood River to surge like a curtain, blocking the sword strike.
Boom--!!!
The celestial light and the Blood River collided, and the Void in front of the Southern Heavenly Gate shattered like broken glass, with shockwaves sweeping in all directions.
Yu Tunzhou let out a muffled groan, injured by the aftershocks, and his Inner View trembled.
Without turning his head, he suppressed the taste of blood in his throat and used the force to rush forward. His figure was as fast as lightning, and he instantly rushed through the Southern Heavenly Gate.
"Who dares to trespass through the Southern Heavenly Gate?!"
"You audacious fiend, surrender now!"
The celestial warrior statues that had been motionless on both sides of the road were suddenly startled, turning their necks and casting cold gazes, their shouts echoing through the Void.
It was as if he were truly trespassing in the Heavenly Court!
Yu Tunzhou was startled. If this truly meant a return to the past, to the heyday of the Heavenly Court, even if he were to storm the Heavenly Court, he would likely meet with certain death...
etc.
The next moment, he activated the Vajra Bracelet between his fingers, and with a clear hum, the clamor in the sky dissipated.
The celestial soldiers and deities who had been bowing their heads and glaring angrily, raising their feet as if about to pounce, all returned to their positions, reverting to their solemn and dignified guardian postures. Even the anger in their eyes and brows had lessened, replaced by a hint of respect.
Seizing this brief opening, Yu Tunzhou flashed forward and burst out of the encirclement.
rear.
Xue Wuya glanced at Yu Tunzhou's disappearing figure, somewhat surprised, but was quickly drawn to the deity before him.
The azure sword, slashing down in fury, was blocked by the Blood River. Under the overwhelming power, the Blood River suddenly collapsed!
But the next moment, a sea of blood appeared around Xue Wuya, surging and turbulent, easily blocking the remaining sword force.
"The guardian deity of the Southern Heavenly Gate, his power is far inferior to Yan Huifeng's?"
Xue Wuya's eyes flashed, as if he could see through the huge creature before him.
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"An empty shell, retaining only the essence of Dao, devoid of Primordial Spirit, acting solely on instinct..."
He raised his hand to grab at the Heavenly King of Growth, and the surging sea of blood suddenly churned, seemingly endless, engulfing the Southern Heavenly Gate in front of him, almost instantly swallowing up the majestic gods before him.
"It really was just an empty shell."
Xue Wuya looked up at the high place.
From the moment he stepped into this world, he became very curious about what those "suns" in the sky actually were.
Could it be that the sun, high above in the Heavenly Court, also looks down upon us?
Where are Lu Daolin and Ji Tianfang now?
What is the purpose of these two summoning all the powerful figures in the world to the Heavenly Court?
"Xue Wuya?!"
Suddenly, a surprised voice came from behind.
Yet another person has set foot in the Heavenly Court.
The newcomer was bald and dressed in a Daoist robe, resembling both a monk and a Daoist priest, with an unrestrained and unconventional demeanor. He was none other than Liaowu, the Demonic Monk ranked fifteenth on the Earth Ranking.
Just as Xue Wuya was about to speak, several beams of divine light came from below.
One was a middle-aged man with an empty sword sheath hanging at his waist. Even though he saw that the person in front of him was a newly promoted expert on the Heaven Ranking, his eyes only became more profound, without the slightest fear.
Currently ranked ninth on the Earth Ranking, [Sword Illuminates the Great River] Zhao Jiangxue.
The other man, clad in a red robe and with a kind face, revealed a wrathful Vajra expression upon seeing the Demonic Monk's Liaowu, and roared:
"Evil creature!"
Liaowu sneered, "So it's Liaokong Brother Liaokong. It's been many years. How have you been?"
Having said that, he looked at Xue Wuya and sneered, "Benefactor Xue, why don't we join forces and leave these two righteous Grandmaster here forever?"
Xue Wuya turned to the side, genuinely tempted, but wondered if the Shaolin Temple disciple had also entered the Heavenly Court this time...
His gaze fell on Zhao Jiangxue's Zhao Jiangxue -less scabbard, and he said indifferently, "I've long heard that your swordsmanship is second only to Yan Huifeng and Qingyang. Today, I'll see how much of that rumor is true."
Zhao Jiangxue's eyes were deep and unfathomable as she slowly raised her hand and reached for the sword sheath at her waist.
Just as the two sides were about to clash, two more figures appeared outside the Southern Heavenly King's residence.
An elderly man, resembling a wealthy man, with thinning hair, looked like an empty field with only a few weeds. His gaze swept across the scene before him, and he chuckled:
"You're already fighting to the death as soon as you enter Heavenly Court? Gentlemen, you'd better take it easy. Heavenly Court isn't safe."
Having said that, he headed straight for the Southern Heavenly Gate, his steps leisurely.
Even Xue Wuya didn't stop him; instead, he looked at the old man with a hint of apprehension.
This person is Earth Ranking, Tantai Yinglong.
Behind the Tantai Household is a powerful deity from the Heavenly Court!
The other figure was a woman. Her imposing Sword Qi was so strong that it startled Xue Wuya. Even though she tried her best to suppress it, her Sword Qi was still intense and powerful.
The visitor was none other than Daoist Lingxuan from Shangqing Mountain.
She scanned her surroundings, not finding either Shouxin or Daoist Yunsong, frowned, then fixed her gaze on Xue Wuya, and sneered:
"Does the Blood River Dao intend to stir up trouble as soon as it enters the Heavenly Court?"
Xue Wuya sword behind the woman, knowing full well that it would be extremely difficult to eliminate the remaining people.
He snorted coldly, turned around, and transformed into a blood-red shadow, passing through the Southern Heavenly Gate.
The Demonic Monk's speed Liaowu seizing opportunities was even faster than Xue Wuya's; sensing the danger, he vanished in the blink of an eye.
Liaokong wanted to catch up, but Zhao Jiangxue stopped him.
"Master Liaokong, there's no need to rush. The Heavenly Court has just opened; there will be many opportunities to clash later."
"Amitabha," Liaokong sighed, "I apologize for making this a laughingstock of you, Benefactor Zhao."
Lingxuan glanced at her and said calmly, "Zhao Jiangxue, if there's a chance, I'll spar with you. I won't use my immortal sword, so you won't say I'm bullying you."
Zhao Jiangxue simply smiled slightly.
Lingxuan said nothing more, her body transformed into a sword light, and she vanished into the Southern Heavenly Gate.
Zhao Jiangxue transmitted her voice, "Master Liaokong, Liaose the monk Liaose arrived this time?"
The Liaose monk Liaose of Shaolin Temple is ranked fourth on Heaven Ranking's list.
Liaokong replied, "After my battle with Martial Ancestor, my senior brother has made some progress and is currently in seclusion at the temple. It's hard to say whether he will come."
Zhao Jiangxue understood, and was about to speak when her expression changed slightly.
Along with it, Liaokong also changed color.
They both looked to their left at the same time.
Another figure arrived through the air, with a bull's head and a human body. His Yao Qi soared to the sky, and his imposing presence was even stronger than Xue Wuya's!
This is actually a powerful demon at the Dharma Aspect Realm!
The bull demon shook its head, seemingly adjusting to the local laws, and upon seeing the two of them clearly, it grinned, revealing its gleaming white fangs:
"The Human Race of the Central Plains?"
Western Heavenly Gate.
A golden Buddha lies on its side, its voice booming like Thunderclap as it opens its eyes:
"You wicked child! Why don't Turn Back and Reach the Shore!"
The heavens and earth seemed to be shrouded by a golden Buddha's palm, and at the very center was a ferocious Golden-Winged Great Peng!
The roc roared and spread its wings, its golden wings tearing through the Void, forcefully breaking free from the Buddha's palm's restraints, its cold gaze locking onto the disheveled old beggar's figure:
"Human Race, you are courting death!"
Old Gang Leader Su scoffed, "Anyone can talk big."
In an instant, a palm strike pierced through the Void and the present world, dissolving the earth, fire, wind, and water, reenacting the creation of heaven and earth, and turning everything in front of him into nothingness.
The second move of the Tathagata Divine Palm: The Four Elements Are All Empty!
Just as Su Mang was locked in battle with the Golden-Winged Great Peng, the experts from various factions who had also descended upon this place exchanged glances, all revealing wariness in their eyes.
In the arena, the old Zhenyan frowned. Besides the Demon Race and the top experts from the Central Plains Earth Ranking, there were several completely unfamiliar faces, but each of them possessed the aura of the Peak External Scenery.
If he Central Plains, he couldn't possibly not recognize him.
unless...
It's the [lower realm]!
This reopening of the Heavenly Court isn't limited to just the Central Plains?
Suddenly, a white ape burst forth from the Void, wielding a white jade and golden iron rod, and smashed towards Su Mang with the force of splitting a mountain. The Void along its path shattered, and the laws of nature were broken, revealing the power of Immortals and Gods!
Su Mang, however, seemed to have eyes in the back of his head. He abruptly withdrew his palm strike, his body darting away like a fish, disappearing behind the Western Heavenly Gate. He chuckled and said:
"You beast, you really are a beast! Your grandpa's not playing with you anymore!"
"Thief, don't run!"
A golden, sharp light streaked across the sky, Golden-Winged Great Peng spread its wings, chasing after the fleeing light.
Eastern Heavenly Gate.
Currently Earth Ranking, Fazhen of Evergreen Mountain looked ahead with a puzzled expression, and privately transmitted his voice to Xie Linchuan beside him:
"Junior Uncle, according to the ancient records left by our sect, shouldn't the place ahead be our ancestral palace, the Eastern Ultimate Wondrous Majesty Palace? Why is it empty?"
Xie Linchuan looked over with the same puzzlement.
Since the Dragon Gate incident, his aura has been ethereal and unpredictable, sometimes soaring to the External Scenery and sometimes falling back to the Divine Ability, which is simply unbelievable.
"... It's alright, our purpose in coming here is the Dipper Mother Palace." Xie Linchuan couldn't help but glance again at the place where the Eastern Ultimate Wondrous Majesty Palace should have stood, and said, "Master didn't mention it, so he must have known for a long time, or perhaps it was Master who moved it."
Fazhen nodded in agreement.
"Let's go, let's hurry!"
Just then, figures began to appear one after another from the surrounding area.
One of the figures carrying a sword made Xie Linchuan stop abruptly. He politely transmitted his voice, "Daoist Shouxin, it's been a long time."
After the old Fazhen, nodded to each other, and then looked at Xie Linchuan, sighing:
"Wow, a member of the Xie Household has become the Azure Emperor's personal disciple! I never saw such potential in you back in Luofu Grotto-Heaven."
Xie Linchuan's gaze casually swept over the ancient sword on the old Shouxin's back, and he smiled, "Old Daoist priest, you jest."
Not far away, a man dressed in a Daoist robe suddenly focused his gaze on the ancient sword behind Shouxin. After locking onto the words "[Immortal-Slaying]", he took a step forward, his eyes filled with excitement and fervor.
Northern Heavenly Gate.
Deng Canglan glanced at the various powerful figures who had appeared and clicked his tongue in amazement.
Good heavens, at the very least, they're at the External Scenery Third Layer, with four of them in the top twenty of the Earth Ranking and one in the Heaven Ranking, plus several unfamiliar foreign powerhouses...
I'm outta here!
His gaze shifted, and he suddenly spotted a familiar figure in the crowd.
Huang Tian.
At the same time, a powerful Demon Race's gaze fell upon Huang Tian, and he suddenly became alert:
"Golden Crow bloodline?"
After crossing the Southern Heavenly Gate, Yu Tunzhou pulled An Ruyu along as they fled.
When he first descended upon the Heavenly Court, he arrived at the Southern Heavenly Gate. He walked quite a distance there, but all he saw were broken walls and ruins. Now, however, the situation is quite different.
Looking out, magnificent palaces and pavilions stretch as far as the eye can see, shrouded in ethereal clouds and auspicious omens, with towering palaces standing tall and majestic.
Although he was fleeing, his mind was filled with doubt and apprehension.
Suddenly, he let go of her hand, and the woman behind him returned to normal, but she was unusually quiet, only lowering her eyes and letting him lead her, with a faint smile on her lips.
"Enough with the small talk." Yu Tunzhou turned around. "What is your purpose in coming to the Heavenly Court?"
"And what is Young Hero Guo's purpose?" An Ruyu blinked, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, her eyes seeming to flow with clear water.
"I want to go to Jade Pool!" Yu Tunzhou said directly, without hiding anything.
This Life-and-Death Tribulation involves the entire Daode Lineage and is extraordinary. He hopes to rely on An Ruyu, or rather, the power of the Incense-Smelling Cult, especially the secrets possessed by the Incense-Smelling Cult.
Huntian Grand Purity about this Heavenly Court either. He had only been to the Heavenly Court once before, when he accompanied Emperor Wa, so his knowledge was extremely limited.
"Fellow Daoist, as long as we find the Imperial Horse Bureau, I know of a secret passage leading directly to the Peach of Immortality Garden. It was left behind by my sworn brother!"
Within the Primordial Spirit Heaven and Earth, Huntian solemnly swore an oath.
The Yu Tunzhou Secret Passage was actually a hidden passage leading directly to the Peach of Immortality Garden...
It really is Brother Monkey!
Besides, wasn't it previously called the Jade Pool?
Yu Tunzhou immediately changed his mind, saying, "I need to go to the Imperial Horse Bureau first."
An Ruyu smiled and said, "The Imperial Horse Bureau aren't at Jade Pool, they just happen to be near the High Heaven Treasure Hall. Young Hero Guo, didn't you know?"
Yu Tunzhou remained silent. How could he possibly know? Huntian only knew the general outline; he had previously told him that the secret passage was near Jade Pool.
Huntian said sheepishly, "I got them mixed up..."
Yu Tunzhou ignored that, and looked directly at An Ruyu with a solemn expression. "You helped me get what I wanted, and I will lend you a hand in return."
"How about a fair trade?"
An Ruyu tilted her head slightly, her black hair cascading down. "Is that fair?"
"Of course it's fair. You warned me first, and I didn't abandon you in that critical moment either, taking you with me to escape Xue Wuya's clutches," Yu Tunzhou said solemnly. "I hope this will form the basis for our cooperation in the Heavenly Court. Furthermore, the alliance will help you improve your impression of me and increase your trustworthiness."
An Ruyu chuckled, her eyes sparkling. "I was just about to thank Young Hero Guo for staying by my side in this Life-and-Death Trial. Since Young Hero Guo has said so, it seems I can't refuse."
"An alliance?"
"As Young Hero Guo says."
Yu Tunzhou immediately asked, "What is your purpose?"
"I need to go to Jade Pool to retrieve some old items."
"Jade Pool..." Yu Tunzhou couldn't help but glance sideways, "Among the twelve elders of your Incense-Smelling Cult, is one Jade Pool Fairy? Which one is it? Could it be the leader of those fairies, the Queen Mother of the West?"
An Ruyu chuckled and said, "There is indeed an old woman named ' Queen Mother of the West,' but whether she is the one from the legends is uncertain."
Yu Tunzhou's heart skipped a beat. Among the twelve female deities worshipped by the Incense-Smelling Cult, were there cases of "mismatched goods" or imposters?
An Ruyu opened her hand, Luo River Diagram instantly appeared before her.
Yu Tunzhou felt somewhat relieved upon seeing the Luo River Diagram.
A major reason he sought an alliance with An Ruyu was this divine weapon!
This journey to the Heavenly Court is fraught with peril, and this divine weapon is precisely what we need to divine the impending crisis.
"To what extent can you wield this divine weapon now?" he asked.
"Within the Heavenly Court, the Dao Source, one can barely exert the level of the Peak External Scenery." Countless golden characters flashed in An Ruyu's eyes. She put away the ancient book and said with a smile, "Young Hero Guo, you are indeed trapped in a deadly situation, but don't worry, your divination indicates 'a glimmer of hope,' meaning there is still a chance for survival."
Yu Tunzhou frowned. "Last time you couldn't see my fate, so why can you see it this time?"
"Because this is the Heavenly Court, close to the origin of the Great Dao," An Ruyu's clear black and white eyes seemed to hold a deeper meaning, "And also because Young Hero Guo, you are currently in a special state."
"What's the status?" Yu Tunzhou asked in a deep voice.
"Misfortune has befallen you, and death is imminent, but more importantly—" An Ruyu's lips curved into a Young Hero Guo, "More than one Immortals and Gods has disrupted your original destiny, causing you to fall back into the mortal realm."
"If nothing unexpected happens, Young Hero Guo, you're about to have a lot of bad luck."
Very unlucky?
Just as Yu Tunzhou was about to speak, his expression suddenly changed, and he pulled An Ruyu along again, speeding up their escape.
Someone is catching up from behind!
"Walk!"
An Ruyu lightly touched the ground with her toes, followed beside him, looked ahead, and quickly transmitted her voice:
"That's the Guidance Hall. To the right rear of the Guidance Hall is the Immortal-Slaying Platform. I also know a secret passage there where we can shake off the guys behind us."