Impervious to Water and Fire, the Heavenly Emperor's Legacy

Northern Heavenly Gate.

Huang Tian paused and looked back.

"Your Majesty, that's the aura of the Demon-Summoning Banner." A burly Demon Race warrior behind him bowed deeply, his voice like muffled thunder. "Should we go and retrieve the sacred banner? If we can bring it back, Your Majesty's return to the Demon Race realm will surely quell the many dissenting voices."

This person's aura was as deep and serene as the sea, and he had already faintly touched upon the External Scenery, yet he was respectful to Huang Tian to the point of being almost devout!

Huang Tian remained silent for a moment, his voice flat and emotionless, before repeating the old man's words from his mind:

"No need. Let them fight it out. You come with me to the Sun Palace as soon as possible."

"Yes, sir!"

The powerful Demon Race bowed again, respectfully inviting Huang Tian onto his shoulder, and then strode towards the depths of the Heavenly Court.

Outside the Northern Heavenly Gate.

Unlike others, Deng Canglan did not step into the Heavenly Gate and enter the Heavenly Court's territory; instead, he chose to do the opposite.

He walked in the opposite direction of the Heavenly Gate, as if going against the current, moving further and further away from the ruins of the Heavenly Court. Among all those who entered the Heavenly Court this time, he was like a chicken standing among cranes.

It's like being at odds with everyone!

I don't know if this counts as thoroughly implementing the True Demon path.

He suddenly stopped, turned around, and saw the Yao Qi that Tongtian. He was amazed at how wise his choice had been, avoiding most of the risks and conflicts.

Everyone says the Heavenly Court is dangerous, but in his view, the most dangerous thing is the human heart.

He turned back and continued on his way, searching for the coordinates mentioned by the guy who called himself "Old Mo".

The four gates of Heavenly Court each face a different direction, with the Northern Heavenly Gate facing the Nine Netherworlds Yellow Springs and the Netherworld Underworld!

On the Immortal-Slaying Platform.

The broken blade emitted a clear, resounding clang that shook the heavens. The sound was chilling and sharper than ever before, carrying a sense of offended rage.

The Blood Sha energy of the entire Immortal-Slaying Platform was mobilized, flowing wildly towards the broken blade like countless rivers flowing into the sea.

The faint wails ceased abruptly, replaced by resentment and Blood Sha that poured into the blade.

In an instant--

The blade gleamed with a chilling light, and a dazzling beam of light swept indiscriminately across everything!

Then the blade turned, transforming into a streak of light, slashing towards the source of the soaring demonic Yao Qi above!

"Not good!"

Liaowu looked horrified. The Golden Body manifested from the relic was instantly wiped out by the aftershocks of the sword light. Even though he managed to retrieve it in time, a crack appeared on the relic.

He had no time to lament; he leaped backward, unable to dodge, but still had a layer of scalp ripped off. Fortunately, he never had any worries about hair.

He had barely stood still when he looked at Yu Tunzhou with a mixture of surprise and uncertainty.

He had clearly seen that the banner stirring up the wind and clouds had obviously come from the Yu Tunzhou!

This is clearly another divine weapon!

This kid actually possesses a celestial artifact from the Demon Race?!

"What happened?!"

Xie Lihuo was shocked and furious. He used all his strength to activate the crimson gourd to spew out a cloud of fire to resist and try to hold back the flying knife, but it was easily destroyed!

The red gourd at his waist trembled violently, emitting a muffled groan.

Once "awakened," the Immortal-Slaying Flying Blade was simply beyond his ability to suppress!

Seeing the Immortal-Slaying Flying Blade, which was about to be in his hands, suddenly slip out of his control, Xie Lihuo's face turned ashen.

He never imagined that such a change could happen to Yu Tunzhou, who was already at his wit's end!

"Walk!"

Yu Tunzhou seized this fleeting opportunity, grabbed An Ruyu's wrist, and with the Vajra Bracelet hovering around him, rushed towards the end with all his might.

After the flying knives mobilized all their blood- Sha Qi, the suppression on the Immortal-Slaying Platform was swept away, allowing them to rush out of the Immortal-Slaying Platform at their normal speed and step onto the iron chains connecting the floating islands in the sky.

"Yu Tunzhou, what have you done?!"

A furious voice, as if it wanted to devour someone, came from ahead.

Xie Lihuo made a hand Method Formula, and another cloud of fire spewed out from the crimson gourd, transforming into a crimson streak that carried world-destroying power and rushed straight towards the Yu Tunzhou!

This attack was clearly a full-force strike, born of genuine rage, and its power subtly surpassed the level of the External Scenery!

The Yu Tunzhou without even raising its head, focused solely on rushing forward.

Just as the crimson streak rushed towards them like an angry dragon, the Vajra Bracelet suddenly shone brightly, and with a single turn, it swallowed the earth-shattering fiery streak completely into its circle, without even a single spark escaping.

Yu Tunzhou was not surprised by this scene at all. He and An Ruyu seized the opportunity to rush across the iron chain and headed in another direction.

The Vajra Bracelet doesn't actually possess many Divine Ability. First, it can transform itself, changing size at will. Second, it can capture many divine weapons. And finally, it is impervious to water and fire!

Without having to expend any power to suppress the Demon-Summoning Banner, and with his Qi of Dao and Virtue gradually increasing, the power unleashed by the Vajra Bracelet leaped from the External Scenery realm to the initial level of Immortals and Gods, truly possessing some of the power of a divine weapon!

"Stop!"

Xie Lihuo's furious shout rang out again.

"You little beast, how dare you ruin my plans! Stay here!"

The fiery clouds gathered again, transforming into several fire dragons that roared after Yu Tunzhou's retreating figure. However, no matter how fierce the fire was, it could not break through the Vajra Bracelet's defense.

After swallowing several fire dragons in succession, the golden light on the surface of the Vajra Bracelet became even more lustrous, seemingly growing even stronger.

Witnessing this scene--

Liaowu, who was at the rear, was burning with excitement. He might not be able to seize the Immortal-Slaying Flying Blade, but he might still have a chance to snatch the immortal weapon from Yu Tunzhou!

This kid surnamed Yu has Demon-Summoning Banner and Vajra Bracelet on him, both of which are celestial weapons. I wonder what other treasures he has. If I could seize even one of them, my trip to the Heavenly Court wouldn't have been in vain.

Xie Lihuo's face was ashen, and he was so angry that he felt like he was about to explode. He truly understood what it meant to "miss out"!

The Immortal-Slaying Flying Blade flew away, the Yu Tunzhou escaped, and even his full-force attack couldn't harm the opponent in the slightest.

The cooked duck flew away, along with the credit that was already in hand.

Just then...

The Immortal-Slaying Flying Blade clashed head-on with the Demon-Summoning Banner!

Clang--!

The sound, like the clang of metal against metal, resounded throughout the heavens and earth, causing a tremendous tremor. The entire Immortal-Slaying Platform shook violently, and the iron chains connecting it to the Immortal-Slaying Platform also swayed wildly.

The surrounding sea of clouds was instantly leveled, and the clouds cleared up within a thousand miles!

Immortal-Slaying Platform.

The Demon-Summoning Banner on the surface of the Demon-Summoning Banner lit up, repelling the attack of the Immortal-Slaying Flying Blade.

Although this strike did not damage the Demon-Summoning Banner Demon-Summoning Banner, it doubled its awakening level, bringing it to its current peak!

The banner, which had been suppressed for many days, was unfurled without reservation, venting the pent-up frustration of the past few days.

That fierce aura belonging to the ancient Savage Wilderness swept over like a tide, even Immortal-Slaying Flying Blade to waver.

The billowing Yao Qi shot straight into the sky like smoke from a wolf's beacon, breaking through the blockade and confinement of the Immortal-Slaying Platform and creating visible ripples in the Heavenly Court.

This scene caught the attention of most people in the Heavenly Court, attracting not only the Demon Race but also powerful figures from all sides who were "moved by the treasure".

If viewed from the perspective of those "heavenly suns" in the sky, one could see figures gathering from all parts of the Heavenly Court.

"Roar!"

A roar like thunder exploded, and a huge figure appeared on the horizon, with a bull's head and a human body. With one step, the Void beneath his feet shattered, and his body was like a moving mountain, unstoppable.

Only Immortals and Gods can walk on the Heavenly Court!

The powerful member of the Bull Demon Clan who had recently appeared outside the Southern Heavenly Gate immediately locked his gaze on the Demon-Summoning Banner, forcefully reaching out to grab it. He activated Secret Method Demon Race technique and shouted:

"I am the seat of the Demon Emperor Niangniang, who dares to contend with me!"

With a single palm strike, it was as if an entire mountain had collapsed.

Just then, a golden streak of light streaked across the sky, so fast that it was almost beyond the reach of the Primordial Spirit.

"Um?!"

The powerful member of the Bull Demon Clan's expression changed drastically. Forced to withdraw his hand, he raised his eyes angrily and saw a Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird hovering in the sky, its wings spread like clouds hanging from the heavens, exuding undisguised arrogance and majesty.

"Niu Da, how dare you touch the sacred artifact of the Demon Race?"

It was the Golden-Winged Great Peng that had abandoned Su Mang and followed the Yao Qi all the way here!

It was the furthest from this place, yet its speed surpassed everyone else, second only to Niu Kui, who was the closest.

"Golden Firmament!" Niu Kui roared, "We're all working for the Demon Emperor Niangniang, how dare you obstruct me?"

The Golden-Winged Great Peng slightly fluttered its wings, its body radiating golden light, and coldly said, "What wouldn't I dare to do?"

The two forces clashed fiercely, their immense Demon Power crashing together in mid-air, creating a massive shockwave.

A soft, charming laugh drifted in from the distant clouds at that moment.

A white figure gracefully landed, seven fox tails swaying gently behind her; it was none other than a powerful figure from the Green Mound Lineage. She smiled warmly, smoothing things over.

"Gentlemen, the emergence of the Holy Banner is a great event for the Demon Race. Now that powerful Human Race are all around us, if we start fighting among ourselves, wouldn't we become a laughing stock?"

The Golden-Winged Great Peng showed no appreciation, its gaze sharp as it said, "Qingqiu, put away your petty thoughts. The Sacred Banner is not something your Green Mound Fox Clan can touch."

Just as they were locked in a stalemate, a clear and melodious Daoist voice drifted from the horizon.

An old Daoist priest in a gray robe arrived on a cloud, his robe embroidered with a towering tree, and his whole body exuded Daoist aura.

He greeted the three powerful Demon Race with a chuckle.

Golden Firmament and Niu Kui ignored them, but Qingqiu said with a half-smile, "Qingyuanzi, this banner is not something you can covet. If you don't want our Demon Race to raze your Dao lineage, you'd better behave yourself."

The gray-robed old Daoist chuckled and said, "This humble Daoist has no interest in the sacred artifacts of the Demon Race. However, that broken sword is destined for my lineage. I hope the three of you will do me a favor and not compete with me for it."

No sooner had he finished speaking than several more auras arrived.

One of them, with white hair and a mask, stood silently, his gaze fixed on the Immortal-Slaying Platform. Although he didn't utter a word, he attracted the wary gazes of several powerful members of the Demon Race.

The other figure, covered in Blood Sha, was none other than Xue Wuya of the Blood River Dao. His gaze immediately fell upon the broken sword.

Not long ago, Old Gang Leader Su, who had been chased by Golden Firmament, also arrived at this moment. Instead of looking at the banner, he smiled and sized up everyone present, clicking his tongue in amazement.

"It's lively, truly lively. This Heavenly Court was definitely worthwhile."

The next moment, astonishing Sword Qi tore through the Void, and Daoist Lingxuan, her body covered in blood and wielding her sword, strode through the air, clearly having just experienced a great battle.

Although she was only at the Peak External Scenery, the immortal sword in her hand drew wary glances from powerful figures from all sides.

"The Supreme Purity Lineage?" Niu Kui said in a deep voice, "My Demon Race and the Highest Purity Daoist have always been on good terms and have no past grudges. I hope you will not interfere in this matter."

Lingxuan glanced around the area, but not finding the person she was looking for, she stepped back, sheathed her sword, and stood quietly waiting.

She believed that her Uncle-Master Shouxin would definitely come here to join in the fun.

Below.

Seeing all the powerful Xie Lihuo's face was so gloomy it was almost dripping with water.

He originally relied on the Li Fire Gourd to protect himself, believing that he could walk sideways in the Heavenly Court. He didn't even take Grandmaster like Liao Wu Liaowu. With the power of this immortal artifact, he dared to fight even a Dharma Aspect.

But what's appearing now isn't just one or two, it's already more than a handful!

No matter how arrogant and conceited he is, he is not a fool to dare to provoke so many Dharma Aspect experts!

"Yu Tunzhou..."

Xie Lihuo gritted his teeth

That little beast was the one who brought all of this to fruition!

He looked up and saw that the two figures had seized the opportunity and slipped to the end of a passage, standing at the gate and looking back, ready to leave at any moment.

He wanted to catch up, but he was unwilling to give up.

The only hope now is that all these Immortals and Gods are heading straight for the demon banner, ignoring the location of the Immortal-Slaying Flying Blade.

In the distance, Yu Tunzhou also witnessed this scene and confirmed one thing— the Heavenly Court had reopened, and those who came were indeed not just from the Central Plains!

Besides the Demon Race, there were also many completely unfamiliar Dharma Aspect powerhouses, most likely descendants of Immortals and Gods who roamed beyond the heavens, inheritors of ancient Dharma lineages, or cultivators from the lower realms.

These people also arrived upon hearing the news and joined the Heavenly Court Court's scheme.

He suddenly realized a possibility: were the Martial Ancestor and the Old Wang using the Heavenly Court to see the true strength of the various forces hidden in the shadows?

Let's go.

Yu Tunzhou didn't linger; quite decisively, he turned around and didn't look back.

An Ruyu, with her hands behind her back, followed closely beside him, saying, "Young Hero Guo, aren't you heartbroken? That's a Demon Race -summoning Demon-Summoning Banner of the demon race, with countless wondrous uses. It can be considered a divine weapon of the Demon Race race, and in terms of quality, it's no lower than the Immortal-Slaying Flying Blade in its complete form."

"What's mine will definitely return to me someday."

Yu Tunzhou without looking back, striding forward without the slightest hesitation.

"Let them fight it out; we can use this opportunity to do what we need to do."

Now that the Vajra Bracelet has been unsealed, his strength has increased in a way. Even when facing Grandmaster, he dares to rely on the advantage of his divine weapon to challenge him.

It's a pity to throw Demon-Summoning Banner, but if it can be used as bait to lure away other powerful figures, then it's not without value. It can also reduce the hostility and covetousness of overseas Demon Race towards him.

He hadn't expected that the overseas Demon Race would target him in the Heavenly Court because of the Demon-Summoning Banner.

This is already Life-and-Death Tribulation; under such circumstances, keeping the Demon-Summoning Banner on one's person is truly courting death.

As long as he survives this Life-and-Death Tribulation and becomes fully capable, what belongs to him will surely return.

Looking at the figure who showed no hesitation or anxiety, a hint of surprise flashed in An Ruyu's eyes, then she smiled.

In making choices, one is decisive and efficient; one can pick something up and put it down easily—such a calm and resolute mindset...

I knew I hadn't misjudged him.

Yu Tunzhou and An Ruyu rushed side by side into the end, leaving the area of Immortal-Slaying Platform behind them, leaving behind the powerful figures who were mutually restraining each other and each harboring their own secrets.

More and more powerful individuals are converging on the Immortal-Slaying Platform.

The forces in the arena were led by the Demon Race. Although there were many powerful Human Race warriors, they were not in the same camp and were even wary of and sizing each other up.

"There are too many people, let's clear the area first."

Golden Firmament's golden pupils swept across the entire venue, his voice deep and cold.

Qingqiu covered her mouth and chuckled, looking at everyone. "This banner must belong to my Demon Race no matter what. There's no need for you to fight over it, nor can you."

The old Daoist priest, whose Daoist name was Qingyuanzi, chuckled and said, "What you say, fellow Daoist of the Demon Race, is quite right. After all, it is a treasure of the Demon Race."

Niu Kui grinned as he looked around the arena. The powerful figures whose eyes swept over him all changed their expressions slightly and subconsciously took a step back.

"Then let me, Old Niu, clear the area first!"

A thousand-foot-tall white bull phantom appeared behind it, its immense power condensed in its right hand, and it punched out!

A single punch landed, as if the sky were collapsing!

This punch contained only pure force, yet it was enough to crush an entire world!

With a single punch, countless experts at the External Scenery were forced to retreat frantically, even Grandmaster were no exception; facing them head-on would only lead to certain death!

Xie Lihuo, relying on the crimson gourd for protection, shouted, "I am from the Northern Plains Xie Household. I am not here for the Demon Race race's treasure. I hope my Demon Race friends will grant me this favor!"

Niu Kui exhaled two puffs of white breath from his nostrils, his voice like muffled thunder. His large, copper-bell-shaped eyes swept over Xie Lihuo, filled with undisguised impatience.

"What kind of damn Xie Household is this? I hate cowards like you who hide their true intentions! Get out!"

Xie Lihuo's face flushed red. "Have people in the Thunder Accumulation Mountain area forgotten the prestige of my Northern Plains Xie Household?"

"Shut up!" Niu Kui roared, his voice chilling, "Say another word, and I'll rip out your tongue and use you as a sacrifice for my flag!"

"Why waste words with him!" Golden Firmament said impatiently, flapping his wings and creating Immortal-Slaying Platform across the entire Execution Platform. "Anyone who doesn't leave within ten breaths will die!"

These words immediately created a tense atmosphere.

However, the other Dharma Aspect experts remained silent.

The old Daoist Qingyuanzi stroked his beard, smiling without saying a word, clearly acquiescing to the Demon Race's "clearing out" of the area.

Among the powerful figures of the Central Plains, even Old Gang Leader Su stood aside with his arms crossed, watching the spectacle with a smile, showing no intention of offering any assistance.

The same applies to Xue Wuya.

In an instant, many powerful beings from the External Scenery, seeing that they had no Dharma Aspect to back them up, wisely chose to retreat.

Just like outside the Southern Heavenly Gate, Liaowu, who had been hiding in the corner, had already quietly retreated.

In his view, trying to grab food among the Dharma Aspect Ancestors was tantamount to courting death!

He glanced one last time at the spot where Yu Tunzhou and the other had disappeared, feeling heartbroken and regretful, but he couldn't cross the Immortal-Slaying Platform to chase after them right then and there, so he could only try to take a detour.

Xie Lihuo's body was surging with anger, and he was trembling all over, but his rationality was like a bucket of cold water being poured over him.

He could only swallow his anger, his gaze turning icy as he looked at the faces of the powerful Demon Race. Then, the crimson gourd at his waist dimmed, and he turned into a cloud of fire, fleeing without looking back in the direction where the Yu Tunzhou had disappeared.

Soon, only the Demon Race and the Human Race's Immortals and Gods powerhouses remained in the arena.

Just when they thought the next step would be a struggle between them...

The Immortal-Slaying Saber, which had been dormant for a moment under the suppression of Yao Qi, suddenly erupted!

The flashing blades were like a sea of light, Blood Sha was overwhelming!

This time, the blade no longer carried only murderous intent and rage, but also a power akin to the creation of the world.

The blade's energy stretched for thousands of miles, as if it wanted to Immortal-Slaying Platform from the Heavenly Court!

"Not good!"

All the Dharma Aspect paled in shock.

Niu Kui, who was closest, suddenly raised his hand to block, and blood gushed out instantly. Immortals and Gods Indestructible body, which he had forged, was easily shattered!

The blade was only blocked for less than half a breath before it swept into the crowd as if it were in an empty field!

Golden Firmament suddenly rose higher, trying to dodge the blade's light, but still had many feathers cut off by the blade, which scattered in mid-air.

Qingyuanzi made a series of hand seals, and a towering tree appeared beneath his feet, forcefully blocking the aftershocks of the sword light. However, he also let out a muffled groan, and his face instantly turned three shades pale.

Almost everyone else was no exception; they either retreated or barely managed to block the attack.

The power of a single strike forced back six Dharma Aspect!

But this is not the end.

After the blade of light repelled everyone, it did not dissipate. Instead, its momentum remained undiminished, slashing straight into the soaring Demon-Summoning Banner Yao Qi above the Execution Immortal-Slaying Platform and penetrating the depths of the surging demonic clouds of the Demon Summoning Banner!

Boom--!

The banners unfurled without wind, fluttering and rustling, and the aura of the primordial Primordial Wilderness exploded as if it were a tangible force. The sheer intensity of the Yao Qi was enough to obliterate the blade's light inch by inch.

Immediately afterwards, ancient and extremely powerful phantom Demon Race slowly emerged from within the banners.

Before anyone could see clearly, a deafening roar came from within the banner:

"Kill!"

The moment the sound faded, the world changed color.

The faces of all the Dharma Aspect were extremely grim.

They finally realized that today's conflict was probably no longer a struggle between them.

Instead, these two celestial soldiers faced off head-on on the ruins of the Heavenly Court!

Yu Tunzhou and An Ruyu traveled at breakneck speed, leaving the Immortal-Slaying Platform far behind.

The Heavenly Court is vast and boundless, with floating islands like forests, and covered bridges and jade steps everywhere. If it weren't for An Ruyu using the Luo River Diagram as a guide, Yu Tunzhou simply wouldn't have dared to imagine how he would have made this journey.

At a fork in the road.

"There."

An Ruyu pointed south, her voice becoming more solemn.

"As shown by the Luo River Diagram Square), the High Heaven Treasure Hall is located in the south. The layout of the Heavenly Court appears complex, but it actually conforms to the Heavenly Dao. With the four Heavenly Gates as the foundation of the Four Symbols and the High Heaven Treasure Hall as the central Purple Pole, no matter how the outer perimeter collapses, the central energy never ceases."

"Once we find the High Heaven Treasure Hall, we can locate the Imperial Horse Bureau."

The two followed the direction indicated by the Luo River Diagram Square).

Along the way, Yu Tunzhou suddenly asked, "We first met in the Heavenly Court. I remember that time, you found the High Heaven Treasure Hall?"

"There's only a broken plaque with the words 'Lingxiao ' written on it; there's no palace," An Ruyu said, shaking her head. "The High Heaven Treasure Hall is one of the central structures of the Heavenly Court, long hidden from the world, only revealing itself now. Legend has it that it holds the Heavenly Emperor's legacy."

"The Heavenly Emperor's legacy?" Yu Tunzhou's heart skipped a beat. "Is it true?"

An Ruyu solemnly stated, "Based on the information we have within the sect, it's highly likely to be true!"

"Because the Heavenly Emperor himself sealed the High Heaven Treasure Hall back then!"