When the Age Has No Heroes, Upstarts Hold Sway!
Its sound rolled down from the heavens, exploding like thunder in the ears of everyone in the Heavenly Court.
Witnessing the changes in the distant sky, all the Immortals and Gods beings who had entered the Heavenly Court were visibly shaken.
Some of them knew about the hidden dangers before they even entered, and some were even backed by one of the seven beings in the heavens!
But they didn't expect this moment to come so soon!
The exploration of the Heavenly Court has only just begun, and many mysteries hidden in various areas remain to be uncovered.
Some of the mysteries were even being spied upon by those seven Dao Lord, but now they seem to care no more, forcefully entering the fray and aiming to overturn the entire chessboard!
A strong sense of unease washed over everyone's hearts like a tide.
And then it became a reality!
Buzz--
A clear, resonant tremor rang out.
Under Yu Tunzhou's thought, the Vajra Bracelet suddenly expanded, growing larger in the wind. Countless Heavenly Dao patterns appeared on the bracelet's surface, flowing endlessly, and its power far surpassed that before.
In his breakthrough just now, Yu Tunzhou naturally crossed the threshold of the Realm of Nature-Seeing Heaven, not only stepping into it completely, but also taking a very long step in the current profound realm.
This brought about a qualitative change in his Primordial Spirit cultivation, allowing him to ride the Vajra Bracelet and charge forward.
boom--
With an extremely dull tremor, the high platform beneath Yu Tunzhou's feet instantly collapsed.
Yu Tunzhou bent his knees slightly and arched his back, as if bearing the weight of the sky, gritting his teeth to withstand the residual force of the palm strike.
Given Vajra Bracelet's current level of awakening, it is not yet able to completely withstand this palm strike.
At the same time, Yu Tunzhou also confirmed that the opponent was not fully awake, or that the power of his attack was limited by some reason and was severely reduced, far from reaching the level that Primordial Unity should have!
Barely surviving the sudden palm strike, Yu Tunzhou immediately withdrew, Vajra Bracelet to protect himself. In an instant, he retreated into the layers of palaces, his purpose clear.
The Heavenly Court has long since collapsed, and most of the palaces and towers now standing here are transformations of the Daoist energy generated after the activation of the Zhou Heaven Star Battle Grand Formation.
He bet that his opponent wouldn't be able to act recklessly!
Even if they dared to make a move, such a large-scale attack would inevitably trigger the restrictions and bring about a backlash.
Just then...
Out of the corner of his eye, Yu Tunzhou saw that, some distance away to the east, a large, gray hand was reaching down from the sky, grabbing at some part of the Heavenly Court.
In an instant.
A mist of blood filled the air.
Not far away, someone cried out in heart-wrenching terror:
"That's the Fairy Jinyu of the Jade Pool lineage!!"
"She... she..."
The sound stopped abruptly, as if it had been cut off by something.
south.
A gigantic, pale gold hand covered in downy hair emerged from the Void and crushed a magnificent, jade-paved celestial palace below.
Not far from the palm, Yuan Xi Demon Race, the demon god who had just arrived, saw this scene, his pupils contracted sharply, and his expression was one of extreme joy and surprise. He blurted out:
"Ancestor!"
To others, however, this was an extremely horrifying scene.
"That is... the Taiyin Divine Hall!"
"Not long ago, the successor of the Taiyin Lineage went in!"
All sound ceased abruptly.
In the distance, the Immortals and Gods from the lower realm, whose Daoist name Taiyinzi, looked pained and suppressed his roar, but was powerless to change the fate of his core disciple's death.
He didn't even dare to reveal himself. After taking a deep look at Yuan Xi's figure, he guessed the identity of the person who had just made the move and chose to withdraw.
"Here we go..."
Niu Kui's expression was inscrutable, a mixture of dismay and excitement, but mostly regret.
Jin Yao snorted coldly, but unexpectedly did not speak.
Qingqiu's eyes flashed with surprise as she said, "I didn't expect it to be this person from our Demon Race race. I thought it would be that lord from the Peacock Clan..."
Niu Kui sighed, "The credit that was almost in my hands has slipped away."
It refers to the Demon-Summoning Banner. Now that various Dao Lord have descended upon the scene, the Demon-Summoning Banner, is naturally their primary target.
If it had already fallen into their hands, that would be fine; that person wouldn't try to steal their credit, and they would even have to rely on that person for protection.
Golden Firmament Eagle's eyes locked onto the distance, and he clearly saw the person who had undergone tribulation earlier. It was indeed Yu Tunzhou, who was suspected to Dao Lineage.
Thinking back to what Peng Fei said to me after returning from Dragon Gate...
Golden Firmament's eyes flickered with uncertainty.
Could it be that this child truly harbors the Primordial Spirit of some ancient ancestor?
Thinking of this, it became restless.
To date, the Golden-Winged Great Peng Clan has not yet seen the return of a powerful being at the Primordial Unity level, and its future status is precarious.
Even if Yu Tunzhou is doomed...
We must also bring back the Primordial Spirit of our ancestors!
With this thought, Golden Firmament flapped its wings and soared to the highest point.
"Has this dead bird gone mad?" Niu Kui's eyes widened. "Didn't you see the others watching it? Does it have a death wish? Does it really think the other Dao Lord wouldn't dare kill it?"
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The seven Dao Lord above each have their own stance. Their actions this time are preparations for the great calamity that is coming ahead of schedule, and they are purging the emerging forces of hostile powers.
Those forces without corresponding power present would be walking into a trap and offering their necks for slaughter if they entered the Heavenly Court this time!
"Let's go and meet up with Yuan Xi," Qingqiu whispered. "The Heavenly Court... is about to turn upside down."
Almost instantly.
This Heavenly Court is no longer an ancient relic fortuitous opportunity with opportunities, but has become a hunting ground.
Those condescending gazes are no longer merely scrutinizing; they've begun to enter and reap the rewards.
Just as everyone was still in shock...
Suddenly, four sword lights shot into the sky from the due east direction of the Heavenly Court. They were red, blue, yellow and white, crisscrossing and transforming into various apocalyptic scenes of destruction, chaos and eternal silence.
Wherever the Sword Qi passed, everything was shredded and turned into a chaotic scene!
Just looking at them from afar, an extreme sense of danger filled everyone's hearts, causing them to tremble unconsciously with a fear that came from the depths of their souls.
Witnessing this sword formation, a name flashed into the minds of many beings:
The Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation!
The strongest killing formation of the Supreme Purity Lineage!
These lunatics from the Supreme Purity Lineage actually brought all four immortal swords and the array diagram into the Heavenly Court?!
At this moment, even the many Dharma Aspect and Immortals and Gods who had entered this place put aside all their greed and looked on with lingering fear.
Suddenly, the four-colored sword lights converged, transforming into a sword pillar that stretched across the sky, slashing towards the easternmost of the seven great suns.
"Presumptuous!"
Another furious roar rolled down from the heavens, its thunderous sound reverberating throughout every corner of the Heavenly Court, making everyone's ears ring and their Primordial Spirit churn.
In an instant.
Smoke of war suddenly rose throughout the Heavenly Court!
Yu Tunzhou withdrew his gaze, a slight unease settling in his heart.
It's all messed up.
The game in Heavenly Court is completely in chaos!
Currently, there are four players on our side who have been eliminated!
Even the restrictions contained within these palaces and pavilions are insufficient to prevent these beings from entering!
He hastened his retreat, disappearing into the palace, when another cold snort echoed from the sky:
"Want to leave?"
Before the words were finished, the crimson-gold hand pressed down again. This time, its power was even greater than before.
Even though countless restrictions within the palace were triggered, the laws of nature shone forth like ripples on water, layer upon layer, densely packed, blocking the giant hand.
But the crimson-gold hand only slightly sank.
puff--
Countless restrictions shattered instantly, turning into a shower of fine light that couldn't even hold them back for a moment.
"Do you think these restrictions can stop me?"
A majestic voice descended from above.
Just then, a sigh came from the heavens, gentle and silent, like a spring breeze brushing against the willow branches.
A beam of azure light swept across, neither fast nor slow, yet it blocked the crimson-gold hand perfectly, like an ancient tree rooted in the Void, silent yet unshakeable.
Above the sky, crimson gold and verdant green intertwined, as if divided into two halves, each vying for supremacy.
"Fellow Daoist, you've passed."
Someone intervened and blocked the first person from making a move.
However, a clear, cold female voice came from the heavens above, its tone calm yet carrying a sense of matter-of-fact decisiveness:
"Azure Emperor, if you dare not make a move, then we will."
Of the seven great suns, another one shines with brilliance.
A massive rift in the Void was suddenly torn open in the sky!
The crack stretched across the north and south, its length unknown, like an eye in the sky suddenly opening.
Beyond the rift, a vast star field emerged, Myriad Stars and swirling nebulae, a magnificent and spectacular sight.
At that moment, as the woman's voice faded, those ancient stars that had been silent for countless ages were all stirred and burst into flames!
One, ten, a hundred, a thousand... countless stars burned away billions of years of accumulated light and heat at the same time. That light converged, compressed, and condensed, eventually transforming into a white jade hand.
The fingers and palms are slender and lustrous Ruyu, yet they carry a chilling aura that freezes time and space and annihilates all things.
The palm hovered in the sky, pointing towards the palace where Yu Tunzhou was hiding, with its index finger gently extending.
A finger pressed down.
Even though the distance was immense and the power was weakened layer by layer, the initial force of this attack was still terrifying.
"Doumu!" the Azure Emperor commanded in a deep voice.
"Azure Emperor, since you insist on protecting him, then come and try." The woman's voice sneered.
Just as the Azure Emperor was about to make a move, he was stopped by the first person to act.
This finger strike shattered the layers of restrictions before it even got close, its power was irresistible!
Boom!
Between heaven and earth, an ancient tree that Tongtian the sky and the earth appears, with two branches supporting each other. Its leaves resemble those of a mulberry tree, and the golden flames of the sun flow between the leaves. Each leaf seems to contain a complete world within it.
A single ancient tree is a microcosm of the universe.
The next moment, the ancient tree seemed to be swung up and smashed down, as if the three thousand worlds were crashing down. Even the Void groaned because it could not bear it, and the flowing golden flames of the sun shot into the sky!
Flaming!
Dazzling!
Violence!
The terrifying power surged forth layer by layer, crashing through the dam like a tsunami, colliding head-on with the white jade palm!
boom--
Vast star fields were completely washed away by terrifying Dao power, and the ancient tree's phantom image between heaven and earth also vanished completely.
The white jade palm was obstructed, and dense cracks appeared on its surface, like those on porcelain.
The Sun Palace.
"Be gentle!"
After striking once, Huang Tian had no strength left. He spoke softly to the old man he felt sorry for in his mind:
"Enough with the nonsense. If they can obstruct others today, they will obstruct my Dao Path in the future. We will meet again sooner or later."
In his mind, the Golden Crow Divine Intent Will paused for a moment, then sighed, "You only have this one strike left. Now you should be looking for a way out."
The aftershocks of the two events swept away with a deafening roar, Yu Tunzhou flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into a cluster of buildings, raising a cloud of dust that was hundreds of feet high.
Under the aftershocks, Yu Tunzhou's newly transformed body could not withstand it; blood seeped from his skin, and the sound of bones breaking could be heard.
He had broken through to the third level of the Eight-Nine Mysterious Art, and at the moment of breakthrough, he stood at the perfect level of the third level.
This body has already transcended the limitations of the Dao Body and reached the level of the Innate Dao Body. It may not be strong enough, but it is definitely the most perfect one at present. However, it still cannot resist the power of this aftershock.
Despite the Vajra Bracelet's best efforts to resist, it was unable to withstand the entire attack due to its level of awakening.
Above the sky, the woman's voice grew increasingly chilling:
"I'd like to see just how many people are willing to save you today!"
The cracked white jade hand pressed down again!
Yu Tunzhou a deep breath, realizing the true Life-and-Death Tribulation...
Arrive!
This is the real catastrophe!
He has yet to find any hope of breaking the deadlock!
But he had no intention of surrendering and waiting to die!
At this moment, the transformation that had been underway since the beginning was finally complete.
Scenes unfold one by one at this moment, rising and falling, rotating around his physical body.
Vast Sea and Azure Deep.
Its Mountain Peaks Surpassing Kunlun.
Water Mist and Rosy Clouds.
The Radiance of Moon and Sun.
The Yaoguang Ensnaring Illusion.
Cloud and Rainbow Abyss.
Star River Descending into the World.
And finally— Concentrated Splendor and Divine Beauty!
The eightfold scenery unfolds slowly from the eight directions, circling one side, each holding its own path and revealing its own principle. It merges with the various organs, flesh, blood, and acupoints of the physical body, together forming the Inner Heaven and Earth a "Daoist Palace".
It was as if the entire universe was contained within one palace.
With this, all eight scenic spots have been developed!
With a firm resolve, Yu Tunzhou burst open the the Unseen [Gateway to the Nether Passage]!
A mysterious and lofty palace appeared, a grand and ancient palace exuding endless Daoist immortal energy, manifesting behind him.
The palace hangs in the celestial realm, surrounded by eight scenic spots, its Daoist charm timeless, pure and inactive.
Xuandu Heaven, Eight Sceneries Palace!
Yu Tunzhou keenly sensed that something deep within the Eight Sceneries Palace was calling to him!
"So you really are from Nanhua!" The woman's voice grew even colder.
Before she could make another move, two streaks of light rushed in from the sky, one after the other, and pierced through the battlefield.
The first to break in was the Immortal-Slaying Flying Blade, silvery white as a ribbon. It seemed to have already locked its gaze, its killing intent soaring to the sky, pointing directly at the white jade palm hanging down in the heavens.
Next to arrive was the Demon-Summoning Banner, its surface fluttering and surging with Yao Qi, yet unexpectedly it protected Yu Tunzhou.
A faint, intermittent transmission of the Primordial Spirit was sent from the banner into the Primordial Spirit of Yu Tunzhou:
"... The Dao Lineage... the alliance... protection..."
Yu Tunzhou's gaze sharpened.
Is this a covenant between Laojun and Emperor Wa?
He suddenly remembered that Feng Yanleng's condition was clearly abnormal that day in Dragon Gate, and he suspected that he had been possessed by that person.
He had already "captured" the Demon-Summoning Banner, but the other person only glanced at him and did not ask for it back.
A thought struck him, and he reached out to grab the Demon-Summoning Banner, which was even more awakened than the Vajra Bracelet, pouring the immortal energy surging from Xuandu Heaven into it.
In an instant, pure energy swept across, cleansing heaven and earth; the Demon-Summoning Banner unfurled, Tuntian and earth!
The white jade hand shattered instantly under the combined attack of the two divine weapons!
Divine Ability being broken, the female deity high above the nine heavens remained unmoved, coldly stating:
"Gentlemen, the situation is clear, aren't you going to join the fray?"
The next moment.
Of the seven great suns, the last two awoke one by one, their terrifying aura descending from the heavens.
One of the beings chuckled and said, "Dao Lineage can be killed! Azure Emperor, you cannot stop us! Very well, let me collect this Immortal-Slaying Flying Blade first."
Suddenly, the crimson gourd that had fallen to the ground after Xie Lihuo's death rose into the air.
"Receive!"
The half of the Immortal-Slaying Flying Blade, which had been buzzing and slashing towards the heavens, was swallowed into the crimson gourd at that moment!
A hand reached out from the Void, grabbed the crimson gourd, and then pointed the gourd's mouth at the Yu Tunzhou below.
A mocking voice rang out:
"Regardless of whether you are from Nanhua or not, I'll use you as a sacrificial offering today."
"Please turn around, baby!"
Upon hearing this, Yu Tunzhou instinctively tensed up, his hair standing on end.
A white blade of light shot out from the gourd, slashing straight at Yu Tunzhou in an instant!
The Demon-Summoning Banner rolled up in time, blocking the blade's light.
The two divine weapons clashed once more, unleashing a deafening roar.
Yu Tunzhou's heart sank.
The crisis not only failed to be resolved, but became even more precarious with the entry of another powerful figure.
This person... is most likely Lu Ya Daoist!
Xie Lihuo's crimson gourd was easily mastered by him...
Is Lu Ya behind the Xie Household?
That's right, Xie Lihuo previously displayed the Golden Crow bloodline, and Lu Ya is rumored to be the last Golden Crow in the world!
High above, Lu Ya Daoist said with a hint of mockery and a touch of sarcasm, "Brother Yuan, is the Demon Race race preparing to join forces with the Dao Lineage? Why don't you quickly take back your sacred artifacts, lest I tear them apart later?"
A cold snort came from the heavens.
"Enough with the nonsense, let's take this kid down first, or things might get complicated."
High above, several auras moved simultaneously.
It was an oppressive force that defied description, as if several ancient divine mountains were falling from the heavens at the same moment, causing the entire Heavenly Court to tremble!
The crimson gold hand solidified again, pressing down with the immense power to burn mountains and boil seas.
The rift in the star field expanded once more, and starlight converged into a finger, piercing through the void.
The crimson gourd spun slightly, and a second Immortal-Slaying Saber slowly emerged.
Three forces of Primordial Unity level were unleashed simultaneously.
Before they even landed, that indescribable pressure had already forced everything within a hundred miles to sink downwards.
The Azure Emperor attempted to stop one of them, but was blocked by the fourth Dao Lord.
The Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation in the distance had just begun to move, but before it could even deflect, it was also stopped by another Primordial Unity.
At this very moment.
The Yu Tunzhou, standing alone between heaven and earth, isolated and helpless.
The triple pressure, as heavy as a mountain and as vast as the sea, rolled in from all directions.
No matter how the Demon-Summoning Banner swirled, it was all in vain. His knees buckled, and he almost collapsed to the ground.
These three not only wanted to kill him, but also humiliated him, forcing him to kneel here and disgrace the Dao Lineage lineage!
Under this overwhelming pressure, blood spilled from his seven orifices, and his skin began to crack open all over his body.
"Puff--"
A spray of blood erupted from his shoulder.
"Puff--"
The calves that were supporting his body from falling were bursting with blood.
Under the combined pressure of the three Dao Lord, more and more wounds on his body burst open, blood spraying like rain, and his bones creaking and groaning.
It seems his only fate is...
die?
The thought had barely formed when Yu Tunzhou ruthlessly extinguished it.
So far, he has encountered many formidable enemies, but he has only faced one near-death experience.
That was three years at Luofu Grotto-Heaven.
Back then, he would consult the oracle for himself and feel satisfied when he correctly predicted the first of the sixty-four hexagrams, because that hexagram was "[The movement of heaven is strong; the superior man makes himself strong and untiring]".
Since embarking on the Martial Dao, he has never consulted a divination for himself again.
Having already mastered martial arts, how could he possibly entrust his future to the uncertainties of fate?
A martial artist defies the law with martial arts, seeking neither divine mercy nor divine intervention. He will face a million men and even if the world abandons him, he will not abandon himself!
He absolutely Yu Tunzhou to believe it—
I absolutely refuse to believe this is his end!
At this very moment, under this immense pressure, the eight layers of scenery surrounding the Yu Tunzhou Boat slowly receded, like ten thousand streams flowing into the sea, suddenly merging into one!
In an instant, all colors, light, shadow, and forms in the world vanished, leaving only a vast, primordial expanse where the distinction between black and yellow, purity and turbidity, and existence and non-existence were indistinguishable.
There is no sky, no earth, no sun, no moon, no mountains, no seas, no birth, no death.
The Great Dao was not yet revealed, and all phenomena were not yet formed; only a wisp of primordial True Qi remained, slowly swirling, utterly silent and desolate.
The Eight Sceneries converge into one, Primordial Chaos!
All the principles of heaven and earth that he had previously seen flowed within this chaos.
The ninth scene [Primordial Chaos].
"Stop him!" Lu Ya Daoist's voice suddenly changed, all mockery gone, replaced by icy coldness. "He is not Nanhua!"
But it was too late.
The illusory image of the Eight Sceneries Palace behind Yu Tunzhou trembled violently, and the palace gates burst open!
An ancient and indescribable Daoist aura slowly rose from the deepest part of the palace.
That was the simplicity of "something formed out of chaos, existing before heaven and earth," the tranquility of being alone and unchanging, which ultimately transformed into a black Daoist robe, slowly stepping out from the palace gate.
His expression was indifferent, neither angry Buxi.
He stood quietly in front of the Eight Sceneries Palace, his body surrounded by chaotic energy, as if he were standing at the beginning of heaven and earth, or at the end of all things.
"Grand Dharma Master Xuandu?!"
For the first time, Lu Ya's voice carried obvious fear, even shock.
"You're still alive?!"
No... you're not him...
"Impossible!" The woman's voice changed as well. "He left with Grand Purity long ago! This is at most a corpse!"
"Not bad." The owner of the crimson-gold hand spoke coldly, "This is just a corpse, all show and no substance! You think you can scare us away with this one corpse?"
"Ridiculous!"
After a brief moment of shock, the Dao Lord quickly regained their senses.
Lu Ya Daoist's voice returned to normal, coldly stating, "Just a corpse; severing its connection with Xuandu Heaven will suffice."
After a brief moment of shock, they returned to normal, only now they were more "careful".
Yu Tunzhou also discovered the truth immediately.
As these people have said, the current [Grand Dharma Master Xuandu] is merely a... remains without any magical Law Power, possessing only the title!
If they were in the Xuandu Heaven, they would still have the strength to fight. Even someone as powerful as Lu Ya would have a way to deal with the Nether Passage Method.
He could use this remains to escape the Heavenly Court and flee into the Eight Sceneries Palace to save his life, but to use it to contend with three Primordial Unity Great Powers, even those who had not yet fully awakened...
That's where the most crucial step is missing.
Yu Tunzhou a deep breath and slowly said, "I remember you saying that what you calculated was a miraculous escape from a desperate situation?"
A woman stepped forward from behind him, her soft skin and warm fragrance gently encircling his waist.
In an instant, a delicate fragrance filled the air, neither gaudy nor overpowering, like the morning mist in a mountain stream, or a secluded orchid on a cliff.
An Ruyu's eyebrows curved into crescents, her smile was gentle, and her voice was as soft as a whisper:
"Young Hero Guo, do you know why these guys will never be able to truly master the Zhou Heaven Star Battle Grand Formation?"
She paused, then her smile deepened.
"Because the River Diagram and Luo River Diagram are in our hands."
The moment the Luo River Diagram appeared.
Yu Tunzhou sensed for the first time that the River Diagram, which had been dormant in his Primordial Spirit Heaven and Earth, had reacted.
The two resonated together, shaking the very foundation of the entire Heavenly Court!
The two innate treasures were reunited after many years!
The world fell silent for a moment.
The next moment.
An endless stream of Daoist energy exploded forth!
Three thousand six hundred and fifty star stations.
One hundred and eight thousand array patterns.
Every inch of land in the Heavenly Court is secretly aligned with the numbers of the celestial sphere, based on the power of countless stars, and centered on the River Diagram and Luo River Diagram.
The Zhou Heaven Star Battle Grand Formation has fully awakened!
At this moment, the remains of that Daoist body stepped into the central core of the great formation.
One hundred and eight thousand array patterns lit up simultaneously, and three thousand six hundred and fifty star platforms roared in unison, as the power of the stars in the heavens surged into his body like hundreds of rivers flowing into the sea!
From then on, the missing infinite Law Power was replenished.
He slowly raised his head.
His expression was indifferent, his eyes were calm, and there was no anger or murderous intent in them.
But the moment that gaze fell upon them, the brilliant light of the seven great suns in the sky dimmed by a fraction!
Then, his voice resounded throughout the heavens and earth.
Without joy or anger, it pressed down on the entire Heavenly Court, causing it to sink:
"When heroes are absent, scoundrels rise to power."