Immortals and Gods from Every Side, the Oriole Behind
The Golden-Winged Great Peng was incredibly fast; with a single flap of its wings, it traversed hundreds of miles, its golden feathers gleaming brilliantly in the sunlight, accompanied by wind and thunder.
"An ancient remnant from the Immortal Heaven?" Emperor Tianshun's eyes flashed with a sharp light. "Could it be Demon Beast once raised by the Human Emperor?"
Kou Ziling could tell at a glance that this person was interested.
"Does Your Majesty intend to subdue it and use it as a mount?"
"The Imperial Advisor truly understands me!" Emperor Tianshun laughed heartily. "Only such an ancient divine beast is worthy of me!"
Kou Ziling laughed and said, "If I'm not mistaken, that should be Golden Firmament from the Golden-Winged Great Peng Lineage overseas, True Immortal. If Your Majesty wishes to subdue him, it will probably take some effort."
"It's alright."
Emperor Tianshun stood with his hands behind his back, his arrogant expression exuding domineering aura. "Mere True Immortal? In the past few years, I have hunted them down quite a few times in the depths of the void!"
Kou Ziling's eyes flickered; it seemed this man hadn't been idle these past few years.
"Were all those Your Majesty killed powerful alien races?" he asked to confirm.
"Good."
Upon hearing this, Kou Ziling sighed, "It seems the enemy's worries were not unfounded. The various Dao Lord from beyond the heavens also seized this opportunity to intervene. In the end, the Human Emperor's remaining power was still insufficient to stop them."
Emperor Tianshun laughed heartily and said, "Grand Preceptor, there is no need to worry. Thanks to the trials of the Human Emperor, my mastery of the Human Dao Fortune is now vastly different from before. I can easily suppress ordinary True Immortal with a flick of my wrist!"
Upon hearing this, everyone, including Lü Qingxuan, showed signs of shock.
Can you suppress True Immortal with a flip of your palm?
This place is not the Central Plains. Although the Human Dao Fortune on everyone, it is far less exaggerated than that.
To what extent has this person integrated Human Dao Fortune?
Even Lü Qingxuan wouldn't dare say that his true form could suppress a True Immortal with a flick of his wrist.
Although the difference between True Immortal and Golden Immortal is enormous, Immortals and Gods have many ways to protect themselves, so even if they can't win a fight, they can always escape.
Moreover, in this era, even in the heavens, those who can step into the realm of Immortals and Gods are no easy feat; they either possess extraordinary lineages or remarkable methods and destinies.
"What, you all don't believe me?"
Emperor Tianshun glanced at the group of cultivators who had all been practicing for hundreds of years, and said with a half-smile, "Very well, I will capture this Golden-Winged Great Peng first, to broaden the horizons of you all."
He raised his hand slightly upwards.
The Heaven Ranking, hanging behind him, unfurled with a whoosh, displaying numerous names that shimmered and swirled.
Even though it had left the Central Plains, its profound and magnificent Human Dao aura still emanated from it.
This aura of Human Dao complemented the imperial majesty emanating from Emperor Tianshun, causing Lü Qingxuan and the others to adopt solemn expressions.
Only----
While they were talking, the Golden-Winged Great Peng had already used its extreme speed to travel tens of thousands of miles and entered the floating island group!
Just as they were preparing to see what methods Emperor Tianshun would use to deal with the Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird, which was known for its extreme speed, a spectacular sight appeared in the sky: stars in broad daylight.
A sky full of Myriad Stars illuminated the heavens.
It presents the Three Enclosures, Four Symbols, and Twenty-Eight Mansions.
"This is...[Dipper Turns and Stars Shift]?!"
Lü Qingxuan was shocked.
High in the sky, thousands of miles away.
Golden Firmament had already stepped onto the white jade steps of a palace and was about to explore the hall when suddenly, an irresistible and vast pulling force came from the Void behind him, locking onto his aura.
In an instant, it was as if the heavens and earth had collapsed and the stars had turned upside down!
The sound of wind and thunder exploded as Golden Firmament flapped its wings, but it still couldn't break free. Enveloped in starlight, it was forcibly dragged into the Void.
Golden Firmament steadied himself, his golden vertical pupils instantly scanning the surrounding environment. He discovered Human Race in front of him, each with an aura more powerful than the last, and his expression gradually turned ugly.
It was actually captured remotely!
"Human Dao Fortune, this is... the Heaven Ranking left behind by the Human Emperor?" Golden Firmament's voice boomed like thunder, his gaze fixed on Emperor Tianshun Heaven Ranking. "You are that Great Yuan Emperor?"
Emperor Tianshun stood with his hands behind his back, looking down at the giant roc before him, his eyes filled with admiration and determination.
"The Golden-Winged Great Peng Lineage is indeed magnificent and worthy to accompany me to the Immortal Heaven," Emperor Tianshun declared with an imposing imperial aura. "I wish to take you as my mount, to accompany me in my conquests of the world. Are you willing?"
Golden Firmament's pupils contracted sharply, and with a flap of his wings, the world was instantly engulfed in a storm.
"Human Race, how dare you be so arrogant!" It laughed in fury.
No sooner had he finished speaking than Golden Firmament made his move. He spread his wings, and the sound of wind and thunder arose all around him. Hundreds of bolts of lightning shot out from between his feathers and converged into a bolt of lightning as thick as a mountain, which Emperor Tianshun's face!
Taking advantage of this moment, its true form suddenly Fuyao upwards and escaped thousands of miles away in the blink of an eye.
Although it is proud, it is not stupid. Emperor Tianshun Tian Shun, who is in harmony with the Human Dao Fortune, is an exceptionally troublesome figure in the Human Emperor's Immortal Heaven, not to mention the group of immortals Immortals and Gods behind him!
However, the next moment...
An inexplicable force of attraction struck once more.
Golden Firmament suddenly looked up and finally saw the sky full of Myriad Stars. He was forcibly dragged back to his original position.
"The Dipper Turns and Stars Shift?" Golden Firmament's expression turned solemn, and his heart sank.
Why was Emperor Tianshun able to wield the Divine Dao Divine Ability of the Heavenly Court Dipper Department?!
Emperor Tianshun stood with his hands behind his back, and said with a faint smile, "Well, do I have the qualifications to command your followers?"
Even knowing that he could not escape his fate today, Golden Firmament still had no intention of backing down. He forcefully broke through the restraints around him and launched a desperate fight!
Emperor Tianshun shook his head and said, "Even if he becomes Immortals and Gods, he still has the nature of a beast and doesn't know what's good for him."
He raised his hand to grab Golden Firmament, and behind him, the Heaven Ranking shone brightly with golden light, like the blazing sun in the sky, shining through the ages!
Golden light converged into a long golden river, instantly breaking through the wind and thunder, and then evolved into a giant golden hand, its five fingers closing in, descending towards the Golden Firmament.
Golden Firmament let out a sharp cry, pushing his speed to the limit and transforming into a golden streak of light, but he still couldn't dodge in time and was captured by this palm strike.
This scene chilled the hearts of those behind them.
A demon immortal at the True Immortal level could actually be suppressed with a mere flick of the hand!
Lü Qingxuan felt a sense of gravity. Demon Race True Immortal like Golden Firmament possessed a powerful physical body and unparalleled speed among his peers, making him a strong figure even among True Immortal.
Even if one is no match for Golden Immortal, escaping is never an obstacle.
But at this moment, facing Emperor Tianshun, they were not only powerless to fight back, but even escape was a pipe dream.
"Your Majesty can utilize the Heaven Ranking to unleash the Divine Ability of the most accomplished individuals from previous Heaven Ranking?"
Kou Ziling suddenly spoke up and asked a question.
These words caused Lü Qingxuan's expression to change abruptly.
This Heaven Ranking can even offer a glimpse into the foundation of the Great Dao that has allowed Immortals and Gods to leave their names behind?!
"Hahaha! As expected of my imperial advisor!"
Emperor Tianshun laughed heartily and readily admitted, "This list was left by the Human Emperor. I can offer some benefits and support to the cultivation of those whose names are on it."
"And above, it can become a powerful tool for the monarch to monitor the world, recording in real time the changes of the strongest in the Central Plains. In addition, if the person whose name is inscribed is deeply involved with the fortune of the list, they can also use this list to unleash the great supernatural Divine Ability of the person whose name is inscribed on it."
"Lairu. What Your Majesty just used must have been Xiao Household Xiao Tianhe's [Dipper Turns and Stars Shift] technique from a thousand years ago, right?" Kou Ziling smiled. "I've never heard of this second point before."
"The Imperial Advisor's guess is correct," Emperor Tianshun said proudly. "This second function was discovered by me not long ago. With this, the Xiao Household's [Heaven-Monitoring Codex] will be of little use."
Kou Ziling praised, "This item truly lives up to its reputation as a treasure left behind by the Human Emperor. With it, His Majesty is like a tiger with wings."
He then changed the subject, "I wonder if Your Majesty could take this opportunity to utilize the Divine Ability of Yan Huifeng and the Old Wang?"
Emperor Tianshun shook his head and said, "Those who currently possess this Divine Ability power have all died."
"If I'm not mistaken, this should be a case of fortune returning to its source. While alive, one enjoys the support of the fortunes of the Three Rankings, and upon death, the fortunes will return to the Three Rankings."
"Lairu." Kou Ziling suddenly realized, glancing at Lü Qingxuan beside him out of the corner of his eye.
The latter looked grim, but compared to the shock and anger in the eyes of the others, it was much better.
In order to escape the targeting of the Central Plains Heavenly Dao, he and other celestial immortals signed a contract with the Great Yuan. One of the clauses was that they would be listed on the Heaven Ranking after the mission was accomplished.
This was originally a good thing; even they had long heard about the Heaven Ranking's support for cultivation.
Unexpectedly, the Heaven Ranking also left behind the Great Dao Divine Ability of those who made the list!
The slightest carelessness could reveal the very essence of one's family tradition!
Now that he heard that only the dead leave behind Divine Ability powers, Lü Qingxuan's expression improved somewhat, which meant there was still room for maneuver.
Kou Ziling's eyes remained expressionless. He looked up at the imprisoned Golden Firmament and said, "Your Majesty, the Golden-Winged Great Peng Lineage has always been unruly and difficult to truly submit to."
"Sincerity?" Emperor Tianshun sneered, his imperial might sweeping across the entire world. "What I want is not sincerity, but submission!"
He took a step forward, landing directly on Golden Firmament's broad back.
The immense weight of Human Dao Fortune pressed down, causing Golden Firmament's bones and muscles to crack under the strain.
Golden Firmament's eyes were bloodshot, and its feathers stood on end, but no matter how much Demon Power it raged, it still couldn't break free from its restraints.
"Walk."
Emperor Tianshun stood with his hands behind his back on the back of the roc, forcefully issuing orders.
Despite his immense resentment, Golden Firmament was forced to follow the overwhelming force of Human Dao. With a flap of his wings, he carried Emperor Tianshun towards the majestic main hall located at the center of the world.
Kou Ziling and the others followed closely behind.
The group pierced through the sea of clouds, heading straight for the central hub of the Immortal Heaven.
Palaces are scattered across the floating islands along the way, and amidst the swirling clouds and mist, many figures can be seen moving back and forth, engaging in fierce conflicts.
Lü Qingxuan and the others recognized many "familiar faces," all of whom were disciples of Immortals and Gods and gods sent by the Heavenly Outer Dao Lord, as well as many Demon Race.
At this moment, all parties reached a consensus and jointly besieged the Central Plains powerhouses from the Great Primordial Spirit Capital.
Emperor Tianshun took everything in, but showed no anger; his expression remained indifferent.
In his view, all those who could truly be of use to him had already gathered around him.
The other powerful Immortals and Gods who entered were mostly from the three major Lineage. In his view, it didn't matter if they died; on the contrary, it would be more beneficial for him to control the Divine Capital.
Just as Emperor Tianshun and his entourage arrived at the white jade steps of the central palace, a lion's roar that shook the clouds and the sea resounded!
The roars of lions echoed repeatedly, and the vast sea of clouds collapsed with a deafening crash, even causing the floating islands around them to tremble slightly.
A nine-headed lion shattered the flowing clouds, its nine divine lion heads roaring simultaneously, its mane burning like a blood-red fire, and its majestic and boundless Immortals and Gods pressure swept over the sky.
"Golden Firmament!! You've actually been reduced to Human Race's mount, you've utterly disgraced my Demon Race!!"
Although this nine-headed lion is Demon Race, it has no Yao Qi whatsoever. Instead, it is surrounded by celestial energy, exuding an aura of immortality. Its aura is also terrifying to the extreme, as if it has reached the limit that this world can contain!
"Golden Immortal! A descendant of that Nine Spirits Origin Sage!"
Lü Qingxuan immediately alerted Emperor Tianshun, recognizing the powerful demon's identity.
Emperor Tianshun's gaze sharpened.
He has yet to face Golden Immortal!
And just then...
A powerful demonic aura, no less potent than that of a nine-headed lion, surged forth from the front, revealing a scroll depicting various scenes from the Nine Netherworlds. In reality, a celestial Heavenly Immortal, exuding an aura of malevolence, sat enthroned there.
"The Demonic Sect 'Six Desires Heavenly Demon" Gao Xu!
Lü Qingxuan spoke slowly and deliberately, uttering the other party's name, and said in a deep voice, "This person is a Celestial Heavenly Immortal has been renowned in the outer heavens for a long time. He has been in seclusion for over a hundred years. I didn't expect even he to come this time. Even if my true form were to face this person, I dare not say I could defeat him!"
Gao Xu fixed his gaze on Emperor Tianshun, his voice cold as he asked, "So you are the emperor of the Great Yuan?"
Emperor Tianshun returned the gaze with icy indifference. He swept his gaze over the two celestial Heavenly Immortal before him, then looked at the various immortals Immortals and Gods vying for the wondrous treasures in the palaces, and coldly snorted, "A bunch of rebellious traitors who dare to cause such chaos in my Immortal Heaven!"
Gao Xu's lips curled into a strange smile, "You've taken the Human Emperor's Immortal Heaven as your own?"
The nine-headed lion stared intently at Golden Firmament, who was seated beneath Emperor Tianshun Shun.
"Get out of my way!" it roared at Gao Xu, who was blocking its way. Its body suddenly expanded, and in the blink of an eye, even the majestic palace in the center of the world seemed like a candle flame vying with the bright moon in comparison.
Its silhouette seemed to fill the heavens and the earth, its mane billowing like flames, rising and falling, instilling in everyone present a sense of insignificance and utter despair at their inability to resist.
Witnessing the old lion unleash a powerful divine Divine Ability akin to the transformation of Dharma Heaven and Earth, Gao Xu, seated atop the Nine Netherworlds Scroll, couldn't help but frown and step aside.
"Human Race! Die!"
The nine-headed lion pressed down with one claw, as if the Heaven's Collapse literally.
"I, the Emperor, wield the Heavenly Ranking of Humanity and uphold the great trend of humanity. How dare you, a mere Golden Immortal of the Demon Clan, speak of 'death' before me?"
Emperor Tianshun's voice, as resounding as a great bell, echoed throughout the entire Immortal Heaven capital, "Great Yuan Immortals and Gods, heed my command! Slaughter all these rebellious traitors from beyond the heavens, leave not a single one alive!"
Lü Qingxuan's expression changed drastically. He was about to advise this person not to make enemies of everyone when he heard Kou Ziling speak calmly, "Brother Lu, who do you think these Immortals and Gods from beyond the heavens are targeting on this trip?"
Lü Qingxuan's heart sank.
"The Great Yuan is willing to accept you all and promises you great benefits. It is precisely at this moment that we need your help. We hope that you will not disappoint the Great Yuan."
This moment.
The Immortals and Gods standing beside Kou Ziling, as well as the powerful Immortals and Gods from the three major Lineage around them, had no choice but to respond to Emperor Tianshun's call at this moment and engage in battle with the powerful beings from all sides.
Emperor Tianshun sat high on the back of the Golden Firmament, with the Heaven Ranking behind him shining brightly and unassailable. He single-handedly confronted two Golden Immortal.
The thunderous clash of the various Immortals and Gods caused the surrounding floating islands to tremble violently, and the bricks and tiles of the palaces to fall down in a flurry.
While various forces were engaged in battle, the forces of Daoism and Buddhism in the Central Plains gradually converged.
However, compared to the various Immortals and Gods auras were overwhelming and who were not inferior to any of them, their figures appeared somewhat furtive.
"Old Boss, you've arrived?"
"Hey, kid from the Supreme Purity Lineage! Besides you, who else from the Supreme Purity Lineage came this time? That Shouxin is here."
Without?"
"You, surnamed Su, don't think you're some kind of True Immortal that I can't cut you down!"
"Abbot Liaose, you've arrived too! Oh, you're injured?!"
"Amitabha, Mountain Lord Shouzheng, it's been a long time." Abbot Liaose said Abbot Liaose, his hands clasped together. "It's just a minor injury, nothing serious."
The Daoist Shouzheng pondered for a moment and asked, "Could it be the Human Emperor's trial?"
Abbot Liaose nodded and sighed, "This humble monk is not proficient in Buddhist teachings and has failed to satisfy the Human Emperor. I have no choice but to risk my life."
The Daoist Shouzheng looked at the palace ahead and said in a deep voice, "I have gained something from the trial and learned some secrets of this world, which are related to these palaces."
He pointed ahead to the four halls at the four corners of the central palace, and said, "These four halls each contain a portion of the Human Emperor's legacy; we should divide and take them!"
Everyone's eyes immediately lit up. Daoist Shouxin scanned the scene and chuckled, "Let these guys fight first. We'll wait and see."
Su Mang then looked towards the most intense part of the battle and said in a deep voice, "Young Yan, how many Golden Immortal can you defeat by yourself?"
I suspect that there are more than just these few Golden Immortal present this time!
Yan Huifeng shook his head and said, "If it's just about stopping them, the two of you shouldn't be a problem, but I need to be wary of Kou Ziling."
Su Mang smacked his lips and looked at Human Dao, "Tell me, how much influence have you all brought this time?"
Everyone laughed.
In terms of sheer combat power, even Yan Huifeng, the strongest among them, is still a step away from becoming Golden Immortal, far inferior to the various factions currently engaged in combat.
When it comes to their inherent strength and resources, none of them fear anyone!
Li Jingxuan smiled and said, "Our Supreme Purity Lineage has come out in full force this time, bringing all four immortal swords with us. We can form a sword formation if necessary."
These words shocked everyone present.
Su Mang grinned and said, "Good, good, good! Your Supreme Purity Lineage grand scale!"
Even Yan Huifeng, the strongest among them who had already comprehended some of the signs of Dao Lord, couldn't help but sigh, "It is truly a pity that I have never seen the Highest Purity Sword Formation in my life."
Li Jingxuan gave the Sword Lord Yan a deep look, especially at the immortal sword at his waist, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he held back.
"This humble monk has also brought several Buddhist treasures for protection," Abbot Liaose said solemnly.