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Chapter 415 The Calamity of the Heavenly River Dao Sect (2nd Update)
In the ruins of the ancient celestial realm lies a vast graveyard that has been silent for countless epochs, also known as the Xuandu Heaven!

Here float shattered celestial palaces, and on their broken white jade steps, the blood of the gods from the previous era, which had long since solidified into dark purple crystals, still lingers.

The enormous skeletal remains of the stars, like the remnants of an ancient behemoth, floated silently in the void. Occasionally, ghostly blue flames would flicker in their empty eye sockets, the remnants of the unwilling souls of fallen deities.

At the heart of this ruin, where decay and majesty coexist, within a magnificent palace forged from the cores of countless shattered stars, three terrifying figures, their auras as deep as the sea and seemingly one with the ruins, are coldly gazing toward the Pure Yang Heavenly Realm through a massive water mirror composed of distorted spacetime.

Residing atop the decaying imperial throne in the center was an old man dressed in a tattered, dark black imperial robe.

His face was cold and stern, and his eyes seemed to hold countless heavenly laws and decrees, with an absolute, icy majesty that maintained the order of the universe surrounding him. He was the current ruler of Xuandu Heaven, and his predecessor was the Great Luo Golden Immortal of the Jade Void Sect—Yu Ding Dao Jun, who had a master-disciple relationship with the Manifest Saint True Lord before he severed his past.

To his left, a throne formed from the wails of countless demonic souls sat a colossal man surrounded by raging demonic flames. He was clad in ferocious black and gold armor, each blade of which seemed to bear the imprint of a destroyed world. He was the Lord of All Demons of this era, whose origin was none other than the "Primordial Heavenly Demon," a figure feared by all powerful figures in the Xuanmen sects.

To the right stands a stunningly beautiful woman enveloped in dazzling starlight. She wears a robe woven from starlight, and her eyes seem to hold the fates of countless stars. She is Xingyao Dijun, the primordial manifestation of the ancient powerful Queen Mother of the West. The Queen Mother of the West, said to have captured "destiny," is one of the most unfathomable beings below the Dao Ancestor.

The three giants never expected that the traps they had laid would be so easily neutralized by Xu Qing, and in such a way that they would eliminate the threat completely.

It could be said that their carefully laid traps directly became the enemy's weapons.

In layman's terms, it was a case of trying to steal a chicken but losing the rice instead.

Especially this handful of rice, which was produced by the Lord of All Demons.

The Lord of All Demons spoke first:
"This diagram forms its own universe, integrating offense and defense, and can even devour all the heavens to strengthen itself... Given time, I'm afraid..." The Lord of Ten Thousand Demons only got halfway through his sentence.

But everyone else understood what he meant.

Given time, this Pure Yang Myriad Realms Map might actually be able to devour the celestial ruins they inhabit, or even... evolve into the origin universe of the next era.

And its master will become the one they least want to see—the supreme, all-ruling, new Heavenly Emperor!

The voice of the Lord of Xuandu, like the clanging of metal, followed up the words of the Lord of Ten Thousand Demons: "He wants to rebuild the Heavenly Court by his own power? That's wishful thinking. How can the authority of the Heavenly Emperor be allowed to be touched by such a newcomer?"

"Wishful thinking? I doubt it." Emperor Xingyao's voice was cold and clear. With a gentle flick of her fingertips, the scene in the water mirror changed, revealing the terrifying Daoist aura of the Pure Yang Myriad Realms Map, a self-contained universe with a cycle of birth and death. "He has already attained the indestructible realm of countless eons, and his Dao Fruit is the unheard-of Dao of Chaos and Death. Now, he has gained the foundation of the Supreme Dao Sect and the origin of the Nine Li World, plus the allegiance of these fragments of the Heavenly Realm... Given time, it is not impossible for a new Heavenly Court to rise from the ground. Otherwise, why would we be in such a hurry to lay out our plans and plant our hidden agents? Unfortunately, we did not expect his reaction to be so swift and intense..."

"Then crush it!" The Lord of All Demons slammed his fist on his throne, his demonic flames surging. "The authority of the Heavenly Court can only be held by us! This Pure Yang Heavenly Realm is nothing more than a lamb that has just been fattened. Its origin and fortune should rightfully become resources for our further advancement. If darkness fails, I will personally lead the demon army to crush it into dust!"

The Heavenly Lord of Xuandu snorted coldly and said indifferently, "Although Xu Qing's physical body is in a state of dormancy and cannot move easily, his newly created universe is already connected to his Dao Fruit. As an existence that is indestructible through countless eons, even in dormancy, his instinctive protective power is not something we can easily shake. A direct attack is not the best strategy. Moreover, the fortune of this world is at its peak, like the sun at its zenith. A forced attack will inevitably result in a backlash from the fortune."

Emperor Xingyao nodded slightly: "What the Heavenly Lord of Xuandu said is quite right. However, it's not like there are no other ways."

Her gaze pierced through the universe and landed on the star field where the Supreme Dao Sect was located.

Xuan Du Tianzhu instantly understood her meaning: "The Supreme Dao Sect is indeed the best bridgehead. Although its sect leader has been exiled, its foundation is still intact, and its disciples hate Xu Qing to the bone. With just a little support, it will become a sharp knife. We can use this knife to remove Xu Qing's henchmen first."

Emperor Xingyao lightly touched the water mirror with his fingertip, and a figure wearing a Tai Chi Taoist robe with a blurred face appeared. It was none other than the Wuxiang Taoist.

“This person left a trace of his true spirit in the core of the sect. With the power of the three of us, we can awaken him from his slumber and grant him the authority to control a portion of our power. He is the most suitable person to integrate the Supreme Dao Sect.”

Upon hearing this, the Lord of All Demons said, "Very well! Let these guys tear each other apart first! Once they are both exhausted, I will clean up the mess and turn their souls into firewood for my Demon Palace!"

The other two giants closed their eyes and nodded slightly.

The Lord of Ten Thousand Demons may appear rugged, but he is treacherous at heart. Each of them could potentially defeat the Pure Yang Heavenly Realm individually, but a three-on-one attack would be less effective. Frankly, while they all have a share in the ruins of the Ancient Heavenly Realm, who wouldn't want to possess it all for themselves?

Therefore, they would not easily confront Xu Qing without sufficient certainty.

Then, the three giants simultaneously reached out, and three terrifying primal forces representing "order," "destruction," and "destiny" crossed the endless void and precisely struck the already dilapidated and silent core hall of the Supreme Dao Sect!

Boom!

Deep within the ancestral hall, a secret chamber housing the soul lamps of past sect leaders suddenly exploded. Within it, a soul lamp, long since extinguished and covered in dust, was abruptly rekindled under the frenzied infusion of three supreme powers!
Within the flames, a phantom soul let out a painful and bewildered roar—it was none other than the Formless Daoist! His true spirit imprint was forcibly activated and reshaped, and a vast power was brutally poured into his soul, instantly granting him a terrifying cultivation level far exceeding that of his previous life. However, his eyes became empty and fanatical, completely becoming an extension of the will of the three giants.

"As the Emperor decrees!"

The reborn Wuxiang Daoist knelt on the ground, his voice hoarse as he swore allegiance.

He looked around, feeling the vast power within his body, as well as the cold will of the giants that had appeared in his soul.

Next, under his command, the remaining forces of the Supreme Dao Sect were quickly integrated. The divine light bestowed by the three giants transformed into a sky-covering array, enveloping the entire sect. The dilapidated mountain gate regained its brilliance, the dormant spiritual veins were forcibly activated, and the sect's aura was even stronger than at its peak!

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Tianhe Dao Sect.

The protective array "Heavenly River Upside Down" was operating at an unprecedented intensity, with vast stellar power descending from the heavens, transforming into a dazzling ribbon of light that stretched across the sky, making the entire sect impregnable. However, all the Heavenly River disciples, from the Five Elders and the sect leader to the ordinary disciples, had solemnity and despair written on their faces.

Outside the sect, dark clouds loomed over the city.

The Formless Daoist, clad in a brand-new Tai Chi Daoist robe, stood with his hands behind his back at the bow of a massive warship forged from the bones of countless demonic souls, his gaze coldly sweeping over the scene below. Behind him stood a densely packed mass of Supreme Daoist cultivators, their auras radiating murderous intent. Unlike before, they possessed a chilling and domineering pressure befitting a giant of the ancient Heavenly Realm.

"Sect Master of Tianhe, please surrender out of consideration for our shared Daoist lineage." The voice of the Unseen Daoist was not loud, but it clearly reached the ears of every Tianhe disciple. "My Emperor has decreed that those who obey will prosper, and those who defy will perish. Although Xu Qing is strong, he is far away in the depths of the Great Void and cannot save you."

"Bah! Wuxiang, you shameless traitor who betrayed the Daoist sect, you actually willingly become a lackey of the extraterrestrial demons!" Master Chongshan stood at the core of the formation, shouting angrily, but his clenched fist was trembling slightly.

Wuxiang Daoren chuckled inwardly. Compared to the Daoist sects of this universe, the Xuandu Heavenly Lord behind him was more qualified to be called the orthodox Daoist.

That person is a true direct descendant of the Primordial Emperor.

“Stubborn to the end.” Then, a hint of disdain flashed in the eyes of the Formless Daoist, and he waved his hand lightly.

boom!
The group of puppet-like "elders" of the Supreme Dao Sect behind him attacked simultaneously. Streams of "Supreme Ruthless Divine Light" containing the power of giants converged into a gray pillar of light that pierced through the heavens and earth, and slammed into the Heavenly River Inverted Array.

Click!

With a sharp crack, the vast starry sky trembled violently, and a clear crack appeared on its surface! The disciples of the Heavenly River Dao Sect, including the Venerable Chongshan at the core of the formation, were struck as if by a heavy blow; their spirits waned, and they could no longer gather their magical power…

A sense of despair spread throughout the Tianhe Dao Sect.

(End of this chapter)