Rewrite the myth and become the Taoist!

Chapter 297 Phoenix Soars, Demonic Dragon Roars, I Am Order in the Universe!

In the Milky Way, countless observers from advanced civilizations looked up, their gazes following the silvery-white beam of light that pierced the sky.

The beam of light pierced through the galaxy like a shooting star.

Above the galaxy, a colossal phantom slowly emerged, its wings spreading to obscure the entire star system, its tail feathers trailing brilliant starlight, like a cascading Milky Way.

Within the phantom of the white phoenix, a man clad in silver-white armor stood suspended in mid-air.

[Taotie Gobert's pupils contracted sharply, his eyes filled with shock and confusion: "You are... Phoenix?"]

[A humanoid life form? He's clearly just a legendary being, at the weak radiance level, so why does his energy seem inexhaustible?]

[Even subtly...surpassing the Black King, the Universe Emperor, and the God of Gravity.]

Xiao Ying's gaze swept coldly over Gobert, then slowly moved downwards, passing over the Xuanming Adventurer Group members lying scattered on the ground, before landing on the dying Mu Yan: "Sorry."

These words brought Mu Yan's previously unfocused gaze back to focus. He forced a smile, his voice hoarse, and said, "I...I won't die."

"Old Yan, you've come at the perfect time!" Bai Ze breathed a sigh of relief, his tense body relaxing slightly. Even before he had fully formed into a Radiant Life Form, Bai Xiao, relying on the "Phoenix Martial Arts," was able to fight against the Source Emperor, and even defeat him.

Northern Demon Dragon, Southern Phoenix.

The names of these two martial arts grandmasters are legendary in Bai Ze's Fifth Universe. Their combat power is almost overwhelming; they have repeatedly defeated multiple Radiant Powerhouses working together single-handedly, thus surpassing all the strongest beings in the universe.

Dealing with a mere Gluttonous Gobert is a piece of cake; returning to the "Southern Universe" is now truly safe.

"This person is... Master Yan."

[In the Xuanming Adventurer Group, a young member murmured to himself, "This 'rural place' of the Milky Way really has top-tier powerhouses, and their combat strength completely overwhelms another radiant life form."]

The moment Yan Zong made his move replayed in everyone's minds—the silver beam pierced through the galaxy, the phantom of the white phoenix spread its wings and soared, and Gobert's scales shattered in an instant.

【"Martial Arts?"】

Xuanming struggled to suppress her excitement. Previously, she had harbored some doubts about Bai Ze's words, but now, witnessing the power of the Yan Sect firsthand, her doubts had vanished.

[Below the Radiant Life Forms, there are powerful beings who stand at the pinnacle of the universe and possess a "title."]

These awakened beings and mecha pilots are all at least Blue Soul level "martial arts masters" in order to unleash their strongest power, but no one has ever reached such a height in "martial arts".

She absolutely must become an apprentice! Only by reaching the pinnacle of her abilities can she gain the power to defeat the demonic dragon!

On the other side, the members of the Transmigrators' Alliance slumped to the ground, staring blankly at Yan Zong's calm figure.

Their faces were filled with relief at surviving the ordeal. One of them wiped the cold sweat from his brow and whispered, "Luckily... we were with the Xuanming Adventurer Group, otherwise we would have been crushed to dust by Gobert's aftershocks."

【"it's over."】

Xiao Ying looked at Taotie Gobert.

"The end? Are you kidding me?!"

[The Gluttonous Gobert stared intently at Xiao Ying, then suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, sneering repeatedly, "Come, kill me!!"]

Before the words were even finished, its body shot into the sky like a cannonball.

[Knowing it can't win? Does it, the Emperor of the Universe, really intend to fight to the death for the sake of mere pride? Survival is an "animalistic" instinct; Gobert isn't an idiot. Back then, didn't it escape unscathed from the clutches of the Black King and the Universe Emperor thanks to its stellar physique?]

"Old Swallow! It's trying to escape!" Bai Ze shouted.

Xiao Ying did not respond, but slowly raised his right hand, using his fingers as a sword.

With a flick of his finger, a beam of silvery-white light suddenly condensed in the void. The beam poured down like a torrent.

[—A stunning sword pointing!]

[The Gluttonous Gobert's pupils suddenly contracted, its body trembled, instinctively sensing deadly danger. It instantly transformed back into its "Starry Sky Beast" form, its energy surging forth like a tidal wave, colliding with the silver-white sword light.]

【boom--! ! ! 】

The moment the silver beam collided with the pitch-black energy, it erupted with dazzling brilliance, eclipsing the color of the surrounding stars.

"So this is what a phoenix is!! Until we meet again!" Taotie Gobert glanced down at the silver "toothpick" stuck in his chest. A wave of excruciating pain washed over him, yet he continued to laugh wildly, his laughter causing the surrounding stars to tremble slightly.

[It's all an illusion. Phoenix's energy level is far too low to destroy its stellar body!]

With a gentle press of his fingertip, countless silver-white sword lights converged like meteors in the pitch-black universe, instantly condensing into a gigantic stellar lightsaber spanning the galaxy.

【"cut--"】

As the words fell, the stellar lightsaber slowly rose.

【"roar--!"】

Gobert's massive claws attempted to raise in defense, but before they could even touch the sword's edge, they were crushed by its unparalleled power. The lightsaber pierced through its body without resistance, its scales shattering inch by inch under the sword's light, and black blood rained down.

"Wait—I surrender—" Its roar was filled with pain and resentment, its massive jaws opening and closing in a final plea for mercy, but its voice was drowned out by the roar of the lightsaber.

"These are your last words."

Xiao Ying stood still, his fingers moving lightly as if holding a pen. The lightsaber sliced ​​back and forth with his movements, each strike accompanied by a piercing tearing sound. Gobert's body was torn to pieces by the sword light.

【boom--! ! ! 】

In less than three minutes, Gobert's massive body shattered completely under the impact of the lightsaber, turning into countless black specks of light that dissipated like dust into the void of space.

Xiao Ying slowly withdrew his finger, the silvery-white light at his fingertip gradually dimming, and the planet-sized lightsaber disintegrated.

The Azure Star was utterly silent.

The survivors sat slumped on the ground, staring blankly at the sky, still reeling from the shock.

"How long has it been? A cosmic emperor has already fallen?"

"Isn't it said that the legendary Phoenix White Owl offended one of the immortal emperors, the Source Emperor, while he was away, which is why he had no choice but to return to his hometown?"

"Defeating and killing are two completely different concepts. This can't be real; this guy's ability actually crushed a cosmic emperor into dust!"

[Among the nine immortal emperors of the universe, Taotie Gobert is not the weakest; in fact, with the added physique of a cosmic behemoth, he could rank among the top three.]

"Is this... the power that stands at the pinnacle of the universe?"

The Xuanming Adventurers murmured softly, their eyes blazing with intense light.

"What happened?"

On the ring of Azure Star, Xiao Ying stood silently, his silver robes and armor gleaming in the starlight, the hem fluttering in the wind.

Mu Yan slowly stood up, his face looking even older than before. He struggled to raise his hand and grabbed Xiao Ying's wrist.

"Yan Zong, I beg you," the old man pleaded, his eyes clouded.

This universe has changed; he can only place all his hopes on the person before him.

"Don't worry, I'll be back."

Xiao Ying paused for a moment, then nodded slightly, making a promise.

Years ago, he asked Principal Mu Yan for a favor through the matter of the Thunder Bell. Mu Yan, using his supreme authority, only managed to locate two sets of remains in the vast universe.

[Xiao Ying saw one sentence from the last words recorded in advance by the new recruits of the Galaxy Army: "I'm sorry."]

[I saw her long message of 18,126 characters.]

That letter will arrive on Xiao Ying's sixtieth birthday.

Back then, they encouraged Xiao Ying to complete her studies at the home planet's kindergarten, so that she could graduate and become self-sufficient. Because they feared they wouldn't be able to bear leaving after their reunion, they had to leave that very night, not even daring to leave Xiao Ying a single word.

[The home planet's hopes of joining the Pan-Human Alliance have long since vanished; everyone has given up. Newborns no longer need to bear the expectations of their predecessors, nor will they ever need to in the future.]

They hope to earn merit through military service and embark on a path to becoming high-level professionals.

[In their seventh year as recruits, they both perished in the war between the Ninth Line of the Galaxy and the Abyss Dimension. They were so insignificant, merely a negligible number among the three billion casualties.]

The universe is cold and indifferent; no one cares about the vibrant lives behind two ordinary people.

Xiao Ying didn't care.

But... in the end, he's finally laid to rest.

"Yan Zong, in my current state, I'll only hold you back. I truly cannot fight alongside you anymore. I'm sorry," Mu Yan said with a wry smile, slowly loosening his clenched fist.

"Elder Mu, I am sufficient on my own." Xiao Ying nodded slightly.

"Old Yan, wait! The Demon Dragon has been reborn! He's stronger than ever before! Be careful!" Bai Ze's voice came from the side. He lightly tapped his finger in the air, and a light screen unfolded, displaying countless complex images and data.

"Furthermore, a Steel Dragon Warrior has been born under the command of the Blood Lotus Demon Lord. He possesses destructive power and his energy level is Radiance."

"The war between the Radiant Three Kings of the Pan-Human Alliance, the Four Apocalyptic Gods at the Center of the Universe, and the Nine Immortal Emperors has fully erupted. Most importantly, the Abyss Dimension has intervened in the universe, with at least three Demon Emperors descending, and even the Supreme Universe Network was slain by the Abyss Will."

"These are things that have never happened in Universe 5."

"The Demon Emperor? The Demon Abyss Dimension?"

Xiao Ying frowned slightly.

The next moment, a silver-white sword beam vanished into the vast universe.

……

……

On the ring of Azure Star.

Bai Ze and Mu Yan stood quietly, their gazes following the direction in which the silver-white sword beam disappeared.

"I hope everything goes well," Mu Yan murmured to himself.

"Principal, don't worry."

Bai Ze looked up and said confidently, "Old Yan hasn't been idle these past few years. His strength has improved by leaps and bounds, and he has already stepped into the weak star radiance level. Now, he has mastered the highest mystery of Phoenix Martial Arts. Although the universe is vast, there is nowhere that can trap him. He is very safe."

Upon hearing this, Mu Yan raised an eyebrow slightly, and the image of the solidified and unyielding stellar sword beam appeared in his mind. The sword light was like a cascading galaxy, with astonishing power.

He pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded.

"Martial arts that are close to the Tao..."

Mu Yan gazed at the starry sky and sighed softly, "As expected of a phoenix, it has managed to elevate martial arts to such a height. It is truly breathtaking."

"That stellar sword beam that slays the Taotie... is that the Phoenix Martial Arts?" Xuanming suddenly asked.

"of course."

Bai Ze slowly raised his right hand, bringing his index and middle fingers together. A brilliant ray of light suddenly condensed at the tip of his finger, compressing his energy into a single point.

With a gentle flick of her fingertips, a dazzling beam of light streaked across the sky like a shooting star, leaving a lingering trail of light.

"This is just the tip of the iceberg of one of the highest mysteries of Yan Clan Phoenix Martial Arts - the Soaring Swan Sword Finger."

What? That stellar lightsaber was actually a martial art? The Transmigrators Alliance's mouths twitched wildly. No wonder this universe is called "Star Sea Martial Arts".

Previously, they had wondered why none of the top powerhouses across the universe were martial artists. High-level professionals, awakened individuals, and mecha pilots made up 99%, and there wasn't even a single martial artist at the Purple Gold level. Now they understood.

because……

Martial artists of the seventh rank or higher (purple gold) are simply inhuman.

"A startling sword points—"

Xuanming, with his ability to draw inferences from similar cases, understood the difficulty of a single life form cultivating the "Phoenix Martial Arts Profound Meaning".

Once fully charged, the super-planet weapon, Azure Star, can destroy an entire star system with a single strike, with a destructive range measured in light-years.

Even the profound mysteries of a radiant life form cannot match such terrifying destructive power.

However, such power comes at a huge cost, consuming enough resources to support Mu Yan in conquering the "God of Fire Zhurong" for thousands of years.

The phoenix's sword beam that swept across the Milky Way resembled the form of "the fire god Zhurong," which, despite being weak, easily killed the emperor of the universe, and its energy was almost entirely contained.

A child wielding a sledgehammer will injure himself before injuring others.

To achieve the level of control that Phoenix possesses, one's mind must be able to interfere with the most fundamental matter in the universe, creating things out of thin air is merely a matter of course, and one can even slightly influence the fundamental rules of the universe.

This realm has already touched upon the legendary void—the true god of the universe!

"How do you reach the level of a phoenix?" Xuanming asked.

"Let's wait for Lao Yan to come back." Bai Ze shook his head slightly. "I've been slacking off in the Fifth Universe and haven't been learning from Lao Yan for long. But as long as we comprehend the ultimate essence of our own martial arts, we will definitely be able to elevate our brilliance."

"...Ultimate skill?"

"Extreme minds have shaped who we are today."

Bai Ze nodded, his gaze sweeping over his team members Jiu Yue, Yu Long, and the others. "There is only one power in the universe that can transcend the influence of space and time, and it is called—the heart."

She paused, then continued, "Simply put, joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness, as well as the deepest, most desired dreams hidden in one's heart—this is the ultimate essence of martial arts for everyone!"

Apart from Xuanming and the one who is at the center of the universe and wields the Primal Gem, who are the "Heart of Great Love" who bear the responsibility of saving the world, the "hearts" of others are not so noble.

The search for the "Primal Stones" is not for saving the universe, but for the obsession in each person's heart - some want to save their destroyed home planet, some want to resurrect their deceased friends, and some want to save their beloved family members.

In the Xuanming Adventurer Group, 70% of the members have a purer goal—to become stronger, and even stronger!

Standing at the pinnacle of power, fill the void within.

"Uncle Bai, what exactly did you rely on to achieve the Ultimate Skill?" Yu Yao suddenly asked.

Upon hearing this, Bai Ze was slightly taken aback, her brows furrowing gently. She remained silent for a moment, thinking for a long time, but she had never heard Lao Yan mention it before.

She shook her head: "Perhaps it's a wish to save their destroyed home planet? Or maybe it's a desire to spread martial arts throughout the universe. Xiao Yao, prying into other people's secrets is very impolite, you know~"

Unless someone takes the initiative to tell them, Lord Bai Ze will listen attentively and comfort the injured little ones.

“But… Uncle Bai has changed this time.” Yu Yao pursed her lips.

She felt that Uncle Bai had become much more unfamiliar, so much so that he didn't even greet her as usual.

“Big White, I feel the same way.” September stood with her arms crossed.

"Master Yan..."

The entire squad fell into a subtle silence.

"I know."

Mu Yan pondered for a moment, "Perhaps... that one event changed his view of the universe."

quite a while.

"So Uncle Bai understood—"

"The universe is cold and ruthless, a dog-eat-dog world where only the fittest survive?!"

……

……

Xiao Ying traveled alone to the edge of the known universe.

The aftershocks of the battle between the universe's strongest beings, perceived by Xiao Ying's "heart," spread like invisible ripples throughout the vast universe, becoming his coordinates for advancement.

He closed his eyes, his mind sinking into the void, sensing the distant and violent energy fluctuations. With a flick of his finger, the space before him suddenly distorted, splitting open a dark wormhole.

[Based on the "space jump technique" using wormholes, as long as a trace of its presence is detected, the entrance to the wormhole tens of thousands of light-years away can be located. Without hesitation, Xiao Ying stepped inside, his figure instantly disappearing from the spot.]

After several leaps, his figure had traversed hundreds of thousands of light-years, appearing in an unfamiliar star system.

Such spatial teleportation techniques are simply beyond the reach of ordinary Purple-Gold level cultivators. Their energy level is too low to withstand the violent spatial tearing forces within the wormhole; a slight misstep would result in their annihilation.

Only an extremely powerful individual like Xiao Ying could traverse the crevices of the universe with such ease.

Just ten years later, Xiao Ying approached the edge of the known universe.

The Three Radiant Kings, the Four Apocalyptic Gods, the Immortal Emperors, and the powerful beings from the Abyss Dimension belong to three factions. They are engaged in a chaotic battle across a star field spanning millions of light-years, with terrifying shockwaves spreading outwards, instantly destroying any planets they touch.

[Until three years ago, the "Radiant Black King," who had received special treatment from the two Demon Emperors, was the first to fall.]

Xiao Ying steps into the cosmic battlefield.

The Radiant Twin Kings and the Four Gods of Apocalypse are locked in fierce combat with the Demon Emperor of the Abyss Dimension. They are clearly at a disadvantage, their divine bodies covered in jagged cracks, and energy is pouring out like a waterfall, indicating they cannot hold out for long.

[In the Abyss Dimension, the Demon Emperor, born amidst endless battles, conquered other universes, clashed countless times with powerhouses of equal caliber, and his strength surpasses even that of the Radiant Powerhouses!]

Suddenly, a piercing roar echoed throughout the universe. A god of revelation was pierced through the divine body by the Demon Emperor's punch, golden divine blood spraying out like a galaxy, staining the surrounding star field crimson.

[clang——]

A clear, melodious cry pierced the air.

Immediately afterwards, a dazzling silver-white flame swept in from the depths of space. Within the flame, a gigantic phoenix spread its wings and soared, its feathers like a burning galaxy, illuminating the entire battlefield.

"Besides the Demon Dragon, there are actually such powerful beings in this universe..." The leading Demon Emperor narrowed his eyes slightly.

"This level of power? It's already reached the level of a Demon Emperor. However, limited by the human body, its energy level is less than one millionth of ours—too weak," another Demon Emperor sneered.

[“Another expert? Let me handle this—” A demon emperor, seeing an opportunity, suddenly abandoned the Radiant White King he was fighting and rushed towards the phoenix. Demonic energy condensed into a giant, jet-black blade in his palm, and he slashed down fiercely at the phoenix.]

Just as he approached.

[Xiao Ying unleashes the full power of the "Phoenix Force"—the Soaring Sword Points!]

The sword light, like a cascading galaxy, instantly pierced the Demon Emperor's chest. The Demon Emperor groaned, his body flying backward, demonic blood splattering into the void. Silver light continuously melted his body, and his aura instantly weakened.

【"What?!"】

"Let's join forces!" the leading Demon Emperor roared.

Upon seeing this, everyone in the Demon Abyss Dimension faction paled in shock, abandoning their respective opponents and launching a combined attack on Xiao Ying.

Xiao Ying, however, showed no fear whatsoever.

Ten years later, Xiao Ying single-handedly changed the course of the war.

[One Demon Emperor fell at his sword's touch, his body disintegrating into countless black fragments that vanished into the void. Another Demon Emperor was severely wounded, his demonic blood scattering across the starry river, his aura utterly weakened.]

Before the three demon lords could even utter a scream, they were pierced by the sword light and turned to ashes. The five immortal emperors were either wounded or crippled, no longer able to fight, and could only retreat in disarray.

The morale of the entire Demon Abyss dimensional faction has completely collapsed.

Xiao Ying single-handedly fought his way through the entire cosmic war.

"?!!"

The Radiant Kings and the Four Gods of Apocalypse watched Xiao Ying from afar, their throats bobbing as they unconsciously swallowed. They dared not approach this "teammate," fearing that he would become bloodthirsty and kill them as well.

The silvery-white flames surrounding Xiao Ying were as dazzling as the blazing sun, their pure white light carrying a chilling aura.

The remaining powerful warriors, trembling with fear, fled at full speed like startled birds at the mere sight of Xiao Ying, scrambling deeper into the "chaotic zone." Their figures were disheveled and pathetic, a far cry from their initial arrogance and haughtiness.

【"pity."】

Xiao Ying stood in the center of the battlefield, surrounded by silvery-white flames.

Aside from the first Demon Emperor who withstood the "Phoenix Power" and was instantly killed, the other Radiant Powerhouses, after witnessing his terrifying attack power, all chose to maneuver and avoid battle, no longer daring to confront him directly.

He had used all his power except for the "Eight Extremes Heaven - Ultimate Demonic Dragon," yet he still couldn't stop these supreme beings of the universe from escaping. The Demon Emperor possessed a multitude of life-saving methods from other worlds, using the power of rules to join forces and restrain him.

Xiao Ying flashed forward, directly chasing into the chaotic area.

He wants to wipe them all out!

The instant he ventured deeper into the chaotic zone, a terrifying will suddenly descended. The will of the Demon Abyss personally intervened, and Xiao Ying felt immense pressure. The crimson light emanating from his body surged like a sea of ​​blood, instantly engulfing the entire star field.

[clang——]

A clear, resonant sword cry rang out, and a silver phoenix spread its wings and soared into the sky.

【hold head high--】

Immediately afterwards, a deafening dragon roar resounded throughout the universe, and a crimson dragon spanning a galaxy roared out from the depths of the chaotic zone.

Above the galaxy, a crimson dragon and a silver phoenix danced and intertwined, dragon claws tearing through the void, phoenix wings unleashing bursts of light and flame. Each clash sent tremors through the galaxy, the entire universe seeming to shudder at the prospect of this battle.

The Radiant Twin Kings, the Four Gods of Apocalypse, and the Immortal Emperors, who were watching from the sidelines, all paled and retreated hastily, fearing they would be caught in the crossfire of this earth-shattering battle.

They witnessed a battle that could rewrite the history of the universe.

Soon after, the crimson light and pure white flames in the chaotic zone gradually dimmed, and the dragon's roar faded away.

Xiao Ying, his expression calm, slowly emerged from the chaotic area clad in his weapon "White Phoenix."

He was still surrounded by dazzling silver-white flames.

Under the watchful eyes of countless beings, Phoenix, the martial arts grandmaster of the Order faction, became renowned throughout the universe! His name resounded in every corner of the world for a century, making him the pinnacle that countless powerful individuals looked up to.

[The advanced civilization of the universe and the Association of Cosmic Professionals have jointly named this cosmic war—the War of the Dragon and the Phoenix!]

This battle was etched into history, becoming one of the most glorious chapters in cosmic history. Whether rulers of advanced civilizations or the purple-gold professionals of the Professional Guild, all regarded this battle as a symbol of the universe's supreme power.

From this day forward, this place will be the dividing line between the Order and Chaos factions.

In the universe, countless powerful beings have ignited a burning fighting spirit. They look up at the starry sky, yearning to one day stand at such a height.

Everyone aspires to become the third martial arts grandmaster after the "Northern Demon Dragon and Southern Phoenix"!

……

(End of this chapter)