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Located outside the Great Mystery, belonging to the Outer Heaven [Divine Path], in the Central Yellow Heaven.

A hazy, rosy glow suddenly appeared, high above the nine heavens!

The vast sky, hidden by clouds, reveals a corner of its majestic "jade palaces and towering halls."
Located there is the colossal behemoth overlooking the entire Central Yellow Heaven, the Central Yellow Divine Court that governs the 'Heavenly Way, Earthly Way, and Human Way' of the day!

It reveres the Divine Court Master 'Zhonghuang Taiyi', who dominates the universe and overshadows the eight wastelands.

Below them are various imperial emperors who hold nominal authority and control the "three paths and four extremes," as well as a chief celestial deity who commands the eight departments of "thunder, fire, plague, and battle."
There are also the celestial deities who proclaim the might of the divine court, wage wars everywhere, and perform various divine duties, as well as the divine rulers who reside in the eight hundred divine palaces on earth, serving as the lords of their respective palaces and shepherding their regions.
One link after another, one layer upon another, starting from the 'Central Yellow Taiyi', then the various Imperial Emperors, the Heavenly Venerables, the Heavenly Saints, and the Divine Lords of the Divine Palaces.
This constitutes the entire [divine way] system of the Central Yellow Heaven!
And this day.

When the Divine Court Master, Zhonghuang Taiyi, emerged from seclusion, he imitated the ancient Daoist court's "Peach Banquet" and held the "Qionglin Banquet," a grand feast that lasted for seven days and seven nights at the Zhonghuang Divine Court.

Guangfa Ganglei Shengdi, one of the eight celestial officials of the Thunder Department, was also invited and had the honor of drinking the divine wine at the last seat, his rough face turning red from the alcohol.

When it was over, he rode the divine rainbow and stumbled his way back to his palace.

On the road.
He recalled the Lord of the Divine Court, who sat upon the Nine-Dragon Throne in the main seat, resplendent and dazzling, his divine body radiating light, appearing boundless and vast.

Even though he was already a 'sacred' figure, comparable to the achievements of a martial arts master.

Even those seated at the lowest level were trembling with fear, just like ordinary people.

"The cultivation attainments of the Yellow Emperor are truly first-rate, the best among all paths in the heavens and the universe."

"Truly worthy of being one of the great supernatural beings who shattered that 'ruler of all heavens, the ancient Dao Court'!"

Guangfa Ganglei Shengsheng muttered to himself, his mind still hazy from being filled with the divine nectar condensed from the sun and moon, making it difficult for him to refine it.

But that kind of person
This sudden emergence from seclusion, summoning the emperors of the three realms, as well as the celestial venerables and deities of various departments to hold the Qionglin Banquet, was all for the sake of one person!
As the banquet drew to a close after several rounds of drinks and dishes, His Majesty the 'Central Yellow Supreme One' made his final pronouncement to the heavenly deities before departing:
"The ancient Dao Court, which ruled over all the heavens, was the 'source of cholera' before the establishment of the Divine Court—the [Black Emperor], which had long since disappeared without a trace."

"But not long ago, a trace suddenly appeared in the 'Central Yellow Sky'!"

"Therefore, all the chief officials of the various departments must be on high alert immediately. If there is any disturbance or discovery of even the slightest trace of the [Black Emperor], they must immediately report to the Divine Court!"

Having said that, the Divine Court Lord took out an ancient fragment entwined with 'chaotic energy' and said:

"This is a fragment of the Book of Life and Death, the most precious treasure that the Black Emperor once used to storm the Dao Court and the Nine Netherworlds, and to strip the Underworld of its power to control the fate of all living beings."

"When he was 'defeated' by me, he completely tore this immortal magic weapon that I had forged to pieces, and his fate and karma were entangled on it."

"Each of you should gather a wisp of its energy and search the heavens and earth. If you can activate this wisp of the [Book of Life and Death]'s energy..."

"That proves that the Black Emperor once came!"

"When the time comes, whoever discovers its whereabouts will be richly rewarded by me!"

"And if there is any cover-up, or even collusion with the Black Emperor to overthrow the Divine Court."

Seated at the end of the table, the Divine Lord of the Divine Court clearly saw that the Lord of the Divine Court looked left and right, then down to the Three Supreme Emperors, whom he considered unapproachable in his eyes, his eyes filled with cold indifference:

"I will seize his power, destroy his true spirit, and condemn him to eternal damnation, to be trapped in an endless cycle of reincarnation, never to rise again!"

This statement was delivered.

The expressions of the emperors seated on their high thrones visibly stiffened for a moment.

Immediately, some remained silent, some turned their heads, and some raised their eyebrows slightly, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.
However, for the Guangfa Ganglei Saint, who had only achieved 'sacredness' a few hundred years ago, he knew nothing about the origins of the [Black Emperor].

But after receiving the decree from the Divine Court Lord, especially after hearing the words "generous reward," only one unrealistic thought remained in the mind of the Holy God Guangfa Ganglei:

"If I can find traces of that [Black Emperor], I will gain the Emperor's favor."

"Couldn't I also be asked to take on the position of chief official of the Eight Heavenly Venerables?!"

The divine positions in the Central Yellow Heaven are like a radish in a hole, representing the authority that governs the creation of heaven and earth.

Unlike the systems of "Immortal Path", "Buddhist Path", and "Martial Path", which rely on chance or opportunity to acquire great power, this system is different.

If those above don't step down, the gods and deities below can't rise up; they basically have no chance of getting ahead.

However, the celestial beings and saints who cultivate the divine path and whose true spirits enter the 'Central Yellow Jade Seal' of the Central Yellow Divine Court are basically immortal, their lifespans extending with the divine court.

If one wants to descend from above, it is either by unifying all the heavens or by crossing realms, only to have one's true spirit destroyed by warriors or Taoists from other heavens.

Otherwise, under normal circumstances, there simply wouldn't be enough space to make room.

But that's the general situation.

If someone makes a great contribution, with the support of the Divine Court Lord, it is not impossible for the hierarchy to change and the lower to rise to the top!
Guangfa Ganglei Shengsheng had been in the Thunder Department, one of the eight departments, for hundreds of years, but he had never even seen the Thunder Department Celestial Venerable more than a few times. He dreamed of ascending to the position.

But he knew the chances were slim, so he just indulged in these thoughts while drunk.

However, just as he returned to his Guangfa Ganglei Palace, which lay between the 'Nine Heavens' and the 'Mortal World'...

Before his temple, there were servants who had been standing there for a long time, holding a talisman containing information in their hands.

Upon seeing this holy figure return from the 'Qionglin Banquet,' his lips immediately turned pale, and he became completely disoriented.

"My lord, the 'Three-Five Slaying Evil God's Palace,' and the sacrificial altar that you have worshipped for three hundred years and absorbed three hundred years of incense offerings, are gone!"

In an instant, Guangfa Ganglei Shengdi sobered up considerably. He instinctively realized that something was wrong, so his divine sense suddenly arose, pressed down on the talisman, and searched for information within it!

In less than a moment
Within the Thunder Department's palace, a thunderous roar resounded:

"These traitors, villains, and scoundrels."

"How dare they? How dare they?"

boom!
The divine light of the Guangfa Ganglei Saint illuminated his Dharma body, accompanied by thunderous roars and lightning that seemed capable of crushing the void. His eyes flashed with a chilling purple light, making him exceptionally terrifying, and his tone was almost clenched through teeth:

"Throughout history, my Central Yellow Divine Court has crossed the boundary gate and plundered the Great Xuan territory many times, but very few Great Xuan people have managed to infiltrate the Divine Palace."

"This time, the rift in the boundary gate that I opened before attending the banquet was only used to plant a few spies to infiltrate and help that Great Xuan Man establish the 'Hun Tian Shui Bo' (a place name), and it hadn't even overthrown a single prefecture yet."

"In the end, I only attended the Jade Forest Banquet hosted by the Divine Court Lord, and they took advantage of my weakness, not only stealing one of my divine palaces, but also plundering my three hundred years of accumulated incense offerings!"

"How dare you! You really have a lot of guts!"

No wonder the Holy God of Guangfa Ganglei was so furious.

Incense is the foundation of the celestial deities and the eight heavenly officials; only by constantly drawing from it can they maintain the power of their divine bodies.

Meanwhile, in the mortal world, he relied on the descendants of the gods and the incense altar that had been built up over three hundred years by his followers.
They were actually kidnapped by that powerful martial artist from the Great Xuan realm!
How could this not cause him to be extremely angry?
So he immediately used his divine sense to survey the mortal world, and when he entered the territory that was originally the 'Three-Five Slaying Evil God's Palace'...
Where is there any divine territory left?
There is only one 'gate' gap left, but as soon as he crosses it, he will be subjected to the heavens and earth, and will be oppressed by heaven and earth in an instant, and will not be able to return immediately.

If caught by that powerful martial arts master of the Great Xuan
Even if you kill him, the Heavenly Venerable of the Thunder Department probably won't even give him a second glance!
Isn't the Great Xuan currently in a period of "no one to hold the great treasure, and various kings vying for the throne"? Its decrees have long been issued outside the White Jade Capital, and the various states and vassal states are either obeying the vassal kings or being controlled and infiltrated by the Nine Surnames and Ten Pillars, immortals, Buddhas, and heretics.

Where on earth did this reckless warrior come from, daring to cross the boundary and commit such an outrageous act? Guangfa Ganglei Shengsheng was truly furious.

What a coincidence!

If he hadn't attended the Qionglin Banquet and this incident had occurred, he would have rushed to the scene immediately and killed the martial artist who was being oppressed by heaven and earth on the spot.

But he just wasn't there!

Even if they knew, it was impossible for them to leave the 'Qionglin Banquet' convened by the Divine Court Lord in full view of everyone; wouldn't that be giving Emperor Taiyi a hard time?
Do you want a promotion in the future?

It would be an act of divine might not just flip the table and kill you on the spot!
For a moment, gazing at the vast expanse of land, Guangfa Ganglei Shengsheng was so angry that his chest heaved.

However, he was wary of the Great Xuantian's might and feared that he might be caught off guard. Without the divine decree, he was alone and weak, so he dared not recklessly cross the threshold.

So the Holy God of Guangfa Ganglei turned his head and wanted to vent his anger on the heads of several gods in the left and right divine palaces, to punish them for not helping each other in time.

Then report this matter to the Thunder Department to see how that Heavenly Venerable or the Divine Court decides.

However----

Not long ago at the Qionglin Banquet, the Divine Court Master, 'Zhonghuang Taiyi,' extracted a strand of energy from each of the fragments of the 'Book of Life and Death,' distributing it among the emperors, celestial beings, and deities, and placing it under the control of the 'Black Emperor's Qi.
But at the very moment that the Holy Spirit of Guangfa Ganglei stepped in!

With traction!

And the direction of traction
It was exactly the very gate that had dragged away the 'Three-Five Slaying Evil God's Palace'!
The Black Emperor has appeared!
Guangfa Ganglei Sheng Shen's mind jolted, his pupils widened, and he stared intently at the door!

"The 'Black Emperor' whom the Taiyi Emperor has repeatedly warned against."

"Right under the nose of my jurisdiction!?"

"Heaven have mercy! I, Guangfa Ganglei, have been diligently working in the Thunder Department for hundreds of years, and I've finally caught my chance!"

"As long as this matter is reported, the Divine Court will surely reward you handsomely!"

He was initially shocked.

He then realized that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and was overjoyed!
But then his thick eyebrows furrowed, and his eyes sharpened:
"No, no, this matter must not be reported."

"At least until the identity of that 'Black Emperor' is confirmed, I absolutely cannot let anyone else know!"

"Especially that [Thunder Department] Celestial Venerable!"

"Otherwise, this incredible opportunity to appear before Emperor Taiyi will be completely out of my reach."

Before the eight hundred divine palaces, numerous divine lords, generals, and even descendants of divine blood on this earth, the divine power of Guangfa Ganglei Divine Saint was unfathomable and his supernatural abilities boundless.

But if it were placed in the sky...
He is just one of the eight deities; one more or one less makes no difference!
What if the credit is shared with others?
It won't help him get promoted or advance any further!
With this in mind, the Holy Spirit Guangfa Ganglei made a decisive move, sending a wisp of his divine thought to instantly break into the 'gateway':
"I previously helped the Crimson-Bearded Heavenly King of 'Hun Tian Shui Bo' to abandon his physical body and cultivate as a ghost immortal, planting a hidden hand. This person was my pawn, and now he can be considered to have the skill and strength of a pseudo-Martial Saint in the Great Xuan!"

"I will entrust this divine thought to him, so that I can explore among those who stepped into the 'Central Yellow Heaven' on that day. Who will be connected with the energy of this fragment of the 'Book of Life and Death'?"

Who can be involved with this?

"Presumably, that person is the incarnation of the [Black Emperor]. If we capture him and present him to the Supreme Emperor..."

"I, Guangfa Ganglei, am not without the rank of 'Celestial Venerable,' holding the reins of a department!"

Meanwhile, on Jin'ao Island!

[The ordained master will receive an advance payment for the 'Three Tribulations of Reincarnation'!]

[Martial Saint's Ultimate Skill - Three Tribulations of Reincarnation: (1/3000) Beginner Level!]

【The Three Tribulations of Reincarnation is one of the ultimate martial arts passed down through the 'Ancestral Court of the Blade Dao,' a titled ultimate technique that connects to the true meaning of the 'Great Five Decays Heavenly Blade,' drawing upon the essence of the 'Three Calamities and Five Tribulations.'】

[To cultivate this divine sword, one must first overcome the five signs of decay and achieve complete enlightenment before one can even enter its gate!]

[The Three Tribulations of Reincarnation, the First Tribulation—Thunder Pivot!]

Wielding this blade and practicing martial arts, one should carry the majestic might of heaven, like a thunderbolt of divine punishment, a 'thunder tribulation' for one's enemies. Its power is unparalleled; wherever the blade's light passes, calamity descends suddenly, and all enemies will be reduced to ashes beneath the thunderbolt!

[If the master's vital energy after receiving the ordination forms a dragon and tiger, the 'dragon and tiger aura' can be transformed into the thunderous blade, a rare and formidable weapon in this world!]

[If the master is granted the title of Martial Saint, they can refine the Thunder Pivot with the true intent of a Martial Saint, using it to inflict heavenly tribulations upon others, cleaving through all living beings!]

It is evident.

As Daoist Chijing piloted his flying boat and took Ji Wei far away, the sky above Jin'ao Island, which was originally clear and sunny with churning clouds, changed as Ji Xiu drew his royal power and preemptively invoked the [Three Tribulations of Reincarnation, First Tribulation - Thunder Pivot]!
At this moment, heavy dark clouds piled up like mountains, with the roar of thunder faintly visible. Purple lightning suddenly appeared, and a multitude of swords hung to the west, all gazing at Ji Xiu!
The Wangquan Blade in Ji Xiu's hand trembled incessantly!
"What's the noise?"

Chen Sanjiu, who was invited by Wang Xuanyang to take charge of the Heavenly Blade True Sect, stepped out of the island upon hearing the news and floated into the air, about to summon the Martial Arts Treasure Image.

At this moment, Wang Xuanyang, his hair flowing down his shoulders and his eyes gleaming, appeared from behind him, suddenly grabbing Chen Sanjiu's shoulder and laughing heartily:

"Old Chen, don't panic or worry. Don't you feel..."

"This Yin Yun Zi Ting looks so familiar!?"

look familiar?

Chen Sanjiu was taken aback upon hearing this, but upon closer inspection, he did indeed notice something amiss. His lips trembled slightly, and he hesitated to confirm it.
"Wait, this is..."

Beside him, Wang Xuanyang laughed loudly:

"That's right, it's the sequel to that Great Five Decays Heavenly Blade, the Martial Saint's ultimate technique—Three Tribulations of Reincarnation!"

"It seems this titled ultimate technique was inscribed on the King's Power Blade and comprehended by young Ji."

"His talent is truly astonishing in this world. How long has it been since he took charge of the royal sword?"

The ultimate martial arts technique!

Many practitioners spend eight to ten years practicing before they can even grasp the basic techniques.
In just one day and night, he had already mastered the skills and taken charge of the business.

In that instant, Wang Xuanyang became even more certain of his previous guess.

perhaps
He is the same person who was 120 years ago, the one whose royal power has been resurrected!
Therefore, Wang Xuanyang's determination to go alone to the Great Snow Mountain and open the ruins of the ancestral temple of the sword path became even stronger.

Only in this way.
Only then can he, and Ji Xiu, seek a higher fundamental inheritance, and only then can he be called...
The white mountains and black waters, the northern sword hangs again!

Just as the entire Heavenly Blade True Sect was abuzz with excitement over Ji Xiu's mastery of the titled ultimate technique, the Martial Saint's ultimate skill...
In the distance, on the eastern sea, a colossal figure treads the waves, as if carrying a dragon or elephant on his shoulders, his voice booming like a bell, full of vigor:
"Where is my good grand-disciple?!"

"I've gathered all the resources you need to break through to the next level in your cultivation of the 'Nine Dragons and Nine Elephants Suppressing Prison Mystic Art'!"

"Today marks the day you break free from your shackles, advance to the fifth realm of martial arts, and begin the path of flawless nine transformations!" (End of Chapter)