The Ancient Saint Emperor of the Heaven-shading

Chapter 118 The Dao Sword emerges from the battle formation, the Immortal Bell tolls, awakening boundless power.

With the decline of the Primordial Lake, the Holy Spirit and visitors from beyond the realm arrived in great force, even borrowing quasi-royal weapons to seize the supreme divine weapon left behind by the Primordial Emperor. Several Great Saints took action one after another, forcing a royal family to seek help, which was truly lamentable.

However, the arrival of the Ziwei Sect and the successive descent of three Great Saints instantly reversed the situation.

The Holy Spirit Great Sage was hunted down and fled in panic; the Stone Wolf Sage and the Jade Dragon Sage King were reduced to stone statues and became gatekeepers for the Ziwei Sect; the so-called Stone Man Prince was blasted to dust by the Sun King. This contrast left many people unable to react, as if in a dream and unbelievable.

Their attempt to seize the troops failed, and they were instead pursued to the ends of the earth. The Holy Spirit lineage launched a large-scale attack, but ultimately became a laughing stock. It seemed as if the Big Dipper Starfield was deliberately targeting them, as every visit brought nothing good. In fact, an unusually large number of Holy Spirits perished here.

From the largest to the smallest, from the strongest to the weakest, this place is filled with the remains of countless people. To outsiders, the Big Dipper may not only be the burial ground of ancient emperors, but also the tomb of holy spirits.

Meanwhile, in the primeval lake, Wang Hongwu and Duan De descended from the sky. Yuan Gu and the others had already cleaned up the battlefield, arranged for people to clean the reception room, and personally came out to greet them.

The rest were all wiped out by the divine generals, and their essence was collected in the Sun Tower and handed over to the rightful owner. They then stood behind him, silently protecting him.

"We are deeply grateful for your help!" Yuan Guang Tian Wang and a group of Saint Kings stepped forward and bowed sincerely in thanks. This time it was a crisis concerning the inheritance of their clan. They did not expect so many people to covet it. It was also a coincidence that the Chaos Divine Land was opened, attracting powerful people from all over the universe. Naturally, more people were eyeing the Yuanhuang Gourd.

Wang Hongwu waved his hand, then looked at Yuan Gu and smiled, "I'm not late, am I?"

"You've come at just the right time, thank you, Brother Hongwu! We must repay this kindness from the Ziwei Sect and Huaguo Mountain. Please come into the clan for a chat." Yuan Gu was extremely grateful and immediately led everyone into the clan's main hall.

This calamity at the Primordial Lake was truly averted thanks to the Ziwei Sect Alliance. Otherwise, with so many Great Saints attacking and even quasi-royal soldiers assisting, even the royal family would not have fared well.

After all, there was no Great Sage in the clan. If he survived or managed to preserve the Supreme Divine Weapon, it would be considered a success.

"As I said, we are allies, and we should help each other. Helping you is helping our future selves." Wang Hongwu glanced at the magnificent hall, which still retained the aura of the Yuan Emperor's Dao traces, and said solemnly, "The most urgent task is to help Yuan Guang Tianwang advance further as soon as possible. The sooner he achieves the Great Sage realm, the better. Otherwise, there will only be more and more people who covet it, and next time it might be the underworld."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Gu nodded. He had the same thought, but taking this step was not easy. Even the Great Sage of Taiyin and the Fighting Saint King had spent a lot of time on it.

After a moment, he thought for a moment and said, "As the saying goes, kindness is greater than heaven. I have heard that you are very interested in my clan's Yuanhuang Dao Sword technique. Today, I will lend you this technique to study, as long as you do not pass it on to others."

Wang Hongwu readily agreed. The Yuanhuang Dao Sword emphasizes the power of transforming the Dao, which complements his Heavenly Will Blade. With the two combined and complementing each other, this killing move is more perfect and deserves its name.

However, he understood the meaning of the Primordial Lake and immediately took charge, saying, "The Arctic Immortal Light is quite useful for the Dao Integration. There is still a lot of the Chaos Divine Soil that was salvaged from the Northern Plains. I will have the sect send some over to help the Primordial Light Heavenly King."

“This item is valuable and cannot be taken for free. Let’s make a trade.” Yuan Gu smiled wryly. This favor was too heavy, and he was unwilling to take advantage of others. He immediately proposed to trade the special resources of the Primitive Lake, and on this basis, he also proposed that some disciples of the Ziwei Sect could come to the Primitive Lake to cultivate, and that a number of places be given to them every year. It can be said that he was very sincere.

Seeing his attitude, Wang Hongwu did not insist and agreed, sending a message to the Great Sage of Taiyin to arrange the matter.

“Brother Dao, this method is a forbidden and secret art. It is also very dangerous to cultivate. It can easily injure oneself. Even if one has the blood of the Primordial Emperor, one will still be destroyed. I also spent a lot of effort on it. Please be careful.” After the discussion was over, Yuan Gu solemnly took out a piece of divine source that was carved into a disc shape. The secrets of the Primordial Emperor Dao Sword were engraved on it. He handed it to Wang Hongwu to comprehend it here.

Upon receiving the Divine Source Disc, Wang Hongwu carefully comprehended its essence and mysteries, which included the methods of condensing and controlling the Dao Sword. This was not a weapon, but rather an evolution of a divine law of order. After materialization, it took the shape of a sword, but its essence was the Dao, which is the concept of assimilating external things and returning to the heavens through the transformation of the Dao.

Transform their bodies and souls, and return them to the Dao of Heaven!
This is the mystery of the Yuanhuang Dao Sword. After killing the enemy, his cultivation returns to heaven and earth, spreading among the mountains and rivers, creating a pure land. Not only does it not cause any killing, but it is also praised and loved by heaven and earth. Therefore, when this technique is used, the resonance of the laws of heaven and earth is particularly strong. It is truly a case of 'when the time comes, heaven and earth will work together', which can be described as a unique approach.

Although this is a forbidden secret technique that requires arduous cultivation, with the support of the Divine Forbidden Domain and the Secret of Immortal Qi, it is not something that is difficult for Wang Hongwu to master. He quickly comprehended and simulated it, and performed it through the Yuanhuang Dao Mark of the Imperial Ruins Realm. Instantly, a silver sword about an inch long was generated between his eyebrows. It was simple and unadorned, without any patterns, but it flowed with a power that made people's hearts tremble.

Has he mastered the forbidden secret technique of the Yuan Emperor?
This is too fast and too bizarre. Even ancient royal heirs had to practice diligently day and night to master this unique skill!
Seeing this scene, everyone from Primordial Lake was shocked. Even Yuan Guang Tianwang's face twitched, as if he had seen something unbelievable. He felt that he had wasted his life and cultivation, and was completely incomparable!
Yuan Gu felt a strong sense of contrast. Recalling his previous reminder, he couldn't help but sigh. It was fortunate that he hadn't mentioned how long it had taken him to complete the cultivation, otherwise he would have been truly ashamed. In comparison, the other person seemed more like the successor of the Yuan Emperor, comprehending the teachings at will.

"With such talent, it's no wonder even the Sun Saint Emperor's divine sense is so confident." The divine general was also shocked, his emotions fluctuating. He knew that even the most outstanding successor in the divine organization could not achieve this. The gap was too big. If he was already so terrifying before even becoming a saint, how heaven-defying would he be when he reached the Great Saint realm?

He even suspected that if they were to fight a battle of equal power, the main gods within the organization might be suppressed by the other side with just one hand.
Ignoring the emotional fluctuations of these people, Wang Hongwu directly wielded the Yuanhuang Dao Sword, which swept out in all directions. Its essence was a divine chain of order, which transformed into tangible light and shattered everything in the human world.

This strike cut directly into the outer realm, hitting a meteorite. There was no explosion, not even a sound. The sword easily passed through it, while the meteorite silently dissipated into primordial essence, nourishing the world.

"Transformation into the Dao, this is the true power of the Primordial Emperor Dao Sword!"

In the distance, everyone's bodies were ice-cold. Those who had directly received the forbidden secret technique of the Yuan Emperor back then were all dead, which shows its power.

"Indeed, this power can be integrated into my Heavenly Will Blade, making it completely perfect. With one strike, it can sever the foundation of a person's path, destroy their lifespan and vitality, and lead them to emptiness. Only then can it be worthy of being a killing technique created by the fusion of two methods." Wang Hongwu's lips curled up, and he was overjoyed. This time, he had gained a lot.

Moreover, this method has great potential and will be of great use in the future, as it can target certain dormant entities.

Meanwhile, deep within the starry sky, at the headquarters of the Holy Spirit lineage.

The Holy Domain is what they call the star field they rule. It is where the various Holy Spirits who are dedicated to establishing the Holy Spirit Dynasty reside. They once swept across many forces in the universe and were hard to find a worthy opponent. In an era when no one could prove the Dao, they were the symbol of invincibility.

Today, news of the Great Sage of the Azure Heaven has arrived, and his defeat has caused great turmoil in this sacred realm, which is a disgrace to the Holy Spirit Clan.

"They didn't even manage to seize the weapons from the Primordial Lake, and instead lost a successor? What a joke! Do they think the Holy Spirit lineage is so easily bullied!"

"The Ziwei Sect? Hmph, how dare the human race interfere in our affairs? Their young master is the Sun King who killed the Divine Jade. Well then, we'll settle both old and new scores together."

"Has the Great Lord not returned yet? Could it be that the Underworld has launched a sneak attack?"

"Not yet. There are still powerful beings in the depths of the universe. The Great Lord encountered a great tomb left from the beginning of time. After digging it open, he encountered a formidable enemy and has not yet returned."

Within the vast palace, streams of divine thoughts emerged, all belonging to powerful figures of the Holy Spirit lineage, all ancient and formidable.

The Great Sage of the Azure Heaven has not yet returned. He is being chased by the Beast King of Slaughtering Heaven and the Supreme God riding a dragon chariot, fleeing through the universe, his blood spilling into the sky, looking quite pathetic.

Outside the temple, the descendants of the Holy Spirit lineage also learned of the changes in the Big Dipper and were filled with anger.

"Sun King, Wang Hongwu, well, well, what a Ziwei Saint Son! If I don't kill you, how can I appease the wronged souls of my people!" A stone man appeared, at the Saint King realm. From his brow to his chest, there were specks of immortal gold fragments. In particular, his heart was formed from a complete piece of Dao Tribulation Gold, radiating a dazzling brilliance that was extremely awe-inspiring.

The Holy Spirit is a being that defies the heavens, not to mention that it was mixed with some immortal gold sand during its gestation process, and its heart was made of real immortal gold. Although it is far inferior to the real immortal gold Holy Spirit, it can still be described as terrifying, and it cannot be compared to those made of legendary sacred materials.

In particular, Dao Tribulation Gold is the hardest immortal gold, and the Holy Spirit derived from it will only be harder. His blood surged throughout his body, every drop of which was dazzling and sparkling, emitting boundless immortal light through the stone body, and possessing an immortal divinity.

"Do not act rashly. The place called Beidou is demonic and very detrimental to our clan. We should prioritize the grand plan of the dynasty. There will be a chance to settle accounts in the future. As far as I know, Beidou will soon be in turmoil, and the underworld has recovered."

"Without our interference, they are gathering their forces, preparing to take revenge on Beidou. Those guys will naturally suffer heavy losses then, and we can strike again." Another figure appeared, radiating brilliant light—a Holy Spirit formed from essence. Within him, countless Dao traces intertwined, creating various divine chains. These were not ordinary Dao traces, but those left by Quasi-Emperors after their Dao transformation. This Holy Spirit was actually born from the essence of a powerful being from an ancient battlefield, nurtured by the union of heaven and earth!
These two are both extraordinary. Either they have an extraordinary background and are related to immortal gold, or they are born from the essence of qi and energy, drawing on the traces of quasi-emperors. They are the two most powerful successors of the Holy Spirit lineage.

Even the Divine Jade Prince could only rank third back then. Even the legendary sacred materials used to nurture him were a notch below them. These are the future pillars of the Holy Spirit Dynasty.

Although they have not yet met, they already regard the Sun King, who has repeatedly defeated the Holy Spirit lineage, as their mortal enemy. Once they meet, they will fight fiercely to determine who lives and who dies.

At their center, on an altar, was a divine embryo in the making, pulsating and radiating divine light. This was the future Holy Spirit Emperor, nurtured by the united Holy Spirits of the entire universe. It was a collection of the remains and remnants of many accomplished Holy Spirits, which were incorporated into it as the hope for the future dynasty.

Once it is born, it will surely shake the heavens and earth and make ghosts weep. Its power is incredibly heaven-defying. However, not all holy spirits must be conceived to perfection before being born. That time is often millions of years, which is almost impossible. It also depends on the circumstances. Of course, if one can collect the legendary Heaven-Mending Technique, that would be even better.

Now, they are also preparing to play the role of the oriole that catches the cicada's eggs, following behind the underworld to reap the benefits.

Ten days later, in the Eastern Wilderness.

Wang Hongwu and Duan De had already left the original lake and arrived once again in the Sunfall Ridge in the southern region.

In the tenth layer of the Fire Ridge, the Holy Emperor's divine consciousness was bathed in the immortal fire and the light of the desolate tower. The three had maintained this state for three years. It was clear that the weakening aura of the divine consciousness had stabilized. Although it could not grow, there was hope for its longevity.

“Recently, I have also sensed the aura of the divine land beyond the realm. It is right for you to be cautious since you did not go there in your true form.” The deity opened his eyes and said solemnly, “The faith and willpower in that divine land are strong, and there are beings that are very similar to me. Even if it is not the deity, it is still of great significance.”

As expected! Wang Hongwu and Duan De were shocked when they heard this. They knew that the Boundless Heavenly Venerable would not perish so easily and must have left behind a crucial contingency plan. Now it seems that it is either a faith body or a divine thought that is plotting a great fortune, which may even affect the entire Big Dipper Star Region.

"Senior, I have come here today to ask for your help in repairing this killing formation." After a moment, Wang Hongwu stepped forward and took out four humanoid battle formations: Demon, Monster, Immortal, and Ghost. The Heart of the Death Realm, Soul Blood Stone, Primordial Life Stone, and Chaos Stone also flew out in turn and floated in front of the Immortal Fire.

It's safe to say there's no better place than here for refining weapons and repairing battle formations.

"So these are the nine killing formations left behind by the ancient Heavenly Court. They trapped and killed a Holy Spirit back then. Even a quasi-Emperor would have difficulty repairing them, but they are not difficult to repair here." The deity glanced at them and knew their origin. He immediately took action, using the power of the Sun Mother Scripture to mobilize the immortal fire to melt four materials and cover them on the stone statue.

Time passed quickly, and the repairs were completed in just a few days. The four brand-new battle formations descended from the sky and were directly sent by the divine will to the Ziwei Sect's mountain gate, forming a complete grand formation without alerting anyone. It was a stealthy move.

After repairing the humanoid battle formation, one-third of the Chaos Stone remained, which was then casually refined into a Chaos Enlightenment Platform. This platform could increase cultivation speed tenfold, although it was only suitable for those below the Quasi-Emperor level, it was still quite extraordinary.

This object can be used as a great seal to smash people, and it can also be used as a treasure for enlightenment. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone. Wang Hongwu smiled with satisfaction. The four stone statue killing formations are located at the gate of the Ziwei Sect. This is equivalent to the fusion of four high-level quasi-emperor killing formations. The power is boundless. When fully activated, even a great saint would die and be reduced to ashes if he broke in.

Even if the Kunlun remnants and the Holy Spirit lineage were to break in, they could be killed, and there would be no need to worry about the safety of the mountain gate.

Then, wanting to test the effect, he sat cross-legged on the Chaos Enlightenment Platform, directly touching the Divine Forbidden Domain. He began cultivating while circulating the All-Word Secret. He also circulated the Sun Mother Scripture, directly drawing upon the nine layers of firelight from Falling Sun Ridge for cultivation, making rapid progress.

He is not far from achieving the Great Perfection, and he will surely be able to break through this time. At that time, he will have the true power to slay saints.

Seeing him cultivating there, Duan De didn't stay idle either. He ran up to Huangta and tried to build a relationship with him, hoping to gain some benefits.

Even a little something is good!
Within the Chaos Divine Land, a dramatic change, unknown to outsiders, was quietly taking place.

The body of Shiwo Dao and the clone of Duan De stared in horror at the Five Elements Continent, whose humanoid outlines became more and more distinct and gradually came to life, as if they were about to sit up and step on the earth.

"Infinite Heavenly Lord!"

All living beings within the divine land bowed their heads, devoutly worshipping the Five Elements Continent. Their minds became clear and serene, the altar glowed, and countless raindrops of light showered down from the sky.

Moreover, it wasn't just them; even in the distant Boundless Ancient Starfield, all living beings were chanting the name of the Boundless Heavenly Venerable. Endless rain of light, like divine rivers converging through teleportation arrays, did not manifest in the outside world, and no one knew or saw this scene.

Under the influence of such immense power of will, a colossal Taoist statue gradually rose up, towering over hundreds of millions of feet tall, transforming from ethereal to solid, as if the true body had descended to earth.

Infinite Heavenly Lord!

Boundless faith power surged forth, and a tremendous chanting arose from within the Five-Colored Continent. A true Celestial Venerable appeared, sitting cross-legged, with the eternal blue sky above his head, overlooking the vicissitudes of the mortal world. Behind him was another demon lord with a distorted face and full of malice, absorbing the distracting thoughts and emotions of countless beings, like two sides of the same coin of faith and divine will.

There, auspicious clouds rose, and countless rays of light shone. Boundless faith surged and turbulent. The Five Elements Continent was like a giant living organism, giving birth to a life. For countless years, it received the worship and kowtow of all living beings. No one knew that such a change would occur.

"The Immortal Lotus is gone, and the Big Dipper node in the Underworld has been cleared. Nothing can stop me now; however, it's not the right time yet. I need to distract them."

At this moment, however, the enormous Dharma image did not rush to merge into the Five Elements Continent. Instead, it seemed to be waiting for something, gazing into the distance.

"Is this old guy really going to be resurrected?" "Something's not right. It's not his real body, but his faith body that's materializing from the void, about to become a real being?"

Duan De and Wang Hongwu were greatly shocked, never expecting to witness this scene.

As the divine land changed, various strange phenomena appeared in the outer realms. Suddenly, the wind howled and the rain poured down. The scene in the world was terrifying and changed drastically. It was as if a terrible hell had been opened, or as if the world had shattered and all paths played a mournful song.

At first, gusts of yellow whirlwinds swept through, then turned black, and the falling rain was filled with a fishy smell. When it landed on people's bodies and the ground, they realized that it was blood rain.

This sight horrified even saints, who could not comprehend it.

What happened outside the domain?!

clang!
Just then, a bell rang out from the distant land of Mars.

A host of beings from the Boundless Starfield had already arrived at this place, their faces filled with piety, chanting the four words "Boundless Heavenly Venerable" in a low voice. Then they exploded completely, turning into a sky full of blood mist, activating some kind of arrangement, causing the entire ancient star to tremble violently.

clang!
Then another bell rang out, melodious and ancient, echoing through the starry sky, immediately attracting the eager gazes within the Beidou Forbidden Zone.

"The Immortal Bell?"

The servants whispered, not confirming, but the force was very similar.

(End of this chapter)