Primordial Era: The Great Serpent of Yunmeng

Chapter 279 Heaven, Earth, and Man Unleash Killing Intent, Great Battle Deployment

"I, Hongjun, have a feeling that the Great Dao is fifty, the Heavenly Dao is forty-nine, and one remains hidden. Therefore, the Heavenly Dao is incomplete. I will merge with the Dao with myself and from now on disappear from the primordial world."

"From this day forward, the Way of Heaven shall be Hongjun, and Hongjun shall not be the Way of Heaven. All beings with affinity shall be guided by their own virtue."

Hongjun held up the Jade Disc of Creation, and all the purple aura in the sky disappeared into the Jade Disc. Countless sweet rains fell, and all the evils, sins, and calamities of the world were eliminated one by one.

All diseases, all obstacles, and all miasma will dissipate.

When the sweet rain falls, flowers, birds, and fish flourish; as the rain ends, all things come to life. When the gentle breeze blows, branches are laden with fruit; as the fruit exudes fragrance, all animals enjoy it.

Even the most precious plants, after being touched by this gentle breeze, will bear abundant fruit on their slender branches.

The Purple Cloud Palace manifested between heaven and earth. Under the gaze of all the gods and all living beings in the primordial world, Hongjun took nine steps forward, each time supported by azure clouds, and entered the palace.

The road to the horizon served as a pathway, emitting countless rays of light to act as a guide. These rays of light entwined around the Purple Cloud Palace, resembling reins for pulling a chariot.

It took Hongjun nine steps to enter the Zixiao Palace, and the Great Dao guided Hongjun for nine breaths.

With the disappearance of Zixiao Palace, the prehistoric world immediately fell into a great harvest of joy, but this joy was limited to the mortal realm.

Di Jun glanced at Qi, Fuxi, Taiyi, and Nuwa beside him, and saw that everyone had calm expressions, but their eyes were filled with excitement.

Then he turned his gaze to the eight Heavenly Gods and the ten Divine Generals who were quietly waiting under the Lingxiao Palace.

Led by Kunpeng and Bai Ze, they stood quietly in the main hall, surrounded by thin clouds that, instead of exuding immortality, carried an air of killing intent.

Emperor Jun smiled with satisfaction upon seeing this and shouted loudly:

"All gods shall heed my command!"

The sound was like a thunderclap, yet also like the sun shining down, causing everyone in the Lingxiao Palace to straighten up and shout in unison:

"Yes, sir!"

"The Celestial Court has acted perversely, wreaking havoc on the Western Continent and arbitrarily instigating war, causing immense suffering to all living beings in the primordial world. They must be punished! Are you all willing to join me in this campaign?"

Di Jun slightly opened his arms, his long sleeves of his imperial robe reaching the ground. As the ruler of the primordial world, his aura of kingship was overwhelming.

"We obey!"

Di Jun's smile widened even further as he spoke:

Where are Qiming and Chang Geng?

Qiming and Changgeng stepped forward and bowed, saying:

"Your subject is here."

"You shall lead the gods of thunder to the western continent to clear the way for the army. All who obstruct us shall be slain!"

"Your subject obeys!"

After receiving the order, Qiming and Changgeng immediately returned to their positions. As they retreated, Dijun spoke again:

Where is Yinglong?

"Your subject is here."

"You bear the heaviest responsibility. You will command the heavenly soldiers and generals and conquer all the places that the witch tribe has not yet occupied. The ten divine generals will be at your disposal."

"Both the Thunder Department and the Plague Department will need to cooperate with your actions. With this assistance, I will naturally have other requirements for you."

"Not only must we conquer beyond Penglai Immortal Island, but the Wu Clan must not touch even a fraction of the land that the Heavenly Court has conquered."

"This great battle must not only be won, but won decisively. We must display the majesty of the Heavenly Court, so that those who are ignorant may know, and so that those ambitious individuals may understand that the Heavenly Court is an insurmountable mountain for them!"

Di Jun's words were full of domineering power, while Ying Long's expression was resolute and excited:

"Your Majesty, I obey your command and will certainly live up to your expectations!"

Di Jun nodded and then called out to the next person.

Where is Bai Ze?

"Your subject is here."

"You will command the fire department, calculate military merits, and ensure that there is no shortage of any military supplies. With the army in the field, the war is the top priority."

"Your subject obeys."

Bai Ze remained as composed as ever, but the excitement in his eyes was impossible to conceal. Even with his composure, he could only barely maintain the facade.

Di Jun had no time to pay attention to Bai Ze's appearance; he simply continued to look at the last high-ranking official of the Heavenly Court and said:

Where is Kunpeng?

"Your subject is here."

"Now that the four upper divisions are all used for the war, I and the other emperors will also go to the battlefield. If the war goes smoothly, you will then command the four lower divisions in the Heavenly Court to maintain the overall situation of the Heavenly Court."

"You may go to Penglai when the decisive battle is about to begin. All supplies should be prioritized for the war effort, and the livelihoods of the people on the three continents of the East, South, and North should not be affected during this period."

When the topic turned to people's livelihood, Di Jun's voice softened, but Kunpeng could still sense the determination within it. He simply smiled faintly and said:

"Your subject obeys."

Seeing that Kunpeng agreed, Dijun then addressed the crowd:

"This battle concerns the rise and fall of the Heavenly Court. All of you must unite and fight bravely for the glory of the Heavenly Court. We will surely return victorious and let all living beings in the primordial world witness the might of the Heavenly Court."

"I will obey Your Majesty's command..."

With the issuance of orders from the Heavenly Court, the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, who had been supported for a long time, finally had the opportunity to take real large-scale action.

Since Qi He and Di Jun were already intent on demonstrating the majesty of the Heavenly Court, they naturally wouldn't interfere with or conceal the secrets of Heaven. As a result, the secrets of Heaven became chaotic and extremely dangerous.

The gods naturally understood what had happened. They had waited for a long time, but they never expected that the Heavenly Court would not wait a moment longer.

Heaven unleashed its murderous intent; the seasons shifted and stars changed.

A murderous intent arises from the earth; dragons and snakes rise from the land.

When people harbor murderous intent, the world is turned upside down.

The Heavenly Court's actions seemed to have touched upon the unseen laws of Heaven, and the entire primordial world felt that surging, murderous aura.

The earth seemed to be awakened by a mysterious force, the mountains trembled, and the rivers surged.

As the Heavenly Court, which occupies the fortunes of Heaven, Earth, and Man, is finally unable to restrain itself and is preparing to take action, the resulting chain reaction is naturally extraordinary.

Only when the gods saw this did they realize just how terrifying the Heavenly Court, which possessed the power of the three realms of gods, truly could be when it took action.

Kunlun Mountain.

"The stars have shifted, the seasons have changed, mountains and rivers have surged, and the earth's time has shifted. This Heavenly Court has truly accumulated such a wealth of popular support and fortune!"

The Primordial Daoist found it hard to believe and muttered to himself.

The Three Pure Ones were all somewhat shocked by this, never having imagined that a force could actually cause such a change in the world.

Although they also felt that this was reasonable, after all, this was the first force in the primordial world since the Great Calamity of the Ferocious Beasts that was able to unite all races and control the primordial world on its own.

The peace of over a hundred epochs absorbed numerous innate deities and gods, firmly grasping the destiny of the primordial world and the fate of all living beings.

It's not entirely surprising that the Heavenly Court could have such an influence, but it's still quite shocking.

"The Celestial Court is in grave danger."

The Taoist sighed, then turned and walked into his cave. The outcome of this battle between the Heavenly Court and the Celestial Court was already decided, and there was no need to pay attention to it anymore.

Lingbao Daoist also sighed and turned to leave. In this chaotic situation, he needed to keep a close eye on his disciples.

The people of the Celestial Court are traveling around the prehistoric world, and he knows some of his disciples well. He doesn't want them to get involved.

Judging from the current state of the Heavenly Court, they don't care about anything. If you really fall into their hands, you'll probably end up dead and gone.

Teaching disciples is not easy; we cannot let them perish like this.

With the departure of the two, only Yuanshi Daoren remained in the room. After a brief hesitation, he simply sighed and closed the sealed mountain gate even tighter.

He thought to himself: I am a person who seeks tranquility, why should I get involved in the rights and wrongs of this primordial world? Anyway, I am powerless to change anything, and it will only add to my troubles.

Xi Kunlun.

Gou glanced at the heavenly secrets, the helplessness in his eyes almost visible to the naked eye.

Lu Wu, who was hurrying towards them from afar, turned back but had no intention of acknowledging him. He simply said calmly:

"From this day forward, the mountain gates will be closed, and no outside visitors will be received at West Kunlun until the great battle is over."

"Those who have come to join the female immortals must leave within three days if they need to leave. From this point on, they will have no further connection with Xikunlun."

After speaking, Gou Hui's figure disappeared, leaving Lu Wu, who had rushed over, empty-handed.

Looking at the empty space before him, Lu Wu remained silent for a long time before sighing:

"Who is Your Excellency? How could I possibly be so blind to my own limitations, daring to make presumptuous suggestions? I am truly utterly foolish."

"How can we presume to predict the current situation in the primordial world? Even Your Majesty yourself is not free."

"How laughable, Lu Wu! You call yourself a wise and clear-headed man, yet you can't see yourself clearly, causing His Majesty to miss the opportunity to make a decision."

"Foolish! Lu Wu, you are truly the most foolish person in the world!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Wu looked at himself and sneered:

"What right does such an utterly foolish person have to be a prime minister?"

Lu Wu turned and left. With each step he took, his true form was revealed, transforming into a tiger-bodied, human-faced, nine-tailed tiger-man.

From then on, Lu Wu never changed his Dao body again, always showing his true form to others, and never left Xikunlun.

On Penglai Immortal Island, the Eastern King Duke, with a solemn expression, kept sending messages to summon back the Immortal Court disciples who were away.

He naturally sensed the changes in the heavenly secrets, and a sense of danger almost overwhelmed him.

Standing atop Penglai Island, the Eastern King Duke gazed at the distant, misty horizon, his expression growing increasingly solemn.

"Can't they even wait a moment longer?"

No one could answer the question posed by the Eastern King Duke, and he was all alone.

He didn't want to hear the answer; he just watched as countless streaks of light flew towards Penglai Immortal Island from afar, like shooting stars scattered across the sky.

A figure rushed over from afar, looking extremely anxious. It was none other than Baiyun Jun.

Upon seeing the Eastern King Duke, Baiyun Jun immediately and hurriedly said:

"Your Excellency, this change in celestial phenomena suggests a great calamity is imminent. On my way back, I sensed unusual fluctuations in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth in many places, which seemed like ominous signs."

"The Heavenly Court has come with the intention of annihilating us. Now that all the celestial lords have arrived, we await Your Majesty's arrival to discuss the matter."

Dongwanggong nodded slightly, his eyes flashing with wisdom and determination, as well as a hint of resentment and madness. Facing the flustered Baiyunjun, Dongwanggong simply comforted him:

"Don't worry too much. The Heavenly Court is coming with great force, but it won't arrive immediately. You and I still have time to react."

"There is no need to be in such a hurry. Although the Heavenly Court is powerful, our Celestial Court is not one to be easily manipulated."

"With all fourteen of us Quasi-Saints present, even if we are no match for the Heavenly Court, we should still break one of its teeth."

"Moreover, we are not to be slaughtered at will. As long as we unite as one, we still have a chance to win. The disciples of the Celestial Court are also full of heroes!"

The Eastern King's words were resolute, but Baiyun Jun still had doubts. However, this was not the time to dwell on them, as many immortal lords were still waiting in the main hall.

"What Your Excellency says is also what we think. However, it is always better to make preparations in advance. Your Excellency should first come with me to the main hall to meet the Immortal Lords."

Dongwanggong nodded, then turned and rode a cloud towards the Celestial Palace. His speed was not slow, but it was not urgent either.

Seeing the calm demeanor of the Eastern King, Baiyun Jun, though anxious, also felt a sense of relief.

After sensing Baiyunjun's change, Dongwanggong finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Now that he is the ruler of the Celestial Court, he must not show any weakness in the face of this crisis.

If even he, the leader, is in such a panic, how could the people of the Celestial Court possibly have any chance of victory?

What Dongwanggong never expected was that, even though everyone knew that they would eventually confront the Heavenly Court, the expected thing had happened, yet everyone was behaving this way.

This left him somewhat disappointed, but it also made him understand the weight of the Heavenly Court even more.

As the Eastern King entered the main hall of the Celestial Court, the twelve Celestial Lords rose together to show their respect.

Only after the Eastern King Duke was seated in the head seat did the thirteen immortal lords, including the White Cloud Lord, gradually take their seats.

Looking down at the crowd, the Eastern King Duke's voice was steady and powerful as he spoke:

"With the Heavenly Court's attack imminent, how should the Celestial Court respond? You are all the pillars of the Celestial Court, so please feel free to speak your minds."

The Eastern King Duke's gaze was sharp as he swept over everyone present, and those who felt his gaze fell into deep thought.

The atmosphere inside the Celestial Court's main hall was heavy, as if an invisible pressure was enveloping everyone.

Upon seeing this, the Eastern King Duke shouted:

"The Heavenly Court hasn't even attacked yet, so why are you all behaving like this? Have you been scared out of your wits?"

"We've known each other for decades, and we've fought many battles with the Witch Clan. Are the Witch Clan strong?"

"The Twelve Ancestral Witches are all outstanding among Quasi-Saints, even comparable to those of the Hunyuan Dao. There are also several renowned Great Witches whose strength far surpasses their peers."

"Even with such a formidable enemy, the struggle between us has been ongoing for twelve cycles since we crossed the sea from Penglai Island."

"Faced with such pressure, the Celestial Court was not without losses; even one of its Celestial Lords was killed."

"Even in such a threatening and predicament situation, neither of us has ever been afraid to compromise. In retaliation, we also killed several of their high priests."

"The two sides fought back and forth, and the Celestial Court did not suffer any losses."

"Even when faced with such a powerful enemy, and the fierce and fearless Wu tribe, the Celestial Court has never shown any weakness."

"But now, look at this, you all, one who has never fought against any foreign enemy since he ruled the primordial world."

"A mere thief, a petty criminal who stole the spoils after the three races went into seclusion! And yet he's managed to frighten you all like this!"

"Is this still the same Celestial Court that fought the Witch Clan to the death, spread the Great Dao, regarded the world as its responsibility, and was unafraid of sacrifice or casualties?!"

"Look at yourselves again. Do you still have any of the courage you had when you fought those ancestral witches?"

"say!"

At this point, the Eastern King Duke, filled with rage, shouted loudly, causing the thirteen immortal lords present to lower their heads and dare not utter a word.

After a short while, the atmosphere in the arena eased somewhat, and the courage in the hearts of the immortal lords was roused. Only then did one of them step forward and speak:

"This is our fault; we were cowardly before the battle even began. I am willing to accept the punishment! If it weren't for His Excellency's wake-up call, I fear I would have been plagued by inner demons in the future."

Once someone spoke first, the atmosphere in the room immediately became lively.

The once quiet hall, which had been silent except for the voice of the Eastern King, was now filled with some noise.

When Dongwanggong saw that they had regained their courage, he felt a little relieved, knowing that the easiest hurdle had been overcome.

As many immortal lords regained their fighting spirit, the dormant spiritual masters naturally began to stir and offered their suggestions.

Some suggested recalling all the preaching monks and consolidating military equipment in an attempt to contend with the Heavenly Court. However, this suggestion was immediately met with opposition from the crowd, who felt that this approach was unwise.

Therefore, it was proposed that the people of the Celestial Court should be divided into smaller groups and entangled with the people of the Heavenly Court in the Western Continent. The area of ​​the Western Continent occupied by the Celestial Court should be divided, and each of the Celestial Lords should lead a team to fight against them.

However, this method also met with opposition, because Penglai Immortal Island was too precious to give up. Otherwise, if the Heavenly Court were to take it over, the Immortal Court would become a source of water without a source and would eventually be wiped out by the Heavenly Court in the Western Continent.

Some people are even more extreme, believing that they should abandon that half of the western continent and concentrate their forces on Penglai Island, leaving only one group outside to support each other.

At the same time, we should repair the formation and use the grand formation to fight the enemy. As long as we hold Penglai Immortal Island, we will eventually be able to wear down the Heavenly Court.

For a time, opinions were divided, causing the Eastern King Duke a great deal of trouble. In the end, he could only helplessly interrupt, saying:

"Gentlemen, please stop arguing. The situation is critical, and this argument is not a solution. Please allow me to consider this carefully before making a decision."

Seeing their unwavering confidence, the Eastern King could only try to deflate their egos, saying:

"Moreover, I am very pleased that you have regained your courage today, but you must not be careless. The might of the Heavenly Court should not be underestimated."

"Everyone's emotions have been fluctuating wildly recently, which has inevitably taken a toll on their mental state. Their concerns are bound to have many oversights. Instead of wasting time thinking, it would be better to calm down and clear your mind first."

"Once you have calmed down, you can carefully consider your previous thoughts. The Heavenly Court is not to be trifled with and will not tolerate any mistakes from you or me."

"You should all go back and rest for now before making any further plans."

After seeing off all the immortal lords, the Eastern King Duke sat alone in the main hall, feeling utterly exhausted, and murmured to himself:

"Although you are strong, since I, the Eastern King, have this intention and dare to do this, I will not be afraid of you. When the time comes, we will see who wins and who loses by their own means."

"Since you, with your bodies of lesser yang and greater yang, can attain the position of Heavenly Emperor, so too can I, being of pure yang!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Dong Wanggong's eyes became firm, as if his previous fatigue had vanished without a trace, and his eyes shone brightly.

But what it reveals is not the ethereal grace of immortals or the majesty of gods, but rather a burgeoning ambition.

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