"Four great saints of the demon race, one Buddha from the East, five great supernatural beings at the Creation Realm, and four legendary Luo Sect envoys..."
Cao Ya muttered to himself, facing nine formidable adversaries alone, still on the journey of breaking through fate and venturing into the sea of suffering, yet he remained extremely calm and composed.
After all, these experts were either trapped for countless ages or had been in a long slumber. They had just awakened and their strength was not yet at its peak.
Maitreya Buddha's condition is much better. Because he was reminded and took the initiative to withdraw from the world, he avoided the calamity of the ancient demon Buddha destroying the world. Moreover, the Yellow-Eyebrowed Boy took his place and died in his place. Overall, the impact is not too great. In ten or twenty years, there is great hope that he will recover to the level of perfect creation.
The Bull Demon King, the Roc Demon King, and the Flood Dragon Demon King were in much worse condition.
It would take at least hundreds or even thousands of years to slowly recover and regain its former glory!
The remaining Great Sage of Meishan and the four great envoys of the Luo Sect were actually in better condition, but their cultivation was inferior. Cao Ya could handle them without much effort before his breakthrough.
Their participation in this battle is more of a support role, providing assistance to the four powerful figures and diverting Cao Ya's attention!
Cao Ya pondered that his own power had already surpassed the legendary perfection and he was beginning to break into the Creation Realm. Because he studied the Reincarnation Seal day and night, and the Great Dao was profound, his combat power was no weaker than those who had just entered the Creation Realm.
If all extraordinary systems were used, and strength soared to rival the peak of the Creation Realm, it would be effortless! Even against someone at the Perfect Creation Realm, a battle could ensue, and it would be difficult to determine a winner without thousands of rounds!
If he formally attains enlightenment, there is a high probability that he could truly rival the pinnacle of enlightenment!
And this doesn't even include the Reincarnation Seal that Cao Ya has mastered!
Basically speaking, in the [Peerless One] universe, as long as the Other Shore One does not appear, Cao Ya is invincible.
Various pseudo-other shores are geographically limited and not so free. For example, top-tier demons, once they leave the Nine Netherworlds, can only achieve the perfection of creation and no longer possess the abilities of a pseudo-other shore.
Therefore, with his formidable strength, Cao Ya naturally felt confident and had few concerns.
If Cao Ya didn't have such confidence, he would be out of his mind to openly and legitimately advance to the Creation Realm!
How could he not know that the powerful figures from the demon race, Maitreya Buddhism, Luo Sect, and other forces were all filled with hostility towards him and the Crimson Demon Sect!
"Perfect! Let's seize this opportunity to establish the Crimson Demon Sect's formidable reputation! We cannot allow the 'demonic chaos' of the real world to reappear!"
Cao Ya thought to himself, besides the Reincarnation Seal, the Seven Swords of Heaven Interception and the Tathagata Palm that he had practiced were also major trump cards!
If mastered, these transcendent techniques can dramatically increase combat power, making it highly likely to defeat even higher-level experts!
This series of strategies is Cao Ya's backup plan for facing masters such as Maitreya Buddha and the Bull Demon King!
However, such secrets are unknown to outsiders. Cao Ya did not even reveal them to Qi Zhengyan, the "Crimson Demon Emperor," and Meng Qi, the "Primordial Emperor," who were both giants belonging to the Crimson Demon Sect. Because it involved the system space, he would never tell a second person!
As a result, the bigwigs in the real world were all surprised to find that Cao Ya's face showed no sign of tension whatsoever!
Inside the Jade Void Palace, Guang Chengzi exclaimed in surprise, "What other tricks does he have up his sleeve? How can he be so confident!"
Manjushri, the Heavenly Venerable of Vast Dharma, the Immortal Venerable of Daoist Practice, the True Man of Jade Cauldron, Chi Jingzi, Nezha, Xiaotianquan, and others all looked at Meng Qi, their eyes asking questions.
Meng Qi was also at a loss, "I don't know either!"
Seeing this, Manjushri Bodhisattva chuckled and said, "It seems that beyond the Samsara Seal, there is another great opportunity for an indestructible Arhat!"
Chi Jingzi was speechless and said, "What's so strange about that? In just a few decades, almost a hundred years, we've reached this point. It would be strange if there hadn't been a great opportunity!"
Master Yu Ding shook his head and said, "But Xuan Jie's own comprehension is the most important thing."
Guang Chengzi nodded and said, “Indeed, even with good fortune, it is difficult to break through the barriers of legends and the difficulties of creation if one lacks talent! Especially for the Undying Arhat, who is on the path of ascending to the ‘True Self’, the requirements are even more stringent. If there is any flaw, the tragic end of losing the ‘Self’ will be worse than death.”
“Hmm.” Meng Qi nodded in agreement. When Master Lu and Uncle Xuanjie were studying this alternative legendary path together, he had also participated in many discussions and provided a lot of useful advice.
But in the end, Meng Qi had to sigh, no wonder it was an "alternative" route. It was indeed extremely difficult to spread it throughout the heavens without being promoted by those on the other side. The risk of loss was several times greater than that of the orthodox legendary route!
Meng Qi enlightened the "other selves" of all realms, and through the accumulation of quantitative changes, a qualitative change was finally achieved, thus creating a legend!
This is the most authentic way; nine out of ten legends follow this path, including those of the immortals of Jade Void Palace.
Dao Xing Immortal Venerable pondered for a moment and said, "It can't be that... the Undying Arhat has a second peerless divine weapon, can it?"
The immortals exchanged glances and chuckled, "Peerless divine weapons are of the Other Shore level, and there are only so many of them. How could a second one appear so easily?"
Almost all of the peerless divine weapons were created by those from the Other Shore!
Throughout the ages, there have been instances of the fall of those who have transcended the world, and the disintegration of peerless divine weapons.
Most notably, the three ancient emperors—the Jade Emperor, the Eastern Emperor, and the Subduing Emperor—all perished.
The Haotian Mirror, the Eastern Emperor Bell, and other artifacts also cracked, with fragments scattered throughout the myriad realms.
Of course, the majority of them are still intact, such as the Four Swords of Zhuxian, the Human Emperor Sword, the Overlord's Blade, the Reincarnation Seal, the Demon Emperor's Claw, the Time Blade, and the Demon Saint Spear.
The Nine Netherworld Demon Emperor, the Human Emperor, Houtu, and others have all perished, but the peerless divine weapons they forged remain in the universe, enduring through the ages!
However, there are very few exceptions, which are not the work of those from the other side.
The Overlord's Absolute Blade, with the Demon Buddha's secret involvement and control of the other shore-level Heavenly Dao monster to influence it, cannot be considered an exception.
That Nether Sea Sword, the number one weapon for killing, is of this kind. It was forged by the Heavenly Killer Daoist, who had reached the pinnacle of creation, using the Nether Sea and his own essence and blood. It also gained the favor of the Nine Netherworlds, which is why it broke the rules and, with its creation body, was able to refine a divine weapon of the other shore level!
But this is also inextricably linked to the Nine Netherworlds, this vast world within the universe.
Therefore, after some deliberation, the immortals did not believe that the Undying Arhat could obtain a second peerless divine weapon!
You must know, how could an object of this caliber be ownerless?
Even if the original owner perishes, it will inevitably attract the covetous eyes of all parties, who will try to seize it, and even those from the other shore will personally intervene!
"Could it be... the Time Blade?" Meng Qi's eyes flickered slightly.
If he remembered correctly, his senior uncle Xuanjie had returned to the Middle Ages in a different way than they had!
Meng Qi and the others had attended a treacherous banquet hosted by the Great Sage of Meishan, "Yuan Hong." Due to the aftershocks of the battle between the powerful figures, they were all transported back to the Middle Ages.
Meng Qi later realized that it might be related to the Heavenly Venerable of Morality and Amitabha Buddha, and involved the Green Emperor.
Cao Ya did not attend the meeting, but still returned to the Middle Ages and caused quite a stir. His power was unparalleled, and he left his name for thousands of years. Compared to the original, the history books have been significantly revised, with more records added. The Overlord is no longer the strongest celestial being in the Middle Ages, but has been added as "one of".
Meng Qi asked out of curiosity, only to find out that it was the Time Blade that had made the move!
Cao Ya didn't explain the specific reason, so Meng Qi didn't press for details, but he guessed that it might be related to the Reincarnation Seal!
Heaven and Earth have been referred to together since ancient times.
"The Time Blade?" Guang Chengzi's eyes widened slightly in surprise, but he quickly nodded in understanding.
"After the collapse of the Heavenly Court, the Heavenly Emperor nearly died. The Great Sage Equaling Heaven intervened, using the peerless divine weapon of his esteemed mentor, the Vajra Bracelet, to save the Heavenly Emperor's life, allowing him to escape with a sliver of hope and sustaining the existence of this era," Jade Cauldron True Man murmured.
"Before that, there was no such peerless weapon on the other shore, the Blade of Time. The Heavenly Emperor had another divine weapon, but unfortunately it also collapsed in the end. The Heavenly Emperor merged with it with his body, and that's how the Blade of Time was created!" Manjushri, the Heavenly Venerable of Vast Dharma, sighed softly.
Time is the most unpredictable blade; the blade of time, time is like a knife, each cut hastening our aging!
Meng Qi had heard these old stories before. He had learned a lot of secrets through the mission of the Lord of the Six Paths of Reincarnation, but now, listening to the stories told by those who experienced them firsthand, he felt differently.
"What eyewitnesses?" Nezha muttered, "In that great battle on the other side, we're not even cannon fodder! Life and death depend solely on the clash between those on the other side!"
"Several junior brothers and disciples from three generations have also perished," Guang Chengzi lamented.
"Alas." The immortals sighed, all of them feeling dejected.
Yun Zhongzi, Taiyi Zhenren, and other second-generation disciples of the Chan Sect, as well as numerous disciples from the third generation onwards, all perished in ancient times.
Now, having survived the ordeal, only a handful of people remain in the Jade Void Palace.
Even including Yang Jian, whose whereabouts are shrouded in mystery and unknown to everyone, the number barely exceeds ten.
Meng Qi and the others were added later, not the original people from before ancient times.
“Jade Void Palace, Biyou Palace, Mount Ling, the Heavenly Court, the Demon Race, the Human Race… none of them are unscathed; all have suffered heavy losses,” said Jade Cauldron Immortal.
After the Heavenly Court was destroyed, the Demon Saint attained enlightenment, leading to "demons wreaking havoc on the land." The human race also declined, with many dying. It wasn't until the Human Emperor attained enlightenment and resisted the Demon Saint that the human race's situation began to improve significantly.
The Demon Saint led the demon army to attack Mount Ling, but due to Ananda's betrayal—betraying both Mount Ling and the demon race at the same time!—Mount Ling was destroyed, the demon army suffered heavy losses, and only a very few Great Saints survived under the protection of the Great Sage Equaling Heaven, and only escaped a few years ago.
“The only one that counts fairly well is the Luo Sect,” said Manjushri, the Heavenly Venerable of Vast Dharma. “However, this is a newly emerging sect since ancient times, originating from the Eternal Mother, whose identity as the Other Shore Being…”
Manjushri Bodhisattva shook his head. Regarding the speculation about the Eternal Mother, there are many different opinions about who this great figure was before ancient times, but no one knows the specific origins of her.
Perhaps other beings from the other side could have gleaned the details, but since they have not yet returned, no news has been spread.
Meng Qi stroked his chin. Because of Gu Xiaosang, he was aware of the identity of the Eternal Mother.
This person was the Golden Emperor of the ancient Heavenly Court, who was on par with the Fire Emperor Feng Xi, the Azure Emperor, and the Black Emperor, second only to the Heavenly Emperor!
But this is a matter between the couple and the Eternal Mother; there's no need to involve the Jade Void Palace in it.
With the disappearance of the Primordial Celestial Venerable, the karma has been taken over by Meng Qi. As the current leader of the Jade Void Palace, he is honored as the "Primordial Emperor," but he is merely a legend and has not even achieved the power of creation. How can he possibly fight against those from the other shore?
Of the immortals in Jade Void Palace, most of those who survived were fortunate enough to have good fortune, with Guang Chengzi being the most fortunate of all!
Even when the Eternal Mother appeared, they were as fragile as paper, completely unable to be stopped.
Because the Golden Emperor attained enlightenment and became the "Eternal Mother" of the Other Shore, he possessed both the legacy of Lingbao Tianzun—otherwise, how could the Three Immortal Maidens have been resurrected?—and the legacy of Yuanshi Tianzun, bearing a portion of the karma.
Therefore, as long as Yuxu Palace does not actively interfere, Wusheng Laomu will not be able to launch a massacre against Yuxu Palace.
It's hard to say whether the Golden Emperor's attainment of enlightenment was without the machinations of the Three Pure Ones.
These three, the three foremost figures of the Taoist sect who were born on the other side of the world, naturally became the oldest and most ancient as time passed.
Only a very few beings, such as Amitabha Buddha, the Demon Emperor, and the Buddha of Mount Ling, can rival them.
Even the Heavenly Emperor, the Demon Lord, the Emperor of the Nine Netherworlds, the Demon Saint, the Eastern Emperor, and the Subduing Emperor are inferior to him.
So far, only Dao Zun has truly taken the lead, pioneering the path of seeking emptiness through reduction, achieving the complete eight-star Dao Fruit realm, and transcending the mundane.
The Buddha's attainment of enlightenment relied on external aids, making it incomplete and too limited. That's why he formed an alliance with the Three Pure Ones.
"There's no need to tell them these secrets. Why should we drag others into our marital feud?"
Meng Qi pondered to himself, his fingers lightly stroking the Overlord Blade at his waist, gazing into the distance, his eyes brimming with fighting spirit.
They were just waiting for Master Xuanjie to give the order to immediately charge out and strike at the Luo Sect's divine envoy and the demon race's great saint!
He wouldn't allow the immortals of Jade Void Palace to lend a hand.
However, the battle is intense, and everyone is fully engaged, leaving little time for anything else. It is also very possible that a torrent of divine power will surge down, impacting the real world with devastating force.
At that time, the immortals and gods of Jade Void Palace will be needed to protect all living beings on earth.
On the island of Sanxiao overseas, the Three Immortal Maidens and the Heavenly Venerable Duobao were also curious about Cao Ya's next move.
"Today, we're going to see some excitement," said Duobao Tianzun with a smile, his sword intent surging within him, clearly eager to try.
If it weren't for the inappropriate occasion and the fact that the Jie Sect was in dire straits and couldn't afford any mishaps, he would have wanted to take action and engage in a major battle.
"That Xuan Jie has certainly stirred up trouble; I just hope it doesn't affect the Realm of Truth," Yunxiao said softly.
"Don't worry! We can easily protect the overseas islands, and those guys from Jade Void Palace on the mainland are no pushovers either," said Venerable Duobao.
“Xuan Jie went to the outer realms, probably with this in mind, to avoid shattering the real world!” Bi Xiao pondered.
"It has begun!" Qiongxiao suddenly exclaimed, her beautiful eyes fixed on the outer realm with a strange gaze.
Duobao Tianzun, Yunxiao, and Bixiao were also stunned and speechless upon seeing this.
In that outer space, the Great Sage of the Demon Race acted decisively and launched a fierce attack!
"Xuan Jie, die!" Peng Demon King coldly shouted, his wings like clouds hanging from the sky, covering the starry sea.
The Bull Demon King, the Flood Dragon Demon King, and the Great Sage of Meishan also revealed their true forms, which were vast and boundless, crushing the ages.
"Rumble!!" Under the immense power of the Great Sage of the Demon Race, the void twisted and the Great Dao wailed.
“Xuanjie, you have strayed from the Buddha’s teachings and fallen into the demonic path. I will establish a Buddhist kingdom on earth, first and foremost to help you achieve liberation!” Maitreya Buddha said with a smile, and a white lotus platform appeared beneath him, filled with shimmering light and echoing with Zen chants, all to bewitch Cao Ya’s mind.
The four divine envoys of the Luo Sect, who wield the sect's secret treasures, combined their power and thus barely possessed the ability to create something.
"Eternal Mother, True Homeland." The four divine envoys chanted in unison as they charged toward Cao Ya.
Such a scene caused Meng Qi, Qi Zhengyan, and others to become solemn.
Even the heroes of the real world held their breath.
Despite being surrounded and attacked at the heart of the battle, Cao Ya remained calm and did not interrupt his process of breaking through to the Creation Realm.
He simply flicked his finger, and the Reincarnation Seal spun and floated away.
"I was prepared for this!"
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