"stop!!"
The next second, the Heavenly Emperor's primordial spirit re-entered the body, and the Heavenly Dao became active, as if cheering.
Originally, the Heavenly Emperor was born from the Way of Heaven, and from it, ancient gods were born.
When the impartial and selfless Heaven returns, the happiest person is not someone else, but the Heavenly Way, which should be without spirit or awareness.
"Alas, I am ashamed," Heaven lamented, filled with remorse.
Outside, the colossal figure of the heavens paused slightly, then its vast, mountain-like eyelids drooped, and its enormous, planet-like face revealed a look of remorse.
"Thank you, Heavenly Lord Mu." Tian Gong said, thanking Qin Mu for helping him, and also thanking the Butcher, Tian Shu, Luo Wushuang, and Zhe Huali.
"Heavens!" Qin Mu's eyes lit up.
From that expression, he knew that the one who was in charge of this planet-like body was the Heavenly Emperor himself, not the Heavenly Dao.
Otherwise, there would be no regret, only indifference.
This indicates that the Heavenly Emperor's primordial spirit has broken free from the confinement of the Nine Hells Platform, regained its true self, and returned to its origin.
"Haha, old man Hong, Ancestral God King, you're doomed!" the butcher laughed.
Tian Shu, Luo Wushuang, and Zhe Huali were all beaming with joy.
Originally, the Heavenly Dao took over that powerful physical body, and with the help of its laws, its strength did indeed increase. However, the Heavenly Dao has no intelligence and only follows its instincts. In terms of combat, how could it compare with the true Heavenly Emperor?
Even though the power level remained the same, the combat effectiveness displayed instantly increased by at least one level!
With Qin Mu and his group joining the fray, our side already held the advantage on the battlefield, and then there were changes in the heavens...
The four looked at each other and couldn't help but burst into laughter.
It's impossible for Hong Tianzun and Zu Shenwang to escape now!
Because of the wrath of the Heavenly Dao in the darkness, which is doing its best to obstruct them, the two Heavenly Venerables are unable to muster any speed, and their attempt to tear through space is also greatly hindered.
In a situation where they can only be besieged, there is no other way but annihilation and defeat.
Such beings possess mysterious abilities, numerous backup plans, and profound thoughts; they have no need for prisoners.
"Heavenly Father, have you forgotten..." Hong Tianzun flew out from the ruins of the star, facing the Heavenly Father directly, and shouted loudly, "Your pursuit, have you not remembered it?"
Not far away, the Ancestral God King's eyes darted around.
"Hmm, I need to think of a way to escape Xuandu!"
The Ancestral God King pondered, "Even if the Heavenly Court is defeated, Hong Tianzun is killed, and Langxuan God Emperor and Lady Yuanmu are also killed by Cao Tianzun, and the Heavenly Court faces destruction and Yankang rises to power, I am still a master of the Heavenly Venerable level. If I hide myself, I can easily find a small world to hide in, and even Cao Tianzun will not be able to find me!"
"However, we can't be too blatant, lest Mu Tianzun and the others see through our scheme."
Having made up his mind, the Ancestral God King roared and continued to bombard the Heavenly Emperor. However, the magnificent body shrank to the size of an ordinary person. He then struck out with his palm, which was wrapped with boundless power and Daoist magic, exuding a majestic aura.
Because the Heavenly Dao had increased its power, the Heavenly Emperor swept his gaze and immediately saw through the Ancestral God King's weakness, severely injuring him in a single blow.
"Ah!!!" the Ancestral God King cried out in pain, feeling as if his body had been smashed into pieces by a world.
"However, this is a good opportunity, perfect for a sneaky escape!" The Ancestral God King roared excitedly, but secretly he was preparing to slip away.
Qin Mu touched his chin, noticing that the Ancestral God King's actions were a bit abnormal.
"Although the Ancestral God King has always appeared reckless, his ability to become a Celestial Venerable and remain firmly on the throne for tens of thousands of years shows that his cunning is beyond that of ordinary people. In a situation where he is clearly outmatched, why isn't he thinking of running away, but instead focusing on attacking? Who is he trying to fool?!"
Thinking of this, Qin Mu chuckled, and with a flash of his blade, blocked the Ancestral God King's retreat.
He laughed and said, "Ancestral God King, don't be in such a hurry to leave! Didn't you want to kill the Heavenly Emperor? This is a good opportunity, with the help of the Heavenly Venerable Hong."
The Ancestral God King's eyes twitched, and he quickly stopped in his tracks, dodging Qin Mu's divine blade.
"Damn Shepherd Heavenly Venerable!" Ancestral God King cursed inwardly.
"Boom..."
Left with no other choice, he had to engage Qin Mu in a fierce battle, doing everything in his power to kill Qin Mu and his five companions and escape.
Hong Tianzun is now confronting Tian Gong, which is the last chance for the Ancestral God King. If he misses it, it will all be over.
However, Qin Mu and his group, when they joined forces, possessed the combat power of a weak Heavenly Venerable, surpassing even the Four Ancient Gods and Emperors.
Now, Qin Mu and the Butcher have made some progress. Moreover, the Heavenly Emperor just severely injured the Ancestral God King. With this shift in power, even if the Ancestral God King still has the advantage, he cannot defeat Qin Mu and the others in an instant, or even in thirty or fifty rounds, and then leave triumphantly.
It was forced into a protracted war.
This is very disadvantageous for the Ancestral God King.
"Heavenly Lord Shepherd, are you really so ruthless? Not even giving him a way out?" the Ancestral God King said coldly.
Qin Mu chuckled and said, "You're a bit inferior to the Ancestral God King, not up to your level. I've heard that you once crushed several heavens that rebelled against the Heavenly Court, killing billions of living beings. They couldn't escape then and died in despair. How can I let the Ancestral God King get away today?"
The Ancestral God King sneered, "Rebelling against the Heavenly Court is a crime deserving of death. What's there to say?"
Tian Shu retorted, "I heard that your ancestral god-king demanded that those heavens offer up all sorts of rare treasures, luxury cars, and beautiful women. After several attempts, he was still not satisfied. They simply didn't have what you needed, and under immense pressure, they were forced to rebel, only to be completely wiped out along with their world."
The Ancestral God King snorted coldly and said nothing more.
Qin Mu and his four companions all wore cold expressions as they fought fiercely against the Ancestral God King.
For them, exchanging blows with a genuine Celestial Venerable is also a tremendous opportunity, allowing them to gain a clearer understanding of the Celestial Venerable's path.
Most importantly, the Heavenly Emperor dispersed some of his divine power to help them in their joint attack on the Ancestral God King.
"Ah!!" the Ancestral God King roared, but in the end, he was helpless.
"Bang!!"
Beside him, the Heavenly Emperor shrank, a size more suitable for combat.
“Heavenly Lord, you have fallen.” Hong Tianzun’s face was gloomy.
The heavens shook their heads and said, "No, I have simply rediscovered myself."
Hong Tianzun said angrily, "You've forgotten all your longing of billions of years just because that brat Mu Tianzun mentioned it?"
Looking at Hong Tianzun, Tian Gong sighed and said, "I was wrong. I shouldn't have separated a wisp of my divine soul and turned it into you to enter the Heavenly Court, experience the myriad aspects of the world, try various paths of cultivation, and comprehend the laws."
"Hong, come back, we are one."
Hong Tianzun sneered and said, "Come back? You're the one who's been devoured by you, aren't you?"
Hong Tianzun's eyes were sinister. His goal was to kill Tian Gong and take his place, since he was not born of the Heavenly Dao and had no limitations of Tian Gong.
At that time, the Heavenly Dao will abuse its power for private gain, and Hong Tianzun's strength will surely increase, allowing him to rival Hao Tianzun and Xiao Tianzun.
As for the Ancestral God King who competed with him, Hong Tianzun valued him but was not too worried.
How could the son of Heaven understand the Way of Heaven and the Mysterious Capital better than Heaven itself?!
Therefore, Hong Tianzun believed that the Heavenly Duke at this moment had the same idea, wanting to replace him, become the new "Hong Tianzun", enter the Heavenly Court, control boundless power, enjoy the offerings of all realms, and be high above.
"You want to devour me? Heh, dream on!" Hong Tianzun roared, throwing a punch aimed at the Heavenly Emperor. Heaven and earth exploded, and the world collapsed.
"Alas." Seeing this, Heaven could only sigh.
Boom!!!
The fierce battle resumed, stars exploded, the world spun, and various great laws, such as the laws of heaven and the laws of the sword, shone brightly, penetrating Xuandu and illuminating all realms. Countless gods and demons were captivated and submitted to the power of the Heavenly Venerable level.
However, the Heavenly Emperor and Qin Mu had an even more obvious advantage than before. The Ancestral God King and Hong Tianzun were covered in blood as they pierced through the void.
The situation is quite bad, and it's riddled with wounds.
******
Meanwhile, another Heavenly Venerable Battlefield is located within Xuandu.
"boom!!!"
Cao Ya used all his strength, and the profound laws of the universe seemed capable of both creating the heavens and destroying the world. With his activation, Xuandu collapsed and the earth sank, truly like the end of the world!
"Gentlemen, your life or death hinges on this one battle. If you hold back, you'll only have a chance in your next life!"
After the initial shock, Consort Qiang took a deep breath and calmed down.
He was once a cosmic overlord who ruled over countless worlds for billions of years. Even if he is just a fragment of his soul, he can still remain calm in times of crisis.
Most importantly, compared to the Divine Emperor Langxuan and Lady Yuanmu, Consort Qiangtian has a way out.
The original Tai Di did not die, but his divided soul perished. Although it had an impact, it did not fundamentally damage him.
"Kill!!" Gong Tianzun's hair flew wildly, and he was full of heroic spirit. With a loud shout, his divine sense descended, creating layer upon layer of illusions. Unfortunately, the death energy swept over like waves, and no matter how much divine sense you had been tempered and refined over countless years, it was all shattered in an instant, leaving not a trace.
Under the will of death, all things will perish; the universe itself is coming to an end, let alone consciousness.
As a result of the backlash, Gong Tianzun felt a sweet taste in his throat and spat out a mouthful of blood.
Fortunately, after transforming from the Divine King Gong Yun to the Celestial Venerable Gong, her strength was no longer limited to divine sense techniques. She also possessed profound knowledge of the Divine Treasury Heavenly Palace system, touching the very edge of the Great Heavenly Court.
"Ah, that's right. What I'm facing now is only a part of Cao Yatianzun's power, the Path of Death. Only a part of his will is manipulating death energy to bombard me and Madam Yuanmu."
"No matter how powerful the illusion of divine sense is, how could it possibly work against a deathly aura?"
"Even if that part of the consciousness is manipulated, if Cao Yatianzun decides to remove it with a ruthless act, and then sends a wisp of it back, wouldn't it still be ignored?!"
"For beings like us, the division of our thoughts into millions of strands is not a big deal."
Gong Tianzun realized this and simply changed his strategy, no longer activating the divine consciousness illusion, as it was all in vain.
"Buzz..."
Her divine sense surged and surrounded her, further highlighting the incomplete Heavenly Court and causing its power to surge even more dramatically, reaching an unbelievable level.
"Waaah..."
Within the dilapidated Heavenly Court, comprised of thirty-five Heavenly Palaces and dozens of precious halls, a resounding horn rang out, causing the Heavenly Venerable's blood and qi to surge instantly!
Not only her, but also Madam Yuanmu beside her, as well as the distant Divine Emperor Langxuan and Consort Qiangtian, all benefited and felt their blood and energy increase and their spirits grow stronger.
Immediately, the three secretly praised him, "As expected of the God-King who was in charge of war in the ancient times, this divine power has a great impact in large-scale wars!"
Of course, due to the immense pressure of the death energy, the only people that the Celestial Venerable Gong could take care of were the four of them.
"Yes, that's enough."
Gong Tianzun thought to himself, if they could defeat Cao Ya Tianzun, everything would be fine. With the participation of four Tianzun bodies and six divine artifacts, Yu Tianzun, Tian Gong, Qin Mu, and the others, let alone winning, whether they could even escape was a question.
And if we lose...
"By then, everyone will be gone. What's the point of thinking about it all then?"
Gong Tianzun gritted his teeth, refusing to retreat, and did everything in his power, burning his essence and blood at any cost, to enhance his combat strength!
If we win this battle, everything will be fine; if we lose, we'll lose everything.
"Cao Tianzun, if you want to kill me, your true form would be more effective. You think a mere drop of death energy can take me down... You're far too arrogant!!!"
Gong Tianzun roared, causing the Heavenly Court to tremble. All the power—blood energy, divine consciousness, magical power, and Dao principles—boiled up and entwined with the spear formed from the ancestral dragon vein. With the swinging of Gong Tianzun's hands, he unleashed an ancient and mysterious spear technique, advancing relentlessly, piercing through the death energy, and constantly approaching Cao Ya!
Besides Gong Tianzun, Madam Yuanmu also made no attempt to hide her strength and went all out.
As a being of the Celestial Venerable level, he could see the situation clearly to everyone.
Cao Yatian is incredibly strong. If they don't take him down, none of them will come out unscathed.
"Hmm, with the horn of the Heavenly Venerable, my strength seems to have increased by a level." Madam Yuanmu thought to herself. The Heavenly Palace rotated, and the Law of Returning to Nothingness governed it. It could annihilate all things. When developed to its extreme, it seemed to be able to swallow the universe and make all the heavens fall silent.
The terrifying power of the Great Abyss of Guixu, though not fully revealed by Lady Yuanmu before she attained enlightenment, still manifested a portion of its might between heaven and earth, shaking the eight wastelands and causing countless gods and demons to tremble in fear.
At the same time, Madam Yuanmu examined the death aura and pondered, "Cao Tianzun's death intent is somewhat similar to Guixu; both can end the universe."
"Even if the fundamental methods are different, we can still draw parallels. If I carefully contemplate it, I should still be able to gain new insights into my own method of returning to the void. Perhaps, I can also try to achieve enlightenment through the Great Dao of returning to the void?!"
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Mrs. Yuan's eyes lit up instantly.
The attainment of Dao in the Dao Realm system, like the Great Heavenly Court in the Heavenly Palace system, is a supreme realm.
An ordinary cultivator who has attained enlightenment in the Thirty-Six Heavens is comparable to an ordinary Great Heavenly Court in the Thirty-Six Heavenly Palaces.
The top cultivators of the fortieth heaven are a perfect Heavenly Court comparable to the thirty-six Heavenly Palaces and seventy-two Treasure Halls!
Even the true form of the Supreme Emperor only reached the thirty-ninth heaven, and his Dao Fruit was immature and incomplete.
"Once I attain enlightenment, the first thing I'll do is kill my sister and devour her. Then my path to the Void will be even more complete," Madam Yuanmu said excitedly.
"The Void doesn't need twin lotus blossoms or two ancient gods; one goddess is enough."
Lady Yuanmu thought to herself, "By sheer chance, we've actually met the requirements for the birth of the Goddess of Guixu."
She peered intently, hoping to gain something from the laws of death in the universe.
Cao Ya noticed, but didn't care.
"The Dao of Death Qi is something I, from the [Covering the Sky] universe, only comprehended after hundreds of thousands of years of struggle in the mortal world. The cultivation path is different from mine. No matter how talented Madam Yuanmu is, she can forget about making any significant progress."
"A little bit of emotion is insignificant."
"Compared to Madam Yuanmu, my strength is still far ahead."
Cao Ya pondered, his divine sense splitting into different parts, each controlling a different power to deal with a different enemy.
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