Free Web NovelChapter 654: Chapter 625: Each Takes a Step Back
Retreat!
Shakyamuni Buddha ultimately retreated back to the Immortal City.
This retreat was expected by everyone, yet it dealt a significant blow to the morale of the Great Leiyin Temple.
After all, in their eyes, Shakyamuni Buddha is the supreme existence, whose prestige even the Saint Immortal King may not necessarily match.
However.
Such an exalted being faced defeat at the hands of two Lower Realm cultivators and had to retreat to the Immortal City.
At this moment.
Quite a few cultivators of the Great Leiyin Temple felt their faith crumbling within.
Nonetheless.
There were some who remained calm, understanding that Shakyamuni Buddha’s retreat was a matter of necessity.
After all, both the Cyan Emperor and Aoba are top-tier Semi-Saint and Quasi-Immortal King level strongmen; even if Shakyamuni Buddha is mighty, he has yet to achieve the title of Saint Immortal King.
Facing two such powerful figures, attempting to slay them would also require paying a price.
Currently, with the Three Thousand Cosmos of the Upper Realm and countless forces eyeing them, the Great Leiyin Temple had no need to be the vanguard, exerting full strength to slay Lower Realm elites and pave the way for other factions.
Thus.
Retreating.
Was in the best interest of the Great Leiyin Temple.
However—
If they could suppress the Lower Realm elites with a thunderous momentum, then it would be best to do so, allowing the Great Leiyin Temple to capitalize on such a victory and seize considerable interests directly.
But as things stand, the Great Leiyin Temple needs to remain cautious.
Seeing Shakyamuni Buddha retreat to the Immortal City, the Cyan Emperor and Aoba did not intercept, but just as they were preparing to withdraw from the Immortal Realm, many hidden Upper Realm elites couldn’t help but act.
"Boom!"
Frightening power shattered the void as one elite after another launched their attacks at this moment.
Anyone discerning could see.
Neither was in peak condition now.
After the battle with Shakyamuni Buddha, both were severely wounded.
If they could seize this opportunity to slay the two ahead of time, it would greatly cripple the Cyan Yang Divine Court.
In doing so.
The Upper Realm might also have a chance to open up current opportunities.
However.
Just as these elites made their moves, the Cyan Emperor seemed to have already anticipated it; the towering Ancient Tree rooted like a sea of blood, starlight’s power ignited once more, throwing a fierce punch so powerful it shook the entire Immortal Realm.
With this punch.
The Cyan Emperor forcibly halted all attacking elites, but in the next breath, his body began to self-destruct, starlight collapsing already severely wounded.
Without allowing other Upper Realm elites to seize the opportunity to strike again, Gu Fang and other Cyan Yang Divine Court guardians entered the Immortal Realm immediately, filling the area with terrifying auras that made the atmosphere tense and deadly.
"If the Upper Realm prepares for a full-scale war, Gu will accompany you to the end and see whether you eradicate the Cyan Yang Divine Court or we annihilate you!"
Gu Fang’s expression was stern, tiger eyes fixed on each Upper Realm elite, speaking with no intention to concede.
With these words.
Many Upper Realm elites looked grim.
Someone spoke coldly, "You were the ones who entered the Immortal Realm first. In my opinion, it’s you who wish to battle the Upper Realm!"
"Ridiculous, the so-called Immortal Realm is part of the Cyan Yang Divine Court; we come and go as we please. When did it become your place to meddle?"
Gu Fang’s expression was mocking, unwavering, with no intent to compromise.
The other Cyan Yang Divine Court elites also silently stepped forward, indicating their stance.
Seeing the situation tense, the previously speaking Upper Realm elite found himself in a bind.
Initially expecting his words to make the Cyan Yang Divine Court fear, resulting in reluctant submission, he didn’t imagine their stance would be so firm.
In his view.
Could it be that the Cyan Yang Divine Court truly isn’t afraid of reigniting war?
After all, in the current situation, reigniting war holds no benefit for the Cyan Yang Divine Court.
"No need for empty words; if your Cyan Yang Divine Court wants war, our Great Sun Immortal Court will oblige. However, once the war starts, we may suffer damage, but you will certainly be destroyed."
"A good Great Sun Immortal Court, Gu will remember this!"
Gu Fang took a deep look at the Divine Radiance Immortal Emperor and then led the Cyan Yang Divine Court elites away.
He would not truly tear apart their relationship with the Upper Realm, initially being firm only to prevent them from seeing through the Cyan Yang Divine Court’s conditions. With the Divine Radiance Immortal Emperor’s words, it provided a way for both sides to step down.
Thus.
Gu Fang naturally went with the flow and led his people away.
Seeing the Cyan Yang Divine Court elites depart, the Upper Realm side did not act again to obstruct.
After all.
The Cyan Yang Divine Court dared not start the war, neither did they want to battle at this moment.
Even if killing a thousand enemies would result in significant self-harm, it would be unwise.
Finally.
As the Cyan Yang Divine Court withdrew from the Immortal Realm, other Upper Realm elites also returned to the Immortal City.
...
"Cyan Emperor, Aoba, how are your injuries?"
Outside the Immortal Realm, Gu Fang asked with concern.
He perceived both were significantly injured, especially the Cyan Emperor, whose starlight collapsed severely; such injuries would disable half an average person.
Yet the Cyan Emperor remained potent despite the severe injuries.
"The injuries from this battle are quite severe, but given some time, recovery is not a problem; however, temporarily guarding the galaxies may not be possible."
The Cyan Emperor shook his head slightly.
Gu Fang said: "Regarding galaxy guardianship, the Divine Court will arrange other strongmen to take over. Cyan Emperor should focus on recovery.
This battle, stopping the Great Leiyin Temple, both of you have greatly contributed.
Had you not stalled Shakyamuni Buddha’s steps, this hard-won peace might have been disrupted once more!"
With that.
This Divine Court Elder sighed.
All comes down to a matter of strength, which is why they could only endure when facing the Upper Realm.
If the Cyan Yang Divine Court possessed sufficient strength, there wouldn’t be the so-called Immortal Realm emergence; they could block all Upper Realm cultivators on the Path to Immortality, denying them entry to the Starry Sky.
Or.
Like the ancient years, they could lead elites into the Path to Immortality, invading the Upper Realm in reverse.
Unfortunately.
If only it were merely hypothetical.
Currently, the Cyan Yang Divine Court holds no advantages against the Upper Realm.
If the Upper Realm were not divided among numerous forces but unified under supreme power as the Cyan Yang Divine Court unified the Starry Sky, the Cyan Yang Divine Court would have no possibility of opposing the Upper Realm.
It’s because the Upper Realm is fragmented that the Cyan Yang Divine Court gets a chance to breathe.
