Free Web NovelChapter 447: Chapter 77: When a Man’s Killing Intent Rises, Heaven and Earth are Overturned
"You will accompany me to the Thunder Division."
Lu Xuan cut the Old Dragon off, his voice cold.
"The Thunder Division has overstepped its bounds, extending its claws to my domain. It’s time those claws were chopped off."
His casual words sent a chill down the spines of the Dragon Prince and Princess. ’Such arrogance!’
The eldest, the Crown Prince, felt his mind race. ’An Emperor from the Central Celestial Court... fallen...’
He suddenly recalled a certain person. ’Could it be... that most peculiar Profound Yellow Emperor?’
The Crown Prince was horrified. Nine thousand years ago, though he was still young and newly born, he had heard of the Profound Yellow Emperor’s name. The one who had caused a ruckus at the Peach of Immortality banquet, was cast out from the Celestial Palace, and still managed to retreat unscathed...
The Old Dragon rose to his feet without hesitation and bowed respectfully.
"I am willing to pull the Emperor Chariot for you, Emperor!"
"There’s no need. I’ll summon Little Phoenix..." As he spoke, Lu Xuan sent out a thought.
「Nine Nether.」
In its depths, Nine Nether, who had renamed the Ksitigarbha Hall to the Nine Nether Hall, opened his eyes. With a single step, he crossed the distance and arrived in Fengdu City.
"Fellow Daoist, to what do I owe the pleasure?"
Within the city, Emperor Fengdu, who was in the middle of teaching the Little Peach Spirit, looked up with a wary expression.
Nine Nether hovered above Fengdu City. He gave a slight bow to Emperor Fengdu, then nodded to the bewildered Little Peach Spirit.
Then, he glanced to the side, at a True Phoenix coiled next to an Emperor Chariot, and said coolly, ƒrēewebnovel.com
"You. Go to the North Sea."
The True Phoenix rose, startled and uncertain. Just as it was about to bow, an Ancient Daoist walked out from within Fengdu City. Upon seeing Nine Nether, he instantly understood.
’Little Junior Brother is back.’
Nine Nether returned to the depths of the Nine Nether. The Ancient Daoist nodded and bowed to Emperor Fengdu.
"I have imposed upon you for a hundred years. This humble Daoist will take his leave now."
"Fellow Daoist Luo Hou, you..." Emperor Fengdu was momentarily stunned, but then he understood. A look of realization dawned on his face as he cupped his hands and smiled.
"The heavens are about to change?"
"Probably soon."
The Ancient Daoist led the True Phoenix, which pulled the Emperor Chariot, out through the Ghost Gate.
After the man and the phoenix departed, the Little Peach Spirit looked up curiously.
"Grandpa Fengdu, what were you talking about just now?"
"It’s nothing." Emperor Fengdu smiled, ruffling the Little Peach Spirit’s hair. He asked patiently, "Have you learned the ’Yellow Springs Inversion’ yet?"
"I have, Grandpa Fengdu!"
The Little Peach Spirit nodded excitedly.
"It was much easier than that Prajna Pure Land thing Uncle Sakyamuni taught me!"
Fengdu smiled.
"Then I’ll teach you a difficult one called the ’Northern Yin Decree.’ If you learn it, all the Ghost Gods in the world will have to obey your commands. If you learn quickly and diligently, I’ll give you this treasure."
As he spoke, a simple, ancient-looking booklet appeared in his hand. The two words "Life and Death" were written on it. But unlike the Book of Life and Death held by the Ten Halls Yama, this booklet pulsed with a heavy, profound Innate Material, as if it were born from the Innate itself.
King Qin Guang, who was accompanying them, suddenly paled. A look of horror crossed his face, and his gaze toward the Little Peach Spirit became as deferential as a subordinate’s.
’A new Emperor?’
he thought.
.........
「The North Sea.」
Suddenly, heavenly thunder rumbled.
"According to the Mandate of Heaven, the one who made it rain without authorization is in the North Sea Dragon Palace."
The leading Celestial Venerable yawned, a look of smug satisfaction on his face. He had exhausted all his connections and given away countless Celestial Medicines and Immortal Fruits.
Finally, he had secured the position of Law Enforcement General of the Thunder Division. Heh, no sooner had he taken office than he got an assignment: to come to the North Sea, display his might, and apprehend a Sinful Immortal!
This Thunder Department Celestial Venerable puffed out his chest and said nonchalantly,
"The North Sea Dragon Palace truly never learns."
With that, he strolled casually down, leading three thousand Celestial Soldiers. With a flick of his hand, he summoned a bolt of heavenly lightning that streaked across the surface of the sea, splitting the waters in two!
"I am the Law Enforcement General of the Thunder Division!"
The Thunder Department Celestial Venerable’s face was a mask of great authority as he loudly proclaimed his official title:
"By the Decree of the Wind and Rain Department’s Director, an immortal has violated celestial law by making it rain without authorization and must be punished! The lawbreaker is to come out and submit to justice at once! Any defiance will be met with ten thousand bolts of lightning and execution on the spot!"
The thunderous voice boomed, penetrating the Dragon Palace at the bottom of the sea. Some of the palace towers collapsed from the shock, stirring up massive waves!
After a three-breath-long pause, an old dragon emerged from the Dragon Palace and transformed into a man.
"Oh?"
The Thunder Department Celestial Venerable frowned.
"The previous Dragon King? You’re the one who made it rain? You’ve got some nerve, knowingly breaking the law. Bind yourself at once."
The Old Dragon glanced at him but paid him no mind. Just as the Thunder Department Celestial Venerable was about to get angry, he saw the Old Dragon assume a respectful posture, turning to the side as if waiting for someone.
The Thunder Department Celestial Venerable froze.
Then, he saw a young man wearing a mask walk out, ascending to the sky step by step. The Old Dragon followed behind with his head bowed, like an attendant.
"You are..."
The Thunder Department Celestial Venerable’s expression shifted. He found the Bronze Mask somewhat familiar, and then a flash of lightning exploded in his mind.
He recalled the Peach of Immortality banquet from nine thousand years ago. The hairs on his body stood on end, and he sucked in a cold breath before bowing deeply.
"This lowly immortal... this lowly immortal greets the Emperor..."
Lu Xuan reached the sky but ignored him, seemingly waiting for something.
Ten breaths later, the cry of a True Phoenix echoed from the horizon.
The Ancient Daoist arrived, treading on clouds, with the True Phoenix pulling the empty chariot through the air.
"Senior Brother."
Lu Xuan bowed. The Ancient Daoist smiled.
"You’re back."
After a pause, he asked,
"Who else are you waiting for?"
"Mm. The Thunder Division is very bold, extending its claws to me. I’m going to execute a few immortals."
He paused, and as the Thunder Department Celestial Venerable’s heart pounded with terror, Lu Xuan continued,
"I’ve heard some immortals have been saying I’ve fallen. I’m a little displeased and wish to make a bigger scene. Therefore, I’m waiting for..."
Before he could finish, another shadow appeared on the horizon. The sweating Thunder Department Celestial Venerable glanced over and saw that the shadow was like a colossal dark cloud, Covering the Sky and Sun.
But a breath later, as the shadow drew nearer, he was shocked to realize it wasn’t a sky-blotting dark cloud, but rather... ƒree𝑤ebnσvel.com
Half a dragon’s head.
Yes, half a head.
Because this dragon was too big—so immense that his gaze could only take in half of it. He couldn’t see the whole thing at all!
The Ancestral Dragon had arrived.
Lu Xuan smiled, then glanced sideways.
"You are an immortal from the Thunder Division?"
"I am... No, I’m not!" The Thunder Department Celestial Venerable trembled, stripped off his Armor, tore his Battle Robe, and tossed away the Decree. He righteously proclaimed,
"I am but a Wandering Immortal of heaven and earth!"
Then, he slammed his head to the ground and cried out miserably,
"Emperor, the common people have long suffered under the Thunder Division! It hasn’t rained in seventeen years! You must deliver justice for the people!"
Lu Xuan’s raised fist froze in mid-air. He was silent for a long moment.
"You really remind me of an old acquaintance named Ben Bo’Erba."
"It is my greatest honor!" This Thunder Department... this Wandering Immortal kowtowed.
Lu Xuan shook his head, strode forward, and took a seat on the Emperor Chariot, stroking the True Phoenix’s head.
In the next breath, he raised his head.
"Senior Brother, Senior, I want to tell this world that I am still here."
"Very well." The Ancient Daoist nodded.
"Good." The Ancestral Dragon’s voice was quiet.
Lu Xuan closed his eyes slightly.
"Wandering Immortal, lead the way."
"As you command!" The Wandering Immortal strode forward, humbly bowing to the True Phoenix, who was a whole Great Realm below him. His eyes flew wide, and he bellowed,
"Today, the Thunder Division is without virtue! It has failed the world and violated celestial law! Gods and men are united in their outrage!"
The earth-shattering roar resounded through the heavens. The True Phoenix cried out and streaked toward the southern Celestial Vault, with the Ancestral Dragon to its left, Luo Hou to its right, and the Old Dragon following behind.
In Xianyang City, the First Emperor looked up. On Spirit Mountain, Shakyamuni glanced over.
"The heavens are changing!" a certain Celestial Emperor said with a grin.
The Celestial Vault trembled, the Earth rumbled, and the sound of chariot wheels was more tumultuous than a tide of thunder, mixed with the cry of a dragon.
When man’s killing intent is roused, heaven and earth are overturned.
