Free Web NovelChapter 450: Chapter 79: The Double-Crossing Primordial and Heaven-Reaching, I Am of the Shangqing Lineage
"The South Pole Celestial Court... What’s happening??"
In this current age, all immortals and gods were alarmed and bewildered—all except for the First Emperor, who carried the five-thousand-year fortune of the Human Dao, and the many Daluo.
Although they could sense that a great upheaval was occurring in the South Pole Celestial Court, with supreme experts locked in a deadly battle, they could not discern the root cause, nor could they even see clearly who was fighting whom.
The auras of two Great Divine Power Users at the Daluo Level and two others comparable to Daluo, all clashing in battle, had thrown the workings of fate into chaos.
Gazing from afar, one could only see murderous intent exploding from the direction of the South Pole Celestial Court as the river of stars poured backward.
The occasional roars of a dragon and the cries of a sword intertwined, accompanied by the tragic scene of Celestial Realm fragments and Immortal Palace Divine Towers falling from the sky!
「Central Celestial Court.」
Cui Yin silently circulated his Magical Power alone, piecing together, repairing, and recasting the ruined Profound Yellow Emperor’s Palace bit by bit. He occasionally glanced toward the southern Celestial Vault, his eyes stinging from the searing light of the magnificent spectacle.
At the Celestial River, Zhu Wuneng, Yang Erlang, and Li Nezha joined forces to suppress a completely dumbfounded Venus.
Li Changgeng slowly emerged from the Celestial River. He sealed Venus into one of his own Acupoints, and only after ensuring there were no issues did he look toward the southern Celestial Vault.
"A conflict has started... I can only vaguely make out the figure of the Ancestral Dragon. What in the world is happening over there?"
"The Ancestral Dragon?" Nezha’s expression shifted slightly. "That should be the Profound Yellow Emperor."
The few great immortals fell into thought, and Li Changgeng’s eyes lit up.
"The Profound Yellow Emperor... That’s right. Kuiniu, you should head to the South Pole Celestial Court."
The Big Black Bull appeared from nowhere, let out a soft MOO, and nodded slightly.
"I’ll be on my way."
With that, under the confused gazes of Yang Jian and the others, it trod upon auspicious clouds and barreled straight out of the Celestial Gate.
After it had left, Yang Jian asked in confusion:
"Taibai, what was that about...?"
Li Changgeng chuckled lightly.
"Before falling back into this era, that person once instructed me that if he were to cause a disturbance in the South, North, or East Celestial Courts during this period of Years, I should have Kuiniu go find him."
"And why is that?" Nezha asked curiously.
But Li Changgeng just shook his head.
"Who can possibly fathom that person’s schemes? The great trend of this era of Years is ending, and the curtain is rising. Perhaps he is making a move—a very critical one."
Zhu Wuneng seemed to have an epiphany, musing thoughtfully:
"It seems that before his return, that person wasn’t sure which Celestial Court he would disrupt. The South Pole Celestial Court’s seventeen-year ban on rain must have infuriated the Emperor."
They all knew in their hearts who the Emperor’s true identity was, but they understood it was a secret to be buried deep within, not to be revealed in the slightest.
At this moment, Li Changgeng seemed to recall something and asked with curiosity:
"You’ve all remained in this period of Years for nine thousand years. Did the Emperor not leave you any instructions?"
"Of course he did." Zhu Wuneng gave a sly laugh. "The Celestial River Navy has grown from eight hundred thousand to three million, all under my command."
Li Nezha coughed lightly.
"The one million Celestial Soldiers under Li Jing also take my orders now."
A smile appeared on Yang Erlang’s face.
"My one hundred and twenty thousand Grass Gods are all Earth Immortals and True Immortals. They could break even a million Celestial Soldiers."
...
The South Pole Celestial Court was centered around the Thunder Division. The Thunder Division presided over the generation of all things, the movement of seas and mountains, the rise and fall of Yin and Yang, the recording of good and punishment of evil, the progression of the four seasons...
It was further divided into one mansion, two institutes, and four departments, with the mansion at its head: the Shenxiao Jade Pivot Mansion. The Mansion Master was also the most venerated god of the Thunder Division, the Nine Heavens Responding Element Thunder Sound Universal Transformation Celestial Venerable, also known as Wen Zhong.
Beneath the South Pole Emperor, he was the number one figure.
At this very moment, within the Jade Pivot Mansion.
Seated in the main seat, the Nine Heavens Thunder Sound Celestial Venerable opened all three of his eyes. His brow furrowed, and a look of astonishment crossed his face.
’This Profound Yellow Emperor is actually an Innate Divine Demon? Strange. How can there be such a frail Innate Divine Demon in the current age?’
He found it rather incredible. Innate Divine Demons who had survived to this day were never weak. After all, they were born at The Beginning of Ancient Times and were Immortal from birth!
For instance, the Five Elders of the East Pole Celestial Court were all Innate Divine Demons, each symbolizing a Dao. And they were considered to be among the less successful Innate Divine Demons, yet even they stood at the peak of the Celestial Realms...
As Wen Zhong was lost in thought, footsteps echoed. A young man wearing a Bronze Mask and a Profound Black Emperor Robe walked in as if strolling through a courtyard.
"Halt! Halt! HALT!!"
The Evil Exorcism Institute Master and the Four Department Heads stepped forward in unison. An overwhelming pressure, combining the power of four peak Immortal-level experts of the Celestial Realms, surged forth like a tidal wave, rolling toward Lu Xuan with a thunderous roar!
He was forced to a halt. At this moment, all the power of his Ten Directions Innate Realm was being used to suppress the Five Thunders Institute Master.
Faced with such immense might from the Celestial Realms, he found it difficult to advance any further.
"Profound Yellow Emperor."
Seated on the main throne, Wen Zhong listened to the sounds of battle outside and said with a frown:
"You hold the noble position of a First Grade Emperor of the Central Celestial Court, yet you have come to the South Pole Celestial Court to cause chaos. This is a violation of celestial law."
After a pause, he spoke coldly:
"Considering that you and I are both colleagues in the Celestial Realm, if you release the Five Thunders Institute Master, Emperor, I will personally escort you out of the South Pole Celestial Court. Otherwise..."
"Otherwise, what?"
Lu Xuan asked calmly.
Wen Zhong’s expression turned fierce. The third eye on his forehead snapped open, a malevolent lightning flashing within it, reflecting scenes of all worlds and all realms.
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"Otherwise, I will have no choice but to apprehend you, Emperor, and send you to the Central Celestial Court to be judged by the Jade Pool Immortal Mother!"
As his voice fell, the one mansion, two institutes, and four departments—a total of eighty-eight Immortals—stood divided on both sides and roared in unison:
"MIGHT! MIGHT! MIGHT!!"
The Evil Exorcism Institute Master and the Four Department Heads standing by Wen Zhong’s side also glared, their eyes wide with fury, ready to strike and kill!
The great sound blasted into Lu Xuan’s ears, making his eardrums ache.
Then,
Lu Xuan raised his head, gazed at Wen Zhong, and asked a question instead of answering:
"I heard that you are a third-generation disciple of Biyou Palace, and that your master is the Golden Spirit Saint Mother?"
Wen Zhong’s brow furrowed, and he gave a faint nod.
"That is correct. What of it, Emperor?"
"If that’s the case, then why do you not bow upon seeing your Martial Uncle?"
Lu Xuan demanded coldly. He then stomped his foot, and the great might of his Innate Physique erupted. A shockwave spread in all directions, sending the eighty-eight Celestial Venerables of the Thunder Division flying.
He took another step forward, his voice thundering:
"Why do you not bow!"
As he glared, his eyes wide with anger, an imperceptible trace of Transcendent Dao Rhyme flowed around him.
Combined with his thunderous shout and the aura of an Innate Divine Demon, it actually managed to stun Wen Zhong!
A moment later, he came to his senses, his expression changing. He narrowed his eyes sharply.
"Martial Uncle... May I ask, Emperor, which lineage of The Three Pristine Ones do you belong to?"
The Evil Exorcism Institute Master and the heads of the Four Departments looked at each other, all of them growing confused. ’The Profound Yellow Emperor... is a disciple of The Three Pristine Ones?’
As they stood there in confusion,
Lu Xuan nodded slightly and said indifferently:
"Under the Shangqing Spirit Treasure Great Heavenly Venerate, a Direct Lineage disciple, Xuanhuang."
"Insolence!!"
Wen Zhong shot up in a fury. Nine Thunders and Ten Electric Discharges exploded around him. The Shenxiao Celestial Thunder flickered between light and dark as layers upon layers of Great Realms manifested, threatening to crash down upon Lu Xuan!
"The world knows that the Grand Master only has four Direct Lineage disciples! How dare you impersonate one!"
The terrifying might of the thunder pressed down on Lu Xuan, making it hard for him to breathe.
Compared to the Five Thunders Institute Master, who had just entered the Celestial Realms level, Wen Zhong—as the supreme god of the Thunder Division and a veteran of the Celestial Realms—was far, far more powerful...
With a single glance, one could see that all three hundred and sixty-five of his Acupoints had transformed into complete worlds, and they were now colliding and resonating, pressing down on Lu Xuan!!
The entire Shenxiao Jade Pivot Mansion teetered on the verge of collapse.
But before Lu Xuan could speak,
a cow’s MOO suddenly echoed from outside the South Pole Celestial Court.
"MOOO!!"
...
"Kuiniu??"
In the Central Celestial Court, the Immortal Mother gazed toward the south, her expression hardening.
She muttered to herself:
"Why would Kuiniu appear in the South Pole Celestial Court? Kuiniu..."
After pondering for a moment, the Immortal Mother’s expression suddenly changed.
Kuiniu was the mount of the master of Biyou Palace. Xuanhuang was also his Direct Lineage disciple and wielded the Qing Ping Sword.
And if she recalled correctly, the revered master of the South Pole Celestial Court’s Thunder Division was a third-generation disciple of Biyou Palace!
Her expression changed, and the other three Emperors sitting beside her also realized this, each narrowing their eyes.
After a moment of contemplation, the Immortal Mother frowned and said:
"It seems Xuanhuang isn’t truly foolish. This commotion in the South Pole Celestial Court is likely a feint. Is his true target the Thunder Division?"
"I will go." Gouchen, who was on the best terms with the South Pole Emperor, stood up and said coldly, "We have indeed underestimated that Xuanhuang. However..."
He smirked.
"In the face of absolute power, these little tricks are no more than ants trying to shake a tree."
"Be careful," the Immortal Mother warned. "Don’t push Xuanhuang too far and force him to draw the Qing Ping Sword!"
"I know... I’ve been cooped up in the Underworld Department for eighteen thousand years. It’s time to stretch my legs."
As he spoke, he shot a cold glance at the East Pole Qing Hua Emperor, then snorted, and strode into the heavens. Auspicious omens followed him, Qingyun clouds accompanied him, and a vast purple aura stretched for a hundred thousand li!
「Meanwhile, in Xianyang.」
The First Emperor, who embodied half of the great Human Dao Trend, seemed to sense something and remarked, turning his head:
"Venerable Ancestor, the Gouchen God of the West Pole Celestial Palace is heading to the South Pole Celestial Court."
"Gouchen? Is it that fellow?"
Supreme Profound Clarity opened his eyes, a faint smile on his face.
"An old acquaintance..."
"I will go meet him."
With that, he rose gracefully, deliberately cradling the Ancient Tree Branch covered in Gouchen Emperor’s Blood in his arms. He walked out of the Imperial Palace and ascended to the Celestial Vault.
As his Daoist Robe fluttered in the wind, he adjusted the Supreme Daoist Crown on his head.
...
「Above the River of Years.」
Douluo Palace and Biyou Palace, which had been hurtling toward the Blind Daoist, froze in mid-air.
The old man slowly, bit by bit, turned his head to look at the Lame Daoist.
The latter was covered in sweat, but the corners of his mouth were twitching uncontrollably upward.
He coughed, then said guiltily:
"Taishang, why are you looking at me? It’s no big deal if our martial nephew borrows my name for a bit... Don’t worry, I’m not angry."
"Is that so?"
Taishang’s voice was chillingly quiet. An uneasy feeling grew in his heart. ’One Primordial, one Spirit Treasure...’
The Blind Daoist, who had been cowering and protecting his head, now raised it and coughed.
"Taishang, I truly wasn’t deceiving you. My trip to the Current World was really to make a deal with the Goddess. We reached an agreement to drag down a certain Enlightened One and cause him to fall from his station."
After a pause, he continued:
"Oh, right, I forgot to mention. Our martial nephew Profound Clarity is also a Chess Player in this game. This business of impersonating Spirit Treasure must be part of his plan." ƒгeewebnovёl.com
Taishang’s expression softened somewhat, and he frowned slightly.
"To drag an Enlightened One down from their seat of Perfection, causing them to lose half a Dao Fruit and fall to the level of an Ancient One... This is a matter of great importance. Why was it not discussed beforehand?"
He was already mostly convinced, and his tone became calmer.
The Lame Daoist at the side shot the Blind Daoist a grateful look, feeling a little regretful and slightly guilty about his earlier actions.
The Blind Daoist’s expression remained unchanged.
"It was a spur-of-the-moment plan, there was no time to tell you. Besides, whether this game will even succeed is still unknown."
Taishang frowned, nodded slightly, and then said with some apology in his voice:
"Primordial, then I misunderstood you just now. This..."
The Lame Daoist also felt guilty.
"Primordial, I was too impulsive. I apologize!"
"It’s fine."
The Blind Daoist suddenly looked up, a strange smile on his face, and pointed out:
"However, Taishang... our martial nephew Profound Clarity is impersonating Spirit Treasure, so why... is Spirit Treasure smiling so happily?"
The Lame Daoist’s madly upturned lips froze.
Taishang slowly turned his head.
"That makes sense..."
"Spirit Treasure, have your devious intentions not yet died?"
He hefted the Eight Trigrams Furnace and walked closer step by step. A certain Blind Daoist rose with ill intent, cracking his knuckles.
"Spirit Treasure, you were the most enthusiastic one just now, weren’t you..."
Great waves stirred once more in the Chaos. Extremely far away, three other Enlightened Ones were each puzzled and bewildered.
"What on earth are those Three Pristine Ones up to now?" Houtu muttered to herself.
Beside her, Amitabha Buddha, who was holding up the Western Pure Land, said thoughtfully:
"It seems there are considerable rifts between The Three Pristine Ones. They attack each other. But this is good as well. Our chances of success are growing ever larger."
After a pause, he added:
"Right, Supreme Profound Clarity has appeared in the era of the Qin Dynasty, and the Shangqing Lineage’s Xuanhuang is also active in that period of Time. They might be plotting something..."
"I’ll make a trip."
Houtu said with a smile:
"The Buddhist Sect is too chaotic internally. Shakyamuni and the Buddha Mother have achieved Enlightenment one after another. My Nine Nether, however, is not so complicated. I alone am supreme."
"Be careful. Act in secret. Just make your moves on the board; do not enter the game personally, lest Taishang and Shangqing see through your plans."
"I know."
The smile on Houtu’s face grew wider.
"During the late Shang Dynasty, under the guidance of those two, the disciples of Jade Void Palace and Biyou Palace fought and killed each other incessantly."
After a pause, she gently caressed the Six Paths of Reincarnation in her hand.
"If I can make the Taishang Lineage’s Profound Clarity and the Shangqing Lineage’s Xuanhuang fight to the death in this Qin Dynasty era..."
"I’m afraid The Three Pristine Ones will truly split apart for good."
