Free Web NovelChapter 479: Chapter 99: Profound Yellow vs. Profound Clarity, The Curtain Rises, A World in Chaos
Lu Xuan sat upright in the Origin, recounting recent events to his third master.
"The position of Emperor Earth Deity, the Innate Infinite Blood Sea?"
A look of astonishment appeared in the Lame Daoist’s eyes.
"Houtu is truly ruthless. She’s bet most of her capital on you!"
After a pause, he sighed softly.
"The Emperor Earth Deity, also known as the position of the Landlord. In The Beginning, this position was on par with Heaven and Earth, which is how the name Houtu came to be. Imperial Heaven, Sovereign Earth..."
"And that Innate Infinite Blood Sea is not to be underestimated. I know of the Innate Divine Demon who transformed into that sea. That fellow controlled the entire Nine Nether and nearly reached Integration Dao. I once struck him with my sword, yet he did not die."
Lu Xuan was stunned. ’Someone who isn’t a Dao Fruit Cultivator took a sword strike from my third master and survived?’
’After all, even I, wielding the Qing Ping Sword, could kill a Daluo and erase them from existence with a single clean strike...’
He now had a much clearer understanding of how terrifying the Innate Infinite Blood Sea was.
Just as he was pondering this, the Lame Daoist suddenly asked with a worried expression:
"Have you seen that first master of yours recently?"
"I have. What’s wrong?"
The Lame Daoist grimaced.
"Did you say something to him? That old bastard, I don’t know what’s gotten into him..."
Lu Xuan pretended not to hear his third master’s cursing. He thought for a moment, then briefly recounted what had happened on Taishan.
"Huh??" The Lame Daoist’s eyes widened. "That Qing Hua kid addressed the Supreme as ’Supreme Heavenly Venerable’? Not bad, not bad at all. That little guy’s got promise..."
He burst out laughing, overjoyed, and muttered to himself:
"No wonder the Supreme went crazy. Heh, taking that beating was worth it, totally worth it..."
"What??" Lu Xuan was even more confused now. But the Lame Daoist just waved his hand magnanimously and said with a chuckle:
"That Qing Hua kid is a promising talent. If you can spare him in the future, let him off the hook!"
Lu Xuan didn’t press the issue, simply saying with a smile:
"Qing Hua and I have already reached an understanding. We won’t be fighting each other again."
"Oh?"
The Lame Daoist was slightly surprised, but he was too lazy to ask for details. After chuckling to himself for a while longer, he tossed Lu Xuan into a furnace.
He said:
"You’ve attained the Upper Grade Immortal realm and obtained a juvenile Innate Divine Demon Form. You’ve fused with the Innate Infinite Blood Sea and carry the momentum of the heavy earth veins."
"Furthermore, you’ve deduced the Form Acupoint to Perfection and comprehended the Eye-Witness Skill. Your divine will is immense. So, I will re-forge your Physique for you and see if I can’t help you unite your body and spirit for an ultimate sublimation!"
Lu Xuan lay in the great furnace, grimacing from the scorching heat, but he quickly waved his hand.
"Third Master, may I see your true form?"
"My true form?"
The Lame Daoist chuckled and waved his hand dismissively.
"My true form exists only in the Land of Finality. It’s just like how your second master’s true form exists only in The Beginning of Ancient Times."
"The Supreme’s true form, on the other hand, is right inside the Eight Trigrams Furnace. You can ask to see it next time. Your divine will would undergo a great transformation. But for now, observing this True Self Incarnation of mine will suffice!"
Hearing this, Lu Xuan’s expression flickered with shock. ’The forms my three masters use to walk the world are all not their true bodies?’
’Third Master’s true form is in the Land of Finality, Second Master’s is in The Beginning of Ancient Times, and First Master’s is in the Eight Trigrams Furnace... Why would it be inside a furnace??’
He couldn’t figure it out, so he didn’t dwell on it. He opened his Form Acupoints, taking in the image of the Lame Daoist holding a great hammer and adding it to his own externalized divine will.
Before Lu Xuan could marvel at the explosive growth of his divine will, he saw a great hammer plummeting toward his head.
DONG! DONG! DONG!
Just like before, the Lame Daoist hammered Lu Xuan’s fundamental Physique, blow after blow.
The difference was, back then he was just a minor Jade Tower cultivator who had just leaped out of the slums, a hidden dragon in the abyss.
But now, at this very moment, Lu Xuan was Saint Lu, who preached his Dao to the world. He was the Supreme Emperor Profound Yellow, revered by both the Central Celestial Court and the Nine Nether. He was a player in the games of the Daluo, one who dared to plot for the Dao Fruit...
Times had changed.
But he was still him.
Amidst the unending sound of smithing, Lu Xuan’s Physique completely merged with the Innate Infinite Blood Sea, leaving no gap between them.
The divine will that carried the aspects of the Old Nong, the Emperor Earth Deity, and the Shangqing Daoist Venerable began to solidify. It even merged with his Physique, giving rise to all sorts of Profound Mysteries.
The sound of hammering lingered for a long, long time before gradually ceasing.
The Lame Daoist smiled, pulled Lu Xuan out of the furnace, and said:
"Go on, go on."
"Go do what you must. Don’t worry about success or failure."
"That first master of yours said he won’t protect you this time, but rest assured, if he won’t, I will... This time, I’ve got your back!"
Lu Xuan’s expression turned solemn. He bowed deeply from the waist.
Then, he turned and took a step. As his foot landed, the Origin itself seemed to tremble.
......
Qin Calendar, Year 10933, first month.
The five regions of the world—East, West, South, North, and Central—were all in chaos, with the exception of the East. Earth Deities were causing trouble, and the people’s lives were miserable.
By the second month, the First Emperor was ambushed during his southern tour. The First Emperor was enraged.
By the third month, Chen Sheng and Wu Guang raised the banner of rebellion, declaring their intent to crusade against the lawless, execute the tyrannical Qin, pacify the land, and right the state!
By the fourth month, responders rose up everywhere. The resentful nobles of the former Six Kingdoms formed eighteen factions of Dukes. Led by Xiang Yu of the Chu Region and Liu Bang of Xiaopei, they each carved out their own territories and proclaimed themselves kings!
Thus, a chaotic era had begun. The great curtain had been raised.
「Above the Celestial Court.」
"The great tide has begun."
The Immortal Mother spoke calmly.
"All the chess pieces are on the board, and the game has begun. It is time to fight. The Eastern King and I have reached a decision. We will take this opportunity to settle some old scores. We shall each determine a winner and a loser."
After a pause, she continued:
"The winner shall become the new Celestial Emperor, and may perhaps obtain half a Dao Fruit Position."
To the side, Qing Hua, Longevity, and Gouchen’s expressions all changed slightly. The decrepit old man sitting beside the Immortal Mother spoke in a low voice:
"Last time, just as I was about to seize the Dao Fruit, you all struck me down, leaving the Celestial Court without a master. This time, let’s make it clear beforehand: the winner inherits the great throne of the Celestial Emperor."
Gouchen narrowed his eyes.
"How will we determine the winner?"
"Simple."
The Immortal Mother spoke leisurely.
"If nothing unexpected happens, Supreme Profound Clarity and that Profound Yellow are about to make their move. I’m afraid the Qin won’t collapse according to the original grand trend so easily. Whoever can annihilate the Qin, whoever can suppress Supreme Profound Clarity and Profound Yellow... will be the Celestial Emperor!"
The Daluo looked at each other, then nodded in unison.
"Agreed!"
The decrepit old man, wearing an Emperor’s Crown and a Profound Robe, glanced to the side.
"Lu Ya, you wish to borrow the authority of the Four Extremes Celestial Court and the Kunlun Jade Pool. You may, but we need a reason." fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm
In the corner, Lu Ya, who had been keeping his eyes lowered, looked up and said with a scornful smile:
"A reason? Do I need to give you a reason?"
"If there’s no reason..." The old man glared, then immediately fell silent.
A Gourd erupted with Infinite Immortal Light, and a Celestial Blade simultaneously materialized above the heads of the five Daluo, dripping with killing intent!!
"If it weren’t for me, Haotian would still be sitting on the throne of the Central Celestial Court... And you, what gives you the right to demand a reason from me?"
The five Daluo’s faces changed as they felt the terrifying killing intent from the Celestial Blade above them. ’This Daoist Monarch Lu Ya... is he really just a Daluo?’
Amidst the silence, Lu Ya put away his Celestial Blade and smiled.
"Alright, the reason is also very simple. Do you really think you have Profound Yellow all figured out? That’s a bit naive of you..."
The Immortal Mother frowned.
"What do you mean by that?"
Lu Ya gave a mysterious smile.
"You don’t have to ask me. Just watch..."
Before his words had faded, a deafening roar erupted, shaking the entire Thirty-Three Celestial Realms!
The Daluo frowned, simultaneously casting their gazes toward the Human World, and were all stunned.
"Supreme Profound Clarity and Profound Yellow?"
"How... how did they start fighting??"
The Daluo stared at one another, expressions of utter disbelief on their faces. Even Lu Ya, who seemed to have everything under control, was a bit taken aback.
Lu Ya frowned. ’He’s fighting himself?’
’What kind of trick is this Lu Xuan playing?’
After a moment of thought, Lu Ya glanced to the side and said:
"When three hundred and sixty-five pillars of light shoot straight to the heavens, when immortals fall like rain, I will need to borrow your authority. Is that acceptable, or not?"
The Daluo exchanged glances and finally nodded in unison.
"Immortals falling like rain..." The Immortal Mother’s eyes flickered slightly. "When will that be? And why do you say such a thing?"
Lu Ya just smiled.
"Soon. Perhaps in a thousand years, perhaps in a hundred, or perhaps... tomorrow!"
......
「Meanwhile, at West Hua Mountain.」
"Profound Clarity, why in the world did you shoot down Biyou Palace!"
Lu Xuan spoke coldly, locked in a fierce battle with Supreme Profound Clarity, who was riding the Cyan Bull.
As his palm descended, a vision of an infinite sea of blood appeared, accompanied by the ghostly sounds of immortals weeping, gods crying, and buddhas sighing.
Ultimate power erupted at this moment. His every punch and kick shook the Thirty-Three Celestial Realms!
Supreme Profound Clarity was not to be outdone. He wielded the Three-Five Evil-Slaying Sword, and, riding the Cyan Bull, he borrowed the power of its Celestial Realms-level cultivation to tear apart the infinite sea of blood and slash through the cries of immortals and buddhas!
He shouted:
"It was merely a precaution, Profound Yellow! If you truly have the Human Race’s best interests at heart, you shouldn’t be fighting me right now! How about we stop? After the dust settles, we can determine who is superior!"
"I can’t wait that long!"
Lu Xuan roared, his fist generating Infinite Light as it crashed down!
The Daoist Profound Clarity, riding the Cyan Bull, did not dodge or evade. He took the punch head-on, yet his Supreme Robe and Hat remained undisturbed, not a thread out of place.
He said with a scornful smile:
"Back down, Profound Yellow. I have no desire to kill you here... With my master’s robe and hat and Niu’er here, you can’t hurt me."
"You have a bull, and you think I don’t!"
Lu Xuan roared, calling for the Big Black Bull and ordering it to fight the Cyan Bull. The two massive bulls, both at the Peak of Celestial Realms, clashed, their bellows shaking the heavens!!
Immediately after,
Lu Xuan used his full power. Over three hundred Innate Grotto Heaven Blessed Lands appeared around him, along with a chain of eleven Great Realms.
Accompanied by the surging roar of the Infinite Sea, he struck forward ferociously!
Supreme Profound Clarity’s expression was grave. He held the Three-Five Evil-Slaying Sword and an Ancient Tree Branch stained with the Daluo Emperor’s Blood of three Daluo.
Relying on the Supreme Robe and Hat to withstand Lu Xuan’s onslaught, he activated his Human Saint Position and battled with Lu Xuan!
The two fought from the ground to the heavens, and then from the heavens back down to West Hua Mountain. The aftershocks caused Huashan itself to crack and fissure.
The Earth Deity of Huashan, the Western Emperor, appeared, intending to mediate. But he was met with an Ancient Tree Branch and a massive fist containing an infinite sea of blood, accompanied by a synchronized shout.
"How dare you interfere in our battle?!"
Although the Western Emperor was a powerhouse at the level of the Weak Celestial Realms, he was struck by the branch and his body began to break apart. Lu Xuan’s punch then blasted right through him, nearly causing his body to collapse entirely!
He coughed up mouthfuls of blood and sullenly burrowed back into Huashan, not daring to utter another word.
The two continued their brutal fight until the sky grew dark. In the end, Lu Xuan was outmatched by a single move. He was struck down, coughing blood as he plummeted toward the Nine Nether!
「In the Nine Nether.」
"Lady, I must kill him! I have to kill him!"
Lu Xuan shrieked. Houtu’s true form appeared, and he hurriedly opened his Form Acupoints. He felt as if his head had been struck by a great hammer, leaving him completely dizzy and disoriented.
But his externalized divine will also skyrocketed by nearly ten times!!
’The true form of a Complete Dao Fruit Cultivator!’
Houtu, carrying the Six Paths of Reincarnation on her back, her face full of majesty, filled Lu Xuan’s entire field of vision. She said:
"This Celestial Medicine is a treasure from my personal collection. It was born at The Beginning of Ancient Times and had the potential to become a Divine Object like the Peach Mother Tree. Unfortunately, it fell a little short, but it is still an incredibly rare item."
"Eat it, and you will obtain a True Fighting Form, grow an eye on your forehead, and gain three heads, six faces, and nine arms!"
Lu Xuan swallowed the supreme treasure, the Celestial Medicine. He transformed, taking on the appearance of a being with three heads, six faces, and nine arms. A Celestial Eye opened on his forehead. He then burst out of the Nine Nether to battle Supreme Profound Clarity at South Mount Heng!
"Die!"
he shrieked. The third eye on each of his three heads simultaneously shot out a beam of Chaos light. Supreme Profound Clarity dodged it, and the Chaos light pierced through Mount Heng, coincidentally inflicting heavy damage on the Southern Emperor within!
Lu Xuan was thrilled. ’Heavily wounding a Celestial Realms-level titan with a single glance! Even if it’s just a Weak Celestial Realms cultivator who climbed up through a Heavenly position, this True Fighting Form... it’s incredible!’
He fought ferociously with Supreme Profound Clarity until he was bathed in blood, was defeated again, and fell back into the Nine Nether.
"Lady!!"
"This is the Innate First Stone. It was supposed to transform into an Innate Divine Demon, but it unfortunately perished prematurely. Still, it is a Divine Object. You can merge it into your body to make your Physique unparalleled!"
Lu Xuan swallowed the Innate First Stone, left the Nine Nether, and fought Supreme Profound Clarity at North Mount Heng.
The Northern Emperor was accidentally injured. Lu Xuan was defeated again.
"Lady!!!"
"This is the Mother Qi of All Things. I tore it from the Primordial’s body when I fought him back then. Take it and eat it!"
Lu Xuan ate it, emerged again, and was defeated at Central Mount Song. The Central Emperor was accidentally injured and left on the verge of death.
"Lady..."
"This is a Six Paths True Thought, the Reincarnation Origin!" Houtu’s face was filled with killing intent as she painfully tore a wisp of origin from her Six Paths of Reincarnation.
"Take it!"
"You got it!" A brilliant smile appeared on Lu Xuan’s face. ’I got it!’
