Free Web NovelChapter 240: Chapter 230: Humanity Pushes Itself into the Abyss of Destruction
"Li Yanzhi?!"
On that distant island, beneath a towering golden statue, stood a magnificent palace adorned with gold and jade. Deep within the palace, a middle-aged man dressed in luxurious robes floated in mid-air. Sensing something, he suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze piercing through layers of clouds, directly towards the distant direction of Hua Country, as he murmured softly.
This man was none other than the renowned Cultivator who founded the Celestial Court, Yu Tianyue.
A late-stage Nascent Soul Great Cultivator who could harness the full power of an "Abnormal World," Yu Tianyue’s strength had reached the pinnacle of this world, ranking among the top three S-class Ability Users.
"Even though Wen Tao broke through to the Nascent Soul Stage, he still couldn’t escape death... and in just a few breaths... He still evokes such fear..."
Yu Tianyue’s expression remained calm and unperturbed, yet a subtle trace of lingering dread was hidden in his eyes.
In the Cultivation Realm, anyone who obstructed Li Yanzhi’s path was doomed to die. He was once the Saint Child of the Mountain Demon Sect, reborn three thousand years after the defeat of the Thirteen Demon Sects. In the past, when Li Yanzhi dealt with a Divinity Transformation powerhouse, he needed to draw his sword, and there were traces to follow.
Later, during his journey in Yunwu Mountain to find the "Old Friend of Li Hai," Li Yanzhi, as a Divine Monarch, had a sudden epiphany. The Divinity Transformation, who could once engage with him slightly, could now be slain by a single word he uttered lightly.
The Cultivation Realm speculated that Li Yanzhi had likely attained immortality and transcended the cycle of reincarnation.
As time flew by, the Cultivation Realm was filled with turmoil and unpredictable changes; only the young Daoist on Yunwu Mountain remained the same. He sat with his sword between heaven and earth, like an ancient, unchanging rock.
In the face of such an extraordinary being, even with the world’s rules suppressing his cultivation to just the Nascent Soul Stage, Yu Tianyue knew that if he went to Hua Country and unfortunately encountered Li Yanzhi, he might meet the same fate as Wen Tao.
A Nascent Soul has died? Well done! A fitting death!
Yu Tianyue took a deep breath and secretly felt fortunate that Wen Tao triggered the thunder in Hua Country while handling matters.
"Li Yanzhi..."
"I don’t have much time left; I must summon the deity quickly."
With a respectful look, Yu Tianyue gazed at the awe-inspiring armored statue.
Below, thousands of people shouted in unison and knelt with devotion. The gathered power of faith flowed into the statue like a gentle stream.
He awakened memories of his previous life and accidentally entered an "Abnormal World." It was a desolate ruin, with collapsing palaces and a corpse that had been dead for a long time yet still exuding a frightening aura, its suppression far surpassing that of a Divinity Transformation Cultivator, making one’s heart palpitate.
There, the Immortals died densely like ants in a scene of extreme tragedy.
Even the great beings as tall as mountains couldn’t escape this catastrophe, remaining motionless.
Fortunately, he discovered a mysterious Jade Carved Gate and met a dying Divine General. The Divine General turned out to be the direct bloodline of a Star Monarch, which for him was an incredible opportunity. He obtained the Immortal Talisman from the Divine General and established contact with the Star Monarch.
Only then did he realize.
The Celestial Court governs infinite heavens, with the Four Great Celestial Gates spanning the Ten Thousand Realms, managing the vast populations of countless Lower Realms. Be it Immortal, God, Human, Demon, or Ghost... as long as their cultivation is accomplished, all can ascend to the Celestial Court, becoming Celestial Soldiers and Generals.
Each of them is a great being who suppresses a realm, far exceeding the True Immortals. Above them are the Star Monarchs, Emperors, and the Lord of the Celestial Court seated high in the Lingxiao Hall.
And the Seventeenth Heaven [Ascending Heaven] is merely a corner of the vast Celestial Court, which is far greater than he imagined.
As a Cultivator who acquired the "Celestial Court" Immortal Talisman in the ruins, he now has a position. Once the Upper Immortals from the Celestial Court descend and unify this world, they can communicate with the Celestial Court to return and attain immortality.
He will ascend to become a True Immortal, far surpassing Li Yanzhi, this "Mortal Wanderer Immortal."
"Hmph, Li Yanzhi, Yunwu Mountain! The millennium hatred of my sect father, grandfather, and great ancestor—to be settled with you, the Little Immortal, at that time."
Yu Tianyue’s face was solemn as he stared at the statue.
Once the deities from the Celestial Court descend, the world will bow at the feet of the Celestial Court, and no one can stop it.
Not even Li Yanzhi!
He is confident.
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Hua Country.
The headquarters building of the relevant departments.
On the top floor, a middle-aged man in a crisp suit stood with his hands behind his back, gazing deeply into the distance.
"Minister Zhao." A staff member led a young man slowly walking over.
The middle-aged man turned around slowly, his square-shaped face and brows exuding an aura of authority.
This person was Zhao Shouyi, the Pavilion Master of Lingxiao Pavilion, and currently a late-stage Nascent Soul Great Cultivator and a deputy minister of the relevant departments.
"Junior Han Xiaofei, pays respects to the True Person." The young man respectfully performed a standard salute, looking particularly striking in this modern office environment.
Zhao Shouyi raised his hand, causing Han Xiaofei to rise involuntarily. He smiled slightly and said, "Xiaofei, no need for formalities."
"Thank you, True Person," Han Xiaofei said.
"Leng Yumo is the responsible person in Hua Country. Before coming, he should have already briefed you on the situation of this world."
Zhao Shouyi glanced at the nearby department staff.
"Understood," Han Xiaofei nodded.
Zhao Shouyi pondered for a moment and said, "You will first serve as an A-level Investigator, and the Yunwu Mountain disciples in the department will be under your direct supervision."
The nearby staff member, Leng Yumo, frowned slightly and cautiously spoke, "Minister Zhao, this seems a bit inappropriate?"
An A-level Investigator’s strength translates to a minimum of the Golden Core Stage for a Cultivator, while Han Xiaofei, at the initial awakening, hasn’t even reached the Qi Cultivation Stage yet, making the training period too long.
The "Abnormal World" dwindles annually, and only the Abnormal Worlds controlled by the two deputy ministers at headquarters can produce "Anomalous Items." Resources are limited, and every piece must be used effectively.
Zhao Shouyi said blandly, "You don’t understand."
On Yunwu Mountain stands the Celestial Master Sect, and beside it, the Lingxiao Pavilion. Given the relationship among the three major righteous factions, disciples address each other as brothers outside, not to mention Han Xiaofei is an old friend’s disciple...
He did not explain further.
Leng Yumo was silent for a moment, just about to speak.
"Xiaoleng." A cool voice stopped Leng Yumo’s words.
An old man with white whiskers in a loose Daoist robe and a tall woman in uniform slowly approached.
"Minister Zhang, Minister Wei." Leng Yumo quickly saluted, showing respect.
Zhang Xu Yun was the white-whiskered old man, also the Celestial Master of the Celestial Master Sect. He looked kindly at Leng Yumo, "Xiaoleng, Han Xiaofei is the sect leader of Yunwu Mountain, a disciple of an old friend. Old Zhao tilting some resources his way is within reason."
"Sect leader of Yunwu Mountain?" Leng Yumo was slightly startled, "Yes."
"The Celestial Court’s Twelve Immortals are all in action..." Minister Wei directly spoke of the main issue.
She paused for a moment, glancing at Han Xiaofei.
Zhao Shouyi’s expression slightly darkened, "He is one of us, Minister Wei, please continue."
Minister Wei nodded and continued, "Recently, the Celestial Court has been moving frequently, combined with the faith in God, it seems sufficient for them to communicate with the Celestial Court. Once the gods of the Celestial Court cross the boundary, the country is very worried."
Not to mention that if the gods of the Celestial Court descend, they might destroy the world.
When mortals worship gods a certain number of times, it results in extremely severe side effects, generally manifesting as the loss of "self-personality," then wholeheartedly converting to gods, not eating or drinking, not sleeping or resting, like puppets.
According to the virtues of the Celestial Court’s Twelve Immortals, they would at least unify the world and force mortals to worship gods.
Just this point, the country will never allow the descent of gods.
"The gods of the Celestial Court..."
Zhao Shouyi and Zhang Xu Yun exchanged a glance, both looking grave.
"Has the Main God been contacted?" Zhao Shouyi asked.
"No contact." Minister Wei hesitated slightly, truthfully replying, "And the Main God’s apostles are also unable to fight against high-ranking life forms. Therefore, we must eliminate the Celestial Court’s Twelve Immortals and Celestial Venerable Yu Tianyue before the arrival of the gods of the Celestial Court."
"It’s difficult." Hearing this, Zhang Xu Yun shook his head, "Yu Tianyue, in his past life as a Divinity Transformation Cultivator, has now inherited from the Celestial Court. Even when Old Zhao and I joined forces several times, he managed to escape alive."
Zhao Shouyi sneered, "Isn’t it the doings of the Reincarnators? With satellite monitoring and spiritual power detection systems everywhere, we travel a thousand miles, and they receive the news and flee long before we arrive."
Once they head to other countries, the power users of those countries negotiate with Hua Country, and the [Relevant Departments] are not allowed to interfere in the affairs of other countries.
Playing a "hide-and-seek" game here.
Hearing this, Han Xiaofei’s heart trembled; in this world, there exists a cultivator that even two Divine Monarchs combined cannot kill?!
Zhang Xu Yun looked at Minister Wei, speaking slowly, "For the balance between aliens, letting the Celestial Court grow to such an extent, now facing this situation, what contingency plans are there?"
Minister Wei remained silent for a while and softly said, "None."
"I sincerely ask both ministers to find a way to prevent the descent of the gods of the Celestial Court," she continued, "the country will mobilize all resources to fully support..."
Zhao Shouyi couldn’t help but laugh in anger, interrupting, "At this point, what do we have to stop it? Just go back and prepare to welcome the descent of that god."
Minister Wei was helpless.
Leng Yumo’s expression darkened; she had always known the situation in the department and also knew the hazards of the Celestial Court. Now, even the two Stabilizing Needles cannot stop the descent of the gods of the Celestial Court.
The end of the world three years later has not yet arrived, and is humanity already pushing itself towards the abyss of destruction?
"Minister Zhao, Minister Zhang, do you really have no way?" Leng Yumo’s voice was low.
Zhang Xu Yun sighed, "Old Zhao and I have already tried our best."
After a pause, he looked at Han Xiaofei, feeling a thought stir in his heart, "If Fellow Daoist Li of Yunwu Mountain were here, it would be great."
Leng Yumo quickly asked, "Does Yunwu Mountain have a way to stop the descent of the gods of the Celestial Court?"
Zhang Xu Yun affirmed, "Don’t talk about stopping it; even if the gods of the Celestial Court descend, what of it? If it were him, he could certainly kill those gods!"
"Kill the gods?!" Minister Wei’s beautiful eyes trembled suddenly, revealing an incredulous look, "Your world has high-ranking life forms?"
"I’ll immediately have the department use S-class items..."
Leng Yumo seemed to have grasped the last straw, turning hurriedly.
"No need to waste effort, he is the first immortal in the cultivation realm throughout the ages, has long verified longevity, transcended life and death cycle, and is absolutely impossible to descend into this world."
Zhao Shouyi said in a deep voice.
Leng Yumo stopped, turning and opening her mouth, speechless for a moment, her face full of a lost expression.
Zhao Shouyi gently shook his head; for years, they had tried their best. To him and Zhang Xu Yun, whether it’s the Celestial Court or the Main God, anyone can rule this world.
But some people just don’t understand.
The room was quiet enough to hear a pin drop, the atmosphere growing heavier, as if an invisible weight made it difficult to breathe.
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