1RomanceEB Chapter 684 - 683: The Earth-Shaking Battle Erupts, Taixu Celestial Venerable Is Definitely Not Dead [Update 2]
Chapter 684 - 683: The Earth-Shaking Battle Erupts, Taixu Celestial Venerable Is Definitely Not Dead [Update 2]
The Old Dragon King was taken aback and said solemnly, "Are you siding with the Daoist Celestial Court?"
Ying Zheng shook his head, "Whether to side with the Daoist depends on whether they have accurate information about that person."
The Old Dragon King’s eyes narrowed slightly, sharp as he said, "What if that fellow is still alive?"
"If he is alive, the choice is clear."
"Similarly, if he has passed away, the choice is also clear."
Ying Zheng looked up into the depths of the starry sky and said, "In any case, my Great Qin must participate in this battle. Whether it is to destroy the Dao or resist the Buddha, only through mountains of corpses and seas of blood can I make further progress."
"It is just a pity for my Great Qin’s soldiers..."
"However, I will not let them down. Their blood will forge the supreme glory of Great Qin."
"This is their honor too!"
The Black Celestial Palace was filled with a murderous aura, and Ying Zheng’s gaze was cold and resolute. It seemed as though everything in the world could be used by him. Such dominating force made the Old Dragon King’s heart tremble.
He was in a daze for a while and then spoke blankly, "I’ll head to the Demon Race Celestial Court now!"
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The army of the Western Buddha Country began to march eastward.
Several Buddhas led the formation, followed by hundreds of Bodhisattvas, Arhats, Jiedi, and Dharma Protectors, numbering in the tens of thousands.
There were no less than millions of Monk Soldiers!
They intended to cross the Grand Thousand Upper Realm, to attack the Eastern Immortal Realm from the Western Immortal Realm. This was not a short journey—the news would be sufficient to spread far and wide, shaking the entire Grand Thousand Worlds!
A Celestial Court level national war seldom opens.
But once it does, large domains would fall, and all continents would perish.
Countless living beings would be lost!
This is not alarmism, but once a national war begins, it means the offensive side is heading towards mountains of corpses and seas of blood.
Because national war is a clash of fortunes, where both sides are exhausted without tangling with cause and effect.
Why do those supreme beings cultivate power?
It is for times like this, so they don’t have to personally become executioners, thereby avoiding unnecessary entanglements with cause and effect.
Of course, to ensure their side remains unscathed to the utmost extent.
Generally, the supreme beings of the offensive side would first eliminate the greatest threat from the opposing side!
Just like during the Journey to the West Calamity, Tathagata Buddha personally took action against Emperor Haotian.
Similarly, at this moment, Zhunti and Jieyin arrived together in Eastern Desolate to slay Yang Jian.
What they aim to do is remove the greatest obstacle from the opposing side, leaving the rest to the national war’s slaughter.
"Yang Jian."
"I never thought there’d be a time when you could stand against us."
In the Eastern Immortal Realm, above the Celestial Court.
Zhunti and Jieyin looked down at the Daoist Celestial Court with disdain for the world.
They saw many juniors of the past who, in the eyes of these two Saints, were akin to ants.
Of course, it’s still the same now.
Except for one of the third-generation disciples of Daoism, Yang Jian!
"During the Divine Enthronement era, you already showed potential; indeed, in the end, you took on the responsibilities of Daoism."
"But do you really dare to stand against us?"
Stepping on the Twelve Grade Lotus Platform, Jieyin radiated mystical Buddha Light, standing in the Celestial Domain like a blazing sun, intimidating all who dared to look directly.
And Zhunti, with hands behind his back, stood amidst the stars, though without Holy Soldiers by his side, the pressure he emitted was still enough to stifle all things in the Grand Thousand Upper Realm.
Their momentum was too powerful!
What was most terrifying is, this is far from their peak period.
If they had descended in their saintly forms back then.
The entire Daoist Celestial Court would probably despair.
"No need for words, now that you’ve arrived, let’s battle."
Countless fortunes converged towards Yang Jian, merging him with the Celestial Dragon of Fortune. His aura reached the zenith, shaking the Thirty-Three Heavens.
"Heh..."
Jieyin snickered, "Then let me see how long you, the number one talent of Daoism’s third generation, can persist in your resistance!"
Rumble!
Heaven and earth tore apart, chaos erupted.
An earth-shattering battle broke out.
The entire Grand Thousand Upper Realm was no longer peaceful.
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"Your Majesty!"
Ghost Valley Master appeared in the Celestial Palace, hurrying back to urgently report to the First Emperor.
"How is it? Has Shen Gongbao revealed any information?" Ying Zheng appeared, his tone serious.
Ghost Valley Master dared not delay, loudly stating, "Shen Gongbao has clearly stated that Taixu Celestial Venerable has not perished, but even they cannot determine when that person may return."
Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng’s eyes narrowed slightly, "Indeterminate, eh?"
He fell into contemplation.
Ghost Valley Master spoke solemnly, "We cannot rule out the possibility that Shen Gongbao is saying this to deceitfully obtain our assistance, perhaps that person has indeed perished..."
Ying Zheng’s eyes showed hesitation.
At this moment, a majestic aura surged forth, it was the Old Dragon King who had gone to the Demon Race Celestial Court, returning.
Ying Zheng asked straightforwardly, "How is it?"
"Does the Demon Race agree to ally with my Great Qin?"
The Old Dragon King sighed, "Bai Ze the Great Saint stated that he was ordered to leave Qingqiu, merely to maintain stability within the Demon Race. As for other significant decisions, they must await the return of their Demon Master Kunpeng or East Emperor."
"So..."
The Old Dragon King’s pale complexion said it all, but then he followed up, "However, Bai Ze did disclose an important piece of information!"
Ying Zheng’s eyes focused, "What information?"
The Old Dragon King stated, "Bai Ze said, Zhunti and Jieyin seemed to have left Qingqiu prematurely, and due to certain special constraints of Qingqiu, their departure at this time must have been a last resort."
"In other words, they themselves, probably did not wish to emerge."
The moment these words were spoken, Ying Zheng’s brows instantly knitted into a knot.
Beside him, Ghost Valley Master, deep in thought, asked, "Could it be related to that Taixu Celestial Venerable?"
Ying Zheng’s gaze flickered, finally settling on determination, and he declared in a deep voice, "Urgent orders for all forces in the Southern Immortal Realm to prepare to obstruct the Buddha Country’s army, any intruders shall face war!"
"Northern Continent, Eastern Border, all forces, transfer to the South."
The Old Dragon King, looking horrified, asked, "Are you really siding with the Daoism?"
Ying Zheng remained silent, but it was Ghost Valley Master who spoke, "It’s not about helping Daoism, but we have no choice."
"Zhunti, Jieyin, and the Great Ming King Peacock who can attain Dao at any moment."
"Do you think we can remain unscathed if the Daoist Celestial Court is destroyed?"
"This..." The Old Dragon King was at a loss for words, his expression changing repeatedly before ultimately falling silent.
As for Ying Zheng, he gazed into the distance, murmuring, "Now, it’s just a matter of whether that person can appear."
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Amidst the chaotic flow of time and space, shattered scenes passed swiftly around everyone like a sudden downpour.
The Red-bottomed Macaque was filled with curiosity, "Celestial Venerable, what kind of fortune did you find in the Supreme Celestial Abyss? Why did your strength soar after coming out?"
This question piqued the curiosity of the others as well.
But unfortunately, Lin Heng did not provide an answer.
"You’ll find out someday."
"Alright then." The Red-bottomed Macaque laughed sheepishly at this response, then asked mysteriously, "So, Celestial Venerable, could you reveal how much your Saint’s Breath has reached now?"