Chapter 76: No Backbone, Not Rebellious!
At this moment, all eyes were on him!
Across the vast land of the Nine States, countless human cultivators, mortals, and demon races gaped in astonishment at the figure soaring into the sky.
Ye Xi stood triumphantly on the celestial mountain, wielding a long spear!
He looked like a Celestial King, with terrifying magic power surging forth like an unstoppable river.
The overwhelming aura he radiated shook hearts and minds.
Jiang Wujì trembled and gasped, “How dare he charge at the Heavenly Realm with a spear?!”
A mere mortal cultivator launching an attack on the heavenly gates?
To everyone present, that seemed like the height of arrogance and rebellion.
Who could possibly possess such ambition and guts?
Even Ye Xi’s master, the Eternal Emperor Lin Feng, had never accomplished such a feat—at least on the surface.
What mischief might he have been up to behind closed doors? Well, that would only be revealed in the memoirs!
Whoosh!
Ye Xi raced towards the heavens, leaving behind shimmering light with each step, the long spear sweeping through everything in its path.
Silence engulfed the area.
The obliteration of Celestial Light surged forth like a torrent.
“Master’s guess was spot on!”
Ye Xi’s mind whirred, concluding with a tingle of excitement.
The Great Dao of the Celestial Realm and that of the Mortal Realm were both imperfect—flaws existed in the Great Dao.
At this moment, he completely suppressed the Celestial Light of Que Ruyi and the others.
Yet, they could do nothing against him.
The forbidden Dao stone on him was one reason; the other was Lin Feng had left him an ultimate technique for the Great Dao before his slumber.
In the distance, the Heavenly Punishment Sovereign looked on, his tone eerily unsettled as he shouted, “Is this really his true strength?!”
There was an unmistakable hint of helplessness in his voice; he knew, even if he personally intervened, he wouldn’t be able to touch Ye Xi.
Little did anyone know, behind the heavenly gates, the Celestial Realm was in a frenzy with armored celestial generals vibrating with power.
“Hmph!”
A middle-aged man with a purple-gold crown narrowed his eyes. With a wave of his hand, the celestial light of destruction turned into a colossal palm.
That massive hand descended, carrying the might to obliterate everything, passing through the heavenly gates.
However, once it reached the Mortal Realm, its power rapidly diminished, as though facing a mysterious suppression.
Of course!
Even so, ordinary Tribulation Period cultivators would have been effortlessly flattened by it.
Those ascending emperors shuddered in the colorful light, fearful that the Celestial Court would take out their anger on them as well.
The pressure on Que Ruyi and the others eased considerably!
Gazing at the giant hand descending from the Heavenly Realm, their expressions turned grave.
“Hahaha!”
“No wonder the Master always says fighting against the heavens is endless fun!”
Ye Xi remained calm, not one bit afraid, his overflowing battle intent erupting.
In an instant, his spear slashed like a dragon!
The massive silhouette of the palm cloaked the sky, overshadowing Ye Xi’s seemingly insignificant figure.
And yet, he didn’t flinch…
Boom!
Boom!
In an instant, the two collided, sending shockwaves rippling across the land.
Invisible storms rattled the space, causing it to collapse like a mirror.
Within that radius of several miles, the sky was cleared, clouds pushed to the edges.
The palm silhouette shattered, leaving behind a blinding expanse.
“Hiss—”
Cultivators and demon races across the land collectively gasped.
Even the slightest ripple from this fight would be enough to turn a Great Ascension Period cultivator to dust.
The light became increasingly brilliant, blinding the true eyes of all cultivators.
After a moment!
As light slowly returned, a figure flew backward, hair slightly disheveled, breath a bit erratic.
Ye Xi stood atop the celestial mountain, completely unharmed.
Above him, the emperors pulled by the ascending colors had passed through the heavenly gates.
Then, the heavenly gates slowly closed.
This result shocked the entire cultivation world.
Ye Xi had done it; he practically proved to all cultivators that even the Celestial Court was not invincible.
As long as he didn’t ascend to the Celestial Realm, they couldn’t touch him!
Down below, Zhuang Hongyi was on the verge of tears!
Meanwhile…
The Heavenly Punishment Sovereign’s pupils constricted as he keenly observed that Ye Xi’s hand was slightly trembling.
A drop of fresh bl**d dripped down the spear tip.
The distance was too great for most to notice, but it couldn’t escape his keen eye.
The Heavenly Punishment Sovereign’s heart raced. “Did Ye Xi get hurt?!”
A fire ignited inside him, bubbling with eagerness!
He had witnessed Ye Xi’s power; without support from the Celestial Court, he wouldn’t stand a chance.
But if he was hurt…
This could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Yet just as the Heavenly Punishment Sovereign was about to make his move, an inner voice warned him.
That raging fire in his heart extinguished in an instant!
“Wait!”
“Ye Xi is too cunning; is he baiting me?!”
The Sovereign recalled their previous encounters, spine tingling.
The Evil Eye of the Alien Dao had been severely injured.
Currently, it couldn’t unleash its full power; if he charged in recklessly now, the repercussions would be disastrous.
He hesitated, caught in a dilemma.
Finally, clenching his teeth, he forewent the idea of attacking for the moment.
This time, the Celestial Court would definitely be furious and send even stronger reinforcements; he didn’t need to take unnecessary risks now.
“No matter what, this is still an opportunity!”
The Heavenly Punishment Sovereign pondered deeply, resolving, “Even if he isn’t wounded, I can’t delay any longer. To eliminate the Eternal Emperor’s influence, Ye Xi is the key!”
“I must spare no effort to take him out!”
In this battle, Ye Xi’s display of power had unsettled him.
The gates to the Celestial Realm sealed shut.
The celestial phenomena above dissipated, returning to normal.
This grand ascent feast had come to an end.
After three thousand years, less than half of the more than thirty emperors sensed the call of the ascending colors made it through.
This outcome drew sighs of both disappointment and expectation.
After all, anyone becoming an emperor feared the futility of all their efforts—everyone preferred not to end up as someone else’s crop.
Meanwhile, some emperors who didn’t ascend felt a deep sense of loss.
“Was staying behind really the right decision?”
An old man, filthy and resembling a beggar, gazed up at the bright blue sky, softly sighing.
Ye Xi soared down from the heights, greeted Yuan Ruoyu and the others with a bow, and quickly turned to leave.
Suddenly, he shuddered slightly, wobbling a bit.
Hua Hongyi, wearing a mask, rushed to support him as they vanished into the horizon.
This scene made Yuan Ruoyu and Ye Qingge frown slightly.
The Heavenly Punishment Sovereign’s eyes widened; he had been watching Ye Xi’s condition the entire time.
His thoughts raced once more.
“Could it be that he truly is injured and seriously so?”
He recalled the terrifying celestial light that could end worlds, their previous clash, and felt a twinge of regret.
In the wake of such fury, Ye Xi might truly have been hurt!
The Heavenly Punishment Sovereign’s gaze shimmered as he wrestled with his emotions until finally, he made up his mind!
Taking a deep breath, he declared, “This opportunity won’t come twice, I’m going all in!”
Before Jiang Wujì and others could react, they heard the Sovereign’s grim orders:
“You all, prepare yourselves at lightning speed!”
“Ye Xi is likely injured; I will personally intervene, pouring all my strength to eliminate him!”
Jiang Wujì and the remaining members exchanged glances, feeling a chill.
“Understood, Sovereign!”
They had no choice; the Heavenly Punishment Sovereign had their every fate in his hands—they had to obey!
“Wait for my command!”
The Heavenly Punishment Sovereign issued a few more instructions before vanishing into the Evil Eye of the Alien Dao, disappearing without a trace.
This wasn’t just some small affair; after a few lessons learned, the Sovereign wouldn’t dare be reckless. He had to prepare comprehensively, even if it meant giving it his all.
Moments later, Jiang Wujì and the others sprang into action, preparing for a desperate showdown.
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“Hahahaha!”
“After over fifty thousand years of cultivation, I’ve finally reached the Celestial Realm! Ah, the spirit energy here is fragrant!”
“Now Ye Xi and the others must be regretting it, watching us ascend!”
“Where should we report first after arriving in the Celestial Realm?”
“Fellow friends, see you in the Celestial Realm!”
Those emperors guided by the ascending colors flew faster and faster through the heavenly gates.
But before they could fully take in the sights above…
They suddenly saw darkness engulf them!
It was as if they had leaped out of water, submerged under a colossal net closing in on them.
“Uh-oh!”
“Someone’s definitely reaping the harvest!”
After all, they were emperors, powerful and alert; they quickly sensed something was off.
However, they soon discovered that in this place, their magical powers, skills, and even magical treasures only lent them a fraction of their true strength.
No matter how hard they tried, they couldn’t escape the vast web!
Panic-stricken cries for mercy erupted!
“Please spare us, celestial officers! It’s a mistake! We aren’t traitors or rebels!”
Their plea was met with a chilling voice that responded coldly, “You’re exactly who we’re looking for! Stay honest!”
The next moment, an immense figure appeared, towering like a mountain before their eyes.
With enormous eyes narrowing at the catch, a displeased huff escaped his lips.
“After all this commotion, and we only caught a few small fish, how do I report back?”
This colossal celestial officer was furious and shouted, “Whoever blocked the passages between the Abyssal Sea and the Two Worlds must be dealt with!
The competing waters have been blocked for thousands of years!
Now that celestial officers can’t sneak through or reserve their strength for a normal descent, they can’t even handle those crops!”
The emperors caught in the net were left feeling despondent.
This was them admitting it outright.
Despite everything, they had been warned—ascending was a trap, and the Celestial Court was just harvesting crops.
Yet when their gaze penetrated the web and caught sight of the true nature of the Celestial Court…
Panic gripped them; their faces turned pale!
All felt a chill running down their spines!
As if they had glimpsed something beyond comprehension…
