Chapter 1677
Chapter 1677. The world-shattering battle that was long destined has arrived, and you have greatly disappointed me
The words of the members of the Patiantian Alliance left many clans and factions stunned. Many felt their faces burn with shame as they realized they had long been worried and fearful of the Patiantian Alliance, concerned that they would be swallowed up by it, like the Xiang Chu Haotu had been. But from the current situation, it seemed that was not the case.
As the leader of the Patiantian Alliance, Gu Changge had never considered such matters. On the contrary, he stood on the side of all living beings, considering their welfare. It had always been the small-minded people who were causing unnecessary troubles and fears.
Moreover, the practitioners and beings of the Patiantian Alliance had an indescribable, fervent respect for the Alliance. They were not under the control or brainwashing of the Alliance’s leader, as previously thought. Those who joined the Patiantian Alliance seemed to have done so voluntarily, not under coercion.
“It seems that we have misunderstood the leader of the Patiantian Alliance all along, and we have held a deep prejudice against it,” some leaders of the smaller clans muttered. “Although the Patiantian Alliance has expanded rapidly over the past thousand years, occupying many territories, it has not caused any destruction or chaos.”
Even some ancient beings sighed and said, “The members of the Patiantian Alliance have such deep respect for their leader for a reason.” No matter who witnessed this scene or heard these words, even if they had never seen the leader of the Patiantian Alliance, they would still feel a profound respect for his broad-mindedness.
“This is absurd! They are deceived by demonic words, leading people’s hearts astray. They are just demons, and they still don’t understand that joining the Patiantian Alliance will not bring peace. In the next great calamity, the Patiantian Alliance will surely be destroyed by the true realms of the various nations,” the leader of the Shouyang Tian Sect said, his face darkening. He had not expected that, with just a few words from the Patiantian Alliance members, the situation would shift in their favor, causing many clans and factions to waver.
In his eyes, the Patiantian Alliance was nothing more than a demonic cult, defying the heavens and their fate, and would eventually suffer retribution. The other leaders and sect heads also wore cold expressions, confronting the members of the Patiantian Alliance without responding to their words. The existence of the Patiantian Alliance had long affected the position and security of other immortal Daoist sects within the Xi Yuan civilization, and they naturally wished for its destruction.
Although they were surprised that the founder of the Patiantian Alliance, Gu Changge, had been schemed against by Ling Yuling of the Yuxian Palace, they still considered the outcome to be fortunate.
“Sister…” Hearing the words of the Patiantian Alliance members, Ling Yuxian, with her jade-like complexion, turned pale. She looked at Ling Yuling with a gaze filled with unfamiliarity and disbelief. She could not imagine that her sister, whom she had been with for countless years, would become so scheming, cruel, and ruthless, showing no mercy toward her former benefactor.
When she heard the Patiantian Alliance members say that Gu Changge had agreed to sign the Xi Yuan Covenant for her sister and the Yuxian Palace, to avoid unnecessary killings, her heart ached. Gu Changge’s trust in Ling Yuling and the Yuxian Palace had become their biggest weapon against him.
Many elders and clan heads of the Yuxian Palace sighed inwardly. Some even felt bitterness and helplessness. Gu Changge was their benefactor, having once helped them rescue their founder, Ling Yuling. This was well known. If it weren’t for necessity, they would not want to stand against him, as it was not a matter of right or wrong, but of differing positions.
But since Ling Yuling had schemed and betrayed Gu Changge, everything had changed. Now, the Yuxian Palace had become a place of ingratitude and betrayal. They could not blame their founder for this, as she had done it for the sake of all living beings.
“How did this happen?”
“Our founder… sigh…” Elder Jiulin couldn’t help but sigh.
He looked towards Elder Xianyun, who had turned pale since the incident and seemed very tense. She had lost her usual calm demeanor and seemed uneasy. He comforted her, “Elder Xianyun, you need not worry too much. Whatever happens next will happen.”
Xianyun Elder seemed to snap back to reality upon hearing his words. She slowly looked away from the area that had been completely obliterated and murmured a soft response before falling silent.
Elder Jiulin shook his head, not saying anything further. It was certain that a fierce battle was inevitable. The members of the Patiantian Alliance were not the type to give up easily.”This is not the situation I wanted.”
“Whether you believe it or not, whether you insult or misunderstand me, I have accepted it.”
Ling Yuling stood in the air, her skirt fluttering, with Dao symbols intertwining around her. Even her slender, fair wrist began to emit a terrifying aura as various Dao rules condensed. Seasons, Yin and Yang, reincarnation, thunder, winds… all alternated and evolved, with the power of the vast sea seemingly ready to press down at any moment.
Her flawless, pale face remained calm and cold, fully aware that no explanation would be effective anymore. The members of the Patiantian Alliance definitely would not believe her, and even her sister, Ling Yuxian, looked at her with disappointment and unfamiliarity.
The situation today was destined to end in conflict.
“Heh, since there is nothing left to say, then let’s fight. Today, you will all pay the price for this.”
One of the Patiantian Alliance’s supreme Daoist experts stepped forward with cold eyes. In the blink of an eye, he arrived before Ling Yuling. His massive palm swung through the air, seemingly tearing apart the ancient and modern worlds. The overwhelming power was enough to crush everything, as chaotic energy evolved and died in his palm. The entire universe replayed, with various Dao-level orders condensing into a sea of order.
Other supreme Daoist experts of the Patiantian Alliance also made their move, with no unnecessary words. They directly engaged with many others of equal strength outside the hall. Supreme Daoist rules were unleashed, transforming into extraordinary items like an unmatched divine bell, an unparalleled cauldron, a vast mountain seal, and a sky-high furnace. Various glows poured out, intending to annihilate everything.
Boom!
It was as if countless universes exploded in that place. The shockwaves were enough to destroy the heavens, a terrifying display of power.
The battle between the Daoist experts erupted again, and other practitioners in the vicinity were instantly reduced to dust by the aftershocks. The entire Zongmiao Mountain trembled continuously, with many areas exploding and massive cracks appearing, eventually crumbling into rubble.
The stars that drifted around were also reduced to dust by the giant hands that traversed the heavens and the universe.
Whoosh!!!
One Dao artifact after another rose and sank in the sky. A single beam of divine light was enough to pierce through the universe, creating a scene that terrified all beings in the Xi Yuan civilization.
The battle between Daoist experts quickly spread to outer realms. Their (Dharma bodies) stretched over billions of miles, holding up the ancient sky. Every move they made was sharp and deadly. Some small worlds that were affected immediately disintegrated, and terrifying shockwaves spread through ancient space-time, collapsing vast expanses of time and space.
At that moment, even in the distant regions of the Xi Yuan civilization, the terrifying events could be felt.
For the first time in countless years, so many Dao experts were battling. For all living beings, this was undoubtedly an unimaginable disaster. In the blink of an eye, Daoists could wipe out entire universes. In their hands, the rules of the Dao had already become part of their techniques, easily condensed at will.
The collapse and destruction of worlds was as easy as crushing a bubble for them.
The battle between Daoist experts seemed like true Dao Ancestors, sitting in front of time and space, casting spells and fighting, radiating their influence across the entire space-time. The fluctuations from the battle spread from the past to the future, distorting and crushing everything in their path.
Each piece of time and space evolved, shattered, and vanished before their eyes, reflecting the fleeting and vast nature of the universe.
Ling Yuling also showcased her immense power. As the most ancient sage of the Xi Yuan civilization, although she had not yet reached her peak, she was far beyond the ordinary Daoist experts in terms of power.
With a slight flick of her jade hand, she erased the Dao methods in front of her, causing the stars and universe to shatter. Golden vines, formed from condensed Dao, pierced through every inch of space, like a heavenly sword, cutting through the heavens. The entire universe trembled as several of the Patiantian Alliance’s supreme Dao experts were sent flying, coughing up blood and sustaining injuries on the spot.
Although Ling Yuling had been holding back somewhat, her strength still far exceeded that of the surrounding Dao experts. There was no one around who could match her.
She rose into the air again, lifting her palm and gently pointing. A ripple of light spread from her finger and rapidly expanded, roaring as it transformed into a golden glowing hole, containing the power to suppress the world. It struck the approaching Daoist experts, sending them flying.
“This battle is meaningless. The Patiantian Alliance may be strong, but it will never be a match for all of you here.”
“The Patiantian Alliance disbands from today. I will not make things difficult for you.” Ling Yuling’s voice was calm as she spoke.
“Do you really think everything is decided? The Alliance Leader is immortal, indestructible, and eternal. You have no chance of victory.”
However, her words had no effect. Jing Tianyuan charged forward, surrounded by a faint, eerie mist, with a sinister gleam flashing in his eyes. His once elegant face now looked somewhat ferocious and twisted. With a punch, accompanied by a dazzling bright light, he struck the golden glowing hole, causing it to shatter into pieces.
Ling Yuling looked at this former servant, knowing that he was no longer the Jing Tianyuan she once knew. She sighed inwardly. The old Jing Tianyuan would never have dared to strike her, nor would he have possessed such strength.
During his time following Gu Changge, Jing Tianyuan’s strength had skyrocketed, surpassing his former peak. Now, only Jing Tianyuan of the Patiantian Alliance could somewhat challenge her.
The elderly Crow Elder and the Old Daoist did not act. They simply watched the scene emotionlessly, as if protecting the lower-ranking members of the Patiantian Alliance.
The battle continued, soon spilling beyond Zongmiao Mountain. Countless clans and factions quickly retreated. Many cultivators who weren’t even in the Daoist realm could only flee for their lives, their faces full of fear and trembling.
In such a battle, others could not even be considered cannon fodder.
“Kill them!”
Outside Zongmiao Mountain, it was as though an army of thousands of horses was galloping forward, with clouds and mist covering the sky, and the killing aura surging.
Numerous knights, wielding celestial knives, great halberds, and other weapons, rode toward the scene from the outside world. Beneath them, ancient beasts roared, preventing anyone from escaping from Zongmiao Mountain.
The Patiantian Alliance’s flags fluttered in the wind, imbued with an ancient, aged aura. The flags had seemingly transformed into divine weapons, as if ancient gods were waking within them, and their terrifying might spread in all directions.
On another side, Zhuo Fengxie, Hun Yuanjun, and others were engaged in battle with opponents of the same level, each of them coughing up blood and sustaining injuries.
Behind them, the Daoist experts of the Patiantian Alliance had all taken action. They were in fierce combat with elders and clan heads from the various Daoist factions of the Xi Yuan civilization, battling fiercely without mercy, blood splattering everywhere.
The forces of Guangming Temple, the Buddha Kingdom, Ling Shen Cave, and the Xi Yuan Holy Hall were all drawn into the conflict.
The only ones who did not intervene were the ancient beings like the Xi Yuan Holy Maiden, Changming Daojun, and Shang Chongming, who were watching from a distance.
In their view, there should be no unexpected outcomes, and they would not need to intervene. What they now needed to guard against was whether Gu Changge, the leader of the Patiantian Alliance, had perished. That terrifying ultimate move, though capable of obliterating Daoist experts, might still be insufficient to deal with Gu Changge.
Boom, Boom, Boom...
At that moment, a deep, rumbling sound suddenly came from the area that had been evaporated by the covenant’s golden text, as if a powerful heart was beating violently.
The seven-colored divine light surged into the sky, swirling with chaotic energy, suddenly sweeping in all directions and dispersing all energy particles.
Some saw a blood-red glow spilling out, illuminating the previously dark Zongmiao Mountain, turning it into a deep red. The area, which had been quiet and still, now erupted with terrifying vitality, like a flood crashing down from the heavens, overwhelming and surging with immense force.
Everyone caught up in the chaotic battle was startled. Many were astonished and turned their gaze toward the source of the disturbance. The ancient beings, including Changming Daojun, Shang Chongming, Xi Yin, and others, all quickly focused their eyes on the scene. It was as if the sound of a heavenly sword ringing echoed through the air, and their expressions turned serious.
“I knew it. This was never going to work on him…” Ling Yuling sighed inwardly, then glanced toward the Xi Yuan Holy Maiden.
The Xi Yuan Holy Maiden initially froze, then quickly understood Ling Yuling’s meaning. After a brief silence, she nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
Buzz!
From the area that had been nearly vaporized, a deep sigh could be heard. Soon, faint light began to emerge, and a figure walked out. As if casually throwing something, a golden ancient scroll appeared, radiating with an overwhelming light, and floated into the air, transforming into a grand, ancient covenant in the sky.
However, before the contents of the covenant could even materialize, a slender hand easily tore it into pieces. The light dimmed, and the fragments fell across the sky like scattered dust.
“Alliance Leader…”
Watching Gu Changge emerge completely unscathed, his clothes as immaculate as before, his face calm and composed, the members of the Patiantian Alliance were overcome with intense excitement and joy. Many had always held a nearly fanatical admiration and confidence in Gu Changge’s strength, but the terrifying strike just now had unsettled them, making them uneasy.
Mu Yan, Mo Tong, and others also sighed in relief.
Ling Yuxian, protected by the many elders of the Yuxian Palace, also exhaled, her heart finally at ease. Though she knew that with Gu Changge’s power, he could withstand anything, she still had some lingering worries.
The leaders and sect heads of various clans, now on high alert, regarded Gu Changge with immense caution. Many faces showed disbelief. After such a destructive shockwave, Gu Changge had emerged completely unharmed?
Was he merely watching the development of the situation, without a scratch?
Because of Gu Changge’s appearance, the previously chaotic battle came to an immediate halt. However, everyone knew that this was just a temporary pause. A much greater storm was brewing, one that would bring far more devastation.
Had they simply agreed to the covenant without all the schemes and underhanded plots, there would have been no need for further conflict.
Gu Changge’s strength was far beyond what anyone had imagined. Not only was he unscathed, but he also effortlessly tore apart the covenant, proving that trying to use it to kill him was nothing more than a pipe dream.
Many faces were filled with bitterness, as they sensed what was about to come.
“You disappoint me greatly.” Gu Changge looked calmly at Ling Yuling, his tone devoid of anger, as if her scheming and betrayal had not ruffled his emotions at all. It seemed that the sigh earlier was the extent of his emotional reaction.
At that moment, Ling Yuling found herself unable to meet his eyes, feeling the weight of betraying his trust.
She gently shook her head and sighed, “I’m sorry, this is not the situation I wanted.”