Chapter 1066: The Victorious Buddha Descends Mount Sumeru
A thick iron rod was thrust into a block of green stone. It seemed to be forged from black gold, yet not quite, radiating a fierce and intimidating aura, tinged with a dark red, as if it had been soaked in blood.
This was a primeval ferocious weapon. Though countless years had passed, it still made people’s hearts tremble and their spines run cold with a layer of frost.
Back then, no one knew who had actually killed the Divine Silkworm Princess. It was an unsolved case. In the final years of the Primordial Era, after the Battle Saint Emperor had passed into stillness, chaos erupted across the world. Unparalleled figures made their moves, fighting until the heavens shattered and the earth cracked, with ghosts wailing and gods howling, plunging everything into utter turmoil.
“Was it Silver Moon Heavenly King’s master who attacked the Divine Silkworm Princess back then?” The crowd gasped, their hearts turning cold.
Silver Moon Heavenly King had been a dazzling figure in the Primordial Era, hailed as one of the most promising candidates to become a Great Sage. He had walked far on this path, and perhaps in the near future, he would take that step.
How profound was his master’s cultivation? What realm had they reached? Just thinking about it made one’s scalp tingle, with a chill spreading from head to toe.
“Silver Moon Heavenly King’s master is… Great Sage Kunzhou!” someone stammered, speaking in a low voice.
“It’s him… the supreme Great Sage Kunzhou, who swept through the Primordial Era, dominating the nine heavens. Aside from the Saint Emperor, who could suppress him?”
Great Sage Kunzhou was a living god of the late Primordial Era, one of the most powerful beings, ranked among the few giants. He could look down upon the entire ancient star, his combat power terrifying beyond measure.
No one had expected that it was this person who had struck down the Divine Silkworm Princess. The crowd sucked in cold air, none daring to comment recklessly, for a single misstep could bring annihilation upon their entire clan.
“Back then, after refining a piece of divine iron, he hurled it from a hundred thousand li away, nailing me before the desolate sacred temple, proclaiming himself sovereign over the realm. Quite the grand display.” The Divine Silkworm Princess gazed at the sky, her expression calm as she recounted the manner of her death.
Hurling a divine spear from a hundred thousand li away to nail the powerful Divine Silkworm Princess? The crowd felt frozen to the bone. What kind of concept was this? It was absurdly powerful, almost unreal!
“So that’s how she died…”
“Too terrifying!”
The crowd murmured, all filled with genuine fear. The horror of Great Sage Kunzhou defied common sense—his power was boundless!
The Divine Silkworm Princess was a peerless prodigy and divine maiden of the Primordial Era, one of the few most likely to become a Great Sage. Yet she had been nailed down with a single throw. This secret shook everyone’s hearts.
Everyone knew that after the Battle Saint Emperor’s death, the world fell into chaos. But not everyone understood the grudges among the giants. Even if vaguely aware, few knew the full details.
“In the past, the Battle Saint Emperor ruled the world, and all races bowed their heads, honoring him universally. But he is dead. Times have changed, and some rules naturally need to be adjusted,” Silver Moon Heavenly King said flatly.
“It’s a pity that Kunzhou never attained the Dao to become an emperor. He wanted to establish his own order and rules, but it was far too early. He lacked the authority and bearing to rule the world. All he could do was eliminate dissidents!” The Divine Silkworm Princess’s gaze blazed, her peerless elegance shining as she stepped forward, her aura pressing down on everyone.
Now, people understood why the Celestial Prince had dared to act so boldly, targeting the Battle Saint Emperor’s offspring for so many years with impunity. Behind it all, Great Sage Kunzhou was backing him.
This matter was terrifying, involving ancient grudges between supreme beings!
The Celestial Prince’s actions were likely a test orchestrated by Great Sage Kunzhou, to see what realm the Victorious Buddha in the Western Desert had reached and how he would react.
In a sense, this was never a contest between ancient imperial princes. From start to finish, it was a confrontation between invincible Great Sages, a prelude to a storm that would sweep the entire ancient star!
After so many years, who knew what realm Great Sage Kunzhou had reached, whether he had taken another step? Just thinking about it sent chills down one’s spine.
“What a pity for the Celestial Prince. Even if he was useless, he possessed the world’s finest bloodline and physique. Even if he couldn’t attain the Dao, his achievements would have been limitless. And now he’s dead.” The Divine Silkworm Princess sneered.
“Divine Silkworm Princess, since you know that Great Sage Kunzhou is still alive, you should realize that you cannot act recklessly in this world!” said one of the ancestral kings among the Eight Divine Generals.
“Slap!”
Without even blinking, the Divine Silkworm Princess swung her jade hand, delivering a resounding slap to his face. His jaw shattered on the spot, and his body flew sideways for hundreds of zhang.
A deathly silence fell over the mountains and valleys. No one dared to speak. Everyone marveled inwardly—this peerless princess was too domineering, unchanged whether in the past or present.
This was an ancestral king! She struck him without hesitation, delivering a thunderous slap. Who would believe it if word got out? It was like a fairy tale!
“You…” The ancestral king was furious, but also felt a sense of helplessness. He truly was no match.
“A mere descendant of the Eight Divine Generals dares to point fingers at me repeatedly? If the true divine generals were reborn, that would be one thing. But sadly, you lack the spirit and combat power of your ancestors.” The Divine Silkworm Princess showed no mercy.
“Divine Silkworm Princess, you’ve gone too far. Be careful you don’t end up eternally suppressed!” Silver Moon Heavenly King said, stepping forward.
The Divine Silkworm Princess ignored him, sweeping her gaze over the army of the Eight Divine Generals. “Do you think that with Great Sage Kunzhou backing you, you can throw your weight around? Do you believe I alone can annihilate your eight clans?”
Both the human race and the various ancient royal clans were stunned. The Divine Silkworm Princess’s actions were truly “crisp and decisive,” leaving no room for argument, forcing others to bow their heads.
“Silver Moon Heavenly King, you can’t just let the Celestial Prince die in vain, can you?” said an ancestral king among the Eight Divine Generals, his dissatisfaction growing.
“The fall of the Celestial Prince is a lamentable loss. He was the only bloodline of the divine being, with an unparalleled physique. For all races, it’s an incalculable loss. He cannot die for nothing.” Silver Moon Heavenly King said as he walked forward, fixing his gaze on Ye Fan and the Holy Prince. His eyes shot out like sharp blades.
“Clang!”
The Divine Silkworm Princess waved her hand, effortlessly breaking his powerful aura and blocking his path. She sneered, “You’re just like your master, putting on airs of a peerless expert against juniors who haven’t become saints. When the Holy Prince reaches this height one day, how much courage will you have to face him?”
“Divine Silkworm Princess, I won’t waste words. I’ll say only this: the Celestial Prince cannot die in vain. You alone cannot suppress this storm!” Silver Moon Heavenly King said coldly.
The Divine Silkworm Princess’s aura was overwhelming, showing no regard for them, her face full of disdain. “You want to deal with the Holy Prince?”
“At the very least, kill the human cultivator beside him first, because I know the Celestial Prince likely died at his hands.” Silver Moon Heavenly King’s gaze was icy, locking onto Ye Fan. “Kill this man first, and there might be room for negotiation. As for how to deal with the Holy Prince, that can be discussed.”
“That’s right! Kill that human cultivator first to honor the Celestial Prince’s spirit—never let him go!” many from the Eight Divine Generals roared.
“Hahaha…” The Divine Silkworm Princess laughed, but it sounded chilling. Like a female emperor ruling the world, she said, “How ridiculous. I haven’t said anything yet, and you’re already making demands. Let me say this… all of you standing before me, staring with cold hostility, weigh yourselves carefully—you can’t even save yourselves!”
“Does she want to… sweep away so many enemies?”
Everyone was stunned, unable to believe that this peerless prodigy was so domineering. Was she going to slaughter in all directions?
“You… such big talk! Do you think you’re the ancient emperor of Divine Silkworm Ridge reborn?” several ancient kings said indignantly.
Silver Moon Heavenly King’s face was cold as he stared at her. “You might not even be able to protect the Holy Prince!”
“When the Battle Saint Emperor dominated the world, overlooking the nine heavens and ten lands, where were you? Why didn’t you jump out then? His only son, relying on his own abilities, killed a useless Celestial Prince, and now you all can’t wait to leap out. Quite the skill!” The Divine Silkworm Princess swept her gaze over everyone.
“No matter what you say, you can’t change anything. Don’t think the world only has one Battle Victory Buddha. There are other unparalleled experts among the myriad races!” Silver Moon Heavenly King said coldly.
“That’s right—an eye for an eye, the killer must die!” radicals among the Eight Divine Generals shouted.
“Well said! You’ve been running rampant for years, hunting the Holy Prince. Today, let’s wipe you all out cleanly—an eye for an eye!” The Divine Silkworm Princess said mercilessly, raising her hand to strike. The little silkworm on her shoulder, now a white tiger, quickly covered its big, glossy eyes.
“Puff!”
A burst of blood light exploded, and rows of the Eight Divine Generals fell. Silver Moon Heavenly King hurriedly intervened, along with several ancestral kings using secret arts to block her attack.
No one expected the battle to erupt so suddenly. Though the Divine Silkworm Princess appeared ethereal and pure, she acted decisively and ruthlessly. She charged in alone, enveloping an ancestral king in a mass of holy light. With a sharp cry, she unleashed a killing blow!
“Ah…”
A piercing scream echoed across the sky. This ancient ancestral king struggled violently but couldn’t escape his fate. He was shattered alive, his holy blood falling into the mountains, causing peaks to collapse and the earth to split, as if the apocalypse had arrived.
“Swish!”
Silver Moon Heavenly King transformed into a streak of silver light, darting straight toward Ye Fan and the Holy Prince, aiming to annihilate them with a lethal move.
“Bang!”
However, the Divine Silkworm Princess was too fast. In an instant, she appeared in front, her jade hand striking out to repel him. She shouted, “The son of a hallowed Saint Emperor, with justice on his side, and someone still dares to kill him? Is he worth less than a useless dead prince? I dare anyone to touch a single hair of the Holy Prince or his friends—I’ll exterminate ten of your clans!”
“Divine Silkworm Princess, you’ve killed a sage-level ancient king on the spot. Do you understand what you’ve done? Bear all the consequences!” The light in Silver Moon Heavenly King’s pupils turned extremely cold.
“I killed him, so what? What can you do to me? Not only that, I’ll erase the Eight Divine Generals from existence forever, turning them into history!” The Divine Silkworm Princess declared with authority.
Everyone felt a chill. This princess of Divine Silkworm Ridge was truly terrifying. She wanted to wipe out the entire Eight Divine Generals clans? That would shake the entire ancient star!
“You…” Several ancestral kings among the Eight Divine Generals were both shocked and enraged.
“You what? For years, you’ve insulted the Battle Saint Emperor. Let’s settle this account now. None of you will survive. Even Kunzhou can’t save you. I’ve long wanted to settle old scores with him!” the Divine Silkworm Princess roared.
Her light purple hair danced in the wind, her lively eyes shooting out two terrifying beams. She stepped forward and struck again!
“How dare you!” Silver Moon Heavenly King moved to block her.
“I think it’s you who dares too much! Isn’t it just Great Sage Kunzhou? After testing for so many years, tell him to roll out here!” the Divine Silkworm Princess scolded.
“Before my master acts, I’ll take the Holy Prince and that human cultivator first, so you know there’s always someone stronger!” Silver Moon Heavenly King shouted, reaching for Ye Fan and the Holy Prince.
“Bang!”
Suddenly, a massive golden hand descended from the heavens. Silver Moon Heavenly King was sent flying, his bones cracking loudly, all of them shattered.
“Though my elder brother passed away in the Primordial Era long ago, the Battle-Saint Ape Lineage has not fallen to the point where anyone can bully us. Tell Kunzhou to come see me!” An old ape, covered in golden fur and radiating an aura that dominated heaven and earth, appeared on the scene.