Chapter 1672: Great Army Pressing the Border
Two colossal entities were about to collide, like a shocking comet streaking across the sky, like a terrifying blaze swallowing mountains and rivers. The moment the news spread, it shook the ten directions.
The universe trembled, and all races felt their hearts pound. This was undoubtedly a terrifying earthquake, causing the stars to quiver!
People had long sensed that the Divine Court would inevitably clash with the Heavenly Court, but they never expected the fuse to ignite so quickly, unfolding in this form.
"Why hasn't the clan leader returned that important stronghold? Didn't you say we should offer a humble apology and keep our posture as low as possible?" On an ancient star, a clan was discussing.
"Yes, Ye Fan, the Lord of the Heavenly Court, has returned. He's slaughtering so fiercely, causing three ancient imperial bloodlines to fall, and the second son of the Divine Court Lord has also become a departed soul. Shouldn't we apologize and immediately return the resource stars we seized?"
"What's the rush? He's strong, but the Divine Lord should be even more terrifying. Let's wait and see first," an aged voice said.
The others grumbled inwardly. Wasn't it you who, upon hearing the news, scolded us and ordered an immediate apology to the Heavenly Court? But now, with the latest news, you've changed your tune faster than flipping a book.
Similar events occurred on another star, where key figures debated how to handle relations with the two major powers.
"The Divine Lord is about to emerge. He is the strongest person in this era. Ye Fan hasn't become a Great Accomplishment Saint Body after all. If they clash, he will surely be defeated. There's no rush to return the star we seized from the Heavenly Court."
"Hmm, correct. Let them fight. If the Heavenly Court is destroyed, that star containing the Divine Iron mine will forever belong to us."
The universe was far from calm, especially along the Heavenly Court's borders. Various tribes and forces were stirring, preparing, perhaps hoping to gain a share of the spoils from the war.
"Let them fight. In the end, both sides will lose their elites. If the Divine Lord doesn't attain the Dao, his lifespan probably won't be long. Even if he rules the universe, he won't have many years left."
"Prepare early. Watch the Heavenly Court be uprooted, and the Divine Court flourish before declining."
Of course, some were worried and immediately returned the Heavenly Court's fortresses and important strongholds, fearing future retribution from Ye Fan.
The Heavenly Court's border arrays flickered, covering the sky with formations, but there were few people. Only a handful were carving defensive arrays, while the main forces had already retreated to headquarters.
This battle wasn't about army confrontation. It was likely a pinnacle duel between individuals. The Divine Lord was too powerful; perhaps no one in this world could match him.
How terrifying was his combat power? No one could say for sure. Estimates suggested he wasn't much weaker than the Supreme Beings from the Dark Turmoil era. Even if he wasn't at that level, he was close.
This was like a mountain pressing on everyone's hearts. The atmosphere within the Heavenly Court was oppressive. Everyone felt like they were facing a great enemy, ready for battle.
The only reassuring presence was that cute, pure, and innocent little girl. Having experienced the Dark Turmoil, they all knew Little Nannan had an astonishing origin, truly defying the heavens. As long as she was here, even if the Divine Lord came, he shouldn't be able to cause a bloody catastrophe.
In the void of the universe, on a massive island, immortal herbs covered the ground, phoenix flowers bloomed, dragon vines grew, and ancient divine trees shaded the sky, verdant and radiant with multicolored light.
Here, palaces and pavilions hung among the clouds, silver waterfalls like dragons cascaded down ten thousand zhang. It was magnificent and beautiful, like a fairyland.
At the center of this pure land, the Bodhi tree had grown to six zhang tall, scattering large patches of rosy light, swirling with auspicious colors, appearing sacred and peaceful.
Many people sat beneath the Bodhi tree. The big black dog sat solemnly, Pang Bo was as fierce as a demon god, Huahua wore a compassionate expression, the Holy Prince breathed in chaos essence, and the Human Demon... ate meat heartily.
The group displayed various behaviors. Little Nannan ran around, lively and active, blinking her black gem-like eyes, looking at this one and that, full of curiosity. She didn't feel the tension of an impending battle.
Not far away, the Qilin divine medicine stood about half a meter tall, purple mist surging, nine leaves supporting the sky, blooming with a string of crystal flowers, attracting a group of young divine beasts lingering in the distance. These were auspicious beasts raised by the Heavenly Court, each extraordinary—some with White Tiger bloodline, others with Fire Phoenix blood flowing within them...
"The Divine Court Lord has summoned all his descendants to return to the Divine Court immediately."
The Golden Wing Great Peng King appeared, bringing this news, startling everyone. Clearly, the Divine Court Lord was about to make his move, and he indeed feared Ye Fan, worried he might kill his other offspring.
The Golden Wing Great Peng King was silent and spoke little. After reporting, he directly sat beneath the Bodhi tree. Here, auspicious light flickered, and every leaf was engraved with a Dao pattern, making it an excellent place for enlightenment.
Years ago, he had comprehended the Great Peng King Fist under this Bodhi tree, becoming a top expert. Over the years, he had advanced bravely and grown even stronger.
"The Divine Court Lord has emerged!"
That day, many trembled, sensing a powerful fluctuation in this star region, as if a Great Emperor had descended upon the mortal world.
Everyone was terrified, then shocked. By instinct, they knew this was not something a newly ascended Quasi-Emperor could contend with. The Divine Lord was too powerful.
"Boom"
That was a fiery red star, blazing intensely, the Divine Lord's secluded cultivation site. Normally, no one dared approach, but at this moment, it suddenly exploded.
The star split into many pieces, and from within stepped a person!
It was a middle-aged man, his entire body fiery red, even his hair strands like dancing flames. An overwhelming aura surged, stirring the universe, causing nearby stars to explode one after another!
The Divine Lord had emerged. Within the Divine Court's domain, everyone could sense his might.
"Crack"
The statue enshrined in the Divine Court palace, which served as his connection to the outside world and could speak, shattered directly. The true body had emerged, destroying this clay idol.
The battle was about to begin!
This was everyone's thought. Every heart trembled. The Divine Lord might not match the Supreme Beings of the Dark Turmoil era, but he wasn't far off.
"Father..."
Eight figures flew from the distant sky, prostrating themselves, all extremely excited. The Divine Court Lord was this powerful—who in the world could rival him? The future belonged to them.
Clanging sounds rang out. A suit of Red Dragon armor flew over, landing on the Divine Lord, covering him. This was a dragon-python armor, leaping with blazing flames.
In the past, his pagoda had shattered, and he had only found fragments, impossible to recast. Over the years, he had melted several Quasi-Emperor weapons left by predecessors and forged this Red Dragon armor.
"A mere junior, so audacious, killing my Divine Court experts and even the Second Prince—truly unforgivable. The Divine Lord has emerged, please seek justice!"
Some old ministers also flew over, all kneeling, trembling before the figure surging with red flames and divine might, earnestly paying homage.
Across the universe, in all directions, many received the news, all waiting. People knew a storm was coming.
The star region where the Heavenly Court was located felt oppressive. Many major forces directly withdrew, ordering their disciples not to travel there, lest they face deadly disaster.
All heroes waited. A great collision was about to begin!
"The Heavenly Court has many experts under its command, but they absolutely cannot withstand such a powerful Divine Lord. I think after this battle, the Heavenly Court will be no more, only ruins."
"Isn't that perfect? The resource stars we seized from them will be ours forever."
Some rejoiced, others worried. Many naturally hoped Ye Fan would fall, so the strongholds and mines they had taken wouldn't need to be returned, and they could rightfully keep them.
Meanwhile, some were indignant, sympathizing with the Heavenly Court and feeling regret.
"The Human Sacred Body is so powerful, a heaven-gifted talent. If given time to grow, he could absolutely defy the heavens. But now he's in danger!"
"Heh, he has no chance. The Divine Lord has emerged. An existence at this level is simply unstoppable. No one can be his opponent. He's a Supreme Being about to attain the Dao!"
Sympathizers and those gloating alike watched. Regardless of their stance, they agreed on one thing: the Heavenly Court and Ye Fan couldn't withstand the Divine Court Lord.
"Chaotic times have arrived. A brilliant spark is about to collide!" someone in the Imperial Prince battlefield said coldly.
"Death is imminent. The Saint Body will fall." In the ancestral lands of many great clans, many discussed and watched.
Ye Fan's meteoric rise had suffocated many. Hostile forces hoped he would fall, not wanting to see him advance further and reach the pinnacle.
Now, with the Divine Lord making his move, it was the best outcome for those who opposed him.
The atmosphere grew heavier, like a dark cloud hanging over people's hearts. The star region of the Heavenly Court seemed dim, instilling fear.
One day, two days, three days... It remained the same. Everyone knew this was the calm before the storm!
On the sixth day, news erupted like a volcanic explosion. The Divine Court Lord had set out, his aura overwhelming the universe, shaking the eight wastelands.
The Divine Court's great army surged forth, aiming to sweep away the Heavenly Court and annihilate it completely. They advanced like a cosmic torrent, stretching beyond sight, a massive force marching to war!
The Divine Lord sat on a chariot, pulled by nine old flood dragons, all radiating terrifying auras. They directly charged through the Heavenly Court's fortresses.
There were arrays and defenses here, but they couldn't stop the Divine Lord. Behind him, the great army pressed forward, vast and unstoppable.
The Heavenly Court was surely doomed—this was everyone's thought. With such a powerful figure and such a terrifying army, no one could stop them now.
The Heavenly Court's headquarters was exposed, discovered by the Divine Army. The great army pressed in, charging straight at this massive floating island in the universe. All the Heavenly Court's troops had retreated here.
"Sacred Body Ye Fan, come out and die! The supreme Lord of our Divine Court has arrived!" someone from the Divine Court shouted.
Men shouted, beasts neighed, iron swords clanged, war halberds shone like rainbows, spears stood like a forest, cold light flickered, armor gleamed. They were like a steel torrent, swallowing mountains and rivers, sweeping through the universe.
The Divine Court Lord stood up on his chariot, gazing at the pure land ahead with its silver waterfalls, falling petals, and crystalline light. His expression was stern and cold.
"Considering your great merits three hundred years ago, my lord does not wish to make things too difficult for you. He now orders you to disband the Heavenly Court, bind your own hands and feet, and come to apologize. He will spare your lives."
The person beside the Divine Court Lord spoke, his voice shaking the eight wastelands, carrying a strange, soul-shaking power.
The Divine Lord remained motionless, majestic, truly like a divine emperor descending from the celestial realm. He looked down upon the mortal world, everything under his control. His expression was cold, his eyes deep and terrifying, surveying the six directions and eight wastelands.
"You think too highly of yourself. A coward for over three hundred years, yet you dare to pose as a Supreme Being ruling the universe. If I were you, I would never show my face again, waiting until I died of old age."
On the giant island, someone spoke, mercilessly exposing the Divine Lord's scars.
"How dare you! Insulting our lord—all of you will die!" The Divine Court army erupted, many drawing their weapons, killing intent soaring to the heavens.