Chapter 1673: Fighting the Divine Lord
Dense masses of troops pressed forward, a forest of steel and iron. Every soldier held war halberds, iron swords, and long spears, their armor cold and chilling. They shook their weapons in unison, and a sky-shrouding killing intent swept toward the Pure Land.
On the chariot, the Divine Lord wore a Crimson Dragon suit of armor, appearing even more majestic. The aura of a supreme being did not affect his own people but surged like a tide toward the floating continent ahead.
He was like a reincarnated Crimson Dragon, his divine might covering the world, supremely powerful. His red hair danced wildly, his face utterly indifferent. Just this aura alone was enough to make one’s heart and guts split with fear.
Even within the Pure Land, protected by a Great Emperor’s killing formation and supreme array patterns, the crowd could not withstand this pressure. Many trembled.
It was not a lack of courage; their bodies’ instincts betrayed their hearts, trembling uncontrollably, beyond their command.
Many heavenly soldiers and generals felt ashamed and roared at the sky, but they only suffered even greater pressure. The Divine Lord stared at them coldly. Wherever his gaze passed, the array patterns on the continent sparked in patches, as if struck by sharp swords!
This made even the Black Emperor change color. This man was too powerful!
In this era without ancient supreme beings, he was almost unrivaled, second to none. It was no wonder he was suspected of being the supreme being who could contend with the Undying Heavenly Queen.
The Divine Lord saw Ye Fan at a glance, standing beneath the Bodhi tree, the Primordial Qi Cauldron suspended above his head, holding the Azure Lotus, meeting his gaze.
“A true Bodhi tree—this is an immortal divine tree! Not only can one comprehend the Dao beneath it, but it can also be refined into a Nine-Turn Immortal Pill!”
Several great commanders of the Divine Court couldn’t help but shout. Their eyes burned with a light that nearly turned into flames, for this was the most precious immortal treasure in heaven and earth.
“If our lord obtains it, he can add another lifetime to his own. He will surely create an imperial and sovereign enterprise, shaking the past and present, unmatched by any!”
Some said, their eyes flickering. All stared at the precious tree, their hearts filled with greed, each wanting to seize it for themselves.
This was not to blame them; it was human nature. This was an immortal plant that could move even ancient great emperors, always held by emperors and sovereigns. How could mortals not be stirred?
“That cauldron is also good. It should have a connection with our lord!”
Several old ministers stared at the Primordial Qi Cauldron above Ye Fan’s head and spoke together. The Divine Lord’s tower had been shattered by an ancient supreme being, and he now lacked a rare divine artifact in the world.
“What big talk!” the Black Emperor snorted coldly.
“Present this cauldron to our lord, and your great crimes can be reduced,” an old man shouted, demanding they offer up the cauldron.
This filled every member of the Heavenly Court with righteous indignation. The other side was too arrogant, not taking them seriously at all, looking down on them as if they were subjects.
Boom!
On the continent, one array platform after another rose up. Dozens were activated together, charging toward the Divine Court’s divine army, with the old ministers naturally being the focus of attention.
However, a terrifying thing happened. The Divine Lord, clad in Crimson Dragon armor, emitted flames from his entire body, burning all the array patterns to dust. The dozens of array platforms collapsed as well.
This was merely an aura; he hadn’t even made a move. It was an instinctive release, yet the Heavenly Court’s great array platforms were broken, causing fear.
Many in the distance saw this scene. They were eminent elders from various clans, here to watch the battle. All were horrified. Was the Divine Lord so powerful that he rivaled an ancient supreme being?
With the flow of his origin, nothing in heaven and earth could harm him anymore. This was the ultimate manifestation of cultivation. This was not an equal battle at all. Even if Ye Fan and the Holy Prince had become quasi-emperors, they would certainly be no match.
Everyone seemed to see the outcome: rivers of blood, mountains of bones. No one could contend with the Divine Lord. He was the supreme being of this era.
“You killed my offspring, insulted my Divine Court, and forced me to emerge from seclusion to act. All of this is your own doing!” The Divine Lord finally spoke, shaking the heavens. He was like a heavenly god walking out of the mythological era, layers of divine rings shrouding his body, mysterious and terrifying.
He stepped forward one step at a time, approaching the floating continent alone, about to ascend. His killing intent swept forth, shaking the sky, and the universe itself began to crack.
“Crack!”
On this continent, all the array patterns lit up, and many directly shattered, unable to withstand the pressure, unable to resist.
“Bury him with numbers!” the Black Emperor roared.
Its greatest reliance—the divine platforms carved from divine materials—rose one after another. They bore the remnants of Emperor Wu Shi’s killing formation, thousands of ancient platforms, all to be used against the Divine Lord.
In that instant, the aura of an ancient great emperor spread. Though incomplete, the sheer number combined to emit a presence that shook the universe and the six directions. The stars themselves trembled.
The Heavenly Court was terrifying—this was everyone’s thought. No one expected such a foundation. Everyone’s scalp tingled. Thousands of array platforms were all made from Great Luo Silver Essence, Source Vein Ancient Marrow, Nine Heavens Divine Jade Series, and dozens of other divine materials. Each could forge a great sage weapon.
Among them were even rarer materials, unseen even when searching the four extremes of the world.
So many divine materials, all carved into array platforms—it was too extravagant. Burying a few quasi-emperors would probably be no problem, for they were carved with remnants of a great emperor’s formation.
The Divine Court’s army ceased its commotion, forced back by a great pressure. The Divine Lord’s expression was blank, his eyes much colder. He stared for a moment, then stepped forward, saying, “Submit, or die!”
His killing intent erupted. The Crimson Dragon armor on his body seemed alive. A blood dragon coiled around him, baring its fangs and claws, making him appear even more powerful.
“Boom!”
The continent trembled, void collapsed. Wherever the Divine Lord passed, everything shattered. He forcibly opened a chaotic passage, looking at Ye Fan and the others in the Pure Land.
Bang!
He shattered one array platform, then leaped, transforming into a Crimson Dragon. Amidst various violent beams of light, he charged along a crack and rushed inside.
With a rumble, all the array platforms shook, all glowing. Huge, blazing beams swept down, jointly suppressing the Divine Lord. It was a heavenly net formed by the combined power of countless remnant formations.
Everyone was stunned, feeling their backs wet with cold sweat. The Heavenly Court’s methods were indeed terrifying. This could definitely stop a quasi-emperor and even kill them.
The Divine Court’s army was tense, afraid the Divine Lord might meet with an accident. Everyone held their breath, watching carefully.
The Divine Lord transformed into a Crimson Dragon, moving through the void’s great cracks. His entire body flickered with blood light, chaotic qi swirling around him, looking incredibly terrifying. Like a true dragon from the immortal realm, with a ferocious body and invincible flesh, he selectively smashed through several array platforms, avoiding the heavenly net woven by divine light.
He was like a dragon entering the sea, galloping freely. These array platforms could not stop his steps. His vast pressure spread as he entered the depths of the array platforms, unstoppable.
Everyone was shocked. The Divine Lord was too powerful. Though there were many incomplete great emperor killing array platforms, they could not harm him. He was like a dragon soaring through the sea, the sky and sea vast, allowing him to roam freely.
The divine army erupted with earth-shattering cheers. Everyone was excited, raising their war halberds, iron swords, and long spears, roaring at the sky. They knew the Heavenly Court would be broken. Then, the immortal divine medicine, sacred artifacts, quasi-emperor weapons, divine materials, and more would all belong to them.
From then on, perhaps no force in the world could stop them. They would create a glorious era, even leaving their names in ancient history.
“Boom!”
The Divine Lord successfully crossed the thousands of array platforms, not taking much time. He transformed from a Crimson Dragon into a majestic middle-aged man.
His red hair flew wildly, his eyes cold and intimidating. With one step, a large chunk of this continent cracked and collapsed. He said coldly, “Still want to put up a stubborn resistance? If I make a move, no one here will survive.”
The four directions erupted. People knew the Heavenly Court was mostly finished. The Divine Lord’s true body had already entered the Pure Land. No power could resist anymore.
A pity. From now on, there would be no Heavenly Court in the world. This fleeting, briefly glorious organization had finally met its end due to its cursed name.
“No suspense. It ends like this. A pity for the Sacred Body Ye Fan. We never saw his true might after great accomplishment.”
“Hmm, isn’t this good? We’ll give some of those resource stars to the divine army and keep some for ourselves. We won’t have to deal with the Heavenly Court anymore. From now on, it will scatter with the wind.”
Many from various clans in the universe discussed. Some felt regret, others celebrated, watching closely.
Ye Fan, with the Primordial Qi Cauldron above his head and the Azure Lotus in hand, prepared to battle the Divine Lord. At this moment, the Monkey also picked up his Immortal Iron Staff and walked over without hesitation, ready to fight alongside him.
Old Man Human Demon held a strange weapon in his hand, neither bone nor stone. A warm, crystalline white bone rod was fused with the Sacred Spirit lineage’s supreme treasure, the Stone Order.
“Only the three of you? Three quasi-emperors won’t do. I’ll kill you all!” the Divine Lord said coldly. He was almost enlightened to the Dao, possessing the strength and capital to look down on all living things.
“Stop pretending. Someone like you will never become an emperor in a thousand lifetimes,” the Black Emperor said disdainfully, secretly preparing the Devouring Demon Jar, ready to sacrifice it and strike suddenly.
Ye Fan raised the Azure Lotus high. This immortal plant was the key to this battle. If it could dissolve all of the Divine Lord’s attacks, then they would have nothing to fear.
“No matter what you prepare, it’s useless. Before absolute strength, everyone must prostrate at our lord’s feet. You will all die!” several old ministers shouted coldly from behind.
With a boom, the Divine Lord used action to interpret his power. One step, and the four directions shook. The cosmic stars resonated and trembled along with him. He was unafraid of the divine artifacts in Ye Fan’s, the Monkey’s, and the others’ hands.
Almost all powerful clans in the universe had sent people. Now, they were all watching this battle, for its impact was too great.
At this moment, everyone held their breath, their hearts extremely tense. They knew the battle was about to erupt, and everything would end in this fight.
“Boom!”
The Divine Lord made his move. In an instant, he erupted with dazzling light, enveloping this continent, about to deliver a killing blow!
“It’s begun! Comparable to an ancient supreme being!”
“It’s over. How can such power be stopped? The Heavenly Court’s destruction is at this moment.”
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People were shaken, all terrified.
However, a sudden change occurred. The Divine Lord, who had just erupted with terrifying fluctuations, seemed struck by lightning. His entire body froze.
His body turned cold, as if stared at by a colossal being, as if a true great emperor was looking down on him. For many years, he had almost forgotten this feeling. Deep in his heart, a fear arose, and his whole body felt a chill.
What was this? He couldn’t control himself. He involuntarily retreated, quickly withdrawing all his power.
Then, he saw a little girl, looking at him innocently and playfully. She was as delicate as a porcelain doll, only two or three years old, standing under the Bodhi tree, terrifyingly cute.
But it was she who made him shudder, with a great terror deep in his heart.
Everyone was dumbfounded. What was wrong with the Divine Lord? Whether the divine army behind him or the strong from various clans, they were all stunned. How could this be the result?
“Great Emperor… Dao Fruit!” the Divine Lord said tremblingly, muttering to himself, his face full of shock, staring at Little Nannan.
His expression shifted between uncertainty and fear. The fear on his face gradually dissipated as he slowly calmed down, staring at the little girl ahead. “Aren’t you gone? How can you still be alive? Since you are a left-behind supreme Dao Fruit, then I will swallow you and undergo transformation!”
The next moment, he gritted his teeth and made a major decision. He directly moved toward Little Nannan, reaching out a Crimson Dragon great hand, about to grab her.
“Boom!”
Ye Fan acted. His right hand struck with the Heavenly Emperor Fist, while his left hand swept with the Azure Lotus, preparing to dissolve the other’s magical attacks.
The Divine Lord sneered. With a casual flick of his finger, mountains and rivers shattered. Sun, moon, and stars fell like dumplings, crackling down, shocking everyone.
He was too powerful, unimaginably so, far surpassing those who had just become quasi-emperors. Everyone’s hair stood on end. How could they fight? All the powerful clans were terrified.
The only comfort for the Heavenly Court was that the Azure Lotus in Ye Fan’s hand dissolved the oncoming Dao fragments, preventing Ye Fan from being struck by supreme laws.
The Monkey struck. The half-section iron staff in his hand resonated like mountains and rivers, emitting billions of immortal rays. The only pity was that it was only half, damaged, lacking its former divine might.
With a hiss, the Divine Lord flicked out a red light, striking the black iron staff with a loud clang that shook all directions of the universe.
Everyone was horrified. An ordinary quasi-emperor weapon would have exploded, and its wielder would have been severely injured. Only the Holy Prince, holding this immortal weapon, could remain unharmed.
Hum!
Old Man Human Demon Gai Jiuyou struck. The special weapon in his hand also contained sovereign laws, a supreme treasure of the Stone Man lineage, smashing straight down.
The Divine Lord did not clash physically. As with the Monkey, he flicked his finger, sending out his Dao, striking the great staff with a sky-shaking sound.
His killing intent surged like a tide, mainly targeting Ye Fan, trying to knock him away and then swallow Little Nannan.
At this moment, the killing aura shook the vast universe, making everyone’s hearts palpitate. The Divine Lord was determined to annihilate everything here.
Suddenly, Little Nannan’s entire body emitted immortal light, protecting herself. An aura of supreme majesty erupted. At the same time, deep in a distant star domain, at the coordinates of the Big Dipper, a terrifyingly powerful shadow appeared, as if an immortal king was awakening.
“Boom!”
A terrifying aura shook the eight wastelands of the universe!
The Divine Lord let out a great cry, his face pale. He turned and fled. He had no pressure or dignity left, fleeing in panic.
This result exceeded everyone’s expectations. No one had thought that the supreme Divine Lord would lose all color in his face, fleeing in haste. This was unacceptable.