Chapter 480: Chapter 421 Pure Yang Primordial Spirit, Donghua Taoist Sect_2
Time flies.
Unknowingly, a month has passed.
The conflict involving the Holy Might Taoist School spread across Wu Country, and the result was a shock to everyone—it turned out that Song Lin’s side won, and they even managed to kill enemies of higher cultivation levels.
Although Tianhe remained low-key, as one of the Thirty-two Heavenly Masters, their reputation and strength were undeniable.
Especially the attitude of the Spirit Treasure Celestial Master—it was truly intriguing.
Could it really be that a Donghua Taoist Sect was emerging?
Perhaps not, for the real show is still behind the scenes.
An undeserved position will bring disaster.
No matter how fierce a heavenly tribulation is, it is, in the end, still a tribulation. To recklessly ascend to a high position will certainly draw resentment.
Moreover, right now is a critical juncture of life and death; some may not resist the urge to take advantage of the situation.
Yunzhou City.
Above the city, the clouds reveal pavilions and buildings, towering high in the sky.
Inside the city, flashes of multicolored lights and deafening explosions occur intermittently.
This is Xuanyu City. After Tianhe’s death, without the Ghost King maintaining its order, the city was exposed, with many areas destroyed.
The Zhonghuang Prince now faces off against two people.
One is the returning Shoucheng Heavenly Master, and the other is an elder Taoist dressed in the Heavenly Master’s Purple Robe.
This is Lingce Heavenly Master of the Yuanfu Sect.
After Shoucheng returned, he sustained some injuries. Then, the Heavenly Master of the Yuanfu Sect came knocking, with Lingce suggesting that they take advantage of Song Lin’s unstable position to gain something in return.
As a result, the two set their sights on Xuanyu City.
This city has a long history, with its eight platforms, each imbued with divine power, now representing the new foundation of the Holy Might Taoist School.
But the moment Zhonghuang Prince arrived, they found groups of sneaky figures, and confrontation ensued after only a few words.
No need to worry about affecting mortal cities though; Yunzhou City, after Tianhe’s upheaval, had already lost most of its population.
After a brief exchange, Zhonghuang Prince realized he couldn’t contend with the combined strength of the two Heavenly Masters.
The Five Mountains True Form Map could mitigate some of the influence of the Heavenly Master’s Dao, but it was not like facing Tianhe, who could exert complete suppression.
Lingce unfurled a massive barrier resembling a celestial dome.
The giant barrier enveloped the entirety of Xuanyu City, rendering Divine Demon attacks unable to affect anyone within.
"Give it up, you stand no chance against me," Shoucheng said with a laugh. "If not for that brat Song Lin launching a sneak attack, you’d have died long ago."
"How about this—we each make a concession. Seeing as you’re in a difficult position now, there’s no need for excessive hostility. Hand over Xuanyu City, and Weiling Sect and Yuanfu Sect will recognize the Donghua Taoist Sect."
Shoucheng and Lingce played a dual role: one hard, one soft.
Initially, Shoucheng didn’t want to come, but he couldn’t resist Lingce’s persuasion, coupled with a lingering bitterness.
After all, he had suffered significant losses at Song Lin’s hands.
Originally, there was supposed to be a Heavenly Master of the Yuzhen Sect, but that person was too timid and outright refused to come.
Upon hearing the shameless words of the two, Zhonghuang Prince burst into laughter and said:
"Ha! We’ve paid such a high price, how could we let you reap the benefits? If it’s a fight you want, then fight! Spare the empty talk. Even if I die today, I’ll make you pay the price."
Boom!
With that, Zhonghuang Prince revealed the dhrama image of Nine Suns and Nine Moons.
This battle was inevitable. Otherwise, one challenger today, two tomorrow—it would never end.
"Such backbone! Today I shall grant your wish!"
Shoucheng Heavenly Master laughed out loud as nine massive dharma altars appeared above him.
Boom!
A golden ray of light streaked across the sky.
The golden light, radiant as the sun, illuminated a thousand miles. The Great Dao trembled, and lotuses of wondrous methods blossomed from the void, accompanied by the extraordinary sound of the Dao.
Golden brilliance, divine music, lotus blossoms... Every sign indicated the rise of a Great Power in the world.
Who could it be?
The answer was obvious.
"Haha, well done!"
Zhonghuang Prince laughed heartily.
Shoucheng and Lingce’s faces changed drastically.
The golden light gathered into a colossal golden hand!
"Tianhe’s spell? Impossible!"
Tianhe was dead, so it had to be none other than Song Lin.
Crack, crack, crack...
Lingce Heavenly Master’s spell could no longer hold; the barrier collapsed.
"Why..."
Boom!
The golden hand’s momentum remained unchecked, instantly engulfing the two.
The power of this golden handprint far exceeded everyone’s expectations—it was even more formidable than what Tianhe had unleashed in his prime.
Boom!
The two Heavenly Masters exhausted their entire strength just to barely withstand the handprint’s impact.
The Great Dao of the Tianhe Heavenly Master Seal, once named Taiyue Dao, was now refined by Song Lin and merged with the Five Mountains, becoming the Five Mountains Dao.
The golden light dissipated, leaving Shoucheng and Lingce battered and embarrassed.
"What kind of spell is this?"
Shoucheng Heavenly Master was too stunned to speak.
How could Song Lin instantly wield such a powerful Dao upon breakthrough?
Not just Shoucheng—even the surrounding Heavenly Masters observing from afar were utterly dumbfounded.
They had roamed the cultivation world for years, but had never witnessed this kind of phenomenon—no one had ever gained such immense strength immediately after breaking through.
What followed was an even more mind-bending spectacle.
The azure sky unfolded a long golden path, upon which eight divine steeds pulled a radiant golden carriage surrounded by twelve celestial stars.
Seated within the carriage was a youthful Taoist. Dressed in a purple robe with hair tied casually with a red cord, he lacked the oppressive aura and ornate adornments of other Heavenly Masters, yet he radiated a light as dazzling as the sun.
This was the Pure Yang Primordial Spirit.
The dominance of Donghua Taoist had been established.
A hundred years of careful refinement like a Golden Core; one day of consummation akin to Pure Yang.
Nine cycles of the Dao culminating in the true sun; the Three Realms and Four Mansions bow before the origin.
The Sun Jade Carriage stopped atop Xuanyu City as Song Lin gazed down at the two.
Due to his recent breakthrough, he had yet to fully restrain his immense energy. His body, every cell, his eyes, teeth, hair, and even his clothes emanated the undiluted aura of Pure Yang Orthodoxy.
Divine, majestic, transcendent.
"Hmph, Song Lin! Do you really think yourself invincible?"
"You’ll see soon enough!"
The two threw out harsh words and then fled miserably.
Song Lin did not stop them, merely watching as they disappeared into the horizon.
Such clowns could be dealt with another day.
For now, another Heavenly Master conflict was ill-advised—not to mention respecting Spirit Treasure’s standing and avoiding giving Qingchen excuses to intervene.
The key was that the battlefield was in Yunzhou.
This was Donghua Taoist Sect’s home ground. Were it elsewhere, Song Lin might have entertained a few sparring rounds with those people.
"Congratulations, Palace Master! Another Primordial Spirit has emerged in the Taoist Sect."
Zhonghuang Prince stepped forward to offer his congratulations.
"Haha, too kind, Zhonghuang Prince elder."
"Congratulations, Palace Master!"
"How delightful!"
The people of Donghua swarmed to express their congratulations. At this moment, everyone felt proud, for they had witnessed the birth of a new legend.
Every new Taoist sect comes with a legendary tale.
Song Lin was the latest legend.
"Haha, enough of this, let’s head down and take a look."
Song Lin chuckled, though the golden glow around him faded slightly.
He wasn’t inherently a flamboyant person, but for the sake of the Taoist Sect and to establish its reputation, he chose to make a striking display this time.
On the way down, Zhonghuang Prince asked, "What kind of Primordial Spirit is yours?"
Such luminous purity and vast inclusiveness was indeed rare.
Song Lin pondered for a moment and said, "It should be the Pure Yang Primordial Spirit—no other attribute but Pure Yang itself."
The group descended into Xuanyu City, which had long been desolated.
Tianhe’s core disciples were either dead or in hiding.
The twelve jungles previously affiliated with the Holy Might Taoist School were nearly destroyed, leaving only weaker disciples behind, with barely anyone at the Purple Mansion realm or higher.
Xuanyu City housed eight platforms.
Taiming, Netherworld, Liangfeng, Redemption, Sword Tree, Fire Palace, Jile, Long Night.
Each platform showcased unique supernatural phenomena.
Most of these were hell-like in nature—for instance, the Sword Tree, a platform filled entirely with swords; the Fire Palace, a fiery infernal realm.
Due to its origins as the Ghost King Sect, these phenomena were used to refine Ghost Kings.
Song Lin disliked this place and said to Wang Ziyue:
"One day, when I refine the Xuanzhen Heavenly Master Seal, I have to turn this place into the Eight Sceneries."
Song Lin truly detested the gloomy, eerie atmosphere.
This place had to be grand and resplendent.
That would better align with the Donghua Jungle’s ethos.
"The Palace Master speaks rightly. Will this be the headquarters of the Taoist Sect in the future?"
Wang Ziyue asked.
"Indeed. Later, you and Yin Hua must survey and compile the roster of people here. Afterward, when Spirit Treasure Celestial Master performs the liturgy, I shall distribute rewards based on merit."
With his cultivation breakthrough reaching the Primordial Spirit stage, he had fulfilled his agreement with Spirit Treasure Celestial Master.
"Additionally..." Song Lin paused, then continued, "Compile a list of the dead and summon Zhong Mountain here tomorrow."
(A two-in-one Chapter—later there will be another Chapter as a bonus for Alliance Hierarch riding pigs. Tomorrow, there will be two additional Chapters.)