Chapter 484: Chapter 439, Attacking the Northern Continent
Heavenly Emperor Hao Tian immediately commanded, "Gold Star Taibai!"
Gold Star Taibai quickly approached from outside, bowed respectfully, and responded, "Your servant is here!"
"Take my Dharma Decree, order Emperor Ziwei to lead the Cycle Star Gods and exterminate the North Sea beast."
Gold Star Taibai immediately replied, "Understood!" and turned to stride quickly toward the outside.
Heavenly Emperor Hao Tian’s expression shifted, saying, "Wait~"
Gold Star Taibai halted his steps, turned to face Heavenly Emperor Hao Tian, and bowed with clasped hands.
A smile appeared on Heavenly Emperor Hao Tian’s face as he said, "Nevermind the North Sea beast. Convey my command for Emperor Zhenwu to lead a million Heavenly Soldiers and Generals and suppress the Northern Continent! The Cycle Star Gods shall assist."
Gold Star Taibai respectfully responded, "I shall carry out the Dharma Decree!" then stood up straight and walked briskly outside.
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Suddenly, a series of spirited dragon roars resounded from the northern East Sea, ah~ao~ the sound of the dragon’s roar pierced the sky.
Hundreds of Divine Dragons surged out from the East Sea, each one bringing forth jets of water, charging into the dark clouds above, and every Divine Dragon’s aura was vast, at least that of a Taiyi Golden Immortal. Dragons with such Cultivation were not something Aoguang could mobilize; the Azure Dragon Realm had taken action.
At the same time, from the South, a cry echoed, "Li~" Vermilion Bird Heavenly Girl Ziyao arrived with the Phoenix Vermilion Bird, streaking across the sky with a trail of splendid flames, also plunging into the darkness of the clouds.
A thunderous battle cry resembling muffled thunder erupted from within the cloud that enshrouded half the sky, waves of combat spread across Heaven and Earth, and flashes of fire occasionally pierced the dark clouds, revealing parts of the mighty Divine Dragons as the colossal North Sea beast roared.
The entire northern East Sea was enveloped in the shadow of battle, and countless Immortal Gods and Demon Beasts fled in terror.
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Elsewhere, in the Northern Continent, the clear blue sky and White Clouds suddenly transformed into stars filling the sky, day and night turned upside down, and numerous members of the Demon Clan emerged from their Cave Mansions, looking up in some panic at the reversed day and night.
The sound of thunder rumbled as a majestic Divine Position appeared in the sky, upon which Emperor Zhenwu, with hair disheveled and barefoot, sat aloft as though he were the highest Divine King atop the Sky Vault, with an auspicious cloud surging behind him and countless Heavenly Soldiers and Generals standing upon the cloud, supporting Emperor Zhenwu.
Among the myriad of stars, each Star God’s figure emerged, majestically overseeing the Demons below.
Numerous Demon Gods soared to the sky, gazing solemnly at the celestial forces - the gods of the Heavenly Court!
Emperor Zhenwu’s hand released the Zhenwu Divine Sword, which, like a falling meteor, streaked across the sky with a fiery trail. With a thunderous boom, the Zhenwu Divine Sword descended upon the mountain ranges of the Northern Continent; the Demon Suppression power formed a spinning Taiji Diagram that suppressed all demons within ten thousand li, who emitted pitiful cries.
"Kill~"
"Kill!"
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This sword strike was like a signal, and countless Heavenly Soldiers and Generals descended upon the land below.
"Roar~"
"Howl~"
Many members of the Demon Clan also roared and charged towards the Heavenly Court Gods.
Streaks of starlight fell from the sky, like arrows piercing through the bodies of demons.
Every demon struck by the starlight wailed as they fell from the sky, crashing into the earth with deafening thuds.
A grand war unfolded on the Northern Continent, where numerous Daluo Demon Gods wreaked havoc unchecked, leaving behind towering waves of blood everywhere they passed, with many Heavenly Soldiers and Generals falling, invincible in their path.
Emperor Zhenwu slowly stood up, stepping forward and reaching down, the Zhenwu Divine Sword instantly flew up, transforming into a beam of light that landed in the hands of Emperor Zhenwu.
"Zhenwu~"
"Kill~"
Several Daluo Demon Gods angrily charged towards Emperor Zhenwu.
With one swing of his sword, Emperor Zhenwu unleashed a terrifying killing intent. The sword cleaved through the sky, and pah pah pah~ a spray of demon light splattered as all the Demon Gods were hurled back, crashing into the mountain ranges as swiftly as they had come.
One by one, the Demon Gods emerged from the rubble, looking at Emperor Zhenwu in horror. Is he really still a Daluo Golden Immortal? How could he be so powerful?
A Wild Boar Demon God shouted angrily, "Emperor Zhenwu, why have you invaded the Demon Clan?"
Emperor Zhenwu’s mighty voice resonated between Heaven and Earth, "By the Dharma Decree of His Majesty, I am here to suppress the Northern Continent!"
A Demon God roared angrily, "The Northern Continent is the land of our Demon Clan. Do you not fear starting a great war between the Heavenly Court and our clan by intruding?"
Emperor Zhenwu calmly said, "The Three Realms revere Hao Tian!"
The crowd of Demon Gods instantly felt both fear and anger.
"Namo Amitabha Buddha~"
Suddenly, from the West, Buddha Light blossomed, and Maitreya Buddha, accompanied by many Buddha, Bodhisattva, Arhats, and Vajra, appeared.
Emperor Zhenwu sharply turned towards the West, his gaze weighted with gravity. Maitreya Buddha!
Maitreya Buddha said smilingly, "The Buddha is compassionate and holds the virtue of loving all living beings. The Heavenly Court has invaded the Northern Continent, wildly slaughtering, which is indeed improper. I hope the Emperor will show mercy and withdraw quickly!"
Emperor Zhenwu spoke solemnly, "What if I do not withdraw?"
Maitreya Buddha chuckled, "Then, I’m afraid we must offend!"
Atop the auspicious cloud, suddenly, the Buddha Light shone intensely, and many Arhats, Bodhisattvas, and Vajra descended.
In an instant, Maitreya Buddha’s figure vanished and reappeared before Emperor Zhenwu the next moment, slapping out with his palm.
Emperor Zhenwu’s pupils constricted, and he hastily met the attack with his sword.
The sharp Zhenwu Divine Sword collided with Maitreya Buddha’s fleshy little hand silently, all its power dissipating without a trace.
Ripples emanated from where the Zhenwu Divine Sword and the fleshy hand touched, remaining in a deadlock.
Emperor Zhenwu said gravely, "Space Dao!"
Maitreya Buddha pushed his other hand forward, and boom~ a burst of golden Buddha Light exploded in front of Emperor Zhenwu’s chest. Zhenwu groaned, his body instinctively tilted, and the Zhenwu Divine Sword skewed and sliced across Maitreya Buddha’s belly with a slash.
Both Emperor Zhenwu and Maitreya Buddha retreated, seemingly evenly matched.
The Demon Gods below were all shocked. The Quasi-Saint Maitreya Buddha didn’t gain any advantage, could Zhenwu actually match a Quasi-Saint with his Daluo strength?
Maitreya Buddha’s complexion grew solemn, his smile vanished, and he said, "Indeed a worthy disciple of the Human Sect, inheriting the profound Tao of the Sect. The art of leveraging force in Taiji is remarkable."
The Demon Gods below suddenly realized; so it was the art of leveraging force in Taiji. No wonder Zhenwu had twisted his body earlier; the way of Taiji is indeed vast and profound!
Emperor Zhenwu was also somewhat puzzled for a moment. What leveraging force? What are you talking about? I myself don’t know how I managed to cut you. Could it be a coincidence or a misunderstanding?
Emperor Zhenwu shouted, "Again!" and immediately rushed to attack Maitreya Buddha.
Maitreya Buddha and Emperor Zhenwu engaged in battle again, bang~ bang~ bang~ Buddha Light and Taiching Immortal Light clashed, the terrifying aftermath lashing out, exploding among the many Demon and Buddhist disciples below. The waves of energy caused them to scream miserably, scurrying and covering their heads, resulting in heavy casualties.
The more Emperor Zhenwu fought, the more he felt something was off. The mighty power of the Quasi-Saint didn’t even hurt when it hit him, and he was even able to wound a Space Quasi-Saint. This was not like Xianxia at all, too much unlike Xianxia; there must be something strange.