Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
The leaders of the many Macroworlds in Western Universe gathered in the ninth building of Syzygy Mansion. They were all top elites below Supreme Sainthood and were very famous throughout Celestial Court and Infernal Court.
Kunlun was a member of Western Universe. Hence, most foreign cultivators who were here to support Kunlun were from various Macroworlds in Western Universe.
Of course, some Macroworlds of the other three universes—including Wanxu Realm, Celestial Dragon Realm, and Qianrui Realm—also participated in this meeting. They were all powerful Macroworlds.
Almost half of the Macroworld leaders had arrived at Syzygy Mansion now. The rest were still on their way.
At this moment, the attention of all Macroworld leaders in the mansion was drawn to the situation at the Spiritual Lake.
“Kunlun cultivators are really bold. How dare they provoke Heavenly Realm at such time?”
“That’s not bold. That’s stupid. Chi Kongyue is playing with fire at the worst time. Judging from the feud between Heavenly Realm and Zhang Ruochen, I’m afraid Zhou Yu won’t let her off this time.”
“Chi Kongyue killed three Saint Kings of Heavenly Realm in public. It is a serious crime that even Empress Chi Yao can’t absolve her.”
“If Chi Kongyue dies in the hands of Zhou Yu, I wonder if Zhang Ruochen will go mad when he finds out?”
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Many Macroworld leaders opened their mouths and talked casually like spectators watching a show.
Obviously, they were from either allies or some forces close to Heavenly Realm. None of them would care about Kunlun being in an unfavorable circumstance.
They figured that Heavenly Realm cultivators were most likely the party who had started the fight. Nevertheless, Heavenly Realm had the upper hand now; there was nothing Kunlun could do about it.
Most of the Macroworld leaders remained silent and quietly watched how the incident was unfolding. It was not the right time for them to intervene.
Above the Spiritual Lake, the atmosphere was particularly oppressive. Wang Shiqi was grim. Of course, he did not doubt Chi Kongyue’s words. However, the talented young cultivators present were unwilling to testify. Hence, Chi Kongyue could not defend herself.
Zhou Yu stood on the surface of the water. “Wang Shiqi, hand over Chi Kongyue. Don’t leave me no choice.” His tone was cold.
Wang Shiqi, standing in front of Chi Kongyue, was processing his thought quickly, trying to force a solution from his mind. No matter what, he could not hand Chi Kongyue over.
He felt responsible for Chi Kunlun’s disappearance in the Battlefield of Merits. Until now, the whereabouts of the Empress’ son was still unknown. If something happened to Chi Kongyue, he could not bring himself to face Empress Chi Yao.
Chi Kongyue felt immense pressure from Zhou Yu’s intimidating and powerful Saint aura. However, there was no fear in her eyes. She held her Saint Sword tightly and pressed it against Bolan’s forehead.
Even if she could not defeat Heavenly Realm this time, she would not compromise. She would certainly drag the culprit—Bolan—along with her if death awaited her.
Chi Kongyue was deeply disappointed with the young cultivators from the dozens of Macroworlds. None of them had the courage to come forward and speak the truth. How could these bunch of cowards become Supreme Saints in the future?
“Chi Kongyue, still want to act tough at this time. Don’t you think you are disrespectful?”
Zhou Yu shouted and released a powerful aura targeting Chi Kongyue.
He would kill Chi Kongyue mercilessly if she dared to make any moves.
Bolan’s identity was very special that Zhou Yu had to do everything he could to protect him.
Chi Kongyue straightened her posture and looked straight at Zhou Yu. With no slightest fear in her voice, she said, “I know you want me dead simply because you and Heavenly Realm have suffered great losses at my father’s hands
“Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do about that.
“Zhou Yu, not everyone is afraid of Heavenly Realm. I may not be as powerful as my father, but I won’t endure your persecution.”
Hearing this, Zhou Yu raised his eyebrows, exuding a more intimidating murderous intent.
To Zhou Yu, his defeat to Zhang Ruochen in Sect of the Blood God was the greatest humiliation in his life. Yet, Chi Kongyue dared to rub his nose in it. Despite having a calm temperament, he was deeply offended.
“Zhang Ruochen surely has a ‘good’ daughter,” Zhou Yu said in a deep voice.
Wang Shiqi’s expression changed slightly. He had a hunch that something bad was going to happen. He immediately released his powerful spiritual power and mobilized the energy of heaven and earth to protect Chi Kongyue.
At the same time, an ancient calligraphy brush emerged between Wang Shiqi’s eyebrows and flew to his hand.
As soon as the brush appeared, a vast aura spread out. It felt as if it was from an eternal scholarly civilization carrying generations of cultural heritage.
This brush bore a great significance in Path of Confucianism. It was called Everlasting Brush. Legend had it the four Confucius forefathers had written Sacred Confucian Tome using it.
Since a myriad of years ago, Masters of Confucianism of generations had used Everlasting Brush to write countless poems and literary pieces. The true essence of Path of Confucianism had long been imprinted in it.
One had to admit that the legacy of Path of Confucianism was greatly profound. Any artifacts passed down from it could be deemed a highly valuable treasure in the eye of a weak Macroworld.
“Hmph.”
Zhou Yu snorted loudly and extended a hand. A large number of Precepts of Light appeared.
In an instant, a ball of Saint light was condensed in Zhou Yu’s hand. It was as dazzling as a divine sun, rising slowly and emitting boundless radiance that would dispel all the darkness from the world.
At this moment, it was as though Zhou Yu had become the embodiment of Light holding the world’s power of Light. As if wherever he went, light would descend.
Based on Zhou Yu’s ways of doing things, he would not allow himself to be intimidated by others for long. He wanted to suppress Chi Kongyue and Wang Shiqi with great force and rescue Bolan at the same time.
Wang Shiqi’s eyes became solemn. With no hesitation, he immediately waved Everlasting Brush, condensing the energy of Confucianism, and wrote some immaculate characters in the air.
These were ancient fonts created at the birth of a civilization. They bore the wisdom of countless ancestors, unleashing unfadable radiance and amazing power to meet the Saint Technique of Light cast by Zhou Yu.
Seeing that Zhou Yu had made a move, Chi Kongyue immediately unleashed the illusory realm of Chaos with her Five-element Chaotic Body.
Then, Chi Kongyue entered a wondrous state of becoming one with her sword. She mobilized the nearly 10,000 Precepts of Time that she had cultivated to capture Marks of Time of heaven and earth. She moved quietly and executed Sword of Time with her might.
So what if she was facing a leader from Heavenly Realm. She would still have the bravery to wield her sword and fight. No one could make her give up resisting.
“Wang Shiqi is not only the ruling officer of Imperial Court. He is also a prominent cultivator of Path of Confucianism. If Zhou Yu defeats him this time, it will be a big blow to Kunlun.”
“Wang Shiqi has overestimated himself. There is no one to blame for this. Kunlun is full of arrogant cultivators. They are not strong yet like to act tough. They are asking for trouble.”
“It’s time to teach Kunlun a lesson, make them see the reality. Their glory a hundred thousand years ago has long gone. If they don’t know their place, their world will meet its end faster.
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Seeing Zhou Yu make a move, some of the Macroworld leaders gloated.
In their opinion, he should teach Kunlun a lesson so that it would be more convenient for them to loot more benefits.
There were also some Macroworld leaders who couldn’t bear it and wanted to step in. They were all from relatively weaker Macroworlds. Seeing what Kunlun was experiencing, they could not help but empathize and resonate with Kunlun cultivators.
At some point in the future, there was no guarantee that their Macroworlds would not suffer the same fate that Kunlun was going through.
However, just as they wanted to move, they were pulled back by the others around them. “Don’t act rashly. In this situation, even if we take action, we won’t be able to help much. On the contrary, it will bring trouble to our Macroworlds.”
Hearing this, they had to hold their anger. Not only did they come as individuals, but they also represented their Macroworlds. At any time, they could not afford to act impulsively.
“Something happened.”
Suddenly, the Macroworld leaders in the mansion all showed astonished expressions.
The reason was that the Saint Technique of Light that Zhou Yu had executed was broken, and the power of Time cut Light off.
Zhou Yu’s expression kept changing. A Mark of Time infiltrated his body and shortened nearly a hundred years of his lifespan. As a result, he was greatly weakened.
A master of Time who was only a Four-Step Saint King could break the Saint Technique of Light he performed and shorten his lifespan. It was totally unexpected.
‘There’s no way Chi Kongyue’s Sword of Time to be such powerful with her current cultivation base. Could it be Zhang Ruochen is here?’ Zhou Yu guessed.
He had been wondering how Saint King Hongkun got defeated by Chi Kongyue. Now it seemed that something very strange was going on with Chi Kongyue. It was very likely that Zhang Ruochen had secretly attacked him.
However, Zhou Yu failed to find any trace of Zhang Ruochen.
As he could not locate him, the more uneasy Zhou Yu became.
Zhang Ruochen could easily break his advanced Saint technique and shorten his lifespan by 100 years using Chi Kongyue’s attack while hiding in plain sight.
‘Does this mean he has the ability to kill me without me knowing?’
“Let me have a word.”
At this moment, a clear voice suddenly sounded.
As the voice trailed off, the fog on the Spiritual Lake dispersed, revealing a jade table. A man and a woman sat opposite each other.
In an instant, everyone’s gaze turned towards these two people.
That man looked very young. He was wearing a Taoist robe with a complicated bagua pattern on it. He held a whisk in his hand. He was the one who had spoken just now.
Sitting opposite the young man was a beautiful woman dressed in Buddhist robes. She held a Jade Vase in her hand, emitting a faint Buddhist light. Every inch of her skin was sacred and flawless. She was like a Bodhisattva walking in the mortal world.
“Zheng Yuan, Ci Hang.”
Seeing these two people, Zhou Yu could not help but frown slightly.
His attention was all on Chi Kongyue, and he did not notice the presence of Zheng Yuan and Ci Hang.
Moreover, while the leaders of various Macroworlds were at the ninth building of Syzygy Mansion, Zheng Yuan and Ci Hang were sitting at the place where the talented young cultivators conversed. He was surprised.
Zheng Yuan stood up and took a step. The next moment, he appeared beside Chi Kongyue, smiling.
“Hi, Uncle Zheng Yuan.” Chi Kongyue greeted him with an obedient bow.
She had long heard that Zhang Ruochen and Zheng Yuan had a close relationship. Now that Zheng Yuan had stood up for her, she should greet him with a pleasant countenance.
Zheng Yuan nodded slightly and said, “My junior Ruochen’s daughter is indeed extraordinary.”
“Zheng Yuan, It is none of your business. You’d better not get yourself involved,” said Zhou Yu.
Zheng Yuan turned to look at Zhou Yu. “I’m not planning to take sides. I just want to say the right thing. This matter is indeed the fault of Bolan. The evidence is here.” His tone was indifferent.
As he spoke, Zheng Yuan took out a scroll and unfolded it in front of everyone.
Moving pictures appeared on the scroll, and voices were heard. The scroll had recorded everything that had happened in the pavilion earlier.
When Bolan heard his blasphemous words with his own ears, his face instantly turned pale. He had never thought that his act would get caught with evidence.
Moreover, that person was a top elite of Taoism, Zheng Yuan.
In the pavilion, the dozens of geniuses who had lied were also stupefied. Their cheeks flushed to crimson. They felt embarrassed, waiting to find a hole to hide in.
Wang Shiqi secretly heaved a sigh of relief. Now that there was evidence, and the leader of the Taoist holy land—the Five-Element Temple—had stood up for them; he believed that no matter how ruthless and unreasonable Zhou Yu was, Zhou Yu would not dare to act recklessly.
“Zhou Yu, what else do you have to say now?” Wang Shiqi asked.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu’s face darkened. He had personally stepped in and showed no hesitation when bullying the weak. As a result, he had lost nearly a hundred years of his life, yet in the end, he had to face such an outcome. He felt that this incident seemed to have been premeditated.
However, he could not vent his anger. If he were to blow the matter up, it would only be disadvantageous to Heavenly Realm.
Therefore, Zhou Yu calmed himself down. “Now that the matter has been clarified, there’s no need to carry on this ruckus. Chi Kongyue, let Bolan go. Everything ends here. Don’t affect the plan to fight against Infernal Court,” said the man.
At this point, he had to compromise despite his reluctance. After all, if he continued to make trouble, Bolan would only die.
With the evidence of blasphemy, even if Chi Kongyue killed Bolan, no one would be able to pursue the matter.
“Bolan blasphemed. He deserves to be punished. You, Zhou Yu, have discriminately attacked me and our Grand Chamberlain for no reason. Your act is also against the laws of Celestial Court and deserves to be punished severely,” Chi Kongyue said in a solemn expression.
Zhou Yu’s expression turned grave upon hearing her words. He had already chosen to compromise and not pursue the matter of Chi Kongyue killing the three Saint Kings of Heavenly Realm, yet she still dared to pester him. She had gone too far.
Forcefully suppressing the anger in his heart, Zhou Yu asked, “Chi Kongyue, what exactly do you want?”
“The same thing. Bolan must kneel and apologize,” said Chi Kongyue.
For Kongyue, everything was negotiable. However, when it came to the dignity of her parents, there was no room for discussion.
As Chi Kongyue spoke, she had already withdrawn the illusory realm of Chaos from her Five-element Chaotic Body, and her gaze was fixed on Bolan.
Bolan’s legs went weak. He sat on the surface of the lake. Despite the twists and turns, he ended up in his original position.
Ever since he was born, no matter what he did, he had always been successful. Never had he suffered such a huge setback.
He was the son of two deities. How could he kneel and apologize openly? How would he face others in the future if he did so? And where would the dignity of his father and mother be?
Nevertheless, if he refused to do so, what awaited him was death. How many people weren’t afraid of death?
“A setback is nothing. As long as you are alive, you will get back everything you have lost sooner or later.” Zhou Yu’s voice came to Bolan’s ears.
He was experienced in this aspect. Zhang Ruochen might be strong now, but it was hard to say what would happen in the future. He could attain godhood in the future while Zhang Ruochen might still be striving hard in Supreme Sainthood.
A temporary victory or defeat was nothing. It depended on who would end up more powerful in the future.
“Let me help you.”
Zhou Yu’s voice sounded again.
Before Bolan could react, two blades of light suddenly appeared and cut off his legs.
Without his legs, he did not have to kneel anymore.
Bolan was not stupid. He immediately understood Zhou Yu’s meaning. Enduring the pain, he said in a trembling voice, “I was too ignorant and desecrated Empress Chi Yao. I apologize. I hope Empress Chi Yao will forgive me.”
“Chi Kongyue, are you satisfied?” Zhou Yu asked.
“You—”
Chi Kongyue wanted to say something, but Zheng Yuan shook his head.
Forcing the son of deities from Heavenly Realm into this state in front of so many people was already something that would deeply offend Heavenly Realm. Zheng Yuan know very well that things would turn bad for Chi Kongyue and Kunlun if they continued to refuse to compromise.
After all, Heavenly Realm was the ruling Macroworld of Western Universe.
The next moment, Zheng Yuan waved his hand and released a streak of Saint Qi. He rolled up Bolan and sent him to the side of Zhou Yu along with the Projection Scroll.
Zhou Yu reached out and grabbed the scroll. As soon as the Projection Scroll turned into ashes, he wanted to take Bolan and leave.
‘Cut off one of your arms!’
At this moment, a voice rang in the ears of Zhou Yu, sending him shivers.
He was very familiar with this voice. It was none other than his nightmare—Zhang Ruochen, the person whom he hated and feared the most.
Just as he had speculated, Zhang Ruochen was indeed in Syzygy Mansion. What he feared came true.
Knowing Zhang Ruochen’s presence, Zhou Yu was certain that Chi Kongyue’s terrifying strength had something to do with Zhang Ruochen.
‘You want me to cut off one of my arms. Zhang Ruochen, you’ve gone too far.’ Zhou Yu was furious.
However, he did not dare to vent his anger. The current Zhang Ruochen was stronger than he had imagined. Even Yan Wushen had been defeated by him. He was truly invincible under Supreme Sainthood.
Based on his understanding of Zhang Ruochen, if he refused to follow Zhang Ruochen’s instruction, he would face far worse consequences. Zhou Yu’s strength might be comparable to first-tier under Supreme Sainthood. But if Zhang Ruochen was his opponent, he could get killed without anyone knowing.
However, he was the leader of Heavenly Realm. How would people view him if he cut off his arm in public? Would there be any dignity left in him the future?
For a moment, Zhou Yu was extremely conflicted and did not know what to do.
All of a sudden, Zhou Yu’s heart trembled. He faintly felt a terrifying Qi restraining him. Space from all directions pressed down on him, making it difficult for him to breathe.
‘Zhang Ruochen, y-y-you ruthless—’
Zhou Yu raised his right hand with difficulty. He used his hand as a knife and gritted his teeth. An indescribable sense of humiliation rose in his heart. He was reluctant to do it.
Zhang Ruochen’s voice came again. ‘What are you waiting for? Do you want me to cut you instead? I do really want to take your life!”
Thwack!
Zhou Yu chopped down on his left arm.
His arm fell off, and Saint blood spurted.
Zhang Ruochen was too terrifying. In order to survive, Zhou Yu had to compromise in humiliation. Who knew that this d*mn guy would come to Central Imperial City?
“My God! What’s going on? Why did Zhou Yu chop off one of his arms?”
“Zhou Yu chopped off Bolan’s legs first and then one of his own arms. Has he lost his mind?”
“What’s going on? What is Zhou Yu trying to do?”
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For a moment, everyone was dumbfounded. They were in puzzlement.
Even Chi Kongyue showed a puzzled expression. She did not know what Zhou Yu was up to. ‘The cultivators of Heavenly Realm would even slash their own kind when they go mad. No, they would even inflict themselves..’