Chapter 347

Silently and without a sound, Kun Tian Divine General appeared, just like Ri Yue Divine General, his strength immense to an extremely terrifying degree.

Like an ancient deity stepping out of myth into the present! 'Hey, I really want to see how mighty the divine generals of old were; I wonder how much of their power remains now.'

The firewood old man laughed, 'Although my arm is bleeding, I don't care at all.'

'You're courting death.'

Kun Tian Divine General flew into a rage, thinking back to when, in the era of the Undying Heavenly Emperor, the Eight Divine Generals ruled the world, overwhelming and invincible—who would dare show the slightest disrespect? Now, however, they are being provoked by an old man with a mouth full of yellow teeth; with their proud nature, how could they swallow this insult? 'Boom—'

As Kun Tian Divine General raised his hand, heavenly symbols surged forth—sun and moon sinking and rising, stars and moon reversing—as if a whole universe pressed down.

In response, the firewood old man did not retreat an inch; he would meet the Eight Divine Generals head‑on with his strongest means.

'Bang!'

A thunderous boom rang out—as the universe crushed under Kun Tian Divine General's hand shattered, its core utterly destroyed, the cleaver‑wielding old man blasted it to pieces! Surprisingly, that despicably yellow‑toothed old man possessed such formidable strength.

He not only blocked the Eight Divine Generals' assault but also shook his palm repeatedly, causing their bodies to violent tremble a few times.

'You are ultimately not at your former peak; otherwise I would have already turned and fled.'

The rotten old man spoke frankly: the Eight Divine Generals at their peak were undoubtedly mighty, but after so many years, merely surviving is already miraculous.

Their strength naturally lived up to their former glory—this was also what the yellow‑toothed old man had anticipated.

'Are you all right? In that battle back then, things didn't go well for us; if possible, don't engage him.'

Within the Phoenix Nest, the Undying Heavenly Empress felt a slight worry; she understood the condition of the Eight Divine Generals better than anyone else.

'Those who desecrate the divine shall die!'

However, the reply from the Phoenix Nest was merely a single sentence brimming with killing intent.

Had his strength not been up to par, he would have loved to slay the opponent on the spot!

'What god? You're just spouting nonsense!'

Just then, a dog's bark echoed, startling everyone; few would dare speak so to the Undying Heavenly Empress and the Eight Divine Generals, yet they had already guessed who the old man was.

Everyone turned their gaze toward the sound and indeed saw a stout black dog as strong as an ox, and a portly Daoist, hurrying over.

'So you're the black dog that follows the Beginningless Great Emperor.'

Kun Tian and Ri Yue Divine Generals' eyes flashed, coldly fixing on the Black Emperor; a single glance revealed his identity and origin.

'Not bad—I am the Black Emperor serving under the Beginningless Great Emperor; the "black" in Black Emperor, the "emperor" in Undying Heavenly Emperor!'

That big black dog is truly a piece of work; even the Eight Divine Generals feel no fear, opening his mouth to speak.

'This…'

Though he felt no fear, he frightened the onlookers nearby so much they dared not breathe.

He feared that angering Kun Tian Divine General and the others would cause them to wipe out everyone present—a disaster that would chill the blood.

'Haha, good! Kid, your words suit the old man's taste perfectly.'

On the field, only the rotten old man dared to laugh out loud; if his race allowed, he would have wanted to become sworn brothers with the Black Emperor.

'Just a dog spirit, yet you dare talk like that.'

Around Ri Yue Divine General, myriad stars swirled, resembling a deity descending to the world; he arrogantly gazed at the Black Emperor and Duan De, his contempt plainly visible.

'The Undying Heavenly Emperor lost to the Beginningless Great Emperor, the Heavenly Emperor's Son lost to the Imperial Prince, struck down by a single force… alas, I actually feel sorry for you.'

The Black Emperor shook his head, feigning a sigh as he spoke again, directly hitting the other's sore spot—bringing up whatever was left unmentioned.

'Heh heh, indeed a family of trash.'

Duan De, clad in splendid Daoist robes, grinned; having gradually recovered his memories from past lives, how could he fear the Undying Heavenly Emperor? 'You're courting death!'

Ri Yue Divine General flew into a rage, unwilling to allow anyone to desecrate the Undying Heavenly Emperor's dignity—much less a big‑mouthed black dog.

He seized a stretch of star‑river, the very relics of the Heavenly Court trembling; with a wave of his hand he was about to unleash it, intending to slay the two on the spot!

'It's over…'

Everyone present turned ashen—such an attack was terrifying; anyone below Quasi‑Emperor would die on contact! 'I really like these two old fellows; they've got personality and dare to speak the truth.'

The firewood old man bared his yellow teeth, ready to step forward and block the Black Emperor and his companion.

'Hum…'

Just then, this space exuded a Dao‑transforming power; countless strands of chaotic mist swirled like the Nine Heavens' star‑river converging and pouring down, emanating boundless pressure.

With a 'Bang!', the myriad stars hurled by Ri Yue Divine General shattered, that very universe turning to dust, wiped clean!

'Boom!'

The next moment, the Thirty‑Three Heavens shuddered, a massive silhouette appearing behind the Black Emperor and his companion—its true form unseen, yet its pressure unmatched.

Like a heavenly emperor gazing down upon the world, ruling all, the entire universe lay prostrate at his feet.

People's hearts trembled, awe rising; their legs went weak, bodies shivering, they could not help but bow and worship.

'Who are you?'

The two Divine Generals' faces darkened; that figure's aura was overwhelmingly terrifying, even they felt extreme dread.

'Bang!'

Yet the reply was merely a great hand pressing down.

'Rumble!'

The universe suffered a great collapse, myriad stars trembled, the vast white power of time slipped from that giant hand, more terrifying than the assault of the three thousand realms! In that instant, time halted, the void reversed, the breath of the river of ages permeated, as if the distant azure profundity from ancient times had arrived in the present world.

A heart-pounding power of the Dao's transformation circulated, pressed down from the Nine Heavens, shattering the cosmic vacuum, grinding away all things in the world! "Clang!"

A shocking tremendous sound rang out again, as mighty as the sun and moon divine generals, upon contacting that temporal power, instantly stained with blood, the body flew sideways.

Like myriad divine swords ringing, shattering the ancient void, the eight divine generals coughed up blood profusely, their radiant divine armor was shattered! "Who exactly are you?"

In the Phoenix Nest, the voice of the Undying Heavenly Emperor came, but compared just now, it lacked that contempt and nonchalance; now it is much more solemn.

"Chaos Holy Embryo, Yang Zhu."

As the sound faded, that gigantic figure vanished; the next moment, a resplendent immortal waterfall cascaded down from the Nine Heavens, illuminating all heavens, various immortal lights and immortal principles fluttered about, the sages were bewildered.

Yang Zhu stepped forward from the midst, arriving at the arena, like a deity descending; in an instant, myriad ways resonated, echoing beside him, bowing in reverence.

"It… is the Imperial Son! He has returned from the Ultimate Emperor's Pass!"

After a brief silence, the world erupted; after many years, seeing that figure again, hearts could not calm: "How terrifying! This aura is vaster than the Great Accomplished Holy Body—could the Imperial Son be about to prove the Dao?!"

"It is certainly not impossible; during the dark turmoil, the Imperial Son had already reached the Third Heaven of Quasi-Emperor, and after so many years, he has become strong enough to overlook this world."

People clamored, all deeply shocked; Yang Zhu's current realm has reached an unfathomable level.

"……"

Compared to the crowd's uproar, the Undying Heaven Empress and the two great divine generals remained silent, their faces turning cold—utterly grim.

"You want to strike and kill Xiaohei? Fine, then I'll kill you first." Yang Zhu's eyes were like cold lightning; he was at odds with the Undying Heaven Emperor, and toward the Eight Divine Generals he naturally needed no courtesy.

"Arrogant!"

The Eight Divine Generals were furious; at their peak, they were all Ninth Heaven of Quasi-Emperor, and aside from the Undying Heaven Emperor, the Undying Heaven Empress had little awe for them.

Yang Zhu had ascended to the Seventh Heaven of Quasi-Emperor, not far from proving the Dao; even the Great Accomplished Holy Body could not compare with him.

Facing the Eight Divine Generals no longer at their peak, his fighting spirit was not strong.

"Boom!"

Yang Zhu's hair flew as he raised his crystalline palm and struck out—simple and unadorned, yet possessing a shocking power that shook the six paths of reincarnation.

What was shocking was that around that palm, two phantom figures followed, each emanating the aura of past and future.

"Come back, don't fight with you!"

The Undying Heaven Empress hastily spoke to stop it, but it was too late; the Sun and Moon Divine General would not suffer such injustice, and immediately threw a palm to meet it.

"Bang!"

The star river exploded, the three thousand realms all collapsed, nothing remained; only blood spattered, drop after drop crystal clear.

The Sun and Moon Divine General was defeated, flung thousands of miles, his divine armor shattered entirely; his so‑called immortal body was covered in cracks, blood flowing freely.

"Pfft!"

His body stalled again, as if suffering another heavy blow, a large mouthful of blood spurted out; on his chest appeared a bloody palm print at some point.

"What a comrade, he truly cultivates the Time Grand Dao; this strike hits not only the opponent's present body but also his past and future selves."

In the arena, the firewood‑chopping old man's face grew solemn; even he was shocked by Yang Zhu's methods.

The Time Grand Dao is cultivated by very few, yet without exception they are beings at the absolute peak.

This field is mighty, strong enough for the Pole Palace; yet wanting to cultivate and walk this proper path is exceedingly difficult, requiring extraordinary talent and comprehension.

Thus, as strong as the many great emperors and ancient emperors of old who could cultivate this field and go far, they are exceedingly few—countable on one hand.

"At the same realm, ten moves are enough to kill you."

Yang Zhu spoke calmly, without much turbulence; he had drunk much supreme essence blood, his body immortal, his strength at the absolute peak.

As the sound faded, he again struck out a palm, likewise wrapped in time runes, attacking the opponent's past, present, and future.

"The Eight Divine Generals must not be insulted!"

The Sun and Moon Divine General gave a soft shout; though his expression was cold, his heart still trembled, and he could not help but admit that the person before him was too strong.

Even the Undying Heaven Emperor of former days, at this realm, falls far short……

"Boom!"

Yet what awaited him was still a palm; facing the present Chaos Sacred Fetus, even he at his former peak might not be a match.

Moreover, he had been sealed for many years.

"Stop!"

The Undying Heaven Empress could no longer sit still, she rode the Phoenix Nest overturning forward, wishing to strike together with the Sun and Moon Divine General to meet the enemy.

At that moment, a seven‑colored immortal light shone through the ages, empty and transcendent, a world‑cleansing baptism; before its true form could be seen, it had already been cut down.

"Boom—!"

The next instant, the Phoenix Nest exploded, nearly split in half by force; a heart‑pounding blade scar almost pierced the vast Phoenix Nest.

"Bang!"

Finally, the Phoenix Nest's power could not withstand; the Phoenix Nest, said to rival ancient emperor's weapons, shattered into fragments in a tremendous roar.

A peerlessly beautiful woman burst backward, her beauty uncanny, almost suffocating; in an instant, heaven and earth lost color.

"Too much bullying……"

Blood trickled from the corner of her mouth; her peerless visage turned somewhat pallid, yet she furrowed her brows and coldly stared at Yang Zhu.

Yang Zhu's palm met no obstruction, imprisoning void and time, leaving the Sun and Moon Divine General as if stuck in a mire, unable to struggle; it landed solidly.

"Thud!"

The dull sound like a war drum struck straight into everyone's hearts; afterward, under the astonished gazes of the crowd, the Sun and Moon Divine General's armor shattered at the side base into countless fragments, scattering with the wind.

As for him himself, he unleashed a full‑force strike, yet still was defeated, flung sideways again, his whole body stained with blood; at his chest appeared a front‑to‑back translucent blood hole, shocking to behold.

His entire arm twitched, nearly shattered; even his Dao marks, the ground, were pulverized clean by Yang Zhu's power to dissolve the Dao.

The Chaos Heavenly Blade flew to Yang Zhu's palm, carrying countless strands of chaotic mist, descending to cleave, enveloping the six paths of reincarnation and cosmic order.

The forbidden power surged like a vast ocean, sweeping across the nine heavens and ten earths!

"Want to kill me? Not that simple!"

The Sun and Moon Divine General went ruthless; at this point he had no reservations, igniting his essence blood to briefly recover his peak for one battle! His inner breath surged, covering heaven and earth, like an ancient celestial deity revived, the oppressive pressure almost suffocating everyone.

"Hum!"

He grasped a stretch of starry sky with his palm, then changed his hand sign; finally, myriad stars were kneaded into a massive star stele, which he hurled forth!

The crystal stele was vast, its height unknown in myriad zhang, lying across heaven and earth; inscribed upon it were the grand characters "Ruler of the World", its momentum magnificent.

Yet, facing the Heavenly Blade forged from nine kinds of immortal gold and having drunk ancient supreme blood, without the extreme Dao imperial weapons emerging, all is illusion! The Heavenly Blade is wholly translucent, immortal light shining, peerlessly sharp and mighty, destroying the dry and rotting, nothing can withstand it; the world's great rivers swirl around its flow.

"Thud!"

This blade fell, the crystal stele only held for a moment before being shattered.

It exploded into countless fragments, shooting outward across the universe, piercing who knows how many meteors and star fields—a horrifying sight.

The Heavenly Blade's might undiminished, it advanced irresistibly, strong and overbearing, slashing forward—"Pfft!"

This time, without any mishap, the Sun and Moon Divine General, one of the renowned Eight Divine Generals, was finally overwhelmed and slain on the spot, bursting into a cloud of blood mist.

A generation's supreme powerhouse has fallen!

The Heavenly Blade hummed, bathed in that essence blood, quickly absorbing all the essence and Dao traces through its surface.

"After all these years, still stuck at Quasi-Emperor—what is that if not trash?"

The Heavenly Blade flew back into Yang Zhu's hand, and from it a divine sound transmitted, actually evolving into a deity.

"The Eight Divine Generals… were slain by the Imperial Prince!"

People could not remain calm, their hearts surging with towering waves, for those were the Eight Divine Generals who had followed the Undying Heavenly Emperor in battle across the ten directions.

Yet now they have been defeated, and so utterly—it is unbelievable!

(End of chapter)