Chapter 540

White Emperor City outside, several thousand kilometers away. Xiang

At this moment, a magnificent prison immortal light burst forth from the void, instantly flying across the sky, seizing the immortal gods within several teleportation patterns from afar.

Inside the teleportation great array, several immortal gods suddenly saw this change, and their expressions changed at once.

With a wave of her hand, the leading green-clad female immortal released a blue sword light from her entire body, the bright Yang shining high, and in an instant, a magnificent sword shadow fiercely struck toward the void.

That immortal sword's power was not weak; it was a fourth-rank immortal sword.

At this time, using profound sword techniques, traces of heavenly and earthly laws formed in the void, the sword energy piercing to the bone, yet it was easily grasped by a giant hand.

That was a giant, he walked out of the void laughing heartily, his figure towering higher than mountains, only with a deep blue ice crystal at the center of his brow, and his body circulated with intense demonic god aura.

His face was rugged, he carried a giant sword on his back, and at this time he smiled faintly and said. Xiang

"Although fourth-rank immortal techniques are strong, in my hands they are of little use; you had better obediently surrender, and if I am in a good mood, I will give you a way to live!"

At this time, the green-clad female immortal, filled with shock and anger, gazed at this scene, and a hint of alarm arose in her heart.

This demon god, at a glance, was clearly not to be trifled with.

He should be one of the powerful figures who participated together in the White Emperor City auction from within White Emperor City.

Perhaps he learned that she had purchased a great treasure with her money, and thus intercepted her midway.

Her heart kept sinking; although she had become a celestial immortal, facing this demon god who had suddenly appeared and halted the great teleportation array, she had no confidence at all.

With a solemn expression, she shouted from her mouth. Xiang

"You had better think clearly, this immortal is a disciple of the Pure Yang Immortal Sect, and you dare to block our path—do you not fear the thunderous wrath of the myriad Dao Lords of the Pure Yang Immortal Sect?"

"The Pure Yang Immortal Sect has a great reputation, but this is not the Central Plains world, it is the Northern Domain!"

The towering demon god's face showed disdain, yet his eyes held a hint of a ferocious smile.

"You impudent girl, dare to use the Pure Yang Immortal Sect to pressure this god; wait and see, this god will make good use of you!"

He raised one hand, and instantly the heavens and earth dimmed, a colossal hand covering the sky and blocking the sun enveloped the void.

The special power of the divine realm world lay deep within his palm, the divine realm contaminating the spatial boundary, and in a short time completing the encirclement and pressing toward the easily subdued female immortal.

Likewise, a fourth-rank immortal technique. Xiang

But this towering demon god's display of fourth-rank immortal technique was even more overbearing.

Because his own strength had already surpassed that of a celestial immortal, he had initially achieved the Taiyi Dao Fruit.

Immortal techniques of the same realm usually determine victory or defeat in a short time based on the depth of one's Dao cultivation.

"Senior sister!"

At this time, around the green-clad female immortal, there were three other immortal gods who were somewhat flustered.

Facing such a Taiyi immortal, their cultivation was utterly useless; their own condensed primordial immortal light, under the pressure of the Dao Fruit immortal light, was weak as ants.

Seeing this, the green-clad female immortal's eyes flickered with a hint of cold stars. Xiang

Although the opponent was a Taiyi-level starry sky demon god, she was only a celestial immortal, the gap in cultivation enormous, yet she was not without the power to resist.

A good background is the greatest support.

She took out a Dao talisman from her hand; in an instant the talisman burned, and a shocking Dao rhythm manifested from within, instantly transforming into a Pure Yang sword light that directly tore through the gathered divine realm void above her head, locking onto the tall figure; the sword light turned, carrying the power to exterminate heaven and earth, and in an instant split open the true body of this starry sky demon god.

Indeed, she directly slew this starry sky demon god.

"It seems to be the Patriarch's Heavenly Escape Sword Talisman!"

At this time, behind the green-clad female immortal, several immortal gods watched this scene, their eyes suddenly widening in shock.

Seeing this starry sky demon god slain, they were instantly overjoyed. Xiang

"Still, senior sister's methods are superb; even a Taiyi realm demon god has stumbled in her hands!"

Behind her, a youth immortal in black clothes had deep eyes flashing with intense admiration, and then immediately added.

"It's a pity that a fifth-rank Heavenly Escape Sword Talisman was used; using such a supreme treasure on these heretical demons and external paths is truly overkill!"

The other two immortal gods slightly nodded.

The green-clad female immortal, however, furrowed her brows.

Although her Heavenly Escape Sword Talisman was a fifth-rank immortal technique, killing a Taiyi immortal so easily, she always felt it was too smooth.

"We must leave this place immediately!" Xiang

She called out, and prepared to lead everyone away.

But just then, suddenly from the depths of the void, a blazing starlight locked onto everyone; the Heavenly Stars Great Dao laws violently trembled at this moment, and within, a point of light mist surged, like a deadly beam of starlight locking onto the green-clad female immortal.

The speed reached its extreme; the green-clad female immortal even had no time to make any movement.

In fact, if a Taiyi great power were determined to assassinate by stealth, a celestial immortal would have no chance to resist.

In the depths of the void, a giant god surrounded by countless bloody starlights emerged from within, his eyes deep within flashing with intense annoyance and killing intent.

Just a moment ago, he had been careless, and actually was counter-killed by a celestial immortal.

If not for the death-substitute treasure on his body, this blow would have been enough to sever his fate's imprint.

But even so, he could only be forced to abandon his true form, and could only return as his primordial spirit. Xiang

He glared viciously at the green-clad female immortal, his eyes flashing with intense yin cold.

But just then, his expression suddenly changed, and he saw that his fourth-rank immortal treasure, the Heavenly Starlight Extinction Divine Needle, was about to pierce the green-clad female immortal's true body when it stalled.

The silver divine needle in the void emitted intense cold, as if a giant star condensed into form.

At this moment, the green-clad female immortal finally reacted, gazing at the silver divine needle, her eyes deep with both shock and anger, and a hint of astonishment still lingered.

But at this time, she sensed that in the depths of the void, all time suddenly seemed to reverse like a torrent, and that silver-white starlight divine needle instantly transformed into a beam of silver light so fast she could scarcely imagine, piercing through the silver-white giant, boring a large hole through his chest.

The hole tore open, collapsing inward. Xiang

The silver-white giant god's eyes flashed with intense terror.

He felt extreme fear; at this moment he clearly sensed that his own condensed starry Dao Fruit had actually halted its eternal rotation at this moment, an invisible hand covering his primordial spirit body, lightly tapping, and instantly turning him into a starlight that fell into the palm.

At this moment, a figure wearing a high crown and broad belt, with a scattered form, emerged from the void, and beside him was a beautiful female immortal whose beauty could not be described.

This man and woman appeared, and the terrifying Starry Sky Demon God was instantly subdued without any power to resist.

At this moment, Zhang Jian's eyes showed a hint of a smile, her gaze falling upon the green-robed female immortal, and she said with a smile.

"Fellow Daoist, how many times have we met like this?"

At this moment, the green-robed female immortal gazed upon Zhang Jian's face, yet in her mind arose an unusually familiar feeling, and soon an impression formed.

"It's you, this swindler, you're not..."

The green-robed female immortal's expression froze for a moment, the following words cut off abruptly, and then she immediately performed a respectful bow.

"Pure Yang Immortal Sect's Qing Yao pays respects to the Lingyuan Emperor!"

"It seems you have recognized this Emperor!"

Zhang Jian's mouth curled with a hint of a smile.

Noticing the presence of Immortal Qing Yao was entirely accidental.

However, since we have encountered an old acquaintance, Zhang Jian naturally could not bear to watch her fall victim to the Starry Sky Demon God's treachery.

The green-robed female immortal bit her lip.

Yet her impression of Zhang Jian remained deep.

Back then, when they first met in the Three Saints City, this Holy King of Zhou Shan Realm actually disguised himself as a Golden Core cultivator and deceived her.

But upon hearing the news that the Three Saints City had been utterly destroyed by this Great Xia Emperor, she began to harbor faint suspicions.

Until later, when she was rescued by this Great Xia Emperor in the Spacetime Labyrinth, she finally confirmed it.

Regardless, this is the second time this Great Xia Emperor has saved her, and she certainly deserves to perform another respectful bow.

"Junior bows in gratitude for the Emperor's life-saving grace!"

After thinking it over, she hurriedly extended an invitation to Zhang Jian.

"Since the Emperor has truly descended into the Donghua Realm, would you be willing to accompany this junior into the Pure Yang Immortal Sect, so that this junior may fulfill the hospitality of a host?"

At this moment, her eyes also held a hint of curiosity as she gazed at Zhang Jian, with some speculation in her heart.

She had heard tens of thousands of years ago that this Holy King of Zhou Shan Realm had already ascended to the Heavenly Gate, and at this time should be enjoying blessings in the Heavenly Realm, yet here he appears within the Donghua Realm.

She likewise glanced briefly at Zhang Jian's side, at the Hundred Flowers Immortal who always bore a faint smile.

This female immortal before her eyes truly radiated dazzling beauty; even though she herself considered her appearance not inferior, a single glance left her feeling ashamed and inferior.

Zhang Jian glanced at Qing Yao, a hint of a faint smile appearing in his eyes as he said.

"The name of the Pure Yang Immortal Sect, this Emperor has heard of—it is the Dao lineage left by the Ancient Dao Sovereign, and this Emperor naturally wishes to pay a visit, but not now!"

Saving Qing Yao Immortal was merely a casual gesture, not because of her background in the Pure Yang Immortal Sect.

A mere Heavenly Immortal, surely cannot influence the greater situation of the Dao Sovereigns behind the Pure Yang Immortal Sect.

Though such a minor matter is hardly noticeable, it is also a factor beneficial to oneself.

Perhaps at a critical moment, it could also bring him some unexpected surprises.

Seeing Zhang Jian refuse the invitation, several immortals and deities felt a hint of regret in their eyes.

This is a true Heavenly Realm Emperor.

If one could invite him into the Pure Yang Immortal Sect, even if not speaking of how great the benefit would be, merely spreading the word would make it an intangible resource for oneself in the future.

I once held a discussion with a Heavenly Realm Emperor, and when such news spreads, thereafter who would dare to look down upon everyone?

Several immortals and deities bade farewell and departed.

The Hundred Flowers Immortal gazed upon this scene and said.

"I thought the Emperor would seize this opportunity, take advantage of the moment to enter the Pure Yang Immortal Sect, make contact with its high-level figures, and probe their attitudes!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jian shook his head and said.

"Rushing forward on one's own accord is worth nothing!"

The Hundred Flowers Immortal glanced at Zhang Jian and said.

"Then what are your plans!"

"Wait for accurate news from the Heavenly Realm, then we shall act!"

Zhang Jian's eyes deepened with a hint of solemnity.

Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win a hundred battles.

Now, not knowing the specific stance of the Pure Yang Immortal Sect, if he were to rashly show up at their door, he might fall into a passive position, and must also observe the methods of those elders of the Tongshan Dao Lineage in the Heavenly Realm.

Zhang Jian felt there was still hope for success.

He had inquired with the Three Sovereigns and Five Elders Assembly and the Taiqing Heaven Lineage, finding no grudges, although the relationship was not particularly close, at least they were not enemies.

At this moment, Zhang Jian gazed into the depths of his palm.

At this moment, a starry light shadow in the depths of his palm shimmered brightly.

This is not a Star God.

However, his origin and the Star Gods are somewhat similar.

Likewise, a minor primordial source nurtured within the stars, giving rise to a demon god.

This is also an innate powerhouse.

He is of the Star-Slaying Giant clan.

They are by nature the deployments of certain innate Star Gods, but some innate Star Gods neglect their management, and many of them run into the starry void, becoming a scourge within it.

Their origin is not inferior to any extradimensional demon god; on the contrary, they are quite strong.

The Donghua Realm is fully open, although it has brought immense traffic to the Donghua Realm, it has also allowed a portion of the heterodox and left-handed paths from the starry void, even some demonic path powerhouses, to enter.

If the Donghua Realm seeks to ascend in dimension, who knows what kind of strange phenomena will arise then!

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Central Heavenly Realm, Donghua Emperor Valley.

Donghua Emperor's mansion is located in the middle of the eighth layer of the upper levels of the Central Celestial Realm.

Among the emperors of the Celestial Court, Donghua Emperor is also ranked eleventh in the sequence of the feudal lords of the third rank.

This is an absolutely powerful existence among the emperors of the Celestial Court.

Each of them holds a high status and controls numerous resources and strength.

At this moment, in Donghua Emperor's mansion, Pure Yang Daoist is brewing tea to receive King Yu.

He wears a white robe, his figure is unrestrained and romantic, exuding a strong sense of carefree abandon.

At this moment, King Yu has already stated his purpose, and upon hearing it, Pure Yang Daoist laughed and said.

"According to reason, since His Majesty King Yu has come in person, I, as a poor Daoist, ought to grant this favor both emotionally and logically; arranging for one or two disciples to enter is no difficult matter!"

"However, Your Majesty should also be clear that this matter is not something I alone can decide; there are many positions involved, and the quotas are limited. If I agree to Your Majesty, I would not only offend many of my fellow disciples, but also many colleagues in the Celestial Court. I am willing but lack the power!"

He thus politely refused.

Then he added.

"As for the innate Five Elements Source Stone, I am willing to exchange it for any equivalent treasure, and I will also offer a personal favor from myself to compensate that young friend!"

Upon hearing this, King Yu's eyes flickered with a faint smile.

Pure Yang Daoist's refusal was understandable and not unexpected to him.

"Your Daoist's difficulties, I naturally understand, but you should also know that if the Donghua Realm ascends in dimension, it will not only involve internal tribulations, but the various demon ancestors of the demonic path, and even several ancestors of the heterodox schools, would hardly remain idle!"

"Even within the Celestial Court, there are numerous obstacles. Our Tongshan Dao lineage still holds some influence in the assembly of the Three Sovereigns and Five Elders. If we lend our aid to you, Daoist, I believe we can spare you much trouble!"

"This..."

Pure Yang Daoist hesitated slightly, for he naturally knew the power of the Three Sovereigns and Five Elders assembly.

The Three Holy Sovereigns, numerous emperors, and so many ancient holy kings, as well as the human sovereigns from beyond the realm—what a tremendous force they constitute!

If they were to intervene, the Celestial Court gods may not say they will assist, but at least the vast majority of immortals and gods would not come again to cause disturbance.

Yet the benefits of the Donghua Realm are only so many—one radish, one hole. Everyone has already taken their share; how could they allow someone to cut in line later?

Surely we cannot drive others out!

Pure Yang Daoist fell into a dilemma for a moment.

Seeing this, King Yu secretly sighed, knowing that all of this had been calculated by that Holy Sovereign Majesty, including Pure Yang Daoist's character.

He knew that Pure Yang Daoist was merely putting on a show for him; in truth, this Daoist values affection and righteousness over profit, and minor gains cannot sway him.

One must produce a weighty enough bargaining chip.

At this moment, he spoke slowly.

"If I, as king, could borrow a celestial treasure from the heavens, what do you think, Daoist?"

"Hmm?"

Upon hearing this, Pure Yang Daoist's face rarely showed a slight tightening.

Celestial treasures are usually innate spiritual treasures, also called celestial dimension spiritual treasures, and they contain a part of the origin of the celestial dimension; such innate spiritual treasures have a direct effect on the Donghua Realm's ascension in dimension.

Such treasures are few; even if they exist, they are held by the various heavenly emperors and Dao venerables, making them hard to borrow.

Pure Yang Daoist also worries about this matter.

This Majesty King Yu is indeed a person of deep scheming, having calculated everything, leaving him no way to evade.

At this moment, Pure Yang Daoist's eyes shone unusually bright, and he directly nodded.

"Very well, since His Majesty King Yu has already spoken to this extent, if I, as a poor Daoist, were to refuse again, it would be utterly unreasonable!"

Pure Yang Daoist lifted the teacup in his hand.

This ancient Holy Sovereign has already given him full reason to step back; he naturally cannot completely refuse to show favor.

It's merely adding two people—also not impossible.