Chapter 797: Submission, Besieged Assault

Zhang Jian waved his hand, and the Imperial Emperor's Furnace was summoned again, absorbing more than ten fragments of the Evil Dragon's true form.

Around those fragments of the Evil Dragon's true form, layers of intense evil spirit light flickered, still attempting to break through the suppression of the Heaven and Earth Dao rules established by the Imperial Emperor's sword qi, seeking to restore the Nine-Headed Evil Dragon's true form.

However, as those more than ten fragments of true form entered the furnace, the green sacrificial fire continuously expanded, instantly engulfing each fragment.

The Nine-Headed Evil Dragon raged, its violent Dao Fruit power utterly unable to withstand the burning and forging of the green sacrificial fire.

As each fragment of the Nine-Headed Evil Dragon's true form was burned, the sacrificial fire raged within, and the raging Evil Dragon's will began to rapidly weaken, its resistance diminishing further.

Its furious shouts and curses grew increasingly feeble.

Zhang Jian felt vast streams of Heaven and Earth origin flowing back from the void into his body, nourishing the thirty-six leaves of the Innate Azure Lotus, causing streams of Innate Creation origin to swell within, instantly giving birth to a second Innate Immortal Divine Prohibition.

The origin of the Nine-Headed Evil Dragon was extraordinarily profound, its Dao Fruit condensed; Zhang Jian only felt this magnificent and vast Heaven and Earth origin flowing endlessly, extraordinarily magnificent.

After the second Innate Immortal Divine Prohibition took shape, some surplus Heaven and Earth origin remained, still transforming into Innate Creation origin, accumulating within the thirty-six leaves of the Innate Azure Lotus, causing this Innate spiritual root to become ever more delicate and vibrant.

Between the veins, faint strands of chaotic qi began to bloom, showing signs of atavism.

And after the formation of the second Innate Immortal Divine Prohibition, Zhang Jian clearly felt a difference in the thirty-six leaves of the Innate Azure Lotus.

Its intake of chaotic origin essence and transformation into creation essence had greatly increased in speed.

Besides, an additional Innate Divine Prohibition had appeared, along with an additional layer of protective divine light.

The thirty-six leaves of the Innate Azure Lotus gradually restored part of the protective divine power of the Creation Azure Lotus.

However, because the flower bud at its core had not yet opened, the protective spiritual light of the lotus leaves was not particularly strong.

Yet it was enough to make Zhang Jian feel even greater anticipation.

The stronger the Innate origin, the higher the grade of the lotus platform nurtured within it must necessarily be.

Not long after, the origin of the Nine-Headed Evil Dragon was completely refined by Zhang Jian.

At this moment, both Shi Zu and Zhang Jian had a hint of a smile on their faces.

Although they knew the Nine-Headed Evil Dragon could not possibly perish completely, its true form had been damaged here, its Dao Fruit lost; even if one or two wisps of residual spirit escaped, restoring its peak was basically impossible, and even returning to the Dao Jun realm would be extremely difficult.

For the strong, foundation and origin are extraordinarily important.

Otherwise, even if one masters the corresponding knowledge and inheritance, it is like a clever woman unable to cook without rice.

"Shi Zu senior, whom do we prepare to strike next?"

Zhang Jian's eyes held some contemplation.

Within the Three Realms Forbidden Grand Formation, only the Three Great Dao Ancestors of the Tianfu Realm remain now.

The Ancestor of the True Light Sect, the Ancestor of the True Talisman Dao, and the Ancestor of the Hongyuan Dao.

Shi Zu had long harbored a plan, and thus said.

"The Ancestor of the True Talisman Dao and the Ancestor of the True Light Sect have always been at odds; he has long been suppressed by the other three Great Dao Ancestors of the Tianfu Realm. Perhaps by this opportunity, letting Tian Yuan step forward to win over one or two, we two will first dispatch the Ancestor of the True Light Sect and the Ancestor of the Hongyuan Dao!"

After a slight pause, he glanced at Zhang Jian and said.

Let us first clear away the small fry, then go deal with the Ancestor of the True Light Sect!

By "small fry," Shi Zu meant the Ancestor of the Hongyuan Dao.

This Dao Ancestor's cultivation is indeed inferior to that of the True Light Sect Ancestor and the True Talisman Dao Ancestor by a notch; he is currently at the Three Transmutations Dao Venerable realm.

Moreover, his foundation cannot compare to that of the other two Dao Ancestors.

Zhang Jian nodded slightly.

At this time, he also knew that the three of them could not linger too long in this void.

The void is perilous; no one knows what kind of existence might receive news and rush over at any moment.

……

At this moment, the Hongyuan Dao Ancestor stood upon a vast continent.

Upon this continent, rolling mortal Dao qi filled the air, birds sang, flowers fragrant; gazing out, myriad kinds under the frost sky vied for freedom.

Having landed here, the Hongyuan Dao Ancestor employed many secret arts, yet could not establish contact with the Dao rules of the heavens above the void.

Although he already knew this place was a manifestation of a Heaven and Earth Grand Array, he remained trapped in sorrow and distress.

Everything evolved here felt utterly real; all living beings here seemed truly alive, likewise experiencing birth, aging, sickness, death, and even giving rise to a cultivation world and powerful immortals and gods.

They likewise possessed immense mighty power.

Yet the more this was so, the more the Hongyuan Dao Ancestor felt his heart startled.

He likewise comprehended that this Heavenly Dao, Earthly Dao, Human Dao, and even the Heavenly Gods of the Zhou Tian seemed to be three vast intentions combined, merged, and transformed.

What an earth-shattering, heaven-moving existence this is.

The Hongyuan Dao Ancestor had also once, during the time of utter chaos in the Tianfu Realm, received guidance from the True Light Sect Ancestor, thereby grasping part of the creation authority, using supreme divine powers to cleave Heaven and Earth, experiencing such mighty power, and thus even serving as Lord of All Gods, leading the primordial gods of the Tianfu Realm through this arduous age.

Yet in the end, he had only obtained a portion of the Tianfu Realm's Heavenly Dao origin; the ranks of the gods were certainly not something he could personally evolve.

He could not imagine how formidable the cultivation of those three terrifying wills capable of evolving all this must be.

On the mountain peak, the Hongyuan Dao Ancestor's face bore a subtle expression.

But at this moment, suddenly his heart stirred; his Dao-heart spirit faintly showed a surge of intense impulse, and he even felt that deep within his tranquil Dao-heart, a dense gloom had suddenly shrouded it.

He unconsciously took out a divine seal from his hand; the seal radiated intense Innate divine light.

Within the Innate divine light, it seemed one could see the Hongyuan Dao Ancestor manifesting a supreme dharma-body, transformed into the omen of a Creator Sovereign, also having the image of being honored as Ancestor, ruling over the multitude of gods, as if rolling divine Dao qi were gathering within.

This is the Gods' Treasure Seal; when it transformed into the Creator Sovereign who cleaved the chaos of the Tianfu Realm, it obtained a top-grade Innate spiritual treasure.

With the support of the Gods' fortune, auspicious signs appeared all around him, faintly forming vast halls of the Gods, while a magnificent Dao Fruit condensed and formed above his head.

At this moment, above the void, above the heavens, it was as if a line of heavenly light had been torn open.

A cold voice came from above his head.

"Hongyuan Dao Ancestor, you were once the Lord of the Gods of the Tianfu Realm, and also once that Creator Sovereign, your merit boundless; today, to act foolishly and enter this desperate place is truly regrettable; we can give you another chance: if you are willing to lead the gods of the Tianfu Realm into our Three Sovereigns Holy Court, I can decide, granting your side's gods' patriarch the position, what do you say?"

Upon hearing this voice.

The Hongyuan Dao Ancestor's face changed slightly; he gazed upward toward the heavens and spoke loudly.

"Since you are an immortal deity of the Three Emperors' Holy Court, you are presumably not a demon—can you reveal yourself and meet us?"

Upon hearing this, a calm voice suddenly emerged from the void above, drawing near from afar.

"What difficulty is there in that?"

Above the void, two vast clouds of light appeared, and Stone Ancestor and Zhang Jian each manifested upon their respective cloud heads.

The two immortals did not display any strange omens; at this moment, Stone Ancestor's expression remained calm as he spoke.

"Fellow Daoist Hongyuan, I am an elder of the human race, Stone Ancestor of the Yanghe Heavenly Realm—your fellow Daoist has surely heard of my name. My word is as weighty as the Nine Tripods, and I keep my promises!"

Upon hearing Stone Ancestor's words, Fellow Daoist Hongyuan's expression underwent a subtle change.

"Martial Ancestor!"

Stone Ancestor's name resounds loudly throughout the myriad realms.

Moreover, the Heavenly Talisman Realm is by no means a remote region; Fellow Daoist Hongyuan naturally knows well the status of this Martial Ancestor among humanity.

This is one who can independently establish a Dao—a supreme pathfinder.

The martial Dao he founded enjoys great renown in certain realms.

As for the martial Dao, it is of little consequence; the key lies in this Martial Ancestor's reputation.

The fourteenth primordial demon god of the myriad realms.

It is said that the condensed primordial holy celestial beginning heavenly king's Pangu true form, in a short time, possesses combat power comparable to that of the Primordial Beginning Realm.

Such a mighty one would not be overlooked by any major power's strong figures.

Zhang Jian stood nearby, and at this moment he smiled and said.

"Fellow Daoist Hongyuan, the ancestor of the True Light Sect is about to become yesterday's flower in the Heavenly Talisman Realm; likewise, the ancestor of the True Talisman Dao similarly intends to join our Three Emperors' Holy Court. Even if you return to the Heavenly Talisman Realm, you will likely find no place to dwell. A wise bird chooses its tree to perch; our human race aspires to join hands with the myriad realms to create a prosperous age. Fellow Daoist, why not join us and together accomplish this great undertaking?"

After a slight pause, Zhang Jian's eyes flashed with a hint of sharpness as he spoke.

"If you persist in obstinacy, when the great formation is fully activated and set in motion, you will surely regret it too late!"

Stone Ancestor also spoke timely.

"Fellow Daoist Hongyuan, I do not conceal from you: this great formation contains the wisdom of our human race's Heavenly Emperor, Agricultural Emperor, and Human Emperor, as well as some Dao fruit seals. Unless your cultivation and wisdom surpass those of these three sovereigns, you cannot escape the formation's might!"

Upon hearing this, Fellow Daoist Hongyuan's expression changed repeatedly.

His hand, pinching the Gods' Seal, hesitated slightly!

Even a single Stone Ancestor would be enough to drive one to despair, let alone such a terrifying great formation.

After brief consideration, he lowered the Gods' Seal in his hand and clasped his hands.

"Now that it has come to this, it seems I have few choices left!"

"I am willing to bring the gods of my Heavenly Talisman Realm into the Three Emperors' Holy Court, and for this I am ready to swear a great Dao oath—I shall not regret it; should I violate this oath, heaven shall punish and earth shall destroy!"

He directly swore an oath while holding the Gods' Seal.

Having made his decision, he was indeed decisive!

Upon hearing this, Stone Ancestor's face instantly broke into a thread of smiles.

With just this one Heavenly Talisman Realm Dao Dao Ancestor, the Three Emperors' Forbidden Great Formation would not have been wasted in vain.

To obtain the allegiance of a Three-Reversal Dao Venerable without expending the slightest effort—both Stone Ancestor and Zhang Jian were in good spirits.

After settling Fellow Daoist Hongyuan, the two immediately proceeded toward the region where the True Light Sect Ancestor resided.

……

The region where the True Light Sect Ancestor stood was a vacuum of heavenly dao, devoid of spiritual essence.

Around it, not a trace of heavenly and earthly spiritual energy remained, let alone the existence of heavenly and earthly great dao principles.

Only the qi of the Three Emperors permeated this place, isolating the myriad realms and suppressing all foreign powers.

When Stone Ancestor and Zhang Jian arrived, the Heavenly Emperor had already arrived.

It is unknown what method he used, but he managed to convince the True Talisman Dao Ancestor, the Heavenly Talisman Realm's Dao Ancestor of the Immortal Dao, in a short time.

Upon seeing Zhang Jian and Stone Ancestor arrive, he directly spoke.

"This fellow's cultivation is extraordinary; we should directly activate this formation's divine power to refine him!"

His expression remained calm.

Facing the True Talisman Dao Ancestor, he could use the Heavenly Talisman Realm's authority as bait to persuade him.

And now that the Heavenly Talisman Realm has been given to the True Talisman Dao Ancestor, he can only join forces to slay the True Light Dao Ancestor.

Stone Ancestor nodded and said.

"This god is arrogantly extreme—daring to pursue and kill our race's elder, his sin is unforgivable! We must exterminate this god to eliminate future troubles!"

The two Holy Court powerhouses gave rise to killing intent, and Zhang Jian naturally welcomed this scene with delight.

Had it not been for his formidable cultivation earlier, he would likely have already fallen into the hands of the True Light Sect Ancestor; rightly, he should use this great formation to refine this Heavenly Talisman Realm's first Dao Ancestor here.

Zhang Jian still harbored a faint strange thought: if he could seize the opportunity to sacrifice this Heavenly Talisman Realm's first Dao Ancestor, his growth rate would undoubtedly increase.

At that moment, the three each cast their spells; the illusory images of the Three Emperors' Platform were summoned from the depths of the Three Emperors' Forbidden Great Formation. The three entered it, each activating divine banners, and behold—three vast streams of divine power surged toward the True Light Sect Ancestor.

The three torrents of divine power triggered the Three Emperors' seals within the Three Realms' Forbidden Great Formation; in a single strike, it was as if three Primordial Beginning wondrous laws merged, pressing down to seal the heavenly dao vacuum, reducing this space to dust.

Under the unmatched divine power, the True Light Sect Ancestor, who had been sitting in meditation contemplating the method to break the formation, suddenly changed color in alarm.

He only felt that this spiritually deficient space violently trembled, instantly transforming into a surging ocean of waves, then in a flash, vast layers of void shattered layer by layer, crushed into dust by that terrifying divine power—he could only instinctively summon a strand of innate divine light to block before him, instantly drowned completely by the destroying purple light.