Chapter 261: Qilin Pavilion, Ninefold Pass, Great Zhou Tian Star Array, Heaven‑and‑Earth Aid My Technique to Pierce the Seven Realms

Above the heavens.

Three hundred and sixty‑five stars tremble and sway.

The Qilin Pavilion is surrounded by three hundred and sixty‑five divine lights, corresponding to three hundred and sixty‑five sacred mountains and the surrounding celestial stars.

The intertwining between the sacred mountains and the stars causes the entire Qilin Pavilion to transform, with layers of the Five Sacred Beasts' aura coalescing, dazzling and uncanny.

It resembles a celestial palace.

It eclipses the brilliance that originally belonged to the Heaven‑Cutting Sect.

What sets the Heaven‑Cutting Sect apart is its Ten Thousand Ancient Scriptures, ancient heritage, and the divine relics gifted by various races.

Moreover, the Heaven‑Cutting Palace itself is forged from a supreme celestial gold.

Thus it appears so grand and extraordinary.

But now the Qilin Pavilion surpasses everything, obscuring the radiance of the Heaven‑Cutting Palace.

At this very moment.

Inside the Heaven‑Cutting Palace.

Everyone watches the Qilin Pavilion; some frown, some remain silent, and others feel regret.

The reason for the frowns is simple: they did not expect Gu Jin Nian to actually forge the Great Zhou Tian Star Array; the silence stems from contemplating future changes, as the Qilin Pavilion and the Heaven‑Cutting Palace will inevitably become opposing forces, even though it is for the sake of the world's people.

In other words, when the world attains peace, who will rule the rise and fall?

Regret is simple: given the Qilin Pavilion's current state surpasses the Heaven‑Cutting Sect, they lament that had they known, they should have waited longer.

But such thinking accomplishes nothing; moreover, it is realistic to admit that time waits for no one.

Jian Jiutian went to the Heaven‑Cutting Palace and reaped many benefits; the thing itself is scarce, so it's first‑come‑first‑served, which is also the Heaven‑Cutting Palace's tactic for buying hearts.

Any person harbors greed, regardless of who, even Gu Jin Nian has greed.

His greed is to establish everlasting peace for all ages.

A common person's greed may simply be to become stronger; in this context, short‑sightedness is not a pejorative, only that no one can know the future.

In the main hall, Chang Yun Tian watches the scene with a calm expression, but his spirit consciousness transmits a telepathic message, engaging in some communication.

"Gu Jin Nian truly lives up to his name."

The Yin‑Yang Patriarch's telepathic voice sounds, unable to restrain his admiration for Gu Jin Nian; it is inevitable.

It is also a fact.

"The Ten Thousand Ancient Scriptures are here; this is a heritage that surpasses all, not something that mere creation can resolve."

"To surpass us is impossible."

Chang Yun Tian's voice sounds, exuding great confidence.

"But we must not be too careless; we were like this before, and if we become careless again, trouble could be huge."

The Yin‑Yang Patriarch continues speaking, his tone cold.

"Everyone, reflect carefully: Gu Jin Nian's every victory is not because he can win, but because he seizes the momentum and strikes first!"

"Now, we are the ones striking first; the Great World Heavenly Pride has largely gathered here. Is there still any fear of Gu Jin Nian?"

"Leaving aside whether Gu Jin Nian lacks peerless scriptures, even if he has them, the Great World Heavenly Pride here is more than enough."

The Daoist of the Upper Clarity speaks, analyzing why Gu Jin Nian has been able to win all along.

Upon hearing this, several people immediately agree.

"Indeed, Gu Jin Nian wins by striking first. Now our Heaven‑Cutting Sect's Heavenly Pride is like clouds; although some hidden Heavenly Pride surely exist, so what? Compared to that, can Gu Jin Nian surpass this Chaotic Sword Body?"

Guang Yuan Fo Tuo nods, fully endorsing the statement.

"Indeed."

"The initiative now lies in our hands."

"Gu Jin Nian will expound the Dao Scripture in two days, right? Then we will also impart the Ancient Heritage Scriptures."

"During these two days, let all the major Heavenly Pride undergo the Primordial Creation baptism; after two days, let Gu Jin Nian see how many Heavenly Pride have joined our Heaven‑Cutting Sect."

Chang Yun Tian calmly speaks, appearing supremely confident.

He highly endorses what the Daoist of the Upper Clarity said.

"But we must still be cautious; after all, we have suffered losses at Gu Jin Nian's hands many times. Moreover, Gu Jin Nian intends to recite the Scripture of Ten Thousand Classics this time, so we truly must be careful. I generally trust what he says."

The voice of the Grand Dao Mansion Master sounds; he has become shrewd, knowing that Gu Jin Nian can sometimes create miracles.

Although the Heaven‑Cutting Sect possesses Ten Thousand Ancient Heritage, he still feels a vague worry.

"The Head of Ten Thousand Classics? So what? Ten thousand ancient scriptures still cannot surpass a single person?"

Hearing this, Chang Yun Tian's expression turned cold as he stared at the Grand Dao Mansion Master, his former master; now Chang Yun Tian is the Heaven‑Cutting Sect's leader and gives him no respect, for behind him stands the entire ancient human race.

Listening to Chang Yun Tian, the Grand Dao Mansion Master fell silent; he is clever, realizing the situation has changed, and there is no need to contend with Chang Yun Tian now.

At the same time, he had already prepared himself mentally; from the start he sensed Chang Yun Tian was different, but then he thought he could control Gu Jin Nian, never expecting to raise a tiger that becomes a trouble.

However, the voice of the True Ascending Buddha sounds.

"Regardless, this humble monk thinks being cautious is right."

"Gu Jin Nian's methods are terrifying; no one knows whether he will produce any peerless scripture."

"This humble monk thinks we can do it this way: without waiting two days, accelerate the activation of the Land of Creation, so these peerless Heavenly Pride can experience transformation early, while Gu Jin Nian recites the Dao Scripture in two days."

"We move a day forward; this way, regardless of what scripture Gu Jin Nian manages to recite, it won't affect our recruitment."

"Those who join our Heaven‑Cutting Sect may not go to the Qilin Pavilion; this is what Su Wenjing said, and the people of the world know it."

"What we now vie for is the attention of the world."

"That is Gu Jin Nian's greatest skill: building momentum!"

"He loves building momentum."

"This time, we will build momentum in advance; then we shall see how Gu Jin Nian creates his own momentum."

The Supreme True Buddha spoke, he was very direct, and voiced his own idea.

"Mm, this works."

"Then the sect leader will go consult the ancestors."

Chang Yun Tian spoke; as soon as he said that, the five fell silent. They knew Chang Yun Tian now cared for no face, repeatedly calling them ancestors, yet they still could not accept it—such an address was too servile.

However, Chang Yun Tian didn't say much more; he didn't care, in his view, as long as he could deal with Gu Jin Nian, that was enough.

Soon, he strode forward, heading outside.

Inside the palace, the five glanced at each other, and in the end no one spoke a word.

Meanwhile, inside a mountain range.

The terrifying palace flickered with light.

The Nine Great Human Kings sat upright on their thrones, their gazes calm, yet they all fixed their eyes on Western Zhou Mountain.

Western Zhou Mountain.

Mysterious and terrifying.

The Nine Kings frowned; this time Gu Jin Nian setting up the Great Zhou Heavenly Stars Formation was something they hadn't expected—not because they worried Gu Jin Nian lacked strength, nor because they thought heaven and earth wouldn't approve, but because the lord of Western Zhou Mountain would actually agree.

This surpassed their imagination.

But at that very moment, a figure stood outside, appearing extremely respectful.

"I pay my respects to all the ancestors."

It was Chang Yun Tian's figure; he quickly walked in, his face full of flattery, extremely respectful.

He approached.

He entered the main hall directly, knelt on the ground, and kowtowed to these nine human kings.

The nine human kings felt extreme disgust at Chang Yun Tian's behavior, yet they needed someone like him, so they didn't waste words and spoke directly.

"Speak!"

Very aloof, high above.

Hearing this, Chang Yun Tian immediately spoke up.

"Esteemed ancestors, the Heaven-Cutting Sect has been established, but Gu Jin Nian will recite the ancient scripture in two days."

"As his grandson, I know Gu Jin Nian well; he indeed has immortal methods, and might truly be able to compose a peerless ancient scripture."

"If that is indeed the case, it will inevitably affect the prestige of the Heaven-Cutting Sect, so I implore the ancestors to act, to baptize the sect's heaven's pride a day early, letting them appear before the world and undergo a complete transformation."

"That way we can greatly suppress the Kirin Pavilion, which would benefit us."

"Of course, if the ancestors feel this is inappropriate, I will abandon this idea and resolve it another way."

Chang Yun Tian spoke, he was earnest, yet his words were full of flattery, hoping the Nine Great Human Kings would intervene.

At present, he actually understands better than anyone that the rivalry between the Kirin Pavilion and the Heaven-Cutting Sect hinges on initiative; the more initiative one holds, the greater the chance of victory.

That's all there is to it.

These are the talents; snatch one away, and the Kirin Pavilion loses one.

As he spoke, the nine human kings exchanged a glance.

They didn't speak, but their divine senses communicated with each other.

"What do you all think?"

One king spoke, asking the remaining eight human kings.

"If we tilt resources further, the cost would be too great for us."

"Moreover, we are cultivating the present-day human race, which is destined to be our enemy in the future."

A king spoke, believing this would harm his own interests.

"But what he said is also correct; our current goal is the great world's fortune, and if we obtain it, these costs are negligible."

"Exactly, if we obtain the great world's fortune, we can revive the ancient heavenly court; by then, all heavenly materials and earthly treasures would be utterly insignificant."

"Hmm, if the ancient heavenly court is revived, these are nothing; baptizing them is merely expending a portion of our foundation, but if they can win the great world's fortune for us, then winning it makes everything worthwhile."

Several voices rose, some human kings speaking; although baptizing these heaven's pride all at once would consume vast resources, what they now care about most is still the great world's fortune.

After several human kings communicated.

In the end, they all nodded.

"Good!"

"Bring the people, and grant them fortune."

The Wind King's voice sounded, his words very simple.

"Thank you, ancestors, thank you, ancestors."

The latter was overjoyed, and subsequently kowtowed repeatedly on the ground with loud thuds.

Immediately afterward, he left the main hall.

After a while, a human king's voice sounded.

"If we cultivate the present-day human race this way, could other things happen?"

"After all, they are the present-day human race; one day they will become our enemies."

A king spoke.

He voiced a possibility; although he didn't care much, it is indeed a problem.

"This problem is not big."

"Among our human race, there are also peerless heaven's pride."

"When the time comes, let them step forward to fiercely suppress these present-day heaven's pride; they are arrogant now only because they have never seen true heaven's pride, but if they are willing to submit to our ancient human race, then everything can be discussed."

"That Chaos Sword Body is not bad; we can try to win him over."

Grant him the status of a third-class person; if he is willing to loyally serve our ancient human race, in the future we may bestow upon him the status of a first-class person.

The Thunder King's voice rang out; he leaned toward favoring the Chaos Sword Body, which is Sword Nine Heavens.

Hmm, the Chaos Sword Body is not bad, but I value more the Sun and Moon Twins; they are also quite good.

Those with true dragon bloodline are also not bad; they are suitable for cultivating martial arts.

Those born with a Buddha's bone, I have taken a liking to.

In that case, give me the one who possesses the Holy Spirit Body.

They spoke, choosing their own inheritors.

Afterward, within the Severing Heaven Palace.

Chang Yun Tian slowly appeared, standing in the air above the Severing Heaven Palace, his essence, qi, and spirit flourishing, his eyes showing exceptional joy.

Today, the Severing Heaven Palace is officially established.

Sword Nine Heavens, Su Canghai, Tai Hao, Ming Hao, Zhou Yun, Lin Wan, you six, reveal yourselves.

He spoke, his tone calm.

His words fell.

Six figures appeared.

Sword Nine Heavens, possessing the Chaos Sword Body, stood before Chang Yun Tian, full of vigor, his eyes brimming with confidence.

Su Canghai, his qi and blood like a dragon, he has a true dragon physique, formidable and terrifying.

Tai Hao, Ming Hao, possessing the Sun and Moon Holy Body, radiantly magnificent, one has a great sun hovering above his head, the other a bright moon.

Zhou Yun, born with a Buddha's bone, appears exceptionally extraordinary, and around him there is a Pure Land barrier.

Lin Wan, the sole female, her posture graceful, her appearance stunning, her temperament transcendent, she cultivates both the Dao and martial arts.

These six people are the pride among prides, the strongest and most outstanding pride of the current human race.

The six stood silently upon the firmament, facing Chang Yun Tian.

Their gazes were all filled with confidence.

Even without joining the Severing Heaven Sect, even without joining the Qilin Pavilion, just based on these six people's physiques, their future prospects are limitless.

What's most terrifying is that these six people have all reached the Seventh Realm; before coming, they were all Sixth Realm powerhouses, and each is younger than the last, the youngest being Lin Wan, who now appears to be just fifteen years old.

This is terrifying.

It must be said that under the great era, in terms of numbers, there will ultimately be a qualitative change.

These six people are too different from the rest.

Standing in the void, they display extraordinariness, an existence that others cannot compare to.

At this moment.

All eyes of the world turned toward them.

No one knows what Chang Yun Tian will do next.

Today, the Severing Heaven Sect is established; you six are the first batch of pride, as disciples of the Severing Heaven Sect, you must strive for the great era, strive for all beings under heaven, but time presses, the great change of the future is right before your eyes.

Therefore, the sect chief, using heavenly-piercing means, will cleanse your marrow and purify your bones for you six, bestowing true creation; I hope you six will not disappoint the sect chief's sincere intentions, do you understand?

He spoke, constantly referring to himself as the sect chief, and he portrayed the gifts of the nine great kings as his own methods.

This is shameless.

But this is also demanded by the ancient human race, after all they cannot appear too directly; covert support suffices.

However, everyone knows what's going on, after all, what heavenly-piercing means could Chang Yun Tian have?

Including these six prideful ones, they also understand exactly what's happening, but they don't care about Chang Yun Tian himself; they care about the forces behind him.

Thus, without any hesitation, the six spoke in unison.

Thank you, sect chief, for granting creation.

His words fell, terrifying dark clouds covered the Severing Heaven Sect, then followed Holy Punishment's Thunder, purple lightning directly striking down toward these six prideful ones.

It was the Thunder King taking action.

To cleanse their marrow and purify their bones for these six, to shed the womb and exchange bones.

Such means are extremely terrifying.

The terrifying lightning directly blasted the six into fragments, only their primordial spirits retained, their flesh bodies utterly pulverized.

But soon, strands of tribulation liquid fell, a light purple, its quality only slightly inferior to Gu Jin Nian's tribulation liquid.

In an instant.

The six's bodies recondensed once again.

And their aura also increased significantly in an instant.

Such a result surprised many.

But the next moment, Chang Yun Tian's voice left the world astonished.

The first creation, forged through a thousand hammerings!

Thunder baptism a thousand times! Break through the fourfold heavens!

As this voice sounded, the world erupted in an uproar. —The condition is indeed not good~Today this chapter has fewer words.

It will recover!!!!

(End of chapter)