Chapter 333: The Greatest Form Is Formless, the Emperor Lord's Divine Might!

Rahu's "remnants" are "stirring up wind and waves".

Then, Donghua Emperor stepped forward, bursting forth with unprecedented splendid radiance, astonishing the world.

Amid the sword's chime, all things froze, time stood still, the heavens and earth fell into the utmost silence, with not a sound left.

Even to the point of.

That supremely distant and profoundly mysterious vibration left cultivators below the level of great divine powers unable to move at this moment—they could neither hear nor see, their bodies could not feel, the universe stood still; only the innate spiritual light, transcendent and surpassing the world, could reconstruct a special way of observing the outside, allowing them to sense the immense terror within.

The Grand Sound is barely audible……The Grand Sound is barely audible!

This is the extreme of sound.

What is tone? What is sound?

So-called tone and sound are the manifestations of the movement and stillness of heavenly-earthly vital energy and matter; they are the waxing and waning of all things, the elaboration of all that exists.

If all things are motionless and vital energy is dead silent, then the universe has no sound.

And Donghua Emperor at this moment reversed this process……He, with astonishing magical power and divine ability, absorbed myriad laws with a single sword chime, inversely assimilating, resonating, and eroding, letting the universe become one with him.

In the end, reaching the utmost lofty and subtle level, the Grand Sound barely audible froze Honghuang for an instant, halted the great formation for a breath.

The vast sea of stars, formed into an array by the turning of celestial bodies, possesses boundless slaughtering power……But Donghua Emperor's this sword, however, possesses the marvel of proper restraint.

Of course.

Since the Zhou Tian Star Dipper Great Array can serve as the Heavenly Court, as a great array suppressing the fortune of the Demon Race, its profound and intricate mysteries have exhausted the wisdom of countless Great Luo beings; it can be said second only to the construction of the Heavenly Dao.

The designers of the great array include not a few supreme divine powers, even those who marvelously participate in the Taiyi Supreme of non-existence……Having reached that realm, they have long since transcended simple attribute restraint.

There is an effect, but it is absolutely not fatal.

So, although the array stalled, it cannot be said to be broken; indeed, in a moment the natural order shifts, seeking to break free forcefully and rebound.

However, Donghua Emperor also had no intention of locking horns with this grand spell array; the marvel of his sword, ninety percent, was aimed at the Zhou Tian Star Sovereigns of the main array.

This sword technique, in fact, should most accurately be called the Group Battle Bullying Vegetables Sword Art, specially designed to deal with situations where, under mighty opponents, numbers are used for gang attacks.

One sword severed the relationship between the array and its controller, making the Zhou Tian Star Sovereigns sluggish; thus the array remains ferocious but loses three-tenths of its agility.

Unless one waits for the array's intelligence to self-adjust and modify, for the natural order to reorganize, can this hindrance be eliminated.

This too can be considered not a flaw's flaw—the way of formations, relying on heavenly timing, earthly advantage, or human harmony, to strike the strong with the weak, to reverse and oppose the Way, indeed creates endless renown.

But in this world, ultimately there is no invincible formation.

Where a formation acts tyrannically, people will take note, ponder, and devise ways to break it.

This also leads to any cultivator relying on formations being like a pitiful person with flags stuck in their back.

No matter how once you roamed supreme, the eventual outcome is worrisome.

For example, the Zhu Xian Sword Formation……past formation masters all wanted to write a line of big tragic characters on the ground.

After all, the whole force has nearly collapsed to the point where only the boss's own situation remains; how could it not be tragic?

Of course, the Zhou Tian Star Dipper Great Array should be considered relatively good.

Its design is quite complex; as a formation requiring the most personnel, its fault tolerance is also extremely high, reaching a certain extreme.

Donghua Emperor can suppress it for a moment, but cannot be said to completely destroy this array——even if a demon emperor were seated as its core, he would hardly achieve such stunning feats, seizing the attention of all gods.

But there does exist a demon emperor in the Heavenly Court.

Only, Di Jun did not move, and Xihuang also did not move.

Rather, the Chaos Bell beside Donghuang trembled lightly, seeking to turn the axis of ages, letting time continue forward, driving the birth and death of all things.

However, Nüwa Emperor at this moment shot out strange light, fixing her gaze on the Chaos Bell, causing this lively great bell to hang suspended in midair, locked in a stalemate.

The sovereigns of the Heavenly Court check and balance each other.

The ten Yao Marshals beneath them, however, cannot stand idle; they make covert moves, seeking to change something.

But this time, it was someone's turn to make a small move.

Gonggong Ancestral Witch!

His eyes turned, exchanging glances with the myriad ancient gods and sages in the hall.

On the surface, the Wu Clan sent only one Ancestral Witch to attend the meeting, participating in the Heavenly Court's banquet boasting of its achievements.

But who could know, among those ancient divinities likewise invited, which are incarnations of the Wu Clan's Twelve Ancestral Witches?

Just like the ambiguous relationship between Nüwa and Houtu.

The Wu Clan's waters are indeed very deep.

Although at this moment many divinities within, wanting to conceal their tails and not reveal their hand, could easily transfer the Wu Clan's assets if the Heavenly Court plot failed, continuing to operate among the Demon Race, blending in as ordinary folk, becoming a local power.

However, if they merely muddy the waters, tugging and restraining the Yao Marshals' collective strength, they can still do that.

The ten Yao Marshals acting in concert, yet each encountered interception from unknown directions and sources.

Even if they soon break free, those who hide their heads and shrink their tails cannot exert their full strength……but the time has been won!

"Haha!"

Donghua Emperor burst into loud laughter, right after the sword's chime, he slashed out a blade of light!

The sword light flickered; at this moment even great divine powers felt a terrifying chill rise in their hearts.

They suddenly realized something.

Under this sword light.

All colors and forms, even the definitions of all phenomena and things, will melt away, will blur.

The sword light poured forth, reaching everywhere without exception.

Reflected in the eyes of gods and all beings, it was originally extremely bright and splendid.

However.

When brightness reaches the extreme, it instead evolves into dusk, carrying the vicissitudes of time.

It seems like the twilight of ancient times descends; it appears, then silently gathers, causing all light in heaven and earth to dim and dissipate, all colors wiped away, returning to nothingness.

Great form is formless!

Great sound is faint, great form is formless.

This is the complete form of Emperor Donghua's sword!

Halting the motion of all vital energy and matter.

Then wipe away all colors and definitions of the Myriad Heavens' myriad phenomena, fading their traces of existence.

What will be left in the end?

Nothing remains.

And this is a subtle mystery of the Taiyi level, the ultimate corner of the 'nothing' that can give birth to all existence!

From nothing comes being; being gives rise to all things.

At this moment, Emperor Donghua reversed this process, standing at the pinnacle of existence, wiping clean all processes of change, and in a hearty, unrestrained laugh he unleashed an exquisitely beautiful sword that made the ancient star sea illusory and faint, shook the heavenly stars; now only he roams unrestrained, having shattered all bonds and shackles, sending Kui Niu the Great Sage a life‑summoning invitation.

The might of this sword clearly intends to send this top‑tier divine adept to his death!

Killing intent intense beyond compare flooded the entire hall.

Of course.

Even at this moment.

Grand Minister of Fate Emperor Donghua still let out a righteous, resonant shout, affirming his correctness and justice.

"Exorcise demons, uphold the Dao—that is our duty!"

"Under the law, there is absolutely no favoritism!"

"Even if a divine being of the Heavenly Court falls into demonhood, I am resolved to uphold righteousness by slaying kin, tears in hand!"

Emperor Donghua shouted, his mighty voice shaking heaven and earth, as if proclaiming to all beings the scandal that has erupted in the Heavenly Court, urging humanity to pay close attention.

—There's a lunatic in our Heavenly Court causing trouble, brothers—what should we do?

—Should we lock him up in a mental asylum forever and never let him out?

Demon possession or insanity can serve as grounds to lessen or escape blame.

But if he really gets locked up? Is the confinement genuine?

Even if it was originally just an excuse.

It will also be forced into reality, then become a dead cycle.

—You say you're not mentally ill?

I understand, I understand… many mentally ill people claim they're not ill!

Come, take your medicine obediently.

—Huh? You're back again? This time you say you're mentally ill?

Hmm, very good… you've recognized you're mentally ill, so with intensified treatment over the next period you might have a chance to be discharged.

Come, keep taking your medicine!

……

Many demon gods now have grim expressions.

Even demon kings and Yao Marshals look none too good.

This fellow Emperor Donghua bears an upright, resolute appearance… leaving aside whether he's the type who raises a flag then turns against it.

Even if he's a loyal subject… he's definitely a divine pitfall teammate who only helps to hinder.

Even recklessly lashing out would be bad enough, but he also screams his lungs out just to show his righteousness… is there not even a hint of the unspoken rule that officials protect each other?

This is for fear that the countless Demon Race commoners beneath the Heavenly Court might develop dissent and doubt the great Heavenly Court's rule.

Although the camp of the Great Luo doesn't much care for the cries of those little lackeys down below, they don't even bother to band together, not even counting as dust.

And according to experience, the cycle of human reproduction pushes the new wave forward; memory isn't said to last seven seconds, but it's about that.

But deep down, there's still resentment.

"Just because of this."

"Regardless of whether he's truly a rebel, Emperor Donghua deserves to die!"

Ying Zhao Yao Marshal harbors some resentment and anger in his heart.

No matter how much he hates.

At this moment, he and the several Yao Marshals who rushed out to kill have sincerely changed, no longer seeking to attack the enemy's vital point, but instead joining forces to build defenses.

Because, if they meet attack with attack… there could be mortal danger.

Emperor Donghua's stunning sword truly let them sense the danger of death.

"This… is a forerunner surpassing us great divine adepts."

"Although still inferior to the Dao Ancestor and Nüwa… it still counts as a tier."

Jimeng Yao Marshal felt in his heart, the defense protecting Kui Niu the Great Sage was strengthened by another third.

Even so.

He still worries, fearing that Kui Niu the Great Sage cannot withstand the all‑out strike of this supreme Taiyi‑level titan and will be slain beneath the sword.

The tides of fortune turn.

Just a moment ago, Kui Niu was still going to perform a live cleaving of a human envoy for the gods present.

The next breath, his own life hangs in the balance.

But Kui Niu the Great Sage is no pushover. To attain the strength of a top‑tier divine adept, he has endured untold hardships, taken beatings from peers whose cunning and skill are unmatched, and his will is steadfast, resolute, and bold.

Even when facing the ultimate foe, with an Absolute Kill sword he still grits his teeth, swings his blade, gathering all his mind and power, staking everything.

"Roar!"

The demon god roars, eyes blazing with anger.

This moment.

Wind roared, sweeping across the entire Honghuang.

Rain poured down, as if to fill the entire starry sky.

Lightning surged, unknown how many mundane beings it shattered.

Electricity raged; those who had sworn oaths 'Heaven strikes with five thunderbolts' yet broke their vows were all struck dead.

The great sun blazed forth; though only one, it seemed like ten, a hundred appearing together, condensing the fire of the sun, scorching myriad spirits.

The divine moon flowed with radiance; it inherently could awaken the spiritual wisdom of all beings, making myriad things psychic……but excess is as bad as deficiency; too much spiritual wisdom, too keen intuition, hearing and feeling too many things unsuitable for perception leads only to the abyss of madness and destruction.

A top-tier great divine adept went mad, bringing immense destruction and disaster to the whole world and humanity.

The Great Luo, revered as Heaven.

That was not merely because of wisdom and vision.

But also because of their power!

Unrestrained, they could sink the vast star seas, submerge boundless continents, cause the four seas to flow backward, and make all beings wail.

The Heavenly Court governed the world; one Great Luo after another commanded all beings with might and virtue.

If you heed my words, I'll reward you with a meal.

Disobedient?

Then I'll send you to die!

Kui Niu exemplifies this principle vividly.

Just.

Relying on force to show off will eventually hit an iron plate, being struck by someone stronger.

That sword-light of the Donghua Emperor descended.

The ancient twilight surged forth, sweeping across the vast heavens and earth, soothing people's trembling hearts, healing the scars of the universe.

Twilight descended.

The wind ceased.

The rain stopped.

The thunder echoing through the universe fell silent.

The blinding flickering electricity went out.

The sun radiating blazing light, entwined by twilight, lost too much of its brilliance, gradually sinking.

The divine moon's radiance circulated, then was surrounded by ancient silence, naturally falling into tranquility.

The universe was wholly harmonious; humanity entered a little hibernation, cultivating in dimness and silence, accumulating spirit.

In a haze, as if there existed an exalted, ancient, supreme deity, softly humming a ballad, dispelling the toil and fatigue of all beings, telling them——

By tomorrow, everything will be all right.

Hope, forever present.

……

"No……ah!"

Kui Niu the Great Sage cried out in misery.

That sound made Xi's scalp go numb.

But at this moment, he dared not move at all.

After all.

The sword-light of the Donghua Emperor swept past his side; the outline sword technique was unfathomably divine, making him stay perfectly still, lest the emperor's sword veer off and he himself would rush forward, offering his head.

That truly was too miserable, enough to be recorded in history, listed among the rankings of the stupidest Great Luos, and even ranking near the top.

Of course.

Because of distance, angle, position, etc., he could see more clearly than many divinities, obtaining firsthand battle data, witnessing the miserable state of Kui Niu the Great Sage.

Even if three Yao Marshals rushed over to assist, helping with defense, this Yao God still didn't fare well.

His great blade was instantly severed by the Donghua Emperor's divine sword.

Then, without pausing, it directly cleaved the brow of Kui Niu the Great Sage!

Split in two!

Neat and tidy!

Fortunately.

At the critical moment, several Yao Marshals helped.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be as simple as splitting in two; even the primordial spiritual light would be suppressed.

Even so.

Kui Niu the Great Sage's primordial spirit split, his body shattered……He repeatedly reformed, yet each time the aftermath entangled him, tearing his form, nearly rendering him useless.

(End of chapter)