Chapter 334: Healing to the End, the Discussion of Reform

"Hiss!"

How many Heaven's Intent Great Luo are, at this moment, sucking in cold air.

They felt somewhat startled.

—Too ferocious!

The power of the Donghuang sword makes everyone look sideways.

Slaying a top-tier great divine ability wielder is this easy.

If it weren't for Kui Niu Great Sage receiving aid from the three Yao Marshals, that sword could have taken his life.

Even so, this Yao God has lost the strength to fight again; his innate spiritual light is entwined by unfathomable Dao power, continuously dulling his consciousness, blurring his perception of the outside world.

Kui Niu struggles again and again; boundless time-space infinite incarnations all activate, seeking to restabilize his state.

Alas.

Donghuang Emperor won't just stand by.

His gaze cold, he moves with a shake of his sword, his body follows the sword, once again a vast desolate twilight, blending heaven and earth, reaching the void of utter extinction.

If this sword strikes true again.

Kui Niu… the Heavenly Court could then collect his corpse, properly preserve his immortal innate spiritual light, and wait to see when he might be reborn after another tribulation.

This is naturally not allowed.

"Ha!"

The three Yao Marshals' eyebrows flared, killing intent bristling, they drew upon the might of the Star Sea, together shouting forward to protect our wounded side.

"Clang!"

The clashing and sword's hum… as if the myriad heavens' myriad worlds were condensed in this collision, divine might unfathomable.

However, in the blink of an eye.

Yingzhao Yao Marshal had a spray of blood light burst from his body, dyeing his weapon red.

Jimeng Yao Marshal's gaze was blank, dazedly staggering backward.

Jiuying Yao Marshal had blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, his face pallid.

The three Yao Marshals were thwarted.

In contrast, Donghuang Emperor, though momentarily blocked, instantly reorganized his offense in a thought, his swordlight turning to press forward again.

His ferocious might is intimidating!

Worthy of his title as King of the Dao of Immortals, he is a top-tier ancient god great sage renowned throughout the Honghuang cosmos since ancient times.

His cultivation and battle prowess are truly outstanding, unrivaled in all directions.

Even when situated within the Heavenly Court, standing beneath the brilliant Star Sea's canopy, he still runs rampant without restraint, killing whoever he wishes.

Even if they are Yao Marshals.

Nor can they hope to block his steps, fearing no opponent who would argue with him using fists.

Of course.

When an ancient deity realized that reasoning with fists might not work, he immediately changed his plan and shouted a question.

"Shao Yang!"

"Do you know what you're doing?!"

Báizé shouted loudly.

This Yao Marshal broke free from the interference of a despicable opponent secretly tripping him, seeing that he could rush to Donghuang Emperor's front to engage in genuine combat… Of course, after gauging Donghuang's battle prowess, he proclaimed himself a culture god, a strategist of the Heavenly Court, not skilled in fighting, he immediately hit the brakes, halted his form, letting the Vanguard's duties be taken by the closely following Guiche Yao Marshal, who would charge into battle, while he trailed behind, slipping away, and besides, delivering verbal barrages.

Guiche's eyes twitched madly, but he ultimately said nothing, gritting his teeth as he brandished his halberd and went up against Donghuang Emperor.

However, this Yao Marshal may not be outstanding in battle prowess compared to other Yao Marshals, but he handles Donghuang's swordsmanship with just the right amount.

The Guiche clan excels in the division of day and night, each having mastery of yang vigor and yin obscurity.

As for the Guiche, they fly and cry at night, and conceal their form by day.

Donghuang Emperor evolves a deep, desolate twilight; for him this is actually a boon, allowing him to contend and hold out, even in a stubborn standoff, for a while without issue.

This also let Báizé, who was trailing behind, feel more at ease, and he began to criticize bitterly.

"You, as a high official of my Heavenly Court, in charge of law, actually slaughter your fellow officials?!"

"Are you intending to betray trust and righteousness, to defect from the Heavenly Court?!"

Báizé Yao Marshal adeptly slapped a hat onto him.

Alright.

Putting it on Donghuang Emperor…… this might not even count as framing.

After all, his conduct is truly wicked to the extreme.

Naturally, Donghuang Emperor will absolutely not admit to this.

Báizé, what are you saying?!

Donghuang Emperor moves with sword in hand, his swordplay unfolding; he seizes chances to strike a cold blow at Kui Niu, while also fielding Báizé's questioning, standing on the moral high ground.

I am merely fulfilling my duty as Grand Minister of Destiny!

If I enforce the law.

Then it will certainly be the strictest, investigating to the end.

Furthermore, we must eradicate the root, giving violators a thorough, heart‑deep education and cure!

In an instant, Donghuang Emperor successively slashed Guiche with seventy‑two swords, Yingzhao with forty‑nine, Jimeng with fifty‑five, Jiuying with forty‑seven… sweeping all before him, the shockwave annihilated the hall's ceiling, burst into the Star Sea, sank a vast star field, and blossomed into the most brilliant yet blood‑soaked firework.

Accompanying the fireworks, the four Yao Marshals flew backward, faces full of resignation—they had done their best, but they simply could not win.

Having blown away these nuisances, Donghuang began clearing the final line of defense blocking Kui Niu, aiming to split Báizé in two with a blow from head to toe.

Báizé muttered curses in his heart, drawing endless circles, yet he did not flee… a strategic shift: he sold off the wounded Kui Niu, gritting his teeth to bear the pressure from Donghuang's side.

To offset the pressure, he endeavored to refute, attacking with words, blaming Donghua's deeds.

"Your so-called education, your so-called treatment—could it really be this brutal, making your colleagues spill blood?"

"And you're still relentless, even coming to blows with us!"

Báizé's words had just fallen.

Donghua burst out laughing, "Heaven and earth conscience!"

"I, Lesser Yang, swear to heaven, I am truly giving Kui Ox treatment!"

Who made his illness a mental one, secretly schemed by the Luo Hou Demon Ancestor behind the scenes, causing him to fall into demonhood?

My accomplishments in the medical arts are certainly not enough to be unrivaled in Honghuang.

But, I still have some basic common sense.

Wherever there is illness, treat it there—basically that's correct.

Kui Niu this guy, his spirit has gone demonic… In my view, this is just some problem with his head and brain.

Since we know the problem, we must solve it.

So.

I'll give him a craniotomy—any problem with that!

Amazing, it's my lack of skill—while performing this craniotomy, I went ahead and opened him up from head to toe.

Likewise.

The craniotomy isn't the end; the illness lies in the spirit.

I'll then slice his primordial spirit to pieces to see where the lesion lies…

Isn't this reasonable and logical?

East Splendor Emperor Lord stated.

Do you think I'm just messing around?

Wrong!

Totally wrong!

I have ample justification!

Although the methods are brutal.

But a sincere heart, it's all for saving people.

You all, when reasoning, should give me a big medal.

No medal?

Want to keep it simple.

That's fine too.

Give a banner of honor.

Báizé Yao Marshal was momentarily speechless.

He had no choice but to admit.

In a shameless, no-limits showdown, he actually ended up on the losing side, clearly unable to outtalk the East Splendor Emperor Lord.

Since I have chosen to heal and save lives, I will certainly see it through.

East Splendor Emperor Lord's sword light grew ever vaster and more glorious, filled with a mighty aura that pervades the universe, simultaneously bearing the will of Absolute Kill—'So Báizé, just get out of my way!'

Today, Kui Niu, I will… kill… heal him for sure!

If I can't cure him, then we'll just consider his death a contribution to the whole order!

Regarding the study of how the Luo Hou Demon Ancestor lures Great Luo into demonhood, having him as a sample might allow our exorcism techniques to advance by leaps and bounds!

The Emperor Lord raises another sword, transcendent and shocking the world, a chill piercing the hearts of all gods.

The several Yao Marshals who fought back now have faces so grim they seem about to drip water.

No need for the Grand Minister of Destiny to trouble himself…

Kui Niu Great Sage strained to speak, 'My demonic illness is now healed… Right! Healed!'

He retreated.

He dared not go mad again.

Because falling into demonhood was to escape blame, not to make a 'contribution' to medicine.

If the East Splendor Emperor Lord truly got hold of this reasoning and showed no mercy, dragging him into the lab to be dismembered, flayed, and have his bones extracted—even death wouldn't bring peace—how could one word 'tragic' suffice?

You say you're healed, so you're healed?!

East Splendor Emperor Lord shouted, 'I don't believe it!'

The Demon Ancestor's lingering calamity spans eternity, boundless and endless; truly we, the righteous and awe-inspiring innate divine sages, face it as our eternal foe!

For any matter even remotely connected to him, we must investigate thoroughly to the end!

You say your illness healed itself without medicine… I don't believe it!

Heaven only knows whether your demonic nature has entered a dormant state!

Unless all the divine daoists present examine you together, issue a diagnosis, and confirm you have no aftereffects.

Otherwise, you won't pass my test!

This is for your own good!

Don't be clueless!

East Splendor Emperor Lord sneered, 'If you still cling to your own views and refuse to accept this arrangement…'

Then.

I then have good reason to suspect that your sudden demonization and slaying of an important envoy of a major clan of the Heavenly Court was purposeful.

Are you truly fallen into demon?

Or are you using the pretense of falling into demon to kill the human envoy, thereby achieving the secret plot to disturb the harmony within the Heavenly Court, causing Honghuang to plunge into war?

If it's the latter.

As the Grand Marshal of Destiny, I could never forgive you!

This is a grave trampling of the Heavenly Court's laws, a trampling of humanity's pursuit of morality and justice!

Donghuang Emperor's words rang out powerfully, shaking the vast heavens.

At this moment.

The emperor's righteous aura filled the boundless star sea, practically embodying justice itself.

At this time.

At this moment.

The sharpest sword he wields is no longer the blade in his hand, but the faith and belief of all living beings.

Wielding this sword, the emperor's blade flashed with icy sharpness in the void, striking down the many high officials of the Heavenly Court!

Seize their hearts! Shock their spirits!

Having come to this point.

Even the Demon Emperor can no longer stand by.

Even if among the top echelons there is a major troublemaker holding things back, and a top-tier slacker dragging things down.

But the Demon Emperor, who genuinely manages the Heavenly Court and hopes to reap rich rewards from this power, must also forcibly divert energy to make the Donghuang Emperor shut his mouth.

Impudent!

Donghuang raged, "Grand Marshal of Destiny! Don't forget the essence of my Heavenly Court's laws!"

Don't use the so-called morality, so-called justice to blackmail!

"Hahaha!" Donghuang Emperor laughed, "How could I forget the essence of the laws!"

"The so-called essence is merely a tool for the Heavenly Court's rulers to enforce governance over humanity."

"Starting from the purpose, it is to maintain stability... reducing costs is quite important."

"As for whether the victimized party is satisfied, whether justice is not delayed, whether fairness can be promoted, whether morality can be improved... these are secondary."

"Such rules operating to this day seem to have become an accepted principle."

Donghuang Emperor's gaze grew somewhat dim.

But soon his eyes shone bright again, radiant.

"I have sat in the position of Grand Marshal of Destiny for many years, listening to the thoughts of countless living beings, understanding their desire for change in the current state."

"Even the harshest decrees, they could not refuse to accept."

"They only hope not to constantly encounter tricks that cause them to lose confidence for no reason."

"Since rules are established, everyone should abide by them, with fairness and equality."

"Like today."

"Since Kui Niu the Great Sage can, under the pretense of suddenly falling into demon, arbitrarily commit slaughter... I demand a thorough investigation to see whether he truly fell into demon or merely pretended."

"If he truly fell into demon, let him receive treatment."

"If he only pretended, then let him go die."

"That's all."

Donghuang Emperor held his sword, brows furrowed, coldly facing the Demon Emperor.

"Kui Niu is a Luo Golden Immortal, capable of creating immeasurable value for humanity." Donghuang said, "He is no ordinary mortal."

"The foundation is wrong; the higher the position, the greater the danger." The emperor said coldly, "What does creating value matter? Heaven knows whether he contributes or merely uses it as a bargaining chip, ruthlessly suppressing rising talents, kicking them down, sealing doors and windows."

"Furthermore."

"He is not yet indispensable."

"If he dies, will Honghuang be destroyed?"

"Absolutely not!"

"There are plenty of people eyeing his position."

"Moreover, many are willing to expend far more energy than him to create even greater value."

"No one is immortal."

"Not to mention a mere Luo Golden Immortal demon god."

"What about the Demon Marshal?"

"And what about the Demon Emperor!"

Donghuang Emperor said.

Donghuang's face turned completely grim.

He said each word deliberately, "You are reforming... or splitting!"

"Whatever you think, I don't care."

Donghuang Emperor laughed loudly, "I only follow my path, even if I die nine times, I will not regret!"

Amid his laughter, he brandished his long sword; a pure light poured down, illuminating the mountains and rivers without end.

"Then I will fulfill you."

Donghuang could no longer restrain his inner fury; the Chaos Bell, no longer paying heed to the confronting Wa Huang, gave a mighty strike!

"Boom!"

The stars of the heavens are no longer the same.

The boundless star sea bursts with radiance; the heavenly star sovereigns bow deeply.

Only the Great Zhou Tian Xing Dou Array guarded by a demon emperor is the true perfect form, capable of the greatest power!

Even if Donghuang Di Jun manifests again the profound mystery of the 'Great Sound is Rare, Great Form is Formless,' he cannot hope to roam freely as before.

A vague, dim Chaos spread out from Donghuang, reaching the vast, desolate twilight.

The Chaos Sea contains creation, birth, transformation, and destruction—all within it.

But Donghuang is by no means simple either.

With a long sword in hand, he is nearly invincible in all directions!

Even Di Jun, watched coldly, could not help but let out a long sigh and then strike fiercely.

However, at this moment, someone was very displeased.

Nugua

This empress narrowed her eyes and extended her delicate jade hand.

She wanted to tell Donghuang a truth.

She, the Great Nugua, certainly does exist!

Just before, they were still in a standoff.

Now you turn your head to attack Donghuang?

Is this looking down on me?!

(End of chapter)