Chapter 729

Sparks blazing, eternal and unchanging, they shattered darkness and illuminated the confused, misty path ahead.

This firelight was not brilliant, yet it seemed to be everywhere, appearing in the hearts of every fire-master soldier, calming them amidst the astonishment and solemnity of being fished by Donghuang.

Confidence filled their chests, and they felt hope and warmth.

Heeding the Human Emperor's will and following his guidance…… at the moment they stepped into the trap, Yandi, as if prepared, took over command of the entire fire-master force, directing it as smoothly as an arm moves a finger, from top to bottom, perfectly uniform.

Thus, the fire-master halted, stopping before the desperate situation, avoiding the Demon Race ambush's Absolute Kill, and thus escaping the worst loss.

Only Donghuang's peerless divine ability, born of the primordial spirit, came to suppress and kill the fire-master…… but in the clash of supreme divine abilities, Yandi was not afraid!

Boom—

A single spark of firewood passes on forever, illuminating the Myriad Heavens' great world.

Taiyi governed the sun and moon, arranged the stars, causing countless timelines to intertwine light and darkness, eternity accompanying deathly stillness—yet at this moment Yandi bore it.

He joined forces with the Great Sage Candle Dragon; one redefined the cosmic light's chronology—opening eyes for day, closing for night; the other redefined the heaven-earth's cold and warm, making the firelight mild and moist, shining upon the Myriad Heavens' light.

Under the stunning mountain-and-river showdown, even though Taiyi had obtained the true essence of a former Pangu, receiving the full transmission of the Chaos Bell, he still could not win quickly, nor gain an advantage.

After all, the times have changed!

Individual combat strength, though still formidable, cannot be wantonly slaughtered…… originally this was not a problem, but Taiyi neutralized Yandi, and the fire-master that entered the ambush would be destroyed by the demon army that waited at ease, scheming against the unsuspecting.

What a pity.

"Taiyi, you are fishing…… but……"

A faint, murmuring whisper came from the Human Emperor, half-smiling, half-not.

"I really value you…… "

Because I value you.

Therefore, Yandi had made the worst possible plan.

The ignorant fire-master was on the first layer.

It appeared Donghuang, who had been waiting a long time, was on the second layer.

Then Yandi…… he stood on the third layer!

Smiling, in the instant of divine ability clash, Yandi paid the price, broke free from Donghuang's divine ability restraint, commanded the entire fire-master, stepping with a marvelously precise rhythm, amidst the countless demon soldiers ambushing ahead and pursuing and encircling behind, at the final breath before the front and rear encirclement would annihilate, he leapt into the air, intending to strike without intention, going against the current, and shattered the elite forces of the Heavenly River that surged downstream in mighty waves!

Destroy this unit!

Yandi endured them, enduring for a long time.

The Heavenly Court controls the Heavenly River's weak water, and at the drop of a hat opens a map cannon; this weakening is too disgusting.

Seize the opportunity; must annihilate this troop and seize this high ground.

Roar!

The Yinglong divine general issued a heaven-shaking angry roar.

She had been suppressed for too long, too long.

Only now, at this moment, could she finally stretch out to her heart's content.

The authority bestowed by the Dao Ancestor's decree.

The Dragon Race holds the permit to control the water element of the Great Dao.

The divine power of clouds and rain added by humanity.

All of this combined became the sharpest spear for going against the current and breaking the situation!

Before this, she had always endured, not revealing this terrifying special-domain combat ability—because she merely had this advantage, but could not absolutely transform it into a winning edge.

When the opponent became wary, she should not think her ability could produce any stunning battle results.

But now……

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

Yinglong recklessly slaughtered the river gods of the Heavenly River's navy who were skilled at going with the flow and fighting alongside the Heavenly River, killing madly, taking one whenever possible.

It happened suddenly; they were unprepared, thus it was tragic, the river gods' blood dyed the Heavenly River red.

Rumble—

The Heavenly River lost control!

The defensive line was once breached and torn apart; the demon gods skilled at controlling the Heavenly River were beheaded, struck by the fire-master's brutal assault, driven to collapse; the original rhythm of directed pursuit and bombardment of the fire-master was gone, instead becoming a chaotic, aimless flow.

This chaos made things very entertaining.

Share blessings, share hardships.

Before, the fire-master family suffered miserably; now water and fire are merciless, and the demon army also enjoyed the rain-soaked treatment, generally being weakened.

The Heavenly River's weak water is not easy to deal with; it carries a hint of the vast, misty starry sky, making the vital energy sluggish, losing vitality, and with position confused and mixed, everything becomes mired, in the boundless rainstorm it's hard to tell direction, turning into a mess of a battle.

You kill me, I kill him; the demon race's burden grows larger, and thus they obviously will suffer even greater losses.

When the situation becomes chaotic and perilous, it tests the quality of the troops involved…… mind, patience, perseverance, judgment—all must be top-notch, only then can one seek life from death!

The fire-master had already borne this pressure beforehand.

Now, we 'encourage each other' with the Heavenly Court!

In such a situation, the demon race's complex diversity exposes its bad side…… numerous tribes, vastly different habits, facing different situations and circumstances, their instinctive reactions vary.

Even though Donghuang's abilities are strong and his tactics superb, facing such an extremely complicated system, what can he do?

Moreover, the fire-master adds difficulty—after the Heavenly River lost control and the strategic goal was achieved, they decisively shifted the battlefield, charging left and right, with Yinglong as the vanguard, fishing in troubled waters, striving to exterminate the Heavenly Court's living forces.

On the other side, the Yi clan frolicked about like fish in water, constantly disrupting the demon emperor's command, making the situation ever more chaotic.

They responded to each other, actually aiming to defeat the strong with the weak, having the posture to smash the Heavenly Court on the spot, achieving their goal in a single battle!

This is too unbelievable.

Yet it was done, forging a result that could be called a miracle.

Donghuang gazed at the battlefield, his eyes deep and gloomy, carrying a chilling killing intent, watching two human war bands, one large and one small, engaged in chaotic slaughter.

He wanted to make a move, to break the deadlock.

But this time, it was reversed.

Yandi's vast will actively came to restrain him, not letting Taiyi act recklessly.

"Taiyi! You lost this round!"

The Human Emperor gave a soft shout.

Taiyi remained silent for a moment, then said word by word, "Lost?"

"Impossible!"

"Unfortunately... I originally wanted to study a bit longer, to see if I could find a way to make up for the shortcomings, recreate the former peak divine might, so as to achieve the effect of a decisive strike."

"Looking at today, we still need to reveal ourselves in advance."

Taiyi sighed lightly, speaking words that made Yandi uneasy.

Soon, this unease was fulfilled!

When the East Emperor waved the commander's flag, amidst the demon army constantly being destroyed and slaughtered, units of elite troops took fixed positions, banners appearing in their hands.

The next moment.

Between heaven and earth, suddenly a vast starlight shone, illuminating the boundless mountains and rivers.

The star river glittered, hundreds of millions of divine banners swayed, possessing inconceivable might, filling the universe.

"Heavenly Stars Great Formation!"

One exclamation after another came from various immortal pure lands, filled with extreme disbelief.

"The East Emperor actually recreated this formation?!"

"Now that the Wu Clan's All-Heaven Divine Killer has been abolished, this is simply cheating!"

The ancient powerhouse supporting the Wu Clan said in disbelief, but the reality is just this fucked up.

However, the transcendently perceptive top divine ability experts, after the tension, suddenly relaxed.

"Wait... the situation isn't that serious."

"This formation has the form but not the spirit; although it has reappeared, compared to the former divine might, it's uncertain whether its tenfold power can reach even three."

"Moreover, the conditions for setting up the formation are harsh, with strict requirements."

"In the end, it's just a counterfeit."

"But it can also be considered a Killer's Trick."

"Someone is about to have bad luck..."

The divine ability expert looked at the situation and let out a light sigh.

……

The star river glittered.

Divine banners swayed.

This is a counterfeit.

Compared to the former genuine version, it has very strict formation requirements, and its power is not really satisfactory.

The East Emperor, with difficulty, managed to lay out the formation amidst the Fire Master's constant breakthroughs; unknown how much painstaking effort was spent, how much sacrifice of the Demon Race's elite troops was paid, only then using troops to set up the formation, to draw upon the ancient stars and bestow divine might.

Compared to the past, when commanding the stars could easily form a formation, today's counterfeit Heavenly Stars Great Formation is truly shabby!

Fortunately, there is also the Chaos Bell able to suppress, condensing the power of billions of demon soldiers; across the ancient heavens and earth, through the ages, a terrifying overwhelming force of restraint and slaughter swept away, clearing the rainstorm of the Heavenly River's weak water, restoring clarity to the universe.

Then, the blood curtain that had been forcibly washed away once again covered the mortal world.

"The sacrifice is great."

The East Emperor said softly, "Fortunately, it's not too bad."

"You came out from the defense line..."

His gaze was deep and distant, across myriad times and spaces, he stared at Yandi.

"Taiyi, you have a ruthless heart!" Yandi fell silent for a moment, then spoke with an icy expression, "Are you using the lives of billions of demon soldiers as bait?"

"Watching them die before my eyes, misleading me, causing me to misjudge?"

A chill flickered in Yandi's heart.

After the previous massive slaughter, the Heavenly Court's losses were truly heavy.

How many demon soldiers have lost their lives here!

If it weren't for this "reality", how could he have endured the battle so long?

However……

"However you think..." the East Emperor pressed his hand forward, heaven and earth vast, the ancient stars shone brightly, sweeping away this battlefield, fighting in his stead, restraining the Fire Master, blocking Yandi.

Then, extending his form, boundless light poured over the mortal world, transforming into eternal blazing yang, falling toward the direction of the Youxi clan.

With the body of a supreme powerhouse, he personally ended this clan!

Under the endless light's illumination, the leader of the Youxi clan had every strand of hair dyed with golden radiance, making him appear as the most sacred and exalted sage, towering and majestic.

But this is also an omen of the ending!

"Don't even think about it!"

Xuan Du Heavenly Venerable and Guang Cheng Heavenly Venerable were shocked and angry; the Taiji Diagram and Pangu Banner seemed to ignite, as they waved them to unleash terrifying attacks and solid defenses.

But facing the East Emperor Taiyi who commands the Chaos Bell, and the few Yao Marshals following behind him, what use could they have?

Without the Fire Master's lineage's top experts restraining them, the Youxi clan, although still stunning in performance, to the Heavenly Court is nothing more than something easily wiped out.

At this moment, the counterfeit Heavenly Stars Great Formation reappeared, blocking the Fire Master's peak experts; the Heavenly Court thus had a respite, easily crushing the mantis that tried to stop a chariot.

"'Interesting kid... unfortunately, his life is not long...'"

Taiyi looked at the resolute and composed young leader, felt moved in his heart, and decided to give him a swift end.

Taiji Diagram, Pangu Banner… they should also be mine.

While wandering about, Donghuang stood on the fourth level, looking down on all the heroes.

Fishing for Yandi, feeling out the primordial supreme treasure… after this battle, the situation will basically be settled!

You Xu Shi watched Taiyi come to suppress and kill, his gaze firm; even if he reached the brink of death, he remained composed, exerting his last strength, thrusting out the sword in his hand.

Even if it's like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, he wants to be the mantis that can jolt the chariot and make it shudder!

Blood drained, life extinguished, yet he must also slash across the azure sky of history, leaving the clearest mark!

"Not bad gaze."

Taiyi approved.

Then the Chaos Bell shook, inch by inch spacetime shattered, intending to turn You Xu Shi into fine powder.

The chaotic sword qi of the Pangu Banner—destroyed!

The golden bridge protection of the Taiji Diagram—collapsed!

All external things are illusory!

You Xu Shi stood in a desperate situation, welcoming ultimate death.

A generation's talent, ending like this… let many distant observers of great divine abilities sigh.

"What a pity…"

"A talent as fleeting as a night-blooming cereus, in the end cannot oppose the great momentum of a regional hegemon…"

"What's the point of having killed into the central Heavenly Court?"

"Nothing more than adding another lost soul under the Chaos Bell!"

"No hope! Just wait for death!"

The mighty ones shook their heads, issuing a death notice.

Just that.

Not everyone thinks that way.

"Our human race's heroes—how could they be so easily killed?"

Yandi's eye sockets were about to burst: "He can still be rescued!"

"We must also rescue… the Taiji Diagram and Pangu Banner must not be lost!"

Having said that, an exquisite archaic long sword appeared in his hand; he inverted the blade and thrust it into his own chest.

"Your Majesty!"

The divine generals guarding left and right exclaimed.

Yandi paid no heed, letting blood stain the long sword.

This is a very special sword.

Because his former master was too outstanding, having once dazzled an era.

—Donghua Emperor!

Later on, the sword's experiences could also be called marvelous, leaving a clear mark in the underworld, determining the order of the afterworld.

Finally, it fell into Yandi's hands, clashing with the Witch-Slaying Sword, continuing the former battle.

And at this moment.

It was stained with the heart's blood of the human emperor.

Even, it was not just that.

The divine sword was sharp; it not only pierced the human emperor's body, but also ran through the human race's fate, linking them together!

"All within the seas are brothers; the four directions form one family!"

Yandi's gaze dimmed, as if wounded to the core: "I, in the body of the human emperor, issue an order: You Xu Shi shall assist the human race, his merit is unsurpassed; he may be a candidate successor to the human royal court, and shall be sworn brothers with the Fire Master!"

"The clan's fortune belongs, at this point divided, mutual communication of surplus and deficiency, to be examined by law!"

Coughing up blood, Yandi proclaimed the decree; the human race's fate at this moment burned wildly.

Heaven has two suns; the sovereign has two.

This is a heaven-shaking change!

But it is also the sole means to break the deadlock.

After all, the heavenly moat of the Zhou Tian Star Dou Grand Formation—only the most transcendent thing in this world can easily cross it.

—Fate!

You Xu Shi is a member of the human race, naturally also subject to the human race's fortune!

Transfer, inheritance… etc., are all clever moves that can be anticipated.

At this moment, the Fire Master temporarily bore the past, accompanied by a supreme divine sword!

You Xu Shi instinctively reached out, and the sword once worn by the Donghua Emperor came into his hand; his aura instantly surged, shining upon the battlefield.

"Boom!"

Facing Donghuang, he thrust out the sword in his hand!

(End of chapter)