Chapter 783

The sovereign gestured, and the guqin crafted mainly from paulownia wood flew over, being played.

This qin has the divine paulownia tree as its body, the myriad ways of heaven and earth as its strings, the rise and fall of all beings as its score; a single piece of celestial music, originating from the void, echoes through myriad ages!

This is……

Fuxi's qin!

When the Fuxi qin is played by a generation's supreme Heavenly Emperor, the countless fate-strings of the cosmos' myriad beings resonate, undergoing changes enough to shock even ancient gods and sages.

But this is not yet the end.

Breaking through the source of ages, beholding the shifts of history, an artifact is manifesting.

It represents the authority of the Heavenly Court, is the recorder of all phenomena in the universe, boundlessly exalted, like the imperial seal to a mortal dynasty.

The River Chart and Luo Book!

Of course, it needs to be stressed: this is a counterfeit.

The genuine article was taken by Heavenly Emperor Di Jun, who used it to challenge Pangu's true form; as a result, both were kicked off the board.

However, sometimes whether something is counterfeit or not…

Isn't it just a matter of the so-called certification agency's experts judging it?

As long as one can brazenly lie, and as long as buyer and seller tacitly agree, taking it to an auction and driving up the price, the fake can become truer than the genuine!

How many money-laundering schemes have employed such tactics… they're all standard operating procedure.

"Go!"

Xihuang stroked the qin with a light laugh, and the River Chart and Luo Book shot forth, seeking to throw heaven and earth into chaos, to move the ten directions!

Incidentally, it also soothes someone's frenzied mood.

After all…

He has been seen by Nüwa as a supervillain mastermind, lurking constantly, making her lose appetite and sleep… what can be done?

Making a small move also counts as letting the great stone in Nüwa's heart fall to rest.

"Hmm…"

"A considerate elder brother like me ought to be one of a kind in the world, right?"

Xihuang smiled, his expression earnest, his spirit coalescing, gradually becoming immensely solemn, as he prepared for battle!

Although he was just playing a trick.

But this trick ought to have some basis, shouldn't it?

…

The variable has already occurred.

No, rather, it's that the veil of truth is surfacing.

How many variables can there really be in this world?

The vast majority are merely because ordinary people cannot access the true inside story.

Thus, the arts of heavenly secrets and calculation are both most favored and most feared by people.

Because it often breaks through the curtain of information asymmetry, directly touching the truth… which naturally makes people wary.

Where there is wariness, there arise myriad schemes to suppress heavenly secrets and scramble fate's numbers, developed and researched.

The struggle between reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance has run through the entire era, and will continue, stretching across countless ages, involving every facet of human civilization.

Markets, battlefields, games of strategy, development planning… and so on, it's no different.

This is the essential cultivation for a chess player, the required course that determines which layer one stands on in the mille-feuille of tactics.

Even the ancient gods and sages know a bit of it.

No matter how proficient one becomes, how could they compare to the founding ancestor of this way?

Or a generation's Heavenly Emperor who once attained the supreme Dao!

When he enters the fray, it is destined to unleash boundless turmoil!

…

Donghuang is on a campaign of slaughter.

There is no doubt, he is powerful!

Even in extremely unfavorable circumstances, he displays his own prowess, his divine might boundless.

In an instant he broke through the encirclement and suppressed and slew a great divine ability wielder of the human side!

But, that's about it.

The lineup the humans fielded is too strong!

At first, they were still somewhat unaccustomed to Donghuang's overbearingness, and their cultivation underwent another elevation and transformation.

But soon they adjusted to it.

They have plenty of cards to play!

"I issue an edict!"

As the sole surviving first-generation human emperor among the Four Masters of Dragon, Bird, Fire, and Cloud, compared to the elders who have died or gone into hiding, Huangdi rightfully became the honorary leader of humanity, commanding the battlefield.

He coldly watched Donghuang run amok slaughtering, without a hint of worry, merely issuing an edict that fell upon the goddess Xuansu.

"Xuannü, hold the clan's fortune, beat the drum! Aid the battle!"

At that command, boundless clan fortune rose, and the mountains and rivers of myriad ages resonated.

Hearing this, the goddess Xuansu's expression shifted slightly, and she bowed to receive the order.

The next moment.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

Boom!

The Kui Niu drum was struck!

Xuan Su Goddess personally beat the drum, mountains and rivers trembled together, and the Nine Provinces Boundary resonated!

It was as if the mountains and rivers of the Nine Provinces became the drum, the human race's fortune merged with the drumstick, and the two struck each other!

Honghuang shook!

In that instant, a terrifyingly huge wave swept across, solidifying eternity of time and space, shattering the domain of the Chaos Bell, so that it could no longer run rampant over its mastery of time and space, causing Dong Huang's strides to stagger.

The Nine Provinces Boundary's defense is no joke.

But that doesn't mean it can only defend!

Just needing to slightly employ some minor means, borrowing its power, is enough to threaten even the top powerhouses; it is a first-rate assistance.

Moreover!

The reason the human race chose the Nine Provinces Boundary's defense is not that attack is unimportant, but because……

Not lacking!

Wen Ming shrank back to the rear of the battlefield, smiling as he raised the Kai Shan Axe flat, gathering power.

Speaking of single-target attacks.

Who dares to go head-to-head with the legendary axe?!

As long as it hits……

I'll kill even a Saint for you to see!

Even Mount Buzhou can be split open!

But this axe is too heavy to wield easily, requiring charging……

— Anyway, Wen Ming was instructed by the Ancestral Wu assisting the Wu Clan side in battle to do this.

"As long as you can bind Taiyi, let me strike him with a few axe blows, I guarantee he'll expend more qi than he takes in."

This became the most important tactic of this battle.

Dong Huang has transformed and sublimated; so what?

In this world, who could be invincible!

When the Nine Provinces Boundary rang, eternity of time and space solidified and shattered, Taiyi's form was fixed, and Xuanyuan driving a chariot came crashing hard.

This Human Dao chariot, like a fated destiny, with strong control ability, left Dong Huang nowhere to dodge, and he was slammed hard.

Boom!

The Chaos Bell burst forth, engaging in a fierce battle with its own elder brother.

The Taiji Diagram and Pangu Banner, these two supreme treasures that have absorbed qi for years, now, as fortune turns, also tremble.

But this is not the end, merely a foundation!

Crack!

The Kai Shan Axe came down!

In the face of this axe, even the Myriad Heavens and Ten Thousand Worlds, the eternal and unbroken, would shatter and crumble!

It possesses supreme power, capable of remaking Honghuang and resetting the era!

Alright, that's an exaggeration.

If it were the genuine article, naturally it could do anything.

But who made it a 'counterfeit'?

It is merely a 'knockoff' product imitation of the genuine article crafted by Lady Nüwa.

A bit fierce, understandable.

Too ferocious……

Hmm……

Even the Ancient God Great Saint, no one dares to say anything.

Seeing through but not speaking out, being blissfully ignorant is rare… that's how one lives long.

However, Wen Ming still cares about face…… As a white lotus unsullied by mud, how could he do such an absurd, ridiculous thing?

Naturally, the Kai Shan Axe in his hand has gathered much power…… He himself merely used the cultivation of an ordinary expert.

Even so, when the divine axe struck Dong Huang's body, it also gave him a bloody wound.

A generation demon emperor, his body stained with bloodlight, reflecting his pallid countenance, is such a tragic and desolate sight.

But this is war.

This is contention for supremacy.

Taiyi previously waged war on Yandi and Huangdi, at one point suppressing both and driving them to desperation; Yandi's tragic hue was no less.

One cannot speak of who is noble or who is base.

Only the victor can determine the final writing of history.

By then, everything can be written with a bent brush.

"Kill!"

Dong Huang saw blood, his aura greatly waned, letting the powerful see the dawn of the war's end.

"Continue!"

"Don't give him a chance to catch his breath!"

The powerful joined forces, swarming up.

Xuan Su beat the drum, the Myriad Heavens echoed.

The Human Dao chariot galloped, crushing all obstacles, opening the trail of destiny.

The mountain-splitting divine axe slew ancient and modern, crushing the great mountain that weighed upon the heads of myriad beings.

……

This is a righteous suppression, the eruption of the painstakingly accumulated foundation of humanity today.

They led by example, upright and proper, gaining the favor of the Human Dao, only then could they stand before the Heavenly Court and establish the grand momentum of victory.

The firelight of the old era will eventually be extinguished.

The spark of the new era will burn eternally through the ages!

However, the firelight of the old era naturally is unwilling to quietly fade away.

They will struggle and launch a counterattack!

East Emperor remained silent, his wounds growing heavier, yet they seemed to have aroused sufficient ferocity.

"Swish!"

The Wu-slaying Sword flashed, bringing forth endless blood rain, and many strong ones were injured.

A pinnacle Grand Simplicity giant employed a life-for-life fighting style!

This is very terrifying.

Even, some have died in battle!

"Ah! I'm dead!"

The Thunder Marsh Great Sage lamented across the universe, exploding in a single shout.

He did it to create a battle opportunity for Xuanyuan, and also to rescue, blocking a lethal sword for Wenming, thereby shattering at the end of the ages.

His flesh and bones buried in the flow of time, leaving behind endless legends.

Yet the innate spiritual light vanished without a trace.

Leize's death saddened his comrades.

However, no one halted their steps.

On the battlefield, who could possibly never die?

Especially, to besiege and slay an ultimate figure like the East Emperor!

When Taiyi knew there was no luck and refused to surrender, he would surely bring others along on the path!

Killing peers of equal rank might be impossible.

But…… killing a mere Yao Marshal or Wu Ancestor, is that hard!

Many have already prepared themselves mentally for death in battle.

Weighing gains and losses, this is a very profitable deal.

Using a few Wu Ancestors to exchange for one Yao Emperor… is totally worth it!

But the Yao Marshals won't stand by; reinforcements keep arriving.

Their opponents in the assault naturally aren't willing, striving to pull and restrain.

Thus, this stretch of battlefield descended into madness, fighting into frenzy.

One great adept after another was blown apart, then revived in the dead silence, rejoining the battle.

The laws of the cosmos wither here, the myriad Dao's rules shatter…… they consume each other until finally someone can't endure any longer.

And it is destined.

It is the side of the Heavenly Court!

A Yao Marshal has fallen in battle!

"Boom!"

Qinyuan Yao Marshal, his broken body seated cross-legged in the already dried-up Suiyue Changhe, gave a helpless smile and then exploded, a strand of innate spiritual light falling silent.

Facing her were Golden Mother and Yingzhao…… the two of them surrounded and attacked, paying the price of blood, and finally slew this Yao Marshal.

A duel?

Doesn't exist.

On this battlefield, if a gang fight is possible, no one would want a duel.

Whether the Wu Clan or humanity, after years of diligent development they finally expanded their forces…… is it merely to duel the opponent?

"Qinyuan is dead!"

"Go! Kill Taiyi!"

Golden Mother bristled with killing intent, Yingzhao silently nodded.

This, is merely a corner of the battlefield.

……

A Yao Marshal fell in battle.

The Wu Ancestors fell.

Many great beings have died here.

No one can guarantee that they will surely not die.

Ordinary Yao Marshals and Wu Ancestors cannot, nor can top-tier Grand Simplicity titans.

Taiyi's vital firelight has gradually reached the end of its divine life.

But what about the great beings besieging him?

Several have also fallen!

In this battle, the Wu Clan suffered grievous losses.

——Several Wu Ancestors have fallen in battle!

Taiyuan, Doumu, Leize…… their bodies shattered, their spiritual light faded, and they lost the ability to act on the battlefield.

As for the human race side...

It's rather delicate; the living forces are still fairly well preserved.

After all, they are all quite special.

Xuanyuan was drenched in blood, having fought till now, his condition was also very bad.

"Taiyi, just surrender!"

"I can grant you dominion over a realm; even among humans you could have status and position!"

Xuanyuan said coldly.

"You too can be considered a hero of the age; killing you would be too regrettable."

"Only emperors who die in battle, none who surrender." Donghuang leaned on the broken Slaughter-Witch Sword; beside him, the Chaos Bell had been pierced through its body, struggling to recover—this battle was too tragic.

"The glory of the Heavenly Court must not be cut off while I am alive."

Taiyi broke through the encircling killing of the mighty ones, his consciousness half-clear, half-blurred: "Back then, August Emperor Majesty established the Heavenly Court, myriad gods came to audience, governing the mortal world, all beings revered… I witnessed it then, the impression etched in my mind is too deep, unforgettable for eternity."

"I'm not really interested in ruling the world and overseeing myriad races." The Flame of Life was weak, entangled by the enemy's laws, especially the Human Dao War Chariot and the Opening Mountain Axe—these are formidable foes, leaving Taiyi with little strength to fight further: "I just feel that this splendid glory ought to be continued."

"Beautiful things should not be destroyed."

"Those who indulge in the old era and refuse to awaken are pitiful!" Huangdi remarked coldly.

"Perhaps." Taiyi also did not rebut: "You and I each experienced different active eras, so it's hard to say who is right or wrong."

In the end, it's still about speaking with strength.

"And this game, I, the Heavenly Court, have lost… sigh!"

Donghuang sighed, not feeling much sorrow, taking it in stride.

He did his best.

But he just lost for no clear reason; the enemy was strong, surrounding him—what could he do?

He lost, and he accepted it.

However, he harbored some regret… the glory of the Heavenly Court, the last remnant of the previous era, was ultimately worn away by those who came after.

"Looks like there's nothing left to discuss… then I'll send you on your way."

Xuanyuan shook his head; beside him, Wenming approached, holding the Opening Mountain Axe, about to deliver the final Absolute Kill strike.

However, at this very moment!

"Ding-dong!"

The Myriad Heavens rang in harmony, myriad sounds sounded together.

Celestial music echoed throughout the universe, shocking the world!

At the same time, there was an ancient scroll and a jade book, penetrating time; in a daze, they pulled a splendid era, covering from the past to the present!

"Boom!"

The appearance of the ancient scroll and jade book was world-shocking.

They directly blocked the previously invincible Opening Mountain Axe of divine might, sending out a shockwave that startled the ages!

"A fake—don't bother showing it off… the craftsmanship of the female Houtu is no good."

A light laugh rose, opening the mockery.

It also made the Wu Clan's victory become hazy.

(End of chapter)