Chapter 851

The Execution Immortal Sword Formation launches its campaign, outshining the present age and shaking eternity.

As the weapon master, Lingbao Tianzun, is he panicking?

He isn't the slightest bit nervous; he can even chat and laugh freely with his own elder brother.

"Nüwa Majesty versus Hongjun Daozu—this round is a guaranteed win." He said, "The Execution Immortal Sword Formation has received an extraordinary boost!"

It's as if the entire Wu-Demon era had been blood‑sacrificed to complete the killing formation, making it the sharpest blade of the Human Dao!

How could this blade that cleaves heaven possibly fail?

He is brimming with confidence, showing no worry about the Daozu settling scores later.

Because, the Execution Immortal Sword Formation has received a legendary‑grade enhancement!

If Hongjun cannot pass this trial, after the great calamity he will have to honestly stay in the Zixiao Palace… then, even if he dances outside the Zixiao Palace, what can the Daozu do to him?

Could they even drag him in, turn him into a hot weapon… a substitute?!

Lingbao Tianzun's brows gradually fluttered with delight; at this moment, trump card after trump card is revealed, the situation becomes clear, proving his past vision and actions—his investments were spot‑on, he backed the right ship, placed the right bet… From now on, call him the Stock God!

Going all‑in, the Execution Immortal Sword Formation has been poured in, and it has even become the decisive chip for the key victory… Who else could there be?

"Indeed… preparations are this thorough; using humanity to attack heaven, the odds are great." The Moral Tianzun chuckled beside him, "After all, the Nether River Devil Ancestor has already stormed the Zixiao Palace."

Although the Nether River ultimately fell, collapsing into the Sea of Blood, it was the vanguard for the king.

But his mark remains, having carved the clearest sword scar in the Heavenly Dao.

Not much time has passed since then!

Once there is resonance, it will become a sufficiently lethal flaw, burying a death omen for the Daozu.

This ancient Tianzun foretells such a scene and expresses deep suspicion; behind the scenes there are overly clear traces of arrangement.

This is hard not to make one think.

The arrangement is crystal clear—when, which figure should appear, and against what opponent to contend. Controlling the pace, for each side it is both pressure and tempering.

At the same time, it will also clarify all past karma.

"Indeed, worthy of being the battle that settles the coffin." The Moral Tianzun shook his head, "Many karmic debts must be cut off at the end of this era."

This old Tianzun speaks softly; his eyes are wise, deep within flows a variegated river of history, manifesting the past—it is the gods rising together, it is Chaos carnage.

"The Execution Immortal Sword Formation, cutting across eras… this battle is the climax of the Wu-Demon era's humanity‑vs‑heaven struggle, and also a continuation of the ancient Dragon‑Phoenix era's Dao‑vs‑Demon conflict. Many things are meant to be ended here."

The Tianzun sighs.

Yuanshi and Lingbao both nod.

This is not a note of an era.

Rather, it is an immortal melody that transcends eras, bearing too much karma, concentrated on Nüwa and Hongjun, and is the greatest reckoning.

In fact, aside from the overt Dao‑vs‑Demon conflict and humanity‑vs‑heaven debate, deep down there is also the independence of the Heavenly Dao!

Nüwa represents the myriad gods, suppressing the rebellion of the 'tool‑person—Hongjun—Heavenly Dao', and continues the Dragon‑Phoenix era's intelligent machinery crisis!

Hard work for the Daozu alone, bliss for all the gods… this deal is a great bargain, just a bit shameless.

Many deities are pillars of Honghuang; they all have to mind their image… therefore this matter is ultimately unsuitable to bring to the table.

But one or two of them are fully aware in their hearts.

If it weren't for this very moment, with Emperor Hongxuan Yuan blocking the path of reincarnation, wielding his sword to command the myriad gods, making one Great Luo after another break out in cold sweat, daring not to act rashly for fear of a thunderbolt strike… one could hardly say that no one has already set out for that battlefield to cheer for Nüwa!

It's quite subtle.

It's also quite interesting.

In Chaos, the humanity‑vs‑heaven struggle fights until all things return to emptiness, the Great Dao shatters, even brains are knocked out.

Yet in this part of Honghuang, Emperor Hong and Daozu Hongjun subtly share the same breath and branch, reaching agreement on mutual interests.

"Humanity‑vs‑heaven, Dao‑vs‑Demon, intelligent machinery…" Yuanshi Tianzun chuckled low, he's quite sensitive about this—"Besides these, there's also… a human‑god dispute!"

"The Human Dao returns to its origins, resetting the ideological framework… then what? Who will lead? Who will command?"

This all needs to be made clear.

Yuanshi Tianzun's smile is full of meaning—'The era of the ancient gods and great sages' rule is probably about to end.'

"The Execution Immortal Sword Formation, that boundless Sea of Blood used for sacrifice, certainly cannot lack the Heavenly Dao's share of guilt."

"But among them, can the responsibility of those deities who frolic in this era and neglect their duties be lessened?"

"The Demon Race has a mountain of black history; could the Wu Clan's foundation possibly be clean?"

Yuanshi Tianzun snorted, 'The elder brother doesn't laugh at the younger; fifty steps shouldn't laugh at a hundred steps.'

"This time the Human Dao has spoken: they want to settle the coffin, and after the fact past karma will be forgone… this is the final ultimatum."

"Since past deeds are to be forgone, they surely want to… launch a great reckoning ahead of time!"

"Kill those who deserve killing, capture those who deserve capture, clean the house thoroughly, then we can develop a new era."

"After all… the Human Dao is certainly no pushover!"

The Tianzun sighed, then suddenly shifted the topic to Lingbao: "This way, the pressure may fall on your shoulders, little brother."

"Your Execution Immortal Sword Formation, thrusting in sideways, makes Hongjun look at you askance, and Nüwa Majesty… is no different."

"You never filed a report, yet you secretly laid an ambush in Mount Buzhou, nurturing the Execution Immortal Sword Formation… this is the most taboo thing to do."

"Your problem of picking sides… is very serious."

Yuanshi Tianzun shook his head, "Mount Buzhou represents the hidden orthodoxy of Honghuang; theoretically only a few people are qualified to delve deep."

"You have now been exposed, proving that someone is backing you behind the scenes, and that you are not on the same path as Nüwa…"

"What a hassle!"

The Tianzun tallied up and felt worried for Lingbao—"However, this can still be barely handled… you now hold the killer weapon in hand, you can temporarily switch sides, join Nüwa Majesty's ranks, and draw a clear line from the previous behind‑the‑scenes players."

"Then let's forget it." Lingbao Tianzun blinked, "I think integrity is still important."

"I have taken people's favors, so I naturally must see my duty through to the end."

After all, there are too many benefits!

The Numinous Treasure Celestial Venerable let out a long breath.

He also wanted to hang out with Nüwa.

But...

That person gave too much!

'He not only helped me upgrade the Zhu Xian Sword Formation, but also promised me the future qualification to open the market and take control.'

The Numinous Treasure Celestial Venerable rubbed his hands, looking very pleased.

'What does that mean?'

'Equivalent to the Hongjun Dao Ancestor at the start of this era!'

How mighty was the Dao Ancestor back then?

With the Jade Disc of Creation in hand and the Heavenly Dao under control, it's almost as if I am supreme alone!

And what about Nüwa?

They still have to act furtively as gods, establishing the Wu Clan, still needing to go public by borrowing a shell, not daring to reveal their true forms—altogether like an underground organization.

Strongest combat power!

Master the great righteousness!

Back then, Hongjun was the future Numinous Treasure!

The Zhu Xian Sword Formation was upgraded, and it contends with the Heavenly Dao without hesitation.

Moreover, someone promised the future orthodox righteousness as a stake for the Numinous Treasure Celestial Venerable to open the market.

But the difference is.

The Numinous Treasure Celestial Venerable will have even more freedom than the Hongjun Dao Ancestor!

After all, there are too many lingering issues from the past; even the Heavenly Dao cannot be fully autonomous, being restrained by the gods, leaving various backdoors, resulting in the Dao Ancestor being bound in the Purple Cloud Palace.

Numinous Treasure Celestial Venerable?

This is much easier!

'Perhaps I will soon become a Dao like Pangu...'

The Numinous Treasure Celestial Venerable's face broke into a smile: 'Not the next era, but the era after that...'

'When that time comes, once I have attained the Dao, I will surely look after my two elder brothers well.'

'After all, I will be the strongest in the family then, so it is only natural that I fulfill my duty to protect our little household.'

After laughing, the Numinous Treasure Celestial Venerable assumed a solemn expression.

Just seeing that expression on his two elder brothers' faces, they inexplicably felt that their little brother was full of himself, and even calling him fat made him pant.

Morality and Yuanshi are both speechless.

'Little brother, don't go planting flags randomly.' After a long while, Yuanshi Tianzun gently advised, 'In this era, Hongjun was also formidable at the start, but what was the result?'

'They were ganged up on and schemed against; it looks like they're about to be beaten into stupidity!'

'The waters of Honghuang are too deep; you can't hold your own... you still have to rely on your eldest and second brothers!'

'Exactly!' the Morality Celestial Venerable agreed with an old-god air, 'You're too straightforward; that's good, but also bad, you can't contend with those sneaky, crafty fellows.'

'Is being strong enough to sweep aside everything?'

'No!'

'Sometimes even Pangu has to eat dirt, unable to do as he pleases.'

'At that time, it's probably just like now.'

'The Dao Ancestor, moving with the Heavenly Dao, exuded domineering aura, yet was surrounded and slaughtered by the Zhu Xian Sword Formation, which had been blood‑sacrificed for an entire era.'

'Nüwa Majesty, commanding Honghuang... but little do you know, there is another player scheming; even giving her the Zhu Xian Sword Formation is nothing more than a ploy to kill with a borrowed knife.'

'Who will laugh last?'

The Celestial Venerable sighed.

This era, with its tumultuous winds and clouds, is truly too shocking.

'Will Nüwa win?'

Before reincarnation, Emperor Hong was advancing; he suppressed Houtu, quickly subduing this miserable Reincarnation Holy Mother.

This really is a sad joke.

A generation of Reincarnation Holy Sovereign was defeated in the underworld's domain, losing so badly as to almost doubt life.

This all stems from Huangdi's performance; he perceived the various operational principles of the reincarnation rules, saw through their evolution, came prepared, and yet won victory after victory, shattering all of Houtu's resistance.

It originally hadn't come to this.

After all, even if outsiders know the reincarnation procedure, what of it?

As the great project overseen by Houtu for the Wu Clan, the underworld can be called a perfect crystallization of wisdom, not so easily breached!

In the end, everything must adhere to basic principles.

The underworld is flawless; even if there are shortcomings, they are only relative!

Even when facing the strongest beings, it should still be able to hold out for a considerable time.

Only regrettable...

Previously, the underworld had just encountered a major upheaval.

— Houtu attacked Xihuang, broke through reincarnation, and slaughtered up to the nine heavens!

This is a shocking feat; Houtu furiously struck Xihuang's dog head, exhaled in relief, and created an important opportunity for humanity to break the situation under the Slaughter Witch Sword.

But...

How could there be no price behind this?

The Underworld has been inflated, the cycle of reincarnation overdrawn!

Even though Houtu's methods are profound and her abilities extraordinary, with her overseeing the Underworld's cycle of reincarnation, even if it has been overdrawn and inflated, she can later recover and return to normal.

But……

Xuanyuan won't give her this chance!

At the Underworld's weakest moment, he stormed in…… then grasped the order of the cycle's operation, and thus became invincible, victorious everywhere.

Strike while you're ill, take your life!

For Houtu, this lesson is too profound.

Huangdi captured the hidden danger she caused, forcibly instilling his own Dao into her, even shaking her foundations, seeking to suppress her laws and become the master of the cycle of reincarnation.

By then, perhaps all orders will change because of it; Huangdi will be the lord of reincarnation, and Houtu merely a subordinate deity.

"Too deceitful!"

Houtu fought back fiercely.

"It's you I'm deceiving."

Xuanyuan felt a bit guilty, but quickly brushed off that emotion, becoming an emotionless Holy Emperor, "Help you remember better."

"You're courting death!" Houtu shouted angrily, "When Nüwa returns, you will surely die—no one can save you, I tell you!"

She was being ruthless.

"Oh? Is that so?" Dihong chuckled lightly, "Power over life and death, you're so overbearing…… are you sure that's appropriate?"

"Then it seems I need to speed up my actions a bit more."

"Otherwise, when Nüwa returns to settle the score, victor and vanquish…… that won't be good."

He seemed utterly unfazed by Houtu's threat, still able to chat and laugh casually.

But his actions underneath were indeed speeding up.

He invaded the Underworld's rules, going even deeper.

At the same time, a terrifying aura spread through the mortal world, making the gods shudder.

The strongest peak combat power erupted, Dihong seemingly sweeping across the entire era.

And this is not the end.

The banners of the Supreme Emperor Divine Dynasty fluttered high, stirring the waves of ages.

The organization that once could not see the light, only able to lurk beneath the water's surface, was now summoned and rose to the surface.

The astonishing Human Emperor stepped across the river of time, his shadow reflected within, reaching everywhere, penetrating the barriers of epochs, reversing the era and turning the wheels of cause and effect.

"Several Imperial Elder Brothers, it's time to show your hands!"

"Nüwa Emperor wields the Slay Immortal Sword Formation, about to go berserk!"

"Houtu is again overbearing without limit, holding power over life and death, supreme in the world."

"If we do not act now to seize control of the Human Dao, when the truth is finally settled, Nüwa Emperor will prove the Dao, and we may all end up as prisoners."

He expounded the theory of Nüwa's threat, calling on his brothers to rise up with him!

"Has this day arrived?"

Someone who has trod the mottled light and shadow of ages bears the eternal aura of the Holy Way, most sacred, most ancient, "having waited through myriad ages..."

"Alas!"

Another came, sighing, having awakened from a body hovering on the edge of life and death, merely with a breath that underwent an earth-shaking change, shifting their path and transferring their foundation.

"My younger brother fell onto the path of no return because of me; I will ultimately guide him back with Jieyin."

"I will inherit his legacy, wage a heavenly battle…… even if I die, I seek only to have no guilt in my heart."

Words full of regret are the endless sorrow of sovereigns.

"With just us, it's not enough." That person murmured softly, "We won't be a match for Pangu."

"Just wait a bit longer and it'll be fine."

"Hongjun…… he had no choice!"

Xuanyuan spoke thus.

(End of chapter)