Chapter 260 - 155: A Single Talisman to Subdue an Immortal Emperor

"Your Law is similar to his, which can help my own Law advance. Moreover, the speed at which you grasp Law is beyond my expectations. You are now qualified to discuss the Dao with me,"

Mu Tiange seemed to make no effort to hide his thoughts or intentions.

His tone was unrestrained, as candid as a true gentleman.

However.

The moment he finished speaking.

His surging Dao Power erupted like the flooding Yellow River, filling the sky and blanketing the earth. It sealed off all of space and time within a ten-thousand-li radius!

Even if Wang Xiao’s physical body could shatter space-time, he likely could not break a net of this magnitude.

The ancient sages’ principle of "courtesy before combat" was embodied perfectly in Mu Tiange.

He was the ultimate seeker of the Dao, without a single distracting thought.

’The Space-Time Great Dao...’

Wang Xiao’s focus sharpened as he sensed the unbreakable web of space-time around him.

Over the past forty years, he had gained a considerable understanding of the Great Dao Rules.

In his understanding, the Great Dao Rules could be divided into five levels.

The first level is "Total Combustion." This involves directly activating one’s Dao Fruit without any finesse, a method that harms the user as much as the enemy. An example would be when he previously wielded the Sword of Destiny to sever another’s line of Destiny. While it killed his target, he had to pay a heavy price himself.

The second level is "Crude Application." At this stage, one cannot change the form of the Great Dao. It’s like what An Ruosu and Ye Wanzhou did earlier, simply releasing their Origin Great Dao in its initial form. This greatly reduces the cost.

The third level is "Simple Transformation." One can alter the Great Dao into simple shapes—like a net, a circle, or a box—to enhance their Divine Techniques.

The fourth level is "Ordered Reinforcement." One can continuously reinforce these simple forms, turning them into ordered structures like tunnels, giant mountains, or nested boxes. At this stage, the might of one’s Divine Techniques increases exponentially.

The fifth level is "Total Mastery." One can completely distort the form of the Great Dao, shaping it into anything imaginable. At this stage, one has utterly mastered the Great Dao Rules and can act with complete freedom!

Clearly, Mu Tiange was currently at the third level, infinitely close to the fourth.

However.

Because he had comprehended two Origin Great Daos that were intertwined and fused, he was no weaker than an Immortal Emperor at the fourth level!

Of course.

These levels were just a crude categorization Wang Xiao had developed over the past forty years based on his own understanding.

The reality involved far more complex applications!

For example, combining Divine Techniques with Weapons, or combining Divine Techniques with various forms of Magic.

Unless they had truly fought, no Immortal Emperor would dare claim to be supremely powerful and eternally undefeated.

"Good!"

Wang Xiao uttered a single word, his voice like a clap of thunder.

If we are to discuss the Dao, there’s no need for more words.

Only a battle will suffice!

SHRING!

The cry of a sword, like a dragon’s roar, suddenly rang out.

Limitless Destiny Dao Power surged into the Celestial Destiny Sword, causing it to emit concentric ripples of Destiny.

In that instant.

The Bright Moon and the great sun etched upon it seemed to come to life, each gaining its own Destiny as they hung high in the sky!

Their brilliant radiance illuminated the world, emitting eternal light and heat.

At this moment, it was as if two moons and two suns blossomed in the sky at once, overwhelming all other light!

The light from the Bright Moon and the great sun exploded into countless, minuscule Sword Shadows, each one carrying the profoundly mysterious aura of Destiny.

If an ordinary Earth Immortal were struck, their line of Destiny would be severed by these blades, leaving them either dead or grievously wounded!

"Not bad."

Mu Tiange’s eyes contained an infinite void. With a casual wave of his hand, layers of space-time ripples undulated outward.

Throughout Heaven and Earth, Space and Time abruptly froze. Then, everything seemed to turn to darkness, completely extinguishing the encroaching light and heat!

"A pity. Still not quite enough."

Mu Tiange waved his hand again.

RUMBLE!

The heavens trembled. The swirling blizzard was violently stirred, then frozen in place once more!

From within the layers of clouds.

A Heaven-Filling Hand Seal brazenly emerged from the void. It was the color of jade, unnaturally pristine.

Its knuckles were distinct, each finger like a great mountain that seemed to prop up the sky, reaching deep into the firmament.

The lines upon it were sharp and clear, appearing to form the most complex and esoteric patterns in existence. A single glance was enough to make one’s head spin!

BOOM!

The blizzard was torn asunder. A ten-thousand-li expanse of the void was shattered, then began to contract endlessly!

The Heaven-Filling Hand Seal radiated a boundless Dao Charm that cascaded through Heaven and Earth. Within it, a web of space-time interwove and shifted, sealing and crushing everything as it bore down mercilessly on Wang Xiao!

"’Not enough?’ In the battle for the Great Dao, who’s to say which is superior?!"

The Celestial Destiny Sword in Wang Xiao’s hand exploded with endless ripples of Destiny.

He had already realized that Mu Tiange hadn’t completely changed the form of Time and Space.

He had merely woven Time and Space into a great net and inscribed it upon the Heaven-Filling Hand Seal.

This too was a profound application of Divine Techniques!

The Heaven-Filling Hand Seal descended with a great rumble. Wherever it passed, Heaven and Earth shattered. Everything was frozen, sealed, and then pulverized!

Beneath the power of space-time, all things fell silent!

Not even a speck of dust or an ethereal Yin Spirit could escape, doomed to annihilation!

Unleashing his Dao Power, Wang Xiao barely managed to break free of its influence. The Celestial Destiny Sword in his hand chimed, transforming into a heaven-shaking Sword Shadow.

Within the Sword Shadow, mountains, rivers, flora, and cities flickered in and out of existence, as if it contained the entire world. It was entwined with countless lines of Destiny as it slashed brazenly toward the Heaven-Filling Hand Seal!

RUMBLE!

A collision so immense it silenced Heaven and Earth thundered through the void!

Endless Divine Light cascaded through Heaven and Earth, surging across the universe!