Chapter 142: Dao Sect, Nine Star Great Emperor!

Heaven Net Hall Master Duan Hunsheng stood atop the nine-layered palace, clad in a black robe, his expression sinister, killing intent surging heavenward, mysterious black mist swirling around his body.

Behind him stood more than ten high-star emperor realm elders of the Heaven Net Hall's main hall.

Duan Hunsheng's voice was ice-cold: 'This time we descend upon Yunzhou; aside from exterminating Mu Yunhai and the others, the most important thing is to capture Ji Fuyao. This is the command of the Ji Mie Old Man of the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone.'

Upon hearing this, the many elders' expressions turned grave.

Ji Mie Old Man!

Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone, the forefather of the primordial Ji Mie Sect!

He is the true backing of the Heaven Net Hall in Nan Huang.

Duan Hunsheng had long since reported the news that Ji Fuyao possessed a reincarnation secret art to the Ji Mie Old Man.

The Ji Mie Old Man ordered, at any cost, to obtain this reincarnation secret art!

The Ji Mie Old Man resides within the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone and cannot now step out of it, so any affairs in Nan Huang must be handed over to the Heaven Net Hall to handle!

This is because, within the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone, strange and unknown forces run rampant; the strong of Nan Huang's three thousand provinces once joined forces outside the zone to lay down a Heaven-Reaching Formation, and made an agreement with the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone that before the Supreme Path opens, the zone's strong may not step out of it.

This is also why the Ji Mie Old Man supports the rise of the Heaven Net Hall in Nan Huang.

The Heaven Net Hall shall be his 'blade' outside the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone!

This time, Lu Xuan sent a sound transmission to the three thousand provinces of Nan Huang, and the Ji Mie Old Man naturally also heard Lu Xuan's judgmental tone toward the Heaven Net Hall.

The Ji Mie Old Man's fury shot up to the heavens.

This is written on his face!

The Ji Mie Old Man has already promised Duan Hunsheng.

Upon success, he will bestow upon Duan Hunsheng an Extreme Dao Imperial Weapon and the second volume of the Ji Mie Scripture's spiritual instructions!

The allure of the Extreme Dao Imperial Weapon and the Ji Mie Scripture left Duan Hunsheng utterly unable to resist!

In fact, even without these two rewards, he would still slaughter the Dao Sect's people and seize Ji Fuyao.

This is to demonstrate to Nan Huang the attitude of the Heaven Net Hall!

The Heaven Net Hall has been unyieldingly tough since its inception.

They must remain tough to the end!

Thinking of this,

Killing intent stirred on Duan Hunsheng's face: 'Dao Sect, this debt ought to be settled!'

At this moment.

The strong of Luohua Province gazed at the Heaven Net Hall's massive spirit vessel in the void, all feeling utterly shocked.

The aura of a Nine Star Great Emperor!

Everyone felt a tremor, like a river seeing the vast sea.

This is the regulatory suppression emanating from the Nine Star Emperor Realm!

Because at the high-star emperor realm, a Nine Star Great Emperor undergoes a qualitative transformation!

In Nan Huang's three thousand provinces, strengths vary unevenly, and the existing Nine Star Great Emperors are not many.

For example, the other provinces that Lu Xuan has destroyed have not a single Nine Star Great Emperor!

The crowd immediately exclaimed.

'It must be the Heaven Net Hall's main hall master, Duan Hunsheng, taking action!'

'This time Yunzhou will see a major event!'

'I don't know if the Dao Sect can withstand it.'

The crowd watched as the Heaven Net Hall's spirit vessel vanished in an instant, and tremendous waves surged in their hearts.

Nan Huang is about to encounter another great upheaval!

……

Yunzhou.

Half a day later.

Ye Chen slowly opened his eyes; behind him, the Martial Dao Forge constantly roared, radiating brilliant divine light, and the vast Martial Dao Will flooded this heaven and earth like great rivers.

'Thank you, Master!'

Ye Chen said respectfully.

This time, he gained enormously!

The Martial Dao Will his Master derived for him perfectly matched him!

He directly grasped the Dao by treading on his Master's shoulders!

Lu Xuan gave a faint smile.

Ye Chen's insight was great, but his was even greater!

Just then.

'Boom!'

Void Rending!

Space twisted!

Several figures emerged from the void rift.

They were none other than Tian Yuan Lao Zu, Cang Xuan Lao Zu, and the Sect Leader, among others.

For a moment, towering imperial might surged outward, flooding heaven and earth, and everyone present felt their hearts pound intensely.

Suppression from a Nine Star Great Emperor!

Tian Yuan Lao Zu wore a black robe; he had deliberately suppressed his aura, yet the might of the Nine Star Emperor Realm remained vast as a sea, a transcendent power that manifested as a 'momentum' around him.

This 'momentum' is extraordinarily magnificent, being the unique regulatory power of the Nine Star Emperor Realm.

Under the Nine Star Emperor Realm, everything will be crushed!

Under the Nine Star Emperor Realm, everything will be crushed!

Seeing this, Mu Lao immediately excitedly laughed, "Tianyuan Laozi has arrived!"

Seeing this, Mu Lao immediately excitedly laughed, "Tianyuan Laozi has arrived!"

The people of Yunzhou were utterly shocked.

Note: Translation: "The people of Yunzhou were utterly shocked." Output that.

The Great Dao Sect will actually have a Nine Star Great Emperor descend!

Note: Translation: "The Grand Dao Sect actually would descend a Nine Star Great Emperor!" Output that.

Tianyuan Laozi flicked his sleeve, causing the emperor's Dao patterns to surge through the void, shining brilliantly.

Note: Translation: "Tianyuan Laozi swept his sleeve, and the Great Emperor Dao patterns surged through the void, shining brilliantly." Output that.

In an instant, they descended before Lu Xuan and the others.

Note: Translation: "In an instant, they descended before Lu Xuan and the others." Output that.

Tianyuan Laozi smiled as he looked at Lu Xuan, examining him closely, and said, "Fellow Daoist, thank you for your help."

Note: Translation: "Tianyuan Laozi smiled as he looked at Lu Xuan, examining him carefully, 'Fellow Daoist, thank you for your help.'" Output that.

Lu Xuan nodded, "It's my duty."

Note: Translation: "Lu Xuan nodded slightly, 'It's my duty.'" Output that.

He was also observing Tianyuan Laozi.

Note: Translation: "He was also observing Tianyuan Laozi." Output that.

Tianyuan Laozi had just awakened from endless slumber; the aura of ancient vicissitudes still lingered on him, and he exuded a withered qi.

Note: Translation: "Tianyuan Laozi had just awakened from endless slumber, the aura of ancient vicissitudes on his body not yet dissipated, carrying a withered vital energy." Output that.

Now Tianyuan Laozi has restrained his aura, but Lu Xuan already feels himself suppressed by Tianyuan Laozi's momentum.

Note: Translation: "Now Tianyuan Laozi had restrained his aura, but Lu Xuan already felt himself suppressed by Tianyuan Laozi's 'momentum'." Output that.

The Nine Star Great Emperor is indeed terrifying beyond compare!

Note: Translation: "Nine Star Great Emperor, indeed terrifying beyond compare!" Output that.

Lu Xuan secretly felt alarmed; he was no match for Tianyuan Laozi.

Note: Translation: "Lu Xuan secretly felt shocked; he was no match for Tianyuan Laozi." Output that.

This is because the Nine Star Great Emperor is a watershed in the High Star Emperor Realm, allowing one to condense their own momentum.

Note: Translation: "Only because the Nine Star Great Emperor is a watershed of the High Star Emperor Realm, able to condense his own 'momentum'." Output that.

Within that momentum, the Nine Star Great Emperor turns heaven and earth into a chessboard, and those below the Nine Star Emperor Realm become mere pawns.

Note: Translation: "Within the 'momentum', the Nine Star Great Emperor turns heaven and earth into a chessboard, and those below the Nine Star Emperor Realm become pawns!" Output that.

At this moment, Tianyuan Laozi was likewise shocked.

Translation: "At this moment, Tianyuan Laozi also felt shocked." So: "At this moment, Tianyuan Laozi also felt shocked."

He is a Nine Star Great Emperor, yet he cannot see through this white-robed Great Emperor before him!

Note: Translation: "He is a Nine Star Great Emperor, yet he cannot see through this white-robed Great Emperor before him!" Output that.

This white-robed Great Emperor appears to be only a Seven Star Great Emperor on the surface, but Tianyuan Laozi faintly senses that his true strength is far from simple.

Translation: "This white-robed Great Emperor appears to be a Seven Star Great Emperor on the surface, but Tianyuan Laozi faintly feels that his strength is far from being that simple." So: "This white-robed Great Emperor appears to be a Seven Star Great Emperor on the surface, but Tianyuan Laozi faintly feels that his strength is far from being that simple."

There is also a hidden secret!

Note: Translation: "There are further mysteries!" Output that.

However, Tianyuan Laozi did not continue to probe.

Translation: "However, Tianyuan Laozi did not continue to probe." So: "However, Tianyuan Laozi did not continue to probe."

After all, the Great Dao Sect has already acknowledged this fellow Daoist, and they have no intention of touching the secrets on his person.

Note: Translation: "After all, the Grand Dao Sect has already acknowledged this fellow Daoist, and they have no intention of touching the secrets on his person!" Output that.

Upon thinking of this.

Note: Translation: "Thinking of this," Output that.

Tianyuan Laozi smiled, clasped his hands, and said, "My Great Dao Sect welcomes you to join."

Note: Translation: "Tianyuan Laozi smiled, clasped his hands, and said, 'My Grand Dao Sect welcomes fellow Daoist to join.'" Output that.

Lu Xuan gave a faint nod.

Translation: "Lu Xuan nodded lightly." So: "Lu Xuan nodded lightly."

Tianyuan Laozi turned his gaze to Ji Fuyao, with a pleased expression, saying, "Not bad."

Note: Translation: "Tianyuan Laozi turned his gaze to Ji Fuyao, with a satisfied expression, 'Not bad.'" Output that.

Saying that, he then looked at Ye Chen, smiling, and said, "Fellow Daoist, your two disciples are talented, one more heaven-defying than the other."

Note: Translation: "Saying that, he then looked at Ye Chen and smiled, 'Fellow Daoist, your two disciples have talents, one more heaven-defying than the other.'" Output that.

The sect master said, "Fuyao and Ye Chen are also Lu Xuan's disciples; this is one of its imperfections."

Note: Translation: "The sect master said, 'Fuyao and Ye Chen are also disciples of Lu Xuan; this is one of its imperfections.'" Output that.

Lu Xuan's face twitched.

Translation: "Lu Xuan's face twitched." So: "Lu Xuan's face twitched."

Tianyuan Laozi chuckled, "As for this kid Lu Xuan, no need to worry about him; let him be."

Note: Translation: "Tianyuan Laozi chuckled, 'Lu Xuan this kid, no need to bother with him, let him go.'" Output that.

Then he swept his gaze over Luo Lingkong, Liu Xuan, Fang Yan, and others, nodding, "Excellent, excellent, you're all excellent!"

Note: Translation: "Then he swept his gaze over Luo Lingkong, Liu Xuan, Fang Yan, and others, nodding, 'Not bad, not bad, you're all not bad!'" Output that.

Numerous top-tier true disciples respectfully bowed to Tianyuan Laozi.

Note: Translation: "Many top Zhuan Chuan Di Zi all bowed respectfully to Tianyuan Laozi." Output that.

At this moment.

Translation: "At this moment." So: "At this moment."

The senior elder Chonglou of the Cangmu Academy stepped forward, bowed to Tianyuan Laozi, and said, "Senior, the Nine Jun Elder of our Cangmu Academy is also on his way; saying that once matters here are settled, we can move to our Cangmu Academy to welcome you and cleanse the dust."

Note: Translation: "Chonglou Laozi of the Cangmu Academy stepped forward and bowed to Tianyuan Laozi, 'Senior, the Jiujun Laozi of my Cangmu Academy is also on his way; having settled matters here, he can come to the Cangmu Academy to welcome and cleanse the dust for everyone.'" Output that.

Tianyuan Laozi slightly startled, "Old Nine Jun, you've also awakened early?"

Note: Translation: "Tianyuan Laozi blinked slightly, 'Even this old fellow Jiujun has awakened early?'" Output that.

The Nine Jun Elder is precisely the Nine Star Great Emperor of the Cangmu Academy.

Translation: "Jiujun Laozi is precisely the Nine Star Great Emperor of the Cangmu Academy!" So: "Jiujun Laozi is precisely the Nine Star Great Emperor of the Cangmu Academy!"

Elder Chonglou wore a bitter smile as he looked at Tianyuan Laozi.

Translation: "Chonglou Laozi gave a bitter smile and looked at Tianyuan Laozi." So: "Chonglou Laozi gave a bitter smile and looked at Tianyuan Laozi."

He inwardly wondered, "Why has Nine Jun Elder awakened? Aren't you aware of it more than anyone?"

Note: Translation: "He silently wondered, 'Why did Jiujun Laozi awaken? Aren't you clearer about this?'" Output that.

That giant of the Great Dao Sect, when sending a sound transmission to the Three Thousand States of Nan Huang, caused the Nine Jun Elder to awaken prematurely.

Note: Translation: "That giant of the Grand Dao Sect, when transmitting sound to the Nan Huang Three Thousand Provinces, caused Jiujun Laozi to awaken early." Output that.

At that time, the Nine Jun Elder looked bewildered, still thinking the Supreme Path had opened!

Note: Translation: "At that time, Jiujun Laozi looked bewildered, still thinking that the Supreme Path had opened!" Output that.

Soon, Tianyuan Laozi realized this, immediately clapped his hands and laughed, looking at Lu Xuan.

Translation: "Soon, Tianyuan Laozi realized this, immediately clapped his hands and laughed, looking at Lu Xuan." So: "Soon, Tianyuan Laozi realized this, immediately clapped his hands and laughed, looking at Lu Xuan."

This time, the white-robed Great Emperor has likely awakened far too many powerhouses!

Translation: "This time, the white-robed Great Emperor probably awakened too many powerhouses!" So: "This time, the white-robed Great Emperor probably awakened too many powerhouses!"

Lu Xuan shrugged.

Translation: "Lu Xuan shrugged." So: "Lu Xuan shrugged."

Who would have thought that his sound transmission to the Three Thousand States of Nan Huang would inadvertently drive the momentum of Nan Huang, stirring up tremendous waves!

Note: Translation: "Who would have thought that, by transmitting sound to the Nan Huang Three Thousand Provinces, he inadvertently drove the momentum of Nan Huang, stirring up vast waves!" Output that.

Suddenly.

Translation: "Suddenly." So: "Suddenly."

Elder Chonglou's sound-transmitting jade slip in his bosom kept vibrating.

Translation: "The sound-transmitting jade slip in Chonglou Laozi's bosom kept vibrating." So: "The sound-transmitting jade slip in Chonglou Laozi's bosom kept vibrating."

His divine sense probed it, and his expression drastically changed; he looked at Tianyuan Laozi and spoke in panic.

Translation: "His divine sense entered it, and his expression drastically changed; he looked at Tianyuan Laozi and spoke in panic." So: "His divine sense entered it, and his expression drastically changed; he looked at Tianyuan Laozi and spoke in panic."

"Senior, the Heavenly Net Palace has already entered the borders of Yunzhou and is rushing here! This time, the palace master, Duanhun Sheng, has also come!"

Note: Translation: "'Senior, the Heavenly Net Palace has already stepped into the border of Yunzhou and is rushing here! This time, the palace master Duanhun Sheng has also come!'" Output that.

The head of the Heavenly Net Palace's main hall, Duanhun Sheng!

Translation: "The Heavenly Net Palace's chief palace master, Duanhun Sheng!" So: "The Heavenly Net Palace's chief palace master, Duanhun Sheng!"

Upon hearing this, Tianyuan Laozi gave a cold smile, "Excellent! Excellent! I actually want to see what abilities this legendary Duanhun Sheng truly possesses!"

Upon hearing this, Tianyuan Laozi gave a cold smile, "Excellent! Excellent! I actually want to see what abilities this legendary Duanhun Sheng truly possesses!"

Elder Chonglou was shocked in his heart.

Translation: "Chonglou Laozi was shocked in his heart." So: "Chonglou Laozi was shocked in his heart."

A battle between two Nine Star Great Emperors would likely have a might that could cause heaven to collapse and earth to split.

A battle between two Nine Star Great Emperors would likely shake heaven and earth.

Yunzhou would become the battlefield, likely destroying countless thousands of miles of mountains and rivers.

Yunzhou would become the battlefield, likely destroying countless thousands of miles of mountains and rivers!

At this moment, Tianyuan Laozi looked at Lu Xuan and said, "Fellow Daoist, Duanhun Sheng has descended—will you handle it, or shall I?"

At this moment, Tianyuan Laozi looked at Lu Xuan, "Fellow Daoist, Duanhun Sheng has descended—will you handle it, or shall I?"

Lu Xuan frowned slightly, "If I were to go..."

Translation: "Lu Xuan furrowed his brows slightly, 'If I were to handle it…'" So: "Lu Xuan furrowed his brows slightly, 'If I were to handle it…'"

Before he could finish, Tianyuan Laozi's battle intent surged heavenward; he directly blocked Lu Xuan, saying, "Let me handle it! Fellow Daoist, rest a bit! After sleeping over ten thousand years, I need to stretch my bones!"

Before he could finish, Tianyuan Laozi's battle intent surged heavenward; he directly blocked Lu Xuan, saying, "Let me handle it! Fellow Daoist, rest a bit! After sleeping over ten thousand years, I need to stretch my bones!"

Lu Xuan was stunned for a moment, then gave a faint nod.

Translation: "Lu Xuan was stunned for a moment, then nodded lightly." So: "Lu Xuan was stunned for a moment, then nodded lightly."

Beside her, Ji Fuyao's starry eyes sparkled.

Translation: "Beside them, Ji Fuyao's starry eyes flickered." So: "Beside them, Ji Fuyao's starry eyes flickered."

It's a pity we cannot see the master and the Nine Star Great Emperor battle!

It's a pity we cannot see the master and the Nine Star Great Emperor battle!

If the master were to make a move, he would probably also finish it in an instant!

Translation: "If the master makes a move, it should also be an instant kill!" So: "If the master makes a move, it should also be an instant kill!"

After all, the master is invincible.

A moment later.

Tianyuan Old Ancestor directly stepped into the air and rose, standing firm in the void; around him appeared a kind of 'Dao' and 'Momentum', within a radius of 100,000 zhang the Great Emperor's Dao patterns shone brilliantly, constantly evolving into terrifying formation diagrams.

"Retreat!"

Tianyuan Old Ancestor flicked his sleeve and said to the crowd.

In the next instant, Cangxuan Old Ancestor led the Great Dao Sect's people in a violent retreat!

The people of Yunzhou were also retreating violently!

In a moment, the battlefield of heaven and earth had been opened up!

However, the faces of the Cangmu Academy's people were somewhat grim.

This Yunzhou is their territory!

The battle of the Nine Star Great Emperor is horrifying beyond compare; this realm of heaven and earth may well become ruins, the power of heaven and earth thrown into chaos.

Not long after.

"Boom!"

From an extremely distant place came a rumbling roar, like a great bell and drum, stirring the hearts, shocking the deaf and awakening the dull.

Then a brilliant Dao pattern evolved and emerged, directly appearing in the void as a huge, ancient edge, as if a colossal entity were condensing from the void.

A moment later, its full form was revealed: it was a Heaven-Reaching Token, inscribed with three ancient characters upon it.

"Tianluo Hall!"