Chapter 315: Western Powers Rush to Aid, Chen Ku Returns, the Five Saints Tremble!

A mere human race, yet they dare to swear an oath of eternal enmity with the Demon Race?!

In the eyes of Di Jun, Taiyi, and others, this is clearly courting death.

Or rather, it is pure suicide.

For a time, Di Jun's killing intent grew even more intense and icy, sweeping forth in a mighty surge.

Not to mention the human race, even countless ordinary cultivators watching from afar felt a chill run through their bodies, their hair standing on end.

Could it be... that today, even Wan Shou Mountain will run red with blood?!

If that is the case, then this matter becomes all the more earth-shattering.

Without another word, Di Jun waved his great hand.

"Kill!"

"Today, even if I must level Wan Shou Mountain, I will slaughter every human here."

With that command, the countless Demon Race hesitated no longer, immediately raising battle cries that pierced the heavens as they surged toward Wan Shou Mountain.

That scene was like a reverse-flowing flood, seeking to drown everything on Wan Shou Mountain.

Yet, seeing the Demon Race act thus, Zhen Yuanzi no longer wasted words.

He let out a cold snort, his arms forming the posture of holding up the heavens.

"Earth Scripture Boundary, by decree!"

The words fell.

Only then was the Earth Scripture seen suspended above his head, rising with the storm.

Gazing outward, it appeared like a spatial barrier, rising and falling, intertwining and shifting.

The Earth Scripture, also known as the Great Earth Embryonic Membrane, now revealed itself in full.

And under Zhen Yuanzi's control, the divine radiance of the Earth Scripture surged mightily, pouring downward.

Not long after, the boundary rippled with misty vapor, enveloping the vast Wan Shou Mountain and countless human beings within.

Seeing this, some Demon Race beings unleashed great divine arts, attempting to shatter the Earth Scripture Boundary in one blow.

Yet, accompanied by a thunderous heavenly sound,

boundless earthly qi erupted violently, overturning the heavens!

In an instant, myriad Demon Race beings were caught within.

"Ah..."

"Damn it, what power is this?!"

"Don't... don't ah......"

The wails of the Demon Race beings echoed, shaking the hearts of all who heard.

It is hard to imagine what kind of terror it is to be enveloped by the might of the Earth Scripture.

And amid those cries, one could see Demon Race figures after figure exploding violently, flesh and blood flying.

Myriad Demon Race beings met their end on the spot.

Around them, countless observing cultivators could not help but draw in cold breaths, astonishment and regret intertwined.

"Hiss... how terrifying is the might of the Earth Scripture."

"With one's own power, to forcibly resist the assault of countless Demon Race beings?!"

"This Zhen Yuanzi truly has a head as hard as iron."

"Hehe, Senior Zhen Yuanzi clearly came prepared."

"That Earth Scripture Boundary is no inferior to any other peerless great formation between heaven and earth."

All beings exclaimed in disbelief.

Earlier, the verbal sparring perhaps seemed insignificant to all beings.

But now, Zhen Yuanzi truly acted with overwhelming force, one man resisting the assault of countless Demon Race beings while also seeking to protect the human race.

Clearly, every word he spoke before was not idle talk, nor was it deliberately feigned.

All beings could not help but wear expressions of utter shock.

What exactly did the Western Buddhist Sect do, that Zhen Yuanzi would go this far for Chen Ku?!

All beings stared at one another.

Of course, some admired Zhen Yuanzi's righteous and resolute courage.

Moreover, others felt suspicious and uncertain, guessing endlessly.

"This... although Zhen Yuanzi is an ancient great being of immense power,

one must know... human strength has its limits."

"Indeed, in my view, Zhen Yuanzi's effort will ultimately be in vain."

"Alas, if Zhen Yuanzi fails here, then the countless human beings in this place will truly have no hope left."

"But... conversely, if Senior Zhen Yuanzi can indeed protect these human beings from extinction, then he will surely once again shake heaven and earth."

No need to say more.

Regarding the outcome of this battle, all beings feel great curiosity.

And amid the clamor of all beings' discussions,

on the Demon Race side, Di Jun Taiyi also had a face as still as water, his eyes gloomy and vicious.

"Hmph, Zhen Yuanzi, this seat wishes to see..."

"Just how much confidence you have to dare act so oblivious to heaven's height and earth's depth."

Gazing at Zhen Yuanzi's display of divine might, Taiyi let out a cold shout.

Before his words faded, he had already leapt forward, personally entering the fray.

For a time, golden light filled the field, shining upon each other.

The True Fire of the Sun swept forth, emitting scorching heat capable of burning down the heavens.

Countless beings hurriedly retreated, fearing to be stained by the aftermath of the great battle.

The divine power of the Golden Crow manifested, repeatedly bombarding the Earth Book barrier.

However, Taiyi appeared mighty and unmatched in momentum.

But truly breaking through the Earth Book barrier was no easy task.

After all, one must know that the Earth Book records the courses of numerous spirit veins and immortal veins between heaven and earth.

At the same time, by controlling this treasure, one could, in a single thought, draw upon the power of mountains, rivers, and the earth for support.

Among all beings, it is also called the "lichen" of the primordial earth.

This treasure inherently possesses astonishing defensive power, and the earth's power is boundless and inexhaustible, endless in supply.

Therefore, even Taiyi's fierce assaults could be blocked, continuing to protect humanity from extinction.

In short, the battle at Mount Longevity seemed unlikely to end quickly.

And speaking of the foot of Mount Sumeru!

At this moment, Xi and Chang'e, the Black Dragon, Du'e Zhenren, the Black Dragon, Yue Lao......

The multitude of strong ones who initially surrendered to the West had by now already stirred greatly.

"Damn it!"

"Those Three Pure Ones are truly unworthy of being sages, receiving reverence from all beings."

"Yet today they collude with the Demon Race in disgrace, willingly becoming accomplices to the demons' slaughter of humanity."

The Black Dragon spoke in a deep voice.

While speaking, he paid attention to the spectacle of the battle among the Five Sages.

Clearly, regarding the Three Pure Ones inserting a foot to obstruct the Western Buddhist sect's rescue of humanity, the Black Dragon also harbored deep resentment.

Of course, the main reason was that Chen Ku had previously instructed him to command the strong ones of the three races to protect humanity.

And today, humanity faces calamity—how should he explain himself to Chen Ku?!

Precisely for this reason, even when facing the Three Pure Ones, the Black Dragon could not help but complain.

Upon hearing his words, Xi's exquisite face at this moment also bore a solemn expression.

"This time, it has already spread to the West, and humanity faces calamity."

"We absolutely cannot stand by and do nothing."

"Even if it is to uphold the prestige of Daoist friend Chen Ku, we must act, sparing no cost."

Xi's words were firm.

Perhaps for her, no many reasons are needed.

Simply to preserve Chen Ku's reputation from being tarnished, they must also take action.

Upon hearing this, several people present glanced at Xi with deep meaning.

The venerable Taiyin Goddess, regarding her "affection" for Chen Ku, everyone obviously already understood.

But now is not the time to speak of these matters.

"Correct!"

"In the battle of sages, we cannot intervene!"

"However, we can rush to Mount Longevity to assist Daoist friend Zhenyuanzi."

"This time, we absolutely cannot let the Demon Race succeed."

This was Du'e Zhenren's response.

Among those present, without exception, all were filled with fighting spirit, clenching their fists, and prepared without hesitation to act.

Moreover, the humans initially brought back to the West by Chen Ku had by now already gathered.

Awaiting Xi and the others' command, they would also follow, to clash head-on with the might of the Demon Race.

The humans of the West differ from those of the East; nowadays, they all possess considerable cultivation.

Golden Immortals and Taiyi Golden Immortals exist in abundance.

Even Loose Golden Immortals are not few in number.

They are fully capable of contending with ordinary demons.

Moreover, for the Western humans, they are more so in protecting their own kin, leaving no room for evasion.

However, just as everyone prepared to set out.

Whoosh!

Suddenly, the Gate of Myriad Wonders opened before everyone's eyes.

Thereafter, Chen Ku's figure swiftly stepped out from within.

Seeing this, Xi and Chang'e, among others, were startled, then overjoyed.

"Daoist friend Chen Ku? You have finally returned?!"

"Wonderful, Daoist friend Chen Ku's return means humanity is truly saved."

"Daoist friend Chen Ku, now that the demon race has unleashed slaughter......"

Everyone spoke in turn, seeing Chen Ku as if they had seen a great savior.

The joy was also evident in their words.

Du'e Zhenren spoke, wishing to inform Chen Ku of everything that had happened.

However, before he could finish his sentence, Du'e Zhenren's pupils suddenly contracted, as if he had discovered something.

"Daoist friend Chen Ku, you..... you have attained the Dao?!"

Du E Zhenren let out an incredulous cry.

Only now did he suddenly sense that Chen Ku's aura before him had completely surpassed the quasi-sage level, or rather, the level of a Hunyuan Golden Immortal.

The might of a Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal made their hearts tremble incessantly.

Upon hearing this, Xi He Chang'e, Hei Long, Yue Lao, and others also turned their gazes toward Chen Ku.

At a glance, they were shocked beyond measure.

Indeed!

Chen Ku has truly attained the Dao of Hunyuan!

This is too astonishing!

However, seeing everyone's astonished and incredulous expressions, Chen Ku merely smiled faintly.

"Hehe, not bad, this seat has already attained the Dao!"

"But this matter can wait until later; I will also share my insights on attaining the Dao with you all."

"As for now... resolving the trouble is still the most urgent."

Chen Ku wasted no words, a few brief sentences awakening everyone.

Good!

Other matters can be discussed later without delay.

Only then did Chen Ku continue speaking:

"What you said earlier, I already know!"

"Just as previously stated, you few will take the Western humans and rush to aid Mount Wanshou!"

"In this strike, not a single one shall be spared!"

By the end of his words, two beams of icy, piercing light shot from Chen Ku's eyes.

Clearly, the Demon Race's such brutal act has truly enraged Chen Ku.

Since the Demon Race can slaughter humans without mercy,

then our side also needs no mercy, exerting our utmost to exterminate all demons.

Upon hearing this, Xi He Chang'e and others nodded solemnly.

"We shall remember!"

With these words spoken beforehand, the people's fighting spirit grew stronger, and their killing intent became even more overwhelming.

Thereafter, without further ado, everyone immediately set out, accompanying the myriad Western human beings, rushing with extreme speed toward Mount Wanshou.

They did not ask Chen Ku where he was going.

Or rather, Xi He Chang'e and others all understood implicitly.

Since Chen Ku has already attained the Dao as a Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal,

then his opponent is naturally an existence like Yuanshi Tongtian.

In other words, Chen Ku is also qualified to intervene in the true battle of sages.

This is indeed the case.

After Xi He Chang'e and others departed, Chen Ku's gaze shifted.

On the other side, Jieyin, Zhunti, and Hong Yun continued to battle Yuanshi and Tongtian.

With piercing light in his eyes, Chen Ku's figure also instantly vanished beneath Mount Sumeru.

At the same time.

The battle of the Five Sages.

The Four Execution Swords hung high, the might of the formation growing ever more astonishing.

While Tongtian stood within the Execution Sword Formation, a single thought caused him to control the four supreme immortal swords.

Sword light surged across heaven and earth, intertwining around Jieyin and Zhunti and the three.

Though the latter had already unleashed numerous divine powers and mighty techniques, confronting head-on with the Buddhist path,

yet in the end, they still could not break this formation!

The Execution Sword Formation cannot be broken by less than four sages, its reputation is not unfounded!

Watching this scene, Yuan Shi appeared as leisurely as a stroll in a tranquil courtyard.

"Hehe, Jieyin, Zhunti, Hong Yun!"

"You are truly obstinate, why bother?!"

"We sages do not interfere with each other's wells and rivers; as for that human race, what does their life or death have to do with us?!"

Yuan Shi spoke with mockery and ridicule.

Seeing the Buddhist Three Sages' faces turn pale with urgency, Yuan Shi instead became even more pleased.

Moreover, Yuan Shi's attitude is not merely because of the so-called heavenly decree that the human race must suffer calamity.

Besides, when the sages previously discussed the Dao, the Buddhist sect stole the spotlight, while the Three Pure Ones were lukewarm.

This also made Yuan Shi hold a grudge!

Today, finally, we confront head-on.

And my younger brother's Execution Sword Formation has detained the three sages, leaving them no time to attend to other matters.

This allowed Yuan Shi to finally find an opportunity to mock them face-to-face, seemingly also able to restore the dignity of the Three Pure Ones.

However, Yuan Shi did not realize.

At present, it is Tongtian's Execution Sword Formation displaying its mighty power, not his own.

And while he shouted from the sidelines, he rather seemed like a fox borrowing the tiger's might, a jumping beam clown.

In the midst of the battlefield.

Hearing Yuanshi's words, Jieyin and Zhunti's faces flushed red, their qi blocked and unrelenting.

"Hmph, Yuanshi, how fortunate for us that we once called you a senior brother."

"Your actions are nothing but a grand cleansing against the human race, all to weaken the reputation of Chen Ku, your disciple-nephew, as the Holy Father of humanity?!"

"For this, you would not hesitate to sacrifice the lives of billions of humans."

"Truly despicable and vile!"

By this point, Zhunti was truly enraged.

He no longer cared at all for the dignity of being fellow sages.

As soon as he spoke, he laid bare Yuanshi with merciless, razor-sharp precision.

Jieyin and Zhunti both clearly understood that although Chen Ku existed as a disciple-generation figure, his brilliance was too great, long having become a major concern in the hearts of the Three Pure Ones.

Today, the Three Pure Ones acted so ruthlessly and heartlessly, blocking the Buddhist sect's protection of humanity, also intending to cleanse human beings and weaken Chen Ku's reputation.

As for this, Yuanshi merely let out a cold snort.

"Hmph, despicable and vile?!"

"Saying this about Chen Ku is actually far more fitting."

"The human race and your Buddhist sect have nothing to do with each other, yet Chen Ku constantly interferes, secretly plotting and scheming."

"Clearly, he is fraudulently seizing the fortune of the human race."

"Otherwise, where would Chen Ku get today's so-called reputation?!"

Yuanshi, too, spoke with confident justification.

Upon hearing this, Hong Yun flew into a rage, just about to open his mouth to retort.

But just then, in the void, a voice laced with mocking cold laughter suddenly rang out.

"Hehe.... Fraudulent seizure?!"

"That is my own ability; if you are displeased, why not also perform deeds benefiting the human race and reap its fortune?!"

This sentence did not belong to anyone present.

And as the words fell, the faces of the Five Saints all changed dramatically.

"Disciple?!"

"Disciple-nephew?!"

"Chen Ku, Dao friend?!"

Jieyin, Zhunti, and Hong Yun exclaimed, overjoyed beyond measure.

On the other side, Yuanshi and Tongtian were shaken to the core.

An incredulous feeling suddenly surged forth.

In an instant, the gazes of the Five Saints all converged on one point.

There, a figure began to gradually manifest!