nyslfriends Chapter 29 The Saints' Fear
Chapter 29 The Saints' Fear
When Jieyin and Zhunti approached the edge of the prehistoric world, they sensed the approaching divine punishment.
The two had just begun to grin, about to gloat, when the divine punishment withdrew.
The guide: "..."
Zhunti: "..."
play?
Even if Haotian is the Dao Ancestor's attendant, he shouldn't be so biased!
Just as the two were inwardly complaining, the scene before them caused their expressions to change drastically.
In the primordial starry sky, the origins of those primordial stars have actually been restored to their original state—no, they are even stronger than before!
What... what's going on here?
Even disregarding the attack by Haotian that burned the star's essence to kill them, the essence of the ancient star had already been greatly depleted during the previous chaotic battle.
Moreover, the attack that killed them both burned almost the very essence of a star, so it should have caused them great damage.
How come it's recovered now?
The first thought that crossed their minds was—the Dao Ancestor.
It must be the Dao Ancestor secretly helping Haotian! Otherwise, with Haotian's cultivation level, it would be impossible for him to restore the origin of the ancient star.
Let alone Haotian, even for saints like them, restoring the origin of a main star would require a tremendous price.
The damage caused by Haotian burning all the ancient stars is something even a saint would be powerless to repair. This ability to recover in the blink of an eye must undoubtedly be the work of the Dao Ancestor.
The two exchanged a glance, their hearts sinking.
I never imagined that Haotian was so important in the eyes of the Dao Ancestor. It seems their grudge against Haotian won't be so easy to avenge.
Putting aside the question of whether they could defeat the Primordial Star after it regained its original state, they wouldn't dare to act rashly given the Dao Ancestor's attitude alone!
Both of them looked somewhat dejected.
Immediately, the Guide Daoist raised his hand and retrieved the innate spiritual treasure that had been left in the ancient starry sky—it was his and Zhunti's personal treasure, which had been lost in the starry sky when Haotian killed them.
Haotian did not accept these treasures, not because he did not want them, but because he was too lazy to bother. The spiritual treasures that a sage had refined for countless years were already connected to his mind and soul. It would not be easy to forcibly seize them, and once he did, he would be creating a deadly feud.
After all, that was a treasure used to suppress the sect's fortune. Haotian still needs to develop and doesn't need to create an enemy he can never defeat.
Jieyin and Zhunti retrieved their spiritual treasures and did not linger. They looked at each other in silence, then transformed into two golden rays and fled westward to Mount Sumeru.
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Kunlun Mountain, Yuxu Palace.
Yuanshi Tianzun sat upright on his cloud bed, his mouth slightly open, unable to close for a long time.
He clenched his fists, thinking to himself: Luckily I didn't make a move earlier.
If Haotian were to recover his stellar essence and strike him again, he wouldn't be able to withstand it. Although he's slightly stronger than Zhunti and Jieyin, his strength is still limited. Even if he doesn't die, he'll be severely injured. Moreover, who can guarantee that Haotian will only strike once? What if he can strike two or three times?
"Haotian, you've been hiding this really well..."
Yuanshi Tianzun muttered to himself. He was equally convinced that such a method must have been bestowed upon Haotian by the Dao Ancestor; otherwise, with Haotian's own cultivation level, it would have been impossible for him to accomplish it.
However, he dared not speak ill of Hongjun Daozu, so he could only mutter a few complaints in his heart before closing his eyes and entering meditation, no longer thinking about it.
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East China Sea, Jin'ao Island.
Inside Biyou Palace, the Tongtian Sect Leader burst into loud laughter, his voice echoing across the surrounding area.
"Ha ha ha ha!"
"Junior Brother Haotian, you are indeed hiding your true strength!"
"With such methods, one is not like a saint, but surpasses even a saint!"
The title of "the number one person below the sage" is no longer sufficient to describe you.
Upon hearing this, the disciples exchanged bewildered glances, deeply shocked.
Daoist Duobao stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Master, is the Heavenly Emperor truly so powerful?"
The Tongtian Sect Leader suppressed his smile and said solemnly, "Although I am unwilling to boost the morale of others, I cannot speak against my conscience."
The fact that Haotian could use the Heavenly Emperor's authority to summon the Zhou Tian Star Array was already quite remarkable.
More importantly, the true self could sense that even without using the Zhou Tian Star Array, his own strength was no less than that of the top powerhouses of the Primordial World.
He paused, then sighed, "Another Donghuang Taiyi... No, Donghuang Taiyi is no match for Haotian."
The disciples remained silent.
Suddenly, the Holy Mother Jinling asked, "Master, since the Heavenly Emperor is so powerful, why does he still hold the Peach Banquet? Why does he go to the trouble of recruiting talents for the Heavenly Court? With his strength, he can suppress all directions by himself; why does he need others to assist him?"
The Tongtian Sect Leader glanced at her and shook his head slightly: "The situation of the Heavenly Court is rather special and cannot be compared with that of any sect. The Heavenly Court is the orthodox place of order management in the primordial world, and its duty is to maintain the order of the primordial world."
Although the war between the Lich King and the Demon King has ended and the primordial world has temporarily returned to peace, there are still many small problems that need to be solved in the areas affected by the war.
These aspects all require manpower to handle; surely Haotian can't do it all himself?
He paused, then added, "Even if he can handle everything, what about the future? If he spends all his time on this, will he still be able to cultivate?"
The disciples suddenly realized what was happening.
The Holy Mother Jinling pressed further, "Teacher, since the Heavenly Court is the legitimate institution of order, what are the benefits of serving there?"
The Tongtian Sect Leader stroked his beard and patiently explained, "There are benefits, of course. In the past, during the Lich Wars, we never paid attention to it. Now that Haotian has demonstrated the power of his authority, we have realized how terrifying this authority is."
He glanced at his disciples and said slowly, "You only saw the power that Haotian displayed when he used his authority, but you did not think deeply about the meaning it contained."
What is this authority? Broadly speaking, it's equivalent to the attainment of a sage. To control this authority is to control a certain order of heaven and earth, or a certain fundamental law. One can quickly comprehend this order and fundamental law through this authority, thereby improving one's cultivation.
In battle, one can also use the power of authority to draw upon this portion of the power of heaven and earth to empower oneself.
"Moreover, although working in the Heavenly Court means being subject to others, working step by step will bring continuous merit. Although the amount each time is small, it accumulates into a considerable sum over time."
The Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit was intrigued and couldn't help but ask, "The Heavenly Court is so wonderful, then... Master, may we join the Heavenly Court?"
"Turtle Spirit!" Daoist Duobao's face darkened, and he hissed. Wasn't Turtle Spirit's statement disrespectful to his master? Did the Jie Sect mean they were inferior to the Heavenly Court?
The Master of Heaven waved his hand and laughed, "It's alright. I'm not that petty. If you want to join the Heavenly Court, then join. I won't stop you."
He had his own plans. The Jie Sect had many disciples, but lacked a supreme treasure to suppress their destiny; the loss of their fortune had always been a major concern for him. If he could establish a connection with the Heavenly Court, it might not be a bad thing for the Jie Sect. However…
"You may wish to join the Heavenly Court, but you will lose your freedom. You should think carefully." The Tongtian Sect Leader's tone changed, becoming solemn. "If you join the Heavenly Court and do something wrong, and are punished by the Heavenly Emperor, I will not care."
This was a warning in advance. A person like Haotian wouldn't punish others without reason. But once someone made a mistake, he would show no mercy—that's the way of an emperor.
The Tongtian Sect Leader greatly admired Haotian and did not wish to turn against him in the future because of his disciple's mistakes.
"Yes, Master!" the disciples replied in unison.
"Alright, go down." The Tongtian Sect Leader waved his hand, dismissing everyone.
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Throughout the primordial world, powerful beings gazed towards the Thirty-Three Heavens and the Primordial Starry Sky, their hearts filled with awe.
The glory of the ancient Heavenly Court has been restored. Moreover, it is even more terrifying than before.
The mark of that slaying saint has been deeply etched in the hearts of every living being, and cannot be erased.
Haotian, the new Heavenly Emperor, used the fall of the two Western Saints to announce something to the primordial world—
The era of the Heavenly Court has arrived.
Those who disobey, even saints can kill, let alone others.