novelapdf Chapter 2003: Imperial Decree, Extraordinary Phenomena in the Void!
Chapter 2003: Imperial Decree, Extraordinary Phenomena in the Void!
Upon seeing this.
The Golden Core elder quickly reached out and took the token, clutching it tightly in his palm. He bowed respectfully, his tone deferential.
"Your subordinate obeys!"
"Step back and return quickly."
Tian Shu Half-Saint waved his hand slightly and said with a calm expression.
The deacon bowed and took his leave, quickly exiting the main hall.
Then,
Another Golden Core steward on duty stepped forward, about to bow and report another important matter in the city...
The atmosphere inside the hall suddenly changed.
The seated Celestial Pivot Half-Venerable paused abruptly, raised his hand in a gesture to halt all affairs, and his aura instantly froze.
Next second,
A supreme voice, indifferent yet majestic, piercing through heaven and earth, resounded directly in his mind.
The decree was exactly the same as the one that had reached the ears of the Blazing Sun Half-Lord.
Clear and unyielding, not to be defied.
The Celestial Pivot Half-Saint felt a chill run down his spine, daring not to be the slightest bit negligent. He immediately rose from his seat, straightening his posture.
Then he faced the void, bowed deeply, and said respectfully:
"Yes, sir!"
……
This moment!
Within the various immortal cities spanning a vast territory of ten thousand miles...
Whether it was the half-saints in charge or the various Nascent Soul cultivators and city lords, they all received this supreme transmission.
Countless high-ranking cultivators put down their affairs and bowed to receive the decree.
The exact same scene of reverence played out simultaneously across the entire territory.
Everything was in perfect order, and no one dared to disobey.
Above the void, Cheng Buzheng, having finished delivering the decree, had a calm gaze and a slight thought in his mind.
The previously calm and clear void before him suddenly rippled outwards like the surface of a still lake, creating mysterious spatial ripples.
Layer upon layer, incredibly mysterious.
Cheng Buzheng lightly stepped into the air, his posture as upright as a pine tree, and stepped directly into this fluctuating void, instantly disappearing from sight.
They vanished completely from this world.
In the blink of an eye,
The scene suddenly shifted, and the landscape was completely different.
This is the core space of the supreme formation.
Throughout the entire space, countless profound array patterns crisscrossed and densely covered all directions.
Thousands of golden Daoist runes floated and swirled, gleaming brightly, slowly rising and falling in the void.
It exudes a vast and ancient Daoist aura originating from ancient powerful beings.
Sacred and majestic.
In the very heart of this secret realm, where the array patterns are most abundant and the Daoist aura is most profound...
Two hazy, ethereal figures sat cross-legged in mid-air, enveloped in a misty spiritual light, their faces obscured.
I felt that the energy was vast and boundless, unfathomable.
Cheng Buzheng, who slowly stepped into this secret realm, remained calm and composed upon seeing the scene, showing no surprise or astonishment whatsoever.
He walked calmly and steadily toward the two figures at the core of the space.
These two figures sitting cross-legged in mid-air are, firstly, the Dharma Body that has been guarding this supreme array for many years, and is the foundation of the array.
Secondly, it is Cheng Buzheng's true form.
Since the demon race throughout the True Dragon Sea was corrupted by the dense bloodthirsty energy of heaven and earth, losing all their intelligence and transforming into ferocious beasts...
Cheng Buzheng immediately withdrew and entered the core space of the supreme formation.
They sit side by side with the Dharma Body guarding the great formation, ensuring the smooth operation of the formation and the relocation of the islands.
And it is precisely because of the Venerable One's wholehearted assistance...
The two combined their efforts to activate the grand formation, causing the previously scattered islands in the sea to move at a speed that rivaled the escape speed of a semi-saint level expert.
Only then could the convergence and integration of thousands of islands be achieved in just six months.
It has created a vast territory spanning 100,000 miles.
otherwise.
The guardian deity alone could not possibly complete such a massive fusion project.
It cannot be completed in the short term; it will take more than twice as long and will be riddled with errors.
However, the combined power of the main body and the guardian avatar greatly improved the efficiency of the formation's operation and island relocation, making it sufficient for large-scale territorial integration...
However, it still has obvious shortcomings in terms of meticulous control and neatness of details.
Ultimately, this supreme formation is a peerless formation left behind by an ancient powerful being from Langya.
Extremely high level, profound Taoist essence
It has long surpassed the limits of cognition and control of all cultivators in this world.
Even a Nascent Soul Realm expert would find it difficult to fully comprehend all its mysteries.
When it comes to control, there are bound to be shortcomings and oversights.
This is why, although many islands have successfully merged and become one unified territory...
However, the various immortal cities, which originally had their own functions and served as the foundation for each other, ended up scattered and disorderly.
The items were scattered haphazardly, without any order, and the array's pathways were disordered.
It is impossible to form a perfect overall pattern.
Cheng Buzheng's second body descended into the core of the formation to remedy this fatal weakness.
Correcting the flaws in the formation and reorganizing the territorial layout.
As his form settled, the original body, the guardian body, and the newly descended body stood in three separate locations.
A stable triangular formation steadily formed in the void, and they simultaneously sat cross-legged in mid-air.
The spiritual light around them echoed each other, and the Daoist principles permeated each other.
next moment,
The three figures simultaneously raised their hands, their fingertips radiating spiritual light, and in unison formed extremely complex and identical profound hand seals.
As the hand seals flew, the countless Daoist characters trembled and pulsed.
In an instant,
A powerful, vast, and profound Dao rhythm surged forth from the three figures, sweeping across the entire core space of the formation.
This rhythm does not spread outwards or rage.
Instead, it circulates between the main body and the two Dharma bodies.
It goes on and on, forming a closed loop, endlessly regenerating.
At first glance, this cyclical rhythm seems ordinary and unremarkable, lacking any earth-shattering phenomena or overwhelming power.
It seemed to be just an ordinary flow of Taoist energy.
However, if one focuses their attention carefully, they can clearly perceive it...
After each cycle of rhythm is completed, the aura and Daoist cultivation of Cheng Buzheng's main body and his two Dharma bodies will steadily increase in a barely perceptible manner, and their foundation will become more and more profound.
This was precisely the unique secret technique that Cheng Buzheng had painstakingly developed, combining his own three unique physical attributes, specifically for controlling the supreme formation.
It can enhance cultivation without limit by utilizing the circulation of Daoist principles within the formation.
Its potential is limitless, and its effects are unparalleled.
However, this extraordinary secret technique also has extremely prominent shortcomings and flaws, with many limitations.
Firstly, the operation of the secret technique requires the gathering of three cultivators of the same origin; none of them can be missing, and ordinary cultivators simply cannot meet the requirements.
Secondly, the three bodies must possess an ultimate spiritual connection, like twins sharing the same origin, with synchronized thoughts and unified steps, in order to perfectly operate the secret technique.
Thirdly, once the secret technique is successfully activated, the three bodies will be completely immobilized, unable to move an inch. One must remain firmly in place, maintaining an absolute state of mind free from self, form, thought, and intention.
The moment there is the slightest disturbance or deviation, the secret technique will immediately collapse and shatter.
These numerous limitations make this supreme secret technique extremely useless and restrictive in most situations, leaving it virtually unusable.
But in the context of organizing battle formations and consolidating territory...
It was just right, absolutely perfect.
It can be described as tailor-made.
Within the secret realm, the secret technique continued to operate, causing the aura of the three figures to rise steadily and progressively.
His body exuded an increasingly rich Daoist aura.
It became increasingly compatible with the patterns and Dao inscriptions of the surrounding supreme array.
Time passed unnoticed, until the three bodies' cultivation and energy were completely stabilized and fully integrated with the formation...
The three figures suddenly raised their hands in unison, unleashing a series of even more exquisite and powerful techniques of the same origin.
boom--
The invisible Daoist principles suddenly permeated the air.
Cheng Buzheng's myriad thoughts and emotions were completely relaxed and released, merging entirely into the supreme array that enveloped the entire Forbidden Sea and True Dragon Sea.
this moment,
He merged with the formation, resonated with heaven and earth, and controlled the entire sea's winds and clouds, the formation's pathways, and the rhythm of spiritual energy with a single thought.
He seemed to have transformed into the Heavenly Dao of this sea and sky, in charge of the order of all things and ruling over the four directions.
And in the instant that his mind and spirit were completely integrated into the array...
High above, in the depths of those boundless dark clouds that hang perpetually, obscuring the sky,
The colossal, majestic eye that overlooks all living beings and covers the sky also subtly changed.
Previously, this giant eye was lifeless, cold, and utterly devoid of emotion, like the indifferent gaze of a dead being, ignoring all things in the world.
At this moment, however, a subtle, anthropomorphic emotion quietly began to emerge within it, carrying with it insight, majesty, and scrutiny.
It was no longer a state of utter stillness and indifference.
next moment,
Cheng Buzheng's mind suddenly shifted...
A vast and boundless invisible force swept out from the core of the formation.
They then rapidly converged in the sky above the giant island.
In the blink of an eye, the world changed dramatically!
A sudden, fierce wind howled and raged, sweeping across the vast sky.
The clouds surged and collapsed, plunging the sun and moon into darkness.
The entire world changed color.
A vast and overwhelming pressure enveloped all directions!
A truly earth-shattering scene...
The entire void seemed to fall into a deathly silence.
A colossal island, suspended in the boundless void, is as vast as an ancient continent, with countless magnificent celestial cities nestled upon its layers.
Thousands of pavilions and towers rise and fall in a continuous, undulating expanse, their spiritual energy rising like clouds and mist.
At this moment, in all the immortal cities on the island, countless cultivators stationed there were completely shocked by the sudden and terrifying celestial phenomenon in the sky.
Whether it's a seasoned cultivator who has secluded himself for arduous practice?
Or is he a young disciple wandering the streets?
Even the sect elders who were overseeing various regions felt a chill run down their spines...
They all stopped what they were doing and looked up at the ever-changing void above them.
A heavy pressure enveloped the entire island, making countless cultivators struggle to breathe and tense their minds.
Panic and bewilderment filled the air, and discussions quickly spread throughout the various immortal cities.
"Brother Dao, look at the sky!"
What exactly is causing this strange change in the world?
Where does this terrifying pressure come from?
A white-robed cultivator, his face pale and pupils constricted, stared intently at the strange phenomenon deep in the void, his voice filled with fear.
His companion beside him frowned, his eyes filled with confusion, and he shook his head repeatedly.
"If I knew, why would I be so surprised and uncertain here?"
This matter is extremely bizarre and unprecedented.
After a moment's thought,
The cultivator's eyes flickered slightly as he looked at the towering tower of the city's cultivators' association and said in a deep voice:
"However, in my opinion, the higher-ups of the Cultivator Association must know the inside story."
Look at the senior members at the association's headquarters; they remained calm throughout, showing no sign of panic whatsoever!
That's right!
Ordinary celestial anomalies would already shake people to their core, but this earth-shattering change has left them calm and composed, indicating they must already know the inside story!
Those around immediately agreed, deeply convincing themselves.
suddenly!
Amidst the clamor of discussion, a clear, cool voice suddenly rang out, carrying a confident certainty that drowned out the surrounding noise:
"What's so hard to guess?"
You are all simply blinded by your own involvement.
Upon hearing the sound, everyone turned their heads, their gazes all focusing on a cultivator in blue robes, their eyes filled with anticipation.
"Since you see through it all, why don't you explain in detail!"
We are all ears!
An elderly man with white hair reaching his shoulders bowed deeply, his tone earnest:
"Indeed, fellow Daoist, I have cultivated for hundreds of years and have never seen such a strange phenomenon."
I would greatly appreciate your guidance, so that we may broaden our horizons!
The cultivator in blue robes stood with his hands behind his back, gave a light snort, and his eyes held a hint of arrogance:
"Hmph, there's no need to delve into this matter. A little deduction is all it takes to uncover the root cause."
Consider this, everyone: who is the strongest person standing at the pinnacle of power in this world today?
As soon as he finished speaking,
Almost everyone blurted out:
"Naturally, it's the president of the Cultivator Association!"
"Not bad." The cultivator in blue nodded slightly.
Immediately, someone raised a question, their brow furrowing:
"But the president has not shown up yet. This strange phenomenon may not be related to the president, right?"
Perhaps it's a natural anomaly arising from the universe.
"yes!
Anomalies in the void and changes in the cosmos have existed since ancient times and are not necessarily man-made.
It's most likely due to the workings of the universe!
The monk in blue robes gently shook his head, his tone resolute:
What you say is not entirely without merit.
However, the probability of spontaneous changes in nature is extremely low, almost negligible.
The guild leader is the supreme being of this world, with cultivation reaching the heavens and the earth, far surpassing the understanding of ordinary cultivators.
Even if his true form does not appear in the world, his boundless supernatural powers and extraordinary abilities are far beyond the comprehension and comprehension of ordinary cultivators like you and me.
This astonishing phenomenon is most likely the work of the guild leader.
After these words were spoken,
The surrounding cultivators fell silent, their hearts filled with doubt and uncertainty, yet they also vaguely agreed with this deduction.
However, the discussions and commotion across the island did not subside for a long time.
Just as cultivators in the various immortal cities were speculating and discussing, a sudden change occurred.
A vast, boundless, and majestic supreme power suddenly descended from the depths of the heavens.
Like a celestial river overturning, it swept across the entire giant island with a terrifying power capable of suppressing all directions.
In an instant,
The earth shook violently, and the entire continent-sized island trembled violently.
A deafening cracking sound resounded throughout the heavens and earth, and terrifying, deep, dark fissures spread out from the ground.
Intertwined and densely packed
It spread across the entire land like a spider web.
The cracks were deep and dark, leading straight to the unknown depths of the earth, where wisps of black mist swirled and billowed, a truly terrifying sight.
It was as if, in the next second, this giant island standing in the endless ocean would completely collapse, shatter into pieces, and turn into dust.
But just as everyone held their breath and despair began to creep in...
A bizarre scene unfolded.
The earth was clearly riddled with cracks, ravaged and devastated, revealing a state of utter fragmentation.
It seemed as if a mere breeze or a slight touch would cause it to collapse completely.
Yet the entire island remained firmly standing on the sea surface, without collapsing in the slightest.
It was as if an invisible, intangible, and boundless force was shrouding everything in the darkness.
Firmly and solidly securing every inch of the island's land and every layer of rock.
They forcibly imprisoned the giant island that was on the verge of collapse.
It stabilized the precarious global order.
...(End of this chapter)