Chapter 423

Chapter 423: Transcendence through Merit (Part 2)

“You come out first.”

Yi Tianxing’s thought stirred. Qi Qingsi flew out from his Purple Palace, heading towards the Dao fruit.

“I can only help you this far. What comes next is yours to grasp.”

“Mmm.”

Qi Qingsi nodded, her gaze falling onto the vibrant, colorful immortal light.

“’Supreme Indifference’?” The Taishang Immortal Emperor’s eyes narrowed slightly. Having originated from the Taishang Palace, she was familiar with both the Great Indifference Path and the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Path. Yet she had never seen anyone embody such pure, perfect indifference as Qi Qingsi.

“Daoist friend intends to use her as a substitute for the Heavenly Son?” Immortal Emperor Mu discerned Yi Tianxing’s purpose, his pretty face turning cold.

“Has the Heavenly Emperor not informed you, dear friends?”

Yi Tianxing wore a faint, enigmatic smile.

“The Heavenly Emperor?” Yuanzu’s expression turned dark and grim as he stared coldly at Li Ruoyu. “You knew of the human ancestor’s scheme?”

“I had some inkling.”

Li Ruoyu replied, “However, at this moment, he is our common enemy.”

“To slay the Dao of Heaven, first kill the human ancestor!”

With their eyes blazing with murderous intent, everyone present wished they could tear Li Ruoyu to pieces.

Boom!

Yi Tianxing channeled his magical power. The ultimate void gradually began to close. He intended to expel everyone from it, preventing anyone from disturbing Qi Qingsi.

“Whoosh!”

Li Ruoyu suddenly vanished from his spot, charging towards the Innate Dao Seed.

Yi Tianxing cast him a light glance but did not attempt to stop him.

“Human Ancestor, you will not succeed!” Yuanzu, swelled with rage, manifested the Tai Chi Divine Mountain in his left hand and the Primordial Gate in his right. The Primordial Dao and the Great Dao of Tai Chi moved at his command, lethally slashing towards Yi Tianxing.

The Ancient God of Origin, embodying dual aspects, wielded the Origin Dao Seed as he attacked into the River of Time.

Yet, within the River of Time, he could not locate any trace of Yi Tianxing.

“He is nearing transcendence, having already leaped beyond time. Conventional means can no longer kill him.” Li Ruoyu declared solemnly, transforming into a streak of light as he shot out of the ultimate void.

He had already obtained the Innate Dao Seed.

Hearing Li Ruoyu’s explanation, everyone’s expressions turned grave.

Leaping beyond the River of Time—was this the first step into the transcendent realm?

They all silently committed this knowledge to heart.

“Begone!”

Yi Tianxing activated the Great Dao of space. The ultimate void abruptly slammed shut. One Immortal Emperor after another was forcibly expelled. He circulated his Dao, and instantly, the ultimate void vanished from everyone’s perception.

Disappearing without a trace.

Their expressions darkened to the extreme. Yi Tianxing’s divine abilities and methods, his profound mastery over the Great Dao of space in particular, had reached a realm of perfection no one else could rival.

His strength was such that none could rival him.

Without the heavenly formation, killing Yi Tianxing was an impossible task.

"Human ancestor, I’ll slay you!" The Ancient God of Origin raged in fury. The Origin Dao Seed, like a primordial chicken egg, ground the void into nothingness, instantly swallowing Yi Tianxing whole in an attempt to refine him.

Daoist Qing Xuan brandished the Great Dao of creation formation map, cleaving into the Origin Dao Seed as he slashed towards Yi Tianxing.

The Amitabha Emperor, Taishang Immortal Emperor, and others also gave their all, striving to shatter Yi Tianxing into a million pieces.

Boom!

The primordial chaos exploded, reverting to its primal state.

Yet Yi Tianxing’s figure had vanished.

"Dear friends, I am no longer what I once was." Yi Tianxing slowly reappeared. He drifted through Heaven and Earth, each step placing him within a different time and space, leaving no trace to follow.

"If you remain obstinately unyielding, I wouldn’t mind killing one or two to offer to the heavens."

A glint of killing intent flashed in Yi Tianxing’s eyes.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

The boundless power of merit from all realms congregated upon him, coalescing into a Merit Golden Body—imperishable, indestructible, and virtually invincible.

The Son of Heaven, bearing the Heavenly Dao, could mobilize its power and siphon the spiritual energy from all realms.

Yi Tianxing could harness the karmic force of all living beings and the boundless sea of merit.

In some respects, he surpassed the Son of Heaven in might.

Thus, on the Golden List of the Unparalleled Rankings, Yi Tianxing held the foremost position.

His aura surged violently, his power multiplying explosively. The myriad realms transformed into sustenance, ceaselessly merging into his flesh. Yi Tianxing walked upon the earth as if he were the brightest star in the mortal world.

"The strength of that Old Fool has actually reached such heights?" The Mad Daoist, who was busy collecting treasures from the Purple Star Heavenly Court, sensed Yi Tianxing’s aura and was startled.

"Truly, fools have their blessings," the Mad Daoist mused internally.

"His power is nearing that of the transcendents," Immortal Emperor Mu thought, his heart filled with terror. "Moreover, empowered by the merit of all beings, he is completely indestructible."

"He can kill us, but we can scarcely kill him."

To slay one who had escaped the River of Time required extraordinary means.

But where could they find such a method in this fleeting moment?

Yet Yi Tianxing could escape into the River of Time, traversing past and future, effortlessly subduing them.

This was the foundation of his confidence.

Otherwise, how could he dare descend alone with Qi Qingsi to brazenly pick the fruits?

Yuanzu and the others trembled with fear.

None could have anticipated Yi Tianxing’s power had reached such an apex.

He already possessed the capabilities of a transcendent.

"Daoist brother." Daoist Qing Xuan’s address had shifted. Forcing a slight smile, he said, "With strength such as yours, we truly are no match for you."

"However, we hope you won’t interfere as we settle accounts with one person."

Daoist Qing Xuan locked his Divine Sense onto Mad Daoist.

Mad Daoist’s eyelids twitched.

"In this life, I am no longer the human ancestor, so I naturally won’t care about his life or death," said Yi Tianxing.

"We feel relieved with those words of yours."

Dragon Emperor of Lei Ze laughed loudly.

To obtain the heavenly formation, they had spent a lot, and destroying the Purple Star Heavenly Court might barely allow them to break even.

Besides, Mad Daoist had plundered many worlds in the Qing Xuan plane, so he had plenty of riches.

Once they killed Mad Daoist, they would definitely break even.

"Yuanzu, Ancient God of Origin, three of you, do you have any thoughts?" said Taishang Immortal Emperor.

"Of course," Yuanzu said coldly.

Mad Daoist had just tagged along as a minor role, spending no money but grabbing the most gains.

Everyone was full of anger and was eager to vent it on Mad Daoist.

"Daoist friend Heavenly Emperor, we haven’t settled with you yet about the matters you hid from us," said Daoist Qing Xuan. "So, you better behave yourself and turn a blind eye."

"Everyone, the human ancestor is waiting," Li Ruoyu changed the subject. "Once Qi Qingsi bears the heavenly mandate, he will act to Repairing the heavens, gaining the merit of the Dao."

"After completing the act of Repairing the heavens, he will be able to take the final step and achieve Transcendence through Merit."

"Yuanzu, Ancient God of Origin, Si Ming, and Daoist Friend Qing Xuan, during the Great Calamity in the Immortal Realm, you personally shattered his soul to dust. Do you genuinely believe he will spare you?"

Swish!

Upon hearing this, everyone’s pupils shrank sharply.

Yi Tianxing appeared calm.

Li Ruoyu’s words were just a diversion of their attention.

If he truly wanted to kill Yuanzu and the others, he could have slaughtered them right after his revival.

But Yi Tianxing wouldn’t do it.

In this life, he had resolved all grievances and was no longer the human ancestor, so he naturally wouldn’t bear the responsibilities and enmities of the human ancestor.

Letting things take their course was his way of the Dao.

"Amitabha, this matter has nothing to do with me," Amitabha Emperor clasped his hands, lowering his eyelids, assuming a stance of remaining aloof.

"…"

Daoist Qing Xuan’s face twitched.

Taishang Immortal Emperor and Immortal Emperor Xuanji also retreated two steps, showing their position.

They didn’t want to offend Yi Tianxing, whether before or after Transcendence.

"Good nephew, well done," said Mad Daoist, letting out a long sigh of relief. "You scared the wits out of me for nothing."

"Take action!"

Li Ruoyu’s gaze was sharp as a sword, suddenly speaking.

Take action?

Yuanzu, Ancient God of Origin, Si Ming, and the others froze in shock.

Action against whom?

Boom!

In that instant, a bizarre power enveloped Yuanzu. That power was incredibly strange, as if dragging the world back to the chaotic state before creation.

Yuanzu’s Primordial Dao and Great Dao of Tai Chi were suppressed.

"The Great Dao of Taisu!"

Yuanzu’s face changed dramatically. "So you are Immortal Emperor Taisu?"

Immortal Emperor Taisu was a figure known on the list.

No one had seen him before, but everyone knew of him.

"Daoist friend, the Tai Chi Divine Mountain is wasted in your hands. Only in my control can it achieve its fullest value," a man appeared behind Yuanzu.

The Five Innate Elements were mutually generating and conflicting.

The Great Dao of Taisu perfectly countered the Great Dao of Tai Chi.

Immortal Emperor Taisu caught Yuanzu off guard with a sneak attack, sealing his Dao Techniques and injuring him.

Li Ruoyu grinned.

"Uncle Master, we can begin now," Li Ruoyu looked toward Mad Daoist.

"Hahaha…"

Mad Daoist burst into wild laughter, overflowing with murderous intent.

The alliance had collapsed.

Now, it was time for a new Taotie feast.