Chapter 231

Chapter 231: Under the Divine Slaying Platform, All Living Beings are Equal

"The strong prey on the weak; an ancient truth. Insects do not deserve to exist in this world."

The owner of that massive hand cackled with a sinister laugh. His palm creases resembled divine patterns, evolving into a domain of the Great Dao that suppressed all laws of heaven and earth and every Great Dao.

Yuan Daokong, the Eastern Sea Dragon King, and others were forced into half-kneeling positions on the ground. Their bones cracked and shattered piece by piece, causing them unbearable agony.

But those few still struggled desperately to protect the beings of Dawn City.

Yue Ruyi possessed the Doushuai Celestial Fire, putting her in a slightly better state, yet she too gritted her teeth and endured the struggle.

" ‘The so-called day of the transformation has indeed been a disaster for the native beings of the Yuan Realm,’ Yuan Daokong said with a look of despair. ‘Alas, I have insight but lack strength.’ "

Whoosh!

A streak of divine light suddenly shot through the air. It was a divine dagger, its blade gleaming brilliantly and shining onto the palm.

Strands of divine patterns melted away, and wounds started appearing on the palm.

" ‘Who dares to obstruct the Tian Wu divine clan in its work?’ a wrinkled face appeared in the void, its eyes flickering with cold light, thick with killing intent.

" ‘I do not hide my name; standing or sitting, I am Ye Qing Xuan.’

"A fleshy mass slowly materialized. Ye Xu and Great Emperor Ziwei stood on Tai Sui’s head. Holding the divine dagger he had just acquired, he grinned and said: ‘The Tian Wu divine clan has barely emerged and immediately seeks carnage? Are you courting extinction?’

" ‘It’s Senior Brother Ye!’

"As soon as Ye Xu appeared, the pressure on Yuan Daokong and the others vanished completely.

" ‘Who is he?’ the Eastern Sea Dragon King, Yue Ruyi, and others asked in confusion.

"Yuan Daokong beamed and said: ‘This senior brother ranks first on the Great Emperor Golden List. His power is immense, and with his intervention, we should escape this calamity.’

" ‘He’s actually first on the Great Emperor Golden List!’

"The Eastern Sea Dragon King, Yue Ruyi, and the others instantly grew awestruck and respectful.

"That golden list was personally issued by the Master senior and carried great significance.

" ‘First on the Great Emperor Golden List?’

"The wrinkled face sneered: ‘With mere Great Emperor realm cultivation, you dare stop the Tian Wu divine clan? You invite death.’

"Hum!

"The true immortal’s cave blazed with light. One by one, Emperor Venerables emerged from the cave—nine in total. The leader among them was unmistakably at the peak of the Emperor Venerable Realm, his aura overwhelmingly potent.

" ‘Since you wish to be the frontrunner, we shall take your head to pave the way,’ the leading Emperor Venerable, an old woman with a long life span and powerful aura, declared.

"She clutched a dragon-headed staff, forged from the skeleton and head of a true dragon and covered in dragon scales.

"The old woman lightly tapped the void. The dragon-headed staff came to life, transforming into a true dragon that lunged at Ye Xu.

" ‘Go.’

"Ye Xu patted Tai Sui. The Tai Sui let out a low roar and instantly split into countless fragments that wrapped around the true dragon. Its devouring power activated, consuming the true dragon bit by bit.

" ‘A Primordial being?’

"These Emperor Venerables of the Tian Wu divine clan were well-informed. They recognized Tai Sui’s origin, and greed lit up each of their eyes.

" ‘These juniors possess so many fine items!’

" ‘But all will soon be ours.’

The Emperor Venerables of the Tian Wu divine clan laughed.

"I have one more good thing here; if you want it, I will give all to you."

Ye Xu summoned an altar, and a blood-stained chopping blade emitted a fierce aura—a crimson vertical eye opened on the blade, filled with a bloodthirsty aura.

Divine Slaying Platform!

This fierce weapon had drunk the blood of countless Emperor Venerables, long since becoming sentient; Great Emperor Lingbao couldn’t control it, but that didn’t mean Ye Xu couldn’t.

His Great Dao of creation allowed him to master all things by grasping one principle.

"Divine Slaying Platform!"

Great Emperor Ziwei and Yuan Daokong were terrified—the two had witnessed the platform’s terror, its immense power, and how it was a supreme fierce weapon that could even kill its master.

"What a fierce weapon!"

The old woman’s face changed as she realized the danger of the Divine Slaying Platform.

"Such a fine treasure ending up with a Great Emperor—it’s such a pity," one Emperor Venerable sighed regretfully.

"Treasure, turn now!"

Ye Xu chuckled darkly, and the blade gently rotated—the eye on it instantly locked onto a Mid-stage Emperor Venerable expert from the Tian Wu divine clan.

Instantly, a figure materialized on the blade—exactly that same Emperor Venerable.

In that split second, that Emperor Venerable felt a chilling dread and sensed trouble looming.

Vaguely, a terrifying power locked onto him.

Crack!

The Divine Slaying Platform trembled slightly, and the blade crashed down with force.

Thud!

The next second, that Emperor Venerable’s head suddenly fell from his neck, his life force extinguished.

"Old Ten?"

The old woman’s expression twisted violently, her wrinkles bunching together as she shrieked.

Even with her Perfect-stage Emperor Venerable cultivation, she couldn’t discern how Old Ten had died.

Everyone drew a sharp breath—that fierce weapon was too bizarre.

Yuan Daokong and Great Emperor Ziwei broke out in goosebumps all over.

Great Emperor Lingbao’s knowledge of the Divine Slaying Platform couldn’t match Ye Xu’s.

Only in Ye Xu’s hands did this Divine Slaying Platform become a true divine weapon—slaying gods when meeting gods and killing demons when meeting demons.

A flicker of surprise also flashed in Ye Xu’s eyes.

"Truly the number one fierce weapon of the lower realm; this Divine Slaying Platform was even more terrifying than the Slaying Immortal Gourd," Ye Xu thought to himself.

His power was limited; he hadn’t unleashed even a fraction of the Divine Slaying Platform’s might.

Even so, with the Divine Slaying Platform, he had easily instantly killed an Emperor Venerable of the Tian Wu divine clan.

Whoosh!

A strange change occurred as Old Ten’s corpse rapidly shriveled, as though all his vital essence, soul, and Dao were being seized and devoured by a bizarre force.

Over the Divine Slaying guillotine, a wisp of remnant shadow drifted, howling and roaring. Faintly, it resembled the visage of Old Ten.

"This fiendish Creature can devour souls, condemning them to never enter reincarnation!"

"In all the world, only one legendary treasure possesses such power—the Divine Slaying Platform of the Celestial Court in the Immortal Realm. Could this be it?"

Several Emperor Venerables of the Tian Wu divine clan cried out in terror.

All began to contemplate retreat.

Who knew how mighty this Divine Slaying Platform truly was?

Even the crone regarded it with extreme dread.

"Today, even if I must invoke the True Spirit of our Ancestor, I shall destroy you."

The crone wore a face as still as water.

This was the Tian Wu divine clan’s first battle since emerging into the world, a fight to establish their standing. It concerned their future dignity and reputation; they absolutely could not let it go lightly.

Buurp…

Tai Sui swallowed the dragon-headed staff, disassembled its power for digestion, and let out a belch.

At the sound, the Emperor Venerables of the Tian Wu divine clan grew even more livid.

"Dear friends of the Tian Wu divine clan, would you grant me this boon and cease invading this place?"

A graceful figure descended.

Lin Qianmo arrived unhurriedly.

Her beautiful eyes swept over the leading crone as she spoke, smiling.

"Miss Lin."

The crone frowned. "Do you aim to shield these lowly peasants?"

Lin Qianmo’s delicate brows furrowed almost imperceptibly. Without a moment’s hesitation, she nodded. "They and I are one and the same race. Naturally, I must strive to seize a ray of life for my kin."

"Today we speak only of positions, not sentiment."

Lin Qianmo slowly pulled the wooden hairpin from her hair. An aura of the Life Dao swelled subtly, giving birth to verdant qi that filled the void with vibrant life force.

Ye Xu arrived, hands clasped behind his back, eyes unruffled.

"Human life knows no high or low; all living beings are equal."

Ye Xu spoke lightly. "With such beliefs, how would you face it if one day you yourselves were scorned as ants, as lowly peasants?"

"If this understanding fails you, my Divine Slaying Platform can teach it to you."

He held aloft the Divine Slaying Platform. Its fierce aura crushed the void, and screams like those of demons and wolves emanated forth, unsettling hearts and minds.

Below the Divine Slaying Platform, all beings are equal.

A wary expression settled on the crone’s face.

She feared the stature of Lin Qianmo, and she feared the Divine Slaying Platform.

BOOM!

A beam of immortal light descended.

Nangong Zhandao and others appeared out of thin air.

The Creation spiritual embryo was majestic and profound, as vast as an abyss or prison, standing erect in front of the old woman, less than a zhang away, with the power of the Great Dao surging forth like a mighty ocean.

"If the Tian Wu divine clan insists on taking action, then we can only fight again and see whose fist is harder."

For a moment, the atmosphere froze, and the air stopped flowing.

"Go."

Without any hesitation, the old woman led the Emperor Venerable of the Tian Wu divine clan back to the true immortal’s cave, transforming into a rainbow and departing.

Ye Xu alone had already inspired some fear in the crowd.

With Lin Qianmo and the Creation spiritual embryo added, the Tian Wu divine clan stood no chance of winning.

Of course, this did not mean the Tian Wu divine clan feared them; it was just that for Dawn City’s sake, exposing the clan’s true foundations simply wasn’t worth it.

"With the Creation spiritual embryo guarding Dawn City, it is undoubtedly unbreakably secure."

"Brother Ziwei, let’s continue to hunt for windfalls."

Ye Xu smiled elegantly, bid farewell to everyone, and rushed toward the new world together with Great Emperor Ziwei, where treasures were still waiting for them.

At this moment.

Inside Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

Ye Xu had disheveled hair, scratching it now and then, looking utterly miserable.

Ye Xian’er and Yang Xuanzhan exchanged confused glances, unable to understand what was wrong with the Master.

"The heavenly secrets points are gone again…"

"I’ve become a pauper again."

Ye Xu gazed up at the sky, silent.

"Time to start making money again…"

"Must find a faster way to earn cash…"

Ye Xu racked his brains, his mind spinning rapidly.

Idly waiting for miracles in Heaven’s Secret Pavilion was not the best plan.

As a cunning merchant, he had to exploit Heaven’s Secret Pavilion’s functions to their fullest extent.

"Where can I find a new source of income?"