Chapter 617

Chapter 617: Unity

"If the Evil Sea continues to spread, at most ten days remains before the yin and yang realms begin their merger," Shenjie said solemnly within Haotian’s Pure Land. "Yet the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion predicted its emergence only after a month. Clearly, forces are moving against it!"

Her words barely faded when several overwhelming auras pierced through space and descended upon Cold Light Immortal Domain.

The Chaotic Ancient God, the Leader of the Dao Clan, Emperor Ling, and others emerged.

Two more followed.

One, an elder with snow-white hair and beard, radiated serenity. His eyes shone like clear water. Clad in plain robes, a gourd dangled at his waist.

The other elder wore deep purple robes. His profound, intelligent eyes seemed to hold the universe itself. His aura, immeasurable in depth, overshadowed even Emperor Ling and the Chaotic Ancient God.

"Daoist brother Taiyi," the Chaotic Ancient God addressed the white-haired elder, his tone devoid of arrogance. "Not even the Witch Master’s passing moved you. Yet the Evil Sea’s emergence draws you forth. Ha ha…"

Dao Ancestor Taiyi’s origins predated even his own. When the world first formed, yin and yang separated, birthing the Three Primal Lords of Essence, Energy, and Spirit. Taiyi was born amidst their blessings, intertwined with the Dao of yin and yang itself.

"What use was rushing to the third epoch of disaster soil when the Witch Master fell?" the purple-robed elder countered lightly. "You and Emperor Ling hurried only to grasp at empty air."

"Qi Ancestor, do you mock this emperor’s incompetence?" Emperor Ling snorted coldly.

"And if I do?" Qi Ancestor yielded no ground.

"Esteemed brothers," interjected Epochal Celestial Lord gravely. "Against the Evil Sea’s emergence, my strength alone cannot halt its corruption of the world of the Pure Land. I plead for your aid!"

"Epochal Celestial Lord?" Emperor Ling’s gaze turned icy. "First explain: when did you attain Dao Ancestor status?"

"Priorities first," Qi Ancestor stated flatly. "Our duty is to stall the Evil Sea’s eruption. To delay the merging of the realms."

His stance clashed with Emperor Ling’s.

"Daoist brother," the Leader of the Dao Clan locked eyes with Dao Ancestor Taiyi. "Your seniority and cultivation surpass all. What guidance do you offer?"

For this task, entrusting Taiyi was beyond dispute.

"Though I know not why they remain idle, we must act," Taiyi replied with calm certainty. "Dear friends, set aside your grievances. Join me in suppressing the Evil Sea."

RUMBLE!

Dao Ancestor Taiyi summoned his powers. A violet-hued Celestial Cauldron soared toward the Evil Sea. Awakening the Hongmeng Dao, it unleashed boundless purple energy that enshrouded the entire abyssal expanse.

BOOM!

Vast amethyst mist coalesced, drawing the fortunes of heaven and earth to solidify into five towering Divine Mountains. They descended upon four cardinal points and the center itself, locking the sea in place.

"We who dwell in the yang realm shall answer its hour of peril!" The Chaotic Ancient God unleashed Chaotic Divine Bell. DONG! Primordial Chaos Qi cascaded down, fortifying the Five Innate Elements Divine Mountains.

"Haha… Since all dear friends choose to act, this emperor shall not stand idle!" Emperor Ling wove a mystic art, sending ninety-nine radiant domains crashing from the heavens.​

The Great Dao resonated in unison, with heavenly flowers scattering everywhere, reinforcing the seal of the group.

Qi Ancestor and the Leader of the Dao Clan exchanged a glance and also activated their spiritual energy, employing divine abilities to assist in sealing the Evil Sea.

The six Dao Ancestors worked together in unison, and the Evil Sea immediately ceased its spread; streaks of vicious thoughts roared, with black mist as menacing as a prison, charging wildly under the six-layered seal.

For that moment, however, it could not shake the power of the six.

"Master, in my opinion, if you take action, you might truly eradicate this disaster in its bud." Xuan Ancestor’s eyes gleamed.

"Look over there."

Primordial Dao God did not answer; he extended his hand and pointed towards the Epoch of Disaster Soil.

A thick and gloomy black shadow was gradually invading down from above into the world of the Pure Land.

Xuan Ancestor’s body trembled.

"Do you know why the world of the Pure Land contains the eight epochs of the past?" Primordial Dao God asked.

"Master, this disciple is foolish. Please clarify this for me."

Primordial Dao God said leisurely, "Because the Dao of yin and yang requires the power of the past to cushion the pressure between both realms."

"The world of the Pure Land is a membrane."

He drew a circle.

Then, he drew a line on the circle, as if it were a yin and yang symbol.

Xuan Ancestor vaguely perceived Primordial Dao God’s implication.

"This line represents the world of the Pure Land, separating the Dao of yin and yang from the yin and yang realms."

Primordial Dao God spoke unhurriedly, "The Yin and Yang Fusion will crush the eight epochs of the past, along with the Ninth Era where the Haotian lineage exists."

"But this process is extremely lengthy. Once ‘It’ grinds those eight epochs down, the power of the past will then be absorbed by ‘It’ to regulate yin and yang and fuse both realms."

Primordial Dao God’s explanation was straightforward.

The eight epochs had never vanished.

They were merely sealed away within the world of the Pure Land.

Xuan Ancestor, halfway understanding, said, "So that black shadow comes from the yin realm?"

"No."

Primordial Dao God shook his head, "From ‘It’."

"As I said before, the way of heaven operates constantly."

"Under Its power, all who try to resist it face futility, and I am no exception."

Finally, Xuan Ancestor comprehended.

Even mighty beings like Dao One bore many constraints, and the ‘It’ mentioned by Primordial Dao God was the existence that the Dao One powerful beings feared the most.

"It cannot be stopped."

With a strange light in his eyes, Primordial Dao God said, "I am curious—can the date deduced by the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion truly align exactly with the moment of the fusion of the yin and yang realms?"

"If it actually matches, would it prove that the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion possesses the capability to see through ‘It’?" Xuan Ancestor’s eyes sharpened, and he said solemnly.

The look in Primordial Dao God’s eyes gradually deepened.

…

How long can we hold out? I wonder," Dao Ancestor Taiyi said worriedly.

We’ll hold out as long as possible."

Emperor Ling was indifferent.

When the sky falls, the tall ones will hold it up.

The cultivators of Dao One were apathetic, and he was even less anxious.

For now, I’m more curious about this person’s identity," Emperor Ling said with a smile, his gaze fixed on Epochal Celestial Lord. "Daoist friend, will you tell us yourself, or shall I use the Great Memory Restoration Art to give you a little help?"

Epochal Celestial Lord’s expression turned grim.

Crack!

Suddenly,

a shattering sound came.

On the Evil Sea, the Eighty-one Formation Flags, a full set of epochal treasure, unexpectedly began to show cracks under the terrifying evil power, as their essence wildly dissipated, devoured by monstrous creatures.

Crack, crack, crack!

Above in the sky, the world of the Pure Land seemed to crack open.

A shadowy figure, like an otherworldly evil demon, covered the Epoch of Disaster Soil. Vaguely, a blurry face could be seen.

It seemed to come from another world, peering at them.

This feeling made the Dao Ancestors’ scalps tingle.

Is this power from the yin realm?"

The crowd was struck with terror.

All of you, step back."

Primordial Dao God emerged from the disaster soil, wearing a green robe, outstandingly elegant. He said calmly, "Don’t waste your strength in vain."

Senior."

The crowd said respectfully.

Could even you not turn the tide?" the Leader of the Dao Clan said sorrowfully.

Primordial Dao God said indifferently, "The Dao master is intelligent."

As intelligent as he is, yet he hasn’t appeared here. Don’t you understand?"

The Leader of the Dao Clan was greatly shaken.

Hehe…"

Emperor Ling laughed eerily, "Perhaps, the Dao master was eaten too."

…

Chaotic Ancient God, Qi Ancestor, Dao Ancestor Taiyi, and others had their faces twitch.

Primordial Dao God’s eye muscles also twitched slightly.

It’s not without reason."

Xuan Ancestor murmured.

The Leader of the Dao Clan’s eyelids twitched. He hadn’t contacted the Dao master for many years, so what Emperor Ling said might be possible.

Pah…"

The Ancestor is invincible in the world; how could he be eaten clean by anyone?"

He snorted coldly and said, "Emperor Ling, you speak carelessly. One day, you’ll suffer a calamity because of it."

Having said that, the Leader of the Dao Clan looked at Primordial Dao God and said, "Since you have spoken, senior, I won’t stay here to make a fool of myself. Farewell."