Chapter 351

Chapter 351: The Second Calamity of Destiny, Opening the Sky Calamity

A single Bing Yuyan changed the outcome of the battle.

Her strength had reached an unimaginable level.

The Zhu Yue Army, once heavily relied upon by the Taixu Dynasty, was nearly scattered by her alone. Together with Cold Thief Tian and his Thief Guards launching surprise attacks, they dealt a crushing blow to the Zhu Yue Army, an army once meant to destroy the Cold Moon Dynasty, now destined to become a mere historical footnote.

Their leader, Li Xingkuang, who had established the Zhu Yue Army, now faced the imminent threat of death.

Bing Yuyan’s sword flew like that of an immortal, piercing through the space where the remnants of the Zhu Yue Army clung, simultaneously reaping their lives.

This time, Li Xingkuang saw it clearly.

That dazzling sword raised a storm; ice, thunder, and terrifying sword energy fused together, erasing his army as Bing Yuyan soared through the air.

Finally, all the brilliance converged at a single point, the tip of the Ice Spirit Holy Sword aimed directly at Li Xingkuang’s brow.

Li Xingkuang suddenly raised his right hand, pointing his sword at his own brow.

A burst of holy light erupted.

It was the protective power of a saint!

Who would have thought that this ruthless warrior nearing the Great Boundless Perfect Stage and resembling a butcher would actually possess saintly power for self-defense?

Bang!

The saintly power exploded with overwhelming force.

Bing Yuyan’s sword failed to penetrate it, and she charged again.

Li Xingkuang no longer dared to confront her directly. Instead, he retreated constantly, evading while summoning more Great Boundless fighters to assist him.

But how could the powers of the Taixu Dynasty withstand this onslaught?

Even with only thirty thousand Golden Moon Riders, they had been trained by a saint himself, and now they fought under the banner of avenging their fallen master. Their attacks were frenzied, their morale unbreakable. Combined with Bing Yuyan’s transformative slaughter, the tides of victory were decisively turned.

At the peak of Heavenly Reaching Mountain, Zhang Yang stood tall, gazing down at everything.

Though the mountain towered high, his subtle connection with it allowed him to see every detail below, as if he were standing at the mountain’s base.

He felt at peace.

Then, he chose to cultivate.

Long ago, in the Abyss of the Buried Immortals, he had reached the ninth level of the Ascending to Heaven Realm. Now, it was time for a breakthrough.

He would face the second calamity of destiny, the Opening the Sky Calamity.

His bloodline had awakened. He had achieved the Divine Gold Holy Body and possessed Slaughter Thunder Saint Power at the level of Great Perfection. Now was the time.

Most importantly, he had enough Spirit Saint Stones on hand.

From the nine saints he had slain and the hundred Great Boundless warriors, he had acquired ample Spirit Saint Stones from their storage bags, more than enough for his needs.

Additionally, the Moonlight Saint Stone was absorbing moonlight and had begun to accumulate power.

He took out a pile of Spirit Saint Stones and activated the Divine Strength Technique to break into the Opening the Sky Realm.

Although still called the Divine Strength Technique, it had already evolved beyond recognition, only the name remained.

The value of Spirit Saint Stones far surpassed that of ordinary Spirit Stones.

Their abundant and potent essence surged into Zhang Yang, filling him with a sensation of rapid acceleration.

He absorbed the essence, extracting its power and drawing it deep into his body.

Compared to Spirit Stones, the Spirit Saint Stones not only provided far greater quantities of essence but also offered a purer quality, enabling cultivation at an astonishing pace.

In less than half an hour, he reached the peak of the ninth level of the Ascending to Heaven Realm, a speed that thrilled him.

Clearly, the Spirit Saint Stones had given him the momentum he needed for rapid progress in the Opening the Sky Realm.

Without hesitation, he launched his assault.

Thus began the Opening the Sky Calamity.

Above the firmament, two presences—transcending the path of saints—clashed in battle. Though their fight seemed to take place in another space, their presence was never forgotten. The outcome of their duel could render all other battles meaningless, they were simply too powerful.

Suddenly, thunder roared, drawing everyone’s attention.

Dark clouds churned violently across the sky. Though weaker than before, the lightning they carried was peculiar, it was black.

The black lightning twisted like roaring dragons and writhing serpents.

Such a sight puzzled many onlookers.

These were people outside the battlefield.

While those beyond the Western Desert may have cared little for the Taixu Dynasty’s attempt to eliminate Zhang Yang, those within the region understood that the matter would be resolved swiftly. Therefore, they did not leave the Falling Star Mountain Range; they remained to witness what would unfold.

When the hundred thousand Black Wolf Riders appeared, the observers gathered along the periphery to watch.

Throughout the battle, countless witnesses looked on.

They were astonished by the Cold Moon Dynasty’s boldness—bringing thirty thousand Golden Moon Riders into open combat.

They marveled at Cold Thief Tian—ranked third among the Thirteen Great Thieves of the Western Desert—joining the fray.

They were even more amazed by Bing Yuyan, the unrivaled beauty and number one Great Boundless of the Southern Region, who had single-handedly reversed the course of the battle.

Now, their eyes turned toward Heavenly Reaching Mountain.

Although distant and shrouded in clouds, for reasons unknown, they could clearly see everything, as if someone wanted them to witness it.

“Why isn’t Zhang Yang participating in the battle?”

Lu Hengkong, Son of the Sunlit Sacred Land, spoke with curiosity. “I once saw him destroy the Supreme Emperor’s Remnant Soul. If he joins the fray, he could surely bring death to Jin Zhihong and Jin Liuli.”

The First Lord of the Crimson Flame Dynasty, Marquis Xia Houzun, replied thoughtfully, “If he manages to eliminate Jin Zhihong and Jin Liuli, the blow to the Taixu Dynasty would be tremendous. After all, both are trusted confidants and blood relatives of the new emperor, who has only recently ascended the throne. Losing two Battle God-level geniuses would undoubtedly cause chaos—especially since the Taixu Dynasty is overflowing with talents in this generation.”

Lu Hengkong chuckled. “Sometimes, having too many geniuses becomes a burden.”

Marquis Xia Houzun glanced at the nearby spectators, powerful figures from the Burial Sacred Land, the Golden Crow Sacred Land, and the Nine Underworld Caves. This gathering represented the three major dynasties and four sacred lands of the Western Desert. Only the mysterious Fallen Immortal Forbidden Zone had no representative present.

“What do you think Zhang Yang is doing right now?” Lu Hengkong asked.

Marquis Xia Houzun sneered as he gazed into the distant sky. “That man is cunning. If he’s not acting, he must have a hidden agenda.”

As the two spoke, the Opening the Sky Calamity officially descended.

It fell like a massive black thunder dragon, swooping down from the heavens.

Zhang Yang sat there, unmoved.

Though the Opening the Sky Calamity was fearsome, his previous experience with the Ascending to Heaven Calamity had been far more intense—especially since his first attempt was blocked at the Daybreak Phoenix Ruins, resulting in a second tribulation of exceptional power.

This time, with no such interference, the Opening the Sky Calamity didn’t seem so overwhelming.

Especially now that Zhang Yang had achieved the Divine Gold Holy Body—he was eager to test the true extent of its power.

Boom!

The black lightning roared like a dragon, nearly ten meters thick, completely engulfing him.

Atop the mountaintop, only the black lightning raged and seethed.

Moments later, the lightning faded.

Zhang Yang remained seated, unharmed. Holy light swirled around him, his body gleaming like divine gold shining even more brightly against the retreating darkness.

A faint smile touched his lips. He was pleased with the strength of his Divine Gold Holy Body.

Thus, he continued cultivating amidst the celestial tribulation.