With his hands clasped behind his back, Shi Wuchen asked in a deep voice, "Do you think the Phoenix Emperor is right or wrong?"
When Hu Xiaofan and the others heard the question, they were all stunned without exception.
Obviously, no one had expected Shi Wuchen to ask such a question at this juncture. What was the point of asking such a question at such a dangerous time?
Shi Wuchen said, "Everything that the Phoenix Sovereign has said seems to be the truth now. There's not a single word of falsehood in it. I believe that at this point, even someone as wise as him would not think of lying. If that's the case, is he right or wrong?"
Hu Xiaofan scratched his head and said, "I … I feel that no one is absolutely wrong, whether it is the Phoenix Emperor, the Demon Emperor, or the emperors of the demon race. There is no pure right or wrong, and it is just a difference of personal standpoint. From the beginning to the end, the Phoenix Emperor has been carrying out his own goal, especially when he has been entrusted by his elders, father's last wish, and the common hope of his people for thousands of generations … Even though he has used the Demon Emperor, he has given a lot of compensation … "
At this point, Hu Xiaofan coughed, feeling a little embarrassed.
After all, the Phoenix Emperor was a great villain, and he wondered if he would be punished by his elders for saying so.
Yun Xiuxin frowned and said solemnly, "I think the Phoenix Emperor is wrong. No matter what his original intention is, how great his fundamental goal is, and how imperative it is, that is his own business. Forcing it on others shows that his heart is not in the right place, and yet he is acting so righteously. This is already a big mistake. "
"Others may not want his so-called compensation. The so-called 'giving' is just his side of the story. Everything was forced upon us by him. It's all just sophistry. "
Sun Mingxiu and the others nodded in unison. Sun Mingxiu continued, "The Phoenix Emperor's words seem to be reasonable and convincing, but at the end of the day, he is the winner now, the one with the upper hand. If he fails … this matter will be brought up from a third party's mouth and traced back to its source, and it will be nothing more than an unsuccessful scheme of a schemer. "
"As for the youthful aspiration, the arduous journey, the fearlessness, the creation of all conditions, for the sake of dreams, for the sake of the clan's trust, for the sake of father's dying wish, for the sake of the pinnacle of martial arts … it's all just words piled up."
Sun Mingxiu smiled faintly and came to a conclusion, saying, "The Phoenix Empress is actually more suitable to go to the human's imperial court and become a courtier politician. But now, he had violated the fundamental principles of morality. The way of the Jianghu, the way of brothers, the way of the heavens … all of them have been violated. "
He turned to look at Hu Xiaofan and warned, "Hu Xiaofan, your thoughts are dangerous. If you continue to do things your own way, perhaps the Phoenix Empress will be a warning to you! Let me ask you, if you think that the Phoenix Emperor is innocent, and it's only because he has a different standpoint, will you also deceive and use me, Cheng Hang, Xiuxin, and the other brothers and sisters in a righteous manner if you encounter the same thing one day? We will be doomed eternally, and you will rise to the top in a single bound, standing high above everyone else? Wasn't this also a choice? In the future, if you treat our families and descendants well and make up for it, should we no longer resent you? "
Hu Xiaofan was drenched in cold sweat, his face pale as he said anxiously, "I wouldn't dare … I was just affected by the Phoenix Emperor's words … I lost my mind for a moment … I … I'm wrong …"
Seeing that everyone was staring at him with cold eyes, Hu Xiaofan finally lowered his head, his face pale.
He had only heard the Phoenix Emperor's words and assumed that the Phoenix Emperor was not wrong. However, when he heard Sun Mingxiu use them as an example, how could he not know that his train of thought had gone astray and was gravely mistaken?
Shi Wuchen nodded in relief and said, "I don't need to tell you this. As you grow more experienced in life, you will naturally understand it. However, now is the moment of life and death for the human race. We may not be able to return to the Palace of Nine Supremes after this battle. Whether there's a future is even more uncertain, so there are some words that I'll say to all of you in this little gap. "
"The so-called standpoint, the so-called choice, remember that there are things to be done and things not to be done … When it comes to the critical moment, no one is allowed to have the thought that as long as there's life, there's hope, there's hope. Don't say anything about leaving some seeds behind. It will only make people despise you and make me sigh that I've failed in teaching my disciples."
Shi Wuchen's expression was as calm as still water, but his tone was extremely determined. "The Bound of Universe's last line of defense is right under our feet. If we can't defend against it, we'll be doomed eternally. Once the war starts, the disciples of the Palace of Nine Supremes can only press forward bravely and fight to our last breath. We either win or be destroyed! "
"Do your best until your last breath!"
"That's all!"
All the disciples of the Palace of Nine Supremes were solemn as they bowed to receive the instruction, replying in unison, "Yes, Master!"
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On the other side, the Phoenix Emperor's accumulated emotions had been completely vented. Feeling extremely relaxed, he looked at Yun Yang with a smile. "Supreme Cloud, what do you think?"
Yun Yang said faintly, "I admire your painstaking attainments and ten thousand years of planning. Unfortunately, if I were Long Yutian, I would still not understand you. Everyone has their own point of view, and everyone has their own standpoint. Your choice is based on what your heart desires, and no third party can interfere with the thoughts of others. "
"The main reason I'm listening to you talk about the past is to satisfy my curiosity. I have no obligation to help you distinguish right from wrong," Yun Yang said with a faint smile.
"Now that I think about it, what you've said is no different from what the Dragon Emperor has said."
The Phoenix Emperor was taken aback and asked in surprise, "There's really no difference?"
"Other than a different perspective and a different feeling, there's really no difference!"
Yun Yang said, "Phoenix Emperor, you haven't disappointed me after all. Even though it's inevitable that I lean towards you emotionally, you're not lying about everything that happened in the past. I'm willing to give you another word of respect for this!"
The Phoenix Emperor said proudly, "I, the Phoenix Emperor, have always done things with a clear conscience. Everything else is insignificant!"
Yun Yang said with a chuckle, "Everything else is insignificant? Regarding this, I would like to ask another question. It's fine if you killed Long Yutian to fulfill your original intentions, but you clearly had the ability to change the universe just now. Why did you allow Emperor Roc and the others to self-destruct? Do you not feel the slightest bit of sincerity towards them? "
The Phoenix Emperor's expression was indifferent as he said casually, "The reason why I watched them fall was largely due to you, Supreme Cloud. Emperor Peng and the others were clearly heavily injured, and it would be difficult for them to come out again without ten thousand years of recuperation. Yet, they were able to recover greatly in such a short period of time and step onto the battlefield again. Unless they reached an agreement with the omnipotent Supreme Cloud and betrayed the demon race, how could they do this? They were destined not to be of one mind with me anymore. What harm was there in dying? Secondly … I carried too much of the Apocalyptic Strategy's power then. It was difficult for me to control it alone and I couldn't even channel it out. You humans had long avoided fighting me … "
"So you were in danger of self-destructing then?" Yun Yang was hit with a sudden realization.
"That's right. The power level was far above my estimation. Not only was it difficult to bear, but I couldn't vent it either. Over time, I'm afraid it would really lead to my death … "
The Phoenix Emperor sneered. "Yet, they chose to self-destruct at that time, wanting to blow me up … They didn't know that to me, it was a heaven-sent opportunity to resolve my current crisis."
"I used the power of their self-destruction to offset most of the power that exceeded what I could bear, helping me integrate."
"When I couldn't bear it anymore, they betrayed me. When I was about to self-destruct, they did it. Everything happened by chance, allowing me to recover and evolve …"
Yun Yang could not help sighing.
So this was the truth.
The Phoenix Emperor had already reached the most critical and dangerous moment at that time.
Emperor Roc and the others should not have come at that time, and he had not sent them any news.
Yet, they had arrived at the battlefield at that time and learned about the Demon Emperor and Phoenix Emperor.
Fate really made fools of people!
The Phoenix Emperor smiled. "Supreme Cloud, do you understand now? This is heaven's will! It's heaven's will that allowed me to break through! It's also heaven's will that allowed me to become a ruler! "
"From now on, whether it's the human realm or the Realm of Demonic Beasts, there can only be one Supreme!"
The Phoenix Emperor laughed. "That's me! I'm the Supreme! "
"Supreme Cloud, you can be the Bound of Universe's Supreme Cloud or the Bound of Universe's Supreme, but you're destined to never become the Supreme of this world!"
"Now that things have come to this, it's proven that even the heavens are helping me. Supreme Cloud, what else do you have to say? Do you still want to struggle in vain? Do you want to put up a meaningless resistance? "
Yun Yang leaned on the Oceanic Divine Staff and smiled faintly. "Victory and defeat, life and death, win and lose, profit and loss — in the end, it's just a game of life. My life hasn't ended, and my life hasn't come to an end. Naturally, this game hasn't ended yet! "
On the opposite side, banners fluttered in the wind.
A large number of Demon Race troops gradually emerged from the far end.
The waves were still clamoring and roaring, but they could not break through the low hill.
Yun Yang and the Phoenix Emperor turned to take a look, sneers of understanding appearing on their faces.
It was obvious that the Sea Emperor was afraid.
Of course he was afraid. He was afraid of being used as cannon fodder by the Phoenix Emperor. He was even more afraid that it would be the same as before, where the Sea Clan would be the main force, and millions of Sea Clan beings would perish.
The Bloody Soul Mountain was gone anyway. If the Sea Clan wanted to come in, they could come at any time. There was no need to rush.
It was better to let the Demon Race be the vanguard and face the last and strongest line of defense formed by the human powerhouses!
Especially when the Oceanic Divine Staff was still in Yun Yang's hands. Even if the Sea Clan really came in, as long as Yun Yang wielded the staff, the situation would still be peaceful.
Whether it was the Phoenix Emperor or Yun Yang, the Sea King's intentions were clear to them.
On the human side, the mountaintop was filled with fighting spirit. Today was the day to fight to the death!
Yun Yang and the Phoenix Emperor were still facing each other in the sky.
Neither of them moved.
Below them, the Palace of Nine Supremes' combat force, under the lead of Dong Qitian and the others, quickly crossed the battlefield and charged into the Demon Race like a giant sword.
To everyone's surprise, the human side attacked first and counterattacked the Demon Race.
Yun Xiuxin's white robe fluttered as she took the lead. She unleashed the move of 'So What if I Slaughter the World', sweeping through the crowd of demons like a hurricane, leaving only broken limbs behind her. Hu Xiaofan let out a thunderous roar and followed closely behind Yun Xiuxin, killing in all directions.
Bai Yexing, with a cold face, and Lin Xiaorou, who was beside him, moved together.
The Demiurge-Flawed Ten split into ten directions, like ten furious dragons, leading the Palace of Nine Supremes' combat force into the Demon Race's army with the might of the leader of the dragons.
Dong Qitian, on the other hand, sat in the center, taking care of the Demon Race from all sides.
Tens of thousands of disciples rushed forward like a tide and fought the Demon Race's combat force.
The remaining experts of the East Celestial Palace, West Heaven Holy Palace, and the other two palaces were slightly off guard by the sudden attack of the Palace of Nine Supremes and entered the battlefield a little later, but none of them showed any weakness. Even those human experts who were seriously injured and only had one last chance to fight rushed forward without hesitation.
The mystical beasts of the Holy Land of Tian Fa occupied the entire battlefield on the right, charging forward without any regard for their own safety. A large number of mystical beasts in the sky and on land began to prepare, ready to launch another wave of self-destruction at any time.
On the Demon Race's side, the third echelon of combat force, countless experts, gradually arrived on the battlefield. Seeing that the human race was launching a massive counterattack, they rushed forward without waiting for orders from their superiors and joined the battle.
It was only a single collision, but hundreds of thousands of living beings were turned into dead souls!
The three thousand miles of defense line built by Yun Yang was engaged in battle almost everywhere!
Dongfang Haoran and the other three masters, along with Shangguan Lingxiu and Ji Lingxi, were divided into six directions, each guarding one side to stabilize the army's morale.
No one paid any attention to the Phoenix Emperor in the sky.
They only found the Serpent Emperor, the Monkey Emperor, and the others to fight each other!
The Phoenix Emperor belonged to Yun Yang alone.
No matter what, Yun Yang had to restrain the Phoenix Emperor!
Otherwise, this battle would be completely meaningless!
A mocking smile appeared on the Phoenix Emperor's face as he tilted his head to look at Yun Yang. "You want to stop me? Restrain me? Do you think you can?! "
Yun Yang sneered. "I think I can. What does the newly ascended Demon King think?"
The Phoenix Emperor smiled. "In the previous battle, the Demon Race has undoubtedly suffered great losses, far more than the Human Race. However, I have broken through the Blood Soul Mountain's momentum and have long been established. Now that the Dragon Emperor, Roc Emperor, and Tiger Emperor are dead, the Demon Race only has one voice. Once the army enters the Bound of Universe, there will be no turning back. Now, the Demon Race's third wave of combat force has arrived. Even if you humans have the upper hand in terms of power, as long as I go down, the situation will be reversed in time."
"But do you dare to act rashly? We humans will definitely be the winners of this battle between the two races. "Yun Yang's eyes shone with an intimidating light.
"You humans might be able to win the current battle. After all, the Demon Race's top-notch experts have died and I'm the only one left, and I'm still being held back by you!"
The Phoenix Emperor closed his eyes and paused for a moment before murmuring, "But as long as I'm still here, the Demon Race's sky won't collapse! We'll still win this battle between the two races. What's the point of a temporary victory or defeat? "
Half of Yun Yang's deific consciousness was focused on the deific consciousness space. He saw that the Qi of Karma was still roaring and engulfing. Emerald's emerald green body was trembling and swaying violently, and the seven leaves had all turned dark green!
On top of it, a small sprout was trying its best to drill out bit by bit. Now, a sharp little horn was revealed …
A massive force was already stirring, as if it would rush into the deific consciousness space at any time.
Although the sprout had just emerged, it had already proven the Qi of Karma. It was enough!
At the same time, it also meant that the Endless Divine Art was about to ascend to the eighth stage!
The boulder in Yun Yang's heart crumbled with a single thought, turning into a calmer and calmer one. He sneered, "Phoenix Emperor, do you think that you can look down on this world and all living beings just because you've obtained the power of Apocalypse Tome and improved your cultivation base? Before you defeat me completely, I advise you to keep your restless thoughts to yourself. Otherwise, you'll have to find an objective reason when you're defeated by me! "
The Phoenix Emperor guffawed as if he had heard something funny. "Shameless boasting. Supreme Cloud, do you really think that I dare not attack you? Do you really think that I care about the Divine Oceanic Staff in your hand? I've already made it clear just now that I'm dawdling with you just to wait for my army to come! Although it's only the reserve force of the third echelon, everything can still be done with me! "
"Now that the army has arrived, will I still dawdle with you here and give you a chance to linger on?"
The Phoenix Emperor's mocking laughter rang through the nine heavens.
Down below, the humans who heard the Phoenix Emperor's arrogant laughter paled!
Had it come to the final juncture after all?
Everyone understood the current situation. Due to the Phoenix Emperor's stunning performance, its power had risen to a level that surpassed the pinnacle of this world. It had even ascended to the legendary realm of the Stellar Realm!
Now, the humans could only rely on Supreme Cloud, who wielded the Divine Oceanic Staff, to hold back the Phoenix Emperor, the invincible expert, which was why they had the upper hand now.
Once Supreme Cloud was defeated by the Phoenix Emperor, the current situation would only be a mirage that would vanish in the blink of an eye and cease to exist!
As Yun Yang and the Phoenix Emperor engaged in a heated conversation, Emmie's eighth leaf had already grown half a foot long. Its long, green horn seemed to be dripping with dew.
The endless energy in the air had all gathered in one spot, hastening the growth of the horn.
However, no matter how fast it grew, a process was still needed.
It was a process, and it needed time!
As for the Phoenix Emperor, it was obvious that it was ready to strike, not planning to give it any more time.
The Phoenix Emperor let out a long laugh and soared into the sky. He reverted to his original form, turning into a huge phoenix that covered the nine heavens. The Fire of Nirvana that covered a larger area burned brightly, almost burning the heaven and earth.
His eyeballs alone were almost the size of a house. He glared at Yun Yang in the air and hollered, "Supreme Cloud, you're the Bound of Universe's Supreme Cloud, and I'm the Demon Emperor. Come and fight me! Let's see who's the supreme in this world between us! "
Yun Yang smirked. "Your Majesty, Phoenix Emperor, you're very calculative. You've long known the gap between us, but you still say such pompous words, forcefully crowning yourself with the title of supreme in this world after your victory! What a brilliant tactic! Do you want me to offer my admiration for the third time? "
The Phoenix Emperor's laughter shook the heaven and earth. "I don't care for your admiration anymore, because you're already a dead man in my eyes. You're no different from trash. At most, you're worth making use of! I'll step on your corpse, the Bound of Universe's Unrivaled Expert, and rule the world. Only then can I truly accomplish the supreme feat of the Demon Race, the Sea Clan, and the Human Race! "
He howled into the sky, "Between heaven and earth, I'm the supreme! From today onwards, in the human cultivation base hierarchy, the ranks above the Supreme are abolished from now on! "
Amidst his howl, the blazing flames burned black holes in the void as the Phoenix Emperor's massive body swooped down towards Yun Yang!
A torrential heatwave descended from the sky.
There were still tens of thousands of feet from the ground, but thick smoke was already rising from the ground!
The Phoenix Emperor's murderous intent had been triggered, and his spear was pointed straight at Yun Yang!
He had to kill Supreme Cloud!
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