As for why Jiji would end up in such a low-class realm like the Tianxuan Continent …
It was incomprehensible and unbelievable.
Jiji gesticulated for a long time before Yun Yang shook his head. "Since you're confused yourself, there's no need to explain. I understand, I understand."
I understand that you're confused.
Jiji lowered its head dejectedly.
It really did not understand.
Yes, it was a phoenix, a mythical beast. Why did it end up in such a low-class realm like the Tianxuan Continent?
This was too … Not to mention anything else, his parents were too careless, right?
However, it did not know that Yun Yang truly understood. Tianxuan Continent was full of mysteries; there was more than just Jiji. There were also the Nine Supremes Brothers and itself. Which one of them was ordinary?
Yun Yang was increasingly convinced that there was another reason behind his unclear birth and parents' ignorance!
Yun Yang lifted his head and looked at the Phoenix Emperor in front of him calmly. He said softly, "Your Majesty, heaven's will is unpredictable, and heaven's will is even more treacherous. Your plan is destined to fail!"
The Phoenix Sovereign snorted but did not answer.
The aura exuding from Yun Yang made him feel as vast as the sea and as elusive as the ocean. It was as if he was not facing a person, but a heaven and earth, or perhaps a deity of heaven and earth, enigmatic and unreachable …
He took a cautious step back and said in a low voice, "Is that so?"
He was mumbling inwardly.
Yun Yang had stopped him in a flash just now, but he did not see the other person's trajectory clearly. How did Yun Yang come?
How did he appear?
Even if he had focused most of his attention on the phoenix fledgling, he should not have been so careless!
Unless … unless Yun Yang's ability was at the same level as him, or even higher, then he would not have been able to notice it!
At that moment … Yun Yang gave him the feeling that he had been standing there since the beginning of time, as if he had just flown over and crashed into him …
Why was there such an eerie feeling?
What was going on?
Was this still Yun Yang?
Half a quarter of an hour ago, he was still no match for me, barely able to withstand a blow. He could only fight me with so many magical weapons!
But now, when I faced him, I actually felt that I was insignificant, so insignificant that it was disproportionately small!
The Phoenix Emperor frowned and suddenly asked in a probing tone, "You … You're Supreme Cloud?"
Yun Yang chuckled. "What do you think? Wasn't the Phoenix Empress the wisest person in the Demon Realm? Could it be that you can't distinguish whether I'm real or fake? "
The Phoenix Emperor stared at Yun Yang in disbelief. Feeling Yun Yang's aura that was as majestic as a mountain and as vast as the ocean, his expression grew increasingly grim.
At this moment, he felt like he was dreaming.
Everything in front of him was so surreal.
It had only been a blink of an eye, but Yun Yang had already reached such a level. He was like a completely different person from before; it was not enough to describe the difference as heaven and earth!
And all of this was happening right before his eyes!
His gaze was filled with caution and suspicion as he stared at Yun Yang. It was only after some time that a thought surfaced in his mind – could Yun Yang have used some arcane method to burn his life's potential? Using the method of destroying himself to raise his cultivation? It had reached a level where it could threaten him!
If that was the case, Yun Yang would not be able to last for long!
Any arcane method that overdrew one's strength would definitely have a flaw that could not be sustained for long. What was more, Yun Yang's ability had increased tremendously in the blink of an eye.
The Phoenix Emperor's initially bewildered gaze focused once more and grew even sharper.
There was even a confident smile on his face. "Supreme Cloud, I wonder how long can you maintain this state? A joss stick's time, a cup of tea's time, a hundred breaths' time, or even shorter?"
Yun Yang replied faintly, "That's hard to say. Your Majesty the newly ascended Demon Emperor, why don't you give it a try yourself? Only by putting it into practice will you know. Can your guess and my answer be taken into account?"
"Of course I'll give it a try." The Phoenix Emperor let out a long howl and soared into the air, reverting to his true form in mid-air. With a loud boom, his body grew to a terrifying size that covered the entire sky once more!
Although he had said that he would give it a try, the Phoenix Emperor was not careless. The current state was the Phoenix Emperor's maximum power!
Not only had he activated his cultivation base to its limit, but he had also added the power of the Apocalyptic Tome. In short, all of his power, strength, and cultivation base had been mobilized by him. At this moment, the heat in the air could almost burn a hole in the blue sky!
A body that carried such a tremendous amount of power was naturally enormous to an extent that was unimaginable to ordinary people.
In the eyes of the spectators, the current Phoenix Emperor's figure was almost as majestic as the Blood Soul Mountain from before!
Just one eyeball was already the size of a small hill on the ground. As it hovered in the air, it spoke in the human language, "Supreme Cloud! Why don't you fight me one last time and decide the outcome of this decisive battle? "
Before his words of challenge had even faded away, he had already swooped down.
The scorching Heaven Scorching Flame also displayed an unprecedented might, as if it was cheering for the Phoenix Emperor as it swooped down along with him.
The spectators around them, even the pinnacle fourth-level Saint Monarchs, felt the pressure and found it hard to breathe.
Their hair stood on end.
The Phoenix Emperor was still tens of thousands of feet away from the ground!
It was imaginable that if the Phoenix Emperor was allowed to descend like this, all the living beings on this battlefield, be it humans, demons, or oceanic races, would be burned to ashes. There would only be a limited number of them who could survive.
This strike was the ultimate power!
Even the Phoenix Emperor himself could not control its power.
Yun Yang howled and sprung up. He did not evade, but faced the Phoenix Emperor's ultimate strike head-on!
As Yun Yang rose into the air, his body began to expand rapidly, turning into a mountain-like giant in the blink of an eye. The Divine Edge in his hand also turned into a ten-thousand-foot-long blade for the first time!
Yun Yang stood in the air with an indomitable spirit and swung his saber.
As the strike was unleashed, the cries of ghosts and deities could be heard. The boundless heaven and earth gathered in one spot at this moment, returning to a state of chaos. The saber was the brightest lightning in the chaos!
Or rather, it was the only light in the chaos, splitting the boundless chaos apart with a single strike!
This was the last form of the eighth style of the Divine Edge that Yun Yang had recently comprehended.
Facing the Phoenix Emperor's ferocious attack, Yun Yang used this technique without hesitation.
Saber Cleaves Primordial Chaos!
This was a technique that split heaven and earth, a technique that showcased the origins of mankind!
It was related to the beginning of time, Pangu's breaking of primordial chaos, and from then on, the primordial was divided into two!
The vast saber light lit up the sky, illuminating most of it. It was as if the turbid heaven and earth had really been split into two!
The Phoenix Emperor howled in pain. Half of its wing was sliced off by Yun Yang as the two sides collided.
The Divine Edge had not been able to harm its body even after thousands of slashes, but now, it was the same saber. It was only a single slash, but the entire wing that covered the sky had been sliced off!
As the wing left its body, a boundless rain of blood poured down. The droplets of blood were still in the air, but they had already turned into droplets of solid, glass-like flames.
Jiji was delighted to see its prey. It leapt out and transformed into an extremely fast stream of light. All of the blood was devoured by it like a whale, sweeping it clean.
The giant wing that was falling to the ground was kept into Yun Yang's deific consciousness with a wave of his hand.
He dared not let the wing fall. If it did, the spectators below, especially the Palace of Nine Supremes' disciples, would die in large numbers.
Saints already possessed the ability to be reborn from a single drop of blood. What kind of mystical power would the Phoenix Emperor, whose cultivation base had advanced further, possess? At the very least, it should not be difficult to turn a fallen part of its body into a clone. If this half of the wing turned into a clone of the Phoenix Emperor, it would be troublesome. It was better to keep it in his deific consciousness space and suppress it!
After all, as Yun Yang's Endless Divine Art had broken through to the eighth stage, his deific consciousness space and Emmie's level had also increased. It was enough to suppress the Phoenix Emperor's body!
With a flash, Yun Yang did not have to tear the space apart intentionally. He stepped through the void as if he did not care about the distance and came to the Phoenix Emperor's left. With a light palm strike, he landed it squarely on the Phoenix Emperor's chest!
The power of the five elements erupted abruptly!
The Phoenix Emperor grunted, its massive body tumbling in the air from the strike, rolling hundreds of thousands of feet away. Only then did it spit out a mouthful of blood like a waterfall.
Amidst the blood were countless pieces of internal organs!
There were even some sparkling objects that exuded a rich energy wave.
It was the Phoenix Emperor's internal core!
The Phoenix Emperor's internal core had been shattered by a light palm strike from Yun Yang!
The Phoenix Emperor's massive body suddenly disappeared in the air. Just as Yun Yang was about to give chase, the space before him shimmered and the Phoenix Emperor, who had reverted to his human form, appeared before him.
Right now, he was dressed in an imperial robe, but he was missing a shoulder.
In spite of this, he stood proudly in the air, still elegant and graceful.
There was not even a trace of blood at the corner of his lips. His face was slightly pale, but there was no sign of him being severely injured!
His eyes stared fixedly at Yun Yang. After a long, long time, he sighed softly and said, "Supreme Cloud, you're heaven's chosen one indeed. You're heaven's chosen one!"
He smiled and slowly said, "Tens of thousands of years of planning, success in one day … But it was launched when you grew up … To lose in your hands like this, it is the will of heaven. Even though I am not convinced, and even more unwilling, I have nothing to say."
Yun Yang smiled but did not say anything.
He knew that he did not need to say anything now.
Right now, it was just the Phoenix Empress pouring her heart out in her final moments. Everyone, including himself, just needed to be quiet listeners.
The Phoenix Emperor was silent for a moment before saying, "How did you do it? I don't wish for everything to be heaven's will. Give me a reason to leave in peace! "
Yun Yang spoke slowly, "There are internal and external reasons for your defeat in this battle. Part of it is due to your negligence, and part of it is due to luck on my part. All in all, I've already reached the critical point of breakthrough before this battle! As for this battle with you, many internal and external reasons have combined to facilitate the opportunity for my breakthrough. Do I need to explain in detail? "
The Phoenix Emperor was slightly taken aback before he smiled in realization. "I see. That's how it should be. Hahahaha … "
Yun Yang said faintly, "Also … although your plans have all succeeded, in the end … you've been deserted by everyone, and you're all alone. How many of those brothers who fought alongside you are left now? "
"Phoenix Emperor, we humans pay particular attention to our original intentions and not forgetting our roots. As for the Demon Race, could it be that you can ignore these most precious emotions? The moment you went against the flow, you've already been destined to fail. "
"That makes sense."
The Phoenix Emperor smiled, a little embarrassed.
He turned slowly and looked at Jiji, who was still in the form of a stream of light and was still chasing after its own blood. There was an indescribable sense of envy in his eyes.
Looking at the devastation on the ground, countless people stood dumbfounded, looking at the humans, demons, and sea clansmen in the air with a hint of disappointment in their eyes.
He said with a hint of sadness, "When you first entered the Demon Realm, I noticed that you seemed to have the aura of my avatar … At that time, I guessed that the avatar I created, the avatar that went out of control, was probably destroyed by you …"
"I guessed then that you're the chosen one."
"Then, my clone in the Bound of Universe was also destroyed because of you. I was even more certain that if the plan couldn't be completed soon, the Demon Race would probably be destroyed in your hands. "
"Until the day before the Apocalyptic Strategy, your cultivation base improved by leaps and bounds, reaching the level of a saint and even the pinnacle of this world. I already had a bad feeling."
"I was secretly beating the drums, seizing the time to act recklessly. I wanted to be ahead of you, to possess the ability and cultivation base that surpassed the pinnacle of this world. However, I never thought that the plans of man would always be inferior to the plans of heaven. In the end, I still couldn't beat you. "
"Heaven's will, this is heaven's will!"
The Phoenix Emperor laughed and said, "I've planned for forty-three thousand years for this earth-shattering plan! All for the sake of conquering the world and conquering the Bound of Universe, to bring the human race, the demon race, and all living beings in this world under the jurisdiction of the Demon Race! "
"Only by achieving this goal will I be able to borrow the power of the World Annihilation Strategy to reach a higher level, to reach a level that surpasses this world. Only then will I be able to transcend this world and cross the starry sky to search for my race. This is a merit, and also a capital."
"It's also the long-cherished wish of the Phoenix Race for tens of thousands of years!"
"I didn't expect it to be all for naught in the end."
"The living beings of the mortal world shouldn't fight against heaven, nor should they go against heaven's will …" His eyes were filled with envy as he looked at the saber in Yun Yang's hand. "I heard that this saber of yours is called the Divine Edge?"
"That's right."
"I've been working hard to seek the Dao of Divine Will all my life, wanting to be blessed by heaven's will. However, what awaits me is actually a Divine Edge!"
"Half of my body, an inner core, and forty-five thousand years of cultivation base have all been destroyed by the Divine Edge!"
"Man fights against heaven and seeks his own destruction. This saying isn't false!"
The Phoenix Emperor laughed into the sky. "Hahahaha … Destiny, this is destiny! This is the heavens!! "
Yun Yang was silent for a moment before he asked, "Your Majesty, if the Bound of Universe were to be unified in your hands, what would you do? Annihilate the human race? "
The Phoenix Emperor smiled sadly. "What's the point of saying all this now? The history books are only meaningful to the victors. Even if I have great ambitions and boundless ambitions, what's the use? "
He was lost in thought for a moment before he finally said, "Since you've asked, there's no harm in saying it. After all, you've defeated me and I'll perish in your hands. You have the right to know. "
"I've originally planned that after unifying the Bound of Universe, the human race will still be the human race and the demon race will still be the demon race. Even if the Bloody Soul Mountain will cease to exist because of the Strategy of Annihilation, I'll naturally set another boundary between the human race and the demon race when I reach a higher level. Of course, under my rule, the demon race will live in a more tolerant environment, but I have no intention of annihilating the human race. I won't even suppress them. "
"Regarding the issue of the war between humans and demons, I've discussed it with the Fox Emperor and Bai Yi of the Feline Clan a long time ago. The three of us have the same opinion. Humans and demons coexist, protecting and balancing each other, only then can there be long-term peace. To me, there's a deeper thought. Among the humans, there's someone who once became the ruler of this world. Then, he's the heaven and earth's favorite, favored by heaven's will. If I annihilate the human race, I'll definitely be punished by heaven. "
"Therefore, I won't do it."
"After I've conquered the Bound of Universe, I'll give relative peace to both races so that the desire to become stronger will never be extinguished in order to survive and fight against each other … In this process of balance, there will definitely be countless geniuses who will stand out and create new legends."
"When this mutual promotion reaches a certain level, this continent will inevitably give birth to new experts of the Starry Sky. In fact, it won't just be one or two, but many experts of the Starry Sky will shine with each other. And at that time, as the person who unifies the world, I will inevitably become the leader of this world, the light of all worlds. "
"As more and more experts of the Starry Sky walk out from here, and these people were once my people, my subordinates, the foundation for me to dominate the Starry Sky in the future!"
"I'll first bring them back to the Phoenix Clan, and then conquer the Myriad Heavens and Realms, and the conquest will continue!"
"As for how long the conquest will last, it naturally depends on when I die and when that time comes, it will naturally come to an end! If I can continue to live and continue to become stronger … then I'll either completely conquer all the worlds in the Myriad Heavens, or create a world of my own, create a heaven and earth, and reach the ultimate expert like Lord Monarch! "
"Only then will I be qualified to meet Lord Monarch, and face the rising legend of this world."
"I want to tell him that although I've gone against your will, I've still reached my current position in the end. I'll also tell him that you banished the Demon Race to a place like the Demon Plain back then. That was your bias, and also your mistake! "
"Because the Demon Race can also walk out, and I'll prove it with reality!"
"After that, I might still fight with Lord Monarch, and challenge this ancient legend!"
"If I lose, there's nothing else to say. Any words of a loser are false and meaningless!"
"But if I win, I'll tell him that the winner has the right to make the rules. It was so in the past, and it's still the same now!"
The Phoenix Emperor looked into the void, his eyes filled with disappointment and yearning as he spoke.
He seemed to have already walked into the world he had imagined, and was advancing towards his final goal.
"More than 40,000 years here is just my starting point, my cornerstone. I've calculated everything. I've calculated human nature, I've calculated all schemes, I've calculated all living beings in the world, and even you, a variable, are still within my calculations. "
"However, plans can never keep up with changes. No matter how much planning you have, you're still an ant in the world!" No matter how resourceful he is, no matter how meticulous he is, he is still just an ant in the world! "
The Phoenix Monarch shook her head mournfully. "I said that I could calculate everything in the world, but in the end, I couldn't avoid being overthrown by the will of heaven. The greatest reason for my failure is but the will of heaven!"
Yun Yang sighed softly.
It had to be said that Yun Yang had always had a faint sense of admiration for the Phoenix Emperor before him.
Just like Mr. Nian, whose cultivation base was unparalleled and whose mind was unparalleled.
A deep and farsighted plan, the wisdom to control the world, the ability to stir up the winds and clouds …
After tens of thousands of years of painstaking planning and scheming, his heart would occasionally soften, but as long as he could be ruthless, he could persist for tens of thousands of years without wavering!
Such a person was more than just an ambitious and ruthless person. It would not be an exaggeration to call him a peerless hero of a generation!
In fact, the existing terms were far from being able to describe it.
It was a pity.
It was just like what the Phoenix Monarch had said: Heaven's will is like this, and heaven's luck is not up to par!
In the eyes of anyone else, how could tens of thousands of years of planning be inferior to a person who had cultivated for more than twenty years?
This was simply unimaginable! Yet it had happened!
Furthermore, it had happened when the Phoenix Monarch had already adapted to the situation and obtained the power to stand above this world. If not for the will of heaven and the will of heaven, how could it be like this?
"Troubled times create heroes!"
The Phoenix Monarch smiled faintly and said, "I've always thought that I'm the brightest star in this chaotic world. I thought that everything was within my grasp, that everything and everyone had been accounted for. However, I've forgotten that heaven's luck is something that no wise man can control. I've never thought that the position that heaven's will has given me is only a dark star that serves as a foil to the bright moon."
He raised his head and looked at Yun Yang. "Supreme Cloud, what do you want to do with the Demon Race?"
Yun Yang smiled and said, "It's similar to what you're doing, but I'll probably be gentler than you. Besides … I'll redraw the rules of this world. "
"Redraw the rules? The rules of heaven and earth? "
The Phoenix Monarch's eyes lit up. "You've already reached this stage?"
Yun Yang nodded lightly.
Looking at Yun Yang, the Phoenix Monarch's gaze was filled with envy for the first time.
After all, what Yun Yang currently possessed was the state that the Phoenix Monarch had dreamed of. The Phoenix Monarch had painstakingly cultivated for more than forty thousand years, yet the other party had obtained it so easily!
"Not only does heaven's will make fools of people, it's extremely unfair. Man proposes, God disposes. I can't even keep up with God's will!"
The Phoenix Monarch guffawed, his laughter extremely forlorn.
Then, his gaze landed on Jiji, his gaze suddenly burning with passion. He did not turn back, only staring at Jiji as he said, "Supreme Cloud, do you know that this battle of yours shouldn't have been won so easily? Even if your ability is already above mine, if I were in my peak condition, I might still have the chance to perish together with you!"
Yun Yang nodded. "When I succeeded in my attack just now, I could already feel it. After my breakthrough, I was already confident that I would win this battle, but I didn't expect it to be so easy. Is there anything I've overlooked?"
The Phoenix Monarch smiled bitterly. "Destiny is something that no wise man can control. I'm not blessed by heaven, but you are blessed by heaven, so naturally, you will have endless help. Even the pure-blooded phoenix that I've been yearning for has long become your pet. Not only did it buy time for you when we were entangled, it even devoured more than eleven Primordial Nirvanic Flames. If it wasn't for me being too eager for the phoenix's pure-blooded blood and even coveting it, you might not have been able to break through the final bottleneck in time. Secondly, if I didn't lose the eleven Primordial Nirvanic Flames, this battle wouldn't have been so easy. It's all luck and fate. I'm begging you for one last thing, I hope you'll grant me."
Yun Yang was suddenly enlightened. "I see. Tell me whatever it is. As long as it's within my capabilities, I'll consider it."
Yun Yang had always doubted how he could have won this battle so easily, as if it was a joke. It turned out that a lot of the Phoenix Monarch's Primordial Nirvanic Flames had been devoured by Jiji, causing its ability to be greatly damaged. Yun Yang, who had broken through, had already gained the upper hand over the Phoenix Monarch. The Phoenix Monarch had also lost a lot of its power, causing the disparity in strength to widen. It was not difficult to understand why this battle had ended so hastily.
"Although this phoenix of yours is a pure-blooded Phoenix Monarch, it's still in its infancy. There's still a long way to go before it's fully grown. The reason why you've obtained it is probably because of an old legend of the ancient phoenix tribe. "
"This legend says that every generation of the sacred phoenix … needs to find their own protector. The rebirth of the phoenix requires a protector. "
"Therefore, when a phoenix egg is born, it has its own path of the Great Dao. And this path of the Great Dao will randomly send the phoenix to the other side of the universe, to its master or protector."
"This is probably the reason why it's by your side."
"As for the Sacred Phoenix's protector, he's most likely the chosen one. At the very least, he's still the chosen one. Therefore, no matter what, the growth of the Sacred Phoenix will be smooth. Even if its protector dies prematurely and can't reach the other side, that will only happen after the Sacred Phoenix has grown to a certain level, which means that it has completed the initial stage of its protector. "
"This is where the innate providence of the pure-blooded Phoenix Clan lies."
"When I confirmed his identity, I already knew that I would fail. However, I still wanted to try my best to fight against the heavens because I've already surpassed the pinnacle of this world. Even if he's the chosen one, I can still kill him!"
"As long as I kill you, I will become this world's Chosen One. Even that phoenix will become mine, food for my mouth!"
"It's a pity that I didn't win the chosen one. This phoenix of yours will return to its tribe sooner or later after it matures. " The Phoenix Monarch looked at Jiji with a burning gaze. "I wonder if he can bring me to have a look and fulfill my wish!"
"Fulfill your wish and bring you to have a look?"
Yun Yang frowned in confusion.
The Phoenix Monarch's actual condition was not as safe and sound as it looked. It was on the verge of dying at any time.
Due to Yun Yang's high evaluation of the Phoenix Monarch's current combat power and cultivation base, he had exerted his full strength just now. The seemingly casual strike was actually an extreme palm strike that combined the five elements of heaven, earth, water, fire, wind, and thunder. It was a solid strike that had destroyed the Phoenix Monarch's soul, internal core, physical body, and deific consciousness.
The only reason he could still converse now was because of his last breath of energy.
Even if he agreed, how could he go?
"There's no need to doubt it." The Phoenix Monarch took a deep breath and said, "I will use everything I have to help your phoenix grow even faster … And my condition in exchange is to keep a shred of my true spirit. I will only leave behind a meager amount of power to take a look at it. I only ask that I take a look at it to fulfill my long-cherished wish."
Yun Yang hesitated.
He was obviously worried that his momentary hesitation would leave a future threat!
If the Phoenix Monarch really had the chance to keep a sliver of his true spirit and enter Jiji's body, would he eventually possess Jiji when he grew to a certain stage?
It was not impossible that Yun Yang was wary of the Phoenix Monarch's skill of cloning and primordial spirit. In fact, it was highly possible!
Just as Yun Yang was determined to reject the Phoenix Monarch's last request to avoid future trouble, Jiji flew over and flapped its wings in front of Yun Yang. "Jiji, jiji …"
Yun Yang frowned. "You mean, this … is possible?"
"Jiji, jiji …"
Jiji was another long "jiji", as if it was trying to express something urgently.
Fortunately, Yun Yang understood it completely.
The Sacred Phoenix's innate Spirit Fire was an extraordinary flame that was of a higher level than the Flame of Nirvana or the Flame of Nirvana. Its mystical properties were secondary, but its inability to be possessed was its unique characteristic. If the Phoenix Monarch was in its most complete state, perhaps it could be destroyed bit by bit, but the sliver of true spirit could not even enter Jiji's subconscious. It would only be dormant in his grasp. When it was time to return to the tribe and activate it with a mystical skill, the last sliver of true spirit of the Phoenix Monarch would appear. However, the Phoenix Monarch who had fulfilled its wish would only have a few breaths left before its energy was depleted and it would perish forever.
To Jiji, there was no risk at all. With this as a bargaining chip, it was a profitable venture with endless benefits!
The Phoenix Monarch looked at Yun Yang with longing and asked, "Can I?"
"I promise you! Since Jiji is willing to fulfill your wish as the person involved, I have no reason to refuse! "
Yun Yang promised solemnly, "If one day, Jiji can return to the tribe, it will bring you back with it. I'll let you see the true face of the Sacred Phoenix Monarch and fulfill your wish. When the time comes, if the Phoenix Clan has another way to resurrect you, I won't stop you even if it's your destiny. Everything will depend on your luck. "
The Phoenix Monarch guffawed and said, "I believe that when the time comes, you won't take me seriously anymore. Even when the time comes, the entire Sacred Phoenix Clan won't be in your eyes anymore."
"Hahaha … The Phoenix Clan flaunts itself, saying that it's a guardian, but in the eyes of you geniuses, it's actually just a pet. That's all. It's just that our positions are different, our standpoints are different, and our positions are different. Each satisfies their own claims. "
"Jiji!"
Jiji glared at the Phoenix Monarch fiercely, obviously very dissatisfied with his words.
The Phoenix Monarch laughed.
Then, he turned around and looked down, announcing loudly.
"The war between the human race and the demon race ends here. I've lost, which means that the demon race has lost. From today onwards, the demon race will bow down to the Bound of Universe's Supreme Cloud. From today onwards, the Bound of Universe's Supreme Cloud is the ruler of this continent! "
He chuckled self-deprecatingly and said to Yun Yang, "I don't know how much of what I say now is still useful. However, a bet is a bet, and a loss is a loss. This attitude must be maintained. "
Yun Yang said sincerely, "Actually … I really value you as an opponent, but it's a pity that everything happened too quickly. If it's possible, I'd like to try to fight with you from a young age … From the beginning to the end, I'd like to admire your unparalleled intelligence and unparalleled calculation. "
The Phoenix Monarch laughed. "Even if you're the real Supreme Wit, you can't beat me, much less Supreme Cloud. It's a pity that in front of absolute power, intelligence is insignificant. It's not enough."
"Hahahaha …"
Amidst the laughter, the Phoenix Monarch's body suddenly spun and turned into a blazing flame.
In the flame, a small phoenix took a longing look at this world. With a long cry, blood splashed.
A sea of blood gathered into a fist-sized drop of golden blood that shone brightly.
As the golden blood appeared, a low and ethereal voice said, "Brothers, I'm sorry. Although we fought to the death in the end, although Long Yutian died in my scheme, I truly feel that it's good to be brothers with all of you in these forty thousand years. It's a blessing. "
"Although we're sworn enemies from now on … I still have to say – I'm sorry."
The voice was laughing, a sad and forlorn tone. "Although … all of you can't hear it anymore …"
After the low sigh, the ball of golden blood turned into a stream of light and flew slowly towards Jiji.
Without hesitation, Ji Ji swallowed it in one gulp.
Then, its entire body ignited in flames as its body grew visibly larger!
The essence of the Phoenix Monarch's lifetime, the essence of a lifetime, and the mystical power obtained from the Strategy of World Annihilation had all been given to Jiji.
The flame continued to burn as Jiji collapsed into Yun Yang's embrace. Under everyone's gaze, it turned into a phoenix egg the size of a bowl.
After absorbing all of the Phoenix Monarch's energy, Jiji's growth period was greatly shortened, soaring all the way to the phoenix's adulthood stage – rebirth!
Yun Yang sighed softly and kept the phoenix egg away. Jiji would probably sleep for a long time after its rebirth.
…
Cheers could be heard below.
"Victory!"
"Victory!"
"We've won!"
"We've actually won?!"
Countless experts of the Demon Race stood on the ground, dejected and dispirited. They were still staring blankly at the sky, their eyes filled with disbelief. It was as if they were still searching for their king, hoping that what they had heard just now was just a hallucination.
At this moment, the strongest expert of the Demon Race, the heavily injured Serpent Emperor, quietly returned to his original form. He curled up on the ground and stared at the sky, two streams of tears slowly flowing from his cold eyes.
Yun Yang was silent for a moment before he finally landed on the Demon Race's side.
The Deer Emperor and others struggled to stand up as well, transforming into human form and coming before Yun Yang.
The remaining seven kings of the Demon Race stood in a row.
The Deer Emperor was the first to speak, "Lord Supreme Cloud of Heaven, how do you plan to treat the Demon Race?"
Yun Yang was silent for a moment before he replied, "Don't worry, I won't kill all of you."
The Deer Emperor took a deep breath and said, "We'd like to hear Lord Supreme Cloud's plan."
Yun Yang thought about it and said, "About this, I'd like to think about it for a while."
"Of course, of course."
Seeing that Yun Yang's attitude was gentle and not extreme, the few kings felt inexplicably at ease.
After all, this was the greatest killer who had slaughtered millions with a single slash! When he killed, it was calculated in terms of a radius of thousands of feet.
Coupled with his extraordinary cultivation base and combat strength that had easily defeated the Phoenix Emperor, it would not take much effort even if he wanted to annihilate the entire Demon Race!
Being a little weaker now was by no means a shameful thing. After all, it was related to the survival of the entire Demon Race!
…
Yun Yang did not ponder for too long. After an hour, he soared into the air again, obviously having made up his mind about the follow-up plan.
When Yun Yang revealed his power, it could be said that he had elevated his ability to the extreme. When he displayed it in front of everyone, starlight shone all over him. Countless tiny stars seemed to have a life of their own as they glowed in the sky, their radiance dazzling the world.
"Is there anyone in the celestial court?"
Yun Yang called out.
Before everyone's eyes, a majestic and ethereal palace suddenly appeared in broad daylight. The palace occupied an area of tens of millions of kilometers, and it was impossible to see the end of it with a single glance. It was surrounded by ethereal clouds that were faintly discernible.
Following that, a few sage-like silhouettes appeared in midair like they had materialized out of thin air.
The one in the lead wore a crown that reached the sky and a purple robe. His expression was stern and solemn as he looked at Yun Yang. "What orders do you have for us, Lord Supreme Cloud, to summon us?"
"Is there anyone in the netherworld?"
Yun Yang hollered again.
Before his voice faded away, a cloud of fog appeared on the ground in response. It suddenly rose up, and three indistinct figures appeared. If it wasn't King Chujiang, King Qinguang, and King Yanluo, who else could it be?!
"Lord Supreme Cloud, it's been a long time."
The three Yama Kings cupped their fists in greeting.
They had been watching this battle for a long time, collecting souls from the battlefield all the time. The three of them had even decided that if Yun Yang was at a disadvantage and his life was in danger, they would lend a hand even if it was against the rules.
Now that the situation was settled, they appeared immediately upon hearing Yun Yang's summon. The other kings of the Concourse of the Underworld were on their way as well.
Yun Yang smiled and cupped his fists in greeting, saying, "Today, I've offended the heaven and the netherworld. Be my witness. If the heaven and the netherworld are willing, why don't you consider my suggestion and join us in this grand undertaking?"
The leader of the celestial palace chuckled and said, "As long as it's Lord Supreme Cloud's order, we shall obey it!"
First Court King Qinguang chortled as well. "How dare we disobey Lord Supreme Cloud's order?"
Dongfang Haoran and the others were dumbfounded as they witnessed the scene. They were dumbfounded on the spot, at a loss for words.
Although they knew that Yun Yang had a wide network of contacts and was in contact with people from all walks of life, even having sworn brothers in the Demon Race, the fact that he could summon the legendary celestial court and the underworld with a loud roar – two roars – could not be true!
Furthermore, the people from the heaven and the netherworld seemed to know Yun Yang. They looked like they had a long history and were willing to listen to Yun Yang's orders.
Was this real?!
"I wouldn't dare."
Yun Yang replied humbly and continued, "What I want to amend this time is the fundamental law of this world. This requires the heaven and the netherworld to bear witness, and it needs to be carried out."
"From today onwards, the Bound of Universe will officially be connected to the Demon Plain. However, another huge mountain will appear – I call it the Cloudy Mist Mountain. Just like the Crimson Soul Mountain in the past, this Cloudy Mist Mountain will cut off the paths of the Demon Race, humans, and mystical beasts, splitting it into three zones. "
"The middle zone between the three zones will be designated as a barren land, shared by the three races. All three races can enter."
"From today onwards, the Bound of Universe's cultivation heavenly rule will be amended."
"Only with kindness in your heart can you reap the fruits of success. The cycle of cause and effect, good and evil will be rewarded, and karma will not be satisfied. When a martial artist advances, there must be heavenly punishment, rewarding kindness and punishing evil. Those who are entangled in karma will face heavenly punishment, and it will be difficult for them to transcend … "
"This heavenly rule applies to humans, mystical beasts, and the Demon Race. Be it cultivators or ordinary citizens, they are all included. Do not let them go unjustly. "
"…"
Yun Yang listed a total of seven heavenly rules, and they were called the Seven Limits by the later generations!
To put it simply, those who did good would naturally be blessed by heaven, and those who did evil would be punished by heaven. As for the cultivation of martial arts, it was also linked to this. When one broke through, there would definitely be retribution for whatever one had done.
It could be inner demons, Heaven's Thunder, or even backlashes.
Even if they were to be punished by heaven, they would not be killed with a single strike. Instead, they would be left with some leeway!
All the experts, as well as the people from the heaven and hell, listened quietly.
These heavenly rules were still biased, and they almost directly said, "Cannibalism is not allowed."
Overall, it was still considered fair and just enough to be open to the public.
Even the various emperors of the Demon Race were very satisfied with this, and did not have any objections.
After all, these new rules were much better than the previous ones.
As for the Demon Race eating humans, as long as one was not afraid of the Heaven's Thunder hanging over one's head, one could try!
Leaving one a leeway was only a leeway, and there was still a ninety-nine percent chance of danger!
Martial artists all wished to become stronger, and what was the purpose of becoming stronger? Naturally, it was to better protect themselves and their families, to enjoy life, or to pursue a higher goal.
However, the path of a martial artist was filled with tests from heaven, and it was Heaven's Wrath.
If one did whatever one wanted without fear, one would perish under the Heaven's Thunder sooner or later. Then, what was the point of cultivating for the rest of one's life?
Humans were also subject to the same restrictions. As the losing party, what else could the Demon Race be dissatisfied with?
The Sea Tribe, which had suffered an unprecedented loss of power, had completely returned to the Demon Race.
The sea of demons was completely moved back to its original position by Yun Yang's mystical power.
The barren land on the other side of the Demon Race was moved by Yun Yang without restraint, and with the aid of earth and wood elemental powers, the barren land was no longer barren. The land that could support the survival of living beings was much larger than before. At least, for the Demon Race, who had suffered a similar loss of vitality, the living area had increased exponentially.
Then, Yun Yang, the Serpent Emperor, the Deer Emperor, Dongfang Haoran, Python Nine, and the others discussed further and added some common understandings between the three parties. They shared their mistakes and made up for each other's shortcomings, which made their relationship more harmonious.
The celestial court and the underworld were naturally happy to see this happen, and agreed without exception.
In the future, these rules would be enforced by the celestial court and the underworld. It was also a brand new … Heaven's Will!
As for Yun Yang, he did not need anyone's acknowledgment to know that he was already the Bound of Universe's Supreme!
Once everything was settled, Yun Yang soared into the sky above the Bound of Universe and unleashed his earth elemental power, the Power of Thick Earth, to its limit.
The ground beneath everyone's feet extended all the way, and a majestic mountain range rose from the ground. The Light of Thick Earth flickered continuously, and in just a moment, the mountain range took shape, forming a huge mountain range that was several times stronger than the Mountain of Blood Soul!
It was indestructible and indestructible!
This continuous mountain range ran through the north, south, west, and east, clearly dividing the entire land into four parts.
It was a huge triangle. The Human Race, Demon Race, and Xuan Beast each occupied a corner. In the center, surrounded by mountains, it was desolate. It was a wasteland that all humans, demons, and Xuan Beasts could enter.
Some of the quick-witted had already begun to plan in their hearts to build a market here to trade.
This was obviously the only place where the specialties of the three races circulated!
The barren land that looked desolate and had nothing was actually an undeveloped land of treasure. It was foreseeable that every inch of land would be worth a fortune in the future!
However, to build a foundation here, one needed to be strong enough.
As for strength … everyone thought about it now, they did not seem to be lacking.
The ambitious demons had been wiped out in this battle, and the only surviving Emperor of the Sea had been banished by Yun Yang, never to go out to sea again until his death.
At least in a short period of time, the chances of such an ambitious person appearing was extremely low.
For those who had committed a lot of sins, not only was there punishment from the heavens, but the underworld had also built the eighteen levels of hell and set up thousands of punishments, including the Road to the Underworld, the Bridge of Helplessness, and the Viewing Platform …
The celestial court had set up a reception center to treat humans, demons, and mystical beasts who had done good deeds their entire lives …
These, however, were things to be discussed later.
All in all, the embryonic form of a world with complete rules had been established, and it was gradually being perfected.
In the following period of time, Yun Yang would rack his brains to perfect all of this.
This was what Supremacy of Heaven and Earth needed to do, had to do!
It was the same for Lord Sovereign who had set up the heaven's oath back then, and it was the same for Supremacy of Heaven and Earth now!
…
The battle of Bloody Soul Mountain had finally come to an end.
The demons had returned to lick their wounds, and the humans had also returned to their homes to recuperate.
The entire Bound of Universe was filled with sorrow and joy. The two contrasting emotional atmospheres had become the main theme.
In this war, the number of deaths on both sides was incomparably high. Adding the twenty billion lives that had been lost when the Apocalyptic Ploy was activated, the number of casualties was very likely to exceed thirty billion!
The three heavenly palaces had turned into a sea of white banners.
The Fox Clan had returned to their original territory and continued to thrive. The Fox Clan's Crown Prince, the Nine-tailed Jade Fox, had also grown up. As the new Fox Emperor, she led the clan to recuperate.
The Fox Empress and the Cat Queen had followed Yun Yang to the Palace of the Nine Supremes, following their original intentions.
The Fox Emperor and the Cat Ancestor had been completely drained, leaving only a tiny bit of their primordial spirits. Even with the rich spiritual Qi of a blessed land like the Palace of Nine Supremes, it would still take a long time for them to recover … but the Fox Empress and Cat Concubine were willing to wait, waiting for the day their lovers returned.
Even if they could never recover, they were willing to wait for them for the rest of their lives.
After Yun Yang returned, he quickly passed the position of Palace of the Nine Supremes' First Supreme to Shi Wuchen.
Shi Wuchen refused to accept it, while the other Demiurge-Flawed Ten shook their heads and politely declined.
The ultimate war between humans and demons had little to do with them now, so they could only focus on cultivating. Although they knew that the goal was far beyond their reach, they still hoped that they could ascend and leave together when Yun Yang left this world to fight for a new heaven and earth …
Yun Xiuxin, Hu Xiaofan, and the others also made it clear that they were not interested in power, let alone participating in the management of the sect.
Therefore, after a discussion among the sect, Yun Yang passed the position of sect leader to his third disciple, Sun Mingxiu, with Bai Yexing and Yu Chenghang as his assistants.
Then, Yun Yang, Shangguan Lingxiu, Ji Lingxi, and the others cultivated in seclusion for ten years to stabilize their cultivation base and prepare to step into the void and leave.
The Palace of the Nine Supremes had now become a unique super sect, and even the three heavenly palaces had to look up to it.
Dongfang Haoran and the others looked at each other and smiled bitterly. So, this was the truth of the 'disappearance of the position' in the ancestor's prophecy … It was a false alarm …
Another ten years later …
Yun Yang came out of seclusion as scheduled. After some simple arrangements, he took Ji Lingxi and Shangguan Lingxiu and soared into the sky.
Ling Xiaozui, Dong Qitian, and the others had also broken through the last level of Saint and reached the level of half a step into the starry sky. Everyone was cultivating hard, preparing to officially break through the void and search for Yun Yang.
In the Bound of Universe, another legend was born that would be passed down through the ages.
The Bound of Universe's Supreme Cloud, the Bound of Universe's Supreme!
Ever since the Bound of Universe came into being, there was no one else who could have Yun Yang's reputation and power. The title of 'Supremacy' was well-deserved.
In order to respect Supreme Cloud, the later generations removed the terms' Supremacy 'and' Supremacy 'from a martial artist's cultivation base and changed them to' Immortal Mystic and above '.
Since then, no one dared to call themselves' Supremacy 'anymore.
This custom had even spread to the human realm. Even the emperors of the human realm addressed themselves as' Son of Heaven 'or' Emperor ', not daring to call themselves Supremacy anymore.
…
Yun Yang broke through the void and left, traveling the universe with his two wives. He witnessed the birth and destruction of countless planets, which greatly broadened his experience and broadened his horizons. One day, however, he bumped into a golden-furred monkey who suddenly appeared before Yun Yang and said with a chuckle, "My staff, shouldn't you return it to me?"
Although the question was abrupt, Yun Yang knew who the speaker was and what he was referring to.
He passed the Divine Staff of Ocean Suppression over and said with a smile, "Are you satisfied with how I've been dealt with, senior?"
The golden-furred monkey guffawed. "Yes, I am. You're so much better than that fellow with a devilish aura. How you've dealt with it, the demon race that's exiled there will be blessed. "
He then pinched the back of his head and said with a smile, "I don't have much to give you. I'll just give you three strands of monkey fur. They can save your life, hahaha …"
With a flash of golden light, the three strands of monkey fur were already on Yun Yang. For a moment, even Yun Yang himself did not know where or where he had hidden them. The golden-furred monkey, on the other hand, had disappeared amidst the laughter …
A few more years passed …
It was as if there was only guidance. Yun Yang and the other two came to a glorious palace that had been floating in the air for an unknown period of time.
The guard in front of the palace door saw Yun Yang and knelt down to greet him without a word. "Young lord is back."
Yun Yang was stunned when he heard the greeting. He then realized that this place was probably …
A lady dressed in palace attire floated out of the palace and pulled Yun Yang into her embrace. "Xiao Yun … you're finally back. Mother missed you so much …"
Yun Yang felt a sense of coolness flashing through his mind as he recalled everything at once.
The mother and son spoke for a long time before Yun Yang finally asked, "Mother, where's my father?"
The lady in white said hatefully, "Your father has made you suffer so much for a bullsh * t scheme. Why are you still mentioning him? I get angry just thinking about it."
Yun Yang pressed for more details.
Only then did the lady in white say, "Your father is a bastard. He did such a thing and yet he nagged me every day, explaining endlessly. I was so angry that I drugged him and poisoned him to make him mute for a thousand years. It's not even time yet …"
Yun Yang, Ji Lingxi, and Shangguan Lingxiu looked at each other, speechless.
…
"Hmph … My good daughter and son-in-law are back …" A very unhappy voice suddenly sounded. A middle-aged man with a mustache and a nose that didn't look like a nose or eyes came out, and a tall and sturdy woman followed him.
"Cough, fifth uncle …" Yun Yang was embarrassed.
Yun Yang's mother smiled and said, "Don't call him fifth uncle. Just call him father-in-law!"
The middle-aged man looked displeased. "I haven't even tasted the tea he offered me as a son-in-law. I don't know anything. I've asked him to call me father-in-law all my life …" As he spoke, he glanced at Shangguan Lingxiu and realized that he had found another one. How could such a womanizer be worthy of my daughter?
Ji Lingxi stared at the middle-aged man, the old and new grudges that had been buried deep within her rose uncontrollably.
It was this old man!
Back then, her second uncle had proposed marriage to him to be the matchmaker between her and Yun Yang, but this fellow had refused no matter what.
In the end, he had lost her in a bet.
Then, she had wandered the lower realm for a long time … She had finally fallen in love with Yun Yang, but she could not … do that.
She had accepted Shangguan Lingxiu helplessly, turning their world of two into a threesome. Now, she was still indignant and spouting nonsense here. It was intolerable!
Gritting her teeth, Ji Lingxi charged forward and grabbed the mustache, shouting angrily, "You're that bastard father of mine! Take this! "
The middle-aged man shouted, "Stop … Stop … What is this … This … This … Ouch … My mustache …"
He was already screaming in agony.
Yun Yang thought to himself, 'Well done. If it wasn't unreasonable, I would have done it long ago. Well done, wife!'
The burly woman and the lady in white exchanged a smile and walked away hand in hand, not minding it at all. "Come, let's go in for some tea."
Outside, a series of almost incessant cries could be heard.
"It's time to cure third brother's mute … Even eldest brother has come to plead for mercy …"
"Hmph, no, let him be mute for a few more years! Wouldn't it be embarrassing for me to cure him now? " The lady in white said hatefully, "Eldest brother is bewitched by his sister and listens to everything she says. How can I fulfill the wishes of the siblings? Hmph!"
"You're right …"
"Still, in-law, let's discuss the child. This has to be done properly. If it's done poorly, won't we become the laughing stock of the world?"
"Yes, yes, yes. I'll call all my sisters over later. Let's have a good time and discuss this matter."
"Alright, alright."
The laughter and chatter inside and the cries of pain outside were a delightful contrast.
An elegant middle-aged man with a handsome face and a tall figure walked by. His every movement was calm and composed, and his face was filled with confidence as if everything was under his control. He strolled by, smiling at a certain heartless father who was being taught a lesson by his daughter. Without saying a word, he floated away, taking pleasure in the misfortune of his daughter.
"It's time to find eldest brother for a drink … It's still his good idea."
"Let's see if eldest brother has any medicine to cure this mute … Otherwise, how can I be a mute when my son is getting married …"
"Still, I have to hide it from my wife. I'm very good at pretending to be mute as well …"
The middle-aged man drifted away.
Somewhere.
A man in black and a young man in white were playing chess.
"Old Black, you're cheating again!"
"Who's cheating? There's no veteran on my chessboard! "
"… Shameless!"
"Cut the crap. My sworn brother is getting married. You have to prepare the betrothal gifts."
"Hmph, that's my disciple's husband. Of course I have to go. I'm also the witness. You and my disciple's husband are sworn brothers? Nephew Black, call me uncle. I'll give you some lucky money. "
"Bang, bang, bang …"
The two began to fight.
The chessboard immediately collapsed and scattered between heaven and earth.
In the distance, a young man in black strolled past and shook his head. "These two are really boring … Witness? They actually want to snatch it from me … Hehe, I have so many brothers. Can you win?! "
He went far away.
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