Capítulo 487: Chapter 487: Immortal-Slaying Flying Dagger
The day for Gushentong to create a new world finally arrived.
On this day, all the citizens of the Ancient Holy Capital evacuated, not because they were forbidden to stay, but because they didn't dare. Creating a new world was a monumental endeavor known throughout the land, filled with both awe and danger.
In the past, becoming an immortal meant merely resisting the heavenly might, gaining heaven's approval, and surviving the calamities to transcend the mortal realm. But now, creating a new world meant directly challenging the heavens. It was a life-or-death struggle between Gushentong and the world itself.
The idea of defying the heavens was often boasted by braggart cultivators. Who could truly defy the heavens? It was usually a joke. But Gushentong was turning that boast into reality. He not only intended to defy the heavens but to slay them, to kill this very world. This level of audacity commanded the respect of countless powerful individuals across the land.
For tens of thousands of years, who had such audacity?
The citizens and soldiers of the Da Luo Heavenly Dynasty withdrew from the Ancient Holy Capital but did not go far. They stood at the periphery, along with countless fierce tigers, the national beast of the Tiger Tribe, and nearly all the powerful beings gathered there.
At this moment, everyone waited quietly, anticipating Gushentong's appearance.
Above the Ancient Holy Capital, an endless sea of thunderclouds covered the entire city, with lightning flashing within. The thunderclouds held lightning of various colors—red, blue, purple, yellow—each bolt exuding a different fiery tongue, intimidating to behold. The deep, rumbling sounds shook the soul, spreading a faint terror from the depths of one's being.
Everyone on the periphery waited silently, eyes fixed on the distant Ancient Holy Capital. This was Gushentong's stage, a stage no one else could interfere with. They eagerly awaited his appearance and how he would create a new world.
The Da Luo Heavenly Dynasty's army was spread out in all directions.
Two months prior, the three other heavenly dynasties and the three sacred lands had issued a decree: regardless of any past grievances with the Da Luo Heavenly Dynasty, no one was to act against its citizens for six months. Thus, fifty billion members of the Da Luo Heavenly Dynasty received unprecedented protection.
Anyone causing trouble during this time would face relentless pursuit by the three heavenly dynasties and the three sacred lands.
Fifty billion members—what a vast number. At this moment, it wasn't just the Da Luo Heavenly Dynasty fighting, but the entire world supporting this battle.
Elite troops of the Ancient Holy Capital were stationed at strategic points outside the city.
Zhong Shan was positioned in the southeast, atop a massive mountain peak.
With him were Gu Qianyou, Shui Wuhen, Liu Wushuang, Zhihuo, Ah Da, Ah Er, and Mr. Corpse, all watching the distant thundercloud-covered, resplendent Ancient Holy Capital.
Gu Qianyou held Zhong Shan's hand, her eyes showing a trace of worry. Zhong Shan gently squeezed her hand to comfort her.
Suddenly, another person appeared beside Zhong Shan. This person arrived so abruptly that no one noticed until they were already there, startling everyone into preparing for battle.
"Greetings, Your Majesty," Zhihuo quickly said.
The newcomer was none other than Emperor Xuan Xia, the supreme leader of the Wolf Tribe.
"Your Majesty?" Ah Da and Ah Er gasped, realizing who stood before them. Seeing Zhong Shan's calm demeanor, they suppressed their shock and continued observing Emperor Xuan Xia.
"Move to that mountain peak," Zhong Shan ordered.
"Yes!" The group immediately retreated to another peak, leaving only Zhong Shan, Gu Qianyou, and Emperor Xuan Xia on the original peak.
The tension in the air was palpable as they watched the unfolding events, preparing for the monumental task ahead.
"You are late," Zhong Shan remarked.
"No, I'm not. It hasn't started yet," Emperor Xuan Xia replied, shaking his head.
"Whoosh"
On a nearby empty mountain peak, another figure suddenly appeared.
Dressed in white, with an elegant demeanor, was Xuan Yuan, the master of the Genesis Divine Palace.
From a distance, Xuan Yuan spotted Zhong Shan and the others. He raised an eyebrow in surprise, then smiled and nodded.
Zhong Shan nodded back.
"You know Xuan Yuan?" Emperor Xuan Xia asked, a bit surprised.
"We met on Phoenix Island," Zhong Shan replied.
From a distant northern peak, Zhong Shan noticed two more familiar figures. No, two strong figures: Nie Fancheng and Wu Jiutian.
The two powerful individuals stood atop a distant peak, surrounded by numerous elite soldiers of the Da Li Heavenly Dynasty, who cleared the area to provide them with a quiet space.
Nie Fancheng wore a flat heavenly crown and a purple dragon robe, making him stand out. He was surrounded by many elite Da Li Heavenly Dynasty soldiers, ensuring that no one dared to disturb them.
Emperor Xuan Xia nodded in acknowledgment toward Nie Fancheng and Wu Jiutian, who also nodded back.
It was clear that the Heavenly Extreme Realm experts were acknowledging each other's presence, a gesture of both etiquette and respect.
Farther north, Zhong Shan couldn't see clearly due to the distance, even with his cultivation level. However, from Emperor Xuan Xia's repeated nodding, it was evident that there were more Heavenly Extreme Realm experts present.
Emperor Xuan Xia's gaze continued to sweep the area, and he even nodded to someone on the opposite side of the Ancient Holy Capital, indicating the presence of another Heavenly Extreme Realm expert.
As Emperor Xuan Xia's gaze moved to the west, Zhong Shan followed his line of sight.
In the west, there was another high mountain peak. This peak was particularly tall, but what was more notable was that it had only one person standing on it. For a hundred miles around, no one dared to approach.
Zhong Shan had noticed earlier that anyone who entered that hundred-mile radius quickly retreated with a look of panic, drenched in cold sweat. This was a testament to the immense power and arrogance of the person on the peak.
Standing atop the peak was a man who appeared to be around forty years old. He had a prominent forehead, giving him a fierce look. His long golden hair flowed behind him, and he stood like a mountain towering to the sky. His golden robe fluttered in the wind. The most peculiar thing was the enormous golden gourd slung across his back.
The gourd was almost half his height, slung diagonally across his back, looking very cumbersome. When Emperor Xuan Xia looked at him, the man seemed to sense it and turned his head to look at Emperor Xuan Xia.
At that glance, Zhong Shan felt an overwhelming sharpness, an unstoppable force emanating from his gaze, as if this sharp look alone could bore holes into him.
There was no overt pressure, yet Zhong Shan felt an immense, unrelenting pressure from that gaze. It was the gaze of an absolute ruler, one who looked down on all beings.
This man and his gourd seemed to dominate everything.
The man nodded at Emperor Xuan Xia, who nodded back.
After acknowledging Emperor Xuan Xia, the man turned his gaze to Zhong Shan. That look made Zhong Shan feel immobilized, as if he were pinned down.
It was terrifying. Was this the Heavenly Extreme Realm? It seemed that the Heavenly Extreme Realm experts he had encountered before had been courteous, restraining their aura. Without such restraint, even a mere look from them would be overwhelming.
Only when the man in the golden robe turned away did Zhong Shan feel relief, the pressure dissipating. But the intense pressure had left him drenched in cold sweat.
"He's terrifying. Who is that?" Gu Qianyou asked, astonished.
"Him?" Emperor Xuan Xia smiled slightly.
Zhong Shan also looked at Emperor Xuan Xia, clearly wanting to know the identity of the formidable man.
"He is the Lord of the Longevity Realm, Shen Ya Daojun," Emperor Xuan Xia explained.
"Shen Ya Daojun?" Zhong Shan murmured, impressed.
A Daojun was equivalent to a Buddha or a Holy Emperor, a being of immense power and supreme status in the heavenly hierarchy, not only incredibly strong but also holding a top-tier position in the realm.
"Is he stronger than you?" Zhong Shan asked.
"I don't know. We've never compared our strengths. However, everyone who has fought Shen Ya Daojun has perished. No one has survived his attacks," Emperor Xuan Xia replied.
"What's the gourd on his back?" Gu Qianyou inquired.
"That? Legend has it that it's the most powerful artifact ever crafted in the Longevity Realm, but for nearly ten thousand years, no one could forge it. Shen Ya Daojun, being a prodigy, managed to create it in his generation. It's called the Immortal-Slaying Flying Dagger," Emperor Xuan Xia said.
"The Immortal-Slaying Flying Dagger? But that's a gourd!" Gu Qianyou said, puzzled.
"The Immortal-Slaying Flying Dagger is said to be nurtured inside the gourd. Don't underestimate it. Among all the treasures in the history of Shenzhou, the Immortal-Slaying Flying Dagger definitely ranks in the top ten. Its exact rank is unknown because these top ten treasures have never been compared directly. However, it's said that this Immortal-Slaying Flying Dagger can even cut through ordinary immortal artifacts, making it incredibly formidable," Emperor Xuan Xia explained.
"Cut through immortal artifacts?" Gu Qianyou was astonished.
"Immortal artifacts? Don't place too much importance on them. What's an immortal artifact? Gushentong's treasure can also cut through ordinary immortal artifacts, but he rarely uses it. Even during the siege of the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, he didn't bring it out," Emperor Xuan Xia said.
"Really?" Gu Qianyou said, her face lighting up with joy.
"Haha, would I lie to you? Gushentong's treasure, refined with his soul and spirit, is also among the top eighteen treasures in history. It's immensely powerful, with an even greater reputation than the Immortal-Slaying Flying Dagger," Emperor Xuan Xia said.
"Oh? Why didn't I know?" Gu Qianyou frowned.
"The rulers of empires are the best at hiding their strengths. Gushentong, being the peak of them all, naturally hides the deepest. His soul-refined treasure has been used fewer than five times in total, so many people don't know about it. I happened to see it once," Emperor Xuan Xia said, frowning deeply.
"What is it?" Zhong Shan asked.
"The Heaven-Opening Axe," Emperor Xuan Xia said, taking a deep breath.
"Also one of the top eighteen treasures in history, like the Immortal-Slaying Flying Dagger?" Zhong Shan asked, astonished.
"Yes, the top eighteen treasures have always had a history of immense power. As for Shen Ya Daojun, until you become stronger, it's best not to provoke him. He is extremely fierce and filled with killing intent, not someone you can afford to antagonize now. Also, his temper isn't very good, so avoid him if possible," Emperor Xuan Xia advised.
"Thank you," Zhong Shan nodded.
Provoking him? One glance from him nearly pierced me. I'd have to be crazy to provoke him. Still, Zhong Shan was grateful for Emperor Xuan Xia's warning.
Shen Ya Daojun. Zhong Shan took one more glance at the proud man in the distance, then turned his attention back to the Ancient Holy Capital.
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